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Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Stomach Infrastructure: Fayose donates two cows, 10 bags of rice to Muslims in Ado-EkitiBy Abiodun Badejo on October 18, 2014
Stomach Infrastructure: Fayose donates two cows, 10 bags of rice to Muslims in Ado-EkitiBy Abiodun Badejo on October 18, 2014
Gov. Ayo Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has described any policy that cannot put food on the table of the people as irrelevant.
Fayose, while speaking at Ado Central Mosque after the Jumat service on Friday, explained that his concept of “stomach infrastructure” is to ensure the provision of food on the table of all Ekiti State people.
The governor was at the mosque to thank God for his emergence as the governor and the success of the inauguration held at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium on Thursday.
The governor had on Thursday, shortly after his inauguration, appointed Sunday Anifowose as Personal Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and Stomach Infrastructure.
Fayose, who came to the mosque with two cows and 10 bags of branded rice as gift, said he was presenting the items “for stomach infrastructure.”
He added: “My administration will banish poverty and hunger from Ekiti State.
“The concept of my Stomach Infrastructure, which has given me fame and acceptability with the people of Ekiti State, remains an integral part of this administration.
“Physical infrastructure and urban renewal will continue to play its own role in the development of any nation.
“It is only the living who are hale and hearty that can enjoy such infrastructure.
“Stomach infrastructure is not about food alone. It is also about the welfare of the people. Welfare of the people is also about health, provision of drugs, eradication of diseases, clothing and housing.
“All these are the basic essentials of life without which physical infrastructure will be meaningless.”
In his sermon at the Jumat service, the Chief Imam of Ekiti State, Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere, urged the governor to rule with the fear of God.
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Stomach Infrastructure: Fayose donates two cows, 10 bags of rice to Muslims in Ado-EkitiBy Abiodun Badejo on October 18, 2014
Gov. Ayo Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has described any policy that cannot put food on the table of the people as irrelevant.
Fayose, while speaking at Ado Central Mosque after the Jumat service on Friday, explained that his concept of “stomach infrastructure” is to ensure the provision of food on the table of all Ekiti State people.
The governor was at the mosque to thank God for his emergence as the governor and the success of the inauguration held at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium on Thursday.
The governor had on Thursday, shortly after his inauguration, appointed Sunday Anifowose as Personal Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and Stomach Infrastructure.
Fayose, who came to the mosque with two cows and 10 bags of branded rice as gift, said he was presenting the items “for stomach infrastructure.”
He added: “My administration will banish poverty and hunger from Ekiti State.
“The concept of my Stomach Infrastructure, which has given me fame and acceptability with the people of Ekiti State, remains an integral part of this administration.
“Physical infrastructure and urban renewal will continue to play its own role in the development of any nation.
“It is only the living who are hale and hearty that can enjoy such infrastructure.
“Stomach infrastructure is not about food alone. It is also about the welfare of the people. Welfare of the people is also about health, provision of drugs, eradication of diseases, clothing and housing.
“All these are the basic essentials of life without which physical infrastructure will be meaningless.”
In his sermon at the Jumat service, the Chief Imam of Ekiti State, Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere, urged the governor to rule with the fear of God.
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
How to Pray in Islam
How to Pray in Islam
Prayer is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and a fundamental act to perform correctly. It is believed that communication with Allah will bring to the prayerful's life and bring them courage. Whether you're just curious as to how Muslims pray or if you're looking to learn yourself, read on.
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Prepare for Prayer
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Ensure the area is clean and free of impurities. This includes your body, your clothes, and the place of prayer itself.Perform Ablution if necessary. You must be ritually pure before you go about praying. If you're not, it's good to perform Wudu before you do. If since your last prayer you have urinated, defecated, passed gas, bled excessively, fallen asleep lying down, leaned against something, projectile vomited, or fainted, off to the bathroom you go.[1]Make sure all of your necessary parts are covered. The nakedness of a man is considered to be between the navel and the knees; for a women, her entire body except the face and palms.If you are praying in a masjid(mosque), which is preferred, enter quietly--other fellow Muslims might still be praying and you don't want to disturb them. Stand in a free space away from the entrance/exit.If you are unsure of the cleanliness of your area, spread a mat or cloth on the floor for good measure. This mat (or prayer rug) is very important to islamic culture.
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Face the Qibla. This is the direction all Muslims face to turn in prayer toward Kabah.The Holy Mosque in Mecca is the most revered place of worship for Muslims around the entire world. At the center of the mosque is the Kabah. All Muslims are required to face the Kabah five times every day when offering their prayers.
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Pray at the proper time. The five prayers of each day take place at very specific times. For each one, there is a brief period of time it can be performed, determined by the rising and falling of the sun. Each salah takes about 5 to 10 minutes from start to finish.[1]The five prayers are Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. They are at dawn, immediately after noon, in the mid-afternoon, at sunset, and at night, respectively. They are not at the same time each day as they are timed by the sun, which changes path throughout the seasons.These are the amount of rakat (rounds, more or less) for each of the 5 salah:Fajr - i) First two rakat Sunnat Mokadda, ii) Two rakat FardZuhr - i) Four rakat Sunnat Mokadda, ii) Four rakat Fard, iii) Two rakat sunnat Mokadda, iv) Two rakat Nafl (Optional but spiritually beneficial)Asr - i) Four rakat sunhat ghair mokadda (Optional but spiritually beneficial), ii) Four rakat FardMaghrib - i) Three rakat Fard, ii) Two rakat Sunnat Mokadda, iii) Two rakat nafl (Optional but spiritually beneficial)Isha - i) Four rakat sunhat e Ghair Mokadda (Optional but spiritually beneficial), ii) Four rakat Fard, iii) Two Rakat Sunnat Mokadda, iv) Two rakat Nafil (Optional but spiritually beneficial), v) Three rakat Wajib, vi) Two rakat Nafil (Optional but spiritually beneficial)
EditMethod Two of Two:
Performing the Muslim Prayers
1
Make your intention known in your heart. Before initiating the salat, it is important that your intention be known and understood. Not necessarily aloud, but from within.You may think about how many rakats you are going to do and for what purpose. Whatever it is, be sure you mean it.
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Raise your hands up to your ears and say in a moderate tone "Allah - Akbar (الله أَكْبَر)." This translates to, "Allah is the greatest." Do this while standing.
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Place your right hand over your left hand on your navel and keep your eyes focused on the place you are standing. Do not let your eyes wander.Recite Isteftah Dua (opening prayer):
subhanakal-lahumma
wabihamdika watabarakas-muka wataaaala
judduka wala ilaha ghayruk.
a’auodu billaahi minash-shaytaanir rajeem
bis-millaahir rahmaanir raheemFollow it with the opening chapter of the Qu'ran, the Surah Al- Fatiha (this Surah is recited in each Rak'ah):
al-hamdu lillaahi
rabbil’aalameen
arrahmaanir raheem maaliki yawmideen
iyyaaka na-budo wa-iyyaaka nasta’een
ihdinassiraatalmustaqeem
siraatalladheena an’amta alayhim
ghayril maghduobi’alayhim
waladduaaalleen
ameenYou can also recite any other surah or any part of Qu'ran such as:
Bis-millaahir rahmaanir raheem
Qul huwal-lahu ahad alluhus-samad
Lam yalid wa lam yulad
Wa lam yakul-lahu kuhuwan ahad
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Bend down. While bending, say "Allah - Akbar." Bend your body so that your back and neck are straight and level with the ground, keeping your eyes there. Your back and head should be in a 90 degree angle with your legs. This position is called "ruku'."Once you are bent to the proper angle, say, "Subhanna - Rabbeyal - Azzem - wal - Bi - haamdee" three or more odd times. This translates to, "Glorified is my Lord, the most great."
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Stand back up (raise from ruku'). In the process raise your hands to your ear and recite "Samey - Allahu - leman - Hameda."While speaking, lower your hands. This means, "Allah hears those who praise Him. O our Lord, and all praise is to you."
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Go down and place your head, knees and hands on the floor. This is the position called "sajdah." Whilst doing that say, "Allah - Akbar."When you are positioned fully, say "Subhanna - Rabbeyal - Alla - wal - Bi - haamdee" three or more odd times.
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Rise from sajdah and sit on your knees. Place your left foot from ball to heel on the floor. Your right foot should be toes on the floor only. Place your hands flat on your knees. Recite "Rabig - Figr - Nee, Waar - haam - ni, Waj - bur - nii, Waar - faa - nii, Waar - zuq - nii, Wah - dee - nee, Waa - Aafee - nii, Waa - fuu - annii." This means "Lord, forgive me."Return to sajda and, just as before, say "Subhanna - Rabbeyal - Alla - wal - Bi - haamdee" three or more odd times.
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Arise from sajda. Stand up and say, ""Allah - Akbar." You have completed 1 Rakat. Depending on the time of day, you may need to complete up to three more.In every second rakaat, after second sajda, sit on your knee again and recite "Atta - hiyyatul - Muba - rakaatush - shola - waa - tuth thaa - yi - batu - lillaah, Assa - laamu - alaika - ayyuhan - nabiyyu warah - matullaahi - wabaa - rakaatuh, Assaa - laamu - alaina - wa alaa - ibaadil - laahish - sho - le - heen. Asyhadu - allaa - ilaaha - illallaah, Wa - asyhadu - anna - Muhammadan rasuul - lullaah. Allah - humma - sholli - alaa - Muhammad - wa - ala - aali - Muhammad.”This is called "tashahhud."
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Terminate the prayers with as-salaam. After the tashahhud, pray to Allah before signing off with these movements and words:Turn your head to the right and say, "As Salam Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu'." The angel who records your good deeds is to this side.Turn your head to the left and say, "As Salam Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu'." The angel who records your wrongful deeds is to this side. The prayers have ended!
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Never talk loudly in a Mosque; this might disturb others in prayer.
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Don't talk during your salah and always maintain focus.
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Always try to use your time in the mosque efficiently i.e read Qu'ran or make Thikr.
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Always pray 5 time a day even when you are in school.
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Don't disturb others if they are praying.
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Do not be intoxicated on alcohol (although alcohol is haram/forbidden) or medication during your salah.
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Friday, 22 August 2014
Ghana texture (kente)
Kente cloth, known as nwentoma in Akan, is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana.
Kente cloth has its origin with the Ashanti Kingdom, and was adopted by people in Ivory Coast and many other West African counties. It is an Akan royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings. Over time, the use of kente became more widespread. However, its importance has remained and it is held in high esteem with Akans.
Kente is made in Akan lands such as Ashanti Kingdom, (Bonwire,Adanwomase, Sakora Wonoo, Ntonso in the Kwabre areas of the Ashanti Region) and among Akans. Kente is also produced by Akans in Ivory Coast. Lastly, Kente is worn by many other groups who have been influenced by Akans. It is the best known of all African textiles. Kente comes from the word kenten, which means basket in Akan dialect Asante. Akans refer to kente as nwentoma, meaning woven cloth.
The icon of African cultural heritage around the world, Akan kente is identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs. Kente characterized by weft designs woven into every available block of plain weave is called adweneasa. The Akan people choose kente cloths as much for their names as their colors and patterns. Although the cloths are identified primarily by the patterns found in the lengthwise (warp) threads, there is often little correlation between appearance and name. Names are derived from several sources, including proverbs, historical events, important chiefs, queen mothers, and plants.
The Maroon people of Suriname in South America are the descendants of people who were brought from Africa as slaves after the mid-1600s and who escaped to live in the forests of the interior, eventually obtaining the right of self-government from the colonial powers.[1] The Pangi cloth made by the Maroons is a cotton fabric with multi-colored vertical and horizontal stripes, similar to West African kente cloth.[2]
Thursday, 14 August 2014
How amazing horse polo sport is
Polo is a team sport played on horseback in which the objective is to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team's goal using a long-handled mallet. The traditional sport of polo is played at speed on a large grass field up to 300 yards long by 160 yards wide, and each polo team consists of four riders and their mounts. Field polo is played with a solid plastic sphere (ball) which has replaced the wooden version of the ball in much of the sport. In arena polo, only three players are required per team and the game usually involves more maneuvering and shorter plays at lower speeds due to space limitations of the arena. Arena polo is played with a small air-filled ball, similar to a small soccer ball. The modern game lasts roughly two hours and is divided into periods called chukkas (occasionally rendered as "chukkers"). Polo is played professionally in 16 countries. It was formerly, but is not currently, an Olympic sport.
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Horse
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Fast Facts
- Type:
- Mammal
- Diet:
- Herbivore
- Size:
- Height at the shoulders, 30 to 69 in (76 to 175 cm)
- Weight:
- 120 to 2,200 lbs (54 to 998 kg)
- Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:
Horses and humans have an ancient relationship. Asian nomads probably domesticated the first horses some 4,000 years ago, and the animals remained essential to many human societies until the advent of the engine. Horses still hold a place of honor in many cultures, often linked to heroic exploits in war.
There is only one species of domestic horse, but around 400 different breeds that specialize in everything from pulling wagons to racing. All horses are grazers.
While most horses are domestic, others remain wild. Feral horses are the descendents of once-tame animals that have run free for generations. Groups of such horses can be found in many places around the world. Free-roaming North American mustangs, for example, are the descendents of horses brought by Europeans more than 400 years ago.
Wild horses generally gather in groups of 3 to 20 animals. A stallion (mature male) leads the group, which consists of mares (females) and young foals. When young males become colts, at around two years of age, the stallion drives them away. The colts then roam with other young males until they can gather their own band of females.
The Przewalski's horse is the only truly wild horse whose ancestors were never domesticated. Ironically, this stocky, sturdy animal exists today only in captivity. The last wild Przewalski's horse was seen in Mongolia in 1968.
