Cherished Jewels

Ahlan!

Its been a while since I've posted anything.

My sister had a state test today *or so she thought* so i cancelled all my plans and took her there this morning. We got there and the lady's like, "I'm so sorry, your test is tommorow" You can imagine how i felt, but i saw how sorry she looked so i forgave her for not double checking lol

I'm thinking about moving my blog to wordpress =) I haven't decided yet though. So we'll see inshallah...

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Edit I've changed my mind about moving :p

What do I want? Like if i could wish for one thing and you knew you'd get it right then and there, what would be the first thing that would come to your mind? That was the topic of our talk yesterday at the masjid. I didn't feel like talking much, so i let them do the talking.

Everyone recieved a slip of paper with the question, "If you could wish for one thing, what would it be? Write down the first thought that comes to your mind." I have to say it turned out a lot better than i expected it to. =) I got permission from some of the sisters if I could post their answers.

These were the answers of the older sisters...

"If i could wish for one thing, I would ask Allah that Allah makes me the cause of someone's conversion to Islam."

"I would wish for a pure heart, free from sins."

"I would ask for an easy path to Jannah."

And the answers of the younger girls...

"I wish that when I grow older I could go to Hajj and have all my sins erased."

"I would wish for Jannah!"

"I would ask for Allah's mercy, because if Allah has mercy on me, then that would be the best thing ever."

When was the last time you thought about the day of judgement? The last time you sat down and wondered, Am I going to be from the people of Jannah? Or the people of Jahanam? When was the last time that you sat down and cried, "Ya Allah! I know I've sinned and transgressed..but i know how merciful you are! Ya Rab forgive me..."





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When was the last time you wondered, "Which hand will I recieve my book?" When was the last time you thought, "I have two angels literally sitting on my shoulders writing down every thought, act, and word that I say."

I wish fall was this pretty =) its a total mess on our front and back yard =( And the heavy rain and strong winds are only helping in knocking down more leaves. Its like there's an orange blanket on the ground.


Last night it rained so hard and so long that I thought we'd be having a flood! The weather here changes so quickly though. After the heavy shower last night, its sunny right now but soooo cold! brrr

Can you believe how something like this


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I've decided to take a break from forums today...actually i was thinking I'll stay away from the computer but that didnt work. My family left to see my grandmother but i stayed behind. I don't feel like seeing anyone or talking to anyone at the moment.

When someone tells me "I feel so lonely..." I would stare at them like they've lost their heads. Today i found out what that word means.

When I found myself alone today with no one to talk to, I ended up thinking and my thoughts went wild. So i got a headache and after taking some advil, I'm back staring at the screen.

I love the little girl in the picture. Somehow she reminds me of me =) As baba said to me once, "Kafaaki 7uznan!" Wich i took to mean, you've had enough sadness...I'm not emo and I'm not always sad. Its just that people here only notice you when you're sad =(

Ya Allah! I always find myself saying that. For no reason. But you know, it brings me a lot of comfort when i say it. Why? Because I know that I have someone there for me that i can count on and confide in and trust.

This blog is becoming a peaceful haven for me right now.

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Did i say i was going to take a break from the forums? I just posted =( Ya Allah! I don't know why I'm so stuck on them but I am. And i find myself checking them automatically without thinking, as if I've transformed into a robot. Subhanallah...

I think I've deserted my blog =x
But it feels like my brain has some kinda clog
I can't think of anything to write
I think i need some inspiring light

On more serious terms I'v stopped writing =( sad? Nah i haven't quit but i can't seem to get the natural flow that i use to have and you know what??? it hurts!

The Dilemma of the Youth

By Abdullah Hakim Quick. A common question the speaker is asked whilst on his travels is: What is the answer for the youth to keep them upon the correct path? How detrimental is the predicament of the youth today? The speaker shares with the listener various real-life examples of the diseased situations hurting the young Muslim community. This presentation can also be a tool in assessing what the current condition of the ummah’s youth is.

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The Evil Of Hiphop Culture

Abu Shahadah takes a look into young Muslims who glorify thug mentality, gang culture and also the dangers they are leading themselves into as well as exploring rap music and its stars who have had a big impact on society, ultimately on the Muslim youth.

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Gangsters & Thugs

Abu Shahadah discusses the problems Muslim Youth face living in the West and trying to live the life of a thug. This thug life which stems from ignorance, can be seen present in young muslims. What is the consequences of this life? and where does this belong in islam? A very direct and powerful speech

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The Forbidden Gaze



The Forbidden Gaze? What is it exactly? Is looking at the opposite gender really haram? What about lowering the Gaze? What does Allah say about that? In society today there is much confusion clouting this topic, and many are heedless to the affects and consequences of these acts, adopting a very western secular position to what is actually disallowed in Islam. Sheikh Feiz explains all this and more in his lecture, The Forbidden Gaze.

The Disease
The Cure
Intermingling

I was reading a few friendship quotes last night so I decided to see what our great scholars had to say about it...

"Two friends are like two hands, one washes the other." Al-Ghazali

"If you wish to mention the faults of your friends, mention your own faults first." Ibn Abbaas

"The hyprocrite looks for faults, the believer looks for excuses." Ali

I read a few others but these were my favorite, especially the first one. It's really true actually, friends are like hands that was each other. We shouldn't be constantly looking at the short comings or faults of our each other. Rather, try to over look these. If they're something major, you can try to talk to him/her and advice them kindly. That way you're helping them wash that unwanted part off.

I have finally finished everything Alhamdulillah. It feels like i had a thousand pound load on my back and now its removed. So now i can work on my blog. :)