Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
El Clon
I remember sitting with my mom and my family waiting to watch the “tevenovela” or soap opera El Clon to come on at around 9:00 pm PST in the living room of the small apartment we lived in. This soap was a Brazilian soap that the channel Telemundo broadcasted after the 9/11 incidents. The story was translated from Portuguese to Spanish… And in my house, the Brazilian soaps were something we would not miss!!! Everyone had established their beliefs against the Muslim community by now and there were many things I did not understand about this culture or what was going on in the world. I knew "Muslim terrorists" (that is what the news brainwashed everyone with) had brought the twin towers down and when I saw a person in the mall covered up, I was scared. What if that person walking around in the mall was a suicide bomber? I was so afraid of things I did not know much about… It made me shiver…
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Being Eco Friendly
Quotes From the Qur’an and Hadith (sayings of Prophet Mohammed)
Islam's mercy is not restricted to human beings but is extended to animals and birds. Game hunting of birds or
animals just for the pleasure of the sport and not for a real need is forbidden in Islam. Even insects, Islam
gives a special attention to them; it considers them signs and miracles of Allah. That is why insects like flies,
spiders and bees, ants, etc. are mentioned in the context of being miracles of Allah in the Qur’an. When a
Muslim slaughters an animal or a bird for eating, he has to sharpen his knife and to treat the animal gently and
never cut its meat until it becomes completely senseless and lifeless.
Two hadith quotes
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, related to his Companions;
The story of a man who found a dog panting out of thirst. The man went down into a well, filled his shoes
with water and offered it to the dog to quench its thirsty. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"Then Allah was grateful to him and forgave him his sins." The Companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah!
Is there a reward for us with relation to animals?" He replied "There is a reward with (relation to) every living
creature."
Bukhari, Vol 3, Book 39. Agriculture. Hadith 513. Narrated By Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle said, "There is none amongst the Muslims who PLANTS A TREE or sows seeds, and then a
bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."
Verses from the Qur’an
(2:30) Behold thy Lord said to the angels: “I will create A vicegerent on earth.”
(2:31) And He taught Adam names of all things; then he place them before the angels, and said; “Tell me
the names of these if ye are right.”
(16:8 to 13) “And (He has created) horses, mules and donkeys, for you to ride and as an adornment. And
He has created (other) things of which you have no knowledge.
(16:13) And the things on this earth which He has multiplied in varying colours (and qualities); Verily in
this is a Sign for men who celebrate the praises of Allah in gratitude.
(6: 38) “And there is no animal that walks upon the earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but
(they are) communities like yourselves; We have not neglected anything in the Book, then to their Lord
shall they be gathered.” This means that all creatures will come together before Allah, their Creator.
(6:165) It is He who hath made You (His) agents, inheritors of the earth: He hath raised You in ranks,
some above Others: that He may try you to the gifts He hath given you for they Lord is quick in
punishment: yet He Is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
(31:20) Do ye not see That Allah has subjected to your (use) all things in the heavens and on earth, and
has made His bounties flow to you in exceeding Measure, (both) seen and unseen.
(45:12) “It is Allah Who has subjected the sea to you, that ships may sail through it by His command, that
ye may seek of His Bounty and that ye may be grateful.
(45:13) “And He has subjected to you, as from Him. All that is in the heavens, and on earth: behold, In
that are Sighs indeed for those who reflect.
(33:72) “We did indeed offer The Trust. To the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains; But they
refused to undertake it, Being afraid thereof: But man undertook it – He was indeed unjust and foolish-
(33:73) (With the result) that Allah has to punish The Hypocrites, man and women, And the Unbelievers,
men And women, and Allah turns In Mercy to the Believers, Men and women: for Allah I oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful
Creation projects for your community and family to help better our environment through the use of
our faiths
1. Create a family project to tackle environmental problems
2. Initiate an organic garden, even in pots, include your neighbors!
3. Actively recycle and conserve material and become more conscious while being eco
friendly
4. Initiate positive social change both locally and globally
Islam's mercy is not restricted to human beings but is extended to animals and birds. Game hunting of birds or
animals just for the pleasure of the sport and not for a real need is forbidden in Islam. Even insects, Islam
gives a special attention to them; it considers them signs and miracles of Allah. That is why insects like flies,
spiders and bees, ants, etc. are mentioned in the context of being miracles of Allah in the Qur’an. When a
Muslim slaughters an animal or a bird for eating, he has to sharpen his knife and to treat the animal gently and
never cut its meat until it becomes completely senseless and lifeless.
Two hadith quotes
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, related to his Companions;
The story of a man who found a dog panting out of thirst. The man went down into a well, filled his shoes
with water and offered it to the dog to quench its thirsty. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"Then Allah was grateful to him and forgave him his sins." The Companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah!
Is there a reward for us with relation to animals?" He replied "There is a reward with (relation to) every living
creature."
Bukhari, Vol 3, Book 39. Agriculture. Hadith 513. Narrated By Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle said, "There is none amongst the Muslims who PLANTS A TREE or sows seeds, and then a
bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."
Verses from the Qur’an
(2:30) Behold thy Lord said to the angels: “I will create A vicegerent on earth.”
(2:31) And He taught Adam names of all things; then he place them before the angels, and said; “Tell me
the names of these if ye are right.”
(16:8 to 13) “And (He has created) horses, mules and donkeys, for you to ride and as an adornment. And
He has created (other) things of which you have no knowledge.
(16:13) And the things on this earth which He has multiplied in varying colours (and qualities); Verily in
this is a Sign for men who celebrate the praises of Allah in gratitude.
(6: 38) “And there is no animal that walks upon the earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but
(they are) communities like yourselves; We have not neglected anything in the Book, then to their Lord
shall they be gathered.” This means that all creatures will come together before Allah, their Creator.
(6:165) It is He who hath made You (His) agents, inheritors of the earth: He hath raised You in ranks,
some above Others: that He may try you to the gifts He hath given you for they Lord is quick in
punishment: yet He Is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
(31:20) Do ye not see That Allah has subjected to your (use) all things in the heavens and on earth, and
has made His bounties flow to you in exceeding Measure, (both) seen and unseen.
(45:12) “It is Allah Who has subjected the sea to you, that ships may sail through it by His command, that
ye may seek of His Bounty and that ye may be grateful.
(45:13) “And He has subjected to you, as from Him. All that is in the heavens, and on earth: behold, In
that are Sighs indeed for those who reflect.
(33:72) “We did indeed offer The Trust. To the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains; But they
refused to undertake it, Being afraid thereof: But man undertook it – He was indeed unjust and foolish-
(33:73) (With the result) that Allah has to punish The Hypocrites, man and women, And the Unbelievers,
men And women, and Allah turns In Mercy to the Believers, Men and women: for Allah I oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful
Creation projects for your community and family to help better our environment through the use of
our faiths
1. Create a family project to tackle environmental problems
2. Initiate an organic garden, even in pots, include your neighbors!
3. Actively recycle and conserve material and become more conscious while being eco
friendly
4. Initiate positive social change both locally and globally
I HAD A BIG TURKISH WEDDING!!!
So as everyone already knows, I got married to my loving and caring Onur. Yes, the man that introduced me to Islam. I prayed so many times for something less than what I have received from Onur. I think this just goes to show that when you pray, Allah will bless you with greater things than anyone can ever expect. My prayers were answered with an overflowing happiness I did not ever imagine could be possible. I am so grateful, ALHAMDULILLAH!!!! All praise is due to Allah.
To Onur the best thing that has ever happened to me, I want to say thank you for the gift that I will have in my heart for the coming days until I go to the next step Allah has in store for me. I am so happy I will be by your side through the best times and the hardest times. I will be here to support and love you. I believe you can do greater than you can see yourself doing. Your heart is so big and clean. Many said that you were lucky for having me, and that I would bring you luck, but I think I am lucky to have you. You and your family have been so great to me. I felt so welcomed and loved. You show me everyday how much you love me by being a good man, working all day, spending time with me and keeping all my needs satified, I can not ask for more. Alhamdulillah and Insh'Allah we will live a long fruitful life together.
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