20.10.08 - Mayyit of: Mariam Hattia (Sister of Bilal Hattia) - VENUE: 20 Sandringham Place Sherwood Durban - TIME: 13:00 - QABRASTAAN: 45 Suffi Masjid - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

20.10.08 - Mayyit of: Hawa Bibi Amod (Wife of Yakoob Amod Denhouser) - VENUE: Denhouser- TIME: 10:30 - QABRASTAAN: Denhouser - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

Sayyadatina Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I never felt jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam as much as I did of Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her), although I have never seen her, but the Prophet Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam used to mention her very often. Whenever he slaughtered a sheep, he would cut it into pieces and send them to the women friends of Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her). When I sometimes said to him: "You treat Khadijah in such a way as if there is no woman on earth except her". He Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam would say, "Khadijah was such and such (commending her and speaking well of her), and I had children from her". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Another narration is: And if he Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam slaughtered a sheep, he would send meat to the friends of Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) as a present as much as would suffice them.

Another narration is: When a sheep was slaughtered, he Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam would say, "Send this meat to Khadijah's friends.'' Once, Halah bint Khuwailid (May Allah be pleased with her), sister of Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her), sought permission of Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam to enter. He recognized and recalled to his mind the manner of Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) and was deeply moved. He said, "O Allah, she must be Halah bint Khuwailid". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary: This Hadith brings out the following five points:
1. A brief reference to the great qualities of Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her).
2. The love that Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam had for Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) because of her great qualities.
3. Reference to the kindness which Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam continued to show to the women who were close to Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her).
4. Expression of the sentiments which the remembrance of some deceased friend brings with it. These sentiments can be pleasing as well as painful.

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Method
Heat oil in a large pot and add the onions and braise until golden brown and soft. Add the meat, spices and cook covered over medium heat until meat is tender. Add potatoes and water and cook for another 10 mins. Pour over rice; add enough water to cook the rice, Fast boil rice without stirring. When settled stir well and steam covered for 20/30 minutes or until the rice is done. Garnish with dhunya and serve with atchar and salads.

FEMALES
Wajihah, Wajeeha - Eminent, distinguished
Saihah - Good, useful
Radwa, Radhwa - A mountain in Medina

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The plane moves faster and faster down the runway, and the people sitting in the window seats realize they're headed straight for the water at the edge of the airport. As it begins to look as though the plane will plough into the water, panicked screams fill the cabin. At that moment, the plane lifts smoothly into the air. The passengers relax and laugh a little sheepishly, and soon all retreat into their magazines, secure in the knowledge that the plane is in good hands.

In the cockpit, one of the blind pilots turns to the other and says, "You know, Bob, one of these days, they're gonna scream too late and we're all gonna die."