ashura

[Malik]

I think it is great how well Singapore is doing and hope that it continues. The only mid term problem I see with Singapore is the buying of clean water. Is Singapore going to strike a good deal with Malaysia?

[coolpharess]

yes that was the old singapore..now im afraid lots of companies are moving out of singapore or think to move out into where cheaper workers..as usual !
ohh well happy ashura

[_DigitaLVampirE_]

If you're really thinking about it - don't hesitate.
Nah, you'd be better off in the U.K.


Malik, yes the entire world knows about my country's reputation for being the financial hub of S.E.A, but not many know how the financial hub is also controlled by the Lee Dynasty. There's alot about Singapore many journalists are afraid to report.

Regarding the water issues, it's been debated so many times over, both governments are still at odds about it. Just a couple of years ago, Singapore signed a deal with the Indonesian authorities for water supply and Malaysia's not happy about it either.

coolpharess, lol what do you know about the Singapore government? Did you know the world's most preferred PC soundcard, (Creative) is a Singaporean invention? But you're partly right about the "cheap labour".

[-theTruth-]

Originally posted by jer
What do you think of the practic of Ashura ?

Shalom
The word 'ashura literally means "10th," as it is on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year. Sunni Islam
During the time of the Prophet Muhammad, local Jews observed a day of fasting at this time -- their Day of Atonement. The Prophet Muhammad learned of of this tradition, and stated that the Muslims should also fast. He himself fasted for 2 days, and recommended that others do so as well. This fast is not required, simply recommended.
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Mu’awiyah ibn Abu Sufyan (Radiyallahu 'anh) relates: I heard the Messenger of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) say: "It is the day of ‘Ashura. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has not made fasting obligatory for you. But I am fasting. He who likes to observe fast among you should do so, and he who likes not to observe it (does not have to) observe it." [Sahih Muslim]
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Why do we fast?
The scholars gave a historical reason
‘Ashura is a day of great historical significance. On this day: Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) accepted the repentance of Sayyidina Adam ('Alaihis-Salaam) after his exile from Paradise; Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) saved Sayyidina Nuh ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his companions in the ark; Allah extinguished the fire in which Sayyidina Ibrahim ('Alaihis-Salaam) was thrown by Nimrod; And Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) spoke directly to Sayyidina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and gave him the Commandments. On this same 10th of Muharram, Sayyidina Ayyub ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored to health (from leprosy); Sayyidina Yusuf ('Alaihis-Salaam) was reunited with his father Ya’qub ('Alaihis-Salaam); Sayyidina Yunus ('Alaihis-Salaam) was taken out from the belly of the fish; and the sea was divided as the nation of israel was delivered from captivity and Pharoah’s army was destroyed. ‘Ashura is also the day when Sayyidina Dawud ('Alaihis-Salaam) was forgiven; the kingdom of Sulaiman ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored; Sayyidina Isa ('Alaihis-Salaam) was raised to Jannah and Sayyidina al-Husayn (Radiyallahu 'anh) (the Holy Prophet’s, Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam, grandson) achieved the honor of Martyrdom.1

Peace