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    • #7508
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      boo:
      Yes, even pertaining to God… I fully acknowledge I may be wrong, and that there really is a God out there somewhere… the only difference is I don't care if there is, because it is my heartfelt belief that there isn't and until there is proof, I don't see one good reason why I should acknowledge itSmile

      Just because you haven't looked for proof, doesn't mean that there is no proof.

      boo:
      Show me your proof ji… I am curious to know what you will show me… Smile

      Boo has asked me to show her the proof that God exists. I believe Allah is God, therefore, I will show you the proof that Allah exists. Like Oreo ji said,

      serioComic:
      seek the truth u shall. find the answers u will.

      if you just look, you will find it.

      Boo, I want you to know that no matter what happens, I will always love you and cherish the memories we had together. There are a lot of important things we disagree on, but I still love you and cannot forget all that you have done for me.

      It is my duty to present to you the proof. If you choose to accept it, then Alhumdulillah(All praise is due to Allah), but if you choose to reject it, then there is nothing I can do about that.

      “There shall be no compulsion in religion” (2:256 – Qur'an)

      this proof is not just for boo, it's for everyone…

    • #63985
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Allah. The personal name of the one true God in Islam. Nothing else can be called Allah. The term has no plural or gender. From the 112th sura of the Qur’an: “In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Say (O Mohammad) He is God the One God, the Everlasting Refuge, who has not begotten, nor has been begotten, and equal to Him is not anyone.”

      “We will show them Our signs in all the regions of the earth and in their own souls, until they clearly see that this is the truth …” (Surah Fussilat, 41:53)

      Allah's name formed by the clouds

      Cactus forms the name of Allah

      The branches of this tree forms out Allah.

      Allah’s name written by the Bees

      Allah’s name written by the Bees

      Allah’s name appears on a bean

      Allah’s name appears in a watermelon

      Aerial view of a recent tsunami in Bandar Aceh, Indonesia. Only Mosque survived in this land.

      Aerial view of a recent tsunami in Bandar Aceh, Indonesia. Only Mosque survived in this land.



      A mosque still stands amidst the rubble of collapsed buildings in this aerial view of a neighborhood in the western Turkish town of Goluck, 60 miles east of Istanbul, August 19, 1999. The death toll from western Turkey's worst recorded earthquake surpassed 6,000, as hope waned of finding any of the thousands still missing under the mountains of rubble.

      A rock in the Sajdah position. The position of Sajdah in which the forehead touches the ground is exclusively associated with the Muslim form of prayer.

      This is a picture of a man in Sajdah. Compare with the picture of the stone in Sajdah, and see the similarities.

      <img height="770" src="http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6155/allahontomanfishmu9.jpg&quot;

    • #63986
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      Alhumdulilah Rani that a beautiful post and an interesting read. I had seen some of the images before, but not all of them. The truth of Allah (swt) is everywhere, Subhanallah. May Allah reward you for this. Ameen

    • #63987
      SugaR
      Participant

      wow, ths is reali intersting. i also had seen an herd of sum of these, bt nt all.

    • #63988
      vchenoah
      Participant

      Wow 99, it's obvious that you painstakingly researched ur subject!

      Your end result is beautifully done and ur faith is inspirational. Smile

    • #63989
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      hey guys

      i am not muslim but i believe all gods are really ONE

      Rani – this is very interesting material!

    • #63990
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Hey, sorry guys, I made a mistake. the following bit that I crossed out is wrong, that's why I crossed it out. I also crossed it out in the original post.

      RaNi iS ThE BeS:

      As Khalifa makes it quite clear, verse [54: 2, 3] refers to the discovery of the mathematical
      miracle and the great news it brought: The Qu’ran is the true word of God for the
      mathematical code it contains is far beyond human capabilities and the Qu’ran should be the
      ONLY source of religious law. Hadiths and Sunnah books have nothing to do with Islam;
      they are lies attributed to the Prophet and are in complete contradiction with the Qu’ran
      .

      The Hadith is definitely part of Islam. The Hadith are the sayings and practices of the last Prophet, Muhammad (may the peace and belssing of Allah be upon him). The hadith is also things the Prophet(S.A.W) approved of. It is called the Sunnah of the Prophet(S.A.W).

      I hope I cleared that up. I'm sorry about the confusion, if you have any questions, ask away.

      Thank you, Tayba ji, for pointing out the mistake. Smile

    • #63991
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Tayba ji – Thank you. Smile And SubhanAllah, the signs really are everywhere. Smile *Takbeer*

      Sugar – Smile

      Nessa ji – Thank you. I just felt I should provide boo with the proof. Smile

      Kavita – I'm glad you found it interesting. Smile

    • #63992
      Khushi
      Participant

      Your research is amazing Rani. There is really so much there that we turn a blind eye to, there is God's miracle in everybreath we take but we don't realise it.

      It's interesting to see Faith and Facts going hand in hand- however, my personal opinion differs. Faith needs no facts. Smile

    • #63993
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Yes dii, I agree with you, but we need to provide facts for the ones that don't have any faith in God, na? And that's all I was doing. Smile

      I love you, dii. Right Hug

    • #63994
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      ranz hun, I havent been thru everything yet, but from what I have seen, its beautiful,

      thought provoking and sums I truly needed to see at this time…

      sooooo me wanna say thanks for keeping me on my toes ….

      lotza lurve…..*hugz**

      alie

    • #63995
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      *high five* Rani ji. Subhana'Allah. Islam continues to amaze me..
      There is no power and might except from the Almighty. Allahu Akbar

    • #63996
      Mukesh
      Keymaster
      ~Khushi~:

      Your research is amazing Rani. There is really so much there that we turn a blind eye to, there is God's miracle in everybreath we take but we don't realise it.

      It's interesting to see Faith and Facts going hand in hand- however, my personal opinion differs. Faith needs no facts. Smile

      Hmm cudnt have said this better Kush…

    • #63997
      Hayliehayati
      Participant

      TAKBEER!!!!!!!

      ALLAHU AKBAR!!!

    • #63998
      Hayliehayati
      Participant

      Oh and Rani…you know theres a picture of moon split.

      you should have put that in there too..

    • #63999
      Marine
      Participant

      Rani i have never took time to look at this treat untill now. Wow this is amazing its true when they say signs are everywhere and god is everything in you case Allah is everything.

      You really posted something amazing wonderfull work my compliments to you on your work and to your parents for having a doughter like you.

    • #64000
      Hayliehayati
      Participant
      Marine:

      You really posted something amazing wonderful work my compliments to you on your work and to your parents for having a doughter like you.

    • #64001
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      agree with you marine … definitely compliments to rani's parents for having a little schweetoo like her !

    • #64002
      Hayliehayati
      Participant

      bump

      I swear I never meant to let it die.

      I love this thread it should be pinned.

    • #64003
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      THis thread is awesome. indeed. Rani is awesomer =D

      …Haylie is awesomerer

      …I'm meh =/

    • #64004
      Hayliehayati
      Participant

      there;s awesome; awesomer; and awesomest

      we cant both be awesomer

    • #64005
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      i don't know if you noticed but i added another 'er' to your awesomer =p

    • #64006
      Hayliehayati
      Participant
      Yemenilicious:

      i don't know if you noticed but i added another 'er' to your awesomer =p

      oh i didnt…bad eyes!

      …wait that cant be right, i cahnged my glasses…

      eh…

      well..im awesomerer, sounds like a retard.

    • #64007
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Haylie(hayati):
      Yemenilicious:

      i don't know if you noticed but i added another 'er' to your awesomer =p

      oh i didnt…bad eyes!

      …wait that cant be right, i cahnged my glasses…

      eh…

      well..im awesomerer, sounds like a retard.

      LOL yeah you're awesomerer…

    • #64008
      Hayliehayati
      Participant

      you're corrupting my study time!

      I need to study for the flippin' S A to the T

    • #64009
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Then go study for the S A to the T to the U. they need to add a U there. to stand some cool word like. Unique. THE USAT! YEAH! OR HECK, UNITED V STAND.

      okay ill go finish hw =)

    • #64010
      Hayliehayati
      Participant
      Yemenilicious:

      Then go study for the S A to the T to the U. they need to add a U there. to stand some cool word like. Unique. THE USAT! YEAH! OR HECK, UNITED V STAND.

      okay ill go finish hw =)

      lol

      wt…

    • #64011
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      LOL =]

    • #64012
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Hayati and Ninja, please don't ruin this thread with your nonsense. Stick out tongue

    • #64013
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Scar face:
      ranz hun, I havent been thru everything yet, but from what I have seen, its beautiful,

      thought provoking and sums I truly needed to see at this time…

      sooooo me wanna say thanks for keeping me on my toes ….

      … Allah is always there when His creation needs Him. Smile I'm glad to have been a “messenger.” Smile

      Yemenilicious:
      *high five* Rani ji. Subhana'Allah. Islam continues to amaze me..
      There is no power and might except from the Almighty. Allahu Akbar

      Indeed. Smile *Takbeer*

      Haylie(hayati):
      Oh and Rani…you know theres a picture of moon split.

      you should have put that in there too..

      Hayati, can you please put it up? Then I'll add it to the main post so that when someone else reads this thread, all of the information can be organized. Smile

      Marine:

      Rani i have never took time to look at this treat untill now. Wow this is amazing its true when they say signs are everywhere and god is everything in you case Allah is everything.

      You really posted something amazing wonderfull work my compliments to you on your work and to your parents for having a doughter like you.

      kavita_0026:
      agree with you marine … definitely compliments to rani's parents for having a little schweetoo like her !

      …umm…not really, but thank you. Right Hug Right Hug and you too, Hayati Right Hug !!! Big Smile

    • #64014
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      hey you twoo me see ya'll having fun here hmmp oh yeah BWL is there when yah need to be

      tottally distracted from doin yr hw hehe but BWL is definitely needed!

      ooof SAT! ARGH to that CRAP I think that test is so STUPID you know why??? B/c it seems as

      though they are TESTINg how FAST you can do stuff and not if you can actually DO IT

      aint dat dumb????

      neway good luck on dat for both of ya'll & ranzzzz if you have to study for it

    • #64015
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      The above is an actual x-ray of human lungs. You will notice the name of Allah, and Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w.) artistically designed in Arabic letters. “Gradually we will show them our teachings in various sections of the world and even in the way we created them, till they declare for the truth.” Holy Qur’an Chapter 23, verse 12 to 16

      It says in Arabic, Laa 'ilaa-ha 'il-lal-laa-hu Mu-ham-ma-dur Ra-soo-lul-laah. It means there is none worthy of worship besides Allah; Muhammad (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) is the messenger of Allah.

      Wow. Allahu Akbar…

      I'm also going to add this to the original post…

      Kavita- hanks hunn, good luck to u as well. Right Hug

    • #64016
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Allahu Akbar!

    • #64017
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      hmm Ranz interesting

      Praise the lord!

      (All of them are ONE – to my belief)

    • #64018
      Khushi
      Participant

      Kavz hun, Totally agree with you ! Big Smile

      Just reminded me of this bit from a song from the film 'Bombay' Big Smile

      Kal ka kyon sochein bhala hum
      Aao aaj mein hi chalo jeelein zara hum
      Upar waala jab ek hai sabka
      Ek hoke
      phir ye gaale zara hum

      Gulla gulla hulla gulla
      Gulla gulla hulla gulla
      Jeena uska jeena jo jeene bhi de
      Aayein hain duniya mein to iska maza bhi lele
      Jeena uska jeena jo jeene bhi de
      Aayein hain duniya mein to iska maza bhi lele
      Deewano dilon mein to aao hum bhi rahein
      Apne khuda ko chalo pyaar se hum tum manaayein

    • #64019
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      OMG the pic of the lungs! this is what u were telling about yday na rani? WOW!! Alhumdulilah, Allahu Akbar.

    • #64020
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Ninja – Indeed. Smile

      Kavita – I also believe there is only one God, but I call my God Allah, nothing else. Smile

      Khushi – Yeah, same thing I said to Kavita. lol. Big Smile I like those lyrics, very nice. Smile diiiii! I lub you! Right Hug

      Tayba ji – I don't remember, was it? If we were talking about lungs then I'm sure this is it. lol. But yeah, it's amazing, I love the fact that it's even inside of us…that's super cool. *nods*

    • #64021
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      ALLAHU AKBAR! I KNOW!!

    • #64022
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      *Takbeer*

      Big Smile

    • #64023
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      RaNi iS ThE BeS:

      Kavita – I also believe there is only one God, but I call my God Allah, nothing else. Smile

      Ranz – awesome answer – no problem Allah is your God – he is the [form of Lord in which you believe in!]
      I honestly believe that different religions…really all the Gods are just ONE God – just as my religion [hinduism] having many forms
      of the lord – its just ONE of them in separate places and times. Just as there is many interesting unbelievable things/clues about islam; there are unbelievable things from other religion like christianity and hinduism , etc.
      To my belief all of them exist all of them are ONE.

      Why should there be wars about religions when we are all worshipping
      the being we call GOD the being we bow to and pray to ? Why should we shed blood over a different believe that is SO MUCH ALIKE?Why? THe lord need to make the earth righteous – bless us with your righteousness dear lord! And cast away all EVILS!

      I have a question : Can a hindu be allowed [by the mosque] to go in the MOSQUE?

    • #64024
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Yes, a hindu is allowed to enter the mosque.

      Your belief that all Gods are one…I get kind of confused. So when you pray, your praying to all the Gods?! ALL OF THEM?
      Interesting…

    • #64025
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Ohh hindus are allowed to enter a mosque – that is nice to hear – some day soon i want to go into a mosque
      to see how they pray, etc. just some one told me that they think mosque wouldnt let hindu in , so i was like..in my mind, how would the mosque know i am hindu anyway? they wouldnt…but just wanted to do what was rite lol
      have gone into christian church many times when i was younger! wanted also to check out sikh temple sumday

      i know any any any any person of diff religion can come in mandir the lord will open arms to them afterall if human, demon, or beast worship him He will accept the offering

      yumin, no i dont pray to ALL of the gods no ; I am hindu – a Born hindu
      I pray to hindu Lord. But I am just saying – I can accept any other religion just because I believe all the GODS are really ONE. I am hindu but I am just saying that when it comes to other religions its okay.

      Seriously … if all the Gods DO exist and they are all IN HEAVEN right at this moment – what difference would they have amongst each other?!

    • #64026
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      hmmm…very interesting

    • #64027
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      okay im sorry if im offending anyone here coz i kinda feel that i am..

      but in a way im kinda …not.. its not like im talking negative about anyone's religion right…

    • #64028
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      No, you're not offending anyone ji. it's just your beliefs

    • #64029
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      naw in a way i feel as though … cud i be offending myself…lol

      alright im HINDU & my prayers of course would enter into the abode of lord Krishna Lord Rama

      i m just saying… other religions are also okay and people should NOT fight over an innocent similar belief

      Smile

    • #64030
      boo
      Participant

      For whom the Bell Tolls
      John Donne


      From “Devotions upon Emergent Occasions” (1623), XVII: Nunc Lento Sonitu Dicunt, Morieris – “Now, this bell tolling softly for another, says to me: Thou must die.”

      PERCHANCE he for whom this bell tolls may be so ill, as that he knows not it tolls for him; and perchance I may think myself so much better than I am, as that they who are about me, and see my state, may have caused it to toll for me, and I know not that.
      The church is Catholic, universal, so are all her actions; all that she does belongs to all.
      When she baptizes a child, that action concerns me; for that child is thereby connected to that body which is my head too, and ingrafted into that body whereof I am a member.
      And when she buries a man, that action concerns me: all mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated; God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice; but God's hand is in every translation, and his hand shall bind up all our scattered leaves again for that library where every book shall lie open to one another.
      As therefore the bell that rings to a sermon calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come, so this bell calls us all; but how much more me, who am brought so near the door by this sickness.
      There was a contention as far as a suit (in which both piety and dignity, religion and estimation, were mingled), which of the religious orders should ring to prayers first in the morning; and it was determined, that they should ring first that rose earliest.
      If we understand aright the dignity of this bell that tolls for our evening prayer, we would be glad to make it ours by rising early, in that application, that it might be ours as well as his, whose indeed it is.
      The bell doth toll for him that thinks it doth; and though it intermit again, yet from that minute that this occasion wrought upon him, he is united to God.
      Who casts not up his eye to the sun when it rises? but who takes off his eye from a comet when that breaks out? Who bends not his ear to any bell which upon any occasion rings? but who can remove it from that bell which is passing a piece of himself out of this world? No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.
      If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
      Neither can we call this a begging of misery, or a borrowing of misery, as though we were not miserable enough of ourselves, but must fetch in more from the next house, in taking upon us the misery of our neighbours.
      Truly it were an excusable covetousness if we did, for affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it.
      No man hath affliction enough that is not matured and ripened by it, and made fit for God by that affliction.
      If a man carry treasure in bullion, or in a wedge of gold, and have none coined into current money, his treasure will not defray him as he travels.
      Tribulation is treasure in the nature of it, but it is not current money in the use of it, except we get nearer and nearer our home, heaven, by it.
      Another man may be sick too, and sick to death, and this affliction may lie in his bowels, as gold in a mine, and be of no use to him; but this bell, that tells me of his affliction, digs out and applies that gold to me: if by this consideration of another's danger I take mine own into contemplation, and so secure myself, by making my recourse to my God, who is our only security.

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    • #64031
      Khushi
      Participant
      Yemenilicious:

      Yes, a hindu is allowed to enter the mosque.

      Your belief that all Gods are one…I get kind of confused. So when you pray, your praying to all the Gods?! ALL OF THEM?
      Interesting…

      Im curious to know. Is it significant to address to Whom you pray to? Praying to 'one' or 'several' shouldnt make a difference to actual value, quality, reality and purity of the prayer should it? Just a thought… Smile What is a prayer?

    • #64032
      boo
      Participant
      ~Khushi~:
      Yemenilicious:

      Yes, a hindu is allowed to enter the mosque.

      Your belief that all Gods are one…I get kind of confused. So when you pray, your praying to all the Gods?! ALL OF THEM?
      Interesting…

      Im curious to know. Is it significant to address to Whom you pray to? Praying to 'one' or 'several' shouldnt make a difference to actual value, quality, reality and purity of the prayer should it? Just a thought… Smile What is a prayer?

      “What's in a number? That which we call a prayer by any other number would be as divine”, huh? Wink

    • #64033
      boo
      Participant

      Dear Rani,

      Thank you.

      A genuine “thank you” for all the time and effort you’ve put into producing this thread, the proof. It was interesting going through it all.

      I know this is such a short reply, in comparison to all you’ve done, but I would like to be honest with you… I don’t know whether you expect me to respond to everything in detail or not… I feel a little bad for not responding in a little more detail, but I would like to keep my thoughts and ideas to myself at this stage… what you have done is so beautiful and commendable, that I do not really want to further this discussion any more, other than to just say “thank you”.

      That doesn’t mean to say I don’t appreciate all the work you’ve done in getting the material sorted for this thread, or that it was not an interesting insight for me…

      Goodness, I hope I am making some sense… it seems so clear in my head, and yet I can’t seem to type it out…

      Just…

      Thank you, Rani.

      I love you……………………….x

    • #64034
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      ~Khushi~:
      Im curious to know. Is it significant to address to Whom you pray to? Praying to 'one' or 'several' shouldnt make a difference to actual value, quality, reality and purity of the prayer should it? Just a thought… Smile What is a prayer?

      Yes, it is significant to address to whom you pray to. When you make a prayer, it's like you're sending a letter to someone. Then that someone receives your letter and replies to it. In order to send the letter, you need an address. Without the address, you can't send your letter. In your prayer, the name you choose to call your God is like the address. You can't just be like “I pray to God,” Don't you think that it makes sense that if you do believe that there is ONE God, then you should just call Him by one Name? There is only One God, and He is the All – Merciful. Just because you don't accept Islam as your religion, does not mean that He does not accept your prayer. He accepts your prayer, but to know your God should be important to you, because you'd know who accepted your prayer (i.e received and replied to your letter).

      Another thing, there is only ONE God, the fact that people give Him different names does not take anything away from his oneness. For example, if you are sending a letter to Ms. Smith, her husband calls her “honey” and her daughter calls her “mommy,” but you cannot write “honey” or “mommy” on the letter, you must write Ms. Smith because that is her name.

      There is only one God, He has only one name, you just have to find it. Smile

      Prayer is submission to your Lord. When you pray, you surrender to your Lord. To remember, to worship, and to praise God is a prayer. A prayer is also when you ask something of your Lord. Then we have the daily 5 prayers that a Muslim offers to our Lord; Allah. It is called Salaah in Arabic. Salaah means to worship Allah in a specific and prescribed manner which includes specific verbal and physical actions.

      Does that make sense, dii?

    • #64035
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Boo – I'm sorry, but I don't fully understand the article you posted up. Tongue Tied

      boo:

      Dear Rani,

      Thank you.

      A genuine “thank you” for all the time and effort you’ve put into producing this thread, the proof. It was interesting going through it all.

      I know this is such a short reply, in comparison to all you’ve done, but I would like to be honest with you… I don’t know whether you expect me to respond to everything in detail or not… I feel a little bad for not responding in a little more detail, but I would like to keep my thoughts and ideas to myself at this stage… what you have done is so beautiful and commendable, that I do not really want to further this discussion any more, other than to just say “thank you”.

      That doesn’t mean to say I don’t appreciate all the work you’ve done in getting the material sorted for this thread, or that it was not an interesting insight for me…

      Goodness, I hope I am making some sense… it seems so clear in my head, and yet I can’t seem to type it out…

      Just…

      Thank you, Rani.

      I love you……………………….x

      Hey…you're welcome, hunnz. Smile

      It's okay if you want to keep your thoughts to yourself right now, I understand.

    • #64036
      boo
      Participant

      Rani – I don't think I WILL post up any thoughts regarding your proof… in any case, most of my thoughts lead to a blank in my mind… like a “I need to think about this some more” kind of blank… 🙂

      As for what Khushi said – there seems to be more of an interest in getting a 'spiritual' connection with God than a 'religious' connection – if you guys get what I mean? Not everywhere, not all the time, but more and more people seem to be going down this route? What do you guys think? What is it like where you live/in the community you are in?

      Like, some people say “I don't have a religion, but I do believe there is a God within me, in my mind and soul. That is my God.”…

      I am curious to know what you guys think – feedback please? Embarrassed

    • #64037
      boo
      Participant

      OK… here is my perception of it… it may be wrong, but this was how I understood the text… I found some parts a little too difficult to understand.

      PERCHANCE he for whom this bell tolls may be so ill, as that he knows not it tolls for him; and perchance I may think myself so much better than I am, as that they who are about me, and see my state, may have caused it to toll for me, and I know not that.
      The church is Catholic, universal, so are all her actions; all that she does belongs to all.

      In the olden days, when the bell tolled, it was to announce a death… or nearing a death, or something… Donne is saying, “Maybe the guy for whom this bell tolls is so ill, he doesn’t realise the bell is tolling for him, and signalling his death. And maybe I think I am feeling better than I actually am, and those who have seen me know actually how ill I am, and have made the bell toll for me (i.e. signalling my death), and I don’t know that. The church is Catholic, universal, and so are all the church’s actions… everything the church does ‘belongs’ to everyone.”


      When she baptizes a child, that action concerns me; for that child is thereby connected to that body which is my head too, and ingrafted into that body whereof I am a member.

      “When the church baptizes a child, that action concerns me too, because that child who is being baptized, I am also a part of – connected to that body which is my head too, and ingrated into that body whereof I am a member”


      And when she buries a man, that action concerns me: all mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated; God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice;

      “And when the church buries a man, that action concerns me too: all mankind is the same/universal/that sort of meaning… of one author, and is one volume… i.e. there are no different authors, we (mankind) have been penned down by only one person, and there are no different volumes that this author has written, it is only one book… one volume… and when one man dies, it is not as though a chapter of the book has been torn out (relating to earlier metaphor of how all of mankind has been penned down by one author in one volume), but it is instead translated into another language… literally, I perceive it as: when a man dies, he does not just fade out of the equation, but instead has an afterlife of sorts… which is better than the current life on Earth… translated into a better language…”

      and every chapter must be so translated; God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice;

      and he says “every chapter must be so translated”, which I perceived as: everyone must die, and go on to this other world, this afterlife (be it heaven, whatever. Whatever your perception of afterlife is, I guess), we must all get “translated” into this better language&

    • #64038
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      ~Khushi~:
      Yemenilicious:

      Yes, a hindu is allowed to enter the mosque.

      Your belief that all Gods are one…I get kind of confused. So when you pray, your praying to all the Gods?! ALL OF THEM?
      Interesting…

      Im curious to know. Is it significant to address to Whom you pray to? Praying to 'one' or 'several' shouldnt make a difference to actual value, quality, reality and purity of the prayer should it? Just a thought… Smile What is a prayer?

      Khushi – hey hon, how are you? I dont know whether I confused yummin when I said what I said but seem like it brought forth some question on yr side. The thing is — of course we have our unique religion – definitely – Our Religion, Our GOD is respected – we use him as the SUBJECT of our prayer. We see HIM in everything. What I was referring to though was the fact that many people have Disagreements because of RELIGION. And we should ALL learn to ACCEPT other RELIGIONS to prevent diagreements and fights [Why would GOD want us to FIGHT over something HOLY? — Clearly, something must be wrong — but here mainly it is shown in the ignorance of some people]

      I am not saying everyone should go a round believing in all of the 'exisiting Gods' b/c clearly people dont do this.

      Its just a little congruent to my belief that is all. I am hindu and pray / believe in Hindu Gods but going into a Christian church [in fact i grew up in a christian society and studied the bible in school] is not something 'sinful' to me and i shouldnt feel condemned and doomed to sin because i have sat in with another wonderful group of people – who have strong belief in GOD. Same as going to a Mosque – but havent done this as yet, wish to do it soon to learn about these differnt religions.

    • #64039
      Ek.Ajnaabi
      Participant

      Yea, some time ago, my friend's aunt cut into an eggplant, and inside she found inscribed 'Allahu”. See, Allah's miracles are everywhere. Religion is not based on facts, but rather on faith and belief.

    • #64040
      Khushi
      Participant

      I don't see how this thread was SO off topic? We were discussing religion and I still see Kavita discussing it with your comment . Why do you think it was off topic? Infact, this thread was made because of a discussion had earlier on in the forum which I assume you are not aware of. So regular members knew why Rani had created this thread and with what purpose. I don't think we went off topic so much so that the thread need closing. And plus, this is in the Say Something thread. So…..?

    • #64041
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      Exactly! and there has been no rule before for us to stay on the topic, because its just what we do, we twist it this way and that, and eventually someone talks about what the thread was originally about… anyway even if we did go off topic I don't think its such a big problem is it? its what people in a forum do..

    • #64042
      Ek.Ajnaabi
      Participant

      Hahaha ya'all crack me up. Have a nice day!

      -Ash

    • #64043
      Khushi
      Participant

      The only reason why we went off topic was because of the thread being locked.. Neway, lets leave it here. We are not here to discuss actions or why the thread was decided to be locked, for whatever reason.

      Lets try and keep this thread from further disruptions, as it was an intellectually stimulating thread before all of this anyway.

      Peace unto all Smile

    • #64044
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      THE thread wasnt even Off topic!

    • #64045
      boo
      Participant

      [Sometimes the power of a few members feeling strongly about the forum they love amazes me.

      It really does. Trust us to kick up a fuss… LOL.

      🙂]

    • #64046
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      boo:

      [Sometimes the power of a few members feeling strongly about the forum they love amazes me.

      It really does.

      🙂]

      Smile

    • #64047
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:
      I don't see how this thread was SO off topic? We were discussing religion and I still see Kavita discussing it with your comment later . Why do you think it was off topic? Infact, this thread was made because of a discussion had earlier on in the forum which I assume you are not aware of. So regular members knew why Rani had created this thread and with what purpose. I don't think we went off topic so much so that the thread need closing. And plus, this is in the Say Something thread. So…..?

      THANK YOU! That was EXACTLY what I wanted to say.

      But anyhow, I agree with Khushi:

      Quote:
      Lets try and keep this thread from further disruptions, as it was an intellectually stimulating thread before all of this anyway.

      Peace unto all Smile

      Quote:

      Rani – I don't think I WILL post up any thoughts regarding your proof… in any case, most of my thoughts lead to a blank in my mind… like a “I need to think about this some more” kind of blank… 🙂

      …All right ji. Smile i love you. Right Hug

      Quote:
      As for what Khushi said – there seems to be more of an interest in getting a 'spiritual' connection with God than a 'religious' connection – if you guys get what I mean? Not everywhere, not all the time, but more and more people seem to be going down this route? What do you guys think? What is it like where you live/in the community you are in?

      Like, some people say “I don't have a religion, but I do believe there is a God within me, in my mind and soul. That is my God.”…

      I am curious to know what you guys think – feedback please? Embarrassed

      I am also thinking the same thing, boo. It's like people want to get rid of religion or something. (something you would probably love, boo. Stick out tongue)

      But anyhow, a couple of my friends told me they would rather have a “spiritual” connection with God, rather than a religious one because they are tired of going to the Church everyday and reading the Bible and all. They do believe in God, but just don't like to worship Him in a religious way…

      and that's not coming from me at all, I love my religion and wouldn't even dream of wanting to get rid of it. But that's what some of my friends say…

      And about the article you posted, I have to be honest with you, I haven't even read your explanation as of yet, but I will soon Inshallah. I just have so many things on my mind right now, I can't really concentrate. sorry. Sad I love you, boo. Right Hug

    • #64048
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      I have somehting so cool to show you guys! I'm so excited! Inshallah, I'll post it up as soon as I can. Big Smile

      It's a bit long, tho…but very much WORTH the read. Smile

    • #64049
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      RaNi iS ThE BeS:

      I have somehting so cool to show you guys! I'm so excited! Inshallah, I'll post it up as soon as I can. Big Smile

      It's a bit long, tho…but very much WORTH the read. Smile

      Hurry up and post it, lazy bum Smile

      I love you!

    • #64050
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      I'm so sorry for the delay. Sad I just tried posting it up from school, but it doesn't work. Tongue Tied So I will do it as soon as I can at home. Smile

    • #64051
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      well wud ya post it let us read it already Smile

    • #64052
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      I'm sorry, it won't let me post it up at school and I can't do it at home right now, but I promise I will post it up as soon as I can. Smile

    • #64053
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      I am of de patient…Smile

      take jur time hunnz.

    • #64054
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      I am oh so sorry for the delay. Please forgive me. I was having some problems with it and then when I realized I could just post up a link to the website I felt like an idiot. lol.

      http://www.islam-guide.com/

      All you guys have to do is scroll down and read it. It's very interesting and it won't take up too much time. You guys will probably be able to finish reading it in no time.

      And make sure you don't click on the links first. Just read it in order:

      Read it in order.

      Enjoy!

    • #64055
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      Salaam hunz,

      Is this website information taken from the book that is shown on the website? I have that book, I just haven't got round to reading it! I got it at a uni freshers fayre when I first started. Insha'Allah will read it soon! x

    • #64056
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Walaykum Salaam, hunnz.

      Yes, all of the information is from the book, Tayba. I brought a friend to the Mosque with me one day and she was very interested in Islam, so my teacher promised her she would give her a book that makes understanding Islam easy. So she asked me to pas.s it on to her. But it was so interesting, I couldn't resist it, so I read it all before I pas.sed it on. It only took me about an hour or so to read it, I made sure I finished it cuz I didn't want to be rude and not give it to the person my teacher asked me to give it to. Smile

      And so when my teacher sent the link to me via e-mail, I couldn't resist, I had to post it on the forum. Smile

    • #64057
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Ranz will read this later

      Tabzyyy heyyyyyyy you hawtie you!! whats uppp? hope all is goin grrrrrreat!

    • #64058
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      What is this Kavita? You were so impatient to read it before, but now that it's all posted up, you say you'll read it later. *shakes head* tsk tsk tsk Stick out tongue

    • #64059
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      lol i was impatient coz i wanted to seeeeeeee it att hat timeeeeeeee

      but will read this later

      hehe

      sure its good stuff!

    • #64060
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      lol, kavita, ur funny.

      Rani, you shud definitely watch this one video.
      it's called “The Purpose of Life” by Khalid Yasin (pimpest of the pimps)
      it's his all time famous lecture because afterwards, 22 ppl embraced islam right then and there.
      masha'Allah. haylie and I watched it together a while back. it's amazing how he gets his points across…genius!

      in fact, i'll post the link here. It's kinda long, so whenever you get the chance, sit down and watch. Smile

      http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1261386381879128096&q=purpose+of+life%2C+khalid+yasin&total=27&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

    • #64061
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Why Islam?

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Clk5lNUdQ

      Baba Ali, explaining why he chose Islam. once again, im obsessed with this guy. I LOVE HIM. Stick out tongue

      Smile

    • #64062
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      Confused

    • #64063
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      ?

    • #64064
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      baba aliWhisperbrought back a lil memory…

      werz ranz and taybz??

    • #64065
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      oooh oooh gotcha Wink

      Rani is lost

      tayba is most probably busy..i donno Stick out tongue

    • #64066
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      Perhaps if I start searching just after lunch, I may be able to find Rani ji just before dinner. I have a feeling her mother would be so overjoyed to see her daughter (I sure hope so), that I would be asked to stay for dinner. Ninja, sounds like a plan, right? Whew! Now, where was Rani ji last seen? More importantly, was she carrying any lethal weapons?

    • #64067
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      ooooooook, lets leave other talk outside this thread…. Smile

      Rani…did you listen to the rest of that joint?

    • #64068
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      '…ooooooook, lets leave other talk outside this thread'

      Done.

    • #64069
      Marine
      Participant

      lol i knwo i was wondering what happened to Rani.

      I know she comes and reads the treats but she said last time she gets busy to asnwer so she just checks and goes hehehe

    • #64070
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Maybe Rani is still caught up in the fun from her party Stick out tongue

    • #64071
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      hmmm okay

    • #64072
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      Maybe Rani is still caught up in the fun from her party Stick out tongue

      she's not actually…she's busy with stuff going on currently.

      Raniiii I love you oh oh oh Right Hug

    • #64073
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      “whoever determines the truth from people alone,
      will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment.
      Rather, know the truth and you will know it's people…”

    • #64074
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      “whoever determines the truth from people alone,
      will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment.
      Rather, know the truth and you will know it's people…”

      hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    • #64075
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:
      Rani, you shud definitely watch this one video.
      it's called “The Purpose of Life” by Khalid Yasin (pimpest of the pimps)
      it's his all time famous lecture because afterwards, 22 ppl embraced islam right then and there.
      masha'Allah. haylie and I watched it together a while back. it's amazing how he gets his points across…genius!

      I'm watching it right now. Smile

      My twin has a CD of a lecture from Khalid Yasin. It's also called “The Purpose of Life.” It's an amazing lecture. I loved it so much. I tried searching for it online so that I can post it up, but I can't find it. Sad I'll search some more, but if I still don't find it, I'll type it up, Inshallah.

    • #64076
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      To know more about Islam, read the Qur'an:

      http://finalrevelation.net/quran.pdf

      Don't ever judge a religion by its followers, instead, judge it by its teachings.

    • #64077
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      So, Rani, the lectures are different?

    • #64078
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Yes. I'll let you borrow the CD so that you can hear it? But I don't know when, Hayati has it right now. When she gives it back to me, I'll let you borrow it. (I didn't even ask my twin. lol *shrugs*)

    • #64079
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Miss Hayati haylie baylie bobblehead is gonna burn it for me Big Smile *gets excited* I CAN'T WAIT

    • #64080
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      lol. She gave it to me today, I'll give it to you in Madressa if you come to the Masjid today.

    • #64081
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Surah Al-Mu'minun, Ayah # 62: On no soul do We (ALLAH S.W.T) place a burden greater than it can bear: before Us (ALLAH S.W.T) is a record which clearly shows the truth: they will never be wronged.

      -there you go beautiful Rani. Sorry, I can't call.

    • #64082
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Today it was brought to my attention that some muslim men are allowed and feels that its mandatory to have more than 1 wife.

      I just wanted to ask about this? How can this define what love and devotion is , and is it true?

      Thanks girls.

    • #64083
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      yup its true hun

      sad but true….

    • #64084
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      Today it was brought to my attention that some muslim men are allowed and feels that its mandatory to have more than 1 wife.

      I just wanted to ask about this? How can this define what love and devotion is , and is it true?

      Thanks girls.

      again with this topic =P. well Kavita, yes, Islam allows 4 wives. However, a man is not allowed to get married to another wife if he knows that he won't be able to treat them both the same way…and be fair. It's not mandatory to have more than one wife, whoever told you that is on some kind of crack. lmao! i need to shut up with that. Anyways, MEN ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE 4 FIVES WIVES GIVEN THAT THEY ARE TO BE FAIR.

    • #64085
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      I promise to be fair! Now, gimme a twenty. Lmao ('MEN ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE 4 FIVES…) Uh-huh I know what you meant and nuh-huh I am not afraid of your roti-roller. You begining to twitch now? Im gonna stop. Lol.

      Seriously now, one woman is more than enough for a man. Why would anyone want to marry four?

    • #64086
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      I promise to be fair! Now, gimme a twenty. Lmao ('MEN ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE 4 FIVES…) Uh-huh I know what you meant and nuh-huh I am not afraid of your roti-roller. You begining to twitch now? Im gonna stop. Lol.

      Seriously now, one woman is more than enough for a man. Why would anyone want to marry four?

      ROFLMBO!!! what a typo =D

      well, there are various reasons why one would want to marry more than 1 wife…not necessarily 4. LOL if i were a man…knowing how crazy women are…i'd be happy with one…seriously! but yeah, polygyny … we talked about this before in the 'A thought' “RANIII” thread. I really really loved the discussions we had man…sighh, where's Am Rani?

    • #64087
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      Lol, yup we women are a lil pagal, imagine the poor dude having to stress over 4 on one go hahaha..

      Like I have stated previously though, on a serious note, where islam is concerned. I truly am against this one…regardless of whether it is stated in the Quran..

      I cannot and will not accept this act..well its just my personal opinion and feelings towards this practise.

    • #64088
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      I am drawn to the the first three patriarchal narratives of the book of Genesis in the Holy Bible. My favorite among the stories of Abraham (Sarah, Hagar and Keturah), Isaac (Rebekah) and Jacob (Leah, Rachel, Bilhah and Zilpah) is Rebekah. Isaac never felt the need to look to another woman for anything. Rebekah provided for Isaac everything he wanted in a woman and probably so much more. I understand Hagar was Sarah's idea, and Abraham married Keturah after Sarah's death, and disagree with Rabbinic comments that seem to suggest Keturah was Hagar. I also understand that Jacob never intended to marry Leah and only ended up with her because of his father-in-law Laban's treachery, since it was Rachel he wanted. However, he allows himself the luxury of the two concubines Bilhah and Zilphah through an curious twist in the story.

      Soon after Isaac married Rebekah, the story says he was 'comforted' because apparently he sorely missed his mother Sarah. I simply love Rebekah. I think she embraces and embodies the role of daughter, sister, wife, mother well, though perhaps not perfectly. I would rather spend life with a person who is 'becoming' rather than with someone who has already 'become.' What would I contribute? I would rather give more into a relationship than sit on my donkey and receive incessantly. I find that its a unique quality- a woman who does not allow her titular responsibilities to encroach upon her role in the family and society. After all, people would rather remember us for how wonderful we were as human beings rather than how professional we were in our areas of expertise. I feel that in God's economy there is no greater compliment afforded a man than that he is a good father, a good husband, a good son, a good brother, and a good friend. I would joyfully die penniless and unheralded as long as I had the love of someone who knows in their heart that they had my unwavering love and undying devotion.

      Therefore, I would rather men wait for the 'real' woman who is more meaningful to life than four wives. Mathematically four quarters may make one whole, but frankly four wives do not necessarily make one real woman, one great marriage or one great family. This is exactly why I cannot understand why men rush into marriage.

      (I apologize if I have digressed from the leitmotif of this thread)

    • #64089
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      I respect your opinion Senor Smile

    • #64090
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      Firstly, theres no need for any apologies. Very well expressed Jalapeno!!I am not familiar with the bible however have been subjected to its teachings through curiosity…there’s this verse, Jeremiah 7 verse 23, which I had learned off during one of my primary school vacations…If u can, please paste that verse here, I am trying to remember the words but fail to do so…thanks in advance…

    • #64091
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      'Obey me. Do what I say and I will be your God and you will be my people. Live the way I tell you. Do what I command so that your lives will go well.' (The Message)

      'Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you.' (New International Version)

      'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.' (King James Version)

    • #64092
      serioComic
      Participant

      i think the idea of men being able to marry 4 has been misinterpreted by one, the very man who marries more than 1 and two, the generalization that people make when they read that muslim men can marry up to 4.

      as mentioned by yummmenilicious, the definition of someone who wants to marry more than 1 is that they must ensure that they can be fair to all their wives. and fair is not just about spending equal time with all the wives but also on all the materials that u give. if u buy wife A a house by the lake, then you need to buy wife B, C and D something which is the same or equal to that as well. if you take one on a holiday, then u need to take the other 3 for holiday as well. emotionally and physically u have to be fair to all yr wives..they must get equal treatment from you in every aspect. so, if you think abt it rationally, no men in this world are able to do that. even if its possible, i would think 2 is the max that one can go.

      and in those days (the times of our Prophets p.b.u.h), they marry more than 1 bcos there are alot of women and children who lost their husbands and fathers during the war. so marrying them gives these women and children a certain sense of security and hope that they are taken care of by a man. that was the main reason they marry more than 1, not for lustful purposes but to show compassion to other unfortunate women. and some also marry more than 1 bcos their first wife cant bear a child. so instead of divorcing the wife and marry another, they have 2 wives. and in those days it is important for one to have offsprings bcos its a matter of family pride and honour…to continue ones legacy. if you look at that act alone, i think men who does that are more responsible and faithful than one who divorces his wife and finds another, which is what is happening nowdays.

      but of course these days nobody does that. these days they marry more than 1 bcos they cant seem to control their testorone level and their fluctuating and unpredictable hormones. so that makes it wrong to marry more than 1 but which not many understands and is used as an excuse to abuse this so called 'quota'.

      the problem with people is that one, they dont truly understand what is said in the Quran and two, others make wrong assumptions abt this ruling and is quick to condemned it before looking at the actual reasons on why this ruling was made in the first place.

    • #64093
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      well said, Oreo!!

    • #64094
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      Serio ji, your words echo something I read somewhere a long time ago that the Prophet Muhammad had more than four wives, but most of them were wives of fallen comrades. I think that it is a noble act- providing a shelter in every sense of the word to the spouse of a fallen friend. This world is not a safe place for a single-mother, or a widowed woman with children.

    • #64095
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) had, according to most scholars, 11 wives, and he was the only one given that right. yes, and also, we all must realize that women are outnumbering men, thus at some point, women will not find a husband to marry, so,men will basically have to marry more than one wife.

    • #64096
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      'we all must realize that women are outnumbering men, thus at some point, women will not find a husband to marry, so, men will basically have to marry more than one wife.'

      Well, forget what I said previously, I would like to help out. So, here is my list: Looking for four wives: A supermodel to be seen in public with me; A strong woman with no eating disorders to bear my seven children; A chef to cook for my entire family; A banker or a venture capitalist with proven track record to manage my financial affairs.

      Seriously, Ninja, if we go by what you have said, what will happen when there are more men and less women? One woman will end up being the wife of four men? That would be chaotic.

    • #64097
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      lol!! but (In Islam) women are not allowed to marry than one man Wink

    • #64098
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      Cosmic, no disrespect to what is stated in the QURAN, to the teachings of Islam, this isn’t a misunderstanding or assumption as such , Your points are noted, understood and respected for what had been ..ie the past, the days our forefathers ruled.However, I am talking about this day and age, and more specifically my personal point of view on the practices of polygamy..in Islam, and in other Religions.This is still being widely practiced for the simple fact that it is stated in the Holy Book??…I still maintain that I cannot and will not uphold or entertain this act. Muslim or not, I will not as a woman be subjected to having my partner share/divide his life, love, heart, mind, body, soul between another woman and I…I simply refuse to believe that a man has this choice, whereas a woman will have to simply uphold whatever comes her way after marriage, in this case, having to share her husband..I would rather die single than endure such torture… If I am to love, honor, respect my soul mate, I expect him to be fiercely committed as well. This is said with no intention to disrespect my fellow Muslims or those who believe in this practice, it is simply my personal stance against such an act. Jalapeno, thank u for the verse… the first ones accurate to my knowledge, why are there different renditions of it ??

    • #64099
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      There are several versions of the Bible since each version aims at a certain audience and is interpreted accordingly. The King James Version is an older and more lofty version while the New International Version, the English Standard Version, the New Century Version and the New Living Translation are more modern. The most accurate perhaps is the New American Standard Bible and the New Revised Standard Version, which are as close as one can possibly get to the original meaning of the Old Testament (Hebrew and Aramaic) and New Testament (Greek and Aramaic). I personally prefer to read as many versions just to get the feel though I use NASB for devotions.

    • #64100
      Mukesh
      Keymaster

      thank u

    • #64101
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      I finally got this joint uploaded! I've been trying for dayz. lol. No surprise… slow moments, hokay. Stick out tongue

      So here it is, not a lecture, but rather a beautiful reminder. What is the purpose of your life?:

      part 1:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/K9-KNIBC/the_purpose_of_life_1/

      part 2:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/UanjruBU/the_purpose_of_life_2/

      part 3:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/rLGztJKW/the_purpose_of_life_3/

      part 4:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/MCmxtroG/the_purpose_of_life_4/

      part 5:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/m7pOiSdg/the_purpose_of_life_5/

      part 6 (final part):
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/UExCSS2j/the_purpose_of_life_6/

      and this lecture is by:

      Shaykh Khalid Yasin, a former Christian, is the Executive Director of the Islamic Teaching Institute (ITI), an organization dedicated to the work of Da'wah. He has studied the Arabic language in Medina, Saudi Arabia and Cairo, Egypt and has had many mentors and teachers who tutored him in Islamic history and the memorization and recitation of the Qur'an.

      converted more than five thousand persons to Islam in the past 10 years…

    • #64102
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Wow. I missed out on a lot.

      Quote:
      Surah Al-Mu'minun, Ayah # 62: On no soul do We (ALLAH S.W.T) place a burden greater than it can bear: before Us (ALLAH S.W.T) is a record which clearly shows the truth: they will never be wronged.

      -there you go beautiful Rani. Sorry, I can't call.

      Jazakallahu Khayran, Habeebi. I really love this verse from the Qur'an, I would have looked for it myself, but Hayati has my translated Qur'an, and I was too lazy to look online. Big Smile

      Quote:
      Seriously now, one woman is more than enough for a man. Why would anyone want to marry four?

      …Ha…Ha…Haha!…

      Quote:
      'Obey me. Do what I say and I will be your God and you will be my people. Live the way I tell you. Do what I command so that your lives will go well.' (The Message)

      'Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you.' (New International Version)

      'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.' (King James Version)

      I'm sorry if I seem ignorant, but what exactly is this from?

      Quote:
      the problem with people is that one, they dont truly understand what is said in the Quran and two, others make wrong assumptions abt this ruling and is quick to condemned it before looking at the actual reasons on why this ruling was made in the first place.

      Mashallah, Oreo ji, very well said. Smile May Allah (SWT) reward you well. Ameen.

      Quote:
      Cosmic, no disrespect to what is stated in the QURAN, to the teachings of Islam, this isn’t a misunderstanding or assumption as such , Your points are noted, understood and respected for what had been ..ie the past, the days our forefathers ruled.However, I am talking about this day and age,

      The Qur'an was sent down for ALL GENERATIONS.

      Quote:

      This is still being widely practiced for the simple fact that it is stated in the Holy Book??

      The Qur'an does not force men to marry up to 4 wives. It is simply an option for the various reasons Serio pointed out.

      Quote:
      So here it is, not a lecture, but rather a beautiful reminder. What is the purpose of your life?:

      part 1:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/K9-KNIBC/the_purpose_of_life_1/

      part 2:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/UanjruBU/the_purpose_of_life_2/

      part 3:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/rLGztJKW/the_purpose_of_life_3/

      part 4:
      http://profile.imeem.com/SQfzyB/music/MCmxtroG/the_purpose_of_life_4/

      part 5:
      http://pro

    • #64103
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      I'm sorry if I seem ignorant, but what exactly is this from?

      Rani ji, its a verse from the Holy Bible (Jeremiah 7.23). Alie had asked for it.

    • #64104
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      hey if any of you tries to listen to the lecture and is asked to log on, if you don't have an imeem account, simply close the window that pops up Smile

      Rani- you're welcome hunnz. Right Hug

      Serio- I really really like how you explained it. couldn't have said it better. May Allah reward you indeed. Mashallah Smile

    • #64105
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:

      I'm sorry if I seem ignorant, but what exactly is this from?

      Rani ji, its a verse from the Holy Bible (Jeremiah 7.23). Alie had asked for it.

      Why are there so many different versions? So if I look in any random Bible, will I find those same exact verses? And who exactly is Jeremiah?

      Ninja- read the totally random thread. Wink

    • #64106
      SenorJalapeno
      Participant

      Jeremiah was a prophet who prophesied about the Babylonian Exile to the Israelites in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible. As to the verisons, they exist primarily to serve readers' stylistic and linguistic preferences. Since the Scriptures were written in Hebrew and Greek and a bit of Aramaic here and there, whenever an archeological survey uncovered ancient records that contributed to a better understanding of a certain phrase or provided some hitherto unknown detail about a nation, a community, or a culture, minor adjustments were made to the tranlsation.

      As to similarity in translation, you would find the verse almost identical in King James, New King James, New American Bible, English Standard, New Revised Standard. Other versions such as The Message are more paraphrased to make it easy to read. I personally prefer the New American Bible since I believe it is the closest to the original Hebrew and Greek.

    • #64107
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      wait senor ji..you can follow them all? they're similar? I wanted to ask too, you believe in the Trinity? explain it to us pls?

      Rani- i read, and…I see you tomorrow right? Wink

    • #64108
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Senor- Thank you. And I have the same question as Ninja. I don't understand the Trinity…how one person can be a 3-in-1…please explain?

      Ninja- Yes, you'll see me today, but at the Mosque…Stick out tongue

    • #64109
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Rani…I saw Appa z for the first time in like a yr. Really made my day, Alhamdulillah. I love the lecture she had today, it was awesome. I'm like reading all about Nabi (S.A.W)'s character now. Subhana'Allah Smile

      • Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was an intelligent man with exemplary character. He shook the foundation of this world with such grace and charisma. He was an illiterate man who led a lost nation into the light of Islam and he inspired everyone he met. Even the Kings from other kingdoms wanted to be like him because he was such a great leader and his followers wouldn’t hesitate in giving their lives for a cause he thought was just. They went to such extents that they would wear, instead of their usual elegant garments, tattered clothes and rags to imitate him, because they couldn’t distinguish who was the leader and who were his followers because they were all dressed in the same manner. They even do so today. There was a non-Muslim author who ranked him as number one as the most influential man in history. This was my Prophet’s character, this was the effect he stamped on every life he touched. This was the greatest man to have ever walked this Earth. Smile

        I imagine this…awwwwwww!:
        -He was also an extremely loving man. When his grandsons would climb on his back while he was in Sajdah, he would leave them up there and stay n Sajdah until they came off.

    • #64110
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      man that brought tears to my eyes. Reading about our Beloved Prophet S.A.W always makes me teary with awe at such a wonderful person he was. Reading about his Peace Be Upon Him's death made me cry… he did so much for this ummah… makes me feel ashamed at what is happening today.. but even still there is always guidance for us and we're still the greatest ummah. Alhumdulilah Smile.

    • #64111
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:
      This was my Prophet’s character, this was the effect he stamped on every life he touched. This was the greatest man to have ever walked this Earth. Smile

      Subhan'Allah…Every time I hear about the life of the Nabi (may the peace of Allah (SWT) be upon him) I am always left with awe and deep admiration.

      Quote:
      -He was also an extremely loving man. When his grandsons would climb on his back while he was in Sajdah, he would leave them up there and stay n Sajdah until they came off.

      Subhan'Allah…I remember when Appa was telling us how he would stay in sajdah forever, it brought tears to my eyes…Allahu Akbar…

      Quote:
      but even still there is always guidance for us and we're still the greatest ummah. Alhumdulilah Smile.

      Alhamdulillah, that is so true. Appa Z was telling us yesterday that we are indeed the greatest ummah because we do the work of the prophets, it is our responsibility to spread the truth…Subhan'Allah…

      ~ Allahu Akbar ~

    • #64112
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      you see why he's my hero! Salla Allahu A'laihi wasallam. Smile

      In contrast to others who have achieved renown for their accomplishments in a limited sphere of activity, Muhammad's achievements span all major areas of life. The historian Michael H. Hart wrote:

      My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.
      (Hart, Michael, The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History)

    • #64113
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant

      Alhamdulillah, that is so true. Appa Z was telling us yesterday that we are indeed the greatest ummah because we do the work of the prophets, it is our responsibility to spread the truth…Subhan'Allah…

      dats sweet, however open mindedly, lets not forget that all religions are the greatest in their own right…respected in their own way and have as much responsibility to spread the truth, love and peace equally…

      just generalising…

    • #64114
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=9H_5K1Mns40&mode=related&search=

      a Christian…talking about the Hijab..POSITIVELY! he's really funny.

    • #64115
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:
      Alhamdulillah, that is so true. Appa Z was telling us yesterday that we are indeed the greatest ummah because we do the work of the prophets, it is our responsibility to spread the truth…Subhan'Allah…

      dats sweet, however open mindedly, lets not forget that all religions are the greatest in their own right…respected in their own way and have as much responsibility to spread the truth, love and peace equally…

      just generalising…

      I'm sorry, but I wasn't referring to religions when I said 'Ummah'

      Ummah literally means a nation. But it also refers to the certain people/generation that a prophet was sent to. And all of the Muslims after the time of the Prophet, Muhammad (SAW) are called “The Ummah of Muhammad(SAW)”

      So when I said Ummah, I was referring to Muslims. I didn't say anything about any other religions.

      Thank you very much.

    • #64116
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant

      am very much aware of what u meant and said Ranz

      it was just my take on religion

      and belief

      and responsibility

    • #64117
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Well, you should have made that clear. You bolded the wrong set of words, then. I'm sorry for misunderstanding.

    • #64118
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant

      lol..did i?? oh…confuscious luk

      well dats me anyways…hahaha

      confusin the hell outa ppl at times

      mwah

      welkom back:)

    • #64119
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      I just watched a show here called 'The Muslim Jesus' and it was all about the Islamic perspective on Isaa peace be upon Him. (Jesus). They were talking all about the similarities and differences of how Isaa Peace Be Upon Him is seen in Islam and in Christianity. Subhana'Allah there were some very interesting points in there…. I want to look in to this further.

    • #64120
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      …yeah Tayba, it's pretty interesting Smile

    • #64121
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Baba Ali on why he chose Islam as his religion:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Clk5lNUdQ

    • #64122
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Rani- that video is very inspiring Mash'Allah.

      A description of Jannat (Paradise) by Bilal Assad-

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=Qbq_fxtORFA&mode=related&search=

    • #64123
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Ninja – I don't think I've seen the video, I'll watch it as soon as I have some peace and quiet in this chaotic house. Smile

      I want to pass on an email my teacher sent me:

      GOOD NEWS FOR MUSLIM BROTHERS,


      Assalamualaikum…! An important message to all Muslim brothers and sisters : Sunita Williams ( First Indian woman who went on moon) accepted “ISLAM” Masha Allah, bcoz when they were on the moon, they saw towards EARTH, the entire EARTH looked dark, but 2 places on the EARTH looked like SPARKS (Roshni). They were shocked to see that and saw them with the help of telescope and came to know that those two places were ” MECCA” and “MADINA” Masha Allah. Then they decided that after reaching to earth they'll accept “ISLAM”. Thats y they reached safely. So be proud to a muslim and forward it to all like fire. Allah Hafiz…!

      I don't know what this says… Tongue Tied I think it's in Urdu though…but it could also be Arabic…If it's Arabic, maybe ninja can translate it, if it's Urdu, then she can read it to me over the phone and I can translate it, Insha'Allah. Smile

      Subhan'Allah! I have always loved the way it glows…

    • #64124
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Very interesting Rani ; Beautiful.

      I have a question: How long does Ramadan go for?

    • #64125
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Kavita – Ramadhan lasts from 30 to 31 days. Smile

    • #64126
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Rani- it never lasts 31 days. its 29 or 30 days.

      and i got that email too! Subhana'Allah!!!

      There is this guy my dad knows…he wants to convert Insha'Allah. Smile

    • #64127
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Thanks for pointing out the mistake, Ninja. Kavita, I’m so sorry. I don’t know how I made that mistake. I was going crazy with happiness yesterday, maybe that’s why. I even messed up the translation of jameel. Yeah, the Islamic calendar doesn’t have 31 days, it’s either 29 or 30. I guess I was thinking about the American (what the heck is it called?) calendar since the months have either 30 or 31 days… Sorry…

    • #64128
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      welcomez Smile

    • #64129
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Its alright Rani, its was just a question.

      So how long more is Ramadan on? About 2 weeks or so?

    • #64130
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      Its alright Rani, its was just a question.

      So how long more is Ramadan on? About 2 weeks or so?

      I wish! there are 5 more days left…perhaps even 4, since it might be 29 days =[

    • #64131
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Oh so I see, so then its supposed to finish on Oct. 12th.

    • #64132
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Kavita – yepperz. Eid is gonna be this Saturday! I'm so upet that Ramadhan is almost over, but I'm so happy that Eid is coming up! Smile

    • #64133
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Oh wow. I have a question. Waht is Eid? How is it celebrated? And can you eat on Eid?

    • #64134
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Heyy no respond

      I have another question. I heard Eid is either Friday or Saturday. How can it be an 'either' day? What says if its Eid or not?

    • #64135
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      in answer to your first question: We celebrate eid 2 times each year. The first time is after Ramadan…celebrating the end of the Holy Month and as a “reward” for fasting. We visit relatives, we have parties, we EAT A LOT =P. haha, everyone celebrates it their own way…but everyone must go to Eid Salaah at the masjid following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Muhammad peace be upon him's way of life). And the second time is when Muslims from over the world go to Makkah for pilgrimage. Smile

      Second question: the moon determines everything. the moon determines when we begin Ramadan and it determines when Eid is gonna be. Because the Islamic Calendar follows the moon.

      Smile

    • #64136
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Thank you for answering my questions.

      Hope Eid goes well for you! and the others.

      I guess we just have to wait for the moon to show to determine if Eid will be Friday or Saturday.

    • #64137
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      Thank you for answering my questions.

      Hope Eid goes well for you! and the others.

      I guess we just have to wait for the moon to show to determine if Eid will be Friday or Saturday.

      thank you! I'm looking forward to it, but I don't want Ramadhan to end!! lol.

      *nods* we're waiting!

    • #64138
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant
      Quote:
      Quote:

      Thank you for answering my questions.

      Hope Eid goes well for you! and the others.

      thank you kaveee **hugs*** am sure it will

      I guess we just have to wait for the moon to show to determine if Eid will be Friday or Saturday.

      thank you! I'm looking forward to it, but I don't want Ramadhan to end!! lol.

      hmm i feelye my dear..it went by tooo fast..

      *nods* we're waiting!

    • #64139
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Its almost over, but you guys did embrace Ramadan.

      So when will you know if Eid will be on Friday or SAturday??

      HOpe your eid go wellll

      love uu ninjaaa and love uu alii diii *hugssssss*

      hugggggggggg* hugggggggggggggggggggggggggs*

    • #64140
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      yeah, it's tomorrow Kavita!

      luvya too!

    • #64141
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      So, Eid is on Friday?

      Nice.

      What is the day after Eid call? Actually is Eid one day or a few days together?

      Enjoy!

    • #64142
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant
      Quote:

      love uu alii diii *hugssssss*

      hugggggggggg* hugggggggggggggggggggggggggs

      JAAANU wer r u ???

      di misses her lil angel:(

    • #64143
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      I came across this beautiful Hadith today Smile :

      On the authority of Abu al-'Abbaas Sahl bin Sa'ad as-Saa'idee (radiAllaahu anhu) who said :

      A man came to the Prophet (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) and said : O Messenger of Allaah, direct me to an act which, if I do it, [will cause] Allaah to love me and the people to love me. So he (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) said :

      Renounce the world and Allaah will love you, and renounce what the people possess and the people will love you.

      A Hasan hadeeth related by Ibn Maajah and others with good chains of authorities.

      Explanation of Hadeeth:

      Know that the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to encourage his Companions upon making do with little from worldly possessions and upon abstemiousness, and said : “Remain in the World as though you are a stranger, or a passing traveller.” And it has been narrated that he (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) said : “Love of the Dunyaa (Worldly pleasures) is the head of all sins” [However, this narration is traceable back only to al-Hasan al-Basree, and not to the Prophet sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam]. And in another hadeeth : “Verily the ascetic in this life finds his heart contented in this world and in the Hereafter, while the seeker of the Dunyaa finds his heart weary in this world and in the Hereafter”.

      And know that whosoever lives in the world lives like a guest, and whatever he holds in his hand is but a loan; the guest will ultimately depart, and the loan will ultimately be returned. And 'Alee (radiAllaahu anhu) said : “The Dunyaa is the land that you see before you – from it eat the pious and the evil ones”, and it is hated by the Awliyaa (Friends) of Allaah and loved by the People of the Dunyaa. So whosoever joins them in their love of it (the Dunyaa) then they too are hated.

      And the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) has guided the questioner in this hadeeth to leave the Dunyaa by being abstemious of it, and as a consequence of that has promised for him the Love of Allaah, the Most High – and that is His being Pleased with him, for verily the Love of Allaah for His slaves is His being Pleased with them. And he (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) also guided him towards being abstemious of that which the people possess, if he wishes to obtain the love of the people. And wealth is from love of the Dunyaa, and verily there is nothing that the people possess and they hate one another because of it or compete with one another for it, except the wealth of the Dunyaa.

      And he (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) said : “Whoever makes the Hereafter his pre-occupation, then Allaah gathers together his affairs, and places freedom from want in his heart, and the Dunyaa comes to him despite being reluctant to do so. And whoever makes the Dunyaa his pre-occupation, then Allaah breaks up his affairs, and places his poverty before his eyes, and nothing of the Dunyaa comes to him except that which has been decreed for him. And the happy one is he who chooses that whose blessings will remain forever over the trial whose punishments shall never cease”.

    • #64144
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      We need to revive this thread.

      I miss this thread. I need to post more stuff on here. I keep forgetting. Sad

      Ninja –

      Quote:
      And the happy one is he who chooses that whose blessings will remain forever over the trial whose punishments shall never cease”.

      Smile

    • #64145
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      We need to revive this thread.

      I miss this thread. I need to post more stuff on here. I keep forgetting. Sad

      Ninja –

      Quote:
      And the happy one is he who chooses that whose blessings will remain forever over the trial whose punishments shall never cease”.

      Smile

      I love this thread tooooooooo!

      I know, isn't that beautiful. Smile May Allah make us of those people. Ameen!

    • #64146
      Hayliehayati
      Participant

      Hi

    • #64147
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Islam Promotes Tolerance Not Terrorism

      Imam Siraj Wahhaj
      a Khutbah given in Sydney, Australia

      To my beloved brother and sisters, those standing, those sitting, those in the front, those in the back, those trying to get in, I greet everyone of you with the greeting of peace, Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu.

      Brothers and sisters, I pray to Allah, the Almighty that tonight Allah will bless me to articulate what I feel in here (pointing to his heart). I ask Allah to bring what’s in here (heart) so that I may articulate with my tongue and help every one of us. If we are Muslim, a Muslim scholar (‘aalim), haafith Quran (who have memorised the entire Quran), the muttaqeen (those who fear Allah) – I pray to Allah that you will get closer to Allah. I pray to Allah that those Muslims who are weak in faith, some of you barely holding on, some of my sisters struggling to be a good Muslim but weak, some of my brothers struggling to be a good Muslim but weak, I pray to Allah that you will be stronger tonight and will get closer to Allah. Those of you who are not Muslim in the audience, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and even atheists I pray tonight that Allah guides you to His truth.

      Tonight I want to talk about you, all of you… and all of us, 1 billion 500 million Muslims around the world. A third of them (500 million Muslims) left Muslim countries, scattered throughout the world. Where are they? They are in America, 9 million Muslims in the United States of America. They are in the United Kingdom. Muslims… in Germany, France, India. Where are they? Four hundred thousand Muslims in Australia. I want to talk about you and our role in this country, in this city of Sydney and in Melbourne and in Perth. Why are we here? One third of the ummah in minority countries. Migration to non-Muslim countries.

      Why are you here in Sydney? Why are we in Australia? What are we doing? What do the people think about us? The Australians, the Aborigines, what do they think about us? What goes through their minds when they hear Muslims, when they hear Islam, when they hear Quran, when they hear Sunnah? What do they think about us? Some of you might say “so what!” You don’t care what they think about us! If you are Muslim, you care what people think about you. Because in effect everything, and you better know every time you walk down the street and somebody sees you as a Muslim they are thinking about something. What are they thinking about?

      When I was a little boy in school, sometimes I would go home from school and maybe somebody in school laughed at me, made a mockery of me. Like most little children who run home they tell their mother, they tell their father. I'll never forget what my mother told me. She said son, say this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never harm me”. You know, sometimes children can be real cruel, they laugh at you because your skin is black, because your skin is white, because you’re a little bit heavy, because you’re skinny, because you have a beard, because you’re young, because you dress differently, because you wear a kufi, because you wear hijab, because you wear long dress, people are cruel. My mother did not have to tell me son don’t worry about that, don’t worry about what people say, words don’t harm, but my mother was wrong. Words do harm you! Sometimes a true word is more harmful. How many of you brothers are not married? Raise your hands. You think words mean anything? If you want to get married and that woman hears a bad word about you and she doesn’t want to marry you because of what she heard, you don’t think words mean anything? You want to get a job and they won’t give you a job because of what they heard about you! You don’t think words don’t mean anything! Words mean something and what people think about you has a tremendous effect on your life!

      This is why for a Muslim not only is our property

    • #64148
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      In that valley, the lover wanders,

      And he sees the wandering to be a great attainment.

      And from Allah is the joy of the lovers when

      He addresses them from above and greets them with Salam.

      Neither shall darkness cover their sight nor shall they tire.

      So O what a glance which gives a brightness to the face,

      Can the enthralled lover ever forget after that?

      And by Allah, how many fair (maidens), if one were to smile,

      She would radiate light brighter than the break of dawn.

      So how great is the enjoyment of the ears when she speaks.

      And O what timidness like a soft branch when she leans near,

      And O what bashfulness when she smiles.

      An excerpt from, “A description of Paradise” from Imam Ibn-Al Qayyam. Translated by: Abdul Rafee’ Adewale Imam. This specific part speaks about the lovers in paradise.

    • #64149
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Ninja, thank you for posting this up. Smile I love Imam Siraj Wahhaj! I love the way he gives his talks, they're very powerful. Smile Masha'Allah.

      Quote:

      Islam Promotes Tolerance Not Terrorism

      Imam Siraj Wahhaj
      a Khutbah given in Sydney, Australia

      Brothers and sisters, I pray to Allah, the Almighty that tonight Allah will bless me to articulate what I feel in here (pointing to his heart). I ask Allah to bring what’s in here (heart) so that I may articulate with my tongue and help every one of us. If we are Muslim, a Muslim scholar (‘aalim), haafith Quran (who have memorised the entire Quran), the muttaqeen (those who fear Allah) – I pray to Allah that you will get closer to Allah. I pray to Allah that those Muslims who are weak in faith, some of you barely holding on, some of my sisters struggling to be a good Muslim but weak, some of my brothers struggling to be a good Muslim but weak, I pray to Allah that you will be stronger tonight and will get closer to Allah. Those of you who are not Muslim in the audience, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and even atheists I pray tonight that Allah guides you to His truth.

      Tonight I want to talk about you, all of you… and all of us, 1 billion 500 million Muslims around the world. A third of them (500 million Muslims) left Muslim countries, scattered throughout the world. Where are they? They are in America, 9 million Muslims in the United States of America. They are in the United Kingdom. Muslims… in Germany, France, India. Where are they? Four hundred thousand Muslims in Australia. I want to talk about you and our role in this country, in this city of Sydney and in Melbourne and in Perth. Why are we here? One third of the ummah in minority countries. Migration to non-Muslim countries.

      Why are you here in Sydney? Why are we in Australia? What are we doing? What do the people think about us? The Australians, the Aborigines, what do they think about us? What goes through their minds when they hear Muslims, when they hear Islam, when they hear Quran, when they hear Sunnah? What do they think about us? Some of you might say “so what!” You don’t care what they think about us! If you are Muslim, you care what people think about you. Because in effect everything, and you better know every time you walk down the street and somebody sees you as a Muslim they are thinking about something. What are they thinking about?

      When I was a little boy in school, sometimes I would go home from school and maybe somebody in school laughed at me, made a mockery of me. Like most little children who run home they tell their mother, they tell their father. I'll never forget what my mother told me. She said son, say this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never harm me”. You know, sometimes children can be real cruel, they laugh at you because your skin is black, because your skin is white, because you’re a little bit heavy, because you’re skinny, because you have a beard, because you’re young, because you dress differently, because you wear a kufi, because you wear hijab, because you wear long dress, people are cruel. My mother did not have to tell me son don’t worry about that, don’t worry about what people say, words don’t harm, but my mother was wrong. Words do harm you! Sometimes a true word is more harmful. How many of you brothers are not married? Raise your hands. You think words mean anything? If you want to get married and that woman hears a bad word about you and she doesn’t want to marry you because of what she heard, you don’t think words mean anything? You want to get a job and they won’t give you a job because of what th

    • #64150
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Okay, well that was unnecessary. Tongue Tied *shrugs* Oh well, more about Islam, good! lol. Big Smile

    • #64151
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:

      In that valley, the lover wanders,

      And he sees the wandering to be a great attainment.

      And from Allah is the joy of the lovers when

      He addresses them from above and greets them with Salam.

      Neither shall darkness cover their sight nor shall they tire.

      So O what a glance which gives a brightness to the face,

      Can the enthralled lover ever forget after that?

      And by Allah, how many fair (maidens), if one were to smile,

      She would radiate light brighter than the break of dawn.

      So how great is the enjoyment of the ears when she speaks.

      And O what timidness like a soft branch when she leans near,

      And O what bashfulness when she smiles.

      An excerpt from, “A description of Paradise” from Imam Ibn-Al Qayyam. Translated by: Abdul Rafee’ Adewale Imam. This specific part speaks about the lovers in paradise.

      awwwwwwww! Subhan'Allah…Smile

    • #64152
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      al-Ikhlâs – The Purity

      In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

      Say: He is Allah, the One and Only!
      Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
      He begetteth not nor is He begotten.
      And there is none like unto Him.


      – translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali

      Al-Ikhlâs is sûrah (chapter) 112 of the Qur'ân, and is said to be one of the earliest revelations that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received from archangel Gabriel.

      The Arabic root of the word ikhlâs is kh-l-s which means to be purified or refined. The very concept of refining and purifying signifies the burning away of all impurities, leaving nothing but the very essence of that which was sought, which, in this case, is Allah.

      Such a purification is the burning away of all of the worldly misunderstandings, concerns and desires that separate us from the One; the One and Only upon whom we depend, the One and Only who is our foundation rock, the Eternal One and Only.

      As a further testimony to the unity of the One who has created all of mankind, note the striking similarity in the Bhagavad-Gita written in India a thousand years earlier:

      You are the One Creator of all the worlds,
      and of that which moves and that which does not move,
      You alone are fit for worship, You are the highest Teacher,
      In all the worlds there is none equal to You
      .

      – Bhagavad-Gita 11:43

      A deeper look into al-Ikhlâs:

      The following is al-Ikhlâs, line-by-line in Arabic, followed by a simple transliteration, and four well-known English translations.

      (Pronunciation guide: i as in sit, a as in bat, u as in put, â as the a in father, î as the ee in reel, û as the oo in moot.)

      bismillâh ir-rahmân ir-rahîm

      Yusuf Ali: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
      Pickthall: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
      Shaki

    • #64153
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Sorry, the pictures wouldn't load for some reason. Tongue Tied The pictures were the verses and Hadith in Arabic. I'll try fixing them later if I can, Insha'Allah.

    • #64154
      boo
      Participant

      Ninja – thanks for that article… it was an interesting read. 🙂

    • #64155
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      welcomez =)

    • #64156
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      My twin asked me to talk to his friend about Islam a while ago. And about a week ago he told me he was interested in embracing Islam but he thinks he's gonna get lazy and not pray 5 times a day and doesn't know if he can stop eating meat. I told him not to let that stop him and that Muslims are allowed to eat meat, the animal just has to be slaughtered in a way so that it doesn't suffer. He's living in Mexico right now and he doesn't know any Muslims there. I wish he still lived here because my brother could have just taken him to the Mosque over here. But Insha'Allah, Allah will guide him to the truth. Ameen.

      Please do keep him in your duas. Smile

    • #64157
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      A Mistake Worth its Weight in Gold

      From the Original Arabic Piece by Adel bin Muhammad al-Abdul 'Aalee
      Translated by Abu Dujanah

      One of the Salaf entered a field, hungry and tired, so he wanted to eat, and his stomach was 'rumbling'. He saw an apple tree, and picked an apple to eat. He ate half of it under the protection of Allah, then he drank from the river near the field. After that, he suddenly realised that he was not aware of what he did due to his hunger, and thought to himself: Woe to you! How can you eat someone else's provision without permission. In remorse he was determined not to leave the place until he found the owner of the garden, and confess to him that he had eaten his provision without his permission. He looked around and saw a house and went up to the door and knocked on it.

      The owner came out and asked him what he wanted. The Salaf said: “I was hungry and entered your garden and took this apple and ate half of it, then I remembered it was not mine, and I came to beg you to forgive me for this mistake.” The man replied, “I will not forgive you except on one condition?”

      So the Salaf asked (and he is Thaabit bin Nu'maan), “What is your condition?”The owner of the garden said: “I want you to marry my daughter.”The honourable Salaf without hesitation said: “yes, I will marry her”.The father of the girl then said: “I want you to know that my daughter is blind and cannot see, dumb and cannot speak, deaf and cannot hear.”

      The revelation shocked Thaabit bin Nu'maan and thoughts flashed through his mind – what a disaster – what's he going to do? Then he remembered that the trials and tribulation he has to endure by accepting this woman as his wife, and taking care of her and serving her is better for him than to eat the food (sadeed) of hellfire due to the fact that he had eaten the apple without permission. He also realised that if he did not make amends, his days in the dunya are numbered.

      So he promised to marry the girl, and prayed for forgiveness and reward from Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.
      The day of marriage came, and the man was nervous and very worried: “How will I enter upon a woman who does not speak, see, or hear?!” What a dilemma, and he wished the earth would swallow him before that happened (i.e. going the wedding ceremony), but he remembered Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and said: “Laa Hawla wa laa quwata illa billah, wa inna lilah wa inna ilayhi raji'oon.”

      He went off to the wedding ceremony and when he arrived, his future bride stood up and greeted him, saying, “Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.” When he saw her, it took his breath away and remembered what he had imagined of the hoor il-'ayn in paradise. Gaining his composure, he blurted out: “What is this? So you speak, see, and hear.” Thaabit bin Nu'maan then informed her what her father had to told him.She gave him the most beautiful smile and said: “My father spoke the truth and he didn't lie.”

      “But why did he tell me things about you which are untrue?

      She replied, “My father said I am dumb, because I have never said a word which displeases Allah, nor have I ever spoken to a man whom it is not permissable to speak to. [He said] I am deaf, because I have never sat it in a place where malicious backbiting, gossip or tale-telling takes place. [He said] I am blind because I have never looked at a man who was not permissable for me to look.”

      So ponder how Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala united this pious woman to this pious man.

    • #64158
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: Allah the
      Almighty said:

      I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he makes mention of Me.
      If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself; and
      if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an
      assemble better than it. And if he draws near to Me an arm’s length, I draw
      near to him a fathom’s length. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him at
      speed.

      It was related by al-Buhkari (also by Muslim, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn-Majah).

      Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith Qudsi

    • #64159
      Waluscha
      Participant

      Hey guys! Some of you might know me and some might not. I believe it has been a very long time since I last posted here. Uhmm, perhaps more than a year or ALMOST.

      Some people here might know I was born with no religion. Well, my dad is a Hindu and my mum is a Christian. When I was 10, I was told by them to find my own religion but I didn't bother as I always believed, whatever I am, God is within me. But, that was about to change when I broke up with my fiance. So, yeah. I went into a deep depression and I just didn't know what to do with my life. All days long I would spend my time shedding tears and thinking that I just wanted to die. Even my parents didn't know what they could do to help me. I even thought of committing suicide but someone changed my thought and my life…maybe for the rest of my life. I used to visit churches and temples near my house to pray so that I would be stronger in facing coming days but I never went to the mosques. Then, one day, I met this guy at one of the churches. Yes, he was a priest!

      Anyway…when I asked him whether Christian is the right religion and if so, why still I didn't get the peace I wanted, the priest questioned me back with several questions which make me find myself and I want to believe God sends him to me to save me.

      Here are the questions he asked me…

      'You were born with the religion you are now following but why are you following it? Is it because it's the only religion you know
      of so much, as it's so close to home? Or did you do research (educate)
      into it? And even whilst learning about it, did you question it? Did
      you believe in the answers you got were satisfactory? Did they justify
      what was being said?'

      He told me he won't give me the answers for he doesn't have one but he really wanted me to think of em and he wanted me to come to a conclusion of my own of what I find is the best for me. So then, I decided if I couldn't find the answers within the churches and the temples, I had to look somewhere else and I asked my friend if he could bring me to the masjid. I thought he would refuse for I thought non-Muslims are not allowed in masjid…but he brought me…and slowly, I learned and…I'm still learning. But yeah, I feel much calmer and stronger nowadays for I know what my belief is…what I'm holding on to.

    • #64160
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Waluscha! HI! Right Hug

      Quote:
      So then, I decided if I couldn't find the answers within the churches and the temples, I had to look somewhere else and I asked my friend if he could bring me to the masjid.

      awww. Smile Insha'Allah (If Allah wills), you will find the answers. Smile

      Quote:
      I thought he would refuse for I thought non-Muslims are not allowed in masjid

      Non-Muslims are allowed in the Mosques.

      Quote:
      But yeah, I feel much calmer and stronger nowadays for I know what my belief is…what I'm holding on to.

      awwww, Masha'Allah (Just as Allah wished). Right Hug Insha'Allah you'll find the truth. Smile

    • #64161
      One2cu
      Participant

      Hi There Waluscha,

      i feel so touched hearing ur truth….

      InsyAllah u will feel much stronger from time to time….

      ur story is a bit like mom…. take care n may Allah bless u. Amin.

    • #64162
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      This weird person messaged me on fb…and this is how it went ( I think it's a guy, so i'll say 'him'):

      him:
      Why do you whorship walse prophets like muhammed?

      me:
      walse? ha. we don't worship Muhammad. we worship his and my creator. get your facts straight. make sure you have the right information before you open your mouth and insult other religions. for no religion teaches hatred against others. 🙂

      him:
      Religion is war. Your pre history religion which is christianity, vanished my religion in Scandinavia with violence. And now you are coming again with Islam. Don't you think i should be angry at you?

      me:
      do you really care what I think? because it doesn't seem it ;). However, you're showing that anger anyway, regardless of what I think. So I say, keep your anger to yourself and go do some research to ease that anger. Because it won't benefit you much. knowing that Islam is the fastest growing religion. which definitely proves what YOU THINK wrong.

      him:
      ok, you say that im showing anger. You're right, christianity killed and tortured all of my fellowers. And when we have almost gotten rid of the plague, some f*cking islamic immigrants comes with a new plague.

      me:
      What have Muslims done to you? ha. if you look more into the teachings of Islam, you'll discover just how wrong your idea of the religion is. just because SOME confused followers, who apparently know nothing about their religion, go and act like fools doesn't mean that it's what the religion is about. Just be open-minded about it. we're tortured in our own lands each and every day… and we can't do a thing about it. Look at the people in Iraq…and Palestine…we're completely helpless. think about it, it really isn't the religion, it's the people. sadly.

      (then he asked me to add him on messenger and I was like “hell no” and he says…:)

      him:
      oh, so you cant stand for you religion? hehe

      me:
      i certainly can. I'm actually more than ready to die standing for my religion, thank you very much. I'm just not ready to waste time trying to change what you think, when you're really not willing to change it 😉

      him:
      “i certainly can. I'm actually more than ready to die standing for my religion,” Thbat i believe, hehe.

      me:
      doesnt matter if you believe me or not ;). what matters is that I mean it when I say it.

      him:
      Oh, thats nice. Do you have may followers? I do.

      me:
      lol, are you kidding me?

      him:
      Yes i have many followers, i just wish that you could be one of the recruits or whatever

      me:
      ok, the only conclusion here is that you're confused. And I don't have the power to make things clear for you when you're not willing to think about what I say. so i wont waste anymore time. adios.

    • #64163
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant
      Quote:

      This weird person messaged me on fb…and this is how it went ( I think it's a guy, so i'll say 'him'):

      him:
      Why do you whorship walse prophets like muhammed?

      me:
      walse? ha. we don't worship Muhammad. we worship his and my creator. get your facts straight. make sure you have the right information before you open your mouth and insult other religions. for no religion teaches hatred against others. 🙂

      him:
      Religion is war. Your pre history religion which is christianity, vanished my religion in Scandinavia with violence. And now you are coming again with Islam. Don't you think i should be angry at you?

      me:
      do you really care what I think? because it doesn't seem it ;). However, you're showing that anger anyway, regardless of what I think. So I say, keep your anger to yourself and go do some research to ease that anger. Because it won't benefit you much. knowing that Islam is the fastest growing religion. which definitely proves what YOU THINK wrong.

      him:
      ok, you say that im showing anger. You're right, christianity killed and tortured all of my fellowers. And when we have almost gotten rid of the plague, some f*cking islamic immigrants comes with a new plague.

      me:
      What have Muslims done to you? ha. if you look more into the teachings of Islam, you'll discover just how wrong your idea of the religion is. just because SOME confused followers, who apparently know nothing about their religion, go and act like fools doesn't mean that it's what the religion is about. Just be open-minded about it. we're tortured in our own lands each and every day… and we can't do a thing about it. Look at the people in Iraq…and Palestine…we're completely helpless. think about it, it really isn't the religion, it's the people. sadly.

      (then he asked me to add him on messenger and I was like “hell no” and he says…:)

      him:
      oh, so you cant stand for you religion? hehe

      me:
      i certainly can. I'm actually more than ready to die standing for my religion, thank you very much. I'm just not ready to waste time trying to change what you think, when you're really not willing to change it 😉

      him:
      “i certainly can. I'm actually more than ready to die standing for my religion,” Thbat i believe, hehe.

      me:
      doesnt matter if you believe me or not ;). what matters is that I mean it when I say it.

      him:
      Oh, thats nice. Do you have may followers? I do.

      me:
      lol, are you kidding me?

      him:
      Yes i have many followers, i just wish that you could be one of the recruits or whatever

      me:
      ok, the only conclusion here is that you're confused. And I don't have the power to make things clear for you when you're not willing to think about what I say. so i wont waste anymore time. adios.

      weridos

      freaky

      mental

      looney ppppppllll

      an u actually entertained his mail???

    • #64164
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant
      Quote:

      Hey guys! Some of you might know me and some might not. I believe it has been a very long time since I last posted here. Uhmm, perhaps more than a year or ALMOST.

      Some people here might know I was born with no religion. Well, my dad is a Hindu and my mum is a Christian. When I was 10, I was told by them to find my own religion but I didn't bother as I always believed, whatever I am, God is within me. But, that was about to change when I broke up with my fiance. So, yeah. I went into a deep depression and I just didn't know what to do with my life. All days long I would spend my time shedding tears and thinking that I just wanted to die. Even my parents didn't know what they could do to help me. I even thought of committing suicide but someone changed my thought and my life…maybe for the rest of my life. I used to visit churches and temples near my house to pray so that I would be stronger in facing coming days but I never went to the mosques. Then, one day, I met this guy at one of the churches. Yes, he was a priest!

      Anyway…when I asked him whether Christian is the right religion and if so, why still I didn't get the peace I wanted, the priest questioned me back with several questions which make me find myself and I want to believe God sends him to me to save me.

      Here are the questions he asked me…

      'You were born with the religion you are now following but why are you following it? Is it because it's the only religion you know of so much, as it's so close to home? Or did you do research (educate) into it? And even whilst learning about it, did you question it? Did you believe in the answers you got were satisfactory? Did they justify what was being said?'

      He told me he won't give me the answers for he doesn't have one but he really wanted me to think of em and he wanted me to come to a conclusion of my own of what I find is the best for me. So then, I decided if I couldn't find the answers within the churches and the temples, I had to look somewhere else and I asked my friend if he could bring me to the masjid. I thought he would refuse for I thought non-Muslims are not allowed in masjid…but he brought me…and slowly, I learned and…I'm still learning. But yeah, I feel much calmer and stronger nowadays for I know what my belief is…what I'm holding on to.

      walu hunRight Hug

      can relate to yr words and wat u have been thru…

    • #64165
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Muslim Scientist: Neil Armstrong Proved Mecca – World Center

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixfk4LsKWnw

    • #64166
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=sbcmPe0z3Sc

      Hayati – Thanks for showing me this video. It's absolutely beautiful! I love it! Smile

    • #64167
      Khushi
      Participant

      I think God might be a little prejudiced.
      For once He asked me to join Him on a walk
      through this world,

      and we gazed into every heart on this earth,
      and I noticed He lingered a bit longer
      before any face that was
      weeping,

      and before any eyes that were
      laughing.

      And sometimes when we passed
      a soul in worship

      God too would kneel
      down.

      I have come to learn: God
      adores His
      creation.

      Saint Francis of Assisi . version by Daniel Ladinsky

    • #64168
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      What a beautiful piece Khushi!

      I just came to know about some one who, after agreeing with his wife to leave, went back to his home country to marry a 16 year old girl (I think she's 16 … she's somewhere around that age) and then got her pregnant before leaving her to return back to his current place of living with his other ('initial' wife). This person is Muslim and he's like late 40's or somewhere around there… He has children I believe.

      Im not sure… is there anything in the Islamic scriptures that validate such … action? I think we touchedon this topic and you guys said, the scriptures said men can do that ONLY if they can give BOTH wives EXACTLY THE SAME THINGS. (and this is 100% IMPOSSIBLE – we all know that! First of all, if you're being shared, how on earth can you give yourself fully to 2 wives?)

      So..Im not sure, Im not sure if its apart of some African culture (depending on how he was grown up) or because its something to do with his culture of being a Muslim.

      Im not offending anyone here but… this story just makes me want to throw up.

      Because seriously, this is sick.

    • #64169
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      I just came to know about some one who, after agreeing with his wife to leave, went back to his home country to marry a 16 year old girl (I think she's 16 … she's somewhere around that age) and then got her pregnant before leaving her to return back to his current place of living with his other ('initial' wife). This person is Muslim and he's like late 40's or somewhere around there… He has children I believe.

      Im not sure… is there anything in the Islamic scriptures that validate such … action? I think we touchedon this topic and you guys said, the scriptures said men can do that ONLY if they can give BOTH wives EXACTLY THE SAME THINGS. (and this is 100% IMPOSSIBLE – we all know that! First of all, if you're being shared, how on earth can you give yourself fully to 2 wives?)

      So..Im not sure, Im not sure if its apart of some African culture (depending on how he was grown up) or because its something to do with his culture of being a Muslim.

      Im not offending anyone here but… this story just makes me want to throw up.

      Because seriously, this is sick.

      Hey Kavita ji…

      According to my own experience with others, I believe that a man is capable of treating his wives equally, I'll tell you why. But before that, I would like to say that I don't think this man you're speaking about is being 'fair' in a sense. Because he isn't appreciating the right of his other wife to know, that is, from what I understand… he didn't tell her. Even though Islam doesn't have it as a condition for any of the wives to know that the husband has decided to go off and get hitched again. However, the teachings and character of Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him teach us to be kind and honest.

      Now regarding justice between the wives, a man is fully capable of achieving it if he really does know Islam. He is not asked by Islam to love them both/all equally. Cos, it aint possible! lol. however, he is not to show them this. We're speaking of fairness of making them feel that they all mean the same. So if he gives one a car, he has to give the other a car. If he buys one a necklace, he has to buy the other a necklace. you know? That is exactly why Islam lays the condition of being mentally and financially ABLE. If they're not, then forget getting married again man, they aint qualified!

      (Sadly, a lot of Muslim men take that condition as some kind of joke… Sad)

    • #64170
      Khushi
      Participant

      On this same topic, I'd like to add something.

      Not all muslim men are like that thought Kavi. I know of someone, he's young 28 years of age. 5 years ago, his wife and college sweetheart, passed away. Now he loved her, I knew them both – family/friends. But 2years ago, another woman came into his life and she loves him incredibly. She knew of his past and everything, but her determination was so ardent – he had to give in to her love. They are a happily married couple now, he seems to smile and be happy a lot more now – and InshAllah, she's expecting a baby soon Smile He still celebrates his and his late wive's anniversary and birthday.

      It does make me think though, does he love them both? Or is he being partial? I'm not that close to him to ask him this, but if I ever did, I would love to know. I'm not a Muslim, so I'm not sure of the exact rules… any light shed here?

      Smile But I LOVE happy beginnings.

    • #64171
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Hey Khushi .. Smile

      Quote:

      On this same topic, I'd like to add something.

      Not all muslim men are like that thought Kavi. *chuckles* I know! I never said all Muslim men are like that … I just remembered us talking about this same topic in this thread… and since I came to know of this man I m talking about… I had to ask about the situation here. I felt… I would get some answers and a better understanding.

      I know of someone, he's young 28 years of age. 5 years ago, his wife and college sweetheart, passed away. Oh no..Im sorry Sad I dont know how peple can live after their loved ones pass away Sad Now he loved her, I knew them both – family/friends. But 2years ago, another woman came into his life and she loves him incredibly. She knew of his past and everything, but her determination was so ardent – he had to give in to her love. They are a happily married couple now, he seems to smile and be happy a lot more now – and InshAllah, she's expecting a baby soon Smile He still celebrates his and his late wive's anniversary and birthday. Aww … how touching is this!

      It does make me think though, does he love them both? Or is he being partial? I'm not that close to him to ask him this, but if I ever did, I would love to know. I'm not a Muslim, so I'm not sure of the exact rules… any light shed here?

      Very interesting case here. But its really different. I mean, if his late wife was alive, he would not be anywhere else! With another person! So I dont consider this as being like he has two ..wives… although I know what you're saying..since he still celebrates her. Aw man, that is so sad Sad I guess he just wants to keep her alive in his thoughts … but … what does his current wife think about all this? Im not Muslim either and I dont really know about any of the rules …… this is why I've brought this topic on.

      Smile But I LOVE happy beginnings.

    • #64172
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      Hey Kavita ji…

      According to my own experience with others, I believe that a man is capable of treating his wives equally, I'll tell you why. But before that, I would like to say that I don't think this man you're speaking about is being 'fair' in a sense. Because he isn't appreciating the right of his other wife to know, that is, from what I understand… he didn't tell her. Yes, he did tell his wife, she knows all about it and apparently its okay for her husband to go back to his hometown in Africa and marry another girl. Even though Islam doesn't have it as a condition for any of the wives to know that the husband has decided to go off and get hitched again. So, you're trying to tell me its alright for husbands to just go get married to more than one woman/girl without telling his current wife anything? However, the teachings and character of Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him teach us to be kind and honest.

      Now regarding justice between the wives, a man is fully capable of achieving it if he really does know Islam. He is not asked by Islam to love them both/all equally. Cos, it aint possible! lol. If its not possible then why would he even TRY to do it? [Unless men get married with an intention of NOT loving his wife/wives and NOT being honest and loyal] I never knew of marriage not having to do with loving to the fullest or trusting to the fullest and being loyal to the fullest.

      However, he is not to show them this. So, you say that the men have to be honest (if they want to follow goodness) but then you say they are not to show their wives the truth? We're speaking of fairness of making them feel that they all mean the same. How can they all mean the same? That is impossible. They are all different people with different names, personalities, likes, dislikes, ideas, thoughts, feelings, minds, actions, reactions, etc. How then, can one man really make a couple of wives, feel exactly the same?? He cant do that. So if he gives one a car, he has to give the other a car. If he buys one a necklace, he has to buy the other a necklace. you know? No, Im not sure I know. Becuase marriage isnt about giving material stuff. Nothing should be about material stuff – at least, not to a great extent. Material stuff die away with time. Marriage is supposed to be about support, and working together even when times are hard and if you are poor down to the ground, you should be able to find some worth (without having material stuff – as in nice necklaces or nice cars – you'd just have to live off of food and shelter). There will be no material stuff to share if you're poor to the ground. So what then will you share? That is exactly why Islam lays the condition of being mentally and financially ABLE. If they're not, then forget getting married again man, they aint qualified!
      And about this almost -50- year old man … marrying a 16 (or somewhere around there) year old girl – what on earth? First of all, dude, couldnt you find a woman your age? Second of all, what on earth? You gonna go get married to her, stay a month and then come back to USA?

      Ninja, I will leave you with two questions. Do you want to be ONE of your husband's wives? Or do you want to be his wife? I mean, are you alright with your future husband having two wives? Providing that he can, as you mentioned, give you both the same material stuff – car, necklace, etc. ?
      (Sadly, a lot of Muslim men take that condition as some kind of joke… Sad)

      That same question goes for you too Khushi, and to whoever com

    • #64173
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Kavita hun, we've discussed this in depth before.

      However, I understand where you're coming from… somewhat. lol. But when I say that the man can't show the wives that he loves one more than the other, it's because he can't control his heart/emotions.. whatever. But he must make them feel that they're both loved equally. You might call it dishonesty, but we consider it as being considerate and knowing that showing what the man cannot control can hurt any of the wives' feelings. And what I said about the car and necklace was just a mere example. It has to be that way with everything.

      You ask me if I approve of being a wife or the wife, I answered before, that it really does depend. Knowing the reason Allah Ta'ala has made this permissible, and if my husband does know Islam (Insha'Allah), and is getting married again for the right reasons, I can say now, at this point that I would mind (because it's in our nature, no?), but I wouldn't stop/blame/be angry at him etc. The reason why Allah has allowed Muslim men to get married to more than one woman, if you read statistics, you would know that women are outnumbering men. Women, by nature, are able to fight diseases, illnesses better than men. The number of newborn females is also more than males. So you would expect that years from today… women won't find anyone to marry….

      I feel that I'm not making sense. I'm really tired and high…lol

      forgive me.

    • #64174
      serioComic
      Participant

      i thought this was discussed and explained before? pay attention next time people!!

      many many moon ago, men marry more than 1 not bcos of lust but bcos of responsibility. wifes and kids who lost their husbands and fathers to war or sickness or whatever it is, hv no one to turn to. they got no food to eat, no place to stay and basically are neglected. so came this few good men who took pity on them and took them as their wives. is that a wrong thing to do? i dont think so. cos their aim was not to satisfy their lust but to help these ladies and provide them with food and shelter. so that was the basis of them marrying more than 1.

      second reason…some women cant have children. so, in a time where there was no medical breakthru like the stuff we have today, basically they are stuck with having no child forever. and that was the reason they marry more than 1, to have children. not a wrong thing to do cos hey…u need to ensure yr clan lives on (and humankind for that matter). so again, its not a question of not loving the first wife, its a question of wanting to continue yr clan/tribe/family.

      theres more reason of course but im not paid to write a book, so 2 is enough for now 🙂

      fast forward to the 21st century…and we have men who abused this so called 'privilege' and basically take it as 'i can marry more than 1, no questions asked'. women who are ignorant of the conditions stupidly agrees to the husbands demands and the husband who thinks GOD gave him this power without any restrictions stupidly walk himself into hell.

      thats the story morning glory.

    • #64175
      Khushi
      Participant
      Quote:

      second reason…some women cant have children. so, in a time where there was no medical breakthru like the stuff we have today, basically they are stuck with having no child forever. and that was the reason they marry more than 1, to have children. not a wrong thing to do cos hey…u need to ensure yr clan lives on (and humankind for that matter). so again, its not a question of not loving the first wife, its a question of wanting to continue yr clan/tribe/family.

      So use the second one to have children, but not give her love because presumably you can only love one person at a point in time. So the second wifes feelings don't matter much, shes just a baby making machine?

    • #64176
      serioComic
      Participant
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      So use the second one to have children, but not give her love because presumably you can only love one person at a point in time. So the second wifes feelings don't matter much, shes just a baby making machine?

      i didnt say u can only love one at a time. men and women…we are different. more so when it comes to feelings. dont hate the player, hate the game 😉

    • #64177
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:
      wifves and kids who lost their husbands and fathers to war or sickness or whatever it is, hv no one to turn to.

      Are you kidding me?!?!?! Stick out tongue

      Quote:
      fast forward to the 21st century…and we have men who abused this so called 'privilege' and basically take it as 'i can marry more than 1, no questions asked'. women who are ignorant of the conditions stupidly agrees to the husbands demands and the husband who thinks GOD gave him this power without any restrictions stupidly walk himself into hell.

      even if the wifey is oblivious to the conditions, THEY NEVER EVER agree Oreo. Never. my mom threatens to choke my dad if he ever thinks of getting married again. LOL!

      And yeah, men do walk themselves into hell. Why? cos dey stupid! ESTUPIDO! Big Smile

      Who wants to get married again for no reason and then have to deal with all that responsibility and headache! bumfaces!

    • #64178
      serioComic
      Participant
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      wifves and kids who lost their husbands and fathers to war or sickness or whatever it is, hv no one to turn to.

      Are you kidding me?!?!?! Stick out tongue

      since when u took over boogedy's role? shesssshhhh!! its bad enough theres 1 'teacher' in here who scrutinizes every single word, now u are doing it too?

    • #64179
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:
      since when u took over boogedy's role? shesssshhhh!! its bad enough theres 1 'teacher' in here who scrutinizes every single word, now u are doing it too?

      I usually don't. That one bugged me though. Big Smile

    • #64180
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
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      i thought this was discussed and explained before? pay attention next time people!!

      Seriously!

    • #64181
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:
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      i thought this was discussed and explained before? pay attention next time people!!

      Seriously!

      double triple seriously, coz man, Rani and I seriously have lives…. like forealz Stick out tongue

    • #64182
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      Lmbo, it's true – they do!! <3

      Have you guys heard of No Beats Neccesary? Amazing or what?!?! I think I sent you 'How can you deny', ninja. They are soooo good!!!!! <33333

    • #64183
      Khushi
      Participant
      Quote:
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      So use the second one to have children, but not give her love because presumably you can only love one person at a point in time. So the second wifes feelings don't matter much, shes just a baby making machine?

      i didnt say u can only love one at a time. men and women…we are different. more so when it comes to feelings. dont hate the player, hate the game 😉

      Wahahaa! Oh Oreo, J'ai adore! Lol, Don't hate the player, Hate the game – but that's where you assume love a game. And that's where you go wrong. If issues such as these were a game, I don't think any wise individual would play it Wink And if they did – well – then you risk all so no place for complaints ey? Perspectives perspectives Wink

    • #64184
      Khushi
      Participant
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      i thought this was discussed and explained before? pay attention next time people!!

      Seriously!

      double triple seriously, coz man, Rani and I seriously have lives…. like forealz Stick out tongue

      Hey guys come on…! Rani did start the thread and is adding to it. Ofcourse you'll get queries! There are nicer ways of asking people to read the whole thing. And, no one is obliged to reply to it if they don't want to. No one is losing anything here…! Equal right to question on a public forum Smile

    • #64185
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Khushi dii, you are right. I am sorry. Please forgive me?

    • #64186
      Khushi
      Participant
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      Khushi dii, you are right. I am sorry. Please forgive me?

      Smile Who am I to forgive Shweetoo, Right Hug Your “I am sorry” was a forgiving expression itself, because you accepted it. I am so proud of you. I really am. Smile Right Hug

    • #64187
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      When I see that I am wrong, it doesn't take much for me to accept it and say I'm sorry. Smile I love you and thank you. Left Hug

      Ok, let's leave it at that? This thread is for questions and more proofs only, don't want to fill it up with talk. Smile

    • #64188
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Many years ago, during the time of the Taabi'een (the generation of Muslims after the Sahabah), Baghdad was a great city of Islam . In fact, it was the capital of the Islamic Empire and because of the great number of scholars who lived there, it was the center of Islamic knowledge. One day, the ruler of Rome at that time sent an envoy to Baghdad with three challenges for the Muslims. When the messenger reached the city, he informed the Khalifah that he had three questions which he challenged the Muslims to answer. The Khalifah gathered together all the scholars of the city and the Roman messenger climbed upon a high platform and said, “I have come with three questions. If you answer them, then I will leave with you a great amount of wealth which I have brought from the king of Rome . As for the questions, they were: 'What was there before Allah?' 'In which direction does Allah face?' 'What is Allah engaged in at this moment?'”

      The great assembly of people were silent. (Can you think of answers to these questions?) In the midst of these brilliant scholars and students of Islam, there was a man looking on with his young son. “O my dear father! I will answer him and silence him!” said the youth.

      So the boy sought the permission of the Khalifah to give the answers and he was given the permission to do so.

      The Roman addressed the young Muslim and repeated his first question, “What was there before Allah?”

      The boy asked, “Do you know how to count?” “Yes,” said the man. “Then count down from ten!” So the Roman counted down, “ten, nine, eight, …” until he reached “one” and he stopped counting. “But what comes before 'one'?” asked the boy. “There is nothing before one- that is it!” said the man. “Well then, if there obviously is nothing before the arithmetic 'one', then how do you expect that there should be anything before the 'One' who is Absolute truth, All-Eternal, Everlasting the First, the Last, the Manifest, the Hidden?” Now the man was surprised by this direct answer which he could not dispute. So he asked, “Then tell me, in which direction is Allah facing?”

      “Bring a candle and light it,” said the boy, “and tell me in which direction the flame is facing.” “But the flame is just light- it spreads in each of the four directions, North, South, East and West. It does not face any one direction only,” said the man in wonderment. The boy cried, “Then if this physical light spreads in all four directions such that you cannot tell me which way it faces, then what do you expect of the Nur-us-Samawati-wal-'Ard: Allah – the Light of the Heavens and the Earth!? Light upon Light, Allah faces all directions at all times.” The Roman was stupefied and astounded that here was a young child answering his challenges in such a way that he could not argue against the proofs. So, he desperately wanted to try his final question.

      But before doing so, the boy said, “Wait! You are the one who is asking the questions and I am the one who is giving the answers to these challenges. It is only fair that you should come down to where I am standing and that I should go up where you are right now, in order that the answers may be heard as clearly as the questions. “This seemed reasonable to the Roman, so he came down from where he was standing and the boy ascended the platform. Then the man repeated his final challenge, “Tell me, what is Allah doing at this moment?” The boy proudly answered, “At this moment, when Allah found upon this high platform a liar and mocker of Islam, He caused him to descend and brought him low. And as for the one who believed in the Oneness of Allah, He raised him up and established the Truth. Every day He exercises (universal) power (Sura

    • #64189
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
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    • #64190
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      You ask me if I approve of being a wife or the wife, I answered before, that it really does depend. Knowing the reason Allah Ta'ala has made this permissible, and if my husband does know Islam (Insha'Allah), and is getting married again for the right reasons, I can say now, at this point that I would mind (because it's in our nature, no?), but I wouldn't stop/blame/be angry at him etc. The reason why Allah has allowed Muslim men to get married to more than one woman, if you read statistics, you would know that women are outnumbering men. Women, by nature, are able to fight diseases, illnesses better than men. The number of newborn females is also more than males. So you would expect that years from today… women won't find anyone to marry….

      I feel that I'm not making sense. I'm really tired and high…lol

      forgive me.

      Aw hun … hope you're okay? *hug hug* I was just wondering…what your answer to that qusetion would be… So, as of this point, you do -mind- if your husband has more that you to call his wife? What makes the change? I guess…you gettting older would bring along more understanding? Correct me if Im wrong. As for the women outnumbering the men, yes I have heard this – just to clarify – this is the only reason why Allah made it like this – for one man to have more than one wife?

    • #64191
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      theres more reason of course but im not paid to write a book, so 2 is enough for now 🙂

      fast forward to the 21st century…and we have men who abused this so called 'privilege' and basically take it as 'i can marry more than 1, no questions asked'. women who are ignorant of the conditions stupidly agrees to the husbands demands and the husband who thinks GOD gave him this power without any restrictions stupidly walk himself into hell.

      thats the story morning glory.

      But why on earth do men 'abuse' the privilege? Are they aware of this abuse? I mean, do they do it thinking that Allah said its okay, or do they know that it is not applicable to society today, but still steal the opportunity just because they know they can back it up with some right?

    • #64192
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
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      as of this point, you do -mind- if your husband has more that you to call his wife? What makes the change? I guess…you gettting older would bring along more understanding?

      Well, I guess when I'm married, and I experience the feeling, then it'll be harder to accept when my husband wants to remarry. I don't have a clear picture at the moment. It's a natural thing for every woman to disapprove. When you love a guy, you obviously want him all to yourself. Wink

      Quote:
      As for the women outnumbering the men, yes I have heard this – just to clarify – this is the only reason why Allah made it like this – for one man to have more than one wife?

      No, that's not the only reason. There are other reasons too. Before Islam came, for example, men were allowed to marry as many women as they liked. They followed no rules, thus they didn't even have to look after them and support them. So Islam came to limit the number and set the laws and conditions.

    • #64193
      kavita_0026
      Participant
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      as of this point, you do -mind- if your husband has more that you to call his wife? What makes the change? I guess…you gettting older would bring along more understanding?

      Well, I guess when I'm married, and I experience the feeling, then it'll be harder to accept when my husband wants to remarry. I don't have a clear picture at the moment. It's a natural thing for every woman to disapprove. When you love a guy, you obviously want him all to yourself. Wink

      But every woman who get married, they will have this same feeling Sad Would it be fair to them? And their children? Would their children feel comfortable having Mom # 2? How would you feel if your dad got another wife? Would it be alright with you?

      Quote:
      As for the women outnumbering the men, yes I have heard this – just to clarify – this is the only reason why Allah made it like this – for one man to have more than one wife?

      No, that's not the only reason. There are other reasons too. Before Islam came, for example, men were allowed to marry as many women as they liked. They followed no rules, thus they didn't even have to look after them and support them. So Islam came to limit the number and set the laws and conditions.

      Oh, I see I see …

    • #64194
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
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      Would it be fair to them? And their children? Would their children feel comfortable having Mom # 2? How would you feel if your dad got another wife? Would it be alright with you?

      Well see, of course women don't like it, but if the guy is willing to be fair, then i dont think it's unjust. And there are many children who live a happy life having a 'mom # 2'. As long as their daddy is not being a jerk and is treating them all equally.

      There was a point where my dad spoke about getting married. lol. And just after we heard him say that, my siblings and I started planning how to 'jump' the new wife, how we're gonna beat her up and make her regret the day she agreed to marry our dad. lmbo. But he was just joking. um, I don't feel it's alright, but you never know, everything happens for the best! Smile

    • #64195
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      I thought that you wouldnt feel alright about it. And then I thought about how many offspring are like you, in the same position, with the same feeling. There surely must be a great majority of those who opposes this 'marrying as many times as you can, provided you will treat all equally' thing. Apart from the siblings feeling this way, what about the wife/mom? How do you think she would feel? Dont you think all the other wives feel exactly the same as your mom feel about your dad marrying again?

      Hey, Im sorry if im sounding rude….its just that I just got upset when I heard about that 40 year old man going to another country to marry at 16 year old girl, get her pregnant, leave her to come back to USA to his other wife …. and justify it …. saying it is for Allah.

      Then again, Ishouldnt get upset,its really none of my business and I've realized this world holds so many things that my mind can not bear to take or understand.

      But, I just wanted to hear it from your point of view(and the other forum members) hoping that I will recieve some sort of beneficial insight.

    • #64196
      MaMa PeGaSuS
      Participant

      religious practices aside, have said this before will repeat:

      I am 150% against such acts…ie having more than one partner in life…

      Its just my personal belief and one I will stand by…until I cease to exist…

      committing oneself to someone in matrimony, in the presence of God isnt just an exchange of rings and false vows, its the bonding of two hearts, two minds, two bodies into one soul ..

      I am bludy seriously passionate when it comes to marriage and love…Yes I agree, love has many faces, theres different depths of feeling this inexplainable feeling, yet when u are commiting to another, vowing and combining yourself with another in the name of marriage…there is and only should be 1 man and 1 woman involved…otherwise just remain single…

      Having more than one partner in marriage is adultery, whether u are legally married or not..thats just my take on it..I will NOT share my husband, the father of my children, my partner, my friend, my soulmate, with another woman like that in that way..I just wont….

      I cannot think of my husband having to share his time, his feelings, his bed with other women???in the name of marriage??? FOR CRYINGOUT LOUD, I would rather commit to a convent and spend the rest of my life serving God ….than opt for love and then having to feel like part of a damn pie….that he can choose to eat or not…when ever he wishes to…

      Friends..thats another thing all together, I wont expect my partner to stop me from retaining all my male friends and I certainly wont want him to stop remaining friends with his female counterparts….its whole new story when he happens to want to marry a few other women along with me….

      just my belief….

      do what u want with it….

    • #64197
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
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      Having more than one partner in marriage is adultery, whether u are legally married or not..thats just my take on it..I will NOT share my husband, the father of my children, my partner, my friend, my soulmate, with another woman like that in that way..I just wont….

      I'm sorry, not wanting to share your husband is one thing, but calling something that Islam has made permissible 'adultry', is not right. To be quite honest, it ticked me off. Especially knowing that one of the reasons Islam allows polygyny is to lessen the rate of cheating and adultry in the world. So when I hear ladies in the west saying things like “i would never accept that my husband gets married to someone else” it just makes me think to myself… sometimes they are forced to accept being cheated on, but when it comes to their husbands getting married and doing it lawfully, they object. It doesn't make sense to me.

    • #64198
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      In the name of Allah, The Merciful, The Very Merciful…

      In response to having more then one wife.

      In America alone today, on average there are 9 million more women then there are men in the country. If every man could get married to every woman, there would still be a large group of women who could not marry. Similarly in the UK, there are 4 to 6 million more women then there are men.

      This instantly causes a problem in society. Why? Because there are women out there who really desire to marry and have children etc.. Now Allah says in the Qur'an,

      “O you who believe, marry women in there two's and three's and four's but if you cannot do justice between them, then marry only one.” Surah Nisa

      The Qur'an is the only book on the face of the planet which has the statement “Marry only one.” There is no other scripture which propagates this idea.

      What Islam is saying is 'yes, marry women in there two's, three's and four's ONLY if you can provide for them all, maintain them all and treat them all equally'. It is not saying give 1 more preference then the other(s) and only go to them when you wish to satisfy your desires. This order of Allah is a remedy for the society we see around us, we see so many single parent struggling, so many women who are left unmarried or widows and nobody wishes to marry them… this is soo sad and upsetting. Islam encourages marrying the poor and less fortunate, so that they may also enjoy this great bond of love.

      However, today we live in a society of complete hypocrisy and media percieved ideologies. You say “yes” to having mistresses and fun with multiple girlfriends but you reject Islam when it is saying, “Marry women but deal justly with them, give them rights, protect them and clothe them with love.” In relationships outside of marriage we find children who have no fixed father but Islam is saying, “Maintain a family and a house of love.”

      And without doubt there is a type of woman who does not mind sharing her husband and there is definitley a man out there who does not mind taking on an extra responsibility. Do not be bought into all of these media perceptions of Islam, there is nothing in this beautiful religion which goes against the essence of humanity as a whole.

      A few words of the Final Prophet, Muhammad (May peace and blessings always be upon him)

      He told the Muslims: “Fear Allah in respect of women.” And: “The best of you are they who behave best to their wives.” And: “A Muslim must not hate his wife, if he is displeased with one bad quality in her, let him be pleased with one that is good.” And:“The more civil and kind a Muslim is to his wife, the more perfect in faith he is.”

      This is what Islam preaches…

      Slave of the One Who Is Free From All Defects.

    • #64199
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
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      However, today we live in a society of complete hypocrisy and media percieved ideologies. You say “yes” to having mistresses and fun with multiple girlfriends but you reject Islam when it is saying, “Marry women but deal justly with them, give them rights, protect them and clothe them with love.” In relationships outside of marriage we find children who have no fixed father but Islam is saying, “Maintain a family and a house of love.”

      Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude, I love Islam! *heart melts* lol.

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      He told the Muslims: “Fear Allah in respect of women.” And: “The best of you are they who behave best to their wives.” And: “A Muslim must not hate his wife, if he is displeased with one bad quality in her, let him be pleased with one that is good.” And:“The more civil and kind a Muslim is to his wife, the more perfect in faith he is.”

      Salla Allahu A'laihi wasallam! Ya habeebi, Ya Rasulallah! Big Smile

      Tabz – This was perfect. Big Smile

    • #64200
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:
      I'm sorry, not wanting to share your husband is one thing, but calling something that Islam has made permissible 'adultry', is not right. To be quite honest, it ticked me off. Especially knowing that one of the reasons Islam allows polygyny is to lessen the rate of cheating and adultry in the world. So when I hear ladies in the west (and the Middle-East as well) saying things like “i would never accept that my husband gets married to someone else” it just makes me think to myself… sometimes they are forced to accept being cheated on, but when it comes to their husbands getting married and doing it lawfully, they object. It doesn't make sense to me.
    • #64201
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:
      However, today we live in a society of complete hypocrisy and media percieved ideologies. You say “yes” to having mistresses and fun with multiple girlfriends but you reject Islam when it is saying, “Marry women but deal justly with them, give them rights, protect them and clothe them with love.” In relationships outside of marriage we find children who have no fixed father but Islam is saying, “Maintain a family and a house of love.”

      And without doubt there is a type of woman who does not mind sharing her husband and there is definitley a man out there who does not mind taking on an extra responsibility. Do not be bought into all of these media perceptions of Islam, there is nothing in this beautiful religion which goes against the essence of humanity as a whole.

      Masha'Allah! This was very well written! Allahuma zid fa zid. Smile

      Ninja – I agree with you 100%!

    • #64202
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      P.S. I've heard this before, but I wasn't sure if it was authentic. However a Christian friend just told me that polygamy is allowed in Christianity- even in the New Testament! I don't know the rules or conditions, but she told me that it's allowed. It's not encouraged because a “person is supposed to stay single and have time for God's work…”

      But yeah, just thought I might mention that.


      http://youtube.com/watch?v=ktbu5jqEd5M&feature=related

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=gVmkMZFBbus

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=67u9O8ESyAQ&feature=related

    • #64203
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

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    • #64204
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      Subhana'Allah this is beautiful!

    • #64205
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:
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      Having more than one partner in marriage is adultery, whether u are legally married or not..thats just my take on it..I will NOT share my husband, the father of my children, my partner, my friend, my soulmate, with another woman like that in that way..I just wont….

      I'm sorry, not wanting to share your husband is one thing, but calling something that Islam has made permissible 'adultry', is not right. To be quite honest, it ticked me off. Especially knowing that one of the reasons Islam allows polygyny is to lessen the rate of cheating and adultry in the world. So when I hear ladies in the west saying things like “i would never accept that my husband gets married to someone else” it just makes me think to myself… sometimes they are forced to accept being cheated on, but when it comes to their husbands getting married and doing it lawfully, they object. It doesn't make sense to me.

      Hun, she said aside from any relgious beliefs … she's just sharing her take on it.

      I dont understsand this though, you're speaking as if the male brain is hard wired to be with other women or something … that even if a man marries one woman, somehow he will end up being with two or more.

      I mean no offense in any shape or form. I just wanted/needed to be informed. I dont mean to upset/hurt anyone here and if I did, Im sorry [Im just doing this for knowledge].

    • #64206
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Quote Unique Princess:

      “O you who believe, marry women in there two's and three's and four's but if you cannot do justice between them, then marry only one.” Surah Nisa

      The Qur'an is the only book on the face of the planet which has the statement “Marry only one.” There is no other scripture which propagates this idea. Of course there are other scriptures that encourages this, in fact, the other scriptures talk about the sin of 'being with others' while being married.

      What Islam is saying is 'yes, marry women in there two's, three's and four's ONLY if you can provide for them all, maintain them all and treat them all equally'. Question : Do you think many men out there are fit or able to marry many women and provide equally for them? Giving the same-equal amount of basically everything he has [including himself]?

      And without doubt there is a type of woman who does not mind sharing her husband and there is definitley a man out there who does not mind taking on an extra responsibility. Well if both[all] parties agree,then I guess it will work … just had to know the undertones of these actions

      A few words of the Final Prophet, Muhammad (May peace and blessings always be upon him)

      He told the Muslims: “Fear Allah in respect of women.” And: “The best of you are they who behave best to their wives.” And: “A Muslim must not hate his wife, if he is displeased with one bad quality in her, let him be pleased with one that is good.” And:“The more civil and kind a Muslim is to his wife, the more perfect in faith he is.”

      I have a question : I really doubt this, especially since you just quoted the above but… Is it alright for a muslim man to abuse[beat] his wife if she does something he doesnt like?


      Beautiful piece indeed. Just note that Im not saying anything agaisnt Islam. I would never do that! I told you of my belief already, all Gods) are the same. But, I just wanted to know some of the beliefs that are in your religion. The question wasnt directed to Islam being beautiful or not. It was about one part in Islam which deals with it being okay for men to marry many women. [Soo, no offense intended]

    • #64207
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Very Merciful.

      You have made some very good points and asked many good questions, here is my reply:

      Of course there are other scriptures that encourages this, in fact, the other scriptures talk about the sin of 'being with others' while being married.

      this is incorrect, as if you look in to the bible for example, there are chapters which show that Abraham committed incest with his own daughters in the cave of a mountain. that they made him drunk and then bore his children. likewise we find in another chapter that solomon had 99 wives. then in another chapter we find that prostitution is found.

      Question : Do you think many men out there are fit or able to marry many women and provide equally for them? Giving the same-equal amount of basically everything he has [including himself]?

      Of course there is, however do not forget that it is a stipulation and condition of marriage that the man can only marry a second time if he has enough wealth. there is a type of man who is God-fearing but society as it is portrays all men to be pigs. this is not the case, there are lots of good men who can maintain a wife.

      lastly u mentioned, I have a question : I really doubt this, especially since you just quoted the above but… Is it alright for a muslim man to abuse[beat] his wife if she does something he doesnt like?

      No, it is completely wrong for a man to beat his wife, it is the perfection of faith to be kind to ones wife. Infact, the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) rebuked those who did hit their wives

      i have above mentioned somethings about Christianity. No offence has been intended, rather a just comparative analysis on scriptures. Forgive me if i have created any bitter feelings as it was not my intention.

      Slave of the One who is Free From All Defects

    • #64208
      vchenoah
      Participant

      Just wanted to correct some things here…Smile

      if you look in to the bible for example, there are chapters which show that Abraham committed incest with his own daughters in the cave of a mountain. that they made him drunk and then bore his children. likewise we find in another chapter that solomon had 99 wives. then in another chapter we find that prostitution is found.

      This is incorrect. This happend to his cousin/nephew Lot. Upon fleeing Sodom, his wife was turned into a pillar of salt. The daughters' husbands would not flee and were destroyed. They asked their father to 'help' them. He refused because it was unthinkable to him. They then got him drunk.

      Solomon (son of King David) had 700 wives and 300 concubines.

      I'm not sure what is being argued here ladies.

      What it comes down to is the intent of the man and the agreement of the woman/women! Who among us has the ability to read minds?

      The thing about religion is that it's followers are imperfect humans. What one's holy book may read is not always followed, even by the most well wishing of individuals. Most religions have sects, divisions, misinterpretations (intentional and unintentional)!

      Ultimately God Himself will decide and that is where our faith & works will speak for themselves.

    • #64209
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      What it comes down to is the intent of the man and the agreement of the woman/women! Who among us has the ability to read minds?

      The thing about religion is that it's followers are imperfect humans. What one's holy book may read is not always followed, even by the most well wishing of individuals. Most religions have sects, divisions, misinterpretations (intentional and unintentional)!

      Ultimately God Himself will decide and that is where our faith & works will speak for themselves.

      Yes yes, I know I know Ness … it really does boil down to the parties who must commit. I mean, they are the ones who are putting themselves into something … so obviously they must be ready/wanting/accepting it.

      I just wanted to understand it from another point of view though. I really hope that my topic hasnt offended anyone, because I have no intention of offending anyone. I realize this is a sensitive topic … and if anyone wants it to be closed … dont be afraid to tell me.

    • #64210
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Very Merciful.

      You have made some very good points and asked many good questions, here is my reply:

      Question : Do you think many men out there are fit or able to marry many women and provide equally for them? Giving the same-equal amount of basically everything he has [including himself]?

      Of course there is, however do not forget that it is a stipulation and condition of marriage that the man can only marry a second time if he has enough wealth. there is a type of man who is God-fearing but society as it is portrays all men to be pigs. this is not the case, there are lots of good men who can maintain a wife.

      Technically how can he share himself equally with many wives? How can you even share time and leisure equally? I feel sort of wrong to keep asking these questions … dont ever take me wrong … my intention is NEVER to upset anyone.

      Ness is right …. who are we to question … I mean, the parties who are going into this … must have agreed and must have been real happy to go forth with it. I just wanted to understand it from you guys point of view though.

      lastly u mentioned, I have a question : I really doubt this, especially since you just quoted the above but… Is it alright for a muslim man to abuse[beat] his wife if she does something he doesnt like?

      No, it is completely wrong for a man to beat his wife, it is the perfection of faith to be kind to ones wife. Infact, the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) rebuked those who did hit their wives

      I cant remember where I heard this but, I heard that its okay for Muslim men to beat their wives as long as they break no bones. I just wanted to clarify —- do you know anything of this? Or the source of my information is totally wrong?

      i have above mentioned somethings about Christianity. No offence has been intended, rather a just comparative analysis on scriptures. Forgive me if i have created any bitter feelings as it was not my intention.

      No offense taken Tayaba… and no offense intended from me. Thank you for attending to my questions Smile

    • #64211
      vchenoah
      Participant
      Quote:

      Yes yes, I know I know Ness … it really does boil down to the parties who must commit. I mean, they are the ones who are putting themselves into something … so obviously they must be ready/wanting/accepting it.

      I just wanted to understand it from another point of view though. I really hope that my topic hasnt offended anyone, because I have no intention of offending anyone. I realize this is a sensitive topic … and if anyone wants it to be closed … dont be afraid to tell me.

      Not to sound short Kava Daba, but you have several differing points of view in this thread of 16 pgs.. If you don't understand it by now, then chances are, you won't. *shrugs* Smile

      It's what Catholics call 'a mystery' as they look up at the ceiling. lmbo

    • #64212
      Marine
      Participant
      Quote:
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      Having more than one partner in marriage is adultery, whether u are legally married or not..thats just my take on it..I will NOT share my husband, the father of my children, my partner, my friend, my soulmate, with another woman like that in that way..I just wont….

      I'm sorry, not wanting to share your husband is one thing, but calling something that Islam has made permissible 'adultry', is not right. To be quite honest, it ticked me off. Especially knowing that one of the reasons Islam allows polygyny is to lessen the rate of cheating and adultry in the world. So when I hear ladies in the west saying things like “i would never accept that my husband gets married to someone else” it just makes me think to myself… sometimes they are forced to accept being cheated on, but when it comes to their husbands getting married and doing it lawfully, they object. It doesn't make sense to me.

      all i have to say is that i am up for extra partner in the marriage. he can always bring another men in to our marriage. i won't mind.

    • #64213
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      all i have to say is that i am up for extra partner in the marriage. he can always bring another men in to our marriage. i won't mind.

      WHAT?! … oooooooook.

      So, as long as he gives you the permission to bring another man in your marriage, then you don't mind?

      What if your husband refuses, but wants another lady in the marriage?

    • #64214
      vchenoah
      Participant
      Quote:
      Quote:

      all i have to say is that i am up for extra partner in the marriage. he can always bring another men in to our marriage. i won't mind.

      WHAT?! … oooooooook.

      So, as long as he gives you the permission to bring another man in your marriage, then you don't mind?

      What if your husband refuses, but wants another lady in the marriage?

      Ninja, that's just Marine being…well errrr…Marine! lmbo

      Pay no mind! Big Smile

    • #64215
      kavita_0026
      Participant

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      kavita_0026
      Participant

    • #64217
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:
      Quote:

      Yes yes, I know I know Ness … it really does boil down to the parties who must commit. I mean, they are the ones who are putting themselves into something … so obviously they must be ready/wanting/accepting it.

      I just wanted to understand it from another point of view though. I really hope that my topic hasnt offended anyone, because I have no intention of offending anyone. I realize this is a sensitive topic … and if anyone wants it to be closed … dont be afraid to tell me.

      Not to sound short Kava Daba, but you have several differing points of view in this thread of 16 pgs.. If you don't understand it by now, then chances are, you won't. *shrugs* Smile Oh well. I guess I won't then.

      And, what do you mean by I have several differing points of view in this thread? I've asked questions about Islam, in this thread. And everyone has contributed their beliefs and views and points of views within the same 16 pages.

      It's what Catholics call 'a mystery' as they look up at the ceiling. lmbo

      Anyway, I started this topic and Im ending it now.

      Thank you to those who addressed my questions.

    • #64218
      Marine
      Participant

      Yemz darling the whole thing was a joke but i like Kavitas point of view.

      Let me just say I'm not religious but i love all religion and most of my friend are Muslim so i think it's interesting.

      but then when i become president i will make so that the women have multiple husbands lmao it will be more fun like that hahahahaha

    • #64219
      vchenoah
      Participant
      Quote:
      Quote:
      Quote:

      Yes yes, I know I know Ness … it really does boil down to the parties who must commit. I mean, they are the ones who are putting themselves into something … so obviously they must be ready/wanting/accepting it.

      I just wanted to understand it from another point of view though. I really hope that my topic hasnt offended anyone, because I have no intention of offending anyone. I realize this is a sensitive topic … and if anyone wants it to be closed … dont be afraid to tell me.

      Not to sound short Kava Daba, but you have several differing points of view in this thread of 16 pgs.. If you don't understand it by now, then chances are, you won't. *shrugs* Smile Oh well. I guess I won't then.

      And, what do you mean by I have several differing points of view in this thread? I've asked questions about Islam, in this thread. And everyone has contributed their beliefs and views and points of views within the same 16 pages.

      It's what Catholics call 'a mystery' as they look up at the ceiling. lmbo

      Anyway, I started this topic and Im ending it now.

      Thank you to those who addressed my questions.

      I sense anger/discomfort where none was needed. So, I'll explain further…

      When I said 'you have', my actual meaning was 'there are'. As in, “There are/you have several differeing points of view…blah, blah, blah…” Not 'YOU' as in 'You, Kavita have differeing opinions…' I hope that clears my statement up for you.

      My reply wasn't to insult you or your intelligence. It was to say that there are 16 pages of information and another thread. Facts & opinion have been shared. Verses from holy books have been quoted. It was all submitted with the goal of helping with our understanding. So then, if you aren't understanding it, chances are it is something that will remain a mystery to you. That was my meaning Kavita.

    • #64220
      vchenoah
      Participant
      Quote:

      Exactly. Why can't wealthy, rich, well off women marry a couple of 'men in need' ? I know the answer would be that women already outnumber the men. But – cant the wealthy rich women care for and take care of a couple of women[or men] in need? And more so, let wealthy rich men, take care of and provide for a couple of women[or men] in need. Do you have to get married to them? Open a house for the less fortunate, give charity, invest money, supervise them, create an environment of helping, sharing, loving. That would work equally well.

      I've searched for well over an hour and my eyes (and head) are killing me!! I can't find the previously posted answer to this. It may have even been in another (A Thought) thread. Yet, if I remember correctly, it had something to do with paternity of the children. Am I correct Ninjitsu? No need to go into it if you don't wish, but I wanted to be sure that it was stated before!

    • #64221
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      Let me just say I'm not religious but i love all religion and most of my friend are Muslim so i think it's interesting.

      I accept all religions, I believe all of the Gods are 1, just in different forms.

      It just hurts so much to see people fighting and wasting their energy over diferences in relgion. I just wish everyone would accept each others religions, and engage in conversations of sharing, understanding, and expanding of the knowlege they have.

      Anyway, since when you are running for president lol … yeah, i'll see the day when Marine becomes president … come to think of it, u can hook me up with almost anything i want!! lol – become president fast!

    • #64222
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:

      I sense anger/discomfort where none was needed. So, I'll explain further…

      When I said 'you have', my actual meaning was 'there are'. As in, “There are/you have several differeing points of view…blah, blah, blah…” Not 'YOU' as in 'You, Kavita have differeing opinions…' I hope that clears my statement up for you.

      My reply wasn't to insult you or your intelligence. It was to say that there are 16 pages of information and another thread. Facts & opinion have been shared. Verses from holy books have been quoted. It was all submitted with the goal of helping with our understanding. So then, if you aren't understanding it, chances are it is something that will remain a mystery to you. That was my meaning Kavita.

      Lmao – I really am a tubelight!! lol … nah, no anger/discomfort Ness!

      I was just saying… I guess I got enough of the information I needed … and its a sensitive topic and I understand soooo …

      Even before you said that, I had plan to ease it off with any questions Smile

    • #64223
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:
      Quote:

      Exactly. Why can't wealthy, rich, well off women marry a couple of 'men in need' ? I know the answer would be that women already outnumber the men. But – cant the wealthy rich women care for and take care of a couple of women[or men] in need? And more so, let wealthy rich men, take care of and provide for a couple of women[or men] in need. Do you have to get married to them? Open a house for the less fortunate, give charity, invest money, supervise them, create an environment of helping, sharing, loving. That would work equally well.

      I've searched for well over an hour and my eyes (and head) are killing me!! I can't find the previously posted answer to this. It may have even been in another (A Thought) thread. Yet, if I remember correctly, it had something to do with paternity of the children. Am I correct Ninjitsu? No need to go into it if you don't wish, but I wanted to be sure that it was stated before!

      Lol, sorry to having you running around like that!! Yes, I posted it yesterday, but then I came back and deleted it because, like I said, I really was planning to ease off the questions and I figured I should start that..so came back and deleted it.

      Wait, how do you have it though??! You kept it… ? some how?

    • #64224
      vchenoah
      Participant

      lmbo…the magic of the internet.

      No harm, no foul! Big Smile

    • #64225
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Lol – I just thought no one saw it!!!!!!! You got me! lol

    • #64226
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Please keep your extra arguments (or whatever it is you want to call it) outside of this thread. Thank you.

      Nessa – You're right. If a woman has more than one husband, then it would become a hassle trying to figure out who the father is.

      Ninja, Tayba and I don't mind answering any questions you guys have. This is one of the reasons this thread was made for; to clear any misconceptions you have. But please think before you ask a question, because some questions have been asked countless times before.

    • #64227
      Yemenilicious
      Participant
      Quote:

      I've searched for well over an hour and my eyes (and head) are killing me!! I can't find the previously posted answer to this. It may have even been in another (A Thought) thread. Yet, if I remember correctly, it had something to do with paternity of the children. Am I correct Ninjitsu? No need to go into it if you don't wish, but I wanted to be sure that it was stated before!

      I remember we discussed the marriage thing in one of the threads. I believe it was the Rani thread, but I don't remember if we answered kavita's question… I think we did, though.

      p.s. I posted three youtube links. Kavita you should check them out, because the guy explains it in a laid back way. We've discussed this so many times on here, and I think you have an idea in your head that polygamy is a bad thing. From what you have seen and what Am Rani said as well. So, to get the full idea, I think you should check out the links, if you wish & if you have the time.

    • #64228
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      Kavita – check this thread https://www.bollywoodlyrics.com/cs/forums/t/1967.aspx?PageIndex=13

      I think that's where it began, if not, you can always go back a few pages. I'm sorry, i couldn't do it for you myself, I have a banging headache.

    • #64229
      vchenoah
      Participant
      Quote:
      Please keep your extra arguments (or whatever it is you want to call it) outside of this thread. Thank you.

      Shut it, Firestarter! Stick out tongueBig Smile

    • #64230
      vchenoah
      Participant
      Quote:
      I got nothing to shut. Stick out tongue And that is how it's done. Idiot. Angry

      Careful with that tongue puppy! Wink Would be 'idiotic' for it to be ripped out! Angry

    • #64231
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      This isn't funny, Nessa. If people search this thread for information, I don't want them to have to scroll down through useless conversations.

    • #64232
      vchenoah
      Participant

      Whatever Rani. Move it/delete it/do whatever, should it please you.

    • #64233
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Shiekh Yusuf Estes answers some of the questions posed by audience

      Learn here about this form of da'wah (preaching) they recieved from this brother that brought Brother Estes, his wife, father and a Catholic Priest to Islam.

      Mashallah, 135 People accepted Islam after this lecture”

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=JN8wM2OEKuU

    • #64234
      Unique_Princess
      Participant
      Quote:

      Shiekh Yusuf Estes answers some of the questions posed by audience

      Learn here about this form of da'wah (preaching) they recieved from this brother that brought Brother Estes, his wife, father and a Catholic Priest to Islam.

      Mashallah, 135 People accepted Islam after this lecture”

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=JN8wM2OEKuU

      Subhana'Allah this is beautiful, Rani. It made me so teary…

    • #64235
      Yemenilicious
      Participant

      'He is under water diving, it's his work … he can't leave his job undone…but he can't lose the fajr….so he prayed underwater'

      SubhanAllah !!!…Allah has given us the whole world as a place worship, so we can perform our salah! but y do we make silly excuses n miss our prayers?


      My teacher from masjid forwarded this to me… Smile

    • #64236
      Unique_Princess
      Participant

      I think this hadeeth is so beautiful….

      “Allah the Almighty said:

      ‘O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it.’” – Tirmidhi

      SubhanaAllah…. it fills me with so so so much hope… I wanna cry. May Allah forgive us all… ameen. thumma ameen.

    • #64237
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Ninja, your pictures aren't showing up. I'll post them up from my computer and see if they work.

      Subhan'Allah…

      This video is so sad:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-KYVK2nOiU

    • #64238
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      I got this email as a forward and really liked it so decided to share with everyone. Smile

      Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem…

      Assalamu Alaykum,

      A person came crying and weeping to Shaikh Shiblee Rahamatullahi alayh and said, ‘O Shaikh, I have destroyed myself; make du’aa for me that may Allah take me away from this world.’

      People, whose relationship with Allah is strong, will never ever dream of committing suicide. Those people who enjoy the pleasures of this world; alcohol, drug, women, dubbing, etc., they are the people who will ultimately, want to commit suicide because they will get sick of this world. Those who enjoy the pleasures of this world by committing sins will be surrounded by problems from all four sides. They have brought these problems upon themselves through disobedience to Allah Ta’aalaa.

      Such people begin to feel they will only find peace, if they are dead. An Urdu poet has said: Now out of fear you desire to die (But) even after death, if you do not find peace, where will you go?

      Now, overpowered by calamities and problems, you desire to die and you consider death a solution to all your problems, but if, after death, you do not find peace in the grave, if you do not find peace on the Day of Qiyaamah (Day of Judgement), if you do not find peace on the Pul Siraat (The Bridge that leads to Paradise) and you are deprived of entry in Jannah (Paradise), then where will you go?

      So the person said to Shaikh Shiblee, ‘I have a big problem. Make du’aa that may Allah Ta’aalaa take me away from this world.’

      The Shaikh said, ‘Calm down, take it easy, what is the problem?’ He replied, ‘I had a very close friend, and I loved him very much. We were friends for a very long time. He sacrificed everything for me and I sacrificed everything for him. I had never thought that he will ever leave me but he has left me. Now my heart is empty. I cannot survive without him. I love him so much that I want him back, and if I cannot have him back, then I want to die.’

      The Shaikh soothed him and asked him to calm down saying, ‘Look, there is no need to lose hope. Why do you want to die when there is a solution to your problem?’

      He quickly said, very happily, ‘Tell me what is the solution, tell me quickly! Since he has left me I have not been eating, drinking or sleeping. There is no joy in my life. Please tell me quickly.’

      The Shaikh replied, ‘The only way to forget a friend who has left you is to make a new friend.’ He said, ‘O Shaikh, after ten to fifteen years of loyal friendship, he has left me and I am suffering. And you are telling me to make a new friend. I fear that if the same thing happens, then what will become of me.’

      Shaikh Shiblee said, ‘What if I find you a friend who will never leave you. In fact, if you are disloyal to him and after years of disloyalty, you go back to him saying O my friend! Forgive me. I want to be your friend again, he will immediately accept you again as a friend.’ He said, ‘O Shaikh! Show me this friend! Who is this friend that is so loyal.’

      The Shaikh replied, ‘Turn to Allah and make friendship with Him.’

      <img src="https://www.bollywoodlyrics.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-1.gif&quot; alt="Smile" /

    • #64239
      hobeck
      Participant

      Asalamualaykum!

      whaaaasuppp Im new to this forum so you better recognizee, hhahaha I thought this was a very interesting post, so many facts, and not a lot of room for doubts, But sometimes you cant just believe everything you read, even if it has cool pictures, not to mension outstanding formating hahaha, at least thats what hapened to me, I recieved all the proofs scientific facts and pictures and the whole thing, but me being an aitheist (at that time) couldnt really believe…

      What did it to me was the pesonal sign that Allah gave to me, I think Boo should just talk to Allah and ask for some type of sign too. Allah may just give one to her, I mean, he already gave one to her( this SUPER AWSOME THREAD!!!! with cool pictures and all!!!!!lol) but I think boo just like myself needs to get some type of personal reasurance. So just talk to the big guy pesonally Boo!!! cut the middle man you know?? hahahaha

      Orrr you can just look at this freaking post!!!! ahaha jk! Im getting all bossy now Stick out tongue

      Just dont stess and have fun with it you know? talk to Allah hell answeer! GO TO THE LIGHT!!!!

      FOR THOSE PEOPLE THAT DONT KNOW ME IM CRAZY LIKE THAT OK SO DONT MIND ME LOL!

      SmileI hope you embrace islam just like I did. Great Post! and Ill read you people soon!!!

      The HobecK

    • #64240
      scarface
      Participant

      wslmz…

      Welcome to the forum…

      good to see ur blessed to have found Allah

      wat da heck does yr nick mean?? sounds like hobo?? just asking..

      ciao

    • #64241
      scarface
      Participant

      sori i didnt mean hobo, i meant hobe, like a globe.. Sorta

    • #64242
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:
      Asalamualaykum!

      whaaaasuppp Im new to this forum so you better recognizee, hhahaha I thought this was a very interesting post, so many facts, and not a lot of room for doubts, But sometimes you cant just believe everything you read, even if it has cool pictures, not to mension outstanding formating hahaha, at least thats what hapened to me, I recieved all the proofs scientific facts and pictures and the whole thing, but me being an aitheist (at that time) couldnt really believe…

      What did it to me was the pesonal sign that Allah gave to me, I think Boo should just talk to Allah and ask for some type of sign too. Allah may just give one to her, I mean, he already gave one to her( this SUPER AWSOME THREAD!!!! with cool pictures and all!!!!!lol) but I think boo just like myself needs to get some type of personal reasurance. So just talk to the big guy pesonally Boo!!! cut the middle man you know?? hahahaha

      Orrr you can just look at this freaking post!!!! ahaha jk! Im getting all bossy now Stick out tongue

      Just dont stess and have fun with it you know? talk to Allah hell answeer! GO TO THE LIGHT!!!!

      FOR THOSE PEOPLE THAT DONT KNOW ME IM CRAZY LIKE THAT OK SO DONT MIND ME LOL!

      SmileI hope you embrace islam just like I did. Great Post! and Ill read you people soon!!!

      The HobecK

      Walaykum Assalaam!

      Ameen to your dua! Smile

      I agree with Hobeck here. Faith is in the unseen. I know it's hard to believe what people say, even if it does have so many scientific facts and all that jazz, because sometimes we DO need to cut the middle man and just turn to our own hearts and sit alone and sincerely speak to God. Just speak to Him, ask Him for some kind of sign, some kind of direction, some kind of guide. Speak to Him for as long as necessary, and wait for the sign for as long as necessary.

      Smile

    • #64243
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      I think all the beliefs represent the same thing. We can believe in whichever God we chose, they're all the same.

      We just need to accept everyone and their beliefs

      Then we can finally live in peace

    • #64244
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant
      Quote:

      I think all the beliefs represent the same thing. We can believe in whichever God we chose, they're all the same.

      We just need to accept everyone and their beliefs

      Then we can finally live in peace

      I agree: No matter which name you choose, there IS only ONE God.

      Muslims do not use the word “God” because you can add to it and change it and make it something it isn't.

      God – alone, it is masculine – God is neither male or female
      Gods – This is plural. there is no such thing as godS, there is only ONE God.
      Goddess – This is feminine – God is neither male or female.
      Godparents (Godmother/Godfather) – What does that even mean? Tongue Tied People make up the strangest things! Tongue Tied
      Godchildren (Goddaughter/Godson) – What does that even mean? Tongue Tied People make up the strangest things! Tongue Tied

      And there are probably more additions that I don't know of or can't remember right now.

      Muslims use “Allah” because it is so unique. It cannot be changed, it cannot be made plural, you cannot add to it, it is neither masculine nor feminine and nor can it be MADE feminine or masculine. Smile

      We can accept that everyone is not going to believe in our beliefs, but there is nothing wrong in giving people the proofs they asked for, that's all I'm doing Kavita. Smile

    • #64245
      analogs1_t4
      Participant

      It is really very intresting………………..

      I like Rani & Shahrukh very much……………..

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    • #64246
      serioComic
      Participant
      Quote:

      It is really very intresting………………..

      I like Rani & Shahrukh very much……………..

      ohh yeaaahhh…its extremely interesting alrite! what wud be more interesting is that u join the other new member in the asylum

      u like rani and shah rukh? who cares!

    • #64247
      boo
      Participant

      My practising Muslim friend told me that music is forbidden in some 'sects' of Islam – could anyone explain/elaborate?

      He said something about it disrupting the soul or something. I cannot remember very much, cos it confused me and I just glanced over what he'd written. Big Smile lol

      Thank you Smile

    • #64248
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Boo, first I want to clear up that Islamically, there are no sects in Islam. The sects that your friend was talking about is man-made.

      Your friend is right, though. Music is forbidden in Islam. I actually can't say much about that because I don't really understand it and I'm not really aware of the reasons for it being forbidden. Actually, I do understand it and I am aware of the reasons in my own way, but not enough to be able to explain it to you properly. I'm sorry. InshaAllah I will ask and look it up for you, though. Smile

    • #64249
      boo
      Participant

      What about qawwalis and Sufi music – music that involves the praise of Allah and is seen as a 'Muslim thing', if I'm making sense?

      Oh, by the way Rani – my friend sent me this Arabic song about the praise of the prophet Mohammed (he said I'd love it for the poetry of it… lol), which I think you'll like (from the translation, it looks beautiful) – remind me to send it to you.

    • #64250
      RaNi iS ThE BeS
      Participant

      Qawwalis are just cultural, I believe. And sufism is a man made sect. There is no place in Islam for such sects and divisions.

      “Hold fast the rope (Islam) of Allah all together, and be not divided.” (Qur'an: 3:103)

      There are songs, called Nasheed in Arabic, which are allowed. These Nasheeds have no music in them, no instruments. The instruments are what is not allowed. There is one instrument that is allowed, the Daf in Arabic, and Dafli in hindi, I believe.

      Here are some Nasheeds:

      Allah Knows (So beautiful) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjIsSdsT6A

      Our World (I love this one) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fplGPY8crSg&feature=related

      Have you heard? (I love this one) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kjr_b4aAQk&feature=related

      Give Thanks To Allah – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nEMDKzDFQI&feature=related

      Faith – Allahu – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq3EN1S6p1E&feature=related

      This next one has an instrument in it, just the Daf. If I'm not getting that wrong, I don't know much about instruments and I can't differentiate between them. But I'm pretty sure this one only has the Daf.

      My Mum Is Amazing (So beautiful) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OKndnaiFzo&feature=related

      And this next one starts off fine, but the music starts somwhere in the middle. – That music isn't allowed.

      Your Mother (This is SO CUTE) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flwUWJlCnHQ&feature=related

      Sorry, too many examples. lol But I hope I've answered your question? Tongue Tied Let me know if I haven't, cuz I can always ask for you. Smile And yes, inshaAllah I'll remind you to send me the song! Smile

    • #64251
      kavita_0026
      Participant

      Hi Hobeck, welcome to the forum! You are fortunate to have found security in faith.

      Rani, I listened to some of these songs. The singer in the first few songs … he's good.

      I listened to 'Your Mother', my goodness, it is really beautiful. Its these type of songs that would make you tear up … Its really very sweet.

      I learned something from Boo's question. Is the Daf a drum or string instrument? So, in all religious songs, only this one instrument is allowed? Is this the only type of songs Muslims are supposed to listen to ? Or can Muslims listen to any type of songs but when worshipping they can only sing and listen to songs without instruments with exception to the Daf?

    • #64252
      kavita_0026
      Participant
      Quote:
      Quote:

      I think all the beliefs represent the same thing. We can believe in whichever God we chose, they're all the same.

      We just need to accept everyone and their beliefs

      Then we can finally live in peace

      I agree: No matter which name you choose, there IS only ONE God.

      Muslims do not use the word “God” because you can add to it and change it and make it something it isn't.

      God – alone, it is masculine – God is neither male or female
      Gods – This is plural. there is no such thing as godS, there is only ONE God.
      Goddess – This is feminine – God is neither male or female.
      Godparents (Godmother/Godfather) – What does that even mean? Tongue Tied People make up the strangest things! Tongue Tied
      Godchildren (Goddaughter/Godson) – What does that even mean? Tongue Tied People make up the strangest things! Tongue Tied

      And there are probably more additions that I don't know of or can't remember right now.

      Muslims use “Allah” because it is so unique. It cannot be changed, it cannot be made plural, you cannot add to it, it is neither masculine nor feminine and nor can it be MADE feminine or masculine. Smile

      We can accept that everyone is not going to believe in our beliefs, but there is nothing wrong in giving people the proofs they asked for, that's all I'm doing Kavita. Smile

      Lol, Rani, you made me chuckle by reading this (the last part). Smile

      It is never wrong to share proofs and evidence to people to make them believe.

      Believing and having faith in our lives can turn our whole world around. And the thing is, sometimes there is basically no real proof and evidence, but many of us, a large part of the world, believe that there is a God. We're made to be like that. Think of how much people out there believe in God, yet they have seen no 'real evidence/proof'.

      If an informed person has found some evidence/proof, then it will only help us all to believe even more. And the powerful thing is, sometimes people dont even believe the 'evidences/proofs' and they may even take them to be fakes or coincidences, and yet these people still believe in God and know that He exists. Dont you think that's amazing?

      I agree with you, 'Allah' is unique. 'Jehova' is also unique. I dont know much about Jehova witnesses, but the place where I grew up, there were many of them there.

      There is only one God. Whichever faith you are following, ultimately there is one God, one Supreme being. Surely, if God has created this universe, He is in everything. His form is many. Dont you think he is in everything? The trees, the rivers, the waters, in females, in males, in animals ? We are all made by Him.

      I guess what I was trying to say earlier is that I wish we can all just accept each other. No one has to change their beliefs. That makes absolutely no sense, because God is one. I j

    • #64253
      sohailrizwan
      Participant

      kavita_0026:

      hi sister. all gods cant be one. god is only one. if there were more than one god then there must have been a disruption in this entire universe. may god show u his light.

      regards

      rizwan sohail

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