Three things that I will do if I ruled the world

If I rule the world, there would be many possibilities that I would do to change the whole world and make things better than before.

First, I would eliminate wars. Wars just only make things go bad. By eliminating wars, we can save many lives, for example the war in Gaza, Palestine. Many lives like the childrens could be save just by only eliminating the wars. Other than that, I would ban all nuclear weapon which could be dangerous and I would rise the world with greener environment.

Secondly, I would help all the poor people and the homeless to get a better life. I will donate to all the charity in the world to build up a better accommodation. By doing this, all the people will live in harmony and evenly. 

Lastly, I would increase the age restriction of smoking by 1 years every years. So noone would die or get cancer because of smoking. We can save so many lives while maintaining the health level of every person. 

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Goods and Services Tax (GST)

A goods and services tax (GST), a value added tax (VAT), was scheduled to be implemented by the government during the third quarter of 2011, but has not yet been implemented. The government is still studying the possible impact of the tax and has not yet decided when it might come into effect. Its purpose is to replace the sales and service tax which has been used in the country for several decades. The government is seeking additional revenue to offset its budget deficit and reduce its dependence on revenue from Petronas, Malaysia's state-owned oil company. The 4% tax will replace a sales-and-service tax of between 5—10%.

The Goods and Services Tax Bill 2009 was tabled for its first reading at the Dewan Rakyat (the lower house of the Malaysian parliament) on 16 December 2009. It was delayed amid mounting criticism. The government responded by asserting that the tax on oil income will not be sustainable in the future. National Consumer Complaints Centre head Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah has said, “The government should create more awareness on what the GST is. The public cannot be blamed for their lack of understanding, and thus, their fears”. Sha’ani says that the GST will improve accounting, reduce tax fraud, and facilitate enforcement of the upcoming Anti-Profiteering Act. Muslim Consumer Association of Malaysia leader Datuk Dr. Ma’amor Osman said the GST could help end dishonest business practices, but expressed concern about how the tax would be applied to medical products and services. A group leading the campaign against the GST, Protes (which objects to the GST because of concerns about its effects on low-income Malaysians), cancelled a planned protest but has stated that they will continue to agitate against the legislation.

During the government reading of the 2014 budget, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced a GST tax of 6% starting on April 1, 2015. This will replace the Sales and Services Tax.

During the unveiling of the national budget, it was announced that the following goods and services would be exempted from GST:

• RON95 petrol, diesel and LPG
• Electricity up to 300 Kwh
• All local and imported fruit
• Types of bread, tea, coffee and noodles
• Medication for treatment of 30 diseases
• Reading materials and newspapers

GST is a progressive tax regime that will supplant the Sales Tax and Service Tax in Malaysia in the near future. Understanding its mechanisms will help us to better gauge its potential impact on our lives and prepare for it.

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The Best Movie Ever

The Fault In Our Stars

The best movie that we had ever watched so far is "The Fault In Our Stars". It is about two cancer patients who are in varying stages of their disease. They are trying to live lives that are as normal as possible. They fall in love and their diseases progress in positive and negative ways. We're pretty sure that you have heard about this movie. In case you haven't seen it, here is a "short" summary about it. ;)

Here's the whole sordid tale. Dying girl meets hot boy. Hot boy and dying girl fall in teenage love and go on adventures to Amsterdam together. Dying girl is disappointed by her meeting with a certain author whom she idolizes. Dying girl and hot boy admit their love to each other and have physical relations. In a horrible twist of fate, dying girl lives while hot boy dies. The end.

Confused and a little intrigued? Don't worry about it—we'll go a little slower (and add a little detail) to make the summary just a bit more palatable and easy to follow.

We open up the story with Hazel Grace, who is your average teenager except for the little fact that she's got all sorts of cancer inside her body and her lungs aren't working very well.

Hazel is in Support Group one day when a new boy catches her eye. Well, to be accurate, they catch one another's eyes. Soon enough, she and Augustus (aforementioned hot boy) are flirtatious friends and talk to each other about everything. Hazel shares her favorite book, An Imperial Affliction, with Augustus, and together they obsess about the unsolved ending. Augustus manages to somehow get through to the author and when Hazel emails him, he invites her to come to Amsterdam to discuss the ending of the book. A fan's dream come true.

In the meantime, Augustus and Hazel's good friend Isaac is losing his eye (the only one he has left) so that he can be cancer-free at long last. In the process though, he also loses his girlfriend Monica, who can't "deal" with having a blind boyfriend. Yeah, we think she's a little superficial too, but whatever.

So Augustus surprises Hazel by telling her that he still has his wish (the "Wish" that they grant to dying children) from when he had cancer and lost his leg, and he'd happily use it to take her to Amsterdam to meet Peter Van Houten, reclusive author ofAn Imperial Affliction. Ah, true romance. Hazel of course, is over the moon about the whole idea, but first she has to convince her hovering, worried parents and her skeptical doctors.

Eventually, they manage to get their trip in order and take off into the great unknown with Hazel's mother in tow. They go to Amsterdam and have beautiful and romantic times, but when they meet Peter Van Houten, it doesn't exactly go as planned. First of all, he's a mean drunk. Second of all... well actually, no, that's totally it. He's just a mean drunk and doesn't answer any of Hazel's questions. Hazel is angry and upset, but Van Houten's assistant Lidewij takes her and Augustus out to explore Amsterdam. They see Anne Frank's house, where things are kind of redeemed because she and Augustus finally kiss. Ooh la la. They go back to the hotel room and even steamier things happen. Yowza.

Augustus then drops a bomb: his cancer has returned. This is very, very bad. When they return to Indianapolis, it's clear that Augustus's health is deteriorating and he might not have much time left. In a heartbreaking scene, Hazel and Isaac even share the eulogies that they wrote for him. Throughout it all, Hazel is there with Augustus, until the very end.

When he dies, Hazel is shocked and filled with grief. At his funeral, though, she gives a different eulogy than the one she had written him. Why? Well, she realizes that she needs to deliver something that's tailored to his parents, who are the ones suffering now (not him).

At the funeral, she's shocked to see that Peter Van Houten is there. She talks to him and realizes that he wrote An Imperial Affliction because he had a daughter who died of cancer. She's no closer to liking Van Houten as a person, but she understands a little more why he's so tortured and crotchety. She also learns from Isaac that Augustus was writing something for her before he died. She proceeds to go on a kind of crazy search for what he's written, which she thinks might be the alternate ending to An Imperial Affliction that she wanted so badly. She also learns that her mother is taking classes to become a Support Group leader, and is relieved that there will be life for her parents after she dies.

At the very end, she learns from Lidewij that Augustus wrote her a eulogy that he sent to Van Houten. The book ends with her reading the eulogy, which states that he hopes that she's happy with the choices she made.

Hazel says that yes, she is happy.

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10 Types of Phobia

Specialists may prefer to avoid the suffix -phobia and use more descriptive terms such as personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and avoidant personality disorder. 

1. Thermophobia

• Thermophobia (adjective: thermophobic) is intolerance for high temperatures by either inorganic materials or organisms. The term has a number of specific usages. 
• In pharmacy, a thermophobic foam consisting of 0.1% betamethasone valerate was found to be at least as effective as conventional remedies for treating dandruff. In addition, the foam is non-greasy and does not irritate the scalp. Another use of thermophobic material is in treating hyperhydrosis of the axilla and the palm: A thermophobic foam named Bettamousse developed by Mipharm, an Italian company, was found to treat hyperhydrosis effectively. 
• In biology, some bacteria are thermophobic, such as mycobacterium leprae which causes leprosy. Thermophobic response in living organisms is negative response to higher temperatures. 
• In physics, thermophobia is motion of particles in mixtures (solutions, suspensions, etc.) towards the areas of lower temperatures, a particular case of thermophoresis. 
• In medicine, thermophobia is a specific phobia, abnormal fear of heat and hot places. In addition it may refer to a sensory dysfunction, sensation of abnormal heat, which may be associated with, e.g., hyperthyroidism. 

2. Sesquipedalophobia

• Sesquipedal(i)ophobia is the fear of long words, a branch of logophobia. This term derives from sesquipedalian, which is a long word or a person who uses long words. A person suffering from this phobia is called sesquipedal(i)ophobic. 

3. Hypnophobia

• Hypnophobia, also termed clinophobia or somniphobia, is the often irrational and excessive fear of sleep. It may result from a feeling of control loss, or from repeating nightmares or anxiety over the loss of time that could be spent accomplishing tasks or maximizing leisure time instead of sleeping. The prefix Hypno- originates from the Greek word hypnos, which means sleep. 

4. Cyberphonia

• Cyberphobia is a concept introduced in 1985, described as a specific phobia expressed as "an irrational fear of or aversion to computers" or more generally, a fear and/or inability to learn about new technologies. 
• Some forms of cyberphobia may range from the more passive forms of technophobia of those who are indifferent toward cyberspace to the responses of those who see digital technology as a medium of intrusive surveillance; more extreme responses may involve anti-technological paranoia expressed by social movements that radically oppose ‘technological society’ and ‘the New World Order’. 
• Suggested treatments include hypnotherapy, Neuro-linguistic programming, and medication prescribed for general symptoms of anxiety or phobias (SSRIs, MAOIs, Beta blockers). 

5. Anthophobia

• Anthophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of flowers (from Greek roots anthos, flower, + phobos, fear). 
• Though sufferers generally understand that they face no threat from flowers, they invariably experience anxiety at the sight or thought. Any genus or species of flowers can instill fear, as can any flower part, such as a petal or stem. 

6. Androphobia

• Androphobia is the abnormal fear of men. The word is derived from the Greek άνήρ (man) and φόβος (fear). Should not be confused with misandry, the hatred, dislike, contempt for or ingrained prejudice against men and/or boys. Its antonym is philandry, the fondness, love, or admiration of men. 

7. Melophobia

• Melophobia is a fear or hatred of music. It is derived from the Greek words melopoeia (which is the art of forming melody) and phobia (meaning fear). Melophobia is considered a specific phobia 

8. Sophophobia

• Sophophobia is the fear of learning. It come from the Greek word sophia, meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge". It is considered a specific phobia. It is related to epistemophobia and gnosiophobia (both meaning fear of knowledge). 
• One common causes of sophophobia is the belief that learning causes lack of success in the life. In more remote cases, partially educated parents can cause children to have sophophobia. 
• Sophophobia doesn't necessarily caused by education, but by the fear of attending school (scolionophobia). Medical symptoms include parched mouth, breathlessness, panic attack, trembling, nausea. People who is sophophobic sometimes ask about not going to school. 

9. Vestiphobia

• Vestiphobia is the fear of clothing. The fear can lead to claustrophobia, fear of no escape, especially when wearing tight clothing. It can also be triggered by the fear of nudity. People who are allergic to fabric in clothing can also lead to fear. Vestiphobes may want to ever wear oversized, loose clothing, or no clothing at all. Vestiphobia derives from the Latin word vestis, meaning clothing, garment or covering, and the Greek word phobos, meaning fear. 

10. Tetraphobia

• Tetraphobia (from Greek τετράς - tetras, "four" and φόβος - phobos, "fear") is the practice of avoiding instances of the number 4. It is a superstition most common in East Asian and Southeast Asian regions such as China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

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Gotze goal hands Germany World Cup

Germany were crowned world champions for the fourth time thanks to a stunning extra-time winner from super sub Mario Gotze.

Argentina were preparing for a penalty shootout in the Maracana, but in the 113th minute, Gotze chested down Andre Schurrle's cross and volleyed home to cap a historic victory for the jubilant Germans."It's incredible. The team did it beautifully," said Manuel Neuer, who was voted the tournament's best goalkeeper. "At some point we'll stop celebrating, but we'll still wake up with a smile."

It will take a while for Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Rodrigo Palacio to forget this defeat. They were all guilty of missing good chances to give Argentina what would have been a glorious win in the home of their fiercest rivals Brazil.

Tens of thousands of Argentines had flooded Rio hoping to see Messi inspire his team to their third World Cup win. This was Messi's chance to put himself on par with his idol, Diego Maradona.

"This was our chance, and we felt that way. We couldn't do it. We have to lift our head and suffer the pain," Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said. "Obviously, the pain is tremendous. We wanted the cup for Argentina."

But unlike in 1986, when Maradona captained Argentina to victory against the Germans, this was the Mannschaft's night.

And there would be few who would argue they did not deserve it.

Mario Gotze's goal in extra time secured Germany's fourth World Cup.

Ever since they swept Portugal aside 4-0 in their opening match, Germany looked destined to lift the famous trophy inside this famous stadium.

It did not take much for this game to live up to its prematch billing, as the ball flew from one end to another amid a backdrop of raucous noise, particularly from the Argentines.

Higuain shot wide from a tight angle early on and Messi used his trickery to pry open the Germany defence, but Bastian Schweinsteiger put in a block.

Miroslav Klose came agonisingly close to heading home Philipp Lahm's cross at the other end.

Higuain then missed a glorious chance. Toni Kroos headed the ball over his own back four toward Higuain, who watched the ball drop perfectly on to his right foot.

Despite being 2 yards ahead of the chasing Mats Hummels, the Napoli striker dragged his shot wide. Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella was stunned. Substitute Sergio Aguero was so embarrassed for his teammate that he pulled his training top over his head.

Higuain thought he had made amends when he tucked away Ezequiel Lavezzi's cross, but he was offside. Christoph Kramer, who had taken a knock to the head earlier, hobbled off and was replaced by Schurrle.

Benedikt Howedes came the closest to scoring in the first half when his header hit the bar.

The first half came to a dramatic conclusion. Messi squeezed the ball past Neuer, but Jerome Boateng cleared off the line. And Benedikt Howedes hit a post with a header from Kroos' corner.

Less than 90 seconds after the restart, Messi found a way through the Germany defence, but he dragged his shot a foot wide when he should have scored.

Neuer had to revert to the sweeper role he had performed against Algeria as he came right to the edge of his box to punch a long ball by Pablo Zabaleta, taking Higuain with his knee in the process. A dazed Higuain, holding his head, demanded a penalty, but the referee waved play on.

Mesut Ozil and Schurrle lost control of the ball in the box with the goal gaping.

As the clock ticked toward 90 minutes, both teams started to take fewer risks. Even a moment of magic from Messi was foiled by Neuer, who came racing off his line to smother the ball after the Argentina captain skipped past four defenders.

With nine minutes left, Kroos placed a low shot wide, much to the annoyance of manager Joachim Low.

Klose's record-breaking World Cup career ended when he was substituted for Gotze in the 88th minute. Gotze sent a weak shot into Sergio Romero's arms, and the game then petered out until the referee blew to signal the end of 90 minutes.

Sabella tried to fire his men up with a motivational talk just before extra time, but Germany came out stronger.

Argentina were almost a goal down when Muller returned Schurrle's pass, and he fired a strong drive that Romero did well to parry.

Argentina had their big chance moments later when Hummels failed to clear a routine cross. The ball fell for Palacio, but his lob went wide.

Aguero drew blood from under Schweinsteiger's right eye as they jumped for the ball. Then came the killer moment that won the Germans the World Cup.

Germany are World Cup champions for the first time since 1990.

Unlike many of his teammates, Schurrle still had plenty of energy left in the tank.

He raced down the left side past three Argentines and crossed for Gotze, who cushioned the ball on his chest and swept the ball past Romero from close range.

It was a wonderful strike worthy of winning any tournament. The Argentines inside the Maracana fell silent. Their party had been gate-crashed.

Shortly afterward, the German team made its way up the stairs for captain Lahm to raise the hallowed 18-karat gold trophy as confetti rained down and fireworks exploded in the sky.

"It's incredible how hard we worked and what a performance we produced," Lahm said. "It's an incredible feeling."

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The Reward of Offering Iftar

Zayd ibn-i Khalid al-Juhani narrates:

- The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

Whoever offers meal to his/her Muslim brother/sister at the time of iftar (the meal eaten by Muslims breaking their fast after sunset during the month of Ramadan), s/he receives as much reward as s/he has earned. Nothing becomes less of the reward of those s/he offered meal to. (Tirmidhî, Sawm: 82; Ibn-i Majah, Siyam: 40)

With the start of Ramadan, feasts and invitations of iftar increase. We invite our friends and relatives for iftar; we also attend their invitations and eat iftar together. This beautiful tradition enables people to get closer and revitalizes the feelings of helping one another and of generosity, as well.

However, when invitation is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the elaborateness and excellence of the meal. We sometimes get beguiled by this wrong idea and exceed our budget when we invite friends and incur debts above our finance.

That is possible for those with good financial state; however, for those with straitened circumstances, it is not appropriate. It is because such a preparation will not continue, and it will prevent visits to friends and relatives, which is fard (obligatory).

While the hadith encourages offering meal to the fasting person, as we learn from another hadith, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) states that it is possible to offer iftar even with a sip of water, a sup of milk or with a single date.

Thus, one can offer iftar without extravagance and excessive cost. One can make preparation and offer in accordance with one’s circumstances. In the hadith, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) informs us of its lowest limit and points out that the same reward may be obtained also by offering a small amount.

For this reason, if we do not neglect visiting friends and relatives and offering iftar in Ramadan on the pretext “I do not have enough money to prepare iftar meal.” and thus acquire its spiritual reward, we will not only gain many things, but also carry out a beautiful sunnah (an act which the Prophet performed; not required but carries much reward).

It is also a sunnah to attend the invitation of iftar of our brother/sister and to pray for him/her after eating and drinking.

As Abdullah ibn-i Zubayr, may Allah be pleased with him, narrates, the Prophet (PBUH) ate iftar at the house of Sa’d ibn-i Muadh, may Allah be pleased with him, and prayed for them as follows:

Aftara indekumu’s-saimuna wa akala taamakumu’l-abraru ve sallat alaykumu’l-malaika. (Let the fasting ones eat iftar with you. Let the good eat of your meal. And let the angels pray for you for forgiveness.) (Musnad, 3:138)

The Prayer of the Angels for those who offer iftar in Ramadan

In one of the narrations of Abu’sh-Shayh, Ibn-i Hıbban, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

Whoever offers iftar to a fasting person out of one’s halal (lawful) income in the month of Ramadan, on all the nights of Ramadan, the angels pray for him/her and at Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) the Archangel Gabriel, peace be upon him, performs ‘musafaha’ (shaking hands) with him/her. With whomever Gabriel performs musafaha, his/her heart becomes tender and tears in his/her eyes increase.

The narrator says:

- When I said “O Messenger of Allah! If one does not have anything to offer iftar to the fasting person, what should he do? Tell me.”

He said: “A handful of food is also enough.”

- When I said “What if one does not find even a morsel of bread?”, he said:

“Then one should offer milk mixed with a little water.”

- When I said “What if one does not have it, either?”, he said:

“A sip of water.” (at-Targhb wa’t-Tarhib, 2:431)

About the topic that the angels pray for the fasting people in Ramadan, Caliph Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, narrates this hadith:

When the month of Ramadan starts, Allah commands the angels who carry the Arsh (the highest heaven):

Now, abandon your tasbih (proclamation of Allah’s greatness and exaltedness), pray for forgiveness for the Community of Muhammad!

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