The warriors

In light of the intrusion on Sabah, no song has capture the emotion and story as good as this song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWgpH1Fdrg

make 1Malaysia a reality...not just a political gimmick...

It's been awhile since I last wrote and let us start with the topic 1Malaysia. Since many ads will say 'including' Sabah and Sarawak, let us (and in us i mean me) assume that the concept is actually 1Malaysia for people in the Peninsular Malaysia. DO NOT GET ME WRONG, I am all for the concept, but here in Sarawak, this concept is a given, we never advertise or talk about it but everyone knows how to live peacefully and in harmony.

Given that there are only three majority ethnic group in West Malaysia, one would be forgiven to think that it is easier for racial integration to happen over there, BUT unfortunately tales of racial segregation does exist. A friend of mine, a Malay who studied there was given the look for participating in a Chinese study group and another friend of mine, this time a Chinese said she cried because this thing did happen. that just shows how much of a challenge to actually make 1Malaysia successful.

Coming from our Prime Minister, it is a commendable effort coming from his part to unite all the citizens under one roof regardless of their races. But this issue has to be tackled from the grass root. Tolerance is the key here. For the uninitiated to the idea, take a look at Sarawak, how we live together and tolerate each other. Mix marriage has been a norm that is it actually uncommon to find a pure blooded Malay. In my opinion, mix marriage is one of the peak of tolerance that we can achieve in living in a multi racial community, the other being open and rational in discussing matters pertaining to faith. Take the issue of the usage of the word 'Allah' in the Malay version of Bible. In Sarawak, this was not even an issue. Saying this over there though, I might be seen as one who is less of faith. Regarding this issue, if using it makes a Christian brother closer to my God, then why not? and hopefully one day Allah will show the path to him. Now, the idea of burning Malay Bible by PERKASA is one stupid idea, if the burning of our Holy Scriptures, the Quran is an unforgivable act, then doesn't the burning of other faith's holy scripture means exactly the same thing? saying that Bible written in Malay language will be misleading to us. I appreciate the sentiment but if the youth gets mislead, its their own fault for being ignorant, not the fault of others' holy scripture. If only they knew that there are Bibles written in the same language as the Holy Quran (yes, in Arabic). What would they have to say about it?(facepalm moment)

One, whether a Muslim or a Christian should think before carrying out an act or making remarks that is offensive to each other. speaking on behalf of other Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologize on the narrow mindedness of some of us in the way they act regarding this issue.

p.s sorry for the english...peace and assalam

21 December?prediction or another epic fail from the past?

People will naturally believe what they heard especially coming from a big enough source (half of the world population maybe??)..I'm talking about the prediction that the world will come to an end...cease to exist...whatever you want to call it...but as a Muslim, we believe that Allah's word, The Almighty's word is absolute...therefore,here i am about to present my points on why the world will not end on that day...maybe something will happened..but not the end of the day...

                           "Verily Allah Alone has the knowledge of the Hour," Luqman 31:34

even in the holy bibles:

                        “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven,     nor the Son, but the Father only. matthew 24:36

first of all....you should know that the signs can be divided to minor and major signs...we'll look at the minor signs first..

THE MINOR SIGNS: IMMEDIATE

THE NOBLE BIRTH OF RASULULLAH
Qiyamah will not come until the Final Nabi of Allah (Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) came to this Earth. Being the Final Nabi it is obvious that once he has come Qiyamah is near.

THE DEMISE OF RASULULLAH
It is also evident that Qiyamah will never come during the lifetime of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Therefore no sooner did Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) pass away, then the advent of Qiyamah drew closer.

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) once said, "I and Qiyamah have been sent like this". He indicated the closeness of these events (his coming and Qiyamah) by holding his index finger and middle finger together.

THE SPLITTING OF THE MOON
Allah Ta’ala declares in the Qur'aan, "The Hour of Judgment is drawing near and the moon is cleft in two".

This incident apart from being a miracle of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is also a sign of Qiyamah and occurred approximately five years prior to the Hijrah.

THE TARTARS
The incident of the Tartars has been recorded in Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. In the words of Bukhari the following is recorded, "Sayyidena Abu Hurairah narrates that Rasulullah said that Qiyamah will not take place until you people do not engage in battle with the Turks, (this does not refer to the Turkish people) who have small eyes, reddish laces and small flat noses. Their faces will be like a shield (broad) upon which many layers of skin have been placed. Qiyamah will not come until you do not fight with that nation which wears shoes made of hair."

NOTE:
Allamah Nawawi (R.A.) the well known commentator of Sahih Muslim says: This prophecy of Rasulullah’s (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) (regarding the Tartars) is from amongst his miracles. The battle is in progress with the Turks. All the details mentioned by Rasulullah are found in them: small eyes, reddish faces, small flat noses, broad faces. Their faces are like a shield over which layers of skin have been placed. They wear shoes made of hair.

These signs are found in them in our times. The Muslims have fought and are still fighting them. We supplicate unto Allah that May He forever shower His kindness and support. May His Mercy be upon His Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) who does not speak from his own side, but whatever he speaks is Divine Revelation.

THE FIRE OF HIJAAZ  

Sayyidena Abu Hurairah (R.A.) relates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Qiyamah will not come until a fire does not break out in the land of Hijaaz. (The fire will) illuminate the necks of the camels of Busra".

NOTE
Busra is located approximately forty eight miles south of Damascus. Regarding this fire Allamah Nawawi (R.A.) says, the fire about which the Hadeeth makes mention of is from among the signs of Qiyamah. In our times (654 A.H.) a great fire emerged in Hairah which is east of Madina Tayyabah. The people of Shaam (Syria) and other cities are unanimous about its existence. I myself have been informed about it by the people of Madina who witnessed it.

Allamah Qurtubi (R.A.) gave the following details regarding the fire:

• The fire was sparked off by a powerful earthquake;
• It spread rapidly over the mountains leaving them in ashes;
• A reddish yellow (flaming) stream which roared like thunder was noticed in this fire;
• Though it reached the outskirts of Madina, the wind blowing from that direction into Madina was cool;
• The fire was reported to have been seen from as far as the mountains surrounding Makkah as well as from Busra;

The scholars regard this fire also as one of the miracles of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). The above are some of the minor signs which occurred in the earlier era of Islam.

MINOR SIGNS: LATER 

Below are given the minor signs which have occurred well into the latter era of Islam and are still being witnessed:

LIARS
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "In the last days, such liars and deceitful people will emerge, who will tell you such new things (baseless interpretations and distortions about Islam), which neither you, nor your forebears would have heard about. Beware of them, beware of them. It should not happen that they lead you astray."

EVIL ULAMA (ULAMA-E-SOO’)
Hadhrat All (R.A.) says Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "A time is soon to come when Islam will remain only by name, and the Qur'aan will exist only in words. People will erect large and beautiful Masjids, but these Masjids will lack guidance and be deserted. The worst creation below the skies will be the Ulama-e-Soo’. Great Fitna (evils) will emanate from them and they themselves will promote fitna and they will be the center of Fitna.

SINS
Hadhrat Zainab bint Jahash (RA.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was asked: "0 Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) What? Will ruin and destruction come upon us even if there are pious servants of Allah living amongst us?" "Yes", replied Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), "When the evil of sins Spread", (then the existence of even pious people will not stop ruin and destruction.)

SIGN OF INTELLIGENCE
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (RA.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "A time will also come upon people that a person will find himself in such a position and under such circumstances that he either allows himself to be branded as a fool or, he either joins the prevailing evils, (becoming a part of it). Should a person find himself in such a situation, then it is better for him to be branded as a fool, rather than participate in evil."

EVIL LEADERS
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "A time will also come upon people when they will employ deceit in everything. At that time the liars will be declared as the Truthful and the Truthful will be condemned as liars. The evil one’s will be regarded as upright while the upright will be regarded as evil people; The "Ruwaibadha" will represent (lead) the people. It was asked as to who the "Ruwaibadha" were? He said they were the incompetent, unscrupulous and insignificant people. They will attend to the important matters pertaining to the public and make decisions.

ABUNDANCE OF QURRAH (QAREE)
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) relates the following narration of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam): ‘That time will also come upon my Ummat, when though there will be an abundance of Qurrah, there will be a shortage of Fuqaha (Jurists). There will be a scarcity of (Islamic) knowledge and an increase in evil and anarchy. Then there will also come a time upon the Ummat when people will recite the Qur'aan, but it will not go further than their throats, (into their hearts, i.e. they will not be affected by it). Then that time will also come when a Mushrik and Mu’min will debate on the Tauheed (Oneness) of Allah.

NO IMAAN
Hadhrat Umme Salma (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "That time will also come upon the people when the Truthful will be condemned as liars and the liars will be regarded as Truthful. People with dishonest occupations will be regarded as upright people while upright people will be condemned as criminals. People will come forth uncalled to give evidence, (for a fee), and people will take oaths (false) without it being called for. The progeny of lowly parents will be regarded as fortunate people on account of their worldly possessions, whereas, in actual fact they will not have Imaan in Allah or His Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).

DIFFICULT TIMES
Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) narrates that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "Such a time will come upon people that it will be as difficult for them to remain on Deen as it is for a person to hold a burning coal in his hand."

Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) reported that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Perform all good deeds before the era of evil dawns, the darkness of which will increase in waves. The effects of these evils will be so grave that a person will be a Mu’min in the morning and a Kaafir at night, or, a Mu’min at night and a Kaafir in the morning. A person will sell his Deen in lieu of a paltry sum." (Muslim)

TWO JAHANNAMI GROUPS
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) relates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "I have not yet seen two groups of Jahannamis, (because they have not emerged thus far). One group is of those men who will have lashes the size of the tails of oxen, in their hands, with which they will lash the faces of others. The other group is of those women who will wear clothes, yet they will be naked. They will attempt to attract people towards themselves and they will incline towards people (men). Their heads will appear to be like a dromedary (camel). Such women will never be able to enter Jannat, nay, they will not even smell the fragrance of Jannat, although the fragrance of Jannah will spread far.

NOTE
a) These days, scantily clad women or women who wear fine (see through) clothing are those who have on clothes, yet they are naked. Women dressed in tight, figure hugging clothing also fall in this category.
b) Women who wear high buns on the head are those whose heads appear to be like the hump of a camel.

THE MOON
Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) narrates, "One of the signs of Qiyamah will be that the moon will be sighted before it appears on the horizon, and people will say regarding the moon of the first night (of the month) that "this is the moon of the second night".

The masjids will be used as tourist attractions, rather than places of lbaadat. Untimely (sudden) deaths will be very common.

According to another narration also by Hadhrat Anas (R.A.), the following signs of Qiyamah have been mentioned;
a) Increase in immorality.
b) Use of abusive language.
c) Severing of ties between close families / relatives.
He also relates: "Regard Qiyamah as having arrived when Masjids will be objects of pride, instead of places of lbaadat".
(i.e. People will try to outdo each other in building the best Masjid, or people will gather in Masjids and boast about various things).

LOVE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD

Hadhrat Thaubaan (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "A time will come when the Kaafir nations will invite each other, just as people are invited towards meals, in order to annihilate you". Someone asked, "0 Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will their boldness to do so be on account of us being small in number? Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied, "No, in fact your numbers will be great, but despite that, you will be like a twig in flood waters. Allah will remove your fear from the hearts of the enemy, (your enemy will not fear you) while he will create "wahari" in your hearts. Someone enquired."What is wahan’ O Rasulullah?" He replied, "Love of this world and hate for death".

NOTE
The love of the world has made us indifferent towards Halaal and Haraam, and we are extremely coward in the face of death. Despite our large numbers the Kuffar have the upper hand over us.

if you read carefully, you will notice that some had already taken place...

for further reading, especially on major signs as narrated by the sahabas...visit these pages...

http://www.muslimaccess.com/ebooks/signs_of_qiyamah.asp

http://www.islaam.org/Al_Mahdi/all-one-page.htm

but please, do refer to people with better understanding to and not trust every word untl you can verify it yourself...

rilex

this is a great song to unwind....you can just go to youtube..type darren ashley and listen to the sound of Morning Breeze...enjoy..

brief history of Bawang Assan

I'm a mix blooded guy from Sibu. not that exotic..hehe...my dad was a malay while my mom was an iban from bawang assan.
just now i saw a television programme mentioning that my great grandparent (according to my mom) Untai and Maringai was responsible for opening the settlement at Bawang Assan. According to the story, they originated from Batang Lemanak (somewhere in Sri Aman or Simanggang as the old people mentioned it). Then, they made their way to Sibu, first passing by Spaoh and even crossing Sungai Durin. After that they continued and settled at a place called Bukit Lan (it was still under the rule of Rajah Brooke) and they start planting paddy. Then, they changed to rubber tapping and migrated to a nearby area which is now known as Bawang Assan.

this is where my grandmother and my uncle live..Rumah Jimbun James..contrary to what people think..no, we do not stay on top of tree...

Nice to know that your grandparents achieved something. My father's great grandparents were also responsible for the Malay community here in Sibu (not opening the settlement, though they are one of the three largest Malay family in Sibu, apart from the Wan's Family and Abang's Family). But its a story to be told some other time....

The threat is real

Well, it's up to you to interpret the picture above. Whether you believe it or not. but as I have come to know, orthodox Jews ( such as in the pic above ) reject the idea of the state of Israel as they believe it was the word of GOD in their holy scripture that there should be no land for the Israelites or the Jews.

Words of the Rabbis Opposing Zionism

RABBI YISSACHAR DOV ROKEACH, GRAND RABBI (REBBE) OF BELZ

Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz once said:

"There could be, before the arrival of Mashiach (Messiah to you out there), that the Satan should succeed, and the evildoers should get a State in the Land of Israel. Their state would be a big danger for every Jew in material and spiritual matters.

To put it simpler, they do not support Zionism  But don't get me wrong, THE THREAT OF ZIONISM IS REAL AND IT IS HAPPENING REALLY FAST. 

For those who are still clueless about zionism, here is a little fact

• Zionism is the Jewish national movement of rebirth and renewal in the land of Israel - the historical birthplace of the Jewish people. The yearning to return to Zion, the biblical term for both the Land of Israel and Jerusalem, has been the cornerstone of Jewish religious life since the Jewish exile from the land two thousand years ago, and is embedded in Jewish prayer, ritual, literature and culture.
• Modern Zionism emerged in the late 19th century in response to the violent persecution of Jews in Eastern Europe, anti-Semitism in Western Europe. Modern Zionism fused the ancient Jewish biblical and historical ties to the ancestral homeland with the modern concept of nationalism into a vision of establishing a modern Jewish state in the land of Israel.
• The "father" of modern Zionism, Austrian journalist Theodor Herzl, consolidated various strands of Zionist thought into an organized political movement, advocating for international recognition of a "Jewish state" and encouraging Jewish immigration to build the land.
• Today, decades after the actual founding of a Jewish state, Zionism continues to be the guiding nationalist movement of the majority of Jews around the world who believe in, support and identify with the State of Israel. Zionism, the national aspiration of the Jewish people to a homeland, is to the Jewish people what the liberation movements of Africa and Asia have been to their peoples.
• History has demonstrated the need to ensure Jewish security through such a homeland. The re-establishment of Jewish independence in Israel, after centuries of struggle to overcome foreign conquest and exile, is a vindication of the fundamental concepts of the equality of nations and of self-determination. To question the Jewish people's right to national existence and freedom is not only to deny to the Jewish people the right accorded to every other people on this globe, but it is also to deny the central precepts of the United Nations.

While a case of animal abuse gain more sympathy in the State, Obama stands on the issue perplexed me. How can a leader who fights for world peace so casually said that it is within their (Zionist) right to defend themselves?with countless barrages of rockets and missiles?? This has got to stop.something has to be done by the UN to stop all this.

The one we have been waiting for...

notice the video that i posted a while ago??unfold??this is the continuation of the story...I just love how they came up with the whole story...just amazing..to think that this is still a short clip instead of being made into a series or a feature film just amazes me..hopefully they can come up with a full length film of unfold after this. I left it to you guys out there to comment and see for yourselves...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dh2xspvjOk&feature=g-high-u
 or go to

www.jinnyboytv.com/