Sunday, 26 December 2010
Imams warn against excessive behaviour in new year celebrations
MUSLIMS in the nation were were advised not to involve in celebrating the New Year as being practised by other cultures and religion because it may tarnish their aqidah (faith).
In the sermon read by imams throughout the country yesterday said that it is human nature to enjoy world luxuries and entertainments such as properties, wealth, money and children, as well as food and drinks.
But as Muslims, we must understand the right ways of seeking entertainments, the sermon said.
It added that entertainment and amusement were among the things favoured by non-Muslims.
It is undeniable that the new year's celebration is one of the major celebrations in the international calendar, the sermon said, adding that each year, numerous events and big-scale celebrations are held as non-Muslims welcome the following new year.
"However, it has come to our attention that Muslims are also taking part in these celebrations," the sermon said.
"Celebrating the new year is actually not the culture of Muslims, and not a major event in the Islamic calendar, unlike the Hijrah New Year, Mauludur Rasul, Isra' Mikraj, the fasting month of Ramadhan, Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha."
The sermon went on to say that the coming of the new year is a celebration that is being celebrated in countries where Islam is not their main religion.
Various kinds of events are often held to enliven the celebration such as parties, which often accompanied by singings, dancing and many other entertainments while waiting for highlight of the celebration, the countdown to the new year.
When the clock struck 12 midnight, revellers will be shouting and screaming to welcome the new year, said the sermon.
During the parties to usher in the new year, negative and immoral acts may take place, such as the uncontrolled mixing between men and women as well as other forms of entertainment that is not conforming to the Islamic values and jeopardising the dignity of the religion.
"This sort of acts can mar our aqidah, and as Muslims we should not follow things that can destroy our faith," the sermon reminded congregants.
Muslims were also urged to strengthen their aqidah and not to take it lightly as the right aqidah is the key to ensure that their ibadah (act of worship) is accepted by Allah (SWT)
Aqidah is crucial as the foundation of religious duties and only aqidah will be able to keep a Muslim soul on the right track, the sermon added.
Source: The Brunei Times
Saturday, 25 December 2010
Friday, 24 December 2010
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Nikon D3100 Review by DPReview
DPReview has posted their review of the Nikon D3100. Quote from the review, "There's no doubt that the D3100 is one of the best entry-level SLRs available, offering very good image quality coupled with speedy operation and straightforward handling - at least for conventional eye-level use. Where it's less strong is in the implementation of the new features that have been added over the D3000, i.e. live view and movie mode. Neither is done badly, per se, and the improvement in CDAF speed is impressive, but they could still be better."
To read the full review, click HERE.
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Monday, 20 December 2010
Cosplayers Gathering 2010 At JP
Since Devmeet 2010 got postponed, some of the cosplayers decided to do their own gathering... initial plan was to have a mini picnic at Jerudong Park... unfortunately, our plan were foiled by the rain... and as the rain get heavier, we didn't manage to play any of the rides there too...
But what the heck... at least we get to gather up and meet the "old" and also new cosplayers... huhuhu... so here are some of the pics from the gathering...
You can see more pics at my Facebook album HERE... and there are also some pics taken by Zhakuro & Sharafinea... as for future gathering/outing, there are some plan to do another one during the christmas period... will update if it is confirmed... :)
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