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Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Arafah Sermon Calls For Unity, Rejection Of Extremism And Division
Pilgrims listen to the Arafah sermon title 'Seruan Tauhid dan Kesatuan Umat' in conjunction with Wukuf Day today, deliver by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPY RIGHT RESERVED Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar delivers the Arafah sermon title 'Seruan Tauhid dan Kesatuan Umat' in conjunction with Wukuf Day today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPY RIGHT RESERVED From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, June 5 (Bernama) -- The haj pilgrimage is a powerful platform for unity and a symbol of universal solidarity that can restore the strength of the Muslim ummah if it is embraced with sincerity and deep understanding. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said as Muslims around the world face increasing division due to narrow-minded ideologies and a fading sense of brotherhood, the spirit of haj must be embraced to rekindle the values of love, mutual respect, and fraternity among the faithful. 'If we reflect with open hearts, we will see that haj is a commanding symbol of unity for Muslims worldwide. Look at the millions of people from different races, skin colours, cultures, and languages gathering in one place, facing one qiblah, calling out one name, Allah SWT. 'There are no titles, no castes, no worldly pride. All that remains are two pieces of white cloth and hearts humbled before the Creator. Here, Islam abolishes discrimination and upholds true justice, that a person's worth lies not in appearance or wealth but in piety and righteous deeds. 'This is the social objective (maqasid) of haj, to unite the hearts of the followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Without unity, the ummah will remain weak, marginalised, and lost,' he said in the Arafah sermon titled 'The Call of Tawhid and Unity of the Ummah,' delivered in conjunction with Wukuf Day on the plains of Arafah today. Muslims are also urged to embrace the noble values emphasised throughout haj to ensure that the pilgrimage is not only valid but also leaves a profound impact in shaping one's character and personal development. Mohd Na'im also reminded pilgrims to safeguard their safety, belongings, and families to avoid negligence that could jeopardise their entire pilgrimage. 'Pilgrims are also reminded to fulfill the rights of fellow human beings by practising tolerance and mutual assistance and to avoid any kind of dispute that may undermine the spiritual essence of haj,' he said.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mark Hoppus 'really thought he was going to die' after cancer diagnosis: 'It was so freeing..'M
Mark Hoppus found his cancer diagnosis to be "so freeing". The 53-year-old musician - who is best known as a founding member of the rock band Blink-182 - was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June 2021 and underwent a bout of treatment before being given the all-clear but admitted that he "really thought" he was going to die but had somewhat accepted it in a way. He told The Guardian: "I really thought I was going to die. 'And, in a way, it absolutely was so freeing. I'd spent my whole life hypervigilant, thinking: what's the worst thing that could happen? And, oh, it's here now, I'm dealing with it and it still sucks." The 'All the Small Things' hitmaker - who is currently part of the band alongside Tom DeLong and Travis Barker - admitted that he was "crushed" during the "physical pain and exhaustion" of his treatment, but reflected that the whole ordeal had allowed him to rekindle friendships that had fallen by the wayside. He said: "The physical pain and exhaustion of the chemo, mixed with the steroids and all the other drugs, just crushed me for months on end. But it brought back friendships that I hadn't had in years. It healed my friendship with Tom: from day one, he was like: 'What do you need? I'm there.' In that friendship and the love and support of people around me, I thought: you know what? I've had a pretty awesome life." After learning of his cancer diagnosis, Mark had tried to keep his illness private but then accidentally shared a photo of himself during chemotherapy with his 1.6 million Instagram followers when it was meant to go to his family WhatsApp group, but admitted that was the "best mistake" he has ever made because it allowed others to offer him support. He said: The best mistake I've ever made, by far [was accidentally publish that photo] . 'I suffered alone in silence for so long because I thought that, once it came out I had cancer, people's opinions of me would change. Just generally in life, I felt that when people get sick or injured in some way they get left behind, like: 'OK, you're over here now in a different category.' But I was wrong.' "All these people who were fighters and winners, who overcame their cancer. "That helped. I was finally able to say: 'Yeah. I'm f****** scared, but, you know, I try to put on a brave face.'"
Observer
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman eye to secure winning start against Vietnam
MUSCAT: The Oman beach soccer team is all set to commence their Asian campaign at AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025. The national team players will meet Vietnam in the Group D opener on Friday. The match will start at 2 pm (Oman Time) at Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya, Thailand. In the same group, Bahrain will take on Malaysia. Oman's long-serving coach, Talib Hilal, will aim to secure a winning start and get much closer to book spot in the quarterfinals. In their eighth Asian appearance, Oman team players will target to rekindle their memories of 2015 as the team was crowned champions of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup. Furthermore, Oman were also silver medallists at the Asian Beach Soccer Cup in 2011 besides winning bronze medals in 2009 and 2019. Under technical guidance of coach Talib, the national team won a gold medal in the Asian Beach Games in 2008. Oman had reached Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup five times in history. Oman coach Talib Hilal with the players during training. Ahead of the opening match in the Asian Cup, Oman stunned hosts Thailand 7-2 in a friendly match as part of the team's short external camp in Thailand. Oman team delegation arrived in Pattaya few days in advance of the tournament. Khalid al Oraimi, Abdullah al Souti, Sami al Balushi, Yahya al Murkhi and Mashal al Oraimi netted Oman's goals in the warm-up match against Thailand. Oman's squad selected by coach Talib is one of the strong squads as majority of the players are playing together since the last few years. Hence, the harmony and technical understanding among the players reached to its perfect level. Oman are very eager to secure a place in the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles as the Asian showpiece will also offer three tickets to the global stage in May. Oman players during a practice session. On the other hand, Vietnam head coach Mai Van Duc affirmed to AFC website that the team currently is following a set plan. 'The squad has been selected after extensive training sessions and several friendly matches. The team will look to make their mark as the weeks of meticulous preparation will yield positive results. We have spent time perfecting the strengths of each player, from their technical game to their psychological resilience,' said Van Duc. 'We have been placed in a group with several strong teams. Oman is a good team and has experience in the World Cup, but we also have our own plan. We will try to make things difficult for them and capitalise on our opportunities to win and qualify for the next round,' he added.
Boston Globe
07-03-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Memorial service to be held for Fletcher ‘Flash' Wiley, trailblazing Black attorney in Boston
Advertisement 'I hope that all of us can look to follow in Flash's good footsteps, in terms of ... working to make life better for people,' Healey said. The Raised in Indianapolis, Wiley made history well before settling in Boston, Higher education brought Wiley to Boston in the 1970s, and after he earned master's and law degrees from Harvard University, Boston became his new home. A mutual acquaintance introduced him to former architect L. Duane Jackson, and they became close friends. They both chose to purchase homes in the Highland Park section of Roxbury together, living side-by-side for more than a decade, and were always trying to best one another in a basketball game. 'Those relationships have literally lasted for 50 years,' Jackson, a managing member for Alinea Capital Partners LLC, said. 'Boston was rather hostile, so we would rekindle our energy, rekindle our spirit.' Advertisement Wiley was a founding partner of Budd, Reilly, and Wiley, which was then the largest minority-dominant law firm in New England, and in turn, one of the largest minority-dominant firms in the nation. The attorney also tapped into government affairs, advocacy work, and charity causes throughout his decades-long career. In 1984, Wiley created the governor's Commission on Minority Business Development. A decade later, he made history as the first Black chairman of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Carol Fulp, former president and CEO of The Partnership, Inc., a professional services nonprofit that the Wileys have close ties to, said the late leader taught her to navigate sectors that were new to her. She remembered that he approached his work 'with ease.' 'We cannot imagine a time when the business community did not know him,' Fulp said. 'Everyone wants to be a Flash Wiley, but there's only one Flash Wiley.' Deborah Jackson, former president of Cambridge College, said Wiley always centered his family before his civic and business contributions. Some of her favorite memories are Wiley singing The Temptations' song 'My Girl' to his wife, Bennie, at birthday celebrations. 'People know him as Flash the singer, Flash the basketball player, Flash the businessman,' Jackson said. 'It's so important to know Flash was an amazing husband and father, [too].' Wiley is survived by his wife, longtime business leader Benaree Wiley, brother Keith Wiley, sister-in-law Sharon Pratt Kelly; and his son Pratt and his partner Jesse, as well his daughter B.J. and her husband Les. Travis Andersen of the Globe Staff contributed, and material from prior Globe stories was used in this report. This story will be updated. Advertisement Tiana Woodard can be reached at
