The Plant: A Lesson for Every Believer

Salam (Peace)!

Here's a beautiful reminder for all us, taken from here:

Bismillah,

The believers contemplate on the ayaat of Allah that have been left upon the earth, and only they see the creation around them as ayaat.

Allah ta’ala says,

وَتَرَى الْأَرْضَ هَامِدَةً فَإِذَا أَنزَلْنَا عَلَيْهَا الْمَاءَ اهْتَزَّتْ وَرَبَتْ وَأَنبَتَتْ مِن كُلِّ زَوْجٍ بَهِيجٍ

“And you see the earth barren and lifeless, but when We pour down rain on it, it is stirred (to life), it swells, and it sprouts forth every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs).” (22:5)

What is the lesson for the believer in this?

Allah ta’ala reminds us that this plant is an ayah. Whenever we see a plant, we should remember the resurrection.

A simple plant is a reminder of the Day of Judgment for the believer.

Why?

Just as the earth will اهْتَزَّتْ,shake, رَبَتْ, swell and rise, أَنبَتَتْ, and sprout— on the Day of Judgment the earth will shake, then swell then sprout…but a plant will not be sprouting from the earth, rather it will be the companions of the grave: us.

Allah ta’ala describes the disbelievers saying:

وَلَهُمْ أَعْيُنٌ لَّا يُبْصِرُونَ بِهَا

“and they have eyes, wherewith they see not.” (7:179)

Those who do not believe in Allah see a plant and nothing else, but those with emaan and hearts that understand see an ayah about resurrection.

We ask Allah ta’ala to make us among those who take heed of His ayaat, Ameen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmW_3qqQH2A

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Revelation Expedition

Salam (Peace) people!!

Announcing our next funtivity: Revelation Expedition! Since there was so many holidays these past weeks, it has come at no less than the perfect time. We all need to stretch those legs and muscles and get energized again BUT at the same time learn something valuable too! 

What is it? It's a good ol' treasure hunt; but with a difference. Just like in real life your guide in this treasure hunt will be the Glorious Quran. Come join us in our Relevation Expedition and we'll show you that learning the Quran is not such a daunting really and there are invaluable jewels that you can learn from it. And most of all, HAVE FUN!

It will be held on the Sunday, 15 February 2009, in Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens) starting at 9 AM (you don't wanna get burned under the hot noon sun, do you?)

And NO, you DON'T need to be a scholar to join. Just regular Joe's and plain Jane's will do. As long as you're keen on having fun, work those leg muscles, blitz those brain cells, and meet new people, then sign on up!

But does Treasure Hunt + Quran = Fun? Well join us and you'll find out!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. This is a pre-registered event and spaces are limited so PLEASE RSVP to the numbers stated so that we can put your name in the list and make the necessary preparations!
2. You can either register individually or as a team of 4-5 ppl BUT please give the your names, contact numbers and email addresses both for you and your team members (if possible).
3. The contact details are important for us to give you important updates as we go along.
4. Please dress in comfortable attire to run around in and sun screen (if needed). A reminder will be sent to your contact details closer to the date.

For Enquiries & Bookings, Call:

Cat 016 - 697 3097

Dean 012 - 297 9855

JazakhAllah Khair

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Let's Talk About Gaza

Salam (Peace) all...

The attack on Gaza has made an impact on the world.

However, some still have mixed feelings about the Palestinian conflict. Should they care? Why? It doesn't affect them, so why should they bother? It's so far away anyways.. we have bigger problems at home. Solve those first before thinking about something on the other side of the world.

So,

This is a simple 'open circle' for everyone to share their views on this, in support of or protesting or confused.

Because, after all that has happened the past few weeks, it's good we gather our thoughts and reflect. After 22 days of massacre, it only brings relief it doesn't go on any longer. But even as we "speak", the attacks have started again. 

How did the 'war' make you feel? How has it affected you? 

As Malaysians.

As Youths.

As Muslims.

As human beings.

No matter who you are, please come and share your views. It'll be a moderated open discussion. There'll be no speaker or lecture. We wanna hear from YOU!

*This is an open discussion, but please be reminded to be tactful and respectful. TQ! :)

Details are as follows:

When?  Sunday, 1st Feb 2009, 2 PM

Where? YMP Hangout; 43, Pinggir Zaaba, TTDI, KL

D/code? NONE! Come as u feel comfy. :)

Please RSVP to:

Cat (016-697 3097)

Hope to see u all on Sunday! :)

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UNITY FOR HUMANITY

Wow, what a year it has been so far! And it’s not even a full January yet.

We had the great opportunity to introduce ourselves in the BIGGEST YOUTH CONVENTION – YOUTH ’09. It was a wonderful experience for us. Despite having to compete with the ‘Battle of the Bands’ that was happening at the same time, we managed to draw a crowd. It was good to be able to reach out to others and show what we’re all about.

All of us met up early on that Sunday morning, nervous but excited at the same time. We had our marketing strategy ready; a ‘sandwich board’. It was hilarious! Whatever embarrassment we initially felt about giving out flyers to strangers was thrown out the door. I mean, what better way to overcome a small embarrassment than to have an even bigger embarrassment eh?

Lo and behold, it was a big hit! We got passerby’s to sign at the back of our Sandwich Board, in support of our theme ‘Unity for Humanity’. It was awesome!

“Hi there! We’re having a campaign, ‘Unity for Humanity’. Please support our cause. Sign at the back.”

We wanted to make our presence felt, and I think we really achieved that. Haha! Good job guys! Thank you, dear volunteers!

Community Hall, 2pm

Adam and Ashaari were our MC and Game Conductor.

Our 1st game was very simple. Everyone was given some simple questions. But there’s a catch. You need to approach a stranger to assist you.

“Find someone who plays a musical instrument”

“Find someone with a name beginning with a vowel.”

“Who’s a left hander?”

Simple, yet very profound. We were forced to come out of our comfort zone, and strike up a conversation with a stranger. How often do we do this? How often do we even smile at them?

Our 2nd game was quite tricky. But equally meaningful too.

We were given a scenario. We had to go up on stage, one by one, fix a pose, and create that picture. Everyone has to complement each other to make the scene work.

There’s a group squatting down, eating. Another group was playing basketball. 2 friends were chasing each other. And so on so forth. Yup! This is a “Waktu rehat” in school. It was a load of fun.

It’s very often we start out having preconceived ideas about something. But it takes a lot of patience, knowledge, understanding and compromise to create a harmonious ‘picture’. Everyone has to work together.

In today’s time, everyone build walls around ourselves, keeping everyone at ‘arms length’. Fear, cynicism, and doubt slowly creep into our lives creating a fragile community. Let us break down these walls and open our hearts. Learn, understand and be patient with one another. InsyaAllah, the world will be a better place.

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COME MEET US!

Youth'09 Malaysia's Largest Youth Lifestyle Festival

Assalamualaikum everyone!!! We were invited by the organizers to participate in this revolutionary event for malaysian youth and we thought, "What a great way for us to meet up!". You can:

1. Find out WHO we are;


2. WHAT we can do for you;


3. Get to know other Young Muslims such as yourselves;


4. Sign-up for our TREASURE HUNT and WIN PRIZES!!!


5. Have a GREAT OUTING!

Venue: Community Hall (Hall 1 Mezzanine)Putra World Trade Centre, K.L.

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Date: Sunday, 11th January 2009

And there are so much more activities that will be held from Friday 9th till Sunday 11th January 2009. Kindly visit their website for more details http://www.youthmalaysia.com/. Some of them are:

• 3 vs 3 Basketball Challenge
• Career Attack
• Battle of the Bands 2
• Celebrity Secrets
• Graffiti
• YOUTH'09 Expression Photography Challenge
• YOUTH'09 Foosball Challenge

So, er.... what are you waiting for?? Bring your friends, buddies and whoever that you can get your hands on and do have loads of fun!

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