Alhamdulillah, a family member wedding on the way.

Here and About - the Banamah's family

Photo of Auntie Salmah of Labuan (daughter of Sharifah Hajah Mariam binti Sheikh Haji Abdullah Banamah) with husband Uncle Saffian and daughter Anita. Photo taken on Sunday, 30th November 2014 at a Wedding Function at Manikar, Labuan.

Khusaini of Singapore and members of his family at the Singapore-Malaysia Suzuki Asia Football Confederation (ASuzuki AFC) Match at Singapore Stadium. The match was won by Malaysia with a 1-3 scoreline.

Old Photo of Sharifah Hajah Edah and family

We are happy to share a very old photo (must be taken around 55 years ago) of our beloved late aunty Sharifah Hajah Edah binti Sheikh Haji Umar bin Sheikh Haji Abdullah Banamah. Photo was taken at either Seria or Kuala Belait, Brunei.

From left Hajah Mariam Mohd Noh (Standing, daughter), Haji Abdullah Haji Tengah (son, on mother's lap), Sharifah Hajah Edah (mother), Haji Salim bin Haji Tengah (Son), Hajah Salmah binti Haji Tengah (daughter); Dato Paduka Haji Yunos Mohd Noh (Standing, son); 

Babies at the Banamah Farm, Labi

It is wonderful to know that the Banamah Agriculture Company (BACo) Farm is doing very well. Located in Labi area of Brunei Darussalam, the venture owns by the Banamah Family has over the last 4 months welcome new additions in the forms of goat kids and Brahaman calves - all are pure breeds from parents shipped directly from Australia.

A couple of days old calves.

The calves seen with adult Brahman cattles in the foreground.

Young goats (males) around 4 months old. 

Young goats (female) also around 4 months old.

Congratulation on winning $500 worth of top-up credits for mobile phone

Congratulation to Haji Mohammad Anas (son of Sharifah Hajah Sino binti Sheikh Haji Umar Banamah on winning $500 of DST Easi top up. The prize winner was selected in a draw for users of electronic banking services with the Standard Chartered Bank.  Photo was taken at the Standard Chartered Bank Branch in Bunut, Brunei Darussalam in Mid-November 2014.

A working trip to Papua New Guinea

Alhamdulillah, a member of the Bnamah family, Haji Mohhamad Anas of Brunei was given a chance to visit Papua New Guinea on 18 till 22 November during which he attended the 48th Energy Working Group of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

During visit to Botanical Garden (where delegates were hosted to lunch), Haji Mohammad Anas (centre) took a photo with a tree phyton, a reptile native to PNG (photo taken on Friday, 21st Nov. 2014)

A fish market at Port Moresby. Other than fishes, they also sold turtle meats. At another section, wild boar and wallaby meats were on sale.

Picture taken outside the PNG LNG Plant where a group of local dancers awaited the delegates.

Dinner on 19th November at Dynasty Restaurant in Vision City Mall. The Papuans are very friendly and courteous people. It was an honor to have the opportunity to meet some of them.

Eid Adha in United Kingdom

Every year, a few of the Brunei members of the Banamah clan were unable to celebrate with the families at home as they were studying overseas including in United Kingdom.

Siti Fatimah Azzahraa' Haji Mohammad Anas (purple scarf) attending a Eid Adha Prayer at Baths, United Kingdom

The women congregation attending the Eid Adha Prayer in Baths, United Kingdom

Siti Nur Qistina Anas and Siti Hamiza Zinal Abadin, both grand daughters of Sharifah Hajah Sino binti Sheikh Haji Umar bin Sheikh Haji Abdullah Banamah attending the Eid Adha Prayer at Brunei Hall, Paddington, London

Mohd Afiq Abdullah (sitting on the floor in red shirt, grandson of Sharifah Hajah Edah) and Mohamad Zaim (standing right most in orange dress, great grandson of Sharifah Hajah Edah) attending a Eid Adha function in Southampton, United Kingdom.

Ibadah Qurban at Banten, Indonesia

Alhamdulillah, the family of Sharifah Hajah Edah binti Sheikh Haji Umar bin Sheikh Haji Abdullah Banamah performed the ibadah sunnah qurban in the province of Banten Indonesia at the residence of Haji Abdul Rahim bin Haji Tengah (son of Sharifah Hajah Edah)'s adopted family.  May Allah Subhanu Wataala accepted the ibadah, Amin.

Note: Banten is a province of Indonesia. Bordering Jakarta, it is the westernmost province on the island of Java, and its capital is Serang. The population of Banten was officially estimated at 11,834,087 at the start of 2014, up from over 10.6 million during the 2010 census. Formerly part of the province of West Java, Banten became a separate province in 2000. The province is a transit corridor to Sumatra.

Historically, it has had a culture distinct from the rest of Java and that of the broader Indonesian archipelago. In recent years, however, the northern half, particularly those areas near Jakarta and the Java Sea coast, have experienced rapid rises in population and urbanization, while the southern half, particularly that facing the Indian Ocean, maintains more of its traditional character.

Ibadah Qurban in Gaza

Allah also says: (To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice) that they might celebrate the name of Allah over the sustenance He gave them from animals (fit for food). But your God is One God: Submit then your wills to Him (In Islam): and give thou the good news to those who humble themselves.) (Al-Hajj 22: 34)

“This is the true end of sacrifice, not propitiation of higher powers, for Allah is One, and He does not delight in flesh and blood, but a symbol of thanksgiving to Allah by sharing meat with fellow humans. The solemn pronouncement of Allah's name over the sacrifice is an essential part of the rite." (Yusuf Ali commentary)

Allah says further: (It is not their meat nor their blood, that reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him: He has thus made them subject to you, that ye may glorify Allah for His guidance to you: And proclaim the Good News to all who do right.) (Al-Hajj 22: 37)

Alhamdulillah, apart from performing the ibadah qurban at home country, some members of the Banamah Family have also perform the sunnah rite in Gaza, Palestine.  We pray to Allah Subhanu Wata'ala that these ibadahs be accepted. Amin.

After what's the children of Gaza had to endure in the onslaught by the Zionists, the smiles on their faces on receiving the meat were priceless!! ALLAH AKHBAR, ALLAH AKHBAR ALLAH AKHBAR, WALILLAHILHAM.

Warning: some photos show blood.

Eid Adha at Banting and Tanjung Kubung, Labuan

The family of the late Sharifah Hajah Gayah binti Sheikh Haji Umar bin Sheikh Haji Abdullah Banamah having a gathering to commemorate the Eid Adha 1435.  In the morning after the Eid Adha prayer the family gathered at Ali Subroto's residence at Banting, Labuan.

In the afternoon, the family gathered at Island Garden for a Thanksgiving Doa for Haji Shahrizal Saffian who is in Mecca for the Haj.

This was followed by another family gathering at the residence of  Dayang Kamsah, daughter of the late Sharifah Hajah Gayah binti Sheikh Haji Umar Banamah at Kampong Lubuk Tamiang

The children of late Sharifah Hajah Gayah and the late Tuan Haji Hussien.

Maimon (green scarf); Mohammad Razi (yellow shirt); Hajah Minah (brown scarf); Haji Alias (pink shirt) and Kamsah (purple scarf).

Qurban at Kota Batu, Brunei

Alhamdulillah, the following photos show Eid Adha as celebrated in Brunei.

The family of Sharifah Hajah Sino binti Sheikh Haji Umar Banamah reciting the Takbir on the arrival of the Eid Adha 1435 (on Saturday's evening 4th October 2014)

The Eid Adha Prayer, morning of 5th October at the Pintu Malim Mosque.

Attending a celebration at the residence of the late uncle Haji Abdul Majid bin Pehin Dato Haji Zainal at Pintu Malim

Preparing the Quran's meat for cooking and distribution at the residence of Sharifah Hajah Sino Banamah

Awangku Adam Shawal (below)

The family and invited relatives enjoying the Eid Adha's buffet. May our ibadah be accepted by Allah Subhanu Wataala.