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Monday, November 23, 2009

HARI RAYA HAJI



WISHING ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS SELAMAT HARI RAYA HAJI,
This year is indeed meaningful for me 2009 is a good year for me truly meaningful.ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR.. INSYAALLAH WILL BE LIKE THIS IF NOT BETTER FOR A LONG TIME TO COME


Hari Raya Aidiladha ( 27TH NOVEMBER 2009 )
Apart from Aidilfitri, the festival most grandly celebrated by Muslims the world over is Aidiladha. In Malaysia, it is more commonly known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Haji and a public holiday is observed.

Celebrated about two months after Aidilfitri, on the 10th day of Zulhijah, the 12th month of the Muslim calendar, it marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about two weeks); hence the name Hari Raya Haji (festival of the pilgrimage).

Every year millions of Muslims make the journey to the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the haj, a requirement in Islam as it makes up one of the five tenets of the religion. As long as they have the means to do so, and are able health-wise, Muslims must perform the haj at least once in life. Upon completion of the haj, the men earn the title of "haji" and the women, "hajjah".

Aidiladha also commemorates the sacrifices made by the prophet Abraham (hence the word "korban" which means sacrifice), who demonstrated immense faith when he was put to the test by God. The prophet was commanded to offer his only son Ishmael up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him greatly, he made ready to perform the task. However, as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and revealed that it was a trial. Ishmael's life was spared, and a ram sacrificed in his place.

As such, during Aidiladha, the sacrifice of animals such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is performed. The animals are slain in accordance with the proper religious rites; the meat is then distributed.

One third of the meat is given to the individual who willingly supplied the animal, while the rest is given to the poor and deserving friends and relatives. It is to be noted that this is not a compulsory religious duty, but an obligation for those who are able to afford it.

The observance of the korban is carried out after the congregational prayers, held early in the morning of Aidiladha. It is not unusual for the slaying to take place within the mosque compound.

The rest of the day is either spent visiting friends and relatives, or entertaining guests at home, as is customary in this multicultural country.

Though in Malaysia the celebration of Aidiladha is relatively solemn compared to Aidilfitri, by no means is it less important, for it is a day when Muslims reaffirm their faith in God, giving thanks for the many blessings that He has bequeathed to them.

PICTURES OF TRENGGANU SULTAN CUP AT BIDONG










Monday, November 9, 2009

HOME SWEET HOME



Left KUALA TERENGGANU at 9am today and the long drive home over 500kms took 6hrs in the blinding rain is tiring indeed.But it was worthwhile being able to travel the most challenging and beautiful scenery the EAST - WEST Highway,passing thru KEDAH,PERAK,KELANTAN AND finally TERENGGANU. JOSH did well in the competition winning a few ribbons and medals. Rain was the order of the day as its the tail end of the monsoon season here in MALAYSIA. Will update with photos soonest.INSYAALLAH...Praise ALLAH SWT for the safe journey.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

journey to kuala Terengganu


Tuesday 3rd November 2009,started the long drive of nearly 500 kms of the scenic EAST -WEST Highway from PG to KT at approx 1030am thru KULIM-BALING-JELI-MACHANG-KUALA TERENGGANU arrived. at approx 430pm same day after making 4 stops along the way.The trip is a much needed break for me and at the sametime my son MOHD JOSHUA will be competing in the SLTC KUDA SUKMO and the SULTAN ENDURANCE CUP 09,in TERENGGANU. The event will kick off on friday 06 November 09 at bidung endurance site about 30 mins away from the hotel we are staying.Will update with photos soon as possible.Oct - Nov 09,is indeed going to be a memorable period for me. So much happening that touches my heart and INSYAALLAH all will be well.AMIN.