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| Y R U looking here?   Status: Offline Posts: 6,858 Reputation: 40641 Rep Power: 69   Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where ever I go, there I am, and I go often.. Gender:  Way of Life: Muslim |  Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-28-2007
sept 28th 2007
__________________I can't believe it is the 15th day of Ramadan-- sob7an Allah... today I watched a marvelous episode by a sheikh I don't know his name but it is entitled a path to paradise.. did anyone else watch it?-- he spoke of the three suras about judgement day.. suret al ghashya, and al inshiqaq especially (84).. he covered it up to verse 10.. and it was so remarkable, he will pick up where he left off tomorrow insha'Allah-- بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِذَا السَّمَاء انشَقَّتْ {1} وَأَذِنَتْ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتْ {2} وَإِذَا الْأَرْضُ مُدَّتْ {3} وَأَلْقَتْ مَا فِيهَا وَتَخَلَّتْ {4} وَأَذِنَتْ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتْ {5} يَا أَيُّهَا الْإِنسَانُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَى رَبِّكَ كَدْحًا فَمُلَاقِيهِ {6} فَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِيَ كِتَابَهُ بِيَمِينِهِ {7} فَسَوْفَ يُحَاسَبُ حِسَابًا يَسِيرًا {8} وَيَنقَلِبُ إِلَى أَهْلِهِ مَسْرُورًا {9} وَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِيَ كِتَابَهُ وَرَاء ظَهْرِهِ {10} فَسَوْفَ يَدْعُو ثُبُورًا {11} he spoke of how the sky (heaven) will be split asunder on that great day, he spoke of it as a creature a being created, and asked by Allah if it will be compliant with its lord's commands, and reponded that it will.. hence 'azhenat le rabiha wa7oqt'... not even pickthal translates that line well and I consider him to be one of the best.. but you don't really get the full impact until you understand it in Arabic.. likewise the earth will cast out all that is in her, from fear of her creator... this is the day of resurrection, when all will stand before their lord.. he spoke that the day of judgement will come on people who don't even utter the name Allah.. but that since the birth of prophet Mohammed P, the angel Israfael took a breath to blow in the trumpet on command.. that the day of judgement is so very close even though we take for granted the major signs that are yet to happen ( when they do, will be like a bead of pearls one after the next)... He spoke of the throne, the tiny lower heaven the one that houses us, which is nothing compared to the 2nd heaven, compared to the third etc all the way to the 7th... which is tiny at the foot of the throne What a picture of grandeur and what a great lecture.. I used to have a recitation of this very sura by sheikh no3yna3, it used to make me cry.. it was the most beautiful recitation I'd ever heard.. I am so tired of looking for it and asking people about it, because they never bring me the right one.. I used to have it on small tape and I have no idea its whereabouts.. usually each reciter is famous for one impeccable recitation, at least in my book.. I only listen to suret Yusuf by sheikh sali7 ar'rashid, or suret al qyama by khanderi.. the short suras however, were recited best by sheikh no3yna3 and I feel such a longing to hear it... I suppose one can't explain what it means to long for Quran to another person... there was a time in my life when I'd escape a room by mention of Quran... now I am entranced.. I always always learn something new.. speaking Arabic doesn't necessarily deepen the understanding on its own accord.. there is a gradation of understanding.. there is a change from the concrete to the abstract.. and I think listening to lectures and scholars helps.. Maghrib came rather fast today.. we had spinach and cheese pies... unfortunately, they no longer forecast the prayer from Mecca like they used to.. I used to complain that they did away with the sheikh with the melodious voice and now there is no prayer all together...  lol they give so little time for prayer or lectures.. but there is at least 6 soap operas back to back.. anything to keep people away from worship I suppose? There is one that comes while you break fast now instead of prayers.. really awful episodes where everyone is so angry and mean to their women.. it is rather upsetting to watch especially in Ramadan.. what can one do?  I must say the saddest thing about the day is I yelled at my niece for trying to put her fingers in the fan, and her lips were quivering as she was holding back her tears.. but they eventually fell on her cheeks-- she is only two.. I write this here because I can't take her cute sad face out of my head--  .. I don't think she expected that from me.. but I love her so.. don't want to see her little fingers chopped off .. what is an aunt to do?   For the skeptic, no amount of proof will be enough, and for the believer, no amount of proof is necessary. Vous n'arriverez pas à me berner si facilement !   |
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| LI Oldskool  Status: Offline Posts: 6,565 Reputation: 11272 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Penang Island, Malaysia Gender:  Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-28-2007
28th September 2007 - Kulim, Malaysia.
__________________Hey.... I've seen the full moon too... Last night, after Taraweeh prayers (around 10.30 PM), I walked home with my mum from Musolla. My mum said "Look at the sky, the full moon is so bright!! We're in the middle of Ramadan already?". I looked up and both of us gazed at the sky.... the full moon was so bright ... and the sky is so clear (usually it's cloudy!) It's been 15 days..... العبد في التفكير والرب في التدبير Man Proposes and God Disposes مانوسيا مرانچاڠ دان توهان يڠ مننتوكان  |
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| Member  Status: Offline Posts: 88 Reputation: 199 Rep Power: 6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim |  Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-28-2007
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| Truth+Justice=Islam  Status: Offline Posts: 1,008 Reputation: 8062 Rep Power: 24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the soul created by Allah within a body sustained by Allah in his domain Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-29-2007
On the way to Terawi I caught a glimpse of the full Moon and it was amazing...almost lost focus of what was ahead of me as I drove. My little bro couldn't get enough of it and started cursing the urban enviroment in which we live that blocks it's view. I didn't really gaze at it or want to after that for even if I were to climb the tallest building to watch it I feel its granduer can only be fully appreciated in some rural area away from this artificial sarrounding.
__________________Went straight to sleep after Terawi resisting the urge to listen Mufti Ismail Menks "Reasons of Revelation of Verses of The Noble Quran" (I would recommend it to everyone, his oratory style is similiar to Sheikh Suliman Mula...Just brilliant!) as he says some deep stuff and really gets emotional at times which means my sleep before sehri goes out the window. I needed the sleep anyways as I felt I was burning the precious few braincells I have left Got up a bit later then usual for sehri but had enough time for Tahajud. After Tahajud thought I would spare my Mother from trying to wake my little bro who sleeps on the floor yet is unable to wake up in time for anything . Kind of defeats the purpose of trying to establish that part of the sunnah :/ Poor fish he is. As I called him he just mumbled, so I tried a couple more times in order to verify whether he was fully awake or just making natural fishy noises he usually makes at sleep...looking up at the time I realised I only haave 10 MINS TILL SEHFRI IS OVA! I rushed to prepare my sehri meal which consisted of tortilla wrap with Spinach and honey in hot water (whilst at some points I heard the "ready steady cook" shows time up music theme in the back of my head  (Astaghfirullah). Recited the Qur'an after the fajr Adhan before making the prayer...didn't feel like I can sleep after the prayer so I stayed up reciting some more till I yawned (Astaghfirullah). For some reason I took a long hard look at the Mirror to see if there was any Noor on my face LOL...hmmm...all I saw was some big eye bags..... My older Sister came by before Jum'aa the next day. We were discussing our Mothers GP and at some point she burst out laughing. Seeing the expression on my face she explained how the other day she somehow phoned up their usual fastfood takeaway instead of their GP and said , whilst still occasionally bursting with laughter about what she was Reminiscing, "Can I book an appointment with Doctor Badreha for me and my husband please?" Iftar time and as usual someones a critic. We had Pizza on the menu which didn't please my little sister who had no choice in the matter due to being at work  nonetheless she helped prepare it and set the table. As usual she had her tortilla wrap with Tuna and kept expressing her strong deslike for the Chicken nuggets on the table saying for the time how its made out of the worst contents of the chicken. As I reached for the Nugget she asked me If I have lost any weight this Ramadan, before I could even finish saying "yes" she shot me down saying "No you haven't!"... LIES I SAY! LIES...though I appreciate her concern. Ther R those who have knowledge and Kno they have it, The Teacher Ther R those who have knowledge but do not kno they have it, The Gifted Ther R those who do not have knowledge BUT kno they don't have it, The Seeker There R those who don't have knowledge and don't kno that they don't, The Loser |
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| Truth+Justice=Islam Status: Offline Posts: 1,008 Reputation: 8062 Rep Power: 24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the soul created by Allah within a body sustained by Allah in his domain Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-30-2007
Isn't it amazing how we can do so much more during Ramadan...What was seemingly odious before such as reciting the Qur'an, praying Sunnat, Nafl prayers and other forms of Ibadat are know activities one looks forward. Alhamdulillah, this month is truly for our benefit and out benefit alone...Fabi Ayi Allah Irabikuma Tukazziban...
__________________How before this month started I dreaded the changes I would have to make in my daily routine but now that more then half of it is over (I thought we still had a good 16 days to go for some reason...) I am depressed at how fast it's has passed... Woke up for Tahajud and had ample time to prepare prepare sehri and get it down. Only my Mother's up and one of my bros whos been up all night posting on another Forum else Im sure he'd be sleeping like the rest. We discussed Athiesm but I will spare you from the details  Sat down watching "Dawn pearls", show which comes on just before Fajr Adhan. After the Adhan I recited some Qur'an because for some reason I don't trust the timing on some of these calenders as all of them are diffrent . Prayed fajr after 1/2 hour I then started reciting the Qur'an again...I felt especially inspired to read on today...Is this Qur'an going to defend me or be against me on the day of judgement? Am I going to of those that the Qur'an bears witness against because I have read it and not implemented the guidance from that particular verse or chapter into my life?...I went on reciting till dawn. My Sister came around with my niece and nephews as expected. Poor bro in law sis uffering from shoulder aches, it's been happening for the last 3 years and only happens during winter he says Was invited for Iftar at my oldest Brothers place today, so my sisters wanted to go "Dhaka Biraney" to get some somosas and sundries. At some point we had to take some cash out but what was supposed to take 5 mins took 30 due to them stalls with Burqas and Jilbabs  it didn't end there as the "just 5 minutes (15-30mins)" chorus started to occur and we hit Arabian nights,East and West and Tescos Ther R those who have knowledge and Kno they have it, The Teacher Ther R those who have knowledge but do not kno they have it, The Gifted Ther R those who do not have knowledge BUT kno they don't have it, The Seeker There R those who don't have knowledge and don't kno that they don't, The Loser |
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| Abdullah Muhammad   Status: Offline Posts: 10,886 Reputation: 52605 Rep Power: 89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-30-2007
Sept. 29, 2007 Austin, TX
__________________Spent much of the day just reflecting over the past two weeks. Each day has been such a miracle. There is such a high awareness of the small daily events that occur unnoticed in other months. Small things that would normally go unnoticed and without thought suddenly become bright and miraculous. The small pleasures of life are truly great when we reflect on the source.       |
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| Obama'08   Status: Offline Posts: 1,139 Reputation: 5460 Rep Power: 15 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-30-2007
Sept 29,
__________________This was by far one of the easiest days of Ramadan for me, almost as easy as the first day of Ramadan. Time went by so fast, one minute it was noon, the next it was 2pm, then 4:30, then it was afuur.  Went it came to 6pm I decided to listen to some Quraan recitation tapes my Dad bought me a couple of days ago so that I can re-memorize the Quraan. I've forgotten so much subhanallah.  I followed the Sheikh with my copy of the Quraan and it started reciting some of the ayaahs I remembered. I'm planning to attend Taraweeh during Leyal-tul Qadr and I can't wait.  
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ O ye who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy; vie in such perseverance; strengthen each other; and fear Allah; that ye may prosper. [Surah Aali Imraan 3:200] |
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| nusrat fanatic  Status: Offline Posts: 6,250 Reputation: 28309 Rep Power: 57 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Way of Life: Agnostic | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-30-2007
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| I Will Rot  Status: Offline Posts: 1,531 Reputation: 6362 Rep Power: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On Stage Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-30-2007
sunday 30th september 2007
__________________ last night i realised that i had wasted much of the last two weeks.i have been so cooped up with worldly things, that i have forgotten to sit back and remember who I really am.my uni work has taken over my 'me' time. all humans needs 'me time'.what is me time? we need to sit down and just think...what the hell are we doing? what the hell is this world we live in?why are we here? for Gods sake, why am i so important that i needed to be created. why was i made? why am i in sydney? why arent i in some other land? why is everything constructed around me the way it is...? everything seems to be handcrafted for me, my personal needs and wants.even the problems i encounter seem to be perfectly crafted for me to retrieve the greatest message and meaning out of them.why? really...i ask why? why have i been given the capacity to ask why? so do i just live? then die? do i, a being above all beings, higher than animals, rocks, flowers, birds, bees, just live...then die? if so, why dont i just live as tho im going to just die? why study? why make money? why family? why friends? why anything? it seems to me that every situation we are put in, every moments means something,,,and there is more to living and dying.my study? it must mean more than books and classes... if i dnt have me time...i cant remember these things. if i cant remember these things, i forget who and what i am. i become a robot. a slave to life as we see it. if this happens, i forget God.if i forget God, i forget Islam, if i forget islam...the cycle becomes inescapable....they lead eachother on.... differnet ppl are stuck on different steps of this cycle...some believe in God, bt dnt see islam as the valid way of life. some see islam, bt become slaves for live... its amazing.its coz we are human.and crap ones at that...we use all our power, to self consume.even in ramadan...it is rather upsetting. peace and blessings in this gracious month...may it bring serenity and 'me time' for all. O my soul! If you do not wish to be foolish in that way, give in God's name, take in God's name, begin in God's name, and act in God's name. |
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| ^Ara'aF...hEiGhTsSs~  Status: Offline Posts: 746 Reputation: 1075 Rep Power: 20 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gratitude at..when..if..and... Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
09-30-2007
wooww u people are doing so much to avail this month!! ..mashAllah
__________________ "O Muslims! If anyone among you worshipped Ramadan, then know that Ramadan is dead. But those of you who worshipped Allah, then know that Allah lives and will never die. Indeed Allah created Ramadan and He also, in truth, created Shawaal, Dhul Qidah, Dhul Hijjah, and all the rest of the Months..." |
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| LI Oldskool Status: Offline Posts: 6,565 Reputation: 11272 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Penang Island, Malaysia Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
10-01-2007
1st October 2007, 12:58 PM - Kulim, Malaysia.
__________________It's raining heavily here... I hope it's not raining tonight! After fajr prayer, the temprature is soooooo cold and windy .. I just wish that I could just sleep more... but hey, I have to drive 50 km north to a town call Sungai Petani...  Just came back to the office... Ten days before Eid, is the busiest time ever all over Malaysia.. All malls, shops and stalls are crowded with people shopping for Eid. Eid songs are everywhere... the roads are jammed with shoppers. Tonight, it would be the 20th night of Ramadan right? So the houses and streets would be decorated with lights welcoming the angels to the earth as Lailatul Qadr (Night of Power) might be in any night of the final 10 days of Ramadan. The kids (and some adults) would play the sparklers and firecrackers all night long - yeah... it sounds like a warzone, the only difference is that you could hear kids laughing with joy. I pray to God, may all of us be blessed with Lailatul Qadr. Amin Ya Rabb!  العبد في التفكير والرب في التدبير Man Proposes and God Disposes مانوسيا مرانچاڠ دان توهان يڠ مننتوكان |
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| LI Senior Member  Status: Offline Posts: 243 Reputation: 1464 Rep Power: 11 Join Date: Feb 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
10-01-2007
01/10/07 How are you all doing? Very well elhamdulillah by the looks of things!! Well yesterday I had a great day, cooked iftar for some friends there were six of us. I was cooking for 5 hours but it was worth every second they cleared all the food!!! Here's what I cooked: -Beef & vegetable casserole on couscous -Fish pie with broccoli and cashew nuts -Roast lamb cutlets in marinade -Potato gratin (with garlic and cheese) -Spinach, feta amd mozzarella cheese briouates -Banoffi pie Also had melon and dates and some lemon slices i bought etc. Well it was lovely.....there was actually very little waste elhamdulillah i hate wasted food. mmm what to have today ? I have no food left !!! |
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| Obsessed knitter Status: Offline Posts: 208 Reputation: 980 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal, QC, CA Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: Ramadan Diary -
10-02-2007
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 I spent about 2 hours cooking yesterday afternoon. This store nearby had a special on ground veal so I made meatballs. Basically, one dish was meatballs with tomatoes and zucchini (like a stew) and the other dish was Swedish meatballs. Lets just say that there is so much food that I had to freeze more than half of it! Not to mention that I still have some cabbage rolls left over from last week. Either way, I have noticed that I am much more thankful for what I have and the opportunities I have (school, a job, I can provide for myself, family and friends in good health, food and drink, etc). I've been reading the Qur'an, but not very quickly, I am just taking my time. But I did go to my first Halaqa on the weekend and would really like to return again. I had fun and the people there were really nice. Ok, well I must get ready to go out for desert - I left a bit of space for it and am really looking forward to it. I hope everyone is having a good day! | |
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