Economics is about how much the world is willing to spend and how money is recycled, the basis of the Ecology of Money.Being 2008 an Election Year, market sentiments are not that favorable as before.As we speak today Monday 10th March 2008, the world economies are going into a recession, started off by the poor mortgage payments in the US in mid 2007, followed by the Northern Rock financial fiasco in United Kingdom which caused the worst run on the banking industry in the history of Great Britain, and after that, more banks signaled more troubles ahead with Societe Generale in France had massive losses which looked like another Barings Bank in the making.
Sentiments like these with the poor support of the current political situations like the poor support of the US President George W Bush and the legacy made things worse. The rising fears of Terrorism also caused more wide spread panics and with more recent bombings in the Hamas Controlled Palestinian Territory and the never ending retaliation by the Israeli forces and American Troops makes things worse off. Support for the War on Terror and Invasion of Iraq by the coalition forces caused more headaches for the supporters. British Prime Minister Tony Blair was kicked off from his chair because of this fiasco. Protests against the current ruling parties amidst all these chaos makes investors more jittery.
However, let's look back to the recent events that caused the panic attacks in the stock markets.
1) Assasination of Former Pakistan's Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto
2) Escape of Jemaah Islamiah Terrorist leader, MAS SELAMAT KASTAWI from Singapore Prison.
3) Federal Rate Cuts
4) Poor performance of the Sub-Prime Mortgage in the US
5) Return of Former Thai Prime Minister / Billionaire Thaksin to the country
6) Disastrous political landslide in the Malaysian General Election last weekend.
Factor all these and we have trouble. Yesterday alone, the stock markets in the Asia Pacific Region suffered as much as 11% loss on the stock markets, driving prices of commodity higher on panic selling with respect to the unstable / poor majority stake in the Malaysian Government since Malaysia accounts for a big chunk of the Petroleum and Biological Oils in the world economy. Gold prices and Oil soared against the US Dollar which is depreciating against major currencies like the Pound Sterling and the Euro.
US Dollar too slide to the $1.50 threshold against the Euro and these caused more headaches for fund managers alike. How bad is the economy? It's like Soccer, the ball is round, anything can happen. My bet is, down and out.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Penang Tolls to Go!
Well, I am not sure if it's plain rumours but sources inside the Penang Bridge Management have hinted that they may be out of a job since the Penang State had a landslide victory over Barisan National, leaving Pak Lah struggling for his Parliamentary seat.
I am not sure if this is true, but didn't the Opposition Manifesto said something about getting rid of the tolls? Anyway, Penang Bridge must go, as the daily traffic snarls are all caused because of the bottleneck at the Toll Booths. Apart from that, it's really hitting our pockets hard with $7 toll, on a daily basis.
What else, Oooh..did I mention Samy Vellu is staying in MIC? Darn it. I thought he could have some pride left and just leave with some sort of dignity. Bugger.
So bloggers... can we campaign for NO MORE TOLLS?? Please!
I am not sure if this is true, but didn't the Opposition Manifesto said something about getting rid of the tolls? Anyway, Penang Bridge must go, as the daily traffic snarls are all caused because of the bottleneck at the Toll Booths. Apart from that, it's really hitting our pockets hard with $7 toll, on a daily basis.
What else, Oooh..did I mention Samy Vellu is staying in MIC? Darn it. I thought he could have some pride left and just leave with some sort of dignity. Bugger.
So bloggers... can we campaign for NO MORE TOLLS?? Please!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Writing a thousand things
That is what I am doing right now, as there are so much things to do with the results of the Malaysian General Elections 2008 coming up with them losing over 3 states and almost denied a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
At least,I have something to talk about. Now I am focused on Mac and their products even though I am PC user. Well, Linux.
At least,I have something to talk about. Now I am focused on Mac and their products even though I am PC user. Well, Linux.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Why Polygamy?
"For I created Eve from the most crooked bone in Adam's Body, not to be stepped upon by Adam or Eve, but by each other, in harmony. For a woman is very much crooked, and brittle, easily broken and easily diverted or confused, only to be made straight not by means of violence but of love and care,with a huge lot of patience by Man"
That is my two cents worth of Polygamy. It is not an excuse. It is not a trick for the man to abuse the women, by marriage and divorce for Allah shuns people who divorce.
Imagine this? How many times have you seen cat fights? Women fighting each other because of one man in the new era.How many times do you see a family broken down, children in haphazard conditions because their father passed away, robbed of their love and care, and most of all, the financial and emotional support. Or a lady fancy another man who is someone's husband, eventually committing adultery and having complications like child out of wedding locks?
That is what Islam is all about. Being Charitable and care for the less fortunate, not just in financial and physical support, but emotional support.
Let's not talk about Man being unable to control their little Joystick and the lusty control for a hotter babe. That is being very chauvinist of me to speak of, but about the capacity of a man to share his capacity as a husband or more,a father to an orphan.
For once, being a man is more than just a man. A man is about being a leader and also a person who is passionate about their charges. Apart from that, alot of men, do get married to either Widows or Divorcee. Mainly because that a woman as such knew how to care much better for a man, plus that she is more experienced in bed. They tend not to make the same mistakes as what they did first time round.
Adultery is punishable by death in Islam. So the need to wear a Hijab to uphold the modesty of women does help, but not much in this new age, since the availability of pornography is rampant, and the 'cheap sale' of the women nowadays makes it worse. I remember back when I was working in an Engineering firm, that my Personal Assistant told me it is the norm to coax the boss up, in either to get promoted, to get married, or just in the bedroom to get up the boardroom. Which is shame, since she was just 19 and have a long life to go forward.
As such, it is norm to be married to another woman's husband rather than risking it all and getting a crook or an addict as a husband (of the family choosing;betrothed etc) while that man actually portray a Good image. And for the woman, it is much better to share and be at peace for the sake of the children, rather than risking it all and loosing it all, stability, love of a father for the children, and financial and emotional need. Sexually too.
Remember Solomon whom had 99 wives at one go?And the story of the Herd?
Polygamy does not mean one should just focus on the new wife or upgrade, but be fair to all, financially, emotionally and sexually. For Allah sternly warned that "the man who is not fair to his herd (of wife and kids) will find himself in shame and without any flesh on the other side (half) of his body,bare and just bones on the day of reckoning".
Being just is not easy. One can try as much as he could, but being man, he is expected to be just as much as possible; a loving father, and a darling of a husband.It is not just what the 'brother' wants but being able to satisfy all wives.. is not an easy task, especially taking care of a herd of kids.
For me..one wife and a kid is already a headache.What of two?
In itself, it is frowned upon to share the marital bed with all the wives, but each of them in a separate house and bed so that they won't clash with each other, but hoping that they can co-exist in harmony or better still..work together, taking care of each other kids, or even breastfeeding them. In the ancient times, (or even now), nursing mums are allowed in Islam for women who can't breastfeed due to health and medical reasons so that the best is given to the child/baby. Motherhood is very much looked up upon for it is a Jihad for a woman giving birth and nursing the child for 30 months (or how long she can breastfeed to the child).
>--ADDED--<
In the economic sense, the Family Unit is now being intact and thus does not become a liability to the common society by asking for assistance. In England alone, more than £750 Million was spent to help out families which are not complete, like Single Mothers, Kids without Parents, Single parent families, Child Support, Child Benefits etc.
In essence, by being a complete family, the family saves more money because they don't spend on unwanted items like psychiatric bills and medication, take outs and child care costs. On top of that, the cost of day care and baby sitter costs are avoided as the family is intact. In soothe, the parents can effectively go out to work instead of having to rely on support because of the need to pay childcare costs.
By being 100% efficient, a family unit gets more money coming into the family and the children are cared for properly.
The Singapore Government gave away $3000 for every child born to offset childcare and minding fees so that the parents can go to work . If only one parent is working, on average the income will be $1500 compared to $3000 plus for both parents, and in essence the workforce gets rid of the 40% of the non-working adult population totally contributing to over $1.9 Billion to the economy monthly which means $2.2 Billion in Taxes based on the adult population of 4.9 million residents within the City State.
That is my two cents worth of Polygamy. It is not an excuse. It is not a trick for the man to abuse the women, by marriage and divorce for Allah shuns people who divorce.
Imagine this? How many times have you seen cat fights? Women fighting each other because of one man in the new era.How many times do you see a family broken down, children in haphazard conditions because their father passed away, robbed of their love and care, and most of all, the financial and emotional support. Or a lady fancy another man who is someone's husband, eventually committing adultery and having complications like child out of wedding locks?
That is what Islam is all about. Being Charitable and care for the less fortunate, not just in financial and physical support, but emotional support.
Let's not talk about Man being unable to control their little Joystick and the lusty control for a hotter babe. That is being very chauvinist of me to speak of, but about the capacity of a man to share his capacity as a husband or more,a father to an orphan.
For once, being a man is more than just a man. A man is about being a leader and also a person who is passionate about their charges. Apart from that, alot of men, do get married to either Widows or Divorcee. Mainly because that a woman as such knew how to care much better for a man, plus that she is more experienced in bed. They tend not to make the same mistakes as what they did first time round.
Adultery is punishable by death in Islam. So the need to wear a Hijab to uphold the modesty of women does help, but not much in this new age, since the availability of pornography is rampant, and the 'cheap sale' of the women nowadays makes it worse. I remember back when I was working in an Engineering firm, that my Personal Assistant told me it is the norm to coax the boss up, in either to get promoted, to get married, or just in the bedroom to get up the boardroom. Which is shame, since she was just 19 and have a long life to go forward.
As such, it is norm to be married to another woman's husband rather than risking it all and getting a crook or an addict as a husband (of the family choosing;betrothed etc) while that man actually portray a Good image. And for the woman, it is much better to share and be at peace for the sake of the children, rather than risking it all and loosing it all, stability, love of a father for the children, and financial and emotional need. Sexually too.
Remember Solomon whom had 99 wives at one go?And the story of the Herd?
Polygamy does not mean one should just focus on the new wife or upgrade, but be fair to all, financially, emotionally and sexually. For Allah sternly warned that "the man who is not fair to his herd (of wife and kids) will find himself in shame and without any flesh on the other side (half) of his body,bare and just bones on the day of reckoning".
Being just is not easy. One can try as much as he could, but being man, he is expected to be just as much as possible; a loving father, and a darling of a husband.It is not just what the 'brother' wants but being able to satisfy all wives.. is not an easy task, especially taking care of a herd of kids.
For me..one wife and a kid is already a headache.What of two?
In itself, it is frowned upon to share the marital bed with all the wives, but each of them in a separate house and bed so that they won't clash with each other, but hoping that they can co-exist in harmony or better still..work together, taking care of each other kids, or even breastfeeding them. In the ancient times, (or even now), nursing mums are allowed in Islam for women who can't breastfeed due to health and medical reasons so that the best is given to the child/baby. Motherhood is very much looked up upon for it is a Jihad for a woman giving birth and nursing the child for 30 months (or how long she can breastfeed to the child).
>--ADDED--<
In the economic sense, the Family Unit is now being intact and thus does not become a liability to the common society by asking for assistance. In England alone, more than £750 Million was spent to help out families which are not complete, like Single Mothers, Kids without Parents, Single parent families, Child Support, Child Benefits etc.
In essence, by being a complete family, the family saves more money because they don't spend on unwanted items like psychiatric bills and medication, take outs and child care costs. On top of that, the cost of day care and baby sitter costs are avoided as the family is intact. In soothe, the parents can effectively go out to work instead of having to rely on support because of the need to pay childcare costs.
By being 100% efficient, a family unit gets more money coming into the family and the children are cared for properly.
The Singapore Government gave away $3000 for every child born to offset childcare and minding fees so that the parents can go to work . If only one parent is working, on average the income will be $1500 compared to $3000 plus for both parents, and in essence the workforce gets rid of the 40% of the non-working adult population totally contributing to over $1.9 Billion to the economy monthly which means $2.2 Billion in Taxes based on the adult population of 4.9 million residents within the City State.
Prohibition of Riba in Islam
Before I start debating on Riba, let us look into a little history of the Riba or Interest Rate Lending in the days of Christ.
Jewish communities are or have been known to be a bit cruel. In Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, Antonio is told to pay with a Pound of Flesh if he defaulted. In those days, someone who wished to borrow money, have to seek to the Loan Sharks within the Jewish Community which charges interest. If it is not bad enough, rates have been very high, chargeable by the week or even days. At one instance, if someone borrows 10 Coins, he is expected to pay 20 coins by the week end, otherwise, they will be sold as slaves. What about when someone can't pay? 20 coins become 40 coins due the week after and so forth. The interest gets bigger and eventually the borrower is engulfed in debt over a small debt of 10 coins and in those days, if you can't pay, you and your family become slaves. There is no such thing as Bankruptcy Proceedings.
Fast forward to the present day.
Someone is enticed with a credit card, with so little interest. There are hidden charges the potential customer don't know about like membership fees or late fees. He uses it. He pays his minimum payment. Hidden Charges and all adds up, for something he bought in cash, it will take him as much as 5 times the cost to repay over 32 months, taking the minimum to be 5% and the monthly rate of 1.5%. In Effect, he is actually paying just 3% or less of the principal.
What if he can't pay on time on certain period like Christmas? He gets slapped $50 late fee plus other fees. Fees adds to the interest and takes him longer.
That is why Islam prohibited Riba.
Come the Syariah way of Hire Purchase or No Interest Credit Card.
Someone wants to buy a TV from Sony. Costs $1000 in cash. The bank buys from Sony for him and charges the fee and inflation rate to the customer. If he agrees, the bank lends to him on the promise that the customer must pay say $1300 within a year. He must keep to this promise. There is a late fee as per agreed if he does that. Eventually, it cost him less to be on the Syariah method.
It's the same principle as a pawn broker. You want cash, you send something to the uncle for safekeeping as security.It's like a mortgage. When you have the money, you get your goods back plus a certain rate or fee you have to pay as per agreement. Think as it as safe deposit box rental.
It is actually to help business grow faster with their cashflow and not be ridden with bad debts or run away customers. To the customer, it protects their interest by not having run away fees and derail the economics of life.
In Islam, part of the Zakat or Tithes are set aside to assist people to get out of debt. That is like an insurance policy for everyone and helps the fluid movement of money within the community.
In Malaysia, a test case of a fully fledged co-operative bank running on Syariah principles made over ONE BILLION RINGGIT (US Dollars 350 Million) by practicing these methods. Even in the United Kingdom, HSBC Amanah Banking made over 1 billion in Profits and hold more customers than their conventional system due to the protection offered to their customers.
"Perform your Solat (prayers) and Pay your Zakat (Taxes)"..Firman Allah.
Jewish communities are or have been known to be a bit cruel. In Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, Antonio is told to pay with a Pound of Flesh if he defaulted. In those days, someone who wished to borrow money, have to seek to the Loan Sharks within the Jewish Community which charges interest. If it is not bad enough, rates have been very high, chargeable by the week or even days. At one instance, if someone borrows 10 Coins, he is expected to pay 20 coins by the week end, otherwise, they will be sold as slaves. What about when someone can't pay? 20 coins become 40 coins due the week after and so forth. The interest gets bigger and eventually the borrower is engulfed in debt over a small debt of 10 coins and in those days, if you can't pay, you and your family become slaves. There is no such thing as Bankruptcy Proceedings.
Fast forward to the present day.
Someone is enticed with a credit card, with so little interest. There are hidden charges the potential customer don't know about like membership fees or late fees. He uses it. He pays his minimum payment. Hidden Charges and all adds up, for something he bought in cash, it will take him as much as 5 times the cost to repay over 32 months, taking the minimum to be 5% and the monthly rate of 1.5%. In Effect, he is actually paying just 3% or less of the principal.
What if he can't pay on time on certain period like Christmas? He gets slapped $50 late fee plus other fees. Fees adds to the interest and takes him longer.
That is why Islam prohibited Riba.
Come the Syariah way of Hire Purchase or No Interest Credit Card.
Someone wants to buy a TV from Sony. Costs $1000 in cash. The bank buys from Sony for him and charges the fee and inflation rate to the customer. If he agrees, the bank lends to him on the promise that the customer must pay say $1300 within a year. He must keep to this promise. There is a late fee as per agreed if he does that. Eventually, it cost him less to be on the Syariah method.
It's the same principle as a pawn broker. You want cash, you send something to the uncle for safekeeping as security.It's like a mortgage. When you have the money, you get your goods back plus a certain rate or fee you have to pay as per agreement. Think as it as safe deposit box rental.
It is actually to help business grow faster with their cashflow and not be ridden with bad debts or run away customers. To the customer, it protects their interest by not having run away fees and derail the economics of life.
In Islam, part of the Zakat or Tithes are set aside to assist people to get out of debt. That is like an insurance policy for everyone and helps the fluid movement of money within the community.
In Malaysia, a test case of a fully fledged co-operative bank running on Syariah principles made over ONE BILLION RINGGIT (US Dollars 350 Million) by practicing these methods. Even in the United Kingdom, HSBC Amanah Banking made over 1 billion in Profits and hold more customers than their conventional system due to the protection offered to their customers.
"Perform your Solat (prayers) and Pay your Zakat (Taxes)"..Firman Allah.
Relaxing Singapore
Life is full of surprises and it is not easy to budget life's expectations and what the world throw at you.One thing for sure, stress is a sure killer, along side with broken heart syndrome.
I am speaking as an 'Oriental' or someone from the South East Asia. Originated from Singapore, we are a very busy bunch and even now, stress levels are getting to an all level high as children as young as 3 have been 'ordered' to be sent to schools to be educated and peer pressure even caused some children to mimic what they see on TV, Violence and Death. It is not just working 9 to 5 but it's more or less 0600 to 1900 hours ritual daily, rushing to get ready, for breakfast and to work and to complete work.
Back in my days, things are very much relaxed and slow paced, unlike now that you even rush to grab a seat on the train or even on the buses that common courtesy lacks nowadays adding to the stress level.
So how do we cope with things? Mainly, in Singapore, space is at a premium and time is of essence. We have all sorts of ways to cheer ourselves out and even the Government is helping out by utilising as much space as possible like creating parks and open air spaces, playgrounds and fitness corners and many more. Even the void decks under the flats are put to good use like having some game corners, a place where people can meet and have celebrations like weddings or even funeral wakes.
Singapore is known for their clean country and rigid rules. Placing fitness and wellness is the core essence to any Singaporean. Men have to serve National Service for 2 years in either the Military or the Civil Forces like the Police, Marine, Civil Defense, Fire Brigade and Civil Services.
If it is not enough, the men have to ensure they are in fit condition as a reservist and attend Individual Personal Physical-Fitness Training Test or IPPT Test annually and report for active duty for 3 weeks every year for 13 years or till they are 65. To the normal person who don't find it amusing enough, it is actually more or less a time for the guys to get away from the wifes and the normal chores ,with full pay that is, and get around with old friends, for 3 weeks, putting their lives with each other, living the good old days, and well, have fun.
Singaporean Forces are nown to call this weeks of R&R or Rest and Recreation because, normally it would be more or less guys' night out and ...deployment overseas with no kids in tow. Meeting old friends, talking 'cock' , singing songs and playing mahjong is all part of the agenda. Forget Ranks and Designation or even your job titles. In the Army, you may be the Driver but your Superior is actually ...well,your storeman? And in real life, you are his boss. Well, Army rations now consist of McDonalds, Domino Pizza and KFC for the quick reservist, known to swindle their way out of everything. Heck, even in jungle training in middle of Borneo , instead of carrying heavy AM Radio sets, they would normally carry some sort of satellite phone and a tiny 150 mile range walkie talkie. That is what you get from Conscripted Forces.
Another thing Singaporeans do love to do to relax themselves ...is actually to EAT. Really eat. Food outlets in Singapore run 24/7. Even McDonalds are 24-7 round the clock, DELIVERED FREE! Being a cosmopolitan city where things don't sleep, and a financial hub, Singaporeans turn to the core of the Human Race for some comfort. Being dominated by Chinese, they have one thing they love to practice : Dinner as a family. Sharing and caring is what Singaporeans do, even the Malay and Indian Communities. They find comfort by eating,and relaxing their minds.
Of which,the kids are another issue. Being so high tech with 108Mbps Broadband, what better way to destress and relax other than by chatting, Blogging and playing Role Playing Games across the whole country..trying to win some points and alliances. Singapore being transparent nowadays is known to have a 40% Blogging Culture where almost everyone blog, or at least read a blog. Even the Prime Minister blogs and talks about everything under the sun.
On weekends, the beaches are surely to be packed with swimmers and their families. And those who have wheels normally head up to the neighbouring country Malaysia for their food, groceries and well, some sightseeing. Domestic / Intra-Country Tourism is booming in Malaysia and Singapore because the need to relax and have fun. It's either that or the TV is another reason to relax, with over 1000 Channels on cable.
Movies too are a very popular option for some, by watching the latest movies or renting their favorites or downloading on demand (legally or pirated), plus some food to go along with it. And in the mornings, well, before going to work, some relaxed themselves by exercising at the parks, jogging or what ever, as it's very safe. And as they come back home, some wash down, relax, and head to the park to keep fit, or walk on pebbled pathways to sooth their aches (reference to acupuncture or foot reflexology) and deny the doctors of their money.
So, that's me..and it's 2100hours now..and I'm heading for dinner. Anyone care to join me?
How do you relax?
I am speaking as an 'Oriental' or someone from the South East Asia. Originated from Singapore, we are a very busy bunch and even now, stress levels are getting to an all level high as children as young as 3 have been 'ordered' to be sent to schools to be educated and peer pressure even caused some children to mimic what they see on TV, Violence and Death. It is not just working 9 to 5 but it's more or less 0600 to 1900 hours ritual daily, rushing to get ready, for breakfast and to work and to complete work.
Back in my days, things are very much relaxed and slow paced, unlike now that you even rush to grab a seat on the train or even on the buses that common courtesy lacks nowadays adding to the stress level.
So how do we cope with things? Mainly, in Singapore, space is at a premium and time is of essence. We have all sorts of ways to cheer ourselves out and even the Government is helping out by utilising as much space as possible like creating parks and open air spaces, playgrounds and fitness corners and many more. Even the void decks under the flats are put to good use like having some game corners, a place where people can meet and have celebrations like weddings or even funeral wakes.
Singapore is known for their clean country and rigid rules. Placing fitness and wellness is the core essence to any Singaporean. Men have to serve National Service for 2 years in either the Military or the Civil Forces like the Police, Marine, Civil Defense, Fire Brigade and Civil Services.
If it is not enough, the men have to ensure they are in fit condition as a reservist and attend Individual Personal Physical-Fitness Training Test or IPPT Test annually and report for active duty for 3 weeks every year for 13 years or till they are 65. To the normal person who don't find it amusing enough, it is actually more or less a time for the guys to get away from the wifes and the normal chores ,with full pay that is, and get around with old friends, for 3 weeks, putting their lives with each other, living the good old days, and well, have fun.
Singaporean Forces are nown to call this weeks of R&R or Rest and Recreation because, normally it would be more or less guys' night out and ...deployment overseas with no kids in tow. Meeting old friends, talking 'cock' , singing songs and playing mahjong is all part of the agenda. Forget Ranks and Designation or even your job titles. In the Army, you may be the Driver but your Superior is actually ...well,your storeman? And in real life, you are his boss. Well, Army rations now consist of McDonalds, Domino Pizza and KFC for the quick reservist, known to swindle their way out of everything. Heck, even in jungle training in middle of Borneo , instead of carrying heavy AM Radio sets, they would normally carry some sort of satellite phone and a tiny 150 mile range walkie talkie. That is what you get from Conscripted Forces.
Another thing Singaporeans do love to do to relax themselves ...is actually to EAT. Really eat. Food outlets in Singapore run 24/7. Even McDonalds are 24-7 round the clock, DELIVERED FREE! Being a cosmopolitan city where things don't sleep, and a financial hub, Singaporeans turn to the core of the Human Race for some comfort. Being dominated by Chinese, they have one thing they love to practice : Dinner as a family. Sharing and caring is what Singaporeans do, even the Malay and Indian Communities. They find comfort by eating,and relaxing their minds.
Of which,the kids are another issue. Being so high tech with 108Mbps Broadband, what better way to destress and relax other than by chatting, Blogging and playing Role Playing Games across the whole country..trying to win some points and alliances. Singapore being transparent nowadays is known to have a 40% Blogging Culture where almost everyone blog, or at least read a blog. Even the Prime Minister blogs and talks about everything under the sun.
On weekends, the beaches are surely to be packed with swimmers and their families. And those who have wheels normally head up to the neighbouring country Malaysia for their food, groceries and well, some sightseeing. Domestic / Intra-Country Tourism is booming in Malaysia and Singapore because the need to relax and have fun. It's either that or the TV is another reason to relax, with over 1000 Channels on cable.
Movies too are a very popular option for some, by watching the latest movies or renting their favorites or downloading on demand (legally or pirated), plus some food to go along with it. And in the mornings, well, before going to work, some relaxed themselves by exercising at the parks, jogging or what ever, as it's very safe. And as they come back home, some wash down, relax, and head to the park to keep fit, or walk on pebbled pathways to sooth their aches (reference to acupuncture or foot reflexology) and deny the doctors of their money.
So, that's me..and it's 2100hours now..and I'm heading for dinner. Anyone care to join me?
How do you relax?
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Web presence on a shoestring budget
Setting a presence online is actually.. quite cheap. I know because I am a Micro-venture capitalist. All I do is to set a site up for a customer-cum-cash cow, ready for the milking.
Knowledge is power and Power is wealth as they say it, but it is fun to share technologies with people who don't know or are just plain arrogant about the web, namely brick-and-mortar business persons.
So, what is in my cookbook?
DOMAIN NAME
PHP 5 with all the addons
APACHE Server (linux based as it's quick to go)
MySQL with the latest patch.
Some Open Source Content Management System
Some Free Shopping Cart
Some SEO Scripting Code
And for Main Dish:
Some Banners Designed up
Some other Advertising system
Some Pay Per Click advertising...
and loads of publicity.
So, what do we do first.
1) Check for your Trade Mark or Service Mark or Product Name presence. If possible get it.
Otherwise, just sue the bugger for it.
2) Check if your company name is used on the web.
Good catchy ones (especially dictionary names) are hard to get.
CHAT.NU (CHAT NOW) was recently priced at $5,000,000!
3) See if someone cyber squatted on your names.
Costs ? :
Domain name cost about $10 annually for .COM/NET/ORG/BIZ/US
European ones cost alot more, about $20 on average.
It is a good thing to buy Chinese or Asian names too if you intend to penetrate to your potential customers.
Chinese domains cost about $10 annually whereas Singapore and others cost as low as $150!
Next in line is the Hosting.
Cheap does not mean good. For basic setup, don't you feel silly if you rent a dedicated server at the rate of about $275 a month when you can go for Shared Hosting for about $5.77 a month payable annually or Biannually upfront (I personally say 12mths is good enough)
Some provide a FREE DOMAIN for signing up. Others like GizmoNET IntraWEB offer FREE NO FRILLS HOSTING with domain registration plus a small setup fee. I personally suggest to go for POWWEB or HOSTGATOR (for month to month billing @ $10 a mth, ask for a discount coupon)
Make sure it offers Apache, PHP, MySQL (5 databases at least) and some addons like GD,CURL etc.
Now to set it up.....
You can install basic all-in-One Content Management System (CMS) like Joomla. Joomla has an add-on called Virtue Mart which is a shopping cart, with billing system all in one. It's what you need to take your online store orders. You can even process them and take payments thru PAYPAL or any Credit card processors like Google Checkout, 2CO or MoneyBookers.
It is best to download the ALL-IN-ONE package from Virtue Mart as it's all encoded already.
COST?! = FREE OPEN LICENSE.
Don't forget to setup a blog too. People, workers, customers love some juicy information from within the company. Makes it a bit more human. Search Engines love it even more!
Now, Add a banner to the site to add some extra sales or commission from sales or referrals like Aductions, etc.
Total cost so far?
1 Domain + 1 Months Hosting = $25!
Otherwise, it would be $80 annually.
Sounds good enough?
It's time to get more traffic in.What do you do?
Well, place yr URL in your business card..get your emails out etc... but then, what better way than to get information written within your blog.
Spiders look for them, and people will then search for them and pay you a visit.
I will talk about the SEO and Pay per Click in another time. Google it.
For more coupons, go to http://www.azrin.net for some exclusive coupon for hosting,domain and even toll free numbers specific to them only.
Knowledge is power and Power is wealth as they say it, but it is fun to share technologies with people who don't know or are just plain arrogant about the web, namely brick-and-mortar business persons.
So, what is in my cookbook?
DOMAIN NAME
PHP 5 with all the addons
APACHE Server (linux based as it's quick to go)
MySQL with the latest patch.
Some Open Source Content Management System
Some Free Shopping Cart
Some SEO Scripting Code
And for Main Dish:
Some Banners Designed up
Some other Advertising system
Some Pay Per Click advertising...
and loads of publicity.
So, what do we do first.
1) Check for your Trade Mark or Service Mark or Product Name presence. If possible get it.
Otherwise, just sue the bugger for it.
2) Check if your company name is used on the web.
Good catchy ones (especially dictionary names) are hard to get.
CHAT.NU (CHAT NOW) was recently priced at $5,000,000!
3) See if someone cyber squatted on your names.
Costs ? :
Domain name cost about $10 annually for .COM/NET/ORG/BIZ/US
European ones cost alot more, about $20 on average.
It is a good thing to buy Chinese or Asian names too if you intend to penetrate to your potential customers.
Chinese domains cost about $10 annually whereas Singapore and others cost as low as $150!
Next in line is the Hosting.
Cheap does not mean good. For basic setup, don't you feel silly if you rent a dedicated server at the rate of about $275 a month when you can go for Shared Hosting for about $5.77 a month payable annually or Biannually upfront (I personally say 12mths is good enough)
Some provide a FREE DOMAIN for signing up. Others like GizmoNET IntraWEB offer FREE NO FRILLS HOSTING with domain registration plus a small setup fee. I personally suggest to go for POWWEB or HOSTGATOR (for month to month billing @ $10 a mth, ask for a discount coupon)
Make sure it offers Apache, PHP, MySQL (5 databases at least) and some addons like GD,CURL etc.
Now to set it up.....
You can install basic all-in-One Content Management System (CMS) like Joomla. Joomla has an add-on called Virtue Mart which is a shopping cart, with billing system all in one. It's what you need to take your online store orders. You can even process them and take payments thru PAYPAL or any Credit card processors like Google Checkout, 2CO or MoneyBookers.
It is best to download the ALL-IN-ONE package from Virtue Mart as it's all encoded already.
COST?! = FREE OPEN LICENSE.
Don't forget to setup a blog too. People, workers, customers love some juicy information from within the company. Makes it a bit more human. Search Engines love it even more!
Now, Add a banner to the site to add some extra sales or commission from sales or referrals like Aductions, etc.
Total cost so far?
1 Domain + 1 Months Hosting = $25!
Otherwise, it would be $80 annually.
Sounds good enough?
It's time to get more traffic in.What do you do?
Well, place yr URL in your business card..get your emails out etc... but then, what better way than to get information written within your blog.
Spiders look for them, and people will then search for them and pay you a visit.
I will talk about the SEO and Pay per Click in another time. Google it.
For more coupons, go to http://www.azrin.net for some exclusive coupon for hosting,domain and even toll free numbers specific to them only.
Which English?
Citizens of the World, Let it be known that computers speak ENGLISH. Well, I lived in England for the last 15 years and mind you the ENGLISH can't speak proper English, much less write it. Apparently, even those native language which are NOT English can speak,write and converse in Excellent English.
I come from Singapore, a tiny island in the South China Sea where the majority is of Chinese Ethnic race followed by the native Malays and Indian (Asian) with some other minorities. Being a tiny island of 647 square kilometers populated by 6 million people, we speak Queen's English. As how it is dictated in Oxford or Cambridge. However, likewise, we have our own 'flavor' of English too called SingLish or in our next door neighbour Malaysia called it MingLish etc.
Despite that, English is only spoken by nearly 2.6 Billion people and of that , less than 500 million speak or write American English. Just because computers were developed and invented by the Americans, does not mean everything must be created as per the whim of the American Language. However, some people may thing I am an Imperialist when I speak of the sense of the Saxon English forced their Language onto the world because the Colonists were greedy and well, plainly forced their way and way of living onto everyone, even to the sense that Slavery was rampant because of the English.
That ..is pure history and I won't want to invoke any issues here.
Issue at stake: WHAT ENGLISH.
The Answer : ANYTHING. As long as the Writer and the Community understands it, it is fine by me. Prophet Muhammad ever said that if you want to succeed in a Mission of Faith (of those Nuns and Padres, and to those Muslim Preachers too), you must follow the local method, means by means of their language or culture as long as it does not breach your faith.
So there is no point in forcing your point onto others. Some has said to me that my language is very poor because I use cos instead of cuz etc. But it's what I like. It's how I was taught. Heck even the spell check I have switched on redlined their American Slangs which I was asked
to use, as it's not grammatically correct and the spelling sucks.
As it is, You don't want to read the Translated Version of the China Straits (make up name for a News Daily) or Sin Min News when it has been translated from Mandarin to Bahasa Indonesia to English to Cantonese in Hong Kong and then quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
It is just plain silly. Point is, as long as the kid makes sense, it should work to an adult. Keep it simple.
I come from Singapore, a tiny island in the South China Sea where the majority is of Chinese Ethnic race followed by the native Malays and Indian (Asian) with some other minorities. Being a tiny island of 647 square kilometers populated by 6 million people, we speak Queen's English. As how it is dictated in Oxford or Cambridge. However, likewise, we have our own 'flavor' of English too called SingLish or in our next door neighbour Malaysia called it MingLish etc.
Despite that, English is only spoken by nearly 2.6 Billion people and of that , less than 500 million speak or write American English. Just because computers were developed and invented by the Americans, does not mean everything must be created as per the whim of the American Language. However, some people may thing I am an Imperialist when I speak of the sense of the Saxon English forced their Language onto the world because the Colonists were greedy and well, plainly forced their way and way of living onto everyone, even to the sense that Slavery was rampant because of the English.
That ..is pure history and I won't want to invoke any issues here.
Issue at stake: WHAT ENGLISH.
The Answer : ANYTHING. As long as the Writer and the Community understands it, it is fine by me. Prophet Muhammad ever said that if you want to succeed in a Mission of Faith (of those Nuns and Padres, and to those Muslim Preachers too), you must follow the local method, means by means of their language or culture as long as it does not breach your faith.
So there is no point in forcing your point onto others. Some has said to me that my language is very poor because I use cos instead of cuz etc. But it's what I like. It's how I was taught. Heck even the spell check I have switched on redlined their American Slangs which I was asked
to use, as it's not grammatically correct and the spelling sucks.
As it is, You don't want to read the Translated Version of the China Straits (make up name for a News Daily) or Sin Min News when it has been translated from Mandarin to Bahasa Indonesia to English to Cantonese in Hong Kong and then quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
It is just plain silly. Point is, as long as the kid makes sense, it should work to an adult. Keep it simple.
Writing Success: How to Turn your Blog into a Citizen Journal
So you want to be a citizen reporter aka what we call in our area a KEY-POH or a Busybody. It's plain simple to become a citizen report. Tools of the trade is a keen eye for details and well, a digital camera. You don't need a fancy camera like Canon EOS 400D which cost about $2000 as it is more of a hobby, but if you want to make some decent money out of it, by selling the photos etc, it may be worth your investment.
Anyway, tools of the trade:
Computer with huge hard disk space.
Broadband Internet connection.
Digital Camera (with loads of memory)
Some skills
Some sort of dictation of chronological line of events.
Software wise:
Picassa (very important)
Photoshop ( You get some limited edition ones with your camera)
And your skills....
Server Side:
Blog Software
Photo Gallery
You may want to invest in your own domain with some decent hosting like with 1000GB space or so to stack up your photos.
Bloggers love to use Wordpress as it's very flexible and you can place up photos, slideshows etc.
Anyway, on target, Now you are setup. Snip Snap some photos and then you edit. Make it catchy and worth the thousand words.It could be anything. The Food or an accident. Since it's Election season, it's best to get snappy for the Political Elections and it's related topics.
To write a real worth someone's time article is actually harder than it looks. Just look at this place, a minimum or 350 words.
So, what can you write within the article?
You can write basically about the event, how that happen, who attended them, what characters were there, everything just as the CSI Team would have done it. It's a hard work actually but you never know if something worth reporting just happened at the right moment.
So back to the issue at hand.. what else?
Journals like Blogger is free, but you can't customise your site as much. Wordpress free edition is abit harsh on advertising so you can't get revenue from blog advertising like InLinks or Text Link Ads, but you can try.
Investing in a proper Photo Gallery is a must. Photos are huge. The bigger they are, the better the quality and resolution. Most bloggers snap at at least 1500x1500 pixels photo size with resolution of at least 3 or 5 megapixels. Yes you can use your cellphone camera but does it do the job properly?
I used many galleries, like Singapore, Gallery 2.0 and now I invested in PHP PhotoPost Pro which handles my large photos well, into a photo forum and allows people to print them too at an online shop (and allow me to get a commission)
That allows me to make thumbnails and allow me to choose the what image to resize them into to fit to my picture post in my Blog.Anyway, alot of people can say much, but for more info, you can look at this lady who writes about ...well food. ( http://www.marlindaradzi.com )
Well, Food sells better.Good luck
Anyway, tools of the trade:
Computer with huge hard disk space.
Broadband Internet connection.
Digital Camera (with loads of memory)
Some skills
Some sort of dictation of chronological line of events.
Software wise:
Picassa (very important)
Photoshop ( You get some limited edition ones with your camera)
And your skills....
Server Side:
Blog Software
Photo Gallery
You may want to invest in your own domain with some decent hosting like with 1000GB space or so to stack up your photos.
Bloggers love to use Wordpress as it's very flexible and you can place up photos, slideshows etc.
Anyway, on target, Now you are setup. Snip Snap some photos and then you edit. Make it catchy and worth the thousand words.It could be anything. The Food or an accident. Since it's Election season, it's best to get snappy for the Political Elections and it's related topics.
To write a real worth someone's time article is actually harder than it looks. Just look at this place, a minimum or 350 words.
So, what can you write within the article?
You can write basically about the event, how that happen, who attended them, what characters were there, everything just as the CSI Team would have done it. It's a hard work actually but you never know if something worth reporting just happened at the right moment.
So back to the issue at hand.. what else?
Journals like Blogger is free, but you can't customise your site as much. Wordpress free edition is abit harsh on advertising so you can't get revenue from blog advertising like InLinks or Text Link Ads, but you can try.
Investing in a proper Photo Gallery is a must. Photos are huge. The bigger they are, the better the quality and resolution. Most bloggers snap at at least 1500x1500 pixels photo size with resolution of at least 3 or 5 megapixels. Yes you can use your cellphone camera but does it do the job properly?
I used many galleries, like Singapore, Gallery 2.0 and now I invested in PHP PhotoPost Pro which handles my large photos well, into a photo forum and allows people to print them too at an online shop (and allow me to get a commission)
That allows me to make thumbnails and allow me to choose the what image to resize them into to fit to my picture post in my Blog.Anyway, alot of people can say much, but for more info, you can look at this lady who writes about ...well food. ( http://www.marlindaradzi.com )
Well, Food sells better.Good luck
Allah's Attributes and it's names
I wrote this earlier today, in response to a request for some information.
Bismillah Hirahman Nirrahim.
That is a verse every Muslim is obliged to say before starting anything. Meaning in the name of Allah, The Merciful and The Compassionate. For 'Man is created to pray to me', meaning that we as human have one purpose in life, to serve.
Man is far better than Animals or the Angels for we are given the Choice of Life. Meaning we can choose what we want to do,what to eat etc, that even Jibril (Gabriel) asked Him "Oh My Lord, why did you allow Man to be the Khalifah (leader) on Earth, for that Man is created with destructive traits, that even the Mountains and the Planets don't want to carry on the burden to be your Chosen Kind?". What the angels don't know is that man, well, as mankind should be are a funny bunch. They never follow orders. They try to outperform their specifics, defy and repent.
The Wise. For He is all knowing about things that even the Angels don't know.
Only one task is given to man : PRAY TO ME. He does not want Mankind to pray 24/7 and don't eat drink and have fun, but in essence, he wants MANKIND to be THANKFUL for what is given. Give Grace to Him Almighty, and as funny as it is, God like it more when He is given more attention. Ask for You Shall Receive. The more you ask, the more you get. That in itself is a Prayer.
Don't get the misconception of Allah is the Name of God. It meant from the ancient Arabic Language means The One God. Monotheism is what it is all about, be it Muslim, Jewish and Christianity. All about ONE LORD.
God itself has mentions of His 99 other traits. Commonly known as Usma Ul Husna ( 99 Names of Allah ) , it is also that He has 20 Essential Characteristics, Commonly called part of the Istigna' and Iftiqar which in Arabic are as follows:
Wujud ( ) - Exist
Qidam ( ) -
Baqa ( ) - Eternal
Mukhalafatuhu lilhawadith ( )
Qiamuhu binafsih ( ) - Independant
Wahdaniat ( ) - The One
Qudrat ( ) - The Powerful
Iradat ( ) - Decisive
Ilmu ( ) - Knowledgeable
Hayat ( ) - Alive
Samaq ( ) - Hearing [HE Hears All]
Basar ( ) - Sees [He See All]
Kalam ( ) - Speaks
Kaunuhu qaadiran ( ) - Authoritative [In Authority]
Kaunuhu muriidan ( ) - Decisive
Kaunuhu 'aliman ( ) - Knowing [HE Knows EVERYTHING]
Kaunuhu hayyan ( ) - Alive [HE LIVES]
Kaunuhu sami'an ( ) - Listening [HE LISTENS]
Kaunuhu basiiran ( ) - See [HE SEES EVERYTHING]
Kaunuhu mutakalliman ( ) - Saying [HE TALKS]
(disclaimer-translation may be a bit off those in brackets are what I perceive the trait meant)
These traits are forbidden by muslims to place as Names. Whereas , an Abdul is added before a name from the list of 99 names. Means normally, Servant of the King (if Abdul Malik)
No. Asma Arab Translation
1 Ar Rahman The All Beneficent
2 Ar Rahim The Most Merciful
3 Al Malik The King, The Sovereign
4 Al Quddus The Most Holy
5 As Salaam Peace and Blessing
6 Al Mu`min The Guarantor
7 Al Muhaimin The Guardian, the Preserver
8 Al `Aziiz The Almighty, the Self Sufficient
9 Al Jabbar The Powerful, the Irresistible
10 Al Mutaqabir The Tremendous
11 Al Khaliq The Creator
12 Al Bari` The Maker
13 Al Mushawwir The Fashioner of Forms
14 Al Ghaffaar The Ever Forgiving
15 Al Qahhaar The All Compelling Subduer
16 Al Wahhaab The Bestower
17 Ar Razzaaq The Ever Providing
18 Al Fattaah The Opener, the Victory Giver
19 Al `Aliim The All Knowing, the Omniscient
20 Al Qaabidh The Restrainer, the Straightener
21 Al Baasith The Expander, the Munificent
22 Al Khaafidh The Abaser
23 Ar Raafi` The Exalter
24 Al Mu`izz The Giver of Honor
25 Al Mudzil The Giver of Dishonor
26 Al Samii` The All Hearing
27 Al Bashiir The All Seeing
28 Al Hakam The Judge, the Arbitrator
29 Al `Adl The Utterly Just
30 Al Lathiif The Subtly Kind
31 Al Khabiir The All Aware
32 Al Haliim The Forbearing, the Indulgent
33 Al `Azhiim The Magnificent, the Infinite
34 Al Ghafuur The All Forgiving
35 As Syakuur The Grateful
36 Al `Aliy The Sublimely Exalted
37 Al Kabiir The Great
38 Al Hafizh The Preserver
39 Al Muqiit The Nourisher
40 Al Hasiib The Reckoner
41 Al Jaliil The Majestic
42 Al Kariim The Bountiful, the Generous
43 Ar Raqiib The Watchful
44 Al Mujiib The Responsive, the Answerer
45 Al Waasi` The Vast, the All Encompassing
46 Al Hakiim The Wise
47 Al Waduud The Loving, the Kind One
48 Al Majiid The All Glorious
49 Al Baa`its The Raiser of the Dead
50 As Syahiid The Witness
51 Al Haqq The Truth, the Real
52 Al Wakiil The Trustee, the Dependable
53 Al Qawiyyu The Strong
54 Al Matiin The Firm, the Steadfast
55 Al Waliyy The Protecting Friend, Patron, and Helper
56 Al Hamiid The All Praiseworthy
57 Al Mushii The Accounter, the Numberer of All
58 Al Mubdi` The Producer, Originator, and Initiator of all
59 Al Mu`iid The Reinstater Who Brings Back All
60 Al Muhyii The Giver of Life
61 Al Mumiitu The Bringer of Death, the Destroyer
62 Al Hayyu The Ever Living
63 Al Qayyuum The Self Subsisting Sustainer of All
64 Al Waajid The Perceiver, the Finder, the Unfailing
65 Al Maajid The Illustrious, the Magnificent
66 Al Wahiid The One, the All Inclusive, the Indivisible
67 Al Ahad The One, the All Inclusive, the Indivisible
68 As Samad The Self Sufficient, the Impregnable, The Everlasting
69 Al Qaadir The All Able
70 Al Muqtadir The All Determiner, the Dominant
71 Al Muqaddim The Expediter, He who brings forward
72 Al Mu`akkhir The Delayer, He who puts far away
73 Al Awwal The First
74 Al Aakhir The Last
75 Az Zahir The Manifest; the All Victorious
76 Al Batin The Hidden; the All Encompassing
77 Al Waali The Patron
78 Al Muta`aalii The Self Exalted
79 Al Barri The Most Kind and Righteous
80 At Tawwaab The Ever Returning, Ever Relenting
81 Al Muntaqim The Avenger
82 Al Afuww The Pardoner, the Effacer of Sins
83 Ar Ra`uuf The Compassionate, the All Pitying
84 Malikul Mulk The Owner of All Sovereignty
85 Dzul Jalal Wal Iqram The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
86 Al Muqsith The Equitable, the Requiter
87 Al Jamii` The Gatherer, the Unifier
88 Al Ghaniyy The All Rich, the Independent
89 Al Mughni The Enricher, the Emancipator
90 Al Mani The Withholder, the Shielder, the Defender
91 Ad Dhaar The Distressor, the Harmer
92 An Nafi` The Propitious, the Benefactor
93 An Nuur The Light
94 Al Hadi The Guide
95 Al Badi Incomparable, the Originator
96 Al Baqi The Ever Enduring and Immutable
97 Al Waarith The Heir, the Inheritor of All
98 Ar Rasyiid The Guide, Infallible Teacher, and Knower
99 As Sabuur The Patient, the Timeless
(Original taken from WiKi,with details changed. Arabic Term is Original)
For a muslim, there are alot of goodies to chant the Asma-Ul-Husna after every prayer (solat) as it is believed to protect oneself and be blessed with.
Now this is the list. Let me know if I make any error.
May Allah forgive me if I made any error herein.
Bless you all
Bismillah Hirahman Nirrahim.
That is a verse every Muslim is obliged to say before starting anything. Meaning in the name of Allah, The Merciful and The Compassionate. For 'Man is created to pray to me', meaning that we as human have one purpose in life, to serve.
Man is far better than Animals or the Angels for we are given the Choice of Life. Meaning we can choose what we want to do,what to eat etc, that even Jibril (Gabriel) asked Him "Oh My Lord, why did you allow Man to be the Khalifah (leader) on Earth, for that Man is created with destructive traits, that even the Mountains and the Planets don't want to carry on the burden to be your Chosen Kind?". What the angels don't know is that man, well, as mankind should be are a funny bunch. They never follow orders. They try to outperform their specifics, defy and repent.
The Wise. For He is all knowing about things that even the Angels don't know.
Only one task is given to man : PRAY TO ME. He does not want Mankind to pray 24/7 and don't eat drink and have fun, but in essence, he wants MANKIND to be THANKFUL for what is given. Give Grace to Him Almighty, and as funny as it is, God like it more when He is given more attention. Ask for You Shall Receive. The more you ask, the more you get. That in itself is a Prayer.
Don't get the misconception of Allah is the Name of God. It meant from the ancient Arabic Language means The One God. Monotheism is what it is all about, be it Muslim, Jewish and Christianity. All about ONE LORD.
God itself has mentions of His 99 other traits. Commonly known as Usma Ul Husna ( 99 Names of Allah ) , it is also that He has 20 Essential Characteristics, Commonly called part of the Istigna' and Iftiqar which in Arabic are as follows:
Wujud ( ) - Exist
Qidam ( ) -
Baqa ( ) - Eternal
Mukhalafatuhu lilhawadith ( )
Qiamuhu binafsih ( ) - Independant
Wahdaniat ( ) - The One
Qudrat ( ) - The Powerful
Iradat ( ) - Decisive
Ilmu ( ) - Knowledgeable
Hayat ( ) - Alive
Samaq ( ) - Hearing [HE Hears All]
Basar ( ) - Sees [He See All]
Kalam ( ) - Speaks
Kaunuhu qaadiran ( ) - Authoritative [In Authority]
Kaunuhu muriidan ( ) - Decisive
Kaunuhu 'aliman ( ) - Knowing [HE Knows EVERYTHING]
Kaunuhu hayyan ( ) - Alive [HE LIVES]
Kaunuhu sami'an ( ) - Listening [HE LISTENS]
Kaunuhu basiiran ( ) - See [HE SEES EVERYTHING]
Kaunuhu mutakalliman ( ) - Saying [HE TALKS]
(disclaimer-translation may be a bit off those in brackets are what I perceive the trait meant)
These traits are forbidden by muslims to place as Names. Whereas , an Abdul is added before a name from the list of 99 names. Means normally, Servant of the King (if Abdul Malik)
No. Asma Arab Translation
1 Ar Rahman The All Beneficent
2 Ar Rahim The Most Merciful
3 Al Malik The King, The Sovereign
4 Al Quddus The Most Holy
5 As Salaam Peace and Blessing
6 Al Mu`min The Guarantor
7 Al Muhaimin The Guardian, the Preserver
8 Al `Aziiz The Almighty, the Self Sufficient
9 Al Jabbar The Powerful, the Irresistible
10 Al Mutaqabir The Tremendous
11 Al Khaliq The Creator
12 Al Bari` The Maker
13 Al Mushawwir The Fashioner of Forms
14 Al Ghaffaar The Ever Forgiving
15 Al Qahhaar The All Compelling Subduer
16 Al Wahhaab The Bestower
17 Ar Razzaaq The Ever Providing
18 Al Fattaah The Opener, the Victory Giver
19 Al `Aliim The All Knowing, the Omniscient
20 Al Qaabidh The Restrainer, the Straightener
21 Al Baasith The Expander, the Munificent
22 Al Khaafidh The Abaser
23 Ar Raafi` The Exalter
24 Al Mu`izz The Giver of Honor
25 Al Mudzil The Giver of Dishonor
26 Al Samii` The All Hearing
27 Al Bashiir The All Seeing
28 Al Hakam The Judge, the Arbitrator
29 Al `Adl The Utterly Just
30 Al Lathiif The Subtly Kind
31 Al Khabiir The All Aware
32 Al Haliim The Forbearing, the Indulgent
33 Al `Azhiim The Magnificent, the Infinite
34 Al Ghafuur The All Forgiving
35 As Syakuur The Grateful
36 Al `Aliy The Sublimely Exalted
37 Al Kabiir The Great
38 Al Hafizh The Preserver
39 Al Muqiit The Nourisher
40 Al Hasiib The Reckoner
41 Al Jaliil The Majestic
42 Al Kariim The Bountiful, the Generous
43 Ar Raqiib The Watchful
44 Al Mujiib The Responsive, the Answerer
45 Al Waasi` The Vast, the All Encompassing
46 Al Hakiim The Wise
47 Al Waduud The Loving, the Kind One
48 Al Majiid The All Glorious
49 Al Baa`its The Raiser of the Dead
50 As Syahiid The Witness
51 Al Haqq The Truth, the Real
52 Al Wakiil The Trustee, the Dependable
53 Al Qawiyyu The Strong
54 Al Matiin The Firm, the Steadfast
55 Al Waliyy The Protecting Friend, Patron, and Helper
56 Al Hamiid The All Praiseworthy
57 Al Mushii The Accounter, the Numberer of All
58 Al Mubdi` The Producer, Originator, and Initiator of all
59 Al Mu`iid The Reinstater Who Brings Back All
60 Al Muhyii The Giver of Life
61 Al Mumiitu The Bringer of Death, the Destroyer
62 Al Hayyu The Ever Living
63 Al Qayyuum The Self Subsisting Sustainer of All
64 Al Waajid The Perceiver, the Finder, the Unfailing
65 Al Maajid The Illustrious, the Magnificent
66 Al Wahiid The One, the All Inclusive, the Indivisible
67 Al Ahad The One, the All Inclusive, the Indivisible
68 As Samad The Self Sufficient, the Impregnable, The Everlasting
69 Al Qaadir The All Able
70 Al Muqtadir The All Determiner, the Dominant
71 Al Muqaddim The Expediter, He who brings forward
72 Al Mu`akkhir The Delayer, He who puts far away
73 Al Awwal The First
74 Al Aakhir The Last
75 Az Zahir The Manifest; the All Victorious
76 Al Batin The Hidden; the All Encompassing
77 Al Waali The Patron
78 Al Muta`aalii The Self Exalted
79 Al Barri The Most Kind and Righteous
80 At Tawwaab The Ever Returning, Ever Relenting
81 Al Muntaqim The Avenger
82 Al Afuww The Pardoner, the Effacer of Sins
83 Ar Ra`uuf The Compassionate, the All Pitying
84 Malikul Mulk The Owner of All Sovereignty
85 Dzul Jalal Wal Iqram The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
86 Al Muqsith The Equitable, the Requiter
87 Al Jamii` The Gatherer, the Unifier
88 Al Ghaniyy The All Rich, the Independent
89 Al Mughni The Enricher, the Emancipator
90 Al Mani The Withholder, the Shielder, the Defender
91 Ad Dhaar The Distressor, the Harmer
92 An Nafi` The Propitious, the Benefactor
93 An Nuur The Light
94 Al Hadi The Guide
95 Al Badi Incomparable, the Originator
96 Al Baqi The Ever Enduring and Immutable
97 Al Waarith The Heir, the Inheritor of All
98 Ar Rasyiid The Guide, Infallible Teacher, and Knower
99 As Sabuur The Patient, the Timeless
(Original taken from WiKi,with details changed. Arabic Term is Original)
For a muslim, there are alot of goodies to chant the Asma-Ul-Husna after every prayer (solat) as it is believed to protect oneself and be blessed with.
Now this is the list. Let me know if I make any error.
May Allah forgive me if I made any error herein.
Bless you all
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