Maal Hijrah 1432

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Welcome to my blog.

To all my fellow Muslims brothers, Radin’s Blog wishing all of you a happy brand New Year of 1432 Hijrah. May the goodness that all of us achieves will remain in this year. I’m hoping that all of us did not forget about the last year and New Year prayer.


Hijrah Calendar

Okay, probably most of us have already familiar with the Hijrah Calendar system. It is first in used during the administration of the second Caliph of Islam, Amirul Mukminin Umar al-Khattab. The calendar has widely been used at that time, but there is no yearly system. Thus, the problems occur when the Governor in the Muslim Nation receives a letter of development from the Caliph. The letter announce clearly of the date, but it does not state it the year, whether it is for this year or the next year. When the matter was forwarded to the Caliph, there are several suggestion to start the new Muslim Calendar with several ideas of when the starts of the calendar. And, it is agreed by all to make the year of Hijrah event takes place will be the first year of Islam, thus its name. The Hijrah Calendar.

It is a lunar calendar and has 12 months. Please do not forget it, okay?

Muharram
Safar
Rabiul Awal
Rabiul Akhir
Jamadil Awal
Jamadil Akhir
Rajab
Syaaban
Ramadhan
Shawal
Zulkaedah
Zulhijjah


Happy New Year 1432~~
Bye~~

Elia Suhana still the second wife of the former Sultan

Sharia High Court Justice of Kota Bharu, Abdullah Man has made a decision that Elia Suhana is still the second wife of the former Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Ismail Petra ibni almarhum Sultan Yahya Petra. Justice Abdullah Man has rejected the third Talak claimed made by Datin Nik Rorhana, that Sultan Ismail Petra has divorced Elia Suhana with the ‘Third Talak’ at Singapore on 12th February 2010.

Justice Abdullah Man has made a decision that ;

1. As the third party, Datin Nik Rorhana has the rights according to Sharia Law to file the divorce application.
2. Nevertheless, Datin Nik Rorhana has failed to bring enough witness to proves that the pronunciation of divorces has been made by the former Sultan.
3. The Justice effort to get the validation of the divorces pronunciation from Sultan Ismail Petra cannot be accepted because it does not meet the court procedure.

The Sultanah of Kedah

Officially, the first or most senior consort to the Sultan of Kedah is styled as :-

Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Sultanah (personal name) binti (father’s title and name), Sultanah Negeri Kedah

Her Royal Highness Sultana of Kedah

Here is the list of the consort to the Sultan of Kedah since 1881.


(1881 - 1943)

It is unknown who is the Sultanah of Kedah during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. The long reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah sees the Sultan has many consorts. His fourt wife, YM Nai Sofiah binti Abdullah is the mother of the future Sultan of Kedah, HRH Sultan Badlishah (1943 - 1958). His fifth wife however, YM Makcik Manjalara is the mother of the only Prime Minister of Malaya and also the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, HH Tunku Abdul Rahman.


SULTANAH ASMAH
(1943 - 1958)

Sultanah Asmah was the third wife of Sultan Badlishah. She was born as Tengku Asmah binti Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah on 25th October 1917. She was married to Sultan Badlishah at Balai Besar, Alor Star on 31st October 1935. She was crowned as Sultanah of Kedah on 15th May 1943. She was granted the title as Tunku Ampuan (in this case, it literally mean Queen Dowager) on 23rd February 1959. She died at Alor Star, Kedah on 13th May 1996.


SULTANAH BAHIYAH
(1958 - 2003)

Tuanku Sultanah Hjh Bahiyah was the first wife of Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah. She was born as Tengku Bahiyah binti Tuanku Abd Rahman on 24th August 1930 at Sri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan. She was married to Sultan Abd Halim at Istana Besar Sri Menanti on 9th March 1956. She was installed as Sultanah of Kedah on 20th February 1959.

She was proclaimed as Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia on 21st September 1970 and officially installed at Kuala Lumpur on 20th February 1971. She holds the title until 21st September 1975. She died at Istana Bukit Chegar, Alor Star on 24th August 2003.


SULTANAH HAMINAH
(2003 - present)


Sultanah Haminah is the second wife of Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah. She was born as Haminah binti Hamidun at Bagan Serai on 15th July 1953. She married to Sultan Abd Halim on 25th December 1975 and was styled as Che Puan Kedah. She was granted the title as Sultanah of Kedah on 21st November 2003 and formally installed at Istana Anak Bukit on 9th January 2004.

She was installed alongside her husband as the 14th Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia on 11th April 2012.

The Sultan of Kedah

The state of Kedah is no doubt, the oldest state in Malaysia and the royal lineage of Kedah is also the longest and the oldest in Malaysia, originating since the Hindu age. The Kingdom of Old Kedah was founded by Sri Paduka Maharaja Durbaraja, who is also the founder of Kingdom of Langkasuka. The seventh Maharaja of Kedah, Phra Ong Mahawangsa embraces Islam and uses the Islamic name of Sultan Muzaffar Shah I in 1136 and founded the Sultanate of Kedah. The Sultanate of Kedah is probably the oldest Islamic Sultanate in the world. Officially, the ruler of Kedah is styled as :-

Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Kedah Darul Aman

His Royal Highness Sultan and Head of State of Kedah

Below is the list of Sultan of Kedah since 1881.


SULTAN ABDUL HAMID HALIM SHAH II
(1881 - 1943)

Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah II was the 25th Sultan of Kedah. He was born on 4th June 1864. He was the third son of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin III by his first wife, Wan Hajar binti Datuk Wan Ismail. He was appointed as Raja Muda of Kedah, Phra Seninarungritra Raja Muda Muang Saiburi on April 1874. He was properly invested at the Grand Palace, Bangkok on February 1880. He succeeded the throne on the death of his elder brother, on 22nd September 1881. He was recognized by the King of Siam on 21st January 1882 and granted the title as Phraya Ritisungrama Ramabhakti Sri Sultan Muhammad Ratna Raja Bodindra Surindra Vora Varman Phraya Saiburi. On 29th August 1895, he was invested the title of Chao Phraya Ritisungrama Ramabhakti Sri Sultan Muhammad Ratna Raja Bodindra Surindra Vora Varman Badung Danubamarungsa Kedah Negara Amuna Ratanakhitra Pradhitsa Rajayasawariyadipati Vikramasinha Chao Phaya Saiburi. He was the High Commissioner of Monthon Saiburi, (territory consisting of Kedah, Perlis and Setul) from 1898 until 1909. Kedah was transferred to British Protection on 16th July 1909.

Kedah was invaded by Japan on 8th December and fully occupied by Japanese on 15th December 1941. Sultan Abd Hamid Halim Shah ruled Kedah for 62 years. He died at Istana Anak Bukit on 13th May 1943.


SULTAN BADLISHAH
(1943 - 1958)

Sultan Badlishah was the 26th Sultan of Kedah. He was born at Alor Star on 17th March 1894. He was the seventh son of Sultan Abd Hamid Halim Shah by his fourth wife, Nai Sofiah binti Abdullah. He was the adopted son of King Rama VI of Siam. He returned to Kedah in 1926. He was appointed as the Raja Muda of Kedah on 7th March 1935 and formally proclaimed on 21st March 1935. He was the Regent of Kedah from 5th December 1937 until 13th May 1943. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 13th May 1943. He was installed as the Sultan of Kedah on 15th May 1943 but deposed by the Japanese Administration on 20th August 1943. He later restored as the Sultan of Kedah by British Administration on 8th September 1945. He ruled Kedah for 15 years. He died from Heart failure at General Hospital, Alor Star on 13th July 1958.


SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MUAZZAM SHAH
(1958 - Present)

Tuanku Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah is the 27th Sultan of Kedah. He was born at Istana Anak Bukit, Kedah on 28th November 1927. He is the second son of Sultan Badlishah ibni almarhum Sultan Abd Hamid Halim Shah by his first wife, Tunku Sofiah binti Tunku Mahmud. He was appointed as Raja Muda of Kedah on 6th August 1949. He became the Regent of Kedah from 9th March 1957 until 13th July 1958. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 13th July 1958. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Kedah on 14th July 1948 and officially crowned at the throne chamber of Istana Kota Star on 20th February 1959.

He was elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia in 1965. He became the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia on 21st September 1970 and officially installed at Kuala Lumpur on 20th February 1971. His 5-years term ended and returned to ruled Kedah on 21st September 1975.

In 2006, he was elected and holds the position as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. In the 226th Conference of Ruler meeting on 14th October 2011, he is elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong for 5-year term starting effectively on December 13, 2011, for the second time.

Former Queen filed a suit to Uncle Seekers

The former Queen of Malaysia, HH Permaisuri Siti Aishah binti Abd Rahman has filed a suit to paranormal researcher Syed Abdullah Hussein Al-Attas or widely known as Uncle Seekers as his actions to breach of her confidential information. According to Lawyer T. Gunaseelan, HH Siti Aishah as a plaintiff also filed a suit to Syed Abdullah’s father, Syed Hussein Al-Attas as the second defendant. The interparte hearing will takes place at Temerloh High Court on December 22nd at Temerloh, Pahang.

According to T. Gunaseelan, Syed Abdullah has breach of the former queen confidential information through his blog and several newspapers. The confidential information is when the plaintiff seeks an ‘alternative treatment’ from the first defender. In june 2010, the plaintiff seeks the first defendant to help her to overcome her emotional pressure due to the first defendant has give his offers and state that he has the qualifications to cured people who suffered from emotional disturbance and depression.

Terengganu’s Batik

(picture from Utusan)

HRH Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Nur Zahirah attend the Gala Night of Sri Iman Cup Terengganu Darul Iman. It is a fashion design competition to promote the beauties and uniqueness of Terengganu’s Batik.

(picture from Utusan)

Tuanku Nur Zahirah gave the present to the first place winner, Mohamad Hafizi

In the event, HRH Tuanku Nur Zahirah gave her consent to delivers the presents to the winner at the Batik Fashion Design Sri Iman Cup 2010. At the Gala Night of Sri Iman Cup, 21-years old Mohamad Hafizi Mohd Radzi Woo gained the first price and returned home with RM30,000 cash. His design named Khazanah Kenyir, make the snake as his source of inspiration. The second place won by Illi Aina Yahya with her design of Semarak Tari Sang Gigas, received the price of RM15,000. While the third place falls to Nur Amirah Mohamad Yusof with her design of Megah Si Kuang receive the price of RM10,000.

Also Present at the ceremony is the Chief Minister of Terengganu, Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.

10th Anniversaries of Terengganu Hospis Association

(picture from Utusan)

HRH Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Nur Zahirah gave her consent to attend the 10th Anniversaries Celebration of Terengganu Hospice Association. The ceremony celebration was held at Pulau Duyung, Terengganu. The association is a charities body founded in 1999 to help and ease the burden of those who suffers from cancer who needs attention and intensive care from families and communities.

In the ceremony, Tuanku Nur Zahirah who is also the patron of the association delivers a contribution to 50 patients. The Titi Jaya Group also gave their contribution of RM75,000 to the association.

Apointment of Selangor Royal Council (Dewan Diraja Selangor)

HRH The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah gave his consent to appoint a 19 members of Dewan Diraja Selangor (Selangor Royal Council) in the ceremonial held at Istana Alam Shah. The appointment officially starts on 1st December 2010 until 30th November 2013. The new appointment was made after the last council appointments expire in 30th November 2010.

The Royal Council consist of :-

Chairman

1. HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abd Aziz Shah, The Sultan of Selangor

Ex-Officio members

1. HRH Tengku Amir ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Crown Prince of Selangor
2. HH Tengku Laksamana Selangor, (vacant)
3. HH Tengku Azman Shah al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah, Tengku Bendahara Selangor
4. Hons. Tan Sri Dato Seri Abdul Khalid bin Ibrahim, The Chief Minister of Selangor
5. Hons. Dato Setia Hj Mohamad Adzib bin Mohd Isa, Chairman of Majlis Agama Islam Selangor
6. Sahibus Sahamah Dato Setia Hj Mohd Tamyes bin Abd Wahid, Mufti of Selangor

Royal Members

1. HH Tengku Sulaiman Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Tengku Aris Temenggong Selangor
2. HH Tengku Abd Samad Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Tengku Panglima Diraja Selangor
3. HH Tengku Ahmad Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Tengku Indera Selangor
4. HH Tengku Ismail Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj, Tengku Besar Putera Selangor

Orang-orang Besar (Nobility)

1. Tengku Dato' Setia Ramli bin Tengku Shahruddin Shah Alhaj, Tengku Seri Wangsa Diraja
2. Raja Tan Sri Dato' Seri Arshad Alhaj bin Raja Tun Uda Alhaj, Engku Setia Lela Bestari
3. Tengku Dato' Paduka Putra Alhaj bin Tengku Azman Shah Alhaj, Tengku Indera Pahlawan Diraja
4. Prof. Tengku Dato' Dr. Jamaluddin bin Tengku Mahmud Shah Alhaj, Tengku Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya Sepang

Orang-orang Tua (Elders)

1. Dato' Setia Abdul Halim bin Dato' Haji Abdul Rauf
2. Tan Sri Dato' Setia Haji Ambrin bin Buang
3. Jen. Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Hashim bin Mohd Ali (B)
4. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Syed Mohd Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir
5. Tan Sri Dato' Setia Ismail bin Adam
6. Dato' Setia Diraja Dato' Abdul Ghani bin Pateh Akhir, Dato' Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya Klang
7. (vacant)

Refferences :

Maharum Bugis Syah

Coronation Cup

(picture from Utusan)

HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin emerges victorious at the Yacht Championship Coronation Cup held at Pulau Duyong. The Championship was held in conjunction of the Monsoon Cup 2010. The team anchored by Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin comprises o Monsoon Cup 2005 Champion, Datuk Peter Gilmour defeated another 7 teams in the 3-rounds tournament after collected 7 points.

Also participating in the Opening Ceremonial Match of Monsoon Cup are the Chief Minister of Terengganu, Datuk Seri Ahmad Said and Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

December Discussion

Assalamualaikum and Peace be upon all of you
Welcome to my blog.

December finally here, we already comes to the end of the year 2010. Time flew by so fast. There are many important events occur in this year, including the second anniversary of Radin’s Blog. It been a thrilled to serves all my visitor, follower and blogwalker with all the news and story from the Malaysian Palace. Talk about Palace, we have various beautiful palaces and castle here in Malaysia. Whether it is a modern one or classic, we have it. Here is some of the example;-

Istana Kenangan, currently served as the Royal Museum. It has an unique architecture design, built without the used of any nails. A very symbol of Malay Architecture.

Talk about December, the monsoon season has come again. It is among the reason why the government changes the school break in December; it is a flood season. The meteorology department has raised a warning about a second wave of flood in time. So, better be ready.


First Lady of Malaysia?

Alright, here is another issue have been brought up in the blogging world in recent 2 and 3 months. The used of “First Lady of Malaysia” title for the wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. In Malay, it is known as “Wanita Pertama Negara”. Is it constitutional?

First of all, the title is supposedly not in used in the first place. It is because; Malaysia adapted the system of Constitutional Monarchy. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) is the nation Head of State. Thus, the consort to the Supreme Ruler, HM Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) is constitutionally the First Lady of Malaysia. The Supreme Queen takes precedence in all women here in Malaysia. Thus, there is no need for the wife to a Prime Minister to use the title as “First Lady”

If we look at the usage of the title “First Lady”, it is used to the spouse of the Head of State. The usage of “First Gentlemen” is used if the President is a woman. So, all spouses to the President are entitled as First Lady. Among the easy example is, First Lady of USA, First Lady of Indonesia, First Lady of the Philippines and others. The spouses to the Head of Government, the Prime Minister’s wife have no exclusive title. In Britain and Canada for example, the Prime Minister’s wife is refer to as “The wife of the Prime Minister”. As simple as that.

Here is some example of First Ladies ;-

Michele Obama, The First Lady of United State of America

Ani Yudhoyono, the First Lady of Indonesia. In Indonesia, she is known as "Ibu Negara"

Conclusion

So, if taking Malaysia for example, the First Lady title belongs to HM Raja Permaisuri Agong. As Malaysia is a nation adapted the system as Constitutional Monarchy, the Prime Minister outranks all other except, The Royal Family. Thus, his wife is included. What is the title for Malaysian Prime Minister’s wife? “The wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia”.

HM The Supreme Queen of Malaysia, Tuanku Nur Zahirah.

Constitutionally outranks any women in the nation.

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansur, not the 'first lady of Malaysia', not even the second.

The exact title, "The Wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia"