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"Whoever reads Soorat al-Kahf on the day of Jumu'ah, will have a light
that will shine from him from one Friday to the next." (Narrated by
al-Haakim, 2/399; al-Bayhaqi, 3/249)
And this light means...either the light of guidance or eman in the
heart, or light in the grave, or light on the Day of Qiyamah! ♥
Why miss out then? It just takes 15 to 20 minutes insha Allah. :)

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The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever maintains his chastity, does so with the grace of Allah. Whoever finds self-sufficienc y does so with what Allah has enriched him. Whoever is patient draws his fortitude from Allah. And no one has been given a gift better or more bountiful than patience.”
[Sahîh al-Bukhârî (1469) and Sahîh Muslim (1053)]/ - - - :-> Transtors: 1.http://free-translation.imtranslator.net/lowres.asp 2.http://translate.google.com/m?twu=1&hl=en&vi=m&sl=auto&tl=en

ISLAMIC ARTICLE ~ Live the Moment – It’s All You Have

Try to appreciate the present moment and truly live it, rather than
using it up by feeling guilty about the past, or fretting about the
future. Regret for the past is awaste of spirit, and worrying about
the future is pointless.
Hanan Bilal, a community activist and motivator from Florida, asks,
"When will we stop living in the past and longing for our future? All
we really have is this moment. The question is what are we going to do
right now? Our time is now!"
The Past
That's not to say that contemplation of past and future is verboten.
The Quran tells stories of the past in order to educate us. The
Messenger of Allah (sws) told us many stories of past Prophets and the
Bani Israa'il, for the same reason. We study world history, we study
theseerah of our Prophet and the lives of the Sahabah, because it
inspires and informs.
I taught a martial arts class several hours ago and I'm still
reviewing it in my mind, examining what I could do better next time.
That's part of the learning process for me.
I have a sweet young daughter named Salma and I often think about my
time with her, something funny that she said, orthe small gifts that
she likes to make for me. Yesterday she mademe a card that says "I
love Baba." A few days ago we had a poetry reading at our local Muslim
community center, and in between readings our host told jokes. For
some reason Salma positioned herself in the front row, and every time
our host tolda joke I heard Salma laughing loudly, even though I'm
sure she did not understand the jokes ("dovegetarians eat animal
crackers?"). Crazy kid, ha ha. So yeah, I think about past moments.But
I'm not stuck in the past. I think about those moments because they
educate me or makeme smile, so they become a part of my present and
future.
On the other hand, I occasionally think about my former marriage, and
those are usually not good thoughts, because I tend to dwell on the
mistakes I made, and I feel sadness or guilt. I've already
contemplated deeply on that period in my life, and I've learned my
lessons. I don't need to keep returning there in my mind, punishing
myself. If I did, then I would indeed be stuck in the past,unable to
move forward. That is the kind of pointless regret that weighs people
down and burdens their spirits.
The Future
We plan for the future by having goals, getting an education, working
hard, saving money, always learning and improving ourselves. We plan
for our aakhirah by dedicating ourselves to Allah, worshiping, giving
our money to the poor and orphans, and humbling ourselves. We buildour
futures step by step. But it's not productive to sit around biting our
nails and thinking, "What if I fail my exam, oh, when will I get
married, what's going to happen if I lose my job, how will Ipay my
bills…" You make yourselfsick and it doesn't help.
Don't worry, plan . There's a huge difference! Then acknowledge that
you don't control the future. That's Allah's province. Trust in Him,
let him be your guide, find your security in Him.
The security of the dunya is false security. Suffering is the lot of
all Adam's children, in one way or another, and death comes when we're
ready or not. The security of Allah is real and transcends thisworld.
The Moment
This moment is all we have, my friend. The past is gone, and the
future never comes, because when we get there, we're still in the
present.
If you take this moment to breathe deeply and say, "SubhanAllah wa
bihamdihi" – glory to Allah and all praise to Him– and then thank
Allah for the blessings in your life, or sit down and play a game with
your child, go for a walk in the sunshine, maybe take a few nature
photos, call an old friend, write your spouse a love note, read a
verse from the Quran and contemplate it – then you have lived! You
have turned that moment into a precious gem, something to smile about
and feel good about.
Let's live the moment, be conscious of it, feel it, and give Allah the
credit, and in doing so let's turn the moment into a circle of
sunshine and barakah.
P.S. Isn't that the most amazing photo above? I absolutely love it. I
want to roll around in that grass,bathe in that river, call the
adhaanto the sky, and build a small house among those trees.
SubhanAllah

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Health ~ Fruit and vegetables

Due to their nutritional and health benefits, it's recommended that
fruit and vegetables form the basis of your diet, with a minimum
intakeof five portions each day - abouta third of your daily food
consumption. Currently the UK averages two to three portions aday, so
we're falling well short ofthe benefits they can provide.
Fruit and vegetables should be incorporated into every meal, as well
as being the first choice for a snack. Population studies have shown
that people who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables may have a lower
risk of chronic disease, such as heart disease and some cancers .
Health benefits can be gained from fresh, canned (in natural juice),
frozen, cooked, juiced or dried versions. Potatoes don't count though,
as they're a starchy food .
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How much is a portion?
*. One piece of medium-sized fruit, such as an apple, peach, banana or orange.
*. One slice of fruit, such as melon, mango or pineapple.
*. One handful of grapes or two handfuls of cherries or berry fruits.
*. One heaped tablespoon of dried fruit.
*. One small glass (150ml) of unsweetened 100 per cent fruit or
vegetable juice. Juice counts as a maximum of one portion regardless
of how much you drink.
*. A smoothie containing all of theedible pulped fruit and/or
vegetable may count as more than one portion but this depends on how
it's made. Smoothies count as up to a maximum of two portions per day.
*. A small tin (roughly 200g) of fruit
*. 3 tablespoons of fruit salad or stewed fruit.
*. One portion of canned fruit is roughly the same quantity of fruit
that you would eat for a fresh portion, such as two pearor peach
halves, six apricot halves or eight segments of tinned grapefruit.
*. A side salad.
*. A serving (roughly 80g) of vegetables, such as frozen or mushy
peas, boiled carrots or stir-fried broccoli.
*. Beans and pulses count as one of your five a day portions butonly
count as one portion a day, no matter how many you eat.
*. Cooked dishes that contain significant amounts of vegetables may also count.
So how do you ensure an intake of five portions a day? Here's a typical plan:
*. Glass of fresh orange juice or smoothie for breakfast = one portion.
*. Small pack of dried apricots for mid-morning snack = one portion.
*. Side salad with lunch = one portion.
*. Sugar snap peas and broccoli, served with main meal = one portion.
*. Strawberries as dessert = one portion.
Do remember that some fruits contain many of their nutrients just
under the skin, so eating them with the skin on can provide greater
nutritional benefits and the maximum amount of fibre compared with
just drinking the juice of the same fruit.
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Why are they important?
Fruit and vegetables of differing colours contain diverse mixturesof
phytonutrients (protective plant compounds). These can act as powerful
antioxidants, protecting the body from harmful free radicals and
helpingto protect against certain chronicdiseases such as cancer. Some
fruit and vegetables are labelled as 'superfoods' because they contain
high concentrations of some phytonutrients, particularlyantioxidants,
which appear to bebeneficial to health.
*. Blueberries - contain flavonoids that can improve circulation and
help defend against infection
*. Broccoli - rich in the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene, as
well as folate, all of which can protect againstcardiovascular disease
and cancer
*. Tomatoes - rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that can
protect against harmful free radicals
But variety is the key. In additionto these phytonutrients, each
variety of fruit and vegetables contains its own combination of
vitamins , minerals and fibre . Choosing a variety throughout the day
will provide a diverse package of essential nutrients.
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Boiled or steamed?
Although fruit and vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals,
many of these essentialnutrients can be easily destroyedby heat when
cooking and during food preparation. Water-soluble vitamins are
especially vulnerable when boiled. One solution is to eat raw
vegetables as much as possible, such as rawcarrot, celery or peppers.
When cooking vegetables, try steaming, microwaving or poaching rather
than boiling. These methods do not involve immersing them in water, so
the maximum amount of nutrients can be retained, as well as their
fresh taste. If you prefer to boil vegetables, do so for the minimum
amount of time and in as little liquid as possible in orderto retain
their valuable nutrients. You could also utilise the water used in
another part of your dish, such as gravies or stocks, to recapture
some of the leachednutrients.
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