More festivals in Kelantan

A forth night expo or exhibition officially launched
by the incumbent Menteri Besar of Kelantan,
Tuan Guru Hj. Nik Ab. Aziz b. Nik Mat
(22 April - 3 May 2010)
The motto: "FARMING IS DEVOTION"

Below are some photographs showing the days that I managed to wander.

Some schools participated in the Aquarium Decoration

Various types of oil palm fruit by MPOB

Wild fruits, berries and tubers.

Farm products

An attractive display by the Agricultural Department

Cottage industry products

Another school participation: The "Terarium":
A landscape enclosed in glasses organized by
Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID)

Agricultural machinery and other equipment.

A private vendor took opportunity selling the "gula kapas"
or locally known as "gula lae" very popular among children

Painting and colouring competition open to children
but can be helped by their families

"Bercanting" or do it yourself batik waxing

THE KELANTAN BOOK FESTIVAL

Kelantan Book Festival(26 April 2010 - 2 May2010)
officially launched by Tn.Hj. Amran b. Maskor,
Deputy Director of School Management(Daily School) on the right
representing the Director General of Education of Malaysia witnessed
by the Director of Kelantan Education Department, Hj. Hussin b. Awang.

Some of District Education Officers and Principals
present at the launching ceremony.

'JOM HEBOH' COMES TO KELANTAN

Towards the Jom Heboh site, private vendors take opportunity selling their produce.

The overwhelming crowd at the site

Yeah another one

My daughter and friend enjoy the day

Myself and spouse enjoy the day also.
I couldn't stand the heat so irritating, but a good experience

Yeap! This TV3 annual entertainment programme finds it mark in this state, the weekend of 26th and 27th of March 2010. A remarkable success and the pulling of crowd is overwhelming.

Formerly "sure heboh" was ruled "haram" due to spectators' unruly behavior and uncontrolled situation.

The word "jom' does not appear in Kamus Dewan, I guess it mean 'ayuh/ marilah" or "come on" or let's go?
"Heboh" bermakna 'suasana gempar' atau 'menjadi buah mulut' or a situation in which a lot of confusion or the situation that had being talk publicly. So just think the accurate one!

Apart attracting local crowd, it received a royal touch when the Acting to the throne of Kelantan, YM Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra and his sister YM Tengku Amalin A'aisyah were at the scene. The incumbent YAB Menteri Besar of Kelantan, Tuan Guru Datuk Hj. Nik Ab. Aziz also joined the crowd. He agreed that this programme is beneficial and could be the annual programme if there is no violation of the appropriate enactment or any rules and regulation concerning entertainment imposed.

Well! I found that the programme is remarkable. The promotion and selling of industrial and traditional product was profitable. The involvement of entertainment celebrities and personalities was the main attraction. They, the women entertainers wore 'tudung' some fully bertudung and some only partially but were not allowed to perform during concert.
The question are they sincere? Well let's see, they keep on wearing or took it off after the programme or back in KL.

Will this controlled situation happened or will happen in other states:?
No spectators came on stage to cause immoral act.
The performers were entirely men and no men and women "bersalam"
Separate places for men and women spectators.

Congratulations!

MAULIDUR RASUL: PERMISSIBLE OR BID'AH?

"Maulid"is derived from the Arabic root word meaning to give birth. Contemporary usage refers to the observance of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.

"Maulid" falls in the 12th of Rabi'al Awwal, meaning the early spring, the third month of Hijriah, in the Islamic calender.

The history: The early celebrations included animal sacrification, processions and celebratory feast, presentation of sermons and recitation of Al Qur'an. Though there is no evidence to indicate the reason for the adoption, some theorize the celebration took hold to counter Christian influence.

Islamic scholars are divided on whether observing "maulid" is necessary or permissible in Islam.

1. Approval of the observance. Hadith where Prophet Muhammad recommended fasting on Mondays, the day he was born, the day of Prophecy descended on him and also the day of commemorating Prophet Muhammad birthday. Most accept that it is praiseworthy as long as it is not against "shariah" or Islamic law.

2. Bid'ah and forbid its celebration. Although all agree that the birthday of Prophet Muhammad was the most significant event in Islamic history,they point out that the companions of Prophet Muhammad and the next generation of Muslims did not observe this event. Further more Prophet Muhammad did not observe the birth anniversaries of his family and loved ones, including his first wife, Khadijah binte Khuwailid or his followers.

Conclusion: To mark the anniversary, to express our love to our beloved Prophet, not only on the 12th of Rabi'ul Awwal but any moment. Not only performing processions and celebratory feast, listening to religious talk and "Selawat" but follow exactly his "Sunnah" Anyhow it is praiseworthy and the best alternative rather than to celebrate other occasion or holidays from the unknown or against our religious rite such as The Valentine's Day or April Fool.

Thank you.
Shukran wa Jazilan.

St. Valentine's Day.

St. Valentine's Day is not our culture or
Hari Kekasih bukan budaya kita

The annual holiday that falls on every 14th of February. The day of celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. It was named after a priest, Valentine or Valentino, believed to be martyrs. The day was then established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 A.D.

The legend contends. Valentine who served during third century in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II to spread Christianity based on intimate love. The Emperor decided single man made better soldier than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young man -- his crop of potential. Valentine realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine action were discovered Claudius ordered that he to be put to death.

Traditionally lovers express their love each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery and sending greeting cards.

In modern time the present symbols the heart shape outline, doves, winged Cupid and commercialized greeting cards.

For the Muslims, it is absurd to celebrate the day. The Majlis Fatwa Kebangsaan has ruled it out to be forbidden or 'Haram' or to be ruled out to be Muslim. Why have to wait this particular day to express love to companions? Ooo Good Muslims! Stay away from celebrating the day and let's devote to Allah the Almighty. Aaamin.

EDUCATION IS LIKE ROSES

EDUCATION IS LIKE ROSES

Education is the process by which one's mind develops through learning at school, college, or university or the knowledge and skills that one's gain from being taught. It is time consuming and patience as well but worthwhile.

Roses are gorgeous, scent but thorny.

By my observation I can categorize the pursuers or persons into three:

1. Problem persons see only the thorns, to them education is painful and less important.

2. Good persons see both thorns and the roses, to them education is painful but significant and should be careful to gain it.

3. Wise persons see only the roses but know the presence of the thorns, to them education is indispensable and the thorns to make them wiser.

Thank you

3 in 1: JOM KE SEKOLAH, JOM MASUK KELAS & PELANTIKAN PENGAWAS

The Bachok District Education Officer is being welcome
by the Principal and Senior Assistants

The welcoming speech by the principal
Those who come to school are students
Those who refuse to come to school are stupid.
Schools are like roses colourful, scent but thorny.
Problem person sees only the thorns
Good person sees thorns and roses
Wise person sees only the roses.

The Bachok District Education Officer officially launch the programs

Teachers and students at the launching of the programs

Oath taking by the schools prefects

THE SMART SOLAT PROGRAMME

On the 2nd of Feb. 2010 centred in the School's prayer hall(surau) The Islamic Religious Society SMK Pak Badol headed by Ustazah Rozana Othman assisted by some students ran the programme. The main target are the students of 3P3, 3P4 dan 3P5. It have been found that majority of the targeted students needed a thorough guidance.