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Monday, 18 Thul Hijjah 1432 H /14 November 2011

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A common complaint of many who seek reformation, is their lack of concentration in Salaah, and finding themselves wanting in the spirit of Salaah. They write or ask for some prescription to bring in that spirit and that love of Allah Ta’ala through Salaah.

The following guide lines will, Insha-Allah, assist in improving the quality of one’s Salaah:

* Men should try and reach the Musjid before the Azaan, so that they may with etiquette and ease, read the Sunnat Salaah – and this should take them about 5 minutes.

* In the remaining few minutes before the Fardh, make Istighfaar, taubah, or Zikrullah, or think of the Aakhirah (the Hereafter) and accountability and presentation of one’s deeds in the Court of Allah Ta’ala. Reflect over one’s life: What if my death has to come now?

…Try and cut off from the business and worldly activities as much as possible through this little meditation and Zikr. Now comes the Fardh Salaah: Insha-Allah, by this time, much of one’s heart will be in that Salaah. Insha-Allah, with a little effort and perseverance, there will be full attention and concentration.

* Ladies should try and read Salaah in its early time, thus giving themselves the opportunity of making preparation for Salaah, without any haste. They too should make a little zikr before commencing with Salaah, to get into the right frame of mind. Moreover, if we give priority status to fulfilling the Rights of Allah Ta’ala, then He will assist us in fulfilling our tasks. He will grant Barakah in time so that our undertakings are completed, Insha-Allah.

* Condition the mind; address yourself – I am standing before the King of Kings. SubhanAllah...I have been chosen, from millions, to converse with ‘Rabbul ‘Aalameen’ and I am being afforded the greatest honour and privilege (above millions of others), to make Sujood to Allah Ta’ala... to be
nearest to Allah Ta’ala.…If we could truly fathom the greatness of the gift, this ultimate honour, this good fortune – we would never want to leave the position of sujood.

* And whilst reading the Qur`aan Sharif in Salaah (and even outside Salaah) think: This is the Kalaam (speech) of my Allah – of my Beloved. By contemplating the meaning of the verses that you are reading, think: I am listening to the speech of Allah Ta’ala. And since you are reading His Speech, He is also listening to you … Therefore learn the meaning of the Surahs we normally recite in Salaah. It will not take long to do so, if a little is learnt every day.

* And think: In this Salaah, in this Tilawat, in this Zikr, in this Hamd – I have the special attention of Allah Ta’ala. I have exclusive attention because this is my ‘Meraj’; this is my conversation and communication with the Master of the Worlds. ….What a compounded bounty – SubhanAllah: So many gifts in the gift packaged as Salaah. How can any sane thinking Muslim ever refuse such a gift?

In contemplating this, we will experience the beauty and sweetness and pleasure of Salaah...we will understand the Hadith in which Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam says that the coolness of his eyes is in Salaah. May Allah Ta’ala grant us the reality.

Submitted by FATHIMA MAHOMED

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* The South African President, Jacob Zuma, accompanied by several cabinet ministers and a large 50-member business delegation, will be visiting Oman on an official state visit from November 15-16.

* The saga over maladministration and corruption at the only DA-run council in Gauteng is still set to unravel – in an ongoing probe by the SIU and a defamation suit in the local magistrate’s court.

* Syrian forces were accused of pressing their deadly crackdown on protests even as thousands of regime supporters vented their anger after the Arab League suspended the country.

* U.S. President Barack Obama sought to ratchet up pressure on China over its currency and trade policies, warning the Chinese President that Americans were growing "impatient and frustrated".

* Israel has refused to reassure President Barack Obama that it would warn him of a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, raising fears that it may be planning an attack as early as the next northern summer.

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500g chicken fillet or steak finely cubed; 2 Tbsp ghee; 1 med onion, fnely chopped; 1 tsp chilli garlic paste; 3 large tomatoes grated; 2 tsp red chillies; 2 tsp crushed jeeru; ¼ tsp tumeric; 1 tsp salt; ¼ cup fresh cream; 4 Tbsp tomato & tamarind chutney; Mini bread loaves.

Method:
Heat ghee and fry onion until light pink. Add the chillie garlic paste and meat. Cook for a few minutes and add the spices and tomatoes. Add some water and cook until tender. Add the fresh cream and cook until meat is slightly dry. Add the tomato sauce chutney and mix well. Cut the mini loaves into half. Hollow the centre of the loave. Place cooked filling into the rolls and place on an oven tray. Bake the bunny chows for 5 min in a pre heated oven at 200 and serve .

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FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING...

PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:

1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:

1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends

WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Submitted by ZAHEERAH OMAR

2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to relax before helping around the house.

3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with "nothing" usually end in "fine".

4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5. Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about "nothing". (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6. That's Okay!: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay! means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'. That will bring on a 'whatever').

8.Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...err...such words cannot be published.

9. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

Submitted by UMME ZAAHID

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