~ Nasihat Rasulullah kepada wanita ~

1. Dunia ini ialah perhiasan dan sebaik-baik perhiasan iaitu wanita(isteri) yang solehah.
(Riwayat Muslim)

2. Mana-mana perempuan yang memakai bau-bauan kemudian ia keluar melintasi kaum lelaki ajnabi,agar mereka mencium bau harumnya,maka ia adalah perempuan zina, dan tiap-tiap mata yang memandang itu adalah zina.(Riwayat Ahmad,Thabrani dan Hakim)

3. Dikahwini wanita itu kerana empat perkara: kerana hartanya, kerana keturunannya, kerana kecantikannya dan kerana agamanya. Maka carilah yang kuat beragama, nescaya kamu beruntung.

4. Wanita apabila ia sembahyang lima waktu, puasa bulan Ramadhan, memelihara kehormatan serta taat pada suami, maka masuklah mana-mana pintu syurga yang ia kehendaki.
(RiwayatAhmad Ibnu Hibban,Thabrani,Anas bin Malik)

5. Perempuan yang melabuhkan pakaian dalam keadaan berhias bukan untuk suaminya dan muhrimnya adalah seumpama gelap gelita di hari kiamat,tiada nur baginya.(Riwayat Termizi)

6. Apabila lari seorang wanita dari rumah suaminya, tidakditerima sembahyangnya sehingga ia kembali dan menghulurkan tangan kepada suaminya (meminta maaf). (Riwayat dari Hassan)

7. Wanita yang taat pada suami, semua burung-burung diudara, ikan di air, malaikat di langit, matahari dan bulan semuanya beristighfar baginya selama ia masih taat pada suaminya dan diredhainya (serta menjaga sembahyang dan puasanya.(Riwayat Muaz bin Jabal)

8. Mana-mana wanita yang berdiri di atas kakinya membakar roti untuk suaminya hingga muka dan tangannya kepanasan oleh api, maka diharamkan muka dan tangannya dari bakaran api neraka.

Tiap-tiap wanita yang menolong suaminya di dalam urusan agama, maka Allah memasukkannya dalam syuga lebihdahulu dari suaminya (sepuluh ribu tahun) kerana dia memuliakan suaminya didunia maka mendapat pakaian dan bau-bauan syurga untuk turun ke mahligai suaminya dan menghadapnya.

Ya Fatimah,jika seorang wanita meminyakkan rambut suaminya dan janggutnya dan memotong misainya dan mengerat kukunya, memberi
minum Allah akan dia sungai syurga,diiringi Allah baginya sakaratul maut dan akan didapati kubur menjadi sebuah taman dari taman-taman syurga serta mencatatkan Allah baginya kelepasandari nerakan dan selamatlah ia melintasi titian Siratul-mustaqim.
(Riwayat Muaz bin Jabal)

9. Mana-mana wanita yang berkata kepada suaminya “tidak pernah aku dapat dari engkau satu kebajikan pun”.Maka Allah akan hapuskan amalannya selama 70 tahun,walaupun ia berpuasa siang hari dan beribadah pada malam hari.

10. Apabila wanita mengandung janin dalam rahimnya,maka beristighfarlah para malaikat untuknya,Allah mencatatkan baginya setiap hari seribu kebajikan dan menghapus baginya seribu kejahatan.Apabila wanita mulai sakit untuk bersalin, Allah mencatatkan baginya pahala orang yangberjihad pada jalan Allah.Apabila wanita melahirkan anak keluarlah dosa-dosadarinya seperti keadaan ibunya melahirkannya.


Sumber http://forum.asyraaf.net/viewthread.php?tid=1504&extra=page%3D2

~ Beauty ~

Beauty ...


Everything has beauty
but ...
not everyone, sees it .

~ When Someone Loves You ~

When someone loves you .....


Those who love you
are not fooled by mistakes you have made
or dark images you hold about yourself.
They remember your beauty when you feel ugly;
your wholeness when you are broken;
your innocence when you feel guilty;
and your purpose when you are confused ...

~ Partners in Complicity ~

Partners in Complicity .....


You're the warm feeling that invades my mind,
Hiding deep inside my soul...

We're partners in complicity
Sharing our secrets, sharing our dreams...
Reveling to each other our true self...

And as we exist, together
At the same time, at the same place
Combined, trembling....
With so little space between us...
We bring into union this forbidden love...

My life it's aimless without you.....

You're the warm feeling that invades my mind...
Hiding deep inside my soul...
We're partners in complicity...
Complicity of a forbidden love...

~ You, Always You ~

You, Always You ........


When I see you...
warm emotions come to my mind
when I think about you...
I shiver...
You have enticed me...
I cannot stop it..
and then...
The passion begins burning my heart...
You are so sweet..
The only thought of You
makes me want You...
with just a glance at You...
I can feel this eager burning up my soul..
arising...
tearing my soul trying to get out...

You make me tremble...

How can I want You this much?
This is too much...
This burning desire is making me giddy
I want You...
I want to hold you close to me
I want to kiss You all over
I don't want to ever let You go...
My heart is beating faster...
harder...

I think I will swoon...

Loving You makes me Happy!

~ Cry Of Love ~

Cry of Love .........



I'm alone
in silence

and in that loneliness,
I remembered you...
I just cannot forget the words
that got out of your mouth

I just cannot forget the passion...
I think about you constantly

Tell me something...,

And if this is love...
Tell me why do I have to love you this much...


why cannot I be with you ?
Why is this love meant to be a forbidden one?

I will never be able to be near you!
I will never be able to kiss you!
I will never be able to touch you!
I will never be able to hold you

I will never be yours...
And you will never be mine!

Tell me...
How can I stop this pain?

How can I stop this sorrow...

How can I stop this Cry of Love
that floods my heart....

~ Unforgivable Behavior ~

Unforgivable Behavior .........

(http://www.facebook.com/Kate-Woods)



It is said that to err is human but to forgive is divine. That’s an interesting concept and a very open minded way to behave but I’m not sure that it’s always logical. It seems like these days there are just some things that people do to each other that are unforgivable. According to The World Dictionary on Dictionary.com the definition of Unforgivable is so bad as to be unable to be excused or pardoned. Sure, all people make some mistakes but when the mistakes become the norm and acceptable behavior becomes the exception then to err is human just may not apply.

moth When someone’s human errors and insensitive behavior is the norm isn’t that a sign that maybe that person simply lacks the ability to behave appropriately? When a person lacks humanity and scruples and morals perhaps it is then that they cease to be part of the human race and become a member of the animal kingdom. It is then that their behavior often becomes unforgivable. It is unforgivable to be blessed to have a life as the top life form on earth and to ignore that fact, not live up to that fact and to instead choose to behave like an animal. People who have no conscience, who recklessly and consistently mistreat their family, friends and significant others lack humanity and therefore their indiscretions may be viewed by the victims of their insensitivity and bad behavior as unforgivable.

As you read this are you the culprit or are you the victim? Can you see yourself in the descriptions above? If you do unforgivable things then you should realize that eventually no matter what your reasons are for doing them and no matter how many times you apologize your actions may eventually become unforgivable to those you hurt. Perhaps you should give that some thought and start on a path to self-improvement because eventually when you’ve hurt enough people over and over your world will get smaller and smaller as people around you begin to see through your façade and realize you are just an animal disguised as a man. Apologies are just words if they are given over and over again in response to committing the same indiscretions. Eventually they just become words strung together that have no meaning and the very fact that they are spoken again and again for the same indiscretions and are expected to be accepted as truth is both insulting and unforgivable. At some point people will identify what you say and do as the bad behavior of a Bullshitter. If you’re not sure if someone you know fits the criteria here’s a riddle to help you make a determination.

What spins, spews and digs all at the same time? Answer – a Bullshitter –He spins a line of bull in his head, spews it out of his mouth every time he speaks and eventually digs an imaginary hole for either himself or a trusting believer with his nonsense and lies, insincere promises and apologies.

Some things are not unforgivable the first time or even the second time but at some point repetition makes them unforgivable. Some things are not equally unforgivable when the culprit is in need of medical attention. But some things really are unforgivable instantly and some behavior really is unforgivable instantly but everyone has there own threshold of just how much bullshit they are willing to put up with before their internal alarm goes off and they decide enough is enough and they identify rude, insensitive, bad behavior as UNFORGIVABLE BEHAVIOR. It a Matter of the Heart - Your Heart!

~ Healing The Soul ~

Healing the Soul.......



One of the mysteries of life, as you know,
is how to take action to heal the soul.
These growing pains are what you endure,
until you discover a miraculous cure.

From your past lives you may bring along clutter,
some you can handle, while others you shudder.
And to heal the soul, it may take a lifetime,
but once you succeed, oh you will shine!

You must be determined to reach this goal,
totally focused about healing the soul.
You must be willing to release and let go,
flaws or weak points and to go with the flow.

And to journey within to your inner self,
For your inner knowing is that quiet voice,
that gives you options to make the right choice.

When you heal the soul, you will feel such joy,
it's much like a child with a brand new toy.
Each day feels fresh with the sun shining bright,
so by healing the soul you will soar to new heights.

Everything will tinkle like music to your ears,
strength you will gain to build confidence without fear.
You'll blossom with radiance continuing to grow,
when laughter and serenity will be yours to know.

~ Silence ~

Silence Speaks ......



Silence is not silent.
Silence speaks.

It speaks most eloquently.
Silence is not still.
Silence leads.
It leads most perfectly.

~ Suffering ~

Suffering ..........



True,
suffering has reality in it.

Who denies it?
But the transcendence of suffering
Also has reality in it.

Who can disbelieve it?

~ Today ~

Today .........




I woke up early today,
excited over all I get to do
before the clock strikes midnight.

I have responsibilities to fulfil today.
I am important.
My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or
I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or...
I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my
purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or...
I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't
give me when I was growing up or...
I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or...
Or can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or...
I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or...
I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or...
eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new titbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or
I can appreciate that I have a place to call home.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped.
And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me.
I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

~ The People You Need ~

" The Universe doesn't give you the people you want,
it gives you the people you NEED .....
- To help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you
and to make you into the person
you were meant to be. "

~ Our Loe ~

Our Love .........



We have so much love in this world,
and we have so much love in our hearts,
and sometimes we forget.


Sometimes we think there isn't enough,
or there is just a small amount.
So we hoard what we have,
or we are afraid to let it go.
We are afraid to let it out.


But those of us who are willing to learn,
realise that the more love we allow to flow out from us,
the more there is within us and the more we receive.
It is endless and timeless.


Love is really the most powerful healing force that there is.
Without love we could not survive at all.
If little babies are not given love and affection,
they wither and die.


Most of us think we can survive without love,
but we cannot.


Love for ourselves is the power that heals us.
Practice as much as you can.

~ The other side of now ~

The other side of now .......


Can you throw yourself over
the edge
of the moment?
Cross the divide
between where you've been
and where you might begin
a new direction?


You can see it plainly,
the path behind
-lake gleaming in the sun
dark shadows beneath the rocks,
holes plunging into the past-
but ahead, around the bend
is only sky,
blue with promise
and only smallest clouds on the horizon
to signal storms ahead.


You sit on a rock, quiet,
eat cherries,
drink cool, clear water
and think.

Going ahead is not the question.
It's how you see it, whether
to continue or
to throw yourself ahead
into the mystery
with no maps
no charts
only hope


that the way will open before you
with some sign,
lucky penny or smooth, sleek rock
or tree alight with gold at sunset
to tell you to have faith
to take your bearings
from a newer
brighter star.

~ Along The Way 2011 ~

Along the Way ........



Along the way,
a moment shimmers into being,
frames itself
to image where you are.
You see it in an instant,
choose aperture and shutter
to best expose the secret
opening in your lens,
in clearest shades
of light and shadow.

Some images are signposts,
a mark
of where you've been,
and others, guides
to where you've yet to go.
Destination never was the point,
for any line is many points,
each an opportunity
to stop
and turn
and look at what you find,
and what finds you,
along the way.

What matters is how
–not when or where,
or even what–
you see.

With each exposure
grows an attitude of seeing
not the surface,
but the light
which opens,
pulsing
from the center.
And together,
these moments make
a luminous arrangement,
a constellation
to brighten midnight skies
for those you've met,
and known,
and loved
along your way.

~ Wings ~

Wings .......


You led the way
toward the unthinkable,
so I could open my eyes
and stare fear in the face,
watch it shrink into a ball
and roll away,
leaving a path of flowers
in full bloom.

I took wing
to find you, in the cold clear air,
never thinking my feet would
curl beneath me,
my arms sprout muscled feathers
and fly beyond my old horizons.
I chased after you
and found
myself,
while you looked on, bewildered
from the cloud you sheltered in.

I circled in the sky, hunting for you,
then out you came,
suddenly, after nine long months,
and popped up in my arms, giving me
such a hug I thought my breath would stop.
We flew on, our circles tracking,
until, feathers touching,
we head toward sunrise
together.

No matter that our paths may lead
north or south
in opposite directions-
each to her own way,
we fly secure,
knowing the other is
a feather flight away.

~ Tree Song ~

Tree song ......



Pruning is over-
now begins the growing.
Call forth energy
from deep roots,
stretch limbs,
feel buds begin to swell,
reach for wind and sun.

As you leaf,
understand that
under your green canopy,
flowers will grow in your shade,
and even in winter,
roots will store food
to feed the burst
of spring.
So in fall, paint your colors boldly,
brilliant reds and golds,
and put your seeds to slumber,
preparing for spring.

In your time of flowering,
or with naked branches,
do not fear the rain,
or the coldest winds,
but stand tall,
look to the horizon,
watch the sun set
and the sun rise.
From your center,
feel each fracture in your bark
find its way to heal.

Remember this:
Leaves know
when they must fall,
and when to bud,
just as the seed knows
when to put forth its first true leaves.

~ New Day (2011) ~

New Day ......


You have to wake up in the morning
and open your blinds to a new day,
look past those
preconceptions that line the window,
and open it wide
to smell the fresh air
and listen to the birds sing a greeting.


Make sure you find a lucky penny
somewhere,
even if you have to choose one
you've saved from a rainy day
to remind you to be on the lookout
for the miracle about to be born.


You don't want to miss it
thinking about yesterday
worrying about tomorrow.


Miracles only happen
when you square your eye
to the power of things

~ Towards the Light ~

Towards the Light .......

By moonlight,
or starlight,
or in the sun's bright rays,
I journey,
guiding my way
by keeping
to the light
as best I can.

Sometimes all seems dark,
then I remember
how the poppy turns its head,
follows the sun's passage across the sky,
then rests in night's cool shadows,
bowing in thanks
to the power
makes the stalk
stand straight and strong,
drawing deep from its roots
a wine dark love.

In moonlight,
the garden glows,
silvering the poppies.

And even by starlight
you can tell
shades of darkness
if you try.

So do not lose heart
when vision dims.

Journey forth
as best you can-
bloom when you are able,
rest when you must,
keep faith,
keep always
towards the light.

~ Parallax ~

Parallax ........

You never know
What will change the world-
a word lightly spoken,
a touch from a stranger,
a glance from someone
or a flower opening in your garden.

What you do know
down deep in your bones
is that the cells have
lined up in a new arrangement,
muscles grown
where before was weak and hollow,
and when you woke up this morning,
something else was on your mind
because the old furniture had moved
around to make room.

A momentary alignment of planets
has opened a door somewhere.

You never know how or when,
only that it means
Everything.

~ Biarkan ~

Biarkan ..........




Biarkan saja...
masa berlalu
kita tidak mampu untuk mengejarnya
hanya lakukan apa yang patut dilakukan


biarkan saja ...
apa yang hendak dia lakukan
kita hanya mampu melihat
tanpa
berkata apa


biarkan saja ...
apa yang dia kejarkan
kita tidak mampu untuk menahannya


biarkan saja ....
apa yang ia ingin miliki
kita tidak mampu untuk menghalangnya


biarkan saja ...
kita hanya ada mata untuk melihat
ada teliga untuk mendengar
dan ada tangan untuk berdoa


biarkan saja ...


sesungguhnya kita tidak berdaya
hanya pada Allah kita memohon
agar tidak menjadi orang yang alpa
dan hanya menuruti nafsu

~ Dua Kejahatan Disegerakan Balasannya Di Dunia ~

Dua Kejahatan Disegerakan Balasannya Di Dunia..........



Sabda Rasulullah bermaksud: “Dua kejahatan yang disegerakan balasan di dunia adalah zina dan menderhaka kepada dua ibu bapa.”
(Hadis riwayat at-Tirmizi)

Berdasarkan hadis di atas jelaslah bahawa balasan kepada kedua-dua maksiat tersebut di atas akan mendapat balasannya secara tunai di dunia ini sebelum azab yang lebih dahsyat akan diterimanya di hari akhirat nanti.

Dua dosa besar iaitu melakukan zina dan menderhaka kepada dua orang tua adalah perbuatan dosa yang tidak ditangguhkan Allah hingga hari kiamat tetapi diberi balasan kerana perbuatan tersebut merosakkan keturunan dan menafikan hak dan kemuliaan orang tua yang melahirkan dan membesarkannya.

Pertama : Kejahatan zina.

Dalam sebuah hadis, baginda Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam ada bersabda maksudnya : "Wahai orang yang beriman, takutilah kamu akan zina, kerana akibat daripadanya ada enam perkara, tiga di dunia dan tiga lagi akan berlaku di akhirat.

Ada pun yang berlaku di dunia ialah :

1. kehilangan keceriaan wajah,

2. pendek umur dan

3. sentiasa dalam keadaan susah.


Manakala tiga balasan di akhirat ialah :

1. kemurkaan Allah,

2. balasan yang buruk, juga

3. azab di Neraka. "

Rasulullah menjelaskan bahawa apabila seseorang itu berzina, maka akan keluarlah iman daripada dirinya seumpama awan yang melindungi atas kepalanya, kemudian apabila ia hilang, iman itu kembali semula.

Dalam sebuah hadis lain, riwayat Al-Hakim, baginda bersabda maksudnya : "Barang siapa berzina ataupun minum arak, Allah cabutkan daripadanya iman, seumpama manusia menanggalkan pakaian daripada kepalanya."

Hadis-hadis di atas dan juga hadis-hadis lain yang tidak dijelaskan di sini menyatakan bahawa seorang hamba yang melakukan zina, imannya telah keluar daripada dirinya. Bermaksud andainya dia benar-benar beriman kepada Allah, dia tidak akan berzina.

Apabila seseorang itu telah terjebak dengan zina, dia akan ketagih dan sentiasa terangsang. Tidak ada sesuatu pun yang hendak ditakutkan, lebih-lebih lagi sekiranya kedua-dua pihak pandai menyimpan rahsia, tidak mengandung dan tidak ditangkap basah. Walaupun demikian, sekiranya seseorang itu benar-benar beriman kepada Allah dan memahami hukum syariah, dia akan memahami bahawa zina itu adalah termasuk dalam salah satu dosa besar yang membinasakan.

Sekiranya seseorang itu terlepas daripada balasan dunia, kerana undang-undang itu tidak dilaksanakan, tiada undang-undang zina atau kerana sebab lain, balasan di akhirat tetap sedia menanti kecuali mereka yang bertaubat.

Allah berfirman maksudnya : "Mereka yang tidak menyembah Tuhan yang lain selain Allah, dan tidak membunuh jiwa yang diharamkan Allah kecuali dengan alasan yang benar, dan tidak berzina, barang siapa yang melakukan demikian, nescaya dia mendapat balasan dosanya, akan digandakan azab untuknya pada hari kiamat dan dia akan kekal dalam azab itu dalam keadaan hina, kecuali mereka yang bertaubat, beriman dan mengerjakan amalan soleh, kejahatan mereka diganti oleh Allah dengan kebajikan. Allah maha pengampun lagi maha penyayang."
(Surah al- Furqan ayat 68-70).

Bukan sahaja perbuatan zina itu larangan Allah, bahkan berjinak-jinak dengan punca-punca terjadinya zina juga dilarang.

Firman Allah s.w.t maksudnya : "Jangan kamu hampiri perbuatan zina kerana ia adalah kejahatan yang sangat keji dan sejahat-jahat jalan."
(Surah Al-Isra’ ayat 32)

Imam Ahmad mengatakan:
”Aku tidak tahu ada dosa yang lebih besar setelah membunuh jiwa daripada zina.”

Kepapaan boleh berlaku kerana perbuatan zina menyebabkan lahirnya anak zina yang tiada hak untuk mendapat harta pusaka.

Sabda Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam maksudnya : ”Yang paling banyak menjerumuskan manusia ke dalam Neraka adalah mulut dan kemaluan.” (Riwayat Tirmizi)

Ibnu Mas’ud r.a berkata: ”Tidaklah muncul riba dan zina pada suatu daerah kecuali Allah akan mengizinkan kehancurannya.”

Akibat daripada berleluasanya zina maka lahir penyakit berjangkit dan kerosakan akhlak dalam masyarakat. Ia menimbulkan pecah belah keluarga dan krisis rumah tangga. Dan kerosakan keturunan manusia dengan lahirnya anak tak sah taraf (anak luar nikah). Kesemua ini menyebabkan keruntuhan budaya dan tamadun hidup manusia. Apabila berlaku demikian, hati tertutup untuk menerima taufiq dan hidayah daripada Allah s.a.w. Memohonlah keampunan daripada Allah s.w.t. atas segala kemungkaran yang telah dilakukan dengan sebenar-benar taubat (taubat nasuha).

Islam memandang jenayah zina sebagai satu jenayah yang sangat keji dan tidak bermoral. Ia bukan sahaja membiakkan penyakit berjangkit seperti AIDS dan Siplis tetapi juga merosakkan sistem kekeluargaan, menghancurkan rumahtangga, menimbulkan ketidakharmonian dalam masyarakat, melahirkan jenayah rogol yang berleluasa, wujudnya anak luar nikah tanpa bapa sekaligus membawa kepada pembunuhan bayi yang tidak berdosa.

Sabda Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam maksudnya : "Jika zina dan riba sudah muncul di suatu qaryah bererti mereka sudah menghalalkan diri mereka untuk diseksa oleh Allah s.w.t."

Sabda Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam lagi maksudnya : “Tidak ada sebarang dosa yang lebih besar selepas syirik selain daripada setitik air mani yang ditumpahkan oleh seseorang ke dalam rahim yang tidak halal baginya”.

Sebuah lagi hadis maksudnya : “ Sesungguhnya tujuh petala langit dan bumi mengutuk orang yang berzina dan bau kemaluan pelacur di dalam Neraka dapat mengganggu ahli Neraka kerana sangat busuknya. ”

Firman Allah s.w.t maksudnya : "Dan janganlah kamu menghampiri zina, (kerana) sesungguhnya zina itu adalah satu perbuatan keji dan membawa kerosakkan."
(Surah Al-Israk ayat 32)

Berdasarkan ayat ini apa sahaja perbuatan yang boleh membawa kepada gejala zina seperti pergaulan bebas lelaki dan perempuan, pendedahan aurat, membaca buku-buku dan majalah lucah, melawati laman-laman web lucah serta menonton VCD / DVD yang membangkitkan selera syahwat hukumnya adalah haram.

Sahabat,
Marilah kita jauhi dan cuba membaiki masyarakat kita supaya gejala sosial yang parah seperti berzina ini dapat kita elakkan berlaku. Semua pihak samaada ibu bapa, guru-guru, jabatan agama Islam, jemaah Islam, persatuan bukan kerajaan (Islam), pihak penguasa polis . Rela, majlis perbandaran dan ahli jawatan kuasa masjid hendaklah bersatu tenaga menyekat dan menghalang daripada perkara maksiat berlaku dimerata tempat. Ketegasan pihak berkuasa adalah amat diperlukan untuk mengenakan undang-undang yang lebih tegas untuk mereka-mereka yang berdua-duaan dan menghampiri zina. Sekiranya diperingkat awal dapat dicegah maka gejala zina dan buang anak akan dapat di atasi insya Allah.

Kedua : Kejahatan menderhaka kepada kedua ibu bapa.

Islam meletakkan kewajipan terhadap setiap anak agar mentaati ibu dan bapa. Perintah itu bukan setakat meletakkan seseorang anak melakukan kebaikan, tetapi sebagai bukti keimanan dan ketaqwaan.

Sesiapa yang menderhaka terhadap ibu bapanya bakal menjerumuskan dirinya ke dalam api Neraka.

Firman Allah bermaksud: “Kami perintahkan kepada manusia supaya berbuat baik kepada kedua- dua ibu bapa.”
(Surah al-Ahqaaf, ayat 15)

Firman-Nya lagi bermaksud: “Sembahlah Allah dan janganlah kamu menyekutukan-Nya dengan sesuatu pun. Dan berbuat baiklah kepada kedua-dua ibu bapamu, kaum kerabat, anak yatim, orang miskin, jiran tetangga sama ada yang dekat atau yang jauh, rakan karib dan ibnu sabil, serta hamba sahaya.”
(Surah an-Nisa, ayat 36)

Jelas, betapa pentingnya setiap anak menghormati ibu bapanya. Sesiapa yang derhaka terhadap ibu bapanya, maka Allah memberi balasan azab di dunia lagi.

Rasulullah menjelaskan orang yang tidak menghormati orang tua sebagai bukan daripada golongan Muslim.

Sabda Rasulullah bermaksud: “Bukanlah daripada golongan kamu, sesiapa yang tidak menghormati orang tua kami dan tidak pula mengasihi anak kecil kami.”
(Hadis riwayat Tabrani).

Hadis itu menjelaskan ‘tidak menghormati orang tua’ sudah dianggap boleh bukan daripada golongan Muslim. Apa lagi jika tidak menghormati orang tua yang menjadi ibu bapa sendiri. Kini menular gejala anak menganggap satu beban terpaksa menjaga atau melayan kerenah ibu bapa atau salah seorangnya. Tidak kurang juga kes anak menjadikan ibu atau bapa tidak ubah seperti orang gaji.

Menyakiti hati ibu bapa satu dosa besar. Apatah lagi dalam kes yang mana anak melakukan perbuatan yang mencederakan fizikal ibu bapa. Undang-undang manusia juga melarang sebarang perbuatan mencederakan fizikal terhadap seseorang. Hukuman daripada Allah tentulah lagi besar menanti di akhirat.

Anak derhaka kepada ibu bapa tidak mendapat berkat dalam kehidupan. Perhatikan nasib mereka yang membelakangi ibu bapa dalam kehidupan. Biarpun, secara luaran nampak ceria dan berjaya, hakikatnya mereka dalam pembalasan daripada Allah.

Pelbagai bentuk pembalasan daripada Allah diperlihatkan kepada anak derhaka. Kemelut kehidupan yang dihadapi kebanyakan manusia sekarang berpunca daripada menderhaka kepada ibu bapa.

Allah bukan saja melarang melakukan perbuatan yang secara nyata menyakiti hati dan fizikal ibu bapa, bahkan menyebut perkataan ‘kasar’ juga ditegah. Allah memerintahkan agar anak bercakap dengan bahasa yang baik dengan ibu bapa.

Firman Allah bermaksud: “Tuhanmu telah memerintahkan, supaya kamu tidak menyembah selain Allah, dan hendaklah berbuat santun terhadap kedua orang tua. Jika salah seorang telah lanjut usianya, atau kedua-duanya telah tua, janganlah sekali-kali engkau berani berkata ‘ah’ terhadap mereka dan janganlah engkau suka menggertak mereka. Tetapi berkatalah dengan sopan santun dan lemah lembut.”
(Surah al-Isra, ayat 23).

Kewajipan anak terhadap ibu bapa berterusan biarpun ibu bapa sudah lama meninggal dunia.

Ketika ditanya oleh seorang sahabat daripada kaum Ansar mengenai masih adakah tanggungjawabnya terhadap ibu bapa yang sudah meninggal dunia, Rasulullah menjawab dengan sabdanya bermaksud: “Ada, iaitu berdoa, beristighafar untuk kedua-duanya, menyempurnakan janji, memuliakan sahabat taulan kedua-duanya dan menyambungkan silaturahim yang tidak sempat dijalinkan oleh kedua-duanya.”
(Hadis riwayat Abu Daud dan Ibnu Majah).

Sesungguhnya beruntunglah sesiapa yang memiliki anak yang soleh yang memberikan balasan kebaikan kepadanya biarpun sesudah meninggal dunia. Anak soleh adalah kebaikan yang tidak putus-putus pahalanya.

Sabda Rasulullah bermaksud: “Apabila meninggal seseorang itu, maka terputuslah segala amalannya, melainkan tiga perkara iaitu sedekah jariah yang berterusan memberi manfaat, ilmu yang memberi kebaikan diajarkan kepada orang lain dan anak yang salih yang sentiasa mendoakan kebaikan kepada kedua ibu bapanya.” (Hadis riwayat Muslim).

Daripada Abdullah bin ‘Amru bin al-‘As r.a., bahawa sesungguhnya Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam bersabda: “Sesungguhnya diantara dosa-dosa besar ialah seseorang itu melaknat (mencaci maki) kedua-dua orang tuanya (ibu bapanya),” lantas ditanyakan kepada baginda: “Wahai Rasulullah, bagaimanakah seseorang boleh melaknat (mencaci maki) ibu bapanya sendiri?”.

Lalu Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam menjawab: “Seseorang melaknat (mencaci maki) ibu atau bapa orang lain (kerana sebab-sebab tertentu), maka orang tersebut membalas cacian itu dengan mencaci maki (melaknat) ibu bapa yang mencacinya”.

Berdasarkan kepada hadis tersebut juga maka dapat disimpulkan bahawa Islam bukan sahaja menjadikan perbuatan menderhaka kepada ibu bapa sebagai dosa besar, malah perbuatan mencaci maki, laknat melaknat yang membabitkan mereka juga dikategorikan sebagai dosa besar.

Caci maki ibu bapa orang lain, serupa mencaci ibu bapa sendiri. Sesorang mungkin tidak menyedari bahawa dengan mencaci maki ibu bapa orang lain juga dikira seolah-olah mencaci ibu bapa sendiri. Itu semua tidak sepatutnya berlaku dikalangan orang-orang yang mengaku beriman kepada Allah dan hari akhirat.

Sabda Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam yang bermaksud :
“Barangsiapa membuat ibu bapanya gembira (memberi keredhaan), maka sesungguhnya ia membuat redha Allah. Barangsiapa menyakitkan hati ibu bapanya, maka sesungguhnya ia membuat kebencian Allah.”
(Hadis riyawat Imam Bukhari )

Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam bersabda yang bermaksud :
“Dosa yang paling besar ialah mensyrikkan Allah , derhaka pada ibu bapa dan membunuh orang.”
(Hadis riwayat Anas bin Malik)

Sahabat yang dikasihi,
Banyak kita mendengar kisah-kisah benar berlaku apabila seseorang menderhaka kepada kedua ibu bapanya maka balasannya akan diterima di dunia lagi secara tunai. Kisah seorang sahabat Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam bernama 'Alaqamah telah menyakiti hati ibunya bila di saat dia nazak dia tidak dapat mengucapkan kalimah syahadah hinggalah ibunya memaafkannya barulah dia boleh mengucapkan kalimah syahadah.

Kisahnya seperti berikut :
Pada suatu ketika di zaman Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam, seorang sahabat Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam bernama ‘Alaqamah, apabila ajalnya sudah hampir tiba, keluarganya sudah berkumpul dan mereka mengajarkan untuk mengucapkan kalimah “Laa ilaaha illallaah” beberapa kali tetapi sia-sia. Mulut ‘Alaqamah terkunci. Akhirnya mereka sampaikan kepada Rasulullah Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam, dan baginda menyuruh beberapa orang sahabat melihat akan hal itu, keadaan ‘Alaqamah tetap seperti itu juga tidak berubah, mulutnya tetap terkunci.

Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam menyuruh agar membawa ibunya kepada baginda. Setelah tiba ibu ‘Alaqamah, baginda bertanya mengenai diri ‘Alaqamah, dan ternyata dia agak kecil hati pada anaknya, dan dia tidak mahu mema’afkan kesalahannya.

Dengan helah Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam mengatakan kepada para sahabat yang ada di sana, supaya mengumpulkan kayu kering, dan tatkala ditanya sahabat apa gunanya, Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam mengatakan untuk pembakaran ‘Alaqamah di hadapan ibunya. Mendengar yang ‘Alaqamah akan di bakar, maka ibunya dengan menangis, mengatakan, agar janganlah anaknya di bakar, dan dia bersaksi kepada Allah dan Muslimin yang ada di majlis itu mengatakan redhalah akan ‘Alaqamah, dan mema’afkan akan dia.

Setelah itu Nabi Shallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam menyuruh sahabat menjenguknya . Belum sempat mereka mengajarkannya lantas ‘Alaqamah terus mengucapkan kalimah “Laa ilaaha illa llaah” dengan fasih dan lancar , dan dia pun mati dalam kalimah itu.

Sahabat,
Hanya mereka-mereka yang beriman dan bertaqwa saja dua kejahatan yang termasuk di dalam dua dosa besar dan disegerakan balasannya di dunia ini dapat dijauhi. Kerana iman yang tertaman dihati ini akan melahirkan jiwa yang taat dan patuh kepada Allah s.w.t. dan menjauhi segala dosa dan larangan daripada Allah s.w.t. Jika kita telah melakukan kesalahan dan dosa segeralah bertaubat kepada Allah s.w.t dan mohonlah ampun kepada kedua ibu bapa sebelum mereka kembali menemui Allah s.w.t dan ketika itu penyesalan tidak berguna lagi.

~ The Color of Friendship ~

The Color of Friendship .......



Once upon a time, the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The most beautiful. The favorite.

Green said: “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.”

Blue interrupted: “You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.”

Yellow chuckled: “You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun.”

Orange started next to blow her trumpet: I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don’t hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you.”

Red could stand it no longer he shouted out: “I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood – life’s blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy.”

Purple rose up to his full height: He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: “I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey.”

Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: “Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace.”

And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening, thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.

In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak: “You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me.”

Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.

The rain continued: “From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow.”

And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, to let us remember to appreciate one another.

~ How Life Is Measured ~

How Life Is Measured .........



I had a very special teacher in high school many years ago whose husband unexpectedly and suddenly died of a heart attack. About a week after his death, she shared some of her insight with a classroom of students.

As the late afternoon sunlight came streaming in through the classroom windows and the class was nearly over, she moved a few things aside on the edge of her desk and sat down there. With a gentle look of reflection on her face, she paused and said, “Before class is over, I would like to share with all of you a thought that is unrelated to class, but which I feel is very important.”

“Each of us is put here on earth to learn, share, love, appreciate and give of ourselves. None of us knows when this fantastic experience will end. It can be taken away at any moment. Perhaps this is a way of telling us that we must make the most out of every single day.”……

Her eyes beginning to water, she went on, “So I would like you all to make me a promise. From now on, on your way to school, or on your way home, find something beautiful to notice. It doesn’t have to be something you see, it could be a scent — perhaps of freshly baked bread wafting out of someone’s house, or it could be the sound of the breeze slightly rustling the leaves in the trees, or the way the morning light catches the autumn leaf as it falls gently to the ground.

Please look for these things, and cherish them. For, although it may sound trite to some, these things are the “stuff” of life. The little things we are put here on earth to enjoy. The things we often take for granted. We must make it important to notice them, for at any time…it can all be taken away.” The class was completely quiet. We all picked up our books and filed out of the room silently.

That afternoon, I noticed more things on my way home from school than had that whole semester. Every once in a while, I think of that teacher and remember what an impression she made on all of us, and I try to appreciate all of those things that sometimes we all overlook.

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“For as we get older, it is not the things we did that we often regret, but the things we didn’t do.”

“Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.”

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

~ Teacup Speaks About Its Potter ~

Teacup Speaks About Its Potter .....


There was a couple who took a trip to England to shop in a beautiful antique store to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery, and especially teacups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked “May we see that? We’ve never seen a cup quite so beautiful.”

As the lady handed it to them, suddenly the teacup spoke, “You don’t understand. I have not always been a teacup. There was a time when I was just a lump of red clay. My master took me and rolled me pounded and patted me over and over and I yelled out, ‘Don’t do that. I don’t like it! Let me alone.’ But he only smiled, and gently said; ‘Not yet!’” “Then. WHAM! I was placed on a spinning wheel and suddenly I was spun around and around and around. ‘Stop it! I’m getting so dizzy! I’m going to be sick,’ I screamed. But the master only nodded and said, quietly; ‘Not yet.’

“He spun me and poked and prodded and bent me out of shape to suit himself and then… Then he put me in the oven. I never felt such heat. I yelled and knocked and pounded at the door. Help! Get me out of here! I could see him through the opening and I could read his lips as he shook his head from side to side, ‘Not yet’.”

“When I thought I couldn’t bear it another minute, the door opened. He carefully took me out and put me on the shelf, and I began to cool. Oh, that felt so good! Ah, this is much better, I thought. But, after I cooled he picked me up and he brushed and painted me all over. The fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag. ‘Oh, please; Stop it, Stop it!’ I cried. He only shook his head and said. ‘Not yet!’.”

“Then suddenly he put me back in to the oven. Only it was not like the first one. This was twice as hot and I just knew I would suffocate. I begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried. I was convinced I would never make it. I was ready to give up. Just then the door opened and he took me out and again placed me on the shelf, where I cooled and waited ——- and waited, wondering “What’s he going to do to me next? An hour later he handed me a mirror and said ‘Look at yourself.’” “And I did. I said, ‘That’s not me; that couldn’t be me. It’s beautiful. I’m beautiful!’

Quietly he spoke: ‘I want you to remember, then,’ he said, ‘I know it hurt to be rolled and pounded and patted, but had I just left you alone, you’d have dried up. I know it made you dizzy to spin around on the wheel, but if I had stopped, you would have crumbled. I know it hurt and it was hot and disagreeable in the oven, but if I hadn’t put you there, you would have cracked. I know the fumes were bad when I brushed and painted you all over, but if I hadn’t done that, you never would have hardened. You would not have had any color in your life. If I hadn’t put you back in that second oven, you wouldn’t have survived for long because the hardness would not have held. Now you are a finished product. Now you are what I had in mind when I first began with you.”

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The moral of this story :
God knows what He’s doing for each of us. He is the potter, and we are His clay. He will mold us and make us, and expose us to just enough pressures of just the right kinds that we may be made into a flawless piece of work to fulfill His good, pleasing and perfect will.

So when life seems hard, and you are being pounded and patted and pushed almost beyond endurance; when your world seems to be spinning out of control; when you feel like you are in a fiery furnace of trials; when life seems to “stink”, try this…. – Brew a cup of your favorite tea in your prettiest teacup, sit down and think on this story and then, have a little talk with the Potter.


(http://www.turnbacktogod.com/category/stories/page/47/)

~ Attitude Is A Decision ~

Attitude Is A Decision ........



There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three strands of hair on her head.

Well,’ she said, ‘I think I’ll braid my hair today?’ So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two strands of hair on her head.

‘H-M-M,’ she said, ‘I think I’ll part my hair down the middle today?’So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one strand of hair on her head.

‘Well,’ she said, ‘today I’m going to wear my hair in a pony tail.’ So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn’t a single strand of hair on her head.

‘YEAH!’ she exclaimed, ‘I don’t have to fix my hair today!’

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Attitude is everything.

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain!!!!!

~ What Goes Around, Comes Around ~

What Goes Around, Comes Around ........



The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like that she had never missed a meal in her life.

His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before.

‘Leave me alone,’ he growled.

To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling — her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows. ‘Are you hungry?’ she asked. ‘No,’ he answered sarcastically. ‘I’ve just come from dining with the President. Now go away.’ The woman’s smile became even broader. Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand under his arm.

‘What are you doing, lady?’ the man asked angrily. ‘I said to leave me alone.

Just then a policeman came up. ‘Is there any problem, ma’am?’ he asked.

‘No problem here, officer,’ the woman answered. ‘I’m just trying to get this man to his feet. Will you help me?’

The officer scratched his head. ‘That’s old Jack. He’s been a fixture around here for a couple of years. What do you want with him?’

‘See that cafeteria over there?’ she asked. ‘I’m going to get him something to eat and get him out of the cold for awhile.’

‘Are you crazy, lady?’ the homeless man resisted. ‘I don’t want to go in there!’ Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him up.

‘Let me go, officer. I didn’t do anything.’

‘This is a good deal for you, Jack,’ the officer answered. ‘Don’t blow it.’

Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived. The manager strode across the cafeteria and stood by his table.

‘What’s going on here, officer?’ he asked. ‘What is all this. Is this man in trouble?’

‘This lady brought this man in here to be fed,’ the policeman answered.

‘Not in here!’ the manager replied angrily. ‘Having a person like that here is bad for business.’

Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. ‘See, lady. I told you so. Now if you’ll let me go. I didn’t want to come here in the first place.’

The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled. ‘Sir, are you familiar with Eddy and Associates, the banking firm down the street?’

‘Of course I am,’ the manager answered impatiently. ‘They hold their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms.’

‘And do you make a goodly amount of money providing food at these weekly meetings?’

‘What business is that of yours?’

‘I, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company.’

‘Oh’

The woman smiled again. ‘I thought that might make a difference’ She glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a giggle. ‘Would you like to join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?’

‘No thanks, ma’am,’ the officer replied. ‘I’m on duty.’

‘Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?’

‘Yes, ma’am. That would be very nice.’

The cafeteria manager turned on his heel . ‘I’ll get your coffee for you right away, officer.’

The officer watched him walk away. ‘You certainly put him in his place,’ he said.

‘That was not my intent. Believe it or not, I have a reason for all this.’

She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest. She stared at him intently. ‘Jack, do you remember me?’

Old Jack searched her face with his old, rheumy eyes ‘I think so – I mean you do look familiar.’

‘I’m a little older perhaps,’ she said. ‘Maybe I’ve even filled out more than in my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that very door, cold and hungry.’

‘Ma’am?’ the officer said questioningly. He couldn’t believe that such a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry.

‘I was just out of college,’ the woman began. ‘I had come to the city looking for a job, but I couldn’t find anything. Finally I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment. I walked the streets for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to eat.’

Jack lit up with a smile. ‘Now I remember,’ he said. ‘I was behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy.’

‘I know,’ the woman continued. ‘Then you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to go over to a corner table and enjoy it. I was afraid that you would get into trouble. Then, when I looked over, I saw you put the price of my food in the cash register. I knew then that everything would be all right.’

‘So you started your own business?’ Old Jack said.

‘I got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually I started my own business that, with the help of God, prospered.’ She opened her purse and pulled out a business card. ‘When you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons. He’s the personnel director of my company. I’ll go talk to him now and I’m certain he’ll find something for you to do around the office.’ She smiled. ‘I think he might even find the funds to give you a little advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until you get on your feet.

‘If you ever need anything, my door is always opened to you.’

There were tears in the old man’s eyes. ‘How can I ever thank you?’ he said.

‘Don’t thank me,’ the woman answered.

Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance before going their separate ways. ‘Thank you for all your help, officer,’ she said.

‘On the contrary, Ms. Eddy,’ he answered.

‘Thank you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And… And thank you for the coffee.’

~ Three Bullets ~

Three Bullets ........


There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old rifle and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild animals for dinner.

As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed it. The rabbit ran away.

Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. The squirrel disappeared into a hole in a cottonwood tree.

As he went further, he saw a large wild turkey up in a tree, but he had only one bullet remaining. A voice spoke to him and said, “Pray first, aim high and stay focused.” However, at the same time, he saw a deer which would provide more meat than the turkey. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But, then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake.

Still, the voice again said to him, “Pray first, aim high and stay focused.”

So, the man decided to listen to God’s voice. He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree, and shot the wild turkey. The bullet went into the turkey, deflected off a bone and hit the deer, killing it. When the gun fired, it knocked the man off balance, he stepped on the rattlesnake’ s head which killed it and fell backwards into a pond. When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a deer and a turkey with which to feed his family. The snake was dead simply because the man listened to God.



Moral of the story:- Keep God first and everything else will follow.

Pray first before you do anything. Aim high in your goals, and stay focused on God. Never let people or things discourage you concerning your past. Do not look to man for your blessings, but look only to God.

~ Just A Box Of Crayons ~

Just A Box Of Crayons .........



While walking in a toy store
The day before today,
I over heard a Crayon Box
With many things to say.

“I don’t like red!” said Yellow.
And Green said, “Nor do I!”
And no one here likes Orange,
But no one knows quite why.

“We are a box of crayons
that really doesn’t get along,”
Said Blue to all the others.
“Something here is wrong!”

Well, I bought that box of crayons
And took it home with me
And laid out all the crayons
So the crayons could all see

They watched me as I colored
With Red and Blue and Green
And Black and White and Orange
And every color in between

They watched as Green became the grass
And Blue became the sky.
The Yellow sun was shining bright
On White clouds drifting by.

Colors changing as they touched,
Becoming something new.
They watched me as I colored.
They watched till I was through.

And when I’d finally finished,
I began to walk away.
And as I did the Crayon box
Had something more to say……..

“I do like Red! ” said the Yellow
And Green said, “So do I !”
And Blue you are terrific!
“So high up in the sky.”

“We are a Box of Crayons
Each of us unique,
But when we get together
The picture is complete”




(- – - written by Shane DeRolf)

~ Life ~

Life .........

Life is a rhyme
A verse in the sky
The rhythm in your heart
The melody of the breeze
and the beat of your walking, moving feet...

But are we walking along with our souls in our lungs?
With our thoughts up above?
Our heads in the sky,
and our feet to the ground

We take root
We reach toward the light
Hand spread, mouth propped open
breathing, tasting, seeing, hearing
A life we need, one we dream
Are we dreaming, when were awake
or do we dream for realities sake?

~ Stay True to Ourself ~

Stay true to ourself .......


Faith. Strength. Love. Joy. Passion. All of these I wish for every day and in every way. I want us to surround ourself with people who nourish our soul and excite us to live our best life. Seek them out! Be with them on a regular basis. Find connection with those who share similar values, and who value us.


Staying true to ourself makes us stronger, more confident and empowered. When we take the time to truly know ourself, what we want, our goals, our dreams, we make right and clear decisions. The first one should always be .... Stay True to Ourself.

~ In Our Silence Our Dreams are Manifested.~

In Our Silence Our Dreams are Manifested.
(By Julie McGrath)


Have the courage to sit alone and look deep within yourself. Sit with your own company and be still? Await the words of the heart? What dreams have you put on the back burner? What do you wish for? What goals are you ready to pursue? Do you even know for sure which direction to go in?


Clear the chatter in your head. Be Still. Be silent. The answers will be revealed if you are patient. It is time now to create the life you want. It takes courage to set your dreams in motion; determination to keep them on track; risk to take the first step; passion to fuel your inner fire; joy in living the life created by YOU. And create it you must!


Get to know yourself, what is it that YOU really want in your life? Be still. Turn off the television, shut down your computer, put your phone on quiet mode for one solid moment. Think. Dream. Pray. Meditate. Give thanks. Ask to be lead to where you need to be. There are signs all around you pointing you in the direction of your dreams. I truly believe nothing is by chance. When you stay in tuned with yourself and to your surroundings; answers are everywhere. All around you are people you are meant to meet, places you need to go but you must stay present. Don’t be 3 steps ahead of yourself. Be still. Pay attention. Be alert. Now is the time. Create your life exactly how you want it to be. Imagine a life of joy knowing you are living your dreams. In silence our dreams are manifested.

~ The law of nature ~

The law of nature ........


Everything in life happens for a reason. This is the very way of life. All events that happen in life always lead to a next event and so on and so for. What will happen next? We wouldn’t know. This is an ever-going cycle in the law of nature. At the end of the day, what matters is where will they lead us to.


And for what reasons would these events be, good or bad? It very much depends on us. This is the cause and effect of life. We have to understand this. It is always our actions that decide what would happen next.


All those events we meet in life, be they little or major are there for a reason. Uncover them and they will lead us towards a new journey…

~ The story of the 256 old year man ~

The story of the 256 old year man ......


In our today world it is impossible for one to believe that a man can live up to the age of 150 years let alone 256 years. According to Time magazine and the New York Times that were published in the year 1933, there died a man whose age was 256 years. I am not sure if he was lucky to have lived up to this age or not.

He went by the name of Li Ching-Yun. In his lifetime he was able to bury 23 wives. He was able to get 180 descendants by the time of his death. If he were in Africa he would have been the role model of many men as the worth of a man was measured by the number of wives and children one had.
Li Ching-Yun claimed that the secret to his long life was sitting like a tortoise, sleeping like a dog, walking sprightly like a pigeon and keeping a quiet heart. He shared this information with a warlord that wanted to know what to do to live that long. Li insisted that peace of mind and calmness were the main contributors to his long life. For those that wonder what the man ate, you will be surprised to learn that he mainly consumed rice and wine.

Not much is known about the early life of Li Chung. The information that is known would be that he was born in the same town where he died. This would be in the province of Szechwan in China. He was literate by the age of ten and often traveled to Shansi, Tibet, Kansu and Manchuria to get herbs.

He continued selling herbs for almost 100 years. He sold his own herbs and also other peoples herbs. Time magazine also indicates that his fingernails were six inches long.

Many people by the age of 80 are usually shriveled and cannot do a lot of things for themselves. Surprisingly Li was very youthful and could do a lot for himself. This lead to many people doubting if he was that old.
Li admitted that he was born in the year 1736 and us this would make him only 197 years contrary to the supposed 256 years. It is a professor at the Minuko University that proved that Li was born in the year 1677. He was able to proof this by producing records that show that the Chinese government honored him on his 200th birthday.

This leads to the huge question if Li had forgotten his own age or was he even the legit Li. Looking at it from a medical perspective, it seems impossible for one to be able to live for that long. The age of Li has surpassed the official record by more than 130 years. It is claimed that he looked like a sixty year old.

The only reasonable conclusion would be that he either had a superhuman body or all this stories are mere exaggerations. Problem is we may never know the complete truth.

~Are You Knowledgeable Or Are You Wise? ~

Are You Knowledgeable Or Are You Wise? ........


A knowledgeable man and a Wise man, what is the difference between the both? There is many variations to how it could be answered; some can answer it with just one simple sentence while some could actually go on with paragraphs and paragraphs for it.

What would be the correct answer to this question then? That depends on what kind of a person you are, whether you are the knowledgeable or the wise type.

I am definitely not here to argue about the meaning of the two words. Rather, the purpose is to allow you a moment to ponder and think, to bring to your senses the mistakes that you might have unknowingly made and for you to next correct them.

Since young, we have been repeatedly taught to be honest and that it is wrong of us to lie. But now, if you were given a choice between telling a white lie to save someone's life and telling the truth to end his life, which will you choose? And let just take it that he made a mistake but then he has done no harm to in anyway hurt anyone physically. Given such a scenario, I am sure you would't be so cruel to actually indirect murder him? We were taught to be also kind and forgiving, aren't we?

So here, what would be the rationale behind this decision of yours? Why would you actually want to give him this chance? The reason? Well, that is because there is kindness in you; you understand the essence of what true kindness is. You see, what that was taught to you is what we would call knowledge, theories that made beautiful sense; theories that should work in the ideal case. But in actual life, are things going to be that ideal all the times? Definitely not always possible! And here is where you need to be wise, to have the wisdom to be able to judge properly what is true or right. And yes! You did very well. In the given example, you are able to judge wisely for yourself between honesty and kindness.

Another example, let us take for instance medication and herbalism. Now, if we were to simply base our approach on pure knowledge, there are several long past records from the ancient times that document the use of healing agents for the recovery of various illnesses. Yes, these records would provide us with good references but then, are we going to just simply base on them and apply the immediate and complete use of them? No! Rather, we have to still study them carefully and understand their true effect and influence before actually applying them. And even when using them, we have to keep monitoring their progressive effect and influence on the individuals; the effect may not be the same for every one and sometimes instead of curing, an over dosage can inversely cause harm. So here, we have to be wise to remain rational in our actions. Yes, it may hurt us a lot to see our loved ones in pain but still, we can't get emotional and react impulsively and feed them with extra dosage or worse, unclear medicine that might threaten their life.


In short, we can put it this way, knowledge is knowing the steps and processes but wisdom is understanding them to correctly apply them in accordance to the situations that arise. But to be saying, many have been too blinded by knowledge to respond wisely especially with the younger generations of Today where most are of at least a university graduate. You see, knowledge can give you a very misleading idea that you are the expert who knows everything but in reality, do you really understand? Just picture a psychologist who has never been in love advising you on how to handle your marriage, do you think he could totally understand the very problem? Your mum though not as highly educated but who has the experience may provide you with just better advice.

So back to our life, don't look down on yourself just because you possess poor paper qualification. Real wisdom is what that cannot be taught to you from school. Rather, it can only be manifested through your own understanding and realization of life. So similarly, don't be too prideful of yourself if you were to possess excellent paper qualification. You have to understand that what you have is only the knowledge; beautiful theories of others pass on to you. But how to be applying them into your own life, that is for you to comprehend and figure out still. At the end of the day, it is whether are you willing to explore and seek the further understanding of life.

Now, you don't need others to plan for you what you want in life. What is it that you want for yourself, that is for you to decide yourself. Well, if you can't even decide this for yourself, what is the point even if you were to be the most knowledgeable man on earth? Let knowledge be a tool to help you but not an obstacle to bring you down.


(Jon Sim - http://www.articlealley.com)

~ Ya Allah ~

"Ya ALLAH..
Aku tahu, Engkau tak pernah lupa padaku
Maka jangan jadikan aku lupa pada-MU."

~ It Takes Courage ~

It Takes Courage ........


It takes strength to be firm,
It takes courage to be gentle.

It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubt.

It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to feel a friend's pain,
It takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to endure abuse,
It takes courage to stop it.

It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to lean on another.

It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to be loved.

It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live.