MALAY WEDDING FEAST IN MY VILLAGE

This was a cow for a wedding feast of our neighbor. We also had our share in it for a Aqiqah of my siblings. As one of the owner, we had to take care of the cow before the big day. I still remembered how the cow chased me and hit me with his horns. All my body smelled like a cow. Well....that was a beautiful experience. I never had a cow before. As a new owner, I tried to take him to the grass field. Mind you, I was not wearing any red material at that time. Maybe I pull the rope that tied at his nose too hard and make him angry.....

FCU guys helped making the tents for the wedding feast. This kind of community servis was good for us. Once a while break from our project really a fun. 

At last.....

Early in the morning of the next day, the villagers got ready to slaughter the cow for the wedding festival. My big brother Dean was trying to make the cow lied down on the ground. I could see that it wasn't easy because the male cow was so strong in trying to save his own life. In one aspect, all of us would enjoy the meat and in the other aspect, I felt pity for the cow. I must be sensible enough to think in a right way!!

It was time for the villagers to get the meat to cook together. Lots of things to be learn from this big event.

Later on, another event took place at slaughter site. This time, they slaughtered a buffalo. Many villagers include the children were watching the process. I have been watching the process since I was small and in all those years, I learnt a lot. Hoping one day  I can do the slaughtering process for the festival in my village.

I was one of the members of a team that rensponsible for cooking rice in this wedding festival. Being homeschool, I have lots of time to  join any social events around the village. I mixed with the older people most of the time.

To make a fire for cooking rice, I need lots of dried coconut fibres. I  really loved this task.

All the fire woods had to be arranged nicely in order for a better fire.

At last, I managed to light the fire to cook rice. Alhamdulillah.....

After the water was boiling, add in the rice plate by plate until all had been put in the big pot. The process must be done very quickly.

When all the rice has been put in the boiling pot, quickly took out the extra water  until it's level was at the rice level. Covered the rice with the plastic bag and covered the pot with it's lid. It was very important to slow the fire to its minimum so that the rice was not burnt. 

After 20 minutes, I tested the rice to check whether it cooked or not. 

Thank God !! The rice was so perfect, not to hard and not too soft.

Keep the rice in a special container that can retained the heat for 
the rest of the day

Some women were working in the house of the wedding family.

Beside the meat, they also cooked hot spicy chicken.

The villagers helped the wedding family with the cooking.

Coconuts were one of the main ingredients used in cooking for the wedding festival.

The meat was cooked in a big wok called "kawah".

Row of cooking pots with meat cuisine were on the stoves. 

Soon, everybody would eat together under the tents.

 Usually they prepare 2 big tents outside the compound of the 
house for the guest to celebrate the festival. One for the men 
and the other is for the women. They will be served with a special 
food and dishes that being prepared earlier by the villagers.

The kompang (drum) was played by the villagers to 

accompany the bride and groom especially when the 

couple was on the "pelamin". The kompang is one of 

the most popular Malay traditional instrument. 

Usually it was played in National Day Parades and 

in official functions such as wedding ceremony.

This is "pelamin" or wedding dais that is specially created for 
the "bersanding" ceremony. Usually the "pelamin" is grandly 
designed and gaily decorated to celebrate
 the  " Royal Of The Day".

 In Islam, the couple is only legally become husband and wife 
just after "akad nikah" ( wedding contract) by the authorized 
religious officer or male person that is closely related to the 
bride such as her father and her brothers. The akad nikah is 
a marriage contract by the groom agreeing to wed 
the bride based on the Islamic requirement and rules.

The authorized religious officer also asked 

the bride whether she agree to marry 
the groom.

The groom walks to the bride's house accompanied by his 

family members. If the bride's house is far away, his family will 

 rent a nearby house just for this event. Slowly he walks to 

his bride's house while  his bestman shading him with 

a yellow or gold colored wedding umbrella

This is an unscheduled "roadblock" or stoppage event that 
usually carried out by the bride's playful aunties and 
female siblings. They will ask many questions to test 
the groom's patience and the only way for the groom 
to pass the road block is by pay a cash to these playful 
group.It is just for fun!!!

Anyhow according to Islamic way,

all this ceremony is just for the family of the bride 
and groom only. It is suppose to be a close ceremony 
since the act of "show off" to public is not good.

If you interested to know further, please this website:

http://www.pahang-delights.com/delightful-traditional-Malay-wedding.html

(GUIDANCE CORNER)

SOURCE:

http://c-benlafquih.suite101.com/ritual-slaughter-in-islam-dhabihah-a73803

The United States Humane Slaughter Act recognizes ritual slaughter according to Islamic and Jewish dietary guidelines is acceptable and humane. 

Islamic dietary laws and Jewish dietary laws mandate that domestic animals raised for meat be slaughtered under strict religious guidelines. Both the Jewish (shechita) and Islamic (zabihah or dhabihah) methods of slaughter involve making a single, swift incision to the throat of the animal – deep enough to sever the jugular vein, carotid arteries, trachea and esophagus, but not so deep as to cut the spinal cord.
Although the image of this may be disturbing, ritual slaughter when performed correctly is painless to the animal. This is because the immediate severance of both the blood and oxygen supply to the brain causes the animal to quickly lose consciousness and all sensation. Anemia of the brain occurs within seconds.

Scientific Research Proves Islamic Slaughter is Humane

Professor Wilhelm Schulze of the Hannover University's School of Veterinary Medicine in Germany, and his colleague Dr. Hazim, compared the response of the brain and heart during and immediately after ritual slaughter and slaughter with captive bolt stunning, a method widely used in many slaughterhouses.

The results of electroencephalograph (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) readings showed that Islamic ritual slaughtering caused a loss of consciousness before pain could be felt, while the captive bolt stunning caused severe pain to the animal before it lost consciousness.
Dr. Temple Grandin, an expert on livestock handling facilities and a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, has witnessed ritual slaughter many times while inspecting and advising kosher slaughterhouses. She notes on her website: “When the cut is done correctly, the animal appears not to feel it. From an animal welfare standpoint, the major concern during ritual slaughter are the stressful and cruel methods of restraint (holding) that are used in some plants."

Conditions for Islamic Slaughter (Zabihah)

Inhumane restraint of an animal at the time of slaughter goes against Islam, which requires kind and merciful treatment before and during the slaughter. This includes raising the animal in a natural -- preferably organic -- free range manner.

Other conditions for Islamic slaughter to yield halal (permissible) meat are:

• the animal must be healthy and permissible to eat
• a sane and competent Muslim must perform the act
• a very sharp knife must be used, to facilitate rapid and painless cutting
• the slaughter should not take place within view of other animals
• the animal being slaughtered should not see the knife
• the Muslim performing the cut (zabih or dhabih) must invoke God (Allah) by saying, “In the name of God” and “God is the Greatest” at the time of the slaughter
• the cut should not be so deep as to sever the spinal cord or head

Ritual Slaughter Produces Healthier Meat

Both Jews and Muslims are forbidden from consuming blood. Ritual slaughter causes a rapid draining of bacteria- and hormone-carrying blood from an animal’s body, which is critical to healthy, blood-free meat.
The German study found that the heart pumps longer after Islamic slaughter than it does after captive bolt stunning, resulting in a better drain of blood and more hygienic meat. Painless body convulsions and leg kicks brought on after ritual slaughter are natural reflexes and further help to flush and drain the meat of blood.
Only after the blood has stopped draining should an animal be hoisted for skinning, removing of innards and butchering.

Professor Wilhelm Schulze and his colleague Dr. Hazim at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover University in Germany had made research.

The research :

"ATTEMPTS TO OBJECTIFY PAIN AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN CONVENTIONAL AND RITUAL METHOD OF SLAUGHTERING SHEEP AND CALVES"

Surprisingly, the study concludes that Islamic slaughtering is the most humane method of slaughter. Infact, the captive bolt stunning practiced in the West, cause severe pain to animals.

The results were as follows :

I – Islamic Method

1. The first three seconds from the time of Islamic slaughter as recorded on the EEG did not show any change from the graph before slaughter, thus indicating that the animal did not feel any pain during or immediately after the incision.

2. For the following 3 seconds, the EEG recorded a condition of deep sleep that is unconsciousness. This is due to the large quantity of blood gushing out from the body. 

3. After the above-mentioned 6 seconds, the EEG recorded zero level, showing no feeling of pain at all. 

4. As the brain message(EEG) dropped to zero level, the heart was still pounding and the body convulsing vigorously (a reflex action of the spinal cord) driving a maximum amount of blood from the body thus resulting in hygenic meat for the consumer.



II - Western method by C.B.P. Stunning

1. The animals were apparently unconscious soon after stunning.

2. EEG showed severe pain immediately after stunning.

3. The hearts of the animal stunned by C.B.P. stopped beating earlier as compared to those of the animals slaughtered according to the Islamic method resulting in the retention of more blood in the meat. This in turn is unhygienic for the consumer.

Electric stunning of cattle. EEG showed severe pain immediately after stunning. 

This method resulting in the retention of more blood in the meat and offer unhygienic meat for the consumer.

HOW EEG WORKS :

 EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a tool we use to image the brain while it is performing a cognitive task. This allows us to detect the location and magnitude of brain activity involved in the various types of cognitive functions we study. EEG allows us to view and record the changes in your brain activity during the time you are performing the task.

Images are acquired by using electrodes to monitor the amount of electrical activity at different points on your scalp.

Cattle stun gun may heighten "madcow'" risk

By: Leila Corcoran

Broadcasted on BICNews 25 July 1997

http://www.iol.ie/~afifi/BICNews/Health/health4.htm

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ADAB MEMBACA ALQURAN

1.Disunatkan membaca Al-Quran dalam keadaan berwudhuk dan dalam keadaan bersih kerana yang di baca adalah ayat-ayat Allah. Tangan kanan hendaklah digunakan untuk mengambil kitab ini, manakala menggunakan kedua-dua belah tangan semasa memegang Al-Quran.Membawanya dengan  penuh hormat.Mencium dan mengucup Al Quran.

Firman Allah Ta'ala : Ini adalah sebuah Kitab yang Kami turunkan kepadamu penuh dengan keberkatan supaya mereka memerhatikan ayat-ayatnya.
( Surah Saad - ayat 29 )

2.Mulut hendaklah bersih, tidak berisi makanan. Sebaiknya sebelum membaca Al-Quran, mulut dan gigi dibersihkan terlebih dahulu(bersugi).


3.Sebelum membaca Al-Quran, disunatkan membaca ta'awwudz, iaitu meminta perlindungan Allah dari gangguan syaitan yang direjam. Doa bagi menerangkan hati juga boleh dibaca sebelum atau selepas membaca ta'awwudz. Membaca Bismillah pada permulaan surah kecuali Surah At Taubah.

4.Disunatkan membaca Al-Quran di tempat yang bersih, seperti di rumah, surau, musollah dan tempat lain yang dianggap bersih. Tempat yang paling utama adalah di dalam masjid.

5.Disunatkan menghadap ke arah Qiblat ketika membacanya. 

6.Membaca dengan bertajwid. Disunatkan membaca Al-Quran dengan tartil, iaitu membaca dengan perlahan-lahan dan tenang.Membaca Al Quran secara baik, melagukannya serta memperelokkan suara. Membaca Al-Quran tanpa tajwid adalah umpama membaca syair dan bukan membaca ayat suci Allah (Kalamullah)

Firman Allah Ta'ala : Bacalah Al Quran itu dengan perlahan-lahan.(Surah Al Muzammil - ayat 4)

Daripada Abu Hurairah r.a. telah bersabda Rasulullah S.A.W bermaksud : Bukan dari golonganku orang-orang yang tidak memperelokkan suaranya ketika membaca AlQuran. (HR Imam Bukhari)

Bersederhana antara membaca dengan suara kuat dan perlahan dan tidak mengganggu orang-orang yang sedang shalat, orang yang sedang tidur, maupun yang sedang membaca Al-Quran.t

Firman Allah Ta'ala : Dan janganlah kamu menguatkan suaramu dalam solat dan janganlah pula merendahkannya dan carilah jalan tengah antara keduanya.
( Surah Al Israa' - ayat 110 )

Daripada 'Uqbah Bin Amir r.a. berakata : Aku mendengar Rasulullah S.A.W. bersabda : Orang yang membaca Al Quran secara perlahan-lahan seperti bersedekah secara sembunyi.( Riawayat Abu Daud dan Tarmizi dan An Nisai'e )( Tarmizi berkata : Hadis ini hasan )

7.Bagi yang memahami maksud ayat-ayat Al-Quran, disunatkan membacanya dengan penuh perhatian dan pengertian tentang ayat-ayat yang di baca.

Firman Allah Ta'ala :

Ini adalah sebuah Kitab yang Kami turunkan kepadamu penuh dengan keberkatan supaya mereka memerhatikan ayat-ayatnya.( Surah Saad - ayat 29 )

8.Seelok-eloknya, ketika membaca Al-Quran, pembacaan hendaklah sehingga tamat tanpa ada diputuskan kerana ingin berbual-bual, ketawa dan bermain-main.Kesucian Al-Quran hendaklah di jaga.ftidak melihat pada sesuatu yang dapat memalingkannya.

9.Menangis dan berusaha menangis (pada ayat-ayat ancaman).

Firman Allah Ta'ala : 

Mengapakah mereka tidak memperhatikan Al Quran ataupun hati mereka terkunci.
( Surah Muhammad - ayat 24 )

10.Tidak berbicara kepada siapapun di saat membaca, kecuali yang bersifat darurat dan mendesak.

11.Tidak ketawa, tidak bersendau gurau dan tidak melihat pada sesuatu yang dapat memalingkannya.

12.Membaca Al-Quran dengan  mushaf.

13. Memperbanyakkan bacaan Al Quran dan mengkhatamkannya. Daripada Abdullah Bin 'Amru beliau menceritakan : Rasulullah S.A.W. bersabda : Bacalah Al Quran dalam masa sebulan. Aku menjawab : Aku masih mampu. Rasulullah S.A.W. bersabda lagi : Bacalah ia dalam masa sepuluh hari. Aku menjawab: Sesungguhnya aku masih lagi mampu. Rasulullah S.A.W. bersabda lagi : Bacalah ia dalam masa tujuh hari dan jangan lebih dari itu.( Riwayat Bukhari dan Muslim)

14.Sujud Tilawah. Disahkan daripada Omar r.a. bahawa ia membaca di atas mimbar pada hari Jumaat Surah An Nahl sehingga sampai ayat sujud maka beliau turun dan sujud, orang ramai turut sujud bersama beliau. Sehingga apabila tiba hari Jumaat ia membaca surah tersebut dan apabila sampai kepada ayat sujud ia berkata : Wahai manusia sekelian, sesungguhnya kita melalui ayat sujud maka barangsiapa sujud ia beroleh pahala, dan barangsiapa yang tidak sujud tiada dosa baginya dan Omar r.a tidak sujud pada ketika itu.( Riwayat Bukhari ).

15.Berhenti untuk berdoa ketika membaca ayat rahmat dan ayat azab. Daripada Huzaifah r.a. ia berkata : Aku bersembahyang bersama Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. pada satu malam, baginda membaca Surah Al Baqarah kemudian An Nisaa' kemudian A-li 'Imraan. Baginda membaca secara terhenti-henti apabila sampai ayat tasbih maka baginda bertasbih dan apabila baginda membaca ayat tentang permohonan maka baginda memohon dan apabila membaca ayat mohon perlindungan maka baginda mohon berlindung dengan Allah S.W.T.
(Riwayat Muslim ).

16.Meletakkan Al-Quran di tempat yang  sesuai. Meletakkan Al-Quran di tempat yang tinggi dan tidak meletakkan sesuatu benda lain di atas Al-Quran. 

LANGKAWI BIRDING & PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2011

CONGRATULATION TO FCUPRODUCTION !!!

FCUPRODUCTION has sent 2 short films for this competition(25 Nov- 27 Nov) which were directed by  Nur Mohammmad Fadhil Asyari (Nature Through The Lenses) and Nur Ahmad Faiz (Short Documentary - Me & Nature). This was our first time to enter a competition .The contest was open to all participants either Malaysian or foreigners. They were looking for  beautiful original video that representing the wildlife of magical islands Langkawi.

Short Documentary - Me & Nature has won The Best Short Documentary Film in Langkawi Birding and Fotofest 2011. 


The film was made during the event from 25 November to 27 November 2011.
It has received good reviews because of its 'storytelling' and has touched many people when it first premiered. The film was shot using 5D Mark II, Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF, Samyang 500 mm MC IF f/6.3 Mirror and Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical.

Audio was recorded using Zoom H4N. For a smooth camera movement, Fancier FC-350 was used.

View the best short Documentary here :Short Documentary - Me & Nature


View the second best short Documentary here:

SHORT DOCU-FILM COMPETITION – WINNING PRIZE RM2000

Rules and Regulation

ETHICS

The first priority of the contest is conservation of wildlife and its critical habitat. Contestants must minimize disturbance of wildlife and habitat. Wildlife cannot be trapped or restrained. Welfare of the subject is the foremost consideration.

CRITERIA

Any films made between 25th to 27th November are eligible for entry. Films can be of any discipline, genre, under 10 mins in length, and format. It should be a documentary on subjects relevant to Langkawi.

ENTRY CONDITIONS

Entry is free of cost. Entries without the duly filled-in entry form will not be considered. All entries must be accompanied by a CD containing the soft copies of labeled still photographs/slides from the films for use in the promotion of the Fest. The cost for the film must be covered by the entrants themselves. The festival will not be responsible for any loss, damage, and/or delay of films in transit.

SENDING PROCEDURES

Entries for selection will be accepted only in DVD or VCD formats, and they have to be sent by hand.

FILM SELECTION

All entries will be viewed by a select judge/judges after 12.00 pm on the 27th of November. 011. The directors and/or producers of the winning entry will be notified at the prize giving dinner on the evening of the 27th of November held at The Andaman a Luxury Collection Resort. The festival does not send out rejection letters.

FORMAT FOR FINAL SUBMISSION

Video: mini DV or DV Cam.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR FINAL SELECTED ENTRIES

The professional video format for screening should reach the organizers,Langkawi Birding & Fotofest by 12.00pm on the 27th November 2011 at the prearranged location.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

The festival may use up to 10 percent of the entry’s running time for promotional purposes.

JURY AND AWARDS

Cash prize along with citations, will be awarded for overall excellence to the directors of the best films chosen by an elected jury.

RETURNING OF ENTRIES

Entering films for Langkawi Birding & Fotofest 2011 indicates that the entry copies will be part of the LBFf Archive maintained by Junglewalla. These copies will be maintained as a record and for reference. The films kept in the Archive will not be distributed or screened commercially.

In case of any controversy on a matter not mentioned in the above regulations, the Festival Director, in consultation with the Festival Organizing Committee, will decide on appropriate action. The Director’s word shall be final.

Official Programme

25 NOVEMBER 2011 (FRIDAY)

08:00am: Arrival of Participants & Registration for Workshops

8.30am – 5.30pm       WORKSHOPS

9.00am – 5.00pm       Booth exhibitions at Panorama Langkawi

Session 1: Speaker: Kurt (aka Orion Mystery)

Title: Macro Photography Techniques

Class Room Session (8:30am – 9:30am)

Session 2: Speaker: Tee Lian Huat

Title : Digital Video-scoping Techniques

Class Room Session (9:30am – 10:30am)

10.30am – 10.45am   Tea Break

10:45am – 12:00pm    Field  Sessions

Session 3

Speaker : Basil Gelpke

Tittle : Documentary Film Making

Presentation Session (3.00pm – 5:30pm)

Birdrace, Photo Competition & Short Docu-film Competition Briefing (Q & A) Ice breaking/ Hornbill Outing at Gunung Raya

26 NOVEMBER 2011 (Saturday)

07:30am – 08:00am    Official flag off of Birdrace, Photo Competition & Short Docu-film Competition

08:00am – 09:30am    Langkawi Awakening Nature Walk at The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi

09:00am – 05:00pm    Booth Exhibitions at Oriental Village Langkawi

27 NOVEMBER 2011 (Sunday)

08:00am – 09:30am    Langkawi Awakening Nature Walk at The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi

09:00am – 05:00pm    Booth Exhibitions at Oriental Village Langkawi

12:00pm                          End of Bird Race, Photography Competition & Short Docu-film Competition

04:00pm – 07:00pm    Exhibition of Participants Competition Photographs and voting  for Peoples Choice at Oriental Village

08:00pm                          Dinner & Prize presentation at The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi

-End of Program-

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KEARAH MEMBENTUK ANAK CERDIK DAN CEMERLANG

( GUIDANCE CORNER )

1. Jaga Pemakanan

Tahukah anda bahawa pemakanan boleh memberi kesan kepada tingkah laku anak? Menjaga pemakanan di sini bukan sahaja berkenaan dengan makanan yang berkhasiat, malah sumber makanan jauh lebih penting. Sumber rezeki yang haram seperti mencuri, menerima rasuah, penipuan dan sebaginya haruslah dielakkan.

Sumber rezeki yang halal itu adalah seperti:

-          Bukan daripada sumber rasuah

-          Bukan daripada sumber judi dan nombor ekor

-          Bukan daripada mencuri dan menipu

-          Bukan daripada sumber perniagaan yang haram seperti menjual dadah dan sebagainya

-          Bukan daripada sumber menipu timbangan dalam urusan jual beli

-          Tidak mencuri tulang apabila dibayar gaji bekerja 8 jam sehari

Selain punca rezeki ini, peliharalah juga pemakanan yang diberi kepada keluarga baik daripada segi kebersihannya, penyediaannya, kualitinya serta rasanya.

2. Betulkan Fokus Kita

Seringkali anak yang diajar oleh ibu tetapi masih tidak faham walaupun diulang 4-5 kali akan dimarahi.

“kenapa kamu ni, kan mak dah ajar tadi, dengar lah baik-baik”

Saya pasti bila pun masalah anak tidak akan selesai. Hal ini kerana apa yang kita fokuskan adalah pada anak. Akan tetapi, untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini, sepatutnya ibu bapa memberi fokus kepada punca masalah tersebut. Jika masalah tersebut datang daripada masalah tumpuan anak yang singkat, cubalah ubah cara mengajar anak. Jika masalahnya adalah anak tiada motivasi dengan keadaan sekeliling, ubahlah tempat belajar anak. Analoginya adala seperti bomba yang ingin memadamkan api. Para ahli bomba tidak fokus kepada api yang sedang merebak untuk menyembur air, akan tetapi mereka mencari punca api itu.

Selain memberi fokus kepada punca masalah anak, berikan fokus kepada diri sendiri. Fokus kepada diri sendiri bermakna kita bertanya soalan berikut:

a) “Apa yang boleh aku lakukan lagi bagi menjadikan anak aku cemerlang?”

b) “Apa yang belum aku lakukan selama ini?”

Bukannya

a) “Kenapa anak aku mesti jadi begini?”

b) “Kenapa anak aku tidak faham aku?”

c) “Kenapa anak aku ini lemah sangat?”

Kemudian berilah fokus kepada kelebihan dan kebolehan anak. Dengan cara ini, ibu bapa tidaklah perlu memikirkan masalah anak setiap masa sepanjang hidupnya. Kadangkala, apabila terlalu fokus kepada masalah anak, ibu bapa akan terlupa kepada kebolehannya.

3. Gunakan Pendekatan Emosi

Kesan emosi terhadap seseorang jauh lebih mendalam berbanding kata-kata.  Golongan peniaga serta ajen insuranyang Berjaya memanipulasi emosi pelanggannya akan mendapat jualan yang lebih tinggi. Hal-hal yang paling kita ingat di sekolah dulu juga adalah berkenaan emosi.

Sebenarnya anak juga begitu. Mereka lebih terkesan dengan emosi daripada kata-kata. Apabila sesuatu keadaan berlaku dan disertai dengan kekuatan emosi kita, maka ia kan lebih terpahat di hati dan tertanam di minda anak.

Maka, apabila ibu atau bapa berdoa, kadangkala biarkan anak mendengar rintihan kita yang benar-benar ikhlas. Berdoalah dengan jelas dan menggunakan bahasa yang mudah difahami anak. Kelak ia akan menjadikan doa kita sebagai azimat dalam hidupnya.

4. Menjaga Kredebiliti

Fenomena biasa yang berlaku kepada hamper kesemua ibu bapa adalah anak lebih dengar apa yang cikgu arahkan berbanding apa yang ibunya arahkan. Sebenarnya, ibu bapa di rumah perlulah menjada aspek kredebiliti di hadapan anak sehingga menjadi model kepada anak seperti:

       -Tidak menunjukkan kelemahan diri di hadapan anak

       -Tunjukkan kehebatan diri

       -Akui kesilapan dan minta maaf

       -Menjadi contoh

       -Mendampingi anak dalam semua perkara

       -Cakap serupa bikin

      -Berpegang pada janji        

5. Kenali Anak Kita

Ibu bapa yang mendidik anak, ibu bapa yang membentuk pemikiran anak dan ibu bapa juga yang menentukan masa depan anak. Maka, ibu bapa perlu mengenali sikap, sifat, emosi dan pemikiran anak. Dengan itu, banyak masalah akan terungkai dan selesai.

Ingatlah bahawa setiap anak adalah unik. Mereka dilahirkan berbeza-beza. Dengan mengenali anak, insyaAllah ibu bapa akan mudah mendekati dan membentuk mereka menjadi anak yang berjaya. Kekurangan yang terdapat pada anak bukanlah bermakna anak sudah tiada lagi masa depan. Berikan tumpuan kepada kebolehannya dan gilap bakatnya.

Sekiranya anak tidak dapat memberi kejayaan dalam akademiknya, terimalah anak seadanya. Mereka adalah seorang anak yang juga seorang manusia. Manusia yang berjaya pernah menemui kegagalan. Dan kegagalan itu akan menjadi titik permulaan dalam mengejar kejayaannya.

6. Baik Sangka Dan Elakkan Perkataan Negative

DIAGRAM 1

Setiap ibu bapa inginkan anak mereka cemerlang dalam hidup. Baik di dunia mahupun di akhirat. Akan tetapi kecemerlangan anak itu seringkali diukur melalui aspek akademiknya di sekolah. Keluhan demi keluhan akan keluar dari mulut ibu apabila anaknya tidak cemerlang di sekolah. Kadangkala ibu memberitahu jiran di depan anaknya.

“Anak saya memang lambat. Cikgu ajar dia banyak kali pun dia tak ingat. Ish, tak tahu lah apa nak jadi”

Apa perasaan anak ketika itu? Zahirnya muka anak seperti biasa, bak kata orang “blurr”. Akan tetapi siapa yang tahu perasaan di hatinya ketika itu. Cukuplah kita meletakkan diri kita di tempatnya untuk merasai apa yang dirasai anak. Ketika bos kita merendahkan kita di depan kita sendiri. Mesti sangat sedih kan?

"Anak saya memang lambat" Kita sendiri yang meletakkan dimana gred anak kita. Ingat...Kata-kata ibu adalah doa. Kekerapan kita mengatakan perkara ini, anak kita pasti akan jadi seorang insan yang lambat dan bengap.

"Cikgu ajar dia banyak kali pun dia tak ingat. Ish, tak tahu lah apa nak jadi”

Kita sendiri merendahkan harga diri anak kita. Seseorang yang mempunyai harga diri yang rendah agak sukar untuk maju dan cemerlang dalam hidup. Apalagi sekiranya ibubapa sendiri yang merendahkan diri mereka dan lebih parah apabila hal ini berlaku di depan orang lain terutamanya rakan-rakan mereka.

Kata-kata ini akan tersimpan dalam minda separa sedar mereka dan kata-kata ini akan sentiasa menjadi satu sumpahan. Walaupun budak ini cuba naik dengan menyimpan hasrat untuk berubah dan hasrat ini hanya berada dalam minda sedar mereka, usaha mereka tidak akan sampai kemana kerana yang berkuasa merubah diri anak tersebut adalah dipegang oleh otak separa sedar. Melainkan satu usaha dilakukan secara praktikal untuk menghilangkan sumpahan tersebut dan masukkan yang terbaik tentang anak-anak itu ke dalam minda separa sedar mereka. Untuk mendapat info yang lebih terperinci sila layari

http://www.rahsiaebiz.com/self-motivation/kuasa-minda-separa-sedar-2.html

http://www.imotivasi.net/category/minda-separa-sedar

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=173138836035277

DIAGRAM 1:

Diagram 1 jelas menunjukkan bagaimana segala maklumat yang diterima oleh minda sedar kita diserap sepenuhnya oleh minda separa sedar kita. Maklumat-maklumat ini bersifat jangka pendek di dalam minda sedar, tetapi berubah menjadi maklumat jangka panjang dalam minda separa sedar dan menguasai minda kita setiap masa tanpa henti dan terus kekal. Sekiranya dia menerima maklumat bahawa diri tuannya bodoh, dia akan berkerja siang dan malam, setiap saat untuk menjadikan tuan badan bodoh. Manakala bagi yang bertuah dimana minda separa sedarnya menerima arahan bahawa tuan badannya cerdik, minda separa sedarnya akan berusaha setiap saat tanpa henti untuk menjadikan tuan badan cerdik. Bukan itu sahaja, minda ini juga menjana gelombang yang mempertemukan tuan badan dengan segala peluang yang membolehkan tuan badan jadi cerdik dan berjaya. Begitulah sebaliknya.

Sangat penting para ibubapa mengeluarkan kata-kata yang membuat anak-anak itu rasa mereka istimewa dan unik dan berkebolehan. Bagi mereka percaya bahawa mereka boleh berjaya dan jadi insan hebat dengan keunikan yang ada pada diri mereka. Sesungguhnya setiap insan di dunia ini adalah unik dan mempunyai kekuatan masing-masing walaupun mereka cacat anggota dan buta.

Tugas ibubapa ialah mencari kunikkan anak mereka dan kehebatan yang tersembunyi dalam keunikan itu. Jangan diperbesarkan kelemahan tetapi dengan penuk hikmah cuba sama-sama memperbaikinya. Bagi anak yang sudah percaya akan kebolehan dirnya, adalah senang untuk membetulkan kelemahannya Manakala bagi mereka yang tiada kepercayaan pada diri sendiri, adalah mustahil untuk dia berjaya walaupun peluang sudah berada dalam genggaman.

Sumber:

http://anakkusayang.com/blog/ulasan-buku/ulasan-buku-jadikan-rujukan-dalam-mendidik-anak#more-1998

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MEDICAL BENEFITS OF TURMERIC

About 3 months ago I put 2  turmeric plants in a pot. It grew well and their rhizomes under the ground had produced a few new plants. Yesterday, my mother asked me to dig and get the rhizomes of turmeric (for cooking) during my Garden Science class. I spent the whole morning with my niece (Afiqah), learning and exploring the benefit of the herbs in homeschooling garden. Homeschooling garden is where I plant most of my favorite herbs and bonsai especially coconut bonsai. I had post an article about coconut bonsai in 

MY MOM CALLED ME " A COCONUT GUY " .

Turmeric is thought to have come from South and Southeast Asia, probably India. The plants grow as an upright herb to about 1 m tall. 

Turmeric Profile:

Name:
Kunyit ( Malay )

Turmeric (English)

Haridra (Sanskrit)
Haldi, halada (Hindi, Bengali, Gujurati, Marathi)
Manjal (Tamil)
Pasapu (Telugu)
Arishina (Kannada).

Botanical name: Curcuma longa
Family: Zingiberaceae, the ginger family

It requires a well-drained soil, frost-free climate and 1000 to 2000mm of rain annually or supplementary irrigation. It thrives best on loamy or alluvial fertile soils and cannot stand waterlogging. Heavy shade will reduce the yield but light shade is beneficial.

I use organic fertilizer for all my plants. Masyaallah...I have a bunch of turmeric plants already.

Rhizomes are harvested 9 to 10 months after planting. At 3 months after planting, the rhizomes are still young. These young rhizomes are good to eat with Budu ( BUDU IS A MIRACLE FISH SAUCE ) and rice.

Masyaallah...I was surprised with these wonderful golden yellow rhizomes. If you did good to the soil, the soil would reward you back !! This win-win situation really make me happy. Thanks to Allah for the gift from nature.

I planted these turmeric plants in a new pot. Proudly, I have 2 pots of this magical herb already.

Some of the herbs in my homeschooling garden. I watered them everyday except during raining day.

Afiqah collected them and put in coconut shells. On the left side is the turmeric(golden yellow) and on the right is ginger (light yellow). My mother used them to cook chicken for our lunch. Beside the rhizomes, I took a few leaves to put in the chicken gravy.

What a perfect match for our lunch. Deep fry chicken coated with herbs and gulai lemak cili api ( hot rich gravy chicken )

GULAI LEMAK CILI API (CHICKEN HOT CREAM )

Ingredients:

-Thick coconut milk
-6 fresh turmeric rhizomes (from homeschooling garden)
-Half hand full of red pepper chillies
-4 Turmeric leaves (from homeschooling garden)
-1 inch of fresh ginger (from homeschooling garden)
-4 lemon grass (from homeschooling garden)
-salt and sugar
-1 lemon
-2 big carrots
-a few pieces of chickens

AYAM GORENG BEREMPAH ( HERB COATED CHICKEN)

Ingredients:

-lemon grass
-big onions
-turmeric
-galangal
-coriander

-chillies
-flour
-eggs
-Pieces of chickens

The diagram shows the different parts of turmeric plant. It's flower is so amazing with variety of small flowers in one bunch.

 The flowers are yellow-white in color and appear on a spike-like stalk. They are sterile and do not produce viable seed.

FCU MEDIC

So far I learnt many medical lessons in my FCU MEDIC class. Homeschooling garden is one of the practical laboratory for us. From the herbs that I plant, many of them are just a miracle medicine that free from chemical. Turmeric is one of them!!

Turmeric or Kunyit (curcuma longa) here has many uses in culinary, medicinal, as dye and as well as ceremony uses particularly the wedding ceremony of North Indians. Turmeric is native to South Asia and a plant of the ginger family.

The active component of turmeric is curcumin this compound is responsible for many of the health benefits of turmeric. In fact, turmeric is so beneficial that many people take Turmeric Capsules on a regular basis.
There are numerous ways turmeric benefits people when it comes to medicinal uses. Turmeric has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, making it very useful for cuts, burns and scrapes. Many peoples use it for its anti-inflammatory properties and the health benefits of turmeric on the digestive system. Turmeric is frequently used by those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, among other gastrointestinal issues.
Turmeric contains very powerful anti-oxidants, which offer protection against aging, cancer and even cataracts.

Turmeric benefits the liver, it increases the production and flow of bile and helps with the digestion of fats. Furthermore, it helps protect the liver from toxins such as alcohol.
Recent research regarding turmeric and curcumin has centered around possible treatments for Alzheimer's Disease, cancer and arthritis.

Animal and in vitro studies have shown that turmeric is very useful in the treatment of arthritis and auto-immune disease.There are also many in vitro studies of turmeric research showing the anti-cancer effects turmeric has on cancer cells. Further studies obviously need to be done, to learn more about the possibility of using turmeric in the treatment of cancer.

Other benefits of turmeric are that it has been shown to inhibit the Epstein-Barr virus and lesson the negative effects of exposure to arsenic.

One of the many benefits of turmeric is using turmeric for psoriasis. It's not a use you may immediately think of, however, studies have shown that many skin diseases benefit from the topical use of turmeric. There is also promising research showing that turmeric may be efficacious in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. This is because turmeric has anti-platelet effects.

Side Effects of Turmeric: Turmeric is generally considered to be safe when used as a spice. Possible side effects of turmeric include nausea, diarrhea, skin irritation or allergic reactions. However, most people seem to tolerate turmeric rather well.


DO NOT take therapeutic amounts of turmeric if you have high stomach acid, ulcers, gallstones or bile duct obstruction. If you have congestive heart disease of unknown causes you also should NOT take therapeutic amounts of turmeric.


If you have a blood-clotting disorder or are taking any prescription medications, consult your doctor before taking large doses of turmeric.
If you are breastfeeding, turmeric has a plant safety rating of 'B' May not be appropriate for self-use by some individuals or dyads or may cause adverse effects if misused. Seek reliable safety and dose information.

Turmeric by itself is not highly absorbed, so turmeric supplements or turmeric capsules frequently contain bromelain or piperine. Bromelain is a mixture of pineapple enzymes. Piperine is found in black peppers. Both compounds increase the absorption of turmeric.
A common turmeric dosage is 400-600 mg each day.


Turmeric Benefits and Use of Turmeric

home remedies for arthritis 

back pain, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cholesterol, natural cold remedies, diabetes natural cure, flatulence, home remedies for psoriasis, home remedies for sore throat, sciatica, sprains, scabies home remedies, stomach flu symptoms, swine flu. 

 source:

-http://www.my-home-remedies.com/turmeric-benefits.

-htmlhttp://www.kew.org/plant-cultures/plants/turmeric_plant_profile.html

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HISTORIC VALUE OF BUKIT MASJID IS IN DANGER !!!

( GUIDANCE CORNER )

FCU PRODUCTION PRESENTS.......

This is just a rough video showing a few concerned Langkawians( Nan Hasan, Noor Sham, Maxwell Ross, Hannan Hanif and Mohd Anuar )  that took part on the second phase of discovering the history of Bukit Masjid. Are the tombs found 300m from the hill closely related to the Makam Purba at Ulu Melaka?

Ancient Grave:
Makam Purba (Ancient Grave) is located in Hutan Buloh, an area surrounded by paddy fields in Mukim Ulu Melaka, Langkawi. Two graves which are believed to have been there from centuries before, are  secluded from other graves in the area. The uniqueness and appearence of these tombstones hints that they might belong to someone of high standing. The National Museum Department the tombstone design were of Achenese origin. These tombstones lay next to the first mosque ever built on Langkawi, and some have suggested that the tombstones may belong to a respected Muslim scholar who had travelled to Langkawi to spread the word of Islam here.

The tomb is situated in the Mukim of Ulu Melaka, 13 kilo meters from Pekah Kuah. This ancient tomb was discovered in April 1975 by Ahmed Bin Bulat when he was digging the ground where he wanted to build his house. The tomb measuring 236 cm in length, is an old grave with Acheh tomstone.

Bukit Masjid:

The history of Langkawi is not limited only to the history of Mahsuri. There are more than what we can imagine. Bukit Masjid at Temoyong is believed to have a very important historical value that needs attention. On top of the hill, it is believed that there was an 'ancient' mosque. Concerned Langkawians are working hard to discover the history behind this hill. Now the hill is under threat of quarry project which will destroy entirely the historical value of this hill. Watch the video to see what they have discovered....This is just a beginning...The search continues.....

BE IN TOUCH TO KNOW THE REAL STORY IN OUR THIRD PHASE OF DISCOVERIES OF BUKIT MASJID.

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