Mabruuk Brother Qac Qac! May Allah bless your new home, shower you with his mercy and make you partners in faith. Take good care of the sister and never lose your patience insha'Allah

waxaa qalbigaaga ku jira cudur loo baahan yahay in la daaweeyo intuusan cudurku fidin. Walee, I have self-diagnosed a couple that I am desperately working to cure in my own qalb your prayers would be much appreciated yaa shaikh Nur I remember an amazing scholar (May Allah bless him) saying that every light needs a reflector, and our heart is the reflector of the noor of the Qur'an...but if the heart is pitch dark, it will never reflect this noor. May Allah soften and purify our hearts to accommodate the Noor of our deen.

What more could he have asked to learn...beautiful lessons!

Assalmu Alaikum my brothers and sisters in Aqeedah, Speaking of philosophy, I remember during class when shaikh Yasir was explaining some of the philosophical schools of thought's proof of God's existence, He said this is a field that scrambles the mind and is thus unhealthy for the human being. Has no substance at all. Therefore, Islam prohibits this type of knowledge for it is not beneficial to mankind. Yet, unfortunately, we have some Muslims who are persuaded by the nonsensical kalam of the ahlul kalaam and are thus led astray--some followers on our very own SOL (shockingly). Ameen to your dua Honesita. Going back to the link, my connection is being a complete nuisance at the moment and I can't view it very well I should be able to in another time Insha'Allah. Shaikh Yasir is indeed an excellent scholar/teacher. As you said, his simple way of appealing to your logic using the Qur'an and the Sunnah is just incredible. And in the spirit of sharing lectures, I recall you asking me about my shaikh, Mukhtar Maghraoui, and I forgot to provide you with the link where you could download some of his lectures(videos)...well here you have it! I strongly urge you to go through them all (perhaps starting with tazkiya) to get a taste of the barakah he literally exudes through his knowledge, spirituality and his state of true sakeenah. Just to make you laugh, I was recently listening to a lecture of his recent Al-Qada wal Qadar series, a subject in which I was encountering certain blurry areas ( it is advanced aqeeda afterall, it'll be covered in Aq-102 under Almaghrib I believe), and subhanallah everything was just falling into perspective, of course only after much mental preping to look beyond our four-dimensional realities when when trying to comprehend the asmaa-wa-sifaat of Allah caza wajal. Suddenly, out of no where, I look over to mom who also knows him and is very impressed with him, and I yell in an excited tone "Hooyo, I could totally marry him right now" She looks at me surprised (of course never having heard me be so positive about the prospect of marriage) and says, but wouldn't he be a bit too old?...and I'm like r u kidding mom! To spend the rest of your life with such an caalim is a blessing only few saalixas are endowed with, imagine the constant state of iman rush ( ), she smiled and said 'walee waa runtaa macaane, that in itself is imaan'...In all seriousness, I do honestly love him for the sake of Allah (SWT) and all the culamaa who continually awaken us to our duties to our creator, to ourselves and to humanity in general. Without their enlightenment, where would we be? what would be of the whole ummah? May Allah (swt) reward them immensely, increase them and their loved ones in His blessings and success in this dunya and the akhira. Ameen.

Masha'Allah brother, I'm happy for you. May Allah guide you to use the education you've attained to benefit yourself as well as the Ummah :cool: So what is next (yes, the dreaded question)? Grad school-Biomed research? Whetever you decide to pursue Insha'Allah, have complete tawakul in your Rabb and uderstand that He is the source all provisions. I say this because most new grads (after the period of excitement) fall into a deep state of stress and frustration either over employment or the whole graduate/professional school pursuits (to the extent where you'd prefer your organic chem/micro labs ). But if you maintain the remembrance of Allah at all times and more importantly, seek His knowledge (for that is the true and blessed cilm), He shall guide you to the path of success!

^So her death is confirmed :confused: May Allah protect her from any harm and bring her back safe and well if she is still alive, and if she is no more, may Allah have mercy on her soul and increase her loved ones in faith and patience.

La xawla walaa quwata ilaa bilaah

^Most likely it's Cuud, and it's almost always part of these types of dhikr sessions...I believe the olfactory receptors must be stimulated in order to get the ultimate rush :cool: It is indeed a touching chanting...It seems like the whole Zaytuna crew is present-except shaikh Hamza-with the very prominent sufi shaikh, Ali al-jifri (I have heard so much about him but I have yet to see him live). Kheyr, try THIS for an awakening nasheed...a friend just emailed it to me and it is

Subhanallah! This is startling...amazing are the signs of Allah!

Oh my! Dear Jamilaay, you have no idea how I was desperately yearning for that generous acknowledgement of yours. Like, you sooo totally made my day *Back to my usual self* Now what I really genuinely desire (if you care to know) is to exude loads of Islamic love...so in that spirit, how about a big, warm, sisterly cyber hug Peace!

Originally posted by Socod_badne: no Sunnah for me. Quran is my only guide. Hope that clears things up for you, Xiin.

^Salam sis. I'm glad you felt inspired, masha'Allah. I shall have you know that this one simple decision to take a course will truly make a difference in your life, and Allah will reward you immensely. So don't miss out Insha'Allah, and curse the shaytan when he whispers some excuses...such as high tuition or lack of time etc, what you gain from it is far more worthy. I also think that some of the qabeelah's have a sponsorship plan (wicked innit). Honesita...love you too daaahling. Jazakallah Kheyran for the tips...I better get to studying I know. As for the cilm fest, it's not confirmed yet but I will try my best Insha'allah. Don't you just love how hospitable the brothers and sisters are, how hightened the notion of giving and loving for the sake of Allah is, masha'Allah. :cool:

Abdulnoor, Allah ya cizak bro, you received my message as intended. As for your question, hidaya is from Allah (SWT) walal. Though we have the Qur'an and the Sunnah alhamdulilah, some Muslims unfortunately know nothing of what this deen entails and its all-encompassing nature, let alone implementing it. Many Muslims are just born into this religion and could care less. As our beloved prophet (SAW) says, knowledge of this deen is absolutely fard on each and every believer; this is what I think is truly deficient in our ummah and this very deficiency is what I believe renders some of us powerless and directionless regardless of where we happen to reside in this world. Taqwa only comes with knowledge. So in essence, we need a revival movement of sort, one that focuses on the inner aspect of Islam (Iman) first...once that is accomplished, then the exoteric aspect will follow Insha'Allah. I really do believe that this movement has somewhat begun here in North America by the mercy of Allah (SWT), so we should be optimistic Insha'Allah.

I really pondered on the message you were trying to convey and to an extent understood where you were coming from, but ultimately I must dismiss what you said as a case of preferring to maintain an illusion of luxury. Ma anaa waalan baa la yidhi, misa Cadan baa laga heesi. Sis, if all you were able to deduce from my entire post is such a sweeping and nonsensical judgement, then you really have not understood where I was coming from at all...in fact, I don't even think you gave the slightest earnest attempt! What is this 'illusion of luxury' you speak of? Are you somehow insinuating that all the Muslims in the west who don't exactly share the belief that it's absolutely necessary for Muslims to make hijrah in order to be righteous Muslims are only concerned for their own selves and are seeking material gains? Of course eh, why else would they reject the idea of moving to a country where they can hear the Athan yet where human rights are continuously violated, where equal rights are unheard of, eminent scholars of Islam are either sent into exile or detained if they don't conform to corrupted government laws/leaders, oppression and injustice are ever more common (among many others)...yea, why else. Seriously dear, as Juba said, do you even know of the reasons why most Muslim (esp recent influx) immigrants came here, exactly how many do you think came here to seek and live the 'American dream'? While I don't doubt that some deluded ones might have, the truth is, the vast majority of us came here as a result of highly extenuating circumstances (ie war, tyranny, persecution, injustice etc.). Though we enjoy privileges here that were lacking or even unheard of back home or in some Muslim countries, the Muslims here (rich or poor) are nonetheless still struggling; whether they are trying to establish their lives here, maintain their Islamic identity, or collectively working to enfranchise the Muslim community as a whole. Therefore, bacause of this ongoing struggle (both internal and external-personal jihad as I said before), they are far more in touch with reality than most minorities in the west that I know of and thus are very far from this 'illusion' you speak of. What is this, the all or none law? If all the sharica is not impeccably implemented than the west it is !. Seems like a naive notion to me. That, my dear, was a direct response to this comment of yours: the reality remains the only means of ensuring that we as Muslims can maintain our Islamic values is the full implementation of our beloved law sent from the Almighty is to practice in an Islamic nation First, which country fully implements the Islamic Shariah? Second, exactly what is preventing you from maintaining your Islamic values and acting according to Allah's commandments in any other land (mind you, still belonging to Allah, The Almighty)? I came to a non-muslim country at the age of four and do not blame my circumstances on anybody, I am (Alxamdulillah) extremely grateful of all the opportunities I have been exposed to. But, sadly that does not change anything. Although I acknowlege I am completly accountable for my actions, this is not the kind of environment where I would like to start a family (when the time comes; Inshallah). Well, I'm glad to hear that you are grateful for what Allah has blessed you with in the west. However, you're only one of millions of Muslims in these lands, some of whom are extremely unappreciative and will use the first chance they get to start cursing and ridiculing the west for their own lack of hard work and underachievements (Islamically). While I do understand your justifiable concern of not wanting to raise a family here and even support it, the truth is society does not raise a family for you (as some might want to believe): at the end of the day, it all boils down to your own abilities as a parent and the methodologies you employ to raise a strong Muslim family. Now, that is not to say that society doesn't have an impact (be it +ve or -ve), but I'm simply saying that it is YOU that has to initially and continuously instill and reinforce the foundations laid down by our religion. Walee, waxaad beerato umbaad guran! Hadaad indhaha dhiig ka keeneysidna, waxaadan u shaqeysan heli meysid. So let's not kid ourselves, pls. But once again, you oversimplify the reality . I think of my daily routinue and by all means do not feel burdened by it. But as a Somali proverb goes Qofaan waxa soosocday garan waxa jooga ma garto. So i guess anticipating the future is what makes me slightly uneasy. I'm not even sure if I'm following you here. What reality have I oversimplified? Again sis, my whole post was addressing Muslims in the west in general terms and looking at the bigger picture, beyond you or me. As for the maah maah, right on, it's only expected of an intelligent Muslim to have a good foresight. This is exactly why I'm saying that we need to strategize and think long-term, plan ahead as a community and not limit ourselves to our own lives and our immediate families. Do you think the Muslim communal life that you so happen to enjoy today just created itself, the institutions (masjids, schools, MSA's, Islamic centers etc) that you benefit from everyday? No. It took some determined righteous Muslims who were able to think ahead and care about the well being of fellow Muslims and who took it upon themselves a responsibility to make a difference. And today, we are enjoying the fruit of their hard efforts. Therefore, it's our turn as younger generations to continue this plausable effort by the Muslims who preceded us and do something about our plight in the west. We need not run away from our problems here but instead face the challenges and work to solve them, work to make it better for the next generations of Muslims in these lands! In any case dear, the point I'm trying to make in this post and the previous one (if your still unsure) is not to oppose the concept of Hijrah, subhannalah. Any true believer would do anything for their deen. However, what I'm asserting is that this should be done only when it becomes an absolute necessity, and that's not our case yet alhamdulilah. Therefore, we shall be more pragmatic and focus on how to make our lives here more meaningful and live according to the tenets of Islam as much as possible while supplicating to Allah to guide us and to make our affairs easier and inviting others to His way. May He Who knows best guide us all to the right path.

Biixi, Ameen, I'm glad you found it helpful bro, alhamdulilah. Xiin, you're wlc.

^I know eh. He's probably just gotten a little too tired of his usual liberal this liberal that speech, and perhaps decided to discover a new theme: SOL Ladies! Thumbs up dude, you got the attention

As I was going through the first part, I was thinking will he submit to his lower self and continue to be overwhelmed by this fitnah or will he be a brother enough to fight the temptation and lower his gaze, even get off the bus in order to fight this feeling ( I mean he's listening to the Qur'an for Allah's sake), then I discovered that his better self was defeated (shoulda paid more attention to the title eh)-still, such a battle walee! You're quite an artistic writer BOB, Masha'Allah. I'm wondering how come I haven't noticed your other 600 something posts.

Salam Honesita, May Allah (SWT) bless you and reward you immensely for inviting me and 'A' (and however many more ppl that I don't know of) to this absolutely wonderful and extremely beneficial course. I loved it wallah. As you said, and as many of the students felt, it's amazing how much you discover you didn't know and how much more crucial knowledge of aqeeda you gain. And I won't even start talking about how brilliant shaikh Yasir was; such patience and humility, not to mention sense of humour masha'Allah :cool: In addition, the Islamic spirit was of course very much felt, very pleasing and fulfilling to be among students of knowledge alhamdulilah. I learned of Qabeelat Majd as well (I'm officially a member too, so me gots to represent from now on ), but honestly, Al-Maghrib in general just rocks. Once you taste it, you get hooked, innit? I was also extremely surprised that great number of Somali sisters attended the course as well as brothers, more than I've ever met in an Islamic event/course :cool: Unfortunately, one sad and shocking incident took place during one of the days where this dude attempted to run down a group of brothers while yelling some racial/hateful slur, only one brother (Somali) was hit and sustained some injuries while the others escaped alhamdulilah. This came as a huge shock to all of us, the fact that it took place in Toronto which is known for its diverse and multiculturalism. Subhanallah, times have changed, and we just need to be highly alert at all times. ps: are we on for ilm fest in Chicago? I'm determined to come and bring along couple of sisters Insha'Allah, if everything goes well. Oh and I just have to announce that our next course in early June will be Rizq Management with Muhammad Alshareef! Yeeey! pps: I bought some of shaikh Muhammad's CD's and boy is he ever an amazing speaker and daa'i, Masha'Allah.

^Subhanallah. Was the shaikh in his right frame of mind? What part of living in the west did he say constitutes shirk exactly? Ya Allah! Besides, does living in the west mean that one will most certainly adopt their secular values and abandon their religious convictions? Jamila sis, I hope you're not under the impression that there's a nation in this world that enforces Islamic Sharia in its entirety. Of course, there are very few (maybe one) that comes close, but not completely. Not to mention, the fact that some so called Muslim nations actually oppose the Islamic sharia whilst corruption, oppression and injustice is ever more pervasive in these very lands. Sis Honesita, I agree! Personally, I'm very much against (and quite frankly, sick and tired of) this popular sentiment of 'we need to make hijra to a muslim nation' among some Muslims in the west, blaming every single shortcoming of theirs on the west by trying to justify their inability to uphold Islamic values/morals and living the required Islamic life. Even more baffling is the fact that some scholars are proudly reinforcing this mentality and confusing the heck out of some rather oblivious Muslims, instead of trying to facilitate ways in which people can improve and cope with their lives here. What they should be doing instead is (and many other scholars are doing this alhamdulilah) reviving basic Islamic teachings and pushing Muslims to learn their religion, to become students of knowledge and make hijra to the Muslim world only to acquire sacred Islamic knowledge, to aim for piety and righteousness as well as inviting others to the way of Allah (SWT) and His beloved messenger (SAW). Of course, it goes without saying that the Muslims in the west endure many hardships, esp post the recent rise of Islamophobia within the past couple of years. However, this by no means shouldn't discourage us from becoming more steadfast and continuing our lives here while struggling in the way of Allah (swt). I realize that this is easier said than done, especially since the environment may not be too conducive, nevertheless, this is the essence of personal jihad; withstanding all the pressures and difficulties patiently for the sake of Allah (swt) while striving to forbid evil and enjoin goodness. However, by opting to move and seek a country where Muslims are the majority (not necessarily with entact Islamic sharia), one is only taking the easy route out! Having said that, Allah does not burden a soul more than it can bear, therefore, those who find it overwhelmingly painful to live in these lands are more than free to pack their bags, but it should be out of their own will and they shouldn't be convinced that it's an obligation on their part. I recently did a seminar covering this issue (contemporary issues for Muslims in the west) in depth with prominent scholars from different parts of the world alhamdulilah, and the crux of the whole seminar which all the shayukh agreed upon was that we-the Muslims of the west-should stop allowing ourselves to be dormant and alienated in these societies: we should engage in mainstream society (be willing to partake in higher positions within dominant culture, getting involved in politics, voting, building bridges, institutions, teaching the aims and purposes of our religion), making a difference. Furthermore, the most important goal should be to aim to indigenize Islam in these lands by inviting people to Islam and testifying our moral upright (living Islam) which will not be very effective if we maintain this 'alien' status. I might post my detailed notes some time Insha'Allah, if time permits.

Actually, I've noticed that most somalis seek help with minor conditions and symptoms, esp here in Canada where health care is free. However, something I've discerned about our people which is quite astounding is how there seems to be some type of stigma attached to certain medical conditions, certain chronic diseases to be specific. For instance, there's a growing prevalence rate of mental health diseases in our communities yet many are very apprehensive about acknowleding them let alone seeking medical treatment. Even parents who have kids with obvious symptoms are quick to dismiss any need for medical attention. More denial leads to more prevalence which just creates a very difficult cycle to break. Another disease I can think of is cancer...rarely do you see women in their late 30s and above getting their regular mammograms, though I can undertsand how dreadful the whole prospect of diagnosis might be (common among all women), it is still a vital precautionary measure. Even those who are diagnosed with cancer (both f/m) will never expose it to others (it's always some unknown disease of the blood or lymphatic system), as if they will be alienated from society and become some sort of untouchable ppl. Like seriously, Allah forbid but if anyone was inflicted with such a horrible disease, why wouldn't they want to tell others about it so they can pray for them. Dua is the weapon of the believer and the only act of worship which can actually change a level of Qadr...so why not have others pray for you, who knows qofkii lagu jiro :confused: Oh and forget about certain infectious diseases such TB, I have heard of ppl hiding it to the extent where they would actually risk infecting others, haraam On the other hand, I guess they're not completely to blame. We haven't as a community fostered a positive environment whereby these issues are discussed openly, where adequate support system is readily available for those in need, and where promotion and prevention are emphasized.

Salaam! Well well well, if it isn't the one and only Oday Cabdulle of Somaliapolis. War heedhe kolka hore bal soo dhowoow, ta labaad, sida lagaaga dambeeyo ninbaa dartaa intuu iisoo email gareeyey yidhi huuuno orodoo ninkii Oday cabdule ahaa soo dhawee itaaney SOL ka wareerin (Me wonders why he didn't come here himself to do that :rolleyes: yes, you know who u are ) Anyways, mininka (?) mininkaaga weeye miyeey dhihi jireen, enjoy your stay here with us dear...eagerly awaiting for your cyber entertainment..si fiican isaga soo daba rid, God knows how this place needs it

Wa Alaikumu Salam Brother. Welcome to SOL! I hope you enjoy your stay here and contribute positively Insha'Allah I will try to answer your questions in the best of my knowledge Insha'Allah. Ikhlaas is basically the Arabic word for sincerity: With respect to the deen, it means being sincere in your act of obedience or worship to ALLAH (SWT). Therefore, it's an essential component of one's Islam, Iman, and Ihsaan. As you know, actions are judged according to their intention, thus, one is rewarded for a specific action depending on the level of ikhlaas in their heart. Complete Ikhlaas (the greatest level) is when you perform an act of ibaadah with the intention of pleasing none other than Allah (swt), ie. for His sake alone. Hence why it's extremely vital that we possess ikhlaas in our hearts when worshipping Allah (SWT) so that our deeds can be accepted and rewarded. Also, Allah (swt) mentions in the Qur'an the Mukhlisin (those who possess Ikhlas) countless times and the glad tidings they will receive in this dunya and that which awaits them in the hereafter. On the contrary, 'showing off' which is called Riyaa in the arabic language, is completely the opposite of Ikhlaas. This occurs as a result of lacking ikhlaas in the heart and therefore, one performs his deeds/actions for other than Allah's (SWT) sake. For Instance, praying, giving zakat, helping the poor, sharing your knowledge all for the sake of being validated and praised by others; to gain honour, status etc. Wal Ciyaadu Billah, this is indeed one of the most dangerous diseases of the heart that believers can be afflicted with; and it can easily enter the hearts that lack immunity against it (Ikhlaas, Imaan). To emphasize how dangerous this disease is, our beloved prophet (SAW) warned us of it numerous times and even called it a minor/hidden shirk. This is because, instead of performing ibaadah for the sake of your creator, The One who has the right to it, you equate His own slaves with Him and do it to please them and your own lower nafs (ego) for pleasure of praise and such. So that's how the two concepts are related, and I believe your Imam might have been alluding to how crucial Ikhlaas is in our ibaadah and how dangerous the lack of it can be, in that it would make our hearts susceptible to horrible diseases such as al-riyaa. As for telling others about your good deeds, again, it depends on the intention behind your telling: If you do so in hopes of motivating others and encouraging them to follow your good deeds, then I believe it should be ok. If however you do so to merely illustrate how great and righteous you are and so on, ie to have others speak highly of you, then that's when it becomes a minor shirk. It's always good to be discreet about your good deeds esp. your deeds of ihsaan, in order to gain full thawaab for them; there's just such a thin line between telling it out of goodness and being influenced by shaytan in which case it turns into a boasting matter. I'm sure you've heard of the hadeeth that states the seven types of ppl who will be receiving the shade of Allah's throne on yoomul qiyaamah, and how one of them will the one who gave out with his right hand whilst his left hand was unaware (in other words, he who never admitted what he had done for others, even to himself). So imho, I'd be cautious about this and really reflect on the reason behind you wanting to tell, if there are any at all. And Allah knows best and He alone truly knows what's in the heart of mankind. I pray that Allah (SWT) increases us in sincerity, Iman and fear/consciousness of Him. I also pray that He purifies our hearts and protects us from shaytan and the diseases of the heart. Ameen Here is an article from a book called: Riyaa: The Hidden Shirk by Yasir al-Qathi (a great shaikh/lecturer).

Aren't they all bunch of attention-seeking airheads...if but only they knew what awaits them! Originally posted by Sophist: the enemies of Islam are poised, ready and well funded and will stop at nothing to ridicule, distort and bad-mouth our faith and convince our youngsters of being ashamed of their Muslim heritage. The increasing impact they are having on the so called modern Muslims amongst us seriously concerns me Indeed, we must wise up, and we shall with the help of Allah Insha'Allah.

SB, quote: Furthermore, if one possesses that firm belief in his heart, there cannot be any room for suspicion, doubt and questioning. With all due respect, that is facile arguement. I did say 'if' one possesses that belief in his heart didn't I? This does of course entail assessing what that belief is before you wholeheartedly submit to it, and all I was saying is when one attains that belief, it's not possible for it to coexist with suspicion and doubt! If suspicion arises, then it defeats the purpose of a belief, for the belief is obviously no longer present. quote: In other words, the sunnah is only the application of the Qur'an. Therefore, one cannot accept the Qur'an as guidance for mankind whilst simultaneously rejecting it's application. No. In other words what you're saying is the words of Allah are not enough? Isn't that what you're REALLY saying?No, that's not what I said. Please don't twist my words. Reread what I wrote; of course exercising your comprehension skills (I'm sure you have some) would do you great justice here. Now, abraar, isn't what you write above contradiction of what you said earlier (that I can follow whatever path I choose)? Or is it mean I can believe whatever I want as long as I keep my mouth shut? Exactly how am I contradicting myself if I tell you that it's upto you to choose what to believe but you must not attack the belief system of others? Does having the right to choose what to believe also entail having the right to belittle what others believe in? Or does whatever you believe in strip you off of any moral and ethical standards? Like I said before I reject the Sunnah, I explained my reasons. I'm not trying to dissuade you from adhering to the Sunnah. It is your right to worship anything you please . Just like it is my right to worship who I please -- God and God only. Now, this to me sounds like a real contradiction. If that's the case and you trully believe in 'to each his own', why does this discussion continue to take place? Why do you continue to press for different answers when the nomads have clearly stated their position on the purpose of life (which is to worship their Creator). Why must you respond to their answers with "HOW SAD" and "Spitting of cosmic debris" or accuse them of lacking insight if you accept that they have every right to choose whatever path they so desire? Surely, by now you must have realized that 99.9% of the members of this site adhere to the Islamic faith and thus chances of getting differing views on such a central principle of this faith are very slim. In any case, I fail to see any beneficial reason to further engage in this discussion, for I sense waxa lagugu akhrinayo oo idil inuu yahay hal bacaad lagu lisey. For that reason, I wish you luck and sincerely hope that Allah purifies your heart and bestows His guidance upon you. Legend, Abraar..you completely missed the point I was making... Have I, walal? Well, I was rather sincerely interested to gain some insight to your conclusion, but it was really never an attempt to start a debate. However, it's all kheyr Insha'Allah Johnny, I feel nothing but sympathy for you. You can laugh all you want, manipulate our words as much as you like, and employ as much sarcasm against Islam and Muslims as you can, but I (and all the Muslims here for that matter) know that there will come a day when you won't have such a privilege: A day when you will plea to your Creator with tears gushing out and fear, sorrow, despair, and regret overwhelming your soul; a day when you will wish to turn back the hands of time, when you will ask for another chance. Only on that day, it will have been too late, for you will have already chosen your eternal fate and there will be no going back. So, my brother in humanity, think and reflect while you still have the chance! (of course, not with the same mindset that leads you to believe man is a product of evolution, but rather try to ascend a bit higher and liberate yourself from the satanic delusions for a change-it's a task I know, but we can help-maybe then will you be able to find your own voice and a meaning to your existence). Oh how I can't help but pity you. However, I'm more than compelled not to give up on you! See this is the beauty of my faith, I wish nothing but goodness and eternal peace for my fellow human beings, hence why a reminder is called for, for those who can think and reason with their intelligence that is. Here are some signs to ponder: "Allah created the heavens and the earth for just ends, and in order that each soul may find the recompense of what it has earned, and none of them be wronged." "Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart (and understanding), and put a cover on his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah (has withdrawn Guidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition?" "And they say: "What is there but our life in this world? We shall die and we live, and nothing but time can destroy us." But of that they have no knowledge: they merely conjecture" "But as to those who rejected Allah, (to them will be said): "Were not Our Signs rehearsed to you? But ye were arrogant, and were a people given to sin!" "And when it was said that the promise of Allah was true, and that the Hour- there was no doubt about its (coming), ye used to say, 'We know not what is the hour: we only think it is an idea, and we have no firm assurance.'" "Then will appear to them the evil (fruits) of what they did, and they will be completely encircled by that which they used to mock at!" "It will also be said: "This Day We will forget you as ye forgot the meeting of this Day of yours! and your abode is the Fire, and no helpers have ye!" "This, because ye used to take the Signs of Allah in jest, and the life of the world deceived you:" (From) that Day, therefore, they shall not be taken out thence, nor shall they be received into Grace." "Then Praise be to Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth,- Lord and Cherisher of all the Worlds!" "To Him be glory throughout the heavens and the earth: and He is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom!" I'm out!