ISLAM: WHO IS ALLAH?

Promoting a better understanding between all of us, Malaysians, beyond racial differences and religious boundaries, I wish to share the following info about my religion, Islam. And yes, you can always write and let me know about your religion too...

Here is the first entry, detailing on who is Allah - the God according to Muslims' belief.

WHO IS ALLAH?

Is Allah the god of Muslims?

Why are there no pictures or statues of Allah?

Allah is referred to as "Him". Is He human-like?

Are there other names for Allah?

Does He have a son?

Does Allah have other gods to help him?

Does Allah need a rest day?

Is Allah the god of Jesus?

If Allah is compassionate, why is there so much suffering?

If Allah is merciful, then does He forgive all our sins?

The Lord of Creation

Allah is the Lord of all created things in the seen and unseen worlds.

Everything in creation worships and submits to Him.

The faith of Muslims is Islam. It means submission to the will of Allah.

No Pictures

Allah is perfect, thus He is beyond the grasp of human vision. He is unlike anything that the human mind can imagine. If we imagine a perfect dish, can we actually envision how does it exactly taste and how does a perfect-looking male should actually look like? 

Therefore drawing pictures or making statues that represent Him as a human, a semi-human or an animal is unacceptable and considered a major sin in Islam.

Not a guy

If you speak English, you use the words "jim" and "she" a lot and it is very easy to give people wrong ideas about god.

The female equivalent for 'God' is 'Goddess'. Some believe that God has female partners, Reducing God to a human family person is unacceptable in islam.

The Almighty calls Himself "Allah" in the Quran.

This Arabic word has no plural and no male or female equivalents.

If God being a male, which is a creation or human attribute, he surely needs a female companion, vice versa. Such need does not make God perfect and self-sufficient anymore. 

Oh, by the way, The Almighty is not an old man who posed for Michaelangelo!

Attributes of Allah

Some books refer to the "99 names" of Allah. These names are attributes of Allah.

Allah is referred to as Merciful, Just and Compassionate. More than 99 attributes of Allah are mentioned in the Quran.

Allah is Eternal

Allah is eternal. He was not created. He existed before He created.

His creations need Him but he does not need them for His existence.

Allah does not have a son or assistants. If he needs the help of others, then He would not be self-sufficient and be in need of a Creator. Such will make a 'God' no longer a God.

Nothing is like Him.

The Creator cannot be of the same nature as the things He created. His creations have a beginning and an end.

Allah existed before the beginning and will remain after the end.

Ever Living

The notion that the Almighty needed a rest day after creating the heavens and earth is a human innovation and not the Almighty's view of Himself.

It is those who were not involved in creation that are taking the rest.

Created things 'burn out'. Allah is ever living.

The One True God

Allah is a proper noun unique to The One True God who alone deserves all worship.

He is the God of all Prophets that He chose to convey His message.

Among the well-known Prophets are Noah, Abraham, David, Moses, Jesus, Adam and the final Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them).

The Compassionate

Our suffering is caused by our failure to adhere to what He has permitted and refrain from what He has prohibited.

There are times when, for example, we cannot explain why bad things happen to good people.

Allah knows best.

We must seek His help in prayer.

The Merciful

In the Quran, The Almighty states that He will forgive the sins of the Believers who repent sincerely and do not repeat their sins.

Many will say they too believe in The One True God but their daily lives are infused with idolatrous practices such as wearing talismans and worshipping statues.

The Almighty declares in the Quran that He will not forgive the worshipping of false gods.

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Original wirting - with my little addition - by Dr. Y Mansoor Marican, PhD for

PERKIM

Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia

150, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 603-4042 6224   Fax: 603-4042 7403

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LRT, WAIT FOR ME!

I couldn't stop laughing when this happened, yet I had to... Otherwise, people would give me a stare for being too insensitive, but tell me what would you do should see the below scenes -

WAIT

Was on the train when it reached Damai Station. There was not so many people there waiting for the train when it stopped, until... There was this aunty running up the stairs, rushing when the train was about closing the doors with beeping sounds... "teet... teet." I, who was standing next to door, clearly saw this aunty running like mad, screaming, "Wait! LRT, wait! Wait!" With her hand waving like calling for about-to-move bus. "Wait! Wait, LRT, Wait!!!"

And guess what, the LRT did not wait for her.

Why? Cuz Putra LRT (Former name of Kelana Jaya Line LRT) does not have drivers... Hehehe~

Poor aunty. Sorry that I am giggling now~ Really sorry.

NEXT STATION, PLEASE

You were on this train when it stopped at KLCC Station. You know, Arabs love flocking around KLCC, and most of the ladies wear abaya (the clothing which cover the whole body except the eyes)...

There was this 1 family - consisting of a dad, mom, and 2 kids. When the door beeping and closing, the whole family ran and dashed into the train, EXCEPT for the mom who was not able to run in the abaya, and the father who was with the stroller.

So, who were on train?? Haha... The two kids! Lalala~

They were all frightened, panicking... Imagine, the father was outside of the train, did not manage to get in with the mom, leaving the two kids (around age of 7 and 5, I guess) on board.

The train then moved, and the kids screamed so loud!!! Crying~

Luckily, a very good aunty got them down at the next station, and I heard her saying to get them waited for the next train to look for their parents.

Poor family~

BERSIH LAGI

It's funny to see my friends and acquaintances keep calling people who join Bersih as "bodoh" (translation, stupid), calling names such as "Ambingai" to Ambiga, remarking Chinese as "dogs" and etc.


Well, in arguing and disagreeing, what is our focus? The issue itself or people's personality? Why such remarks and nicknames?


The religion never allow us for such act, and why are we playing with racial issues... Hmm~


Maybe all Anti-Bersih people should value their act and argument skills... Seriously!


And for all Bersih supporters, please and please dun react to such statements. Let's keep ourselves on the higher road yea. And ignore such racist remark cuz we all know our value... Please.


And again, I believe in Bersih, believe that it has nothing to do with racial sentiments (We have seen it today), it was a peaceful rally and all in all, it was a success.... Let's have it again next time!!! Peacefully, again!!!

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HTC PANDEMIC

Haha... It's not really a pandemic but well, let's hyperbole things and make this world a greater place to live!!!! Hahaha~ moron.

Back to the real business, shall we?

I have an HTC phone, which I love much, adore like mad and to a degree, I love talking bout it, praising my HTC phone to heaven and sometimes errr.... boasting and bragging bout it... Hahaha~

And well, as much that I am a person of calibre (read, dominant) hahaha, I have and keep influencing people around me to get themselves any HTC phones as HTC really produces good the best smartphones, and YES!!! They believe me... Hahaha!!!

Let's see~



Me, Myself and again Me!!!

I have this powerhouse HTC Desire HD which I love much. I love its net browsing speed, the processor, I love its HD functions, I love the smart HTC sense and the zero waiting map. Seriously! And yes, given a free iPhone to swap with my lovey dovey HTC Desire HD, hahaha... my choice would still go to retain my HTC Desire HD. Awesome! Talking about being loyal, aren't we? Hahaha.



Ooi Leng

This is Ooi Leng, my colleague. She finally bought herself an HTC Wildfire after being talked by me on how awesome HTC's navigator... Hehehe... But, she's having problem with the wifi, the dealer whom she bought the smartphone from had set something gawky to the phone... Pity her. 


Dun worry, Ooi Leng, once you've sorted out the wifi issue, I will configure the phone to its best for you!!!! Repeat after me, Ooi Leng, "HTC is the best phone!!!" Hahaha~



Saiful

This is my ex-housemate. I remember he SMSed me one day asking my opinion whether to buy HTC Sensation or a latest LG phone (Sorry, LG is just not my thing I can't really remember its model) and without hesitation I recommended HTC Sensation.


The truth is, I did not even know that HTC had came out with HTC Sensation... Hahaha~ My recommendation was purely based on my faith in HTC products... Hahaha~


And yes, Saiful is one proud owner of HTC Sensation!!! Hell yeah!!!!



Hah Seng Loong

Another colleague of mine. 


I have been bragging about my kawesomely-ass-kickin' HTC Desire HD for months during our lunch hour (almost everyday hahaha), and jeng jeng jeng... Finally, he ordered the HTC Sensation from Maxis... Hahaha~


Hah is now eagerly waiting for his HTC Sensation!!!! Yeah!!!!!



Edward

Daily outings with me promoting (boasting, actually) my stunning HTC Desire HD has for sure lured Edward to get himself any HTC really soon... Don't tell me, Edward, that my promoting skills fail to incept into your mind that HTC is better than Apple's iPhone... 


Well, I have a proof, you know, you once said you are going to get yourself an HTC... Hahaha... And you did admit that my superior HTC Desire HD is smashing cool!!! Right? Right?


It is just a matter of time for Edward to trade his iPhone for any cool HTC. Lols.



A Couple on the train

There was one Chinese couple standing next to me last night on KTM Komuter from KL Sentral to Subang Jaya when my cute HTC Desire HD rang. When I picked up, talked and hanged up then pressed here and there and browsing Facebook, the miracle moment finally popped up - 


The Girl : (whispering to the Boy) HTC
The Boy : (Asking me) What model is that?
Me : HTC Desire HD
The Girl : It's fast, right?
Me : (Acting like an HTC salesman) Yes, the processor is 'super duper' fast. 
The Boy : How much is the price?
Me : Around RM2k
The Boy : I see. How's the camera?
Me : 8 megapixel.
The Girl : Wow!! 
The Boy : She wants to buy the same phone.
Me : (Smiling)


The above conversation did really happen. And I am quite certain that they will buy an HTC, probably tomorrow.

I will upload their photos holding their HTC smartphones tomorrow!!!!!
HTC, hire me as your ambassador or spokeperson yea!!! Lols~ moron.

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SAYA MALAYSIAN

I lost my wallet somewhere a few weeks ago and it was pretty troublesome to not having the MyKad (the Malaysian identification card), driving license and all the atm cards in hand. For weeks I had to bring the A4 size police report to almost everywhere, and yeah for weeks I had to transfer money to colleagues' accounts before they could draw them out for me.

I just didn't have time to queue for the MyKad replacement, and for that, my application for my bank cards was denied.


And it is only today that I finally managed to find a day-off and get everything settled.

Tips for those who lost their MyKad -

1. Lodge a police report (regardless the govt and the related ministries keep telling that we no longer have to cuz we know them well, don't we? lols) as for not having it lodged, application for 'ah long's' (shark loan) financing can be made by any culprits possessing your card, and you can simply be made liable.

2. The Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara at Maju Junction Mall is open on Saturday. For weekdays, opt to Wangsa Maju branch or the Bandar Tun Razak branch. Lesser people there.

3. Do not bother to try applying it online though the Govt and the related Minister did recently announce we can do so; cuz actually the system is so antique and not functioning the way it is supposed to be. You will ended up being asked to contact some hotline numbers or to go to the nearest branch. I have tried before and yes, it was somewhat frustrating and reminded me to our tourism minister (Ng Yen Yen who spent almost RM1.8 million for her ministry's facebook page)... Hehe ;-)

4. The fees for losing your MyKad as follow -

(a) for first timer - RM110
(b) 2nd time - RM220
(c) 3rd time onwards - RM330 + akuan bersumpah needed

5. You will be given a temporary B3-sized plain-paper replacement IC and you can claim the replacement MyKad after 10 days which you need to count yourself, and to pay a guessing visit to the branch aftee 10 days. If your replacement MyKad is ready, there you go!!! But if it is yet to ready, hahaha, nasib lah... Do come again. They won't issue you any notification, that was what being told me by the officer there.


Well, with or without Mykad, I am still a Malaysian... At heart!

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LANGKAWI TRIP

Haha... This is really an archeologist-type post... Gotta admit, I am a lazy sort of guy, went there last April and now only feel like sharing... Haha... 

I live in 2-months late sorta kind of world, so, forgive me!




Date : March 31 - Apr 3, 2011
With : Edward and the other tourists (lols)
Theme : Whatever comes (Translation: Do not plan anything!) Lols again.




Departure


We boarded train from KL Sentral to Arau. It was Edward's first time train ride. His comments? Hahaha... bumpy and restless... Hahaha... Can't blame him, the only time he managed to sleep was when we hang around the cafetaria... Haha~

Things to remember -
(i) We thought we have boarded the wrong train, i.e. the one heading to Kelantan as we heard the other passengers chit chatting in a dialect which sounds like Kelantanese/Siamese. Haha...
(ii) The toilet was funny...


Then took ferry from Kuala Perlis. New experience for me, yet nothing special... Haha... Boring I should say~ Hahaha... The only time we went "Yeay!!" was when we saw the Kuah Jetty.






On the Island


We got ourselves a car, a Toyota Vios.
People say that was cheap enough...

And yes, renting a car for this trip was a nice bet cuz Langkawi does not really have KL-standard public transport system. Anyway, we went all around the island, you name it!!!

Here are some photos for you to go, "A-hah, they really discovered the whole island." -

Kuah Jetty - Arriving... Damn excited, felt like jumping off the ferry

Legenda Langkawi - Next to Dataran Lang

Dataran Lang

Chenang Beach - We saw Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie while strolling along the beach. Damn it! We missed asking for autographs.

Pulau Dayang Bunting

Tasik Dayang Bunting - Edward, half naked... hahaha... We helped one Singaporean uncle who almost drowned himself.

Underwater World - We love penguins!!!

Underwater World - Even better than Aquaria KLCC. Sick!!! 

Kolam Ayer Hangat (Salty Hotspring) - A cool place. A must visit! Free entrance during our visit.

Kolam Ayer Hangat (Salty Hotspring)  - They even have saunas

Teluk Yu Langka

A bay

Pasar Malam Kuah - Even ducklings were on sale....!

Pantai Chenang - The last day

Oriental Village - Shopping and shopping

Cable Car - Entrance

Cable car - Awesome view!!!

Skybridge - 705m from sea level

Oriental Village - This red-eyed rabbit bite Edward's 'middle' finger.... Hahaha... They have tiger too but unfortunately we were stingy lots to donate, so no photos snapped.

Island hopping - 4 islands... and we had the fastest boat.... They fed eagles on the way back.

Accomodations


It was 4 days and 3 nights trip.

1st & 2nd nights - Hotel Bahagia, Kuah. Was a small hotel with a wonderful service. It did feel like we were staying in a few stars hotel. The buffeted breakfast was yummy, won't lose to expensive hotels. The room was cosy, with cool hot shower. Great hotel. Recommended!


3rd night - Sandy Beach Resort - Haha... got mosquitoes... Breakfast was okay. The nice thing bout it was that it was on Pantai Chenang Beach! Full stop. Hahaha...



Food


Aside of Hotel Bahagia's breakfast which was really worth mentioning, applause should go to the following -

1. Wan Thai Restaurant Recommended!

Located right next to Hotel Bahagia. They served yummy Thai food... And our favourite was the crab!! Hahaha~ They were good till we paid another visit the next day.

2. Saloma Nasi Lemak


One of the places where you can get really delicious food with cheap prices. Located near the Kuah Jetty. Their itik curry was damn nice!!! Recommended!

Returning


Hahaha... No more train... Flied back to KLIA. Hahaha~

Suggestions - 

1. Rent a car in Langkawi, a good car will do best.

2. Do not stay in Pantai Chenang area; for a better hotel with cheaper price. Highly recommend Hotel Bahagia in Kuah.

3. Take the island hopping package.

4. Buy a map.

5. Dine at Wan Thai Restaurant.

6. Try the Saloma Nasi Lemak (Nearby Jetty Point)... Their duck curry is the best deal

7. Be patient with Langkawi drivers, they are among the worst drivers in Malaysia you can find, haha...

8. Get a cable car ride at night.

9. Do not bring neither plastic bag nor plastic wrapper to any place with monkeys around... They would try to snatch and might even chase you as they think they contain food... Plastic bottle is OK

9. Lots and lots sun block lotion.

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