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The Univ. of KZN Durban registering students for Islamic Law course for 2nd semester. One year part-time. Lectures commence 2/8/08 in Durban.

9/8/08 Ladysmith, 14-15/8/08 Gauteng, 16-17 Cape Town. 140 students completed. 80 registered currently. See islamiclaw.ukzn.ac.za for details or contact Adv. Vahed 083 640 9054/ mvahed@albaraka.co.za

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SURAH AD-DAHR: 76 - (The Time)
With the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful

There has come upon man a period of time in which he was nothing worth mentioning. [1]

COMMENTARY: The word HEENUN with nunation [which is the sign of 'indefiniteness'] signifies 'a long indefinite period of time; The verse mentions that a long period of time came upon man. This indicates that man essentially did exist at that time in one form or another, (but he was not worth mentioning), because time could not have come upon 'man' if he was in a state of pure non-existence [AI-'adam-ul-mahd].

Therefore, most commentators say that the 'period of time' here refers to the period when he was conceived in the mother's womb till his birth, which normally is nine months. This period covers all the stages of his creation, right from his being a sperm-drop up to his having a body and organs, and then his acquiring life and soul. During this time, he is thought existent, neither his gender is known to anyone, nor his name or his shape or size. Therefore, he is unmentionable.

~ Ma’aariful Quraan ~

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There are many reasons for the inclusion of anger in the natural attributes of man. Along with the quality of anger Allah Ta'ala has endowed man with the ability to control such anger to ensure that the latter is not misappropriated and unjustly employed.

Anger in itself comes into notion involuntarily. It is automatically activated. But, acting in accordance with its demand is voluntary, hence refraining from it is likewise voluntary. The remedy for a volitional act (the way of curbing it) is nothing other than the exercise of one's volitional power to bring about restraint and control. This is within one's ability even if one experiences a degree of difficulty in the exercise of such volition. Repeated exercise of the volition of restraint weakens the demand of anger. In consequence, refraining from anger becomes a relatively simple task.

The following narration appears in the hadith Shareef: "The Qaadhee should nor decide between two parties whilst in anger."

The judge or the ruler is not permitted to issue a verdict while in anger, but should postpone the trial or case for a later date. The term, Qaadhee in the context of this Hadith applies to every person having authority over people. The instructor, teacher and the head of a family; all fall within the purview of this hadith. They should not be hasty in meting out punishment to their subordinates whilst in the state of anger.

Those in authority should remember that Allah Ta'ala is the defender of the rights of those who have no defender. Allah Ta'ala will demand from the aggressor the rights of the oppressed. According to the Hadith Shareef, Allah Ta'ala and Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam will claim from The tyrannical ruler the rights which he usurped even from his non-Muslim subjects. It is therefore imperative to exercise caution when punishing.

In cases of injustice executed in the stated of anger, it is essential that the aggressor, after his anger has subsided, publicly apologize and humble himself in the presence of the one whom he has wronged. The aggressor should personally apologize in profusion and seek the pardon of the one whom he had wronged. This measure will restore the intelligence of the aggressor to equilibrium. He will thus be prevented from the perpetration of injustice at the behest of anger.

At all times refrain from haste. One must strive greatly in opposing the dictates of anger. Whenever one succumbs, resort to Istighfaar and obtain the pardon of the one whose rights have been violated. Recite: "A-oothu-Billahi-minash-Shaitani rajeem."

When overtaken by anger; sit if you happen to be standing; if you happen to be sitting then lay down. Make Wudhu with cold water or drink cold water. Divert your attention by immediately engaging in some other activity, especially reading which is very efficacious in curbing anger. If all this fail to eliminate the anger, withdraw from the presence of the one who is the target of your anger.

Remember that Allah Ta'ala has greater power and authority over you and that you are also disobedient to Him. Should he also adopt the attitude of Wrath with you, what will be your condition? Also reflect that nothing can happen without the Will of Allah Ta'ala. Ponder then:

Of what worth am I? I am an absolute none-entity.

How can I then act in conflict with Allah Ta'ala?

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Situated in the Noordwyk area and the daily 5 times Salaah is performed. We have just registered the organization and are still in the process of getting the NGO & PBO registration completed. Please note that this is a NON Profit Organization and is solely intended for the purpose of uplifting the Muslim community in the Midrand area.

We have made an offer to purchase the property that we are leasing at the moment. Alhamdulillah the owner of the property is muslim. There have been numerous offers on the place but he has agreed to give it to us on a 10 month payment term in which we have to pay off the property completely.

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Filling
1 Kg cubed chicken (marinate like pie meat). Green masala. Salt Vinegar, Lemon Juice. Jeeru. 1 Grated tomato. Make Vagaar, add meat, just before done add frozen corn, grated carrot, Reduce water.

Sauce
1.1/2 cup milk. 1 tblsp Maizena. ¼ tsp pepper. Add to filling.

Method
Mix Flour, sugar & salt. Rub in butter. Add yeast & give a small rub. Make dough with milk & leave to rise. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each ball out and then fill like a swiss roll. Slice with electric knife & sprinkle with tal.

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ISLAMIC DIET
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Ali RA said: “Allah removes seventy kinds of diseases from the one who begins eating with salt. He who eats daily, seven dried dates, the worms of his stomach are destroyed. He who eats daily, twenty one raisins of reddish colour will not feel any pain in his body.

Meat begets meat. Sarid (cooked dates with sugar) is a tiffin of the Arabs. The belly grows large if sweet things are eaten. Beef creates diseases, milk has a cure and clarified butter has medicinal effects. Fat comes from diseases.

There is no better thing than fresh grapes for a mother who has just given birth to a child.

Fish melts the body; and Quran-reciting and tooth-stick removes scum.”

~ IHYAA ~