Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Adab bersama Suami

ADAB BAGAIMANA BERHADAPAN DENGAN SUAMI

Kehadiran suami di rumah merupakan satu rahmat kepada setiap isteri. Hanya isteri-isteri yang menderhakai suami sahaja menganggap kepulangannya suatu yang dibenci kerana dibebani dengan berbagai kerja dan tanggungjawab. Amat malang sekali jika ramai lagi isteri-isteri yang masih bersikap sedemikian. Hilanglah matlamat perkahwinan di mana isteri sebagai penenang dan penyeri rumahtangga. Di bawah ini dinyatakan cara-cara berhadapan dengan suami. 


1. Semasa suami bercakap hendaklah isteri diam mendengarnya dan jangan suka menyampuk atau memotong cakapnya. 

2. Bila suami marah hendaklah isteri mendiamkan diri, jangan suka menjawab. Sikap suka menjawab, bertekak dan menegakkan kebenaran sendiri akan menambahkan lagi kemarahan suami. Jangan terkejut jika suami angkat kaki meninggalkan rumah berhari-hari atau tidak mahu bertegur sapa dengan anda sebagai denda di atas kedegilan anda sebagai isteri. Sebaliknya, kalau suami kembali ke rumah jangan disambung atau diulang-ulangi cerita lama. Sambutlah suami dengan senyuman kasih sayang dan bersegeralah meminta maaf. Jangan kita tunggu suami meminta maaf dengan isteri, jatuhlah martabat keegoannya selaku seorang lelaki. 

3. Kadang-kadang si suami sengaja suka mengusik isterinya. Bila dia menyakiti hati isteri hendaklah banyak bersabar, jangan cepat merajuk. Merajuk adalah sifat orang yang tidak matang dan seperti perangai keanak-anakan. Cuba kita perhatikan perangai kanak-kanak, mereka akan cepat menjerit bila ada sesuatu yang tidak kena tambahan pula kalau yang menegurnya itu ibunya sendiri. Sengaja dihentak-hentakkan kaki meraung sekuat hati meminta simpati dari ibunya. 

4. Bila kuku, misai dan janggutnya panjang hendaklah segera dipotongkan (jika panjang janggutnya lebih dari segenggam). Pilihlah hari-hari yang terbaik iaitu hari isnin, Khamis dan Jumaat. 

5. Jika dia berhajat sesuatu hendaklah isteri cepat bertindak. Bangun segera bila disuruh. Jangan melengah-lengahkan kemahuannya supaya tidak mencetuskan kemarahan atau rasa tersinggung di hatinya. Jangan isteri buat acuh tak acuh, hatinya akan kecewa dan menandakan isteri sudah tidak taat padanya. 

6. Hendaklah memasak mengikut kesukaan suami bukannya ikut selera isteri. Kalau suami suka makan gulai kari atau masak lemak cili api, janganlah kita masak lauk asam pedas atau ikan goreng. Suami akan gembira bila seleranya ditepati. Janganlah pula ikan yang menjadi mangsa, diketuk lengkang-lengkung hingga hancur kerana meradangkan sikap suami yang mahu lauk tersebut dimasak mengikut seleranya sedangkan isteri tidak menggemarinya. 

7. Apabila pakaian suami koyak atau tercabut butangnya hendaklah segera dijahit. Jahitlah dengan secantik yang boleh supaya pakaian itu kelihatan kemas dan cantik. Jangan dibuat sambil lewa kerana jahitan tersebut akan melambangkan peribadi isteri samada ikhlas atau terpaksa. Semua suami akan berasa bangga jika pakaiannya dijahit sendiri oleh jari-jemari halus isterinya, sekurang-kurangnya dapat menampung ekonomi 
rumahtangga.
8. Sentiasa sediakan barang-barang keperluan di dalam poket baju dan seluar suami iaitu sikat, celak, cermin kecil, minyak wangi dan kayu sugi. Tidak menjadi kesalahan seandainya si suami menolak segala persediaan tersebut tetapi sekurang-kurangnya sediakanlah minyak wangi dan kayu sugi. 

9. Bila bertembung kehendak suami dan anak-anak, dahulukanlah kehendak suami, begitu juga dengan kehendak ibu ayah. Sekiranya suami ingin dilayan hendaklah ditaati meskipun isteri berada di dalam keadaan letih. Melayani suami merupakan satu pahala besar ke atas setiap isteri kecualilah jika suami kita meredhainya. 

10. Apabila menggunakan harta suami ataupun duit yang hendak kita hadiahkan kepada ibu bapa maka mintalah izin darinya terlebih dahulu. Jangan beri dahulu kemudian baharu diberitahu kepadanya. Siapa tahu mungkin wang itu amat diperlukan sedangkan isteri sewenang-wenangnya telah menghadiahkan kepada orang lain, suami dapat pahala sedangkan isteri tidak dapat apa-apa. Sebenarnya meminta izin itu ialah sebelum melakukan sesuatu tindakan bukannya setelah perkara itu berlaku diberitahu. Ini silap sebenarnya tapi kes-kes seperti inilah yang sering berlaku di kalangan para isteri. 

11. Sentiasa berada di dalam keadaan bersih dan kemas ketika suami berada di rumah. Isteri hendaklah berada di dalam keadaan berwangi-wangian supaya hatinya senang untuk bersenda gurau dengan isterinya. Ketahuilah bahawa bersenda gurau antara suami isteri juga merupakan salah satu ibadah yang diredhai oleh Allah swt. 

12. Air minum suami hendaklah sentiasa disiapkan jangan sampai dia minta biarpun sekadar air masak sejuk. Sebaik-baiknya sediakanlah minuman panas seperti kopi, teh atau susu. Air panas elok disimpan di dalam termos supaya memudah dan menjimatkan masa kita. Kalau boleh sediakan kuih-kuih ringan seperti karipap, cucur, bubur, apam ataupun biskut kering. Hal ini juga dapat mengelak anak-anak dari membeli makanan ringan di kedai yang tidak mengandungi zat di samping tidak terjamin kebersihannya.

Akhir kata hendaklah isteri sentiasa menghormati dan memuliakan keluarga suami. Bersikap ramah-tamahlah dengan keluarganya dan bersabarlah di atas segala tindakan mereka jika ada yang bertentangan dengan syariat. Di sinilah peranan isteri untuk berdakwah kepada mereka tetapi biarlah berhikmah dan kena caranya agar setiap tindak-tanduk kita dikasihi dan dihargai oleh mereka seterusnya menjadi menantu atau ipar yang dicontohi akhlak, peribadi dan ibadahnya." 

A strong reminder to myself at a very good time..MashaAllah.

With the start of 2013, hopefully this will be my mantra.

Love,
Nina

Sunday, 16 September 2012

My breakfast



BAKES APPLE FRENCH TOAST



INGREDIENTS:
12 slices Sandwich Bread
5 small Fuji Apples - peel & slice - 3 for filling & 2 for topping 
100g Soft Brown Sugar*
1 tsp Cinnamon Powder* 
(* mixed) 

4 large Eggs
1/4 tsp Salt
250ml Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
 

METHOD:
1. Beat eggs, salt,milk and vanilla essence.
2. Dip (do not soak) 6 slices of bread in the egg mixture (both sides) and arrange them to cover base of greased casserole.
3. Toss 1/2 of sugar mixture into apple filling & spread on top of arranged bread.
4. Dip the other 6 pieces of bread in the egg mixture and arrange them on top the apples.
5. Pour balance of egg mixture over the bread. Tilt dish to distribute well.
6. Arrange balance of apples on top of bread.

7. Sprinkle balance of cinnamon sugar over the apples.
8. Bake in a p
reheated oven 180(fan)/200C for 20-30 minutes until puffy golden brown.


Just by reading the recipe,i am hungry....

Give it a try.

Love,
Nina
Nina,
It has been so long since I last put a reminder to myself. I have read a lot of article online & magazines. And with my short term memory, i seem to not remember all of it.
Here is something i would like to master one day....
The Science of Effective Apologies
Three basic ingredients:
(1) a statement of regret for what happened
(2) a clear ‘I'm sorry' statement; and
(3) a request for forgiveness
Three additional apology components:
(A) Expressions of empathy;
(B) Offers of compensation; and
(C) Acknowledgments that certain rules or social norms were violated
Hopefully one day, this would come in handy.
Love,
Nina

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

12 Easy Tips for a Blissful Relationship


Nina,

It's the start of 2012, I wish and pray that this year will be so much better than 2011. And those mistakes made in 2011, to not be made again this year.

Wishing that this year will make me a different and better person.

A reminder to : -

1. Mind your manners. "Please," "thank you" and "you're welcome," can go a long way in helping your partner remember that you respect and love him and don't take him for granted.

2. Variety is the spice of life. Studies have shown that dullness can lead to dissatisfaction with a relationship. Trying something new can be as simple as visiting an unfamiliar restaurant or as grand as a backpacking trip through Sri Lanka. Discoveries you make together will keep you feeling close. Video Advice: My Wife Won't Tell Me Her Fantasies

3. The couple that plays together, stays together. Find a sport or hobby that you both love (no, watching TV does not count) and make that a priority in your relationship. Camping, biking, building model trains... whatever it is, find something you enjoy doing together.

4. Fight right. In order to have productive arguments, keep these rules in mind. Don't call your spouse names. When things get really tough, take a break from the argument. Let the other person finish his/her sentences. Don't initiate a discussion when you're angry.

5. I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine. No one likes demands (unless you're in a BDSM role play), but everyone can appreciate a compromise. If you want your lover to do something and you're not sure he'll be agreeable, the quickest way to avoid a confrontation is to sweeten the deal. For example: "Sure, I'll watch Monday Night Football if you take me to see the next movie of my choice."


6. Two heads are better than one. Being in a relationship basically means you've made a merger; you've not only joined assets but inherited the other's problems as well. Rather than looking at his problems as merely his own, tackle them together. For example, if he's gaining weight, rather than pushing him to diet on his own, enroll in an exercise program together. Fun And Free: The Exercise Date

7. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Maintain your own friendships and occasionally have a night out without your significant other. Doing things without your s.o. not only makes you miss him or her, it also keeps you sane. And, in case the relationship doesn't work out, you'll still have your friends.

8. Sound it out. It other words: communicate! Talking out the tough subjects-money, religion, fidelity, raising kids-will not be the most fun you've had, but it'll be valuable.


9. Laughter is the best medicine. Learn to laugh at yourself and at silly mistakes. If he throws your $300 cashmere sweater in the dryer, laughing it off is, in the long run, better than getting angry. It's is just a $300 cashmere sweater, not the end of the world.


10. Keep your eyes on the prize. Yes, he forgot your co-worker's name for the tenth time, but it probably doesn't mean he doesn't care about you. If you keep your perspective fixed on the goal-to be in a happy, functioning partnership-you're less likely to get tangled up in every minor annoyance. Remember, you both want the same thing.


11. Quitters never win. Find a ritual and keep it alive, no matter what. Whether it's always kissing each other good night, renewing wedding vows every year, sleeping in as late as you want once a month or committing to having sex once a week, pick something that makes you both feel good and stick to it, even when you're tempted to skip.


12. When the going gets tough, the tough get going... to therapy. Studies show that couples who seek counseling during rocky periods are more successful in resolving their issues than those who don't. Whether its from a religious figure, counselor or mental health professional, getting an expert to help sort out strife is as wise as forgoing self-installation and hiring a plumber to put in a new sink.

Love,
Nina

Sunday, 20 November 2011


Nina,
Sometimes people find ways to keep them healthy but do not realised that the solution may be right at your finger tips.
Here are several reasons why we should 'just do it'.....
  • Lower mortality rates.
  • Reduced risk of prostate cancer.
  • Improves posture.
  • Boosts self esteem.
  • Makes a person feel younger.
  • Firms tummy and buttocks.
  • Keeps spouses connected emotionally.
  • Offers pain-relief.
  • Gives people a positive attitude on life.
  • Reduced risk of heart disease.
  • Makes a person more calm.
  • Improves fitness level.
  • Makes a person less irritable.
  • Reduced depression.
  • Improved sense of smell.
  • Has a therapeutic effect on immune system.
  • Better bladder control.
  • Relieves menstrual cramps.
  • Helps people sleep better.
  • Improves digestion.
  • Healthier teeth.
  • Helps folks remember more.
  • Produces chemicals in the brain to stimulate the growth of new dendrites.
  • Lowers the level of cortisol, a hormone that can trigger fatigue and cravings.
  • Lowers feelings of insecurity.
  • Increases level of commitment.
  • Less-frequent colds and flu.
  • It can help people achieve weight loss since about 200 calories are burned during 30 minutes of active sex.
  • Studies are also showing that it is a myth that abstinence can sharpen a person's competitive edge.
I LIKE...

Love,
Nina

Saturday, 15 October 2011

To remind

Nina,


Sometimes, it is ok to remind yourself of anything & everything. It's not to alarm anybody, but to prevent from happening. Not to shoot yourself on the head, when & if the time come!

 

    Top 7 Warning Signs Your Marriage is in Trouble


In most divorces, one spouse is caught off guard by the delivery of divorce papers. That is why it pays, to pay attention to what is going on in your marriage. Getting comfortable with the status quo and taking things for granted is one of the biggest mistakes married couples make. Below is a list of warning signs of a marriage in trouble.

1. You no longer, have anything in common.
Do you and your partner spend hours together under the same roof, at social engagements or performing routine errands, yet rarely engage in meaningful conversation? Living in silence is a primary symptom of major marital problems.

2. You can do no right.
Do you feel like your every action is being watched and criticized by your partner? Can you do no right in their eyes? Do you feel intimidated or afraid because of your partners constant criticism? Too often partners will funnel larger relationship issues into negative criticism of day-to-day tasks.

3. You are the last to know.
Is you partner no longer sharing information with you about his career, personal problems or personal achievements? Is your partner sharing this information with a friend and you hear it second hand? When you become the last to know important information there has been a huge breakdown in communication.

4. A change in appearance.
Over time, your comfort level will inevitably end that desire to look "perfect" for every encounter with your partner. However, a drastic decline in personal appearance and hygiene by your spouse could be a sign of they no longer care or, are happy in the marriage.

5. Looking for distractions from the problems.
If the television is on constantly, you both sit with your face buried in a book or you always have something else that needs to be done there may be a problem. It is common for individuals to find such distractions to avoid dealing with a troubled marriage.

6. Arguing over the same subject repeatedly.
If your arguments become routine with all the same issues and no resolution, then your marriage is either standing still or dying fast. You may need the assistance of a professional counselor to help find solutions to the problems that don't seem to go away.

7. Intimacy is a thing of the past.
A considerable decline in physical affection is one of the most recognized symptoms of a failing relationship. Intimacy is the act that allows us to bond as husband and wife. If your partner is showing no or very little interest in intimacy with you then they are showing little concern for their emotional bond with you as a husband/wife.

Love.
Nina

Sunday, 4 September 2011

Remedies for Bloating

Nina,


My gastric has become worst & worst.


At times, I don't eat because I am too scared that I get this pain in my stomach but when I don't eat, I'll get the gastric.


Here are some tips to avoid bloating (thank you Redbook Mag): 



1. Pick Potassium-Rich Foods
This mineral helps regulate the fluid balance in your body, keeping bloat at bay. High-potassium foods include bananas, cantaloupe, mangoes, spinach, tomatoes, nuts, and asparagus — which contains an amino acid called asparagine that (bonus!) acts as a diuretic to flush excess liquid out of your system.

2. Pick Potassium-Rich Foods
This mineral helps regulate the fluid balance in your body, keeping bloat at bay. High-potassium foods include bananas, cantaloupe, mangoes, spinach, tomatoes, nuts, and asparagus — which contains an amino acid called asparagine that (bonus!) acts as a diuretic to flush excess liquid out of your system.

3. Cut the P.M. Carbs
Starches like bread and pasta may cause you to retain water. Lay off them before bedtime to keep from waking up puffy.

4. Limit Sugar Substitutes
Some people have difficulty digesting artificial sweeteners (especially sorbitol, found in many sugar-free candies and gums — making gum doubly bloat-inducing), which can cause gas and diarrhea, Raymond warns. If you suspect you're one of them, opt for a bit of real sugar instead.

5. Apply Pressure
To help evacuate gas, says Raymond, try massaging your abdomen in the direction of your GI tract: Press your fingers near your right hip; slide up toward the ribs, across and down near your colon in a circular motion. Sounds weird — but it works!

6. Nibble on Parsley
Add fresh, chopped parsley — another natural diuretic — to meals.

7. Pop a Probiotic
These "good bacteria" (found in supplements and in cultured milk products such as yogurt) can keep you regular and bloat-free, Gazzaniga-Moloo says. In fact, women with irritable bowel syndrome — characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and/or diarrhea — who took the probiotic strain B. infantis for four weeks noticed less bloating than those on a placebo, one study shows. Check labels for this strain (which can be found in the supplement Align), or find a similar strain in Dannon Activia yogurt.

8. Get Moving
Fight constipation by walking for at least 15 to 20 minutes each day to keep food moving through your digestive tract, Raymond suggests. Working up a sweat also releases fluids.