Investing Time

In the holy Quran there is a short chapter which is very unique in its content. Often, when any two of the Prophet Muhammad's companions used to part ways, they made sure to remind each other of this chapter.


The chapter refers to the importance of using one’s limited time on earth wisely. It highlights the importance of living a full and fruitful life that respects the creator’s intentions. There is only one route that leads to eternal paradise and all other paths lead to loss and misery. The Quran urges us to use our time wisely, following the route to eternal happiness.


“By the declining day (time), (1) Lo! ;[To be]Human is a state of loss, (2) save for those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance. (3)”
(Al-ASR (Time))


Every human life is, basically, a given period of time. Life consists of a limited number of days and every day that passes results in a loss of our time on earth until the day when our time here is finished. According to one of Prophet Muhammad’s Hadiths, at every break of dawn the day calls saying: “Oh Human, I am a newly born creature and a witness to your deeds, so make the most out of me for I never come back till the end of days.”

God said that to be human is to be in a general state of loss. With the passing of time our life on earth is gradually consumed. Consequently, time is one of mankind’s most precious assets since it can never be replaced or renewed once it has passed. When we squander our time it is much like someone investing his capital unwisely and not using it to generate profit. However, when we invest
our time wisely, we can avoid this inevitable loss. When we invest our time in that which is right and just, using it to uphold right beliefs, perform good deeds, offer honest advice and speak the truth we are making a wise investment.

Highway To Hell - Afghanistan

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The groundwork for Khorst-Gardez road or so called "Highway to Hell" started in May last year. Since then it was reported 13 workers dead and 3 are still missing. The road is part of a grand design to break five strategic centres from economic and social dependency on neighbouring Pakistan. By linking them together and to the national ring-road, they might be hooked back into Kabul's orbit.It is 100km long and it was funded by US.

Despite being a controversial choice, the Indian company was selected because it was one of only two companies prepared to do the job.

The Taliban have declared war on this USD114 millions highway.  A special report (SBS Dateline) by Paul McGeough and cameraman David Brill who travelled to Afghanistan's south-east, details the story. See report in You Tube here .

Luckily, our New East Coast Highway 2nd Phase which is under construction does not invite any declaration of war from anybody . For comparison purpose, our highway is 169km long and costing RM3.7 billions ( about USD 1 billion). 

Tale or Maybe a True Story of Bakun Dam?

Very interesting article about the history of Bakun Hydroelectric Plant which the idea to build it was initially brought forward in 60's and was given a go ahead instruction in 1986 by no other than our TDM. ( Latest entry in TDM's blog was about HUKUM ALLAH..read here). I just wonder whether TDM thought about HUKUM ALLAH when he approved the Bakun project or when he sacked his TPM, Dato'Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Enough said about that....to read the article that I mentioned on the Bakun Dam..read here.