20.09.07 - Mayyit of: Baba Suliman Temba Maminza - VENUE: 562 Sandile Street Dlamini Soweto - Time: 15:00 - QABRASTAAN: Lenz - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

20.09.07 - Mayyit of: Yusuf Aboojee - VENUE: Chatsworth Unit 10 - Time: - QABRASTAAN: Chatsworth - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

Any of us could fast for a day. Mothers, look at your children and imagine what you would feel if you knew they were slowly starving to death and that, just because the sun is setting, you have no way of providing food or clean water for them. Regardless of our religion or our history, we are mothers and a mother's pain is no different regardless of how we honour God. To me, Ramadan is an opportunity to look within myself, to cleanse, to purify my thoughts.

I realized just how insignificant I am in the grand scheme of things. My issues became shallow and I was able to better understand my purpose on this earth. I became acutely aware of how often and easily we think and speak less of others and feel justified in our thoughts. Judgment of others is unkind and cruel. Is it cruel that God expects this of Muslims? No, it is a gift that he bestows upon them, a chance for deep reflection. During this month I would ask that we all look at our Muslim friends, neighbours and co-workers and honour them for their commitment to God"

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Politician killed in Beirut blast. At least seven people have been killed and 20 injured after a car bomb explosion in the Lebanese Capital Sin el-Fil in Beirut. A member of parliament with the Phalange party, Antoine Ghanem, was among those killed yesterday.

Turkey Pm to ease hijab ban. Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan say the hijab ban should be lifted. This comes as amendments to the Turkish constitution are being made.

Crises continues in Gaza. The crisis in Palestine’s Gaza is deteriorating further this Ramadhaan after Israel cut off power, water and fuel. The move is supported by the United States.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says 1.4 million people in Gaza, including the old, the very young and the sick were already suffering. The head of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), Zwelenzima Vavi, says the union is likely to name controversial politician Jacob Zuma as its candidate to head the ANC.

Method
• Boil everything on low heat until thick and smooth
• Make Vagaar with;-
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• cut garlic
• limrie leaves
• ¼ cup oil
• Fry and pour over chutney

If this time of spiritual reflection is spoilt by headaches, take the following advice from headache specialist Dr Elliot Shevel to heart.

Take action:
To prevent caffeine-withdrawal headache, reduce caffeine consumption in the weeks preceding the month of Ramadan and drink a cup of strong coffee just before the start of the fast for the day; eat a meal with a low sugar content before the fast to prevent a sudden spike and subsequent drop in blood sugar levels; drink enough fluid before the onset of the fast to prevent dehydration; try to avoid stress; and get enough sleep.

The telephone rings in the principal's office at a school.

"Hello, this is Dunn Elementary," answers the principal.
"Hi. Jimmy won't be able to come to school all next week," replies the voice.
"Well, what seems to be the problem with him?"
We are all going on a family vacation," says the voice,
"I hope it is all right."
"I guess that would be fine," says the principal. "May I ask who is calling?"
"Sure. This is my father!"