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Surah Al-Mulk (The Kingdom) 67
This Surah is Makki, and it has 30 verses and 2 sections

In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Most Merciful

And of course, those before them (also) rejected (the truth). So, how was My censure? [18]

Have they not looked to the birds above them spreading their wings, and (at times) they fold (them) in? No one holds them up except the Rahman (the All-Merciful). Surely He is watchful of every thing. [19]

The next verse refers to the former nations who denied and rejected the truth and how they were annihilated by Divine scourge. Every person needs to draw a lesson from the punishment meted out to them.

The next verse turns once again to the central theme of the Surah, that is, the description of various forms and functions of Allah's creation to prove His Oneness, His knowledge and power. Thus far human souls, forms and functions of the sky, the stars, the earth and so on were discussed. The next verse mentions birds that fly about in the atmosphere above us.

They not looked to the birds above them spreading their wings, and (at times) they fold (them) in No one holds them up except the Rahman (the All-Merciful). Surely He is watchful of every thing.. .67:19) This verse invites attention to the fact that the birds have weight, and in terms of the law of gravity, weighty bodies should fall down on the earth, if they are released from above. Normally, it is not possible for the air to hold them up. But Allah, through His consummate power, has created these birds in such a way that they can hold themselves up in the air. Apparently, they have no intellect, but Allah has taught them the art to make the air carry their burden and to fly in it by manoeuvring their wings in such a way that at times they outspread them and at other times they fold them back. In this way they subjugate the air to their benefit. It is obvious that enabling air to hold them up, designing the wings of the birds on this particular shape and teaching them the art of controlling the air, all these functions were possible only by Allah's Supreme Creative Power.

...TO BE CONTINUED
~ MA'AARIFUL QUR'AN ~

Monday 20120702 – Ml Yusuf commenced his discussion with mentioning that we, as mere mortals, could not possibly comprehend and appreciate the true significance of this journey of ascension of Rasulullah SAW to the Seven Heavens. It would be too much for our limited imagination to picture the scene: The host was Allah Almighty Most-Glorious, the guest was the best of creation Prophet Muhammad SAW, the messenger sent with the invitation was the archangel Jibreel AS, the beginning of the journey was Makkah Mukarramah, the stop-over was Masjiul Aqsa and the ultimate destination was the Arsh or Throne of Allah Ta’aala. This is part 1 of 2… Listen

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Baked Chicken Fillet

Ingredients
4 chicken fillets cut into chunks - 1 tblsp jelapino sauce - 2 tblsps mayonnaise - 1 tsp grushed garlic - Finely chopped green masala - 1/2 tsp salt - 1 tblsp Nestle cream - Beaten egg - 3/4 cup breadcrumbs - 2 tblsps dried parsley - 1/2 tsp fine white pepper - Pinch salt.

Method
Combine the jelapino sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, green masala and salt together in a dish. Add the chicken chunks and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours or over night. Mix the crumbs together with the spices in a bowl. Dip the chicken chunks in the beaten egg then roll in the breadcrumbs coating well. (now suitable for freezing). Place the chicken pieces in a greased oven proof dish or baking try. Top with knobs of butter and bake in a moderate oven for half an hour or until golden brown.

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