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Friday, 11 Safar 1433H / 06 January 2012

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Allah (SW) says Ordering his Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam): “Recite (O Muhammed) what has been revealed to you of the Book (Quran), and perform as-Salah. Verily, as-Salah (prayer) prevents from al-Fahsha (great sins of every kind) and al-Munkar (disbelief, and every wicked deed). And the Remembering (praising) of (you by) Allah (in front of the angels) is greater indeed [than your remembering (praising) Allah in prayers]. And Allah knows what you do. Al-Ankabut 29:45

He (SW) also said: “I (Muhammed) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah), Him Who has sanctified it and His is everything. And I am commanded to be from among the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam). And to recite the Quran. An-Naml 27:91,92

Allah revealed the Quran, a beacon of light that cannot be extinguished. A methodology and way of life that is perfect in all respect. In it is strength that cannot be equaled or repelled. It is the foundation of Iman and the spring of knowledge. Allah ruled that the Quran be what quenches the thirst for knowledge. It is the delight of the people of wisdom. The Quran is the greatest cure for all ailments. The Quran is Allahs Rope that cannot be severed. It is the Wise reminder and the truly straight path. In the Quran are the parables of those who were before us, a prophesy of that which will be after us and a criterion to judge between us. It is Truth with certainty that was revealed to us. The one who lives according to its dictation will be rewarded. The one who judges according to it will be just. The one who calls to it is o­n the straight path. Allah raises and lowers people with it. read more

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* Iraq attacks 'kill more than 50' - More than 50 people have been killed in bomb attacks in southern Iraq and in the capital Baghdad. Provincial officials said at least 30 Shia pilgrims died in a suicide attack near the city of Nasiriya.

* Syria: Arab League turns to UN for help - The Arab League has turned to the United Nations for help after admitting "mistakes" in its Syria monitoring mission, which has come in for withering criticism for its failure to stem bloodletting.

* Egypt Prosecutor: Mubarak Responsible for Killings - The chief prosecutor in the Hosni Mubarak trial said Thursday he holds the ousted leader "politically and legally" responsible for the killing of protesters during the 18-day uprising that toppled his regime last year.

* Education approach bearing fruit - ANC - The improved matric pass rate for 2011 shows the government's approach to education is bearing the desired fruit, the ANC said.

* ‘Jackie Selebi will be released sooner rather than later’ - The death sentence though cruel and inhumane, happens once that day, and it is all over. Being in Prison, as a convicted felon, having fallen from grace is not only painful, it is an embarrassment day in and day out, particularly when you were the man.

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2-3 mealies on cob 1 tin baby mealies
1 green pepper
2 brinjals (baby)
3-4 sweet potatoes (baby)
3-4 patty pans
3 potatoes (baby)
3-4 butternuts (baby)
4-6 baby gem squashes
2 tsp salt
¾ tsp pepper
3 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ajmo
2 tblsp butter
1 tin cream style sweetcorn
1 cup (250mls) fresh cream

Method:

Trim all the veg – including patty pans. Add salt, pepper and brown sugar, ajmo to vegetables and mix well. Add a slice of butter or ghee to pot. Allow to melt. Add veg spices. Cook over low heat. Do not stir often. Add ½ cup of water if necessary and cook until done. Any other desired veg can be used. Arrange cooked veg - in ovenproof dish. Pour contents of cream- style Sweetcorn over vegetables. Then pour fresh cream over the vegetables. Bake at 180C for 15 – 20 mins.

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