Endless Dreams

The Fasting and the Furious- Muhammad AlShareef

2009-08-23T19:09:00.000-06:00

Divine GPS- Salatul Istikhara

2009-06-10T13:33:00.001-06:00

By Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya

Quran

2009-05-19T20:17:00.003-06:00

Check out this really cool site --> www.tvquran.com

It has all these different quran reciters, you can never get bored =P

2009-03-21T01:20:00.000-06:00

On the authority of ‘A’isha’, the mother of the believers (Allah be pleased with her), the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said ‘The two [sunna] rakats of the Morning Prayer are better than the world and what it contains’ [Muslim].

‘A’isha’ (Allah be pleased with her) also said ‘The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was not more diligent about performing any supererogatory prayer more than the two [sunna] rakats of the Morning Prayer’ [Bukhari & Muslim].

Qabeelah Falah

2009-03-15T22:14:00.001-06:00

Edmonton is proud to be AlMaghrib's newest Qabeelah!!!

QABEELAH FALAH!

Our very first class will be:

Breach of Covenant: Tafsir Surah AlBaqarah

Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef

May 29-31, June 5-7

What is AlMaghrib Institute?

2009-03-15T21:56:00.003-06:00

To study overseas is indeed a very enriching experience, but not everyone is blessed with such an opportunity. Our hectic schedules often sideline our in-depth study of Islam. It is for this reason that AlMaghrib Institute was established, and has dedicated itself to providing courses on Islam in a six-day, two weekend, intensive seminar format. These trademark double-weekend university-style seminars carry students toward a bachelor's degree in the Islamic Studies.

Following the 'seminar' style of education, AlMaghrib takes the traditional semester long course, beautifully condenses it into six days, and produces an Islamic educational experience that is unique. Our aim is to empower Muslims, two weekends at a time, to carry the message of Allah and His Messenger. Alhamdulillah, AlMaghrib Institute currently has the largest Islamic Studies student body in North America!

AlMaghrib seminars are fun, engaging, and information-packed. Seminars are presently conducted in over ten U.S. cities and four cities in Canada. Attending a seminar means being surrounded by energized students and being taught, live and in person, by an AlMaghrib certified instructor.

AlMaghrib Institute's admissions and enrollment policies do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, or other status protected by law. AlMaghrib Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization candidate.

http://www.almaghrib.org/aboutus.php

The Best Description of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم

2009-03-15T21:38:00.003-06:00

Our beloved Messenger صلى الله عليه و سلم was the handsomest man, and the proof of this could be found from the description of the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم by Umm Ma'bad. Till date, it is one of the best description of Prophet Muhammad ,صلى الله عليه و سلم ever produced. Here is the translated version:

" I saw him to be a man of evident splendor; fine in figure; his face handsome, slim in form; his head not too small, elegant and good looking; his eyes large and black, his eyelids long; his voice deep, very intelligent; his brows high and arched; his hair in plates; his neck long and his beard thick. He gave an impression of dignity when silent and of high intelligence when he talked. His words were impressive and he was decisive, not trivial not right. His ideas like pearls moving on their string. He seemed the most splendid and fine looking man from a distance, and the very best of all from closeby; medium in hight, the eye not finding him too tall nor too short. A tree branch as it were between the two others, but he was the finest looking of the three, the best proportioned. He was the center of his companions’ attention. When he spoke they listened well, and if he ordered they hurried to obey. A man well helped, well served, never solemn, never refuted."
[Reproduced from "The Life of Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم" by Anwar Al Awlaki]

This was found on the AlMaghrib forums [here]

Desert Rose- Muhammad AlShareef

2009-03-08T23:07:00.001-06:00

This is a glimpse of what is to be expected at the Al-Maghrib Seminar "Seerah: The Shepherds Path"
In the future, when/if this class comes to Edmonton insha'Allah, don't miss out!

Salah Bukhatir- Al Fatiha and Surah Qalam

2009-03-03T19:56:00.003-07:00

Dua Qunut - Shaykh Salah Bukhatir

2009-02-18T15:16:00.000-07:00

2009-02-16T14:13:00.002-07:00

The Basis of Unity
by Yasir Qadhi

- www.Khutbah.com

2009-01-15T23:47:00.002-07:00

[Hadith]
Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari, radi Allahu 'anhu, reported that theProphet, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said,"The example of a good companion and a bad one is the bearer of musk and the worker on the fires. A bearer of musk would give you some, you might buy some from him, or you might enjoy the fragrance of his musk. The worker on the fires, on the otherhand, might spoil your clothes with sparks from his bellows, or you get a bad smell from him." Bukhari and Muslim

[Lessons from this Hadith]
Who are the top 5 people you hang out with? List them. Now lookat their qualities and you'll notice that you are a product ofthe sum of them. Do they have the outstanding qualities that youseek? If not, then it's time to find some bearers of musk thatyou can truly smell great from.

With best wishes to see you succeed at the highest level!
- Muhammad Alshareef

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Ask Baba Ali: The Art of Complaining

2009-01-07T22:13:00.003-07:00

If you haven't heard, the Al-Ikhwan Youth Club is hosting an event entitled "Laugh it up with Baba Ali" on the 24th of January. check it out on facebook.
I can't believe Baba Ali is coming to Edmonton. whoooot!! What a night that will be!
Don't miss out!
I'm selling tickets if any one needs any!

The Importance of Salatul Fajr (The Early Morning Prayer)

2008-12-25T23:20:00.005-07:00

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever prays the dawn prayer in congregation, it is as if he had prayed the whole night long.” (Muslim, p. 454, no. 656; al-Tirmidhi, 221).

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said: “The most burdensome prayers for the hypocrites are salaat al-’isha’ and salaat al-fajr, but if they only knew what they contain, they would come even if they had to crawl.” (Reported by Imaam Ahmad, al-Musnad, 2/424; Saheeh al-Jaami’, 133).

“Whoever prays fajr is under the protection of Allah. Do not put yourselves in a situation where Allah has to call you to account for your negligence.” (Reported by al-Tabaraani, 7/267; Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 6344).

“Angels come to you in shifts by night and by day. They meet at salaat al-fajr and salaat al-‘asr, then those who had stayed with you at night ascend, and are asked by the One Who knows better than they: ‘How did you find My servants?’ They say, ‘We left them when they were praying, and we came to them when they were praying.’” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, al-Fath, 2/33).

According to a saheeh hadeeth: “Whoever prays al-Bardayn will enter Paradise.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, al-Fath, 2/52). Al-Bardayn are fajr and ‘asr.

Read more [here]

Hadith #1

2008-12-25T20:36:00.003-07:00

from the collection of 40 Hadiths by Imam Nawawi

It is narrated on the authority of Amirul Mu'minin, Abu Hafs 'Umar bin al-Khattab, radiyallahu 'anhu, who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, say:

"Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated."

Al-Imam Ahmad said: Before you do anything, check your intention (niyyah) - ask yourself before performing an action: "Is it for the sake of Allah?"

[http://fortyhadith.iiu.edu.my/]

Learn how to recite this hadeeth beautifully [here]

Witness - Lost Boys

2008-12-25T12:17:00.003-07:00

Subhan'Allah... same thing seems to be happening here in Edmonton. There have been five Somali boys who were murdered this past year due to gang violence and it has been excruciating having to see their mothers cry over them.
May Allah guide the young Somali men to the straight path and ease the hearts of the parents who've had to suffer such a terrible loss...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi- The 10 Best Days

2008-12-07T23:02:00.002-07:00

Eid-ul Adha in Makkah

2008-12-07T15:05:00.004-07:00

One day insha'Allah...

Day of Arafaah
It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of Arafaah. He said, 'It expiates for the sins of the previous year and of the coming year.' Narrated by Muslim.
May Allah accept the fast of all those who fasted today, on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah!!
Ameen, thumma ameen ya rabbil alameen!!

Heroes

2008-12-07T00:00:00.002-07:00

I must say, that is one sweet poster.

Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference

2008-12-06T23:22:00.005-07:00

I've been going for the past three years now and this is the first year I won't be going =[
What am I to do during the winter break??!!! ='[
Insha'Allah, the Power of One Conference in Calgary will compensate for what I'm missing out on in T.

and if you don't plan on going to the Power of One Conference, I suggest you go to The Training Day-Dawah Workshop. It's on the same weekend..too bad I won't be able to make it. Lemme know how it goes

Shaykh Mishary Al-Afasy- Surah Ar-Rahman

2008-12-04T22:57:00.001-07:00

The Crossing: Day of Judgement

2008-11-29T22:43:00.000-07:00

Shaykh Said Rageah

2008-11-29T22:20:00.005-07:00

Why didn't anyone warn me about university?!!! Why?!!! Why didn't you tell me it would be hard?!!!

oh wait...
y'all did.

ha.
ha.
ha.

Ilm Cast: My Story

2008-11-23T17:33:00.002-07:00

by Imam Siraj Wahaj

God I absolutely love this man! One of my favorite shaykhs! I remember listening to him when I was younger at the ISNA conventions held in Toronto.
Brings back some good memories... =']

Serah- The Shepherd's Path

2008-10-26T22:15:00.004-06:00

In Calgary!
February 13-15 & 20-22, 2009 !!

I might as well just move to Calgary!

and for those whose missed out on Breach of Covenant: Tasfeer of Surah AlBaqara, you missed out big time!!
don't make the same mistake twice =P

Salaam =]

Power of One Conference!! [Calgary]

2008-10-26T22:09:00.004-06:00

It's a few months from now... but I can't wait!!!

http://www.oneummah.ca/

EID MUBARAK !!

2008-10-01T22:27:00.004-06:00

Wayyy too much confusion this year!! I still think that Eid was yesterday though...lol.
To all his own I guess (??) =\

I can't believe I missed in ENTIRE day of school!! I missed my math lab, my English AND my bio lecture = o
I'm so stressed out that I keep losing everything on campus...like my one card. but thank god i found it 3 days later.
I think I'm going nuts
...Who has midterms in september/october?!!!!!!!! geez.
I am so not liking university right now.

8 Basic Errors Muslims make when Paying Zakat Al-Fitr

2008-09-28T17:39:00.000-06:00

By Muhammad Alshareef, compliments of www.HeartWheelJournal.com

I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen
the following errors being committed even since I was a
young boy. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by
sharing this article with your community, friends and
family.

What is Zakat ul-Fitr? Think “Iftar”, Zakat Ul-Fitr is
the charity that we pay at the end of Ramadan. Here is the
foundational hadith that establishes the obligation of
Zakat ul-Fitr:

Ibn `Umar reported that the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa
sallam), made Zakat al-Fitr compulsory on every slave,
freeman, male, female, young and old among the Muslims; one
Saa` (a measurement: four double handfuls) of dried dates or
one Saa` of barely.
[Sahih Bukhari - Arabic/English, vol. 2, p. 339, no. 579]

To understand Zakat ul-Fitr, here is a good summary of it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakat_al-fitr

But unfortunately, our community makes some basic errors in
the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr that must be clarified.

Error One: Paying at Eid Salah
Some people go to Eid prayers and drop money into the
donation box thinking that they have paid their Zakat
ul-Fitr. No, Zakat al-Fitr, which is food, must be in the
hands of the needy family BEFORE Eid prayer. If someone
goes to Eid prayer and pays then it is GUARANTEED that the
money will NOT arrive on time. And thus the person paying
is sinful for having missed the payment of Zakat al-Fitr.
May Allah forgive us.

Error Two: Snail mailing the money overseas
Basic principle as before: the Zakat al-Fitr, food, MUST be
in the hands of the needy BEFORE Eid prayer. One cannot mail
the money overseas and have it arrive in the hands of the
needy after Eid prayer is over.

However, if one is able to get the Zakah al-Fitr to the
needy overseas BEFORE Eid prayer is conducted in their
locality, then in sha Allah it’s alright.

Error Three: Not paying
Yes, as simple as this error is, it is HARAM to skip the
payment of Zakat Al-Fitr. EVERYONE must pay Zakat Al-Fitr,
every member of the household. So if you have 8 people in
your house, Zakat Al-Fitr must be paid x 8, even if the
youngest member is just a few days old.

Error Four: Confusing Zakat ul-Fitr with Zakat ul-Maal
We are talking about Zakat al-Fitr here (think “Iftar”,
i.e. Ramadan). Zakat Al-Maal (Maal literally means wealth),
is the Zakah due on ones money – and that could be due
any time during the year depending on when it was due.

Error Five: Giving money instead of food
Although some scholars have allowed giving money instead of
food, the spirit of Zakat Al-Fitr is to give food to the
needy of the community, NOT money.

The Companion of the Prophet, Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree, radi
Allahu 'anhu, said, "In the Prophet's time, we used to give
it (Zakatal-Fitr) as a sa` of food, dried dates, barley,
raisins or dried cheese".
[Bukhari - Arabic/English vol. 2, p. 340, no. 582]

Error Six: Giving one’s Zakah al-Fitr to a charitable
building project
Some people mistakenly give their Zakah Al-Fitr to a
charitable building project: like the building of a Masjid,
or Islamic school. There is a difference of opinion on this
issue, but suffice it to say that the spirit of Zakah
Al-Fitr is that the needy should have plentiful food on
Eid. All eight types of recipients of Zakah mentioned in
the Quran are HUMANS, not “building projects”.

Error Seven: Giving Zakat ul-Fitr to non-Muslims
Charity is given to both Non-Muslims and Muslims. However,
Zakah al-Fitr charity is something exclusive to the MUSLIM
poor and needy. Hence, one could not give Zakah Al-Fitr to
any needy person on the street. “Regular” charity can
be given to them, but not Zakah Al-Fitr.

Error Eight: Delaying distribution
Sometimes Masjids might collect Zakah Al-Fitr money and
then put it in a bank. It doesn’t reach the needy for
months and months. The correct method is to give Zakah
Al-Fitr immediately when it is due.

These are my eight. You are welcome to share other common
errors on my blog. www.DiscoverULife.com/Blog

In sha Allah, if you have Zakah questions, I encourage you
to seek counsel from your local sources of knowledge.
People you can speak to directly.

With best wishes to see you succeed at the highest level!
- Muhammad Alshareef

Du'a Al-Qunoot

2008-09-28T17:31:00.001-06:00

Endless Dreams: "Du'a Al-Qunoot" by Shaikh AbdurRahmaan As-Sudais

Amir Sulaiman-Like a Thief in the Night

2008-09-09T23:13:00.003-06:00

Amir Sulaiman should really come back to Edmonton! It's been too long!! =[

2008-08-29T22:40:00.004-06:00

MuslimMatter’s Ramadan Special:

Short Story Contest ‘08

(Cash Prizes & More!!)

2008-08-28T01:03:00.003-06:00

Bye bye High school,
Hello University!

So... any advice for a first year student ???

Ghurabaa- Sa'd AlGhamdi

2008-08-13T13:51:00.002-06:00

Hadith narrated by Muslim (145) from Abu Hurayrah who said:
The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Islam began as something strange and will revert to being as strange as it began, so give glad tidings to the strangers.”

2008-08-12T22:33:00.001-06:00

Angels: Messengers with Wings
by Muhammad Alshareef
khutbah.com

Hereafter- Shaykh Zakir Naik

2008-08-01T17:45:00.001-06:00

[1]. Belief in the hereafter is not based
on blind faith
Many people wonder as to how a person with
a scientific and logical temperament, can
lend any credence to the belief of life after
death. People assume that anyone believing
in the hereafter is doing so on the basis of
blind belief. My belief in the hereafter is
based on a logical argument.
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[2]. Hereafter a logical belief
There are more than a thousand verses in
the Glorious Qur’an, containing scientific
facts (refer my book “Qur’an and Modern
Science-Compatible or Incompatible?”).
Many facts mentioned in the Qur’an have
been discovered in the last few centuries. But
science has not advanced to a level where it
can confirm every statement of the Qur’an.
Suppose 80% of all that is mentioned in
the Qur’an has been proved 100% correct.
About the remaining 20%, science makes
no categorical statement, since it has not
advanced to a level, where it can either
prove or disprove these statements. With the
limited knowledge that we have, we cannot
say for sure whether even a single percentage
or a single verse of the Qur’an from this 20%
portion is wrong. Thus when 80% of the
Qur’an is 100% correct and the remaining
20% is not disproved, logic says that even the
20% portion is correct. The existence of the
hereafter, which is mentioned in the Qur’an,
falls in the 20% ambiguous portion which
my logic says is correct.
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[3]. Concept of peace and human values
is useless without the concept of hereafter
Is robbing a good or an evil act? A normal
balanced person would say it is evil. How
would a person who does not believe in the
hereafter convince a powerful and influential
criminal that robbing is evil? Suppose I am
the most powerful and influential criminal
in the world. At the same time I am an
Intelligent and a logical person. I say that
robbing is good because it helps me lead a
luxurious life. Thus robbing is good for me.
If anybody can put forward a single logical
argument as to why it is evil for me, I will
stop immediately. People usually put forward
the following arguments:
A). The person who is robbed
will face difficulties
Some may say that the person who is robbed
will face difficulties. I certainly agree that it
is bad for the person who is robbed. But it
is good for me. If I rob a thousand dollars, I
can enjoy a good meal at a 5 star restaurant.
B). Someone may rob you
Some people argue that someday I may be
robbed. No one can rob me because I am a
very powerful criminal and I have hundreds
of bodyguards. I can rob anybody but
nobody can rob me. Robbing may be a risky
profession for a common man but not for an
influential person like me.
C). The police may arrest you
Some may say, if you rob, you can be
arrested by the police. The police cannot
arrest me because I have the police on my
payroll. I have the ministers on my payroll. I
agree that if a common man robs, he will be
arrested and it will be bad for him, but I am
an extraordinarily influential and powerful
criminal. Give me one logical reason why it
is bad for me and I will stop robbing.
D). Its easy money
Some may say its easy money and not hardearned
money. I agree completely that it
is easy money, and that is one of the main
reasons why I rob. If a person has the option
of earning money the easy as well as the hard
way, any logical person would choose the
easy way.
From “Answers to Non-Muslims’ Common Questions about Islam”
How can you prove the existence of hereafter?
Life
Death after
MY Spring 2008 17
E). It is against humanity
Some may say it is against humanity and
that a person should care for other human
beings. I counter argue by asking as to who
wrote this law called ‘humanity’ and why
should I follow it? This law may be good for
the emotional and sentimental people but I
am a logical person and I see no benefit in
caring for other human beings.
F). It is a selfish act
Some may say that robbing is being selfish. It
is true that robbing is a selfish act; but then
why should I not be selfish? It helps me enjoy
life.
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[1]. No logical reason for robbing being
an evil act
Hence all arguments that attempt to prove
that robbing is an evil act are futile. These
arguments may satisfy a common man but
not a powerful and influential criminal like
me. None of the arguments can be defended
on the strength of reason and logic. It is no
surprise that there are so many criminals in
this world. Similarly raping, cheating etc.
can be justified as good for a person like me
and there is no logical argument that can
convince me that these things are bad.
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[2]. A Muslim can convince a powerful
and influential criminal
Now let us switch sides. Suppose you are
the most powerful and influential criminal
in the world, who has the police and the
ministers on his payroll. You have army of
thugs to protect you. I am a Muslim who will
convince you that robbing, raping, cheating,
etc. are evil acts. Even if I put forth the same
arguments to prove that robbing is evil the
criminal will respond the same way as he
did earlier. I agree that the criminal is being
logical and all his arguments are true only
when he is the most powerful and influential
criminal.
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[3]. Every human being wants justice
Each and every human being desires justice.
Even if he does not want justice for others
he wants justice for himself. Some people
are intoxicated by power and influence and
inflict pain and suffering on others. The same
people, however, would surely object if some
injustice was done to them. The reason such
people become insensitive to the suffering
of others is that they worship power and
influence. Power and influence, they feel,
not only allows them to inflict injustice on
others but also prevents others from doing
likewise to them.
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[4]. God is Most Powerful and Just
As a Muslim I would convince the criminal
about the existence of Almighty God (refer
to answer proving the existence of God).
This God is more powerful than you and
at the same time is also just. The Glorious
Qur’an says:
“Allah is never unjust in the least degree”
[4:40]
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[5]. Why does God not punish me?
The criminal, being a logical and scientific
person, agrees that God exists, after being
presented with scientific facts from the
Qur’an. He may argue as to why God, if He
is Powerful and Just, does not punish him.
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[6]. The people who do injustice should
be punished
Every person who has suffered injustice,
irrespective of financial or social status,
almost certainly wants the perpetrator of
injustice to be punished. Every normal
person would like the robber or the rapist to
be taught a lesson. Though a large number of
criminals are punished, many even go scotfree.
They lead a pleasant, luxurious life, and
even enjoy a peaceful existence. If injustice is
done to a powerful and influential person, by
someone more powerful and more influential
than he, even such a person would want that
perpetrator of injustice to be punished.
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[7]. This life is a test for the hereafter
This life is a test for the hereafter. The
Glorious Qur’an says:
“He who created Death and life that He may
try which of you is best in deed; and He is
the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving”
[67:2]
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[8]. Final justice on day of judgement
The Glorious Qur’an says:
“Every soul shall have a taste of death: and
only on the Day of Judgement shall you be
paid your full recompense. Only he who is
saved far from the Fire and admitted to the
Garden will have attained the object (of life):
for the life of this world is but goods and
chattels of deception.”
[3:185]
Final justice will be meted out on the Day of
Judgement. After a person dies, he will be
resurrected on the Day of Judgement along
with the rest of mankind. It is possible that a
person receives part of his punishment in this
world. The final reward and punishment will
only be in the hereafter. God Almighty may
not punish a robber or a rapist in this world
but he will surely be held accountable on the
Day of Judgement and will be punished in
the hereafter i.e. life after death.
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[9]. What punishment can the human
law give Hitler?
Hitler incinerated six million Jews during his
reign of terror. Even if the police had arrested
him, what punishment can the human law
give Hitler for justice to prevail? The most
they can do is to send Hitler to the gas
chamber. But that will only be punishment
for the killing of one Jew. What about the
remaining five million, nine hundred and
ninety nine thousand, nine hundred and
ninety-nine Jews?
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[10]. Allah can burn Hitler more than
six million times in hellfire
Allah say in the Glorious Qur’an: “Those
who reject Our signs, We shall soon cast into
the Fire; as often as their skins are roasted
through, We shall change them for fresh
skins, that they may taste the penalty: for
Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise”
[4:56]
If Allah wishes he can incinerate Hitler six
million times in the hereafter in the hellfire.
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[11]. No concept of human values
or good and bad without concept of
hereafter
It is clear that without convincing a person
about the hereafter, i.e. life after death, the
concept of human values and the good or
evil nature of acts is impossible to prove to
any.

Happiness in Islam- Imam Siraj Wahaj

2008-07-29T14:57:00.000-06:00

The 6th Annual Islamic Symposium !!!!!!!

2008-07-28T13:50:00.002-06:00

Tickets are ONLY 10 dollars and will be sold at your local masjid after friday jumaa.

Surah Al-Waqi'ah

2008-07-06T20:56:00.001-06:00

Shaykh Salah Bukhatir

2008-07-02T18:26:00.005-06:00

Al-Maghrib Institute Seminar:

*Breach of Covenant - Tafseer Surat Albaqarah *

will be held in CALGARY!!!!!! =D

October 10-12 & 17-19, 2008

Muhammad Alshareef - Conversations in Hell and Heaven

2008-07-01T01:09:00.000-06:00

-HalalTube.com

Sh. Said Rageah - Story of Abu Dahdah

2008-03-25T17:50:00.000-06:00

2008-02-09T23:46:00.000-07:00

Almaghrib needs to come to Edmonton! =(

Hijab

2008-01-24T23:33:00.000-07:00

2008-01-23T23:11:00.000-07:00

MUSLIM SALAD
By: Aaron Haroon Sellars © 2007

Before Islam I was lost
And after Islam I was lost
Between this and that group
Was I tossed

A bookstore Shaykh
Not even worth a dollar
With do-it-yourself Islam
Who needs a scholar?

Tossed so much
Might as well been a salad
I was quoting Hadeeth
But my wudu was invalid

If I can’t purify my outer
Then what about my inner?
Piles of books
But still a big sinner

What I know, doesn’t show
And now I know better
That’s what happens without the spirit
And only the letter

So attach myself I must
To scholars with unbroken chains
For this is the means
By which pure knowledge remains

LIKE A BUTTERFLY
By: Aaron Haroon Sellars © 2007

The capital of life
Is in every breathe
So take advantage
Before none is left
Don’t judge the truth
By what people do
First find the truth
And do what’s right for you
Lift your soul up high
From the fakeness on the ground
Search deep inside
And the Real will be found

Like a Butterfly
I want to Change!
Like a Butterfly
Fly out of Range!

You can’t see the sun
If you look it in the eye
You can’t live your life
If you never try
If you want to walk on water
You must take a step
But you won’t move a foot
With a faith that is inept
So if you want to move the mountains
You need a power not your own
You can move the mountains

When certainty is shown
Don’t you know that the graveyard
Is the richest place on earth?
Because of all the hopes and dreams
That lay beneath the dirt

Like a Butterfly
I want to Change!
Like a Butterfly
Fly out of Range!

So bless me like Muhammad!
Help me like Moses!
Save me like Jesus!
And all the Saints that know this!

These were the two poems read at the 2006 RIS Conference. Found it on www.reflectonthis.com/blog/
-RIS was amaaazing this year. but...I think I'll leave that for another post.

Gandaghee - Halal Mix Tape Vol. 1

2008-01-22T22:45:00.000-07:00

Pretty much the funniest thing of my lifeee.
If this were for real, I would most definitely buy it! lol

January 13th 1990

2008-01-14T18:29:00.000-07:00

At fifteen I was ecstatic to turn sixteen, and at sixteen I waited anxiously for the minute hand to strike twelve so I can announce to the world that I was no longer a child…
but only a year away from being legalized lol
A year has passed and my long wait for eighteen ends today.
Eighteen really doesn’t feel any different. To tell you the truth, when January came around I kinda dreaded turning the big 1-8. It’s like…a whole new number!
Man, I JUST got used to seventeen…
and honestly, I don’t feel ready for all the responsibilities eighteen carries. It’s like…now I’m expected to do so many things on my own cause today I’m an adult.
Hold up, does this mean I was a child yesterday? This transition from a girl to a mature woman over night really ain’t workin for me, dog. I need more time! lol

In the midst of people surrounding me and wishin me a good year and a happy birthday, I couldn’t help but feel discontented. I thought eighteen would satisfy my need for satisfaction. but I really don’t find anything magical about it.
I mean…it’s just a number, right?
I dunno... I just thought eighteen would be different. but it ain’t nothin more than just another yesterday. *sigh*
This dude in my social class asked if I was going to party it up and have some drinks since I’m legal and whatnot. I just laughed and pointed at my hijab and he got the drift.lol.
Four years ago, when my eldest brother turned eighteen, I promised myself to so many commitments by the time my day came around. Today is here and those commitments have been broken.
All but one…
I already miss seventeen and it’s only been a day or rather a few hours. I feel like I’m too young to be yearning for my past and yet it’s that very feeling that makes me feel… old.

My family has never been big on birthdays… so birthday wishes don't mean a thing up in this house lol.
but this morning, my 5 yr old brother and 7 yr old sister woke me up at 7:30am (on a weekend!) to wish me a happy birthday. that was too cute lol. No one ever remembers birthdays in this house..(cept me and the kids lol). My older brothers completely forgot it was my 18th…actually, my bad. one of them did wish me a happy birthday. but I'm pretty sure he remembered thanks to the "facebook birthday reminders" lol. gotta love facebook.
i never remind people of my birthday, I usually tell them the day of ... or the day after lol. I try not to make a big deal about it ...although i do find it to be a big deal =\

maybe nineteen will be different...
if i live to see that day. (insha'Allah!)
and god willing I’ll have many more years to come

enough talk. I should probably go study for those dang diplomas.

NATIVE DEEN: Not Afraid to Stand Alone

2007-12-09T13:51:00.000-07:00

RIS 2007

2007-12-05T19:28:00.000-07:00

23 MORE DAYS!!! =D

Dave Chappelle

2007-11-24T21:59:00.000-07:00

Word is, Dave Chappelle joined the "Allah Made Me Funny" muslim comedy group.
I'm hoping and praying they're the entertainment for RIS this year. =]

2007-10-27T21:30:00.000-06:00

The Veil
(From the Sound Vision documentary Hijab: An Act of Faith)

They say, "Oh, poor girl, you're so beautiful you know
It's a shame that you cover up your beauty so."
She just smiles and graciously responds reassuringly,
"This beauty that I have is just one simple part of me.

This body that I have, no stranger has the right to see.
These long clothes, this shawl I wear, ensure my modesty.
Faith is more essential than fashion, wouldn’t you agree?"

This hijab,
This mark of piety,
Is an act of faith, a symbol,
For all the world to see.
A simple cloth, to protect her dignity.
So lift the veil from your heart to see the heart of purity.

They tell her, "Girl, don’t you know this is the West and you are free?
You don’t need to be oppressed, ashamed of your femininity."
She just shakes her head and she speaks so assuredly,
"See the bill-boards and the magazines that line the check-out isles,

with their phony painted faces and their air-brushed smiles?
Well their sheer clothes and low cut gowns they are really not for me.
You call it freedom, I call it anarchy."

This hijab,
This mark of piety,
Is an act of faith, a symbol,
For all the world to see.
A simple cloth, to protect her dignity.
So lift the veil from your heart to see the heart of purity.
Lift the veil from your heart and seek the heart of purity.

2007-10-27T16:53:00.001-06:00

Check out this interesting lecture on marriage by Shaykh Khalid Yasin -
The Road to Marriage
As well as this broad yet very inspirational lecture on the seerah of prophet Muhammad s.w.a by Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef -
Desert Rose
(found on Halaltube.com)

If we could get Shaykh Khalid Yasin and Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef to come to the 2008 Islamic Symposium …that’s as close as it’ll ever get to heaven on earth =] lol

2007-10-26T17:43:00.000-06:00

Muslim Sister Fights Off Robber With An Axe!

found this on Mujahideenryder.net

That has got to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen!
Allah was most definitely on her side! Gotta give my respects to this sister!

check out her interview

2007-10-22T20:48:00.000-06:00

my older brother was watching Boondocks the other day and the garden party episode came up. the one Amir Sulaiman reffered to in 2005...
"Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make.
Jesus was black, Ronald Reagan was the devil and the government is lying about 9/11.
Thank you for your time and good night.”
Then all the white people go crazy haha. Oh my...
I pretty much died of laughter
this show is really innapropriate tho =\ ...just thought that bit was kinda funny. lol.

Light

2007-10-20T16:54:00.000-06:00

Nazeem Azami

powered by ODEO

Allah Knows

2007-10-18T17:33:00.000-06:00

by Zain Bhikha and Dawud Wharnsby Ali

Your Mother by Rashid Bikha ( Zain Bikha's son)

This nasheed is sooo cute lol.

He's much older now and does nasheeds more like this

Eid ul-Adha 2006

2007-10-12T16:05:00.000-06:00

2007-10-12T10:59:00.000-06:00

Check out this flash presentation by Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef on what to do and what not to do on eid (here) =)

2007-10-12T01:27:00.000-06:00

For the first time in history, I was more excited for Ramadan than I am for Eid. I HATE this division amongst the Muslims. Whatever happened to UNITY?? Why in heavens are we praying on two separate days??! It’s completely irrational! Hasn’t the moon been sighted already??
*sigh* mneh… to all his own, i guess. I kinda wish I was eid-ing in Toronto. Eid in T. is like Eid in a Muslim country lol.
Hopefully Eid-ul Adha won’t be so chaotic… =\
Anyhow, for all those celebrating Eid tomorrow…Eid prayer will be held at your local Masjid (except for Markaz…)

Whether you’re celebrating Eid tomorrow or Saturday, I wish u all a very happy Eid. =]

Ahmed Bukhatir- Forgive Me

2007-10-09T20:01:00.000-06:00

Today, upon a bus,
I saw a girl with golden hair.
And wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, she smiled.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine.
I have two legs the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I `d go.
With eyes to see the sunset’s glow.
With ears to hear what I’d know.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine.
I have blessed indeed, the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it `d do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
“I thank you, you’ve been so kind.
You see,” he said, “I am blind”
Oh God, forgive me when I whine.
I have two eyes the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I `d go.
With eyes to see the sunset’s glow.
With ears to hear what I’d know.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine.
I have blessed indeed, the world is mine.

I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play.
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
“Why don’t you join the others, dear?”
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew. He couldn’t hear.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine.
I have two ears the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I `d go.
With eyes to see the sunset’s glow.
With ears to hear what I’d know.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine.
I have blessed indeed, the world is mine

Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef - Towards An Outstanding Ramadan

2007-09-27T13:07:00.001-06:00

She Said I Prefer A Broken Neck

2007-09-27T10:53:00.000-06:00

Amir Sulaiman on Def Poetry Jam

Ramadan Reruns - Ummah Films

2007-09-16T16:38:00.000-06:00

2007-09-10T22:04:00.000-06:00

As I walked towards my math class after school, halls crowded reeking of sweaty teens; she said it as though it was an everyday kind of thing.
I looked back in shock…
Had I not seen the expression on her face when she realized I was standing a few feet from her… I would’ve never known it was her. I kept on walking as if I didn’t even hear her utter those words, but she knew I heard her… and I know she knows. Those words pierced my heart like…an unexplainable feeling. It’s as if every time I heard it, it was for the very first time.
But nevertheless, I controlled my anger and walked on. I began to walk slower. I could feel her staring at me from the back with broken eyes… a rapid silence took over the halls.
What would make her say such a thing?
What hurts the most is… the fact that she only feels awful because I heard her! Had I not, I don’t think she would’ve cared.
When my session was finished, I made my way back to my locker… and there she was.
She was sitting in the halls, hiding behind a pile of text books, red faced as I approached her.
“I’m sorry, I…I wasn’t saying it to you, I swear. My friend was trying to act all ghetto and I…I…I’m so sorry”
I felt so bad for the poor girl. She was stuttering after every second word. She must of thought I was gonna clock her. Do I look that intimidating? Lol.
I responded with an “It’s ok, chill… I know you didn’t mean it…”
As I walked away, hands in my pockets, looking to the newly polished floor… I could hear her apologies resonating in my mind….
I just wish she knew what she was sorry for.

Tell me… why are people so dang ignorant?

2007-09-10T21:12:00.001-06:00

Grade 12...*sigh*

2007-09-09T20:39:00.000-06:00

"Preparing for Ramadan with Halal Tube"
Check out these great lectures concerning Ramadan on HalalTube. =)

Al-Haqqah - The Inevitable Reality

2007-09-09T00:29:00.000-06:00

2007-09-08T23:55:00.000-06:00

Taraweeh prayer-Du'a Qunut

Eid in Mecca

2007-08-02T15:00:00.000-06:00

Crazy!

WHY DO I WEAR HIJAAB !!

2007-06-26T21:01:00.000-06:00

I probably do not fit into the preconceived notion of a 'rebel'. I have no visible tattoos and minimal piercings. I do not possess a leather jacket. In fact, when most people look at me, their first thought usually is something along the lines of 'oppressed female'.

The brave individuals who have mustered the courage to ask me about the way I dress usually have questions like: 'Do you parents make you wear that?' or, 'Don't you find that really unfair?'

A while back, a couple of girls in Montreal were kicked out of school for dressing like I do. It seems strange that a little piece of cloth would make for such controversy. Perhaps the fear is that I am harbouring an Uzi underneath it.

Of course, the issue at hand is more than a mere piece of cloth. I am a Muslim woman who, like millions other Muslim women across the globe, chooses to wear the Hijaab. And the concept of the Hijaab, contrary to popular opinion, is actually one of the most fundamental aspects of female empowerment. When I cover myself, I make it virtually impossible for people to judge me according to the way I look.

I cannot be categorised because of my attractiveness or lack thereof. Compare this to life in today's society: We are constantly sizing one another up on the basis of our clothing, jewellery, hair and makeup. What kind of depth can there be in a world like this?

Yes, I have a body, a physical manifestation upon this Earth. But it is the vessel of an intelligent mind and a strong spirit. It is not for the beholder to leer at or to use in advertisements to sell everything from beer to cars. Because of the superficiality of the world in which we live, external appearances are so stressed that the value of the individual counts for almost nothing. It is a myth that women in today's society are liberated. What kind of freedom can there be when a woman cannot walk down the street without every aspect of her physical self being 'checked out'. When I wear the Hijaab I feel safe from all of this. I can be rest assured that no one is looking at me and making assumptions about my character from the length of my skirt. There is a barrier between me and those who would exloit me. I am first and foremost a human being and not vulnerable because of my sexuality. One of the saddest truths of our time is the question of the beauty myth and female self-image. Reading popular teenage magazines, you can instantly find out what king of body image is 'in' or 'out'. And if you have the 'wrong' body type, well, then, you're just going to have to change it, aren't you. After all, there is no way that you can be overweight and still be beautiful.

Look at any advertisement. Is a woman being used to sell the product? How old is she? How attractive is she? What is she wearing more often than not? That woman will be no older than her early 20s, taller, slimmer and more attractive than average, dressed in skimpy clothing. Why do we allow ourselves to be manipulated like this? Whether the 90s woman wished to believe it or not, she is being forced into a mould.

She is being coerced into selling herself, into compromising herself. This is why we have 13-year-old girls sticking their fingers down their throats and overweight adolescents hanging themselves. When people ask me if I feel oppressed, I can honestly say no. I made this decision out of my own free will. I like the fact that I am taking control of the way other people perceive me. I enjoy the fact that I don't give anyone anything to look at and that I have released myself from the bondage of the swinging pendulum of the fashion industry and other institutions that exploit females. My body is my own business. Nobody can tell me how I should look or whether or not I am beautiful. I know that there is more to me than that. I am also able to say no comfortably when people ask me if I feel as though my sexuality is being repressed. I have taken control of my sexuality.

I am thankful I will never have to suffer the fate of trying to lose/gain weight or trying to find the exact lipstick shade that will go with my skin colour. I have made choices about what my priorities are and these are not among them. So next time you see me, don't look at me sympathetically. I am not under duress or a male-worshipping female captive. I've been liberated.

Sultana Yusuf Ali
17 Year Old High School Student
Published in Toronto Star - Young People's Press

2007-06-26T20:59:00.000-06:00

Mamma's back safely after 5 months in Africa !!
Alhamdullillah.

Talaa Al Badru Alayna

2007-06-16T17:29:00.001-06:00

Mawlay

2007-06-16T17:25:00.001-06:00

2007-06-12T21:05:00.000-06:00

I hate finals!!

Pursuit of Cleanliness - Season 2 - Ummah Films

2007-05-13T01:18:00.000-06:00

“Cleanliness is have of the deen”

It’s so true about the washroom masajids, (most of the time) they’re so dirty that it really DOES make you wanna vomit. The little kids are the worst though, they’re always leaving around toilet paper all over the ground and I’m guessing they have water fights in there cos the place is always so wet…
but u can never yell at them cos they’re just so darn cute. Lol.
I love the way he’s so upfront about these kinds of subjects’, it’s like a whole new level of teaching.

“Sometimes I think to myself: are these people really convinced that Islam is the truth or are they just born into this religion without anyone explaining anything to them, because if you’re intellectually convinced about Islam then it will be seen through your actions.”

KFC - Kentucky Fried Cruelty

2007-05-05T00:03:00.000-06:00

insanity!

CBC Radio Interview

2007-05-04T22:54:00.000-06:00

The Alikhawat soccer team was interviewed last weekend by CBC Radio!
God I was so nervous, I would've at least made myself sound more intellectual if I had known she was going to air me!! lool kidding….not really. Mneh, I guess I sounded ai’ght. Man, I’m too self conscious

Hadika (who by the way, came up with this awe-sane ‘Alikwat soccer team’ idea) did a great job of speaking.
Sheena Alami, go on witch yo bad self haha, u did a grand job and Aunty/Coach Freeba also did superb.

If you didn’t tune in this morning (here) it is. No makin’ fun ya hear!

I love how all the girls are yelling like maniacs in the back. Lol.
Hopefully/Insha’Allah soccer doesn’t end up like our basketball season, but hey its all good, cos like I said in the interview “we’re just here to have fun” haha.
Wish us luck on our first game this Sunday. No, lemme change that to, let us make dua that we get at least ONE goal….just one. Lol. Insha’Allah!

Salaam.

Strange Dream

2007-04-21T20:01:00.000-06:00

I was at the mall shopping, surrounded by friends, just having a good time.
I can’t remember who they were, hm… I actually don’t remember ever seeing their faces, or if in fact they were my friends, but I remember feeling comfortable with them.
Almost immediately after feeling at ease with myself and my surrounding, I began feeling lonely and slowly everyone kind of…vanished, right in front of me.
I then began walking up stairs. I have absolutely no idea how those stairs even got there, but they were very familiar stairs.
They led me to my bedroom door.
I entered the room at a snail's pace, the door creaked very loudly. My clothes were lying all over the floor…but when I glanced up, it wasn’t my room. It appeared to be my room, almost like an illusion, but I knew in my heart that I’ve never seen this place before. But I went along with it and made myself believe that is was in reality, my room.
It wasn’t the prettiest of rooms, but it was certainly a bedroom.
There was a bed, there were chairs, some clothes and a closet…but it was in the outdoors.
I made my way towards a wooden bench and sat there for awhile, thinking.
I didn’t find any of this unusual, never once did I think twice about what was going on.
I was to busy thinking of other things. Things I can’t seem to remember.
I heard foot steps and a few brothers and sisters from the community were walking into the room I was in. The room suddenly changed into a very busy street and the bench I was sitting on was now a filthy bus stop bench.
I held a pillow in my right hand and a blanket in the other.
I was crossing the street and running towards the bus with the pillow and blanket (I don’t quite understand why I was running for the bus if I was standing at the bus stop already…)
People kept yelling at me because I wasn’t looking both ways, some people even offered to hold my hand while crossing the street. It felt like a never ending street, it took us awhile to get to the other side.
Then, two men began arguing as we made our way towards the bus. I can’t remember why or who they were, but I do remember that the argument was pointless and stupid. They might’ve been arguing about “how one should cross a street?” or something along those lines. lol.
Once I got into the bus, I couldn’t find my bus pass and nearly cried. It happens to me once in awhile, but I never get so…emotional about it. lol
The bus driver let me in though, he was a kind man.
I sat at the very end of the bus and I remember watching a woman, who then transformed into man (don’t ask…lol) sitting at the very front of the bus. He kept rubbing his hands against each other, as if he was very nervous…or maybe even scared? I thought I saw a tear drop on his cheek, but I wasn’t too sure. And as I laughed and joked with other passengers, he would stare at me, directly into my eyes, and I could almost feel what he was feeling.
But I can’t remember the feeling…
I had no idea where the bus was taking me. I sat there, in a crowded bus, for hour’s maybe, not knowing where I was heading, talking and laughing with people I’ve never seen in my life.
The only thing I can remember clearly is the white pillow and the pink and white blanket.

Strange dream, huh ?
I have too many interpretations as to what it might actually mean. They’re probably all wrong anyways.
I've been having too many of these weird dreams lately.
I’m beginning to feel somewhat frightened to fall asleep now...
Afraid of what I might dream of next… =\

2007-04-14T22:30:00.001-06:00

Surah Al-Qiyamah
by Shaykh Abdurrahman Sudais

The World's Bravest People
by Muhammad AlShareef

2007-04-12T21:25:00.000-06:00

Break Beats
I want the sun to shine in the middle of the rain
I want to hear children laugh and grown men cry
I want stocks to crash in African eyes
I want the music to stop and the waters to part
I want George Bush to wear a kufee… on his heart (…)

I want poets to teach that fascists rule fools
And public education is just obedience school
Wars on terror. Wars on Drugs.
Wars created by Ivy League thugs
I want Bar Harbor sunshine and Brick City Blues
Proclaim Allahu Akbar without being accused
I want to hear the world cry when the T.V. man say
You can help little Maria for just 52 cents a day (…)

I want women to love what they see in the glass
And put down that glass and turn off the glass
And for Men to hold you like you’re as fragile as glass
But you’re as strong as the glass filled with the blood of humanity (…)
By: Brother Dash.

Read the full poem on his website: www.muslimpoet.com
And the poem “Muslimah” is definitely worth the read.

2007-04-08T13:38:00.000-06:00

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said:
Islam began as something strange and will return to being something strange.

Women in Islam.

2007-04-08T11:43:00.000-06:00

say whaa?

2007-03-29T00:18:00.000-06:00

SUNCHIPS® French Onion Flavoured Multigrain Snacks (beef)
I found this on someone’s blog.
I think Ima cry :'(
Turns out my favourite chips are...hayyyram.
So I’m letting you all know because(believe it or not) I was very glad to know myself :)
You can check out some of their other products (here)
You don’t *have* to stop eating them, but...uhh, now you know. ;) lol.
Just don't come yelling at me tellin’ that I’m paranoid, cos I’m not...
Really...I swear I’m not!
=\ just a little bit. lool.

2007-03-25T15:53:00.001-06:00

I wonder how the people would respond had they known
that... tomorrow never comes.

2007-03-21T18:53:00.000-06:00

"Then which of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?"

BBC - What Ancients Did For Us

2007-03-17T11:47:00.000-06:00

Islamic World of Inventions

2007-03-11T00:14:00.000-07:00

I hate being angry...and the thought of having to be angry just angers me even more...

Nura the Explorer

2007-03-05T17:46:00.000-07:00

Nura the Explorer
Uploaded by hamzahmoin

LOL. this made me laugh like a mad woman.
It's my little sisters all time favorite show, and I can't stand watching it!
Dora drives me insane. but I could totally watch this version.lol.

2007-03-03T19:06:00.000-07:00

The Al-Ikhwan Youth Club (AIYC) is having an open house & a Fundraising Dinner.

Open house:
March 10 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
March 11 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00PM
Location : 3442 93 Street

Youth Center Fundraising Dinner:
Sunday March 18 at 6:00 PM
Leefield Community center ,across the Markaz Mosque ( 79 St & 36 Ave)
Tickets are $10 per person

Burdah by Mesut Kurtis

2007-03-02T15:13:00.000-07:00

This nasheed reminds me of RIS 2005.
He was supposed to be there(at RIS) but he never showed up. so they played this song over and over and over again during the breaks.
good times, good times....

2007-03-02T14:58:00.000-07:00

One of our Muslim sisters has taken the decision to wear the hijab.
I personally believe that this one of the most difficult decisions a young Muslim girl has to make.
Everyone make du’a please.
Insha’Allah, this path will be easy for you =).

I love you Zoya Zaeeeem <3

2007-02-28T16:06:00.000-07:00

A very good khutba by Shaykh Muhammad Al-Shareef, masha'Allah.
(Here) it is if anyone would like to listen.
I strongly recommend it

You can check out all his other speeches on Islamway.com
Have an awesome day =)
Salam

William Abdullah Chappelle

2007-02-21T18:02:00.000-07:00

Takbir!

I guess Dave Chappelle really IS muslim!

A lot of African Americans are converting now a days, it truly is *masha'Allah*

2007-02-11T12:57:00.001-07:00

I miss being the new kid.

2007-02-10T15:18:00.000-07:00

"He talks about his feelings for being a Muslim and also expresses his desire for his younger brother Michael Jackson to also become Muslim. Infact, he states in the video that he has given many Islamic books to his brother and that Michael is contemplating becoming a Muslim, inshaAllah. Jermaine also talks about his love for Muslims and his desire to live in Muslim countries. He has found great peace and calm through his Islamic beliefs and love of Allah. He was born December 11, 1954,he is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, bass guitarist, former member of The Jackson 5 and brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. And Most importantly, he is a Muslim. Jermaine talks about his love of other cultures and people, his reasons for leaving Christianity and becoming Muslim. His devotion to Allah, the great benefits that he gets from praying five times and also from doing optional fasting during the week. He explains how he feels at ease and peace by his Islamic beliefs and his rememberance of Allah"

Jermaine (Muhammad) Jackson, Michael Jackson's Brother

Insha'Allah MJ will become a Muslim! insha'Allah!

2007-02-10T00:54:00.000-07:00

Sheikh Muhammad Al-Shariff never ceases to amaze me. I’ve heard him speak at last years “Reviving the Islamic Spirit” conference, also at the first symposium I ever went to in Edmonton. God, I love that man. (For the sake of Allah ladies....chill hahaha)
The other speaker, Faisal Kutty, masha’Allah he’s a very knowledgeable man but I had the hardest time trying to focus on his speech.
But I **love** Muhammad Al-Shariff’s speeches, and the way he reads Quran, Subhan’Allah. WOW.
Hafsah couldn’t stop laughing at his jokes even though they weren’t even all that funny. She said everything he did reminded her of the Office.lol
So in the end, Alhamdullillah this week wasn’t so bad. I thought taking care of the kids while trying to balance that out with school and chores would burden me. On the contrary I’ve leant how to manage my time, something I was never able to achieve AND on the weekends my aunt takes care of the kids so I could finally re/laxxx for at least 2 days. ALHAMDULLILLAH .

So yeah, tonight was awesome, until I saw a whole bunch of the Muslim guys just laughing and talking together, unified.
I’m not saying that ruined my night (lol) it just got me thinking.
It’s like this for every Islamic seminar we ever have, the Muslim brothers all joyful and together... then there are the Muslim sisters *sigh*
Wallahi it saddens me until I start to tear when I think about how divided the Muslims girls are.
Why can’t we just be like the brothers?
I don’t get people; I don’t think I ever will. Here I thought High school was so divided; all the Africans/African Canadians together, all the Indians/Pakistanis together, all the Asians together. I could go on but you get my drift. I always accepted that as it was/is, as if people just feel that need to be with their own kind and I understand because I use to be like that.
And then there’s the hijabi crew, sure you’ll say that were pretty much doing the same thing they’re doing but were not comming together with the same intentions in mind, for that superficiality of ‘same skin colour’ or whatever, but we are uniting by faith. And Alhamdullillah I am so thankful for that because I’ve never experienced something like this in all my years of schooling. And I shouldn’t complain but I really can’t help it. We *are* together (like there’s literally a whole section in one of the Ainlay hallway lockers filled with hijabis) and yet I feel like were divided. I dunno....
It’s like all the superficial muslimahs(sorry I couldn’t help but use this term) talk in a different language, then all the recent immigrant muslimahs speak in a different language, literally. Lol. All the intellectual muslimahs together, all the gangster-wannabe muslimahs together, then there are those who just don’t know where the flip they belong...like myself.
I thought University would be different, but wallahi it’s the exact same except they’ve toned it down a notch. lol. Not as much faces dunked in makeup and not as much girls walking and talking like the female version of 50 Cent haha. I honestly don’t know where I’m getting at with this. I just wish people were more aware of this social catastrophe were facing with the Muslim girls. Maybe if we could all try to change something about ourselves, that ‘something’ that just stops off from braking out of our little cliques and acknowledging our surroundings. We talk about helping others in other countries when we can’t even help ourselves and just love one another for the sake of Allah.

I wish I could change things, but I can’t change things alone as much as I want to and as much as a try to. I’m not being pessimistic, I’m being realistic.
People need to actually realize that this IS a problem that needs to be fixed and just try to put our arrogance aside for the sake of Islam and this IS attainable if we are sincere. If we're not even able to see that this is a problem then the concept of "unity" in islam means nothing to us.
All I really want is to be able to go outside and say “Assaalamu Alaikum” to my Muslim brother or sister and expect a dang response for god’s sake.

One of the brothers who graduated from Ainlay last year **always** used to talk about unity and he engraved it into our minds. People would seriously start to whine and ask if he could speak about a different topic and to just *stop* repeating the same things over and over again “Islam is unity, unity, unity. Islam is one ummah” I swear I never understood the significance of that until I realized what we, the Muslim girls have become.
*sigh* I wont be able to sleep tonight. My mother is the only one I can rave to about anything that’s on my mind...lol
Anyways, it’s almost 2 am and I barely have anything done for my social studies project. I better get to it.

Oh, I think on of the Aunties thought I stole her food tonight LOL. Maybe it’s paranoia but she was like “hey, hey” when I grabbed my food from where I had left it to get a drink. And she said something in another language to me and I replied with “Assalamu’Alaikum Aunty” smiled and left. Lol.
I seriously think its paranoia though lol.
I tend to be random when I have too many things on my mind.

Salamaat.

2007-01-30T10:10:00.001-07:00

My mom and brothers left for Ethiopia yesterday at noon. They should be there by now. I'd really appreciate it if you made a quick du’a. Insha'Allah they have landed safely. Insha'Allah all is going well...
I miss them already :'(

"Du'a Al-Qunoot" by Shaikh AbdurRahmaan As-Sudais

2007-01-30T10:05:00.001-07:00

I know I posted this video somewhere else on this blog.
I felt like posting it again. It’s so comforting.

2007-01-27T21:01:00.001-07:00

I miss Tarawih prayer during Ramadan ...

2007-01-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

My mom leaves for the motherland on Monday along with two of my older brothers.
Taking care of the kids for five straight weeks should be loads of fun *sigh*
That means: no sleeping in on weekends, no little parties, no going out, no ...nothing.
Basically, I no longer have a social life after this Sunday.
So I better party myself out before then. Lol.jokes.

To start off my partying (lol), there’s a little party at the Masajid tonight. The young Hajji’s will enlighten us about their trip to the Hajj. It should be “all a dat” and more, and then it’s the pizza party. I know most of you have absolutely nothing to do on a Friday night (lool) so come out and show ya love for the ummah :)

Peace/Salams

A Muslim Wish

2007-01-26T16:31:00.000-07:00

Written by Hafsah A
Friday, 05 January 2007

She looks nice. Very polite. Friendly. Open-minded. Genuine. Sincere. Definitely what you’re looking for. Suddenly ideas start whirling in your head… there must be a way to snag this one!!

And of course, there is. You immediately flash a welcoming smile. Your heart swells with as much hope for your newfound acquaintance as a mother’s does for her newborn child. Generosity overrides you. Lavishly, your lips spill babbles of kind, soft words. Mashallah! your mind sputters in disbelief, imagine she was a Muslim too! And so, the seduction begins.
She cracks a joke, although not a funny one.

“Ahahahaha,” you laugh out loud, “that was a good one. Ahaaaa hahaha.” So she doesn’t have the greatest sense of humour, but you muster up a laugh and convince yourself that she’s still a great catch. Besides, her name is Sarah. She won’t even need to change it.

Eventually, after several such graceful encounters, the “I’m a flowery Muslim and look how beautiful Islam really is” notions start to kick in. If she thinks I’m great, you ration, she’ll think Islam is great too.

“You know, the reason I’m nice is ‘cause Islam tells me to be that way. It is, after all, the religion of peace and kindness. Isn’t that something?”

“Wow, I didn’t know that,” she says out loud. To herself she thinks, I’m really liking this Islam thing. Everyone is so nice. I’d like to be around more Muslims more often.

Enter Sister Fatima.
“Ass-,” she’s caught off guard by your dirty look, “salamu Alaikum” she mutters as she quickly escapes your frowning glare. But you don’t hear her mutter; you’ve already heard enough. You whip your glance away, faster than Ben Stiller on the Magnum runway. Astaghfirullah! You think to yourself, This sister seriously needs to clean up her act. Makeup and a hijab?! Astaghfirullah! Jeans? Double astaghfirullah! Talking to a non-mehram? Hopeless! And greeting a fellow Muslim with profanity? It can’t get any worse!! La hawla wala quwata illa billah. What kind of an example is she setting for this Sarah who harbours so much potential? You shake your head.

“What’s wrong?” Sarah asks.
I better let her know that not all of us Muslim girls are like that, you decide.“Nothing. I just wish that some Muslims knew what Islam was really all about. You know, the peace and kindness stuff I was telling you about earlier.”“Oh,” she replies.

Don’t we all?

From: Maniac Muslim
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LOL.
That’s definitely what I needed after a full week of finals and midterms.