Jalan Jalan cari Mesjid - Part 1 : Fujeirah

Beautiful pictures as captured by Sdr ZBA - Here.

The 'summer bachelor' decided to fill up his free time with spiritual activities. He wants this summer to be marked with a Hijrah into the second inning, on a winning streak. One reason is because he is afraid of himself. A close friend once said to him, "We have to protect you....not from enemies....but from yourself!" So true. To protect myself from myself, I shared with my friends a plan to spend Fridays in July to 'Jalan-jalan UAE membina mencari Mesjid!'

Two 'summer bachelor' friends and two 'friends with limited visit visa from their wives' joined my son Ad and I today - exploring Fujeirah. Our target today was to stop at seven Mosques and offer prayers at each one. We did just that, including a stop at the 562 year old Al-Bidyah Mosque.

Al Bidyah Mosque above.

Below is KP in prayer at our second stop over. Most mosques in UAE do not normally have names.

Above, At the fifth Mosque - Hasnol was seen taking a break from Fujeirah's melting temperature to check for latest news from Malaysia's political melting pots. Below, the beautiful Mosque on the Corniche where we performed Jumaat Prayer.

Above, at the Friday market on Dhaid road. We can go bananas with so many fresh fruits on offer at low prices. I bought some Rambutans, and the fruits were as fresh as any found along Malaysian's highways.

Below, captured moments of rejoicing at the end of the trip - at Nik's abode. We were treated to delicious fried Macaroni and ever so refreshing 'Iced cold Longan drink'. Thank you NiK for being so gracious with your hospitality.

While enjoying the food, we were already talking with excitement and anticipation about next week's trip. We may go into top gear next week - if an idea suggested by KP is to materialize. Next week, we may go Al Ain and Abu Dhabi! If there are others who are keen to join this expedition, please let anyone of us know.
On the trip were: Mr ZBA, Hasnol, Adie = click their names to go to their blogs, and also Imran dan KP ( both have no blogs ).

"Jalan Jalan cari Mesjid!"

Beautiful pictures as captured by Sdr ZBA - Here.

A week ago I wrote about projek 'bujang musim panas' ingin menjelajah UAE menziarah sebanyak mungkin Mesjid. Six of us did just that last Friday July 4th. For this time, we focused on Fujeirah.

Al Bidyah Mosque above.

Below is KP in prayer at our second stop over. Most mosques in UAE do not normally have names.

Above, At the fifth Mosque - Hasnol was seen taking a break from Fujeirah's melting temperature to check for latest news from Malaysia's political melting pots. Below, the beautiful Mosque on the Corniche where we performed Jumaat Prayer.

Above, at the Friday market on Dhaid road. We can go bananas with so many fresh fruits on offer at low prices. I bought some Rambutans, and the fruits were as fresh as any found along Malaysian's highways.

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Ramadan Bazaar - 5th September

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Malaysian in UAE - Bazaar Ramadan
Friday, 5th September 2008 : From 4pm to 6pm
At the Consul General Residence
Villa 25!

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Menu of Foods which will be available

Above - menu dari stall Shiela. Her blog here

Dari stall Arabica-x-Aluya
Assam Pedas Ayam Armani

Ikan Bakar Ferragamo

Sup Rusuk Prada

Puyuh Goreng Pandan Vuitton

Kerabu Bilis Alexander McQueen

Masak Lemak Telor Cavali

Dari stall Puan Rosma
Roti Jala
Mee Kuning

Dari stall Puan Tipah
Seri muka pandan dan durian

Kuih Kaswi, Kuih ketayap,
Kuih lapis, karipap
Talam ubi, Bingka ubi
Koleh kacang, cucur badak
Bubur lambuk Kamgpung Baru

Dari stall Puan Nora
Nasi Berlauk - Lima jenis lauk!

Dari Stall Puan Yati (Dell)
Western Foods

Dari Stall Puan Mastura
Nasi kerabu
(Solok Lada / Ikan goreng tepung)

Dari stall Puan Shiela
Nasi Dagang

Dari stall Puan Suhaila
Nasi Beriyani

Dari stall Puan Noriman
Akok, Buah Tanjung, kuih pelita
Laksa Kelantan, Laksa Penang

Dari stall Pantai Timur
Ayam percik, ketupat sotong,
Caramel , Cucur udang

Dari stall Sulastri / Nur Erika
Nasi Lemak
Mee Hoon udang
Popia, samosa, cucur udang,
Kuih melaka, Puding

Dari stall Sdr Shahrul
Mee Goreng Mamak - Dh7/pack

Nasi Ayam - Dh15/pack

Mee Hoon Goreng - Dh7/pack

Gado-gado - Dh10/pack

Ayam Masak Merah - Dh5/pc

Acar Timun/Nenas - Dh3/pack

Pengat Pisang - Dh5/pack

Bubur Kacang Hijau - Dh5/pack

Lokasi:
Has been changed to the Residence of Tuan Consul General di Al Basha.

To all Malaysians in UAE:
Datang2lah beramai2 memeriahkan Bazaar Ramadan kita ini. By Malaysians for Malaysians.

Jadikan setiap hari Jumaat sebagai hari tidak memasak, dan hari Tunjuk2!! Tunjuk jer apa yang anda idamkan, errrr, dan jangan lupa bayar ye!! hehehe
InsyaAllah, kita juga akan mengadakan sessi rakaman untuk siaran di TV9 di Malaysia.

Kepada Penjual2:
Di harap tidak lupa membawa peralatan sendiri. Dan silalah promosikan menu jualan anda.
Terimakasih kepada semua yang telah sudi untuk meluangkan masa memasak makanan dan juadah untuk warga Malaysians sempena Ramadan ini. Semoga dapat mengubati kerinduan kita ....

Ini kata-kata dari penjual

Dari Puan Noriman ( Puan Neme )

"Salam...
Datang la beramai-ramai ke Bazaar Ramadhan jumaat ni.
For the first and only time, this friday Kak Neme akan berjualan!!!!
Datang 'tunjuk-tunjuk' (and bayar ye) macam-macam juadah.................
From Kak Neme's Kitchen ada Laksa Kelantan, Laksa Asam, Akok, Tepung Pelita and Buah Tanjung................... rugi kalu ado oghe kelate tok maghi!!
Ado nasik keghabu Mas lagi (tolong promote, mas).
And Shiela's nasi dagang (kak neme dah pernah rasa, bessssst)
And from Suhaila's Kitchen ada Nasi Briyani dengan Dalca - sedaaaaaaap.
Tipah pulak buat bermacam jenis kueh, authentic lagi lazat - gerenti nak lagi!
Dengar khabar mee goreng tu sedap kowww punya.
Dan yang lain-lain................................"

Dari Puan Mastura , akan menjual Nasi Kerabu resipi Mami!

"Salam Ramadhan untuk semua malaysian... Saya nak ucapkan selamat menjual dan selamat tunjuk-menunjuk di bazaar ramadhan jumaat ini! Thanks to Pak Payne, kak Yati dan suami, dan Tuan Consul General kerana bermurah hati mengadakan bazaar ramadhan seperti di Malaysia! saya tak sabar nak rasa suasana mcm kat M'sia kat Dubai ni. adik kakok dan jugo abe-abe boleh dapatkan nasi kerabu tumis kami kat bazaar ramadhan jumaat ning! "

Wassalam!

Pakpayne - myUAEPRO - "By Malaysians for Malaysians"
050-4570447

"Jalan Jalan cari Mesjid!"

Beautiful pictures as captured by Sdr ZBA - Here.

A week ago I wrote about projek 'bujang musim panas' ingin menjelajah UAE menziarah sebanyak mungkin Mesjid. Six of us did just that last Friday July 4th. For this time, we focused on Fujeirah.

Al Bidyah Mosque above.

Below is KP in prayer at our second stop over. Most mosques in UAE do not normally have names.

Above, At the fifth Mosque - Hasnol was seen taking a break from Fujeirah's melting temperature to check for latest news from Malaysia's political melting pots. Below, the beautiful Mosque on the Corniche where we performed Jumaat Prayer.

Above, at the Friday market on Dhaid road. We can go bananas with so many fresh fruits on offer at low prices. I bought some Rambutans, and the fruits were as fresh as any found along Malaysian's highways.

Below, captured moments of rejoicing at the end of the trip - at Nik's abode. We were treated to delicious fried Macaroni and ever so refreshing 'Iced cold Longan drink'. Thank you NiK for being so gracious with your hospitality.

While enjoying the food, we were already talking with excitement and anticipation about next week's trip. We may go into top gear next week - if an idea suggested by KP is to materialize. Next week, we may go Al Ain and Abu Dhabi! If there are others who are keen to join this expedition, please let anyone of us know.

On the trip were: Mr ZBA, Hasnol, Adie = click their names to go to their blogs, and also Imran dan KP ( both have no blogs ).

This weekend - in Dubai!!

Activities organized by MyUAE-PRO!

1. A farewell!

Haji Wahid is moving to Seattle for his next career move with the Emirates Group. A small step for Emirates it may be but a giant leap for one more Malaysian professional who has been selected from many applicants for this expatriation opportunity. We are all proud of his achievement, and wish him many more successes in his future endevours.

Tonight a group of friends celebrated Wahid's progress up the corporate ladder and honour him and his family to a farewell dinner.

Von Voyage - Wahid!

2. A victory!

Yesterday Malaysians in UAE have a reason to feel jubilant. Our veteran football team won the Tri-Nation championship beating the Singapore team 4-3 in the final!! The Consul General of Malaysia to UAE, Syed Mohd Hasrin played pivotal roles in center half. He adorned the number 5 jersey which was once made famous by Santokh Singh. MyUAE-PRO secretary general, Saudara Hasnol scored a blazing goal from the right wing. Yours truly, also in full gear, was shouting instructions from the sideline - just as well that no one took any notice!

(More report about the game here)

In the open category, Malaysian team A was narrowly beaten into second place by Indonesia. The acting Ambassador H E Fadli played in the second Malaysian team and was solid in goal. He let in only a couple of goals, and each time it was due to the sun getting into his vision! hehehe....I made up the excuse lah, not him!! Playing for the same team, both Mr. Mustapha's sons scored a goal each.....and the father was seen jumping with excitement each time! Fudzail's eldest son also scored....and my son Adlil also played, but when the game turned to be too competitive he heeded my advise to stay as a full time reserve.

Luck was not with our under-twelve when a goal by Mohaimin ( anak bongsu Fudzail ) was equalized by the Singapore team just minutes away from the full time whistle in the final match. Malaysia under-twelve lost in the penalty shoot-out. Ghaz the team manager was more dissappointed than the players.

3. The Azmil!

The one and only Azmil of Ali Setan and Mechanic blockbusters was in Dubai! About fifty Malaysians gathered to listened to his real-life story of how he flipped from a movie director and actor to become a student of Islam and Arabic! His story gives hope to many others....for if we care to see, hear, and feel with our heart, then we will know that Heaven's door is always open for us. His struggles and sacrifices, touched me. .....and I was in awe of God's mercy and compassion. Subhanallah....!!

May Tuan Haji Azmil and his children find peace and receive Allah's blessings in their lives journey.....A journey which according to him, is still in its beginning.......

Read also here.

4. Dr Huda Harun Din!

This weekend, more Malaysians visited Dr Huda the eldest daughter of Dr Harun Din in the Afraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Reports from those who went have been encourging with news of Dr Huda have been responding positively to treatments and is getting better. InsyAAllah....she will recover strong enough to take a flight home soon. A close friend called me to share his experience meeting Ustaz Harun Din today - "Bukan senang nak jumpa Harun Din macam tadi! Jika di Malaysia people has to queue from mid-night to see him." He said. Yes, I wish I was there.....but due to work has to be satisfied with berkirim salam for the man who has been helping hundreds of thousands.....!!!

5. Yesterday Friday 3oth May - the temperature reached 45 degree Celcius!!! Panas....

(thank you Nik dan Halim for the pictures!)

MyUAE-PRO : 2nd AJK meeting

*I met Ustaz Harun Din - written HERE*

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Dubai.

Saturday 24th, May 2008.

MyUAE-PRO AJK met for the second time. All actions from previous meeting were reviewed. Here below are ten points from my note.

1. Information portal : Will be completed by end June per schedule. Once ready, these information will be made available to registered members. The AJK is still considering options on the format in which these information will be presented. One idea discussed was to produce CDs with sponsors' messages - and given free to registered members. The final decision will be decided at the next meeting.
2. E-forum will be launched before end June at the latest, and registered members will have access to post comments, queries etc. This e-forum will have a more business like format if compared to the existing malaysian-uae yahoogroup.
3. Various small group meetings have taking place more actively since the inaugration of MyUAE-PRO. These Malaysians get together were part of activities encouraged by MyUAE-PRO to bring Malaysians closer together.
4. As part of the 'development' activity towards a more complete professional - there will be a session on spiritual development this Thursday night. Details will be announced soon in malaysian-uae yahoo group. The Penceramah Jemputan this time will be Saudara Azmil Mustapha - once a popular actor.
5. As part of 'social' activity - there will be a soccer tournament this coming Friday between Malaysian and Singapore teams. All are invited to come and support your favourite team. There will also be team T-shirts and Jerseys for sale, as part of fund collection to support future activities. During the half-time period, there will 'penalty kicks' open for spectators. Pay 10 dirham for three chances to score and win a prize!
6. A bowling tournament is also being organized in June! Watch out for more details!
7. MyUAE-PRO is fully endorsed by the Consul General and will be registered with the Consulate, and the AJK will also be making a presentation to the embassy in Abu Dhabi to seek consent for an official patronage.
8. The AJK spent significant time discussing details on organizing an important event to be held in two weeks time. More details after an official announcement from the CG's office.
9. On matters arising, a member of the AJK raised concern about 'camps' or 'puak-puak' which to his understanding appears to exist between Malaysians in Dubai. The meeting acknowledge existence of such impression and regret that in a small community of Malaysians in this farway place from home there are individuals who have taken divisive stands. Instead of being drawn into negative discussion, the AJK resolved to focus on MyUAE-PRO objectives: a) Provide relevant information and key directories b) Provide 'development' opportunities in areas of physical, social, spiritual and professional. (Refer above for specific activities which are coming soon) c) Sharing job opportunities amongst Malaysians. The AJK will focus on the above! MyUAE PRO's underlying aim is to unite!
10. Another concern raised by another AJK member were questions received by Malaysians about what are the benefits of registering as members? Answer: Members will be able to access to the information portal, participate in e-forums and be counted in important communication or updates concerning MyUAE-PRO. By registering, it will enable members to be reached effectively when there are important information and news to be communicated.

Best wishes to all Malaysian children who are facing exams currently!!