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Tragic Typos said:
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I have not been completely honest. The main reason why I collect stuff because I feel lonely at times and need something to do. When I'm older, I want to look at these objects and help me to remind about the good times I had.
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:wa:

One of the reasons why we feel the need to collect things, may stem from another deeper need that we are trying to compensate for.

In your case, it is loneliness.

Whatever the reason may be - we should realise that nothing in this material world will ever fully suffice.
We will always be left wanting more.
The search for another item, and another - can consume ones life, and more importantly, it distracts you away from the remembrance of Allah (subhanawataála).

Remember: Whatever attaches your heart to this world - is a means of detaching your heart from Allah.
And conversely, the closer you become to your Rabb, the more detached you are from this world.

On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, radiyallahu 'anhuma, who said: The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, took me by the shoulder and said:

"Be in this world as though you were a traveller or a stranger"

[Al-Bukhari]

--> a stranger is one who feels unsettled wherever he goes. He will continue to do so till he reaches his home; paradise.

--> a traveller is one who is usually light in possession. The lighter his bags, the easier is his journey.
Think about this.



All our material possessions mean absolutely nothing - when we consider the real purpose of our lives: We have been created for the worship of Allah, for His meeting and for our final destination - Al-Aakhirah.
Nothing else should (really) matter.

Consider too, how many times the word 'amusement' is used in relation to this dunya in the Quraan:


What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But best is the home in the hereafter, for those who are righteous. Will ye not then understand?
( سورة الأنعام , Al-Anaam, Chapter #6, Verse #32)

Know ye (all), that the life of this world is but play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting and multiplying, (in rivalry) among yourselves, riches and children.
Here is a similitude: How rain and the growth which it brings forth, delight (the hearts of) the tillers; soon it withers; thou wilt see it grow yellow; then it becomes dry and crumbles away. But in the Hereafter is a Penalty severe (for the devotees of wrong). And Forgiveness from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure (for the devotees of Allah). And what is the life of this world, but goods and chattels of deception?
( سورة الحديد , Al-Hadid, Chapter #57, Verse #20)

-> 9 times in 8 different verses.

Allah, in His mercy, is warning us of the deception of this world, over and over again.


We need to take heed.

-Start by taking company of those whose hearts are throbbing with their love for Allah (subhanawataála) and his nabi (sallalahu alaihi wasalam).
-Read Quraan (with translation) frequently.
-Try to remember Allah (zikr) as often as possible - when we walk, why do our lips not move in praise of Him?......when we are at work/ with our families/ at home.

We should be in this world.
But, as if we are not in this world.

Our bodies are here.
But our minds and hearts are longing for our next life.


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Tragic Typos said:
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I like collecting ornaments but I need to be careful. Some ornaments are not permissible to keep in Islam.

So what type of ornaments do you like? Here's mine:

1. Dagger
2. Letter opener knife
3. Hourglass
4. Dark Castle
5. Ruined ship
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looks like someones been playing to much prince of persia
 
~Zaria~ said:
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One of the reasons why we feel the need to collect things, may stem from another deeper need that we are trying to compensate for.
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It's something to do. It's called a hobby. I'm not some tragic human being who suffering to the extent where I pour all my effort and soul into collecting objects into hoping that I do not become sad and miserable. :/ We all have to do something, otherwise we get lonely/bored. Some people hang around with their friends. Some go shopping. Some eat. Some go on the Internet. Some play sports. Others read books. I sometimes collect ornaments.

I also like putting all the ornaments together, looks so cool. :/

Now enough about me!

ORNAMENTS! DISCUSS!


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aadil77 said:
looks like someones been playing to much prince of persia
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Prince of Persia is so awesome. :/

I even have some guns as ornaments...of course without the bullets.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Indoor-Tabl...amic-Brand/dp/B003Z8I3Q2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kh_13

^ That is so awesome. I have to buy that once I save up.
 
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aadil77 said:
I'm more into gadgets, like high power laser pens, led torches, jet lighters, rc helicopters, car models

I had this really powerful pellet gun but it broke, might get myself a paintball gun
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Asslamu Aliakum,

What type of car models? I mean what brand?
 
Paint ball is so much fun :p I like collecting stuff tht would later on help me make something :p
 
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What I like:

Swords, old ornamented guns, old cars, crystal and glass sculptures, porcelain and pottery, old ornamented wooden boxes which have secret places and drawers,old pocket watches, pearls (black ones the most), gemstones, seashells, colored stones, ornamented daggers and knives, old silver jewelry, candles, old perfume bottles, old brushes and mirrors, fossils, telescopes, magnifying glasses,national geography journals, science and medical journals (not all kind), kids short stories, origami, old maps, lanterns ,flowers and nature paintings and everything old and beautiful.

some things which you may feel that it is weird to like:

Stethoscope, laboratory tubes, glass slides, injections, dissection kit, speculum, color pencils and all kinds of colors, erasers, pens and pencils .

and still there are many things...
 
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Amat Allah said:
What I like:

Swords, old ornamented guns, old cars, crystal and glass sculptures, porcelain and pottery, old ornamented wooden boxes which have secret places and drawers,old pocket watches, pearls (black ones the most), gemstones, seashells, colored stones, ornamented daggers and knives, old silver jewelry, candles, old perfume bottles, old brushes and mirrors, fossils, telescopes, magnifying glasses,national geography journals, science and medical journals (not all kind), kids short stories, origami, old maps, lanterns ,flowers and nature paintings and everything old and beautiful.

some things which you may feel that it is weird to like:

Stethoscope, laboratory tubes, glass slides, injections, dissection kit, speculum, color pencils and all kinds of colors, erasers, pens and pencils .

and still there are many things...
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Any ideas where you can buy pure silver?
 
I don't really like the whole ornaments thing in my room, though I have what would be considered as 'ornaments', presents I have received.
Ornamentally, I like canvases, with quotes and phrases, with abstract backgrounds or shot up flowers. (Read as fully blown up flowers, man, I'm not explaining myself)
And books. Lots and lots of books.
 
Musaafirah said:
And books. Lots and lots of books.
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I'm with you there Sister Musaafirah

I love books, maps, letters; especially if it's old, first edition or special editions

It's history right there; if it weren't for books, then we would not have knowledge of the world's history (not including pre-historic :))
 
Wa Alikum Assalaamu Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh

Any ideas where you can buy pure silver?
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what I know that there are special jewelry shops for selling silver jewelry only and for the pure silver then you will find it there but as ingots (I am talking about jewelry places in Saudi), this is what I know and Allah knows the best.
 

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