Of Ramadan, Peanut butter and Banana's

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen Ramadan The key to survivng #Ramadan is consuming lots of peanut butter before the fast begins. Its a slow release of energy. Try it

4 hours ago via Twitter · Comment

Fatima Gi. and Nazim Jawoodeen like this.

Haroon Wadee
love to boet..but can't stand da stuff....prefer snacking on a bowl of salted roasted peanuts than smearing the stuff over toast....
4 hours ago

Sajida Malek
And banana
4 hours ago

Haroon Wadee
banana butter?
4 hours ago

Saberah Gumede
banana butter? where?
3 hours ago

Saberah Gumede
ha - i just got an idea, we can invent a banana butter and call it babutter...or babata....that'd be so cool....
3 hours ago

Haroon Wadee
i don't know...ask Ned and Sajida....
3 hours ago

Sumaya Khan
a few dates work just as well!
3 hours ago

Haroon Wadee
or we can call it BATA..can eat it, spread it on toast or wear it to school....
3 hours ago

Fiona Zerbst
I eat peanut butter toast every morning!
3 hours ago

Saberah Gumede
yup BATA is so cool....reminds me of that Hubabuba bubblegum
3 hours ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Peanut butter works great. banana in cereal works well too. I cant eat so early in the morning. But i reckon banana, and peant butter combo would work well! Going to try it tomorro morning
3 hours ago

Haroon Wadee
OK....what's da connection between school shoes and bubblegum? unless it's a cellualr schoolday memory thing...cool!!!
3 hours ago

Sumaya Khan
I have to share this: try peanut butter, sliced banana and drizzled honey. It's yummy!
3 hours ago

Saberah Gumede
Introducing the new BATA - has ALL the nutrients for your kids. It's so cool, because it doesn't look like a banana...it looks like peanut butter, yet has the potassium from Banana....BATA for your tweens and BABATA for your teenagars....hurry, stocks are limited
3 hours ago

Saberah Gumede
yes Sumaya...i love that combo...also, u shud try making peanut butter n honey milkshake...hmmm, its nca.....add bananas if u like
3 hours ago

Saberah Gumede
the connection was the name HUBABUBA and BABATA and BATA...get it? i do...well @ least im entertaining myself ;) lol
3 hours ago

Haroon Wadee
back to serious stuff...if i can ever be that...bananas are great...i have banana and yoghurt every morning, bowl of pronutro (brown sugar)..keeps me going and still manage to gym in the afternoon...perhaps i'll try a handful of peanuts as well....as for the honey - awesum with yoghurt smoothie (minus da peanut butter which is optional)....
3 hours ago

Sumaya Khan
Best i stop with the food talk, my stomach's talking to me too and i still have to play squash later.
3 hours ago

Haroon Wadee
actually the key to surviving ramadaan is lots of sleep, sabr, introspection, zikr, salaah and reading...(completed 3 novels already.....)....work also helps..time flies at the office...
3 hours ago

Junaid Noor Mohamed
Stop stop... You guys are making me hungry! Lol
3 hours ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
beanut butter and banana shoes..... I'd buy oneTime passes in ramadan by setting targets, like reading a seerah and completing the quraan, i find that there is never time to complete......... Unfortunately
2 hours ago

Yasmin Rashid
tk a slice of butter toast spread some chunky skippy peanut butter slice some banana drizzle honey n sprinkle cinnamon its d'lish, u won't be hungry for a long while after that
2 hours ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Sounds great. But also sounds like alot of work!
2 hours ago

Nazim Jawoodeen
Peanut butter was invented by the Gods and will be served at the fountain of Kauthar - seldom does a morning pass without me dipping my paws into a jar of it..yum..yum - ok i'll stop now bcos my tummy's beginning to do a rumble...
2 hours ago

Yasmin Rashid
its worth the effort I assure u.. besides nothin good in life comes without a little effort! :)
2 hours ago

Layura Kingsely
Few more hours to go :) :) :)
39 minutes ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
And then it'll be Yasmin's sandwitch. It needs a name though
about a minute ago

Of Halaal Guns and Swine Flu

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen is it permissible to eat a gun if its pointed at your head? Assuming im not fasting. Lets ask SANHA, MJC, ICSA, NMOP, WXYZ and whoever else

Yesterday at 12:53pm via Twitter ·

Muhammad Jawwaad Akleker likes this.

Saberah Semenya Gumede
uhhhh, now why wud u wanna eat a gun if its at yr head?...oh, and while u at it, plz assk if swine-flu is haraam?
Yesterday at 12:57pm

Muhammad Jawwaad Akleker
Lmao.. You guys r rippers!
Yesterday at 1:00pm

Sajida Malek
Lol.. They would probably tell you ..that if the gun does not have a SANHA logo ... Then its not permissible (halaal)... And if in doubt .. Leave it out.. As for the swine flu... Well i would like to hear the answer to that... (^^,)
Yesterday at 1:07pm

Azad Essa
why dont u turn the gun at them rather.
Yesterday at 1:20pm

Abdullah Loonat
lololololol...
Yesterday at 1:55pm

Husein Insein Khan
'If t gun maker was a muslim, wore kurta, tr0users above hs ankles, topee n beard n made a m0nthly debit order 2 sanha then it is permisable' SANHA
Yesterday at 2:08pm

Imtiaz Varachhia
it depend where the gun owner buy's his chickens from
Yesterday at 2:13pm

Muneer Bismillah
it also depends as to who is slaughtering the chiken s
Yesterday at 2:31pm

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
So i can eat the gun???? I need to know, if im ever in the situation, i'll know what to do!
Yesterday at 3:24pm

Muneer Bismillah
call chanel islam at 1 minute before iftar they will have the ans for u but that time and only that time ned
Yesterday at 3:36pm

Mohsien Jada
Lmao this is by far the best status ever ...as for swine flu i guess if it caught u off guard its ok but if u pass it on u r contributng 2 the chain of this swineful act of which no sanha member was present ...hence :)
Yesterday at 7:43pm

Hussein Mahomedy
Witty ! halaal guns
10 hours ago

Of Guessing and Winning

Haroon Wadee today's guess da song & artist (easy one): "you can burn up our mosques and our homes and our schools but out spirit will never die..."

49 minutes ago · Comment ·

Harebas Bolt Edemug
Haroon Wadee ;)
46 minutes ago

Haroon Wadee
lol....nope...although we do love to perform this number it isn't ours.....
45 minutes ago

Zubaidah Saloojee
Michael heart- we will not go down(gaza tonight).
40 minutes ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Micheal Heart. Song for Gaza! What do i win!
39 minutes ago · Delete

Haroon Wadee
well done....winners receive a POKE.....my project manager will contact you for your details...
36 minutes ago

Farzeen Bhana
michael hart song for gaza
33 minutes ago

Haroon Wadee
fantastic song!!!! powerful....oh so powerful....what a moving song!!! gonna post da lyrics as a note...
31 minutes ago

Zubaidah Saloojee
Hehehehe. Vir drie hondred rand, gee nog 'n liedjie.
31 minutes ago

Zubaidah Saloojee
The lyrics are great but the song is crap.
30 minutes ago

Haroon Wadee
OK....but no sweat....keep da R300.....
29 minutes ago

Haroon Wadee
different strokes for different strokes....the song features regularly in our jam sessions....we love it..simple chord changes and musically simply sublime....
28 minutes ago

Zubaidah Saloojee
Lol i was just bein johan stemmet from noot vir noot
27 minutes ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Farzeen, i already won!A poke, CMON!
26 minutes ago · Delete

Haroon Wadee
OK....will also tag U in da note....
25 minutes ago

Farzeen Bhana
@ MZH bleh.. by like one millisecond!
16 minutes ago

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Haroon and @ FarzeenI Won! I want more than a poke and a tag
11 minutes ago

Saberah Gumede
hey ned, the Poke C'mon reminded me of the Pokemon...get it? haha ;) im so bland
Fri at 11:23am

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
ha ha! I got it
Fri at 11:31am

Of 42, 1.618 and Science Fiction

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen The answer to life is 42


Yesterday at 3:57pm via Twitter · Comment

Haroon Wadee and Natasha Vally like this.

Muhammad Karim
Wrong... its the answer to life, the universe and everything.
Yesterday at 4:09pm · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
hah, so true oh wise one! I forgot. 42 is EVERYTHING
Yesterday at 4:11pm · Delete

Muhammad Karim
So what's the question then ?
Yesterday at 4:14pm · Delete

Gadija Omar
U've lost me there...please refresh my memory..*blush*
Yesterday at 4:15pm · Delete

Muhammad Karim
@Gadija - Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Yesterday at 4:16pm · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Mak - What is the meaning of Life
Yesterday at 4:26pm · Delete

Muhammad Shaahid Abdool
actually its 1.618...God's divine perfect equation of creation...that's the to life...!!! 1.618 ('',)
Yesterday at 4:31pm · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
How you get that?
Yesterday at 4:33pm · Delete

Muhammad Karim
If that's the question the answer can't be 42... that's what catches them in the book... they want the answer to life, the universe and everything and the computer spits out 42... 42 is the answer... but the computer says the answer really isn't as important as the question and it creates another 'computer' to work out the ultimate question... the new 'computer' is Earth.Awesome neh?
Yesterday at 4:33pm · Delete

Muhammad Karim
Ned - 1.618 is called the 'divine proportion' everything in Nature conforms to it... the proportion from your shoulder to your fingertips against your elbow to your finger tips... sea shells, music... the proportion is all over nature... its everywhere... hence its called the divine proportion.
Yesterday at 4:35pm · Delete

Harebas Bolt Edemug
????????
Yesterday at 4:35pm · Delete

Muhammad Karim
Agh! go watch teh movie to figure out the 42 thing :P
Yesterday at 4:36pm · Delete

Harebas Bolt Edemug
what movie?
Yesterday at 4:37pm · Delete

Harebas Bolt Edemug
thing is, i looked at my cellphone and 4 has GHI and 2 has ABC...so, i thort 42 stands for IA which means Insha Allah .. and ... uhm....oh dear.....
Yesterday at 4:38pm · Delete

Muhammad Karim
LOL! nice one Harebas... the movie is 'Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy'
Yesterday at 4:42pm · Delete

Saudah Gaffoor
read the books . They are way better. And u didnt mention the best part. About the mice
Yesterday at 5:04pm · Delete

Yaseen Joolay
1.618k thing for me is still amazing....as is PI. 22/7.
Yesterday at 5:39pm · Delete

Haroon Wadee
need to revisit the books......someone swiped my set.....Yaseen....U should read 'Life of Pi' boet
Yesterday at 7:52pm · Delete

Saudah Gaffoor
what he should be reading is Terry Pratchett.
Yesterday at 7:58pm · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Havent read hitchikers guide to the galaxy, or life of pi - but plan top read both.Went through a terry pretchet book. Dont think i'll ever read one. Im incapable of reading science fiction. Prefer the movies... Read More@ Mak - 1.618 - interesting, think i saw something about it once
10 minutes ago · Delete

Of Dates, Boycotting and Right Wing Zionists

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen SA Calls to Boycott Israeli Dates This Ramadan By Aisha Mouneimne – Cape Town http://tinyurl.com/ms8qr4

6 hours ago via Twitter · Comment ·

Niyaaz Miller, Muneer Khan, Fatima Gi. and 4 others like this.

Ilan Solomons
Lol - u are aware that everytime sum1 calls 4 these boycott things there is an increase in the amount of Israeli products bought, i think the Israeli Trade ministery owes u! U know the publicity helps more than any israeli trade exihibition - i think u shld rather boycott Israeli life support machines and Chemotherapy drugs - makes much more of an impact i believe! Fast Well though;)
5 hours ago · Delete

Muhammad Jawwaad Akleker
Nah... I disagree.. I know from personal experience and that of many friends who actively boycott all israeli products... Jazakallah khair.. Keep us the good work.. It serves as a good reminder to those of us who become forgetful.. Some people will try their utmost to stop this boycott.. Including making false claims about how it has make a positive impact on the sale of israeli good.. Positive impact my a**! Shove your bullshyte where the sun dont shine!
5 hours ago · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Ilan - Your argument is based upon a fallacy. Apartheid ended in South Africa because of Boycotts and Sanctions! Israeli apologists might buy more of the product, but most people wont. Especially since international public opinion and support is shifting against Israeli propoganda.It was very productive chatting to liberal zionists that ... Read Moreattended the Norman Finkelstein debate in Cape Town. It was a pleasure chatting to them. You need to move more to the centre Ilan, your politics is of. No meaningful discussion or proactive steps will ever be taken with the attitude that you adopt.
4 hours ago · Delete

Ilan Solomons
Wow mate i wld consider myself from the zionist peace camp, and i have seen statistics from the Israeli trade industry that has shown the proof of the claim that these boycott calls have a direct link 2 increased sales! B i am all 4 engagement and as wat a fairly liberal minded person im willing 2 listen 2 any view point, even wen i openly disagree... Read More with it, i went 2 good old Norman's talk at wits even, knowing his stance! I respect ur views and but i respectfully disagree with ur views aswell! I think u often miss the point that being pro-palestinian(which i am aswell) does not mean u have 2b anti-israeli, or worse anti-zionist/jewish, i think that just as u call 4 me 2 move 2 the center - wateva that means? - u shld do the same my friend! :)
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Altaaf Mahomed
agreed - respecting others viewpoints is a must. i've been boycotting isreali goods for years now. i know it will have 0 impact on their bottom line but that isn't the reason im boycotting. i do it, because im standing for a cause which i beleive in.
4 hours ago · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Ilan - please send me the stats as well. And i know you my man, you right wing! Not centre. Have met much more left wing Zionists in my time.
4 hours ago · Delete

Ilan Solomons
Altaaf 2b be honest with u i hardly ever buy Israeli goods just because their often just bloody expensive and like i dont need it, but wen i hear of a boycott call my jewish and actually more my non-jewish friends start buying the stuff like its going 2 neva cum again! Its just the reality!
4 hours ago · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Dude, i know you. All your friends are hardcore rightwing Zionists. I never ever saw you with non-jewish friends on campus, ever
4 hours ago · Delete

Ilan Solomons
Mate i wont lie i once was a very right wing zionist, but i have shifted over the years 2 the centre - as its the only way i believe 2 achieve peace and justice 4 all - but ur comments that all my friends are jewish and right wing zionists is totatlly false, esp the ones on campus! But the discussion is not me - its this boycott thing that is helps... Read More nothing in my opinion! I believe the opposite the more economic leverage sa has over Israel the more influence we have over the situasion 2 push towards the 2 states solution, but if u think the media attension u give 2 israeli goods is the way 2 go - well then i guess Israel benefits regardless! I mean like how often did u used 2 by israeli goods b4 anyway? I mean its not like ur stopping a regular buyer ur just - inadvertantly - giving more of a market 2 ppl who didnt have an opinion 2 start with! But i think we shld encourage the government 2 include the PA trade in all deals and sales from Israel, thats wats needed i believe!
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Jessica A'isha Mouneimne
the issue is that so much of our fresh fruit and veg actually comes from israel, and we dont even kno it- its not like the product as a: caution im a zionist product! written on it (although that would help) the fall of apartheid was brought about via boycotts, as Sa's we have added responsibility 2 c oppression wen its there and do everything we can do stop it.just adding my voice 2 a conversation thats doesnt include me lol1
Yesterday at 5:58pm · Delete

Hussein Mahomedy
Let us strive for peace ..it is the oNLY way,as human beings with HEARTS not rocks within us ..!
Yesterday at 7:45pm · Delete

Ilan Solomons
Hussein all i can say to your statement! Is INSHALLAH AMEEN!!! :)
Yesterday at 8:27pm · Delete

Muhammed Bhayat
Ilan should provide us with the facts and figures to back up his stance. Its a pretty logical argument from MZ and supported by the weight of history and simple economic principles. Boycotts are extremely effective tools in both creating awareness of zionist oppression as well as educating people to be more discerning regarding the choices they make as individual consumers.
Yesterday at 8:34pm · Delete

Muhammed Bhayat
There can be no peace without justice.
Yesterday at 8:37pm · Delete

Ilan Solomons
Agreed Bhayat - Justice for Jews and Palestinians!!!
Yesterday at 8:38pm · Delete

Hussein Mahomedy
Where there is willingness there is a way ! LET PEACE PREVAIL with human determination ! Enough madness..! Let Sanity make way ...intelligent are we not ?????
Yesterday at 8:42pm · Delete

Hussein Mahomedy
Peace is important for all humanity! I say this because the boomerang effect awaits any oppressor like Pharoah. Allah freed the Bani Israeel.So the human being has no option but to act with humility and use his mind in the right direction. Complexity will be untangled as every predicament is made easy by Allah. What i do fear is our loss of focus ... Read Moreas humanity.Boycott is limited action. Awakening the CONSCIENCE within us is the GOAL to strive for.The wife of Pharoah listened and became the beloved of God . So every human being is under test and has choices. Moses chose God and was elevated. Muhammad chose God and his name is elevated.Let us replay the scene of Pharoah and Moses every second of our lives in order to draw real lesson.
9 hours ago · Delete

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Aisha - Discussion is open to everyone@ Hussein - Im all for Peace! Lets not talk about peace when one side oppressors another, and claim that 'BOTH SIDES' need to come ot the party! Thats hipocracy, not peace!@ Muhammed Bhayat - I agree with you, boycotts are excellent and achieves it target. We should remember that Ilan is a product of propoganda... Read More@ Ilan - Are you employed directly to defend Israel, or do you do it voluntarily?
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Ilan Solomons
Lol - im zionist by choice mate! And i will criticize israel wen and where neccessary - i am a product of jewish justice if thats propaganda so be it!lol Im just luv this boycott talk its hillarious - its like me saying im going 2 boycott PEP wen i dont shop there 2 begin with! I think it wld be more effective if u were 2 take ur sick and dying ... Read Morefamily members off israeli produced life support systems and other medication - now that wld show ur serious abt this boycott thing! Oh well ill enjoy my evil zionist jaffa oranges and other israeli products that help the world! Im boycotting israeli produced underwear by the way - i think until they drop the prices we must avoid this zionist rip off! ;)
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Hussein Mahomedy
Its a complex situation,yes. Oppression cannot be condoned whether it be from Israel or our own muslim governments that practise it.Israel or other govt think that they have a freee handling humanity,yet the hand of Allah most assuredly watches our motives and heavy handed actions.This situation is not irreversible as the case of Moses displays.So ... Read Morereminders and advice is necessary before judgment takes place and our unrestrained use of power is pulled from under the rug.Allah is Merciful to those who show mercy.When muslim countries are apathetic and muslim women and children languish in prison,then we have an abnormal situation.Oppression reigns,but it will not continue as the Justice of Allah will nullify those who oppose peace.It is time to shake the hearts that harbour ill will towards humanity and challenge all our dangerous mindsets.Peace will eventually win through as promised by Allah whether we like it or not.Will the boycott challenge SET MINDSETS?Allah knows best..
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Of AIDS, Women and Positions

Johnny Alubu Selemani is thinking of this new AIDS awareness slogan: Try different positions with the same woman instead of same position with different women!!!

Yesterday at 3:04pm · Comment · Like

Of strangers spamming my status update

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen INTERESTING INFORMATION - Today's date is 07/08/09! At 34 minutes and 56 seconds past twelve today, the time was 12:34:56. I kid you not

Zeenat Dadabhay
haha ive been telling my pts dat the whole day:'vandag se datum is sewe,aag, nege!'
August 7 at 6:06pm

Mohamed Ayaaz Carim
wOW thats cool
August 7 at 6:10pm

Katija Munshi
i dnt gt d tym part
August 7 at 6:36pm

Mohamed Ayaaz Carim
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lol come on
August 7 at 6:41pm

Katija Munshi
hahaha oMg!lol sowi d fastn gt ta me!haha kwl
August 7 at 7:34pm ·

Hameem Tayob
Na don't blame d fastin.. Its the blondness of you..
August 7 at 7:58pm

Muhammad Karim
too bad it isnt the year 1011.
August 7 at 8:13pm

Katija Munshi
haha ya ne hameEm mus b!hahaha gud 1 muhammad
August 7 at 8:18pm

Hameem Tayob
so why u dye'd ur hair black?? u cant hide ur blondness :P
August 7 at 8:34pm
Katija Munshi
lmao!ur hairclr dnt nd ta b bl0nd in ordr ta av bl0nd m0ment
August 7 at 8:36pm

Hameem Tayob
lol.. DUH!! haha just troublin ya :P
August 7 at 10:00pm

Katija Munshi
lol u a trubler!hehe
August 7 at 10:04pm

Hameem Tayob
A meanie :) thats what every1 calls me :)
August 7 at 10:08pm

Katija Munshi
n i dnt blame dm 2! meanie beanie!
August 7 at 10:37pm

Hameem Tayob
Haw aw.. But its fun like that.. Better than sweet talkin lmao
August 7 at 11:32pm

Of the Third Heat, Baby

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen won the 'maaf messages' competition last night against Ayesha. Silly, but interesting nonetheless. A vote of Thanks goes out to Zubair Habib for spamming my inbox. Even though you woke me up, i still appreciate it. As it allowed me to 'win' the 'competition'! Even though i wasnt really playing! Just shows that both of you spend too much time online :) So i win again!

August 7 at 8:59am

Noorjehaan Joosub
hahaha u 2 crack me up :)
August 7 at 9:13am

Nani Ma
vodacom, cell c and MTN must have field days when these times of the year come
August 7 at 10:13am

Zaheera Hassen Dadabhay
by how many did u win?
August 7 at 11:02am

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
not sure. check out Ayesha's status update
August 7 at 11:43am

Zubair Habib
all I did was bring...THE THIRD HEAT
August 7 at 1:18pm

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Third heat baby! Woo Hoo
August 7 at 3:47pm

Of Making Maaf and ME Winning

Ayesha Jacub : maaf messages: AJ- 8 ; MZH- 5. Life :MZH-1 ; AJ-0

August 6 at 10:37pm · Comment · LikeUnlike
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Riaz Sabi
lol...keeping score? what does the winner get?
August 6 at 10:48pm

Ayesha Jacub
Repeats dont count
August 6 at 10:51pm

Zubair Habib
says who?!and maybe they don't count if its the SAME msg.ha boss,u changing the rules.but its ok I make u maaf.make sabr,cos he's now on 9.
August 6 at 10:55pm

Zubair Habib
sorry,its ten now.badddaBING...
August 6 at 10:58pm

Zubair Habib
this status needs updating.
August 6 at 10:58pm

Mash Ayub
lol
August 6 at 11:11pm

Muhammad Karim
In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. By the token of Time through the ages verily mankind is in loss. Except those who have faith and do righteous deeds and join together in the mutual teaching of Truth and of Patience and Constancy. - Surah Al-Asr
August 6 at 11:11pm

Yaseen Joolay
damn. I only got 2.
August 6 at 11:12pm

Zaid Mahomedy
have u counted the mass maaf's?
August 6 at 11:15pm

Saberah Springbok Gumede
hah! i got 15......have we got a winner yet?
August 7 at 8:43am

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
I won!!!Thanks to Habib!
August 7 at 8:54am

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Have dedicated my victory on status update. Have to love facebook, making the mundane all the more exciting! And Happy 'BIG' Day [apparently] ?!?!?!
August 7 at 11:50am

Gulshan Mahomed
LMAO! Haaties Ayesh. :P Happy 'BIG' Day! hehe
August 7 at 2:00pm

Ayesha Jacub
U cant claim victory b4 official results r out Morgan. Aint no true victory when ur pals r helping t out Bush. Gulshan im cut... u subscribing 2 the 'haarties boss' philosophy @ a time like this. Is the real Habib showing signs of life? :)
August 7 at 2:26pm

Ayesha Jacub
Et tu Gulshan... ? :(
August 7 at 2:38pm

Gulshan Mahomed
neh Ayesh, Bush or Caesar..I 'have' your back..haha..bad joke.Really, If I knew you guys were counting I'd have had out the 'AJ cyberspace' spammer jets and brought the rain last night already! Sigh, Now its just haarties tamaaties:P
August 7 at 4:00pm

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Good Friends: MZH 1AJ 0Plus - more of my friends commentedHaaties Boss [again]I WIN!
August 7 at 4:40pm

Gulshan Mahomed
MZH, has it occured to you that maybe we're just LETTING you win? haha. sorry Ayesh..someone had to tell him. That crazy obama looking smile was getting scary.
August 7 at 4:52pm

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
just letting me win:MZH - 1AJ - 0I 'just-letting-me-win' WONWOO HOO
August 7 at 5:08pm

Ayesha Jacub
Unilaterally declaring victory in a game u made up... Priceless...
August 7 at 5:16pm

Of Rooi Bos and Pilloo's

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen has developed a taste for rooi bos tea with skim milk and no sugar. Now how about that! Despite what i initally thought, i am capable of being healthy!
Yesterday at 10:48am


Haseena Seedat, Haroon Wadee and 2 others like this.


Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
:)
Yesterday at 10:48am


Suraiya Osman Essa
well congratulations . . . . :)
Yesterday at 10:50am


Nazir Mamoojee
Dude.. Thats just a sign of old age bra.. :P
Yesterday at 10:50am


Sadiyah Nakhuda
excellent, u must taste a red cappuccino, same kinda thing just much tastier!!
Yesterday at 10:51am


Nazir Mamoojee
Wen u takin me for red cuppucino sads?
Yesterday at 10:53am


Yasien Docrat
that is just vile! It should be punished by death!
Yesterday at 10:53am


Yasien Docrat
lol
Yesterday at 10:53am


Sadiyah Nakhuda
im craving one rite now nazo :( soon enough when some free time arrives :)
Yesterday at 10:55am


Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Nazir - when you get there, you'll understand

@ Sadiyah - Best place for teh red cappachino [does it have caffeine?]

@ Yasien - Its liberating not to be addicted to caffiene and nicotine
Yesterday at 11:12am


Noorjehaan Joosub
i like it with dollops of honey
Yesterday at 11:18am

Sadiyah Nakhuda
best place in my opionion, doppio zero, altho mugg n bean and woolies make a good one too provided its not over done with the honey garnish. u must try! and yes caffeine free and packed with antioxidants :)
Yesterday at 11:26am


Ayesha Jacub
did u eva think that maybe its not you who has developed a taste for rooibos, but rather it is Rooibos that has developed a taste for you. Did you ever think that maybe you are not choosing it, but IT is choosing YOU !!!!!
Yesterday at 1:17pm


Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Did you ever think that you post call and need to sleep :)
Yesterday at 1:19pm


Salma Mayet
Five Roses Rooibos' Chamomile & Honey - without milk and without sugar. With milk it's just horrible. Like a proper alipor, we(I) had masala tea after AGES! and lol tonight we're having pilloos! I still cant believe i found another person out of my close family who knows what a pilloo is! BRIL
Yesterday at 1:20pm


Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
@ Salma - Pilloo's in my family was like an instituion. Every roadtrip, there would be pilloo's and pies. Man i hated it. Cold dry pillo'so! I make Shukr for piemans pies, sold in almost every filling station in the country. WOO HOO for warm halaal, tasty pies
Yesterday at 1:24pm


Salma Mayet
u traitor!
Yesterday at 1:24pm

Ayesha Jacub
I'm going to sleep .... NOW
Yesterday at 1:26pm

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
i liked pilloo's, but then i turned 12!
Yesterday at 1:27pm


Salma Mayet
lol... a waste! and then u turned 60 and started drinking rooibos tea! 'til later :)
Yesterday at 1:28pm


Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
Lol !Yip, and i started picking up weight, and i got married, and my hair is going grey and soon i'll be bald. Such is life heh!
Yesterday at 1:41pm

Of MJ and Bismillahs [?]

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen So like who's this Jacksons guy everyones talking about!
June 29 at 7:21pm

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Yusuf Ganie
Better known as Jackson Bhai.
June 29 at 7:23pm


Mantshadi Setai
King of Pop
June 29 at 7:24pm


Sayed Dhansay
I think he was like a singer or something
June 29 at 7:33pm

Sheriif Sayed
He is the cook at Bismillahs in CPT :)
June 29 at 8:06pm


Aadil Ismail
Wheres the Bismilla in CPT...i need some indian food:)
June 29 at 11:11pm


Saberah Federer Gumede
yeah, where's Bismilla in CT? i also need Indian food...
June 30 at 8:59am


Samina Anwary
That one with the face..the half falling off one.
June 30 at 8:09pm

Of the End

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen and in the end, there is nothing
July 4 at 9:35pm • via Twitter

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Zakir Patel
At the end there is nothing-ness!!
July 4 at 10:08pm


Adam Deane
At the end there is a new beginning
July 5 at 6:13am


Muhammad Jawwaad Akleker
And after the end there will the be hereafter!
July 6 at 2:52pm

Of Caves and Corners

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen no longer has anything worthwhile to share. [and i think that this is a repost!] oh well, back to the cave for me....
July 6 at 3:08pm • via Twitter

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Sheriif Sayed
to the cave or to the corner....?
July 6 at 3:25pm


Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
:) To the cave in the corner
July 6 at 3:25pm


Riaz Sabi
or a corner in the cave! :)
July 6 at 4:22pm

Of reality and Leniin

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen
"Be as radical as reality" - Lenin
Fri at 6:17pm

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Zubair Habib
radical implies beyond reality.
Fri at 6:25pm

Muhammad Karim
not necessarily beyond reality... but... just above it.
Fri at 9:39pm

Zubair Habib
yeah...nice.
Fri at 9:40pm

Layura Kingsely
Each has own view of reality, its the logical thing to do,
Sat at 11:42am

Of Homer and Doctor Evil

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen thinks that Homer Simpson and Doctor Evil are essentially the same person. The major distinguishing factor is that Doctor Evil has ambition and motivation. And thats why he has friggen sharks with friggen layer beams on their friggen heads. Oh how would Homer love friggen sharks with friggen lazer beams on their friggen heads.

June 12 at 10:45pm

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Lateefa Hayat Khan at 10:56pm June 12
lmfao.. Crazee sht

Nazeema Dada at 11:38pm June 12
say wat?!

Shakera Ameen at 6:14am June 13
Now you talking about something i understand

Yaseen Joolay at 6:15am June 13
Yeah. Then he coud hold the world ransom, for ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

Of materialism and familiarity

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen thinks that HOME IS WHERE YOUR STUFF IS. Any house can be made familiar or homely just by possessions.

11:36am

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Zubair Habib at 12:04pm June 2
so...the more stuff we have, the more familiar our world becomes?

Muhammad Karim at 12:12pm June 2
'My Papa was a Rolling Stone... wherever he laid his hat, was his home...'

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 12:42pm June 2
the more stuff we have, the more we see it, the more we can familiarise ourselves in new environments. Such as new houses.

Samina Anwary at 1:29pm June 2
You don't have to have a lot of stuff to make a place your home. As long as you're surrounded by stuff that is your own. Whether it's a calendar from 7 years ago, that you just don't have the heart to get rid of, or your favourite couch. Or whatever. Posters, plants, picture frames..

Uzayr Jeenah at 1:31pm June 2
Ned ned ned... since when are you so materialistic.. gotta agree with Mac on this one...

Samina Anwary at 1:44pm June 2
At no point did Ned say "LOTS of stuff"
He just said stuff.
How's that materialistic?

Haroon Wadee at 1:56pm June 2
one is just trying to BE....and sumtyms the possessions give us a sense of who we ARE...yes they are attachments to this world and hence materialistic, but often they serve as reminders and certain possession just laced with meaning that transcends the material reality...hence some NOT ALL posessions can serve as a tool or medium to take us to another level of consciousness....it could be a book, a childhood toy, a t-shirt purchased at a rally that inspired one...etc....

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 3:54pm June 2
The issue isn't accumulation which relates to materialism. The issue is familiarity. I just moved into a new flat at tygerberg hospital. I'll be living at a hospital. In an crummy area, Didnt like the flat first few times i saw it. Only felt homely when i unpacked. Seeing my stuff around the place made me feel somewhat comfortable.

However, with that being said and taking the current discourse of materialism into account, being comfortable and having a place of solitude is important. Again, familiarity is the issue, not opulent possessions that 'define' us.

I bought cool cereal bowls that are practical and smart, and that defines me :)

Sufyaan Sarang at 7:07pm June 2 via Facebook Mobile
for me home is where th wife is..

Sufyaan Sarang at 7:09pm June 2 via Facebook Mobile
and that's only materialistic if u regard women as objects.. or objective if u regard women as material.

Mash Ayub at 5:05am June 3
I disagree.

Adam Mukendi at 8:43am June 3
hummm! Not really..

It is what it is....

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen - It is what it is! Whats the difference! Such is life! Bcoz thats the way the cooky crumbles. Bobs your uncle!


Zubair Habib at 3:47pm May 26
Bobs MY uncle?! Bobs YOUR uncle!
Ah yes, my man, that night in Mochahos, when I wanted to expand the It is What it Is philosophy, I'm glad you stopped it, because, it just is what it is....

Ayesha Jacub at 3:56pm May 26 via Facebook Mobile
Did sum1 say mochachos?

Zubair Fazaad Mahdi at 4:01pm May 26 via Facebook Mobile
Lol i tawt Bobs my best friend lol

Nani Ma at 8:02pm May 26
is there mochachos in cape town..

Afzal Carrim at 8:37pm May 26
Just like Ned is MZ..it is what it is...Rem "No gs for Js" still applies in CT:)

Ayesha Jacub at 9:27pm May 26 via Facebook Mobile
Js r ppl 2 AC! Nanima, no Mochachos :( only: Flamebo's Flamebo's, only 4 the main ou's. Bruin ou's in sebegos. Ayesha Jacub at 9:27pm May 26 via Facebook Mobile

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:50am May 27
thats right boys and girls. it is what it is. thats all. nothing more. nothing less. whats the difference! there is no difference. there is no spoon. such is life.
No Gs for the Js LOL

Of Venting and Realisations

Mohammed thinks that young people are waisting their lives! So much potential, resources, abilities..... But no will to do anything productive or positive for society!

Nazir Mamoojee at 2:46am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
I hear that bro.. Its sad hey.. Wat to do? Need to think of an effective way of getting kids involved

Natasha Sass at 2:46am February 22
Damn true Dude!!! So what are we going to do about it???

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 2:55am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Not talking about children only. Talking about those in mid-to-late 20's. Especially middle class suburban kids. Wasting there fucking lives. Capable of giving and doing so much.....yet they give nothing and live pointless lives.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 2:56am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
And in arrogant enough at this point to be judgemental....... Its about fucking time i say.

Nazir Mamoojee at 2:57am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
I think most of us are dude.. We al in it for money and material possessions.. But fail to c the bigger picture.. I make duaa everyday to be a better person.. I always wanted to be more than i am.. But this world consumes us by the second! Allah give us strength..

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 2:58am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
We should start ridiculing people for the frivolous lives that they live. We should start judging people on there character rather than possessions.

Nazir Mamoojee at 3:00am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Character.. Now thats the thing.. If ppl start taking a good look at themselves before they look and judge others, things mite be different.. But every1s egos are too big unfortunately.. Lol.. This is getting way to deep for this time of the morning.. But ya.. I cant agree with u more.. We should point it out.. Cos they al full of shit

Natasha Sass at 6:04am February 22
Rather aggressive this morning Mr Hassen?? That's not the way to go about it Dude. Who are we to preside in judgement over others, and ridicule them for their (very true) frivolous lifestyles?? We'd be no better than the very people you mention if that was the cause of action. That's not our way of life? This has been an ongoing saga for ages. The big question is, HOW to make them see their errors? True, Nazir, one should start with oneself, and, btw, this world consumes us only if we ALLOW it to. We are the Masters of our destinies in that we have choices - making the right choice is the issue.
Character - Aqhlaaq - interesting point Nazir. But will we get anywhere unless we practice what we preach - to coin the phrase? There's still no solution here guys - and I'm the only bloody female commenting on this issue...The queation still remains...What and how?? C'mon guys - we're going in circles with this one?? What is to be done and HOW is it going to be done?? Constructively, that is?

Adila Tayob at 8:20am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Ned i hear to you. Youth have no sense of initiative or proactiveness! I teach high schl and these kids 4get that there is a world besides the bubble in whch they live. I however believe that the people over the age of 25 have already developed the responsible side of tey brain even if tey dnt show tey know whats rite n wrng, so its the younger ones. I recently ran a palestine drive in louis tri but other than that we are lackng in terms of inspiration. Please let me know of ny projects that we can mayb collect mney etc for it!

Adila Tayob at 8:23am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
And Natasha (even though i dnt kno u) just want to say totally agree wit u. Allah is the judge and thats it.. I thnk we shud nt try to fix the world we shud fix the world inside of us and go around n NOT preach instead live your life so that u touch other lives n infect them wit ur giving sense.. Be contagious :)

Natasha Parbhoo at 9:08am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
nice thought provoking chat this morning.. ned, was thinking the same just the other day...

Haroon Wadee at 9:41am February 22
what a way to start the day!! hit the nail on the head boet......but have the kids lost the plot or are they lost in the plot scriptedd by the cultural homogenising forces of western cultural, economicad political imperialism? haven't had my morning caffeine and nicotine boost, but inclind to think it's the latter.....we therefore need to use our intellect and action to deconstruct this blinding force.....i NEED a smoke!!!!

Natasha Sass at 10:07am February 22
Damn - at least SOME women joined me in this one....Iactually debated with myself for two solid hours before finally posting that comment Adila. Ned had a point, I agree, an issue that's been nagging at me for ages. By the way Haroon, I had the caffeine and nicotine boost for you;) And Adila, we don't have to know each other to agree on an issue girlfriend. Our youth have been influenced by a westernised society, spiritual and cultural poverty, but remember that the first lesson is learnt at home?? Every home should be a Madressah and somehow I feel that we as parents have failed in our duty, or our youth have forgotten (deliberately) what we have taught them and have been drawn further into the westernised web created by their peers. I'm proud of my teenager who remembers how to dress, contributes to community services voluntarily, comments on the fact that the Zone has become a "Fashion Parade" with half naked young MUSLIM women parading around and flirting with the guys -

Natasha Sass at 10:17am February 22
"Attention Seekers" as she calls them. On the other hand, this doesn't mean that other parents have not lived and practised their beliefs in order to set an example for todays' youth - for this reason I pray my daughter remains true to herself, as I've taught her. I'd hate to see her with neither morals, ethics nor religious values at 25 - I'd highly likely kick her butt good and solid. True we need to live and practice our beliefs, but where is the solution in getting the message out there to those youngsters who are wasting their lives - and valuable time - on insignificant, self-indulgent activities instead of making a meaningful contribution to society?? We're going in circles again guys. Ned does have a valid point - the time has come, but HOW?? What exactly are we going to do to constructively get their attention?? Constructively move them into action?? Any Ideas Ned, besides being judgemental and ridiculing??

Adila Tayob at 10:23am February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Lol:) i read ur cmment natasha n cudnt resist. I agree that if every parent were to do their job nd if teachers wud take a second or two to actually listen to our kids we mite b suprised.. I believe that we shud have a little faith and NEVER stop trying!! Becoz if everybdy were to give up ten we wud b left with very little.. We shud neva gv up..

Natasha Sass at 10:25am February 22
P.S. Aziza has just given her input..."Sluts" she says. Is that what the Muslim society has become? I'm disappointed, but it does remain our duty to lead them away from their errant paths, correct their conduct. The issue that bloody bugs is HOW???

Natasha Sass at 10:45am February 22
Hey Adila - I agree with you - probably why my girls can come to me with any problem. Perhaps we should start with the adults?? The listening is so damn important - take yourself to their level and retain what these kids are saying - yet is that really done all the time?? And yes, we should never give up - who the hell will give a damn if we don't. Persistence, persistence, persistence...name of the game right?? But HOW girl?? I'm at a loss for ideas here??

Haroon Wadee at 11:02am February 22
and enuff cigarettes and cappucino to fuel da mind!!!! Amandla Intifada!!! Alutua Continua!!!!

Natasha Sass at 11:38am February 22
Haroon - I told you I had that dose - scratch that - caffeine and nicotine OVERDOSE for you already!!!

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 12:17pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
I have always believed thats its vitally important to articulate and vent frustrations to others in order to reach some sort of understanding from another perspective. My rantings, justified or not, in the early hours of the morning has resulted in an interesting discussion which shows that the issues raised by one crazy person is a concern for many others. As society, we dont tend to raise these issues, or discuss them..... Which results in complacency! To some extent, i feel like we are the ones failing the youth. On the other hand, i feel like that they are a wasted generation...... but we should NEVER loose faith or hope!

Adila Tayob at 12:19pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
I just typed out a whole essay n for sum reasn it resuses to get postd. In the car, batt flat. Natasha want to share my ideas wit u. Wil post tem in the evening k.

Atiya Mosam at 12:22pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Hey everyone. I tried to read the whole convo properly but my tired brain gets the basics of the convo and I think we're all on the same page. I think this sense of superficial materialism is present in all of us regardless of age or gender or culture. Its human nature to want. And its not necessarily a bad thing if its in moderation because its what drives us. The important thing and what we need to learn and hopefully impart to others is there need to be a balance in wanting and giving. I think there might be a way to change things - though it might be a long process - but it will require dedication from all.

Haroon Wadee at 1:04pm February 22
thanx Natasha!!! so that's where my ciggies disappeared to...anyway...i agree it will be a long process....but in the words of Chris Martin (coldplay) "if you never try you'll never know...".....i'm switching to decaf.....

Natasha Sass at 3:40pm February 22
Mr Hassen - you call your "OUTBURST" rantings?? Good one Dude, but I agree with you. It took one person to raise the voices of many. Adila, I'm looking forward to the essay...probably the reason why it wouldn't post??? Seriously though - I'd love to trade ideas and get this long process on the move. Ned, I feel like we have failed them too - to some extent, but so have they failed us, Dude. Atiya is right too, moderation is important. But thanks for that emotional outburst - seems if we pull together, persevere and not lose hope, we might just make the future generations better?? WE are raising the adults of tomorrow - there's one point to begin with Adila?? Losing Faith and Hope would be the greatest injustice we could do to ourselves and the future generations. Perhaps majority of the today's youngsters are lost to us, but there's nothing to lose in trying to win them back?? And, we have the future "Adults" in our care at present - we can't afford to lose hope there, Dude.

Natasha Sass at 3:51pm February 22
These are OUR CHILDREN who will become tomorrow's adults, and we'd be failing ourselves and them by losing hope and faith in ALL...Atiya's "moderation" taken into consideration too. A long process it will be, but we will surely win this battle. "The greatest battles fought, and won, are those fought in the face of adversity"? (William Churchil, WW2) Haroon. And yes, I stole your ciggies and smoked them all, so I'm on a caffeine high, oops and a nicotine one too. I'm chucking the smokes and quitting caffeine - there's one example to MY kids?? So, you'll get more than your fair share of ciggies back Haroon? I'll mail them to you ;)
Long process I agree Atiya, but I'm willing to give my dedication - how about the rest of the crew here?? Let's at least get started on something, no matter how small Ned?
Adila, I'm really looking forward to juggling some thoughts?? Think Ned got my Adrenaline pumping too damn early this morning. Perserverence....Faith, and Hope. How can we lose??

Natasha Sass at 3:56pm February 22
P.S. Atiya - brilliant girl - we need to strike that balance. We will never achieve what needs to be achieved unless we are ready to learn, impart that knowledge, and ACT upon what we have learnt. Let's hear some more?? You've got my mind racing now...

Atiya Mosam at 4:13pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
@ Natasha - I've been pondering this a long time now. I have an idea which I'm slowly trying to implement. I've realised that we need to engage youth on their level- get them active by using stuff they consider fun.

Natasha Sass at 5:19pm February 22
Atiya - I hear where you're coming from - but what about our 20 year olds - and older? Think Ned did mention that this morning if I'm not mistaken?? That's our largely clubbing, drugging crowd...What can we do to target that age group as well?? I've been thinking about a few things, but will keep in contact - I'd love to hear your ideas??

Mr Hassen - your early morning tantrum has started a storm....you ready for the downpour?? Arduous task ahead, but looks like we're all game?? Thanks for starting this though - who knows where we would've been at if you hadn't. Congrats Dude!!

Haroon Wadee at 8:38pm February 22
yeah congrats.....also working on some ideas to mobilise the youth and to reverse da colonisation of the mind....long process but one worth striving towards....keep this and many more debates flowing...apart from the jibes abt coffee and ciggies i might be able to contribute as well.....mine is through music but i hope that we can win hearts and minds to issues of pressing importance that extend beyonds cars & girls: "look at us now..some things hurt more much more than cars and girls. look at us now (start counting) what adds up the way it did when we were young?" - sorry cellular memory trigggered off - great song by Prefab Sprout...later....

Natasha Sass at 8:58pm February 22
Any which way you can right?? BTW, You started the ciggies and coffee thing Dude....(",)

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:10pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Its been a long and crazy weekend! Attending a wedding and walima. At some point this weekend i realised the pointless nature of 'our' (middle class indian muslims) lives. The frivolity of our interaction, and our occasions. I was never a fan. But i realised that the sector of society capable of driving change are the one's thats the most worst off....those engulfed in consumerism and materialism. Its a societal problem. How then do we expect any difference in thinking from the youth. Its critically important to identify the problems that exist is society....the causes and the effects.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:19pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
Thanks for the brilliant thoughts and responses. I will respond adequately tomorro once i have slept and recovered from spending time with my family, the broader community.... Which in essence is society...! Its great knowing that others share the same thoughts and ideas. And it has a tremendous impact on my sanity. It proves that i do have some left......... pun not intended, batteries not include, each sold seperatetaly. (Shucks i need sleep)

Natasha Sass at 10:47pm February 22
Insomniac!!

Atiya Mosam at 11:22pm February 22 via Facebook Mobile
@ Natasha - I have so many ideas swimming around my head that I have discussed with many others much in the same way as this conversation began - from one persons courage to speak their mind. There are more people than you would guess who would be willing to be involved in a project as such. As a result I am currently laying down plans to form an organisation to deal with these and other issues. I welcome anyone who is willing to come on board with me.

Natasha Sass at 11:44pm February 22
Girl count me in. Together we can make a difference...

Haroon Wadee at 9:10am February 23
excellent stuff.....please send info abt the budding organisation. will be glad to contribute mental and intellectual energy - that is, if I have any...but sure i can come up with something...

Of Spilling Tea

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen spilled two cups of tea this morning. I feel defeated. I think im just gonna drink water for the rest of the day. Talk about getting burnt!

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Zaid Mahomedy at 10:28am April 15 via Facebook Mobile
If it was microwave tea, dont worry. If it was kettle tea then you allowed one cup of tea today. If it was stove tea then no tea for you today.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:37am April 15
It was microwave tea. And i hadnt had a cup of tea yet :(

Haroon Wadee at 10:49am April 15
tis a sign boet.....

Ayesha Jacub at 10:56am April 15 via Facebook Mobile
Was it rooibos? If yes,Then try try n try again ...

Moosa Gathoo at 11:00am April 15 via Facebook Mobile
clumsy cluxWho spills teaDude,your boycott on caffeine aint doin u good!U'v become shaky!

Katija Munshi at 11:23am April 15 via Facebook Mobile
omg, u get microwave tea?lol i nva knw

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 1:26pm April 15
Now my keyboard isnt working properly. Did i mention that i dropped the second cup of tea on my keyboard?@ Katija - i warm the milk and tea bag in the microwave and then add hot boiling water. Its essentially a lazy indians version of english tea........easy to make and it tastes good:) But they should make like microwave tea. If we putting men on moons, they should've invented it by now.

Moosa Gathoo at 1:29pm April 15 via Facebook Mobile
the problem wit ready to made micro tea is that strength dispersion from the tea bag is slow. So slow,that if u w8 4it to colour nice,u myt aswel have bought ice tea.Oh ya. T other prob is- t freakin cup gets hotter than its contents!Regards : tea addict

Katija Munshi at 2:30pm April 15 via Facebook Mobile
oh hehe i knew dt lmao ay if i thnk gvn d menfolk @ hme microwave tea al hel wil break lo0se!shame ur p0or keyb0rd,hehe m0osa u sur knw lot bwt tea hey d name suitz u

Of Melted Cheese and Nicer Food

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen i just MADE a melted cheese and tomato roll at work. From Scratch! Think i should make lunch at work more often. It tastes nicer and fresher

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Sean Andre Themistocleous at 2:07pm April 14
hahaha. i made a toasted cheese and tomato at work about an hour ago :P

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 2:11pm April 14
:) Sean. Im leaving for Cape Town in two weeks times. I reckon i contact Shaun Taylor and Lee and we meet up soon. Toasted cheese and tomotoa can be on the menu :)

Natasha Sass at 3:04pm April 14
MELTED Cheese Ned?? That's a brilliant one - only my daughter uses that line....Toasted Cheese - now that's something else!!!

Ayesha Jacub at 3:08pm April 14 via Facebook Mobile
Shame man,doesnt ur wife pack a decent lunch 4 u?

Atiya Mosam at 3:56pm April 14 via Facebook Mobile
Ya you know these bloody working woman. Ha ha. Atleast you know now that he can make his own lunch. Though to be fair, I never doubted that.

Salma Mayet at 8:42pm April 14
failed to mention the hot fresh cuppa coffee that went with it? ;p

Ayesha Jacub at 10:36pm April 14 via Facebook Mobile
Salmaaaa ! Where have u been? Send me n email plz ,a nice one,like a letter type. Note 2 all : ned is taking butter chicken,veges n rogni naan 2 work 2morow. Ask no questions...

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 1:31pm April 15
Just had my butter chicken, veggies and rogi naan for lunch. Since i spilled my tea today (twice) im hoping to get tea ready made that i can take, and just heat up. Hint Hint, Nudge Nudge!

Of Coffee and Free Trade

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen ended the Caffeine Boycott yesterday. Had about 4 coffee's and a tea. Realised that the Caffeine Boycott needs to continue. It will resume on Tuesday. Who will join me in Overcoming this MONSTER???
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Zubair Habib at 1:30pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
4.5 cups ,thief.

Heidi-Jane Esakov at 1:32pm April 5
As one addict trying desperately to another I feel you in your plight. All I can offer is a few words of advice: buy fairtrade at Stanley Avenue "Bean There" - at least you will be guilt free in your addiction. ;-)

Yusuf Dadabhay at 1:32pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
as long as u dnt start smoking

Gadija Omar at 1:34pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
Caffeine Boycott? Uhm, i'll join u the end of next year when im d0ne studying...(so to speak)haha

Gadija Omar at 1:35pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
Yor thanx heidi! Lol!

Heidi-Jane Esakov at 1:38pm April 5
Eish.. I shouldn't be punting caffeine on this thread but I can blame a lack of discretion bought about by caffeine induced insomnia. The coffee is delicious and certified fair trade. Just think its altruistic to drink coffee ;-)

Fiona Zerbst at 1:44pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
I would join you, but I'm for ever relapsing! I don't want to be cured, I think.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 1:49pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
Heidi - rather buy your coffee from independent sources. Kenyan Free Trade Coffee has a strong presence here in South Africa. I dont trust the Multinationals! Free Trade for them is a product line to boost sales. Coffee is great! And i love it. Its precisely the reason why i need to become less dependent!

Shaul Ben Avraham at 2:30pm April 5
Why boycott caffeine?? Boycott nicotine!

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 3:07pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
I am! :)

Gadija Omar at 3:40pm April 5 via Facebook Mobile
U go Z! I totally agree with u about the free trade!

Heidi-Jane Esakov at 9:26pm April 5
Thanks for that! Good luck with the boycott... I shall be with you in spirit (but eish someone has to buy Kenyan coffee ;-))

Salma Mayet at 10:26pm April 5
i hear milkshakes can shake the caffeine habit. should try em out sometime ;p...

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 9:06am April 6 via Facebook Mobile
Salma - yes, milkshakes is known as one of the solutions to a coffee addiction. Not horlicks, not unless you over 50. At a seminar today. The Boycott begineth tomorrow. For real for real!

Salma Mayet at 8:37pm April 7
and i discovered fego does morlicks ... wtheck!? horlicks + milo.. I kid you not! slm to ayesha

Of addictions

Zubair Habib hows day 2 going? I had 2 cups last night. I had one cup this morning, but already throbbing. Going to get some hot choc and decaf coffee as substitutes.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen Day 2 going ok. Life seems to go at a much slower pace. Was toying with the idea of having a cup of tea tonight. At this point, i feel coffee is worse than tea. But essentially, caffeine is caffeine. Doing a social thing tonight, so im going to need a rush from somewhere :)

Zubair Habib just poured my second cup for the day.cant do cold turkey on this...

Zubair Habib coffee has 2 to 3 times as much caffeine as tea.so coffee is worse than tea.&hot choc is worse than decaf,cos hot choc has caffeine too,u kno what's worse than coffee? a headache...

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen Water. What about WATER. Can i drink WATER? Or does WATER also have caffeine???

Of renewing licences and paying fines

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen wants to know which licence/traffic department in JHB is efficient and worthwhile going to? Need to renew my licence and pay some traffic fines.


Gary Willis at 5:36pm April 1
None of them! Buy a license rather! Its easier!

Sayed Dhansay at 5:38pm April 1
Which ever one you go to, do it before your licence expires otherwise you have to pay for a temp. licence in the interim - went through the whole schlep yesterday.

Mohammed Cajee at 5:46pm April 1
randburg at about 11.30 ...

Moosa Gathoo at 6:03pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
not randburg!Go to slighty more outlyin areas... Like randfontein.Plus excellent service.N to pay fines... Just register on www.payfine.co.zaN if t eNATIS system is active/runnin,then u get 50% discount

Chris Gurney at 6:18pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Centurion... I know its not jnb... But really wasn't painful at all... Just take the R21 to pta, take the Irene/nelmapuis offramp, turn left and just go straight... You'll see it on your right...!

Shaakira Hersie at 6:25pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Non of them, they all fkn useless!

Chris Gurney at 6:30pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Centurion is efficient.... Trust me....!

Shaakira Hersie at 6:36pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Lol u promotin that place bigtime i see.. U got shares or wut?

Chris Gurney at 6:41pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Hee hee.... Nah, I was there is October last year... And I was really pleasantly surprised..;-)

Nazeema Dada at 8:24pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
why dont u pay ur fines online, its so quick n easy plus u may even get 50% off like i did

Mohamed Karolia at 8:41pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Bedfordview but early. I was done in 10mins

Imran Khan at 10:23pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Langlaagte wil b ur best best. On main reef road

Haroon Wadee at 8:56am April 2
to renew licence try Randfontein....to pay fines do it online.....

Of Boycotting Caffeine

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen begins day 1 of NO caffeine!
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Ebrahim Gangat at 9:32am March 31 via Facebook Mobile
lol 1week

Noreen Kajee at 9:35am March 31 via Facebook Mobile
good luck im craving the smell, n as soon as i get to work im getting starbucks!

Bharist Kumar Harrilall at 10:00am March 31 via Facebook Mobile
good luck! That's a tough one!

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:05am March 31
@ Eb - If i make it to a week, i'll be flippin impressed@ Noreen- Thats very unkind of you@ Bharist - Thanks for the support homey

Zubair Habib at 10:16am March 31
DUDE! i thought u weren't going to do it? man, no I feel compelled.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:21am March 31
I think i feel nicer and less erratic without caffeine. Im not going to drink coffee and tea! And i think that you should join me. yes we can! We will have more [pocket] change!

Haroon Wadee at 10:53am March 31
all the best Boet!!! yes U can!!! i'm not ready just yet to give up cappucino and chai......let me know how it goes.....

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 11:01am March 31
Its hard!

Noreen Kajee at 11:55am March 31 via Facebook Mobile
caramel cream latte, is great y would i do that to myself its not unkind, he made the foolish choice n cofffee gets the personality flowing in the morning =) But good luck B)

Yasien Docrat at 12:10pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
it takes exactly 7days to get over a caffeine addiction. Im a pharmacist, lol i would know..

Rashaad Amra at 1:04pm March 31
A point in Hassan Al Banna's "Message of the Teachings"! Bi Tawfiq!

Zeenat Abdool at 1:13pm March 31
hehe....today is my 2nd day of no caffeine :)



Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen thinks that this caffeine boycott is great. So far i have drank 2 mugs of water and a mug of rooibos tea. I feel healthy. I should celebrate! Think i'll get myself a Latte. DOH!!!
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Ayesha Jacub at 1:00pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
:) proud of ya man

Nani Ma at 4:57pm March 31
does that mean no coke either.. i am now sober from that black sugary substance for almost a year now.. the first few days are the worst.. withdrawals, headaches etc.. but after the 3rd day you adapt to it.. good luck i feel your pain..

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 6:44pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
I stopped drinking coke and other soft drinks a few weeks ago. I even swopped to brown sugar. Coffee has been the hardest thus far.

Muneer Bismillah at 9:57am April 1
dude coffee is good for you what are u gng on about ...........ppl tht drink coffee maintain healthy cranial status for much longer than those tht dnt

Ayesha Jacub at 10:28am April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Muneer ... Dont tempt the man. His desicion is contextual :) taking all risk factors in2 account,this is the smarter option :)




Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen is dealing with withdrawals from not having any caffeine today. And I got a 'monsta headache' thats not going away. [cool, that rhymes]
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Zeenat Dadabhay at 6:53pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
y quit caffeine? Y would ne1 do that to themselves?! Im gonna contemplate that over a vida lattè

Ebrahim Gangat at 7:05pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
ned, im showing my solidarity with u by having a double espresso... deal?

Haroon Wadee at 7:09pm March 31
i haven't had any coffee today boet...not in solidarity with U though i must admit,,,just't haven't had time to get a decent cup anywhere....that shld change after esha salah..i will make sure of it though....it's unfair to do that to my ciggies....

Zubair Habib at 7:39pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
I had a cup of tea this morning,nothing since,throbbbbing headache too.I'm giving in with 2cups tonight.

Zubair Habib at 7:41pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
plus got v snappy over supper.

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 10:59pm March 31 via Facebook Mobile
Im giving up caffeine precisely because i need it. I struggle with a MUG of tea or coffee. This level of dependency is unnatural. Its almost a year that im no longer smoking. I reckon that as long as one quits smoking, any bad or unhealthy habit can be stopped as well. I didnt think the addiction was that bad. I had to have a nap to get over the headache. Im always snappy, so im unsure if my mood has changed!

Haroon Wadee at 6:54am April 1 via Facebook Mobile
U right boet abt da habit...can get over it & just need da inspiration 2 quit...1 step closer...thanx boet!

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 8:41am April 1 via Facebook Mobile
So i assume i have commitment from Haroon & Zubair to either stop caffeine or cut down for a periode. Ebrahim and Zeenat still need convincing.

Haroon Wadee at 8:44am April 1 via Facebook Mobile
Hmm...gonna hv 2 quit da smokes 1st....say so every tym i light up boet...have 2, but enjoy it so damn much!!!

Zeenah Khader at 5:42pm April 1
i feel like u and zubair are working through a COKE addiction with eachother..this is intense

Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen at 6:06pm April 1 via Facebook Mobile
I LOLed. Like for real. How do you think we all know each other?