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Thursday, 26 Jumaadal Ukhra 1431 H /10 June 2010

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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

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The Philosophy of Charles Schultz
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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

You do not have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
Read the story straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world?
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners?
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss Universe pageant?
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize?
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress?
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners?

How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies . . .
Awards tarnish . . .
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special !!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

Commentary: There are many narrations mentioned wherein Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam prohibited the drinking of water whilst standing. A narration of Sayyidina Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu is mentioned in Sahih Muslim that Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said, “No person should stand and drink water, and if one forgetfully stood and drank it, it should be vomited out.” Some ulama have summed both the deed and the prohibition in a few ways. Some ulama are of the opinion that the prohibition came later and repeals the previous law. Some ulama hold the opposite view that the narrations where he stood and drank water repeals the one that prohibits it. According to a well-known saying, the prohibition is not that of a Shar’ee or unlawful nature, but as an etiquette. It is also a blessing and kindness. Ibn Qayyim and others have mentioned the harm that standing and drinking causes. In short, Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam standing and drinking shows it being permissible to do so, and that it is not haraam to stand and drink water. It is best not do so, as this is against the recommended practice and one will be committing a makrooh act by doing so.

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The United Nations Security Council has overwhelmingly agreed to a new package of economic sanctions against Iran.

BP's share price has plunged to a 14-year low as the US threatens to impose new penalties on the British energy giant.

At least 39 people have been killed by a suicide bomber at a wedding party in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province.

The Home Affairs Director General says that the country's Advanced Passenger Processing (APP) system will eliminate the risk of hooligans entering the country to zero.

Nkosi Zwe-live-lile Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela HAS launched the ‘Africa Salutes You’ series of artworks project at the Nelson Mandela Foundation today.

M.O.R.E

Radio Islam brings you M.O.R.E - Men Of Real Excellence, a Tribute that aims to inspire more Muslim Men to follow the fine examples of some and to do MORE for the Community. Send your write up of the Men Of Real Excellence to more@radioislam.co.za, fax to 011 854 7024, or drop it off personally at the Radio Islam studios. read about it here...

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125 melted butter
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup cheese
1 cup cooked steak/chicken
1 ½ tsp green masala
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 ½ cups flour
2 beaten eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup water
1 cubed tomato
1 green pepper
1 onion
Chopped greens
½ tsp dried parsley

Mix all the ingredients together and put into greased patty pans and bake at 180C for +- 15 min. Serve with assorted chutneys.

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