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Thursday, 18 Rabi-u-Thani 1432 H / 24 March 2011

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IF I WERE TO MEET MY NABI (S.A.W.)

If I were to meet my Nabi (SAW)
Would my shameless-ness overcome the suffocating shame in me?
Or would the trail of my Nabi's (SAW) modesty metamorphose and veil me?

Would the blackness of my blackened heart disgrace me?
Or would the reflection of my Nabi's (SAW) perfection absorb me?

If I were to meet my Nabi (SAW)
Would he weep at the weepful sight of me?
Or would his kind eyes weep alongside me?

Would my numbness expose the numb sinner in me?
Or would my Nabi's (SAW) sinless-ness instill pious-ness in me?

If I were to meet my Nabi (SAW)
Would my insufficient prayers continue to suffice me?
Or would my Nabi's (SAW) devotion infuse motivation in me?

In the corruption of my being and the pollution of my nafs,
Would the hypocrisy of my hypocritic ignorance endure in me?
Or would my Nabi (SAW) bare the belief in me?

How can I face my Allah if I can't face my Nabi (SAW)?
If I were to meet my Nabi, cry I would-
Oh my Noble Nabi! On His Rahmah I beg thy inter-session in the interest of me.

Nabila hassam

VOTING LINES NOW OPEN FOR YOUR FAVOURITE COMMUNITY RADIO STATION

In the run-up to the second annual MTN Radio Awards, MTN is continuing its SMS voting line for South Africa's various audiences to vote for their favourite community radio stations. The listeners' SMS voting line will be open from 08:00 on 23 March to midnight on 07 April and standard SMS rates apply.

MTN created the 'My Station' award to acknowledge the broadcasters' excellence amongst listeners. The award is chosen by the listeners and all community broadcasters that operate within South Africa are eligible. This year MTN will acknowledge three community radio stations, as voted for by their listeners, to win the 'My Station' award.

MTN's Chief Marketing Officer Serame Taukobong says, "It is imperative that we give the listeners the vote. They are exposed to a multitude of stations, which is why we are asking them to decide which stations they think deserves the coveted award. The onus is thus on the radio stations to market themselves to their listeners, to ensure they are aware of the awards, and to get their listeners to SMS the station name to MTN's dedicated voting line."

Listeners are encourage to SMS the name of their preferred community radio station to 31018, where MTN and an independent auditor will tally the votes to determine which three stations are MTN's Community station of the year.

"Radio is such an important medium for Africa. In many instances, radio is the only connection many communities have to the outside world. MTN is delighted to be part of an initiative that aims to recognise and honour the commitment and efforts so many of our radio personalities put into their roles as the voice of our people. Encourage your audience to vote," concludes Taukobong.

If you think Radio Islam International is worthy of such an award then simply SMS the word 'Radio Islam 1548' to 31018 (Standard SMS rates apply).

* The new state-owned VIP guesthouse has cost you R93-million, and now the minister of public works has halted the even more expensive fix-up of Jacob Zuma's official residence.

* A photographer allegedly assaulted by VIP protection unit bodyguards in Durban said he was thinking about pressing charges.

* Police are investigating whether the assassination of bouncer boss Cyril Beeka is linked to a four-year-old murder investigation of another underworld figure, Yuri "The Russian" Ulianitski.

* Tokyo tap water declared unsafe for infants. The Tokyo government moved to stop infants from drinking the city's tap water after levels of radioactive iodine were found to be twice the legal limit for babies.

* Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen's president, is coming under increasing pressure to step down. A wave of resignations and defections, from tribal, military and political leaders, have severely undermined his leadership in the face of growing protests.

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Filling:
2 chicken fillet cubes.
Onion – saute
Tomato
1 tsp ginger garlic
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 arad
1 lemon / herb spice
1 garlic / herb spice

Sauces:
1 tblsp mayonnaise
1 tblsp garlic sauce
1 tblsp nando's spice sauce (any)
1 tblsp oil

Method:
Saute onion in oil.
Add other ingredients in pot and cook until done.
Fill schwarma with filling and salad.
Serve

Salad:
Shredded lettuce.
Add mayonnaise / crushed black.
Mix

Naan:
Garlic butter
Toaster in fry

Extra:
Serve schwarma plain as naan by spreading garlic and frying on pan.

"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..."

Murphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. A French man applied for the same job and both applicants having the same qualifications were asked to take a test by the Department manager. Upon completion of the test both men only missed one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said.

Manager: "Thank you for your interest, but we've decided to give the French man the job"

Murphy: "And why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish I should get the job!"

Manager: "We have made our decisions not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed."

Murphy: "And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?"

Manager: "Simple, the French man put down on question #5, "I don't know.", You put down "Neither do I."

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