Roob, thank you for the excellent read. May Allah rest his soul in peace, Malik al Shabaaz's words still hold true. Applicable in our times as well as a common problem in the African continent for along time. The divide and rule policies where people were classified can be roughly divided as he mentioned. And todate the HOUSE negro aka Western puppets are ruling the african nations(majority) while the FIELD negro are still slaving for an ever so greedy master and dying of starvation. And the 'we' is still the western nations directives in action. Wonder when the Field negros will wake up and claim whats theres.

Bashi, thank you for the interesting article, comprises most of the qualities of friendship but failed to mention the Adab of friendship. Friendship is a wonderful tool, from it springs love, acceptance and a togetherness which makes freinds become brothers,families clans, nations empires. But it also needs a balance if lost the friendship's beauty is lost. An example, regarding limitations .... Hadrat Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) observed: "Your love should not assume the form of madness, nor should enemity excite you to perpetrate torture on other". I submitted :Sir, how should we do so?' Hadrat Umar(May Allah be pleased with him) observed:"In this manner that if you love someone you start hugging him in a childlike fashion and display forms of childish behaviour. And if you feel angry with someone, you resolve upon the destruction of his life and property and utter ruination." Al Adab ul Mufrad, excerpt from the book Etiquettes of life in Islam on the chapter of ettiquettes of freindship.

Excuse my language but they are but a bunch of cowards.

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Wow, you guys make me jealous. Its been more than 7yrs since we had a family reunion and being with my siblings.Bad habits to share, none just beleive thats what makes them all unique,love them nevertheless. Miss putting them straight though, problem being the first born I guess. We all have our share of flaws,

Naam, The one and the only :confused:

Hi Cons, Liked the vectors. The second one is my favorite as it lets the eye to make out the body contours. The last two are very realistic, its our past but needs to be portrayed. Keep up the good work.

Moved by Simplicity of Royal Funeral, Priest Embraces Islam JEDDAH, 21 August 2005 The funeral of King Fahd, which was conducted in a simple manner in Riyad earlier this month, has encouraged a well-known Christian priest in Italy to embrace Islam, press reports said. The priest, who watched the late king's funeral on satellite television, was impressed by the lack of pomp and pageantry in the royal funeral, Al-Riyadh Arabic daily reported without mentioning his name. King Fahd was buried in Al-Oud graveyard the next day of his death after a solemn funeral ceremony attended by world leaders. Islamic preacher Dr. Abdullah Al-Malik said the simple funeral of the king had a dramatic effect on the priest's mind, which led him to Islam. Although he had read several Islamic books before, they didn't have the same impact. This is the second high-profile reversion to Islam by an Italian involving Saudi Arabia. Four years ago, Italian Ambassador to Riyadh Torquato Cardilli embraced Islam. The priest watched the funeral of King Fahd and another person on television and did not find any difference, Malik said. There was only a single funeral prayer for the two and both were buried in similar graves. This great example of equality influenced the priest and prompted him to embrace Islam, Malik said.Muslim preachers in Italy had given the priest Islamic books and cassettes in the past 15 years, but what moved him was the simplicity of the royal funeral. I had read several Islamic books and heard many Islamic cassettes over the past years, they never moved me. But the simple royal funeral shook me and changed my mind, Malik quoted the priest as saying. He said he believed the king's funeral would change the mind of many others. He urged Muslim media to focus on stories related to Islams tolerance and equality in order to attract more people to the religion. I will work the rest of my life for the propagation of Islam, the 62-year-old former priest said. Badr Al-Olayan, director of the Islamic Education Foundation in Jeddah, said the priest's reversion to Islam was a very good news. He narrated the story of another Italian who came toIEF office to embrace Islam after being impressed by the large and orderly congregation of Muslims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform prayers. How can you assemble such a large number of people by just making a call. It's impossible. Only God can do that, he quoted the Italian as saying. Olayan urged Muslims to do more in order to take the message of Islam to other people. Ambassador Cardilli, 60, embraced Islam on Nov. 15,2001. I am fully convinced of the truth of Islam through my regular reading of God's final revelation,the Holy Qurân, Cardilli was quoted as saying at the time.

Great formula, yes if he also chips in. He isnt the only one who had a long day,right. 1.Come home with a smile on his face, leave your office stress at the door, even if its forced, passes his wife a present, maybe chocolates, fruits, flowers, magazine or book.Or something for the kids 2.Put your breifcase,coat and car keys in their appropriate place, so it will be easy for you and your wife wont have the 'I think I have misplaced my keys, you seen em?' arguments. Pass some nice salaams to your wife. 3.Sweet talk mumsab, any kids in the area get a hug n asked how their day went.Sometimes a pat on the head or just a kiss on the forehead is rewarded. 4. Go upstairs change into comfortable attire, come down and help lay the table while catching up with the kids and wifes day. Show a real interest in their tales. 5.Sit have dinner,compliment her cooking and tell the family interesting stories of your day. Let the kids see their daddy smiling for a change 6. Help the kids with their homework, read a book to them,there is nothing like mum and dad teaching their kids together then retire for a nice cup of tea with the lady of the house. 7. Time to talk serious stuff, catch up with office work and call it a night. Isnt that also perfect?

JB You welcome. A K+W is pronounced like the Kw pronounced in Koala bear. Bila asante

I can, Nakupenda pia, still have alot of people following that trend.

Had a quiet friday. Spent most of the day calling classmates wishing them luck in tomorrows postgrad exam. A new beginning Inshallah for them.

Brother Nur, But like in my friends situation, neither of them welcomes the idea, the first one would walk out, and the second one would not walk in unless the first one is out, do you sense how some women are not considerate? Your friend is in a situation, but its his responsibility to educate his wife on matter of religion. I know its a choice but the ladies dont seem to trust him. I think he should be patient for a while and give the ladies time to think and the meantime pray for a better outcome from Allah. By the way, she has medically fixed herself, its irreversible. I beleive the husband was aware that this would happen as she needs her spouses permission to do so. If it was a matter of medical importance well, there is nothing to say.

Jazkahallah kheir for the reminder regarding Shabaan. And may Allah give you a speedy recovery(mind in Garasbaalley clinc). And Inshallah you'll be in my prayers. Surprisingly enough I read suratil Raad very recently. Never knew it was a homework. But I think you have done a breakdown of it on this very forum. Could you please continue posting the remaining topics you never got around to? Fiamanillah Wol

Now, now, the one and the only what did they say people shouldnt speak out loudly of their virtues On a serious note, Mashallah, keep it up. Nur, The problem with polygamy is its a matter of choice. And its not easy for the other part to overcome their feelings and acknowledge the true needs of their spouses. Im sorry to hear that the first wife doesnt want to think of more children which is a blessing but a burden she feels only falls on her shoulder. Maybe your freind may need to have another discussion with his wife and ask her why does she fear having more children and they move on from there. Polygamy is unique solution to alot of problems unfortunately it has received alot of negative attention due to the fact that the majority of the people who take this venture one way or the other do not fulfill their responsibilities. Thus instead of having a house of tranquility and mutual understanding you have a house full of discord. If only everyone took their religion beleifs seriously and adhered to it.Maybe polygamy would be looked in a brighter light as it was meant to be. Nice compilation of points, brother Nur. Communication, mutual understanding and accepting the spouses flaws are indeed vital to the matrimony.

Came across this article titled Guidelines for considering marriage and Happiness in marriage, a salafi production. Gave sound advice to and addresses both sexes. The article is PDF file thus you will have to download,it only 5pages. link

Having learnt my lesson the hard way(only worn em high heels thrice), Ive accepted the fact that we are not compatible. I still admire women who can think with aching feet. I cant, need comfy shoes, seen any lately around here? Im always on the run mode, guess Im missing all the fun. They say no pain no gain, so all my ladies out there enjoy the walking.But please dont complain

I pray it wont deter the Muslims and Islamic arbitration will be allowed. Its unfortunate to see that fellow Muslims are the enemies in the forefront.

Jazkhallah kheir for sharing. It takes alot of determination to wake up at night and seek refuge from the Creator. But the silence and tranquility attained at that time is very rewarding.

By: Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen The Shaykh was asked, "What are your guidelines concerning usage of time, and protecting it from being wasted?" Fatawa He answered saying, "It is necessary for a student of knowledge to protect his time from being wasted. Time-wasting occurs in a number of ways: 1. That o­ne leaves learning and revising what o­ne has read. 2. That o­ne sits with his friends and indulges in vain talk which contains no benefit. 3. This is the most harmful of them upon a student of knowledge: That he has no concern except pursuing people's statements, [for] "maa qeela wa qaala"(What was said and what he said), and [for] "maa hasala wa maa yahsul" (What occurred and what is taking place), regarding an issue of no concern to him. No doubt, this is from a weak Islaam, as the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "From a person's good Islaam is to leave that which doesn't concern him."(**) Busying o­neself with "Qeela wa qaala" (What was said and what he said), and excessive questioning are time-wasters. In reality it is a disease which, when it comes into man - we ask Allaah for well-being - it becomes his greatest concern. He may show enmity to o­ne who does not deserve enmity, or he may ally o­ne who doesn't deserve alliance due to concerning himself with these issues, which busy himself away from knowledge, with the pretext of "championing the truth", while this is not the case. Rather, this is pertaining to occupying o­neself with an issue which does not concern him. If a report comes to you, without you having pursued it or sought it, then all people receive news but they don't busy themselves with it, nor does it become their greatest concern, because this occupies the student of knowledge. It corrupts his affair, and opens for the ummah the door of hizbiyyah (partisanship) then the ummah will split." [1] [2] Footnotes: [1] This fatwaa (Islaamic verdict) is taken from "Kitaabul-'Ilm" of Shaykh 'Uthaymeen compiled by Shaykh Fahd ibn Naasir ibn Ibraaheem as-Sulaymaan, printed by Daar ath-Tharya lin-Naashir (First print 1417H/1996CE), (pp. 204-205). [2] Collected by Imaam Ahmad(1/201) and Tirmidthee (2318). An-Nawawee declared it Hasan in 'Riyaadhus-Saliheen' (p. 73). Ahmad Shaakir declared it 'Saheeh' in 'AlMusnad' (1737).18

Legend I think you have miss read the article. The sheikh wasnt against IVF instead the idea of the surrogate motherhood. There is a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. What is the ruling on taking an egg from her, fertilizing it with her husband’s sperm, then implanting it in the womb of another woman , whether that is in return for payment or not? As for the pointers you raised, 1 - Engaging intercourse: It may not involve intercourse but the product is pregnancy a continuation of the species. This measn of procreation is haram. It is only allowed if the wifes n husbands genetic material is used. 2 - Confusion and uncertainty: There will be no confusion nor uncertainity if the genetic material belongs to the parents and it isnt coming from a donor source. As for IVF the woman is given hormones to induce a proper cycle where her cells are harvested, which are later injected with a sperm then later a number of fertilised cells are re-injected into the mother(Complex processes are involved to provide conducive environment for the fertilisation to occur in vitro, good quality eggs). As the doctor doesnt know which of the fertilised eggs will be fruitful a number of them are injected thus the possibility of having multiple pregnacies.(Alot of bureacrasy n precaution taken) As for the 3rd point I totally agree with you.When it comes matters of necessity, the ruling of the Awrah can be revoked. Back to IVF, It is halal if and only if the donated sperms and ova belong to the married couple and in the end the fertilised cells are impregnanted into the wifes womb. As having progeny is emphasised in Islam, IVF and other means of artificial fertilisation is allowed.

The wise man has spoken thank you Ngonge.

Sorry, Im one of those who didnt find it funny. Disrespectful is the word. :confused: