Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Pros And Cons Of Renting A Furnished Apartment

Renting furnished apartments do make financial sense for renters who need something for short-term. No carrying heavy weight furniture to your new home. Overall it is a big relief to move into a home which is furnished properly, but there are the downsides to renting a furnished unit also.

A short term furnished apartments is a boon for sure, especially if you are a first-time renter. You need not spend money on buying stuff for bedroom, drawing room and kitchen. These things add to the already existing monthly rentals and security deposit. Moreover, you would have to invest less time in moving, no matter whether you are moving DIY or with the help of a professional moving company. Here are a few pros and cons of renting a fully furnished apartment for short stay.


You might have to pay more for getting a furnished apartment on rent, as compared to a less furnished one. If the landlord has provided you more furnishings, he would definitely charge more. If any of the furnishings like furniture got damaged during your stay in the apartment, then you would have to compensate for the same. Moreover, the landlord does not replace the furnishings every time a tenant moves out. Furnishings may show wear and damage, as they were already in use previously. You may be liable for repairing these, if they got damaged. It really doesn't feel good to be responsible for another person’s furnishings. You will definitely abhor paying for refinishing a dining table that was old or scratched.

You have the liberty to choose furniture as per your taste. If you move to a new place which is quite far from your existing home, you won't prefer to move heavy weight items like furniture and electronic appliances by you..[Read more]..

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Kerendahan Hati Rasulullah

 Sopan Santun dan Kerendahan Hati Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam

Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam adalah orang yang paling saying dan hormat kepaa para sahabatnya, memberi tempat lapang kepada meeka jika kesempitan, memulai salam kepada orang yang dijumpai, dan jika berjabat tangan dengan seseorang tidak pernah melepaskan sebelum orang tersebut melepaskannya tangannya.

Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam adalah orang yang paling rendah hati, jika berada bersama suatu kaum dalam majlis selau duduk bersama mereka dan tidak berdiri sebelum majlis selesai. Setiap yang duduk bersama beliau diberi haknya masing-masing sehinggat tidak seorang pun yang mereasa bahwa orang lain lebih mulia daripada dirinya di hadapan Rasululah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam.
Jika seseorang duduk di dekatnya, beliau tidak berdiri sebelum orang tersebut berdiri kecuali jika ada urusan yang mendadak maka beliau meminta izin kepadanya.

Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam benci kepada orang yang berdiri menghormatinya. (* ) dari Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu berkata, ” Tak seorang pun yang mereka cintai lebih dari cinta mereka kepada Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, tapi jika mereka melihat Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam mereka tidak berdiri untuk menghormatinya karena beliau membenci hal yang demikian. HR. Ahmad Dan Tirmadzi.

Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam tidak menghadapi seseorang dengan sesuatu yang tidak disenganinya, mengunjungi oran gsakit dan mencintai orang –orang miskin, bersabahat dan menyaksiakan jenazah mereka, tidak menghina orang fakir karena kefakirannya, tidak takut kepada raja karena kedudukannya, dan membesarkan nikmat meskipun sedikit, maka beliau tidak pernah sekalipun mencela makanan, jika beliau suka dengan makanan tersebut maka beliau makan, tapi jika tidak maka beliau tinggalkan tanpa mencelanya, beliau makan dan minum dengan tangan kanannya setelah membaca bansmalah ( bismillah ) pada permulaannya dan mengucapkan hamdalah ( alhamdulillah ) pada akhirnya.

Beliau menyenangi hal-hal yang baik dan tidak suka kepada hal-hal yang tidak baik seperti bawang putih dan bawan merah atau yangserupa dengannya, beliau haji sambil mengatakan :

Ya Allah, ini adalah benar-benar haji yang tidak ada riya’ dan tidak mencari popularitas di dalamnya. HR. Maqdisy.
 Beliau juga tidak berbeda dengan paras sahabatnya dalam pakaian dan tempat duduk, shingga pernah seorang arab badui datang sambil berkata : ” Mana di antara kamu yang bernama Muhammad ? “, Pakaian yang paling desenangi adalah qamis ( baju panjang sampai setengan betisnya), tidak berlebih-lebihan dalam makan atau pakaian, memakai peci, serban dan cincin perak pada jari kelingking kanannya serta mempunyai jenggot yang lebat.

(*) Diperbolehkan bagi tuan rumah untuk berdiri dalam menyambut tamu karena Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam pernah melakukan hal itu, dan boleh juga ikut menyngsong orang yang baru datang untuk merangkulnya.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Survive the Holiday Season: Easy Money Saving Tips

We are heading into December, and people from all over the world are scrambling to book a cheap holiday before 2011 comes to a close. Some money saving tips this holiday season would keep you from over-spending. We all know that travel and vacations are fun, they’re also a major expense. But do not keep yourself shut in your four walls during vacation time to save money. It is the most awful idea to save money in festive season.

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Saving money on one trip will in a way help you when you are planning your next trip. Here are a few tips of saving money in holiday season.

Staycations are a great idea
Spend time in a swimming pool in your backyard this vacation, or visit a local amusement park or museum with the family and you would be able to save a lot of money on traveling. It is like taking off from work to spend some time with family at home. Staycations are a good alternative to pricey, and tiresome vacations which involve a lot of traveling and expenses.

Visit the destinations in Off-seasons
Do not travel in peak travel days, as it may burn a hole in your pocket. Air fares, hotel bookings and sight-seeing, everything becomes really costly during peak holiday season. Try visiting places in off-seasons, as you can easily get a luxurious hotel for stay in affordable rate.

Discount available online
Websites like Groupon, Snapdeal, LivingSocial might help you if you do not wish to go on a specific holiday destination.. [Continue reading]