I received early wishes to 2009 in my mail box today, the cats are so cute.... :-)
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However before that, Muslim world will be "welcoming" a new Hijrah year, 1st Muharram 1430 Hijrah will fall on 29th of December 2008.
My du'as/prayers/wishes for this new Hijrah year are that I'll be a better person, a good muslimah, be blessed by Allah SWT always... and the same prayers to my family and friends...ameen.
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(What is the Hijrah Calendar? By Huda, About.com)
Muslims do not traditionally "celebrate" the beginning of a new year, but we do acknowledge the passing of time, and take time to reflect on our own mortality.
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar. This calendar has twelve lunar months, the beginnings and endings of which are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. Years are counted since the Hijrah, which is when the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Madinah (approximately July 622 A.D.).
The Islamic calendar was first introduced by the close companion of the Prophet, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab. During his leadership of the Muslim community, in approximately 638 A.D., he consulted with his advisors in order to come to a decision regarding the various dating systems used at that time.
It was agreed that the most appropriate reference point for the Islamic calendar was the Hijrah, since it was an important turning point for the Muslim community. After the emigration to Madinah (formerly known as Yathrib), the Muslims were able to organize and establish the first real Muslim "community," with social, political, and economic independence. Life in Madinah allowed the Muslim community to mature and strengthen, and the people developed an entire society based on Islamic principles.
The Islamic calendar is the official calendar in many Muslim countries, especially Saudi Arabia. Other Muslim countries use the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes and only turn to the Islamic calendar for religious purposes.
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Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:01:52 AM
Subject: Early wishes to 2009
Now, we need to face 2009
There may be risks involved
We may need to face roadblocks
So stay alert
Share time with friends
Jump over obstacles
With care
And caution
Face challenges
Remember to laugh
Cooperate
Discover
Make new friends
Above all...be ready for adventure
Stick together
And you will be able to go far
Very far.....
Well, not quite that far....
Always take time to smell the flowers
Don't forget to relax and enjoy
And dont forget?? those ? ? who likes u very much
Just less than 1 month + to GO
Advance New Year-2009 wishes
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