Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim: The Prophet said, "Protect yourself from the Fire." He then turned his face aside (as if he were looking at it) and said again, "Protect yourself from the Fire," and then turned his face aside (as if he were looking at it), and he said so for the third time till we thought he was looking at it. He then said, "Protect yourselves from the Fire, even if with one half of a date and he who hasn't got even this, (should do so) by (saying) a good, pleasant word.' Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will...
Museum of Islamic Art (Qatar)
This weekend, I took my dad along to the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) located in Doha, Qatar. It opened in December 2008 and has since been a great success. The islamic art collection is exquisite with art from all around the world dating between 7th and19th century. This institution was designed with a visionary of the Emir wanting Qatar to be a capital of culture; the building in deed has further instated his vision.The design of the building itself was designed by the famous architect, Mr. Pei, after taking his inspiration from visiting various islamic monuments in arab countries....
Ethiopian airline crashes
Possibly one of the saddest news this week has been the crash of a 737 jet operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Have a look at the news feed http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Ethiopian-Airliner-Crashes-into-Sea-After-Takeoff-from-Beirut-82569682.h...
Best Airports in the world, 2009
Every year, sleepinginairports (http://www.sleepinginairports.net/bestof.htm) does a review of airports to determine the best and worse airports. Here are the chart toppers for 2009:1. Singapore2. Seoul Incheon3 Hong Kong4. Amstedam Schipol5. Dubai6. Munich7. Kuala Lumpur8. Frankfurt Main9. Zurich10. CopenhagenI am really excited to see Dubai and Kuala Lumpur (KL) on the list. I love both these airports. They are, in my opinion, very beautifully designed and welcoming after a long flight. Dubai specifically has spent alot of money on the interior...
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Weekly Hadith
It's rather displeasing, and face reddenning, to read Islamic slander or come across blogs like this one: http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/?s=islamI am always so attempted to reply but often don't because of this hadith:Narrated 'Aisha: A man asked permission to enter upon Allah's Apostle. The Prophet said, "Admit him. What an evil brother of his people or a son of his people." But when the man entered, the Prophet spoke to him in a very polite manner. (And when that person left) I said, "O Allah's Apostle! You had said what you had said, yet you spoke to him in a very polite manner?" The Prophet...
15 foods you shoulds always have in your kitchen
According to Shape magazine, http://www.shapemag.co.za/, the following foods are healthy and filled with optimum nutrition and they wont break your budgetYogurtKeep your "good" digestive bacteria at a healthy level with yogurts containing live, active cultures. Wild SalmonIt contains omega-3's, which help maintain heart health. Why go wild? Farm-raised salmon can be more prone to disease and may have been exposed to or treated with antibiotics.Egg WhitesEven with yolks, eggs have just 293 to 334 kilojoules each—but that yellow center is high in cholesterol. Buy fresh eggs and then take out...
Don't you just love Google Chrome
I have to say that I am very pleased with my move to Google chrome as a default web browser. The home page reveals the 8 most frequently used web pages - just a simple click gets you there so there is no need to toggle from "favourites" any longer. You also can customize with some really beautiful themes. Take a look at mines - I think its just awesome. Give it a try, if you haven't alrea...
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Children are just beautiful
I love this picture - there is something about children that bring you back to basics. Their smile, sincerity, innocence, freeness and hope makes you want to be just like that, again. Watching them and playing with them is one of the most amazing feelings in the world, even if they are not your own. I can only imagine how much closer than bond becomes when they are actually your own. I long for that day to be called "Mom", Inshalla...
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Life is on lease
BluePearl(c) 2010This poetry is owned by Bluepe...
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Weekly Hadith
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so”, but say: “Allah did that what He had ordained to do” for your "if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet never criticized any food (presented him), but...
2010 World cup - Safety assurance
As a south african expat one of the common questions I am hearing this year, is, how safe is South Africa going to be during the world cup...Well here is what the South African Government has to saySafety and Security The Government's Promise (http://www.sa2010.gov.za/safety-and-security)The Government has assured the millions of fans who will be coming to watch the 2010 World Cup that they will be safe in South Africa. There are a number of prongs to South Africa’s safety and security plan:• South Africa will be working closely with international agencies to gather intelligence• there will be...
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2 new Iphone apps I love!!!!
(1) Wired Product Reviews (from the App store)Wired's Product Reviews app for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch delivers daily reviews of the latest consumer electronics, gadgets, cars, gaming gear and more. Each hands-on review includes detailed product information, key specs and Wired's rating -- all with top-quality photos.Price: FreeSearch for Wired product review in the app store and you'll find it.(2) Wink I from shutterfly (from the App store)Thanks to Shutterfly’s new Wink service, you can get your photos delivered anywhere in the world without leaving the comfort of your own iPhone....
Hot Iphone apps
Pulse Apps - Amazon shopping appIf you love shopping online especially at Amazon - try this nifty app that has "Amazon Remembers" feature which allows you to take a photo of an item with the Iphone camera, upload it to http://www.amazon.co.uk/ to search for similar products matching your picture. How cool is that.Price: FreeHome Apps - Remote (App name: "Remote")Turning your iPhone into your very own iTunes remote you deftly navigate through the music on your computer or flick through the channels on your Apple TV. Swish.Price: FreeReference: http://www.t3.c...
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Iphone Wallpapers
Here is a link to some really cool Iphone wallpapershttp://www.alliphonewallpapers.com/Quick tip: After you save the wallpaper to your desktop, edit in paint and add texts of your fancy. Store it into the IPhone photo folder. Once it is updated on your photo library, you can select for use as wallpaper. Take a look at mines...cool hey! Message me if you having any questions on setting wallpape...
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A brave muslim indeed.
Reported by http://www.gulf-times.com/Murder bid charge for cartoonist attackerDanish police yesterday charged a Somali man with the attempted murder of a cartoonist whose caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) sparked protests around the world.The axe-wielding 28-year-old broke into Kurt Westergaard’s home late Friday, screaming for “revenge” and “blood.” The cartoonist hid in a panic room with a five-year-old granddaughter and called the police.Police said he threw the axe at one officer who arrived on the scene, just missing him, then attacked with a knife before they shot him in the arm...
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