SELAMAT HARI RAYA

I would like to wish all Muslim readers here, a very Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf zahir & batin..

MAJLIS BERSUNGKAI BERSAMA ANAK-ANAK YATIM

A "bersungkai"ceremony was held yesterday at the Holiday Lodge in Jerudong. This was given by Awg Hj Musa & family, who present donations to orphanage from Mukim Kilanas. Present at the ceremony was the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Dato Paduka Hj Dani & Datin, the Brunei-Muara District Officer, Dato Hj Yusof and orphange with their mothers and guardians.

Wife of guest of honour (in black abaya) & Hjh Saudah

Hj Musa (in purple) & Dato Hj Dani (centre)

DAILY MUSLIM WISDOM

Live in this world like a stranger, a wayfarer, and deem yourselves as dwellers of the graves.

- The Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as reported by Ibn Umar

Once Abu Umamah asked the Prophet about the rights of parents over their children. The Prophet replied, "They are your Paradise and they are your Hell."

- Reported by Abu Umamah

You will not be able to give anyone happiness by means of your wealth, so do it by means of a cheerful countenance and good humor.

- The Prophet Muhammad in Qushayri: al-Risalat al-Qushayriyya

Gratitude for the abundance you have received is the best insurance that the abundance will continue.

- Prophet Muhammad

KANAK-KANAK DI MASJID

Saya mula bersembahyang tarawih pada 18 Ramadhan. Malam pertama di masjid, saya perhatikan beberapa orang kanak-kanak dan orang dewasa bercerita-cerita di luar masjid.

Apabila azan Isya' dilaungkan, masih terdapat beberapa orang bercakap-cakap di dalam dan di luar masjid; kanak-kanak lelaki dan perempuan dengan kawan masing2 berbuat bising. Seharusnya apabila azan dilaungkan, kita sebagai orang Islam, beriman dan dewasa, sepatutnya hormat dan jawab panggilan azan tersebut, dan menjadi contoh kepada kanak-kanak yang datang ke masjid. Berulang-ulang kali disebarkan tentang pentingnya berdiam ketika azan dilaungkan. Dikatakan bahawa, "Sesiapa yang bercakap-cakap ketika azan dilaungkan, Allah akan kelukan lidahnya daripada mengucap "LAAILAAHA ILLAALLAAAH" ketika nyawa nya di cabut."

Yang saya ingin tekankan di sini ialah : Manakah ibubapa kanak-kanak yang membuat bising ketika orang lain sedang bersembahyang? Kenapa dibiarkan kanak-kanak itu bersendirian dengan kawan-kawan mereka? Pada mulanya, kenapalah dibawa kanak-kanak itu kalau tidak dapat dilarang?

Imam yang bertugas juga tidak mengambil berat tentang perkara tersebut. Sepatutnya, imam itu mesti tegas menegur ibubapa yang ada membawa anak-anak mereka ke masjid supaya jangan biarkan mereka berbuat bising atau berlari-lari di dalam dan di luar masjid. Salahkah jika imam itu tegas? Kadang-kadang terdapat ibubapa yang tidak dapat terima teguran, dan ini mejadikan mereka marah dan melawan.

KETAHUILAH : Masjid adalah tempat beribadat bukan tempat bermain!

TAHLIL AND PRESENTATION OF DONATION

Feeling full...

Enjoying the food!

The teachers with the donations

The guest of honour (in green)

Yesterday Sekolah Pengiran Jaya Negara Pg Hj Abu Bakar held a "bertahlil & sungkai" ceremony and presented donations to orphan students and needy in the school. This was attended by the principal, teachers, PTA committee, students and their families. The ceremony began with a talk given by Ustaz Omardi, followed by the presentation of donations by a religious officer.

The "tahlil" ceremony was lead by one of the teachers from the school. The ceremony ended with a "sungkai", followed by mass maghrib prayer and finally, dinner!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Because breast cancer affects women of all ages, it is important that all women, including young women, examine their breasts regularly to pick up any changes. Self-examination is important because if you’re aware of how your breasts normally look and feel, you’re more likely to notice a change if it develops.
In addition to seeing your doctor each year for a breast examination, you should check your breasts regularly. A good time to do this is after the last day of your menstrual cycle or if you do not have periods, the same date each month. Most women find that their breasts are easier to examine just after their period when any premenstrual pain and lumpiness have settled.
You may check your breasts standing up, for example in the shower, or lying down, for example before going to sleep. Your partner should also be alert and look for changes in your breasts.
You can check your breasts by:
Looking at the shape and appearance of your breasts and nipples in the mirror with your hands by your sides
Raising your arms above your head and looking for a change in the shape of the breasts
Feeling for lumps in the breasts either while lying down or standing
Feeling for lumps in the nipples area and in the armpits
You should look out for the following changes:
A lump or lumpiness or even a change in shape or appearance of your breast such a dimpling, redness and appearance of veins
An area that feels different to the rest of your breast or any pain in your breast
Any change in the shape or appearance of your nipple, such as your nipple being pulled in or development of a rash
A discharge from your nipple, particularly if it is bloody
If you find a change don't panic
Most changes in the breast are not related to breast cancer. However, if you do find a change in your breast or a lump, it is important to visit your GP immediately.
Remember, the sooner you see your GP after finding a change in your breast, the better
Your GP will conduct a clinical breast examination to determine whether you will need further testing.
Take control of your health – you can help protect yourself against breast cancer
Unfortunately, many of us will know someone who has been touched by breast cancer, which affects one in eight Australian women1 – but you can help protect yourself against the disease.
More women are surviving breast cancer than ever before due to better testing and treatment. Breast cancer survival is now up to 85 percent1. The smaller a breast cancer is, the simpler the treatment and the better the outcome.

Early detection has been proven to save lives.Be 'Breast Aware' and check your breasts regularly


Extracted from Blood Rayne

SCHOOL YEAR 2010

Schools in Kuala Belait are already accepting registration for the coming school year 2010. One of the banners spotted is St John's School, Kuala Belait.

BIRTHDAY!

On the 10th of September 1992, a beautiful baby was born. We named her Nurul 'Aisyah. Today, 10th of September 2009, Nurul 'Aisyah is 17 years old. She is the eldest of our four children.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEETIE!

MAY ALLAH CONTINUES TO BLESS YOUR DAYS AHEAD..

TERAWIH AT MASJID KG PANDAN

Last night was the first night my family and I went for terawih prayers. It was such a wonderful thing to do, with all the others who have been there since first Ramadhan. We only did the 8 "rakaat". Tonight we will be going to the mosque again, and maybe this time, we'll complete the 20 rakaat".

HOORAY!!!

Yeay! 6000 visitors today since I started blogging..

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

There will be a basketball tournament to be held in Kompleks Sukan Mumong, Kuala Belait, starting on the 11th of October 2009. This tournament is a yearly event organised by Construction HSE Network (CHSEN). There are about ten teams participating in the tournament, namely Adinin Group of Companies, Mashhor, PTAS, QAF, Velosi, SKS, SKS Woods, Sahid Sdn Bhd, Zainal H.M. Daud, SCO and IIW-SKS.

In addition to the basketball tournament, the organiser has included a Netball tournament as well.

To all basketball and netball enthusiasts, DON'T MISS THIS!

KUALA BELAIT TOWN

Here are a few shots of KB town in the early morning. Both WYWY and K.K. Chan are displaying their BGS banners. So quiet....

Alhamdulillaah, syukur kepada Allah yang telah mengizinkan kami sekeluarga menunaikan puasa hari ini dengan mudah. Semoga hari-hari seterusnya juga akan mendapat berkat dari Allah Ta'ala. Amiiin..

Friendship is like a chain of smile, a laugh, a tear, a grip of hand, a word of cheer. No matter how heavy the load, I’ll be your friend until we grow old.

FOUR NEW KITTENS!

Cocoaboo gave birth to four kittens about 3 weeks ago, three male and one female. Ooooh, the female is so cute; she's the odd one out (grey/white).

SIMPLE SUNGKAI

Since day one of Ramadhan, my family and I didn't have any special food for "sungkai" (break fast). All we had was grass jelly, corn, red bean paste, rose syrup and milk, all mixed together in individual bowl. And until today, we are still having the same thing. On days when we have delicacies from the neighbours or my mother, we only eat them after 'Isya prayer. We are happy with these "little" sungkai.

Sesungguhnya Allah tidak suka kepada orang-orang yang membazir di bulan Ramadhan.

To all Muslim readers, happy fasting!