NEWSLETTER

Monday, 19 Ramadan 1431 H / 30 August 2010

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Audio Cd's of Nasheeds; Qirats and lectures available. Call us on +27 (0)11 854 7022

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If you had invested R1000 in Kagiso Asset Management's Equity Alpha unit trust fund almost six years ago, when it launched, you would have been invested in the number 1 domestic equity general unit trust fund AND your R1000 investment would have grown to R3 847*.

The Kagiso Islamic Equity Fund, which uses this same investment team and process, is NOW available to investors seeking transparent and ethical investments. Whilst complying with Sharia law, the fund aims to consistently outperform the market.

To access the Kagiso Islamic Equity Fund, contact your financial advisor, visit our website at www.kagisoam.com or call 0800 22 11 77

Kagiso Asset Management: Unconventional thinking. Superior performance

Kagiso Asset Management is an authorised financial services provider.

~ ibn al-Jawzi ~

Abu-d Dardaa RA

Early in the morning, Abu-d Dardaa RA awoke and went straight to his idol which he kept in the best part of his house. He greeted it and bowed to it. Then he anointed it with the best perfume from his large shop and put on it a new raiment of beautiful silk which a merchant had brought to him the day before from Yemen.

When the sun was high in the sky he left his house for his shop. On that day the streets and alleys of Yathrib were crowded with the followers of Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam returning from Badr. With them were several prisoners of war. Abu-d Dardaa RA surveyed the crowds and then went up to a Khazraji youth and asked about the fate of Abdullah ibn Rawahah.

"He was put through the most severe tests in the battle," "but he emerged safely..."

Abu-d Dardaa RA was clearly anxious about his close friend, Abdullah ibn Rawahah. Everyone in Yathrib knew the bond of brotherhood which existed between the two men from the days of Jahiliyyah, before the coming of Islam to Yathrib. When Islam came to the city, Ibn Rawahah embraced it but Abu-d Dardaa RA rejected it. This however did not rupture the relationship between the two. Abdullah kept on visiting Abu-d Dardaa and tried to make him! See the virtues, the benefits and the excellence of Islam. But with every passing day, while Abu-d Dardaa remained a Mushrik, Abdullah felt more sad and concerned.

After some time he went with Abdullah and together they went to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). There he announced his acceptance of Islam. He was the last person in his district to become a Muslim.

Abu-d Dardaa RA devoted himself completely to Islam. Belief in Allah and His Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) animated every fibre of his being. He deeply regretted every moment he had spent as a Mushrik and the opportunities he had lost to do good. He realized how much his friends had learnt about Islam in the preceding two or three years, how much of the Quran they had memorized and the opportunities they had to devote themselves to Allah and His Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). He made up his mind to expend every effort, day and night to try to make up for what he had missed. read more

Now you can bank the Shari'ah way with Absa

Absa Bank in Trade Route Mall and Lenasia CBD now have Islamic Banking Services, offering you Shari'ah compliant Transactional and International Banking products.

Visit our Forex or Islamic banking consultants for more information on all our Shari'ah compliant products on offer:

For more information, please contact:

0.13627 US Dollar (USD) United States 7.34 ZA Rands
0.0877716 Pound sterling (GBP) United Kingdom 11.39 ZA Rands
0.107226 Euro (EUR) European Union 9.33 ZA Rands
Indian Rupee 0.16
Gold: $1,237.00 /oz
Platinum: $ 1,532.35 /oz
Silver: R4,70 per g
Saudi Riyaal: R 1.95
Oil: $74.91 /barrel
Mahr Fatimi: R7195.23
Minimum Mahr: R143.90
Zakaah Nisaab: R2878.09
Krugerand: R9,616.39
24 carat gold: R332.04 /g
22 carat gold: R304.48 /g
18 carat gold: R249.00 /g
14 carat gold: R193.83 /g
09 carat gold: R125.51 /g

Sadaqatul Fitr:
Hanafi = R13.50
Shafi = R17.50

For Shariah compliant banking products and services contact Al Baraka Bank

Investments: Haj Investment Scheme - Participation Account - Regular Income Provider - Monthly Investment Plan - Futuregrowth Al Baraka - Equity Fund.

Financing: Motor Vehicle - Commercial Property - Residential Property - Asset-based (Equipment) - Trade Finance.

Financial Planning: Administration of Estates - Stainless Steel Tank Container - Foreign Exchange.

Other Services: Online Statement Facility - Electronic Banking - Debit Card - Business Banking.

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4 Slice Bread
1 tsp fine green chillies
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheese
Chopped greens
30g melted butter

Method:
Place bread in shallow tray. Whisk all ingredients beside butter. Pour over bread. Refrigerate -+ 30 min (must do). Preheat oven to 180C. Bake in oven +- 10/15 min. Remove from oven. Pour butter over and grill for 2 min. Remove and cut into square.

ENJOY!

Cazabella is a high end ladies range of costume jewellery, using an extensive range of Swarovski Crystals in the most stunning colours. The jewels are Double Rhodium plated which is used to prevent the jewellery from tarnishing & at the same time preventing skin allergies. Our soon to be launched Eid range includes handbags (over 15 colours), new ladies range of jewels and stunning watches embellished with Swarovski crystals. Not forgetting the launch of mens watches & stainless steel jewellery.

To attend the launch on the 4th September tickets can ordered from me at a cost of R65 & you will receive a gift valued at R135. Tickets are limited so call now.(Kids are welcome). Bring this ad with you to the launch and get 10% off all your purchases.

For more info or to view our range or become an Agent (anywhere in SA) call Fatima Danka Suliman 0118381098/0846529582 or send an email to fazfabfloors@telkomsa.net

"Ons voel mos nie almal altyd dieselfde nie, is dit nie? Partymaal voel jy goed en ek dalk bietjie af, soos Allah wil. Kliek hier vir die nuutste Dagstukkie om jou aan te moedig. Ons het ook al die Dagstukkies wat ons nou al uitgestuur het saam op een bladsy gesit, juis vir jou gerief. As ek dus 'n Dagstukkie uitstuur en jy voel dis nou nie vandag vir jou bedoel nie, dan kan jy sommer maklik vir jouself al die Dagstukkie-opskrifte gaan deurkyk totdat jy een vind wat jou hart aanraak. Of as iets gebeur wat jou so bietjie van balans af gooi: besoek die Dagstukkies! Jy weet nooit, dalk wil Allah jou juis deur 'n besondere Dagstukkie bemoedig.

E-pos ons by sjbekker@vodamail.co.za as jy die Dagstukkies op jou rekenaar wil ontvang..."

Download onto your phone and celebrate this holy month of abstinence.

- Download the Prayer Times app and get prayer times and Qibla directions.
- Download the Quran app to be able to read the full Holy Quran on your phone.
- The Hadith app allows you to read and listen to the Honourable Hadiths of The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

All apps are available from the Ovi Store. Click here to download them.

We wish you a blessed month of Ramadan!!!

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