All,
As I watch the destruction of Villa by Man utd, all i can think of is how i love Rooney, its jus his commitment his passion and his love for the game, how can you not love the guy! I would love it if he was muslim, then he would have respect all around and not just for his skills in football.
What i am saying is not disrespectful to non-muslims on the contradictory i am praising people regardless of their origins,its more about having a profound respect on people who revert, (not convert, as in Islam we believe all people are born innocent and if they were to continue to grow in a natural state without being affected by worldly things like society, family) as they managed to find what I believe to be the truth whereas people like me were given it on a silver platter and manage to waste it...
Aneway lets just say its my dream to one day call wayne rooney my brother....in Islam..
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Returnin to my roots on the day of Jummah...
All,
I have just got back from a 3 hour early morning session of fishing, i caught my first ever fish on my own, i was so proud and happy.
It was easier in some ways than i imagined, as i thought it would be a lot more complex trying to get the fishing rod ready and getting fish, however the hard part was actually not getting the fish but getting the fish out of the water. I got 2 fish altogether and i got a further 2 more, however as i tried to pull them up i couldnt do it, and they got away, it was so annoying, However i think it will become part of my daily,
Now i am off to friday prayer, which is one of my favorite moments of the day...
I just got back from a mad rushed prayer, I normally pray at this mosque called fanaar which i beleive translates to light house, however i maybe wrong, anyway today i couldnt make it as i was bumming about after fishing, and started watching face-off, i know lame reason, aneway i went to a few mosques but they all had jus finsihed friday prayer, then i drove past one of the largest mosques in doha, ABu Bakr al Siddiqui mosque and fortunatly they had just started so i tried to find parking but i couldnt as it was packed out, so what i love bout this country is that it stops for prayer, and so i just parked up like loads of other people in the middle of the road and jus started praying, no worries bout traffic wardens jus raggoah parking, u got to love it!
Aneway im off to football now...
I just got back from football we played in the searing heat, it was a good game then ended with my team losing by 3 goals, however i set up 3 of our goals and in the dying seconds I had a 30 yard shot saved off the line, which would have caped a wonderful display!! lol! if i say so myself!
Its only 3.30pm and I have done so much already...
So I am back and its the end of my favourite day of the week, after my last writing, i went and had a shower and had an Arabic class with my teacher Mohammad, who incidently has become like my new sidekick, as we have a lot of common interests mainly pro evo and footy so we been spending alot of time together. Which is even more surprising since he is from Lebanon, which is one my most disliked countries in the respect the people who come from it and so for me to like him is quiet amazing.
Aneway then I spent the evening jud chillin and it was really nice, especially as i had previous night, as i was getting through some personal stuff, and i didn’t manage to sleep very well but inshallah (God willin)
Aneway thats enough for today inshallah ill write again soon...
So I am back and its the end of my favourite day of the week, after my last writing, i went and had a shower and had an Arabic class with my teacher Mohammad, who incidently has become like my new sidekick, as we have a lot of common interests mainly pro evo and footy so we been spending alot of time together. Which is even more surprising since he is from Lebanon, which is one my most disliked countries in the respect the people who come from it and so for me to like him is quiet amazing.
Aneway then I spent the evening jud chillin and it was really nice, especially as i had previous night, as i was getting through some personal stuff, and i didn’t manage to sleep very well but inshallah (God willin)
Aneway thats enough for today inshallah ill write again soon...
I have just got back from a 3 hour early morning session of fishing, i caught my first ever fish on my own, i was so proud and happy.
It was easier in some ways than i imagined, as i thought it would be a lot more complex trying to get the fishing rod ready and getting fish, however the hard part was actually not getting the fish but getting the fish out of the water. I got 2 fish altogether and i got a further 2 more, however as i tried to pull them up i couldnt do it, and they got away, it was so annoying, However i think it will become part of my daily,
Now i am off to friday prayer, which is one of my favorite moments of the day...
I just got back from a mad rushed prayer, I normally pray at this mosque called fanaar which i beleive translates to light house, however i maybe wrong, anyway today i couldnt make it as i was bumming about after fishing, and started watching face-off, i know lame reason, aneway i went to a few mosques but they all had jus finsihed friday prayer, then i drove past one of the largest mosques in doha, ABu Bakr al Siddiqui mosque and fortunatly they had just started so i tried to find parking but i couldnt as it was packed out, so what i love bout this country is that it stops for prayer, and so i just parked up like loads of other people in the middle of the road and jus started praying, no worries bout traffic wardens jus raggoah parking, u got to love it!
Aneway im off to football now...
I just got back from football we played in the searing heat, it was a good game then ended with my team losing by 3 goals, however i set up 3 of our goals and in the dying seconds I had a 30 yard shot saved off the line, which would have caped a wonderful display!! lol! if i say so myself!
Its only 3.30pm and I have done so much already...
So I am back and its the end of my favourite day of the week, after my last writing, i went and had a shower and had an Arabic class with my teacher Mohammad, who incidently has become like my new sidekick, as we have a lot of common interests mainly pro evo and footy so we been spending alot of time together. Which is even more surprising since he is from Lebanon, which is one my most disliked countries in the respect the people who come from it and so for me to like him is quiet amazing.
Aneway then I spent the evening jud chillin and it was really nice, especially as i had previous night, as i was getting through some personal stuff, and i didn’t manage to sleep very well but inshallah (God willin)
Aneway thats enough for today inshallah ill write again soon...
So I am back and its the end of my favourite day of the week, after my last writing, i went and had a shower and had an Arabic class with my teacher Mohammad, who incidently has become like my new sidekick, as we have a lot of common interests mainly pro evo and footy so we been spending alot of time together. Which is even more surprising since he is from Lebanon, which is one my most disliked countries in the respect the people who come from it and so for me to like him is quiet amazing.
Aneway then I spent the evening jud chillin and it was really nice, especially as i had previous night, as i was getting through some personal stuff, and i didn’t manage to sleep very well but inshallah (God willin)
Aneway thats enough for today inshallah ill write again soon...
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Another week passes by...
All,
Its been a pretty hectic week for me since my last post, well I started a new Islamic study circle on Tuesday nights at my house, which had its first speaker on tuesday and i hope inshallah (God willing) that it will continue and not fade out like so many other things i start much to my own fault as well as the people who are part of the group or event...well heres hoping.
I been also planning my holidays this summer, now that my life has been forced to take a profound meaning and way, at present im in the search of that new way, however i have come up with some possible solutions or things that i would like to do with my life, one of which is to complete an MBA, visit Al-Aqsa and pray a friday prayer there, drive from Doha to London, and thats jus some of the intital targets I have had or ways to find some fullfillment in my life, i know there is no real fullfillement in life without love, and that Love is found for me with God, the Prophets and my family. I have the first two not to the extent i would like but i do, but i dont have the third, which may surprise some, but i dont mean my parents and sister but i mean my own family where im the head of the family however i have no idea when i will reach this target or part of my life...
Talking of love, and relationships, well I know in my relgion it states its wrong to go out with a girl/guy of even socialise with the opposite sex in a playful way, i understand the reasoning behind this and its a preventative measure to ensure that illicit relations to not start and therefore sex before marriage does not occur, however its not so black and white and relationships are very difficult, I was listening to an Islamic CD where it was stating how because of complexities in our society and traditions means that getting a marriage is a lot harder than it used to be and so people are bound to go into relationships because of the situation which doesnt make it right but at least there is reasoning behind it...I will elaborate more soon on this topic especially as its so close to my heart...
Take care
Asif
Its been a pretty hectic week for me since my last post, well I started a new Islamic study circle on Tuesday nights at my house, which had its first speaker on tuesday and i hope inshallah (God willing) that it will continue and not fade out like so many other things i start much to my own fault as well as the people who are part of the group or event...well heres hoping.
I been also planning my holidays this summer, now that my life has been forced to take a profound meaning and way, at present im in the search of that new way, however i have come up with some possible solutions or things that i would like to do with my life, one of which is to complete an MBA, visit Al-Aqsa and pray a friday prayer there, drive from Doha to London, and thats jus some of the intital targets I have had or ways to find some fullfillment in my life, i know there is no real fullfillement in life without love, and that Love is found for me with God, the Prophets and my family. I have the first two not to the extent i would like but i do, but i dont have the third, which may surprise some, but i dont mean my parents and sister but i mean my own family where im the head of the family however i have no idea when i will reach this target or part of my life...
Talking of love, and relationships, well I know in my relgion it states its wrong to go out with a girl/guy of even socialise with the opposite sex in a playful way, i understand the reasoning behind this and its a preventative measure to ensure that illicit relations to not start and therefore sex before marriage does not occur, however its not so black and white and relationships are very difficult, I was listening to an Islamic CD where it was stating how because of complexities in our society and traditions means that getting a marriage is a lot harder than it used to be and so people are bound to go into relationships because of the situation which doesnt make it right but at least there is reasoning behind it...I will elaborate more soon on this topic especially as its so close to my heart...
Take care
Asif
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Islamic View on Judging and Hardships...
All,
It is hard sometimes to not Judge and when we do judge its even harder to judge in a positive manner as we are so often to quick to say this person is like or this person is like that...Especially when it goes to think this person has it easy or hard. Hardship can be found in many different ways, not just monetary but also in terms of friendship and relationship...
Someone sent the below to me which may help you to understand how Judging and hardship should be seen in Islam:
The Prophet (saw) said, "On the Day of Judgement the Scales will be placed
and the people of prayer will be brought forward and they will be
compensated according to the Scales; then the people of fasting will be
brought forward and they will be compensated according to the Scales; then
the people of hajj will be brought forward and they will be compensated
according to the Scales; and then the people afflicted with hardships and
calamities [in the dunya] will be brought forward and the Scales will not
be used for them nor will their records be brought out, and they will be
given their reward without any account, so much so that the people who used
to be free of worries and calamities would wish that they were in their
position, such is the immensity of their reward from Allah the Exalted."
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Umar (ra) said, "I swear by Allah! I have never been tested by hardship
except that Allah bestowed upon me due to it four blessings - the first is
that I was not tested through a sin; the second, that the hardship was not
greater than it was; the third, I wasn't deprived of being contented with
it; the fourth, I hope that I will be rewarded for it."
- both from Imam Ibn Hajr's book on Preparing for the Day of Judgement.
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When we look at those who are achieving all that they wish for, we should remember the verse in the Quran that tells us - their enjoyment may not benefit them, in fact it may be the greatest loss that they experience. In the next life, or even years from now, you will realise that the way things happened was so much better for you than the way they could have happened. As for the resulting bitterness you may feel right now, I know it may not seem like it at the moment, but every trial places within us a humility and a sense of detachment from the world, which reminds us of who we truly are, and what place we have in the universe. Strength can only develop in your character when you go through difficult times, and these times are preparing you and making you a stronger, more resilient, wiser and mature human being inshaAllah. If any person hurts us, if a thorn pricks us, we are the ones rewarded. You are being granted many precious gifts by the grace of Allah. Every moment of sadness brings us closer to Allah, and we are reminded that He tests those whom He loves. What could be more precious than the love of our Creator.
Adios for now...
It is hard sometimes to not Judge and when we do judge its even harder to judge in a positive manner as we are so often to quick to say this person is like or this person is like that...Especially when it goes to think this person has it easy or hard. Hardship can be found in many different ways, not just monetary but also in terms of friendship and relationship...
Someone sent the below to me which may help you to understand how Judging and hardship should be seen in Islam:
The Prophet (saw) said, "On the Day of Judgement the Scales will be placed
and the people of prayer will be brought forward and they will be
compensated according to the Scales; then the people of fasting will be
brought forward and they will be compensated according to the Scales; then
the people of hajj will be brought forward and they will be compensated
according to the Scales; and then the people afflicted with hardships and
calamities [in the dunya] will be brought forward and the Scales will not
be used for them nor will their records be brought out, and they will be
given their reward without any account, so much so that the people who used
to be free of worries and calamities would wish that they were in their
position, such is the immensity of their reward from Allah the Exalted."
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Umar (ra) said, "I swear by Allah! I have never been tested by hardship
except that Allah bestowed upon me due to it four blessings - the first is
that I was not tested through a sin; the second, that the hardship was not
greater than it was; the third, I wasn't deprived of being contented with
it; the fourth, I hope that I will be rewarded for it."
- both from Imam Ibn Hajr's book on Preparing for the Day of Judgement.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When we look at those who are achieving all that they wish for, we should remember the verse in the Quran that tells us - their enjoyment may not benefit them, in fact it may be the greatest loss that they experience. In the next life, or even years from now, you will realise that the way things happened was so much better for you than the way they could have happened. As for the resulting bitterness you may feel right now, I know it may not seem like it at the moment, but every trial places within us a humility and a sense of detachment from the world, which reminds us of who we truly are, and what place we have in the universe. Strength can only develop in your character when you go through difficult times, and these times are preparing you and making you a stronger, more resilient, wiser and mature human being inshaAllah. If any person hurts us, if a thorn pricks us, we are the ones rewarded. You are being granted many precious gifts by the grace of Allah. Every moment of sadness brings us closer to Allah, and we are reminded that He tests those whom He loves. What could be more precious than the love of our Creator.
Adios for now...
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Balance of Life...Karma vs God.
All,
Well last night saw Liverpool qualify for the Champions League and Inter, oh my beloved Inter get knocked out, i was so annoyed, they got someone sent off in both legs for some gay referee decisions, but that happens all the time and though it does annoy me you can benefit, like Utd got screwed on Saturday against Portsmouth but the ref and linesman saved us against Tottenham last year with that goal that was disallowed even though it went over the line... So much like life i believe things in football eventually even themselves out...
I dont know how Islam and Karma fit intogether but i believe myself that everything you do and happens to you will result in a consequence, like for example if I steal some money den i think at some point in my life i will lose that or greater sum of money, by such means as a bad investment, physical loss, its stolen from me as well, it can be anything however the difference i think between Islam and Karma is that Islam deems that as being God being Just whereas Karma believes its the universe in action... so like this i would never cheat on someone as i feel someone could cheat on me and i would hate that and as far as i know noone has so i been blessed at least in that department! lol blessed as in cheating is so common now days...at least in my walk of life...
So there you have it for today...take care
Well last night saw Liverpool qualify for the Champions League and Inter, oh my beloved Inter get knocked out, i was so annoyed, they got someone sent off in both legs for some gay referee decisions, but that happens all the time and though it does annoy me you can benefit, like Utd got screwed on Saturday against Portsmouth but the ref and linesman saved us against Tottenham last year with that goal that was disallowed even though it went over the line... So much like life i believe things in football eventually even themselves out...
I dont know how Islam and Karma fit intogether but i believe myself that everything you do and happens to you will result in a consequence, like for example if I steal some money den i think at some point in my life i will lose that or greater sum of money, by such means as a bad investment, physical loss, its stolen from me as well, it can be anything however the difference i think between Islam and Karma is that Islam deems that as being God being Just whereas Karma believes its the universe in action... so like this i would never cheat on someone as i feel someone could cheat on me and i would hate that and as far as i know noone has so i been blessed at least in that department! lol blessed as in cheating is so common now days...at least in my walk of life...
So there you have it for today...take care
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Start of something special...
All,
I have muchos to say about my life and where it is at the moment but i do not want to get into it to much not aqll now but slowly over time, i have decided to try to write at least once a week on the blog which wont be as hardcore as it used to be where i used to do 9 a month, not with all my restrictions on my time...
So I jus got back from my rest and relaxation trip and a lot happened in it, and i did alot of things and my life though in many ways seems in tatters seems more certain on things and i feel i have much more direction in my life despite being in a precarious position in some aspects of my life...
aneway enuff for now, i will expand next time...
I have muchos to say about my life and where it is at the moment but i do not want to get into it to much not aqll now but slowly over time, i have decided to try to write at least once a week on the blog which wont be as hardcore as it used to be where i used to do 9 a month, not with all my restrictions on my time...
So I jus got back from my rest and relaxation trip and a lot happened in it, and i did alot of things and my life though in many ways seems in tatters seems more certain on things and i feel i have much more direction in my life despite being in a precarious position in some aspects of my life...
aneway enuff for now, i will expand next time...
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