asalaamu alaykum, While, there are elements of feminism and Islam that are similar there are also elements that are different bc they are inherently two different ideologies. The feminist ideology opposes the definition of any social role according to gender. For example, when it comes to the family structure feminism opposes the idea that there's an inherent biological distinction that assigns the role of a mother and caregiver to the wife and that of a provider to the husband. This is contradictory to Islam which clearly defines the role of the wife to be the mother/caregiver and the husband to be the head of the family unit and the provider (see surah Al-Nisa). Today feminism is laced with pretty words like "gender equality" and "women's rights" but taking a deeper look reveals the core concept which, like all other man-made ideologies, fails to offer real practical solutions to man's problems. Islam on the other, being the comprehensive system it is, solves all of our problems by giving us coherent guidelines. If we wish to eliminate gender inequality (and being a woman myself this is something I wish to work towards) then we only need to go back to Islam, without adopting the feminist ideology (or any other foreign ideology for that matter) and propagate the correct understanding of our deen bc this is where the solution ultimately lies. Finally, I hope this doesn't turn into a typical men v.s women back and forth nonsense but a meaningful discussion that will inshaAllah help us all understand eachother better. salaam

I know some people dont want to have kids when they get married but how can that happen unless you practice what Kafiirs do!. Are you suggesting birth control is haraam?

asalaamu alayikum, Folks, I really don't even understand why the feminist movement is an issue for us. We're Muslims, our way of life is Islam and Islam defines the role of each gender so there's no confusion. The rights of women were defined by The Creator long before the feminist movement was ever conceived. What could it possibly have to offer us that Islam can't? I think this is something we should really discuss. salaam

Like all other man-made laws, this one is flawed... You hit the nail right on the head!

asalaamu alaykum, Muxajabah with a name like that I expected more from you. Shyma is right take a closer look at your signature, insulting a whole group of ppl for no reason is not exactly proper Islamic behavior. btw,good Job Barwaaqo! salaam

asalaamu alaykum Originally posted by Positive: 2) The Muslim/arab oriented: This group which has now an emerging power believes that the shortcomings of our indigenous culture has to be replaced by what they think is already enshrined in the Quran and Hadith. This group prefers also to bridge the gape between our (pastoralist) culture and the other arab cultures/subcultures. They look with worrying eyes to anything that is not in essence Islamic- even if that shortcoming is in our pastoralist oriented culture. MANY of them believe that arabisation of our culture is a worth ideal to persue. This personally offends me. Islam is a universal way of life that transcends borders, race and time. Islamic culture is not synonymous with Arab culture and pursuing an Islamic culture does not mean embracing Arab cultures/subcultures as you've stated. Before Islam the Arabs were in the worst state of ignorance plagued by senseless tribal wars (sound familiar?) and it is only after Islam came to them and they adopted an Islamic Identity that they became civilized. Yes, the language of our faith is Arabic and our beloved prophet was an Arab but the Islamic culture is a unique culture designed by the All Mighty for all people in all places at all times. I think you by using the terms, Islamic culture and Arab culture, interchangeably you do a huge disservice to Islam as you limit it only to the Arabs when infact it is for all of mankind. It is interesting to note that of the 1.2billion Muslims in the world the Arab Muslims make up less than 20%. salaam

asalaamu alaykum, Muraad I've heard so much about this conference I REALLY REALLY wish I could've attended. Mainly bc it's the first of its kind that I've heard of atleast, tackling the identity issue of the Muslims which is soo very vital. All the conferences here in N.America are all about teaching you how to be a good American-Muslim or Canadian-Muslim. I remember 2yrs ago, I attended an ISNA-Canada conference and they had the Canadian armed forces there recruiting Muslim youths!! :mad: I couldn't wait to get out of there and I've never went back since. I look forward to reading all the speeches from this conference and hopefully there will be some audio on the web too. If you've attended I'd really like to know what you thought of it. salaam

asalaamu alaykum Originally posted by Darman: Are you worried you wont find that special person when you are finally done with school and understandably is older in age? Do you fear having to lower your standards because your clock is ticking and your chances are not as good as before? I would like to hear what u guys think.. You realize most of us will be 22 yrs old when we're done with our bachelors degree. That's hardly old! But I do agree the sooner one's married the better. salaam

asalaamu alaykum, The only Indian movie (other than bend it like beckham) was Mission Kashmire and it left me fuming :mad: . This movie totally belittled and mocked the efforts of the mujahideen to liberate Kashmire. It'll be a long while b4 i see another bollywood movie. salaam

They shouldn't just be worried now, they should be in panic mode!

asalaamu alaykum, It's truely sad that people like her exist. A few months ago I saw a Bangladeshi woman who also left Islam talking on CBC about the so called oppression of Muslim women and the "backwardness" of Islam. Undoubtly we will see more and more of these people now that we're in the "free for all" season on Islam. While these people might envoke anger in us, it's important to remember their cheap lies and slanders will not haram this ummah one bit bc Islam is theTRUTH and Muslims are the best of mankind (even the worst Muslim is better than the best kafir). If anything all this anti-Islam rhetoric will be counter productive on their part and bring Muslims closer togather and to Islam, InshaAllah. salaam

Originally posted by Continental Batchelor: My greatest regret is letting jannah sisters who could be potential wives pass away while I was in uni!. Allah has my destiny and Inshallah Allah will guide and correct me to a true deen sister. same here, letting good brothers go for nothing but alhamdulilah everything is with Allah. salaam

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YOU KNOW YOU GREW UP IN THE 80's or early 90's IF- 1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE." 2. You watched the Pound Puppies. 3. You can sing the rap to the "Fresh Prince of Belair" 4. You wore biker shorts under your skirts and felt stylish. 5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own. 6. You owned those lil Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls. 7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom . 8. Two words: M.C. Hammer 9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock." 10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars. 11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales." 12. When it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons. 13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head. 14. You saw the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on the big screen. 15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school. 16. You made your Mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side. 17. You played the game "MASH" (Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House) 18. You wore Jordache Jean jacket and you were proud of it. 19. L.A. Gear... 20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. 21. You remember reading "Tales of a fourth grade nothing" and all the Ramona books. 22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF" 23. You wanted to be a Goonie. 24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. 25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off... 26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf. 27. You took Lunch Pails to school. 28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets. 29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence. 30. You remember Hypercolor T-shirts. 31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band. 32. You thought Sheera and He-Man should hook up. 33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged friendship bracelets. 34. You ever owned a pair of jelly shoes. 35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know what you are, but what am I?" 36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up" 37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates. 38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slid e. 39. You have ever played with a Skip-It. 40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonald's. 41. You've gone through this list occasionally saying "Totally awesome" 42. You remember Popples. 43. "Don't worry, be happy" 44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top Reeboks. 45. You wore socks scrunched down. 46. "Miss MARY MACK MACK, all dressed in BLACK BLACK BLACK" 47. You remember boom boxes Vs. CD players. 48. You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies. 49. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!" 50. You remember watching Rainbow Bright and My Little Pony Tales" 51. You thought Doogie Howser was hot. 52. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac. 53. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool. 54. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By the Bell," the ORIGINAL class. 55. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME.

Deadlyvision, why can't I read any of your posts? What happened? Choosen one, I like your first poem/song. I really liked it when I first heard in the movie Brown Sugar. Tried to download it but didn't know the name of the song or the artist

asalaamu alaykum, I'm sure most of you in the UK have already heard of this conference but just incase you didn't I wanted to let you know. I wish I was in the UK so I could attend but I'm hoping those of you who go will fill me and the rest of the people here in. Click on the link below to watch the TV advert they're talking about. salaam British or Muslim? There is a little less than a week to go until the Muslim Identity conference entitled “British or Muslim”, which is set to be held in the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, this Sunday. The conference has been advertised in handbills, posters, Internet sites, and in this final week, will be advertised on several satellite television channels. The television advert, which is scheduled to appear on Prime TV, ARY Digital and Bangla TV throughout this week, features a young English man, expressing his concerns about Muslims and their allegiances to this country. “Muslims need to take a long hard look at themselves, are they British or are they Muslim?” he asks in one scene, waving a British passport in his hand. In another scene he asks, “Do they (Muslims) support British troops, do they consider them to be ‘Our Boys’?” Abdul Ghadir, aged 30, is an IT professional from South London. Having embraced Islam six years ago, he has led a quiet but active life in the da’wah for Islam. Little did he realise that hundreds of thousands of Muslim’s in Britain would be tuning in to see his face on their screens. Abdul Ghadir is the young man in the advert who is questioning the allegiance of Muslims. But in a clever twist, it is not initially apparent ‘who’ he is. A smartly dressed white male, in a suit and tie – he might appear to be one of the thousands of non-Muslim intellectuals or even bigots, who have a problem with Muslims not adopting the western identity. It may appear that he is questioning the Muslim loyalty to this country and its values. But at the end of the advert the tables are turned, when he explains that he is a Muslim, his allegiance is only to Islam, and that the place he chooses to live is irrelevant. Suddenly, the statements he has made in the advert take on a new meaning, and it becomes clear that he was actually questioning Muslims about their allegiance to Allah (SWT) and Islam, not to this country. What Abdul Ghadir was keen to show, is that the Islamic identity and the Muslim’s allegiance to Islam transcends any stereotype and any political pressure. Speaking about the advert he said: “It was good a approach, something to make Muslims think. To make them realise that they are not only being judged by this western society, but much more importantly, they are being judged by Allah (SWT)”. Muslims who live in this country, regardless of whether they are born and bred here, and regardless of whether they are ethnically the same or different, are all facing the same choices. Those choices are simple, and would be the same wherever they lived. Either they swear their allegiance to Islam and Allah (SWT), or they swear it to Britain and its values and culture. Surely, no Muslim would deny that his allegiance is to Islam and Allah (SWT). However, swearing an allegiance to Islam and Allah (SWT) does not mean that Muslims cannot be an active and productive part of British society. On the contrary, they can serve as excellent ambassadors for the Islamic way of life, that is unique to mankind, and that can shine as a beacon of light amongst the darkness of problems that affect British society. The entire issue of the Muslim identity will be discussed at the conference, which takes place this Sunday 24th August. Speakers will address a variety of critical issues facing the Muslims in Britain, from their basic identity to economic problems that affect them, such as mortgages and housing. The problems affecting the Muslim youth, such as literacy, crime and drugs, as well as the problems affecting Muslim marriages will also be addressed. Additionally the idea of political participation in western society and how Muslims can make an invaluable contribution to it, will also be covered. The television advert should run on Prime TV, ARY Digital, and Bangla TV throughout this week, and tickets can be purchased by phoning the hotline number: 0870 881 5132. Coaches have been organised from major towns and cities throughout Britain, and facilities for children, prayers and food will be available at the venue. The advert can also be viewed online at: http://www.1924.org/multimedia/index.php?id=641_0_12_0_C To view more comments visit: http://www.1924.org/comment

asalaamu alaykum, There are plenty of widows in Somalia who could use a responsible man such as your self to take care of them and their children. I suggest you go down there and help a sistah out. InshaAllah you will be rewarded immensely for it. salaam

From: www.khutbah.com The World's Bravest People By Muhammad Alshareef -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The history books speak to us of another land that carried upon it believers in Allah, the army of Alb Arsalaan. Coming home from one of their battles, As they made their way home to Khuraasan, a messenger rode up to Alb Arsalaan and whispered to him: The emperor of Constantiniyya heard of your army and is bringing an army of 600 thousand to crush you – led by the war general Romanis! By Allah they did not gather than many fighters for no other reason that to quell the fear they had of Islam, the cowardice they tasted in their hearts. As Arsalaan swallowed the news he glanced into the eyes of every one of his 15 thousand Mujahids, knowing that there was little hope of victory. This faction nursing their wounds, another weeping over the brothers that fell, a third weeping for losing the chance of Jannah. His head drooped at the sentence the messenger had brought and then he picked his heart up like a lion. Look brothers and sisters at the numbers. 600 thousand prepared to fight 15 thousand! Is this any physical strength that people speak of? No, by Allah, it is the strength of Iman, the strength of Aqeedah, the strength of hearts filled with certainty in Allah and His Messenger and the Final Day. Isn't that enough? What was Arsalaan to do? Should he continue back to his home and let the forces of evil destroy his nation with their vice, Shahaawaat? Or should he stand like a rock in their face even if it meant his and his armies death? A few moments, and the rays of Iman shone from his heart. Arsalaan slipped into his tent and dressed himself in the towels he would be buried in, fragrancing himself with hanoot. He then addressed the entire army, saying: "Today Islam is in danger! Today Muslims are in danger! And I fear that Laa ilaaha illaa Allaah will be wiped away from our land!" He then shouted, "Waa Islaamaah! (O Islaam!!) Waa Islaamaah!! (O Islaam!!). Look at me, I have worn the towels of my coffin and have fragranced myself with hanoot. Whoever wants Jannah, let them dress as I have dressed! We are going to fight under the shade of Laa ilaaha illa Allah until we are destroyed or the flag of Laa ilaaha illaa Allah is raised!" In moments the entire army stepped into the quarters and all 15 thousand Mujahids came out in the garments of their coffin. The fragrance of Hanoot was on all their bodies, the wind of Jannat Al firdows blew in their faces. The sky erupted with the armies shouts of `Allahu Akbar!! Allaahu Akbar!! Yaa Khayl Allah uthbuti!! Yaa Khayl Allah irkabee!!' Allahu Akbar! Have you ever seen an army stepping onto a plain that they know – with little doubt - they will be resurrected from on the Day of Judgement? Have you ever seen an army wrapped in the thobes of their coffin before beginning the battle? Have you ever smelt the fragrance of death – Hanoot – hovering 15 thousand believers in Allah? That day, the Kuffar did. The armies clashed – one believing in Allah and desiring the appointment with Allah, the other disbelieving in Allah and hating to meet him. The fighting was severe, Allahu Akbar cut through the sky. Every Mujahid stepped forward, on their tongues were the words, "I am coming to you, O Allah, in haste so that you may be pleased with me." Heads flew and skulls fell to the ground and blood flowed. As the dust clouds softened, the flag of Islam rose high, the crusaders fled in all directions. Someone shouted, "The Romans are defeated and their general – Romanis – has been captured." Innumerable Muslims were martyred – in sha' Allah - that day, and many were left crying. They were not crying for war spoils that they lost. No, by the He who raised the heavens without any poles. They were crying because that had to take off their coffin wrap after they had sold themselves to Allah. Alb Arsalaan, stood crying, thanking Allah. Dear brothers and sisters, this is what is written in the history books, but pick up the newspaper today and you will see it happening again. The Romans have now been replaced by the Russians. Those Khuraasaan Muslim army of Alb Arsalaan has now been replaced by our brothers and sisters in Chechneya. A Kaafir correspondent writes about the plight our Muslims are facing: [For the past four months, 5,000 lightly-armed Chechen warriors fighting on flat, open terrain that favours air, armour and artillery, have held off 160,000 Russian troops, backed by regiments of heavy guns and rockets, helicopter gunships, ground attack aircraft, and thousands of tanks and armoured vehicles. Russia's generals have repeatedly vowed to "exterminate" the Chechen. All Chechen males from 6-65 are being thrown into concentration camps. Chechen mujahedin, most without any formal military training, have no heavy weapons and are chronically short of radios, anti-tank rockets and even small-arms ammunition. There is almost no medicine or morphine for their wounded, and no shelter from massive Russian bombardment that includes banned fuel air explosives, toxic gas, and napalm. If taken alive by the Russians, they will be tortured, then executed. In the first Chechen war, 1994-96, Russia killed over a 100,000 Chechen civilians, razed much of the small country, and, in an act of monumental terrorism, scattered 17 million anti-personnel land mines across the tiny nation. Russia was driven from Chechnya in 1996, but its hardliners and communists vowed to exterminate the Chechen bandits. Their man Putin's first act as president was to declare a crusade - blessed by the Russian Orthodox Church - against Chechnya. Moscow demanded revenge for 1996 and for defeat at the hands of Muslim mujahedin in Afghanistan.While Russian troops fought their way into Grozny, elite Russian forces were pushing into the southern mountains. Chechen units are battling ferociously, under intense shelling and bombing, to defend the strategic Shatoi and Vedeno gorges. Outnumbered 20-1, the Chechens' defend the mountain passes] Allah questions us all sitting here in this Masjid: [but if they seek your aid in (the name) of the Deen (al-Islam), it is your duty to help them,] surah Anfal, 8, 72. Have you heard, dear brothers and sisters, the word of one of the Muslim defenders of Chechneya: "At a time when the world has left us entirely, we ask Muslims around the world not to forget the ordeal of their brothers in Chechnya fighting jihad against Russian oppression." Allah ta'ala revealed: [And never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allah as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision.] - 3, 169. When Jaabir's (RAA) father was martyred on the day of Uhud, he sat over his slain body and uncovered the sheet from his face and weeped. He narrates, "The Companions forbade me of my excessive weeping, but Rasul Allah did not say anything. He then said, `Do not cry for him, for verily the angels shaded him with their wings until (his soul) was raised to the heavens.'" – Tafseer ibn Katheer and Zaad Al-Ma'aad, 6/p.33. Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - later told him, "Allah raised your father and spoke to him directly! And told him, `My slave, ask whatever you want!'" – Hasan, narrated by Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. Abdullah (RAA) was asked about that verse [And never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allah as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision.] He said: We asked the same question to Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - and he told us, "the souls (of the Shuhaadaa') are in the bodies of green birds with nests hanging from the Throne (of Allah). They travel (back and forth) in Paradise as they wish, then they return to their nests. Allah looked towards them and asked, `Do you wish for anything?' They said, `What else shall we desire when we are allowed to travel (back and forth) in Paradise as we wish.' Allah allows them to go and come three times and repeats the question every time. When they realize that they must ask for something, they say, `O Allah! Return our souls to our bodies so that we may return to the Dunya and be martyred again!' – Ibn Katheer Dear brothers and sisters, for what reason was this reward so high, the highest honor in Islam. To understand, all one must do is look and experience the fear and pain and blood that Muslims go through in this path. In Chechneya, the Muslim soldiers are being sodomized, raped by the Russians. And often, they make them rape themselves. They do this to entire villages, arresting up to 700 seniors, young men, and young boys, beating them, torturing them, murdering them, just to filter out 7 Mujaahideen they claim. You may have seen the pictures of our brothers being dragged on their naked bodies by Russian tanks to their death. Those are not random people, that is your mother and father, your brother and sister, your son and daughter. When their leg is blown off, it is your leg that was amputated. When their mother is raped, it is your mother that was raped. When their throats are slit, it is your throat that was slit. The Muslims are one, ONE, body! [And what is (the matter) with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and (for) the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, "Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper.] – Surah 4, 75. A friend of mine spoke to the son of a Muslim family that had left Canada to live amongst the struggles of their brothers and sisters in one of the boiling Muslim countries. He asked that little boy, "Aren't you afraid your father will be killed when he goes for Jihad?" That little boy understood the issue when he replied, "I am not scared, because Baba promised that if he dies Shaheed he's going to take us to Jannah with him." Part II When I was young, I listened to a clip of a speech in which the Shaykh concluded, "Verily I was eaten the day the white bull was eaten." It stuck in my mind those words, and years later someone explained it to me. There once lived three bulls, a white bull, a black bull, and a red bull. Looking for food, a lion watched them graze together and realized he could not contend with all three. So he went to the black and red bull and made a deal with them. He told them that he was very ferocious and powerful and that if they let him eat the white bull, he would leave them in peace. The black and red bull agreed, and the lion murdered and then ate the white bull. Time passed and the lion became hungry again. He went to the red bull and argued that he was ferocious and powerful and that if he let him eat the black bull he would leave him in peace. The red bull agreed and the lion murdered and then ate the black bull. As time passed and the lion became hungry, he visited the red bull again. As the red bull saw death in the lions eye, as the teeth dug deep into it's neck, it shouted, "Verily I was eaten the day the white bull was eaten!" [And they will continue to fight you until they make you turn back on your Deen (al-Islam) if they can.] Many people justify having a television in their house, surround sound, leather couches with a satellite dish connection so that they can watch the news. I ask you dear brothers and sisters, where are these Muslims when they see what they see on that news. Have they come forward to tell us where Chechneya is on the map? Have they told us of what is happening? Have they stood in all seriousness – Iman shining - to make a difference? Or did they watch and then change the channel to pass time on a basketball game? In the month of Safar, 4 years after Hijrah, Abu Baraa' Aamir ibn Maalik came to Madinah to meet Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Rasul Allah invited him to Islam, but he refused. He requested however that Rasul Allah send some scholars to teach them about Islam, perhaps his tribe may be guided. Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - said, "I fear for them from the people of Najd." He said, "I shall protect them." Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - sent 70 of the most knowledgeable Sahaabah, Al-Mundhir ibn `Amr was their Ameer. They traveled until they arrived at Bi'r Ma'oonah (the Well of Ma'oonah). From there they sent Haraam ibn Malhaan with the message of Rasul Allah to Aamir ibn At-Tufayl. When Aamir received the letter, he did not read it. He merely winked to someone. From the back Rasul Allah's messenger was speared through his entire back. He shouted in his last words, "By the lord of the Ka'bah I have won!" Aamir then called for the assitance of some tribes, and Usayyah, Ri'l, and Dhakwaan answered his vile request. They ambushed the companions waiting at the well of Ma'oonah and slit all their throats. For an entire month, Rasul Allah – after Ruku' in Salat Al-Maghrib - would raise his hand in Qanoot, seeking the curse of Allah upon those people. In the Qanoot Rasul Allah prayed: [O Allah forgive the believers, men and women. And the Muslims, men and women. Join their hearts, correct that which is between them, and grant them victory over their enemies and Your enemies. O Allah! Curse the Kuffar of the people of the book, those that disbelieve in Your Messengers, and fight your beloved ones. O Allah! Divide their word, shake the earth from under their feet, and rain upon them your wrath which the criminals can never repel. In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Allah! We seek your help!] – AlBaihaqi in AsSunan AlKubra. If Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - heard of what is happening to our Ummah in Chechneya, ask yourself, what would he do? And what would he expect from you? Are you waiting for Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - to come and carry the banner? Listen: [Muhammad in nothing but a Messenger. (Other) Messengers have passed on before him. So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels. And he who turns back on his heels will never harm Allah at all; but Allah will reward the grateful.] – 3, 144. What can we do? - We should follow authentic news coming from Chechneya. One of the best places to get that news is from the Muslim Website: Qoqaz.net Encourage others to read from there and link to that page on your own websites. - Learn about what is happening and teach as many people as you can of the situation, causing a stir of authentic and unbiased information. - Boycott any companions that come from Russia, and any products that come from Russia. - And at the least - something that if we do not do … Allah only knows to what low our Iman has dropped - we must make Dua for our brothers, praying to Allah to curse the Kafir Russian Army as Rasul Allah - Sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - cursed the tyrants involved in the murder of the Muslims at Bi'r Ma'oonah. O Allah! destroy the Russian army. O Allah! Make the ground shake in an earthquake from under them. O Allah, they do not glorify you, show them the blackest day of their lives, as you showed the People of Aad and Thamud. O Allah, destroy them all, not leaving anyone to escape. O Allah make their wives widows, their children orphans. O Allah! Grant victory to our brothers and sisters in Chechneya and everywhere in the world, Yaa Allah! O Allah! Have mercy on their widowed women and their orphaned children! O Allah! Whoever died from them, enter them into Jannat Al-Firdows with your Mercy! O Allah! Forgive us, forgive us, forgive us, for doing nothing but watch. Ameen Allahumma Hal Ballaght. Allaahumma fashhad.

asalaamu alaykum, Interesting article Jamal-1. Some Muslim scholars believe Alexander the great was King Duhl Qarnyan from Surah Al-Kahaf. Appendix4 of the Yusuf Ali translation of the Quran talks about why some Muslim historians/scholars believe this. Interesting topic, makes me wanna pick up a book on greek philosophy salaam

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asalaamu alaykum, I say we store this thread and re-opened it in about 5yrs when Shaqsi, Jamal, Illmatic and Sujui have all met lovely SSMs who knocked them off their feet and are married to them salaam

asalaamu alaykum, Lateefah thanks for posting this. I'm a big big big fan of SOA. Silent sistah try this: Soldiers of Allah There was this other group that I used to love, ANP but unfortunetly they aren't making anymore songs. If you have Kazaa try searching for a song called "Islaam" by ANP. I have some of their old songs, if you're interested you can PM me and maybe we can arrange it so that u get it directly from me on Kazaa. The following group is also good, they're made up former members of ANP, they're called A'shuara. The Poets You can get more Islamic songs from this radio station owned by a brother that goes to my uni. Islamified Enjoy! ws

asalaamu alaykum, I'm in Ottawa Canada, one of the cities hit by the power shortage. I just got my power back 2am today and then around 9am it went out again and then came back on at 1 pm. I just talked to my grandma in the Toronto and she still doesn't have power in her area. It's amazing how everything here depends on electricity. I'm just so grateful the power went out yesterday BEFORE I did my grocery shopping for the week. I heard a few people were locked in elevators and stuff, I hope everyone here is ok. salaam

asalaamu alaykum, Ameenah good answer. Ayoub, I think with the kurds and the Turks there's a history there that we aren't fully aware of so unfortunetly our discussion of them is limited. However as, ameenah said there's nothing wrong with fighting for your rights provided they are the same ones given to you by the Creator. HornAfrique, I don't think praying for a united somalia is haram given the fact that we're almost all Muslim. United Somalia gets us one step closer to inshaAllah one day re-establishing the Islamic State made up of all the Muslim lands. The problem of nationalism arises when you seek to unite people on something other than the caqeedah of Islam. w/a salaam