No heart feelings for those who flipped and went to mental psychiatric dept. I believe those people were halfway there all by themselves

I dont think its important for a woman live independenlty before she gets married. However I do believe that it would be a great learning experience and lesson for a man. A man is going to be the provider and supporter of his family, therefore he has to experience paying the rent, bills, cooking his own food without Hooyo Macaan (If wife is pregnant, sick, vacation...is he gonna be ordering pizza all the time?)and all the other responsibilites that come with living without the support, food, finiancial help and comfort of Mummy and Daddy.

IL Capo: Brother you have misunderstood me. I said the IMAM was preaching that muslims DONT HAVE to suffer and deny themselves the pleasures of live CONTARY TO what they believe. Some people assume that to be closer to Allah one has to live a very simple existence with minimal possessions...AND THATS NOT TRUE. You can be rich as you like---but you have to be content with that and not want more and more and more....Also you have to recognize that the poor and needy have a RIGHT (yes a RIGHT) to a percentage of your wealth.

Ala raga jeclaa teer iyo maanta ineey afka taagaan oo wax ka qeeliyaan. Allah Kariim :rolleyes:

^^^Yuck :eek: with milk too!!! Goodness!!Have you pple forgot that its SHAH..SHAH..SHAH!!!

I think thats a good idea.

Thats for me to know and you to find out. I guess ur familiar with its sister FOETALK.

^^^ Of course not!!! Actually at the Eid sermon I attended the Imam was saying that muslims believe that they have to suffer and live a simple life in order to feel that they are true believers and have strength of faith. But thats not true. Muslims should work hard, be rich, and spend in the way of Allah. What Im talking about is the green-eyed monster that rules and controls most people's lives. Jealousy makes one bitter, mean-hearted and whiny. Thats what we have to be careful of. And realize no matter how low you are in the ladder...there are others below you. And your position is life is thanks to ALlah's mercy. Sometimes Id be walking in the rain or snow and thinking to myslef "Alhamdulliah Im not homeless. Theyre suffering and Im in a warm house with family and everything I need". Just remember Allah at all times. ALlah says help yourself so that I can help you. I am in love but is being in love good enough, should I be content with Only feelings or should I find ways to make this lovely Angel my life long companion and the mother of my future Children Insha Allah? Dont take advice from me...Id tell you to stalk her and threaten her until she complies

^^^Paltalk didnt work...and never will. Do u really want to meet the pple here? Be careful what u wish for dearie

Qac Qaac: Did you seriously expect this guy to be in my dream date? :rolleyes: Wiilo: NO jamicians here dear...only INDIANS and CHINESE..

Article on Contentment I found As we all pass through life looking at people and materialistic things around us, We often tend to look at people above us and desire to be like them. But Islam advises us to look at those below us and feel contempt at what Allah has provided us. Listed below would be some practical suggestions on achieving this contentment and repelling the greed of want of more. It is said that a man complained about his old shoes until he saw a man who had no feet. Greed for More: A Fact of Human Nature Contentment is one of the most important prerequisites for happiness in life, and, unfortunately, many of us don't have it. We have a good car that meets our needs, but we always want a nicer, more expensive one---a Mercedes or a Jaguar perhaps. We have a nice house, but we always want a bigger, fancier, more expensive one. More jewelry, fancier clothes, a boat. The list goes on. We always think about more rather than saying, Alhamdulillah, for what we already have. Things that Lure us Out of Contentment A good rule for developing contentment is to always look at the people who have less than us, not the ones who have more.It might seem to be difficult because almost all advertising is geared toward showing us people who have more than us and enticing us to want it. They show us beautiful cars, beautiful houses, handsome men, and beautiful women. And we can get it all with a credit card. If our lives don't match the ad, we should make a change --- buy a new car, get a new wife or girlfriend, give her a bigger diamond! Muslims Falling Prey to Materialism Even Muslims have fallen into this trap. Many drive expensive cars far beyond their needs, not just for dependability, but for prestige or to make people say, Wow! These Muslims have been deceived, duped by the multi-billion dollar advertising industry --- the chief enemy of contentment, the chief advocate of a lifestyle of constant wanting. Many children are the same. They have grown up surrounded by advertisements on TV, on the radio, and on billboards. They want everything they see, and they expect to get it---now! But how can we teach them to be content, if we are not content ourselves? Instead of wanting everything we see, we need to learn to resist. Instead of letting our children have everything they want, we need to teach them to be thankful for what they have. Example of the Prophet Life: This is indeed following the example of the Prophet Muhammed (SAWS) and the early Muslims. The story is told of the time Prophet Muhammed (SAWS) saw his beloved daughter Fatima wearing a dress made of camel hair . Although tears welled in his eyes at the sight, he is reported to have told her, Fatima, today endure the hardships and poverty with patience so that you may acquire the comfort of Paradise tomorrow on the Day of Judgment. On another occasion, Umar saw the simple life of the Prophet (SAWS) and said: O Messenger of God! While kings sleep in soft, feather beds, you are lying on a rough mat. You are the Messenger of God and thereby deserve more than any other people to live an easy life. The Prophet (SAWS) was reported to have replied: Do you not agree that the luxuries of the world should be theirs but those of the Hereafter ours ? (Bukhari, Tafsir, 287; Muslim, Talaq, 31) There can be no doubt that the Prophet himself (SAWS) and the early Caliphs --- some of the greatest heroes of Islam --- lived very simple lives with contentment . Practical Suggestions in Developing Contentment: The following are some principles that, if remembered, will help us develop this type of contentment in our own lives. * As previously mentioned, we should look at the people who have less than us, not those who have more. * When purchasing something, we should consider what we need , not how glamorous or prestigious it is. * We should feel empathy for the poor and know that they have rights on our excess money. * We should look at what we already have and be thankful to Allah (SWT). Many people possess the material goods of the world and are not happy. In fact, they are often the most miserable people. With everything they have, they still feel they want more. This unfilled desire, along with the constant nagging in their heart for more, makes them unhappy. Those who have little but feel no need for more do not experience this nagging in their heart. They can relax and find peace. Indeed, the richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who is content with what he has." Link

Is it just me or do those camels look anorexic?

^^^ :confused: Translation pls...

Is that called guntino or something?...I want this..but not sold in my area

An American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow-fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied "only a little while". The American then asked why didn't he stay out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. The American then asked, but what do you do with the rest of your time? The Mexican fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos, I have a full and busy life, senor." The American scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually NY where you will run your expanding enterprise." The Mexican fisherman asked, "But senor, how long will this all take?" To which the American replied, "15 - 20 years." "But what then, senor?" The American laughed and said that's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You would make millions. "Millions, senor? Then what?" The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos ....."

^Cant help you on that dear. I got kicked out. A little too radical for my taste

IF YOU HAVENT WATCHED SHREK 2 (have to watch the first too)...GO SEE IT...NOW!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GET UR TUSH OFF THE CHAIR AND MOVE!!! How can you resist that? Honestly? Laugh out loud funny...watch it after youve had a sucky day at work or a hellish exam week. Mean Girls and F/911 a little disappointing: Werent as hyped up as it was made to be. Before some pple start complaining about bringing up old threads here and there..well its better than starting a new one and wasting space isnt it? I thought so.

I starting reading a part of Scott Peterson Routledge's Book Me against my Brother: At War in Somalia, Sudan and Rawanda . COuldnt finish it...made me so mad :mad: :mad: . And the pictures were so graphic and heartbreaking .

I used to feel a bit uncomfortable wearing the hijab with all the stares and slurs i recieved from ignorant rednecks. My community doesnt have a alot of muslims...and very few that wear the hijab. SO I felt alone and ashamed (istaqfurullah)wearing it. One day my uncle bought me this book when I was fourteen...and it honestly helped me a lot. I think I read it 3 times. Wonderful book. Great book about the lives and bravery of the Caliphas, the prophets companions (men and women) and his wifes. Muslims need not look for fictitious or mythical heroes, because our history is abundant with heroes. Their pristine faith and constant attempt to seek the pleasure of Allah alone, have made them truly successful in their missions, and they are the role models and heroes for us today. Presented in this book are glimpses of the lives of a few of our Heroes of Islam.This book presents the glimpses of the lives of some of the greatest heroes and role models of Islam. It covers the four righteous caliphs, 47 male and female companions of the Prophet, 8 followers of the companions, 6 religious scholars, 7 reformers, and 7 scientists. Highly recommend this book. Tupac's Book of Poetry: The Rose that Grew From Concrete Sample Poems The Rose that Grew from Concrete Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet. Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever cared. Dedicated to Me I exist in the depths of solitude pondering my true goal Trying 2 find peace of mind and still preserve my soul CONSTANTLY yearning 2 be accepted and from all receive respect Never compromising but sometimes risky and that is my only regret A young heart with an old soul how can there be peace How can I be in the depths of solitude when there R 2 inside of me This Duo within me causes the perfect opportunity 2 learn and live twice as fast as those who accept simplicity Fallen Star by Tupac They could never understand what u set out 2 do instead they chose 2 ridicule u when u got weak they loved the sight of your dimming and flickering starlight How could they understand what was so intricate 2 be loved by so many, so intimate they wanted 2 c your lifeless corpse this way u could not alter the course of ignorance that they have set 2 make my people forget what they have done for much 2 long 2 just forget and carry on I had loved u forever because of who u r and now I mourn our fallen star

Posted by Mutakalim: What Chapters branch is this? I have not been to any Chapters bookstore in a month. I hope this is not the case with all the Chapters stores, because I have read many a book, and oh how many, without purchasing it. The Burnaby, BC branch. Dont worry too much Mutakalim...you can still read ur books in comfort. Since they removed all the chairs and couches from the store...people have come up with interesting ways of continuing to rip off the store. Theyd sit on the floor, lean against th shelves, squat down for hours until they finish the book. SO now, the store has their employees make rounds of the store, telling people to get up. LOL.

^^Is that so? :mad: Waa arki dhoontaa waxa ku dhacayo cajuusyahow :mad: :mad: Maantaa heerkaan gartay soo ma ahan? Hadaana hilfaha kaa gaadhin. :mad:

she recently got banned from "chapters" How did you know? :eek: :eek: But seriously I had work experience placement at a Chapters branch...and while I was working there they decided to remove all the chairs and couches from the stores. Apparently the sales were low because pple would come in, grab a books, sit on the chair/couch/sofa for a few hours..finish the book and leave. I swear the sales went up the next month!!! What cheapAZZES I thought to myself. sooooooooo Checkmate...what do u spend ur hard earned mulah carelessly on? I can only guess

**Holds hand over mouth*** Dont say anything Femme Fatale..You have annoyed enough pple as it is...

Hornafrique here is my Dream date: I turn the corner to my house and I see roses spread around the path...pink, yellow, red, white rose petals leading up to a long sparkling white limousine driven by the one and only Usher . There is my date holding the car door open for me...I slowly walk in a daze towards my waiting ride and climb in. HE sits next to me and the chauffer closes the door. The limo pulls out of the driveway and heads north towards the mountains. I turn to him "where are we going". HE answers with a smile "Be patient. Its gonna be a while...but trust me the wait is gonna be worth it." I lean back on the soft, cushy leather seat and sigh. I could get used to this treatment. HE reaches into the little fridge at the side and pulls out a bottle of Fanta . He carefully pours two glasses and hands one to me. I think to myself...What a gentleman. He asks me if Im enjoying my ride..a take a small sip of the Orange Fanta and murmer "Oh yes.". Then as we bend a turn in the road he.... Femme Fatale..wake up...wake up "Oh stop it!!!Just 5 more minutes please!" Femme wake up right now! ITs time for fajr..Hurry "Nooooooo...Please LEAVE ME ALONE. What the heck. Get out of my room daanyeeryahow. Who gave you permission to come in. GET OUT!!HOOOOOOOOOOOYO!!" WELL THATS HOW MY DREAM DATE WENT BEFORE I WOKE UP.