Do you see yourself still posting on IB in 10-15 years or more?

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Assalamu-alaikum,

Nice question : )

Apart from whether we will still be alive in 10-15 years time, I think it depends on many more factors:

- a members personality:
e.g. The sentimental, 'loyal to a group' type person is more likely to still be around.

- what is your purpose on this group?
If you are here to gain knowledge about this deen or spend 'time' with individuals who are trying to attain nearness to Allah (subhanawataála) and His rasul (sallalahu alaihi wasalam) then too, theres a good chance you really enjoy being in this group and would want to continue being here as long as possible.

If this forum is just a passing interest or a means to fill in extra time on your holidays - then insha Allah, it will grow on you.....if not, we may be missing you in a few months/ years.

- time constraints

This is a big one.
At the moment, Im struggling to juggle my life and my time spent on-line (im supposed to be studying now......but i really like it here! :/ )

However, I also would like to spend less time on-line.......soo much of our lives can pass by - which can be spent being active in other ways in Islam - getting involved in Dawah, helping out at an orphanage/ old-age home, visiting the sick, enrolling into arabic/ islamic courses, travelling (if one has the means) and getting in touch with Allahs amazing creation, etc.......

Theres so much to be done, and so little time - I often wonder how some of us spend more time behind a screen then actually LIVING life.

Also, depending on marriage and kids (insha Allah) - I think many of us probably will have less time to afford, as our responsibilities to others grow.

So, will I be here in 10-15 years?

: )


Allah knows best.


:wa:
 
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We have had youngsters, who stopped visiting once they left school/uni and started work or started a family. Time constraint is a big issue.

I sometimes wonder what happened to certain people and would love to know their stories ... :)
 
~Zaria~ said:
Assalamu-alaikum,

Nice question : )

Apart from whether we will still be alive in 10-15 years time, I think it depends on many more factors:

- a members personality:
e.g. The sentimental, 'loyal to a group' type person is more likely to still be around.

- what is your purpose on this group?
If you are here to gain knowledge about this deen or spend 'time' with individuals who are trying to attain nearness to Allah (subhanawataála) and His rasul (sallalahu alaihi wasalam) then too, theres a good chance you really enjoy being in this group and would want to continue being here as long as possible.

If this forum is just a passing interest or a means to fill in extra time on your holidays - then insha Allah, it will grow on you.....if not, we may be missing you in a few months/ years.

- time constraints

This is a big one.
At the moment, Im struggling to juggle my life and my time spent on-line (im supposed to be studying now......but i really like it here! :/ )

However, I also would like to spend less time on-line.......soo much of our lives can pass by - which can be spent being active in other ways in Islam - getting involved in Dawah, helping out at an orphanage/ old-age home, visiting the sick, enrolling into arabic/ islamic courses, travelling (if one has the means) and getting in touch with Allahs amazing creation, etc.......

Theres so much to be done, and so little time - I often wonder how some of us spend more time behind a screen then actually LIVING life.

Also, depending on marriage and kids (insha Allah) - I think many of us probably will have less time to afford, as our responsibilities to others grow.

So, will I be here in 10-15 years?

: )


Allah knows best.


:wa:
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For me, it is not about being loyal. I am a loyal person but sometimes there are more important things than spending time online. I love IB for the wonderful people here and that one can learn so much from here, but time is invalueable so you have to know how you spend it. Forums can be very addictive and I will decrease the amount of time spending on internet.
 
Forums can be very addictive
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Most definitely!


I suggest all to take the following test - and decide if you are addicted to the internet (may include games/ forums) :


Verified test by the American Psychological Association (APA). Initially for alcohol [jama.ama-assn.org].

A "Yes" to at least 2 of 4 questions means you might need medical intervention:

1. Ever felt a need to cut down on games/ using the internet?

2. Do you get annoyed when people criticize that you play/ use internet too much?

3. Ever felt guilty that you played/ used the internet too much and did not get other stuff done?

4. Ever felt like you had to log onto the internet or a game the first thing in the morning when you wake up?
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Who else needs help?

Maybe we can form a support group insha Allah.......


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10-15 years..... as for my intentions, they are longer then that....^o) by Allah's will

IB community has benefited me in several ways for so long so why will i not want to serve it with my knowledge and experience i will gain in the future... (inshaAllah)
 
It isn't easy to predict if I'll be here in that amount of time. I wasn't planning on staying here more than a month when I came, and yet look at my join date.
 
Greetings and peace be with you Muezzin;

Look at the date I joined.
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Do not look at the date I joined, I hope I shall have only one foot in the grave in ten years time, and be a mere youngster of 73, God willing; I shall still be around.

;D;D

Eric
 

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