By a Child
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in Allah.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I felt loved and safe.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'"
Saturday, 29 September 2007
Beauty Tips
For attractive lips
Speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes,
Seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure,
Share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair,
Let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise,
Walk with the knowledge that you will never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived,
reclaimed, and redeemed;
Never throw out anybody.
Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows.
And the beauty of a woman, with passing years, only grows!
Share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair,
Let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise,
Walk with the knowledge that you will never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived,
reclaimed, and redeemed;
Never throw out anybody.
Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows.
And the beauty of a woman, with passing years, only grows!
How to make your Husband happy ?
The following article is a summary of the book "How to Make Your Husband Happy" by Sheikh Mohammed Abdelhaleem Hamed.
1. Beautiful Reception
After returning from work, school, travel, or whatever has separated you,
Begin with a good greeting.
Meet him with a cheerful face
Beautify and perfume yourself
Start with good news and delay any bad news until he has rested
Receive him with loving and yearning sentences
Make hard efforts for excellence of the food & having it ready on time.
2. Beautify and Soften the Voice
For your husband only, it shouldn't be used in front of non-mahram men (men who can marry you if you were unmarried)
3. Smelling Good and Physical Beautification
Take good care of your body and fitness.
Put on nice and attractive clothes and perfumes.
Bathe regularly and, after the monthly period, remove any blood traces or bad smells.
Avoid that your husband observes you in dirty clothes or rough shape
Avoid prohibited types of ornamentation, e.g. tatoos
Use the types of perfumes, colors, and clothes that the husband likes
Change hair style, perfumes, etc. from time to time However with these things you should avoid excessiveness and, of course only act as such in front of mahrem men and women.
4. Intercourse
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Hasten for intercourse when your husband feels compulsion for it.
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Keep your body clean and smelling good as possible including cleaning yourself of released fluids during intercourse.
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Exchange loving phrases with your husband.
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Leave your husband to fully satisfy his desire.
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Choose suitable times and good occasions for exciting your husband and encouraging him to do intercourse, e.g. after returning from a travel, weekends, etc.
5. Satisfaction With What Allah (subhaanahu wa ta'aalaa) Has Allotted
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You shouldn't be depressed because your husband is poor or works in a simple job
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You should look at poor, sick, and handicapped people and remember Allah (subhaanahu wa ta'aalaa) for all that was given to you.
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You should remember that real wealth lies in faith and piety.
6. Indifference to Worldly Things
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You should not consider this world as your hope and interest.
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You should not ask your husband for many unnecessary things.
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Asceticism does not mean not to enjoy what is good and permissible (Halal), but it means that one should look forward to the Hereafter and utilize whatever Allah SWT gave them to achieve paradise (Al-Jannah).
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Encourage your husband to reduce expenses and save some money in order to give charity and feed poor and needy people.
7. Appreciation
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By the saying of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam), the majority of people in Hell were women because they were ungrateful and deny the good done to them.
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The result of being grateful is that your husband will love you more and will do his best to please you in more ways
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The result of being ungrateful is that your husband will be disappointed and will start asking himself: "Why should I do good to her, if she never appreciates?"
8. Devotion and Loyalty
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In particular in times of calamities in your husband's body or business e.g. an accident or a bankruptcy
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Supporting him through your own work, money, and properties if needed.
9. Compliance to Him
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In all what he commands you, unless it is prohibited (Haram)
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In Islam, the husband is the leader of the family, and the wife is his support and consultant.
10. Pleasing Him If He Is Angry
First off, try to avoid what will guarantee his anger. But if it happens that you can't, then try to appease him as follows:
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If you were mistaken, then apologize
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If he was mistaken then:
Keep still instead of arguing or
Yield you right or
Wait until he is no longer angry and discuss the matter peacefully with him. -
If he was angry because of external reasons then:
Keep silent until his anger goes
Find excuses for him, e.g. tired, problems at work, someone insulted him -
Do not ask many questions and insist on knowing what happened e.g.
1) You should tell me what happened!
2) I must know what made you so angry!
3) You are hiding something, and I have the right to know!
11. Guardianship While He is Absent
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Protect yourself from any prohibited relations
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Keep the secrets of the family, particularly intercourse and things that the husbands don't like other people to know.
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Take care of the house and children.
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Take care of his money and properties
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Do not go out of your house without his permission and put on full hijaab
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Refuse people whom he does not like to come over
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Do not allow any non-mahram man to be alone with you in any place
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Be good with his parents and relatives in his absence
12. Showing Respect for his Family and Friends
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You should welcome his guests and try to please them, especially his parents.
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You should avoid problems as much as you can with his relatives.
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You should avoid putting him is a position where he had to choose between his mother and his wife
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Show good hospitality for his guests by arranging a nice place for them to sit in, perfection of food, welcoming their wives, etc.
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Encourage him to visit his relatives and invite them to your home
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Phone his parents and sisters, send letters to them, buy gifts for them, support them in calamities, etc...
13. Admirable Jealousy
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Jealousy is a sign for wife's love for her husband but it should be kept within the limits of Islam, e.g. not insulting or backbiting others disrespecting them, etc…
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You should not follow or create unfounded doubts.
14. Patience and Emotional Support
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Be patient when you face poverty and strained circumstances.
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When you face calamities and disasters that may happen to you, your husband, his and your children, relatives or properties, e.g. diseases, accidents, death, etc.
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When facing hardships in Da'wah (imprisonment, getting fired, arrested etc.
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Be patient and encourage him to keep on the path of Allah and remind him of Paradise.
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When he mistreats you, counteract his ill-treatment by good treatment.
15. Support in Obedience to Allah, Da'wah and Jihad
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Cooperate with your husband and remind him of different obligatory and voluntary worships.
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Encourage him to pray at night.
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Listen and reciting the Qur'aan individually and with your husband.
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Listen to Islamic tapes and songs individually and with your husband.
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Remember Allah subhaanahu wa ta'aalaa, much, particularly after Fajr and before Maghrib.
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Share in arranging Da'wah activities for women and children.
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Learn Islamic rules (ahkaam) and good manners ('adab) for women.
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Support your husband's activities by encouraging him, offering wise opinions, soothing his pains, etc.
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Yielding some of your rights and a part of your time with your husband for Da'wah
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Encourage him to go for Jihad when needed and remind him that you and children will be in the preservation of Allah, subhaanahu wa ta'aalaa.
16. Good Housekeeping
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Keep it clean, decorated and well arranged
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Change house arrangements from time to time to avoid boredom
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Perfect food (preparation) and prepare healthy foods
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Learn all the necessary skills for managing the house, e.g. sewing
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Learn how to raise children properly and in an Islamic way.
17. Preservation of Finances and the Family
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Do not spend from his money, even for charity without his permission unless you are sure that he agrees on this.
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Protect his house, car, etc. while he is absent.
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Keep the children in good shape, clean clothes, etc. Take care of their nutrition, health, education, manners, etc. Teach them Islam and tell them the stories of the Prophets and companions.
Finally, please make Du'a for the writer; Sheikh Mohammad Abdelhaleem Hamed for the translator brother Abu Talhah, and for the reviewer, brother Adam Qurashi. Remember this is not a perfect translation so forgive us our faults and correct our errors. Muslim Students' Association University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada February, 1999
Taken from : Al-Haramain.org Newsletter
Friday, 28 September 2007
Facts About Hair Loss
Many Muslim women and many converts to Islam in particular claim to experience hair loss after adopting hijab (Islamic dress). Their normal reaction is to assume that hijab is the reason for this difficult condition and wonder how they may avoid losing their hair and still wear hijab
Fortunately, it is unlikely that hijab is the cause for any woman to lose her hair. In fact, hijab is a great protection for your hair as it never gets exposed to outside elements such as the sun, wind, air, rain, smog and other forms of pollution. In addition, women who wear hijab are much less likely to use excessive amounts of hairspray or to curl their hair regularly, both of which damage the hair and may cause it to break and fall out.
If you began losing your hair after you adopted hijab, it is most likely a coincidence since there are many health conditions which can contribute to hair-loss in women. For example, it is common to lose large amounts of hair after giving birth, especially if you are breastfeeding. This usually begins 4-6 months after the birth of a baby and grows back soon after that. Illnesses such as thyroid diorders and iron-deficiency anemia may also cause hair to thin and fall out while certain types of medications and even stress can do the same. Whether the hair loss is permanant or temporary depends on many factors, and these are best discussed with a qualified physician.
Older women in particular should realize that hair thinning is a natural part of the aging process although the process is gradual and should not result in large clumps of hair falling out all at once.
To reduce stress on the hair and scalp, do not style your hair in tight braids. Allow your hair to air dry after shampooing and do not brush it while it is wet. Avoid hot curlers and harsh chemicals such as dyes, perms and styling products. In addition, do not make it a habit to leave your hair wet under the hijab.
The Islamic Garden
Fortunately, it is unlikely that hijab is the cause for any woman to lose her hair. In fact, hijab is a great protection for your hair as it never gets exposed to outside elements such as the sun, wind, air, rain, smog and other forms of pollution. In addition, women who wear hijab are much less likely to use excessive amounts of hairspray or to curl their hair regularly, both of which damage the hair and may cause it to break and fall out.
If you began losing your hair after you adopted hijab, it is most likely a coincidence since there are many health conditions which can contribute to hair-loss in women. For example, it is common to lose large amounts of hair after giving birth, especially if you are breastfeeding. This usually begins 4-6 months after the birth of a baby and grows back soon after that. Illnesses such as thyroid diorders and iron-deficiency anemia may also cause hair to thin and fall out while certain types of medications and even stress can do the same. Whether the hair loss is permanant or temporary depends on many factors, and these are best discussed with a qualified physician.
Older women in particular should realize that hair thinning is a natural part of the aging process although the process is gradual and should not result in large clumps of hair falling out all at once.
To reduce stress on the hair and scalp, do not style your hair in tight braids. Allow your hair to air dry after shampooing and do not brush it while it is wet. Avoid hot curlers and harsh chemicals such as dyes, perms and styling products. In addition, do not make it a habit to leave your hair wet under the hijab.
The Islamic Garden
Oh Muslimah
OH MUSLIMAH
Stand proud for who you are
Show your faith
And let it shine through
Don’t let others
Cloud your view
Let them see
What lies just beneath your cloth
Let them be amazed by all your thoughts
OH MUSLIMAH
Let your action speak
Louder then words
Your acts represent more
Then any word unheard
OH MUSLIMAH
You are a symbol of true Islam
You represent muslims from near and far
You are a sign
For the world to read
You symbolize
What our nation really needs
Peace ,Kindness ,Inner Strength, and Faith
OH MUSLIMAH
Stand up straight
For ALLAH wants to
Meet you at heavens gate!
By Cheryl Al-Sasah
22 Dua from The Holy Quran
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The Truth About Walt Disney Company
FACT: Disney hired Victor Salva, a convicted child molester, to direct its movie "Powder." When Salva's victim, Nathan Winters (now 20), publicized the hiring, some of the police officers who investigated the 1987 molestation said they were incredulous that Salva was working again as a movie director. "It just blows me away," said Officer Gary Primavera. "He has serious signs of being a pedophile." One Disney official, John Dreyer, refused to respond to Winter's demand that Disney fire Salva, saying, "What's the point other than you want to make headlines?" That's compassion for you.
FACT: In "The Little Mermaid," a scene depicts a priest becoming noticeably aroused while presiding over a wedding. Also, a castle spire on the jacket art for the video resembles a phallus.
FACT: Disney signed Martin Scorsese, the director of "The Last Temptation of Christ," to a 4-year-contract. This movie depicts Jesus, may Allah's blessings be upon him, in a very bad manner.
FACT: Newsweek magazine reports that Disney is considering buying a movie called "Ripe" which is about the deflowering of 14-year-old twins.
FACT: Disney hired Kevin Smith to produce "Chasing Amy," is an account of a man's pursuit of a lesbian.
FACT: Disney-Owned Miramax released the homosexual movie, "Lie Down With Dogs."evision, Children and Family Values:
FACT: Disney recently bought Capital Cities/ABC for $19 billion. On March 19, 1996, ABC aired a "Dana Carvey Show" program which featured jokes and laughter about alcohol abuse and cocaine addiction. The same show had a skit called "Under Five on Comedy Central" in which children made crude jokes and resorted to name-calling. Also on the show, Carvey portrayed George Washington using cocaine, and Ben Franklin in bed with another man. The same program had a cartoon skit entitled "The Ambiguously Gay Duo" in which two Superman-style heroes are homosexual lovers and drive a super car shaped like male genitalia. Finally, a "Celebrity Bloopers" spoof featured 17 uses of the F-word (bleeped out, of course; but its intent was clear). What more can our children and families expect from ABC?motion of the Homosexual Agenda:
FACT: Michael Eisner, Chairman of the Walt Disney Company, Michael Ovitz, President of the Walt Disney Company and Joe Roth, Chairman of Walt Disney Motion Pictures, all serve as members of the Hollywood Supports Board of Trustees. Hollywood Supports is a pro-homosexual group whose focus is to promote the homosexual agenda. The Disney-endorsed group aims to tell companies how to form homosexual employee groups and provides a "Sexual Orientation in the Workplace" seminar.
FACT: Disney helped promote the 6th annual "Gay and Lesbian Day at Walt Disney World." Disney has allowed the homosexual organizers to portray Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as homosexual lovers, and Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck as lesbians.
FACT: Disney sued a kindergarten for painting Disney characters on the wall of their child care facility. However, Disney took no legal action to prevent the "Gay Chicago Magazine" and "Gay Day at Disney" Website from using Disney characters to promote the "Annual Gay & Lesbian Day at Disney World." The cartoons even used the copyright script of Disney's name.
FACT: Disney has extended company health benefits to live-in partners of homosexual employees (the policy does not cover unmarried heterosexual couples who live together).
FACT: Disney president Michael Eisner is quoted as saying he thinks 40% of Disney's 63,000 employee are homosexual.
FACT: Disney has the largest gay and lesbian employee organization in the entertainment industry.
FACT: Hyperion Press, a Disney-owned subsidiary, has published "Lettin' It All Hang Out," the autobiography of RuPaul, a well-known "drag queen" (transvestite) entertainer.
FACT: Hyperion Press also published "Growing Up Gay." Written by three homosexual comedians, the book is aimed at "gay youngsters who were bred by heterosexuals."
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