kesucian separuh dari iman....

Morning briefing pagi tadi......mereka membacakan hadith ini.Yes some how ianya menyentuh perasaan.Well afterall its the words from the RASULULLAH S.A.W....
I'm sharing the hadith here ...
semoga berasama mendapat limpahan rahmat dan keberkatan dari cahaya perkataan suci baginda s.a.w yang penuh barakah....


Hadits Ke-23 dari hadith 40


Dari Abu Malik Al-Harits bin Ashim Al-Asy’ari radhiyallaahu ‘anhu, Dia berkata: Rasulullah solallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam pernah bersabda, “Bersuci adalah separuh dari keimanan, ucapan ‘Alhamdulillah’ akan memenuhi timbangan, ‘subhanalloh walhamdulillah’ akan memenuhi ruangan langit dan bumi, solat adalah cahaya, dan sedekah itu merupakan bukti, kesabaran itu merupakan sinar, dan Al Quran itu merupakan hujjah yang akan membela atau menuntutmu. Setiap jiwa manusia melakukan amal untuk menjual dirinya, maka sebagian mereka ada yang membebaskannya (dari siksa Allah) dan sebagian lain ada yang menjerumuskannya (dalam siksa-Nya).” (HR Muslim)

Kedudukan Hadits Hadits ini sangat agung karena kata-katanya sangat menyentuh jiwa. Jiwa yang sihat pasti akan tersentuh dengan hadits ini dan lahirlah ketaatan.
Bersuci Adalah Separuh Iman
Ulama berbeza pendapat tentang makna bersuci merupakan separuh iman. Dua pendapat yang paling masyhur adalah:

Bersuci diertikan dengan bersuci dari najis maknawi, iaitu dosa-dosa, baik dosa batin maupun dosa zahir.Kerana iman ada dua bentuk, iaitu meninggalkan dan melakukan, maka tatkala sudah meninggalkan dosa-dosa bererti sudah memenuhi separuh iman. Bersuci diertikan dengan bersuci dengan air. Bersuci dengan air ada dua macam, iaitu bersuci dari hadats kecil dan hadats besar. Bila bersuci diertikan dengan suci dari hadats kecil dan hadats besar maka yang dimaksud dengan iman adalah solat. Jadi bersuci itu separuh dari solat. Solat dikatakan sebagai iman karena merupakan pokok amalan iman.

“Alhamdulillah” Memenuhi Timbangan “Alhamdulillah” adalah pujian bagi Allah atas seluruh kesempurnaan-Nya. Allah terpuji dalam lima hal sebagai berikut :

1. Terpuji karena kesempurnaan rububiyah-Nya.
2. Terpuji karena kesempurnaan uluhiyah-Nya.
3. Terpuji karena kesempurnaan asma dan sifat-Nya.
4. Terpuji karena kesempurnaan takdir-Nya.

5.Terpuji karena kesempurnaan syariat-Nya. “Alhamdulillah” memenuhi timbangan dapat diartikan dengan dua penafsiran yaitu : Amalan yang lainnya diletakkan dalam timbangan terlebih dahulu kemudian “alhamdulillah”, maka penuhlah timbangan. ”Alhamdulillah” sebagai pasangan dari “subhanallah”. Agama sempurna dengan dua hal, itsbat dan tanzih. “Alhamdulillah” merupakan itsbat dan “subhanallah” merupakan tanzih. Maka jika “subhanAlloh” diletakkan dalam timbangan kemudian baru “alhamdulillah” penuhlah timbangan.


Solat Sebagai Nur, Sodaqoh Sebagai Burhan dan Sabar Sebagai Dhiya
Nur adalah cahaya yang tidak memancarkan sinar. Burhan adalah cahaya yang memancarkan sinar namun tidak menyengat. Dhiya’ adalah cahaya yang memancarkan sinar yang menyengat, dan membakar.

Solat dikatakan sebagai nur karena di dalamnya terdapat ketenangan. Sodaqoh dikatakan sebagai burhan, karena di dalamnya terdapat keberkatan. Sabar dikatakan sebagai dhiya’ karena di dalamnya terdapat keberkatan yang sangat sanagt besar.

Sumber: Ringkasan Syarah Arba’in An-Nawawi - Syaikh Shalih Alu Syaikh Hafizhohulloh - http://muslim.or.id

Penyusun: Ustadz Abu Isa Abdulloh bin Salam (Staf Pengajar Ma’had Ihyaus Sunnah, Tasikmalaya)


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tentang kesabaran

Hidup ini adalah satu medan ujian. Dunia ini hanyalah sebuah persinggahan dan bukan destinasi. Sebuah perhentian dan bukan pengakhiran. Tanpa ujian, manusia takkan pernah terhantuk dan tengadah, bahkan akan terus lalai dengan dunianya sendiri yang penuh dengan angan-angan, hiasan syaitan. Ujian adalah satu bentuk interaksi antara Allah dan kita. Ujian membuatkan kita mendongak ke langit, menadah tangan memohon perhatian Tuhan. Kita selalu lupa, namun Allah tak pernah sekali-kali lalai daripada hamba-Nya.

Firman Allah dalam surah Al-‘Ankabuut Ayat yang ke-2, ertinya:

“Apakah manusia itu mengira bahwa mereka dibiarkan (saja) mengatakan: “Kami telah beriman”, sedang mereka tidak diuji lagi?”
Ayat ini menggambarkan kepada kita betapa iman itu berkait rapat dengan ujian. Kenikmatan iman itu dikecapi setelah kita berjaya melalui beberapa siri ujian yang telah ditetapkan oleh Allah. Semakin hebat ujian, semakin manis iman yang bakal kita rasai di penghujungnya, bagi orang-orang yang berjaya melaluinya. Jika kita gagal menempuhinya dengan baik, kita akan terus diberi peluang dan didatangkan lagi dengan ujian-ujian yang lain. Kita akan semakin tersasar jika kita terus menerus gagal dan tak belajar menjadi lebih baik. Allah itu begitu Maha Pengasih dan masih memberi ruang kepada kita belajar daripada ujian.

Iman itu memerlukan pembuktian. Seberat-berat ujian yang pernah kita alami, tak mungkin seberat Bilal Bin Rabah R.A. tatkala menampung batu besar di terik panas matahari padang pasir. Khabbab Bin ‘Arath R.A. begitu terseksa saat besi panas yang membara di atas kepalanya membakar dan menghanguskannya. Namun, mereka telah membuktikan keimanan mereka dan Allah mengetahui orang-orang yang benar dan orang-orang yang dusta. Di hujung penderitaan yang dialami generasi awal Islam itu, mereka mengakhiri kehidupan menuju alam abadi dengan penuh ketenangan.


Ujian itu adalah tempaan Allah buat orang-orang beriman. Pedang yang hebat takkan terbentuk jika tidak diketuk, dipanaskan dan ditempa dengan baik. Maka kita beruntung kerana Allah akan mengangkat darjat kita dengan ujian yang diturunkannya. Allah ingin memberikan berita gembira kepada kita jika kita bersabar atas ujian yang kita hadapi. Lihatlah Firman Allah dalam Surah Al-Baqarah Ayat 155-156, ertinya: “Dan sungguh akan Kami berikan cobaan kepadamu, dengan sedikit ketakutan, kelaparan, kekurangan harta, jiwa dan buah-buahan. Dan berikanlah berita gembira kepada orang-orang yang sabar. (yaitu) orang-orang yang apabila ditimpa musibah, mereka mengucapkan: “Inna lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi raaji’uun (Kita milik Allah dan kepada-Nya kita dikembalikan)”

Biar apa juga bentuk ujian yang kita alami, Rahmat Allah tetap akan mengiringi jika kita menghadapinya dengan penuh sabar dan pengharapan kepada Allah. Allah sangat-sangat suka jika hamba-Nya mengadu kepada-Nya, menitiskan air mata di balik tirai malam dan mengakui kelemahannya. Tidak dapat tidak, ujian itu harus dilalui dengan penuh pengharapan kepada pertolongan Allah, kebergantungan yang sepenuhnya kepada pemilik diri kita. Jika tidak, kita akan buntu mencari jalan, kerana hanya Dia penunjuk jalan. Firman Allah dalam Surah Al-Baqarah Ayat 153, ertinya: “Hai orang-orang yang beriman, mintalah pertolongan kepada Allah dengan sabar dan Solat, sesungguhnya Allah beserta orang-orang yang sabar.”

about tree........

There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~Minnie Aumonier~


The tree is more than first a seed, then a stem, then a living trunk, and then dead timber. The tree is a slow, enduring force straining to win the sky.
~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Wisdom of the Sands, translated from French by Stuart Gilbert

It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
~Robert Louis Stevenson

He who plants a tree
Plants a hope.
~Lucy Larcom, "Plant a Tree"

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.
~Chinese Proverb

There are rich counsels in the trees.
~Herbert P. Horne

Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realise we cannot eat money.
~Cree Indian Proverb

We say we love flowers, yet we pluck them. We say we love trees, yet we cut them down. And people still wonder why some are afraid when told they are loved. ~Author Unknown

the surfer the saint and the CEO

THE NEW BEGINNING

All of us, whether or not we are warriors, have a cubic centimeter of chance that pops out in front of our eyes from time to time. The difference between the average person and a warrior is that the warrior is aware of this and stays alert, deliberately waiting, so that when this cubic centimeter of chance pops out, it is picked up.”
— Carlos Castaneda

I had never felt so much pain in my life. My right hand was quivering uncontrollably, and blood was spilling all over my crisp white shirt. It was a Monday morning, and the only thought filling my head was that this was not a good day for me to die.

As I lay motionless in my car, I was struck by the silence of the scene. No one in the truck that had just crashed into me even so much as twitched. The onlookers who had gathered at the scene looked horrified. And traffic had come to a complete standstill. All I could hear were leaves rustling in the trees that lined the road next to me.

Two of the bystanders came running over, telling me that help was on the way and not to make any movements. One of them grasped my hand and started praying: “Lord, help this man. Please protect him.” Within minutes, a cavalcade of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cruisers surrounded the accident scene with sirens blaring. Everything seemed to slow down, and a strange sense of peace passed through me as the rescue workers methodically began their work, shining examples of grace under pressure. I felt like a witness—almost as if I were watching the entire scene unfold from a high perch above.

The next thing I can recall is waking up in a hospital room that smelled like fresh lemons and bleach. I’ll never forget that smell. My body was wrapped in various bandages, and both of my legs were in casts. My arms were covered with bruises.

I was greeted by a pretty young nurse. “Mr. Valentine! I can’t believe you’re awake! Let me call the doctor,” she said while frantically dialing the intercom stationed next to my bed.

When she got off the intercom, I croaked out, “Call me Jack,” attempting to be casual in what I knew was a serious situation. “Where am I?”

“You’re at Lakeview General Hospital, Jack. This is the Critical Care ward. You had quite an accident last week. To be honest with you, you’re very fortunate to be alive.”

“I am?” I asked sheepishly.

“Un-huh,” the nurse replied with a forced grin while she looked at the charts at the foot of my bed. “You fell into a coma after a pickup truck crashed into you. The paramedics who brought you in here couldn’t believe you survived the crash. Anyway, the only thing you need to worry about now is healing those nasty wounds and your broken legs. You’ll be just fine—as I said, you’re an incredibly lucky young man.”

Lucky was not a word I would have ever associated with myself but, under the circumstances, I could see her point. I was blessed to be alive.

“Why am I all alone in this room?” I wondered aloud as I looked around. “I wouldn’t mind some company.”

“You’ve only been awake for a few minutes, Jack. Relax and give yourself some time to breathe. Be still. Your doctor will be here shortly—he was extremely worried about you.”

As the hours of that day passed and the barrage of doctors and nurses probed, checked, and encouraged me, I began to fully appreciate how serious my accident had been. The driver of the pickup truck had been killed instantly, and my doctor candidly informed me that he thought I’d never regain consciousness. “Never seen a case quite like this one,” he stated matter-of-factly.

But I had a knowing within me that this had all happened for a reason. Everything happens for a reason, and there are no accidents in life—I know you’ve heard that before. But I’ve personally come to know that this breathtaking universe of ours is not only strikingly intelligent in its operation, it’s also a very friendly place. This world wants us to live great lives. It wants us to be happy. And it wants us to win.

A quiet voice inside (which first appeared in that hospital room but would go on to comfort me during my most difficult and vulnerable times) informed me that something big was about to happen and that what I’d experience over the coming days and weeks would not only revolutionize my life, it would affect the lives of many others as well. It told me that my best was yet to come.

My guess is that many of us fail to listen to this quiet yet wise voice within us. There’s a place deep inside every single one of our hearts that knows all the answers to our biggest questions. Each one of us knows our truth and what needs to be done to create extraordinary lives for ourselves. Most of us have simply lost the connection to this natural source of pure wisdom because too much noise and clutter dominates our days. But I’ve found that when I’ve made time for silence, stillness, and solitude, the voice of truth begins to speak. And the more I’ve trusted its guidance, the richer my life has become.

It was about 9:30 that night when an orderly wheeled another patient into my room. I was grateful for the company and immediately raised my head to catch a glimpse of my new companion. He was an elderly man, probably about 75 years of age. He had thick silver hair that was slicked back in a stylish way and brown spots over his face from what appeared to be many years of sun exposure. I detected from his frail appearance and his labored breathing that this man was quite ill. I also noted that he was in some pain—he kept his eyes closed and moaned softly as the orderly transferred him into his new bed.

After about ten minutes, the visitor slowly opened his eyes. I was spellbound: His eyes were dazzling blue and revealed a clarity and brilliance that sent a shiver up my spine. I immediately felt that the man before me had a depth of wisdom that was rare in this world of quick fixes and fast lives. I felt I was in the presence of a master.

“Good evening,” he softly whispered in a dignified way. “Looks like we’re in here together for a while.”

“Yes—it’s not the greatest place to spend a Friday night, is it?” I replied with a warm smile. “My name’s Jack,” I said, raising my hand as a greeting. “Jack Valentine. I was in a pretty serious car accident about a week ago, and the verdict is that I’ll be in this bed for a while. I’ve felt alone all day, so I’m glad to meet you, sir.”

“Good to meet you too, Jack. I’m Cal. I’ve been in this hospital, in various wards, for the past seven months. I’ve been tested, treated, and tracked more than I ever could have imagined. I’m afraid that the way things are going for me, I’m never going to get out of here,” he offered quietly, his eyes darting up to the ceiling. He paused for a moment. “I came in here with a stomachache, which I thought was caused by something I ate. Six days later they had me in chemotherapy.”

“Cancer?” I asked, trying to be as sensitive as possible.

“Yes. By the time the doctors detected it, they saw that it had spread throughout my body. It’s in my lungs, it’s in my gut, and it’s now even in my head,” he said as he shakily passed his right hand through his mop of hair. “Anyway,” he continued in a reflective tone, “I’ve lived a pretty great life relative to most people. I grew up dirt poor, raised only by my mom. And what a noble woman she was.”

“Same as mine,” I interjected.

“I think about my mother every day,” Cal replied. “She was sensitive, feisty, and strong as freshly forged steel. She believed in me like no one else I’ve ever met and encouraged me to set great goals and dream big dreams. Her love for me was truly unconditional—and that’s the only kind of love that’s real, Jack. Makes me think of what Victor Hugo once wrote: ‘The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.’ And boy, did I feel loved by that extraordinary woman. You don’t mind if I share my story with you, do you?”

“No, not at all,” I replied. “Actually, I’m intrigued.”

“Good. Well, my childhood was simple yet fun. Summers spent skinny-dipping at the swimming hole and winters spent in front of a roaring fire telling stories and reading great books.

My mom taught me to love books.”

“I love books, too,” I offered. “I really didn’t enjoy school that much, but I cherished my books.”

“I was a lot like that. As the great thinker Judah ibn-Tibbon observed so wisely: ‘Make thy books thy companions. Let thy cases and shelves be thy pleasure grounds and gardens.’”

“Lovely words, Cal.”

He continued. “School bored me, but I found great stimulation from books. I’ll never forget my mother saying that one idea read in one book had the potential to transform my life. The real thing, she said, was that we just didn’t know which book contained that one idea that would lead to our awakening! My duty, she would tell me with obvious love, was to keep searching for that book; once I found it, I had to have the personal courage to act on the idea so that results were brought into my life. Jack, since you love to read, too, I’ll share a another quick quote on the power of reading with you.”

“By all means.”

“‘The buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching toward infinity, and this passion is the only thing that raises us above the beasts that perish.’ It’s from A. Edward Norton—had to learn that one in high school,” Cal mentioned as he repositioned himself in his bed.

“Anyway, once I got a little older, I went off to a military academy for further education and training. Mom never wanted me to leave, but I received a scholarship and it really was my ticket out of the poverty that I grew up in. After that, I went to college, and there, on my very first day on campus, I fell in love with an 18-year-old sweetie with golden hair and ivory skin. I met her in history class, and it truly was love at first sight. I just knew we were meant to be together. My God, I loved Grace—she was so innocent and kind. I couldn’t have imagined a more splendid person for me to journey through life with.”

“My mother’s name was Grace, too,” I remarked.

“Beautiful name, isn’t it, Jack?”

“Yes, it is.”

“After Grace and I were married, we had a child, a boy. I loved that kid so much. It was a very special time for us. We had fun, laughter, love—the best stuff of life. About that time I also decided to try my hand at business, starting a lumber concern that supplied many large contractors. It was during a time of great economic prosperity, and the construction boom was upon us. Over a period of years, I made a ton of money—millions of dollars, in fact—and the life that Grace, our son, and I began to lead was something right out of a storybook. Pure fantasy, I’d have to say,” Cal noted, shaking his head as if he couldn’t believe it himself.

“But, as I made more money, I became more consumed by work. I grew distracted and less attentive to my family. It’s been said that as we move through life, we have to juggle a number of different balls. Some balls, like the one that represents career, are made of rubber. If we drop them, they have the ability to bounce back. But some balls are made of glass—family is like that. If you drop that ball, it doesn’t come back. That’s the mistake I made. Money just complicated things for me and sent me down the wrong path. I lost sight of my deepest values and my truest priorities. I moved farther away from my family rather than closer to them. The richest person in the world, I’ve since discovered, isn’t the person who has the most but the one who needs the least. It took me a long time to get that lesson. And boy, did I pay a hefty price for it.”

I listened intently, engrossed in the story of this man who was sharing his life’s experiences so openly with me. I had also grown up without a father, so I was fascinated to hear Cal’s perspective on the importance of a strong family life. I longed for a connection to the father I never really knew and had always felt that a big piece of my life was missing because of this incompleteness. I also felt some sadness surfacing due to the fact that although I was a relatively young man, I still hadn’t met a woman I felt I could share my life and start a family with. It was a longing I hadn’t detected before.

“Anyway,” Cal continued, his enthusiasm flowing, “hard times hit our industry, as they always do, and I lost every penny of my fortune. I’m not saying I lost some of the money and some of our belongings, Jack. I’m telling you that we lost it all in a matter of weeks. Grace took it very hard and worried endlessly about our dire straits. But we were strong people, and together we tried our best to rebuild.

“The business was scaled down considerably, and Grace and I retreated to a much simpler lifestyle. It was also a time of great internal reflection for the two of us. Failure often does that for people. It reawakens us to who we really are and to what we truly want, and it shakes us out of our complacency. And so, even though we were uncomfortable from an economic point of view and our relationship still faced its challenges, I grew immensely as a human being. In fact, the distress of that period started me on a path of self-discovery and personal growth that I still travel on this very day. It totally changed my life.”

“So what happened next, Cal?” I asked with genuine interest, unconcerned that it was getting late and the lights in the hospital had all been turned off.

“I became a philosopher,” came the straightforward reply.

“A philosopher? What about your business? And what about Grace and your son?”

“Philosophy simply means ‘love of wisdom.’ What I’m telling you, Jack, is that I came to love wisdom just as much as I loved life itself. I’d spend entire days pondering life’s meaning and meditating on its deep issues. The things that I used to spend my days focusing on began to look trivial. Sadly, Grace and I began to drift apart even further and eventually we separated. Some people believe that relationships come to us as assignments. Some last for weeks, some for a lifetime—but they all come to teach us big lessons that are meant to spur our growth as people. All I know is that I learned so much from the time we had together. Unfortunately, she took our boy with her, and I never saw the two of them again. That crushed me,” Cal said, his voice trembling. “A piece of me died when that happened. I still have trouble forgiving myself over what I did to destroy my family life. And God, how I missed that child.

“Last I heard, Grace moved across the country and tried to raise our son with the limited resources she had. I tried to remain in contact with her and help her out, but I knew her heart had been broken, and proud as she was, she’d have nothing to do with me. It truly was the greatest mistake of my life, losing my family. My wife and son brought me such extraordinarily happy moments, which I didn’t see until it was too late. But our greatest mistakes also carry our largest lessons. I’m wiser now. I guess the real trick in life is to turn hindsight into foresight that reveals insight.”

“Nice way to put it, Cal. What I really hear you saying is that it’s important in life to let our past serve us. Is that right?”

“Very well put. That’s it exactly. There’s nothing wrong with making a mistake—that’s how human beings grow. We’re designed to make mistakes, for mistakes carry growth. We just shouldn’t keep repeating the same one. Turn a wound into wisdom, or, as you said, let your past serve you.

“Anyway, after Grace and our son left, I, in turn, went even deeper into myself, closing myself off from the world for a period of years, and becoming deeply involved in self-examination and internal questioning. My passion became my quest to discover who I was as a human being and why my life had unfolded as it did. In a world where most people live on the outside, I lived within. In a world where people run away from their fears, I ran toward them. And what I saw within the deepest parts of me was incredible.”

“Can you share what you saw within yourself?” I inquired eagerly, hanging on Cal’s every word.

“I’ll let you find that out for yourself, son,” he replied, deepening my already burning sense of curiosity. “You know, we all have to do our own interior work. It’s our highest responsibility. To examine yourself and get to know the real you—your true self—and all you are as a human being is the central aim of life. To know more about yourself so you can be more for the world is the ultimate journey. Genuine success in life is an inside job, you know.”

“I understand completely.”

“What I’ve found is that the best treasures a person will ever discover are those hidden within their heart. The greatest gifts of life are the inner gifts that are only revealed to those with the courage to look beyond the surface of their lives.”

I thought about what he said for a moment. “Unfortunately, Cal, I’ve never been one for personal development. I work for an ad agency, so I spend my days in the corporate world. It’s all about making money and looking good. I’m not proud of the way my world operates, but I’ve learned to play the game. And I play it fairly well. I’ve got a slick car, or at least I had one. I’ve got a hot apartment and cool friends. But at the end of the day, I still don’t feel happy. Something’s missing. I really get what you’re saying about success being an inside job. If I felt good about myself, I know I’d feel a lot better about my life. So where could I start with this ‘interior work,’ as you call it?”

“You can begin by connecting to your mortality, Jack. Thinking about death is very life affirming, you know.”

“Really?”

“Sure. It’s only when we deeply and emotionally connect to the fact that our lives are short and our hours are limited that we can fully live, and give every bit of ourselves to our waking moments. If you had only one year left to live, I bet you’d live very differently than you do right now. You’d make certain that you lived without regrets; you’d take chances; you’d risk opening your heart for love; and you’d live with total passion, great gusto, and a lovely focus on the worthy.”

“What do you mean by a ‘focus on the worthy’?” I asked.

Cal slowly sat up and reached for the pencil that rested on the table beside him.

“Live like this pencil and you’ll have a fine life,” he offered in a confident tone. “Too many of us live our lives like a rounded edge. We need to sharpen our focus and live to the point—just like a pencil. This is how you design and then build an extraordinary experience of life for yourself. The writer Michel Eyquem de Montaigne put it this way: ‘The great and glorious masterpiece of human beings is to live to the point. All other things are at most but inconsiderable props and appendages.’ You see, Jack, most of us live our lives as if we had all the time in the world. We deny ourselves our passions and we postpone our dreams. But life really is a fragile gift, and it needs to be lived right now. Neither of us knows how many tomorrows we have left. Please trust me on this one.”

“I will,” I said sincerely, sensing how important this lesson was for my new friend.

“Focus on the things that truly count in your life. Now that I’m older and wiser, I’ve discovered that the things I once believed to be the big things in life are actually the little things. And all those things that I believed to be the little, insignificant things early on have turned out to be the big things—the things that actually matter the most.”

“And how would I go about connecting to my mortality?”

“Ask yourself The Final Questions,” came the clear reply.

“The Final Questions? I’m not familiar with these, Cal. What are you talking about?” I sat up in my bed, completely transfixed by what I was hearing from this unique and somewhat mysterious man.

“When you lie on your deathbed taking your last breaths, there will be only three questions that will be at the forefront of your mind. These are what I call a person’s Final Questions. And since they’ll be the most important considerations at the end of your life, why not exercise the personal bravery to make them your most important considerations today.”

“And the questions are?” I asked, sensing that what I was about to hear just might change my life.

“They’re simply: ‘Did I live wisely?’ ‘Did I love well?’ and ‘Did I serve greatly?’”

“Could you please explain each of these?” I asked eagerly. “I know it’s late, but this information could really change everything for me.”

“Jack, even though I need to get some sleep, I appreciate your enthusiasm. There’s no doubt in my mind that you and I have been brought together for a reason. That’s just the way the world works. Everyone who enters your life comes to you at precisely the time that you most need to learn the lesson they’ve come to teach.”

“I believe that.”

“Our world is a very wise place, and our lives unfold according to a series of natural laws that are nothing less than brilliant.

We human beings think that our lives are governed by random events and that the people who enter and exit do so purely by chance. Nothing could be further from the truth. There’s no chaos in our world, only order. There are no coincidences—ever. Our lives aren’t run by good or bad luck, but by an intelligent process designed to help us evolve into our best selves.”

“How do you know this?”

“I just know. And so will you,” Cal stated with certainty.

“Interesting,” I replied, deep in thought.

“You were born to present your gifts to the world. But the way it’s set up is that before you can shine as a person—and I mean really shine—you must do that interior work I spoke of earlier. You must get to know yourself; you must look at your limiting beliefs and recreate them. And you must analyze the false assumptions you have about what you can be, have, and do as a person and then set about correcting them. You need to become aware of your historical patterns of reacting in the different scenarios of your life and re-create them. And you must tackle your fears and move through them. Then you can open up your heart and be more concerned about the happiness of other people than about the happiness of yourself. And once you do, ironically, you’ll become happy.”

“So it’s all set up in a very methodical way,” I said, summarizing the knowledge I’d just been exposed to. “The world has a grand design and order to it. I guess the first thing I must do is understand the natural laws it’s governed by?”

“Yes, son,” Cal replied, clearly pleased by my openness to his philosophy on life. “Once you align yourself with these laws, you’ll access your authentic power. You’ll become a force of nature, and your life will move from a place of struggle into one of ease and flow. All that you’ve ever dreamed of being you will become. You’ll naturally draw into your life all that your heart has ever desired without effort. Your life will begin, to work, almost as if guided by magic.”

I absorbed what he said for a moment, and then said, “I’m wondering exactly where I should start, though. I’ll confess that this is a time of genuine struggle for me. I don’t really know who I am anymore, and I’m just itching to make my life better. I recently ended my relationship with my girlfriend. I can’t stand my job. I never have much money at the end of the month, even though I make a good salary. And I seem to have this deep ache within me that never leaves.”

“Trust that ache, son.”

“What?” I asked, unsure that I’d heard him correctly.

“Trust that ache,” Cal repeated. “I’ve learned from my teachers that only when we go into the feelings and longings that most of us run away from will we find our greatest answers. Our feelings grant us immense wisdom and carry the knowledge of our subconscious minds. And our subconscious minds are our link to the wisdom of the universe. Our conscious thinking is so limited, but our subconscious thinking is infinite.

“You know, most of us deny our feelings. Society has taught us to do that. From a young age, we divorce ourselves from the way we feel. We’re told not to cry, we’re told not to laugh too loud, and we’re told that it’s wrong to feel sad or even to experience our anger. But our feelings are neither right nor wrong—they’re simply our feelings, and an essential part of the human experience. Deny them and you begin to shut down parts of yourself. Keep doing that and you’ll lose the connection to who you truly are. You’ll begin living completely in your head, and you’ll stop feeling.”

Cal stopped for a moment and looked me in the eye. “I’d be willing to bet, Jack, that all you do, all day long, is think, think, think. Your mind is a nonstop chattering machine, and you have no inner peace. You’ve stopped living in the present moment and feeling what it’s like to be fully alive—you’re too busy living in the past or in the future. Did you know that the mind rarely lives in the present moment? It’s always worrying about the past or thinking about the future. But that stuff isn’t real. All that’s real is the moment right in front of you. Don’t miss that moment, because that’s where your life is.”

“So true,” I remarked, letting out a deep sigh. This man’s words reflected the truth—I felt it in my body. “This is all starting to make perfect sense,” I noted. “I wish more people would hear the wisdom you’re sharing with me and open up their eyes to it. The world would be a better place.”

“They’ll get it when they’re ready to get it. As the old saying goes, ‘When the student is ready, the teacher appears.’ You can’t push the river, you know.”

“I guess there’s just too much cynicism in the world today,” I answered. “We don’t believe in the great dreams we had as kids anymore. We don’t believe we have the power to create the lives we want. We don’t think that we can really make a difference by the things we do.”

Cal nodded. “And that’s exactly why so many of us are stuck. We have phenomenal power within us; we’ve just lost our connection to it. Part of the reason for this is fear. The possibilities available to us in our lives are truly miraculous. The wonders we have the potential to create in our lives, once we align with the force of nature, are astounding—they really are. But all this potential also brings with it certain responsibilities . . . and this frightens us. So we don’t believe in ourselves. We deny our power and set up blocks to the achievement of the extraordinary lives that we’re meant to lead.”

“It’s almost like we sabotage ourselves. We run away from the very thing we want the most.”

“That’s exactly what we do. We pretend we don’t matter, and we act as if we’re not special. We close our eyes to the way the world really operates, so we don’t trust in these natural laws that govern it. And these laws only come alive in your life once you invest every bit of the trust you have as a human being in them. They don’t work if you don’t believe they will work. To access our best lives, each and every one of us must make some fundamental shifts of the mind. Maybe even more important, we each must make some fundamental shifts of the heart. And that begins by trusting these laws of nature I’ve been telling you about.”

“So first I should trust that these laws work—and then they will?”

“Correct. It’s set up a little like a fireplace. You need to put the logs in before you get the heat. Sitting in front of a logless fireplace just doesn’t get you any warmer. Most people don’t trust—they have no faith in the brilliance of the universe and their lovely role within it. That’s why there’s no magic in their lives. It’s because they fail to understand the way the world operates, and it’s also because they’re no longer leaders.”

I was puzzled by that remark. “What do you mean by that?”

“The starting point of enlightenment, a goal that every person should strive for, is inner leadership. Leadership is far more than something businesspeople do at work. Leadership is all about personal responsibility, self-discovery, and creating value in the world by the people we become. Too many people spend their time blaming others for all that isn’t working in their lives. We blame our spouses for our unhappy home lives; we blame our bosses for our distress at work; we blame strangers on the freeway for making us angry; we blame our parents for keeping us small. Blame, blame, blame, blame. But blaming others is nothing more than excusing yourself. Blaming others for the current quality of your life is a sad way to live. In doing so, all you’re doing is playing the victim.”

“Really?”

“Definitely. Because, in living like that, what you’re essentially saying is that you’re powerless to lead your life. What you’re saying is for your life to change, your spouse must change or your boss must change or the strangers on the freeway must change. That’s a very impotent way to live. Where’s the leadership in that philosophy of life?” Cal observed, his voice growing louder as his intensity increased. “The only way to lift your life to the next level is to act like a leader and assume real leadership over your life. The moment you look in the mirror and say to yourself, from the deepest place within you, ‘For my life to change, I must change’—that’s the moment you’ll grow up and walk through a doorway that will lead you to your best life.”

“Why is that so, I wonder?”

“Because, Jack, that’s when you’ll take your life into your own hands,” Cal said passionately as he raised his hands into the air with dramatic flair. “You’ll assume responsibility for the destiny that has been presented to you. You’ll stop resisting your life and accept what is. You’ll align yourself with those immutable laws of nature that I’ve been sharing with you, laws that have always governed the way the life works, from the beginning of time. You’ll get your power back.”

Cal stopped and looked deep into my eyes. “Point your index finger at me, son,” he said.

“What?”

“Just do it,” he replied firmly.

I raised my hand and pointed directly at my uniquely eccentric roommate.

“What do you notice?” he quizzed.

“My skin seems to be peeling,” I replied honestly.

“No, son. Think more deeply, which is something we all need to do more of as we journey through life. Reflection is the mother of wisdom, you know. Okay, so you have one finger pointing at me, but who are the other fingers pointing toward?”

I was struck by Cal’s simple yet powerful demonstration. His point was clear: for every finger we point at another, we have three pointing back at us. I shared this realization with him.

“Now you’re getting it!” he exclaimed joyfully. “Stop blaming others for everything you dislike about your life. Look in the mirror and regain some accountability over your life. That’s how personal change and life leadership begins.”

I smiled at him. “Okay, I see where you’re coming from.” I took a moment to let Cal’s wisdom and lessons integrate. Then I said, “You don’t think like most people.”

“I know. That’s because I see more than most people. And it’s not because I’m better than anyone else—it’s because I’ve been taught by the best,” Cal responded humbly.

“What do you mean by that?”

“Well, it makes me think of what the father of classical physics, Isaac Newton, said: ‘If I have seen farther than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.’ You see, I’ve been blessed by having some extraordinary guides in my life. The wisdom I’m sharing with you isn’t mine.”

“It’s not?”

“No, not really. I learned it from my three teachers, three extraordinary human beings that transformed my life. I owe everything to them.”

“Can I meet them?” I asked excitedly.

“Of course you can—sooner than you think, actually. They’ll be the ones to explain to you the meaning of the Final Questions I alluded to earlier. They’ll be the ones to really give you the answers you’re looking for. They’re the best resources I know of on what it means to be a true leader of your life and live congruently with the natural laws of the world. They’re the masters. I’m only the student.”

Just then, Cal began to cough. It started off in a mild way but quickly grew acute. His face became red, and a line of sweat drizzled down his forehead.

“My God, Cal! Should I call the nurse?” I asked with concern.

“No, I’ll be okay,” he replied, wheezing and looking deathly pale. “I really think I need to get some sleep now. I promise that tomorrow will be a very big day for you—it may even be your biggest day yet. It just might be your new beginning,” he added with suspense, his blue eyes sparkling like stars on a cold winter’s night.

“It’s been really great meeting you, Jack,” Cal continued. “As I say, it was meant to be, this beautiful connection we’ve made. We entered each other’s lives tonight for a reason. That’s just the way the world works,” he said with a smile as he rolled over and pulled the covers over his shoulders, chuckling to himself. “That’s just the way the world works,” he repeated. “Life truly is beautiful.”

The room was silent for a moment.

“Oh, and by the way, son,” he added gently, “I love you.”

The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO

by Robin Sharma

Hay House © 2003 (224 pages) Citation

ISBN:9781401900595

DIET FOR CANCER PATIENT

Cancer treatment can greatly affect your nutritional needs. The treatments at times may even influence the body's ability to process nutrients. Hence, patients undergoing cancer treatments should take special care in their diet so as to balance their health conditions. Eat nutritious foods that will help you tolerate treatment-related side effects. Look up some answers regarding diets for cancer patients. However, the nutrient needs of a cancer patient may vary from person to person. Work with your dietician/physicians to identify your nutrition goals. Look at anti cancer foods that can go a long way in keeping carcinogens at bay.

Proteins

Protein is essential for a healthy immune system, with out which the body takes longer to recover from illness and lowers resistance to infection. Cancer patients require more proteins than a normal person in order to combat the diseased cells. Further protein may be required after chemotherapy and radiation therapy to heal tissues and to help prevent infection. Good sources of protein include lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, nuts, dried beans, peas and lentils, and soy foods.

Carbohydrates and Fats

Carbohydrates and fats assist the body by supplying the calories required for a healthy living. The amount of calories each person needs depends on his/her age, size and level of physical activity. Sources of carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables, breads, pasta, grains and cereal products, dried beans, peas, and lentils. Sources of fat include butter, margarine, oils, nuts, seeds, and the fat in meats, fish, and poultry.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper growth and development. In addition they allow the body to use the energy (calories) supplied in foods. Generally, a person who eats a balanced diet receives plenty of vitamins and minerals. However, this may be difficult in case of cancer patients who do not take balanced diets. Consult your dietician/physician to increase the level of vitamins and mineral supplements in your food.

Diet before Cancer Treatment

Take plenty of water else you may become dehydrated. Plan a healthy diet that includes green, leafy vegetables and fruits. Choose whole grains over processed grains or sugars. Also limit the consumption of red meats, especially high fat processed meats. Eat lots of high-calorie, high-protein meals supplemented with snacks, commercial liquid nutrition products, and homemade drinks and shakes.

If you experience weight loss, you may also be advised to eat more sauces and gravies and to include more butter, margarine, or oil in your foods to boost calories. In addition, you may be encouraged to eat fewer high-fiber foods, because fiber can aggravate problems such as diarrhea.

Diet after Cancer Treatment

Eat good nutritious food that is rich in proteins and fibers. There is no research that suggests that the foods you eat will prevent your cancer from recurring. But, eating well will help you regain your strength, rebuild tissue and improve overall wellbeing. Consult your dietician and create a nutritious, balanced eating plan. Add a variety of foods that are rich in proteins and carbohydrates. Try to eat at least five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits and dark-green and deep-yellow vegetables. Eat plenty of high-fiber foods, such as whole grain breads and cereals. Decrease the amount of fat in your meals by baking or broiling foods. Also avoid salt-cured, smoked and pickled foods. If you are overweight, consider losing weight by reducing the amount of fat in your diet and increasing your activity. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Anti Cancer Diet

Antioxidants work well in an anti cancer diet since they prevent free radical reactions. They also prevent faulty cell metabolisms and protect the intestinal membrane cells. Beta carotene fights against cancer by both boosting the immune system and releasing a specific chemical called tumor necrosis factor. This blocks the growth of potential cancer cells. You can find beta carotene aplenty in colorful vegetables and fruits such as carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkins, butternut and other types of winter squash, spinach, broccoli, mango and papaya. Vitamin C in your diet can help in fighting potent carcinogens, especially those found in processed meats. It also boosts the production of lymphocytes, thereby giving a fillip to your immune system. Women who have low levels of Vitamin E and selenium are more likely to contract breast cancer.

• Follow a diet that is low in saturated fats. Cancerous tumor cells need LDLs to grow. A low LDL diet can be beneficial to prevent cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated oils do not contribute towards cancer. In fact they offer protection against cancers. Use of cooking oils such as soybean, sunflower, sesame and virgin olive can provide high omega-3 fatty acids. Use of hydrogenated fats can be potentially carcinogenic.
  
• Including salads of raw fruits and vegetables in your diet can arm you with cancer-fighting properties since they contain phytochemicals, phenols, indols, flavones, cumines, and isothiocyanates, all of which are carcinogen-blocking agents.
  
• Eating cruciferous vegetables can lower the risks of breast and colon cancer significantly. Include garlic, dark leafy spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, red peppers, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans and vital sources of beta-carotene.
  
• Including soy products as a source of protein can go a long way in your anti-cancer diet.
  
• Incidence of breast cancer is very low among Greek and other Mediterranean women whose diet is rich with monounsaturated oils. Large amounts of fruits, vegetables, seafood, nuts and legumes are also responsible for lowering the risk of colorectal cancer.
  
• Include sources of Selenium in your anti cancer diet - lobster, shrimp, whole grains, brown rice, cottage cheese, lamb chops, chicken, sunflower seeds and garlic.
  
• Flaxseeds are said to be full of cancer-preventive compounds that can help you reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.
  
• Green tea and garlic are also credited with anti oxidant properties that fight cancer cells.

Cancer Fighting Food
broccoli	sweet potatoes	papayas
brussel sprouts	tomatoes	peaches
cabbage	yams	tangerines
carrots	apricots	almondss
cauliflower	blueberries	sweet potato
eggplant	grapefruit	spinach
green beans	grapes	pumpkin
peppers	lemons	yogurt
radishes	mangoes	Salmon
squash	oranges	tuna

1. Eat the right foods
2. Limit dietary fat and keep your weight under control
3. Include a healthy exercise regimen into your lifestyle
4. Keep stress at bay
5. Include daily supplements of Vitamin C, Calcium, Flaxseed, Vitamin E and Selenium
6. Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption
7. Quit smoking

Breast Cancer Diet

Chemotherapy and radiation can lead to nausea and loss of appetite. A typical breast cancer diet can include small meals instead of three heavy meals. Try eating foods such as crackers, toast, yogurt and oatmeal to fight the nausea and vomiting. Ensure that your breast cancer diet includes plenty of fluids. Sipping water often can help in coping with the dry mouth syndrome that sometimes accompanies breast cancer treatments. Avoid fried and high-fiber foods, unless you suffer from constipation.

should i take the swine flu vaccine?

This was written by Dr. Russell Blaylock during the previous vaccination attack on humanity sometime around New Year 2010:

This is a health alert from MD Dr. Russell Blaylock concerning swine flu published in http://www.theflucase.com No one should take the swine flu vaccine--it is one of the most dangerous vaccines ever devised. It contains an immune adjuvant called Squalene (MF-59) which has been shown to cause severe autoimmune disorders such as MS, rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus. This is the vaccine adjuvant that is strongly linked to the Gulf War syndrome, which killed over 10,000 soldiers and caused a 200% increase in the fatal disease ALS (Lou Gehrig disease). This virus H1N1 kills by causing a "cytokine storm", which means that it cause the body's immune system to overreact and that is why it is killing young people and is a mild disease in the elderly. (The elderly have weakened immune systems.) This vaccine is a very powerful immune stimulator and carries the real possibility of making the lethality of the virus much greater. One's best protection is vitamin D3. One should take 5000 IU a day now and when the disease begins to spread increase the dose to 15,000 IU a day. Vitamin D3 modulates the immune reaction, reducing the chance of an overreaction and stimulates the body to produce what are called antimicrobial peptides, which are powerful killers of viruses that does not involve immunity. This is dose related, which means the higher the dose of vitamin D3 the better the protection. Fish oils (the best is Carlson's Norwegian lemon flavored fish oil) also reduce immune overreaction. One teaspoon a day should be sufficient. For severe symptoms, one teaspoon twice a day. Antioxidants of various kinds also help--this includes, quercetin, curcumin, grapeseed extract, vitamin C and natural vitamin E. A good multivitamin/mineral such as Extend Core (http://www.vrp.com/) is also essential. Feel free to spread this around. People need to know how to protect themselves.

If you are a Muslim and still believe in vaccinations do Istikhara since Allah knows for sure what is correct.

Check also the Protection list for forced Vaccinations, no vaccinations etc.

some antibiotics...by JOY GARDNER

Antibiotics tend to kill off the good flora in the body,along with the undesirable bacteria,and should be avoided whenever an effective substitute can be found.But there are certainly times when better to take an antibiotics than suffer the consequences of a severe illness.Some antibiotics affect the fetus more than others.
For example,although PENICILIN does cross the placenta readily,it cause no apparent damage to the fetus.TETRACYCLINE,however is specific antibiotic which should not be taken after the first four months of pregnancy because it can darken the baby's teeth and delay bone growth .STREPTOMYCIN has been known to cause deafness in the baby.
When taking TETRACYCLINE ANTIBIOTICS (these include tetracycline,terramycin,tetrex,sumycin,randomycin,,robitet,retet,qidtet,panamycin,mysteclin-F,declomycin,cyclopar,aureomycin,achrostatin,and achromycin)you should know it will kill off lots of good bacteria in your gut and will probably give you a stomach ache.With this antibiotic,do not take yogurt or other foods high calcium,within one hour before,during,or for two hours after taking tetracycline,because high calcium levels will drastically cut down on the effectiveness of tetracycline.
Antacids such as Alka-Seltzer and Tums should also be avoided because they can block the absorption of tetracycline and inhibit its effectiveness.WAIT untill you have finished taking the complete dosage and than you can begin a couple of table spoon of yogurt three times a day or take an acidophilus tablet before meals,and eat foods in high calcium,tp help reestablish the beneficial bacteria.Never eat bacon,or meats cured with nitrities while taking Terramycin,because this has caused camcer in rats.It is now believed that substances which cause cancer can also cause mutation...

SUCCESS IS A FAILURE TURNED INSIDE OUT....just sharing

SUCCESS IS A FAILURE TURNED INSIDE OUT....

“Failure”is never failure untill we accept it as such.What is so often referred to s “failure’ is but temporary defeat.I’ts not the fall that counts.It’s the failing to rise that becomes failure to us.Whether we accept obstacles as temporary defeat or as failure depends upon our mental attiude toward them.We can acknowledge them to be either temporary defeat or failure as we choose.

No great general ever planned a military campaign without formulating alternate plans to be used in the event that his master plan failed to achieve the desired victory over the enemy.When master plan fall short of the goal,alternate plans are effected.So too,in our aim for achievement,if we fail to achieve by a particular plan,we should not give up by –never acknowledge that we have failed.Instead,treat the plan that wouldn’t work as temporary defeat.Immediately institute a new plan,always keeping the goal in slight and working toward its attainment....

The difference between temporary defeat and failure depends upon our mental attiude toward it.Temporary defeat,need never become failure unless and until we acknowledge it to be so.

botol plastik dan kanser

BOTOL PLASTIK BOLEH SEBABKAN BARAH

Kecenderungan negara ini menggunakan botol air mineral plastik secara berulang kali untuk menjimatkan kos, sebenarnya boleh mengundang maut.

Ini kerana kajian menunjukkan penggunaan botol dan pembungkus plastik polyvinyl chloride (PVC) berulang kali akan mendedahkan penggunanya terhadap unsur kimia seperti ‘vinyl cloride monomer’ (VCM) dan ‘phthalates’. VCM dikenalpasti mengandungi karsinogen yang boleh menyebabkan barah.

Pensyarah Kesihatan Persekitaran di Jabatan Kesihatan Masyarakat, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Prof Dr Jamal Hisham Hashim, berkata botol plastik air mineral atau minuman ringan hanya boleh digunakan semula sekali atau dua sebelum dibuang.

Selain VCM dan phthalates, bekas plastik mengandungi bahan logam berbahaya seperti kadmium yang digunakan sebagai ‘plastisizer’ iaitu untuk meningkatkan kualiti plastik supaya warnanya cerah dan tidak kekuningan biarpun lama digunakan. Penggunaan secara berulang boleh menyebabkan kadmium di dalamnya terhakis dan mencemarkan makanan atau minuman,” katanya.

“Pembungkus makanan daripada bahan PVC sepatutnya tidak boleh mengandungi lebih daripada satu miligram per kilogram (mg/kg) VCM.

“Makanan yang dibungkus dengan PVC dan dicemari VCM melebihi 0.05mg/kg tidak sesuai dimakan kerana boleh mendatangkan kesan mudarat pada kesihatan,” katanya.

Dr Jamal berkata, beg plastik makanan diperbuat daripada polyethylene (PE) dan PE tidak mengandungi VCM. Jadi penggunaannya tidak menyebabkan barah, namun masih tidak sesuai digunakan berulang-ulang.

Katanya, botol minuman diperbuat daripada polyethylene terephthalate (PET) selamat digunakan dalam keadaan biasa, namun memanaskannya boleh mengeluarkan ‘phthalates’.
Phthalates disyaki boleh meniru hormon manusia, tetapi ia tidak menyebabkan barah, namun ia boleh mengganggu fungsi hormon manusia.
“Jika peraturan ini tidak dipatuhi, ia boleh mendatangkan kesan negatif kepada pengguna. Peraturan mengenai pembungkus dan bekas makanan daripada PVC terkandung di dalam Akta Makanan 1983 dan Peraturan Makanan 1985.

“Namun tidak ramai menyedarinya kerana kesedaran terhadap penggunaan barangan plastik untuk pembungkusan atau menyimpan makanan atau air masih rendah,” katanya.

Dr Jamal berkata, penggunaan botol plastik mengundang bahaya lain seperti jangkitan kuman kerana bakteria boleh membiak berikutan bahan itu sukar dicuci bersih dan melekat daki.

“Jika ragu-ragu mengenai jenis plastik yang boleh digunakan secara berulang untuk menyimpan makanan, sila rujuk kepada Bahagian Kawalan Mutu Kementerian Kesihatan,” katanya.

Kenyataan Dr Jamal mengesahkan laporan Buletin Pengguna mengenai bahaya penyalahgunaan botol plastik serta bekas makanan diperbuat daripada stirofom dan polisterin.

Buletin itu diterbitkan Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna (KPDNHEP) dengan kerjasama Gabungan Persatuan Pengguna Malaysia (Fomca).

Pengarah Komunikasi Fomca yang juga Timbalan Ketua Sidang Pengarang Buletin Pengguna, Mohd Yusof Abdul Rahman, berkata pihaknya mengetengahkan bahaya penggunaan botol plastik berulang kali kerana ramai menggunakan botol air mineral sebagai bekas minuman di dalam peti sejuk.

“Lebih berbahaya, ramai menjadikan botol itu sebagai bekas minuman anak ke sekolah, bekal ke pejabat atau untuk beriadah. Sedangkan botol berkenaan hanya boleh digunakan sekali atau dua atau paling lama seminggu sebelum perlu dibuang,” katanya.

Mohd Yusof berkata, kurang pengetahuan dan kesedaran menyebabkan banyak lagi amalan rakyat negara ini mendedahkan mereka kepada pelbagai penyakit kronik.

Katanya, penggunaan kertas akhbar dan majalah, selain bekas makanan diperbuat daripada stirofom atau polisterin, juga boleh mengakibatkan tersebarnya logam ke dalam tubuh.

“Kertas akhbar dan majalah mengandungi timah hitam melebihi had dibenarkan. Apabila timah hitam ini ada dalam tubuh, ia masuk ke saluran pernafasan dan pencernaan, seterusnya sistem peredaran darah sebelum tersebar ke bahagian lain seperti ginjal, hati, otak, saraf dan tulang. Ini cukup berbahaya dan tidak boleh dijadikan pembungkus makanan.

“Bahan pembungkus stirofom dan polisterin pula kini cukup popular, tetapi kajian mendapati ia mengandungi bahan unsur karsinogen,” katanya.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, Mohamed Siraj Razack, turut memberi amaran mengenai bahaya penggunaan botol plastik, bekas menyimpan makanan serta bahan pembungkus jenis stirofon atau polisterin yang disifatkannya pembunuh senyap.

“Bahan berasaskan plastik itu boleh digunakan sekali dua saja. Jika dibasuh berulang kali, bahagian dalamnya terhakis dan mengeluarkan bahan kimia yang memudaratkan kesihatan,” katanya.

Mohamed Siraj berkata, bahan kimia dalam bekas plastik mudah terhasil apabila terkena cahaya matahari, misalnya botol mineral bagi mengisi air minuman yang ditinggalkan dalam kereta.

“Bekas plastik terbabit sepatutnya dikitar semula untuk dijadikan barangan berasaskan plastik lain yang tiada kaitan dengan makanan.

“Sebaiknya, untuk menyimpan makanan atau minuman, gunakan bahan dibuat khusus untuk digunakan berulang kali, misalnya termos atau jenis plastik tahan panas dan khusus untuk menyimpan makanan,” katanya.

Mohamad Siraj berkata, kepanasan makanan atau minuman yang disimpan dalam bekas plastik tertentu juga boleh menghasilkan bahan kimia yang memudaratkan kesihatan, misalnya amalan minum teh tarik bungkus.

“Teh tarik seeloknya diminum menggunakan cawan kerana wap yang keluar daripada plastik pembungkus yang bercampur dengan teh boleh menyebabkan tindak balas kimia.

“Kari panas dibungkus menggunakan bahan plastik juga amalan tidak baik dan kesannya sama seperti teh tarik bungkus,” katanya.

Mohamed Siraj berkata, semua barangan plastik diterima oleh pusat kitar semula. Sehubungan itu, kesedaran terhadap bahaya penggunaan bekas plastik secara berulang akan mengalihkan perhatian pengguna untuk mengitar semula barangan terbabit dalam menjaga alam sekitar.

Sedikit tentang baginda s.a.w....

........hidung baginda s.a.w yang mulia,mancung dan bersinar-sinar,
sinarannya.....seringkali menimbulkan sangkaan bagi orang yang tidak memerhatikannya dengan teliti,mereka akan berkata bahawa hidung Rasululullah s.a.w terangkat.

....Janggut baginda s.a.w penuh barakah dan tebal...sepasang mata baginda s.a.w besar,cantik dan hitam.

.....apabila baginda s.a.w berjalan ,terangkat kakinya dari tanah dengan jalan yang cergas dan kuat,namun demikian langkah baginda tenang bersahaja.perjalanannya teratur tetapi langkah baginda s.a.w sopan dan segera.Apabila baginda s.a.w berjalan kelihatannya seperti Rasulullah s.a.w sedang menuruni tangga.

Rasulullah s.a.w sentiasa berada di dalam kesedihan yang berpanjangan,sentiasa berfikir dan tidak mempunyai kerehatan.Tidak bercakap melainkan perlu,baginda s.a.w selalu diam berpanjangan....
Baginda selalu memulakan dan menyudahkan percakapan dengan menutup mulut sepenuhnya.
Baginda s.a.w bercakap dengan kalimah-kalimah yang ringkas,tetapi mempunyai makna adan hikmah yang mendalam....
Perbicaraanya jelas tanpa berlebihan mahupun berkurangan.Budi bahasa baginda s.a.w lembut,tidak rakus mahupun menghinakan...SENTIASA MEMBESAR-BESARKAN NIKMAT WALAUPUN SEDIKIT.

......TIDAK BERTINDAK DISEBABKAN KEMARAHAN,tetapi jika kebenaran dicabar baginda s.a.w akan menjadi teramat marah sehingga tiada seorangpun yang dapat mengawal kemarahan baginda s.a.w
.....Jika baginda s.a.w menunjuk ke arah sesuatu baginda akan menunjuk dengan seluruh tapak tangannya.

......Apabila baginda s.a.w marah,baginda akan berpaling secara keseluruhannya dari kemarahan tersebut ataupun dari punca yang menyebabkan kemarahan itu.
Apabila baginda s.a.w bergembira......Baginda s.a.w akan selalu tersenyum.Senyuman baginda s.a.w seumpama embun dingin di waktu pagi.
......Baginda s.a.w selalu menggembirakan manusia,merendahkan diri,memuliakan orang tua dan mengasihi kanak-kanak.

Rasulullah s.a.w pernah bersabda yang maksudnya "Apabila kamu bertemu dengan orang yang di dalam keperluan,maka hendaklah kamu membantu atau memimpinnya....

Quote from hadith yang telah diriwayatkan oleh At Tirmidzi di dalam syamailnya daripada Hassan bin Ali r.huma.Diriwayatkan oleh Al-Baihaqi di dalam kitan Ad-Dalail daripada Al-Hakim dengan isnad daripada Al-Hassan.Hafiz Ibnu Katsir dalam kitabnya AL-Bidayah.

we miss u so much ya Rasulullah.....