A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even ifyou have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope toaccomplish with your life.
C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,sorrows, and happiness with.
D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and goodthings will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along theway.
E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more aboutyourself.
F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappinessand grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you orstand in your way.
H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long asyou remain dedicated to the task.
I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goalsand remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a smallinkling of what the future holds.
J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Tryto learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. Thewarmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there'sroom for endless happiness.
M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important thingsin life.
N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer yourassistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during theworst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.
Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that thingsalways have a way of working out in the end.
S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everythingthat you invest in others will return to you many times over.
T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value.Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feelguilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a secondchance.
X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see thegoodness and beauty within.
Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'llfind success at the end of the road.
Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head.Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on yourabilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Advise To Sisters
My dear sisters in Islam, please take a look at this advice, so thatyou can stay attractive and beautiful for the rest of your life.
1- To beautify your eyes, lower your gaze towards strange men, this will make your eyes pure and shiny.
2- To have attractive lips, always remember to speak the truth.
3- As for blush and rouge, "Modesty" (Haya') is one of the best brandsand it can be found in any of the Islamic centers.
4- To remove impurites from your face and body, use a soap called"Istighfaar". Insha'Allah this soap will remove any bad deeds.(Ameen)
5- Now about your hair, if any of you has a problem of hair split ends, then I suggest "Islamic Hijaab" which will protect your hair from damage.
6- As! for jewellery, beautify your hands with humbleness and let yourhands be a power to forgive people who hurt your feelings. And the necklace should be a sign to pardon your fellow brothers and sisters. Insha'Allah, if you follow this advice given to you by the Creatora beautiful and attractive inner and outer appearance.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN '"SOMEONE U LOVE'" AND '"SOMEONE U LIKE'"
In front of the person u love,ur heart beats faster.
But in front of the person u like,u get happy.
In front of a person u love,winter seems like a spring.
But in front of a person u like,winter is just a beautiful winter.
If u look into the eyes of the one u love,u blush.
But if u look into the eyes of the one u like,u smile.
In front of a person u love,u can't say anything on ur mind.
But in front of a person u like,u can.
In front of the one u love,u tend to get shy.
But in front of the one u like,u can show ur own self.
U can't look straight into the eyes of the one u love.
But u can always smile into the eyes of the one u like.
When the one u love is crying,u cry with him.
But when the one u like is crying,u end up comforting him.
The feeling of love starts from the eye.
But the feeling of liking starts from the ear.
So if u stop liking a person u used to like,all u
need to do is close ur ears.
But if u try to close ur eyes,love turns into a drop
of tear & remains in ur heart forever.......
But in front of the person u like,u get happy.
In front of a person u love,winter seems like a spring.
But in front of a person u like,winter is just a beautiful winter.
If u look into the eyes of the one u love,u blush.
But if u look into the eyes of the one u like,u smile.
In front of a person u love,u can't say anything on ur mind.
But in front of a person u like,u can.
In front of the one u love,u tend to get shy.
But in front of the one u like,u can show ur own self.
U can't look straight into the eyes of the one u love.
But u can always smile into the eyes of the one u like.
When the one u love is crying,u cry with him.
But when the one u like is crying,u end up comforting him.
The feeling of love starts from the eye.
But the feeling of liking starts from the ear.
So if u stop liking a person u used to like,all u
need to do is close ur ears.
But if u try to close ur eyes,love turns into a drop
of tear & remains in ur heart forever.......
The Farewell Pilgrimage and Khutba of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
The Pilgrimage
Early in 632 C.E. in the Hajj season, the Holy Prophet decided to proceed to Makkah to perform the "Hajj". The pilgrimage was planned on a large scale, Messengers were sent to all parts of Arabia calling upon the Muslims to assemble at Madina for the purposes of the pilgrimage. In response to this call, over one hundred thousand Muslims gathered at Madina to proceed to Makkah to perform the Hajj.
The Caravan
After all arrangements had been completed, a caravan of over one hundred thousand Muslims fired with their enthusiasm for Islam, started for Makkah to visit the House of God and offer their submission to God. It was a remarkable sight, like which the people of Arabia had not seen before. The Holy Prophet rode at the head of the caravan. All his wives accompanied him. Ali rode by his side. He was accompanied by Fatima,
Dhul Hulaifa
At Dhul Halaifa on the outskirts of Makkah, the Holy Prophet and all his followers put on the Ihram - the pilgrim's garb. The Holy Prophet gave the signal call "Labbayyak Allah hummah Labbayk" - "Here I am at your service O Lord!" This was repeated by all the one-larch persons in the congregation. The entire valley came to ring with the sound, the Muslims calling on their Lord, submitting to Him, and placing themselves at His disposal.
Makkah and Mina
The party reached Makkah on the fourth of Zul Hajj after a journey of nineteen days. After a stay of four days in Makkah, the pilgrims left for Mina on the 5th of Zul Hajj, and passed the night there. The following day the pilgrims proceeded to Arafat.
Farewell Address
After mid-day prayers on the 9th of Zul Hajj at Arafat, the Holy Prophet delivered the historic "Hajj Khutba" which has come to be known as the farewell address. After giving praise to God and thanking Him for the bounties that he had conferred on the Muslims, and had crowned their efforts in the cause of the Truth with success. the Holy Prophet said: "O People, listen carefully to my words for I may not be among you next year, nor ever address you again from this spot. O People, just as you regard this month as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as sacred. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one, so that no one may hurt you. Usury is forbidden. Satan has despiated in leading you astray in big things, so beware of his maneuvers in tempting you in small things. Women have rights over you as you have rights over them. Be good to them. You may soon have to appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware. Do not go astray after I am gone. O People, no prophet will come after me, and no new faith will be born. Worship your Allah. Say your prayers. Keep fast during the month of Ramdhan. Give of your wealth in charity. All Muslims, free or slaves have the same rights and the same responsibilities. None is higher than the other unless he is higher in virtue. Feed your slaves as you feed yourself. Do not oppress them. Do not usurp their rights. All distinctions between the Arabs the non-Arabs, the black and the white are abolished. All Muslims are brothers. Do good. Be faithful to your trusts. Be kind to the orphans. Remember God. Know that while man being mortal is bound to die, God being immortal will live for ever." Having spoken these words, the Holy Prophet turned his face to the Heaven and said: "Be my witness O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to Your people. " Thereupon the people corroborated saying, "Yes, O Prophet of Allah, you have done so, and done it magnificently. "
The Revelation
After the Holy Prophet had delivered the address, Allah revealed to him the verses: "This Day have I perfected for you, your faith, and completed My blessings upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as religion. " All other prophets including Moses and Jesus Christ had to leave their unfulfilled mission to their successors. The Holy Prophet of Islam alone had the unique distinction of seeing the successful fruition of his mission during his lifetime.
Reaction of the Companions
As the Companions including Ali heard these verses about the perfection of the faith, they wept because they felt that the mission of the Holy Prophet having been completed, He was apt to depart to meet his Lord.
After the farewell address, the party left Arafat in the evening and passed the night at Muzdalifa. The following day they went to Mina, and sacrificed the animals. The Holy Prophet sacrificed 63 animals, one for each year of his life, and these were shared by Ali. The men then shaved their heads, and the ceremony of the Hajj was completed. Thereafter the pilgrims left for Madina. On the return journey while the Companions were happy that their faith had been perfected, they were overwhelmed with grief at the thought that such consummation implied that the Holy Prophet was soon to depart from their midst.
Compiled, edited and adapted by Khalid Latif, e-tabligue
Courtesy: Witness Pioneer
Early in 632 C.E. in the Hajj season, the Holy Prophet decided to proceed to Makkah to perform the "Hajj". The pilgrimage was planned on a large scale, Messengers were sent to all parts of Arabia calling upon the Muslims to assemble at Madina for the purposes of the pilgrimage. In response to this call, over one hundred thousand Muslims gathered at Madina to proceed to Makkah to perform the Hajj.
The Caravan
After all arrangements had been completed, a caravan of over one hundred thousand Muslims fired with their enthusiasm for Islam, started for Makkah to visit the House of God and offer their submission to God. It was a remarkable sight, like which the people of Arabia had not seen before. The Holy Prophet rode at the head of the caravan. All his wives accompanied him. Ali rode by his side. He was accompanied by Fatima,
Dhul Hulaifa
At Dhul Halaifa on the outskirts of Makkah, the Holy Prophet and all his followers put on the Ihram - the pilgrim's garb. The Holy Prophet gave the signal call "Labbayyak Allah hummah Labbayk" - "Here I am at your service O Lord!" This was repeated by all the one-larch persons in the congregation. The entire valley came to ring with the sound, the Muslims calling on their Lord, submitting to Him, and placing themselves at His disposal.
Makkah and Mina
The party reached Makkah on the fourth of Zul Hajj after a journey of nineteen days. After a stay of four days in Makkah, the pilgrims left for Mina on the 5th of Zul Hajj, and passed the night there. The following day the pilgrims proceeded to Arafat.
Farewell Address
After mid-day prayers on the 9th of Zul Hajj at Arafat, the Holy Prophet delivered the historic "Hajj Khutba" which has come to be known as the farewell address. After giving praise to God and thanking Him for the bounties that he had conferred on the Muslims, and had crowned their efforts in the cause of the Truth with success. the Holy Prophet said: "O People, listen carefully to my words for I may not be among you next year, nor ever address you again from this spot. O People, just as you regard this month as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as sacred. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one, so that no one may hurt you. Usury is forbidden. Satan has despiated in leading you astray in big things, so beware of his maneuvers in tempting you in small things. Women have rights over you as you have rights over them. Be good to them. You may soon have to appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware. Do not go astray after I am gone. O People, no prophet will come after me, and no new faith will be born. Worship your Allah. Say your prayers. Keep fast during the month of Ramdhan. Give of your wealth in charity. All Muslims, free or slaves have the same rights and the same responsibilities. None is higher than the other unless he is higher in virtue. Feed your slaves as you feed yourself. Do not oppress them. Do not usurp their rights. All distinctions between the Arabs the non-Arabs, the black and the white are abolished. All Muslims are brothers. Do good. Be faithful to your trusts. Be kind to the orphans. Remember God. Know that while man being mortal is bound to die, God being immortal will live for ever." Having spoken these words, the Holy Prophet turned his face to the Heaven and said: "Be my witness O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to Your people. " Thereupon the people corroborated saying, "Yes, O Prophet of Allah, you have done so, and done it magnificently. "
The Revelation
After the Holy Prophet had delivered the address, Allah revealed to him the verses: "This Day have I perfected for you, your faith, and completed My blessings upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as religion. " All other prophets including Moses and Jesus Christ had to leave their unfulfilled mission to their successors. The Holy Prophet of Islam alone had the unique distinction of seeing the successful fruition of his mission during his lifetime.
Reaction of the Companions
As the Companions including Ali heard these verses about the perfection of the faith, they wept because they felt that the mission of the Holy Prophet having been completed, He was apt to depart to meet his Lord.
After the farewell address, the party left Arafat in the evening and passed the night at Muzdalifa. The following day they went to Mina, and sacrificed the animals. The Holy Prophet sacrificed 63 animals, one for each year of his life, and these were shared by Ali. The men then shaved their heads, and the ceremony of the Hajj was completed. Thereafter the pilgrims left for Madina. On the return journey while the Companions were happy that their faith had been perfected, they were overwhelmed with grief at the thought that such consummation implied that the Holy Prophet was soon to depart from their midst.
Compiled, edited and adapted by Khalid Latif, e-tabligue
Courtesy: Witness Pioneer
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