01.07.08 - Mayyit of: Junaid Ebrahim (Son of Akbar Ebrahim) - VENUE: 121 Proser Pine Ave Mayfair West - TIME: 11:00 - QABRASTAAN: Westpark - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

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While studying in Baghdad, he developed a great attraction for the Qur'an, tafsir and hadith literature. Later he went to Makka to specialise in the study of Qur'an and hadith, while associating himself with the great ?ulama' of the time who were living in Makka. Then he visited Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Persia, etc. to widen his knowledge even further by seeking the company of Muslim scholars in those countries. During this long period he faced serious economic hardship and had to spend days and weeks at a time in a state of semi-starvation.

In later life he settled down in Baghdad and wrote his world-famous history and his Qur'an tafsir. He was a follower of Imam Abu Hanifa, and in his personal life, he was a very modest, religious and a self-respecting person. In those days, the Muslim writers dedicated their lives and everything they had to write books and histories of Islam. Their dedication and sacrifice knew no bounds. At-Tabari was the doyen of all these dedicated writers. The extent of his dedication and desire to pass on his knowledge can be guaged from the fact that he wrote a minimum of forty pages every day continuously for forty years.

He wrote down this famous history analyzing the events of the world through the ages. He based his narration by taking the Hijri era as the turning point in human history. Starting from the pre-historic era, he narrated world events one after another in different ages and centuries until 302 AH (his age), that is, 915 AD. From each event he made an observation which he thought was fitting to that age. He wrote history to enable his readers to derive lessons from history.

At-Tabari is famous among the Muslims for his great tafsir entitled Jami'fi Tafsir al-Qur'an, and it is available in thirty volumes in the libraries of the Muslim world. At-Tabari has used hadiths to the maximum extent in explaining the Qur'an. It is for this reason that his tafsir is so popular. This tafsir has given him an assured place as a great scholar and thinker of Islam.

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The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip has been opened for two days so that hundreds of people can cross. All Palestinians who need medical treatment will be allowed into Egypt, and those who have residency in Gaza will be allowed safe passage from Egypt, officials said.

Turkey's constitutional court is hearing evidence from the country's chief prosecutor in a case which calls for the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) to be outlawed for violating the principle of secularism enshrined in the constitution. The AKP rejects the charges, saying that the case was politically motivated.

African leaders have resumed talks on how to deal with Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean president, as the US prepared UN sanctions over his re-election in a controversial vote. The 53-member African Union is holding closed door talks on the final day of a summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Lawyers for ANC President Jacob Zuma are planning to appeal yesterday’s Maurituis Court ruling. Zuma wants to stop South African prosecutors from securing evidence against him.

Grocery Wholesaler Lenasia Halaal was robbed at quarter to nine 8:45 this morning. It is believed that 15 - 20 armed men stormed into the wholesaler in Anchorville south of Lenasia. Cellphones and undisclosed ammount of money was stolen.

If one eats something sweet. One, then rinses the mouth and commences offering Salaah. However, some taste of the sweet thing is still in the mouth and goes down the throat together with the saliva. In this case, the Salaah would be in order.

~HEAVENLY ORNAMENTS~

The Third International Halaal Conference with its theme “Raising Halaal to New Heights” to be held on the 21st July 2008 at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Some of the speakers and topics are:
Ø Dr. Winai Dahlan, Thailand - The Impetus Of Science In Halaal Certification.

Ø Mr. Ebrahim Patel, South Africa - Synergies Between Islamic Banking & The Halaal Industry.

Ø Ms. Mariam Latiff, Malaysia - Global Halaal Standards – The Challenge.

Ø Mr. Matthew Karan, South Africa - Quality Benchmarking Of SA Beef – The Halaal Option.

Ø Ml. Sirajjudeen Parker, Botswana - Halaal In Africa – The Botswana Challenge.

Ø Mft. Zubair Bayat, South Africa - Raising Halaal to New Heights.

Ø Mr Ronnie du Plessis, South Africa - Innovations and Stabilizing in the Dairy Industry.

The Conference will be hosted concurrently with the Africa Big 7 Exhibition, the only event of its kind on the continent which features the highly successful Halaal World introduced last year.

The cost of attending the conference is only R1 500.00; which includes stationery material, meals and snacks, and a conference gift package.

For Conference Registration and Exhibition Details http://www.sanha.org.za/nevents/big7.htm
We would be honored to reserve your seat.
Yours Faithfully

for South African National Halaal Authority

WHAT HAS EARNED MAN HONOUR?
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Ibn Mobarak was asked: Who are men? He replied: The learned, He was again asked: Who are kings? He replied: The ascetics. He was again asked: Who are the meanest? He said: Those who exchange the religion for the world. He did not consider anybody as a man except the learned, knowledge distinguishes men from the lower animals and it is only for knowledge that men are honoured. This honour is not due to a man for his physical strength, because a camel is physically stronger than a man. This honour is not for his large body as the body of an elephant is bigger then that of a man. This honour is not on account of his bravery as a ferocious beast is braver than a man. This honour is not for his strength of too much eating as the stomach of an oxe is bigger than that of a man. This honour is not for his strength of sexual passion as a sparrow has got more strength for coition than that of a man. This honour of a man is on account of his knowledge and intellect.

~IHYAA~

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