Donation Needed

Pondok Tahfiz Kampung Padang Bongor, Tanah Merah, Kelantan is in need of donation to finish their buildings. Those who would like to know more about the pondok can surf their blog / website or contact these numbers:

019-9244157
013-9714109
019-9634478

e-mails: nasharuddin_alazmi@yahoo.com / adkabe83@yahoo.com


All donations can be deposited in these bank accounts:

03054010020678 (Bank Islam)
553056007684 (Maybank)
171001080811073 (Al-Rajhi Bank)


Remember that the rewards for your donations and charity will not stop even after your death (al-hadith)

SELECTION FOR SMKCE CHESS PLAYERS

This Saturday (30th January 2010) there will be a selection for SMKCE students who want to represent their school in this year's competition. I don't know whether there will be a good turnout, but I will train only those who are willing to sacrifice their time. I am told that last year's representative already finished his study, so I have to find new talents. The format of the selection will be chosen according to the number of students.

Details:

Date: 30th January 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: To' Beta Hall, SMKCE

Did Micheal Jackson Sing 'Give Thanks to Allah'?

I was fooled all this while. But you will be too when you listen to the song. The voice is so similar that you will not think twice and believe that a certain Micheal Jackson (picture left) sings the song. However, it did perplexed me because the pronunciation of the Arabic words was so perfect along with the correct makhraj that it is nearly impossible that a convert can say it very well.

The real singer is Zain Bhikha (picture right) in an album 'Towards the Light'.

The lyrics:

Give thanks to Allah,
for the moon and the stars
praise Him all day for
what is and what was.
Take hold of your imaan
don't give in to shaitan
oh you who believe please give thanks to Allah.
Allahu Ghafur Allahu Rahim Allahu yuhibu al Mohsinin, huwa Khalikhuna huwa Razikhuna wa hua ala kulli shaiin qadir
Allah is Ghafur Allah is Rahim Allah is the one who loves the Muhsinin,
He is our Creator, He is our Sustainer and He is the one who has power over all.

Give thanks to Allah,
for the moon and the stars
praise Him all day for
what is and what was.
take hold of your imaan
don't give in to shaitan
oh you who believe please give thanks to Allah.
Allahu Ghafur Allahu Rahim Allahu yuhibu al Mohsinin, huwa Khalikhuna huwa Razikhuna wa hua ala kulli shaiin qadir

Allah is Ghafur Allah is Rahim Allah is the one who loves the Muhsinin,
He is our Creator, He is our Sustainer and He is the one who has power over all.

Singer: Zain Bhikha
www.zainbhikha.com

Sadness in My Heart

I am human after all. Tears rolled down my cheeks throughout my driving from my in-laws at Tanah Merah to my house at Kota Bharu. I've never been this sad all my life; I scarcely remember when I last felt this feeling. Listening to his cry when I was about to leave him made me want to burst out crying myself. I will surely miss our day together; playing football, pushing toy cars, and taking him for a drive in my Avanza. It is hard living life like this, but I must accept it for now. Hopefully we will be together in the future, my son, insha Allah.

New Literature Materials

This year, we will have new materials for literature. Form 4 students this year will study 2 poems:

In the Midst of Hardship by Latiff Mohidin
He Had Such Quiet Eyes by Bibsy Soenharjo

They also have to read 2 short stories:

QWERTYUIOP by Vivien Alcock
The Fruitcake Special by Frank Brennan

A drama with the title 'Gulp and Gasp' by John Townsend

A novel 'Catch Us if You Can' is meant for Form 5 students

They also have to study 2 poems:

Nature by H. D. Carberry
Are You Still Playing Your Flute by Zurinah Hassan

SMKCE Song

Indah berseri panorama
Sekolah kebanggaan kita
Berlajar bermain bersama
Sekata mencapai cita

Bersepadu semaikan budaya
Disiplin jati diri
Patuhi para pendidik
Berkat sepanjang masa

Hormatilah ibu bapa
Taat agama setia bangsa
Janji mestilah dikota
Menjadi pelajar terbilang

SMK Chabang Empat
Tonggak kecemerlangan kita
Menuju puncak dunia
Warisi gemilang Negara

Berilmu beramal berjasa
Amalan kita bersama
Pembentuk generasi perkasa
Teguh tekad kita jayakan
Teguh tekad kita jayakan

Song & lyrics: Mohd Azmi b Awang
Music: Khairi Kerbak

New Year, New School, New Resolutions

I will start the year at my new school, SMK Chabang Empat, Tumpat, being an exemplary English teacher for form 4 and 5 students.

I will upgrade my daily usage of English.

I will try to improve my chess knowledge in order to become a better coach.

I will shed some kilos (hopefully 1okgs) by the year end.

More important of all, I will better my devotions to the Almighty.

May Allah grants me the strength, Insha Allah.