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I don't know what is so funny? This kind of mentality is why we reject anything in regards of HR and Freedom comes from the West. If Britain sends HR dogs to Iran, everything seems normal. If Britain condemns police actions against protesters in Iran, again the britz are doing the right thing. But, when Iran questions any HR issues in Britain or condemns police brutalities against London protesters, then they are all funny? Because, Iranians or Easterners are not human enough to know the difference between good and evil? Why doesn't the OIC form an organization similar to 100s of orgs by the West to investigate Islamophobia in Western countries for example... or discrimination.. or examine the conditions of poor... Iran should initiate these... and on the basis of those areas and reports should pressure UN to step in and solve the problems of millions of people... whom no one questions and if someone does, it sounds funny, even amongst our own Shias on this forum, unfortunately...

thought: why is life so stressful sometimes....

I Love you all.. My Shi'a! :donno:

The valley of Hijaaz is in darkened, mourning and in tears, Today, after so long, Rasul hears the enemies mocking jeers, As his confidant lay silent, the comforter of his fears, He knows this will be the most burdened of funeral biers; That which bears the wife of Muhammad, Nabi al Khitaam, The pure Lady Khadijatul Kubra, Ummul aytaam When the boycott came, she went with him to the valley that was forsaken, Where on good days, dried up roots are cooked and as food taken, A place of hunger and thirst, and firm faith that remained unshaken. Faithful and content she remained, for her soul had been awaken, By the message of Rasul; of which she knew he was not mistaken. On her death bed she is sad for she knows Fatima has no other, Fatima, who must now grow up and face life without a mother. Her wish to see her daughter all grown and dressed up as a bride, Giving her final advices as she supports her in her motherly stride, She will no longer be there to dry Zahra’s tears when she cried, Or to listen to her husband as he told her of the pain inside. The motherly wishes she will not live to see, and asks Rasul to take special care For the days that are coming for little Fatima, to imagine I will not dare. Nothing remains in her name from her wealth that was so vast, And the description of her final shroud will make you aghast. Thus Khadijah the first and firmest Muslimah breathes her last In the name of Allah, and in the faith to which she held fast, She who covered the Prophet and the orphans, today there is no cloth to cover her. How? The injustice, persecution and oppression make your eyes with tears blur. Rasul digs her grave with his own two hands, Then lay for a while on its dark cool sands. In it he must lay to rest the most excellent and patient of wives, Who was convinced and supported him when others chose to spare their lives. When he felt lonely and deserted, burdened by the trials of this world, She enlivened his heart, and cushioned it against the insults that were hurled. Then he lays her in it, entrusting her to Allah, Surely we are from Allah, and our return is to Allah! How can he forget her, she whose love was given to him by the Divine, Nor can we forget her, in our hearts this day we enshrine. A day so dark, in the year of unending sorrows, Draped in black, standing out against all the morrows. Salaamullah 'Alayki ya Ummul Mu'mineena wal Mu'minaat Khadijatul Kubra. S.A ( http://scentedscroll.blogspot.com ) Ziarat of Lady Khadijah: http://www.ziaraat.o...kka/khadija.php

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Salam, Just what sister Hawraa mentioned. Physical Hejab and Social Hejab. This is my hejab... Physical Hejab: clothes that are not tight nor to loose, prefect fit. It should not show off your figure. Long tops with long sleeves ( no bodies) that passes your knees. No skinny jeans. Hejab or scarf that covers the front of your top. I personally like hejab al hareer, it covers the front and back. No make up, natural beauty. Social Hejab: Deen, Aklaq, the way you talk and present yourself in front of people. Cheerful, Not raising your voice, speaking in a polite matter, no back biting and such.

This whole thread is stupid. You can't have nothing better to do but argue over something so stupid. How about stepping out in the real world and finding a woman who will give you "constance" sex. Oh wait there isn't any. Good luck with that.

I wanted to send this to the list earlier. Here are a friend's observations and "Conversion Manual" when I argue with our Sunni brothers. There might be other manuals out there but this one has worked for me so far :). *** Important Note*** All Arguments should preferably be in email/written form. Do not waste your breath on it. Force them to READ not listen. Genuine ones will read and convert. Non genuine ones will quit bothering you. Guaranteed. PRECONDITIONS 1. Have a sympathetic attitude towards Sunnis. Feel sorry for them that apparently confessing Islam, they are still so far away from the real message.Do not feel mad at them. Do not show your ingrain anger over Saqifa and Karbala. These poor simplistic brothers (sisters) of ours are genuinely brainwashed for ages and are worthy of our compassion, not anger. 2. Never get defensive on the questions they ask us. They mostly ask us benign questions such as alam, tazia, zuljinah which are at most mustahib but not wajib. They might also ask about mutah and divorce, having belief in those are wajib but practicing those are not. Key here is "do not get defensive". 3. Use the "Sunni Itch" in your favor. Notice how during every Muharram, your Sunni friends suddenly realize that you are a Shia and start asking questions primarily about the topics listed above. I call this "Sunni Itch". Here's how to channel this "Sunni itch" to cast doubt about their religion. Once you do that, they become conditioned to come to the right path except a majority of those who are plain stupid to see the light or have "seals on their hearts" as Allah has said in Quran. Almost none of them would ever denounce Islam so do not fear that you are going to make anyone reject Islam through your discussions. DISCUSSION CONDUCT 4. Never abuse Umer, Abu Baker, & Usman. Sunnis are programmed to revere them so deeply that most Sunnis would accept the insults to the Prophet (sawaw) but would be found justifying the actions of Sahaba. Show hadith, events, and instances from Sunni literature which breaks this infallible status of the Sahaba from Sunni psyche. 5. Keep repeating this line - "no one has the right to change the sharia' of Prophet except for Allah and Prophet" while repeating the changes and innovations brought in by primarily Umer (others were too simplistic or ignorant to add things in the religion anyway). 6. Whenever discuss the crimes of these BIG THREE (Umer, Abu Baker, Usman), DO NOT be disrespectful. 7. Whenever discuss the crimes of Abu-Sufyan, Muawiah, and Yazeed, BE VERY disrespectful. Still do not use the foul language. 8. Your Sunni friend will soon notice this which you could use to argue later as how complacent the BIG THREE were in planting the Muawiah gang in Syria and thus implicate the BIG THREE in the Karbala crimes as well. Then you could take them back to Saqifa. 9. Hazrat Ayesha - try to avoid discussing her saying you do not want to discuss her since she was one of the wives of the prophet (sawaw). Gain higher moral ground by saying that certain things need not be mentioned due to her being one of the "mothers of momineen". This is also making this itch incredibly unbearable which you could use later in your advantage. Of-course discussion of faux-Islamic history can not be completed without her but she is the BIGGEST DEMAGOGUE Sunnis have and you could use her as your last big bang. 10. Arguing succession to prophet-hood - there are two groups of Sunnis. a. Half of them claim Abu Bakr was "nominated". Ask "nominated" group to show proof from hadith. Refute their false hadith with bunch of Ghadeer hadith from their books. "Nominated" group is more dogmatic so argue based on hadith and Quran. b. Other half claim Abu Bakr was "elected". Ask "elected" group as to why the later generation of Muslims should abide by that election anyway. "elected" group is relatively more logical and you can at least get them accept your point of view based on sound argument. 11. Sunnis for most part not knowing their religion, swindle between hadith and Quran. Once you checkmate them on hadith, they will claim that let's argue only based on Quran. It is important that you bring them to say this. Because once they come to say "let's argue based on Quran", Quran is full of clear ayat which could be used to support your claim. ATTACK 1. Have your Sunni friend count how many salat he (she) has prayed so far in life. Ask the importance of "wudhu". Show ayat of Quran according to which they perform wrong wudhu. 2. Ask to count "sawm" fasts he (she) has done in life time. Show ayat of Quran that all his (her) fasts were "broken" and are invalid according to Quran since they could not wait another 15 minutes. 3. Number of salats = 5, number of times to read that salat = 3. prove it according to Quran. Ask them why and according to which hadith they go against it. You will being them to say that "it is optional" - invite them to pray magrib and isha with you together one after another. Remember for Sunnis, praying and fasting are among the five pillars of their religion. Your attack on them performing these wrong will go a long way. 4. Use hadith saqlain - the famous hadith quoted in Sunni and Shia sources both. Ask them to show you the hadith of "Quran and Sunna". 5. Never let them come back to discuss "alam, tazia, zuljinah" or "mutah, divorce, or sajdigah". Once they will understand Imamat, these things will get cleared in no time. 6. Keep on offensive on other things Sunnis do wrong. Never let them take the podium to have you justify your faith. 7. Bottom line - Keep them on defensive. There are two benefits to it - a. Most important, you have conveyed the true religion of prophet Muhammad (sawaw) to them. Now they would not be able to complain on the day of judgment. b. The least, you have got a Sunni monkey off your back. More likely he (she) would not bother you again. 8. Never sever ties with your Sunni brothers. Always include yourself in their functions etc. Always be their friends. How else would we have them listen to the real story of Islam? And most important of all, always stress on unity between various currents of Islam. Sunnis are misled confused folks but still, they are Muslims and should be treated as such. (this line is in light of instructions of Imam Sadiq (sa)). PREPARE YOURSELF 1. Read and use books such as "Peshawar Nights", "Then I was guided", "Shia by Ay. Tabatabai'". 2. Read your Quran. I've found Agha Mehdi Puya's tafseer very helpful. Maulana Farman Ali's is excellent as well. 3. When you find yourself out of proofs, visit www.al-islam.org and search. 4. Most important of all, ask for help from Imam of Time (af) before starting this discussion. Pray for the lost Sunni soul to come to the right path. Sincerity to this effect also goes a long way. Don't argue for your ego... 5. Find the real un-edited Siha-e-Satta if you can. FOLLOWUP 1. Pretty much during the course of all this Sunni belief shattering process, you have created following feeling in your Sunni subject (I meant brother/sister). a. Depression b. Anger c. Self Pity d. DOUBT 2. By this time he (she) has also recognized that you are a tough nut so make sure they don't run away saying "we can not judge" - a famous Sunni line of retreat. 3. Be persistent. Keep bringing them to the discussion, keep sending them emails of the stuff which goes in line of your discussion. DO NOT let them off the hook. THEY started the discussion. YOU end it. Talk to them about the stuff you emailed them. Keep asking them until either they do "tabarra" on Umer and the team in-front of you :), at which time they will ask more questions and inshAllah see the light, or apologize and ask you not to bother them again... Good luck arguing -

*** For the edification of our Christian, Judaic, Non-Muslim members *** ________________________________________ Note: angel (eng) = messenger angelus (lat) = messenger angelos (grk) = messenger evangelos (grk) = good messenger evangel (eng) = good message evangelium (lat) = good message evangelion (grk) = good message evangelios (grk) = good messages rasul (ar) = messenger rusul (ar) = messengers risalah (ar) = message risalat (ar) = messages mursal (ar) = emissary mursalun (ar) = emissaries mursalat (ar) = emissions arsal (ar) = emitter arsala (ar) = emit naba (ar) = announcement/annunciation naba’at (ar) = announcements/annunciations nabih (ar) = announcer/annunciator anbiya (ar) = announcers/annunciators nabawi (ar) = pertaining to announcer/annunciator nabawiyah (ar) = pertaining to announcers/annunciators nubuwwah (ar) = annunciative(s)/pertaining to announcement(s)/annunciation(s) bashar (ar) = good news mubashshir (ar) = bringer of good news mubashshirun (ar) = bringers of good news nazeer (ar) = warner malak (ar) = celestial being/subject malaykah (ar) = celestial beings/subjects paighambar (far) = messenger paigham (far) = message farishta (far) = angel farishtay (far) = angels Al Injil (The Evangel) = The Good Message * Injil is a Nabataean Aramaic/Syriac word for "good news" adapted as evangelion/evangelios or good message(s) in Greek. iqra (ar) = recite qur'an (ar) = recitation qiraah (ar) = recital qira’at (ar) = recitals qari (ar) = reciter/recitalist qurra (ar) = reciters/recitalists Al Qur'an (The Koran) = The Recitation * The Qur'anic Hafiz (Preservationist) is a special category and classification different from the Qari (Reciter). The Hafiz (Preservationist) is one who PRESERVES the zahiri (exoteric) and batini (esoteric) meanings of Al Qur'an (The Recitation). The Hafiz (Preservationist) is more than just a Qari (Reciter), as the Hafiz preserves the quintessential meanings of the Holy Qur'an; the Qurra (Reciters) are those who have basically memorized the Holy Qur’an. The Awliya (Patrons) or Wali (Patron) is the Waliallah (Patron from the Divinity). The Awliya (Patrons) are referred to in the Holy Qur'an as Al Muqaribun (The Near Ones) as they are near to Al-Lah (The Divinity) as well as Insaniyat (Humanity). It has always been the Awliya (Patrons) who have been the Hafizun (Preservationists) of the comprehensive meaning of the Holy Qur'an, as well as the two preceding Kitaballah (Book of the Divinity): Al Taurat (The Torah) & Al Injil (The Evangel). Being Hafizun (Preservationists), the Awliya (Patrons) have always been the REAL Mufassirun (Commentators) of the divine revelations of Tawheed (Monotheism). The Holy Qur'an verifies this in Surah Sad (38:29): Kitabun anzalnahu ilayka mubarakun liyaddabbaroo ayatihi waliyatathakkara oloo al-albabi (It is) a Book We have revealed to you abounding in good that they may ponder over its verses, and that those endowed with understanding may be mindful. The Ikhwan al-Awliya (Brotherhood of Patrons) existed in every generation of the Muwahidun Anbiya (Monotheist Announcers/Prophets). They functioned as the Hafizun (Preservationists) of the true teachings of the Muwahidun Anbiya (Monotheist Announcers/Prophets); they comprised the innermost circle of the Muwahidun Anbiya (Monotheist Announcers/Prophets). The Last Prophet (Muhammad ar-Rasulallah) had his Hafizun (Preservationists) in Imam Ali b. Abi Talib; Hazrat Aqil b. Abi Talib; Hazrat Salman al-Farsi; Hazrat Abu Dharr al-Ghifari; Hazrat Ammar b. al-Yasir; Hazrat Miqdad b. al-Aswad; Hazrat Hudhayfah; Hazrat Jabir al-Ansari; etc. Every generation of Hafizun (Preservationists) had a Leader (Imam) who was formally announced by the Muwahid Nabih (Monotheist Announcer/Prophet) of the day and place; this was for the Hifazat (Preservation/Safe-keeping) of the teachings and wahyi (revelations) of the Muwahid Nabih (Monotheist Announcer/Prophet) in his absence or AFTER his passing. However, when the Muwahid Nabih (Monotheist Announcer/Prophet) was present among any Ummat (Community), HE was their active ethical, moral, philosophical, doctrinal, social, spiritual, and religious Leader (Imam). The penultimate Nabih/Rasul/Nazir (Announcer/Messenger/Warner), Isa (Jesus), had Hazrat Shamun al-Butrus b. Yuhannah (Simon the Peter, son of John) as the Leader (Imam) of his Hafizun (Preservationists/Safe-keepers). The last Nabih/Rasul/Nazir (Announcer/Messenger/Warner), Muhammad (Mahomet), had Hazrat Ali b. Abi Talib as the Leader (Imam) of his Hafizun (Preservationists/Safe-keepers); in Nabih Muhammad's case, this Leadership (Imamat) continued via his very own biological descendants up through the 12th Leader (Imam) because the Holy Qur'an was the last divine communication. abu (ar) = father abi (ar) = my father abul (ar) = father of umm (ar) = mother ummi (ar) = my mother ummul (ar) = mother of umumiyah (ar) = maternity/motherhood akh (ar) = brother akhi (ar) = my brother ikhwah (ar) = brothers ikhwan (ar) = brotherhood ukht (ar) = sister ukhti (ar) = my sister ukhwa (ar) = sisters ukhuwwa (ar) = sisterhood bin (ar) = son of baneen (ar) = sons ibn (ar) = son of abna (ar) = sons bint (ar) = daughter of banata (ar) = daughters banun (ar) = children zauj (ar) = spouse [m] zaujat (ar) = spouses [m] zauja (ar) = spouse [f] azwaj (ar) = spouses [f] hifz (ar) = preserve/save tahfeez (ar) = to preserve/to save hafeez (ar) = preserver/saver [m] hafeeza (ar) = preserver/saver [f] huffaz (ar) = preservers/savers hafiz (ar) = preservationist/safe-keeper [m] hafiza (ar) = preservationist/safe-keeper [f] hafizun (ar) = preservationists/safe-keepers hifazat (ar) = preservation/safe-keeping/safety mahfuz (ar) = preserved/saved muhafiz (ar) = preserved one/saved one hami (ar) = guardian/protector mawla (ar) = grand patron wali (ar) = patron waliya (ar) = patroness wulut (ar) = patrons awliya (ar) = patrons wilayah (ar) = patronage wilayat (ar) = patronages imam (ar) = leader aimma (ar) = leaders imamat (ar) = leadership mamoom (ar) = followers kitab (ar) = book kutub (ar) = books kitabi (ar) = bookish [m] kitabiya (ar) = bookish [f] tafseer (ar) = commentary tafaseer (ar) = commentaries mufassir (ar) = commentator mufassirun (ar) = commentators mufassireen (ar) = commentators ijtihad (ar) = exegesis mujtahid (ar) = exegete mufti (ar) = clergyman/cleric wahy (ar) = revelation/inspiration wahyi (ar) = revelations/inspirations nuzul (ar) = manifestation nazil (ar) = manifested tanzil (ar) = manifest hadith (ar) = narrative ahadith (ar) = narratives hadithah (ar) = narration muhadithah (ar) = narrations muhaddith (ar) = narrator muhadditheen (ar) = narrators rawa (ar) = relate/report riwayah (ar) = account/report riwayat (ar) = accounts/reports ishara (ar) = direction isharat (ar) = directions qanun (ar) = canon/law sharia (ar) = course shira'a (ar) = courses minhaj (ar) = path/way minhaja (ar) = paths/ways istihla (ar) = legalize/legitimize/legislate istihlal (ar) = legalization/legitimization/legislation halal (ar) = lawful/legal/legitimate muhallil (ar) = lawmaker/legitimizer/legislator haraam (ar) = unlawful/illegal/illegitimate mahram (ar) = forbidden maharim (ar) = forbidden [pl] tahreem (ar) = forbiddance muharramah (ar) = unlawful for marriage muharramat (ar) = unlawful for marriages muharram (ar) = sacrosanct haram (ar) = sanctuary/sanctum ihram (ar) = sanctity/sacrosanctity umrah (ar) = sanctification mutamr (ar) = one who performs umrah muhrim (ar) = one who is sanctified wajib (ar) = obligatory wujub (ar) = obligation wajibat (ar) = obligations farz (ar) = duty mustahabb (ar) = encouraged/recommended nahyi (ar) = prohibit nihayah (ar) = prohibition nihayat (ar) = prohibitions jurm (ar) = crime/felony/offense mujrim (ar) = criminal/felon/offender mujrimeen (ar) = criminals/felons/offenders shirk (ar) = association/polytheism mushrik (ar) = associator/polytheist mushrikun (ar) = associators/polytheists kufr (ar) = ingratitude/infidelity/unbelief kafir (ar) = ingrate/infidel/unbeliever kafirun (ar) = ingrates/infidels/unbelievers kuffar (ar) = ingrates/infidels/unbelievers takfeer (ar) = attribute ingratitude/infidelity/unbelief takfiri (ar) = accuser of ingratitude/infidelity/unbelief irtidad (ar) = apostatization radd (ar) = apostasy ridda (ar) = apostasies murtadd (ar) = apostate zulm (ar) = injustice zalim (ar) = unjust zalimeen (ar) = unjust ones fisq (ar) = transgression fasiq (ar) = transgressor fasiqun (ar) = transgressors kharij (ar) = insurgent/mutineer/rebel khawarij (ar) = insurgents/mutineers/rebels khariji (ar) = pertaining to insurgent(s)/mutineer(s)/rebel(s) jahl (ar) = ignorance jahalat (ar) = ignorance [pl] jahil (ar) = ignorant/ignoramus jahiliyya (ar) = ignorant ones/ignoramuses nifaq (ar) = hypocrisy munafiq (ar) = hypocrite munafiqun (ar) = hypocrites bidah (ar) = innovation bidayah (ar) = innovations ibtida (ar) = innovations bidat (ar) = pertaining to innovation bidayat (ar) = pertaining to innovations dawah (ar) = calling/mission/proselytism dai (ar) = caller/missionary/proselyte dua (ar) = invocation sunnah (ar) = custom/practice/tradition sunnat (ar) = customs/practices/traditions sunnih (ar) = practitioner/traditionist/traditionalist shia (ar) = partisan/sectarian shiat (ar) = partisans/sect hizb (ar) = party/league/legion ahzab (ar) = parties/leagues/legions istaslama (ar) = submit/surrender/submitting/surrendering aslama (ar) = submission/surrender aslam (ar) = submitter/surrenderor salama (ar) = armistice/truce salam (ar) = peace/quiescence/peaceable/peaceful/quiescent islam (ar) = acquiescence/compliance/obedience islamiyah (ar) = pertaining to acquiescence/compliance/obedience muslim (ar) = acquiescent/compliant/obedient [m] muslima (ar) = acquiescent/compliant/obedient [f] muslimeen (ar) = acquiescent ones/compliant ones/obedient ones [m] muslimaat (ar) = acquiescent ones/compliant ones/obedient ones [f] salamat (ar) = health/safety/well-being saleem (ar) = safe [m] saleema (ar) = safe [f] salman (ar) = healthy [m] salma (ar) = healthy [f] tasleem (ar) = salutation of peace tasleemat (ar) = salutations of peace musallam (ar) = safe deliverer sallam (ar) = safe deliverance sallama (ar) = safely deliver istalama (ar) = safely receive iman (ar) = belief/faith mumin (ar) = believer/faithful [m] mumina (ar) = believer/faithful [f] mumineen (ar) = believers [m] muminaat (ar) = believers [f] aman (ar) = trust amanat (ar) = trusts amin (ar) = entrusted/trusted/trustable/trustworthy [m] amina (ar) = entrusted/trusted/trustable/trustworthy [f] mamun (ar) = truster/trustful deen (ar) = religion/way of life mazhab (ar) = creed ikhlas (ar) = allegiance/fealty/fidelity/integrity/loyalty mukhlis (ar) = allegiant/loyal aqeedah (ar) = conviction aqaid (ar) = convictions yaqeen (ar) = certainty barakah (ar) = blessing barakat (ar) = blessings mubarak (ar) = blessed mabrouk (ar) = blessed [pl] rizq (ar) = provision razzaq (ar) = provider iqamah (ar) = establish/erect qamat (ar) = established/erected iqamat (ar) = establishment/erection qiyamah (ar) = resurrection maqam (ar) = grade/sphere/position/status/station istighfar (ar) = seek forgiveness/seeking forgiveness hidayah (ar) = guidance hadi (ar) = guide huda (ar) = guides/guide [f] mahdi (ar) = guider muhtadi (ar) = guided one salah (ar) = prayer salat (ar) = prayers salih (ar) = one who prays [m] saliha (ar) = one who prays [f] saliheen (ar) = ones who pray [m] salihaat (ar) = ones who pray [f] hajj (ar) = pilgrimage haji (ar) = pilgrim hujjaj (ar) = pilgrims sawm (ar) = fasting saih (ar) = one who fasts [m] saiha (ar) = one who fasts [f] saiheen (ar) = ones who fast [m] saihaat (ar) = ones who fast [f] zikr (ar) = remembrance azkar (ar) = remembrances zakir (ar) = rememberer [m] zakira (ar) = rememberer [f] zakariya (ar) = frequent rememberer azakar (ar) = rememberers qunut (ar) = supplication/suppliance qanit (ar) = supplicant/suppliant [m] qanita (ar) = supplicant/suppliant [f] qaniteen (ar) = supplicants/suppliants [m] qanitaat (ar) = supplicants/suppliants [f] usul (ar) = principle/precept/tenet usuli (ar) = pertaining to principle/precept/tenet zakah (ar) = charity zakat (ar) = charities zaki (ar) = charitable [m] zakiya (ar) = charitable [f] sadaqah (ar) = alms sadaqat (ar) = almsgiving sadeeq (ar) = almsgiver [m] sadeeqa (ar) = almsgiver [f] musaddiq (ar) = alms collector khums (ar) = one-fifth zaur (ar) = visit ziyarah (ar) = visitation ziyarat (ar) = visitations mabood (ar) = recipient of worship ibadah (ar) = worship ubudiyah (ar) = worshipping abid (ar) = worshipper [m] abida (ar) = worshipper [f] abideen (ar) = worshippers [m] abidaat (ar) = worshippers [f] ubaid (ar) = young worshipper [m] ubaidah (ar) = devout young worshipper [m] abboud (ar) = devout worshipper [m] mabad (ar) = place of worship abbad (ar) = one who frequents a place of worship khidmat (ar) = service/servitude khadam (ar) = server/servicer khadim (ar) = servant/manservant khadima (ar) = maidservant mamalakat (ar) = slavery mamluk (ar) = slave [m] mamluka (ar) = slave [f] mamalik (ar) = slaves khalifat (ar) = heirship/succession khilafat (ar) = heirships/successions khilafah (ar) = heirships/successions khalif (ar) = heir apparent khalifah (ar) = heir/successor khulafah (ar) = heirs/successors ahad (ar) = one tawheed (ar) = oneness/unitarianism/monotheism wahdaniyah (ar) = uniqueness wahdaniyat (ar) = pertaining to uniqueness wahid (ar) = unique [m] wahida (ar) = unique [f] muwahid (ar) = unitarian/monotheist [m] muwahida (ar) = unitarian/monotheist [f] muwahidun (ar) = unitarians/monotheists muwahideen (ar) = unitarians/monotheists jihad (ar) = endeavour/strive mujahid (ar) = endeavourer/striver mujahideen (ar) = endeavourers/strivers aql (ar) = intellect/intelligence uqul (ar) = intellection/intelligences aqeel (ar) = intellectual/intelligent [m] aqeela (ar) = intellectual/intelligent [f] luqman (ar) = very intellectual/very intelligent [m] sultan (ar) = authoritarian [m] sultana (ar) = authoritarian [f] sultanat (ar) = authority wakeel (ar) = advocate wakalah (ar) = advocacy faisala (ar) = adjudication/arbitration/decision faisal (ar) = adjudicator/arbitrator/decider/decision-maker fiqh (ar) = jurisprudence faqih (ar) = jurisconsult/jurist qazi (ar) = judge/magistrate quzat (ar) = judges/magistrates qaza (ar) = judgment/ruling qazayat (ar) = judgments/rulings hukuma (ar) = reign/rule/rulership hukumat (ar) = reigns/rules/rulerships hakam (ar) = judge/ruler hukkam (ar) = judges/rulers hukm (ar) = judgment/ruling ahkam (ar) = judgments/rulings hakeem (ar) = judicious haakim (ar) = advocate of judiciousness hikmah (ar) = judiciousness ilm (ar) = knowledge ulum (ar) = mutual knowledge aleem (ar) = knower aalim (ar) = gnostic/scholar ulama (ar) = gnostics/scholars muallim (ar) = educator/pedagogue muallimun (ar) = educators/pedagogues muallam (ar) = educated muallameen (ar) = educated ones malumat (ar) = information sual (ar) = question masail (ar) = questions hibr (ar) = doctor of law or philosophy ahbar (ar) = doctors of law or philosophy hibri (ar) = pertaining to doctorate of law/philosophy or law/philosophical doctrine marifa (ar) = wisdom marifat (ar) = mutual wisdom arif (ar) = wise irfan (ar) = very wise /wise ones [pl] irfana (ar) = very wise [f] tasawwuf (ar) = mysticism mutasawwif (ar) = disciple of mysticism mutasawwuf (ar) = disciples of mysticism mutasawwifeen (ar) = disciples of mysticism sufi (ar) = mystic sufiyin (ar) = mystics suf (ar) = wool sufi (ar) = wool carder sufiyin (ar) = wool carders safa (ar) = purity (i.e. innocence) suffah (ar) = platform ijazah (ar) = permission ijazat (ar) = permissions nas (ar) = men nisa (ar) = women insan (ar) = human(s)/human being(s) insaniyat (ar) = humanity/mankind/humankind taqleed (ar) = emulation muqallid (ar) = emulator tajweed (ar) = improvement tareeqah (ar) = method tareeqat (ar) = methods tawaf (ar) = circumambulation mutawwif (ar) = circumambulator mutawwuf (ar) = circumambulators jamaat (ar) = congregation ijtima (ar) = congregations majlis (ar) = assembly majalis (ar) = assemblies ummah (ar) = community/nation ummat (ar) = communities/nations masjid (ar) = place of prostration/mosque masaajid (ar) = places of prostration/mosques sajdah (ar) = prostration sujud (ar) = prostrations sajid (ar) = prostrator [m] sajida (ar) = prostrator [f] sajjad (ar) = frequent prostrator [m] ruku (ar) = bow ruku’at (ar) = bows rakah (ar) = bowing rakat (ar) = bowings musalla (ar) = place of prayer kanisah (ar) = church/synagogue tarweeha (ar) = recess/interval tarweehatayn (ar) = two recesses/intervals taraweeh (ar) = recesses/intervals taqwa (ar) = piety taqi (ar) = pious muttaqin (ar) = pious ones hunayf (ar) = righteous youth/upright youth haneef (ar) = righteous/upright haneefah (ar) = very righteous/very upright hunafa (ar) = righteous ones/upright ones hanafi (ar) = pertaining to the righteous/upright hanafiah (ar) = pertaining to the righteous ones/upright ones sidq (ar) = truth sadiq (ar) = true one [m] sadiqa (ar) = true one [f] sadiqeen (ar) = true ones siddiq (ar) = truthful [m] siddiqa (ar) = truthful [f] siddiqi (ar) = pertaining to truth/truthfulness haqq (ar) = right/prerogative/truth huqquq (ar) = rights/prerogatives/truths haqiqi (ar) = pertaining to right/prerogative/truth haqiqah (ar) = pertaining to rights/prerogatives/truths sharafat (ar) = nobility sharaf (ar) = nobleness musharraf (ar) = noble shareef (ar) = nobleman shareefa (ar) = noblewoman ashraf (ar) = most noble karam (ar) = honour mukarram (ar) = honoured kareem (ar) = honourable [m] kareema (ar) = honourable [f] akram (ar) = most honourable ikraam (ar) = honourable ones tajdeed (ar) = revival mujaddid (ar) = revivalist waseelah (ar) = approach wasail (ar) = approaches waseelat (ar) = pertaining to an approach wasil (ar) = approacher tawassul (ar) = approachment wasl (ar) = arrive wusul (ar) = arrival wusuli (ar) = arriver shifa (ar) = absolution/purge/cure/healing shafa’ah (ar) = intercedence/intercession/mediation shafa’at (ar) = intercedences/intercessions/mediations shafi (ar) = interceder/intercessor/mediator mulk (ar) = kingdom mamaluk (ar) = kingdoms malik (ar) = king muluk (ar) = kings malika (ar) = queen muluka (ar) = queens maleek (ar) = prince muleek (ar) = princes maleeka (ar) = princess muleeka (ar) = princesses shaykh (ar) = elder [m] shaykha (ar) = elder [f] shaykhayn (ar) = two elders shuyukh (ar) = elders ashyakh (ar) = elderly [pl] mashayikh (ar) = elderlies sayyid (ar) = lord/master sayyida (ar) = lady/mistress amr (ar) = command umara (ar) = commands ameerat (ar) = commandment imarat (ar) = commandments ammara (ar) = commanding ammar (ar) = commandant muammar (ar) = deputy commandant ameer (ar) = commander [m] ameera (ar) = commander [f] aamir (ar) = prosperous/wealthy [m] aamira (ar) = prosperous/wealthy [f] takbeer (ar) = attribute greatness kabeer (ar) = great/elder [m] sagheer (ar) = small/younger [m] kabeera (ar) = great/elder [f] sagheera (ar) = small/younger [f] akbar (ar) = greatest/eldest [m] asghar (ar) = smallest/youngest [m] kubra (ar) = greatest/eldest [f] sughra (ar) = smallest/youngest [f] awsat (ar) = middle awwal (ar) = first akhir (ar) = last sahabi (ar) = companion [m] sahabiyya (ar) = companion [f] sahabah (ar) = companions sahib (ar) = escort ashab (ar) = escorts sahiba (ar) = consort sahibaat (ar) = consorts salaf (ar) = ancestor/predecessor salafiyya (ar) = ancestors/predecessors salafi (ar) = pertaining to ancestor(s)/predecessor(s) firaaq (ar) = differentiated/divided/parted/separated furqan (ar) = differentiation/division/partition/separation firqah (ar) = differentiating/dividing/parting/separating farooq (ar) = differentiator/divider/parter/separator fitnah (ar) = conflict/dissension/turmoil fitan (ar) = conflicts/dissensions/turmoils intiqam (ar) = retribution muntaqim (ar) = retributor shahadat (ar) = martyrdom shaheed (ar) = martyr shuhada (ar) = martyrs tashahud (ar) = testament shahadah (ar) = testimony shahid (ar) = testifier/witness baiah (ar) = pledge baiat (ar) = pledges tawwab (ar) = recipient of reversion tawbah (ar) = reversion tawbat (ar) = reversions taib (ar) = revert [m] taiba (ar) = revert [f] taibeen (ar) = reverts [m] taibaat (ar) = reverts [f] shayari (ar) = poetry shayar (ar) = poet shu'ara (ar) = poets shura'a (ar) = council shura (ar) = consultation rasheed (ar) = counsellor [m] rasheeda (ar) = counsellor [f] rashida (ar) = counsellors rashidun (ar) = counsellors arshad (ar) = expert counsellor irshad (ar) = counsel murshid (ar) = consultant rushd (ar) = counselled jizyah (ar) = poll tax zimmah (ar) = accountability/liability/responsibility zimmi (ar) = protectee safar (ar) = travel musafir (ar) = traveller hijrah (ar) = migration hijriyah (ar) = migrations hijri (ar) = pertaining to migration muhajir (ar) = migrant [m] muhajira (ar) = migrant [f] muhajirun (ar) = migrants muhajireen (ar) = migrants ansari (ar) = aider/abettor ansar (ar) = aiders/abettors mujizah (ar) = miracle mujizat (ar) = miracles salawat (ar) = benediction bahala (ar) = curse mubahala (ar) = cursing fatwa (ar) = legal opinion fatawa (ar) = legal opinions azan (ar) = summons muazzin (ar) = summoner kalam (ar) = speech kalimah (ar) = word kalimat (ar) = words khatib (ar) = lecturer/preacher khutbah (ar) = lecture/sermon harf (ar) = alphabet/character/letter huruf (ar) = alphabets/characters/letters firdaws (ar) = paradise jehannam (ar) = hell jannah (ar) = garden jannat (ar) = gardens wuzu (ar) = ablution ightisal (ar) = ritual bath ghusl (ar) = total bath surah (ar) = line/row/verse suwaar (ar) = lines/rows/verses ayah (ar) = sign ayat (ar) = signs tasbeeh (ar) = glorify tasbeehat (ar) = glorification musabbih (ar) = glorifier musabbihat (ar) = glorifiers ta’auwuz (ar) = seeking refuge qiblah (ar) = focal point tawil (ar) = explain/elucidate tilawah (ar) = explanation/elucidation tilawat (ar) = explanations/elucidations niyyah (ar) = intent/intention niyyat (ar) = intentions tahara (ar) = purity taharat (ar) = purification tatheer (ar) = purified tahir (ar) = pure [m] tahira (ar) = pure [f] athar (ar) = most pure [m] mutahireen (ar) = purified ones [m] mutahiraat (ar) = purified ones [f] junub (ar) = ritually impure janaba (ar) = ritual impurity janabat (ar) = ritual impurities najis (ar) = impure najasah (ar) = impurity najasat (ar) = impurities wiladat (ar) = birth mawlid (ar) = birthday mawt (ar) = death wafat (ar) = demise/expiration/termination fihama (ar) = understand fihamat (ar) = understanding [adj] tafheem (ar) = understanding [n] tafahum (ar) = mutual understanding faheem (ar) = one who understands [m] faheema (ar) = one who understands [f] tarjuma (ar) = translation/interpretation tarjuman (ar) = translator/interpreter tarbiyah (ar) = instruction/training tarbiyat (ar) = instructions/trainings murabbi (ar) = instructor/trainer murabbiyyun (ar) = instructors/trainers hurriya (ar) = freedom hurr (ar) = free hurrah (ar) = very free ahrar (ar) = most free /freemen [pl] barra (ar) = virtue barr (ar) = virtuous bara (ar) = very virtuous abrar (ar) = most virtuous /virtuous ones [pl] muhabbat (ar) = love hubba (ar) = loving habib (ar) = beloved [m] habiba (ar) = beloved [f] habibi (ar) = my beloved [m] habibti (ar) = my beloved [f] mahbub (ar) = lover [m] mahbuba (ar) = lover [f] hamd (ar) = praise tahmeed (ar) = attribute praise hameed (ar) = praised [m] hameeda (ar) = praised [f] hamid (ar) = praiser [m] hamida (ar) = praiser [f] hamdiya (ar) = praised one [f] hammoud (ar) = praised young one mahmud (ar) = praiseworthy youth hammad (ar) = praised one muhammad (ar) = praiseworthy ahmad (ar) = most praiseworthy hasanat (ar) = favour hasanatan (ar) = favours hasanayn (ar) = favoured duo husayn (ar) = favoured youth hasan (ar) = favoured ahsan (ar) = most favoured muhsin (ar) = favourite muhsineen (ar) = favourites/favourite ones haseen (ar) = favoured [f] haseena (ar) = very favoured [f] husn (ar) = favourable husna (ar) = favourable [pl] istihsan (ar) = preference adl (ar) = justice adalat (ar) = justices adil (ar) = just [m] adila (ar) = just [f] adeel (ar) = recipient of justice [m] adeela (ar) = recipient of justice [f] masoom (ar) = innocent [m] masooma (ar) = innocent [f] masoomeen (ar) = innocents/innocent ones mazloom (ar) = recipient of injustice [m] mazlooma (ar) = recipient of injustice [f] mazloomeen (ar) = recipients of injustice fazl (ar) = grace fazeelat (ar) = graces fuzail (ar) = gracious youth fazil (ar) = gracious fazeela (ar) = gracious [f] afzal (ar) = most gracious fazail (ar) = graciousness mufazzal (ar) = recipient of grace(s) hisab (ar) = account/calculation/reckoning haseeb (ar) = accountant/calculator/reckoner amal (ar) = action/deed aamaal (ar) = actions/deeds ghulam (ar) = boy/youth ghilmah (ar) = boys/youths walid (ar) = male parent walida (ar) = female parent walidayn (ar) = two parents walad (ar) = male child walada (ar) = female child waleed (ar) = newborn male child waleeda (ar) = newborn female child awlaad (ar) = children isra (ar) = journey israil (ar) = journeyer israeel (ar) = journeyers qura (ar) = settlement qurayshi (ar) = settler quraysh (ar) = settlers madinah (ar) = city-state/capital city madinat (ar) = city-states/capital cities balad (ar) = village/country baladi (ar) = villager/countryman/pertaining to village or country rafada (ar) = defection/desertion/forsaking/repudiation rafidi (ar) = defector/deserter/forsaker/repudiator [m] rafida (ar) = defector/deserter/forsaker/repudiator [f] rafidiyah (ar) = defectors/deserters/forsakers/repudiators rawafid (ar) = defectors/deserters/forsakers/repudiators nasab (ar) = lineage nasibi (ar) = adherent of lineage(s) nawasib (ar) = adherents of lineage(s) rabbani (ar) = priest rabbaniah (ar) = priests rahib (ar) = monk/ascetic ruhban (ar) = monks/ascetics rahbaniyah (ar) = monasticism/asceticism riba (ar) = usury ribat (ar) = usuries misaal (ar) = example/similitude amsaal (ar) = examples/similitudes rukn (ar) = pillar/foundation arkan (ar) = pillars/foundations yawm (ar) = day/duration/period aiyam (ar) = days/durations/periods shahr (ar) = month shuhur (ar) = months sanah (ar) = year sanun (ar) = years sanawat (ar) = years zabur (ar) = psalm zubur (ar) = psalms mumkinat (ar) = possibility mumkin (ar) = possible mumtanat (ar) = impossibility mumtan (ar) = impossible nazar (ar) = oath/vow nuzur (ar) = oaths/vows wasiha (ar) = will/last will wasihat (ar) = wills/last wills infaq (ar) = contribute/donate nafaqah (ar) = contribution/donation nafaqat (ar) = contributions/donations sifah (ar) = attribute sifat (ar) = attributes sifati (ar) = attributist sifatiyah (ar) = attributists tabarra (ar) = dissociation tawakkul (ar) = dependence/reliance mutawakkil (ar) = dependent/reliant adab (ar) = etiquette aadaab (ar) = etiquettes adeeb (ar) = person of etiquette [m] adeeba (ar) = person of etiquette [f] khuluq (ar) = character /moral akhlaq (ar) = character [pl]/morals makhluq (ar) = person of character/morals makhluqat (ar) = persons of character/morals zanb (ar) = sin zunub (ar) = sins zina (ar) = adultery/fornication zulmah (ar) = darkness zulumat (ar) = darknesses uluhiyah (ar) = divineness/godhead alihat (ar) = divinities shaytan (ar) = evil one/Satan shayateen (ar) = evil ones/Satanists wazeefa (ar) = litany wazaif (ar) = litanies nasakha (ar) = abrogate naskh (ar) = abrogation nasikh (ar) = abrogator mansukh (ar) = abrogated nikah (ar) = marriage nakih (ar) = married man mankuhah (ar) = married woman sahih (ar) = authentic/genuine eid (ar) = festival nur (ar) = light anwar (ar) = lights/bright light munawar (ar) = enlightened khair (ar) = good khairat (ar) = goodness ruh (ar) = soul/spirit arwah (ar) = souls/spirits qadar (ar) = predestination taqdeer (ar) = destiny iradah (ar) = will murad (ar) = willful mureed (ar) = willing [m] mureeda (ar) = willing [f] imtihan (ar) = trial/test mumtaheen (ar) = one who is tried/tested [m] mumtaheena (ar) = one who is tried/tested [f] majnun (ar) = madman majaneen (ar) = madmen wasan (ar) = idol [m] awsan (ar) = idols [m] sanam (ar) = idol [f] asnam (ar) = idols [f] hasad (ar) = envy/jealousy hasideen (ar) = envious ones/jealous ones fasad (ar) = sedition fasid (ar) = seditionary/seditionist fasidun (ar) = seditionaries/seditionists hadd (ar) = limit/preclusion hudud (ar) = limits/preclusions fitrah (ar) = nature fitrat (ar) = natures badal (ar) = substitute abdal (ar) = substitutes qaza (ar) = due aqziyah (ar) = dues manzil (ar) = level/stage manazil (ar) = levels/stages tarikh (ar) = chronicle/chronology/record tawarikh (ar) = chronicles/chronologies/records qafilah (ar) = caravan mizan (ar) = balance/scale mawazin (ar) = balances/scales minbar (ar) = pulpit madrasah (ar) = school madaris (ar) = schools sahifa (ar) = scroll suhuf (ar) = scrolls qadr (ar) = power qadeer (ar) = powers qadir (ar) = powerful muqtadir (ar) = empowered qadiriyyah (ar) = powerful ones qadiri (ar) = pertaining to the powerful * The Arabic words malik (=king) and malika (=queen) are adapted in Urdu as malik (=landlord/owner/proprieter) and malikan (=landlady/owner/proprietess); there are also Bengali adaptations which are mallik (=landlord/owner/proprieter) and mallika (=landlord/owner/proprietess). ** The Arabic word museebat (=misfortune) is adapted in Urdu as meaning "difficulty/problem/trouble". ________________________________________ The Arabic noun sahib (=escort) is derived from sahabi (=companion); sahib (=escort) does not have a feminine counterpart; however, there is a feminine derivative of sahib (=escort) which is sahiba (=consort). In their Urdu and Pashtu linguistic adaptations, sahib and sahiba are masculine and feminine counterparts which take on different meanings: sahib (=lord/master) and sahiba (=lady/mistress); in Arabic, their equivalents are sayyid (=lord/master) and sayyida (=lady/mistress). ________________________________________ The Arabic words jurm (=crime/felony/offense) and mujrim (=criminal/felon/offender) are inaccurately translated in some listings as meaning "fault" and "one who is at fault"; other inaccurate translations list jurm and mujrim as meaning "sin" and "sinner". In their Urdu language adaptations, the definitions of the words jurm and mujrim are altered to "guilty" and "guilty one”. ________________________________________ jamaa (ar) = to gather/to collect juma (ar) = gather jumua (ar) = gathering jami (ar) = gatherer/collector ajami (ar) = gatherers/collectors majma (ar) = crowd ijma (ar) = crowds jumhuriyya (ar) = congress jumhuriyyat (ar) = congressional (i.e. pertaining to congress) jumhur (ar) = congression jamaat (ar) = congregation ijtima (ar) = congregations mujamma (ar) = assemblage/rally mujammi (ar) = assembler/rallier * The Arabic word jamaa is the root word for many derivative words within the Arabic language. In religious parlance, it is the root word for the nouns jamaat (=congregation) and ijtima (=congregations). In secular parlance, it serves as the root word for jumhur (=congression); jumhuriyya (=congress); and jumhuriyyat (=congressional). The noun jumhuriyya (=congress) is in direct reference to either a meeting/conference/convention or an association/society. There are Farsi and Urdu language adaptations of the Arabic words juma and jumua which are jama (pronounced j-a-a-m-a-a) and jamia (eg. Jama Masjid or Jamia Masjid). ________________________________________ The Arabic language root word fazl [f-z-l] = grace. One of its Arabic language derivatives, afzal (=most gracious), had its definition and pronunciation altered in its Farsi language adaptation. In Arabic, the z sound is pronounced as th (as pronounced in the English language words this, that, them, then, they, etc.). However, in the Farsi adaptation, the z sound of fazl is pronounced with the traditional flat z sound. As for its alteration in definition, the meaning of afzal (=most gracious) changes to "excellent". There are also Farsi derivatives from the Farsi adaptation of afzal which are the feminine afza (=most excellent) and the masculine afzaal (=most excellent); these words are non-existent in the Arabic language but have been adopted verbatim in Pashtu and Urdu. Also, both words are singular although there have been some erroneous listings of afzaal being plural. A concluding observation in the change in definition of the Arabic noun afzal in its Farsi adaptation is the downgrading of its intensity: afzal went from "most gracious" to "excellent", rather than "most excellent". Consequently, it is not a lateral linguistic adaptation. ________________________________________ The Arabic language noun ghulam (=boy/youth) has an altered definition in its Farsi, Pashtu, and Urdu adaptations; ghulam changes in meaning to "servant" or even "slave" in Farsi, Pashtu, and Urdu. In Quranic Arabic, the noun ghulam functions ONLY as meaning "boy" or "youth" and nothing else. ________________________________________ The Arabic word sharia (=course) is related to the Arabic word ishara (=direction). It is important to specify that ishara means "direction" and not "instruction" in Arabic. Another Arabic word that is related to both ishara (=direction) and sharia (=course) is shura (=consultation) -- The definition of shura (=consultation) : advice (not suggestion or guidance) along with direction or instruction on how to follow the advice. The definition of sharia (=course) : a progressive path or way from one point to another. Although, all three Arabic words ishara, sharia, and shura are related, they are not closely related; each has its own distinction. ________________________________________ The Classical Arabic root word amr (=command) has its inflective derivatives in ammara (=commanding); ammar (=commandant); muammar (=deputy commandant); ameer (=commander/m); ameera (=commander/f). However, in MSA (Modern Standard Arabic), a mutation has occurred with the addition of a secondary definition of the words ameer (=commander/m) and ameera (=commander/f). That secondary definition has the words ameer & ameera meaning "prince" and "princess". In Classical Arabic, the literal appellations of the words "prince" and "princess" are maleek (=prince) and maleeka (=princess). Subsequently, the words ameerat (=commandment) and its plural imarat (=commandments) have the secondary definitions of “principate” and its plural “principates”. In proper Arabic, the words ameerat and imarat also function as the following conjunctives “command of” and “commands of”. In the Farsi, Pashtu, and Urdu adaptations of the words ameer and ameera, the definitions have an altered meaning: ameer (=rich/m) and ameera (=rich/f). However, in Arabic, the equivalent or corresponding words are aamir (=wealthy/m) and aamira (=wealthy/f). ________________________________________ The Arabic word shura (=consultation) is the root word for the following inflective derivatives: murshid (=consultant); irshad (=counsel); arshad (=expert counsellor); rasheed (=counsellor/m); rasheeda (=counsellor/f); rashidun / rashida (=counsellors); and rushd (=counselled) -- suggestion=a proposal offered that is optional (i.e. either for acceptance or rejection). advice=a persuasive recommendation as to the appropriate choice or decision to be undertaken. counsel=advice or persuasive recommendation given with the addition of instructions (or directions) in following the advice. guidance=counsel (which goes beyond advice and instruction) with the addition of actual participation in a leadership role in the course of action undertaken. ________________________________________ The Arabic word ummi has two distinct definitions: ummi = unlearned [un-lernd], as in not gained by study or training. ummi = unlettered, as in illiterate or the alternate definition of unlearned [un-ler-ned]. The Arabic word naskh has three distinct definitions: naskh = abrogation; repeal. naskh = obliteration. naskh = transcription; copying. ________________________________________ ism (nomen) = first name; given name; personal name. asma (plural for nomen) = first names; given names; personal names. kunya (teknonym) = name of either male or female parent derived from their eldest son's given name. laqab (agnomen) = epithet or word/phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality. nasab (patronym) = surname derived from the father or paternal ancestor. nisbah (cognomen) = surname in reference to genealogical descent, occupation, or place of birth. ________________________________________

(salam) (bismillah) Had to share this because I'm furious. Me and my wife are trying to ''legitimize'' our marriage in order to ''legitimize'' our offspring in the eyes of the IRI, and to avoid the extortionate amount we pay for visas for said offspring. This would be a straightforward job if you were .... I'm not sure anymore, because after what I heard from my father-in-law today, I have no idea how to prove to the honourable beaurocrats sitting behind the public institutions in Tehran that I am Iraqi born Muslim Shia son of a Seyyidah, and it says so in my passport. But, since I'm cursed to own a european passport, non of this matters. ''Go and bring proof of your Muslim heritage'', the guy said. If this is how iranian public servants are going to treat their fellow muslims, then they can keep their precious passports and shouldn't be surprised for the negative view diaspora iranians and iraqis have of their country. Sorry, but day after day, what I have to hear from iraqi/iranians living abroad is drifitng further towards the truth.

Deut18 "A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kinsmen; to him you shall listen. This is exactly what you requested of the LORD, your God, at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, 'Let us not again hear the voice of the LORD, our God, nor see this great fire any more, lest we die.' And the LORD said to me, 'This was well said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their kinsmen, and will put my words into his mouth; he shall tell them all that I command him. If any man will not listen to my words which he speaks in my name, I myself will make him answer for it." "brethren" is a general term especially in semitic languages, implying the real brothers, first cousins, the remotest cousins, or anyone else sharing a specific particularity with the addressees. In Deut23:7 (see also Numb20:14, Deut2:4) the word brehtren is used in the broader sense, in the context of the lengthy instructions being delivered to the Israelites, God orders regarding the Edomites who are non-Israelites, non-Jewish descendants of Jacob's elder brother Esau and calls them Israel' brethren. What this means is the tribal affiliation of brethren that exists between the tribes of Israel, such as between the Levites and other tribes, is the same affiliation that exists between the Israelites, Ishmaelites and Edomites. In Deut18:2 "brethren" means "the other tribes from the line of their main ancestor, Jacob" because the addressees here are the Levites and just like "brethren" means the Jewish tribes other than the Levites, and the Levites stand plainly excluded from this "brethren", in the same way, the Israelites stand excluded from Deut18:18 because if the promised prophet was to come from among the Israelites, the wording of the prophecy should have been: "I will raise them up a prophet from among themselves". It is to be noted that Rabbinic literature recognizes the prophethood of 7 non-Israelite, non-Jewish men (besides those whome they did not recognize -whether Israelites or not- and the others they rejected or murdered throughout their history). These non-Israelite prophets they recognize are Job (Ayyub in the Quran), Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, Zophar the Naamathite, Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, Balaam and his father. The Bible mentions Balaam in Numbers23 even though he ended up as a soothsayer, he addressed non-israelites as well as the Jews and his address to the Israelites in Numbers24 is revered until today. Many attempt to use Deut17:15 to discard any non-Israelite as the Jews' "brethren". However when this verse says that Israel's brethren cannot be non-Israelites, it is speaking of the appointement of Kings above them and it is obvious that the appointed Ruler must be from the same nation as his subjects, not a foreigner. By specifying in which case a brethren to the Israelites is not a foreigner, the OT shows that -unless specified otherwise- when the word "brethren" is used to relate them to another people, these people must be considered by default Israel's brethren and it has already been shown above how the OT makes use of the word repeatedly to relate them with Israelites and non-Israelites alike. The context of the prophecy in Deut18:18 is entirely different than 17:15, it is speaking of prophethood and it is obvious that a messenger of God's lineage to his addressees is irrelevant. As already seen, even Judaism recognizes the prophethood of non-Israelites and this is precisely why the verse does not stress that such "brother" must be from within Israel contrary to 17:15 speaking of the necessity of appointing an Israelite king. That the Israelites understood Deut18:18 as speaking of a single particular prophet, not a line of prophets that would come after Moses is seen in the days of Jesus where the priests were still awaiting the rise of "that prophet" so they proceeded in questionning John, inquiring to see if he fulfilled the conditions. The Bible Knowledge Commentary "During the first century A.D. the official leaders of Judaism were still looking for the fulfillment of Moses’ prediction (Jn1:21)". This prophecy remained unfulfilled up to the time of Jesus along with 2 other prophecies (coming of Elijah and the Messiah) and the Jews in the NT in Jn1:19-25 inquired eagerly to John the Baptist, seeking to know if any of those 3 prophecies were fulfilled. They asked John if he was the awaited Messiah, Elijah (the dead prophet expected to return) or "that prophet" but he answered no to all. The reason John gives this answer is because he was not the Messiah, not "that prophet" and not a physical reincarnation of Elijah. He demonstrated a misunderstanding on the Jewish priests' part who thought Elijah would be resurrected in flesh hence them being unable to recognize it was John himself Matt17:12"Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him". So John answered them by identifiying himself with the messenger prophecised in Isa40:3 who is none else than Elijah. Jesus is also quoted in Lk7:27 confirming John had fulfilled the prophecy of Malachi3:1,4:5 speaking of Elijah returning and paving the way for the Messiah, and because John had fulfilled that role, he is said to have come Lk1:17"in the spirit and power of Elijah". These 3 prophecies eagerly awaited to be fulfilled by the Jews were thus speaking of 3 separate entities, 2 of which have already been settled in the persons of John as Elijah and Jesus as the Christ/Messiah. In Matt11:2-6 John asks Jesus to clarify his position with "Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?" "He that should come" may signify both the Christ or a Prophet like unto Moses, because both had been waited for. As evidence of his true identity, Jesus gives various miracles as proof and none of those qualify him as being the "Prophet like unto Moses" and all of them qualify him as the prophecied Messiah/Christ Isa29:18,35:5-6. Here is a clear statement by Jesus himself using the scriptures as evidence of who he is and who he is not. Since the Gospels and the OT cleary distinguish between "that prophet" and the Messiah/Christ, the author of Acts3 attempts to reconcile the 2 distinct identities together by arguing that the prophecy of Deut18 still refers to the Christ, but the one that is supposed to return, since the pre-crucifixion Christ did not qualify as being the awaited prophet. But the fact is throughout the NT Jesus nowhere claims to be or presents himself as the promised "that prophet" or "Prophet like unto Moses" and is always identified by himself and his disciples as the Christ/Messiah. The most important message of all 4 gospels is the belief in Jesus as the promised Messiah, in Jn20:31 for example, at the end of his work the author of the Gospel explains that his purpose is to testify that Jesus is the Messiah, a personnality clearly distinct from "the prophet like unto Moses". The essential part of this prophecy which will lead us to the true identity of the prophet is its context of revelation. The prophecy was made on the Day of Horeb at Mt Sinai when Moses received the Torah for the Nation of Israel, giving real birth to the Israelite community. This means that the primary purpose of this event was the establishment of a new nation commissioned by God to fulfill certain objectives under a new Law sent to humanity. As the Jewish Encyclopedia states about Sinai: "Sinai, however, acquired its greatest importance through the promulgation of the Law." This is the most important aspect of the covenant God established with the Israelites regarding this Prophet and the Quran reminds them of it 3:81-82,86 when Allah made a covenant with the people, through the prophets, commanding them to accept the prophet about whom they prophesied "Certainly what I have given you of Book and wisdom--then an messenger comes to you verifying that which is with you, you must believe in him, and you must aid him", and the people of the book bore witness to that pledge "He said: Do you affirm and accept My compact in this (matter)? They said: We do affirm. He said: Then bear witness, and I (too) am of the bearers of witness with you". The prophecy clearly relates the statement of Moses to the promise granted to the righteous among the offspring of Abraham per both the OT and the Quran, which includes the Ishmaelites. It also relates it to how the offspring of Abraham are commissioned with assisting this Prophet Deut18"you must listen to everything he tells you. Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people". It is clearly strange that the first time one hears about the prophecy, per the OT, is well after the event of Horeb where it actually took place, and when Israel received the law, which means it is actually out of context. Why is it recorded in Deuteronomy 18, well after Israel had fought battles and the events of Horeb were over, and not recorded with the actual incident of Horeb was taking place? How much of those events were actually obscured and forgotten, nobody knows. The reality is the original prophecy was made in the context of Moses receiving a law that would found a nation, the only difference being this new community would not hear revelation like they did when God manifested it directly to Moses, but through an intermediary. The fact that this prophecy was made at Horeb shows how important the covenant God established with the Israelites regarding this Prophet was, and how true the Quran is when it says that they mix truth with falsehood. It becomes all the more obvious that the idea of a Prophet simply being sent within Israel makes no sense because Prophets were always sent to Israel speaking in the name of God through the 'spirit of God' after the prophecy of Horeb, prophets like Jeremiah Jer1:9"Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth". It can't refer to simply revelations, because their subsequent prophets did not promulgate any new laws, as was the case at Sinai in the context of the prophecy. Jesus for example adhered to the law of the Torah to the minutest detail and ordered his followers to do the same. None of them and no prophet after Moses established a new nation. Long after Moses's death and the rise of different prophets among the Israelites, including Joshua Deut31, the OT says there never arose a Prophet like unto Moses since then Deut34. This means even the Israelites recognized that the prophecy itself was still awaiting fulfillment and the actual indicator of the fulfillment was a Prophet like unto Moses. Now, despite his similarities with the Prophet, Moses states that his essential difference with him would be in how God's commands or laws would be communicated to the people. Moses received the law through direct communication with God himself or as the Quran says, "God spoke directly to Moses". In the case of the "Prophet like unto Moses", God would not communicate in this manner, but would directly inspire His words into the mouth of this Prophet. During the time of the prophet Muhammad, the Israelites would try and obscure the truth of his mission by saying that God spoke to Moses directly, but not to Muhammad, so why should they believe him? Yet, the very prophecy within their own books outlines that such would be the case regarding the awaited one and they were bound to follow him and if anyone of them fails to do so God himself "will make him answer for it", a pledge reflected in the Quran 28:48"But (now) when the truth has come to them from Us, they say: Why is he not given the like of what was given to Musa? What! did they not disbelieve in what Musa was given before? They say: Two magicians backing up each other; and they say: Surely we are unbelievers in all". But now that the prophet came to them, and came to them with a severe admonishement for their transgressions, they would put forward polemics after the other (as they did with the Jewish prophets telling them to adhere to their own Law) in order to justify their disbelief in him. They claimed that their following a prophet was contingent upon him reviving the institution of sacrifices and burnt offerings 3:183, ie he should conform to the Mosaic Law in every detail, a Law which they had themselves abandonned in great part since the 2nd destruction of their Temple. The verse also points to the reality, as confirmed throughout the Bible, that they slayed or rejected the prophets sent to them and who upheld these laws to the letter, prophets who were telling them to adhere to their own Laws at a time where the Second Temple was standing, and burnt offerings were a daily practice. Thus their attitude towards the prophets could not be attributed to their lack of conformity with Mosaic Law "Indeed, there came to you messengers before me with clear arguments and with that which you demand; why then did you kill them if you are truthful? But if they reject you, so indeed were rejected before you messengers who came with clear arguments and scriptures and the illuminating book". In fact even back to the days of the prophet Elijah, when they had already "abandoned the LORD's commands and have followed the Baals" and despite his sacrifices being consumed by "the fire of the LORD" in front of them, he still had to flee for his life because 1kings18,19"The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too". In their attempts at discrediting the prophet Muhammad to the Arab Idolators who approached them because they -the Israelites- were deemed to be the most likely to adhere to his message, some of them even went as far as denying that God had ever revealed a Book previously 6:91"Say: Who revealed the Book which Musa brought, a light and a guidance to men, which you make into scattered writings which you show while you conceal much? And you were taught what you did not know, (neither) you nor your fathers." They would also claim that their ultimate standard of evidence for a new revelation from God that would supercede the Torah would be contingent upon God demonstrating his glory in a manner similar to what happened on Sinai when He spoke to them and established His covenant with them. Yet they requested themselves not to hear God's voice directly anymore, and not to see such awesome manifestation fearing they would die. They further said that it was a miracle that such a thing happened, and no mortal could hear such a thing and survive, with the exception of certain people, like Moses. They then asked Moses to be their intermediary with God "Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then tell us whatever the LORD our God tells you. We will listen and obey". In Deut4:32-33 the author writes a prediction that over the course of history no such phenomenon will occur again. But as Moses states much later, despite all the miracles they witnessed, they still did not possess any certainty of faith. The Quran alludes to this self-deceptive behavior of the People of the Book during the rise of Islam in many places, and also mentions the predictions of the OT regarding Muhammad in the context of the covenant established with the Israelites and God at Mt Sinai in surah Baqara, emphasizing again the context of the prophecy which is the promulgation of a new law and the birth of a nation under God. Finally, nobody after Moses claimed to be "like unto Moses", until 73:15"Surely We have sent unto you a Messenger as a witness over you, even as We sent To Pharaoh a Messenger". In fact this prophecy of Moses in Deut18 was so clear that it was as if Muhammad was there at the side of the mountain and Moses saw him with his own eyes however 28:44"you were not on the western side when We revealed to Musa the commandment, and you were not among the witnesses. But We raised up generations, then life became prolonged to them". After Moses, there had been no other prophet from among the descendants of Abraham who claimed to bring a complete divine law for the people, revealed to him by the Lord, establishing a new community as was done at Horeb in the context of the prophecy, except the prophet Muhammad. There did not even exist any claimant of having been "a prophet from among the brethren of the Israelites with a "Fiery Law for them"Deut33:2 "like unto Moses", that could have been presented as a rival to the single and sole Prophet from among the Ishmaelites who did exactly that, who revived the religion of Ibrahim 6:161"Say: Surely, (as for) me, my Lord has guided me to the right path; (to) a most right religion, the faith of Ibrahim the upright one" and entered Mecca triumphantly after having inflicted the greatest blow on the devil and his cult of idolatry from among all God's prophets and in this aspect only Moses can come close to him, went inside the Kaaba built by Ishmael and his father Abraham who was commanded by God to settle his "only son" in the area after the test of the sacrifice and his appointment as the Imam of humankind, prayed God to bless his progeny, raise a prophet "who shall recite to them Thy communications and teach them the Book and the wisdom, and purify them". Many of the devotional acts of the hajj later restored through Muhammad commemorate the events that had happened to Ibrahim and thus his pure way was restored, his name remembered 26:84 in answer to his prayers 2:198"then remember Allah near the Holy Monument, and remember Him as He has guided you, though before that you were certainly of the erring ones".

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/193083.html Omg read this lol LMAO

Salam, Ya Ali Madad and lanat upon the enemies of the ahlebeyt (as) guys there are a lot of disinfo agents out there (like hashmi films) who mix truth and falsehood to come out with some funky theory, which people will get really excited about and waste days/months/ years reasearching, only to discover at the end that it was all nonsense and they should have focused their energies elsewhere. this is a common tactic, because it effectively neutralises those who would/ could be politically active because they are too busy chasing false leads thinking they are "on to something" when in truth they are being played worse than those who know nothing. i always hear, and always get annoyed, when i hear terms like "illuminati", "freemasons", "new world order" and so on. there is a global conspiracy afoot, and there is a plan which involves us, but the most important thing about research is knowing where to start and who to trust. prime example - mad unverified but widely believed conspiracy theory #1 "i see the symbolism in MTV videos which show black and white checkerboard designs on the floor, one eye symbolism, sex and pyramids. this symbolises the artists control by the illuminati who use to summon jinn which they control to do their bidding" the ACTUAL conspiracy which is not widely known one guy, Sumner Rothstein, owns CBS, Viacom, MTV, BET, LOGO (Gay cable channel) paramount and movietickets.com this homeboy: he funds (donates) to both sides of the political campaign, for eg he funded towards the bush campaign AND the kerry campaign, so he won either way. in fact there are between 7 and 10 people (i wont call them jews any more than i will call taliban muslim) who own all the media outlets in the USA. why do people focus on chessboards summoning demons, and not on the pro- israel bias which controls US media? over time insha'Allah i will give further examples of the wacky conspiracy theory, and what the ACTUAL conspiracy is

I gave up on sunniforum a long time ago....don't bother with them. They're just a bunch of uneducated, rude people!

(salam) You can minimize the birthday thing btw. (wasalam)

what are they doing? :wacko:

I was scared to open this thread, thinking its about how haidht - e - Kisa is not authentic and all, but was surprised to find this video. Very nice.. thanks for sharing.

Like wise my brother in faith and creation :D

Have you actually been to any Islamic country?I doubt it. From Malaysia to Morocco parents are keen in the most part to send their children to Christian schools, they want to come to Christian societies in search of work, they want imports from Christian markets etc. The things they dont want are to be bombed or maimed or occupied. Can you blame them for that? And you call that a Chrisitianphobia? More like a bomb phobia. The only problem with Jews that apparently Muslims have is the occupation of Palestine. Aside from that how a Jewish woman dresses, or how they grow their beard etc does not concern an average Muslim. Its simply politics. the iranians are as much concerned about london as the brits are about tehran- 0 It is funny to think of it outside the context of politics. Yes it does make political sense to beat Brits at their own game of HR but in reality the treatment of Afghans that are mostly shia and peaceful would always put Iran at the back of the line to express such concerns based on humane values. In West for the most part your dignity is protected as an immigrant, in Iran its not.

Lets replace it with a giant cuddly panda, big enough for everyone to sit on.

^Maybe you need to take of your Eastern bloc glasses and look at the world with a little less paranoia. 1984 is powerful, the end of the book in the ministry of love is one of the most intense things I've ever read. In didnt see it in an east-west light, its about tyranny ,1984 attempts to imagine the oppressive government ever. Orwell fought on the side of the communists in the Spanish civil war. The criticism he give in 1984 and in the animal farm comes at his disillusionment with the soviet union. Brave new world gives you the other end of the spectrum, where industrialists engineer a perfect society, with a decadent population encouraged to consume and be merry, where people are brainwashed from birth to be imbecilic and happy, and encourages to take drugs if they even get close to ever feeling serious. Both 1984 and BNW seemed very similar to me. They're dystopias where the individual is crushed by the system, a system which exists only to perpetuate itself at the expense of the individual. One shows the socialist nightmare, the other shows the capitalist nightmare. In both scenarios the government brainwashes it's citizens, training them to think the way they want them to think. Both deserve to be read. 1984 was original, its a book which is extensively copied from.

Here's the strategy of dealing with Sunnis. This more likely a lost case. But read below... A friend of mine compiled this a while ago. Sending it again. I wanted to send this to the list earlier. Here are my observations and "Conversion Manual" when I argue with our Sunni brothers. There might be other manuals out there but this one has worked for me so far :). PRECONDITIONS 1. Have a sympathetic attitude towards Sunnis. Feel sorry for them that apparently confessing Islam, they are still so far away from the real message.Do not feel mad at them. Do not show your ingrain anger over Saqifa and Karbala. These poor simplistic brothers (sisters) of ours are genuinely brainwashed for ages and are worthy of our compassion, not anger. 2. Never get defensive on the questions they ask us. They mostly ask us benign questions such as alam, tazia, zuljinah which are at most mustahib but not wajib. They might also ask about mutah and divorce, having belief in those are wajib but practicing those are not. Key here is "do not get defensive". 3. Use the "Sunni Itch" in your favor. Notice how during every Muharram, your Sunni friends suddenly realize that you are a Shia and start asking questions primarily about the topics listed above. I call this "Sunni Itch". Here's how to channel this "Sunni itch" to cast doubt about their religion. Once you do that, they become conditioned to come to the right path except a majority of those who are plain stupid to see the light or have "seals on their hearts" as Allah has said in Quran. Almost none of them would ever denounce Islam so do not fear that you are going to make anyone reject Islam through your discussions. DISCUSSION CONDUCT 4. Never abuse Umer, Abu Baker, & Usman. Sunnis are programmed to revere them so deeply that most Sunnis would accept the insults to the Prophet (sawaw) but would be found justifying the actions of Sahaba. Show hadith, events, and instances from Sunni literature which breaks this infallible status of the Sahaba from Sunni psyche. 5. Keep repeating this line - "no one has the right to change the sharia' of Prophet except for Allah and Prophet" while repeating the changes and innovations brought in by primarily Umer (others were too simplistic or ignorant to add things in the religion anyway). 6. Whenever discuss the crimes of these BIG THREE (Umer, Abu Baker, Usman), DO NOT be disrespectful. 7. Whenever discuss the crimes of Abu-Sufyan, Muawiah, and Yazeed, BE VERY disrespectful. Still do not use the foul language. 8. Your Sunni friend will soon notice this which you could use to argue later as how complacent the BIG THREE were in planting the Muawiah gang in Syria and thus implicate the BIG THREE in the Karbala crimes as well. Then you could take them back to Saqifa. 9. Hazrat Ayesha - try to avoid discussing her saying you do not want to discuss her since she was one of the wives of the prophet (sawaw). Gain higher moral ground by saying that certain things need not be mentioned due to her being one of the "mothers of momineen". This is also making this itch incredibly unbearable which you could use later in your advantage. Of-course discussion of faux-Islamic history can not be completed without her but she is the BIGGEST DEMAGOGUE Sunnis have and you could use her as your last big bang. 10. Arguing succession to prophet-hood - there are two groups of Sunnis. a. Half of them claim Abu Bakr was "nominated". Ask "nominated" group to show proof from hadith. Refute their false hadith with bunch of Ghadeer hadith from their books. "Nominated" group is more dogmatic so argue based on hadith and Quran. b. Other half claim Abu Bakr was "elected". Ask "elected" group as to why the later generation of Muslims should abide by that election anyway. "elected" group is relatively more logical and you can at least get them accept your point of view based on sound argument. 11. Sunnis for most part not knowing their religion, swindle between hadith and Quran. Once you checkmate them on hadith, they will claim that let's argue only based on Quran. It is important that you bring them to say this. Because once they come to say "let's argue based on Quran", Quran is full of clear ayat which could be used to support your claim. ATTACK 1. Have your Sunni friend count how many salat he (she) has prayed so far in life. Ask the importance of "wudhu". Show ayat of Quran according to which they perform wrong wudhu. 2. Ask to count "sawm" fasts he (she) has done in life time. Show ayat of Quran that all his (her) fasts were "broken" and are invalid according to Quran since they could not wait another 15 minutes. 3. Number of salats = 5, number of times to read that salat = 3. prove it according to Quran. Ask them why and according to which hadith they go against it. You will being them to say that "it is optional" - invite them to pray magrib and isha with you together one after another. Remember for Sunnis, praying and fasting are among the five pillars of their religion. Your attack on them performing these wrong will go a long way. 4. Use hadith saqlain - the famous hadith quoted in Sunni and Shia sources both. Ask them to show you the hadith of "Quran and Sunna". 5. Never let them come back to discuss "alam, tazia, zuljinah" or "mutah, divorce, or sajdigah". Once they will understand Imamat, these things will get cleared in no time. 6. Keep on offensive on other things Sunnis do wrong. Never let them take the podium to have you justify your faith. 7. Bottom line - Keep them on defensive. There are two benefits to it - a. Most important, you have conveyed the true religion of prophet Muhammad (sawaw) to them. Now they would not be able to complain on the day of judgment. b. The least, you have got a Sunni monkey off your back. More likely he (she) would not bother you again. 8. Never sever ties with your Sunni brothers. Always include yourself in their functions etc. Always be their friends. How else would we have them listen to the real story of Islam? And most important of all, always stress on unity between various currents of Islam. Sunnis are misled confused folks but still, they are Muslims and should be treated as such. (this line is in light of instructions of Imam Sadiq (sa)). PREPARE YOURSELF 1. Read and use books such as "Peshawar Nights", "Then I was guided", "Shia by Ay. Tabatabai'". 2. Read your Quran. I've found Agha Mehdi Puya's tafseer very helpful. Maulana Farman Ali's is excellent as well. 3. When you find yourself out of proofs, visit www.al-islam.org and search. 4. Most important of all, ask for help from Imam of Time (af) before starting this discussion. Pray for the lost Sunni soul to come to the right path. Sincerity to this effect also goes a long way. Don't argue for your ego... 5. Find the real un-edited Siha-e-Satta if you can. FOLLOWUP 1. Pretty much during the course of all this Sunni belief shattering process, you have created following feeling in your Sunni subject (I meant brother/sister). a. Depression b. Anger c. Self Pity d. DOUBT 2. By this time he (she) has also recognized that you are a tough nut so make sure they don't run away saying "we can not judge" - a famous Sunni line of retreat. 3. Be persistent. Keep bringing them to the discussion, keep sending them emails of the stuff which goes in line of your discussion. DO NOT let them off the hook. THEY started the discussion. YOU end it. Talk to them about the stuff you emailed them. Keep asking them until either they do "tabarra" on Umer and the team in-front of you :), at which time they will ask more questions and inshAllah see the light, or apologize and ask you not to bother them again... Good luck arguing - *** Important Note*** All Arguments should be in email/written form. Do not waste your breath on it. Force them to READ not listen. Genuine ones will read and convert. Non genuine ones will quit bothering you. Guaranteed.

Salams, im so sorry to read of your predicament, Inshallah it will be resolved soon. Maybe this would be a good Dua for you to do: http://www.duas.org/rizq.htm

his dad said it exactly right - this is not the time for revenge attacks. muslims need to only use violence when neccessary, at the moment the police are on our side, lets use them to go after the rioters instead of turning on us

Agreed. I have said this previously, e.g. Iran should develop institutes /think-tanks that focus on women's rights etc. from an Islamic perspective and whose studies could look at how women are exploited in other countries in terms of pay and conditions.

Iran is not a US puppet, so Milad Tower is a sign of growing gap between rich and poor, and of Iran's decadence. If Iran was a US puppet, the Milad Tower would be a towering sign of economic progress and advancement.

None of these riots are down to anger at the government or any form of protest. It started in one place, people saw it on TV and said: "Hey, I also want some free clothes." This caused them to start their own in their respected areas. I bet if you ask any rioter why they are doing what they are, they wouldn't know. All they want is free clothes, trainers, electronics etc (and basmati rice in some cases). Pathetic.

(salam) The Gates Thinking back a small two months ago when I was engulfed in nothing but sorrow wondering how I could ever survive knowing there was never hope I could revive. Thought ahead to this period of time thinking fasting with another self-crime and letting that feed my desire to fulfil what is required. Time has passed and now I’m here and to my surprise I can feel this atmosphere and I remember what I had forgotten that in this month, open are the gates to heaven. So I stand with a stomach that’s empty and I walk with a heart that isn’t heavy and I realise that I am actually blessed and in my next life I will invest. (wasalam)

i bet the ones who are most passionately in favour of humping like ferrets in heat without their wives permission, in real life are either single or completely dominated by their women so they need to over compensate on this forum.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That is all.

i read a hadith once, i cant remember the ref or of its exact sayings, but the imam (saw) was refering to humans who feel they are god, he (saw) said, one who can feel and know himself to be alive is not god, so your question is a good question as understanding yourself is understanding your lord, so ponder over the created not the creator as he (swt) is beyond us in every way

And they shouldn't go to Hell because...? Just because they had a bad life doesn't mean their bad deeds shouldn't be accounted for. A thief is a thief no matter how poor or needy he is. However, JimJam makes a good point. If they're just ignorant souls who don't see the light of Islam, they cannot be punished for their ignorance.

Food: Palak Pakora (Spinach Pakora) prepared by mom! And Chana Chaat (Chickpeas Medley) Drink: Sherbet Rooh Afza (Soul Energizer) with ice cubes: And, Cheekoo (Sapota) Milkshake: HEAVEN!

Smoothie. Love it. I apologize in advance if seeing this picture makes you hungry

i still dont lyk yu :angry: :(

Some that I like who haven't been mentioned: Ayatollah Wahid Khorasani Ayatollah Taqi Modarresi Ayatollah Sadiq Shirazi

you know your shia when theres that awkward moment during a conversation with sunnis as you mention the caliphs in order, and you have the semi heart attack when you realise your friends are expecting you to say (ra) after the first three names, so you say "raazi Allah naa ho" and hope they dont notice (raazi Allah naa ho = paki for "may Allah never be pleased with them)

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Sistani definately :D if it wasnt for him I would not have been able to follow islam with ease may Allah (swt) bless him and give him a long and healthy life inshaAllah ^_^

I can't choose between the scholars (ha), they're all great to me. But two I find particular interest in: Muhammed Al Shirazi and Mohammed Kadhim Shariatmadari (رضوان الله عليهم)

your shi'a ?! i.e your followers? maybe the more appropriate statement would be " I love you all.. my Shi'a brethren and sesthren." Answer : Likewise!

(salam) Alhumdolillah I got hit and assaulted by cricket bats, badminton rackets, steel rods and hangers or whatever my mum could lay her hands on at that time. - AND i turned out to be okay :D despite getting inflicted with lacerations on some occasions. The main reasons for me getting tortured was I wouldn't offer prayers on time or wouldn't read nahjul balagha, quran, dua e kumayl or ziyarat e warisa. But Alhumdolillah I didn't get deterred from religion. I wouldn't use the same brutality with my kids though :rolleyes: (wasalam)

love it! I know this nice Christine family and they have 9 kids plus all the relatives.. instead of each one buying a gift for EVERY member during Christmas, they draw names.. as in each member get assigned a name. So, each one will get one gift. Most of the gifts are handmade. Sometime they even learn a new skill few weeks before Christmas just to make a special gift! :) I think it'll be lovely if our Muslim families do something like that :)

The question of the Mahdi does raise another interesting point in as such that the Sunni Mahdi has to be ultimately powerful without necessarily having a previous qualification of piety religiousness etc. Perhaps this over emphasis on power has ultimately led some Sunnis to revere Yazid and even Queen Victoria. The Shia Imam by definition has religious authority first and foremost. Worldly power is not a pre-requesite. So the Shia Mahdi is the Mahdi regardless of whether he has power or not.

(salam) If you want to shock or impress them, then cook your best dish. And this doesn’t need to be Lebanese. It can be anything. Most of the Lebanese people are really good cook. And they know best how to cook their own food.

1- To beautify your eyes, lower your gaze towards strange men, this will make your eyes pure and shiny. 2- To beautify your face and make it shiny, keep doing wodo minimum five times a day 3- To have attractive lips, always mention Allah and remember to speak the truth. 4- As for blush and rouge, “Modesty” (Haya’) is one of the best brands and it can be found in any of the Islamic centers. 6- Now about your hair, if any of you has a problem of hair split ends, then I suggest “Islamic Hijab” which will protect your hair from damage. 7- As for jewelry, beautify your hands with humbleness and let your hands be generous and give charity to the poor 8- To avoid heart disease, forgive people who hurt your feelings. If you follow these advices given to you by the Creator, you will have a beautiful and attractive inner and outer appearance.

(salam) He claimed to be a prophet, the Messiah, the Mehdi, Krishna, the "second Muhammad", and denied institutions in Islam, such as the seal of prophethood and fighting. Kufr, kufr, kufr.

Batata Harra Serves 4 Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1kg potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes 4 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 red pepper, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander salt & black pepper 1/2 tsp ground coriander Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or deep, heavy-based saucepan. Fry the potatoes until crisp. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion, garlic, pepper, chillies and fresh coriander until softened. Add the potatoes along with the salt, black pepper and ground coriander to taste. Stir well and serve. ;-)

(bismillah) (salam) jinns eat little ali boyz who go on forums and ask funny questions :rolleyes: