You get your ususal one liners, jokes, from movies, lyrics and whatnot but its always nice to re-connect to our real purpose.
Thanks to Naeema's email...some more than others really stood out for me..
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1. Give Allah what's right, not what's left.
2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end Allah's way leads to an endless hope.
3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
4. He who kneels before Allah can stand before anyone.
5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma, but never let him be the full stop.
6. Don't put a question mark where Allah puts a full stop.
7. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the mosque for a face lift.
8. When praying, don't give Allah instructions, just report for duty.
9. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to the mosque.
10. We don't change Allah's message His message changes us.
11. The mosque is prayer-conditioned.
12. When Allah ordains, He sustains.
13. Warning: Exposure to Allah may prevent burning.
14. Plan ahead It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
15. Most people want to serve Allah, but only in an advisory position.
16. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Qur'an.
17. Exercise daily Walk with Allah.
18. Never give the devil a ride He will always want to drive.
19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.
20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
21. He, who angers you, controls you.
22. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives are developed.
23. Give Satan an inch and he will be a ruler.
24. Allah doesn't call the qualified He qualifies the called.
25. Read the Qur'an It will show u how simple life can be.
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Jummah Mubarak
Aisha
Friday, 31 July 2009
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Pitter Patter....
Hmm..the rain has heavily descended upon us, blessings in abundance or thereof, strangely its like a monsoon or the climate of a sub-tropical region.
While a few would like to moan over the rain..yes I know it's July and its meant to be summer but I much prefer to embrace the beauty of the rain while we have it. The magnificent sound of the rain as it bounces on to the roof and off the windows is absolutely wonderful don’t you think? Or just to look out as absent-mindedly as you want and think how something so maybe insignificant can actually make a significance to the heart, mind and soul?! Despite the brushed image from google (thank you), I can still elevate the feeling rain d
oes bring to me -:)
I love the rain for I can snuggle indoors, sit in front of the fire, eating pop-corn and watching tele. Or just lie in bed and listen to the most relaxing sound ever; soothes the mind, calms the nerves, rejuvenates the soul, clears the air, brings life back to the Earth; all this because of rain, isn’t that a stupendous blessing?
I must say I am not so great when it comes to going outdoors in the rain, but then that is because I don’t posses an Umbrella!..that’s right, I live in England, where the weather is totally unpredictable and I don’t have a brolly! That’s me…this morning’s paper is a good enough shield from the rain from door to car and car to door, really no need for it but still each time it rains I keep reminding myself that I must buy that brolly for ‘just in’-case’ moments
The serenity from the brief halt of the rain is superb, but the abrupt regain of the rain brings even more pleasure.
Many would say…Rain Rain go away..come back another day…
I would much rather prefer to absorb in one of the greatest blessings upon us
Hear, smell and feel the rain…love and enjoy it -:)
Aisha
While a few would like to moan over the rain..yes I know it's July and its meant to be summer but I much prefer to embrace the beauty of the rain while we have it. The magnificent sound of the rain as it bounces on to the roof and off the windows is absolutely wonderful don’t you think? Or just to look out as absent-mindedly as you want and think how something so maybe insignificant can actually make a significance to the heart, mind and soul?! Despite the brushed image from google (thank you), I can still elevate the feeling rain d
oes bring to me -:)I love the rain for I can snuggle indoors, sit in front of the fire, eating pop-corn and watching tele. Or just lie in bed and listen to the most relaxing sound ever; soothes the mind, calms the nerves, rejuvenates the soul, clears the air, brings life back to the Earth; all this because of rain, isn’t that a stupendous blessing?
I must say I am not so great when it comes to going outdoors in the rain, but then that is because I don’t posses an Umbrella!..that’s right, I live in England, where the weather is totally unpredictable and I don’t have a brolly! That’s me…this morning’s paper is a good enough shield from the rain from door to car and car to door, really no need for it but still each time it rains I keep reminding myself that I must buy that brolly for ‘just in’-case’ moments
The serenity from the brief halt of the rain is superb, but the abrupt regain of the rain brings even more pleasure.
Many would say…Rain Rain go away..come back another day…
I would much rather prefer to absorb in one of the greatest blessings upon us
Hear, smell and feel the rain…love and enjoy it -:)
Aisha
Friday, 17 July 2009
Too much...Too fast
Having taken some time out for a break in Morocco, I realise that despite taking this break, too much is going on around me and I hasten to add that it is happening too fast.
Surely just over a year ago we were as a family coming to terms with one of our biggest ordeal in time to face us. Thinking at the time, that it was absolutely not possible to get through it, and undertake the arduous journey that was ahead of us. Surprisingly enough and with extreme faith we did pull through and as the person who was at the centre of this giant ordeal continues to perk up and as more and more people make a point of letting me know that things are looking brighter than ever, I really am sure now that we did pass through the giant tribulation and we did come out at the end of it a winner. Do not get me wrong, I am in no way stating that all the difficulties meant we lost nothing...oh yes we did, we lost some very significant things or at least the person who was going through the ordeal..but despite this, the vision remains far more positive than ever before. Glory be to God.
So as we proceeded to take a break as a family, the journey was beautiful as well as somewhat of a squabble, reminding me of how amazing we were as a family but how easily we could rub each other the wrong way and still love and do for each other like it was something that was undying.
Before we left for our break, a rather significant member of the community departed this world to join his Lord and while death continues to be a reminder we all so much need, the tragic passing of him is a loss to the community. May God rest his soul in peace and grant him an elevated place in Paradise. The man left his young family and wife and so harshly reminds us that nothing is forever. The appointed time for each of us, will and shall come, and the relevant question here is; are we prepared for it?
The trip to Morocco was refreshing and the staunching heat from the sun caught one or two of us. Will teach me a lesson to never leave without sunscreen, since I am still suffering from the effects of the burns. I came away so sure and convinced that I want to touch up on my French language..in fact I would so much love to take up a degree in Modern Languages, but I quickly reminded myself that I was biting off more than what I could chew. I shall settle for just a quick and simple course to touch up on the French and take things from there... but I really must see through this one, as having developed a vested interest in the country, I should only make sure that I can speak at least one of the common language of the country. In fact on a taxi journey to the souk one morning, the driver so kindly decided to express his opinion on how tourists come to the country expecting the locals to speak English and really it is us the tourist who must take an effort in speaking some francais or Arabic. the cheek...but he is so damn right!
I will quickly mention the departing of Michael Jackson; King of Pop. While many will write heaps about him, I shall decide not to. Not because I don't like the guy or that I do but merely, he was a legend unto himself and made a huge contribution to the industry he was geared to give to and many shall be affected by his work and his demise for a very long time.
The wave of swine flu continues to rock the country and as more losses face us and more cases surface, many are asking where this really came from and when is it to end and at what cost?
Finally, still heaps more to write but I shall end here for never is a good time, you just have to choose a moment and go for it
Until next time..
May we all live with good faith, health and happiness..Aameen
Aisha
Surely just over a year ago we were as a family coming to terms with one of our biggest ordeal in time to face us. Thinking at the time, that it was absolutely not possible to get through it, and undertake the arduous journey that was ahead of us. Surprisingly enough and with extreme faith we did pull through and as the person who was at the centre of this giant ordeal continues to perk up and as more and more people make a point of letting me know that things are looking brighter than ever, I really am sure now that we did pass through the giant tribulation and we did come out at the end of it a winner. Do not get me wrong, I am in no way stating that all the difficulties meant we lost nothing...oh yes we did, we lost some very significant things or at least the person who was going through the ordeal..but despite this, the vision remains far more positive than ever before. Glory be to God.
So as we proceeded to take a break as a family, the journey was beautiful as well as somewhat of a squabble, reminding me of how amazing we were as a family but how easily we could rub each other the wrong way and still love and do for each other like it was something that was undying.
Before we left for our break, a rather significant member of the community departed this world to join his Lord and while death continues to be a reminder we all so much need, the tragic passing of him is a loss to the community. May God rest his soul in peace and grant him an elevated place in Paradise. The man left his young family and wife and so harshly reminds us that nothing is forever. The appointed time for each of us, will and shall come, and the relevant question here is; are we prepared for it?
The trip to Morocco was refreshing and the staunching heat from the sun caught one or two of us. Will teach me a lesson to never leave without sunscreen, since I am still suffering from the effects of the burns. I came away so sure and convinced that I want to touch up on my French language..in fact I would so much love to take up a degree in Modern Languages, but I quickly reminded myself that I was biting off more than what I could chew. I shall settle for just a quick and simple course to touch up on the French and take things from there... but I really must see through this one, as having developed a vested interest in the country, I should only make sure that I can speak at least one of the common language of the country. In fact on a taxi journey to the souk one morning, the driver so kindly decided to express his opinion on how tourists come to the country expecting the locals to speak English and really it is us the tourist who must take an effort in speaking some francais or Arabic. the cheek...but he is so damn right!
I will quickly mention the departing of Michael Jackson; King of Pop. While many will write heaps about him, I shall decide not to. Not because I don't like the guy or that I do but merely, he was a legend unto himself and made a huge contribution to the industry he was geared to give to and many shall be affected by his work and his demise for a very long time.
The wave of swine flu continues to rock the country and as more losses face us and more cases surface, many are asking where this really came from and when is it to end and at what cost?
Finally, still heaps more to write but I shall end here for never is a good time, you just have to choose a moment and go for it
Until next time..
May we all live with good faith, health and happiness..Aameen
Aisha
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Nail in the fence...
Having not visited my blog for a short time or attempted to write anything for it, when I read this morning's emails I came across this particular piece. Having read this more than once already, I feel it is an adequately great reminder and despite knowing that emails as such are regularly circulated, I felt it was nice to share it as it is one of my liked travelling emails.
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NAILS IN THE FENCE
Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.
(Most importantly the last sentence)
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temp er at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, 'You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence.. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Remember that friends are very rare jewels, indeed.. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.'
Please forgive me if I have ever left a 'hole' in your fence.
Aisha
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NAILS IN THE FENCE
Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.
(Most importantly the last sentence)
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temp er at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, 'You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence.. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Remember that friends are very rare jewels, indeed.. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.'
Please forgive me if I have ever left a 'hole' in your fence.
Aisha
Thursday, 2 July 2009
If only...
As I send this through I realise we are in to July already...can't believe how quickly the time is slipping away.
Now people the thing is it's too warm ...at least it is too warm to work!
Seriously the weather is aboslutely beautiful...even a heatwave...and get this...Wimbledon with no rain, don't you just think that is totally awesome?
While some may moan over how hot it is, I am absolutely beaming that it is truly so glorious. Ok so the heat is more than average for June / July, alarm bells start ringing of what we are doing to our planet to cause the weather to alter so dramatically. The met office continue to call out warnings of heatwaves and such extreme humidity followed by thunderstorms typically after so much humdity, I just want to enjoy the beautiful weather.
While I am at work..I can only wish I was sitting somewhere near a beautiful lake or on the rocks near an ocean....If only...
Ohh how so much I love a proper summer -:)
Aisha
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