Detik dan Gelagat

[keithbangkok]

Above; Fishing boat, Pulau Duyong, Malaysia by Keith Miller

Graphite, 6in. by 4in.

Below, Fishing craft, Marang, Malaysia

[keithbangkok]

Above; Fishing boat, Pulau Duyong, Malaysia by Keith Miller

Graphite, 6in. by 4in.

Below, Fishing craft, Marang, Malaysia

[southeastasianists]

SUNGAI PETANI: The ancient ruins used by iron smelters and exporters who thrived in Bujang Valley between 2,000 and 2,500 years ago will be nominated for listing as a Unesco archaeological heritage site.

If successful, this would lead to a heritage park portraying an ancient civilisation that dominated South-east Asia about 1,000 years before the earliest sultans shaped the territories that formed present-day Malaysian states.

Heritage Commissioner Dr Zainah Ibrahim announced that a working committee would be formed to produce the nomination dossier to raise the Sungai Batu Archaeology Site to an international level.

“Chronometric dating suggests that Sungai Batu saw the earliest civilisation in South-east Asia, laid on the foundation of the iron smelting trade.

“With carbon dating evidence showing that the iron smelters had existed since 535BC, this puts the civilisation on par with the Roman era of 753BC to 420BC.

“Taking note that Borobudur in Indonesia was founded in 8AD and Cambodia’s Angkor Wat in 12AD, it points to Sungai Batu as the cradle of the South-east Asian civilisation,” she announced at the Old Kedah International Conference here yesterday.

Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz hailed the proposed nomination as the creation of a valuable archaeo-tourism product for Malaysia.

“After over 170 years of research from colonial times and by our Malaysian researchers, this is the time to introduce Bujang Valley, especially Sungai Batu, at the international level to give more input to world history,” he said in his speech which was read out by his deputy Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid, who was present, said the listing, if successful, would include a 81ha buffer zone around Sungai Batu.

“The site proves that Kedah reached its heyday not only during the Hindu-Buddhist and Islam periods. Most Kedahans are not familiar with the pre-sultanate past but today we are proud to share this heritage,” he added.

Attended by about 300 participants, the conference which would end today saw 29 archaeologists and historians from 16 countries presenting papers that analysed Sungai Batu’s proto-history.

The papers covered 10 topics including the history of iron smelting to architecture and religion.

[keithbangkok]

Fishing Boats on the Shore, Duyong Island, Malaysia by Keith Miller

12in. by 15in., watercolor, (1989).

Two fishing craft have been drawn up on the shore, some dried palm fronds thrown over their decks to keep the sun off. In the background is one of the Island’s traditional wooden houses.

[tmsabli]

MUNAJAT RAMADAN

Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim. 

Dalam dakapan Ramadan yang suci ini, Dengan rasa rendah diri, hamba-Mu yang kerdil dan hina ini memohon doa dengan penuh pengharapan kepada-Mu ya Allah,  semoga Engkau sudi mendengar permintaan kami, kerana sesungguhnya Engkaulah Tuhan yang Maha Mendengar. Ya Fattahu Ya 'alim Ajarkanlah kami yang lemah ini kepada melihat jalan keluar dari semua masalah yang membelenggu kami, bukakanlah hijab kepada kami yang tak mampu melihat setiap kebaikan pada kejadian dan takdir-Mu. Ya Allah, takdirkanlah yang baik-baik kepada diri kami. Janganlah kau menguji kami pada apa yang tidak mampu kami lalui. Bukakanlah pintu-pintu rahmat-Mu untuk kami ya Allah Ya Allah Rabbul Jalil Sejahterakanlah kepada kami dengan kesihatan yang baik,  supaya dengan nya kami dapat beribadah kepada-Mu. Ya Allah, ampunkanlah segala dosa kami, karena kami terlalu banyak dosa kepada-Mu Ya Allah, Kami lupa akan Engkau ketika sihat, kami ingat kepada-Mu bila ditimpa sakit, Kami lupa kepadaMu ketika senang, kami ingat kepada-Mu apabila datang kesusahan. Kami lupa kepada-Mu pada saat kami gembira, Kami ingat kepada-Mu ketika sedih dan kecewa, Kami habiskan usia muda dengan keseronokan dunia, kami mula mengingati-Mu ketika usia sudah tua, justeru Ya Allah, ampunilah semua dosa kami, berilah kekuatan kepada kami untuk melawan hawa nafsu dan dunia yang sentiasa melalaikan kami daripada mengingati-Mu ya Allah. Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim. Ampunkanlah dosa kedua ibu bapa kami, setiap titik susu ibu yang mengalir dalam diri kami, kau gantilah dengan kebajikan untuknya yang boleh membawanya ke syurga-Mu Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, pada setiap keringat yang mengalir pada tubuh ayah kami dalam mecari rezeki kepada keluarga kami. Kau gantikanlah dengan keampunan yang membawa ke syurgaMu Ya Allah. Sesungguhnya pengorbanan mereka tidak akan mampu kami membalasnya. Bahkan terkadang mereka hidup dalam kesusahan dan kesempitan, sedangkan kami berada dalam kesenangan dan kemewahan.Justeru kurniakanlah kepada kedua-dua ibu-bapa kami tempat yang istimewa di syurga-Mu ya Allah. Ya Allah Kami juga memohon ampun kepada kaum kerabat kami, sahabat-sahabat kami dan guru-guru kami yang terlebih dahulu pergi meninggalkan kami ke alam barzakh, golongkanlah mereka dalam golongan orang-orang yang Engkau redai, apabila tiba pula giliran kami menuju barzakh-MU, maka Kau ambillah kami dalam keadaan yang baik-baik, dalam keampunan dan rahmat-Mu Ya Allah. Ya Allah Ya Aziz

Kurniakanlah kepada kami jiwa yang tenang dan tenteram, hiasilah hati kami dengan sifat syukur, redha, sabar, ikhklas, amanah dan bertanggungjawab.  Kau jauhkanlah daripada kami sifat ujub, riak, takabbur, fitnah, mengadu domba, sangka buruk dan khianah. Ya Rashid, Ya rahman,  Ya Rahim

Jika ada dalam kalangan kami mereka yang diuji dengan kesusahan, maka kau bantulah mereka, permudahkanlah urusan mereka, jika ada dalam kalangan kami mereka yang bersedih hati, berikanlah ketenangan dan jalan keluar kepada mereka, jika ada dalam kalangan kami sedang berhajat dengan keperluannya, maka tunaikanlah hajat mereka, dan cukupkanlah keperluan mereka, jika ada dalam kalangan kami mereka yang diuji dengan sakit, maka kau sembuhkanlah mereka Ya Allah, agar dapat beribadah bersama kami. Jika ada dalam kalangan kami mereka yang derhaka kepada ibu bapa atau terkurang dalam melayani mereka, maka kau ampunilah mereka, jadikanlah kami anak-anak yang taat dan berbakti. Sesungguhnya Engkaulah Tuhan yang Maha Mendengar dan Mengasihi. Ya Allah Ya Malikal Mulk. Ya Razak, Ya Fattahu Ya 'Alim. Kurniakan kepada kami rezeki yang halal lagi diberkati dan jadikanlah dengan rezeki itu kami semakin dekat dengan-Mu. Sebaliknya, janganlah kau jadikan kami drp golongan yang lupa diri setelah mendapat kurniaan-Mu. Ya Allah Bantukanlah kami dalam menjalankan urusan agama kami, Elokkanlah urusan dunia kami, yang padanya tempat kami mencari kehidupan, Elokkanlah urusan akhirat kami, yang padanya tempat kami akan kembali kepada selama-lamanya.. Jadikanlah kehidupan kami ini sebagai tambahan segala kebaikan kepada kami, dan jadikanlah kematian sebagai ketenangan kepada kami dari segala kejahatan, Sesungguhnya kami ingin kembali kepada-Mu dengan jiwa yang tenang…. Ya Allah Ya Zal Jalali Wal Ikram, Ya Allah Janganlah kau jadikan ramadan ini sebagai yang terakhir buat kami, temukanlah kami dengan Ramadan yang akan datang. Tapi, Andai ini Ramadan terakhir buat kami, jadikankanlah puasa kami sebagai puasa yang Kau rahmati, jadikanlah ramadan ini paling bererti, penuh dengan cahaya iman, menerangi kegelapan hati kami menuju reda serta kasih sayangmu ya Allah…jadikanlah ramadan ini sebagai penghapus dosa-dosa kami.  Ya Allah, temukanlah kami dengan Lailatul Qadr, pilihlah kami dikalangan hamba-Mu yang dapat beramal pada malam al-Qadr. Ya Allah, terimalah amalan kami, terimalah taubat kami, ampunkanlah segala dosa kami, amankanlah kehidupan kami di sana nanti yang kekal abadi, kurniakanlah kepada kami syurgamu yang maha luas nikmatnya. aamiin, aamiin, aamiin ya rabbal'aalamiin.

10 Jun 2016 / 5 Ramadan 1347H

[productivemuslim]

Ramadan - The Month of the Quran!

[tmsabli]

MRM reply to FMT reader comment

[Multiracial Reverted Muslim (MRM) Reply To FMT's Reader Comment]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Mr. Ravinder Singh

I begin with the greetings of peace and Salam.

My name is Firdaus Wong and I am the person of whom you referred to in your article "Defying one's religious teachings to belittle another's".

First of all, as Muslims, we are taught in the Qur'an that, if we receive news from a person who errs, we should investigate and clarify it first, lest we may end up inadvertently harming others in our ignorance. (Refer to chapter 49:hujaraat, Verse 6). So it would have been a much more appropriate measure and a better conduct for us to have a decent conversation and clarified my point and Dr. Zakir Naik's, instead of posting a public article on Free Malaysia Today, immediately jumping to the erroneous conclusion and false accusation that I have defended an individual who defied his own religion.

In today's age of social media and email, we live in a world today that communication is easy and rather effortless, that it would have been much civilized and easier to contact me in person instead of releasing a such controversial and derogatory article.

Regardless, what's done is done, and moving forward, I write to you with the intent of correcting and clarifying the errors made in your writings; in full acknowledgement and respect that you write the article in sincere intent of clarifying the truth, and not a mere cheap attempt at riding on the bandwagon of Dr Zakir Naik's current popularity just to gain public attention and likes.

What you have said regarding the teachings of Islam, that there is no compulsion in religion, and that we should not belittle others, is exactly correct.

In the Quran chapter 2:Al-Baqarah Verse 256 Allah tells us "there is no compulsion in calling others to religion", and in chapter 49:Al-Hujaraat, chapter 11, Muslims are warned never to scoff and look down on others - "O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former; nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter are better than the former, nor defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. How evil is it, to insult one's brother after having Faith [i.e. to call your Muslim brother (a faithful believer) as: "O sinner", or "O wicked", etc.]. And whosoever does not repent, then such are indeed those who have evil"

Having said that, Dr. Zakir Naik has never belittled or scorned other religions, and neither has he forced others to join the religion of islam. Your article itself has failed to provide any evidence to substantiate this claim.

In fact, if you have watched his videos, when people convert to islam in his public events, it is out of their own sincere willingness. Being a man of integrity, I am sure you have seen at least some of his videos on YouTube, and perhaps have some proof to substantiate your claims.

When Dr Zakir mentions that God does not have son, he quotes it directly from the Qur'an. So how can you say he defies the Qur'an by quoting directly from it? Your own statement has defied and contradicted your own logic. Unless, what you are actually trying to say is that, the Qur'an itself is taking negatively about other religions and that islam itself is a bad religion for preaching this negativity.

And where, in his quoting of these characteristics of God, does he speak of in a belittling, negative or derogatory manner of other religions?

What Dr. Zakir Naik does, as with the obligation of every Muslim, is simply promote the religion of Islam transparently as how God has Revealed in His Final, undistorted Revelation, the Holy Qur'an, and through the teachings of His Final Messenger, Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم. He does this in full respect of other religions, quoting from their own religious scriptures on what their true teachings are, not simply what their culture or tradition dictates. He never makes derogatory remarks on others, in the same way that, if we were to clarify our country's Laws to other countries which contradict what our country has legislated, we never did that with the intent of belittling or degrading their Law, simply stating our differences and an attempt to convince the other party that perhaps our point may be stronger and worthy of consideration to be implemented. But if you are not convinced and still feel your law is more worthy of implementation, and that you wish to remain in your ways, then by all means, I will not penalize or disrespect you - and hence what is meant by "there is no compulsion", and "to you, your religion, and to me mine".

But this does not negate our duty to propagate and promote the message of Islam.

As Muslims we propagate islam, because we are passionate about our religion and what we are convinced of as the Truth, because that gives us happiness and contentment in this life and a positive outlook on the life to come. And in knowing this beautiful way of life, it would be utterly selfish for us to reserve this message to ourselves, and hence we propagate the religion islam as we wish for others the same goodness that we have been blessed with, and that is why we are commanded by Allah not to be stingy of this faith : "Invite mankind to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better." (Chapter 16:An-Nahl, Verse 125)

Your claims that "Zakir seems to have come on a political mission to get PAS and Umno to form a coalition" is completely baseless, speculative and provocative. You have no right to judge his intent as political, and this statement seems to be an unprofessional attempt of character assassination to instigate undeserved hatred against Dr Zakir.

When Dr Zakir makes the claim that it is better for them to form a coalition, this is not with political intent, rather reiterating the beautiful unity and harmony God asks the Muslims to achieve, to be United and cooperate on the terms of faith and not the terms of flags, borders, political parties or organizations. "And hold tightly, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Quran, this religion), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allah's Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together (through faith)" (Chapter 3:al imran, Verse 103)

A HOUSE NOT WELL KEPT?

Regarding your statement, Shouldn’t the pious Muslim be more concerned over his brethren who are not following the teachings of the Quran and go on a jihad to bring them back to the right path instead of trying to get more people to convert to Islam?

Simple logic: If your house is not well kept, how are you going to make it well kept by bringing more “property” into it and strewing it all over the place?

Firstly it is quite apparent by your statement that you are not aware of the multitude Islamic initiatives and organizations currently in existence and in operation, both in the country and globally - all in the intent of continuously educating, correcting ourselves and helping each other towards righteousness. Thousands, millions of Muslims collaborate and benefit each other through these initiatives.

Having said that, This does not negate our obligation to propagate the religion and expand ourselves. Rather, both efforts come hand in hand.

Mr Ravinder, as an educated person I'm sure you know, an organization that does not expand itself, is doomed for failure. So should a company stop expanding just because it has a few troubled employees? Should a country stop scientific advancement and research because many of its citizens are lacking in scientific knowledge?

But the reality is, the Muslims, just like any other organization, no matter how excellent or perfect our self-improvement initiatives are, there will always be shortcomings in individuals, and it is the nature that God created us differently as a test to ourselves and to others.

"It does not matter if God has a son or not"

You speak of our religion as an outsider, without proof. On the contrary, referring to our Qur'an, it DOES matter; in the teachings of Islam, the trait of having a son is a sign of imperfection that is not befitting of the Majesty and Perfection of God.

"They say: God has begotten a son! Glory be to Him: He is the Self-sufficient: His is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth; you have no authority for this; do you say against Allah what you do not know? Say: Those who forge a lie against Allah shall never be successful." (Chapter 10:Yunus, Verse 68-69).

"Don’t ask others to partake of your religion by promising them the joys of heaven and threatening them with the fires of hell."

Well, Mr Ravinder, this is essentially the message of the Qur'an, not the personal whims of Dr Zakir Naik. Mr Ravinder, for the benefit of myself and the beloved Malaysian readers of FMT, please clarify : are you trying to tell Muslims to stop following the commandments of our own religion? Are you challenging the reference of the country's official religion? Are you hypocritically belittling the official religion of the soil which you live in?

"Nobody has gone to heaven or hell and come back to tell about these places. As such, all talk about heaven and hell is hearsay, and hearsay carries no weight."

Mr Ravinder, by your statement here you have demonstrated a lack of understanding in the purpose of revelation. What are books of revelation? Why do books of revelation exist?

Books of revelation are divine scriptures revealed from God Almighty to help give guidance to mankind; as the Creator, He Knows human beings more than they know themselves and hence Sends Revelation to guide mankind to the truth according to His Wisdom. Of all books of Revelation, the final and undistorted one is the Qur'an. Hence it is part of Muslim faith to take the Qur'an as undisputed truth from the Creator, affirmed by reason, rational thinking, and scientific research. And it is within this definite proof, that the existence of heaven and hell is substantiated and proven, by proof of testimony.

Hence the implications of your claim that these beliefs as "heresay" is in fact an attack on islam, that our beliefs are false and based on speculation without basis, which again as I mentioned earlier, is a blatant attack on the official national religion of our country.

I find it ironic that your article emphasizes on defiance and belittling of others, when your article actually implicated belittling Dr Zakir Naik, Muslims and the religion of Islam in general, and defies the customs of our national religion.

In conclusion, it is with these messages therefore, Mr Ravinder, that you should see that your article is false and only serves to stir controversy, provocation and an attack on Islam, and not just the individual person of Dr Zakir Naik. It is with this also I request this article to be deleted, and a public apology issued on behalf of your good self and another apology on behalf of FMT for releasing such provocative and derogatory articles.

When all is said and done however, I continue to respect you as a human being and humbly request we meet in person to discuss this as civilized men in seeking the truth.

Thank you for your time; and may God Guide us all the Truth and keep us steadfast and sincere on the Path of righteousness.

⁠⁠ http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/…/defying-ones-religious-…/

Defying one’s religious teachings to belittle another’s

Does the Quran not say: “To you your religion and to me mine”? If it does say this, then no member of the clergy, orator or expert should belittle the beliefs of others.FREEMALAYSIATODAY.COM

[ivy-leaguers]

Gathered all my English notes to make an info graph on writing the perfect essay.

[tmsabli]

Beberapa khasiat buah nanas bagi kesehatan tubuh diantaranya untuk meredakan mual sampai mencegah penyakit kanker

[tmsabli]

[therakyatpost]

New Post has been published on http://www.therakyatpost.com/life/food-life/2015/02/17/nasi-kandar-give-sungai-petani-joint-try/

Nasi kandar? Give this Sungai Petani joint a try

RESTORAN Hussain’s Nasi Kandar is an unexpected gem of a makan place that I was introduced to when I ventured...

[islamacodeoflife]

‎”No person knows what he will earn tomorrow, nor does that person know in which land he will die”. [Al Qur’an, 31:34]

[daysbreak]

[rozizarina]

Jam 6.30 petang. Mak berdiri di depan pintu. Wajah Mak kelihatan resah. Mak tunggu adik bungsu balik dari sekolah agama.

Ayah baru balik dari sawah. Ayah tanya Mak, “Along mana?’ Mak jawab, “Ada di dapur tolong siapkan makan.” Ayah tanya Mak lagi,” Angah mana?” Mak jawab, “Angah mandi, baru...

[rozizarina]

Dulu waktu sekolah rendah, kalau DATANG LAMBAT, kena denda kutip sampah sekitar kawan sekolah. Naik sekolah menengah, kalau DATANG LAMBAT, pengawas ambik nama dan cikgu disiplin akan sebut nama waktu perhimpunan. Kena denda juga kutip sampah atau cuci tandas. Masuk universiti, kalau DATANG LAMBAT ke kuliyyah, lecturer potong ‘carry mark’. Ada juga yang terus tak boleh masuk, lecturer kunci pintu. Bila dah bekerjaya, kalau DATANG LAMBAT, bos akan marah, bonus dan kenaikan gaji terjejas. Bahkan kalau selalu sangat, HR akan hantar showcause letter. Tapi… Kalau DATANG LAMBAT solat jemaah, samada tertinggal rakaat pertama atau bahkan kalau datang ketika tahiyyat akhira, Allah tetap beri ganjaran 27 kali pahala. Tak kena tolak jadi 20, 10 atau 7. Tetap juga 27. Cuma pahala afdhalnya yang mungkin berbeza di sisi Allah.. Allahuakbar… Betapa Allah sangat sayangkan hambaNya.. :’)

Takpe takpe takpe takpe takpe ~ (via rozizarina)

[rozizarina]

Terkadang apa yang kita dapat tak seindah apa yang kita harapkan. Tak perlulah ditanya mengapa. Kerana Allah ada sesuatu yang lebih baik. Kalau ketika ini awak bahagia. Saya mohon Tuhan kekalkan kebahagiaan itu dalam hidup awak. Biar berpanjangan sampai bila-bila.

(via rozizarina)

[organizemycollegelife]

In-Class Notes Format

So I’ve told you how to color code your notes but honestly, who wants to take  20,000  a bunch of pens to class everyday? I only take one pen to class (well, and a pencil for pop quizzes and Aural Skills because only musical prodigies can use a pen in Aural Skills—maybe not even prodigies) and this is how I write my notes! I’m going to be honest, I don’t come home every day and rewrite all of my notes in perfectly color coded handwriting. When I don’t, this is a great way to already have semi-organized (but much less time consuming) notes! All you need is:

A pen

A notebook

That’s it.

I have 3 sections to my in-class notes:

Main notes

"Reference" sidebar

Distractions sidebar

Your main notes obviously go in the middle section, the “reference” part go on the outer edge (past that little line that you’re not supposed to write past), and the distractions (my favorite part) go on the inner edge (again, past the little line). 

The Main Notes:

You know those normal, boring notes you would write in class on an average, unorganized day? They go here. This is a great place to use abbreviations and symbols because professors generally tend to go a little faster than a student’s tired, cramping hand can write. The most important thing in my opinion is using bullet points (I use “–” and “•” alternating for bullet points, numbers in a circle for numbered lists, and boxes for things to do).

The “Reference Sidebar:

It is almost inevitable that at least one professor will come up with homework that is not on the syllabus. Obviously you’re going to write the homework down in your notes but it will get swallowed up by the rest of the information on the page. The way I make them stand out is by putting an asterisk (*) in the reference sidebar and then put some defining word beside it (this sounds confusing but just look at the picture at the top of this post, it’s really easy). These are some of my most used references (and what they mean):

hw = homework

vw = vocabulary word

oyo = on your own (things like “post on OMCL”, “go get groceries”, stuff like that)

due = due dates

handout = any handouts you receive should be listed in your notes, it’s a good reference to have later

grade = the grades you get back should ALL be recorded in your notes!!

The Distractions Sidebar:

You are going to get distracted in class. It’s going to happen. You are going to have some great idea or a really interesting that you want to draw or whatever and the only way to get it out of your head is to write it down on paper. This is the place to do that. This section automatically gets filled up on my paper and it encourages me to write more and more notes in my main notes section so I can get to the next page and write down more distractions. This actually has made me take more detailed notes so don’t think the distractions sidebar will be your distraction, it’s actually made to help with it!

One last note: it’s important for your distractions sidebar to be on the side of the paper closest to the spiral and the reference sidebar to be on the outside of your notebook. This way you can quickly flip through your notes and see your reference sheet so you can find your homework, due dates, etc. Have fun taking notes!

(For those of you who are interested, these notes were written with a Staedtler Mars Draft 924 Technical Ballpoint Pen Superfine 0.2mm Needle Point.)