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Wednesday, 18 Jumaadal Ukhra 1431 H/ 2 June 2010

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As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.

"Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."

"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."

The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"

"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle. "Here, Dolly!" he called.

Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur.

The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse.

Slowly another little ball appeared this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up…

"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.

The farmer knelt down at the boy’s side and said, "Son, you don’t want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."

With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don’t run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands.

"With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.

"How much?" asked the little boy.

"No charge," answered the farmer, "There’s no charge for love."

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Commentary: Apparently cold and sweet water is mentioned here. In the narration mentioned by Abu Dawood and others it is clearly stated, and there also may be a probability that a drink of honey or Nabeedh of dates are meant. Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam did not pay much attention to food. Whatever was available was eaten, but sweet and cold water was given importance. Sweet water was brought for Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam from a place called Suqya, which is a few  kilometres from Madinah. Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam also added the following Du’aa in the words of Dawood alaihis salaam, that "O’ Allah grant me such love for You, which is more beloved to me than my life, wealth, wife, children, and cold water."

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The Israeli government has deported to Jordan more than 100 activists seized from the Gaza aid flotilla, and has promised to release the rest of the detainees within 48 hours.

Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, has opened a three-day peace conference in the capital, Kabul, involving 1,600 delegates from across the country.

Japan's prime minister has announced his resignation after just eight months in office.

COSATU is threatening to pull out of an alliance with the African National Congress if the ruling party persists with disciplinary charges against union leader Zwelinzima Vavi.

Some international World Cup visitors are set to dock in Durban and Cape Town aboard "super yachts".

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Ingredients:
2 Cups Basmati Rice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon corn oil,plu more for the moulds
2 Black cardamom pods
Large pinch of black cumin seeds
6 Black peppercorns
2 Cloves
Salt
1/2 Teaspoon saffron threads
2 Tablespoons sultanas
1 Tablespoon flaked almonds

Method:
Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.Leave it to soak in fresh water while preparing the rest of the ingredients. In a large heavy based saucepan,heat the oils together over moderate heat for about 30 seconds,then add the cardomom pods,cumin seeds,peppercorns,cloves and salt to taste.Lower the heat and stir. Drain the rice ,add to the pan and stir gently.Add the saffron ,sultanas,almonds and 3 cups of water.Bring to the boil,lower the heat,cover and cook for 10-15 minutes,until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.Let stand,off the heat,still covered,for 5-7 minutes. While the rice is cooking,preheat the oven to 190 degrees and lightly grease 4 ramekins with corn oil.Press the rice into them and warm through in the oven for about 5-10 minutes. Carefully unmould the rice to serve.

The first boy innocently said, "My name is Gary, and I was just throwing peanuts into the elephant cage."

The second added, "My name is Larry, and all I was doing was throwing peanuts into the elephant cage."

The third boy was a little shaken up and said, "Well, my name is Peter, but my friends call me Peanuts."

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