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Thursday, 22 Jumaaduth Thaani 1432 H / 26 May 2011
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React Vs. Respond
Suddenly, a cockroach flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group got cranky to what was happening.
The lady finally managed to push the cockroach to another lady in the group. Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama. The waiter rushed forward to their rescue. In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter. The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of the cockroach on his shirt. When he was confident enough, he grabbed and threw it out with his fingers.
Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behavior? If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed? He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.
It is not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed the ladies.
I realized even in my case then, it is not the shouting of my father or my boss that disturbs me, but its my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me. Its not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me. More than the problem, its my reaction to the problem that hurts me...
The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded. Do not react, only respond. Reactions are always instinctive, Whereas responses are always intellectual...
Moral of the story: Even observing a cockroach can teach us something.
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;they just make the best of everything that comes along their way."
SALAATUL ISTIKHAARAH
Q.
What is Salaatul Istikhaarah?
A. "Istikhaarah" means to seek goodness. Salaatul Istikhaarah
is a Nafl (Optional) Salaah that is performed when one seeks guidance
from Allah Ta’aala regarding any matter or decision that needs to be
made.
Q.
Explain the method of performing Salaatul Istikhaarah?
A. Salaatul Istikhaarah is a two Rakaat Salaah that
should be peformed just before one retires to bed. After completing
the Salaah, one should remain sitting and recite the duaa for Istikhaarah
(The Duaa will be available on this Newsletter on Friday 27 May 2011
under the "Duaa" section). In the Duaa there is the words "Anna haathal
amr" that is repeated twice. When one recites these words, one should
comtemplate upon the matter in which guidance is sought. After reciting
the Duaa, one should go directly to sleep in the state of purity facing
the Qiblah.
Q.
How would one find his answer?
A. One could get the answer via a dream however a dream
is not necessary. Allah Ta’aala will put the seekers heart firmly on
the correct decision. If the heart is still doubting after the first
night, one should repeat the procedure for 3, 5 or 7. Insha Allah, after
the 7th night ones heart will be firm upon a decision.
Q.
Is there any Hadeeth regarding this act?
A. Yes...
Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam has said: "The goodness of man is that whenever he intends to do anything he should take indications by Istikhaarah."
Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam has said: "The one who observes Istikhaarah is never disappointed and the one who takes counsel (Mashuraa) never regrets and the one who spends economically never stands in need of others help."
N.B. It is a common misconception that a dream is necessary. At times a person will not see any dream however he/she will find that the heart is set firmly on a decision as explained above. Another misconception is that Istikhaarah is only for marriage. Istikhaarah could be made for any matter be it marriage, business, buying a house or car, sending children to a certain school etc.
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| Zuhr |
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| Asr |
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| Esha |
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* South Africa's rand fell to near 10-week lows against the dollar after piercing through key technical levels, prompting a sell-off by exporters.
* The driver of the train which crashed into a stationary train in Soweto last week was fired for doing 85km/h in a 30km/h zone, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa said.
* Justice Malala has claimed that Julius Malema's ‘victory' of the hate - speech trial consisted in Malema's ability to debunk the myth of his perceived idiocy.
* Zuma is the loser, despite ANC poll win. The ANC won convincingly, but nevertheless lost support. Four big questions arise out of the local government elections.
* President Obama's Jewish fund-raising network is trying to calm uneasy donors who fear that his blueprint for Middle East peace would jeopardize Israel’s security.
* The eruption of Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano has spread fears that Europe could see a repeat of last year's ash cloud chaos, in which millions of air passengers were stranded.
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4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons oil
1 Mug
Mix Flour, Sugar and Cocoa - Spoon in 1 egg; Mix - Pour in Milk and Oil; Mix well - Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt) - Wait until it stops rising and sets in the mug. Tip contents out of mug onto a saucer and enjoy!
* Onion and Garlic Smell: To remove the strong odour of onions from your hands, hold a stainless steel spoon in your hand while running water and rub your hands as though the spoon were soap. Silly, but it works.
* Fluffiness in bed pillows: To bring back the fluffiness in bed pillows, put them in the clothes dryer. The warm air does wonders in just a few minutes.
* Crayon marks on wall: Use a blowdrier to heat the crayon so it can easily be wiped off OR use white spirit (mineral Spirits) and a rag. It works a treat, but be careful on emulsion walls (it works best on vinyl and gloss).
Need Light
A doctor of psychology was doing his normal rounds in the asylum and decided to inform a patient that after thorough monitoring, the institute has decided to release him. He entered the patient's room to find his patient sitting on the floor with a pen and page. Meanwhile, another patient was in the room, hanging from the ceiling by his feet.The doctor asked his patient what he was doing, sitting on the floor.
The patient replied in an irritated fashion, "Can't you see I'm writing a letter to my loved ones at home?" The doctor on hearing this thought that it is really injustice keeping this man in this institute. The doctor inquired, "And what is the fellow hanging from the ceiling doing?"
"Oh. He's my friend, but he's a little crazy. He thinks he's a light bulb."
The doctor asks, "If he's your friend, don't you think you should get him down from there before he hurts himself?"
"What? And write in the dark?"
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