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Tuesday, 23 Ramadhaan 1432 H / 23 August 2011

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22.08.2011 - Mayyit of: Aapa Aysha Kaka, wife of late Hafez Kaka of Klerksdorp - VENUE: Cape Town - QABRASTAAN: Cape Town - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

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22.08.2011 - Mayyit of: Suliman Madhi, ex Maths Teacher, father of Anver & Shabeer Anas - VENUE: 17 Jarmin Str, Crosby - TIME: 14:15 - QABRASTAAN: Lenz - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighbouring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another. He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.

The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her!

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone." Thus, he asked the 4 th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!” replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.

The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!” replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave." Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.

Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!"
  
In truth, we all have the 4 wives in our lives: Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die. Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others. Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave. And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of Allah and continue with us throughout Eternity.

THE WORD “GOODBYE”

A not so long word but long are its implications. The word goodbye carries so much emotion. Attached to are the words of hope. Goodbye for now, I'll see you again…

The word goodbye comes with sadness. A boundary to cut long-term relationships. Makes you wonder what is good about that Goodbye.

Like there is a beginning, goodbye marks the end. Whether temporal or permanent it brings separation between lovers, between enemies it does the same. Goodbye the word that cut the moments.

No matter how sad it is to part with the ones you love. So much is a parting when goodbye was never said. People tend to cling to the moments. Until by goodbye a closure is found.

Never having a chance to say your goodbyes. Is like the one who dies unexpectedly. Without a chance for his loved one to see him. It is a painful, unfinished business.

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Marinate cubed chicken in fresh garlic, black pepper, green masala, whole jeeru and dry dhnana- arad (optional). Braise 2 onions till pink, add garlic flakes and meat and cook till done.

Once cooked add ½ cup garlic sauce (steer's) and leave to simmer for a while. When cool ass greens. White sauce or mushroom sauce can also be added.

Pan Cakes
1 cup flour. 1 cup milk. 2 eggs. ½ cup water. 3 tsps soft butter or ghee. 1 tsp baking powder. Salt to taste.

Method
Mix all ingredients together. Make pancakes to the size of a side plate. Put filling in middle, top with chutney & cheese and seal completely. Dip in egg and breadcrumbs and fry.

The mafia finds out that his bookkeeper has stolen ten million bucks. This bookkeeper happens to be deaf, so the mafia brings along his attorney, who knows sign language.

The mafia asks the bookkeeper: "Where is the 10 million bucks you embezzled from me?" The attorney, using sign language, asks the bookkeeper where the 10 million dollars is hidden. The bookkeeper signs back: "I don't know what you are talking about."

The attorney tells the mafia: "He says he doesn't know what you're talking about." That's when the mafia pulls out a 9mm pistol, puts it to the bookkeeper's temple, triggers it and says: "Ask him again!" The attorney signs to the underling: "He'll kill you for sure if you don't tell him!"

The bookkeeper signs back: "OK! You win! The money is in a brown briefcase, buried behind the shed in my cousin backyard in Queens!" The mafia asks the attorney: "Well, what'd he say?" The attorney replies: "He says you don't have the guts to pull the trigger."

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