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Newsletter
Tuesday, 29 Thul Hijjah 1428 H/08 January 2008
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THE STORY

THE PENCIL
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We Are Like Pencils...

In the beginning, the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying, "There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be."

You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.
You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you want to become a better pencil.
You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.
The most important part of you will always be what's inside.
No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You must always leave a clear, legible mark no matter how difficult the situation.
The pencil understood, promising to remember, and went into the box fully understanding its Maker's purpose.

Now replacing the pencil with yourself; always remember these rules and never forget them, in this way you will become the person you want to be.
You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Alaah's hand, and allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.
You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a stronger person.
You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow through them, but the most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to serve Allah in everything.
Everyone is like a pencil...
created by the Maker for a unique and special purpose.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship with Allah daily.

You were Made
to do Great
Things!

absolutely good!

 
SUNNAH (PRACTISES OF MUHAMMAD SAW)
Rasulullah SAW did not drink milk mixed with honey, and he would say: "What! Two dishes in one bowl?” meaning that how can you be so extravagant.
 
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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
05h00: Fajr & Quran Recitation
05h30: Riyaadhuth Thaakereen - Remembering Allah
06h30: Daily Message from Ulama
06h45: Yaseen
08h30: Islamic discussions
09h05: At Taajir (Islamic Business)
10h30: JUZ/PARA A DAY – DAILY QURAN
11h45: An Nisaa
12h45: Community News
13h05: Ath Thikrul Hakeem (Qiraa’ah)
14h30: Quran Translation
17h05: Interviews – Current Issues
19h25: Labour Law
20h05: Esha; Surah Mulk & Sajdah
20h15: Ml E Adam – Spiritual Renewal
20h45: Q & A
22h05: Close your eyes with Thikrullah
 
SALAAH TIMES
Johannesburg
Durban
Cape Town

Zawaal

12:15

12:03

12:53

Asr

16:59

16:54

17:52

Maghrib

19:08

19:05

20:05

Esha

20:34

20:36

21:44

Sehri Ends/Fajr begins

3:55 am

3:30 am

4:03 am

Sunrise

5:23 am

5:03 am

5:44 am

FINANCIALS

US Dollar (USD) United States 6.93 ZA Rands
Pound sterling (GBP) United Kingdom 13.67 ZA Rands
Euro (EUR) European Union 10.19
Indian Rupee: 0.17
Gold: $858.85
Silver: R4.22g
Saudi Riyaal: R1.83
Mahr Fatimi R6466.59
Minimum Mahr R129.33
Zakaah Nisaab R2586.63
Krugerrand R6284.37

 
NEWS

The US is warning Iran to halt any provocation attempts that might lead to a war between the two countries. The US navy alleges that Iranian speedboats threatened to attack them on the waters of Strait of Hormuz which is on the border of Iran.

Floods in Zambia will leave 1.5 million people displaced. Zambian authorities have warned that tens of thousands of people are in danger as water levels continue to rise.

The African National Congress is expected to announce its full support for party president Jacob Zuma in his legal battle with the state today. The National Executive Committee of the party met yesterday where it discussed Zuma's scheduled trial.

Motorists are in for another petrol price increase in February. Analysts say there is a strong possibility that fuel prices could rise sharply.

This year’s matriculants could be the first to NOT have their matric results published in newspapers. Minister of Education Naledi Pandor says the publications should be stopped due to what she describes, the appalling behaviour of pupils as they wait for their results.

 
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RECIPE

CHERRY LOAF
(Makes 1 loaf)

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200 g soft butter - 1 extra large egg, beaten - 5 ml vanilla essence - 625 ml Snowflake cake flour (350 g) - 10 ml baking powder - 2 ml salt - 160 ml halved red glacé cherries (100 g) - 125 ml water - 225 g tin condensed milk.

METHOD
Cream butter, and add egg and essence. Sift dry ingredients together, and add cherries. Add, with remaining ingredients, to creamed mixture. Spoon into a lined and greased 23 cm loaf tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 *C for 50 - 60 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack to cool. Roll cherries in flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.

 
HEALTH TIP

THE 7-STEP EASY STRESS RELIEVER
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Just in case you are having a rough day, here is a 7-Step stress management technique recommended in the latest psychological texts. The funny thing is that this really works.

Try this:-
1. Picture yourself near a stream.
2. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.
3. No one but you knows your secret place.
4. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called "the world."
5. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
6. The water is crystal clear.
7. You can easily make out the face of the person you're holding underwater?

See! You're smiling already.

 
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A THOUGHT
THE WORD ‘GOODBYE’
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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.
 
THE SMILE

WHICH COMES FIRST?
Mamu found the answer to the most difficult question ever -
What will come first, Chicken or egg?
O Yaar, what ever U order first, will come first.

 
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