Tag: Islam

  • Riders Aid Singapore – Raising Funds For Tabung Amal Aidilfitri Regardless Of Religion

    Riders Aid Singapore – Raising Funds For Tabung Amal Aidilfitri Regardless Of Religion

    I like this event very much. Ambassador Swajaya, friends from Indonesian Embassy and I joined motorcyle riders and lorry/van drivers for a Hari Raya Charity Ride in aid of Tabung Amal Aidilftri Trust Fund (TAA).

    First, it shows that all of us, no matter our background, can do our part for charity. As Mother Theresa said it’s not about how much we give, but how much love we put to giving.

    Second, when we gathered at the Indonesian Embassy after our ride, Indonesia’s state emblem, the Garuda, caught my eye.

    Riders Aid 1

    It has an inscription – Indonesia’s national motto ‘Bhineka Tunggal Ika’ which means ‘Unity in Diversity.’ The motto reflects what I saw at the charity ride which saw riders from different races and religions, united and inspired by a good cause.

    The Goldwing ride was awesome. But the satisfaction of knowing that disadvantaged families can celebrate Hari Raya with dignity through funds raised for TAA – that’s priceless!

    Riders Aid 2

    Thanks for the ride, Riders Aid Singapore! Let’s continue the giving journey, riders!

     

    Source: Amrin Amin

  • Raihan Barbershop Ramadan Offer: Bayar Dengan Ayat Al Quran, Bukan Wang

    Raihan Barbershop Ramadan Offer: Bayar Dengan Ayat Al Quran, Bukan Wang

    MERDEKA.COM: Sebuah kedai gunting rambut di Indonesia hanya meminta ‘bayaran’ berupa mengaji Al-Quran untuk khidmatnya.

    Promosi unik itu ditawarkan kedai gunting rambut Raihan Barbershop, yang terletak di Jalan RTM, Depok di Jawa Barat, sepanjang Ramadan ini.

    Tujuannya ialah, selain untuk menjalankan amal ibadah, pemilik kedai gunting itu juga ingin beramal jariah pada bulan suci ini.

    Namun, promosi tersebut hanya ditawarkan dari 7.00 hingga 9.00 pagi setiap hari. Pemilik Raihan Barbershop, Asep Irawan Hidayat, 42 tahun, mempunyai sebab tersendiri mengapa promosi itu dihadkan pada tempoh tersebut.

    “Membaca Al-Quran pada pagi hari, Insya Allah, dapat memperlancar rezeki dan juga menambah pahala,” kata Encik Asep hari ini (12 Jun).

    Beliau berkata, terpulang kepada pelanggan, ayat-ayat suci Al-Quran yang mana satu mereka ingin bacakan. Bahkan Encik Asep akan tetap menerimanya sebagai ‘bayaran’ sekiranya pelanggan hanya mampu membaca sepotong ayat Al-Quran.

    Beliau juga tidak mahu memaksa pelanggan supaya mengaji Al-Quran, dan yang penting baginya ialah, pelanggan membacanya dengan ikhlas.

    “Ini kan bulan yang baik, jadi saya ingin bersedekah dan mencari pahala juga,” kata Encik Asep.

    Menurut Encik Asep, ia adalah kali pertama beliau menerapkan konsep tersebut di kedai gunting rambutnya.

    Bagaimanapun, beliau menawarkan khidmat gunting rambut secara percuma tanpa bayaran wang atau mengaji Al-Quran kepada para pelajar pesantren Baitul Quran.

    Beliau menyasarkan untuk menawarkan khidmat percuma itu kepada 200 pelajar pesantren itu. “Mereka biasanya ke sini pada petang hari, anak-anak ini memang terbiasa baca Al-Quran,” katanya.

    Encik Asep berharap lebih ramai orang akan mengaji di kedainya, justeru dapat membawa berkat ke tempat perniagaannya itu.

    Katanya, untuk pelanggan yang tidak mahu mengaji, mereka boleh membuat bayaran wang.

    “Terserah kepada pelanggan, kalau ada yang mahu baca Al-Quran, silakan, tapi jika tidak mahu, ya tidak mengapa,” ujarnya.

    Encik Tendi, salah seorang pelanggan yang ke kedai itu, berkata beliau datang untuk mencuba promosi tersebut. Beliau memilih untuk membaca surah yang pendek sebelum rambutnya digunting.

    “Biasanya pakai wang, tapi ini pakai mengaji. Unik juga,” katanya.

    Semalam (11 Jun), Merdeka.com melaporkan sebuah warung soto, yang juga terletak di Depok, turut menawarkan promosi unik sepanjang bulan suci ini.

    Di warung Soto Kauman Express, pelanggan hanya perlu menulis doa mengikut kemahuan mereka pada sekeping kertas, dan mereka boleh mendapatkan hidangan soto dan jus secara percuma.

    Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

  • MDA To Take Action Over Same-Sex Kiss In Les Miserables

    MDA To Take Action Over Same-Sex Kiss In Les Miserables

    A kissing scene between two male actors has been removed from the musical Les Miserables after complaints from members of the public.

    In a statement to The New Paper today (June 11), a spokesman for the Media Development Authority (MDA) confirmed that action will be taken against the production for the breach of licensing conditions.

    The spokesman said: “The inclusion of the same-sex kiss was not highlighted in the script when it was submitted to MDA for classification.

    The performance was thus given a ‘General’ rating.

    Upon receiving feedback from members of the public, MDA reviewed the performance and confirmed that the scene was present.

    MDA advised the applicant that the inclusion of this particular scene meant that the performance had exceeded the ‘General’ rating issued.

    Under our classification code, such a scene would fall under an ‘Advisory’ rating.

    The applicant decided to remove the scene so as to keep the ‘General’ rating for the rest of its run.

    MDA will take action against this breach of licensing conditions

     

     

    Source: www.tnp.sg

  • Ustaz Irwan Hadi: Having Young Children Join Terawih Is Blessing, Not A Curse

    Ustaz Irwan Hadi: Having Young Children Join Terawih Is Blessing, Not A Curse

    Praying our terawih in congregation and the fact that we cannot sometimes maybe focus fully becoz there are children crying are but to nurture in us empathy and compassion..One of the wisdom in my view of jemaah or congregational prayers is for us to learn to live cohesively. Although I admit it starts first with tolerance then it turns hopefully into empathy n compassion. Wouldnt we rather our children be acquainted to the mosque..Wouldnt we rather hear their laughter cries and chatter in the house of God or would we rather them stray away n be far from Him?

    Remember Prophet’s ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings be upon him) empathy for mothers in the masjid, that was narrated by Anas bin Malik:

    “The Messenger of Allah ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: ‘I start prayer and I want to make it long, but then I hear an infant crying, so I make my prayer short, because I know the distress caused to the mother by his crying.’” [Ibn Majah]

    Havent we always heard about how the Prophet as an Imam extended his prostration (sujud) in a congregational prayer just becoz his grandchild was climbing on him?
    ‪#‎DoGoodBeGood‬‪#‎40HadithOnRahmah‬

    (QUALIFIER: Even when I lead the prayers, the laughter and cries of children in the mosque during my prayers are more beloved to me then not hearing them:) at least I feel assured the next generations of believers are getting acquainted to God:) my posting is really for those who thinks children are nuisance in the mosques:))

     

    Source: Irwan Hadi

  • Keeping Our Musollahs Alive – Badan Kebajikan Khairat Kampong West Coast

    Keeping Our Musollahs Alive – Badan Kebajikan Khairat Kampong West Coast

    Badan Kebajikan Khairat Kampong West Coast (BARKIS) was set up in the 1980s. Every Ramadan, they would set up a musollah so that the residents can pray together. After Asar prayers or at about 5pm, a group of volunteers led by Haji Ali would come down and make preparations, such as laying out the prayer mats. Prior to Ramadan, they would set up the fixtures and clean the floors. The close-knit relationship between themselves and the community transcend beyond the month of Ramadan. They would come together for funerals, weddings, celebration of the newborn (cukur jambol ceremony and etc) and many other occasions.

    Badan Kebajikan Khairat Kampong West Coast (BARKIS) ditubuhkan pada tahun 1980-an. Setiap Ramadan, mereka akan mendirikan musollah supaya para penduduk West Coast dapat menunaikan solat terawih berjemaah.

    Selepas solat Asar atau kira-kira jam 5 petang, sekumpulan sukarelawan yang diketuai oleh Haji Ali akan turun untuk persiapan Musollah, seperti membentangkan tikar dan sejadah.

    Sebelum Ramadan, mereka akan memasang kemudahan dan membersihkan lantai. Hubungan rapat mereka semasyarakat ini tetap berterusan setelah bulan Ramadan. Mereka akan berkumpul tidak mengira perkahwinan, majlis cukur rambut atau kenduri arwah.

     

    Source: Our Musollah

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