Merdeka bererti
Bebas, lepas dari belenggu penjajahan
Menjadi tuan di tanah sendiri
Menjadi pemimpin anak bangsa sendiri
Bukan merdeka
jika hati terbelenggu angan
jika iman tercalar nafsu
jika ilmu berbalut kejahilan
jika adab meninggalkan tuntunan
Merdeka bererti
Bebas bertindak
Bebas berpendapat
Tapi Ingat.....
Bebas mestilah beradab
Bukan sesuka hati
Bukan merdeka
jika vandalism menjadi asas
jika penipuan menjadi senjata
jika keangkuhan menjadi tunggak
jika Terorism menjadi acuan
Merdeka bererti
Bebas melangkah
Menentukan hala tuju tanah tercinta
Bukan mendendam pada bekas penjajah
tidak pula menjajah sesama kawan
Hakikat merdeka di dalam diri
Menjadi asas pribadi sejati
Bukan setakat membela diri
Tapi juga melindungi sesama insani
Dengan merdeka bebas berdikari
Tentukan nasib dan jati diri
Tapi jangan keangkuhan meliputi diri
Jikalau tidak binasalah nanti.
Merdeka bukan setakat merai
Penuh semarak lagu dan tari
Merdeka semangat yang tak pernah mati
Jangan biar anak bangsa lupa diri
DIRGAHAYU KEMERDEKAAAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA KE-65
SELAMAT HARI KEMERDEKAAN MALAYSIA KE-53
SEMOGA HUBUNGAN BAIK KEDUA NEGARA BERJIRAN INI TETAP HARMONI DAN BERKEKALAN. AMIN.....
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Luah, Jangan Tak Luah....tapi.....beradablah.....
Tak ada seorang pun di dunia ini yang mampu memuaskan hati semua orang. Hatta seorang pemimpin besar dari sesebuah negara pun tidak akan pernah luput dari kritikan dan mungkin .....makian.
Sebagai seorang pemimpin, yang diamanahkan tangung jawab besar oleh rakyat, apapun bentuk ketidakpuasan hati rakyat, hendaklah disikapi secara positif dan wajar. dalam arti kata, menjadikan seorang pemimpin itu lebih bersemangat dan termotivasi untuk memberikan yang terbaik bagi rakyat.
Sebagai rakyat pula, tidak salah, jika ingin menyuarakan ketidakpuasan hati pada para pemimpin. Pemimpin bukan setakat berhak tahu tapi wajib tahu dan ambil tahu keadaan sebenar rakyat yang dipimpinnya. Hanya sahaja, dalam meluahkan ketidakpuasan hati itu, ketidakselesaan itu atau mungkin...kemarahan itu hendaklah disampaikan dengan cara yang baik. Tidak melanggar norma kesopanan dan budaya ketimuran kita yang selama berabad-abad telah pun mendarah daging dalam segenap lapisan masyarakat kita.
Mari kita analogikan seperti ini:
Seseorang tiba-tiba datang lalu memaki hamun anda kononnya anda sudah membuang sampah di laman rumahnya. Bukan setakat memaki, orang itu pun turut menampar dan menumbuk anda bertubi-tubi. Agak-agak, apa reaksi anda? Silap hari bulan, secara semula jadi anda akan balas menumbuk orang tersebut. Akibatnya, masalah bukan sahaja tiada kesudahan, malah makin berpanjangan dan bertambah dengan masalah baharu pula.
atau:
Seseorang mendatangi anda dengan wajah penuh senyum sambil mengucapkan salam, lalu dengan bahasa yang santun menerangkan bahwa dia tidak suka anda membuang sampah di laman rumahnya. Agak-agak, apa respon anda? Secara semula jadi anda akan berasa malu lalu meminta maaf pada orang itu dan berjanji tidak akan mengulangi lagi perbuatan yang menyusahkan orang itu. Masalah pun selesai. Anda dan orang itu, sama-sama berasa tenang, bila-bila masa bersua lagi tidak akan bermasam muka.
Anda boleh memilih salah satu diantara 2 analogi itu. Apapun pilihan anda, akan mencerminkan seberapa dalam budaya santun tertanam dalam diri anda. Wallahu'alam.
Sebagai seorang pemimpin, yang diamanahkan tangung jawab besar oleh rakyat, apapun bentuk ketidakpuasan hati rakyat, hendaklah disikapi secara positif dan wajar. dalam arti kata, menjadikan seorang pemimpin itu lebih bersemangat dan termotivasi untuk memberikan yang terbaik bagi rakyat.
Sebagai rakyat pula, tidak salah, jika ingin menyuarakan ketidakpuasan hati pada para pemimpin. Pemimpin bukan setakat berhak tahu tapi wajib tahu dan ambil tahu keadaan sebenar rakyat yang dipimpinnya. Hanya sahaja, dalam meluahkan ketidakpuasan hati itu, ketidakselesaan itu atau mungkin...kemarahan itu hendaklah disampaikan dengan cara yang baik. Tidak melanggar norma kesopanan dan budaya ketimuran kita yang selama berabad-abad telah pun mendarah daging dalam segenap lapisan masyarakat kita.
Mari kita analogikan seperti ini:
Seseorang tiba-tiba datang lalu memaki hamun anda kononnya anda sudah membuang sampah di laman rumahnya. Bukan setakat memaki, orang itu pun turut menampar dan menumbuk anda bertubi-tubi. Agak-agak, apa reaksi anda? Silap hari bulan, secara semula jadi anda akan balas menumbuk orang tersebut. Akibatnya, masalah bukan sahaja tiada kesudahan, malah makin berpanjangan dan bertambah dengan masalah baharu pula.
atau:
Seseorang mendatangi anda dengan wajah penuh senyum sambil mengucapkan salam, lalu dengan bahasa yang santun menerangkan bahwa dia tidak suka anda membuang sampah di laman rumahnya. Agak-agak, apa respon anda? Secara semula jadi anda akan berasa malu lalu meminta maaf pada orang itu dan berjanji tidak akan mengulangi lagi perbuatan yang menyusahkan orang itu. Masalah pun selesai. Anda dan orang itu, sama-sama berasa tenang, bila-bila masa bersua lagi tidak akan bermasam muka.
Anda boleh memilih salah satu diantara 2 analogi itu. Apapun pilihan anda, akan mencerminkan seberapa dalam budaya santun tertanam dalam diri anda. Wallahu'alam.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ramadhan Yang Lain
Tiap orang mempunyai pengalaman Ramadhannya sendiri. Pertama kali berpuasa di bulan Ramadhan adalah antara pengalaman Ramadhan yang paling indah. Adakalanya penuh jenaka ala upin dan ipin.Teringat saya dengan seorang sepupu. Al kisah berkahwinlah ia dengan seorang muallaf USA. Mungkin kerana bertubuh sasa, setakat menahan lapar dan dahaga bukanlah susah mana. Tapi satu benda yang membuatnya lemah tak bermaya selama sebulan itu....rokok.....hehehe....
Pengalaman Ramadahan dari tahun ke tahun sudah semestinya memiliki nuansa tersendiri. Ada Ramadhan yang penuh kedukaan kerana berjauhan dari orang-orang tersayang, ada pula yang penuh keriangan kerana berkumpul bersama keluarga tercinta dan mungkin...ada pula yang terasa hambar, ibarat lauk tanpa garam kerana kesibukan kerja yang luar biasa.
Apapun, marilah kita sambut Ramadhan yang akan tiba sedikit hari lagi ini, dengan rasa gembira penuh kesyukuran, kerana Allah masih panjangkan usia sehingga kita masih berkesempatan beribadah sebanyak mungkin di dalamnya. Marilah kita juga berdoa semoga Ramadhan kali ini lebih bermakna, lebih khusyuk kita dalam beribadah, dimudahkan segala urusan dunia dan akhirat kita hingga tibanya bulan Syawal, bulan penuh kemenangan. Amin Ya Rabbal 'Alamin......
Pengalaman Ramadahan dari tahun ke tahun sudah semestinya memiliki nuansa tersendiri. Ada Ramadhan yang penuh kedukaan kerana berjauhan dari orang-orang tersayang, ada pula yang penuh keriangan kerana berkumpul bersama keluarga tercinta dan mungkin...ada pula yang terasa hambar, ibarat lauk tanpa garam kerana kesibukan kerja yang luar biasa.
Apapun, marilah kita sambut Ramadhan yang akan tiba sedikit hari lagi ini, dengan rasa gembira penuh kesyukuran, kerana Allah masih panjangkan usia sehingga kita masih berkesempatan beribadah sebanyak mungkin di dalamnya. Marilah kita juga berdoa semoga Ramadhan kali ini lebih bermakna, lebih khusyuk kita dalam beribadah, dimudahkan segala urusan dunia dan akhirat kita hingga tibanya bulan Syawal, bulan penuh kemenangan. Amin Ya Rabbal 'Alamin......
Friday, August 6, 2010
Digestive Diseases ( Gastrointestinal diseases )
Digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from mouth to anus and includes esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines.Liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help digestion.There are many types of digestive disorders. The symptoms vary widely depending on the problem. In general, you should see your doctor if you have
* Blood in your stool
* Changes in bowel habits
* Severe abdominal pain
* Unintentional weight loss
* Heartburn not relieved by antacids
The primary causes for functional disorders include:
* Eating a diet low in fiber
* Not getting enough exercise
* Traveling or other changes in routine
* Eating large amounts of dairy products
* Being stressed
* Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
* Resisting the urge to have bowel movements due to pain from hemorrhoids
* Overusing laxatives (stool softeners) that, over time, weaken the bowel muscles
* Taking antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum
* Taking certain medicines (especially antidepressants, iron pills, and strong pain medicines such as narcotics)
* Being pregnant
X-ray examinations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract-- which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines and rectum-- enable your physician to detect abnormalities in these organs.
Gastrointestinal examinations are usually called either "upper GI" or "lower GI," depending on the organs that are to be studied:
* The upper GI test examines the esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine. For this test, the patient swallows a contrast solution that contains barium.
* The lower GI test examines the large intestine and the rectum. For this test, barium is administered rectally by enema.
Our diets can contribute to digestive system difficulties. Many people eat too much processed food and sugar, and not enough fiber, fruits, and vegetables. Poor eating habits, such as eating too quickly or skipping meals, can also be part of the problem. Many digestive problems can be prevented through lifestyle. Be sure to get adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.
10 Tips on Dietary Fiber
1. Keep in mind that a high-fiber diet may tend to improve:
* Chronic constipation
* Coronary heart disease
* Hemorrhoids
* Diabetes mellitus
* Diverticular disease
* Elevated cholesterol
* Irritable bowel syndrome
* Colorectal cancer
2. Try to double your daily fiber intake.
* Average intake: 10-15 grams per day
* Recommended intake: 20-35 grams per day
3. Understand what fiber is, where it comes from:
* Insoluble fiber
o Cereals
o Wheat/wheat bran
o Whole grains
* Soluble fiber
o Brans
o Fruit
o Oatmeal/oat bran
o Psyllium
o Vegetables
4. Substitute high-fiber foods for high-fat and low-fiber foods.
5. Keep your daily fiber intake stable. Consider a fiber supplement if you:
* Travel
* Eat away from home often
* Find it difficult to get enough fiber through food choices alone
6. Don't shock your system: Increase fiber levels in your diet gradually.
7. Always increase fluids (water, soup, broth, juices) when you increase fiber.
8. Add both soluble and insoluble fiber, from a variety of sources.
9. Compare fiber content of foods:
10. Choose foods high in fiber content.
Fruits and Vegetables (Highest in Fiber Per Serving):
Artichokes
Apples, pears (with skin)
Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Dates
Figs
Prunes
Beans (baked, black, lima, pinto)
Broccoli
Chick-peas
Lentils
Parsnips Peas
Pumpkin
Rutabaga
Squash (winter)
Other Good Fiber Choices:
Barley
Bread, Muffins (whole wheat, bran)
Cereals (branflakes, bran, oatmeal, shredded wheat)
Coconut
Crackers (rye, whole wheat)
Nuts (almonds, Brazil, peanuts, pecans, walnuts)
Rice (brown)
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
Eating high-fiber foods is a healthy choice for most people. If you have ever received medical treatment for a digestive problem, however, it is very important that you check with your doctor to find out if a high-fiber diet is the right choice for you.
* Blood in your stool
* Changes in bowel habits
* Severe abdominal pain
* Unintentional weight loss
* Heartburn not relieved by antacids
The primary causes for functional disorders include:
* Eating a diet low in fiber
* Not getting enough exercise
* Traveling or other changes in routine
* Eating large amounts of dairy products
* Being stressed
* Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
* Resisting the urge to have bowel movements due to pain from hemorrhoids
* Overusing laxatives (stool softeners) that, over time, weaken the bowel muscles
* Taking antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum
* Taking certain medicines (especially antidepressants, iron pills, and strong pain medicines such as narcotics)
* Being pregnant
X-ray examinations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract-- which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines and rectum-- enable your physician to detect abnormalities in these organs.
Gastrointestinal examinations are usually called either "upper GI" or "lower GI," depending on the organs that are to be studied:
* The upper GI test examines the esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine. For this test, the patient swallows a contrast solution that contains barium.
* The lower GI test examines the large intestine and the rectum. For this test, barium is administered rectally by enema.
Our diets can contribute to digestive system difficulties. Many people eat too much processed food and sugar, and not enough fiber, fruits, and vegetables. Poor eating habits, such as eating too quickly or skipping meals, can also be part of the problem. Many digestive problems can be prevented through lifestyle. Be sure to get adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.
10 Tips on Dietary Fiber
1. Keep in mind that a high-fiber diet may tend to improve:
* Chronic constipation
* Coronary heart disease
* Hemorrhoids
* Diabetes mellitus
* Diverticular disease
* Elevated cholesterol
* Irritable bowel syndrome
* Colorectal cancer
2. Try to double your daily fiber intake.
* Average intake: 10-15 grams per day
* Recommended intake: 20-35 grams per day
3. Understand what fiber is, where it comes from:
* Insoluble fiber
o Cereals
o Wheat/wheat bran
o Whole grains
* Soluble fiber
o Brans
o Fruit
o Oatmeal/oat bran
o Psyllium
o Vegetables
4. Substitute high-fiber foods for high-fat and low-fiber foods.
5. Keep your daily fiber intake stable. Consider a fiber supplement if you:
* Travel
* Eat away from home often
* Find it difficult to get enough fiber through food choices alone
6. Don't shock your system: Increase fiber levels in your diet gradually.
7. Always increase fluids (water, soup, broth, juices) when you increase fiber.
8. Add both soluble and insoluble fiber, from a variety of sources.
9. Compare fiber content of foods:
10. Choose foods high in fiber content.
Fruits and Vegetables (Highest in Fiber Per Serving):
Artichokes
Apples, pears (with skin)
Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Dates
Figs
Prunes
Beans (baked, black, lima, pinto)
Broccoli
Chick-peas
Lentils
Parsnips Peas
Pumpkin
Rutabaga
Squash (winter)
Other Good Fiber Choices:
Barley
Bread, Muffins (whole wheat, bran)
Cereals (branflakes, bran, oatmeal, shredded wheat)
Coconut
Crackers (rye, whole wheat)
Nuts (almonds, Brazil, peanuts, pecans, walnuts)
Rice (brown)
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
Eating high-fiber foods is a healthy choice for most people. If you have ever received medical treatment for a digestive problem, however, it is very important that you check with your doctor to find out if a high-fiber diet is the right choice for you.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Islamic Story 15: Mysterious helping hands
Iram, and her brother, Ahmed, were excited about the upcoming days. It was Ramadan, a time to learn appreciation for the things they had, and to think of others who didn't have as much.
They had both been saving their money all year long. Iram, who was seven years old, sat on her bed and dumped out her money Jar. Coins ran all over the blanket. "This is a lot of money. Momma says we are supposed to help someone. She wants us to think about how much we have and then think of someone who doesn't have very much, and do something nice for them," Iram said, gathering the money into a pile. "Dump out your Jar, Ahmed," she told her brother.
The coins came spilling out of his Jar onto the bed. "Wow! We can do a lot for someone with all this money," Ahmed said, smiling. "This is such a special time of year. I'm glad we can help others."
"But we have to do it secretly, Ahmed, remember. We have to pick someone and do something very nice without them knowing it is from us. Who should we pick?" Iram asked.
"Let's pick our neighbors, Rashid, and Fatima. I noticed that they had holes in their shoes," Ahmed said.
"That's a good idea. We could buy some new shoes for them. They aren't as blessed as we are. We have a lot of shoes, don't we?" Iram asked with appreciation.
"I have three pair. You have more. Let's buy some new shoes for them this Ramadan," Ahmed said, smiling.
Iram and Ahmed found their momma. She was busy washing some dates. She saw her children come into the kitchen. "I'm going to make some baklawa for tonight," she said, knowing her family loved to eat that during Ramadan.
"Pappa is at the mosque, in prayer. When he comes home, after the sun sets, we'll have some. In the meantime, you two look like you've got something on your minds."
"We want to help the poor. Ahmed and I have been saving our money all year long and we want to help Rashid and Fatima, our neighbors," Iram began.
Ahmed, with excitement, interrupted, "We want to buy them some shoes."
Momma smiled at her beautiful children. She was so proud of them.
"Aren't you hungry, Momma?" Ahmed asked. He knew she had not had anything to eat or drink since dawn that morning due to Ramadan fasting.
"I'm a little bit, but that is good for me. Don't worry about me. When you're older, you will understand more and be able to fast too," she explained. "Would you like me to take you to the store to buy the shoes?" she asked.
"Would you, Momma? Is that all right?" Iram begged.
"Why of course. Let's go," she said.
They walked to the shoe store and went inside. Iram picked out a pair of shoes for Fatima. Ahmed picked out a pair for Rashid. They were both so proud that they'd saved their money so they could do this to help. Later, they went home and wrapped the shoe boxes in plain brown paper. They waited anxiously for night to come. It would be dark and they could deliver their gifts.
The sun began to drop behind the horizon. A little while later, Pappa came home. He and Momma had some lentil soup, then tomato and cucumber sandwiches. Momma called to her children, "Iram. Ahmed. Come and have some baklawa, and some fresh dates." The children came running into the kitchen. Momma cut them a big piece.
They gobbled it down quickly as they were anxious to do their good deed. "Slow down, children," Pappa urged, laughing.
It was soon dark outside. Momma had the children go and get the boxes they'd wrapped so carefully. They put their coats on and walked quietly over to Rashid and Fatima's house. Momma whispered, "All right, children. We must be very quiet and very fast. Ahmed, you knock on the door and then run over here, to this bush, where Iram and I will be hiding. We'll watch as they come and find their gifts."
Iram and Ahmed giggled with delight. Iram and Momma hid, and Ahmed tiptoed up to the door. He put both of the boxes down on the porch, and knocked hard. Then he ran, and ran, and ran, as fast as he could, to where Iram and Momma were. "Shhh," Momma whispered. "Someone opened the door."
They watched as Rashid and Fatima came out onto the porch. "Look! There are presents for us. Someone left them here," Rashid cried out with excitement. He and Fatima looked around. It was very dark and they couldn't see anyone. They picked up the boxes and took them inside.
After a minute or two, waiting to make sure they wouldn't be seen, Momma, Ahmed, and Iram, snuck quietly back to their house. Ahmed started laughing. "Pappa! Pappa! We did it! We snuck up and left the presents!"
Iram added, "They didn't see us, Pappa. They don't know it was us." She was laughing too.
Momma and Pappa stood back and looked at their children. They were so proud of them. They knew their children knew the real meaning of giving and of sacrifice. The next morning, as Momma, Pappa, Iram, and Ahmed went to their car to drive into town, they saw Rashid and Fatima outside playing. They were both wearing their brand new shoes. Nobody said a thing. Iram and Ahmed just smiled, because it is one of the best Ramadan for them.
They had both been saving their money all year long. Iram, who was seven years old, sat on her bed and dumped out her money Jar. Coins ran all over the blanket. "This is a lot of money. Momma says we are supposed to help someone. She wants us to think about how much we have and then think of someone who doesn't have very much, and do something nice for them," Iram said, gathering the money into a pile. "Dump out your Jar, Ahmed," she told her brother.
The coins came spilling out of his Jar onto the bed. "Wow! We can do a lot for someone with all this money," Ahmed said, smiling. "This is such a special time of year. I'm glad we can help others."
"But we have to do it secretly, Ahmed, remember. We have to pick someone and do something very nice without them knowing it is from us. Who should we pick?" Iram asked.
"Let's pick our neighbors, Rashid, and Fatima. I noticed that they had holes in their shoes," Ahmed said.
"That's a good idea. We could buy some new shoes for them. They aren't as blessed as we are. We have a lot of shoes, don't we?" Iram asked with appreciation.
"I have three pair. You have more. Let's buy some new shoes for them this Ramadan," Ahmed said, smiling.
Iram and Ahmed found their momma. She was busy washing some dates. She saw her children come into the kitchen. "I'm going to make some baklawa for tonight," she said, knowing her family loved to eat that during Ramadan.
"Pappa is at the mosque, in prayer. When he comes home, after the sun sets, we'll have some. In the meantime, you two look like you've got something on your minds."
"We want to help the poor. Ahmed and I have been saving our money all year long and we want to help Rashid and Fatima, our neighbors," Iram began.
Ahmed, with excitement, interrupted, "We want to buy them some shoes."
Momma smiled at her beautiful children. She was so proud of them.
"Aren't you hungry, Momma?" Ahmed asked. He knew she had not had anything to eat or drink since dawn that morning due to Ramadan fasting.
"I'm a little bit, but that is good for me. Don't worry about me. When you're older, you will understand more and be able to fast too," she explained. "Would you like me to take you to the store to buy the shoes?" she asked.
"Would you, Momma? Is that all right?" Iram begged.
"Why of course. Let's go," she said.
They walked to the shoe store and went inside. Iram picked out a pair of shoes for Fatima. Ahmed picked out a pair for Rashid. They were both so proud that they'd saved their money so they could do this to help. Later, they went home and wrapped the shoe boxes in plain brown paper. They waited anxiously for night to come. It would be dark and they could deliver their gifts.
The sun began to drop behind the horizon. A little while later, Pappa came home. He and Momma had some lentil soup, then tomato and cucumber sandwiches. Momma called to her children, "Iram. Ahmed. Come and have some baklawa, and some fresh dates." The children came running into the kitchen. Momma cut them a big piece.
They gobbled it down quickly as they were anxious to do their good deed. "Slow down, children," Pappa urged, laughing.
It was soon dark outside. Momma had the children go and get the boxes they'd wrapped so carefully. They put their coats on and walked quietly over to Rashid and Fatima's house. Momma whispered, "All right, children. We must be very quiet and very fast. Ahmed, you knock on the door and then run over here, to this bush, where Iram and I will be hiding. We'll watch as they come and find their gifts."
Iram and Ahmed giggled with delight. Iram and Momma hid, and Ahmed tiptoed up to the door. He put both of the boxes down on the porch, and knocked hard. Then he ran, and ran, and ran, as fast as he could, to where Iram and Momma were. "Shhh," Momma whispered. "Someone opened the door."
They watched as Rashid and Fatima came out onto the porch. "Look! There are presents for us. Someone left them here," Rashid cried out with excitement. He and Fatima looked around. It was very dark and they couldn't see anyone. They picked up the boxes and took them inside.
After a minute or two, waiting to make sure they wouldn't be seen, Momma, Ahmed, and Iram, snuck quietly back to their house. Ahmed started laughing. "Pappa! Pappa! We did it! We snuck up and left the presents!"
Iram added, "They didn't see us, Pappa. They don't know it was us." She was laughing too.
Momma and Pappa stood back and looked at their children. They were so proud of them. They knew their children knew the real meaning of giving and of sacrifice. The next morning, as Momma, Pappa, Iram, and Ahmed went to their car to drive into town, they saw Rashid and Fatima outside playing. They were both wearing their brand new shoes. Nobody said a thing. Iram and Ahmed just smiled, because it is one of the best Ramadan for them.
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