Thoughts 2025

[mahmood8726]

https://t.me/Middle_East_Spectator/16722

To some Muslims supporting the protests in Turkey currently:

Yes, I dislike Erdogan. Many of us do. Yes, he can often be a hypocrite. However, Erdogan at the very least is overtly pro-Palestine, even if only in rhetoric, and he has openly praised Hamas. Additionally, he benefits the interests of the Muslims in Turkey.

 

The protests ongoing currently, which are anti-Erdogan and pro-Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, are not a positive development, especially if you're a Resistance supporter.

In 2024, Imamoglu called Hamas a 'terrorist organization', and said the October 7th attack 'deeply saddened him'. Additionally, Imamoglu is part of the CHP party, Turkey's 'Republican People's Party', which is known to be Kemalist and highly secular in nature.

We need to be mature and realize that while Erdogan can be heavily criticized, his deposal may not be a positive thing at all, and could put an even worse political force in power.

https://t.me/Middle_East_Spectator/16723

I will stick by this, the Middle East has had far too many 'mindless revolutions'.

Simply overthrowing someone we don't like, without thinking about a viable future alternative, is an extremely stupid thing to do.

As much as I hate erdogan, he's making a good point here, were being put in a disgusting moral dilemma, on one hand erdogans government is commiting massacres on Syrian minorities and the opposition to erdogans opinion on Syria is not really known, some like kevork claiming he's better than erdogan on Syria, but on the other hand, the opposition of erdogan is going to suck up to Israel and America even more than erdogan. I can't beleive I'm considering having to defend that peice of swine, he's even worse than bashar or gaddafi combined. 

[Haji 2003]

 

[123xo]

Salam guys,

Does anyone know any good lectures or podcasts that can be beneficial for a revert ? he reverted from christianity to sunni islam how do i introduce him to shia islam ? not sure where to start with him.... also has to be strictly in english and/or french or polish. 

Thanks

[Quran313]

Sunday Mar 30th would be last day of the month of Ramazan.

Edited March 30, 2025 by Quran313

[AbdusSibtayn]

إذا سألوني عن حالتي ، وحاولت عذرا فلم يمكن

أقول: بخير ولكنه ، كلام يدور على الألسن

وربك يعلم ما في الصدور ، و يعلم خائنة الأعين

 

[AbdusSibtayn]

On 3/28/2025 at 3:15 PM, 123xo said:

Salam guys,

Does anyone know any good lectures or podcasts that can be beneficial for a revert ? he reverted from christianity to sunni islam how do i introduce him to shia islam ? not sure where to start with him.... also has to be strictly in english and/or french or polish. 

Thanks

Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Qazwini's lecture series on the Thaqalayn YouTube channel. 

[Haji 2003]

 

[In Gods Name]

Thinking you are better than you are, might lead you to underestimating, not overestimating your abilities. If you assume you are doing more than most or all, you will then underestimate others, who might be doing 10x, 100x, even 1000x you or more, and you might not realise you can do that 10x, 100x, 1000x which you had before not thought possible because you assumed you were close to the ceiling and better.  Humility, instead of arrogance, is the key to being the strongest, most powerful version of yourself.

[In Gods Name]

I had broken my Iphone (old second hand but still good to use). I didn't want to pay to get my screen fixed, so ordered the parts on Amazon fearing how i would do it. I managed to actually fix it, and learned a useful skill, and then ordered a battery (safe one as they can catch fire) twice as powerful as a new one would have been on a new phone.

Instead of paying 600-900 pounds/dollars on a new phone, i've renewed my own Phone for about 50-60 dollars/pounds.

Push yourself in life, stretch yourself outside of your comfort zone in sensible and measured ways, don't be afraid to fail in a controlled fashion.

Take on the hardest tasks you have each day and face them first thing - you'll notice what you feared might well be difficult, and challenging, but a lot less of that dragon in that cave, than you thought, and merely shining a light on it and attacking it makes endless fear more a controlled , tough, battle.

If you don't attack it, it will chase you, and by that time it may well be what you fear.

[Haji 2003]

The hardest part of making a perpetual motion machine, is finding where to hide the batteries.

[Diaz]

I live in one of the hottest countries in the world, the electricity bills either will be increased or there will be a shortage. Pls pray for me 

[123xo]

This Life is Not Worth It – A Reminder from Reality

Sometimes, life hits you with a truth so raw, it shakes your soul. I knew this muslim girl young (25-28) beautiful, full of life. The kind of girl who lit up every room she walked into with her glam and style. Always out with friends, dining at the best places, living what many would call the "dream life." Popular, loved, admired. But in December 2024, she passed away. Just like that.

And now, only a few months later... life moves on. Her name barely comes up. People who once surrounded her with love and attention have gone back to their routines. Parties. Laughter. Selfies. Like she never existed.

And that’s when it hits you.  
This dunya is so fake. So temporary. So unworthy.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:  
*“Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler.”* (Bukhari)

This world isn’t our home. It’s not meant to fulfill us. It was never supposed to be the source of our happiness. Yet we spend so much of our time chasing people, love, status, and wealth and then stress ourselves sick when things don’t go our way.

We cry over relationships, we feel worthless when people leave, we obsess over material things that will mean nothing in our grave.  
But what will matter?
Our prayers. Our kindness. The secret good deeds no one sees. The way we treat others. The way we treat ourselves.

So be kind to yourself. Don’t let this world break you. Don’t stress over people who might not even remember you when you're gone.  
Instead, pour your energy into things that will benefit you when you return to Allah.

Let your heart be busy with dhikr. Let your hands give. Let your words heal. Let your silence be wise. Live this life knowing that none of it really lasts — except what is done for the sake of Allah. 

And remember:  
Even the most unforgettable people will be forgotten. But those who live for Allah — their legacy never dies.

 

[Areeba Tahir]

On 1/1/2025 at 7:04 AM, Hameedeh said:

There is always hope, InShaAllah.

InshaAllah 

[wolverine]

On 12/31/2024 at 8:04 PM, Hameedeh said:

There is always hope, InShaAllah.

There is always hope. There is something better coming, insha Allah. 

[Quran313]

On 4/10/2025 at 5:22 AM, Diaz said:

I live in one of the hottest countries in the world, the electricity bills either will be increased or there will be a shortage. Pls pray for me 

First time I visited one of the GCC countries, it was summer. Airport had nice AC, so I didn't feel anything. The moment exit door opened to leave the airport, a flow of hot air slammed my face and I went inside the airport again :). I told myself:" you can do it. Just get a taxi then you have AC again". And I DID IT.

[In Gods Name]

Had my yearly appraisal at work today.

Despite having everything in order, I still felt incredibly nervous.

As a sinner and genuinely flawed slave, it terrifies me to think I will have to stand before God and account for every deed I have done.

Losing hope in the Mercy of Allah is a bigger sin, but this is a wake up call to account before the account comes.

 

[laithAlIRAQI]

Please pray Al Fatiha for my cousin Ali, he passed away yesterday. He unfortunately wasn't raised in an Islamic environment because my uncle wasn't involved in most of his life. So he wont be getting an Islamic burial and instead probably a Christian one as his mother is danish. 

Ive tried speaking with her but to no avail, she will not budge. i feel sorry for him as i fear for his hereafter. 

Edited April 28, 2025 by laithAlIRAQI

[In Gods Name]

59 minutes ago, laithAlIRAQI said:

Please pray Al Fatiha for my cousin Ali, he passed away yesterday. He unfortunately wasn't raised in an Islamic environment because my uncle wasn't involved in most of his life. So he wont be getting an Islamic burial and instead probably a Christian one as his mother is danish. 

Ive tried speaking with her but to no avail, she will not budge. i feel sorry for him as i fear for his hereafter. 

You have tried your best brother. 

The real point of impact is during his life, and now it's all up to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) once the soul has passed the throat. 

May Allah give you and his family strength during his passing, give us a shout if you need a brother to share anything with.

[Diaz]

3 hours ago, laithAlIRAQI said:

Please pray Al Fatiha for my cousin Ali, he passed away yesterday. He unfortunately wasn't raised in an Islamic environment because my uncle wasn't involved in most of his life. So he wont be getting an Islamic burial and instead probably a Christian one as his mother is danish. 

Ive tried speaking with her but to no avail, she will not budge. i feel sorry for him as i fear for his hereafter. 

May allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) have mercy on him, you did what you could brother, leave the rest to allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى). My mother best friend converted to islam because she loved a muslim man, she was 18 years old. Unfortunately she did not get married because she was from different nationality while he khaleeji. But she was attached to Islam and died as a Muslim woman, however her sister buried her as a christian and her daughter didn't visit her grave since 16 years ago. 

[Haji 2003]

If this were true, tariffs would not have been needed ...

 

[mahmood8726]

Good news, joe biden(la) has a severe form of cancer.

*commits genocide and does fasad on this planet.

*allows israel to destroy the last cancer hospital in gaza.

*Gets cursed by Allah(سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) with a severe form of prostate cancer that I heard spread to his bones. 

 

May Allah(سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) give this opressor all the pain in this world and the next. 

[Diaz]

49 minutes ago, mahmood8726 said:

Good news, joe biden(la) has a severe form of cancer.

[AbdusSibtayn]

On 4/17/2025 at 10:15 PM, 123xo said:

This Life is Not Worth It – A Reminder from Reality

Sometimes, life hits you with a truth so raw, it shakes your soul. I knew this muslim girl young (25-28) beautiful, full of life. The kind of girl who lit up every room she walked into with her glam and style. Always out with friends, dining at the best places, living what many would call the "dream life." Popular, loved, admired. But in December 2024, she passed away. Just like that.

And now, only a few months later... life moves on. Her name barely comes up. People who once surrounded her with love and attention have gone back to their routines. Parties. Laughter. Selfies. Like she never existed.

And that’s when it hits you.  
This dunya is so fake. So temporary. So unworthy.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:  
*“Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler.”* (Bukhari)

This world isn’t our home. It’s not meant to fulfill us. It was never supposed to be the source of our happiness. Yet we spend so much of our time chasing people, love, status, and wealth and then stress ourselves sick when things don’t go our way.

We cry over relationships, we feel worthless when people leave, we obsess over material things that will mean nothing in our grave.  
But what will matter?
Our prayers. Our kindness. The secret good deeds no one sees. The way we treat others. The way we treat ourselves.

So be kind to yourself. Don’t let this world break you. Don’t stress over people who might not even remember you when you're gone.  
Instead, pour your energy into things that will benefit you when you return to Allah.

Let your heart be busy with dhikr. Let your hands give. Let your words heal. Let your silence be wise. Live this life knowing that none of it really lasts — except what is done for the sake of Allah. 

And remember:  
Even the most unforgettable people will be forgotten. But those who live for Allah — their legacy never dies.

 

وَ قَالَ (علیه السلام) -وَ قَدْ رَجَعَ مِنْ صِفِّينَ فَأَشْرَفَ عَلَى الْقُبُورِ بِظَاهِرِ الْكُوفَةِ-: يَا أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ الْمُوحِشَةِ وَ الْمَحَالِّ الْمُقْفِرَةِ وَ الْقُبُورِ الْمُظْلِمَةِ، يَا أَهْلَ التُّرْبَةِ، يَا أَهْلَ الْغُرْبَةِ، يَا أَهْلَ الْوَحْدَةِ، يَا أَهْلَ الْوَحْشَةِ، أَنْتُمْ لَنَا فَرَطٌ سَابِقٌ وَ نَحْنُ لَكُمْ تَبَعٌ لَاحِقٌ؛ أَمَّا الدُّورُ فَقَدْ سُكِنَتْ، وَ أَمَّا الْأَزْوَاجُ فَقَدْ نُكِحَتْ، وَ أَمَّا الْأَمْوَالُ فَقَدْ قُسِمَتْ. هَذَا خَبَرُ مَا عِنْدَنَا، فَمَا خَبَرُ مَا عِنْدَكُمْ؟ ثُمَّ الْتَفَتَ إِلَى أَصْحَابِهِ فَقَالَ: أَمَا [وَ اللَّهِ] لَوْ أُذِنَ لَهُمْ فِي الْكَلَامِ لَأَخْبَرُوكُمْ أَنَّ خَيْرَ الزَّادِ التَّقْوى.

Nothing will last- relations, wealth, reputation, nothing. Everything will have to be left behind. 

May Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) make the passage easy for us. 

[123xo]

Joined late dec 2023 seeking help on divorce. Fast forward to 2025 i married the cop who helped me get my ex to divorce me. It was hard and complicated but by the grace of Allah we did it !! no fancy wedding but a marriage worth a million dimes . Alot of times we get blinded by the bad that we don't see the good that's coming after. trust the process.

 

Alhamdulilah

xo

[Haji 2003]

 

[Quran313]

On 5/22/2025 at 11:39 AM, Haji 2003 said:

 

This guy is a very good scholar. His name is حسینی قمی. He mentions the Ahlulbait way of life and then relates it to todays life, social problems, political issues, the way people treat each other, families, marriages, etc. Very practical view of the religion. Unfortunately his speaks Farsi. I hope there would be more English translations.

[Hameedeh]

Something is up at Samsung because after charging my Galaxy S10 phone it used to say 100% charged; today it says Fully charged. 

[123xo]

Salam everyone,

I want to share something that all of you can benefit from inshallah, especially those who are finding it hard to cope with life on daily basis. I'm not the most pious or the best muslimah but by the mercy of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) i'm becoming more aware of my purpose as a human and in return i have found peace & gratitude in everything. 

1- Pray your daily prayers (even if you struggle to pray them on time try to pray them off before the end of the day).

2- Qiyam al-layl even with two Rak'ahs if you can't do the 11 rak'ahs. 

3- Read quran daily even if one page per day. 

4- Cutting out music 

5- Cut out any bad habits 

6- Become more gentle with yourself & those around you regardless who they are. 

7- Have yaqeen(certainty) and reliance on Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) alone 

8- Always help whenever you can even in small things whether at home or removing a harmful object off the ground out on the street. 

Alhamdulilah my days are becoming so much better. I wake up feeling so calm peaceful and happy, and i wish this beautiful feeling for all of you and anyone whose reading this. 

Goodluck 

xo

[Haji 2003]

Banana Republic

 

[Haji 2003]

 

[Haji 2003]

 

[AbdusSibtayn]

On 6/13/2025 at 1:02 AM, Haji 2003 said:

Banana Republic

 

A military coup against Trump would be hilarious. 

[Haji 2003]

 

In a comparison between Iran & the US: Iran has a significantly higher percentage of women in higher education, a much lower incarceration rate, universal healthcare, little to no student debt, much lower rates of homelessness, stronger family & community support systems, infinitely lower rates of mass shootings & gun violence, much lower obesity rates, more affordable public transportation, much lower drug overdoses.

For these reasons, I think it is entirely justified that Iran should launch a war against the US to hasten regime change and liberate the oppressed people of America.

https://x.com/TadhgHickey/status/1936137635052835287

 

[Hameedeh]

Global nuclear stockpile is rising, says report. Here are the countries that possess them

Amid the ongoing missile attacks between Israel and Iran, we get the facts on the number of nuclear warheads in the world.

New York --

The share of nuclear weapons in the world has continued to grow since a number of countries continued intensive nuclear modernization programs in 2024, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, an independent international institute dedicated to researching conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament, released its key findings for 2025.

Amid the ongoing missile attacks between Israel and Iran, the Hearst Television Data Team examined the report and has the facts on the number of nuclear warheads in the world.

An estimated 12,241 nuclear warheads were recorded in January 2025 from nine countries, namely the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel.

[Hameedeh]

A reporter said Do not use the ATM (Automated Teller Machine) after dark, because there are more people hanging around that want to rob you of the money you just took from the machine. Another person said the ATM is really Accessory to Mugging.