NEWSLETTER

Monday, 11 Shawwal 1431 H / 20 September 2010

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If the tales of Baraa's heroism were to be told in detail, pages and pages could be written. But let one example suffice.

This particular story begins only hours after the death of the noble Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam when many Arabian tribes took to leaving the religion of Allah in large numbers, just as they had entered it in large numbers. Within a short space of time only the people of Makkah, Madinah and Taif and scattered communities here and there, whose commitment to Islam was unwavering, remained within the religion.

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq RA, the successor to the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam, stood firm against this blind and destructive movement. From the Muhajireen and Ansar, he mobilized eleven armies each under a separate commander and despatched them to various parts of the Arabian peninsula. Their purpose was to make the apostates return to the path of guidance and truth and to confront the leaders of the rebellion.

The strongest group of apostates and the greatest in number were the Banu Hanifah among whom Musaylamah the Impostor arose, claiming that he was a prophet. Musaylamah managed to mobilize forty thousand of the best fighters among his people. Most of these however followed him for the sake of Asabiyyah or tribal loyalty and not because they believed in him. One of them in fact said, "I testify that Musaylamah is an impostor and that Muhammad is true but the impostor of Rabi'ah (Musaylamah) is dearer to us than the true man of Mudar (Muhammad)."

Musaylamah routed the first army sent against him under the leadership of Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl. Abu Bakr RA despatched another army against Musaylamah led by Khalid ibn al-Walid. This army included the cream of the Sahabah from both the Ansar and the Muhajireen. In the front ranks of this army was Baraa ibn Malik and a group of the most valiant Muslims. read more

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* French forces land in Niger for hostage hunt: Niger has invited France's military into its airspace and territory for the first time in almost 25 years.

* Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has appealed to Zimbabweans living in South Africa to take up government's offer to get their documentation in order.

* Most 2010 World Cup tourists from South America and Eastern Europe felt safer in South Africa than in their own countries, a research by the DA has found.

* Pakistan has already received more than $1bn in emergency donations but some opposition politicians accuse the government of playing politics with international aid money.

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Al Baraka's Foreign Exchange gives you access to foreign currencies.

Are you planning to go for Haj, Umrah or travelling abroad on business or holiday, you may obtain your foreign currency from Al Baraka Bank

We offer:
- Foreign Banknotes at competitive rates (US$, EURO €; POUND £; SAUDI RIYAL)
- Free traveller's will

Kingsmead (DBN) 031 364 9200; Fordsburg 011 8331154 (GAUT);
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In a three or four Rakaat Salaah, if a person unintentionally made Salaam after the second Rakaat, he should immediately stand up, complete his Salaah and make Sajdah Sahw. However, if after making Salaam, he did something which invalidates Salaah, he will have to repeat his Salaah.

~ BEHISHTI ZEWAR ~

250g cooked chicken meat, chredded
1 large tomato, skinned and chopped
5ml freshly ground black pepper
10ml garlic steak seasoning
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
1/2 lettuce, finely shredded
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 green pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
25ml jeera (cumin) seeds
Juice of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt

Method:
In a large bowl, combine chicken and remaining ingredients and mix well. To allow the flavours to blend, set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Variation:
For a fruity variation, add to the salad 1 cored and chopped green apple 1/2 peeled and chopped pineapple.

"Ons voel mos nie almal altyd dieselfde nie, is dit nie? Partymaal voel jy goed en ek dalk bietjie af, soos Allah wil. Kliek hier vir die nuutste Dagstukkie om jou aan te moedig. Ons het ook al die Dagstukkies wat ons nou al uitgestuur het saam op een bladsy gesit, juis vir jou gerief. As ek dus 'n Dagstukkie uitstuur en jy voel dis nou nie vandag vir jou bedoel nie, dan kan jy sommer maklik vir jouself al die Dagstukkie-opskrifte gaan deurkyk totdat jy een vind wat jou hart aanraak. Of as iets gebeur wat jou so bietjie van balans af gooi: besoek die Dagstukkies! Jy weet nooit, dalk wil Allah jou juis deur 'n besondere Dagstukkie bemoedig.

E-pos ons by sjbekker@vodamail.co.za as jy die Dagstukkies op jou rekenaar wil ontvang..."

I was in a mess. My career as an artist was going nowhere, my horseback riding was no longer fulfilling, and in general I felt unattractive. My husband did his best to be supportive: "You're a great artist," "You're a wonderful equestrian," "You're the most beautiful woman I know."

One day, after another bad ride, I told him my horse seemed depressed. "How do I cheer up a horse?" I asked.

He shared his secret: "Tell her she's good at stuff and that she looks beautiful."

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