A Picnic at Taman Tasik Ampang Hilir

On the 11th October 2009, we had a wonderful picnic with dad’s old friends from his university days at the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (click here to see their blog).Their special guest was Uncle Osman from Khartoum, Sudan who was on a two weeks trip to Malaysia with his wife, Aunty Yaman and daughter, Sister [...]

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Bubur Lambuk Kampung Baru – is finally back!

Ramadhan Mubarak to all muslim readers worldwide. Last year, I wrote a post entitled ‘Bubur Lambuk Kampung Baru’ (please click here to read more). Bubur lambuk is the tastiest food for iftar and the bubur lambuk given away by the Kampung Baru Mosque/Masjid Jamek is the best amongst all. People from all over KL came [...]

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Say “NO” to the plan to demolish a heritage row in Kuala Terengganu

Over a hundred years ago, my great, great grandfather, Abdullah Al-Yunani came to Kuala Terengganu from China and decided to stay there. He opened a bookstore named Abdullah Al-Yunani or better known to the locals as ‘Keda Buku Pok Loh Yunang’. Ask a person who was brought up in Kuala Terengganu, most of them would [...]

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Stargazer gets a shot at moment in history

KUALA LUMPUR (The Star – page 3): Amateur stargazer Bobby Chiam was so excited over the longest total solar eclipse of the century that he set up two telescopes on his balcony early in the morning to catch the rising sun.
Chiam, 66, did not seem to mind that he could not get a good view [...]

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HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

!!!PLEASE HELP MY GRANDMOTHER’S BOOKSTORE!!!
!!!SAVE IT FROM BEING DEMOLISHED BY THE TRENGGANU GOVERNMENT!!!
!!!PLEASE HELP ALAM AKADEMIK SDN BHD (THE OLDEST BOOKSHOP IN TERENGGANU – ALMOST A HUNDRED YEARS OLD)!!!
Yesterday, we received a letter telling us to move away in 30 days from 13th July 2009. Later, we’ve found out that our neighbours received the letter [...]

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Major Quake Strikes Off New Zealand

(CNN) — A major earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand’s South Island Wednesday night, rattling residents and prompting a tsunami warning that was later canceled.
The 7.8-magnitude quake generated a small, 6-inch tsunami in Jackson Bay, on the west coast of South Island and a 2-inch tsunami reported in the Tasman Sea to the [...]

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Michael Jackson Reportedly Will Be Buried in Muslim Traditions

Michael Jackson’s family reportedly is considering to have a traditional Muslim burial for the late music performer. ( This news article was taken from the following link: http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00025411.html)

A source close to the Jacksons has exclusively revealed to X17 Online that family will likely have a traditional Muslim burial for late Michael Jackson. “The family is [...]

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Michael Jackson Was Muslim

This post was taken from http://islamicarticles.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/michael-jackson-was-muslim/
Asalamu Alaikum
Only Allah knows our end. All sins are forgiven except shirk, fear Allah’s punishment while hoping for His mercy. Always thank Allah, beg His forgiveness and ask Him for janat al-firdaws, safety from the hellfire and punishment of the grave. In the evening, don’t expect to arrive to the [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Family Planning Islamic Funeral

Michael Jackson reportedly has converted to Islam in late 2008 and adopted the name Mikaeel, which is the name of one of Allah’s angels. Now, when there is still question of where the late superstar will be laid to rest, a new report has just emerged that he will be buried in a traditional Muslim [...]

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Imam Siraj wishes to attend the janazah prayer of Michael Jackson

From http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/
Today, I spoke to with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, the Amir of the Muslim Alliance in North America and one of the most prominent imams in the United States.  Imam Siraj sends his condolences to the family of Michael Jackson and well wishes to his family.
Yesterday, the Imam Siraj completed his last radiation treatment for [...]

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Imam Visits Michael Jackson’s Family to Discuss Funeral Arrangements

Imam Visits Michael Jackson’s Family to Discuss Funeral Arrangements from http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/

UPDATE: Many have asked concerning the below. I heard the report on CNN’s Wolf Blitzer’s show “The Situation Room”. He briefly mentioned it during the coverage of Michael Jackson.
Al-Hamdulillah, CNN reported that the Jackson family is meeting with an imam to make the funeral arrangements for [...]

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More Tests Ordered After Jackson’s Autopsy

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — The autopsy on the body of pop star Michael Jackson has been completed, but the coroner has ordered further tests and the cause of death has not been determined, a spokesman said.

The cause of pop star Michael Jackson’s death has not been determined after Friday’s autopsy.

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Craig Harvey from [...]

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