The greatest gift you can give someone is your time; because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Time
The greatest gift you can give someone is your time; because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.
Friday, 20 June 2014
Who is Muhammad (pbuh)?
Who is Muhammad (pbuh)?
He is the one who gave us all rights.
He is the one who protected men's, women's and children's rights.
He is the one who raised the value of women (despite what some people think).
He is the one who protected the rights of our neighbours.
He is the one who established a peaceful relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims.
He is the one who connected all the monotheistic faiths (belief in one God).
He is the one who taught us how to respect all the other Prophets like, Adam, Noah, Abraham and Moses (pbut).
He is the one who taught us who the great Prophet Jesus (pbuh) was, and why he was sent; and he taught us that the virgin birth was true!
He is the one who taught us all how to respect the Messiah Jesus (pbuh) and his mother Mary.
He is the one who taught us the truth about Christianity and its basic mistake; he taught us not to confuse ourselves with the trinity; it makes no sense because it is wrong! Jesus (pbuh) is not the 'son' of God, but he is the Messiah and he is a great Prophet in Islam.
He is the one who taught us not to feel guilty about the crucifixion and death of the Prophet Jesus (pbuh); because the Jews did not kill him like everyone thinks.
He is the one who taught us Allah keeps his word, and he taught us that no harm came to the Prophet Jesus (pbuh)
He is the one that taught us Allah is the best of planners.
He is the one that taught us Allah is merciful and kind.
He is the one who taught us that the Torah, Gospels and Psalms were all sent from Allah.
He is the one that organised the relationship between the members of the family, and he revealed the duties towards the parents.
He is the one who prevented injustice and called for justice, peace, respect, love, togetherness and co-operation for all.
He is the one who called for helping the needy, visiting the sick, feeding the hungry and helping the orphans.
He is the one who taught us how to clean our bodies ready for prayer, ready to present ourselves to Allah.
He is the one who taught us how to pray properly, how to pray like the great Prophets of yesterday (Jesus, Moses, Abraham (pbut)). We all pray the same way.
He is the one that prohibited bad manners, and other things like, stealing, lying, murdering, gossiping, committing adultery and drinking alcohol.
He is the one that taught us children have rights to feel safe, respected, well looked after, encouraged, cared for and loved.
He is the one who taught us we are allowed to defend ourselves.
He is the one that set very strict rules about war and killing.
He is the one who taught us how to be kind, caring, respectful, forgiving, gentle, good people.
In a nut shell, Muhammad (pbuh) is the one that united a world.........
A true Muslim doesn't steal.
A true Muslim doesn't lie.
A true Muslim prays 5 times a day.
A true Muslim doesn't drink alcohol.
A true Muslim doesn't commit adultery.
A true Muslim doesn't cheat.
A true Muslim tries his best to help the needy.
A true Muslim never judges another person, as he knows Allah may have already forgiven that person for the sin they committed.
A true Muslim doesn't look down on anyone, as they know that person maybe better than himself to Allah.
A true Muslim doesn't gossip about people; back biting is a huge sin in Islam.
A true Muslim doesn't kill innocent people; as the word of Allah is; 'if you kill one innocent person, it is the same as killing all of humanity, likewise, if you save a life, 'it is the same as saving all of humanity to Allah'.
A true Muslim doesn't harm his neighbour.
A true Muslim obeys his parents and helps them (provided it is in keeping with the word of Allah).
A true Muslim is kind and gentle to young people and the elderly.
A true Muslim is kind, good, gentle, caring, respectful, committed, devoted, protective and loving to his/her wife/husband.
A true Muslim doesn't torture or harm humans or animals (yes, even animals have rights in Islam).
A true Muslim wife loves and cares for her husband (the provider and head of the family) with all of her heart; she knows that he is a gift from Allah, and she has to love him more than his own mother does; she provides him with children, taking care of them and looking after the home, and tending to her husbands needs; she is devoted to him for the rest of her life and beyond (in'sha'Allah).
A true Muslim husband loves and takes care of his wife for the rest of her life, he knows she is a gift to him from Allah. He (Allah) created her for him to love. The husband treats his wife with gentleness, respect, love and kindness; he becomes her protector, strength, security, parental figure, guider, counsellor and most importantly, he becomes her best friend. He takes care of her and all his children and shows mercy towards them all (equally), until the last day of his life.
A true Muslim's relationship towards his/her children never stops, even when they become adults. They know that their children were gifts from Allah!
True Muslims are good, kind hearted, generous, respectful, peaceful, caring, loving and happy people, despite what the media says!
He is the one who gave us all rights.
He is the one who protected men's, women's and children's rights.
He is the one who raised the value of women (despite what some people think).
He is the one who protected the rights of our neighbours.
He is the one who established a peaceful relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims.
He is the one who connected all the monotheistic faiths (belief in one God).
He is the one who taught us how to respect all the other Prophets like, Adam, Noah, Abraham and Moses (pbut).
He is the one who taught us who the great Prophet Jesus (pbuh) was, and why he was sent; and he taught us that the virgin birth was true!
He is the one who taught us all how to respect the Messiah Jesus (pbuh) and his mother Mary.
He is the one who taught us the truth about Christianity and its basic mistake; he taught us not to confuse ourselves with the trinity; it makes no sense because it is wrong! Jesus (pbuh) is not the 'son' of God, but he is the Messiah and he is a great Prophet in Islam.
He is the one who taught us not to feel guilty about the crucifixion and death of the Prophet Jesus (pbuh); because the Jews did not kill him like everyone thinks.
He is the one who taught us Allah keeps his word, and he taught us that no harm came to the Prophet Jesus (pbuh)
He is the one that taught us Allah is the best of planners.
He is the one that taught us Allah is merciful and kind.
He is the one who taught us that the Torah, Gospels and Psalms were all sent from Allah.
He is the one that organised the relationship between the members of the family, and he revealed the duties towards the parents.
He is the one who prevented injustice and called for justice, peace, respect, love, togetherness and co-operation for all.
He is the one who called for helping the needy, visiting the sick, feeding the hungry and helping the orphans.
He is the one who taught us how to clean our bodies ready for prayer, ready to present ourselves to Allah.
He is the one who taught us how to pray properly, how to pray like the great Prophets of yesterday (Jesus, Moses, Abraham (pbut)). We all pray the same way.
He is the one that prohibited bad manners, and other things like, stealing, lying, murdering, gossiping, committing adultery and drinking alcohol.
He is the one that taught us children have rights to feel safe, respected, well looked after, encouraged, cared for and loved.
He is the one who taught us we are allowed to defend ourselves.
He is the one that set very strict rules about war and killing.
He is the one who taught us how to be kind, caring, respectful, forgiving, gentle, good people.
In a nut shell, Muhammad (pbuh) is the one that united a world.........
A true Muslim doesn't steal.
A true Muslim doesn't lie.
A true Muslim prays 5 times a day.
A true Muslim doesn't drink alcohol.
A true Muslim doesn't commit adultery.
A true Muslim doesn't cheat.
A true Muslim tries his best to help the needy.
A true Muslim never judges another person, as he knows Allah may have already forgiven that person for the sin they committed.
A true Muslim doesn't look down on anyone, as they know that person maybe better than himself to Allah.
A true Muslim doesn't gossip about people; back biting is a huge sin in Islam.
A true Muslim doesn't kill innocent people; as the word of Allah is; 'if you kill one innocent person, it is the same as killing all of humanity, likewise, if you save a life, 'it is the same as saving all of humanity to Allah'.
A true Muslim doesn't harm his neighbour.
A true Muslim obeys his parents and helps them (provided it is in keeping with the word of Allah).
A true Muslim is kind and gentle to young people and the elderly.
A true Muslim is kind, good, gentle, caring, respectful, committed, devoted, protective and loving to his/her wife/husband.
A true Muslim doesn't torture or harm humans or animals (yes, even animals have rights in Islam).
A true Muslim wife loves and cares for her husband (the provider and head of the family) with all of her heart; she knows that he is a gift from Allah, and she has to love him more than his own mother does; she provides him with children, taking care of them and looking after the home, and tending to her husbands needs; she is devoted to him for the rest of her life and beyond (in'sha'Allah).
A true Muslim husband loves and takes care of his wife for the rest of her life, he knows she is a gift to him from Allah. He (Allah) created her for him to love. The husband treats his wife with gentleness, respect, love and kindness; he becomes her protector, strength, security, parental figure, guider, counsellor and most importantly, he becomes her best friend. He takes care of her and all his children and shows mercy towards them all (equally), until the last day of his life.
A true Muslim's relationship towards his/her children never stops, even when they become adults. They know that their children were gifts from Allah!
True Muslims are good, kind hearted, generous, respectful, peaceful, caring, loving and happy people, despite what the media says!
Monday, 9 June 2014
Album(s) update
To keep everyone informed and updated, the two dates that have been penciled in for the new release date of the album, is either late July or September; a decision will be made in the next few weeks and we will keep you all posted.
Additional information; it looks like Lisa-Lee will definitely be releasing two albums. The original one scheduled, 'Fragile / memories', and the 2009 EP that got pulled at the last minute. The 2009 release was titled, "Almost nothing", this EP will be extended and released as a full album. More details will follow soon.
Additional information; it looks like Lisa-Lee will definitely be releasing two albums. The original one scheduled, 'Fragile / memories', and the 2009 EP that got pulled at the last minute. The 2009 release was titled, "Almost nothing", this EP will be extended and released as a full album. More details will follow soon.
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
Fajr / Fajer
To start a new day Allah lifts the sun to bring us warmth and light. He does the same with our hearts and souls while we perform Fajr.
I pray Allah keeps pouring his warmth, light, love and sunshine into everyone's heart and soul as we perform Fajr, every single day.
*** Fajr is the first prayer of the day performed by Muslims. ***
I pray Allah keeps pouring his warmth, light, love and sunshine into everyone's heart and soul as we perform Fajr, every single day.
*** Fajr is the first prayer of the day performed by Muslims. ***
Saturday, 31 May 2014
I am so tired!
Why do I waste my time waiting for something that will never happen? Why do I keep upsetting myself and neglecting myself in the hope my family will become a family and accept me, and even treat me the same way my sisters are treated? Why am I even there?
I am so tired; tired of being ignored, unwanted and insulted behind my back. I am tired of all the lies that my parents say to me, lies about what they're doing, what they've got, what they've given to others and where they've been. They lie to me so they can leave me out of things, they nearly always leave me behind and ignore me; but every now and then I am expected to 'pretend' and play 'happy family' and lie as we aren't!
I am tired of the mind games and having them hold me back. I am tired of asking them to help me and in return have them do the opposite, making my work or problem ten times harder. I am tired of having to find the strength to 'get up' and carry on, and most importantly, I am tired of myself; tired of not being selfish or strong enough to look after myself. I am also tired of other people's rudeness, treating me and looking at me like I am a piece of dirt, something they've just stepped in! I am tired of being weak and not having an aggressive nasty side!
I have to accept things will never change; my family do what they do out of habit. They have neglected me, been abusive, destructive and un-supportive toward me for so long, they most probably don't realise they are doing it, it is just natural for them to treat me as they do. They treat me like the enemy! For as long as I am with them they will continue to hold me back and suffocate me; not with love, but with hate and destruction. In life it is so much easier to 'blame' someone else for all your troubles, pass all your unhappiness onto them; but I am stronger than I realise.
I feel like I am a caged animal, but with inner strength I have the ability to change my life and my circumstances; to free myself! The first steps for me to take to become independent and free are dealing with my weight and my career. These are little things that I can do to help myself, and by doing these little things, I will be able to feel better and gradually free myself and start a new beginning. I just pray that I am strong enough!
I have to accept that my family will never help me or accept me, and they will always try to hold me back, because it gives them a reason to insult me to others, a reason to ignore me and a reason to blame me for all their problems; but I have the power to end it all and break away to start a new beginning.
Although I am a loner and enjoy my own company, I do at times get 'lonely'. Growing up I wasn't allowed to go out with friends or even have any friends; I had to look after my mother and younger sister. I did have a couple of friends but none were close friends. I still to this day find it extremely hard to let anyone get close to me, I try to avoid people as I find it hard to trust anyone. My family and so many other people have hurt me so badly and it has happened so many times, I just find it easier to be by myself; but I am hoping that one day that will change, I also hope that sometime in the future I will mean something to someone; one day I hope I will get to experience what 'real love' feels like.
For that to happen I have to help myself and make changes. From today I will try my hardest to lose the weight, I have several stone that I need to desperately lose, this will benefit my health and overall appearance. I can show people including my family that I am not worthless; I am not dirt; I am a person, a human being with a heart and feelings; and most importantly, I am tired of being tired!
I am so tired; tired of being ignored, unwanted and insulted behind my back. I am tired of all the lies that my parents say to me, lies about what they're doing, what they've got, what they've given to others and where they've been. They lie to me so they can leave me out of things, they nearly always leave me behind and ignore me; but every now and then I am expected to 'pretend' and play 'happy family' and lie as we aren't!
I am tired of the mind games and having them hold me back. I am tired of asking them to help me and in return have them do the opposite, making my work or problem ten times harder. I am tired of having to find the strength to 'get up' and carry on, and most importantly, I am tired of myself; tired of not being selfish or strong enough to look after myself. I am also tired of other people's rudeness, treating me and looking at me like I am a piece of dirt, something they've just stepped in! I am tired of being weak and not having an aggressive nasty side!
I have to accept things will never change; my family do what they do out of habit. They have neglected me, been abusive, destructive and un-supportive toward me for so long, they most probably don't realise they are doing it, it is just natural for them to treat me as they do. They treat me like the enemy! For as long as I am with them they will continue to hold me back and suffocate me; not with love, but with hate and destruction. In life it is so much easier to 'blame' someone else for all your troubles, pass all your unhappiness onto them; but I am stronger than I realise.
I feel like I am a caged animal, but with inner strength I have the ability to change my life and my circumstances; to free myself! The first steps for me to take to become independent and free are dealing with my weight and my career. These are little things that I can do to help myself, and by doing these little things, I will be able to feel better and gradually free myself and start a new beginning. I just pray that I am strong enough!
I have to accept that my family will never help me or accept me, and they will always try to hold me back, because it gives them a reason to insult me to others, a reason to ignore me and a reason to blame me for all their problems; but I have the power to end it all and break away to start a new beginning.
Although I am a loner and enjoy my own company, I do at times get 'lonely'. Growing up I wasn't allowed to go out with friends or even have any friends; I had to look after my mother and younger sister. I did have a couple of friends but none were close friends. I still to this day find it extremely hard to let anyone get close to me, I try to avoid people as I find it hard to trust anyone. My family and so many other people have hurt me so badly and it has happened so many times, I just find it easier to be by myself; but I am hoping that one day that will change, I also hope that sometime in the future I will mean something to someone; one day I hope I will get to experience what 'real love' feels like.
For that to happen I have to help myself and make changes. From today I will try my hardest to lose the weight, I have several stone that I need to desperately lose, this will benefit my health and overall appearance. I can show people including my family that I am not worthless; I am not dirt; I am a person, a human being with a heart and feelings; and most importantly, I am tired of being tired!
Monday, 19 May 2014
Unfinished Masterpieces
When Allah created things He did it with total love and perfection! Just look at the galaxy, milky way and solar system, such images are truly breathtaking; the same with certain areas and locations, sometimes we look at things and just think wow! We can see such beauty in them, but sadly most people don't see the same beauty in themselves or others.
When Allah created us he put the same amount of love and care into creating each one of us, that is why we are all so different and unique, he put the same amount of love into us as he did when he created and shaped the universe. Whenever you feel down just picture something truly beautiful, and just pause and think that creation is one of Allah's masterpieces, just like you are!
To Allah we must be like unfinished masterpieces; because his love for us was so great he gave us complete freedom to do whatever we wanted. We can either destroy the beauty that Allah put in us, or we can re-arrange it, to shine so brightly; it is as if He gave us a billion stars and said, 'do what you will with them'.
We all need to shine, to show Allah how grateful we are for the gift He gave us, which is life! But the stars in the night sky are no good without a moon, a beautiful moon can increase the beauty in the stars, to help them shine and stand out more; so Allah created for us a partner (husband or wife); they are your moon, to help brighten up the darkness and help increase the beauty of the stars, which are you!
When Allah created us he put the same amount of love and care into creating each one of us, that is why we are all so different and unique, he put the same amount of love into us as he did when he created and shaped the universe. Whenever you feel down just picture something truly beautiful, and just pause and think that creation is one of Allah's masterpieces, just like you are!
To Allah we must be like unfinished masterpieces; because his love for us was so great he gave us complete freedom to do whatever we wanted. We can either destroy the beauty that Allah put in us, or we can re-arrange it, to shine so brightly; it is as if He gave us a billion stars and said, 'do what you will with them'.
We all need to shine, to show Allah how grateful we are for the gift He gave us, which is life! But the stars in the night sky are no good without a moon, a beautiful moon can increase the beauty in the stars, to help them shine and stand out more; so Allah created for us a partner (husband or wife); they are your moon, to help brighten up the darkness and help increase the beauty of the stars, which are you!
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Pope Francis appeal
On Ash Wednesday, the day I took my shahadah, the FOSMA delivered an open letter to Pope Francis, signed by over 200 bishops, clergy and members of religious orders, asking the Pope to speak out against the targeting and systematic abuse of Palestinian children by the Israeli military. Please could you add your name to the petition in support of the open letter.
The signatures will be delivered to the Pope before his visit to the Holy lands in May (24-26). I was the 5,999th signature on the petition. Anybody can sign this petition regardless of your faith, in fact the organizers of this petition are encouraging people of all faith groups to support this letter/appeal.
If the link doesn't work, please just copy and paste it into a 'Google' search, it should take you straight to the petition.
http://org.salsalabs.com/o/641/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=15218
The signatures will be delivered to the Pope before his visit to the Holy lands in May (24-26). I was the 5,999th signature on the petition. Anybody can sign this petition regardless of your faith, in fact the organizers of this petition are encouraging people of all faith groups to support this letter/appeal.
If the link doesn't work, please just copy and paste it into a 'Google' search, it should take you straight to the petition.
http://org.salsalabs.com/o/641/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=15218
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