16.09.08 - Mayyit of: Hassen Mia Charfarey - VENUE: 23 Monsoon St Nirvana Pietersburg - TIME: 14:15- QABRASTAAN: Nirvana - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

16.09.08 - Mayyit of: Fatima Ismail Ravat - VENUE: 691 Karachi St Ext11b Lenasia - TIME: T.B.C- QABRASTAAN: Avalon - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

16.09.08 - Mayyit of: Mukhtar Hossein Faizel (Known as Mooks) - VENUE: 542 Govender St Actonville - TIME: 14:15- QABRASTAAN: Rynsoord- CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

"He who seeks more than what is necessary indulges in error."

~ UTHMAAN RA ~

ZAYNAB BINT JAHSH RA
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"It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed in a plain error." (The Qur'an, Surah al-Ahzab, 33:36)

This verse was revealed in connection with the marriage of Zaynab bint Jahsh and Zayd ibn al-Harithah which was arranged by the Prophet to show the egalitarian spirit of Islam. Zaynab at first was highly offended at the thought of marrying Zayd a former slave and refused to do so. The Prophet prevailed upon them both and they were married. The marriage however ended in divorce and Zaynab was eventually married to the Prophet himself. It is said that the Ansari girl read the verse to her parents and said: "I am satisfied and submit myself to whatever the Messenger of Allah deems good for me." The Prophet heard of her reaction and prayed for her: "O Lord, bestow good on her in abundance and make not her life one of toil and trouble." Among the Ansaar, it is said that there was not a more eligible bride than she. She was married by the Prophet to Julaybib and they lived together until he was killed.

And how was Julaybib killed? He went on an expedition with the Prophet, peace be upon him, and an encounter with some mushrikin (polytheists) ensued. When the battle was over, the Prophet asked his companions: "Have you lost anyone?" They replied giving the names of their relatives or close friends who were killed. He put the same questions to other companions and they also named the ones they had lost in the battle. Another group answered that they had lost no close relatives whereupon the Prophet said: "But I have lost Julaybib. Search for him in the battlefield." They searched and found him beside seven mushrikin whom he had struck before meeting his end. The Prophet stood up and went to the spot where Julaybib, his short and deformed companion, lay. He stood over him and said: "He killed seven and then was killed? This (man) is of me and I am of him." He repeated this two or three times. The Prophet then took him in his arms and it is said that he had no better bed besides the forearms of the Messenger of Allah. The Prophet then dug for him a grave and himself placed him in it. He did not wash him for martyrs and not washed before burial.

Julaybib and his wife are not usually among the Companions of the Prophet whose deeds are sung and whose exploits are recounted with reverence and admiration as they should be. But in the meagre facts that are known about them and which have here been recounted we see how humble human beings were given hope and dignity by the Prophet where once they was only despair and self-debasement. The attitude of the unknown and unnamed Ansari girl who readily agreed to be the wife of a physically unattractive man was an attitude which reflected a profound understanding of Islam. It reflected on her path the effacement of personal desires and preferences even when she could have counted on the support of her parents. It reflected on her part a total disregard for social pressures. It reflected above all a ready and implicit confidence in the wisdom and authority of the Prophet in submitting herself to whatever he deemed good. This is the attitude of the true believer.

In Julaybib, there is the example of a person who was almost regarded as a social outcast because of his appearance. Given help, confidence and encouragement by the noble Prophet, he was able to perform acts of courage and make the supreme sacrifice and deserve the commendation of the Prophet: "He is of me and I am of him."

Transcribed from: Da'wah Publications, Issue #7, July 2008

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17th century paintings recovered by dutch police. Five 17th century paitings which were stolen from the Frans Hals Museum in 2002 have been recovered by Dutch police. The paintings were estimated to be worth a total of €3 million when they were taken from the museum. The museum’s director has identified and identified that all five paintings have been considerably damaged.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim missed his deadline to gain power over Malaysia today but vowed that it will happen soon. Anwar told a gathering of some 10,000 supporters late yesterday that he wouldn't bring down the government by Sept. 16 but instead wanted Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmed Badawi to hand over power
voluntarily.

At least 7 people were killed and at least 14 are missing after typhoon Sinlaku hit parts of Taiwan. One person died when a car plunged into a frothing river when a bridge in Taichung county in central Taiwan collapsed. Typhoon Sinlaku has downgraded to a tropical storm and is headed to southern Japan.

One arrested after Fourways burglary. One burglar was arrested and fifteen are still on the run after a burglary at Cedar Square shopping centre in Fourways today. Spokesman Inspector Balan Muthan said the men broke into four shops at the shopping centre and stole goods amounting to over R100, 000. Muthan said more arrests were expected.

Addressing a meeting of the Greek, Italian and Portuguese community in Turffontein, south of Johannesburg, last night the ANC President, Jacob Zuma, said no South Africans black or white - should doubt his future and role in this country. The meeting was attended by, among others, the Secretary General of the ruling MPLA in Angola, Norberto Dos Santos, economist Azar Jamine and human rights lawyer George Bizos.

Method
Boil the jelly and set aside in pyrex. Beat the fresh cream and condensed milk until it thickens. Add in the 2 tubs of strawberry yoghurt and beat till yoghurt blends. Pour yoghurt mixture over jelly. Decorate with fresh cream and strawberries.

CRY UNTO ALLAH
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A person was crying: "O Allah!" That his mouth might be sweetened thereby, and Satan said to him, "Be quiet, O austere one! How long wilt thou babble, O man of many words? No answer comes to thee from nigh the throne. How long wilt thou cry 'Allah' with harsh face?" 

The person was sad at heart and hung his head, and then beheld Khizr present before him in a vision, who said to him, "Ah! thou hast ceased to call on Allah, wherefore repentest thou of calling upon Him?" The man said, "The answer 'Here am I' came not, wherefore I fear that I am repulsed from the door." 

Khizr replied to him, "Allah has given me this command. Go to him and say, 'O much-tried one, did not I engage thee to do My service? Did not I engage thee to call upon Me? That calling 'Allah' of thine was my 'Here am I,' and that pain and longing and ardour of thine My messenger. Thy struggles and strivings for assistance were My attractions, and originated thy prayer. Thy fear and thy love are the cover of My mercy, each 'O Lord!' of thine contains many 'Here am I's."

The soul of fools is alien from this calling on Allah because it is not their wont to cry, 'O Lord!' On their mouths and hearts are locks and bonds, that they may not cry to Allah in time of distress.

~ RUMI ~