Thoughts 2024

[AbdusSibtayn]

18 hours ago, laithAlIRAQI said:

Ive reached a stage in life where ive gotten my own property, car, marriage, ive traveled a lot, been to ziyarah many times and I contemplated going to umrah. Im just sure that going will do nothing for me and ill see it as a waste.

Salah, ramadan, eid, muharram, family, work and everything else. I feel nothing, just cold and empty

Ive come to realize it all doesn't matter, the joy i got out of it all was short lived, i dont feel happy, fulfilled nor accomplished.

it was all a means to an end

maybe i got issues, i dont really care.

at the end of the day, im grateful and other people are having it much worse.

Ultimately, the dunya is a disappointment. 

Try spending as much time as possible with the orphans. Do your wajibat, some mustahhabat, and help those in need as much as you can. Care for the stray animals, and even plants, around you. 

You will find the medicine for your heart there. Always works. Saying from experience. 

[AbdusSibtayn]

Translation: "When the matter appears muddled for you, and you don't know where the truth is, stand against the Saudis."

[Diaz]

So according to Reddit, if we say the media is controlled by the Zionist, that means we are antisemitic   This is my second time getting temporary banned on Reddit. It’s permissible to mock prophet Muhammad (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) but not permissible to talk about what’s happening. I hope Reddit fall.

[mahmood8726]

1 hour ago, Diaz said:

So according to Reddit, if we say the media is controlled by the Zionist, that means we are antisemitic   This is my second time getting temporary banned on Reddit. It’s permissible to mock prophet Muhammad (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) but not permissible to talk about what’s happening. I hope Reddit fall.

Reddit is a liberal, fed, zionist infested website. That's all it is, self hating whiny liberals and feds spying on you.

Edited November 18, 2024 by mahmood8726

[Guest Guy]

Salam. Anybody have any experience with the Shia community in Pittsburgh PA? My town only has a Sunni masjid- Alhamdulilah I'm glad to have any kind of Muslim community especially being a convert- but I need some Shia brothers man

[Guest Abu Hassanain]

Salam I have been to the Iraqi Islamic Center that has programs on Thursday night at that time. I don’t know if they do more than Thursday night now it is a wonderful little community. There was a larger Persian and Pakistani community but it was farther out and I never got a chance to visit. 

[Diaz]

See what Lindsey graham said above about Shia Islam 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCukRUtoK3c/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

[Abu Nur]

44 minutes ago, Diaz said:

See what Lindsey graham said above about Shia Islam 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCukRUtoK3c/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

That's how you know how right we are.

[Meedy]

On 11/19/2024 at 6:20 AM, Guest Guy said:

My town only has a Sunni masjid- Alhamdulilah I'm glad to have any kind of Muslim community especially being a convert

Salam Brother,

I hope I am wrong but I think you may end up having problems going there e.g. they may try to convert you to Sunni, keep asking you questions or make anti shia statements in the masjid etc... I would think twice before I go there.

[Diaz]

On 11/24/2024 at 9:35 AM, Diaz said:

See what Lindsey graham said above about Shia Islam 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCukRUtoK3c/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Statement from the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America on Recent Defamatory Comments About Shia Muslims by Senator Lindsay Graham

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

God Almighty states, “Do not mix truth with falsehood and do not deliberately hide the truth.” (The Holy Quran 2:42)

The Council condemns and is deeply concerned by the recent comments of Senator Lindsay Graham (SC) on the Senate floor. These statements, which unfortunately are not the first of this kind from Senator Graham, are inflammatory and patently false, and in fact, are deeply harmful to American values and interests and serve to only spread misinformation, distrust among people, and hate. It is absolutely clear that Islam, which is the second largest religion in the world, unequivocally directs Muslims to maintain amicable and respectful ties with people of other religions, and does not advocate for or approve of the annihilation of any religious group. It is alarming that any official, let alone a long-standing senator, would make such false and irresponsible comments in the top legislative chambers of government and misrepresent Shia ideology for a political agenda while simultaneously remaining silent about the ongoing Middle East genocide whose victims are mostly children, women, and the elderly according to the United Nations. It is unfortunate that humanity is experiencing this moral decadence.

Needless to say, Shia Muslims peacefully coexist with others. This is enjoined upon us by our religious authorities, who have issued verdicts and provided guidance on how to practice citizenship while maintaining religious identity. Shia Muslims have been a part of American society for generations and actively contribute in meaningful ways, including communities in South Carolina. These false statements conflate true Shiism with extremist ideologies that neither represent Islam nor its practical actualization, just like the radical actions of certain members of other religions and sects would not represent the true tenets of that faith-group. This is a dangerous politicization of religion and a precedent in American politics that should be thoroughly condemned by all who care about America’s interests and standing in the world. These types of false and harmful statements create a serious risk of backlash against Shia Muslims and can lead to a potential disruption of social cohesion.  

Instead, if there is a misconception about the beliefs of Shia Muslims, then the most prudent approach would be to seek clarification from this Council as the right and trusted source, and whose goal is to support the religious needs of Shia Muslims, within the context of a harmonious Western society. This Council has a history of promoting civic duty, interfaith dialogue and the overall well-being of society. 

Thus, we decry this and any other misrepresentation of Shiism and ask that such behavior be censured and prevented at all levels of government, and that all faith denominations be afforded the same respect. 
 

https://www.imams.us/news/statement-from-the-council-of-shia-muslim-scholars-of-north-america-on-recent-defamatory-comments-about-shia-muslims/

[laithAlIRAQI]

 

[AbdusSibtayn]

[123xo]

Currently crying my eyes out with a heavy heart filled with love and a foggy mind flooded with the thoughts of him- i'm so in love with someone i'm not supposed to love and can never be with. Been praying and crying and i'm not sure what else i could possibly do to change qadr. :c 

 

xo

[laithAlIRAQI]

3 minutes ago, 123xo said:

Currently crying my eyes out with a heavy heart filled with love and a foggy mind flooded with the thoughts of him- i'm so in love with someone i'm not supposed to love and can never be with. Been praying and crying and i'm not sure what else i could possibly do to change qadr. :c 

 

xo

is that some kind of romantic novel?

[notme]

1 hour ago, 123xo said:

Currently crying my eyes out with a heavy heart filled with love and a foggy mind flooded with the thoughts of him- i'm so in love with someone i'm not supposed to love and can never be with. Been praying and crying and i'm not sure what else i could possibly do to change qadr. :c 

 

xo

Stay very far from him. Time will heal your infatuation wound.  

[123xo]

The marriage of a non-Muslim man to a Muslim woman has been forbidden by Sharia law, with the exception of the People of the Book, which are Christians and Jews, as there is no solid evidence that prevents the marriage of a Muslim woman to a Jew and a Christian.

There is no Quranic text that prohibits a Muslim woman from marrying a Christian or a Jew, or an authentic hadith that prohibits this marriage. Those who cite the only verse 221 of Surat Al-Baqarah in which Allah the Almighty says, “And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she pleases you. And do not marry polytheistic men until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he pleases you.” However, the sharia is interpreting according to the male whims that elevate masculinity over Allah’s law, as they are more lenient with the idea of a muslim man marrying a christian or a jewish woman however they are more strict and forbid muslim women from marrying a non muslim men... so because the verse speaks about polytheists, i.e. the infidels. And whoever is familiar with the Quran and Sunnah knows very clearly and without ambiguity that the verses and hadiths differentiated many times between polytheists and the People of the Book as well. If we look at the Book of Allah and the speech of His Messenger about who is a polytheist according to the ruling of His verses and authentic hadiths, we find that the polytheist who does not believe in Allah or in any book that Allah revealed, i.e. the Christian and the Jew, are not polytheists so does that mean marrying a christian is still accepted as he is still from the people of the book??? I understand that this idea is frowned upon out of fear that men control the house and therefore children born to such marriages will more likely follow their dad's lead? But what if the children grow to understand and accept their mother's faith (islam)? 
 

ps i'm aware there might be a whole thread about such topic i really didn't dig deep and therefore i posted on here seeking more thoughts and opinion's from any of you that have more knowledge and understanding than me in this matter

 

xo

Edited November 28, 2024 by 123xo

[Ashvazdanghe]

1 hour ago, 123xo said:

The marriage of a non-Muslim man to a Muslim woman has been forbidden by Sharia law, with the exception of the People of the Book, which are Christians and Jews, as there is no solid evidence that prevents the marriage of a Muslim woman to a Jew and a Christian.

There is no Quranic text that prohibits a Muslim woman from marrying a Christian or a Jew, or an authentic hadith that prohibits this marriage. Those who cite the only verse 221 of Surat Al-Baqarah in which Allah the Almighty says, “And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe.

Salam respectfully your interpretation is totally wrong which in opposition to your feminist whim  which there is  solid evidence form holy Quran & authentic hadiths which marriage of a muslim woman with a Jew and a Christian has been prohibited which for details you can search about  related threads or create a thread about it. 

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A Muslim man is allowed to marry a Christian or a Jewish woman in temporary marriage. Based on precaution, it is obligatory to refrain from marrying a non-Muslim woman in permanent marriage.
A Muslim man is not allowed to marry, neither permanently nor temporarily a non-Muslim woman who is not among Ahlul Kitab. Based on obligatory precaution, a Muslim man must refrain from marrying a Zoroastrian woman, even temporarily.
As for a Muslim woman, she is not allowed to marry a non-Muslim man at all. (See the question-answer section below.)

https://www.sistani.org/english/book/46/2062/

Edited November 28, 2024 by Ashvazdanghe

[laithAlIRAQI]

 

[Amirzabidi]

On 11/28/2024 at 2:05 AM, 123xo said:

The marriage of a non-Muslim man to a Muslim woman has been forbidden by Sharia law, with the exception of the People of the Book, which are Christians and Jews, as there is no solid evidence that prevents the marriage of a Muslim woman to a Jew and a Christian.

There is no Quranic text that prohibits a Muslim woman from marrying a Christian or a Jew, or an authentic hadith that prohibits this marriage. Those who cite the only verse 221 of Surat Al-Baqarah in which Allah the Almighty says, “And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she pleases you. And do not marry polytheistic men until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he pleases you.” However, the sharia is interpreting according to the male whims that elevate masculinity over Allah’s law, as they are more lenient with the idea of a muslim man marrying a christian or a jewish woman however they are more strict and forbid muslim women from marrying a non muslim men... so because the verse speaks about polytheists, i.e. the infidels. And whoever is familiar with the Quran and Sunnah knows very clearly and without ambiguity that the verses and hadiths differentiated many times between polytheists and the People of the Book as well. If we look at the Book of Allah and the speech of His Messenger about who is a polytheist according to the ruling of His verses and authentic hadiths, we find that the polytheist who does not believe in Allah or in any book that Allah revealed, i.e. the Christian and the Jew, are not polytheists so does that mean marrying a christian is still accepted as he is still from the people of the book??? I understand that this idea is frowned upon out of fear that men control the house and therefore children born to such marriages will more likely follow their dad's lead? But what if the children grow to understand and accept their mother's faith (islam)? 
 

ps i'm aware there might be a whole thread about such topic i really didn't dig deep and therefore i posted on here seeking more thoughts and opinion's from any of you that have more knowledge and understanding than me in this matter

 

xo

Assalamo aleykom dear sister,

 

The Shi’a Scholar Al-Irawani has stated the following: 

6- زواج المسلمة بالكافر

* قوله تعالى: يا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذا جاءَكُمُ الْمُؤْمِناتُ مُهاجِراتٍ فَامْتَحِنُوهُنَّ اللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِإِيمانِهِنَّ فَإِنْ عَلِمْتُمُوهُنَّ مُؤْمِناتٍ فَلا تَرْجِعُوهُنَّ إِلَى الْكُفَّارِ لا هُنَّ حِلٌّ لَهُمْ وَ لا هُمْ يَحِلُّونَ لَهُنَ‌[2].

تقدّم ان المسلم يجوز له الزواج بالكتابية دون غيرها. و أمّا المسلمة فلا يجوز لها الزواج بالكافر حتى الكتابي، فان الآية الكريمة دلت على النهي في مرحلة البقاء، و هو يلازم النهي في مرحلة الحدوث. و من هنا يفتي الفقهاء بعدم جواز زواج المسلمة بالكافر بخلاف زواج المسلم بالكافرة إذا كانت كتابية فانه جائز.

“It has been previously mentioned that a Muslim man is permitted to marry a woman from the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) but not others. As for a Muslim woman, it is impermissible for her to marry a non-Muslim, even if he is from the People of the Book. This is because the Quranic verse indicates prohibition in the context of continuing such a marriage, which logically implies prohibition at the initiation of such a marriage. Therefore, Islamic jurists unanimously rule that a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim, unlike a Muslim man, who may marry a non-Muslim woman if she belongs to the People of the Book.”

[Durus Tamhidiyah fi Tafsir Ayat Al-Ahkam, Shaykh Al-Irawani, Volume 1, Page 355]
 

see the link: https://lib.eshia.ir/12313/1/355

[Quran313]

Maraji are experts in religion just like a doctor whos expert in medical or a prifessor in science. Do we argue with doctor when he gives us a certain prescription? Why did you prescribe me with this other than that? The doctor would say what I prescribed is solely based on what I read in medical books. It was not based on my whim.

When a Marji says this is religious ruling regarding a certain matter, he gives the ruling based on years of study he had in religion. It's not based on his whim. Just like the doctor who had years of study in a certain field. Ahlulbait names are not mentioned in Quran. Can I conclude that they are not Wali of the people now? If they are the highest level and it's such an important matter that people should know about, why it's not mentioned in the Quran then? And so many examples like this.

[Haji 2003]

Brian Thompson of United Healthcare gets shot and ...

all the American gun enthusiasts come out and comment on the killer's technique ... or the lack of one.

https://x.com/mistergusano/status/1864380490762838174

1. The rest of what you’re seeing are jams occurring on the firearm due to the ... not knowing how to hold a firearm.
2. Not pro enough to have tested his pistol with the silencer beforehand (note he has to rack it after every shot)
3. The gun keeps jamming because this was most likely the first time he shot I with the silencer which effects the recoil spring, it clearly was not set right.
4. Shooter might have modified his rounds for “less bang”. Causing the gun to not function correctly, if this is to case.. true professional.
5. A pro would have probably gotten closer and shot him in the back of the head.
6. etc.

[laithAlIRAQI]

 

Ya zahra

[AbdusSibtayn]

Some gain territory and power out of this war. Some take the L and (maybe) gain self awareness. I gain Shia Chat grandmaster status. 

[Diaz]

39 minutes ago, AbdusSibtayn said:

Some gain territory and power out of this war. Some take the L and (maybe) gain self awareness. I gain Shia Chat grandmaster status. 

I got it before you brother 

[hamz786]

Salam

It's hard to avoid speculation what with the current Syria situation. Howevever, I've been thinking about the Hadiths that mention the districts that Sufyani takes over and they all mention Palestine right. Is it not possible Palestine will still be under Israeli occupation at this time, so when Sufyani takes over he will be seen as a liberator and praised for liberating al-Quds. So the groups going against Israel right now may never even defeat them up until that time.

[AbdusSibtayn]

6 hours ago, Diaz said:

I got it before you brother 

I am a bit slow.... 

[Diaz]

2 hours ago, AbdusSibtayn said:

I am a bit slow.... 

It was a joke brother. 

[Haji 2003]

[AbdusSibtayn]

7 hours ago, Diaz said:

It was a joke brother. 

I was joking too. 

[guest 2025]

11 hours ago, hamz786 said:

Salam

It's hard to avoid speculation what with the current Syria situation. Howevever, I've been thinking about the Hadiths that mention the districts that Sufyani takes over and they all mention Palestine right. Is it not possible Palestine will still be under Israeli occupation at this time, so when Sufyani takes over he will be seen as a liberator and praised for liberating al-Quds. So the groups going against Israel right now may never even defeat them up until that time.

Salam if I'm not mistaken I think it's Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) who is supposed to free Palestine and pray with Nabi Isa (عليه السلام) there. Though I think the narration mentioned Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) freeing Palestine from an occupying force. So that occupying force may as well be other than Israel

[AbdusSibtayn]

Me waiting for atleast something positive to happen in life so that this week doesn't end on a totally [EDITED OUT] note... 

Edited December 7, 2024 by AbdusSibtayn

[notme]

On 12/4/2024 at 5:14 PM, Haji 2003 said:

Brian Thompson of United Healthcare gets shot and ...

all the American gun enthusiasts come out and comment on the killer's technique ... or the lack of one.

https://x.com/mistergusano/status/1864380490762838174

1. The rest of what you’re seeing are jams occurring on the firearm due to the ... not knowing how to hold a firearm.
2. Not pro enough to have tested his pistol with the silencer beforehand (note he has to rack it after every shot)
3. The gun keeps jamming because this was most likely the first time he shot I with the silencer which effects the recoil spring, it clearly was not set right.
4. Shooter might have modified his rounds for “less bang”. Causing the gun to not function correctly, if this is to case.. true professional.
5. A pro would have probably gotten closer and shot him in the back of the head.
6. etc.

Apparently, reaction to this is something that left and right are united on. Nobody is sad, and everyone hopes the unidentified shooter is never caught. Many are saying they hope to see more of this.

[Haji 2003]

I came across this grave at a local cemetery ... a Surah Fateha for this person ...

can't have been great to have been buried by people who did not know who you were.

[laithAlIRAQI]

1 hour ago, Haji 2003 said:

I came across this grave at a local cemetery ... a Surah Fateha for this person ...

can't have been great to have been buried by people who did not know who you were.

long gone and forgotten, scary. May god have mercy on him whoever it is.

i used to tell myself i dont fear death, but it is a lie. 

Edited December 8, 2024 by laithAlIRAQI

[Haji 2003]

22 hours ago, notme said:

Apparently, reaction to this is something that left and right are united on. Nobody is sad, and everyone hopes the unidentified shooter is never caught. Many are saying they hope to see more of this.

 

Here's something related. Iranian emigre to United States, goes back to Iran for medical treatment!