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NEWSLETTER
Thursday, 7 Muharram 1431 H / 24 December 2009
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HADITH/SAYINGS OF MUHAMMAD
(SALLALLAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM)
 
Ibn Abbaas (RA) says, 'I did not see Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) anxiously await the fast of any day, which he gave preference to over other days, but this day (of Aashura, 10th Muharram) and the month of Ramadhaan (Sahih Bukhaari, Vol. 1).

VIRTUE OF THE FAST OF AASHURA
With regard to the blessing of this fast, Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) was asked regarding it's virtue. He answered, 'It is a compansation for the sins of the past year.' i.e. the sins of one year that has just gone by will be forgiven. (Sahih Muslim, Vol. 1)

Note: Only minor sins are forgiven. For the forgiveness of major sins, Towbah is a pre-requisite.

 
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SALAAH TIMES
 
Johannesburg
Durban
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Zawaal

12:07

11:55

12:46

Zuhr

12:13

12:01

12:52

Asr Shaafi

15:32

15:34

16:30

Asr Hanafi

16:53

16:48

17:46

Sunset

19:00

18:56

19:56

Maghrib

19:04

19:00

20:01

Esha

20:31

20:34

21:22

Sehri Ends
Fajr begins

03:43am

03:17am

03:49am

Sunrise

05:14am

04:53am

05:33am

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Indian Rupee R 0.16
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9 carat gold: R116.27/g

 
NEWS

A suicide bomber has killed at least four people in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, after detonating charges near an army and police checkpoint, police say.

Volcanologists monitoring the rumbling Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines say the danger of a major eruption remains high, although when that might happen remains impossible to predict.

The US senate is set to pass a landmark healthcare overhaul bill, paving the way to extend coverage to several million uninsured Americans.

Over 700 public transport vehicles have been taken off the roads in December.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa says, most responses from members of the public, who wish to attend hearings on Eskom's proposed tariff increase, came from Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal

 
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RECIPE
Chicken curry with Blueberries and Goji berry Pilau

FOR THE CURRY

* 20g coriander, chopped
* 200g fresh or frozen blueberries
* 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
* 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
* 500g low-fat Greek yoghurt
* 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp turmeric
* 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
* 1tsp chilli powder
* 500g of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
* 1 tsp garam masala

FOR THE PILAU RICE

* 2 tsp cumin seeds
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 small onion, sliced
* 1 tsp turmeric
* 1 grated carrot
* 1 cup Basmati rice
* 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
* 50g goji berries
* Handful of peas

METHOD

Blend the chopped coriander, blueberries, ginger and salt with 500g of low-fat Greek yoghurt, and set aside. Place the chopped garlic into a saucepan with the olive oil and heat on a low-medium flame until the garlic starts to turn brown - this should take no longer than one or two minutes. Add the turmeric, mix well and heat through for 20 seconds. Mix in the ground cinnamon and chilli powder and cook for a further 20 seconds.

Add the chopped chicken breast, and seal, stirring frequently - this should take no more than five minutes. Now slowly pour the yoghurt mixture, mixing into the chicken, and bring to a simmer on a low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, stirring from time to time. Mix through the garam masala and garnish with extra coriander.

To cook the pilau place the cumin seeds and olive oil into a saucepan and heat on a low-medium flame until the seeds begin to pop - about three minutes. Fry the onion and cook until soft. Then add the turmeric powder, stir and heat for 20 seconds and add one grated carrot. Cook for two minutes.

Place the onion mixture, basmati rice, pinch of salt and the 1 3/4 cups of boiling water into a large microwaveable bowl and mix with a fork. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 4 minutes (700W), 3 1/2 minutes (800W) or 3 minutes (900W). Mix and cook for a further 4 minutes (700W), 3 1/2 minutes(800W) or 3 minutes (900W). Finally cover and continue to cook for 4 minutes (700W), 3 1/2 minutes (800W) or 3 minutes (900W).

To finish add the goji berries and peas and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Fluff the pilau with a fork, and serve. (SERVES 4)

Courtesy of Gurpareet Bains, inventor of the recipe.

 
MUSLIM NAMES
 
MALES
Yoonus: Variant of Yunus: The Biblical Jonas is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name.
Zaakir: Variant of Zakir: Remembering. Grateful.
Aalam: World. Universe.

FEMALES
Zahirah: Variant of Zahira: Shining. Luminous.
Aaleyah: Variant of Aleyah: Exalted. Highest social standing.
Baleegha: Eloquent. Lasting.

 
WEBLINKS

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POEM
 
All Mighty
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Grant me authority.
My craft is to travel on the sea light
Do not amend my attention to others, but you,
My head, brain and acumen
Shall be acquiescent to you.

I pray to you.

I shall not desire depending upon the will of another.
Where doubtful and uncertainty
You are compassionate.

I pray to you.

I have no accusation but am grateful to you.
Me and my life, the gifts you manifest.

I pray to you.

~ Abu Bakr Ahmad al Haroun ~

 
THE SMILE
 

Mental Hospital...
on a clear day

Three men walk out of a mental hospital hoping to escape.
The first says, "If there's a high fence, we'll dig under it!"
The second says, "If there's a low fence, we'll jump over it!"
The third says, "Well, we're out of luck, boys! There is no fence..."

So they just went back to their rooms.

 
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