"Fragrance of Heaven" - RAIHAN

Raihan (Fragrance of Heaven in Arabic) is a Malaysian's Nasheed group originally composed of five members that took Malaysia by storm with the release of their debut album Puji-Pujian in October 1996. Raihan original lineup comprised by Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim, Amran Ibrahim, and Azhari Ahmad as the leader. However, on 29 August 2001, one of the founding members, Azhari Ahmad, died of a myocardial infarction or heart attack shortly after attending the Era Awards ceremony in Genting Highlands, Pahang. The remaining four members, Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim and Amran Ibrahim have continued releasing album after album. Nazrey Johani recently resigned from Raihan and is replaced by Nordin Jaafar. However, in early January 2007, Nordin Jaafar himself resigned from Raihan. He was replaced by Zulfadli Bin Mustaza.

Produced by Farihin Abdul Fattah, Puji-Pujian , Raihan's very first album, grossed sales of more than 750,000 units in Malaysia alone, with 200,000 units sold within the first 2 months after its launching, and 3,500,000 units have been sold worldwide which make them the most successful Malaysian's artist in terms of album's selling. These make them gaining 12 times Platinum status and Double Platinum in Singapore. Their albums were also well-received by the neighbouring country, Indonesia where their fourth album, Koleksi Nasyid Terbaik was sold more than 200,000 units and their tenth album, Bacalah was sold more than 70,000 units in Indonesian market. So far, Raihan has released a total of 11 albums and has won many awards in Malaysia. To date, Raihan had won AIM Anugerah Kembara three times for their extensive international tours.

Raihan is the third Malaysian artists to perform at the Royal Albert Hall after Siti Nurhaliza and late Sudirman Arshad and the first artist to perform for the second time in 2008 for Evening of Inspiration for Islamic Relief UK where they also have launched their twelfth album, Selawat for the celebration of Mawlid in the very same hall. In 2004, they had a large tour in France covering seven cities: Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Lille, Lyon and Paris. They also had done a road tour in United Kingdom in cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol and Wembley. In July 16, 2005, they have been invited to perform at Paramount Wonderland in Toronto to entertain Muslims visitors. So far they have performed: Australia, Canada, China, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Kuwait, Russia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago and United States. By the year 2005, they have done concerts in Indonesia for more than ten times, Thailand for six times, United Kingdom for four times and South Africa for three times. In 1997, they were invited by Queen Elizabeth to perform at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Edinburgh where they also received an honorary letter from Prince Charles for their performance in Commonwealth in Concert. Following that year, they were given the chance to meet the Queen themselves during her visit to Malaysia in 1998 for the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.

English is more important than your imagine

No one denies the importance of English language in the present time as global language. It is clear that the English language has become more dominant around the world. In some countries it use as the mother tongue and ,other countries learn it as second language in their schools. This is make English widespread. In addition, many reasons which contributed to rising of English spreading . for example, use it for communication between people around the world, as well as, it is language of modern times. On other hand , English is the language of science and technology.

There is no doubt that, the English is language of communication between the people with different cultures . It is also the language of computers that help to communicate with the people around the world through Internet technology and e-mail. People who know English can deal with the Internet, which is regard information and communications revolution .

Also one of reasons that contributed to the spread of English that, it is the language of the modern era. Where the people are use it in various field of life such as, economy, e-commerce, medicine and aviation. In addition ,it is the language which use in the tourism and travel. This reasons motive the people to learn English .

One of the main reasons why the English is dominant in the present time, use it in the field of education by universities and institutes and, they use it in scientific research . It has become an addendum to the mastery of scientific individual stock. On the other hand, the English is an important requirement in most government jobs and private.

It is quite clear that English has become an necessity today. We need it in different fields of life . The English language has become easier to learn more than ever before with the availability of many sources to help people learn very easily. Such as the Internet, books and educational institutes which spread around the world.

A time in Mid-term break....

Oh, last mid term break was a very very enjoyable moment. I will never forget about it for a

second or more. No doubt about it, being with all your close friend for a single day can really really release your tension for a while...

The tension of study, stress and pressure our self can be release by relaxing your mind with your family or friend, but for me, I preferred to be with my friend.

You see this chicken also relaxing with their friend before being cooked

In the mid break, me and my friend has gone to a restaurant to ate western food for the first time, its was hilarious for the first time you know.

But the first time is the important moment, it can create a sweet memories and an experience that we never forget...

And the cutest thing is seeing her ate western food for the first time, the way she eat are so cute..

please keep this a secret between you and me okay... Hehehe >.<

Below are the picture that me n my beloved friends eating n enjoying at the restaurant.

hmm yummy.. one from the ten western food we eat

come join us

Me n my beloved friend..

beside me is "her" >.<

sweet memories of my birthday

DATE- 3/2/2010

3 February 2010 is the date that I will never ever forget. In that date, the first time ever that someone celebrate my birthday. I almost cry that time, it has a long time thats some been celebrating my birthday with me. Thanks you guy/girl for celebrating my birthday.

That is the enjoyable moment in my life, and the cake was very delicious althought we just eat it a slice per person only, and lots of it goes to our face not into our mouth but it was the greatest birthday celebration ever for me of cause. >.<

Futhermore on that day also our MARA money has been credited to into our bank account. I think the credited money is given as a birthday present for me, what a convinient isn't it.

Maybe that date is the lucky day for me.

Stress is off

The stress is off for this week because the test 1 has ended last week, and feel so relieve right now but the afraid feeling had come to me. Afraid of the result of test 1, did or did not I do well in the test 1 last week. Why must the feeling come right now? Why not tomorrow or next day or so on? Oh well what has be done let it past away, because I know I done the best that I could.

For this week, I want to enjoy all day long so that my stress will gone completely. The first thing I want to do is playing bowling, shopping, and etc etc. And after that I want to overnight at the pantai Klebang to see the sunset.

After release all the stress, I will begin to start studying again for the test 2 in 2 week from now. So wish me good luck for the test 2. >_<

Way to let stress cool down

We are currently living in a capitalist society. Therefore, many of us have become workaholics and often overlook signs of tiredness in order to stay on track. I am saying that people just working hard to achieve their goals. Stress has been linked to mental and physical illnesses. Therefore, it is more than important that we constantly work on reducing our stress level in order to maintain our overall health.If we are not healthy there is no money or power that will make things better. So, take care of ourself. Below, I have added six stress releasing tips.

1.Exercise:

even if you go for a walk for 15-25 minutes four days a week it will help your body to get rid of adrenaline and produce endorphins. Not to mention you will not only feel better, you will also look the part.

2.Yoga:

Many ramble that practicing yoga is the best way to manage or release stress. It focuses on breathing techniques, exercises, connecting with the universe on a spiritual and mental level. If this option seems interesting to you I suggest you do some research in order to learn the principles and decide if it is for you.

3.Stretch:

People often stretch before and after a workout. However, learning stretching and flexing exercises to use as a way to relieve tension on many different areas of the body can help a great deal.

4.Massage:

We all know how massages can help us relax and release tension. Prices start around RM35 for 30 minutes; it all depends on what extra relaxation techniques you would like to add to the massage such as aromatherapy, oils, etc. There are also different types of massages so this will also affect the price. I actually found a therapist that charges RM30 for a 30 minute session. It sounds pretty good to me. We waste money in so many different ways so investing on a massage once in a while will not kill our pockets.

5.Laugh it off:

Rent a funny movie and laugh out loud. Go out with friends or host gatherings. Tell everyone to bring a platter. Remember the key is to release tension not, add to it. Use paper plates and plastic cups to reduce the amount of work.

6.Take a break:

Take time to relax, sleep, and maybe even take a vacation if you can. Your body does not only need it; you deserve it.

A boring Chinese New Year Eve

This week is a Chinese New Year Eve, it would be fun for the Chinese people to celebrate

just like Islam people celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It must be a enjoyable moment.

But not for me of cause , it is boring nothing to do in this eve. For Chinese it can be fun to celebrate, but for me it became so boring because all shop are close n no where to go accept

staying at home watching television that the thing I always do he he.

but the problem is all the channel is only showing about the celebration of Chinese new year eve etc etc etc. The second choice is to me to hang out with my friend, and here come the problem,

some of my friend are busing going vacation with their family and some of them busing doing part-time job. So in the end, left me all alone so I have to go to the last choice is eat, sleep, eat, and sleep

until the Eve is end..

And that is the thing that I done for the past three day of eve..

Amazing isn't it...