Alhamdulillah, few days passed after Syawal and I am most grateful able to complete the 6 days Syawal fasting even though it was last minutes. Hehe.. I am grateful that I'm doing it with happiness, full of spirit to be love by Allah SWT, to improve myself and there were urge that I must do it eventually or I left with regrets and sad feeling. Alhamdulillah with Allah willing, help and guidance I able to finish it. What a big talk for a simple ibadah, yet it is a happiness for me that I want to share without intention to boast. Amin.. May I sincere in my ibadah and may it lead me to His guidance.
When my Ramadhan this year I was blessed with mum visit, the Eid was celebrated by myself. huhuhuhu.. My aunties ask me to join them during Eid yet I feel more comfortable to celebrate at my own house. I am thankful for their invitation that sincerely care for me as their family, I reply by saying InsyaAllah even-though I am grateful and happy it was only 50-50 my heart want to be there as I am someone that tooooooo much in love spending time in my own house. Other than that It will not comfortable with the few non mahram in my auntie house, plus the house need a long travel from my house. So the last day of Ramadhan I decided to celebrate Eid in my own house, rationalize that I will visit auntie later in that month.
The last day of Ramadhan, I planed my day for the Eid. I ask my neighbor if the small Mosque nearby will do Eid prayer. They say yes and it will start around 8am. I sleep early and set the phone and alarm clock for subuh. I wake up early do my subuh prayer, citing Al mathurat and Al quran before decided I will continue sleeping for a while. I set up another alarm clock to wake me up later.
During my short sleep, I dream that I already wake up and doing ablution when I finally really wake up on time hearing the alarm clock. My eyes were open but keep on heavy with sleepiness. I gather my energy to go for breakfast and feel the happiness of Eid. It was 7.00am when I rush to bath. I unusually spend more time bathing and then preparing my dress for raya. 7.30pm I am ready to go.
I went to mosque and arrive about 7.40pm sitting and hearing the imam gives khutbah for the Eid. When it ends, then all the people shake hand, wishing Eid and say goodbye. That means I missed the Eid prayer!!! With full of regrets, fault, guilty, sad. I blame myself for being late and not prepared early. It was true that I come early before 8pm, but that was not the actual time. Since it was my first time, I should take precaution and comes early.
I went to the shop nearby to buy vegetable and bread when I met an auntie asking me why I was late. I told her the whole story before return home. While walk I keep thinking if the Eid prayer can be done at home alone. Alhamdulillah after googling about that matter I just know that we can do the Eid prayer alone at home. I cheer-up again and went to read the book regarding solat sunat and learn how to do the Eid prayer. Without wasting time, I perform the Eid prayer and ask forgiveness from Allah SWT that I always forgetful, wasting time and I hope He gives me hidayah to be a good Muslim.
I call home and tell my part of stories to sis. I told her to not tell mum about I did not able to do Eid prayer at mosque. That because if mum know, I would be in a great risk to hear a free public speaking. I have learned and repent my mistakes and improve myself in the future. hehehehe... =P
After that I sent Eid wishes to my teacher, family and friends and then change my whatsapp status to "selamat hari raya, maaf zahir dan batin/ Happy Eid, forgive me body and soul". In hoping whoever I know will forgive my lacks, mistakes and anything bad I have done. Hehe
So ya all, Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. =))
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My old drafted eid post. hehehe ^_^
Eid prayer can be done at home. Learn it, so if you face same situation as mine you still can do eid prayer without regrets. InsyaAllah.
These amazing little bird abodes are the creation of wildlife illustrator Jada Fitch. As an avid bird-watcher, she'd always enjoyed stopping to watch and photograph feathered visitors who happened by her backyard, but they rarely ventured near enough to reveal their full beauty close up.
So, Fitch decided to make little birdhouses that she could tape to her window. Rather than leave them with plain interiors, however, she decided to make them a bit more inviting.
"I thought, wouldn't it be neat if I could put my own background in," Fitch told The Dodo.
After putting the hand-painted houses in place, Fitch places some tasty seeds inside to entice the birds to drop by. She said the reception was a little cold at first, but the backyard visitors eventually accepted the artist's hospitality so she could capture their photos.
"It took some time for the birds to investigate," Fitch said. "I had my camera phone set up on a stack of books, and used the headphone shutter release to snap some shots every time one would poke their heads in."
Fitch's work, which can be found on her Facebook and Instagrampages, has generated a lot of interest online. So much so, in fact, that she plans to begin crafting all-weather versions of her little bird homes to sell online.
Creative!! Can watch the birds come to visit and takes some food. Must be funny and entertining =P
Rather the bird in a small cage and cannot fly. =(
I hope all birds can freely fly as flying is one thing of their specialty that I really adore and wanted to. During my childhood I sometimes dreaming that I can fly. Haha..
Photos unearthed in July by Friends of the Orangutan (FOTO), appear to show the kind of life he leads when hidden from the public eye. Chained by all four legs, it appears that Lasah can't even lie down to rest.
A petition calling for an end to Lasah's exploitation has already gathered over 198,000 signatures.
"After years of abuse and exploitation Lasah was sent to Langkawi in March 2006 and has since been forced to give rides for hours in sweltering heat and humidity while at the mercy of his handler," FOTO wrote. "Recently investigators found Lasah kept in brutal conditions behind public eyes, chained on all four legs."
According to the group, this chaining method isn't only cruel, it also breaks the Malaysian wildlife law.
"This is the worst form of elephant abuse we have had the misfortune to come across," FOTO'S director Upreshpal Singh said. "Lasah is used and abused for tourist money and we were shocked to find him barbarically chained on all four legs when he isn't being exploited. We're inclined to think he's chained in the same manner every night and it's no surprise he is severely underweight."
"In this day and age with all the knowledge we have and understanding of animals feelings and physiology, there is absolutely no excuse to treat another living animal in such a cruel and inhumane way," one person who signed the petition wrote. "This must be stopped so that Lasah can live out his final years with dignity and in comfort."
Langkawi Elephant Adventures did not immediately reply to The Dodo's request for comment.
Very very sad it happen in Malaysia, in the country that I live T.T
I think many didnt now that riding elephant is actually harm to the elephant. We should educate our family and friends that riding elephant is actually cruel and very bad.
Every soul deserve right to at least resting and lying. This is the worst exploitation after the harsh training. How hard, exhaust and broken physical and mentally he is with this kind of torture.
I hope Lasah will be freed and Langkawi Elephant Advanture will be closed for good. Amin...
I you love animals or at least pity at them, know that any entertainment related to wild animals is actually abuse to them. Go find fun things with the domestic animals such as cats and dogs.
BFF is stand for best friend forever. They are future thing, so you won’t know it today or immediately. It takes time to create the BFF. I am someone who takes friendship deeply and I treasure my friends dearly. You won’t know they are your bestie till you feel it this way:
You miss the moment with them
You treasure the memory (either good or bad) as your friendship experience
You remember more the good things and sincerely forgive the bad experience
You know mostly about them especially their favorite, dislikes and habit
You may curious about them but you won’t ask knowing they will not comfortable with the question
You talk about their kindness to others
You don’t talk about their bad side or thing they want to keep secret
You and besties only talk on issue you both comfortable not rumors, backstabbing or bad talk of others
You willing to share your difficulties because you know they will listen, give you a good advice and cheer on you.
You are happy with them
Both of you would not easily have misunderstanding
They offering help sincerely
They won’t pry back their good deed because they do it sincerely, but you always talk on how grateful you are for their help and you love them more
Sometimes you give them present sincerely. The present may be cheap but valuable. The receivers appreciate and treasure your gift with more feeling of love towards you
Both of you remind each other to be in a good path, to be successful in your career, family, life and to remember Allah
We do ibadah together
Sincere in your words
Hoping the best for each other
You discuss the old picture and u misses them dearly
You share good tips, review on products, experience, criminal alert and your daily stories
You tell your great friendship story to many people and you always happy and smile while talking about it.
You keep in touch with each other. It might not frequent but still you remember their birthday and important days.
Notes:
I once love to be a lone ranger, till I labelled as the most independent in our group. I change little bit after I found friends that are kind, caring, clingy, helpful, soft spoken, funny, willing to share and most of all, who help me to be a better Muslim. Thank you friends for your kindness and help. May our friendship last forever. Amin..
To all my BFF and friends =D
Specially for my BFF, Mira that encourage me to write. <3 <3 InsyaAllah I will since for the first time someone has request on this humble infamous blog =p At least I will write the topic that you request.. InsyaAllah. =D
A recent undercover video shows the startling depths of despair many animals face in some of China's zoos.
In the shocking footage, lions, tigers, bears and monkeys can be seen being beaten during training exercises. When not performing, they're chained or locked up in tiny cages, with barely any room to move around.
One heartbreaking shot shows a young lion cub, barely a month old, cowering on the ground in front of the camera. He appears to be weak and emaciated, and can barely move, but growls at the camera in fright when any humans get too near.
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"One circus owner placed the lion cub … on the ground," PETAdetailed in a report. "The cub was trembling and filthy and appeared to be terrified."
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It's unclear what "training" the cub has received so far, but it's apparent he's already learned to fear humans.
The footage and a coinciding report were compiled over the course of last year at 10 different circuses and training camps in Suzhou, a city that's home to roughly 300 circuses total.
The larger tiger and lions didn't fare any better. Kept in tiny cages for most of their lives, they're let out only to be trained to perform inane tricks like balancing on balls. If they fail to perform or try to fight back, they're beaten.
At one point, the investigator reported, one of the owners yelled at a roaring tiger, "Be careful or I'll beat the hell out of you!"
A tiger forced to balance on a ball. The stick in the bottom left corner was used to beat him.PETA
The tigers began their torturous training early, and, as in many circuses across the world, were snatched from their captive mothers at just a few days old to be raised by humans.
"One circus owner showed the investigator two cubs who were approximately 2 weeks old," the report said. "They were being kept in a plastic storage bin in a bedroom at the owner's home. Dogs purchased online were used as surrogate mothers to provide them with milk."
Two infant tiger cubs who had been taken from their motherPETA
When they are older, they're kept in cages so small that, according to the report, some of them can't even stand up straight without hitting their heads. Many had teeth problems.
"One circus owner told the investigator that the tigers also jump through flaming hoops, and another admitted that children and adults are allowed to pose with them, 'riding' on their backs," PETA reported. "And one circus owner told the investigator that sometimes tigers' teeth are pulled."
A tiger who appears to have several broken or missing teethPETA
Only one of the 10 facilities investigated allowed them access to the indoors, despite the heat, and none allowed them access to a pool, which is necessary for the welfare of the water-loving cats.
A lion in his cage, with only a small plank to rest onPETA
Many of the circuses didn't have the necessary permits to keep the tigers, which are protected under Chinese law, but did so anyway, PETA reported. When the tigers grow too old to perform, they're sent to zoos or — a common practice in parts of Asia — killed to bemade into tiger bone wine, a treatment in traditional medicine. One employee said he made the wine — and presumably killed the tigers — at home.
A lion in her cage, where she spends most of her timePETA
Lions face many of the same abuses as the tigers. They're frightened into performing through the constant threats of beating, and, when not in use, are locked up in cramped and empty cages where they spend most of their time.
An ill-looking lion at one of the circusesPETA
Another sad clip details how circus bears are trained to stand upright. Two young bear cub siblings are chained by their necks to a high wall, with a collar running around their necks. Though standing upright is painful and unnatural for the bears for more than a few moments, the chains are so short that the baby bears learn they have to stand up or risk hanging themselves.
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In subsequent shots, trainers beat the bears with sticks as they try to perform unnatural tricks like balancing on see-saws or standing on their paws. In one incident, a 1-year-old cub was forced to walk on his hind legs and hula-hoop. He was crying throughout the stunt, but the trainer only responded by beating him.
A bear cub being taught to cross the parallel bars; if he stopped, he was beaten, the investigators said.PETA
The investigator also witnessed bears being kicked and choked, and crying as they tried to relieve the pain of the tight collars around their necks. Some of the bears had abrasions or patches of furless skin, according to the report.
Many of the bears had rings thrust through their noses, a painful procedure performed without anesthesia.PETA
During off-hours, the cubs are kept in tiny cages, though they paw at the bars to escape. They perform stereotypic behaviors like pacing and banging on the bars to cope with the stress of captivity.
These cubs were tethered to the ground so tightly they couldn't move more than a few inches.PETA
They often went without food or water, or even shade. Having been taken away from their mothers at just a few months old, the young animals can be heard crying piteously.
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The monkeys were kept in similar conditions, chained by their necks in cages just a foot or two wide, and can be seen rattling the cages and literally bouncing off the walls in their panicked desire to escape.
One of the monkeys was also recorded desperately trying to escape as her trainer held her chained by the neck, nearly choking herself as she tried to flee despite the trainer's repeated blows.
The monkey trying to flee her trainer's tether and blowsPETA
Their training often involved frightening and dangerous tricks, and the animals were punished if they failed to perform well.
A young monkey tightly tied to a pole, with no way of getting downPETA
"A monkey, named Lulu by the investigator, was chained to a goat's horns and forced to do handstands while the goat climbed a ladder and stood on a vase balanced on a high beam," the report reads. "As Lulu struggled to keep his balance, a handler repeatedly jabbed him with a metal pole. After the performance, the trainer dragged him by the chain attached to his neck and flung him into a cage."
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Like the other animals, the monkeys were severely neglected in between training sessions.
"They have no choice but to eat, drink, sleep, defecate, and urinate all in one place," the report said. "The investigator also found monkeys kept in cramped travel crates, even though they were going to be stationary for months. Water bowls were empty. Some monkeys had skin abrasions."
The monkeys spent all of their time between shows in tiny, barren wire cages.PETA
The investigator also saw many domestic animals at the circuses, such as goats, pigs and even dogs.
They were all kept in tragically small cages. One 12-year-old dog who was deemed too old to perform had been locked up in a small crate, presumably to die there.
"[He] was living in this cage 24 hours a day, right across from an old tiger who was also caged," the report said. "He was never let out. The investigator noted that he appeared to have skin lesions on his right front leg."
This dog was locked up 24 hours per day.PETA
Like many of the other animals, the dogs were filthy and sad, and were kicked and beaten.
These matted dogs spent most of their lives in their cage.PETA
Whatever the species, the circus animals seemed to be tied together by a common thread of abuse and neglect. They were beaten during training, and were packed away like equipment in tiny, cramped cages when not needed.
A llama kept shackled when not in usePETA
"Numerous animals exhibited signs of severe distress, including repetitive pacing, rocking and head-bobbing, which are all consistent with constant confinement, deprivation, neglect, fear and pain," PETA reported. "Many were whipped, hit with sticks and poles, kicked, smacked and jabbed, and others were dragged by their necks and taunted with food that was just out of reach until they performed."
"In addition, every circus inspected was seriously deficient in the areas of food, drinking water, housing, veterinary care, and environmental enrichment," the report said.
A piglet kept in a filthy cagePETA
The harsh photos and video should be a reminder to tourists to stay away from animal attractions in foreign countries, as many of them use similar methods to force animals to perform.
But it's also a striking reminder of what animals face in places like the U.S. While the conditions might be better, Ringling Bros. and other circuses and roadside zoos train big cats and other animals to perform exactly the same tricks that the animals at the Chinese circuses are forced to learn — and it's virtually impossible to teach predators like lions and tigers to perform without the threat of violence.
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"In order to train a cat for a circus act like that ... it has to be done with fear and pain," Susan Bass, PR director for the Florida-basedBig Cat Rescue, told The Dodo back in December. "They're either going to use whips … or they sometimes use tasers electrocuting the cats, and it's all fear-based."
A lion being hit during training in ChinaPETA
Big Cat Rescue has saved several large cats from circuses and similar facilities in the U.S., and many arrive with physical or emotional damage from the "training" methods they endured.
"Just look at a domestic cat," Bass explained. "They're going to do what they want to do when they're going to do it. Anytime you want a cat to be 'on' — in a 'show must go on' kind of thing — there's no way you're going to get that cat to do what you want them to do without that type of fear and training."
Just last month, Bowmanville Zoo in Canada shut its doors for goodafter co-owner Michael Hackenberger, who also worked as a Hollywood animal trainer for films like "Life of Pi," was filmed repeatedly whipping a tiger during training, and discussing how he liked to beat wolves.
Hackenberger appearing to whip one of his tigersPETA
Ringling Bros. also used similarly aggressive methods to train its baby elephants to perform. While the circus has since stopped using its elephants on its touring circus, it still makes frequent use of lions, tigers and other animals.
Ringling Bros. staffers "training" a baby elephant in FloridaSAM HADDOCK/PETA
While the animals featured in the China video have little hope of the law coming to their aid, their greatest chance at freedom is if people stop patronizing circuses and any organizations that make animals perform.
A young lion being trained in China; the stick was used to beat him. The trainer was reportedly intoxicated and whipped the ground repeatedly to scare the cub.PETA
"The only way to get wild animals to do meaningless, unnatural and even frightening tricks like these is by hurting them, and threatening them with even more pain," PETA says in the video.
Cruel, inhuman, disgusting, heartless, not impressive, bad, ugly, greed, very sad =(
I hope all the animals saved
I hope all the animal circus closed and its employer find another better job
I you want an impressive performance, go to a circus that only performed by human. They themselves choose to perform, paid, own interest, own risk and not exploit unfairly/ cruelly.
Most importantly never ever ever go to circus, it is never good for the animals. Please show mercy
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