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Archive for February, 2008

Just 11 minutes

 
The following video clip is one that I would like to share for its uniqeness and commonalities that some of us share with fear of death and what life means to us without our loved ones.
Does it really matter?
 http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw

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To all my blog sisters and brothers. You must click below to view an amazing scene that portrays our daily lives in an unfortunate way. The question is what would we do if something like this happened to someone we are standing next to. Is it the moment to come forward and respond and defend [...]

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I came across the following article that left me an enlightening message. I hope that you ca benefit as well.
Polishing the Heart
Abud-Dardaa’ (Radiyallaahu ‘anhu) said: “For everything there is a polish and the polish for the heart is the dhikr of Allaah.” Imaam Al-Bayhaqee relates from Ibn ‘Umar (Radiyallaahu ‘anhu) that Allaah’s Messenger (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi [...]

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What is the meaning of Alhamdulillah? 
It is usually translated as, “All praise is due to Allah.”  In the reality of our lives, what does it truly mean? Depends from an individual perspective I think. However, it is not just a word on our lips. I believe that it is a genuine feeling in our hearts.  [...]

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“It is He who has created life and death, so that He may test which of
you is best in deed” (Surah Al- Mulk 67:2).

There is no cure for death. A cure for cancer exists, a cure for AIDS exists and a cure for every other disease exists, except death. The Messenger of Allaah (saws) said: [...]

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This is beautiful story… … …
 An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern
Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa wakeup early
sitting at the kitchen table reading his Quran. His grandson wanted
to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked, [...]

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Eating to YOU

Did you know about apricots? Well, I discovered that this sweet beautifully orange colored fruit has many health benefits. I even discovered that certain cultures use them in their cooking. In traditional Chinese medicine, apricots are helpful in regenerating body fluids, detoxifying, and quenching thirst.
I prefer to eat dried apricots and in jam. Whether you prefer [...]

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We are always in need to socialize and in need for friends and companionship. Our lives are spent interacting with others. We are living in societies where as Muslims we may feel as the minority. Thus, the issue is always choosing the right friendships is essential in preserving our beliefs.  As a Muslimah I am [...]

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Hide or Seek

 
The happiness that once was in a woman’s life can never be said could last forever. The gestures and kind words that once were can begin to fade. It was a home that once flourished with the words of Allah when leaving or entering. One day, an attitude of control began to overtake his mood.  Forceful, taunting [...]

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Passing it Along

 
A friend sent me the following and I just absolutely enjoyed reading it. The examples are so true but in the end we know that Allah is the best planners of all we do.
Enjoy reading it.
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 [...]

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