Hibo Posted April 1, 2002 Salaaams my Nomads, I saw this qoute on modest dressing by Muhammed Ali. Its like ultimately cool, so I thought I'd share it wid ya. "More Than A Hero: Muhammad Ali's Life Lessons Through His Daughter's Eyes." "If memory serves me correctly, I was wearing a little white tank top and a short black skirt. I had been raised Orthodox Muslim, so I had never before worn such revealing clothing while in my father's presence. When we finally arrived, the chauffer escorted my younger sister, Laila, and me up to my father's suite. As usual, he was hiding behind the door waiting to scare us. We exchanged many hugs and kisses as we could possibly give in one day. My father took a good look at us. Then he sat me down on his lap and said something that I will never forget. He looked me straight in the eyes and said, "Hana, everything that God made valuable in the world is covered and hard to get to. Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and protected. Where do you find pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, covered up and protected in a beautiful shell. Where do you find gold? Way down in the mine, covered over with layers and layers of rock. You've got to work hard to get to them." He looked at me with serious eyes. "Your body is sacred. You're far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too."[ One Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baydan Posted April 1, 2002 That was so touching Ameenah. Somebody pass the tissue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted April 1, 2002 Nice, i heard it a quote similar to it before, but this one expecially coming from him just tops it. jazaakum allahu khayran for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyFatima Posted April 2, 2002 Wow Walaahi that is infact a great quote! Thanks Ameenah... Ma'salaama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted April 2, 2002 lol Baydan .... Heres a tissue I think, i feel a tear coming along my self. Salaaaaaaaaaaaaams Rahima. wa iyaakum sis, Ur welcomes Lady fatima Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdinuur Posted April 2, 2002 Truly...very true... I like that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted April 7, 2002 Thanks for sharing ameenah!Mohamed ALi is the greatest man ever lived in the USA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted April 13, 2002 I loved that qoute & I once watched this programme about 2 years ago, about the event as she recalled it herself & I have never forgotton it! It's soo beautiful! I have even used it b4. But thanx for providin us with dat, it does help with our Imaan & willpower to keep our scarfs on. It just gives me a boost. Thanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites