Rokko saxiib been watching too much Rugby world cup or something bro :cool: , been enjoying too much barbies (u no what i mean) and talking to too much Possom's? Zidane has won La Liga and got to Semi of Champions Leauge. Ronaldo,likewise(p.s have u already forgoten his 34 goals inc qt hatrick??) so if anything the final list is still wrong in my opnion, because Henry just won The FA Cup which doesnt rank amongst leage titles. But i will agree with you, before signing off with another dissagreement. Nedved was the most deserving palyer last year bro i agree, but on i think the Award shoudl be based on ability,on that there is no one like Zizou.We should cherish him before his retirement he is the best palyer of his generation

Enes Ibn Malik reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and greeted him in the mosque. The Messenger of Allah asked him where he came from. The Bedouin said:" I came from far seeking answers to some questions". Our master told him to ask his questions": I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do? Holy Prophet Replied, "Fear Allah". I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do? Holy Prophet Replied, "Read the Qur'an." I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart? Holy Prophet Replied, "Remember Death". I wish to be protected against enemies? Holy Prophet Replied, "Trust in Allah". I wish to follow the Straight Path? Holy Prophet Replied, "Do good to others for Allah's sake". What should I do so that Allah does not abase me? Holy Prophet Replied, " Do not respond to the desires of your flesh". I wish to have a long life? Holy Prophet Replied, "Praise and thank Allah". I wish for prosperity? Holy Prophet Replied, "Be in a state of ablution at all times". How can I save myself from the hellfire? Holy Prophet Replied, "Protect your eyes and your tongue and your hands and what is below your waistline against evil". How can I cleanse myself from my sins? Holy Prophet Replied, "Shed tears for what you have done and repent by undoing what you have done wrong". I wish to be a respectable person? Holy Prophet Replied, "Then, don't ask for anything from anybody". I wish to be honorable? Holy Prophet Replied, "Then don't divulge the wrong doings of anybody". What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the grave? Holy Prophet Replied, "Recite the Surah Mulk". What should one do to be rich? Holy Prophet Replied, "Read the Surah Muzammil". How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgment? Holy Prophet Replied,"Remember Allah before you eat anything and before you sleep". What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I make my prayers? Holy Prophet Replied,"Give the utmost care in taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure.

Most Definatley Syria would the most likely as they are week(militarily) andmost importantly they are the enemy thatisraelcannot defeat,the cannot invade them,yte the have to deal with Islamic Jihad and Hamas whos headquarters are there. Am sure Israeland its may lobbies would push strong for that, indeed they already have tried so by suggesting that "forieng Fighters are entering Iraq via Syria" and during the war, that Syria was supplying Iraq with night vision goggles, whne it transpired that it was russia. Yep Syria

Ijust thought i would post this article as it was one the subject of the Khutba i attended last week >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ----------------------------------------What has become of Britain's 500 'terrorist suspects'?-------------------- Of the 500 people arrested in Britain under the Terrorism Act since 9/11, so far only seven have been convicted. What has happened to the others? ARRESTS, CHARGES & DETENTION 529 arrested under Terrorism Act 2000 77 have been charged under it 17 foreign nationals have been held under emergency powers granted in 2001 The arrest this week of 14 terrorist suspects in the UK brings to 529 the number of people held under the landmark Terrorism Act 2000. All but 30 of them were detained after the attacks in America on 11 September 2001, a date which signalled a stepping up of the fight against global terrorism. A handful of people have also been held under controversial emergency powers, introduced shortly after 9/11, which allow foreign suspects to be detained indefinitely without charge. What has happened to these people? Of the 529 arrested, 77 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act. Only seven have been convicted. Baghdad Meziane and Brahim Benmerzouga were found guilty in April this year of raising funds for terrorism and were each jailed for 11 years. Last year two men were jailed for belonging to a banned network, the International Sikh Youth Federation. In June this year, three men were convicted under the act of belonging to another banned group, the Red Hand Commandos, linked to the Irish UVF. A further two have been acquitted, including Sulayman Zain-ul-abidin who was cleared last year of trying to recruit terrorists through a website he ran from his home in south London. Outlawed terror groups All the other cases have yet to come to trial, although custody time limits mean that those who have been on remand the longest can expect to be tried soon. Police can stop and search under the Terrorism Act without need for 'reasonable suspicion' On Thursday, Sajid Badat, 24, from Gloucester, was charged under the Act with conspiring to cause an explosion. Earlier in the week, in a separate case, Noureddinne Mouleff was charged with being in possession of articles or items in connection with an act of terrorism, and conspiring to defraud banks. As its name suggests, the Terrorism Act 2000 actually pre-dates the attacks of 11 September 2001. The legislation, which came into force in February of 2001, brought separate laws governing Britain and Northern Ireland under one roof. It sets down a list of outlawed (in legal jargon "proscribed") terrorist organisations. These include al-Qaeda and several others such as the Kurdistan Workers' Party and the Tamil Tigers. Critics say the sweeping powers granted by the law, which lower the normal standards of reasonable suspicion, have been used to target Muslims in particular. In the US post 9/11, the police used their extra powers to go rooting for wrong-doing - now that's happening here Lawyer Louise Christian Q&A: UK anti-terrorism law Community groups describe this as "racial profiling", for example considering somebody suspicious because of their style of dress. But the law has been applied more widely. The trial of three men charged under the act with possessing guns and bomb-making devices to further the aims of the paramilitary Ulster Defence Association and Ulster Freedom Fighters, is due to start soon. Yet to some, the fact that so many have been arrested then released without charge is evidence of a "fishing expedition" by the police. It's been reported that 230 of those initially held under the Act have been accused of other offences, such as credit card fraud and immigration irregularities. The Home Office could not confirm this figure. "The ratio of seven to one is vastly disproportionate," says civil liberties lawyer Louise Christian. "In the US, post 11 September, the police used their extra powers to go rooting for wrong-doing. Now that's happening here." Emergency powers A spokesman for the Home Office rejected the accusation, saying many held under the Act go on to be charged for terrorism-type offences. "It's important to remember when looking at the statistics of people arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 that they may be charged or convicted for related terrorism offences under other legislation such as making chemical weapons, murder or causing an explosion," said the spokesman. Muslim groups have accused David Blunkett of 'racial profiling' Use of the Act is currently being reviewed by a Privy Council committee, which is expected to report to Home Secretary David Blunkett this month. A further 17 people have been detained under Part 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001, which allows foreigners to be held indefinitely without charge. Two have voluntarily left the country - a right of anyone held under the Act. One, a Moroccan named Djamel Ajouaou, returned to his native country while the other, an Algerian, volunteered to go to France. Another is now being detained under other powers. In October, appeals by 10 of the remaining 14 held under this law were rejected. A commission of judges said there was "sound material" to back Mr Blunkett's decision that the men were a risk to national security. Dr Paul Cornish, a security expert at King's College, London, says the heavy use of both acts reflect the sense of urgency to thwart an attack on Britain.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- STUDENT LOANS - DANGERS FOR THE MUSLIM STUDENT By Faisal Chaudhury Khilafah Magazine, Nov 2003 As the academic year commences across universities in Britain and the debate over student "top-up" fees rages, the issue of student hardship is raised once again. Students were once lamented as the scourge of society due to their idleness and laissez faire attitude. However, the withdrawal of Government grants and the introduction of tuition fees have drastically transformed the reality of student life. This has resulted in the average student having to scrape and save every penny where possible; re-using tea bags, walking ridiculous distances to save on train fares, sleeping on friends sofas and living the classic "baked-beans" lifestyle. In fact, financial hardship is the major concern for UK undergraduates: a point that is confirmed by the National Union of Students (NUS). The NUS states that 57 per cent of students who work do so to cover the cost of basic essentials and 11 per cent are working to cover tuition fees. Since the elimination of grants, student debt has increased by 544 per cent and now totals over £5 billion. The introduction of student loans has contributed to the widening divide between students from well off backgrounds and those from poorer neighbourhoods. Those students with wealthy parents get supported through university and can concentrate on fulfilling their academic potential. By contrast, three quarters of students from poorer backgrounds cited the lack of money and fear of debt as the main reason for not pursuing higher education. Moreover, the proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds has fallen by 3 per cent in less than two years. The current method of payment of tuition fees involves an analysis of the income of the student by the Local Education Authority (LEA) and scrutiny of their parents' salaries. What ensues is the production of a figure, often as high as £1,050 per term to be paid by the student to the university. Once this figure is multiplied by three for each of the academic terms, add the cost of textbooks, rent, food and travel it is not unreasonable to put the cost of one academic year at university is between £5,000 to £7,000 depending on location. Figures show that a typical three-year degree may end up costing the student in excess of £17,561. Many students are forced to seek part-time employment. A report published by the Institute of Economic and Social Research in October revealed that six out of ten students are forced to take term-time jobs to support their studies. The report also pointed to the "Safeway factor" whereby students choose universities based on the availability of local jobs in supermarkets rather than the academic reputation of the institute. The impact of students taking on part-time jobs, often with long hours, to fund their education has led to many students too tired to focus on lectures or assignments. Others have ended up missing them altogether. It has also been known for students to turn to prostitution to finance their studies and many students are forced to live at home with their parents. The Saviour - the Student Loan? Not content with creating the problem of student hardship, Western states have endeavoured to introduce the ultimate patchwork solution in the form of the student loan. Ultimately, the loan involves the government-owned Student Loan Company providing the student with the "quick fix" to their financial problems. For many students the prospect of serious financial hardship is an unwelcome burden during their studies and so the student loan is perceived as an attractive option. Most students in the UK take out a student loan, which helps to ease some of the economic strains during the short term. The University of Bath website articulates the case for the student loan: "You may feel fundamentally, ethically or religiously, opposed to the idea of student loans, but they are now an unavoidable element of higher education funding." The loan is to be paid back upon qualification and once the graduate is earning above £10,000 per annum. The reality of the loan is that the interest rate is linked to the rate of inflation. Hence, interest accrues from the day you receive the first instalment of your loan. Therefore, students will not only leave university with a degree certificate but also with the burden of a large debt of thousands of pounds. The Dilemma for the Muslim student - benefit or Islam For the Muslim student, the current state of affairs in higher education funding creates one major conundrum. For all the stipulation that the loan is paid back incrementally at the rate of inflation it is undeniable that the student loan involves the paying of interest. When faced with the prospect of paying interest, many Muslim students and their families begin to attempt to justify the loan. Some Muslims observe that Islam encourages the seeking of knowledge and go on to hypothesise that Muslims require professionals such as doctors and IT consultants to aid the revival of the Ummah. They will point to evidences such as the noble hadith of Muhammad r in which he r states "Indeed actions are by intentions". The argument concludes that once these Muslim students qualify they will use their influence in a way to benefit the Ummah, hence outweighing the haram aspect of the loan. Other Muslims are more blatant in their approach to the issue of the student loan and point to the competitiveness of the job market and re-emphasise the importance of a good degree to grant them a head start in life. Often the pressure to take a student loan is increased by Muslim parents who carry similar ideas on the issue of housing and mortgages and hence see no major problem with their son or daughter taking the student loan. Regrettably, the idea of benefit or a 'whatever willhelp me' mentality is the major concept dictating the behaviour of these Muslim students and their families. This idea originates from the Capitalist ideology that places materialism and the perusal of wealth as the ultimate aim of the human being. Whilst travelling on the London Underground, one can perceive the extent of the emphasis placed on wealth. An advertising campaign by a high street bank, which claims to be "fluent in finance," quoted Oscar Wilde. "When I was young I thought money was the most important thing in life, now I'm old I know it is." For the non-Muslim student, the concept of benefit allows them to take on student loans even though they disagree with the idea of student loans and students having to fund their education. Unfortunately, this mentality has begun to affect the Muslims whereby the Islamic concepts are sacrificed in the haste for material wealth. The textual arguments that attempt to gloss over the issue of the loan and twist the text to justify the student loan are a slander upon Islam. The hadith does indeed state "actions are by intentions," However; does Islam permit a haram action to achieve a halal objective? Is it permitted to steal an orphan's wealth to build a hospital while arguing for the greater good? Clearly not. As for the argument that the student will help the Ummah upon qualification, this argument often gives way to pragmatism once the individual enters society. The nine to five lifestyle and 2.4 children with a mortgaged semi detached house in suburbia symbolises their "struggle" and becomes their life. The Ummah does not need more graduates to achieve revival. The Ummah requires politicians and daw'ah carriers as the Muslim world is blessed with intellectuals and experts but lacks a political system to harness their talent. Fundamentally, those who try to justify student loans and the interest accrued on them misunderstand an important principle of Islam - that your rizq (provisions) being fixed by Allah I. Allah (swt)says "Who is the one who is going to give you rizq (provisions) if Allah withholds it from you" [TMQ Surah Mulk: 21] The lives of the Sahabah are a practical example of how Muslims should view their rizq. It is narrated that the Prophet (saw) created a brotherhood between the Muhajireen (immigrants) from Makkah and the Ansar in Medina. The Muhajireen had given up their wealth and status to make the hijrah (migration) to Medina. One particularly striking example is that of Abdur Rahman Ibn Auf (ra), who left behind great riches in Makkah. When he arrived in Medina, the Messenger of Allah (saaw) established brotherhood between him and S'ad ibn Al-Ansari. S'ad (ra) said to him. "Oh my brother!" I am a wealthy person of Medina. Look! It is half of my wealth, take it. I have two wives. I am going to divorce one of them whom you like more so that you may marry her." Abdur Rahman (ra) replied, "May Allah prosper your family and wealth. You just tell me the way to the market." It is narrated that Abdur Rahman Ibn Auf (ra), after making such sacrifices in Makkah, went on to regain his wealth in Medina due to his expertise in trade. He was one of the wealthiest companions and Imam Ahmed narrates in Al bidayah that Abdur Rahman (ra) said. "If I picked up even a stone, I hoped that I will get gold or silver out of it in trade." Hence the example of Abdur Rahman (ra) demonstrates how making sacrifices for Islam does not necessarily diminish the Muslims wealth and that the sustenance is indeed fixed. The Muslim student should be comfortable in the knowledge that Allah (swt)has already apportioned his rizq and it cannot be increased or decreased. The question now arises, how does he achieve this rizq? Will the Muslim student take the halal route or the haram one? Indeed, it is narrated that Abu Hanifah (ra) questioned the thief with "Why do you steal your rizq?" The money the thief stole would be earned in a haram manner similar to the rizq earned via a riba-fuelled degree. It is unacceptable that the Muslim student despairs of the rizq of Allah (swt). The criteria for action for the Muslim must be the halal and the haram. The Muslim pays no credence to the concept of benefit, as this criterion is un-Islamic. Muslims must understand that adherence to the shariah is of the utmost importance and the reality of the student loan is that it involves the paying of interest (riba). The texts concerning riba in Islam are not open to interpretation; rather they are definite in meaning. Allah (swt)says, "Those who devour (take) interest (riba) cannot stand except as the one whom Satan, by (his) touch, drives him to madness. That is because they say: Trade is just like riba, whereas Allah permitted trade and forbade riba. The one to whom an admonition from his lord comes and he refrains (in obedience thereto), he shall keep (the profits of) that which is past, and his affair (henceforth) is with Allah. As for him who returns (to usury), such are rightful owners of the fire. They will abide therein eternally." [TMQ Surah Al Baqarah: 275] Indeed in the hadith of the Prophet (saw), he (saw) highlighted the gravity of taking or paying interest. Abdullah bin Mas`ud (ra) reported: The Messenger of Allah (saw) cursed the one who accepts Ar-Riba (the usury) and the one who pays it. [Muslim]. The Prophet (saw) also said. ''On the night I was transported (i.e. the night of Isra and Mi`raj), I was brought to a people whose stomachs were [large] like houses, with snakes inside them which were visible from outside their bellies. I said, 'Who are these, O Jibreel?' He said, 'Consumers of riba.' '' [ibn Abi Hatim, Ahmad] There are practical steps that Muslim students can take in order to finance their degrees. For example, during the gap year money can be raised for university by working or borrowing money from halal sources. Living in the West provides the Muslims with numerous challenges. From student loans to mortgages, the path to one's rizq is littered with temptation and pitfalls. However it is in these times that adherence to Islam will bring us reward from Allah I. The Prophet (saw) said: "After you there are going to be days of patience. The patience during that time is like the one clutching on to a hot coal. The one who works and does good deeds during that time will receive the reward of fifty men who do deeds similar to him". (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)

Thank F*** for that (excuse my french) . No deservedly sothere isnt anyone in the worldbetter than zidane,andforhenry even to be onthe shortlist was a joke The top ten vote-winners include five Real Madrid players: 1. Zinedine Zidane (France/Real Madrid) 264 votes 2. Thierry Henry (France/Arsenal) 186 3. Ronaldo (Brazil/Real Madrid) 176 4. Pavel Nedved (Czech Republic/Juventus) 158 5. Roberto Carlos (Brazil/Real Madrid) 105 6. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Netherlands/Manchester United) 86 7. David Beckham (England/Real Madrid) 74 8. Raul (Spain/Real Madrid) 39 9. Paolo Maldini (Italy/AC Milan) 37 10. Andriy Shevchenko (Ukraine/AC Milan) 26

lol cheab shot shot cheap shot. I will be wtahcing alright, but not weeping, rather i will be laughing hysterically when i see arsenal crach out

Cease Fire, Peace Map loool interesting choice of words bro

I got to be honest people, am not much of a book worm. But am trying to change that now that i have some time on my hand. What would be a recommendable book to read? It could be factual or Fictional, but must be im some way informative or beneficial..........or help pass time :cool: .

Deservedly so one might add.

lol Am am just happy we have reached knock out stages. English trio happy with draw Now we will see real Pressure football. By the way Champions League Final has already been decided check it out :cool:

Kenyan Muslims protest US aid camps Many Muslims feel the war against terror is aimed at fighting Islam Hundreds of protesters in north-east Kenya have taken part in a demonstration against a free medical camp being run by American marines. Some of the protesters, most of whom were ethnic Somalis, threw stones at the hotel housing the Americans in the town of Garissa. Muslim residents suspect the camp is part of a ploy to extend the US war against terror in the region. Garrissa borders war-torn Somalia, which the US alleges hosts terrorist cells. BBC reporter Bashkash Jugsuday in Garrisa says several people were injured when Kenyan police repulsed the protestors. Mr Jugsuday told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme that Islamic religious leaders are opposed to the free medical camp. However, many residents have turned up for treatment since it was opened to the public three days ago. The protestors set road blocks on fire as they engaged policemen in running battles.

Bloody frogs :mad: :mad:

I agree. Brothers and sisters, whilst we might disagree, and try to point out anything wrong that a nomad has said about the deen, its advisable to do so in a good manor, a manor befeating muslims.

Well i guess i have had a few close shaves in my time . 1. I (trying to steal Guava from my Imaams Garden as a 8 yr old) Fell 15 feet, hit 2 branchs on the way down, and landed on barb wire 2. My CowBoy uncle who didnt give me a chance to board his 4*4 jeep spead off from a dirt road hit a bump as we entered the main road sending me flying on to the tarmac at 20 milres an hour :eek: , i just narrowly missed on coming traffic. (the pain here came from my Mom Hurling the Diqsi at my back :confused: ) dispite it being my uncle's fault 3. Both my Hamstrings Cramped whilst i was fast asleep theres more much more, but am still here, in one piece

Whats up my sporty peeps . North i think the guy is on drugs, coz he motors even more than cafu lol He is rapidly becoming one of the players of the season so far with his wing play. If anyone tuned in to this sat Roma Cheivo match you would have seen why.

Yeah well i must say i was very distressed to see Cafu Leave without a replacement of the same calibre in place (i was like ) but this Mancini (i didnt know much of him either) just takes the Preverbiale Bro . Hi Play's like Cafu and has like the piece stated been the Find of the season, so far his stats line up like this. His PLayed 16 games, Made assits = 7,Scored Goals = 3 and his suppose to be a defender :eek: lol i love this mentaility.

Totti receives Platini praise Sunday 7 December, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former Serie A legend Michel Platini has praised Francesco Totti and compared him to Zinedine Zidane. “Totti is a magician on the ball,” explained the ex-Juventus hero, “and sometimes can perform tricks that nobody expected to see.” The Roma captain is among the candidates for the Balon d’Or, although Serie A victors are more likely to be Pavel Nedved or Paolo Maldini. Totti has at least picked up one award this season, as the football fans of Haiti presented him with a trophy as World Player of the Year. “Zidane is more consistent than Totti,” mused Platini, “but then again Zizou was not born in Rome.” The Frenchman was speaking at the get-together for the 2006 World Cup qualifying draw in Frankfurt and cast his eye over the football scene. “Juventus are a very powerful side with Alessandro Del Piero’s inventiveness and the finishing skills of David Trezeguet.” “Milan are stellar,” he continued, “and can continue winning 1-0 because they very rarely concede a goal. Inter are among the best sides, even if the results don’t always show it.”

Article: Swearing more than just bad words ....................................By Imaad Al Islam.............. Words and language are not what they used to be. Slang, lingo and shortened words are now widespread in the vocabulary, whilst other common words are customised to meet current tastes. Phrases such as 'bad', 'fit' and 'gay' are not what they used to mean. Swearing as a means of communication has also become all too prevalent in society. Many public personalities are at the forefront of this, football players, Hollywood stars and rap artists all contribute their share of swear words for society to absorb. Swearing has become a standard in life that is common in most places and situations, whether one is walking in a high street, studying in a classroom or simply watching television. The level of etiquette in society has declined to such an extent that swearing is rife even amongst young children, insulting each other to the point of fighting. Despite efforts from teachers and parents alike to guide the youth towards a more civil way of expressing themselves the existing social norms continue to produce individuals who swear. Swearing, however, isn't specific to Western societies. On the contrary, even in many Asian and 'Muslim' societies, swearing is common amongst all generations and stratum of society. Swear words are used to insult others and degrade their families and friends, and in many cases, even other people's sisters, parents and family. Indeed, it is extremely tragic that from the very youngest to the oldest both feel comfortable to use words and phrases of an insulting and derogatory nature. Verbal Abuse is out of control Earlier this year, broadcasters and film producers were accused of helping to normalise swearing in society. In a report published by Mediawatch-UK, it stated how the broadcasters and film-producers were creating a 'grunt culture'. In other words, swearing was replacing the normal use of words and phrases in conversation and dialogue. A few months later another study from a monitoring group found that television swearing in the US, on the six major networks, had risen sharply. In a survey by the British Medical Association 95 per cent of GPs and hospital doctors reported that they had been verbally abused, a quarter of whom had been abused more than five times within the last year. Within institutions such as the City of London, swearing on the trading floor or in team meetings is common. Equally, the factory floor is rife with swear words and profanities. Clearly, swearing has reached a peak in society where no child, student or employee can live without hearing it. "I swear because I want to swear" For many amongst the youth swearing is part of the process of 'chilling' and hanging out with friends. It seems that every sentence is littered with expletives and swear words. It has become normal, in such discussions, to talk about life and work in a way pleasing to others of the same mentality. Many swear words are used to describe cars, mobile phones and inanimate objects. It seems like the trendy thing to do if one is to have a social life. In fact, many would go as far as saying that their social life wouldn't be as fun without swearing or saying what one wants, in whichever tone he or she chooses. "Eminem does it. Ludacris does it. Ja Rule does it. What's your problem with swearing?" The youth of today grow up in an environment where the role models offered to them have the lowest standards of behaviour and speech. Many of the music industry role models of today prefer to talk about their cars and possessions in the foulest language imaginable. Unfortunately, these are the same role models who have risen to the heights of popularity as their albums, clothes and even their way of walking is mimicked. Popular icons such as rappers, sportsmen and 'gangsters' get away with continuously swearing in front of the cameras and recording it in their music. Essentially, these role models are allowed to use expletives and words that denigrate others by the music industry and record producers. It appears there is an unwritten competition as to which rapper or artist can swear the most on each new album. More than just bad words If one were to ask a person on the street not to swear the reply would be a quick 'No' followed by a stream of expletives. People defend their right to swear as if they were protecting their freedom. They feel it as an attack on their character and a restriction of their liberty. Being told what to say and what not to say these days by another person seems unthinkable to many. This is because capitalism believes freedom of speech and freedom of expression are two of the sublime values that all human societies should aspire to. It means that humans should be able to express themselves in whatever way they feel necessary as long as their viewpoint or position is made. Therefore, for the capitalists expressing oneself without limits is the optimum level of society and any restriction to this ability to express is met with resistance and opposition. Capitalists will defend the right of anyone to insult, belittle or abuse on the basis of free speech and expression. Of course, the results of such an idea can be clearly seen around us with verbal abuse, lies, gossip, rumours and swear words common in people's everyday language and behaviour. If one were to think deeper about what swear words signify then it would provide a disturbing insight into the civilisation that has produced these norms. Swear words are used to describe a plethora of things; they describe immoral sexual acts, abuse of mothers, fathers, sisters, arrogance through making others look ****** , getting drunk, or high and so on. The use of such words in the context of swearing actually admits that they signify something immoral or obscene. Swear words are swear words because they describe something that people know is morally wrong, so swear words are used to describe getting drunk, or high, or abusing the appearance of people (particularly women), or performing some other vulgar act. If these words become normalised in their everyday use, surely this means that the immoral act that they signify has also become tolerated, otherwise these words would be treated with disgust. No Muslim can tolerate words used to slander Islam because they can't tolerate what those words signify, so why can a Muslim then tolerate other words which signify other obscenities. And worse than this, amongst youth, use of these words can build a certain respect in acknowledgement or even approval of such acts. So clearly, swearing is something that is natural to any capitalist society which is continually pushing back the boundaries of what is immoral, and learning to accept these as norms. Muslims should never accept the immoral practices of a capitalist society as normal but should always view them as immoral practices which Islam will always consider unacceptable. So the Muslim community should not tolerate, let alone participate in the use of such words as they represent the practices of a foreign civilisation to Islam. Islam regulates your thoughts, speech and actions The Islamic system does not encourage the thoughts of individualism and arrogance. It does not believe humans have the 'freedom' to express themselves in any manner they wish. Islam is an ideology that is built upon submission to Allah I through rational thinking and recognising no authority other than He I. As a result, His I words and the words of the final messenger, Muhammad r becomes sacrosanct for Muslims. Islam condemns in the severest form the type of speech associated with Western societies. Rather, it seeks to build an environment that is free from vulgar language but is characterised by etiquette, tolerance and brotherhood amongst its people. The Prophet (saw) has outlined this in the following evidences: "Obscene words and foul language belong to the devil. These two draw close to the fire and away from the paradise." [Tabarani] Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd (ra): Allah's Messenger (saw) said, "Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones (i.e. his mouth and tongue) and what is between his two legs (i.e. his private parts), I guarantee paradise for him." [sahih Al-Bukhari] Narrated Abu Huraira (ra): The Prophet (saw) said, "A slave (of Allah) may utter a word, which pleases Allah, without giving it much importance, and because of that Allah will raise him to degrees (of reward): a slave (of Allah) may utter a word (carelessly) which displeases Allah without thinking of its gravity and because of that he will be thrown into the Hell-fire" [sahih Al-Bukhari] Narrated Abu Huraira (ra): Allah's Apostle (saw) said, "Anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbor, and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should entertain his guest generously and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet. (i.e. abstain from all kinds of evil and dirty talk)." [sahih Al-Bukhari] Abu'd-Darda (ra) reported that Allah's Messenger (saw) said, "On the Day of Resurrection, nothing will weigh better in the scales for any of Allah's servants than good character. Truly Allah detests the wicked and foul-tongued." [Related by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi] Source: www.1924.Org

Indeed Muraad , and i was not even contemplating such conditions when i was trying to forecast in my on mind what chaces exists for a viable future. It would be great to be proved wrong in this cae though .

Your right Opinonated, hitting is not the only way to displine kids, indeed it should be the last resort and not teh first. But speaking from my expirence it always used to be a last resort, but still the most frequent method of displining. And i dont think it has don me that much bad at all :cool:

This is Great news indeed Congratulations to your self Caakifah, and indeed to the lucky brother on your union. May allah bless it with many happy years, and equally many healthy Children Ameen.

Salam Calayakum Hibo, good to see u around again. "And it is usually my habit to never let yesterday's drama have affects on the one of today... life goes on..." Am glad your off that view. Regardless of what kind of reactions you get from us chaps dont change your strips. I myself couldnt be bothered how i might or might not be precieved by women. You see you will also find what you stated in your orginal post is also true of a majority of women aswell, the only difference here is the Fall person here will be the one precived as being a "Goodie 2 Shoe's".

Israelis 'misread' Iraqi threat No weapons have been found so far Israeli intelligence miscalculated the threat posed by Saddam Hussein, an Israeli think-tank has suggested. This contributed to the "false" picture painted by US and British services, said the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University. The country's secret services could lose their credibility over the issue, Israeli politicians have warned. Six months after the end of major hostilities, no weapons of mass destruction have been found in Iraq. Worries "Israeli intelligence was a full partner with the US and Britain in developing a false picture of Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction capability," said the author of the report, retired Brigadier General Shlomo Brom. "It badly overestimated the Iraqi threat to Israel and reinforced the American and British belief that the weapons existed." From now on, when we present serious data on other countries, like Iran for example, who will treat us seriously? Yossi Sarid Israeli MP "If Israeli intelligence had argued Iraq did not have capabilities and there was no real threat, it would have had some effect," he said. Senior Israeli politicians have expressed fears that the findings will have an impact on the perception of the country's secret services. "From now on, when we present serious data on other countries, like Iran for example, who will treat us seriously?" Israel Radio quoted Israeli left-wing parliamentarian Yossi Sarid as saying. The 1,400-member Iraq Survey Group has been looking for evidence of Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction - a key justification for the war. British and American leaders have come under increasing pressure over the intelligence cited in the run-up to the war. A committee of the US Senate is trying to establish how solid the pre-war intelligence on Iraq was, whether mistakes were made in interpreting it, and whether the information was manipulated.

I think you have answered the question for yourself. Most people might not have a strong sense of identity, & they might not know what they want from life. So someone who is confident, and strong minded who knows what they want to do with there life can be viewed as a threat, especially if it is coming from the opposite sex (where your a man). Just life sis, u shouldnt take much notice of that, and certainly you shouldnt be making allowances for anyone's insecurites, just continue being yourself.