Friday 24 July 2015

GUARDIAN MALAYSIA CHARITABLE DEEDS

Guardian Malaysia Educates 100 Orphanage Children On Health And Nutrition, A Shopping Spree And Buka Puasa Treat

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It has been years already since the day I used to shop here at Giant Hypermarket Bandar Kinrara, Puchong but I was glad to come again last Thursday having to spend time with Guardian Malaysia and 3 selected charity homes' kids. Continuing to spread love and joy in the spirit of Ramadhan, leading pharmacy, health and beauty retailer Guardian Malaysia treated 100 children from three charity homes within the Klang Valley to a delightful afternoon out in preparation of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.


100 children aged 7 to 19 from Yayasan Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih Puchong and Rumah Safiyyah Shah Alam were treated to an afternoon out, which included a shopping spree and buka puasa dining. Guardian Malaysia really did a good job in charity like this, that's why I made a great effort to be present for this meaningful event as well. 


The children’s excitement was infectious, with lively chattering and laughter heard throughout the shopping aisles as 12 Guardian Malaysia team members assisted them with the daunting task of choosing from the myriads of Hari Raya goodies. There was a moment I got 'sebak dada' feeling deep within me because it reminded me the reason why I wanted to contribute my share of doing charity providing food, clothes etc. for those unfortunates one 'tidak mengira bangsa dan agama, from time to time with my close family and friends. I felt good about it too!



PR & Government Relations Assistant Manager of Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Farahani Failul Rahman said, “In addition to providing the children fun and joy with a shopping spree and buka puasa session, we aimed to educate the children and teenagers and get them to think about staying healthy from a young age. Teaching them the facts about nutrition and its importance to good health would equip them well into adulthood.”


Guardian Health Advisor Aishah Yunos shared with the children the importance of staying healthy via an interactive health and nutrition talk. Topics of discussion included the benefits of drinking water, nutritional facts about food and how food choices affect health.


“Children naturally love junk food as they are flavour-filled and delightful to the taste buds. Teaching them the facts about high nutrition food vs. those poor in nutritional value will help them make informed choices. They can put what they learn to test in this holy fasting month as it will contribute hugely to the difference between feeling energetic or lethargic throughout the days,” added Farahani.


“Children naturally love junk food as they are flavour-filled and delightful to the taste buds. Teaching them the facts about high nutrition food vs. those poor in nutritional value will help them make informed choices. They can put what they learn to test in this holy fasting month as it will contribute hugely to the difference between feeling energetic or lethargic throughout the days,” added Farahani.


Armed with renewed knowledge about food and nutrition, the day ended on a high note as each child went home with RM100 worth of goodies, which included festive clothing, snacks, toys, stationery, daily essentials and personal care products. Mentioned about shopping only, they all shouted out with glee. Haha...It's great to see the kids got so ecstatically excited about it.

This is the part of Guardian Malaysia’s long-standing Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, the event was held under this year’s theme 'Beramal Bersama Guardian'. For more information, you can visit www.guardian.com.my.

Tuesday 7 July 2015

ISTIGHFAR



A man once came to al-Hasan al-Basri and complained to him: “The sky does not shower us with rain.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness (i.e. say أستغفر ألله).”

Then another person came to him and said, “I complain of poverty.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness.”

Then another person came to him and complained, “My wife is barren; she cannot bear children.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness.”

The people who were present, said to al-Hasan: “Everytime a person came to you complaining, you instructed them to seek Allah’s forgiveness?”

Al-Hasan al-Basri said, “Have you not read the statement of Allah? ‘I said “Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance; increase you in wealth and children; grant you gardens and bestow on you rivers.”‘” [Nuh (71):10-12]

There are two things in the earth that give a person safety and security from the punishment of Allah. The first has been removed, whilst the second still remains. As for the first, it was the Messenger of Allah (صلي ألله عليه و سلم).“Allah would not punish them while you were among them.” [al-Anfal (8):33] As for the second, it is istighfar. “Allah would not punish them as long as they sought forgiveness.” [al-Anfal (8):33]أستغفر ألله… أستغفر ألله… أستغفر ألله…

Do not ever leave istighfar!

Please share and remember that you will receive the reward for all those who make istighfar, due to your reminder.

Astaghfirullaaha wa 'atoobu 'ilayhi.
I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him. (Recite one hundred times in Arabic during the day)
It is reported in Saheeh Muslim that Prophet Muhammad SAW said: “I seek forgiveness one hundred times in a day.” [Muslim]

Rasulullah SAW  said, “If anyone continually asks forgiveness, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, relief from anxiety, and will provide for him from where he never realized.”
[Abu Dawood]

Wednesday 1 July 2015

A BEAUTIFUL DU'A

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Al-'Abbās, the uncle of the Prophet SAW, came to the Prophet saw and said, “Ya Rasūlullāh, teach me a du'ā'.”
The Prophet SAW said, “O my uncle, say:
  " Allāhumma inni asaluka al-'āfiyah (O Allāh, I ask you for 'āfiyah).”
What is 'āfiyah? 'Āfiyah means “to save me from any afflictions.
To be healthy, you are in 'āfiyah.
To have enough money to live, you are in 'āfiyah.
To have your children protected, you are in 'āfiyah.
And if you are forgiven and not punished, you are in 'āfiyah.
 'Āfiyah means “O Allāh, protect me from any pain and suffering.”
This includes dunya and ākhirah.
Al-'Abbās thought about this for a while, and then he came back after a few days and said (paraphrased), “Ya Rasūlullāh, this du'ā' seems a little short. I want something big.”

The Prophet saw said, “My dear uncle, ask Allāh for 'āfiyah for wallāhi, you cannot be given anything better than 'āfiyah.” It is a simple du'ā'. Sincerely mean what you say. “O Allāh, I ask You to be saved from any distress, grief, hardship, harm. Don't test me.” All of this is included in “Allāhumma inni asaluka al-'āfiyah”


Ameen


Children of RALK during the Al Quran recitation session after the Subuh prayers