Why do thoughts take over my mind until the middle of the night Why do I ponder upon decisions that have already been decided on Why do I stress issues that need no stress Why don’t I leave all matters to Him who stands High above all that exists Why aren’t all males Man It’s true that we talk a good game but we lack to comprehend Why is it so hard to put your pride aside and I say, I’m sorry But instead you would rather close yourself up and be in some type of hurry Now why are the Muslims fighting each other And don’t point the finger and say it was started by the Foreigners But let’s work together and bring the war to an end Now why have an MSA and a SSA (Somali Student Association) at the same time Aren’t Somalis also Muslims, why don’t we just unite Now why is it so difficult to establish your salat on time But your quick to return and stay on the phone until the middle of the night Now why don’t I spend more time on the things in life that matter Why dont I teach my baby brother how to recite the Quran in the greatest manner Now why do I wait for the decree to take over Why don’t I change my life style to be more proactive rather than reactive So that I could be granted access in the highest gate within the seven paradise And Allah knows best

Taliban don’t even ask for a fatwa because fatwa's for just about anything are out there, so what difference will it do for you if she brings to your attention on fatwa supporting her claim? And Allah knows best

Kimiya sis, apparently Imam Anwar Al-Awalki has been released and the word of his release has been spreading all over Yemen so give it some time before it reaches us in the West. May Allah have mercy on him and us. Indeed he has a series on the life of Umar and also the life of Abu Bakr Siddique (which I have yet to begin listening). I have all the cd's of the different series (alhamdulilah). As for your question X, google of the name Umar ibn AlKitaab by Anwar and you will find something. Whether you can download the different series that are out there is beyond my knowledge but try inshallah. And Allah knows best

Haneefah your ability to create new questions with such little to work with is incredible. Matter fact sis, you should consider a career in Homicide and use your interrogation ability to benefit the community. As for your question, how do I distinguish the noise from among the sisters? That’s a good question. Well it becomes easy due to the fact that our well-respected Somali sisters chose to speak Somali rather than english and due to that, I can hold them accountable for their actions. As for the wandering eyes, well what can I say. Even though the sisters are caused to sit (in luxuries, well patted seats) behind us, they're still a fitnah. Do you have any solutions to that problem? Besides Somali brothers are well behaved due to the fact that hooyo set us straight when we were younger and gave us the guidelines to respect. And Allah knows best

No idea what so ever. But I pray everything is good with him and his family.

Mantra you’re absolutely right. But some folk’s don’t know how to convey that message. Anything that the Prophet (saw) nor his companions refused or did not participate in is simply called a bidca. So much innovation exist in our time that even if we were to examine carefully our own actions perhaps we would come across a few, but I understand what your saying Mantra. If we don’t speak up, who will? But the real question is, if you scream at the top of your lungs who will listen to you? Probably just a few. So tell them the innovations such as the one spoken about (right above), but say it in a good way. I personally dislike speaking about innovations because many people make up their minds based on their own logic, so I chose to remain silent for the most part but I really liked your post. So do your thang sister. And Allah knows best

Sorry about the misunderstanding Xalimopatra. I mean its wrong of me to assume such wrong thoughts but most Canadians don’t have much positive things to say about their trip to the "English Land" otherwise known as England. But it’s always interesting to known that a franchise such as Pizza Hut can exist in such a land like London. Good for yall though. And Allah knows best

Haneefah, sister, is that so? I would like to think that Somali brothers are among the most active in the community but than again, I find it hard to lie so I would rather say, every great movement starts somewhere and the Somali brothers takeover of all active duties (regarding Almaghrib) is every approaching so be patient with us. Personally I’ve been to four classes so far and every time I have attended a new class someone new has joined me just as I accompanied the person who persuade me to attend the first time I decided to “sit in”. Alhamdulilah Haneefah that you are attending because sister I need a favor. Its simple so here it is. The large Somali sister population at Almaghrib has its benefits but also some negatives for example can you make sure or ask politely for them (SOMALI sisters) to keep the noise to a very minimum. I mean, I find it every hard to concentrate with all that noise that Somalis make And Allah knows bes

Assalam alaikum Mantra sister I know you mean good but just let it go. I know many people read this thread and had the urge to reply but than found it within themselves to stop, think and ask themselves what benefits will my response bring? Since you went into great detail with your reply, it is safe to say that your response will bring about great benefit but matters such as the Mawlid of the Prophet are matters of aqeedah and matters of aqeedah are among the most difficult things a person can change within themselves (unless of course Allah makes it easy for that individual) But I sincerely appreciate your post, keep up the good work. And Allah knows best

There is a Pizza Hut in London? Wow that new news to me...

I was born on the same day as the Prophet (saw) but in the month of Dhu'l-Hijja.

For the little things in life: I would like to thank the Toronto Raptors for easing my stress with each and every win (and the exact opposite when they lose). I wanna thank my mistakes earlier in life for making me who I am. I wanna thank my older siblings for paving a path so I can run full speed without worries. I wanna thank Isra for taken a chance and marrying my long-time boy.

I wanna thank Allah for everything I have and all that I wanted but dont have. I wanna thank Him for his Mercy and Kindness towards me and for always being there for me. If I have Allah than I stand in need of no one else but if I dont have Allah, than who will fill that void in my heart? NONE. Dont get me wrong I love my hooyo and my father just as much, but they were a gift to me from Allah, the Best of those who provides. And Allah knows best

Assalam alaikum Haneefah I’ve been excited about this soon to come Almaghib class for some time now. I’ve been campaigning the class and promoting it like a Member of Parliament trying to get a seat in the House of Commons. Let’s just say, I’ve been working hard trying to convince as many people as I can to sign up and benefit from the knowledge. Alhamdulilah I’ve noticed some success and inshallah I pray we will have the biggest class Almaghib has ever witnessed. May Allah grant us the knowledge that will benefit us in this world and in the hereafter. And Allah knows best

I remember studying the Life of Umar Ibn AlKitaab and the lesson(s) that we drew out from this particular incident. To paraphrase the words of Rustum, he said this is the situation of a leader that rules with justice, that he needs not to fear his own people and he than compared Umar and the respect and safety he had from his people in comparison to Rustum’s own leader (who need guards to protect him). One key lesson that he learned from this incident was that Umar (may Allah have mercy on him) never use to “get a full night sleep”. When the Muslims would enjoy their nap after zhur he would to say, “how can I sleep when the people have rights over me “ (in regards to being the leader of the affairs of the believers) and during the night he would say, “how can I sleep when Allah has rights over me (in regards to being thankful to Allah for the many blessings He had bestowed upon him). Now since we are talking about the leadership of Umar ibn AlKitaab, it only makes sense that I pull of question out from his seerah. Umar’s circle of consultation or Shura members consisted of a several well-known Sahaabas. In fact I can recall seven who were consulted in much of the affairs, so name only two of the sahaabas that sat on the consultation board of Umar ibn AlKitaab?

Well said indeed Aisha. I use to always find myself praying Isha extremely late and I think the reason was that happening was simply because of some authentic hadeeths that I had come across and indicated the best time to pray Isha is at the middle of the night. In knowing this knowledge I tried to implement it but I quickly found out that Shaitain was working over-time to try to deceive me. Every time the middle of the night would come, I would see it go and I would delay it more. But, alhamdulilah I acknowledged the problem and I corrected myself but one key source of support was this story that I have posted. May Allah grant us knowledge that benefits. And Allah knows best

Doesnt it seem like thats what they are trying to say Cara. Anyways (I shouldn’t even be sharing my opinions cause of the subject of which I know nothing about but )I have sisters and believe me I know when they are "trippin" or pms (ing) if you want to use that term but unlike most women, they know how to control it. So ALHAMDULILAH because if they didn’t, than I would have to walk around being real cautions and watching what I say and do during the "one week" they are stable.

Assalam alaikum Kimiya thanks for posting this link. Insh'Allah when I am through with the series of the Hereafter by Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki, I will mos def strive to take advantage of this knowledge. For those who haven’t heard of Anwar Awlaki, he is "mashallah". His series on The Lives of the Prophets and the Hereafter are collectables within themselves. Not to mention the life of Umar ibn AlKhataab, who is probably the most fascinating character (may Allah have mercy upon them all). And Allah knows best

My Destiny: Daybreak brings about a new day, perhaps my last My lack of obedience has caused my heart to suffer pain The shaitan whispers evil thoughts that pour over me like rain If I succeed than I was able to control the evils within me And if I fail, I’m just another pond in history Forgotten I shall be I’m up against an enemy that is massive in strength The likelihood of defeat is apparent in sight and scent But my arrogance on the battlefield has caused me to hold still Remain strong and strive to fight until I meet my end My destiny awaits me behind those mountains My fears have been defeated by my courage now it time to go forth The decree had me created to fight the righteous fight I kiss my mother on her head and promise I will return to her tomorrow Making no intention to return to her while we still in this world A man only has his word and my covenant must be fulfilled My body feeling tense, Afraid of what my hands have spent forth of uncountable sins I ease the tension felt in my heart through salat I must face my end while my heart is attached to no man So I turn my focus to Allah and desperately try to make amends

Nomadique sister I agree with anything you say. I do really, I do (or should I say, I must) Note to SOL members: I once disagreed with Nomadique and I don’t want to tell you what happened to me, so take my sincere advice and nod your head and stay positive in regards to her posts and if not, than good luck going up against the storm from the Nomadique Ocean. And Allah knows best

CL, why are they jumping you on cause you simply have a question (or more like 4 or 5 questions) to ask. Listen as for your questions, I think...ummm..ummm...I just remember Ibti and something she said about protecting her "rep", so I think it would be wise of me to remain silent just this one time But the answers are 1)Yes 2)Yes 3) NO 4)Yes And Allah knows best

After sorting out the posts (from the actual nominations to the brief "high-jacking" of this thread), I now know who is in the lead for this months award...but we still got a couple of dayz left so anything can happen. But I want you to know, Im pulling for YOU to win. Yeah I said...YOU. And Allah knows best

Here is a powerful short story I came across. Please take the time to read it and share your views about the lessons or opinions you have in regards to this story. A Very Powerful Story He remembered his grandmother's warning about praying on time: "My son, you shouldn't leave prayer to this late time". His grandmother's age was 70 but whenever she heard the Adhan, she got up like an arrow and performed Salah. He, however could never win over his ego to get up and pray. Whatever he did, his Salah was always the last to be offered and he prayed it quickly to get it in on time. Thinking of this, he got up and realized that there were only 15 minutes left before Salat-ul Isha. He quickly made Wudhu and performed Salat-ul Maghrib. While making Tasbih, he again remembered his grandmother and was embarrassed by how he had prayed. His grandmother prayed with such tranquility and peace. He began making Dua and went down to make Sajdah and stayed like that for a while. He had been at school all day and was tired, so tired. He awoke abruptly to the sound of noise and shouting. He was sweating profusely. He looked around. It was very crowded. Every direction he looked in was filled with people. Some stood frozen looking around, some were running left and right and some were on their knees with their heads in their hands just waiting. Pure fear and apprehension filled him as he realized where he was. His heart was about to burst. It was the Day of Judgement. When he was alive, he had heard many things about the questioning on the Day of Judgement, but that seemed so long ago. Could this be something his mind made up? No, the wait and the fear were so great that he could not have imagined this. The interrogation was still going on. He began moving frantically from people to people to ask if his name had been called. No one could answer him. All of a sudden his name was called and the crowd split into two and made a passageway for him. Two angels grabbed his arms and led him forward. He walked with unknowing eyes through the crowd. The angels brought him to the center and left him there. His head was bent down and his whole life was passing in front of his eyes like a movie. He opened his eyes but saw only another world. The people were all helping others. He saw his father running from one lecture to the other, spending his wealth in the way of Islam. His mother invited guests to their house and one table was being set while the other was being cleared. He pleaded his case, "I too was always on this path. I helped others. I spread the word of Allah. I performed my Salah. I fasted in the month of Ramadan. Whatever Allah ordered us to do, I did. Whatever he ordered us not to do, I did not." He began to cry and think about how much he loved Allah. He knew that whatever he had done in life would be less than what Allah deserved and his only protector was Allah. He was sweating like never before and was shaking all over. His eyes were fixed on the scale, waiting for the final decision. At last, the decision was made. The two angels with sheets of paper in their hands, turned to the crowd. His legs felt like they were going to collapse. He closed his eyes as they began to read the names of those people who were to enter Jahannam. His name was read first. He fell on his knees and yelled that this couldn't be, "How could I go to Jahannam? I served others all my life, I spread the word of Allah to others". His eyes had become blurry and he was shaking with sweat. The two angels took him by the arms. As his feet dragged, they went through the crowd and advanced toward the blazing flames of Jahannam. He was yelling and wondered if there was any person who was going to help him. He was yelling of all the good deeds he had done, how he had helped his father, his fasts, prayers, the Qur'an that he read, he was asking if none of them would help him. The Jahannam angels continued to drag him. They had gotten closer to the Hellfire. He looked back and these were his last pleas. Had not Rasulullah [saw] said, "How clean would a person be who bathes in a river five times a day, so too does the Salah performed five times cleanse someone of their sins"? He began yelling, "My prayers? my prayers? my prayers." The two angels did not stop, and they came to the edge of the abyss of Jahannam. The flames of the fire were burning his face. He looked back one last time, but his eyes were dry of hope and he had nothing left in him. One of the angels pushed him in. He found himself in the air and falling towards the flames. He had just fallen five or six feet when a hand grabbed him by the arm and pulled him back. He lifted his head and saw an old man with a long white beard. He wiped some dust off himself and asked him, "Who are you?" The old man replied, "I am your prayers". "Why are you so late! I was almost in the Fire! You rescued me at the last minute before I fell in". The old man smiled and shook his head, "You always performed me at the last minute, did you forget?" At that instant, he blinked and lifted his head from Sajdah. He was in a sweat. He listened to the voices coming from outside. He heard the adhan for Salat-ul Isha. He got up quickly and went to perform Wudhu. Pass this on to ur friends and family, and maybe u can help someone open their eyes........ and who knows?? maybe this is a good deed that can help you during the day of judgement....right??? May Allah make us among those whom He saves and grants Junnah to. And Allah knows best

My Love: My heart blinds me of the realities of tomorrow I’m trapped between my thoughts of you and I feel no sorrow Can a love like this grow even stronger? If you were attacked I would defend you with my honor I will be your protector and He is my supporter Fear is but a thought that has been transformed into a feeling I grab it my the throat and jump head first into any commotion I will remain committed to you and forever fulfill my devotion Now time is an essence so I worry about the events of tomorrow Will we be kept apart forever, if not, than how much longer If I had one wish in Junnah, I would ask for you And if I could intercede, I would speak on your behalf I invite you to good and you invite me to that which is better So let’s hasten to do good together Perhaps we will be granted mansions the size of the heavens and earth together Now history is but events that follow one another My love could be compared to the love spoken of by the Great Scholar, He spoke in great detail of this energetic feeling His love was directed towards a lady, whereas my love is for my father He felt pain and sorrow But I feel like I gained and I look forward to tomorrow

Khalaf bro, good advice.