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[Zendegi 376]

Just saw pictures of the great migration from India to Pakistan back in the days when muslims were being slaughtered. Heartbreaking pictures.

What about the Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan? Do you ever feel what they had to go through? They were worse off.

[apofomysback 51]

So I'm pre-diabetic too now. What on Earth is wrong with me? I'm sick 24/7 all through the year. I wish there were some magic pill I could take and get rid of all these ailments. I'm starting to think God definitely hates me - why else would he make me go through all this?

 

at times i wish some people would just drop dead. scum on Earth eating up its resources without making any contribution whatsoever to the lives of those around them or related to them. why does God let such filth populate this planet? why does God boast about heaven and hell and the hereafter when he can't do nothing to people literally ruining others' lives in the here and now? i'm finding myself going away from religion once again - too many questions that remain unanswered. 

[Reza 10,445]

So I'm pre-diabetic too now. What on Earth is wrong with me? I'm sick 24/7 all through the year. I wish there were some magic pill I could take and get rid of all these ailments. I'm starting to think God definitely hates me - why else would he make me go through all this?

 

at times i wish some people would just drop dead. scum on Earth eating up its resources without making any contribution whatsoever to the lives of those around them or related to them. why does God let such filth populate this planet? why does God boast about heaven and hell and the hereafter when he can't do nothing to people literally ruining others' lives in the here and now? i'm finding myself going away from religion once again - too many questions that remain unanswered. 

 

The more God tests you, the more he loves you.  He knows you can handle it.  Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed such things to befall you.

Edited August 17, 2015 by magma

[notme 18,696]

So I'm pre-diabetic too now. What on Earth is wrong with me? I'm sick 24/7 all through the year. I wish there were some magic pill I could take and get rid of all these ailments. I'm starting to think God definitely hates me - why else would he make me go through all this?

 

at times i wish some people would just drop dead. scum on Earth eating up its resources without making any contribution whatsoever to the lives of those around them or related to them. why does God let such filth populate this planet? why does God boast about heaven and hell and the hereafter when he can't do nothing to people literally ruining others' lives in the here and now? i'm finding myself going away from religion once again - too many questions that remain unanswered.

You are pre-diabetic because you haven't been eating! Free will, sister, that's why there are evil people in the world. Because without the option of evil there is no option of good.

Do what you need to do to make the changes that you need!

I hope I don't sound too harsh; I really hope things are better for you soon, before you run out of hope.

[Gaius I. Caesar 7,762]

So I'm pre-diabetic too now. What on Earth is wrong with me? I'm sick 24/7 all through the year. I wish there were some magic pill I could take and get rid of all these ailments. I'm starting to think God definitely hates me - why else would he make me go through all this?

at times i wish some people would just drop dead. scum on Earth eating up its resources without making any contribution whatsoever to the lives of those around them or related to them. why does God let such filth populate this planet? why does God boast about heaven and hell and the hereafter when he can't do nothing to people literally ruining others' lives in the here and now? i'm finding myself going away from religion once again - too many questions that remain unanswered.

Don't give up hope, I know that you are depressed but be patient; Although scum may enjoy power and enjoy hurting others, the evil "filth" of this world cannot escape death and will be held accountable for their actions in the Hereafter.

I am sorry about your pre-diabetes, I heard it can be cured by using dietary restrictions for a set amount of time, but I don't know the specifics. Also, if you don't eat, your pre-diabetes may blossom into diabetes and trust me, I have known diabetic people and trust me, diabetes is no walk in the park, very painful. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemies. Please don't give up, Apo. Life is frustrating, the world is cruel but most importantly this life and world is temporary and you are not alone. There will always be more questions than answers in this life, just don't let get you down. I don't blame God for my condition, my struggles or the jerks I meet in life. It is difficult but I try to remain positive in life. For if I were to become negative, the world would crush my soul and leave me broken. I will keep you in my du'as, as I cherish our friendship and I look up to you as if you were my big sister.

Edited August 17, 2015 by Gaius I. Caesar

[baradar_jackson 8,057]

So I'm pre-diabetic too now. What on Earth is wrong with me? I'm sick 24/7 all through the year. I wish there were some magic pill I could take and get rid of all these ailments. I'm starting to think God definitely hates me - why else would he make me go through all this?

 

at times i wish some people would just drop dead. scum on Earth eating up its resources without making any contribution whatsoever to the lives of those around them or related to them. why does God let such filth populate this planet? why does God boast about heaven and hell and the hereafter when he can't do nothing to people literally ruining others' lives in the here and now? i'm finding myself going away from religion once again - too many questions that remain unanswered.

 

This is the world of test.

 

The next world is the world of justice.

 

If justice were (metaphysically) compulsory in this world, it defeats the purpose of creation. It also makes the hereafter pointless.

 

People either suffer at their own hands or at the hands of other people. People have the free will to harm themselves and to harm others. This is the nature of creation.

 

If you are suffering and witness suffering, it should move you closer to religion, not farther away. Taking God out of the equation makes all the suffering of this world completely pointless, cruel, and without closure. You see? God, the hereafter, the Awaited Savior, etc... these are all things which affirm that justice and truth prevail over injustice and falsehood. In fact, these are the only things capable of doing that. Otherwise, we just have an endless cycle of suffering without purpose.

[Tonks 766]

What about the Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan? Do you ever feel what they had to go through? They were worse off.

 

To be honest when I saw the pictures even more heartbreaking the pictures themselves were the comments on each picture. There was constant bickering on which religion had more casualties and who was worse off etc. Oppressed people know no religion. Whichever religion they were, even if the pictures I saw were of Sikhs or Hindus it would still be heartbreaking. 

[Tonks 766]

On a separate note, I always wondered why people have such a short memory to hardships. For example, those who went through hardships of seeing their loved ones die and suffered through difficulties in building a nation soon forget one generation down the line and all their efforts go down to waste when corrupt leaders are now allowed to rule the very country they have worked so hard to build. Or we see the case of the Iranian revolution when the current generation care less on what the principles the revolution stood for. Everyone forgets easily.

 

Hardships are forgotten in times of ease, which is probably why mothers forget the pains they went through during child birth when they see their baby. Do we need constant hardships to keep in touch with reality? Do we need pain and suffering to remind us of our principals?

[Gaius I. Caesar 7,762]

On a separate note, I always wondered why people have such a short memory to hardships. For example, those who went through hardships of seeing their loved ones die and suffered through difficulties in building a nation soon forget one generation down the line and all their efforts go down to waste when corrupt leaders are now allowed to rule the very country they have worked so hard to build. Or we see the case of the Iranian revolution when the current generation care less on what the principles the revolution stood for. Everyone forgets easily.

 

Hardships are forgotten in times of ease, which is probably why mothers forget the pains they went through during child birth when they see their baby. Do we need constant hardships to keep in touch with reality? Do we need pain and suffering to remind us of our principals?

I don't know why, why do I forget my hardships?

[apofomysback 51]

Bro Abu Hadi's reply at http://www.shiachat.com/forum/topic/235030756-devastated/page-2#entry2830143brought a tear to my eye. it was so well put. 

 

thank you everyone - all of you who replied to my post in this thread. i am still upset but will try harder. thank you.

 

Gaius - awww that was so sweet of you :)  you're like the younger brother i never had haha :D

[mina 4,813]

@Apo,you need to take care of yourself.Stress=Sickness.Allah tests us yes but there is a lot we can do to progress and stay healthy.

May Allah help you and you yourself.If u need something don't hesitate to ask me please.

[Ali Musaaa :) 5,205]

Thoughts: I feel so drained after my classes.

 

Does anyone here have naps? I think I ought to give them a go. Ive heard they work wonders. I just cant get into the idea of regularly sleeping during the day unless its absolutely necessary...

 

So much for the good ol' siesta. My dad's side of the fam would be ashamed lol. 

[starlight 12,032]

Bro Ali M, I take a nap daily..its quite common in my part of the world...especially in summers and it does rejuvenate you :)

[Ali Musaaa :) 5,205]

Bro Ali M, I take a nap daily..its quite common in my part of the world...especially in summers and it does rejuvenate you :)

 

Hm, when do you sleep? Do you have the nap in the afternoon or after lunch or? Is there a time that is recommended by scientists? 

 

I have heard that the spanish initially adopted sleeping during the day after lunch (usually around after Dhuhr time) from the Muslims who used to do this due to it being a Sunna. 

[starlight 12,032]

Yes in the afternoon,an hour between dhuhr and maghrib.

I haven't come across scientific research as far as the timings are concerned.

[Laayla 4,571]

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Ya Abu Turab, ya amir al mo2mineen, what would I do without you in my life? I can always go to you to put my life back into prospective. You are the one who said I divorce this life three times, please help me and show me how to divorce this life. I don't want it either. Oh Allah cleanse this old, black heart and allow it only to accept purity and enrich me to continue to love Habib Allah Mohamed and his family.

M3 Salamah, FE AMIN Allah

[Ali Musaaa :) 5,205]

Yes in the afternoon,an hour between dhuhr and maghrib.

I haven't come across scientific research as far as the timings are concerned.

 

 

Hm, jzk. Thank you. 

 

I have read that the best and most effective nap is supposed to be 20 minutes long? 

[Tonks 766]

Hm, when do you sleep? Do you have the nap in the afternoon or after lunch or? Is there a time that is recommended by scientists? 

 

I have heard that the spanish initially adopted sleeping during the day after lunch (usually around after Dhuhr time) from the Muslims who used to do this due to it being a Sunna. 

 

I take a nap of about 20-30mins between 1pm to 2pm (after Dhuhr). It helps alot!

[notme 18,696]

Do we need constant hardships to keep in touch with reality? Do we need pain and suffering to remind us of our principals?

Yes, I think probably we do.

[Ali Musaaa :) 5,205]

I take a nap of about 20-30mins between 1pm to 2pm (after Dhuhr). It helps alot!

 

Jzk, i'll give this a go iA!

[Reza 10,445]

I'm going through a very serious hardship at the moment too that involves my family, that I found out yesterday.  I'm still in shock, but I think I'm doing ok.  Please pray for me if you guys want. 

[Reza 10,445]

I also apologize to anyone here I have wronged, hurt, or annoyed. 

[apofomysback 51]

I also apologize to anyone here I have wronged, hurt, or annoyed. 

you and your family are in my prayers

[Musa Sadr 104]

CAPTURED

May he rot in jail.

Hahahahah thnks kint 3m bfetesh 3 hey el sura

[Laayla 4,571]

^^^

How they caught him in the airport.

[Musa Sadr 104]

^^^

How they caught him in the airport.

Allah ykhalisna mino , I hope the worse for him I.a

[EndlessMD 296]

To all those S.C members going through a hardship this simple gift is for you...

I'm keeping you all in my prayers

(Green leaves = hope & peace )

[Wahdat 1,626]

@Apo,you need to take care of yourself.Stress=Sickness.Allah tests us yes but there is a lot we can do to progress and stay healthy.

May Allah help you and you yourself.If u need something don't hesitate to ask me please.

 

can you list some?

[mina 4,813]

can you list some?

Healthy food and lifestyle in general,calming down the mind and enjoying the present moment and simple things in life. Helping others and make them smile,doesn't need much effort most of the time.A positive mindset also helps a lot.

Travelling,learning...

[Chaotic Muslem 5,771]

So I'm pre-diabetic too now. What on Earth is wrong with me? I'm sick 24/7 all through the year. I wish there were some magic pill I could take and get rid of all these ailments. I'm starting to think God definitely hates me - why else would he make me go through all this?

 

at times i wish some people would just drop dead. scum on Earth eating up its resources without making any contribution whatsoever to the lives of those around them or related to them. why does God let such filth populate this planet? why does God boast about heaven and hell and the hereafter when he can't do nothing to people literally ruining others' lives in the here and now? i'm finding myself going away from religion once again - too many questions that remain unanswered. 

pre DM isn't the end of the world.

1/3 of them back to normal

1/3 stay as pre DM 

1/3 progress to DM

 

To keep yourself in the first 2 categories, you need to take some positive steps in your life like:

1- Stay fit. Do sport and fitness exercises , aerobic and muscle stretching , walking, swimming and lifting heavy objects at the end. You can always join a Zomba dance group. It is fun and healthy

 

2- Put in trash everything that is canned. Start being health nut. Do all sorts of yummy salads, lebanese cuisine is rich with them. Start eating meat that is 100% Halal and if possible organic (some canned food may contain ingriednts from animal source, sometimes we cannot say if this animal was slaughtered in halal way, thus that product is deemed questionable in terms of halalness). Fresh from the farm. Avoid sugars, pastries , soft drinks , soda drinks, junk food, sugar free foods,  fast foods etc.

 

3-Eat starch , 3 all bran breads

 

Avoid low fat or no fat products.

avoid concentrated milk .

 

 

good luck.

[starlight 12,032]

Wise Choices:

- If you are right then there is no need to get angry. And if you are wrong then you don't have any right to get angry.

- Patience with family is love, Patience with others is respect. Patience with self is confidence.

- Never think hard about the past. It brings tears. Don't think too much about the future. It brings fear. Live this moment with Allah in ur consciousness (taqwa) and a smile.

-Every test in our life makes us bitter or better.Choice is ours.

[baradar_jackson 8,057]

Just learned that Tolstoy died a Muslim. And that's... that's pretty cool.

[AnaAmmar1 4,121]

Just learned that Tolstoy died a Muslim. And that's... that's pretty cool.

 

really? 

:O

i didnt know that.

[baradar_jackson 8,057]

really? 

:o

i didnt know that.

 

Heard it in a lecture of Ostad Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi. I'm sure it's legit.

[Tonks 766]

Heard it in a lecture of Ostad Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi. I'm sure it's legit.

Is it from the same source that said Einstien died a muslim?

When I was in Iran one of the professor told us Ibn Taymiyya may have changed his mind about Shiism after meeting Allama Hilli but before he could write another book he was taken to jail and died.