Your fabulous Birthday has gone by yesterday I could only posted Birthday wishes and Doa in the facebook. Today is the time to wish you Happy Birthday to you Iva, our beloved daughter in this blog as I figured you deserved more than one. Wishing you joy, success and happiness always! Love, ArRaina Family
"We are working n the premise that, as technological advances continue,
the traditional mediums of television and radio
may become usurped in their potency
in terms of delivering important messages to society at large, said Professor John Preston,
A study conducted by TNS, a research firm which interviewed 50,000 consumers in 46 countries has revealed that Malaysians have the most friends on their social networks.
In Malaysia the average number of friends is 233 closely followed by 231 in Brazil and 217 in Norway.
Besides having the most friends, Malaysians are also the heaviest users of social networking sites. They spend an average of nine hours per week on these sites.
Which country has the fewest digital friends? Please click hereif you want to know.
Ours is an era of space probes, computer chips, laser surgeries and cloning. If we were to label any book as a revelation from God, we couldn't help but to scrutinize this Scripture using modern scientific knowledge. It could not be that a revelation, proclaiming itself from God, could constitute aspects contradicting established scientific facts. How could we assume otherwise, when God is the one who created the universe and the laws operating within it.
The Quran was revealed 1400 years ago to the last Prophet of God, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a guidance for all humanity. The entire Quran has been committed to memory by millions of Muslims around the world and has been preserved by God from any interpolations, for continuing guidance. Although the Quran is a religious book with a total of about 6600 plus verses dealing with many aspects of a person's life, about 1000 of those verses are of scientific nature, none contradicting established scientific facts.
Dr. T.V.N. Persaud [1], professor of Anatomy, says: "You have an illiterate person (Prophet Muhammad) making profound statements that are amazingly accurate, of a scientific nature...I personally can't see how this could be mere chance, there are too many accuracies and like Dr. Moore, I have no difficulty in my mind reconciling that this is a divine inspiration or revelation which lead him to these statements".
Besides providing guidelines in personal, social, moral and spiritual spheres of humanity, the Quran touches upon diverse scientific topics like astronomy, geology, embryology, genetics, biology, archeology etc. Some of these are mentioned below to prove the Quran's Divine origin.
The Big Bang !
Currently, the Big Bang model of the origin of the universe is the cosmological paradigm most widely accepted by astronomers. It holds that about 15 billion years ago the universe began with the explosive expansion of a single, extremely dense matter, the primordial mass. Only after the development of radio telescopes in 1937 that, the necessary observational precision was achieved in order for astronomers to arrive at the above conclusion. What does the Quran say about our universe's origin?
"Do not the unbelievers see that the Heavens and the earth were joined together, then We split them apart." (21:30)
Expanding Universe
In 1925, Edwin Hubble (after whom the Hubble Space telescope is named) provided the observational evidence for the expansion of the universe. Stephen Hawking (author of 'A Brief History of Time') states: "The universe is not static, as had previously been thought, it is expanding". So what did God reveal in the Quran, 1400 years ago?
"And the firmament, We constructed with power and skill and verily We are expanding it" (51:47) ("We" is the Arabic plural of respect, not the Christian plural of 'trinity")
The Existence of Sun's Orbit
Ancient people use to believe that the Sun revolves around the earth. Later, Nicholas Copernicus in 1512, laid his Heliocentric Theory of Planetary motion, which placed the sun motionless in the center of the solar system with all the planets revolving around it. Modern science tells us now that the sun too is not still, but is in motion.
The sun traveling at roughly 150 miles per second takes about 200 million years to complete one revolution around the center of our Milky Way Galaxy and 25 days to make one complete rotation around its own axis. See how beautifully and accurately God revealed this phenomenon in the Quran:
"It is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon, all (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its orbit with its own motion." (21:33)
Conquest of Space by Human
Human exploration and the conquest of space began with the launching of the Russian Satellite, Sputnik I on Oct. 4, 1957. Then followed the launching of humans into space, which eventually led to a manned space flight to the Moon on July 20th, 1967. Thus the dream of humanity since the dawn of civilization to go beyond the earth to the heavens was realized.
The Quran, 1400 years ago, clearly predicted human's advancement and the possibility of space flight.
"O assembly of Jinns and humans, if you can penetrate the regions of the heavens and the earth, then penetrate them! You will not penetrate them save with a power (of God)." (55:33)
The Protective Atmosphere
Earth is constantly bombarded by meteoroids that disintegrate upon the atmosphere and by lethal rays emitted by the sun. This UV radiation is absorbed by the Ozone layer forming the outer fringe of our atmosphere. Thus our atmosphere along with its Ozone layer is a protective covering for us. Life possibly could not have existed without it. How meticulously, does our Lord sustain and protect us against this atmospheric destruction.
"And We have made the atmosphere a protective roof, yet do they turn away from the Signs which these things point to." (21:32)
Embryology
The Dutch naturalist Anthony van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) produced lenses powerful enough to prove that many tiny creatures are not spontaneously generated but are produced from eggs. The science of Embryology as we know it today did not discover many of the detailed aspects of human embryonic development until the 1970s, using powerful microscopes, ultra sound and fiber optics technology. See how the Quran described the stages of embryonic development.
"God fashioned man from a small quantity (of sperm)" (16:4) Fertilization takes place with only one sperm among several tens of million produced by man.
"Then We placed him as a drop in a place of rest" (23:13) Implantation of the blastocyst in the uterus.
"Then We made the drop into a leech like structure..." (23:14) This resemblance of the human embryo to a leech is an appropriate description of the human embryo from days 7-24, when it clings to the endometrium of the uterus.
"And He (God) gave you hearing and sight and feeling and understanding." (32:9) The internal ears appear before the eyes, and the brain (the sight of understanding) differentiates last.
Dr. E. Marshall Johnson [2] Professor of Anatomy, concluded after studying verses from Quran: "The Quran describes not only the development of external form but emphasizes also the internal stages - the stages inside the embryo of its creation and development, emphasizing major events recognized by contemporary science... so I see nothing in conflict with the concept that divine intervention was involved..."
Gender Determination
The concept of "Gender Determination" as being described by geneticists, is one of the outstanding informations revealed to us in the Quran. This information is now a known fact, that sperms are the deciding factors in determining the type of gender (male or female) in the new embryo. This determination through the male sperm is due to the fact that sperms have an X and Y chromosomes, while the female ovum has only X Chromosomes (X, X). Through the Quran, The Almighty informs us that it is the male sperms that determine the type of gender for the new offspring:
"Does man think that he will be left uncontrolled (without purpose)? Was he not a drop of sperm emitted (in humble form)? Then did (God) make and fashion (him) in due proportion. And of him He made two sexes, male and female..." (75:36-40)
Existence of Pairs in All Creation
Before the dawn of the modern era, humans conceived that only animal life was divided into two genders, male and female. Then the discovery was made that this phenomenon was present in plants and vegetation too. We have found this reality existing in every creation, animate as well as inanimate, though in different forms. In electricity, these two genders can be classified as positive and negative. North and south pole describe it in magnetism, electron and proton in atoms, matter and antimatter etc. Even bacteria could be positive or negative, while the truth is, this creation is made of pairs. At the time the Holy Quran was being revealed in the 7th century C.E., we knew of pairing in animals and plants only, but the Quran describes the phenomenon in the most lucid manner:
"Hallowed is He, Who created pairs in all things, those that grow from the earth and of themselves, and what they know not." (36:36)
The Quranic statement:
"...And what they know not" is as true today, as it was when Holy Quran was revealed. Though we have discovered that every created thing exists in pair, we have yet to discover many things that exist.
We have expounded scientific marvels from the Holy Quran to convince sincere seekers of truth that it is the infallible Word of God. No mortal being can ever speak with such authority, finality, knowledge, perfection, and precision coupled with exotic beauties of expression, as does God in the Quran.
By realizing these Truths about the Quran and the religion of Islam revealed by our Creator and Sustainer, many modern scientists are turning towards it.
Dr. Keith Moore [3], Professor of Embryology, after analyzing the verses of the Quran for three years comments: "It has been a pleasure for me to help clarify statements in the Quran about Human Development. It is clear to me that these statements must have come to Muhammad from God or Allah because almost all of this knowledge was not discovered until many centuries later"
Dr. Maurice Bucaille [4], French Physician, after studying Quran and comparing it with modern science, addressed the French Academy of Medicine in 1976 proclaimed: "Our knowledge of these disciplines is such, that it is impossible to explain how a text produced at the time of the Quran could have contained ideas that have only been discovered in modern times".
Dr. Joe Leigh Simpson [5], Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, proclaims: "...These Hadiths (sayings of Muhammad) could not have been obtained on the basis of the scientific knowledge that was available at the time of the writer (7th century)...It follows that not only is there no conflict between genetics and religion (Islam) but in fact religion (Islam) may guide science by adding revelation to some of the traditional scientific approaches... There exist statements in the Quran shown centuries later to be valid which support knowledge in the Quran having been derived from God".
Dr. Tejatet Tejasen [6], Professor of Anatomy, attending the Eighth Saudi Medical Conference, stood up and likewise announced: "From my studies and what I have learnt at this conference, I believe that everything that has been recorded in the Quran 1400 years ago must be true. That can be proved the scientific way".
These men of knowledge, in their unbiased studies of the Quran, all proclaimed its truthfulness as a Revelation of Almighty God.
"Soon we will show them Our Signs in the (furthest) regions (of the earth) and in their own soul, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth..." (41:53)
Guidance to humanity proclaimed in the Quran is complete and applicable to all societies and all times. Whether we are living in the Stone Age or the Space Age, riding in horse pulled carriages or flying in Space Shuttles, we haven't changed a bit. We still possess physical and emotional desires, we live in societies, interact with one another, establish social, political and economic systems; thus the relevant need for guidance by our Creator in all these spheres of our life. Islam is the only religion which is totally compatible with scientific facts and provides complete, explicit and clear guidance in all spheres of life.
The Quran was revealed in Arabic, but translation of its meaning are available in English and other languages for non-Arabs. Likewise Islam is not restricted to people of the east or Arabs, it is a universal religion revealed for all of mankind.
We invite all sincere humans to study Islam with an open mind. Don't blindly follow the whims and paganistic influences of the environment around us. God bestowed upon us this superb mind to seek and live the truth; for we all will be accountable on the Day of Judgment for our beliefs and deeds. Don't delay your salvation. Welcome to Islam!
References:
1) Dr. T.V.N. Persaud, Professor and Head of the Department of Anatomy, University of Manitoba, Canada, received in 1991 the most distinguished award presented in the field of Anatomy in Canada, the J.C.B. Grand Award.
2) Dr. E. Marshall Johnson, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, and the Director of the Daniel Baugh Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
3) Dr. Keith Moore, Professor of Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Univ. of Toronto, Canada, recipient of numerous awards and honors, including in 1984, the J.C.B. Grand Award, which is the highest honor granted by the Canadian Association of Anatomists.
4) Dr. Maurice Bucaille, French Physician, Author of 'The Bible, the Quran and Science, Seghers, Paris, 1987.
5) Dr. Joe Leigh Simpson, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, and the President of the American Fertility Society.
6) Dr. Tejatet Tejasen, Professor and Head of Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chiang, Thailand
Suggested Readings
1. The Holy Quran Abdullah Yusuf Ali (trans.) 2. The Life of Muhammad By Hayykal 3. Towards Understanding Islam By Abul Ala Maududi 4. Jesus: A Prophet of Islam. By. M. Ataur Rahim 5. The Bible, The Quran and Science By Maurice Bucaille
"I used to read this book as a wee girl. I never dreamt that one day I would actually appear in the Guinness Book of Records. I only ever wanted to sing and perform. This is truly fantastic." said Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle, who shot to worldwide fame after appearing on a TV talent show in UK last year, has sold her first CD "I Dreamed A Dream" about 10 million copies worldwide since November 2009. Few days ago, she was inducted in the World Guinness Book of Records with 3 different entries;
The fastest selling album by a UK female artist,
The most successful first week's sales of a UK debut album,
The oldest person to reach number one with a debut album.
Susan has inspired millions by showing that an ordinary person with a talent and determination can make millions and love by millions. Read more.
To see her performance, please click the following video;
Eid Ul Fitr festival signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan and The beginning of the new month of Shawal May ALLAH send his Love like Sunshine in his warm and gentle ways to fill every corner of your Heart and filled your Life with a lot of Happiness like this EID DAY. Wishing you EID MUBARAK. Sincerely, Ar Raina Family
SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI KEPADA SELURUH MUSLIMIN DAN MUSLIMAT SEMOGA DIRAHMATI, MENDAPAT KEAMPUNAN, DIBEBASKAN DRP. API NERAKA DAN KINI BERGEMBIRA MERAYAKAN HARI YANG MULIA.
Dari depan kanan, Idlan, Iza, Dr.Izad, Pa & Ma Tiada dlm gambar Iva, Firdauz & Qistyna KAMI POHON MAAF ZAHIR BATIN. IKHLAS, ARRAINA SEKELUARGA
"Hi Dato', tqvm for inviting me as GOH to officiate the carnival. Congratulations for the successunder your leadership and the hard working n committed AJK esp Alvin.Cheers!" Datin Rosalind Lee Swee Ting
Those were the kind words of our beloved Patron, Yang Berbahagia Datin Rosalind Lee Swee Ting who has graciously officiated the Hari Karnival Keluarga Bahagia this year.
Commitee members : from right, En Azlan, En Prabakar and En Yazid
Once again HKKB has received a tremendous support from all sectors. More than 10,000 visitors have participated in more than 120 activities organized by students, parents, PIBG and other organizations. We are grateful to all of you who have generously donated, spent your money on our activities. A a result, HKKB has generated a net income of more than its target ie RM120,000.
We are pleased to inform that Pibg is forming a technical commitee to plan , organize and supervise the proposed building of a block of lavatory in the school. Parents who are able to assist in the project are most welcome.
On behalf of PIBG, Ionce again would like to thanks all parents, teachers, students and all parties who have made HKKB once again a success. Your cooperation is indeed very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dato' Abd. Rahman Bin Hj Ali YDP PIBG SMK Seafield
Parents, Mr Wong, Naib YDP and I at the PIBG Presale today
Pleased to inform you, our esteemed guest that PIBG SMK Seafield, Subang Jaya once again will be organizing hari KARNIVAL KELUARGA BAHAGIA on Saturday, 10th July 2010. The main objective of this event is to collect fund for building additional toilet facilities for the school.
The response for the karnival so far has been overwhelming especially from the students. They took the initiative to conduct sale prior to actual karnival day. PIBG also did its share of presale by selling nasi lemak, sandwiches,kueh, noodles,cookies, drinks and others during 7:30am to 10:30am of Open Day today.
Pn Chong, Penolong kanan 1 and teachers contributing to presale
On behalf of PIBG of SMK Seafield, I would like to welcome everybody to KARNIVAL KELUARGA BAHAGIA on 10th July 2010. Lets enjoy ourselves and at the same time contribute to our beloved school. With your continuous support, hari KARNIVAL will be a SUCCESS again, insyaAllah.
how difficult this golf course was," McDowell said. "I had a little peek at the leader board to see what was going on, and no one was going crazy. I couldn't believe that."
Graeme McDowell, a 30-year-old from North Ireland, became the first European to win the US Open Championship since 1970.
McDowell posted a even-par 280 for the 72 holes at the very difficult conditions of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Though this score may not fit the typical Sunday finish for a US Open winner, McDowell made the fewest mistakes to earn the prestigious trophy.
Dustin Johson, a two-time Pro-Am winner at Pebble Beach did very well in the first three days and started Sunday with a three-short lead. However his 11-over-par, 82 round didn't help his cause.
Similarly, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and other elite golfers failed to conquer the treacherous Pebble Beach and to win the illustrious trophy. Please click here to see the leader board.
I came across recently an enlightening poem which I thought, should be shared by you, our esteemed visitors. This beautiful poem entitles The Difference.
THE DIFFERENCE
I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day; I had so much to accomplish that I didn't have time to pray.
Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task. "Why didn't God help me?" I wondered. He answered, "You didn't ask."
I wanted to see joy and bounty, but the day toiled on, gray and bleak; I wondered why God didn't show me. He said,"But you didn't seek."
I tried to come to God's presence; I used all my keys at the lock. God gently and lovingly chided. "My child, you didn't knock."
I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day; I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray
In our endeavor to achieve success, we sometimes take things for granted until we encounter difficulties or tragedies.
The above poem reminds us the greatness of God (Allah for Muslim). Let us show our gratitude by worshiping Him. We ask for His guidance, we seek for His blessings and we knock for His love. May God grants His compassion and mercy to all of us, Amen.
“Tomorrow I am going to wake up and sail around the world.”said Jassica Watson on 17 Oct. 2009
Jassica Watson, an inspirational 16 year old Australian will become the youngest person to sail around the world, solo, non-stop and unassisted once she cross the finish line at Sydney Heads around 11:00 am local time today.
Jassica had a vision to become the youngest person to sail around the world. With her strong determination , the support of her family and her team, she left Sydney on 18 October 2009 to realize her dream. Jassica's historic voyage was posted in this blog on 19 October and 30 October 2009.
Now that you are arriving home, WELCOME HOME JASSICA! You are a hero. We, in Malaysia and all over the world are proud of you for achieving such an outstanding accomplishment.
"Mother carries the child in her womb for nine months and in her heart for the rest of her life".
TO ALL MOTHERS THROUGH OUT THE WORLD, WISHING YOU HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY HAVE A JOYFUL AND WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY. SINCERELY FROM, AR-RAINA FAMILY
AS FOR MY BELOVED WIFE, A CEO, HEAD OF SEVERAL NGOS ANDA MOTHER OF FOUR FABULOUS KIDS, SHE RECEIVED GREETINGS SINCE LAST NIGHT FROMNEIGHBORS,FRIENDS AND
ALSO CARDS, SMS FROM DR. IZAD IN IRELAND, PHONE CALL FROM ALONG AND QISTYNA, GRAND DAUGHTER FROM LONDON, BAUQUETS OF FLOWERS AND PRESENT FROM CHILDREN.
SHE WAS PAMPERED WITH A SUMPTUOUS LUNCH AT SRI RATU, AN INDONESIAN RESTRAUNT AND A SHOPPING SPREE AT SUBANG PARADE. MAY SHE REALLY ENJOY ON THIS MOTHER'S DAY, 2010
Saya sebagai Yang DiPertua PIBG telah dijemput oleh Pengetua dan warga SMK Seafield, Subang Jaya untuk merasmikan Majlis Anugerah Cemerlang Akademik 2010 pada 30 April 2010 yang lalu.
Dalam ucapan perasmian, saya telah memberi ingatan kepada pelajar-pelajar yang terdiri daripada pelajar cemerlang yang bakal menerima anugerah pada hari itu.
Saya berpendapat bahawa semua pelajar sepatutnya diberi peluang untuk mengetahui ucapan saya itu. Justeru itu , berikut dicatatkan sebahagian daripada ucapan saya yang khusus memberi ingatan ikhlas kepada pelajar-pelajar agar menjadi insan yang terbaik.
“Kepada pelajar-pelajar yang dikasihi sekalian,
Al Quran telah menerangkan bahwa manusia telah dijadikan sebagai makhluk terbaik. Lantaran itu, manusia mempunyai potensi dan berupaya mencapai prestasi terbaik. Persoalannya sekarang, mengapa sebilangan kita belum lagi mencapai yang terbaik? Jawapannya terdapat dalam ungkapan Leo Tolstoy, ahli falsafah ternama, yang menyebut,” Everyone thinks of changing the world, but none thinks of changing himself.”
Untuk berjaya mengubah famili,sekolah, masyarakat dan negara kita, kita harus bermula dengan mengubah diri kita sendiri. Kita perlu bermuhasabah diri, mencari kelemahan, berazam dan berusahamenambahbaik prestasi sambil menyokong Program Pembangunan Prestasi Sekolah yang akan membantu kita menjadi pelajar dan sekolah terbaik.
Dalam melangkah untuk menjadi pelajar terbaik, anggaplah SMK Seafield sebagai telaga yang jernih yang mengalirkan air yang suci bersih. Segala ajaran, segala peraturan, segala leteran, segala hukuman, hanyalah kerana ingin menjadikan anda insan cemerlang.
Semasa menuntut ilmu di SMK Seafield, Marilah sama-sama bersepakat dalam haluan dan tenaga, bak perbilangan adat pepatih,
Bukit sama didaki
Lurah sama dituruni
Laba sama dikutip
Rugi sama ditatang
Hati kuman sama dicecah
Hati gagah sama dilapah
Berat sama dipikul
Ringan sama dijinjing
Cicir sama rugi
Dapat sama laba
pangkal sama dipupuk
Pucuk sama digentas
Bunga sama dipetik
Henry Ford pernah berkata, “ Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.”
Sekali lagi saya ingatkan wahai pelajar-pelajar sekelian,
A man is but the product of his thought
What he thinks he becomes
Thinking well is wise
Planning well is wiser
Doing well is the wisest and best of all
So congratulations to all of you for doing well.
Akhir kata, marilah kita berganding bahu dan berusaha agar SMK Seafield dapat melahirkan insan-insan yang:
cemerlangakhlaknya,
terbilang pencapaiannya,
dan gemilang hidupnya.
Dengan harapan ini dan lafaz bismillahhirahmanhirahim saya dengan sukacitanya merasmikan Majlis Anugerah Cemerlang Akademik 2010 SMK Seafield. Sekian, Terima kasih.”
Semoga ucapan tersebut diatas dapat difahami dan dihayati oleh pelajar-pelajar sekalian dalam usaha anda mencipta kejayaan, bak kata Albert Gray,
In our endeavour to strive in our daily life, we often unable to meet and communicate with each other as relatives, neighbours, friends and acquaintances.This blog aims at improving our relationship through its contents as a spring board for discussion. New visitors/acquaintances are indeed welcomed.
Selamat Datang
Dalam kesibukan melayari kehidupan, kita sering tidak berkesempatan bertemu muka, bertegur sapa dengan saudara mara, jiran tetangga, sahabat handai, rakan dan kenalan. Blog ini ingin merapatkan silatulrahim yang mungkin telah renggang dengan memaparkan cetusan idea serta kisah peristiwa sebagai asas berinteraksi bersama. Kenalan baru juga dialu-alukan bak kata pepatah kurang tapak tangan nyiru ditadahkan. Selamat bersua.
Raina is the combination of the initial letters of names of the 6 original family members.It means 'look at us' in Arabic. Ar is 'the' in English. At present, members of ArRaina are all in Shah Alam, Malaysia (previously in London and Ireland).
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