Sunday, February 27, 2011

Bekerja keras untuk kesempatan beribadat



FIRMAN Allah SWT: “Dia menciptakan kamu daripada bumi (tanah) dan menjadikan kamu sebagai golongan yang memakmurkannya.” (Surah Huud, ayat 61)
Dalam Islam, jelas bahawa kita diharap bekerja keras dengan ganjaran pahala kerana dengan bekerja (berikhtiar) bersungguh-sungguh serta disertai doa, segala keperluan hidup di dunia dan akhirat mudah diperoleh. 
Ini kerana dengan melaksanakan tanggungjawab di dunia dalam memenuhi keperluan hidup, umat Islam dengan sendirinya dapat memiliki kemudahan untuk beribadat kepada Allah SWT.

Bahkan dengan memiliki harta yang memadai, umat Islam dengan mudah dapat membantu umat Islam lain yang hidup dalam kesusahan dan kemiskinan, menderma di jalan Allah, dan menunaikan ibadah haji.

Atas pertimbangan inilah, Khalifah Umar bin Khattab RA menyeru umat Islam supaya tidak malas bekerja: “Janganlah setiap orang daripada kamu suka duduk bermalas-malas daripada berusaha mencari rezeki sambil berdoa; Wahai Tuhanku, berilah rezeki kepadaku, sedang Dia tahu sebenarnya langit tidak pernah menurunkan hujan emas dan perak.”

Sesungguhnya, Allah SWT meredai terhadap orang yang rajin bekerja berdasarkan sabda Rasulullah SAW bermaksud: “Sesungguhnya Allah suka kepada seseorang daripada kamu yang melakukan kerja dengan tekun dan bersungguh-sungguh, dan untuk memperoleh (kejayaan) seperti inilah hendaknya yang beramal itu melahirkan amal usahanya yang bersungguh-sungguh.”

Perlu kita ketahui, untuk bekerja bersungguh-sungguh tidak semudah kata-kata yang terucap di bibir saja. Ia memerlukan motivasi tinggi dan usaha serius supaya kita tidak tergolong dalam orang yang rugi, apatah lagi celaka.

Rasulullah SAW juga pernah bersabda sebagai pedoman kepada umat Islam bermaksud: “Bekerjalah untuk duniamu seolah-olah kamu akan hidup selama-lamanya, dan bekerjalah untuk akhiratmu seolah-olah kamu akan mati esoknya.”

Natijahnya dalam hadis ini, ia mengajar supaya sebarang pekerjaan yang dapat kita lakukan hari ini, janganlah kita tunggu esok lusa untuk mengerjakannya kerana banyak pekerjaan lain yang sentiasa menanti kita pada masa depan.

Kalau kita lebih cenderung mengerjakan kerja kita pada saat akhir, mustahil bagi kita untuk digolongkan ke dalam golongan orang Muslim produktif.

Untuk itu, sebagai Muslim yang baik, hendaklah kita mempunyai keazaman kuat supaya tergolong dalam orang beruntung jika kita mahu melepaskan diri daripada kongkongan pihak yang menindas.

Sesungguhnya, melakukan kerja bersungguh-sungguh bukan saja dapat membela nasib seseorang, malah mengelak disoal atas tanggungjawab yang diamanahkan, sebagaimana firman Allah SWT dalam surah an-Nahl, ayat 93 yang bermaksud: “Dan sesungguhnya kamu akan ditanya kelak mengenai apa yang kamu kerjakan.”

Semoga, dengan ini kita sama-sama dapat menjadi Muslim sejati dengan mengikuti panduan daripada al-Quran dan sunnah Rasulullah SAW dan menjadi insan yang sentiasa mendapat keredaan dan Rahmat Allah SWT di dunia mahupun di akhirat. 

Amazing Buildings

City of Arts & Sciences - Valencia, Spain




Sleek, sexy and sophisticated 

A bold 21st century statement surrounded by gothic masterpieces, Valencia's City of Arts & Sciences is futuristic complex designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrva, as a present to his home city. It may seem a bit out of place in its surrounds, but it's a much needed breath of fresh air. Buildings include an opera house, aquarium and interactive science museum. 



Walt Disney Concert Hall - Los Angeles, USA


A bold design in downtown Los Angeles

Since its completion in 2003, the Frank Gehry designed Walt Disney Concert Hall has become one of the most visited attractions in downtown Los Angeles. From its innovative 21st century design and crisp stainless steel curves to the exquisite internal acoustics; Walt Disney Concert Hall embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of Los Angeles. It's also been featured in numerous Hollywood movies.



Marina Bay Sands - Singapore

The world's largest public cantilevered platform

Billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is the very essence of style and extravagance. Impressive in both size and design, the crowning glory on this Singaporean masterpiece is a giant cruise ship-like structure, of course. The resort features a hotel, exhibition centre, Art & Science museum, seven "celebrity chef" restaurants, and much more. 





St. Basil's Cathedral - Moscow, Russia

Like a fire surging towards the sky

Think eye-catching design is a modern invention? Think again. St Basils Cathedral, located at Red Square in Moscow, is a vibrant symphony of colour, creativity and extravagance built between 1555 and 1561. Like a flame rising to the sky, St Basils is unlike any other Russian building before or since. 



La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain 

One of Barcelona's greatest attractions

La Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona, Spain. Commenced in 1882, with the legendary architect Gaudí becoming involved a year later, the building is still only half complete. Even in its unfinished state though, Sagrada Familia is a magnificent sight; intricately detailed facades, forest-like internal columns, inspiring natural light, and colossal spires stretching towards the sky. Current estimates put the completion in 2026.



Selfridges Building - Birmingham, United Kingdom

One of the most photographed buildings in Birmingham

Selfridges, a chain of high end department stores in the UK, are known for their architectural excellence. Regarded as tourist destinations in their own right, Selfridges well and truly outdid themselves with the design of their Birmingham store - designed by architects Future Systems. Covered in 15,000 spun aluminium discs against a blue background, and looking more than a little like a fly's eye, it's definitely a must see. 





Taj Mahal - Agra, India

The white-domed symbol of eternal love

One of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, the Taj Mahal in is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Built between 1632 and 1653, it's the finest example of Mughal architecture; combining elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles. Impressive in size yet delicately beautiful, the Taj Mahal is renowned as a symbol of eternal love. 





Petronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The tallest twin buildings in the world

Petronas Towers, the largest twin buildings on earth, are a defining landmark on the Kuala Lumpur skyline. Designed by Argentine architects and completed in 1998, the 88 floor towers are built of reinforced concrete with a glass and steel facade, and designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art - a nod to Malaysia's national religion. 







Ferdinand Cheval Palace - Hauterives, France

Proof that you don’t need to be an aristocrat to own a palace.

Le Palais Idéal (Ideal Palace) was the creation of French postman Ferdinand Cheval, who spent thirty-three years of his life crafting his dream stone by stone. The work of one man, built mainly at night by the light of an oil lamp, it's an extraordinary example of naïve art architecture. A triumph of will power, it’s an amazing sight that images simply cannot do justice. 





Burj Khalifa - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The world's tallest man made structure

Burj Khalifa, a magnificent skyscraper rising above the desert city of Dubai, is a record breaking achievement in engineering. From the base to the tip of the spire, its 825m high. To put that into perspective, that’s more than twice the Eiffel Tower. Not content with simply being the world's tallest building though, it’s also home to the world’s highest swimming pool, highest nightclub, highest mosque, highest outdoor observation deck, highest restaurant... you get the idea. Put simply, Burj Khalifa is the jewel of Downtown Dubai. 





The Bahá'í House of Worship (Lotus Temple) - Delhi, India

One of the most visited buildings in the world

The Bahá'í House of Worship, most commonly known as the Lotus Temple, is one of the most well known attractions in Delhi. Completed in 1986, the Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. Looking like an inwards facing Sydney Opera House, the flower-like design is remarkable. Since completion, it has attracted more than 50 million visitors.





Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Istanbul, Turkey

An historic mosque in Istanbul 

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, more commonly known as the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. The design incorporates elements of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, and is considered the last great mosque of the classical period. While still used as a mosque today, it's also a hugely a popular tourist attraction. 





National Aquatic Centre - Beijing, China

Impressive by day, dazzling by night

Beijing's National Aquatic Centre, known to many as the Water Cube, was built for the 2008 Summer Games. Looking a bit like a giant box covered in soap bubbles, it’s impressive in the day and striking at night. Designed by Australian firm PTW Architects, and clad in over 100,000m² of ETFE pillows (a kind of plastic), it's the largest ETFE clad structure in the world.





St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican City

The crowning glory of Rome's skyline 

St Peter's Basilica, known as the Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Italian, is a Late Renaissance church located within the Vatican City. A site of pilgrimage for millions, it’s regarded as one of the world's holiest Catholic sites. The exterior is impressive; an icon on the Roman skyline, but it's inside that the majesty becomes apparent. Enormous columns, intricately painted ceilings and detailed marble sculptures.

An interesting side note, St Peters isn’t the world’s largest church... that honour falls to the lesser known ‘Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro’ in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Modelled after St Peters, the church was constructed from 1985-1989 at a cost of $300 million, doubling the countries national debt. 





Shwedagon Pagoda - Yangon, Burma

The most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Burma

Shwedagon Pagoda, commonly known as the Golden Pagoda, is gilded stupa located in Yangon, Burma. Reaching a height of 98m, it's the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese. Built in the 6th century, and added to over the centuries, the pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill - dominating the skyline of the city. 



Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre - Noumea, New Caledonia

A nod to the island's cultural heritage

Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, is an ultra modern take on the island’s Melanesian culture. The series of 10 shell-like pods; each with different sizes and functions, resemble traditional huts and have a deliberately unfinished look as a reminder that the culture is continually evolving.



Dar Al-Hajar (Rock Palace) - Wadi Dhahr, Yemen

The jewel of the oasis

Dar Al-Hajar, a captivating five storey palace built for Imam Yahya in the 1930's, stands proufly atop a protruding rock formation in Wadi Dhahr, Yemen. Designed as a summer residence; it was actually built atop existing prehistoric ruins. Ornately decorated and affording stunning views, Dar Al-Hajar has been featured in numerous books about Yemen. 



Porsche Museum - Stuttgart, Germany

Automotive museum in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart

The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart is an eye-catcher. Designed by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, it was created to be bold and dynamic, a reflection of the Porsche philosophy. Featuring more than 300 cars, as well as the Porsche archives and a special workshop for historic vehicles, The Porsche Museum is one of the city’s most popular attractions. 





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Friday, February 25, 2011

7 Tips memasak yang sihat dan cepat

Kita sering pulang dari kuliah atau kerja, kemudian dengan perut yg lapar membuka peti sejuk selama 5 minit utk memikirkan apa yang boleh dimasak, atau terpaksa membeli makanan segera yang tidak sihat kerana tiada masa atau tiada bahan untuk memasak. Nah, di bawah ini beberapa tips daripada ibu-ibu untuk mengatasi dilema harian ini.

1. Rancang Menu Dari Awal
Rancang menu untuk seminggu yang akan datang, dan terus senaraikan bahan-bahan yang diperlukan. Melalui cara ini, anda hanya perlu ke kedai sekali untuk membeli bahan2 mentah, dan mengurangkan risiko “tidak cukup ini dan tidak cukup itu” lalu terpaksa ke kedai dalam kepenatan setelah pulang ke rumah. Anda juga boleh merancang menu yg lebih sihat!

2. Beli Bahan Mentah pra-potong
Walaupun mungkin menelan sedikit belanja, membeli sayur-sayuran yang telah dipotong (contohnya ‘frozen veggies’) akan banyak menjimatkan masa dan tenaga dalam memasak.

3. Masak 2 kali ganda
Apabila anda memasak lauk berkuah atau bersup, masaklah 2 kali ganda banyak. Separuh yang lebih boleh disimpan di dalam peti sejuk untuk dimakan esoknya atau pada waktu makan seterusnya. Anda juga mungkin boleh memasak resipi lain menggunakan kuah atau sup yang disimpan itu. Selain itu, satu lagi cara adalah dengan memasak satu lauk yang utama, yang boleh digunakan untuk pelbagai jenis resipi. Contohnya, memasak ayam yang boleh digunakan untuk ‘sandwich’, ‘stir fry’ ataupun digunakan sebagai inti pai.

4. Memasak untuk makan seminggu
Cara ini mungkin sesuai bagi mereka yang terlalu sibuk di hari-hari minggu. Jika anda mempunyai tenaga di hujung minggu, anda boleh memasak semua lauk-lauk untuk seminggu yang akan datang dan simpan di dalam peti sejuk atau ‘freezer’. Dengan cara ini anda tidak perlu risau lagi bila pulang ke rumah kerana makanan sudah ada dan hanya perlu dipanaskan!

5. Masak banyak-banyak dan bekukan
Jika anda mempunyai ruang yang besar di dalam ‘freezer’, anda boleh memasak dalam jumlah yang banyak dan simpan dalam bahagian-bahagian kecil untuk jangka masa panjang. Ataupun and boleh menyediakan burger atau sandwich, bungkus satu persatu dan simpankan sahaja di dalam ‘freezer’.

6. Sediaan bahan-bahan memasak lebih awal
Anda mungkin tidak mampu memasak banyak-banyak sekaligus, tapi anda mungkin mampu untuk menyediakan beberapa bahan mentah lebih awal supaya waktu memasak anda lebih cepat dan mudah. Potong sayur-sayuran dan simpan dalam bekas-bekas kecil, begitu juga buah-buahan, bawang dan sebagainya. Di sinilah pentingnya perancangan yang awal dan teliti dalam merancang menu! Jika anda tahu anda akan memasak ayam goreng petang nanti, keluarkanlah ayam dari peti sejuk sejak pagi supaya ianya telah dinyahbeku apabila anda pulang ke rumah nanti.

7. ‘Slow Cooker’ – satu pelaburan yang bermanfaat
Ramai para ibu yang menggunakan ‘slow cooker’ dan menjadikannya satu alat memasak yang penting dan utama. Anda hanya perlukan 10-15 minit di waktu pagi untuk memasukkan bahan-bahan di dalam ‘slow cooker’ anda, hidupkan dan biarkan sahaja seharian untuk dimasak. Pulang ke rumah, makanan yang panas telah tersedia! Wah sungguh mudah bukan? Ada lagi bonusnya, anda hanya perlu membasuh satu bekas ahaja, iaitu periuk ‘slow cooker’ itu!


Ayuh, apa lagi rakan-rakan sekalian, tidak kira bagi yang sudah berkeluarga atau bujang, pemakanan yang sihat merupakan satu aspek kesihatan yang penting. Ajaklah ahli-ahli rumah untuk berbincang strategi bagi memastikan pemakanan di rumah anda sihat, dan yang penting, Mudah dan Cepat!

(Diadaptasi daripada laman web: www.circleofmoms.com)

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