رَّبَّنَا عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْنَا ÙˆÙŽØ¥Ùلَيْكَ أَنَبْنَا ÙˆÙŽØ¥Ùلَيْكَ الْمَصÙيرÙ

I wish to be elevated to a pure state of Islam and my book cleared as that of a newborn baby. my brothers are those who will come after you have gone. They will believe in me, love me, help me, and confirm me - without ever having seen me. How I wish to meet my brothers! Subhanallah, how amazingly considerate was he, oh how I wish to meet him too.

^don't forget to send us pics, lol. Islamic architecture with its intricate designs has always captivated me. I'm sure some of the residents take for granted the fact that they have such beautiful masjids around the corners where they can constantly hear the calls to prayers...wouldn't mind swabbing places with them.

^sheekadu heeseyba gaadhay haye, new era for the politics section walee

^hehe, if only the Faarax's in the politics section were a lot more rational and a little less inconceivable, the politics section would be much more diverse and interesting... Lady's...men's corner or not, I assure you, nothing is going to keep these brothers away from the women's section...learn to live with it On a serious note, if the brothers who don't usually venture into this corner really see a need for their own section, then why not? It'd actually be interesting to see what they have to discuss. I make the solemn promise not to ogle, lurk at women's sections with the intent to only glean life imparting womenly wisdom that I'm sure y'all be discussing. Awww, how sweet of you to appreciate our 'life imparting wisdom'...takes a smart one to recognize (nice try)

Seems like you missed it, but Nur did say: quote: social circle we share, Actually I didn't sis but you'd be surprised to know how many married Faarax's deliberately hide their status from their 'female acquaintances' (esp those they spot as potentially good 2nd wifeys). Nonetheless, I agree, shame on her if she knowingly got involved. Originally posted by Nur: the relationship hit a rock after a problem surfaced between them that its impossible to solve Subhanallah, how could he possibly surmise that a problem of such magnitude would be best solved by bringing another wife into the picture?...this so called intense love couldn't possibly be obscuring his logic that much could it :rolleyes: Nur, this is indeed a tough predicament to be in, I'm sure you'll think through this hard, analyse it from every angle, and consider all the parties inlvolved before you reach your conclusions and confer a sound advice. I pray that Allah (SWT) makes their affairs easy and brings about a solution that will be in the best of everybody's interest!

Oocyte sis, your questions for the sister would be better suited for someone who's doing a thesis defence on the subject. The sister merely stated what she had observed (although I too found some of the statements exaggerated), so what exactly are you penalizing her for? I'm sure she means it well and that she intended it as naseeha, rather than laying blame on a certain gender. So, let it go Insha'Allah Salafiya, Walal, waxaan maqli jiray nin iyo naag isqaba colna maha nabadna maha, marka si kastooy u fiican yihiin, midbaa khalad gali kara (irrespective of gender) for it is human nature to be weak at times. So, the best solution is for both parties involed to become better informed in marriage, and learn their respective rights and responsibilities.

Dee saanu showga usugeyney waanu daalnay, amaadan waxba soo wadin Nuuroow Sounds interesting! (esp sheekadu hadeey Kanada ku jirto)

Ay Batuulaay, waxaan ku idhi, get to work, start your campaign and you will surely have my support Your right walal, raggayaga have failed us and continue to fail us beyond belief when it comes to political matters backhome and on many other fronts for that matter. Dadka kaliya ee dhaqdhaqaaqi ku jiro ama is xilqaamaya wadankii waa dumar, ama business ha noqoto, ama family affairs, ama outreach...name it, they are at the forefront of every struggle and still, unfortunately, suffer great inequality, violence, abuse and their rights denied on a daily basis( I'd like to think we're making some progress in this area ). Having said that, we are still the backbone of society and we need not be rulers to bring about constructive change. If we try to excel in the roles and responsibilities that Allah (SWT) and the Sunnah has laid down for us, and work in a grassroots fashion, we'll definitely be capable to bring the ever needed hope to our desperate people and change their incredibly disheartening plight. Ta kale, dadkayaga dhibka haysta wax dhowr ciladood lagu koobi karo ma aha. Wax yaalo badan 'went wrong'. However, what I believe our people are in dire need of, is to get educated, to make use of their God-given gift of human reason/logic/rationality, to empower themselves and to rise above the jahiliya they seem to be drowning in...simple way of achieving that is to start reviving the teachings of our deen which many claim to follow yet are far from really following. Once we put an end to lip-serving Islam and wholeheartedly adopt it as a way of life, we'll see the needed change Insha'Allah

isn't that what this whole thread is about? Looks like!

^like the way you're quick at picking up the ironies..must be the ZU nature eh, lol. I love the mountains, very scenic indeed.

Salaam, Bro Nur, I'm glad you took the time to address this issue for once and all. If after this, dadka qaarkii eey wali kaa cuqdadeysanyihiin, or they deem you non-credible, then so be it! Says more about them really.

^r u sure u wouldn't want to get a quick glimpse at least, just out of curiosity Good God, where is our self-worth women? Day in day out we sit here and cry about not wanting to be seen as sex objects and here we are advocating for it. While I do agree that the intention shouldn't be solely to have him never leave, I don't see how being conscious of your appearance and looking good for your husband results in anything close to being a sex object or how it would impact ones self-worth :confused: I do also believe that you know it's part of the sunnah for the wife to beautify herself and try and please her husband in every way possible just as it is expected of him to reciprocate. So sis, let the sisters put some effort in enticing their husbands to the fullest and have them sing lady in red once in a while What is clear from this however is that this man has being going against the teachings of our religion- mixing of the sexes should be restricted. If he had followed this to begin with he wouldn’t have a problem now would he? My sentiments exactly! Looks like the brother gave himself ample opportunity to "fall in love" which is questionable to begin with. I believe the dude should repent to Allah (SWT) for his mistake and also confess to his wife that's he's been cheating and ask for her forgiveness, then he should embark on a strict spiritual cleansing regime to get rid of his feelings for this woman...chances are it's nothing more than lust. that other woman is a disgrace to our sex Why? Chances are he kept her in the dark about his marital status during the 'xodxodosho period' as many Faarax's do markay naag kale ka daba dhareerayaan iyagoo already xaas leh. Besides, she did the right thing by choosing not to get involved with a married man. So he should be the only one at fault here me thinks.

^Ameen May Allah forgive their souls and grant them jannah. I pray that freedom, peace and stability prevails in that part of the World soon. It's quite disheartening to see our brothers and sisters struggle so severely. I'm not surprised really for atrocities after atrocities, rapes, capturing innocent civilians and countless atrocious crimes against humanity are perpetrated by Meles's soldiers everyday in this region and many other regions within Ethiopia. On the brighter side though, the country is in a political turmoil and this brutal dictator is on the spot more than ever...it won't be long before his party is taken out of office Insha'Allah. I do hope however that a civil war doesn't break out. Originally posted by Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar: Geedi said on a BBC interview that Soomaali gumeysi ku jirto ma jirto, and dhul Soomaali ka maqan ma maleh. If he did say that, forget about sending him back to being a Vet, anu ariga xitaa ma raacsadeen qof sidaa u hadlaya. Talk about ignorance! :rolleyes:

Wa Iyak bro. Thanks for the site. Originally posted by Muhammad: when one loves another, he attempts his best to learn more about his beloved inorder to become more close, dear, to him. Absolutely, which leads one to thinking that if we possessed a fraction of the love we're supposed to have for Allah (swt) and His beloved Messenger (SAW), the plight of this ummah would have surely been different. Here's a beautiful poem: MY BELOVED There was a time in my youth, When Islam was only a custom. They said "say La IIaha IIIa Allah,.. And pray, you'll go to Heaven. "Ah, how simple, no struggle in this, Just a word, and simple act. Thereafter I'm absorbed in this world again, With my 'assured' place in Paradise intact. But this was not to be my fate For ALLAH chose to guide my heart. I learnt of a man who struggled so hard When his mission was from the start. The story of someone who had morals, Spoke gently, kindness he knew. Never fearing to say what's right, His conviction in ISLAM was true. The touch of his hand was as soft as silk To comfort a crying child. To mend his clothes, or do the chores, Never complaining, he always smiled. A living he made with his bare hands, The same that held his mighty sword. Valor shone from the edge of his blade, Only fighting for the sake of his Lord. His smell was always of musk, And cleanliness he kept at his best. Stark contrast with the heroes of today, Who stink of beer and sweat. He held the hands of his companions. Unashamed to play with many children. So modest, so humble, a perfect example, That strangers could not recognize him. His eyes slept little for nights were precious, His prayers he treasured much greater. To pray Tahajjud in the depths of night, Seeking forgiveness, and nearness to his Creator. He broke his tooth for me at Uhud, And bled for me at Ta'if. He cried for me, tears of concern, Just so I could have this belief. His enemies admired his teachings, Uniting every religion, every clan. Till ISLAM came to every corner of the world, O, but indeed he was only a man. To own a house, or build his wealth Was not his main priority. To establish ISLAM was more essential, To bring us under a Higher Authority. Don't you want him to plea for your case, When before ALLAH-The Judge-you stand? Don't you wish to be around his fountain, A burning desire to drink from his hand?; So I love him more than all creation, My Leader, My Humble Prophet. Muhammad (SAWS) was a mercy to all mankind, And to me, he is ... MY BELOVED! -Anonymous

Interesting! Al-Ghazali's Disciplining The Soul from his Ihya Ulum al-deen came to mind.

^Ameen Truly this world is nothing but a transitory place, and the sooner we start preparing for our final destination the better. Allah is great, He does indeed guide those whom He loves, all praise is to Him for giving us the awakening call(which reaches us differently) and guiding us to His path.

Simple yet excellent guidelines that every student of knowledge must follow in order to acquire knowledge in the best way possible. Knowledge is indeed the key to success for both the dunya and the akhira. I pray that Allah purifies our hearts and forgives our sins so that the light of His knowledge can flow into our hearts and remain in there forever, I also pray that Allah increases us in Taqwa, intelligence and wisdom. Ameen. Salafiya, walal, may Allah (swt) bless you for sharing this with us.

Subhanallah, this has gotten quite ridiculous really. The brother has been attacked beyond limits, it's such a shame. We should know better! Originally posted by Warrior of Light: I beleive all the persona bashers owe him one, instead. I totally agree. It's about time they acknowledged their own faults.

^The two I posted are both by Sa'ad Al-Ghamdi--you can download his nasheeds here Here's another link to various nasheeds plus lyrics--check Mawlaya by al-husyan(I love it) oh and I hope you enjoy your stay here sis

Introduction to "Love of the Prophet and its Signs" Shaykh Fadl Elahi One of the joys that Allaah, the Most High, grants His servant is to love His beloved Noble Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, and how can it be otherwise, when to love the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, is one of the conditions of faith? Imaam al-Bukhaaree related from Aboo Hurayrah, radiyallaahu `anhu, that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: By Him in Whose Hands my soul lies, none of you will truly believe until I am more beloved to him than his father and son. [1/58] Imaam Muslim related from Anas, radiyallaahu `anhu, that he said: The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: None of you will truly believe until I am more beloved to him than his family, wealth and all the people. [67] In the same way that love of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, is a reason for attaining the good of this world and the Hereafter, then loving him is also a reason for achieving the sweetness of eemaan. Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim both related from Anas, radiyallaahu `anhu, that the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: Whoever possesses the following three qualities will taste the sweetness (delight) of eemaan: One to whom Allaah and His Messenger, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, become dearer than anything else; Whoever loves his brother solely for Allaah's sake; and whoever hates to revert to disbelief just as he hates to be thrown into the Fire. [al-Bukhaaree 1/60, Muslim 166, and the wording is from al-Bukhaaree] The meaning of "sweetness of eemaan", as the scholars, rahimahumallaah, have stated is: Deriving pleasure from obedience, to endure hardship in religion and preferring this over worldly things. [see Sharh un-Nawawee (2/13) and Fath ul-Baaree (1/16)] Loving the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, will also be a means of taking one to the place of felicity. It has been related by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim from `Abdullaah bin Mas`ood, radiyallaahu `anhu, that he said: A man came to the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, and said: O Messenger of Allaah! What do you say of a man who loves a people and never joins them? The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: The person will be with those whom he loves. [Agreed upon. al-Bukhaaree 10/557, Muslim 3/2034, and the wording is from al-Bukhaaree] His statement, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, The person will be with those whom he loves, means in Paradise. [see `Umdat ul-Qaari' 22/197] We all claim that we love the Noble Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, and that he, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, is more beloved to us than our fathers, sons and all the people. However, are we really truthful in this claim? Does our claim have any value in the Sight of Allaah? The scholars, rahimahumallaah, have mentioned signs and criterion by which the love of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, can be judged i.e. whether it is in a person's heart or not. Some of the most apparent signs are the following: 1) Concern for seeing and keeping company with him, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam. Thus, the loss of these two concerns would be worse than the loss of anything in the world. 2) Total willingness to sacrifice oneself and one's wealth for him. 3) Following his orders and leaving what he prohibited. 4) To make his Sunnah victorious and to protect the Sharee`ah. If one finds these signs in himself, then he should praise Allaah, the Most Mighty and the Most Majestic, that he possesses in his heart the true love for the Beloved, the Noble [Prophet], may the blessings of the Lord and His peace be upon him. He should ask Allaah for steadfastness upon this. Whoever lacks some or all of these signs, should hold himself to account before he is held to account, on a Day which will turn the hair of children gray (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). Nothing will be hidden from Allaah, the Most High, and he (the slave) will not consider or attempt to deceive Allaah, the Most High, and the Believers; because one who attempts to deceive Allaah, the Most High, will only deceive himself as Allaah says: They (think to) deceive Allaah and those who believe, while they only deceive themselves, and perceive (it) not. [soorah al-Baqarah, 9] I will speak, with success granted by Allaah, the Most High, summarizing these signs, drawing on accounts of the love of the Companions for al-Habeeb, al-Kareem, al-Mustafaa, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, mentioning also our condition upon it, in the hope that Allaah, the Most Mighty and the Most Majestic, will improve our affairs and guide us to the path of righteousness. ----------------------------------------- I hope you guys can really reflect on the part I highlighted Insha'Allah. And, please don't hesitate to add any articles, lectures, enshaad, qasidas pertaining to the love for the Prophet(SAW).

I love the nasheed - ghurabaa ghurabaa, I'll see if I can find it online. I like that nasheed too, very touching it is---> Ghurabaa And here is another equally poignant one---> Robaa Hittiin Translation of Ghurabaa: Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa` do not bow the foreheads to anyone besides Allah Ghurabaa` have chosen this to be the motto of life Ghurabaa` do not bow the foreheads to anyone besides Allah Ghurabaa` have chosen this to be the motto of life If you ask about us, then we do not care about the tyrants We are the regular soldiers of Allah, our path is a reserved path If you ask about us, then we do not care about the tyrants We are the regular soldiers of Allah, our path is a reserved path Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` We never care about the chains, rather we'll continue forever We never care about the chains, rather we'll continue forever So let us make jihad, and battle, and fight from the start Ghurabaa`, this is how they are free in the enslaved world So let us make jihad, and battle, and fight from the start Ghurabaa`, this is how they are free in the enslaved world Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` How many times we remembered a time when we were happy In the book of Allah, we recite in the morning and the evening How many times we remembered a time when we were happy In the book of Allah, we recite in the morning and the evening Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa` do not bow the foreheads to anyone besides Allah Ghurabaa` have chosen this to be the motto of life Ghurabaa` do not bow the foreheads to anyone besides Allah Ghurabaa` have chosen this to be the motto of life If you ask about us, then we do not care about the tyrants We are the regular soldiers of Allah, our path is a reserved path If you ask about us, then we do not care about the tyrants We are the regular soldiers of Allah, our path is a reserved path Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` Ghurabaa`, ghurabaa`, ghurabaaa` ghurabaa` The Prophet SAW said "Islam began as something strange, and it will return as something strange the way it began. So Tooba for the Strangers"

I was actually reading that same hadeeth the other day, and I took a moment to reflect on the current state affairs, and it is quite reflective of the present time subhanallah. Insightful article, thanks sis.

Already? Init a bit too early. Bal yaanan iku hadlin, we might just be next, lol.

How sad. MaY Allah help him Insha'Allah. Originally posted by Curling Waterfall: What is required in these circumstances is also action. True, the community members should take action immediately Insha'Allah.