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Yanal
10-01-2010, 10:50 PM
:sl: Everyone,due to high levels of anticipation we will begin the competition today. There is no set theme.
Deadline date: November 22,2010.
The limit of words is 4000,so write away to your best abilities,insha'Allaah. Entries should be PMed to me,where I will wait until the deadline date then I will make the entries anonymous, posting them myself on a seperate thread open for voting,insha'Allaah.
Insha'Allaah do your best!
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tango92
10-01-2010, 11:02 PM
lets do this :raging::raging::raging:
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Muezzin
10-04-2010, 08:08 PM
Holy moley. Let's get busy.
Actually, the second sentence sounds wrong.
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Yanal
10-04-2010, 10:51 PM
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Insha'Allaah don't stress,you all have quite a bit of time until the deadline.
:wa:
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Muhaba
10-05-2010, 03:14 PM
Wow! I can't wait till the voting starts!
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Yanal
10-05-2010, 11:01 PM
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Insha'Allaah a few weeks of time.
:wa:
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Ummu Sufyaan
10-07-2010, 12:12 AM
:sl:
how many participants are we expecting?
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Yanal
10-07-2010, 03:10 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Ummu Sufyaan
:sl:
how many participants are we expecting?
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According to this threads poll: Approximately 14.
Are you intending on participating sister?
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Cabdullahi
10-07-2010, 08:53 AM
i might participate
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Yanal
10-07-2010, 11:25 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Abdullahii
i might participate
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Come on brother,you know you want to...
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Yanal
10-12-2010, 10:58 PM
:sl:
:bump:
:wa:
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Yanal
10-15-2010, 10:50 PM
:sl:
Bump.
:wa:
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Asiyah3
10-15-2010, 11:37 PM
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I read some of the stories of last year and couldn't get the plot of few. Should we make a summery about the story? I mean like the ones we see on the cover of a book. Or maybe it's just me..
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Muhaba
10-15-2010, 11:40 PM
OMG only 2 weeks to go. how many submissions have you gotten so far??
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Yanal
10-16-2010, 02:10 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Runaway
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I read some of the stories of last year and couldn't get the plot of few. Should we make a summery about the story? I mean like the ones we see on the cover of a book. Or maybe it's just me..
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Are you participating?:) Um,I don't think its neccessary,if you want to at the end of it,you may go ahead,insha'Allaah.
format_quote Originally Posted by
muhaba
OMG only 2 weeks to go. how many submissions have you gotten so far??
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Only one so far:).Insha'Allaah more will come,JazakAllaah khayr for advertising it in your signature sister.
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Asiyah3
10-16-2010, 09:46 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Yanal
:wa:
Are you participating?:) Um,I don't think its neccessary,if you want to at the end of it,you may go ahead,insha'Allaah.
True it's not necessary. Yes, I will be participating insha'Allah.
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Amat Allah
10-16-2010, 01:06 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Yanal
The limit of words is 4000
what does this mean? do I have to write 4000 words ?what if my story was shorter than that?
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Muhaba
10-16-2010, 01:14 PM
that's maximum word count. You can write as much as you want but your story shouldn't exceed 4000 words.
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Amat Allah
10-16-2010, 01:40 PM
may Allah love you my sweet heart Ameeen ..ok, then after writing the story we send it as a PM to our respected brother Yanal,right? I am so sorry for being so ignorant, this is the first time for me in such things...I beg your pardon...
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Asiyah3
10-16-2010, 01:54 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Amat Allah
may Allah love you my sweet heart Ameeen ..ok, then after writing the story we send it as a PM to our respected brother Yanal,right?
Right. Ameen.
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Muhaba
10-16-2010, 03:33 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Amat Allah
may Allah love you my sweet heart Ameeen ..ok, then after writing the story we send it as a PM to our respected brother Yanal,right? I am so sorry for being so ignorant, this is the first time for me in such things...I beg your pardon...
Yes that's what you do. after you write it just pm it to brother yanal, but make sure to do it before Nov 1.
Glad i could help!
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Yanal
10-16-2010, 07:59 PM
:salams,
Yes,just PM me your entry,insha'Allaah. JazakAllaah khayr everyone for helping out.
I will even accept entries on November 1,I intend on to post the entries on November 2,insha'Allaah.
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Yanal
10-19-2010, 12:00 AM
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Bump.
Hows the writing going?You can send me your entry anytime,insha'Allaah.
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Muhaba
10-20-2010, 03:06 PM
I hope everyone's working on their stories, i really can't wait to read them.
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Yanal
10-20-2010, 11:49 PM
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Approximately 11 days remaining:).Insha'Allaah do your best. There are rewards for first,second and third places,insha'Allaah.
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Yanal
10-21-2010, 11:22 PM
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I have recieved intotal two entrie,keep them coming,insha'Allaah and if you haven't started please do:).
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Yanal
10-24-2010, 03:24 AM
:sl:
Bump.
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Muezzin
10-24-2010, 04:28 PM
Man, I've been really busy in real life. I don't think it's realistic for me to make the deadline. Any chance of an extension?*
*only if others are okay with it. If they're not, feel free to ignore this post.
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Muhaba
10-24-2010, 05:31 PM
how much time do you need?
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Asiyah3
10-24-2010, 06:27 PM
I think I have to cancel my participation. Lots of school work to do... Insha'Allah next year.
Wish you all the best.
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Yanal
10-24-2010, 06:43 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muezzin
Man, I've been really busy in real life. I don't think it's realistic for me to make the deadline. Any chance of an extension?*
*only if others are okay with it. If they're not, feel free to ignore this post.
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If others are okay with it I have no problem in extending the deadline,insha'Allaah,how much more time is needed do you think? Perhaps other members also need an extension.
format_quote Originally Posted by
Runaway
I think I have to cancel my participation. Lots of school work to do... Insha'Allah next year.
Wish you all the best.
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JazakAllaah khayr for intending to participate,may Allaah bless you,insha'Allaah.
All entries should be PMed to me,insha'Allaah.
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Muezzin
10-24-2010, 08:23 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Yanal
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If others are okay with it I have no problem in extending the deadline,insha'Allaah,how much more time is needed do you think? Perhaps other members also need an extension.
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I can't speak for other participants. Personally, I need at least 2 more weeks.
Again, if this is not realistic in light of others' wishes, then there's no need to extend anything.
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Muhaba
10-24-2010, 09:24 PM
i don't really mind if the deadline is extended. However, how will the winners be decided? Will it be members voting for their favorite like last time or will judges decide like in the Arabic contest?
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Yanal
10-25-2010, 02:52 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muezzin
I can't speak for other participants. Personally, I need at least 2 more weeks.
Again, if this is not realistic in light of others' wishes, then there's no need to extend anything.
:sl:
Okay,insha'Allaah,I will extend the deadline by three weeks:).
format_quote Originally Posted by
muhaba
i don't really mind if the deadline is extended. However, how will the winners be decided? Will it be members voting for their favorite like last time or will judges decide like in the Arabic contest?
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Insha'Allaah there will be a voting process.
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Yanal
11-02-2010, 12:52 AM
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Bump.
Hows everyone doing in terms of writing?
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Muhaba
11-02-2010, 06:28 PM
^I have writers' block : (
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Muezzin
11-02-2010, 08:15 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
muhaba
^I have writers' block : (
Extension!
Just kidding.
Unless somebody agrees.
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Yanal
11-02-2010, 11:48 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
muhaba
^I have writers' block : (
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Insha'Allaah just let your mind write all that it want.
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muezzin
Extension!
Just kidding.
Unless somebody agrees.
Hmm,I object:D.
Hows your writing going brother?
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Muhaba
11-03-2010, 10:42 PM
Extension!
Just kidding.
Unless somebody agrees.
i don't need an extention. do you?
Insha'Allaah just let your mind write all that it want.
insha-Allah i'll have something ready for the 2011 writing contest!
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IbnAbdulHakim
11-03-2010, 10:44 PM
no topic /theme? etc?
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Muhaba
11-03-2010, 11:05 PM
^no topic or theme. just write anything and submit by Nov 22. 2010. Are you interested in entering. there are a lot of good writers here. i wonder why more don't enter the writing contest. maybe if entrants were given 50 reps for entering, then there would be more entrants.
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IbnAbdulHakim
11-03-2010, 11:06 PM
ok i might just proceed to writing the story wiv teh largest grammatical errors EVER
^ kind of like that.
I hope the poor judges bare patiently and manage to understand the story.
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Muhaba
11-03-2010, 11:16 PM
^it would have to be properly written otherwise it would get disqualified. i think that the first couple of paragraphs would show whether the story is qualified or not.
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Yanal
11-04-2010, 04:53 AM
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I need ask Rashad if he's willing to give 50 reps per entry,now that its public,he shouldn't have a problem.
Btw,Rashad is providing the generous reps as the rewards:D.
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Muezzin
11-04-2010, 09:20 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by
muhaba
i don't need an extention. do you?
Nah. Inshallah.
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Yanal
11-06-2010, 08:40 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muezzin
Nah. Inshallah.
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Okay,good,insha'Allaah.
Hows your brother doing in terms of writing his story?
Hows everyone doing? You can PM me your entry as soon as you finish,as long as it is before the deadline.
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Yanal
11-10-2010, 12:46 AM
:sl:
Time is ticking..
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GuestFellow
11-10-2010, 01:06 AM
:wa:
How about a script? I am awful at writing stories, and it is going to be really short. Could I enter for the lulz?
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Yanal
11-10-2010, 01:09 AM
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Try your best,but go for it.
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GuestFellow
11-10-2010, 01:19 AM
^ Okay, I am not sure if I want to enter yet. :/ Once I have written the script, then I will enter. Is that okay?
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Yanal
11-10-2010, 01:22 AM
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Script..Hmm,try making it into a story if possible brother,and yes your choice,just PM me your entry insha'Allaah before the deadline.
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Yanal
11-11-2010, 05:20 AM
:sl:
Bump.
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Muslim Woman
11-12-2010, 01:37 PM
Salaam
where to find the best stories of Last year's competition ?
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Muezzin
11-12-2010, 06:15 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muslim Woman
Salaam
where to find the best stories of Last year's competition ?
You can read them here.
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Yanal
11-12-2010, 08:14 PM
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Some of them are really well written.
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Yanal
11-15-2010, 04:47 AM
:sl:
Bump. Only a few days left! Remember to PM me your entries as soon as possible before the deadline.
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Muslim Woman
11-15-2010, 02:41 PM
Salaam
wow , just wrote a very short story or something like that lol and submitted :)
and ya , I hope , admin has decided to do the special section for those English is a foreign language.
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Yanal
11-16-2010, 03:53 AM
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I guess English is a second language for all(if not most) Muslims,depends on how well you were brought up with this language,I guess you can suggest it in the helpdesk and see if there is any interest regarding this section,and insha'Allaah it can be made upon request if enough members want it,best to ask in the helpdesk,insha'Allaah.
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GuestFellow
11-16-2010, 12:47 PM
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I can't finish the story on time. It was about a girl with big curious blue eyes who used to terrorize the cul-de-sac because she was possessed by a doll who came from a house on horror hill.
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Ummu Sufyaan
11-16-2010, 12:52 PM
wa alaykum us-salaam
^just hand it in uncompleted?
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Muslim Woman
11-16-2010, 05:12 PM
Salaam
format_quote Originally Posted by
ProfessorSunday
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I can't finish the story on time. .
U still have 6 days , bro.
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Yanal
11-17-2010, 01:23 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by
ProfessorSunday
:sl:
I can't finish the story on time. It was about a girl with big curious blue eyes who used to terrorize the cul-de-sac because she was possessed by a doll who came from a house on horror hill.
:sl:
6 days brother,you still think you can't finish it? Try your best,insha'Allaah.
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Muhaba
11-19-2010, 12:31 PM
I no longer have internet at home, but hopefully i'll be able to come online once or twice a week. I can't wait to read the entries. Only 3 more days left, i believe. how many entries have been submitted so far?
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Yanal
11-20-2010, 04:16 AM
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Only a few..
Once you finish your story,please PM it to me,insha'Allaah,due date is arriving soon.
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Yanal
11-20-2010, 10:29 PM
:sl:
Hmm,perhaps this idea will not work as I thought it would,haven't received too many entries..
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IAmZamzam
11-20-2010, 11:18 PM
I'm sorry I did not write and send one myself, but given that you and I know each other, Yanal, it wouldn't feel right.
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Yanal
11-20-2010, 11:35 PM
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Lol,I'm not the judge,its an open poll who decides the winner but its alright brother:).
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Muslim Woman
11-21-2010, 01:01 AM
Salaam
format_quote Originally Posted by
Yahya Sulaiman
I'm sorry I did not write and send one myself, but given that you and I know each other, Yanal, it wouldn't feel right.
as br said , participants will vote ; so there are many judges :)
U still have time to submit.
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Yanal
11-21-2010, 01:10 AM
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Yes,Yahya,and from how I know you,you have a good sense of writing so it can't be a problem,but if you don't want to then its fine brother:)
Remember there are prizes:D.
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IAmZamzam
11-21-2010, 03:27 AM
I thought we were past the deadline. When is it then?
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Yanal
11-21-2010, 03:46 AM
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November 22,2010. It was suppose to be earlier than that but due to lack of participation and some people requesting for more time we extended it. So you have little over than one day left,think you can do it Yahya?
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Yanal
11-21-2010, 09:48 AM
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One more day remaining,remember to PM me with your entry.
There are rewards for top 3 stories,insha'Allaah. Judging will be done by a public poll, insha'Allaah.
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IAmZamzam
11-21-2010, 02:22 PM
I think I'm a little too sick and fatigued to be able to get anything in today, but if you like God willing I could write out what I was going to enter and post it in the fiction section sometime soon.
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Muslim Woman
11-21-2010, 04:58 PM
Salaam
[QUOTE=Yanal;1386046There are rewards for top 3 stories,insha'Allaah. .[/QUOTE]
u should have announced it earlier bro . Anyway , more than 24 hours are left . InshaAllah we will get some good stories to read .
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Muezzin
11-21-2010, 07:19 PM
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Yanal
11-21-2010, 09:17 PM
:sl:
format_quote Originally Posted by
Yahya Sulaiman
I think I'm a little too sick and fatigued to be able to get anything in today, but if you like God willing I could write out what I was going to enter and post it in the fiction section sometime soon.
Ah,don't worry insha'Allaah. Sure,that's a great idea.
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muslim Woman
Salaam
u should have announced it earlier bro . Anyway , more than 24 hours are left . InshaAllah we will get some good stories to read .
:wa:
I think I did sister on post 44:).
format_quote Originally Posted by
Muezzin
Now it's on!
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Yanal
11-22-2010, 06:29 AM
Last call for entries,insha'Allaah. I will be posting the entrie tommorow,insha'Allaah.
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Muezzin
11-22-2010, 06:05 PM
On the poll, will the voters' names be visible like last year? That was nifty.
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Yanal
11-23-2010, 12:09 AM
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Yes,they will,insha'Allaah. In about 30 minutes I'll be creating a thread with those entries that were sent to me and insha'Allaah voting will take place for about 2-3 weeks? How's that sound?
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~Raindrop~
11-23-2010, 12:21 AM
Oh good I'm looking forward to reading them!
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