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Science & HEALTH
¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 41 ¿ Jumada Al-Awwal 1435 ¿ March 2014
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Ready, Steady, Shred?
The 10 best tips to help you kick-start your new health and fitness goals Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him said: “A believer eats in one intestine (is satisfied with a little food), and a non-believer or a hypocrite eats in seven intestines (eats too much) (Sahih al-Bukhari 5394). Islam is clear on the notion of health. Low levels of physical activity and over consumption on food contribute to many diseases and sicknesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems, obesity and some cancers. Islam encourages a balance to all aspects of life and this also encompasses health. Gymnasiums provide communities the help people need to achieve ‘good’ health. Most gyms consist of treadmills, ropes, weights, machines, dumbbells and bars. There are ‘Muslim friendly’ gyms across Australia that provide the comfortable environment Australian Muslims desire such as gender-separated gyms. There are also gyms embedded in Muslim centres. A great example is the Hume Islamic Youth Centre (HIYC), which has a fitness arena, including boxing and weights. Acknowledging that one is encouraged to enjoy a balanced, healthy lifestyle I will overview the top 10 tips for Australian Muslims before signing up at the gym. 1.Choose a gym that suits you. Do your research on which gym provides the
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By Tolga Akturk best facilities in your area, which has the appropriate hours of opening and staff. Note: Whether you find it suitable not your friend. 2.Trial the gym before you sign up. 3.Consider your regular routine and visualise training at the gym. Decide what suits you better. Some of us enjoy training at night after work, others after morning prayer. 4.Next, find a suitable training partner. This could be a work colleague if you train after work, friend or family member. The key here is to find someone who has similar goals and a fitness background. One who is positive and has good energy to help bounce back to you. 5.Set a goal. Just one to begin with,
for example: ‘I will go to the gym three times a week for this month’. Make it achievable and begin small. 6.Map a plan. Draw up a fitness plan for what days; time and how long you plan to do each week. 7.Do not bandwagon the ‘broscience’. Ask personal trainers, health coaches and conditioning staff for advice; do your research. 8.Protein powder = awesome? Don’t jump the gun. Protein is a macronutrient that our body produces and uses for muscle growth and repair. Elite athletes use supplements such as protein powder. Eggs, tuna, green leafy vegetables, beans, cheese, milk, nuts and seeds are rich in protein. Don’t fall for the marketing trap. 9.Attire. Ensure your clothing is comfortable. Example would be a loose shirt or track pants. Enjoy your workout! 10.Lastly, invest in a sports watch, smart phone application or even a diary to track your work. Begin from the day you walk into the gym. It will help you maintain your goals. About Tolga Akturk: - Tolga Akturk Dip SpExSc MFT. - Honours in Sports Physiology (Research) Student. - ISEAL, Victoria University. - College of Sport and Exercise Science student, Victoria University. - Australian Institute of Fitness student.
Fatet Al Makdous
Some of you might think after hearing the name of this recipe that we are going to use the pickled eggplant i.e. Makdoos. As the matter of fact, we are going to use raw small eggplant. Ingredients: - Ground beef - 2 onions - 2 tsp hot sauce, ground sweet pepper, black pepper, a dash of chili pepper and one cube of chicken stock - 1 large eggplant, cut in cubes and fried - 1 pita bread, fried - 2 cups yogurt - Spring garlic, chopped - Almonds or pine nuts for garnish Directions 1-Chop onion then sauté until golden. 2- Add ground beef and stir until brownish. Add spices and chicken cube then stir again
Secrets Of Quran Miracles
Plants that Talk to other Plants By Abduldaem Al-Kaheel
It’s been proven scientifically that every human being since the days of Adam, PBUH, until now has a special finger print that distinguishes them from other people and that no two persons have the same print. Such prints are distinguished by complex lines of bends, a method to distinguish the identity of people. If the fingers of people were flat and didn’t have such lines, detectives wouldn’t be able to trace crimes for instance. The holy Qur’an revealed this scientific fact that has been discovered merely recently for the holy Qur’an tells us that Allah, the exalted is able to put together the tips of man’s fingers; Allah, the almighty says: “Nay, We are able to put together in perfect order the very tips of his fingers.” Qiyama or The Resurrection 75:4
Kim Mubarak
Federal Senate Candidate 2014 no sugar daddy or vested political interest groups. He is standing all alone with support and good will from grass roots West Australian citizens like you! In many ways soft spoken but very determined Mr Mubarak is truly an independent who says “think before you vote for the right person for the Senate” and ” make your vote count”. Australia needs to ‘democratise‘ and ‘save’ its political system from big corporate interests and its faceless men who without doubt
undermine people’s political right. A record number of 77 candidates are registered for this historical yet controversial re-run of the Senate seat. There is great deal of media interest in this election and has once again put West Australia back into political history brining back memories of 1933. Every Australian irrespective of race, colour or religion should be encouraged and supported to stand for political office. This is Australia after all, Australia was the first western country that gave women vote and gave workers their political rights. Mr Mubarak hails from Uganda and is a astute political mind with university education who spend
years in civil rights advocacy for the underclass and voiceless people in the developing world and in Australia. Voting for Mr Kim Mubarak will signal a new change in Canberra as we can elect our first African West Australian to Federal Parliament. Western Australia electors on election day have real opportunity to create history by electing a minority person,a battler and a underdog by giving him the opportunity to win on election day. Please Vote for Kim Mubarak and make history Visit the official website: http:www.kimindependent.com.au
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AL WASAT SPORT ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 41 ¿ Jumada Al-Awwal 1435 ¿ March 2014
Muslim Boy Playing Baseball
Ferris Sallka
Scientists at the University of Western Australia are trying to study a weird phenomenon about sound frequencies that are transmitted by plants and how plants are affected by human sounds. Scientists have found, according to the journal of trends in botanical sciences 2012, the first evidence that plants steadily chat and communicate with other plants through sounds that man can’t hear and such sounds require highly accurate devices to record them. The study found that plants not only communicate with other plants through sound but they are also affected by sounds. Scientists expect that sound plays a significant role in the life, growth, and development of plants. Such discovery of acoustic vibrations of plants means that plants speak. Having known such discovery, we shouldn’t find it weird that one of the miracles of Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, was that he talked to plants especially when the tree’s trunk longed for him. We shouldn’t also find it weird that plants celebrate the praises of Allah, the almighty; Allah, the exalted says in the holy Qur’an: “The seven heavens and the earth, and all beings therein, declare His glory: there is not a thing but celebrates His praise; And yet ye understand not how they declare His glory! Verily He is Oft-Forbear, Most Forgiving!” Isra’: 17: 44
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until meat is cooked. 3- Add hot sauce and mix until mixture is thick. 4-Peel eggplant then cut in cubes and fry cubes. Cut bread and fry it too. 5- Transfer eggplant cubes into a serving dish, then meat and fried bread. 6- In a different bowl, mix yogurt and salt then pour mixture on top of the other ingredients to cover them equally. 7- Garnish with fried almonds or pine nuts and chopped garlic and serve immediately. By Nour al ouyun omer www.cookandeat-lebanese.com
Western Australia’s leading multicultural, civil and political rights advocate, Mr Kim Mubarak is standing as a no nonsense independent candidate for the federal Senate election due on 5 April 2014. Mr Mubarak admirably contested the federal House of Representative Seat of Stirling last year with no support from corporate interests or the political class. He did much better than neo right-wing political parties. Unlike major and micro political parties Mr Mubarak has
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Ferris Sallka is an Australian Muslim boy of Albanian ancestry. He is 10 years old and plays for the Port Phillip Stingrays Club in the Metro West U12 Baseball League. Ferris has the honor of being the ace pitcher for the Stingrays and has shown some remarkable skills in his debut season and as such was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) by the club. As a 10 year old his skills defy his age ... it has been a common occurrence this season that opposition coaches would heap praise on his pitching technique. Ferris's pitching mechanics create great torque for speed and accuracy. Ferris’s baseball idol is Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants … Ferris has such dedication in learning his technique that he watches on YouTube the “no hitter” Tim had against the San Diego Padres. Ferris has been watching it weekly for the past 6 months in order to study his pitching mechanics. Ferris currently has the skills to pitch a fastball, a slider and a change up… amazing. Before each match Ferris says a little prayer to Allah and believes with a passion that Allah watches over him and protects him. As a by the way … Ferris also plays cricket for South Melbourne Districts in the U12’s and recently won the Club Champion award and the Coaches Award. A budding sporting future awaits this young Muslim boy.
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Football NSW supports FIFA’s decision on the wearing of Hijabs By Mark Stavroulakis Football NSW has supported FIFA’s decision to officially authorise the wearing of head covers including hijabs and turbans for religious purposes during matches. “It was decided that female players can cover their heads to play,’’ said FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke at a meeting of the International Football Association Board in Zurich. Football NSW CEO Eddie Moore praised FIFA’s decision one which the organisation supported in 2012 where it was reiterated to all member clubs and associations that Football NSW allowed players to wear hijabs or headscarfs. “Football NSW applauds the decision of FIFA on lifting the ban. “We respect the cultural diversity which makes up the tapestry and fabric of our sport. “We also do not wish to see any barrier placed in the way of participation as football is the connection for us, it is the world game and it brings everyone together. “This positive decision will remove all barriers and bring in more female footballers into the game as this sport is for everyone from any race, culture and religion to enjoy.” This landmark decision will allow female Muslim players who wear a veil in everyday life to cover their heads during matches, and Valcke added that male players will also be authorised to do so. “It was decided that male players can play with head cover too,’’ he said, although they will not be the same as
FNSW CEO Eddie Moore shown with Eastern UNSW Lions player Assmaah Helal those worn day to day. “It will be a basic head cover and the colour should be the same as the team jersey.’’ 27-year-old Eastern UNSW Lions footballer Assmaah Helal was delighted with the news and applauded the decision of FIFA as well as acknowledged the support Football NSW played in 2012. “This is excellent and welcoming news. “This is a great step forward for FIFA truly living up to the motto of football being the world game, being a game that is inclusive of all cultures and people of different faith. “This will enable more young girls and women to feel comfortable participating in football knowing they won’t have to
compromise their beliefs and it allows girls initially hesitant in participating in football to take that step. “It will also enable girls who wear the hijab to consider football as a profession and to perhaps fulfil their dreams to represent their country at an elite level. “Full credit needs to be given to people like HRH Prince Ali of Jordan and former Matildas and FIFA executive Moya Dodd for their hard work behind the scenes as well as Football NSW to campaign against this ban further highlighting the unity that football engenders where people from diverse backgrounds stand up for the rights of others.” Source:www.footballnsw.com.au
Auburn GIANTS Set To Roar Australia’s first women’s AFL team in Western Sydney, the Auburn Tigers, is the latest club to adopt the name and colours of the GIANTS. Formed in 2011, the Auburn Tigers have made headlines across Australia as the first women’s AFL team in Western Sydney and include a number of Muslim women from diverse cultural backgrounds. They will now become known as the Auburn GIANTS when they play in the Sydney Women’s AFL this year. They will wear the GIANTS colours and will also play the curtain raiser to the GIANTS round 14 match against Carlton at Spotless Stadium on June 22. The announcement was made on the eve of International Women’s Day which is celebrated on March 8. Chief Executive David Matthews said: “The Auburn Tigers celebrate diversity and inclusion in Western Sydney and we are delighted to welcome them to the GIANTS family. “To have over 100 women from culturally diverse backgrounds become involved in AFL is a powerful statement about the impact of the game in Western Sydney. “We want to embrace the different cultures that make up Western Sydney. One of the great strengths of our game is it is open to everyone regardless of their background and the Auburn GIANTS embody that.” Auburn Tigers co-founder and football operations manager Amna Karra-Hassan said it was a major step for the club and AFL in Western Sydney.
“This partnership with the GIANTS is a fantastic opportunity to encourage people from a range of multicultural communities to be involved with AFL,” she said. “We hope this attracts new players, supporters, sponsors and volunteers to the Auburn GIANTS and to the game a whole in Western Sydney. Together we are a powerful voice for social inclusion, respect and diversity in our communities.” Lael Kassem from the Auburn GIANTS won the GIANTS Women in Community Football Award in 2013. She was presented with the award during a GIANTS match at Spotless Stadium. The GIANTS have also announced that midfielder Dylan Shiel will become the player ambassador for the Auburn GIANTS. The GIANTS will once again celebrate cultural diversity in Western Sydney
with the Many Cultures match to mark AFL Multicultural Round against Geelong at Spotless Stadium on July 19 Auburn is the latest club from around Australia and overseas to become affiliated with the GIANTS. Recently the Dartmoor Swans became the Dartmoor GIANTS and last year Concord became the first junior club in Western Sydney to adopt the GIANTS name and colours. AFL NSW/ACT General Manager Craig Bolton said: “The Auburn GIANTS represent what the AFL is building. An inclusive code that welcomes people from all backgrounds. “It’s a great example of an AFL club strengthening ties with a community club and connecting the grassroots with the elite and is great for the game.” GIANTS Media www.gwsgiants.com.au