Archive for August, 2010

Classic Hari Raya

Posted by: adminin Flowers
31
Aug


Name
Classic Hari Raya

Description
A union of classic Hari Raya treats are presented in this charming hamper. It includes raisin chocolates, salted peanuts, crispy muruku, dried fish fillet, coffee, cocoa shell, strawberry pie, honey snack and many more.
Hari Raya Hamper With Raisin Chocolates, Salted Peanuts, Crispy Muruku, Dried Fish Fillet, Coffee, Cocoa Shell, Strawberry Pie, Honey Snack And Many More

See Also : Mooncake, Mid autumn festival

By: Kris Koonar

The heavy equipment industry is on the rise and is constantly in search of skilled and well-educated personnel. The industry has many career opportunities to choose from. The need for manpower will also see a rise in the near future as the construction; mining and automotive companies are rapidly growing. The industry that was once not considered prosperous from the career point of view has today emerged with good opportunities both in management and labor section.

To work in heavy equipment industry is a challenging task and need determined and well-qualified personnel. To acquire skills and get in depth information regarding the various machines, you need a sound training program that can well prepare you for the job opportunities and tasks. If you browse the Internet, you will come across many schools that provide you with various training programs. However, to make the most of the training, you need to choose the right Institute.

There are some experts and professionals from the Industry, who have come up with the heavy equipment training programs for the youth. These training programs give you insight of the industry and also prepare you for the department or equipment you would like to work with. There are also many online training programs that run throughout the country of United States. These online or distant programs help you to educate yourself from the comforts of your own home. Apart from the knowledge of equipments, you are provided with safety tips and are taught to take precautions in the time of crisis.

Once you are done with the basic course, you are bestowed with good information concerning the heavy equipment industry. After the introductory part of the training program, you can choose the subject of your choice with an opportunity offered to make a career in any department of heavy equipment industry. There are various requirements in this industry, like sales-in-charge, technical repairer, manufacturer, maintenance of the equipments and so on. You can also choose to work on automotive parts or on construction or mining equipments. Once you choose the subject of your choice, you can move on to complete a course, where you would be needed to finish certain assignments related to your subject.

The heavy equipment industry is looking out for experts and skilled workers, who are well versed with the technology and machine is their passion. This job is not for all, since it requires people who can spend hours together to work on these heavy equipments. Apart from the subject knowledge, the trainers also guide and help you take safety measures and offer you certificate at the end of the training program. Mishaps can happen anytime and you need to be cautious and be aware to take proper steps to safeguard both yourself and your co-workers.

When choosing a training program, you need to check, if it is genuinely recognized and accepted in the heavy equipment industry. Do reference check and ask for recommendations from the passed out candidates. It is beneficial to enroll in a training course program that offers job placement and assist you to find a job. It is good to know the profile of the person running the training program. A person from the same industry proves more beneficial and others, who have the practical knowledge, can assist you better. So, if you are longing to make a career in heavy equipment industry, waste no time and enroll in one of the best institute with the best training programs to make you become a part of the great and heavy equipment industry.

Source : http://www.floweradvisor.com.sg/lifestyle/business/careers/43662/all_you_need_to_know_about_heavy_equipment_training_programs/

See Also: Mooncake, Mid autumn festival

Planning for an event requires work on every aspect associated with it. Whether it is some low affair personal event or some high profile corporate events, it requires proper planning and management. There are many things that have to be considered while planning for an event. Without proper management and planning, the event would fall flat on its face.
New York is among the most fascinating, exciting, stylish and vibrant cities in the world. Being the important centre for world trade and commerce and equally popular tourist destinations, it draws thousands of tourists, businessmen, corporate executives and professionals every year. New York has some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants that offer great lodging facilities. It has some of the best shopping malls and has a rich culture & heritage.
New York is one of the most happening places in the world with social events, wedding parties, corporate events, product launches, fashion shows and many other events being a regular part of the New York social scene and culture. Due to the booming demand of event planning in New York one can always find event planners in almost every corner of New York.
Planning is very essential for any event be it a wedding party, some corporate event, trade shows or a product launch. Without proper event planning and administration, the prospect of success of the event is very bleak, even though the purpose of organizing the event is in place. Publicity is an essential part of any event, especially if it is some type of social events. Without good publicity, the events may not come to the notice of many people. But good publicity doesn’t guarantee success. Many events have been known to be disasters despite great publicity. The content and management of the event is what impresses the people the most.
Preparation for an event must start as soon as the event has been finalized. It is better to have few days extra rather than panic at the last moment. A lot of time, dedication and management is required in planning an event. Also event planning is associated with a lot of frustration and tiredness. This has led people to seek the help of event planning firm. These firms offer the services of some of the best professionals in the field of event planning and ensure that everything is well coordinated. These firms come with a fee and are in a boom in New York. Hiring an event planning professional relieves you of all the tensions, frustrations and problems associated with an event.
Planning for an event is not as simple as it looks. It requires dedication and time on the part of the person responsible for planning the event. Hiring an event professional is the best way to ensure the success of the event.

Source : http://www.floweradvisor.com.sg/lifestyle/interests/music/14956/planning_an_event_is_fun_especially_in_new_york/

See Also : lebaran, hari raya, ramadan gift

The receiving of the Holy Quran

Posted by: adminin Uncategorized
27
Aug

Muslims believe that during the ninth month of the Muslim calender, the month of Ramadan, the Holy Quran (Koran) “was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation”.

One day Muhammad was sitting alone in the wilderness near Mecca when the Angel Gabriel appeared to him. The Angel commanded Muhammad to read. Muhammad responded “I am not a reader.” The Angel Gabriel then taught Muhammad some verses from the Quran, which Muhammad memorized.

These revelations continued for 10 days. Islamic scholars believe that the first revelation occurred on the night of the 27th day of Ramadan. This night is called the Laylat-al-Qadr (Night of Power). And according to the Quran, this is when God determines the course of the world for the following year.

The receiving of the Holy Quran is to the Muslims what the receiving of the Ten Commandments from Mount Sinai is to the Jews and Christians

 

Source: http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/muhamd.htm

 

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The Date of This Holy Night

Posted by: adminin Uncategorized
27
Aug

The Muslim holiday of Laylat-al-Qadr (Laylatul-Qadr, Lailat ul Qadr), known in English as the Night of Power (ne: the Night of Honor, the Night of Dignity), falls during the month of Ramadan and marks one of the most significant historical events in all of Islam. Lailatul Qadr marks the night that the prophet Muhammad received his first Divine Revelation, which contained the first verses of the Quran.

Worshipping during this special night takes on intensified importance, as it is said that reward for prayer on this night is better than that of a thousand months worth of worship. Muslims believe that one’s sins will be forgiven if he offers faithful prayers all night long.

The person who offered prayers to Allah in the night of Dignity with faith and with hope of reward from Allah, all his past sins have been forgiven. (Bukhaari)

One traditionally recites all of his evening prayers, in addition to reading through the entire Quran, on Lailat ul Qadr.

The date of this holy night is not fixed in the Quran, and therefore there are differing opinions on when it should be celebrated. In most communities, Lailat ul Qadr falls during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, and mostly likely on an odd-numbered day. In Morocco, the holiday is celebrated on the 27th day of Ramadan, but other areas mark it on the 21st, 23rd, 25th or 29th day

 

Source: http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/laylat_al_qadr.htm

 

See Also: idul fitri, hamper hari raya, hari raya hampers

Last 10 Days of Ramadan (2)

Posted by: adminin Uncategorized
27
Aug

By: Abdul Malik Mujahid

 

8. Evaluate yourself.

Ask yourself those questions that need to be asked. Do an evaluation of where you are and where you are going. Let this evaluation lead you to feel happiness for the good you have done and remorse for the bad you have done. This latter feeling should make it easier to seek Allah’s sincere forgiveness when making the Dua mentioned in tip number one above.

9. Make long, sincere and deep Duas
One of the best times to do this is during the last part of the night.

Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, related that the Prophet said: When the last one-third of the night remains, our Lord, the Glorious One descends towards the heaven of the earth and proclaims: Who is that who supplicates for Me, and I grant his supplication? Who is that who begs Me for anything and I grant it to him? And who is that who seeks My forgiveness, and I forgive him? (Bukhari, Muslim).

That means for instance, waking up one hour before Suhoor time to ask Allah for anything and everything you want that is Halal. This can be done using the Duas of the Sunnah, but also Dua in your own language, with sincerity and conviction.

10. Memorize a different Dua every night
They don’t have to be long. They can be just one line. And be sure to know what they mean generally at least, even if you don’t know the exact translation in English.

You can put them on index cards (or and keep them with you during the day, glancing at them during work, while driving, waiting in line, etc.) Then practice them at night in prayer.

11. Have Iftar with the family
If you’ve spent Iftar time on weekdays in your cubicle at work alone with a couple of dates, now is the last few days you’ll have this Ramadan to spend with your family. Use it wisely.

12. Take the family to Tarawih
Have your spouse and kids missed Tarawih most of Ramadan because you weren’t there to drive them to the Masjid, which is too far away to walk to? If so, do all of yourselves a favour and bring everyone for Tarawih in these last ten nights.

13. Attend the Dua after the completion of Quran recitation
Almost all Masjids where the Imam aims to finish an entire reading of the Quran in Tarawih prayers in Ramadan will be completing their recitation in these last ten nights. They may try to end on one of the odd nights and read the Dua at the end of a reading of the Quran. Attend this particular night’s Tarawih prayer with your family. See if you can attend different Masjids’ Tarawih prayers the night they finish reading the Quran.

14. Finish reading a book on the Prophet
Read about the Prophet’s life, which can increase your love for him and Islam by seeing how much he struggled for Allah’s sake. It may inspire you to push yourself even harder during these last ten nights. This community is built on sacrifice.

15. Plan for the next year
Once you’ve done a self-evaluation, you can plan on where you want to go, at least in the next 12 months. Laylatul Qadr is a great night to be thinking about this (without taking away from your worship), since you’ll Insha Allah, be in a more contemplative state. You may choose to dedicate one night of power for evaluation and one night for planning for the next year.

16. To do list for the Night of Power
Make a to do checklist for each Night of Power. This should define how you would like your night, the one better than a thousand months, to be used. Pick things from this list and define the sequence you would like to do things in. This will help you avoid wasting your time in unproductive chats which common in the festive atmosphere of Masjids at the Night of Power.

 

Source : http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0610-3135

See Also : lebaran, hari raya, ramadan gift

Last 10 Days of Ramadan (1)

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27
Aug

By: Abdul Malik Mujahid

 

Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is described in the Quran as, “better than a thousand months” (97:3). Any action done on this night such as reciting the Quran, remembering Allah, etc. is better than acting for one thousand months which do not contain the night of Qadr.

Allah’s Messenger used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time.” (Muslim). Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, related that the Prophet said: Look for Laylatul Qadr on an odd-numbered night during the last ten nights of Ramadan (Bukhari).

The Prophet said: “Whoever prays during the night of Qadr with faith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins forgiven.” (Bukhari and Muslim recorded from Abu Huraira).

Here are some tips of things we can do on the Night of Power and the time before and after it.

1. Take a vacation for Allah.

We take a break from our jobs for almost everything in life. Why not this time to focus on worshiping and thanking our Creator.

If this is not possible at least take a few days off if you can. This can make it easier to stay awake at night to do extra Ibadah, not having to worry about getting to work the next day. It will also facilitate doing Itikaf.

2. Do I’tikaf.

It was a practice of the Prophet to spend the last ten days and nights of Ramadan in the masjid for I’tikaf.

Those in I’tikaf stay in the masjid all this time, performing various forms of zikr (the remembrance of Allah), like doing extra Salat, recitation and study of the Quran. They do not go outside the masjid except in case of emergencies, therefore, they sleep in the masjid. Their families or the masjid administration takes care of their food needs. I’tikaf of a shorter period of time, like one night, a day or a couple of days is encouraged as well.

3. Make this special Dua.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said: I asked the Messenger of Allah: ‘O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it?’ He said: ‘Say: O Allah, You are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.’ “(Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and Tirmidhi).

The transliteration of this Dua is “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘annee”

4. Recite the Quran.

Perhaps you can choose Surahs or passages from the Quran, which you have heard in Tarawih this past Ramadan to recite.

If you attend a class where the recitation of the Quran is taught, this is a great time to put your knowledge into practice.

5. Reflect on the meaning of the Quran.

Choose the latest Surah or Surahs you’ve heard in Tarawih and read their translation and Tafseer. Then think deeply about their meaning and how it affects you on a personal level.

6. Get your sins wiped out.

Abu Huraira narrated that the Messenger said: Whoever stands (in prayer) in Laylatul Qadr while nourishing his faith with self-evaluation, expecting reward from Allah, will have all of his previous sins forgiven. [Bukhari and Muslim).

Don't just pray using the shorter Surahs that you know. Try to make your prayers longer, deeper and meaningful. If you are familiar with longer Surahs, read the translation and explanation and then pray reciting these Surahs, carefully reflecting on the meaning while you pray.

Even if you are only familiar with the shorter Surahs, read the translation and explanation beforehand, and then pray reflecting on the message of the Surahs.

This is a good way to develop the habit of concentration, even in regular prayers, where many of us tend to be fidgety and/or easily distracted.

7. Make a personal Dua list.

Ask yourself what you really want from Allah. Make a list of each and everything, no matter how small or how big it is, whether it deals with this world or not. Allah loves to hear from us. Once this list is ready, you can do three things:

  • Ask Allah to give you those things
  • Think about what actions you have taken to get those things
  • Develop a work plan to get those things in future.

 

Source : http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0610-3135

See Also : lebaran, hari raya, ramadan gift

 

The Species of Hari Champa

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26
Aug

Also known by its common name in India as “Manorangini”, Hari Champa has absolutely intoxicating fragrance! This species is native to India and tropical Asia. A medium size climbing shrub 8-10 ft, producing flowers that are greenish in color and fade to yellow with age, and are extremely fragrant.

Once picked they are very long lasting and hold their scent for days, if kept in water, permeating an entire room. Flowers have three outer and three inner greenish yellow petals – hence the name hexapetalus. It is a fruity sweet smell – the Manipuri name Chini Champa, meaning sugar champa, is indicative of that.

Narrowly elliptical leaves, 6-15 cm long, 2-4.5 cm wide, sre usually 3-4 times as long as wide, acute or almost so at base, short-acuminate at the tip, not glossy. Lateral veins are 8-16 pairs. Fruits are 3-4 cm long when ripe, ovoid and smooth. When young, this climber grows just like a regular shrub but at 5-6 ft, will start to vine. It is not an aggressive vine.

 

 

Source: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/fragrant.html

 

 

 

See Also: idul fitri, hamper hari raya, hari raya hampers