صلى الله على محمد صلى الله عليه و سلم

THE GLORY OF EGYPTIAN RESISTANCE

 I was just reading Guardian over the Egyptian fury which has been killing hundreds of people. The Egyptian capital was the scene of violent chaos when anti-government protesters stoned and confronted police, who fire back with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon. The riot worsens after pro-mubarak supporters intervene amid turmoil and let the uncertainty condition seems unpredictable.

 I was stunned to learn Mubarak had yesterday insisted not to resign from his post and ostensibly would do so by next September after holding a new election to appoint new successor in order to woo people’s trust after failed to deliver on promises he made in various general elections before. However, its unable to let up protesters intention as the newly reform plan proposed by him is nothing but a gimmick and they are continuously marching in Alexandria, Cairo, Suez and Tahrir Square indicated that they would not be taken by such gimmicks and ridiculous pledges.

 Referring to the largest rally yesterday which was namely ‘’Day of Departure’’, millions of people gathered instantly after performing Jumaat prayer and the group united in a move to oust their current president and called him to step down with immediate effect and abide by people’s demand. The rally led by Muslim Brotherhood and Pro-Democracy Movement including Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei seems to have an edge after they managed to influent people to remain protest and not to join any dialog and discussion unless Mubarak announce to step down and leave Egypt immediately.

 Based on this uncertainty situation, Mubarak has to respect people’s insistence. Although there are nobody would like to make chaos and homicides as well as we have to be mindful of the laws of our country and should not be carried away with our emotions but the resignation of Mubarak is definitely more preferable and more important than uplifting people’s uprising. Also, in the name of freedom and democracy, he has to take responsible action and return his power to the people for the sake of Egypt.

 Hopefully by the resignation of Mubarak later, Egypt could afford to reform economic recession and seek to eliminate misuse of power which includes kickbacks, bribes, embezzlement, and other forms of official corruption gradually as strategic action to bring citizen to live in civility, peacefulness, and prosperity.

نحن مشتق بك يا رسول الله

الحمدلله و به نستعين على أمور الدنيا و الدين و الصلاة و السلام على رسول الله و على اله و صحبه أجمعين.


في هذه المقالة أودّ أن أكتب عن الحب الذي يدور دائما في قلبي وهو حب الرسول صلى الله عليه و سلم. كما عرفنا أن محمدا صلى الله عليه و سلم ليس رسولا فحسب ولكنه أيضا زعيم محترم للناس و داعي فريد للدعات و زوج رحيم لأزواجته. و يدعوا الناس ليلا و نهارا بطريق حكمة و موعظة حسنة و لم يسقط عن التعب و لم ييئس من روح الله.


هذا هو الأخلاق من خلق الرسول فلا يمكن أن نشعر نعمة من نعم الاسلام و الايمان بدون الدعوة من النبى و الهداية من الله. وانطلاقا من هذه يجب علينا أن نحمد الله و نشكر الله شكرا كبيرا لأننا مادام نستطيع أن نعبد الله بحسن العبادة و نعمل الاسلام بحسن الأعمال و نتّبع سنة الرسول بحسن الاتباع.


يا رسول الله, ولو رجعت الى ربك منذ ألآف السنة و لم لدينا الفرصة الزهبية لننظرك و لنتأمل وجهك الكريم ولو سعة, سنتّبع سنتك و سندفع رسالتك و سنطهر دينك بكل قوة أبدا.


يا رسول الله, نحن مشتق بك و نحبك حبا جما لأننا أمتك أمة أواخر الزمن. فبذالك, أسلم و أحملنا معك يا رسول الله الى جنة ربك العظيم في يوم الدين.

TIME TO WALK THE TALK

Recently, we have seen over the massive change moved dramatically in US. Also, this topic has been highlighted as the hottest news worldwide and became a main topic among the people to discuss and argue for.

When we talk about this issue, there are several things that I would like to share with. First of all is about the change itself and how it’s going on. In my opinion, this item shouldn’t be ignored due to the importance of it to be implemented in the other countries. In this situation, Barack Obama was appointed by American to be a new President, so what he will do to perform his plan and practice the ‘change’ effectively?

“Change, We Need!!!” everyone can say and use this phrase; however what’s the kind of change we need for? Furthermore, is it just a political gimmick to influence others for thrusting our agenda? This question should be answered by him. The election was over and now is a time to walk the talk. The change must be represented and what he has promised previously should be performed well.

Hopefully, he will not take for granted the people believe, but he will solve all the problems in respect of economic crisis and the relationship between West and third world country particularly Islamic nations such as Palestine, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and so on.

Secondly is about the implementation of the change in the rest countries especially our nation. American’s politic has changed and they decide to topple the racism’s political culture. So, how about the rest? Is there any efforts and intention to develop our society without unjust and discrimination policies although our political landscape has changed on the last general election? I don't think so due to recent issues which are happening in our country. The objection of the appointment of non-Malay as the acting general manager of Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) by certain parties such as UMNO for example showed us that the thinking of our society is too bad compared with the rest.

This is the main problems which are still happening around us. It is our responsibility and role regardless of race and religion to change it for ensuring the development of equal society in our beloved nation.

GREAT JOB OBAMA!

I would like to use this opportunity to share with all of you the Transcript Of Barack Obama's Victory Speech after has been elected as the United States' first black president

NPR.org, November 5, 2008 • In these prepared remarks provided by his campaign, President-Elect Barack Obama calls himself the unlikeliest presidential candidate. He thanks many members of his campaign, along with his enormous army of volunteers, and he warns supporters about what he calls the enormity of the tasks at hand that now face the U.S. He concludes by telling an anecdote about a 106-year-old African-American voter from Atlanta.

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.

It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of red states and blue states; we are, and always will be, the United States of America.

It's the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.

It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.

I just received a very gracious call from Sen. McCain. He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Gov. Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the vice-president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.

I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last 16 years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nation's next first lady, Michelle Obama. Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House. And while she's no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure.

To my campaign manager, David Plouffe; my chief strategist, David Axelrod; and the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics — you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to — it belongs to you.

I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington — it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.

It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and $20 to this cause. It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy; who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep; from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on the doors of perfect strangers; from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized, and proved that more than two centuries later, a government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from this earth. This is your victory.

I know you didn't do this just to win an election, and I know you didn't do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime — two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century. Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us. There are mothers and fathers who will lie awake after their children fall asleep and wonder how they'll make the mortgage, or pay their doctor's bills, or save enough for college. There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created; new schools to build and threats to meet and alliances to repair.

The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year, or even one term, but America — I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you: We as a people will get there.

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And, above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it's been done in America for 221 years — block by block, brick by brick, callused hand by callused hand.

What began 21 months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek — it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It cannot happen without you.

So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers. In this country, we rise or fall as one nation — as one people.

Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long. Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House — a party founded on the values of self-reliance, individual liberty and national unity. Those are values we all share, and while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress.

As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, "We are not enemies, but friends... Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection." And, to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your president, too.

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world — our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down: We will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security: We support you. And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright: Tonight, we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.

For that is the true genius of America — that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.

This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations. But one that's on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta. She's a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election, except for one thing: Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.

She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn't vote for two reasons — because she was a woman and because of the color of her skin.

And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America — the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can't and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes, we can.

At a time when women's voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot. Yes, we can.

When there was despair in the Dust Bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs and a new sense of common purpose. Yes, we can.

When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved. Yes, we can.

She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that "We Shall Overcome." Yes, we can.

A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination. And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America, through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change. Yes, we can.

America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much more to do. So tonight, let us ask ourselves: If our children should live to see the next century; if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made?

This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time — to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can.

Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.

HAPPY I'DIL FITRI

I would like to use this opportunity to express HAPPY I'DIL FITRI to all of you particularly to my beloved parents and friends. I'm really hope your forgiveness for any mistake and misunderstanding since we met each other. May this coming Hari Raya will enhance our spirit to achieve success in our lives.

HAPPY RAMADHAN AL-MUBARAK

This article is dedicated to all pious Muslims particularly for those keep trying sincerely to acquire God’s praise and blessing. A special note to all deeply religious people for constantly exercising religious obligation during their lives. Very heartily congratulations that we got an opportunity from almighty Allah to earn virtue, Jannah and Maghfirah. May Allah accept all our prayers, physically, financially and accept all our needs here and hereafter and forgive all our bad deeds (Aameen). We are humbly requesting all our bro and sis to remember us and all other our bro and sis in your special prayers (duwa).

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace upon Him) said:
“Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan with faith, and seeks God’s pleasure and reward, will have his previous sins forgiven”.
(Fiqh –us –sunnah, volume 3, number 109)



May this coming Ramadan month brings joy and nur into our lives and receive Allah’s blessing and forgiveness.
Happy Ramadan Al-Mubarak

WILL ANWAR TAKE OVER THE GOVERNMENT?

REVIVING THE GOLDEN AGE OF SOVIET UNION

(Versi Bahasa Malaysia di akhir artikel ini)

If we are following the current issues for what is happening around the world, of course we can say that the most exiting issue which being highlighted in mass media nowadays is about the South Ossetia war between Georgia and Russia.

The war started after both nations claimed that the territory is belongs to them and caused a massive war which brings the death toll in fighting that began on Thursday stood at 2,000.

Actually, the main issue which I would like to discuss here is about the intention and effort from Russia government to leave darkness’ age for “reviving the golden age of Soviet union”

If we review the history, we can see that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991. The military history of the Soviet Union began in the days following the 1917 October Revolution that brought the Bolsheviks to power. The new government formed the Red Army to fight various enemies in the Russian Civil War. The years 1918-1921 saw Red Army's defeats in Polish-Soviet war and Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania independence wars.

In World War II, was the major military force in the defeat of Nazi Germany. After the war, it occupied a large portion of Germany (the entire East side of the country), and many nations in central and eastern Europe, which became satellite states in the Soviet bloc.

The Soviet Union became the sole superpower rival to the United States. The Cold War between the two nations led to military buildups, the arms race, and the Space Race. By the early 1980s, the Soviet armed forces had more troops and nuclear weapons than any other nation on earth. The Soviet Union fell in 1991, not because of military defeat but because of economic and political factors.

However, Russia nowadays doesn’t have any power to fight with western’s powers.

Thus, do you think that the South Ossetia war is a first step to Russia to reform and do you think that they can afford to come back to compete with US as they have done it along time ago?


(Versi Bahasa Malaysia)

Sekiranya kita mengamati setiap isu terkini yang sedang berlaku di seluruh dunia, tidak keterlaluan jika kita mengatakan bahawa isu yang paling hangat dibincangkan kini adalah berkenaan peperangan Selatan Ossetia yang berlaku antara Georgea dan Rusia.

Peperangan tercetus apabila kedua-dua Negara tersebut mendakwa bahawa wilayah Selatan Ossetia merupakan wilayah takluk jajahan masing-masing. Hal ini telah menyababkan berlakunya peperangan yang besar antara kedua-dua Negara dan sehingga kini jumlah kematian yang dicatatkan adalah sekitar 2000 orang.

Walaubagaimanapun, pada hakikatnya, isu utama yang ingin saya utarakan di sini ialah mengenai hasrat kerajaan Rusia untuk meninggalkan zaman kegelapannya yang lalu dan mengembalikan semula zaman kegemilangan Kesatuan Sovietnya suatu ketika dahulu.

Sekiranya kita merenung semula sejarah, kita akan apati bahawa Kesatuan Republik Sosialis Soviet merupakan sebuah negara wilayah Sosialis yang mucul antara benua Eropah dan Asia pada tahun 1922 dan berakhir pada tahun 1991.

Sejarah ketumbukan Kesatuan Soviet bermula dengan suatu revolusi yang tercetus pada Oktober 1917 yang menyaksikan Bolsheviks diangkat menjadi pemimpin Negara yang baru. Sebaik sahaja berlakunya perubahan kepimpinan, kerajaan Rusia telah membentuk suatu ketumbukan “tentera merah” untuk menghapuskan musuh-musuh yang ada dalam beberapa siri peperangan di Rusia.

Pada sekitar tahun 1918-1921 telah menyaksikan berlakunya penguasaan tentera merah di dalam peperangan Polish-Soviet dan peperangan kemerdekaan Estonia, Latvia dan Lithuania. Di samping itu, dalam peperangan dunia kedua, angkatan tentera Nazi Jerman telah mengalami kekalahan yang teruk dan mengakibatkan beberapa wilayah jajahannya dan beberapa Negara tengah dan timur Eropah yang lain jatuh ke tangan Rusia.

Kesatuan Soviet menjadi semakin hebat dan kuat. Ini bertujuan untuk menyayingi kuasa Amerika Syarikat. Peperangan ‘cold war’ antara kedua-dua Negara telah menyababkan kedua-dua negara kuasa dunia tersebut meningkatkan lagi keupayaan ketenteraan. Pada awal 1980, kesatuan Soviet telah berjaya meningkatkan lagi jumlah tentera di samping menjadi satu-satunya Negara yang memiliki senjata nuklear terbesar di dunia.

Walaubagaimanapun, Kesatuan Soviet akhinya tumbang pada tahun 1991. Kejatuhannya bukanlah disebabkan kerana tewas dalam peperangan, tetapi adalah lebih kepada faktor ekonomi dan politik Negara tersebut yang tidak stabil.

Maka adakah anda merasakan bahawa peperangan Selatan Ossetia yang sedang berlaku ini merupakan titik tolak kepada pembaharuan Rusia untuk muncul sebagai sebuah Negara kuasa dunia yang baru bagi menyaingi kuasa Amerika Syarikat seperti mana suatu ketika dahulu?

FORCES 'RAISE RIFLES' OVER TEMPLE DISPUTE

The potential for a flare-up among the hundreds of armed troops between Cambodia and Thailand might be unavoidable after both nations escalated their soldier build up yesterday at a disputed territory near a historic border temple.

Although both sides have given assurances that the long-standing conflict would be avoided and the atmosphere around the temple appeared relaxed, but the increment of troops and nationalist protesters there described that the war is increasingly happen.

In this situation, what I would like to comment is about our role as an ASEAN country. I believe if we suggest being a negotiator among them there is no objection as we has done it well before. If we still remember, we were appreciated by various quarters due to our effort and success to hold talks between Junta and Myanmar’s pro democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. Moreover our success to conciliate between ruler and separatist insurgency in Philippine, Thailand and Indonesia is supposed to be precious evidences to convince both nations to appoint us as a middleman.

This is very important for ensuring the peace and prosperity in ASEAN region is constantly developed. The conflict over the territory actually was revived by Thai anti-government protestors in recent weeks, coming to a head after Cambodia’s application for World Heritage Site status for the temple was granted last week with the endorsement of Thailand’s government. The conflict became worse after the activists have risen up nationalist sentiments and fighting each other to defend their nation’s boldness. It is absolutely true that their obligation is to do so. However, they have to do something else which is pleasant and never put them the target of verbal and other abuse.

Let us be frank and ask ourselves who will be liable if the massive war is really happen. The answer is those fighters who want to take their personal benefits and advantages without seeing the bad effect forward.

Thus, as I mention earlier, this conflict should be solved with an appropriate way and not based upon an emotional decision. Also, Malaysia as one of the ASEAN member has to play his major role as a negotiator to ensure this conflict can be settled properly without hurting innocent people.