SIGNPOSTS ON THE SEEKER'S HIGHWAY

Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken in the hearing of little children tends toward the formation of character - Let parents always bear this in mind.

- H. Ballou

If one wants to know whether one is climbing upwards toward success, there are certain signs and indications that can help him to determine his progress.

1. As one becomes more knowledgeable, one becomes more humble and merciful to others. Think of an expensive pearl: the more heavy and valuable it is, the deeper it is in the ocean. A wise person knows that though knowledge is a gift, Allah tests the one whom He gives it to. When one is thankful for the gift of knowledge, one will be raised in ranking.
2. The more one performs good deeds, the more one becomes cautious and fearful, in the sense that he does not feel secure from error, such as a slip of the tongue or a change of heart. He is always in a state of watching over himself and of being wary. He is like a careful bird: each time it lands on a tree, it soon leaves it for another, afraid of the skilled hunter and his bullet.

3. The older one gets, the less covetous should one be for this world, for he comes to know with certainty that his time is soon finished.

4. The wealthier one becomes, the more generous should one be towards others. The wealthy Muslim must understand that his wealth is a trust given to him, and that Allah is testing him in that wealth.

5. The higher one's status becomes in society, the closer should he be to ordinary people, showing humility and fulfilling their needs.

But there are also signs that indicate wretchedness:

1. The more knowledge one attains, the more haughty and arrogant he becomes. Such a person's knowledge is not beneficial. His heart is empty and his company is heavy to bear.

2. The more he increases in deeds, the more proud he becomes and the more contemptuous he becomes of others. He doesn't give the benefit of the doubt to anyone except to his own self. Thus, he deems that he is the only one who achieves salvation while all others are bound for destruction.

3. The older he gets, the more avarice and cupidity become part of his character. He gathers, but he never shares. Calamities and misfortune fail to move him into becoming a benefactor to others.

4. The wealthier he becomes, the more miserly he becomes with his money.

5. The higher his position in society, the higher his level of arrogance and haughtiness.

"ALLAH TEST HIS SLAVES: SOME OF THOSE SLAVES WILL PASS THE TEST WHILE OTHERS WILL FAIL IT"

BEES

THE WORLD OF BEES IS FULL OF WONDER THAT REMIND US OF GOD'S CARE. THE TINY BEE LEAVES ITS HIVE IN ORDER TO SEEK OUT SUSTENANCE. IT LANDS ON A GOOD AND PURE SURFACE AND SUCKS OUT NECTAR. IT THEN RETURNS WITH A LIQUID THAT PROVIDES REMEDY FOR PEOPLE, ALWAYS RETURNING TO ITS OWN HIVE WITHOUT LOSING ITS WAY.

PAUSE TO REFLECT - REPENT

When the believer is overcome by misfortune, only by repenting can he truly find a way out of his difficulties. Rather than looking outward, at extrinsic influences, the believer should search inward and see that he is blameworthy and deserves what has befallen him. Only when he reaches this level of consciousness can he begin the process of correcting, or in some cases redressing his errors, and repenting to Allah for past mistakes. And when he takes care of these inner affairs of his, Allah will take care of his outer ones. These words might sound simple, but they are very few who apply them in practice.

LIFE'S PURPOSE

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold

Prioritising money over God is wrong. There is a greater purpose in our work beyond just making money, whether for ourselves or our corporations.

Those of us who are leaders of an organization should work to create a mission in which our organization's purpose is more than just making money. We can trust that serving a higher purpose will lead to a business success.

We can't minimise the struggle we may have in finding meaning and purpose in our work. Here are three suggestions to help us.

1. Find a home.

It's important to find the environment that unleashes your talent and recognise your contributions. The environment that is right for one person may not be right for another.

We are also being called to bloom - not only for our benefit, but for the benefit of others. This may mean leaving the safety of a present job and travelling into unchartered waters. It may mean staying where we are and blooming where we are already planted. Either way, it is important to connect with the environment that brings out the best in each of us.

2. Align work with passion.

Every job has its share of mundane tasks. Those tasks don't have to put out the flame that burns inside of us. It is our own responsibility to fan into flame the gift of God has placed inside us. We can't settle for the comfort zone and security of a job that we are not passionate about. We must take a leap of faith to pursue our passion.

3. Trust that God has called you to work for a purpose.

We all struggle to find the right balance between earning a living and serving a purpose. This tension is both normal and necessary because it helps shape our journey. However, don't let the obstacle stop your journey. When you find yourself caught between two masters, choose God because He wants you to succeed. "If God is for us, who can be against us?"

IMAN

Iman: Faith or belief. Suggests security for believers against untruth and misguidance in this world and punishment in the afterlife. Assumes belief in the oneness of God, angels, prophets, revealed books, and the hereafter. Faith is a matter of free choice in Islam but is also considered a gift from God; no one is to be compelled to believe. The Quran establishes the close connection between faith and action, so that true faith manifests itself in right conduct. Believers are commanded to obey God, Muhammad, and authorities; fulfill their commitments; be truthful; perform ritual prayer, spend their wealth and struggle steadfastly to do the will of God, shun drinking, gambling, and exploitative business practices; and avoid treating people condescendingly.

KIAMAT

1. "Tidak ada sesuatu pun yang dapat melembutkan hati serta meringankan beban dan persoalan jiwa kecuali seseorang itu menjadikan akhirat sebagai jaminan untuk dunianya, kematian sebagai jaminan untuk akhiratnya dan amalnya sebagai bekalan untuk keimanannya."

2. "Manusia tidak boleh hidup dengan baik jika menjauhi ilmu tentang kiamat. Akhirat ialah tempat perhentian akhir bagi kehidupannya. Namun, kehidupan itu adalah kehidupan hakiki yang abadi selama-selamanya."

3. "Dunia ini adalah ujian dalam perjalanan menuju akhirat atau bekalan menuju akhirat. Allah telah menjadikan dunia sebagai tempat ujian dan dugaan bukan tempat untuk berbahagia, bersenang-senang dan bergembira."

SEBUTAN DAJJAL, YA'JUJ DAN MA'JUJ

Di dalam kisah Israk daripada bicara Abdullah bin Mas'ud, katanya: Apabila Nabi diisrakkan, baginda telah menemui Ibrahim, Musa dan Isa salam dan selawat Allah ke atas mereka sekalian, maka mereka pun duduk bertukar-tukar fikiran tentang Saat (kiamat). Mereka memulakan dengan Ibrahim maka beliau tiada mempunyai sesuatu pengetahuan mengenainya. Kemudian mereka menanyakan pula Musa, dan beliau juga tiada mempunyai sebarang pengetahuan mengenainya. Sesudah itu, maka berkata Isa: Allah akan menyerahkan kepadaku suatu tugas untuk aku laksanakan! Lalu beliau menyebut tentang keluarnya Dajjal, maka katanya: Aku akan diturunkan (dari langit) semula ke bumi, lalu aku akan membunuhnya. Ketika itu barulah masing-masing manusia akan kembali ke negeri masing-masing. Sesudah itu keluar pula Ya'juj dan Ma'juj, dan mereka adalah suatu kaum yang mengalir seperti air dari tempat-tempat yang tinggi. Mereka tiada menemui air, melainkan mereka hirup kesemuanya, mereka tiada menemui sesuatu, melainkan habis disapu-bersih olehnya. Maka orang ramai datang kepadaku meminta pertolongan, lalu aku akan berdoa kepada Allah Ta'ala untuk menghapuskan kaum itu, maka habislah mereka mati di merata bumi, sehingga bumi pula merasa bosan dengan bau mereka, lalu orang ramai datang sekali lagi memohon pertolonganku, maka aku akan berdoa kepada Allah, sehingga Dia menurunkan hujan yang lebat menyapu segala bangkai-bangkai kaum itu serta melimparkannya ke dalam laut. Kemudian semua gunung-ganang diranapkan menjadi rata, dan pada ketika itu bumi pun dapat dilihat terentang sepanjang mata memandang, apabila semua itu ditakdirkan Tuhan berlaku pada masa ini, maka ketibaan Saat (kiamat) kepada manusia adalah laksana wanita yang sedang hamil sarat, tinggal menunggu masa saja, kaum keluarganya tidak tahu apakah dia akan menyerempakkan mereka dengan kelahiran anaknya itu pada malam hari atau siangnya.

MASUK KE SYURGA - UNTUK MUSLIMAH

BERHIJAB - Yang mesti engkau perhatikan bahawa leher, dada, atau lengan tidak boleh nampak ketika solat, kerana semua itu termasuk aurat yang wajib ditutupi oleh wanita, baik tatkala solat mahupun di luar solat.

Dalam wasiat yang agung Nabi sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam memberi batasan beberapa sebab bagi wanita yang dapat menghantarkannya ke syurga.

1.. Solat fardu yang lima

Ketahuilah wahai muslimahku, sesungguhnya Allah telah mewajibkan kepadamu agar engkau bersuci, menghadap kiblat lalu solat lima kali sehari semalam. Solat merupa tiang agama. Siapa yang menegakkannya, bererti dia menegakkan agama dan siapa yang meninggalkannya, bererti dia telah merobohkan agama. Allah telah memperingatkan agar tidak menyia-nyiakan solat.

Allah juga memperingatkan agar engkau tidak menyibukkan diri dalam pencarian harta atau disibukkan oleh anak sehingga engkau meninggalkan solat.

2. Puasa Ramadhan

Yang dapat memasukkan wanita ke syurga, iaitu puasa Ramadhan. Ketahuilah wahai muslimahku, bahawa Allah telah mewajibkan kamu agar melaksanakan puasa Ramadhan sebulan penuh secara sempurna. Puasa ini merupakan salah satu sendi Islam yang lima.

3. Menjaga Kemaluan (Kehormatan)

Yang memasukkanmu ke syurga ialah memelihara kehormatan diri, memiliki rasa malu dan memperhatikan hijab.

4. Taat kepada suami dalam hal-hal selain kederhakaan kepada Allah

Taat kepada suami termasuk akhlak yang baik, yang menjadi sendi atau dasar kehidupanmu dan inti kebahagiaan dunia serta akhiratmu.

Huraian diatas, nescaya engkau akan mendapatkan redha Allah. Jika Allah redha kepadamu, bererti DIA mencintaimu. Dan jika DIA mencintaimu, tentu DIA akan memasukkanmu ke dalam syurga-Nya dan menjauhkanmu dari neraka.

QUOTE UNQUOTE

" A life that is far removed from GOD is a sad life indeed. No matter how much money we accumulate, or how grand our house is, if GOD is not the centre of our lives then happiness will elude us forever. True happiness can only be found when we at least attempt to fulfill our purpose in life. Human beings exist to worship GOD. GOD wants us to be happy in this life and in the hereafter and HE has given us the key to real happiness. It is not a secret or a mystery. It is not an enigma or a puzzle. It is ISLAM."

Posted by Aisha Stacy @ Islamreligion.com on 12 April.

You can view more @ Islamreligion.com which is linked to BANYUEMAS

RELIEF AFTER HARDSHIP

Hardship, no matter how great and far-reaching it becomes, never endures or lasts. Rather, the harsher and more difficult one's circumstances become, the closer one comes to ease, comfort, and relief. Then help and aid are forthcoming from Allah. Is not the end of every dark night a bright morning?

BLUE SWIFT

PAUSE TO REFLECT

There are two points we should bear in mind when we think about the issues of hardship and relief:

First, when one can no longer bear a hardship, he will lose all hope in human beings, and as a result, his heart will depend upon Allah Alone.

Second, whenever the true believer feels that relief is slow in coming, and whenever he feels that his prayers are not answered; he will blame no one save his own self. He will say to his self, "I am in this situation only because of you. Had you been worth anything your prayers would have been answered." Such self-reproach is more beloved to Allah than many good deeds. When a slave of Allah goes through this process of introspection and self-reproach, he breaks down before his Lord and admits his shortcomings and confesses that he deserves the calamity that befell him and that he doesn't deserve to have his prayers answered. At this point, the answer for his prayers comes quickly and the black cloud above him dissipates.

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DEAR ALL,

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AISHAH

STAY YOUNG MY FRIEND

We all need to read this one over and over until it becomes part of who we are!

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Keep only cheerful friends.

The grouches pull you down. (Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)

2. Keep learning:

Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever..

Never let the brain get idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop."

And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

3. Enjoy the simple things.

4. Laugh often, long and loud.

Laugh until you gasp for breath.

And if you have a friend who makes you laugh,

Spend lots and lots of time wth HIM/HER.

5. The tears happen:

Endure, grieve, and move on.

The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.

LIVE while you are alive.

6. Surround yourself with what you love:

Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.

Your home is your refuge.

7. Cherish your health:

If it is good, preserve it.

If it is unstable, improve it.

If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

8. Don't take guilt trips.

Take a shopping trip, even a trip to the next county.

To a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

9. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

I love you, my special friend.

10. Forgive now those who made you cry.

You might not get a second chance.

And if you don't send this to at least 4 people - who cares?

But do share this with someone.

Remember! Lost time can never be found.

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

PURSUE WORK THAT YOU ENJOY

TITLE: TRIBUTE TO MUM

MEDIUM: PASTEL ON PAPER FRAME WITHIN A FRAME CONCEPT

ARTIST: NUR FAJRINA ABDUL RAZAK

UNDERGRADUATE: NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

Ibn Taymiyah said:

"I once became ill and the physician told me that reading and giving talks on knowledge would only exacerbate my condition. I told him that I couldn't abandon these pursuits, and that I would, if possible, like to make his own knowledge a judge between us. Isn't it the case, I asked him that if the soul feels happy and joyful, the body become stronger and sickness is repelled? The doctor replied in the affirmative.

'Therefore,' I said to him, 'my soul finds joy, comfort, and strength in knowledge.' The doctor yielded and admitted that my situation was outside the pale of his science of medicine."

<< Consider it not a bad thing for you. Nay, it is good for you. >>

(Qur'an 24:11)

DOA UNTUK MU......

THIS IS A CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE - CANTIK!

Bila ALLAH Cepat Makbulkan Doamu, Maka DIA Menyayangimu

Bila DIA Lambat Makbulkan Doamu, Maka DIA Ingin Mengujimu
Bila DIA Tidak Makbulkan Doamu, Maka DIA Merancang Sesuatu Yang Lebih Baik Untukmu. Oleh Itu, Sentiasalah Bersangka Baik Pada ALLAH Dalam Apa Jua Keadaan Pun.... Kerana Kasih Sayang ALLAH Itu Mendahalui Kemurkaan Nya

Assalamualaikum.....

Doa ku untuk mu .....

Dengan Nama Allah Yang Maha Pengasih Dan Penyayang

Ya Allah....
Panjangkanlah umur sahabatku. Kurniakanlah kesihatan yang baik padanya, terangi hatinya dengan nur pancaran iman. Tetapkanlah hatinya, perluaskanlah rezekinya, dekatkan hatinya kepada kebaikan, jauhkanlah hatinya pada kejahatan, tunaikan hajatnya baik dalam agama, dunia dan akhirat ......
Ya Muhaimin....
Jika dia jatuh hati izinkanlah dia menyentuh hati seseorang yang hatinya tertaut pada-Mu agar tidak terjatuh dia dalam jurang cinta nafsu....

Jagalah hatinya agar tidak berpaling daripada melabuhkan hatinya pada hati-Mu.

Jika dia rindu, rindukan dia pada seseorang yang merindui syahid di jalan-Mu.

Ya Allah .....

Jangan biarkan sahabatku tertatih dan terjatuh dalam perjalanan panjang menyeru manusia kejalan-Mu...jika kau halalkan aku merindui sahabatku, janganlah aku melampaui batas sehingga melupakan daku pada cinta hakiki, rindu abadi dan kasih sejati hanya untuk-Mu.
Ya Allah....
Kurniakanlah sahabatku kesenangan, ketenangan, kecemerlangan dan hidayah dari-Mu dalam menempuh cabaran serta liku liku hidup di dunia dan akhirat kelak...

InsyaAllah. AMIN

Apabila kita ingin bersahabat, Jangan kerana kelebihannya. Kerana mungkin dengan satu kelemahan, kita mungkin akan menjauhinya.

Andai kita ingin berteman, Janganlah kerana kebaikannya. Kerana mungkin dengan satu keburukan, kita akan membencinya.

Andai kita ingin seorang teman, Janganlah kerana sifat cerianya. Kerana andai dia tidak pandai menceriakan, kita mungkin akan menyalahkannya.

Andai kita inginkan sahabat yang satu, Janganlah kerana ilmunya, kerana apabila dia buntu, kita mungkin akan menfitnahnya.

Andai kita ingin bersahabat, terimalah dia seadanya. Kerana kita sendiri pun tidak tahu apakah diri kita sudah cukup sempurna, mengikut kehendak ALLAH SWT yang sebenar benarnya.....

** Besederhanalah dalam persahabatan. InsyaAllah kita tidak akan melihat kelemahan itu sebagai satu kelemahan **

LAT - MY TEENAGE YEARS......

MY YOUNG DAYS WERE FUN DAYS

MY FAVOURITE CARTOONIST, MOHAMMAD NOOR KHALID

THE FAMOUS LAT

THE EARLY SERIES IS A 2009 PUBLICATION

I remember, request programme on Sundays

Compere: TAN HOCK LYE

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Compere BERNARD SOLOSA

"TO SAY KIND WORDS IS ALSO CHARITY"

TAKE YOUR PRECAUTIONS

In all facets of life, one should take precautions and study the possible outcomes of every action, because by being careful, one will have no cause for future self-recrimination. If the results of one's endeavours are good, one should thank and praise God. If the results of one's endeavours are not so good, one should say, "God has made His decree and whatever He pleases, He does."

VERIFY THE FACTS YOURSELF

The judicious person is he who, when hearing some news, does not hurry into judgement based merely on what he hears. Instead, he verifies and authenticates what he hears; he thinks things over and he consults with wiser and more experienced people. It has been rightly said that to err by forgiving someone is better than to err by punishing him.

THE FRUIT OF CONTENTMENT IS THANKFULNESS

Contentment leads to thankfulness, which is among the highest levels of faith. In truth, it is the reality of faith. The epitome of all the differing levels of righteousness is thankfulness to God. And the one who is not content with God's favour and rulings and with His giving and His taking away is not thankful to Him. Indeed, the thankful person is the most blessed and prosperous of people.

DEAR MUSLIMS - AVOID MARSHMALLOWS

TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE, AVOID CONSUMING MARSHMALLOWS. I UNDERSTAND MARSHMALLOWS CONTAIN GELATIN WHICH GIVES THE CHEWY EFFECT. SOURCE OF GELATIN IS UNKNOWN FOR ALL IMPORTED MARSHMALLOWS.

FRUIT GUMS AND FRUIT JELLIES ALSO CONTAIN GELATIN - CHILDREN'S FAVOURITE - BEST TO READ LABELS BEFORE PURCHASE OR GIVE IT A MISS.

PLEASE NOTE: AS STATED ON WRAPPER: *GELATIN: OUR GELATIN IS MADE FROM TYPE A PORKSKIN

EAT LESS RICE!

Stunning crop art has sprung up across rice fields in Japan. Farmers creating the huge displays use no ink nor dye. Instead different colour rice plants have been precisely and strategically arranged and grown in the paddy fields.

Organisers used computers to precisely plot planting of the differently coloured rice varieties that bring the images to life.

The human body never meant to consume rice! You see, our genes have hardly changed in more than 30,000 years. However, our food choices and lifestyle have changed dramatically. The caveman would hardly recognise our food or way of life.

Caveman food was never cooked as fire was not yet tamed. Thus, he ate only those foods that you can eat without treatment with or by fire. He ate fruit, vegetables, fish (sushi anyone?), eggs, nuts and meat. Yes, even meat! You can even eat meat raw if you were starving in the forest. You have the necessary enzymes to digest meat.

However, rice like wheat and corn, cannot be eaten raw. It must be cooked. Even if you were starving in the desert, you cannot eat rice in the raw form. This is because we do not have the system of enzymes to break rice down. You were never meant to eat rice. To make matters worse, you not only eat rice, but also make it the bulk of your food.

In some parts of Asia, rice forms up to 85% of the plate. Even if you take rice, keep it to a minimum. Remember, it is only for your tongue - not your body. Actually, rice and other grains like wheat and corn are actually worse than sugar. There are many reasons.

Rice becomes sugar - lots of it!

This is a fact that no nutritionist can deny: rice is chemically no different from sugar. One bowl of cooked rice is the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. This does not matter whether it is white, brown or organic rice. Brown rice is richer in fibre, some B vitamins and minerals but it is still the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. To get the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, you need to consume lots of kangkong - 10 bowls of it.

Rice is disgested to become sugar.

Rice cannot be digested before it is thoroughly cooked. However, when thoroughly cooked, it becomes sugar and spikes circulating blood sugar within half an hour - almost as quickly as it would if you took a sugar candy. Rice is very low in the 'rainbow of anti-oxidants.'

This complete anti-oxidant rainbow is necessary for the effective and safe utilisation of sugar. Fruits come with a sugar called fructose. However, they are not empty calories as the fruit is packed with a whole host of other nutrient that help its proper assimilation and digestion.

Rice has no fibre.

The fibre of the kangkong fills you up long before your blood sugar spikes. This is because the fibre bulks and fills up your stomach. Since white rice has no fibre, you end up eating lots of 'calorie dense' food before you get filled up. Brown rice has more fibre but still the same amount of sugar.

Rice is tasteless - sugar is sweet.

There is only so much that you can eat at one sitting. How many teaspoons of sugar can you eat before you feel like throwing up? Could you imagine eating 10 teaspoons of sugar in one seating?

Rice is always the main part of the meal.

While sugar may fill your dessert or sweeten your coffee, it will never be the main part of any meal. You could eat maybe two to three teaspoons of sugar at one meal. However, you could easily eat the equal value of two to three bowls (20 - 30 teaspoons) of sugar in one meal. I am always amused when I see someone eat sometimes five bowls of rice (equals 50 teaspoons of sugar) and then asks for tea tarik kurang manis!

There is no real 'built in' mechanism for us to prevent overeating of rice:

How much kangkong can you eat?

How much fried chicken can you eat?

How much steamed fish can you eat?

Think about that!

In one seating, you cannot take lots of chicken, fish or cucumber, but you can take lots of rice. Eating rice causes you to eat more salt. As rice is tasteless, you tend to consume more salt - another villian when it comes to high blood pressure. You tend to take more curry that has salt to help flavour rice. We also tend to consume more ketchup and soy sauce which are also rich in salt.

Eating rice causes you to drink less water.

The more rice you eat, the less water you will drink as there is no mechanism to prevent the overheating of rice. Rice, wheat and corn come hidden in our daily food. As rice is tasteless, it tends to end up in other foods that substitute rice like rice flour, noodles and bread. We tend to eat the hidden forms which still get digested into sugar.

Rice, even when cooked, is difficult to digest.

Can't eat raw rice? Try eating rice half cooked. Contrary to popular belief, rice is very difficult to digest. It is 'heavy stuff'. If you have problems with digestion, try skipping rice for a few days. You will be amazed at how the problem will just go away.

Rice prevents the absorption of several vitamins and minerals.

Rice when taken in bulk will reduce the absorption of vital nutrients like zinc, iron and the B vitamins.

Are you a rice addict? Going rice-less may not be easy but you can go rice-less. Eating less rice could be a lot easier than you think. Here are some strategies that you can pursue in your quest to eat less rice:

Eat less rice - cut your rice by half.

Barry Sears, author of the Zone Diet, advises 'eating rice like spice'. Instead, increase your fruits and vegetables. Take more lean meats and fish. You can even take more eggs and nuts.

Have 'riceless' meals.

Take no rice or wheat at say, breakfast. Go for eggs instead.

Go on 'riceless' days.

Go 'western' once a week.

Take no rice and breads for one day every week.

That can't be too difficult. Appreciate the richness of your food. Go for taste,colours and smells. Make eating a culinary delight. Enjoy your food in the original flavours.

Avoid the salt shaker or ketchup.

You will automatically eat less rice.

Eat your fruit dessert before your meals.

The fibre rich fruits will 'bulk up' in your stomach. Thus, you will eat less rice and more fruits.

It's your life.

Decide what you want to eat!

But eat less rice!

THE SHORTEST AND TALLEST ......

PINGPING THE SHORTEST MAN IN THE WORLD
HEIGHT: 2' 5.37"
BORN: IN CHINA IN HUADE COUNTY
DIED: 13 MARCH 2010 IN A HOSPITAL IN ROME WITH CHEST PAIN AT THE AGE OF 22 YEARS








2007 RECORDED IN THE GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS
'SHORTEST MAN IN THE WORLD'









PINGPING STANDING NEXT TO WORLD'S TALLEST MAN
NAME: SULTAN KOSEN
HEIGHT: 8' 1"


NOW YOU KNOW THE 'SHORTEST AND TALLEST MEN IN THE WORLD'

WHO WILL REPLACE PINGPING'S WORLD RECORD????

DETERMINATION CAN OVERCOME INSURMOUNTABLE BARRIERS

When someone is possessed of great determination, he can, by the will of Allah, climb to great heights of virtue.

Among the characteritics of a Muslim is that he not only has high and noble aims, but also has strong determination, because determination is the fuel that propels one to higher virtues.

And determination - by the will of Allah - will bring great good to you. People will see you as one who is learning, doing good deeds, working for higher aims - or basically, one who is achieving.

Do not, however, fall into the error of confusing determination with arrogance. Between the two lies a distance as great as that between the sky and earth. When one has strong determination, one rues every missed opportunity, and therefore he is one who is constantly goading himself on to reach his goal.

Strong determination is a characteristic of those that are righteous, just, and sincere, while arrogance is a sickness that is predominant among tyrants and wretched people.

Determination carries one upwards, while arrogance makes one fall, dragging its victim down to the depths of ignominy. O'students of knowledge, remain steadfast and resolute in the path that you are upon, and do not falter.

HAPPINESS ....

Happiness is a Divine gift that does not distinguish between the rich and the poor

It is not uncommon to see labourers who are so poor that whatever they earn on any given day is spent on that same day. Yet many of them are happy, peaceful, with strong hearts and tranquil souls. This is because they are too busy to think about yesterday or tomorrow. Their life-style has given them an appreciation of today since they have not been afforded the opportunity of thinking about anything else.

Compare these to those who live in mansions. Inactivity and free time have afforded them with plentiful time to think about their problems and their lack of purpose in life. Thus misery and worry afflict many of them day and night.

D U I T.... TOWARDS HEAVEN'S DOORS......

TO ALL MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS

D - DOA
U - USAHA
I - IQHTIAR
T - TAWAKKAL


YANG MENYELAMATKAN DARI SIKSA KUBUR

Ada sebuah Hadis yang membicarakan tentang penyelamatan dari siksa kubur iaitu Hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Abu Musa Al-Madini. Daripada Abdul Rahman bin Samurah, katanya: Telah datang Rasulullah s.a.w. kepada kita sedang kita berada di Shuffah dekat dengan kota Madinah, lalu berbicara kepada kita, katanya:

Sesungguhnya aku telah bermimpi ajaib malam kelmarin. Aku telah melihat seorang dari umatku telah didatangi oleh Malakul-maut untuk mengambil nyawanya, maka menjelmalah ketaatannya kepada kedua ibu bapanya, lalu menghalang Malaikat-maut itu daripadanya.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang dikerumuni oleh syaitan-syaitan, maka menjelmalah zikrullah, lalu mengusir syaitan-syaitan itu daripadanya.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku telah diseret oleh Malaikat-azab, maka segara menjelang sembahyangnya serta melepaskannya dari tangan mereka.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang ditimpa dahaga yang berat, setiap ia mendatangi sesuatu perigi, dihalang untuk meminum daripadanya, maka segera menjelang puasanya serta memberinya minum hingga ia merasa puas.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku yang mengunjungi kumpulan para Nabi, yang ketika itu sedang duduk berkumpul-kumpul, setiap ia mendekati mereka, ia diusir dari situ, maka menjelmalah mandi junub-nya sambil memimpinnya ke kumpulanku seraya menunjuknya supaya duduk di sisiku.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku dikabusi oleh suasana gelap-gulita, di hadapannya gelap, di kanannya gelap, di kirinya gelap, di atas kepalanya gelap, di bawahnya juga gelap, sedang ia dalam keadaan bingung, maka menjelmalah haji dan umrahnya, lalu mengeluarkannya dari suasana gelap-gulita itu dan memasukkannya ke dalam suasana terang benderang.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku berbicara kepada kaum Mu'minin, akan tetapi tidak seorang pun dari mereka yang mahu membalas bicaranya, maka menjelmalah silatur-rahimnya seraya menyeru orang-orang itu, katanya: Wahai kaum Mu'minin, sesungguhnya orang ini sangat suka membantu kaum kerabatnya, maka sambutlah bicaranya, lalu mereka pun berbicara dengannya, mereka lalu bersalaman dengannya.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang menepis-nepis bahang api dan percikannya dari mukanya, maka segera menjelmalah sedekahnya lalu menabiri muka dan kepalanya dari bahaya api itu.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang diseret oleh Malaikat Zabaniah ke merata tempat, maka menjelmalah Amar Ma'ruf dan Nabi Munkarnya seraya menyelamatkannya dari cengkaman mereka serta menyerahkannya pula kepada Malaikat-rahmat.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang merangkak-rangkak, antaranya dengan Tuhan dipasang hijab (tabir), maka menjelmalah budipekertinya seraya memimpinnya sehingga dibuka hijab tadi dan masuklah ia ke hadhrat Allah Ta'ala.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku terheret ke sebelah kiri oleh buku catitannya, maka menjelmalah perasaan takutnya kepada Allah lalu menukarkan tujuan buku catitan itu ke arah kanan.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku terangkat timbangannya, maka menjelmalah anak-anaknya yang mati kecil, lalu menekan timbangan itu sehingga menjadi berat pula.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang berdiri di pinggir Jahannam, maka menjelmalah perasaan gerunnya terhadap siksa Allah Ta'ala lalu membawanya jauh dari tempat itu.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku terjerumus ke dalam api neraka, maka menjelmalah airmatanya yang mengalir karena takut kepada Allah Ta'ala, lalu menyelamatkannya dari api neraka itu.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang meniti di aras Shirat (titian) manakala seluruh tubuhnya bergoncang, seperti bergoncangnya deduan yang ditiup angin, maka menjelmalah baik sangkanya terhadap Allah Ta'ala, lalu menenteramkan kegoncangannya itu dan mudahlah ia meniti hingga ke hujung titian itu.

Aku melihat juga seorang dari umatku sedang meniti di atas Shirat, kadangkala ia merangkak dan kadangkala ia meniarap, maka menjelmalah selawatnya ke atas diriku, lalu ia pun memimpin tangannya dan mengajaknya berdiri dan meniti hingga ke penhujung titian itu.

Aku melihat seorang dari umatku sudah hampir tiba di pintu syurga, dan dengan sekonyong-konyong pintu-pintunya ditutup, maka menjelmalah penyaksiannya bahawa tiada Tuhan melainkan Allah, lalu membukakan pintu-pintu syurga itu untuknya, sehingga ia boleh memasukinya.

Hadis ini adalah di antara Hadis-hadis yang cukup bagus sekali.