Today is the last day of Ramadan. With sadness we bid farewell to Ramadan and with jubilation we welcomes Syawal 1429H. To all my dear readers and friends, I am wishing you and your family, “Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Maaf Zahir Batin”. I seek for your forgiveness for whatever mistakes that I may have done and for whatever shortcomings this humble blog may have that do not meet your expectations or may have hurt you in whatever reasons.

As muslim we are encourage to go out to look for the new crescent moon. The crescent moon would be visible shortly after sunset, low in the sky, and slightly to the left (south) of where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet Muhammad, (S.A.W.) that we hope the ummah revives.
Kindly check this website (www.crescentwatch.org) for regular updates, moon sighting reports, and additional information on moon sighting. But if we are unable to do so just stay tune to locally TV or Radio to know the exact date of the arrival of Syawal.

Allow me to remind myself and all of you about our parents in this Syawal. We ought to be thankful to them for all reasons we are being born in this beautiful world of Allah. View this great videos . . . .for the remembrance (it is in Bahasa Melayu, which is my mother tongue).

Both videos are from Petronas adverts in the year 2006 and 2007.

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Dear brothers and sisters, friends and readers of Islam. We will approaching the last week of Ramadan. We must pray harder to find the great day of the month, the Laylatul Qadr. Today I just want to highlight here about my Surau cum Madrasah (is the Arabic word for any type of school, college or university, whether secular or religious (of any religion).

Madrasah Al-Hikmah in Subang Jaya was formed in 1998 by its founder Haji Dr. Abdul Ghaffar. Initially it was a humble beginning with only 3 students and now after 10 years, Madrasah Al-Hikmah have about 33 students from various countries. We are proud to have a Surau cum Madrasah in this busy and cosmopolitan town like Subang Jaya especially in SS18.

The Surau and Madrasah is headed by Maulana Umair bin Abdul Ghaffar who is a Mualim or a scholar from a Madrasah in Cape Town, South Africa. Currently there are 12 teachers in the Madrasah to teach all the 33 students. All the teachers, Mualim and Mualimah are from few Madrasahs in South Africa. (from Zakariyya Park, Cape Town and Azaadville). No doubt Madrasah Al-Hikmah is in Subang Jaya, Malaysia but the syllabus are conducted in Arabic and English. Eventhough majority of the students are from Malaysia, the language in the Madrasah are Arabic, English and of course Bahasa Malaysia. These will give exposure to all students and get them prepared if they need to study abroad later. That is the reason why few overseas students are attracted to study here.

Madrasah Al-Hikmah get its funds solely from Zakat and Lillah from the Jemaah of the Surau, parents of the students and others who are willing to help and at the same time getting rewards from Allah swt.

Surah Al-Baqarah : Verse 103

“Of their goods take alms, that so thou mightest purify and sanctify them; and pray on
their behalf, verify thy prayers are a source of security for them: and Allah is
One who heareth and knoweth.”

So in this month of Ramadan, I would like to highlight here to those of you who want to contribute, you could do it so by bank-in to the Madrasah’s account and Surau Al-Hikmah’s which details are as follows:

A) Name: MAH SJ Resources
Account No: 1206-0002579-71-4
Banker: Bank Muamalat SS15/5A Subang Jaya or any Muamalat branch in Malaysia.

B) Name: Surau Al-Hikmah
Account No: 1206-0001082-71-4
Banker: Bank Muamalat SS15/5A Subang Jaya or any Muamalat branch in Malaysia.

Kindly download the brief report of Madrasah Al-Hikmah for year 2008, below.
http://www.roslihanip.com/articles/alhikmah/report.pdf

The Prophet said, “The best of alms is that which the right hand gives, and the left hand knows not of.”

The Prophet said, “The most excellent of alms is that of a man of small property, which he has earned by labor, and from which he gives as much as he is able.”

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Last night after isya’ prayer I went straight home and grabbed the Fathilat Amal (Teaching of Islam) and read a beautiful Hadith. I am still thinking of what I have done about a year ago during Ramadan. And this is my last year post regarding Ramadan: “Ramadhan, the month of fasting for Muslims” so today I would like to refresh my memory again and pledge to Allah and may Allah grant me strength and steadfastness to make this year Ramadan a better Ramadan for me and for my family, insyaAllah.

Last night this is the beasutiful Hadith that I read,

Abu Hurairah radi’allah’uanhu relates that Rasulullah s.a.w. said, “My ummah (people) were given five things which were not given to anyone except them. For them, the smell from the mouth of a fasting person is more sweeter in the sight of Allah than the fragrant smell of musk; On their behalf the fish in the sea seek forgiveness until they break their fast; Allah prepares and decorates a special garden in Jannah (heaven) everyday and then says (to it): ‘The time is near when My faithful servants shall cast aside the great trials (of the world) and come to you.’; In this month of Ramadan the evil-minded syaitan (devil) is chained so as not to reach unto those evils to which they normally reach during other months besides Ramadan; On the last night of Ramadan they are forgiven.”

The sahabah thereupon inquired, “O’ Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) s.a.w., is that last night Laylatul Qadr?” Rasulullah s.a.w. replied, “No, But it is on right that a servant should be given his reward on having completed his service.”

Subhanallah, what a beautiful Hadith.

The Commentary:

Rasulullah s.a.w. mentions in the Hadith five such presents from Allah which were not granted to the fasting people before Islam. If only we can truly appreciate how great this bounty from Allah realy is, and if only we could sincerely try to gain those special favors. Firstly, we are told that the smell from the mouth of the fasting person is more beloved and sweeter in Allah’s sight than the smell of musk.

Fasting is one of the most accepted forms of ibadah (prayers) in Allah’s sight. For this reason the Hadith states that the reward for every deed is brought by the angels but Allah says, “The reward for fasting, I myself will give, because it is for Me alone.”

The second special favor is the fish in the sea make Istighfar (forgiveness) for hin who fasts. The aim here is to explain that many beings including the angels, the animals offer prayer on his behalf who fast. Subhanallah what a great bounty.

The third favor bestowed on the fasting person is that Jannah (heaven) becomes decorated for them. As an example, we know that when a great person is expected to arrive, a great care is taken in the preparations for his coming. It is similar to a person fasting in Ramadan.

The fourth favor is that the rebellious, evil sowing syaitan are chained (detained) as a result of which evil is diminished. So in the month of Ramadan we have a great desire for ibadah, insyaAllah.

The fifth favor is that forgiveness is granted on the final night of Ramadan; because of this great favor the sahabah thought that, it must be Laylatul Qadr, they knew the great blessings of that night and accordingly asked whether that was Laylatul Qadr. The reply was that is was not. This is merely the favor granted for having given Ramadan its due right to the end.

So let us put our mind to it, to the blessed month of Ramadan and may Allah give us strength and good health through out the month of Ramadan so that we could make a lot of Ibadah and get all the rewards from Allah. Amin. Also never forget to know about the 10 great goals to set for this Ramadan.

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To my muslim readers and friends, I would like to dedicate this article to you. It is also a reminder to me and my family.

Today already 24th Syaaban in the month of Islam and only 6 days, we will be fasting in the month of Ramadan, insyaAllah. So what is our preparation for the coming month of Baraqah? When our family’s birthday approaching, we always busy thinking of the preparation. When  national day is drawing near, we are busy organizing things for the coming occasion, but what is our preparation for the coming Ramadan? In a verse of the Quran, surah Al-Baqarah 2:183

O you who believe! Observing al-sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become al-muttaqoon (the pious).

Allah Almighty also says, (The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong).) (Al-Baqarah 2: 185)

Allah Hu Akhbar. As the beautiful month of Ramadan approaches this year, there are several things Muslim can do to prepare themselves spiritually and physically for the month-long period of fasting which is obligatory upon all able-bodied Muslims who have reached the age of maturity. Every Muslim should prepare himself to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan by strengthening his relationship with the Qur’an, busying himself with the spirit of fasting, and recharging his spiritual battery to prepare himself to make the whole blessed month of Ramadan a real occasion of sincere obedience.
Therefore, in order to benefit from Ramadan, we may do well to prepare for it by opening our hearts and minds to embrace it. Here are some tips that we should observed:

1. Keep praying daily that Allah gives us the chance and grants us good health that will enable us to fast the holy month.

2. Start repenting and seeking the forgiveness of the Almighty for all our wrongdoings before Ramadan.

3. Seek the strength from Allah to fast in the way that He likes and wants.

4. Seek forgiveness from all members of your family, workmates, neighbors, and relatives for any wrongdoing against them.

5. Refrain from backbiting, slandering, and unlawful mixing with people.

6. Clean your heart and soul from envy, jealousy, hypocrisy, arrogance, and all heart diseases.

7. Seek the blessings of your parents, if they are alive, and their forgiveness for your shortcomings towards them.

8. Increase your du`aa’ and commitment to your daily duties and obligations.

Let us pray that we come out of Ramadan with our faith recharged, gaining strength in our faith and commitment and relationship with Allah.

Allow me to share this beautiful hadith about Ramadan.

Salman radiallahuanhu reports: “On the last day of Syaaban Rasullulah s.a.w addressed us and said, “O people, here comes over you a great month, a most blessed month in which lies a night more greater in virtue than one thousand months. It is a month in which Allah has made compulsory that the days should be observed by fasting. And he has made sunnah the Tarawih by the night. Whosoever intends drawing nearer to Allah by performing any virtuous deed, for him shall be the reward like him who had performed a fardhu in any other time. And whoever performs a fardhu, for him shall be the reward of the seventy fardhu in any other time. This is indeed the month of patience and the reward for true patience is Jannah (paradise). It is the month of sympathy with a fellowman. It is the month wherein a true believer’s rizq (benefits) is increased. Whosoever feeds another man who are fasting, in order to break the fast (at sunset), for him there shall be forgiveness for his sins and emancipation from the fire of jahannam (hell), and for him shall be the same reward as him (whom he fed) without that person’s reward being decreased in the least”.

Then we said, “O Rasulullah, not all of us possess the means whereby we could give a fasting person food to break his fast”.  Rasulullah replied, “Allah grants this same reward to him who gives a fasting person food to break his fast even for a mere dates or a cup of water or a sip of milk”.

“This is a month, where the earlier portion of the month brings Allah’s mercy, the middle part of the month of which brings His forgiveness and the last portion of the month which brings emancipation from the fire of Jahannam (hell)”.

“Whosoever lessens the burden of His servants (bondsmen) or workers in this month, Allah will forgive him and free him from the fire of Jahannam”.

“And in this month four (4) things you should continue to perform in great number, two (2) of which shall be to please Allah while the other two (2) shall be those without which you could not do. Those which to please Allah, are that you should in great quantity bear witness that there is no deity to worship except Allah (i.e. recite the Kalimah Toyibah: LAA ILAAHA IL’LAL LAAH) and make much ISTIGHFAAR (beg of Allah’s forgiveness with ASTAGHFIRULLAH)”.

“And as for those without which you could not do, you should beg of Allah, entrance into Jannah (paradise) and seek refuge in Him from Jahannam (hell)”. 

• http://www.submission.org/ramadan/about-R.html
• http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/story.htm
• http://www.ramadan.co.uk/index.php
• http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0609-3120
• http://www.islamonline.net/english/ramadan1422/2001/world/article14.shtml
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan
• http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/09.asp (The beautiful photo is from www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/)

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Guys, I can’t wait for the game tonight at 8:30pm local Malaysian time. It is the time where all Malaysians will be glued to the TV to watch the game. Get ready with your hot coffee or I may suggest with a cold nescafe as the match will he hot!

I went to Chong Wei blog today and he said “I will give my best“. So I think Chong Wei is all focus in the final game. Go, Chong Wei! Go all the way for the Gold. Smash! smash! smash! . . . .(photo from his blog).

Before the game tonight, just refresh your memory with this game, Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan during Hong Kong Open 2006.

The Result already known, Silver medal for Chong Wei. Malaysia have to wait another 4 years for the elusive first gold in Olympics.

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It has been a long two weeks for me on this tender. And soon this is going to over but now I am taking a short break. Today I bumped into this great guy, Zinedine Zidane, on the internet. Yes, during his prime day on the field, nothing is amazing in this modern football then seeing Zizou displaying his tricks. I found this amazing movie about him. The movie will describe how amazing he is on the field. Enjoy it . . .

To those who does not know him or simply could not remember, here is some enlightenment on who Zizou is. Zinedine Zidane was born in France on the 23rd of June in 1972. His parents of Algerian descent have a total of five children. As a kid, school is not his strongest asset so he turns to football. By the age of 16, a scout by the name of Jean Varraud recruits the youngster to Cannes. One year later, Zizou makes his debut with the club’s senior squad in the French First Division. He joined Bordeaux in 1992. With his new club, Zidane reaches the UEFA Cup final in 1995/96 and attracts the attention of European powerhouse Juventus. After his move to Italy, trophies start to pouring in. By 1996, Zizou had the UEFA Cup, the European SuperCup and the Intercontinental Cup under his belt. He also won the Italian Calcio twice in a row during 1997 and 1998. In the same two seasons, his club manages to reach the Champions League final twice. Zinedine Zidane is considered by many to be the best soccer players ever. Thanks to Real Madrid, he is one of the most expensive, having transferred from Italian giant Juventus for $66 million US — a record that still holds. Here is his facts.

Guys, what I like about him is that he is humble, down to earth footballer and speaks with his two good feet on the field. I miss you, Zizou!! . . . .Je vous manque Zizou et espère que vous pourriez montrer votre adresse un de ces jours dans l’avenir proche!

Okay, stop dreaming, I am back to my reality…that is completing my tender costing and proposal. See ya around, ermmm maybe next week.

For this weekend I would recommend you to view This Free Social Networking PowerHouse video, just take not even one minute of your precious time. Thanks for viewing.

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