Maryam, Maryam... oh Maryam

Looking at the current phenomena where zina (adultery) and booming of babies born-out-of-wedlock in Malaysia and around the world is just a proof of humiliating events that are happening. The United States ,itself, agree that their out- of -wedlock births is at all time-high, for the counting of 4 out of 10 babies in 2005 (according to a news). What about now in 2010? What about Malaysia? Frankly speaking, this is a phenomenon that is growing and should be looked seriously by everyone. Yes, EVERYONE . Perhaps we have not reached as much as the US but its worrying because the possibility is just around the corner. According to a reliable source, in 2007, there were 79 reported cases of baby-dumping (this sounds pathetic) in Malaysia and 4 were reported as abortion. These were the reported cases and deep in me, I believe the number is bigger than this and its just that many are keeping it as a hush-hush news (not reported and silence). I’ve been blog hopping and news hunting regarding...

Looking for a dessert? Here's one! (my way) mango pudding for mama, kakak and afwa Ingredients: 2 tblspn gelatin (make sure its HALAL) 1/2 hot water 3 skinned mangoes (medium size) 2 packs od mango juice (250ml x2..marigold/peel fresh) 200ml fresh milk Preparation: 1. Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water. Leave it for 6-8 minutes. 2. Pour in the mango juice and the mango flesh into a blender/mixer. (only the flesh, no stone). Blitz for few seconds. 3. Add in milk into the blender and give it another blitz, few seconds should be enough. 4. Add in the dissolved gelatine into the mixture. Blitz for another few seconds. 5. Pour out the mixture you have made into a desired container. Fridge it for few hours and WALLA! READY TO BE SERVED. p/s: It would be nicer if you serve with fresh mango cubes. Mine? they're hidden at the very bottom of the glass (picture). Surprise! =) -made with love for the family on 2nd Ramadhan 1431H -

Allah takes back people’s selves when their death arrives and those who have not yet died, while they are asleep. He keeps hold of those whose death has been decreed and sends the others back for a specified term. There are certainly signs in that for people who reflect. (Surat az-Zumar, 42) Malay translation: Allah memegang nyawa (seseorang) pada saat kematiannya dan nyawa (seseorang) yang belum mati ketika dia tidur, maka Dia tahan nyawa (orang) yang telah Dia tetapkan kematiannya dan Dia lepaskan nyawa yang lain sampai waktu yang ditentukan. Sungguh, pada yang demikian itu terdapat tanda-tanda (kebesaran) Allah bagi kaum yang berpikir. (Surat Az-Zumar ayat 42) Reflecting on this ayah after the Subuh prayer made me to ask myself this question: "Was I very certain to wake up this morning, last night?". P/s: Ramadhan Mubarak to everyone. Its the 2nd Ramadhan 1431H now. =)

While watching one of Nora Robert's movie just now, I can here the sound of the mosquito's wings just next to my ears. How would you feel when you hear the buzzing sound and knowing that its looking for the right place to land on you? Without realizing, I was bitten for more than four times at four different places. Ouch! and they're itchy!and they swell... Turned the Tv off and headed to my room, sat in front of my laptop and started to google on 'Why do mosquitoes bite me?' and below is list of mosquitoes attractants which I copied from http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa050503a.htm 1. Dark Clothing Many mosquitoes use vision to locate hosts from a distance. Dark clothes and foliage are initial attractants. 2.Carbon Dioxide You give off more carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising. A burning candle or other fire is another source of carbon dioxide. 3.Lactic Acid You release more lactic acid when you have been exercising or after ea...