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To all my Muslim friends, I offer my congratulations on the conclusion of the month of pilgrimage. May you and all of us grow more deeply in the knowledge of Allah, whose commitment is startlingly wide, not just for the children of Abraham but for all the children of Adam, as those know who daily walk in the strength of Allah’s presence and love, in humbleness and hope.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27788907/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27788907/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:37:15 PDT 02. Most people will be about as happy, as they decide to be.
03. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently.
04. Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
05. Success stops when you do.
06. When your ship comes in.... make sure you are willing to unload it.
07. You will never have it all together.
08. Life is a journey...not a destination. Enjoy the trip!
09. The biggest lie on the planet: When I get what I want I will be happy.
10. The best way to escape your problem is to solve it.
11. I've learned that ultimately, 'takers' lose and 'givers' win.
12. Life's precious moments don't have value, unless they are shared.
13. If you don't start, it's certain you won't arrive.
14. We often fear the thing we want the most.
15. He or she who laughs......lasts.
16. Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints.
17. Look for opportunities...not guarantees.
18. Life is what's coming....not what was.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27478394/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27478394/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:07:39 PDT 12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111 = 12345678987654321



Now, take a look at this...


101%



From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:



What Equals 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to
GIVE OVER 100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?


What equals 100% in life?


Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
answer these questions:


If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.


If:


H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K

8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%


And:

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E

11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%


But:

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E

1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%



THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:



L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%


Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will
get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

It's up to you if you share this with your friends & loved ones just
the way I did..

Have a nice day & God bless!!

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27460235/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27460235/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:19:56 PDT
Whoever completes fasts of Ramadan then adds to them the fast of six days in the month of Shawwal, it will carry the thawab of fasting for the whole year. (Sahih Muslim)

This hadith had described the great thawab of six fasts of this month. Therefore, the Muslims should take this opportunity of acquiring such an enormous reward from Allah. It is more preferable to start these fasts from the 2nd of Shawwal and keep fasting up to the 7th of it. However, if, they are kept in other days, it is hoped that the requirement of the above hadith may also be fulfilled.

1. [link]
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]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27272567/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/27272567/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:52:51 PDT
Therefore, it is desirable to perform nafl prayers in this night. The Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is reported to have said:

"Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die." (Ibn Majah)

To benefit from this opportunity, one should perform as much worship in this night as he/she can, and should pray for all his/her needs and desires.

May Allah the Almighty include us amongst those He loves.... (Ameen!)

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/26868684/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/26868684/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:32:52 PDT
Thanks to ~Tamuril-Marie for wording inspiration!

Please accept my sincere apologies to all directly or indirectly that have been insulted/affronted or hearted by any of my words, unfair comments, postings and/or any of my act, please forgive me as I had no intention of causing any problems to anyone.

I have a great respect for all and hope you all will accept my sincere apologies and forgive me...

My journey ends-up here, I wish you all to enjoy the each moment of your life and share it with your love ones...!!!

Best Wishes & Regards to all.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/26639995/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/26639995/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:31:02 PDT
Try to Keep Calm and Don’t Appear Annoyed
It’s difficult to take a step back after working hard on a project and designers usually tend to be more emotional with their work. Do not think clients will hold back their negative comments after seeing your angry face. Instead, they will see you as someone who can’t handle criticism. As long as the other party is not insulting you, try to take a calm and interested approach.

Understand the Clients’ Criticism
The most frequent criticism I got is “I don’t really like the design. It’s lack of something, but I can’t tell what it is exactly”. I felt heat all over me when I heard this the first time… But after some time, I realise it is better to help the clients formulate their thoughts. Outline their criticisms by asking them accurate questions so you can address them individually later.

Explain Yourself if You Can. Move on if You Can’t
If you are confident on convincing the clients, go ahead and explain the reasoning behind your design. Some clients will change their mind and agree with you if your explainations are clear and good. Otherwise try to move on and you’ll still look professional with the ability to take in criticisms.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/26222919/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/26222919/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:18:15 PDT to take some rest and energize my self back to work again

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I hope this module will help lots of professional who had/has same story!

But i'm STILL thinking to create my portfolio


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]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/25136392/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/25136392/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:38:37 PDT
This technology is commonly used in the jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, automotive and medical industries. And that’s just the beginning.

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]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/25080966/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/25080966/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:22:40 PDT

P.S.
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said , “When you pray (Dua) for yourself; also remember others, it might be that his fortune (happiness) is waiting for your pray (Dua)”.

The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny), also said to communicate to others even if you listen One Verse (Ayah) & this one verse will stand on the Day of Judgment for intercession.


With Best Wishes & Regards,
Muhammad Kashif Nayab Uddin

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/24645457/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/24645457/ Fri, 08 May 2009 02:29:10 PDT
From world over, he received letter from his fans, one of which conveyed:

"Why does GOD have to select you for such a bad disease?"

To this Arthur replied:

"In the world, over 5 crore children start playing tennis,
5 millions learn tennis,
500,000 learn professional tennis,
50000 go to the circuit,
5000 reach the grand slam,
50 reach the Wimbledon,
4 reach semi finals,
2 to the finals.

When i was holding a cup I never asked GOD "Why ME?"
And today in pain I should not be asking GOD "Why ME?"

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/24141005/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/24141005/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:30:59 PDT
By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer
Last Updated: April 3, 2009: 6:35 PM ET
source: [link]

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Job losses continued to mount in March and unemployment hit a 25-year high, according to the government's latest reading on the battered labor market Friday.

Employers trimmed 663,000 jobs from their payrolls last month, roughly in line with forecasts of a loss of 658,000 jobs, according to economists surveyed by Briefing.com.

For the first three months of the year, 2 million jobs have been lost, and 5.1 million jobs have been lost since the start of 2008.

To put the three-month loss in context, if no more jobs are lost over the next nine months, 2009 would still be the fourth worst year for job losses since the government started tracking the number of workers in 1939.

for full report please visit: [link]

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23723854/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23723854/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:26:32 PDT
I was born under the astrological sign Aries and my Life path number is 7.

As of 3/16/2009 6:02:13 AM EDT
By year, I am 29 years old
By month, I am 360 months old
By weeks, I am 1,565 weeks old
By days, I am 10,951 days old
By hours, I am 262,830 hours old
By minutes, I am 15,769,802 minutes old
By seconds, I am 946,188,133 seconds old

There are 7 days left in my birthday on which my cake will have 30 candles.

Those 30 candles produce 30 BTUs, or 7,560 calories of heat (that's only 7.5600 food Calories!) and I can boil 3.43 US ounces of water with that many candles.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23723017/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23723017/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:58:08 PDT
There was a man traveling on a trip with his Wife and Kids, and on the way he met someone standing in the roadway so he asked him: Who are you? He said: I am the Money!

So the man asked his wife and kids: Should we ask him to ride with us?

They said together: Yes of course because with the money it can help us if we wanted to do anything, and if we wanted to get anything we desired, So they took the Money to ride with them.

And the vehicle continued its way until the man met someone else on the road
So the Father asked: Who are you?
He said: I am the high position and power

So the father asked his wife and kids: Should we ask him to ride with us?

So they all answered together in one voice: Yes of course because with the high position and power we have the ability to do anything we want and own anything we desired.

So they took the high position and power with them and the vehicle continued to finish its trip.

And likewise he met in the same manner many people which give the pleasures and desires of this life, UNTIL .. They met one person on the way ..

The Father asks him Who are you?
He said: I am the Deen (Islam)

So the father, wife, and kids said all together in one voice: No no this isn't the time, we desire the pleasures of this life and dunyah, and the Deen will prevent us and ban us from these things and it will take control over us, and we will be worn-out from being loyal to it and its learning. And the halal and the Haram, and this thing prayer and that thing hijab, and this fasting , and and and and and etc, It will be a burden upon us!!!
But what is certain is that we will definitely return for you to pick you up but only after we enjoy this life and everything in it.

So sadly they left him behind and the vehicle continued its trip. And out of no where something appeared in the middle of the road It was a check point in the road and it had a sign saying STOP!!!

And they found a man gesturing for the father to get out of the vehicle.

So the man said to the father: The trip has ended as far as you are concerned!!!!
And it is upon you to get out and come with me.

The father was shocked with fear and didn't say a word.

So the man said to him: I am searching for the DEEN.e Islam Is he with you?
He answered: No I left him not too far back. So if you can let me go back, I can get him for you:

You do not have the ability to go back, your trip has ended and there is no going back now.. returning is impossible said the man.

But I have

The Money,
The high position and power,
My Wife,
My Kids,
and and and and and and on...

The man said to him:
They will not benefit you nor will they protect you in front of Allah. Not one bit!

And you will leave all of this, and not one of them will help you except for The Deen e Islam you know? The one which YOU left back in the road.

So the father asked: And who are you exactly?
I AM DEATH

The one which you were needless of and didn't take into account in your trip!!

The father looked at his vehicle and found his wife taking control of it and continuing the trip with all of its passengers but him and none of them stayed with him, and none of them helped him in any way.


There are two blessings that most people are deluded by: Health and Available Time, and we are still lucky that we've both!!!

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23669363/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23669363/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:48 PDT
During these tough financial times, many people feel they have to push themselves to unhealthy levels in order to succeed. But high-pressure jobs and long hours take a real toll on their immediate and future health. Whether running for president, moving up the corporate ladder, or juggling the family's activities, success may come at a hefty cost.

The worst habits of these workaholics include: (There could be more like smoking, drinking etc... but these are just few to convey the message)

01. Forgetting to relax: Some stress can be good because it keeps you alert and motivated; too much stress, however, will take its toll on your body.
02. Eating on the go: Who has time to sit down for a healthy lunch? But beware of frozen meals, fast, and processed food that can be high in sodium, calories, and fat.
03. Putting off sleep for work: Lack of sleep can cause irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, poor judgment, and obesity.
04. Not making time for exercise: Humans were not designed to sit at desks for 8 hours a day. Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk for nearly every major disease and to help fight anxiety and depression.
05. Working when sick: 3 common-sense reasons to stay home: avoid spreading the infection, you'll be less productive, and you need your rest to get better.
06. Skipping annual medical checkups: Depending on age, family history, and lifestyle, a comprehensive medical checkup and special screenings is recommended every 1 to 5 years.

Eventually, something's going to give. If your patients keep burning the candle at both ends, the flame will burn out faster. But, if they maintain a healthy balance, they will be happier and healthier overall.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours.

PLEASE! PLEASE! DO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH...

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23373601/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23373601/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:56:59 PST
A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.

Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.

He said, 'It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you. 'The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. 'I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO.'

One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow.

Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew.

Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing.

By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.

Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however. He just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.

A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection.

Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!

When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives.

Jim just tried to hide in the back. 'My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown,' said the CEO. 'Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!'

All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, 'The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!'

When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story.

The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, 'Behold your next Chief Executive Officer!

His name is Jim!' Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed.

'How could he be the new CEO?' the others said.

Then the CEO said, 'One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow.

All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!'

* If you plant honesty, you will reap trust
* If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
* If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
* If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
* If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
* If you plant hard work, you will reap success
* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation


So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.

'Whatever You Give To Life, Life Gives You Back'

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23262784/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/23262784/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:14:21 PST
Once a boy went to a shop with his mother.
The shop keeper looked at the small cute child and showed him a bottle with sweets and said:
'Dear Child..you can take some sweets.'
But the child didn't take any.
The shop keeper was surprised and thought -such a small child and yet he is refraining from taking any sweets from the bottle.
Again he asked the boy to take some sweets....
Now the mother also heard and said: ' Take the sweets dear'.
Yet he didn't take...
The shopkeeper seeing the child not taking the sweets... himself took some sweets and gave them to the child.
The child was happy to get two hands full of sweets.
While returning home the mother asked the child...
'Why didn't you take the sweets, when the shop keeper asked you to take them?'
Can you guess the response?

The child replied: 'Mom! my hands are very small and if I take the sweets I can only take a few.. but now you see when uncle gavethem to me with his big hands.... how many more sweets I got!'

Moral:
When we take something we may get a little but when ALLAH gives, HE gives us more beyond our expectations and more than what we can hold..!!!

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22974856/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22974856/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:50:00 PST
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'
DAD: 'Yeah sure, what is it?' replied the man.
SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'
DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.
SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'
DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.'
SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'

The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard every-day for such childish frivolities. '

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.
'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.
'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.'

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.

'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22834218/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22834218/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:52:33 PST
02. Having one child makes you a parent; having two makes you a referee.

03. Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband.

04. I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried that but they wanted cash.

05. A child's greatest period of growth is the month after you've purchased new school uniforms.

06. Don't feel bad. A lot of people have no talent.

07. Don't marry the person you want to live with, marry the one you cannot live without.

08. Forgiveness is giving up my right to hate you for hurting me.

09. Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

10. Marriage is give and take. You'd better give it to her or she'll take it anyway.

11. My wife and I always compromise. I admit I'm wrong and she agrees with me.

12. Ladies first, pretty ladies sooner.

13. A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

14. You're getting old when you enjoy remembering things more than doing them.

15. Real friends are the ones who survive transitions between each new address books.

16. Saving is the best thing; especially when your parents have done it for you.

17. They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak.

18. What are the three fastest ways of communication? Telephone, Television, & Tell-a-woman.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22607948/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22607948/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:55:12 PST
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. "God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?" His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. It's brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo." He said. "In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo see. I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle." He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?" "I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you." "Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned "Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can." I left the forest and bring back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on us.

He will never give up on us... TRUST HIM!


srouce: [link]

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22344330/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/22344330/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:15:03 PST
Please don't let this happen to you, Appreciate your current situation and enjoy each day...


“To make money we lose our health and then to restore our health we lose money. We live as if we are never going to die and we die as if we never lived”

I’m hopeful towards a very good new year. A lot hopes, a lot of dreams, a lot of wishes and may all of you be in best peace and care of your life and hereafter.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20852103/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20852103/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:19:19 PDT The month Shawwal: From the months of Hajj, Shawwaal is the first of them. The first day of Shawwal is Eid-Ul-Fitr and also the day when sins are forgiven.

Before Islam, Arabs believed that any marriage held in Shawwaal would always turn out to be unsuccessful. Hence, the month deprived the above metioned meanings, however the superstitious belief was later abolished.


Six Fasts of Shawwal:

In the month of Shawwal it is Sunnah to keep six fasts, as narrated in the following Mafhoom of Hadith by Abu Ayyub Ansaru (Radi Allahu Anhu) that the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) has said, "If one throughout his life keeps the fasts of Ramadan and keeps six consecutive fasts in Shawwal it will be as though he has kept a whole life time of fasts, and if one keeps the six consecutive fasts for one Shawwal month it will be as though he has observed fast all year round." (Muslim)

Don't Forget Your 6 Fasts in Shawwal! [link]


Events which took place in Shawwal:

1) Hadrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (Radi Allahu ta'ala anha) was born in Shawwal four years after Prophethood which is nine years before Hijrah.

2) Hadrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (Radi Allahu ta'ala anha) was married in this month ten years after Prophethood which is three years before Hijrah.

3) The fight between Banu Qaynaqaa took place between the battle of Badr and Uhud. (Shawwal 2 A.H. after Hijrah)

4) The battle of Uhud also took place in Shawwal, three years after Hijrah.

5) Hadrat Imam Hussain (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) the Beloved Prophet's (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam) grandson (son of Hadrat Fatima Radi Allahu ta'ala anha) was born in the month of Shawwal four years after Hijrah.

6) The Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam) married Hadhrat Umme Salamah (Radi Allahu ta'ala anha) in Shawwal in the fourth year after Hijrah.

7) Hadrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah's (Radi Allahu ta'ala anha) mother passed away in 5 A.H.

8) The Beloved Prophet's (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam) uncle Abu Talib departed from this world during the middle of Shawwal in the year 5 A.H.

9) Imam Bukhari (Radi Allahu anhu) was born on a Friday of Shawwal in the year 194 A.H.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20733267/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20733267/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:21:49 PDT
Wish you all a very Happy & Prosperous Eid Greeting as it is a reward for those who had been fasting and doing deeds that may get have changed their eternal life to best form. Just remember that there are other Muslim brothers and sisters in your surroundings that may need little help from you to celebrate this Holy occasion of happiness. Remember them and ALLAH PAK never leave you left behind, inshaALLAH.

Eid ul Fitr Meaning

Eid is an Arabic word which means festivity and Fitr means “to break the break,” therefore it marks the breaking of the fast and staying away from all the evil habits.

Sunnats On Eid ul Fitr

One is to eat before going to the salah (prayer) for Eidul Fitr, but not do so on the occasion of the Eid ul Adhha (commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice). For Eidul Fitr, it is a sunnah to eat an odd number of dates before going to pray salatul Eid (Eid Prayer) while for Eidul ul Adhha the eating should be delayed until one returns from the Eid prayers and then he may eat of his sacrifice if he has sacrificed an animal.

Hazrat Anas: "The Prophet would not go out on the Eid ul Fitr until he had eaten an odd number of dates." This Mafhoom is related by Ahmad and al-Bukhari.

Hazrat Buraidah: "The Prophet would not go out on the day of breaking the fast (Eidul Fitr) until he had eaten and on the day of sacrifice (Eidul ul Adhha) he would not eat until he had returned [from salah]." This Mafhoom is related by at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah.

Method of Eid Prayer

Eid prayer consists of two units of prayer (Rakas) with six Takbeers (the raising of the hands while saying Allahu Akbar [God is the Greatest]) in congregation, followed by the Khutba (sermon) of Eid.

• Follow the Imam by raising both hands up to the ears, say Allahu Akbar, this is the first Takbeer to enter in the Salat
• Then fold your hands in the front and recite the ‘Sanaa', ("subhaanakallahumma..). till the end, and
• Then say Allahu Akbar thrice, following you imam, each time raising both hands up to the ears and dropping them. After each takbeer there is going to be a slight pause in which Subhanallah recited thrice
• After the third Takbeer the hands should be folded in front and listen to the imam reciting Aoozubillah, Bismillah, Surah Fateha and some other Surah and
• Then perform Ruku (bowing) as Imam says Allahu Akbar and
• Then go to Sajdah (prostration) as usual following your Imam's Takbeer
• In the second Raka, the Imam will first recite Surah Fateha and some other Surah. Then he will say three Takbeers after it. In all of these three Takbeer's hands will not to be folded but dropped after each Takbeer. And
• Then go into the Ruku just after the fourth takbeer
• Listening to the Khutba after the Eid Salat is Waajib (obligatory)


Keep me in your prayers!

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20547504/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20547504/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:27:42 PDT
1. Before you touch it, check your heart. The key to really benefiting from the Qur'an is to check your heart first, before you even touch Allah's Book. Ask yourself, honestly, why you are reading it. Is it to just get some information and to let it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was described by his wife as a "walking Qur'an": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Qur'an, he lived it.

2. Do your Wudu (ablution). Doing your Wudu is good physical and mental preparation to remind you that you're not reading just another book. You are about to interact with God, so being clean should be a priority when communicating with Him.

3. Read at least 5 minutes every-day. Too often, we think we should read Qur'an for at least one whole hour. If you aren't in the habit of reading regularly, this is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care of step one, InshaALLAH (God willing), you will notice that those five minutes will become 10, then half an hour, then an hour, and maybe even more!

4. Make sure you understand what you've read. Five minutes of reading the Qur'an in Arabic is good, but you need to understand what you're reading. Make sure you have a good translation of the Qur'an in the language you understand best. Always try to read the translation of what you've read that day.

5. Remember, the Qur'an is more interactive than a CD. In an age of "interactive" CD-ROMs and computer programs, a number of people think books are passive and boring. But the Qur'an is not like that. Remember that when you read the Qur'an, you are interacting with Allah. He is talking to you, so pay attention.

6. Don't just read; listen too. There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Qur'an, a number of them with translations as well. This is great to put on your walkman or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in addition to your daily Qur'an reading, not as a replacement for it.

7. Make Dua (supplication) . Ask Allah to guide you when you read the Qur'an. Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allah, interact with Him by reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Making Dua to Allah for help and guidance will be your best tool for doing this.


May ALLAH showers all of you with blessing and, wish you all a very spiritual and healthy month of Ramadan.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20176401/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20176401/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:10:26 PDT
Wish you all a very spiritual and healthy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other sensual pleasures from break of dawn to sunset. The fast is performed to learn discipline, self-restraint and generosity, while obeying God's commandments. Fasting (along with the declaration of faith, daily prayers, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca) is one of the "five pillars" of Islam. Because Ramadan is a lunar month, it begins about eleven days earlier each year.

Who Must Fast?

» Fasting is compulsory for those who are mentally and physically fit, past the age of puberty, in a settled situation (not travelling), and are sure fasting is unlikely to cause real physical or mental injury.

Exemptions From Fasting

(some exemptions are optional)
» Children under the age of puberty (Young children are encouraged to fast as much as they are able.)
» People who are mentally incapacitated or not responsible for their actions
» Those who are too old to fast
» The sick
» Travellers who are on journeys of more than about fifty miles
» Pregnant women and nursing mothers
» Women who are menstruating
» Those who are temporarily unable to fast must make up the missed days at another time.

Special Events

» Special prayers, called taraweeh, are performed after the daily night-time prayer.
» Lailat ul-Qadr ("Night of Power" or "Night of Destiny") marks the anniversary of the night on which the Prophet Muhammad first began receiving revelations from God, through the angel Gabriel. Muslims believe Lailat ul-Qadr is one of the last odd-numbered nights of Ramadan.

Traditional Practices

» Breaking the daily fast with a drink of water and dates
» Reading the entire Qur'an during Ramadan (For this purpose, the Qur'an is divided into 30 units.)
» Social visits are encouraged.

Eid ul- Fitr ("Festival of Fast-Breaking")

Prayers at the End of Ramadan

» Eid begins with special morning prayers on the first day of Shawwal (Expected January 19, 1999*), the month following Ramadan on the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts for three days.
» It is forbidden to perform an optional fast during Eid because it is a time for relaxation.
» During Eid Muslims greet each other with the phrase "Eid Mubarak" (eed-moo-bar-ak), meaning "blessed Eid" and "taqabballah ta'atakum," or "may God accept your deeds."

Demographers say Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in this country and around the world. There are an estimated 6 million Muslims in America and some 1.2 billion worldwide.

N.B. Because the beginning of Islamic lunar months depends on the actual sighting of the new moon, the start and end dates for Ramadan may vary.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20035520/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/20035520/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:26:18 PDT
1 Day all villagers decided to pray for rain.

On the day of prayer all people gathered & only one boy come with umbrella. THATS CONFIDENCE.


TRUST:

Trust should be like feeling of a 1 year old baby, when you throw him in tha air, he laughs....

because he know you will catch him...


HOPE:

Every night we go to bed, have no assurance to get up alive in the next morning but still we have many plans for coming day...


KEEP CONFIDENCE, TRUST IN GOD AND NEVER LOSE HOPE...

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19819180/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19819180/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:51:48 PDT
1) Four things that make your body sick:

a) Excessive talking
b) Excessive sleeping
c) Excessive eating
d) Excessive meeting

2) Four things that destroy the body:

a) Worrying
b) Sorrow
c) Hunger
d) Sleeping late in the night

3) Four things that dry the face & take away its happiness:

a) Lying
b) Being disrespectful
c) Arguing unnecessarily
d) Immorality

4) Four things that increase the wetness of face & its happiness:

a) Piety
b) Loyalty
c) Generosity
d) Being helpful to others

5) Four things that stop the Rizq (Sustenance):

a) Sleeping in the morning (from Fajr to sunrise)
b) Not or Ir-regular in Prayers
c) Laziness / Idleness
d) Treachery / Dishonesty

6) Four things that bring / increase the Rizq:

a) Staying up in the night for prayers
b) Excessive Repentance
c) Regular Charity
d) Zikr (Remembrance of Allah / God)


The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny), also said to communicate to others even if you listen One Verse (Ayah) & this one verse will stand on the Day of Judgment for intercession.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19761212/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19761212/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:33:43 PDT
"In the evening, do not long for the next morning; and in the morning do not long for the next evening." (Bukhari)

"Every good work is charity." (Bukhari, Muslim)

"There are two blessings that most people are deluded by: health and available time." (Bukhari)

"Eat what you feel like and wear what you feel like as long as you avoid two things: extravagance and arrogance." (Bukhari)

"Everyone is rewarded for what he intended." (Bukhari, Muslim)

"The Community is blessed." (Abu Dawood)

"A strong man is not the good wrestler but one who controls himself when he is angry." (Bukhari)

"Do not entertain a desire in your heart for the wealth which you may see in the possession of others." (Musnad Ahmad)

"The religion (Islam) is a sincere advice." (Bukhari)

"One who is proud of worldly possessions in this fleeting existence is ignorant." (Sayyidna Ali, Radi-Allahu anhu)

"A man must greet his wife and children on entering his house." (Tirmidhi)

"Three defects make life miserable: 1) Vindictiveness; 2) Jealousy;
3) A bad character" (Sayyidna Ali, Radi-Allahu anhu)

"All sins of a martyr are forgiven, except his debts." (Muslim)

"He who does not show tenderness will not be shown tenderness." (Bukhari)

"Among the permissible things the most hated by Allah is divorce." (Abu Dawood)

"When little kindnesses come your way do not repel them by ingratitude." (Sayyidna Ali, Radi-Allahu anhu)

"One who keeps his secrets controls his affairs." (Sayyidna Umar, Radi-Allahu anhu)

"How can you rejoice about this life that grows shorter each hour." (Sayyidna Ali, Radi-Allahu anhu)

"He who restrains his tongue, God will hide his weakness; and he who suppresses his anger, God will avert from him His torment on the Day of Resurrection." (Bayhaqi)

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19761165/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19761165/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:29:33 PDT
A - You can be very quiet when you have something on your mind.
B - You are always cautious when it comes to meeting new people.
C - You definately have a partier side in you, don't be shy to show it.
D - You have trouble trusting people.
E - You are a very exciting person.
F - Everyone loves you.
G -You have excellant ways of viewing people.
H - You are not jugdmental.
I - You have a bad temper sometimes.
J - J=jealously
K - You like to try new things.
L - Love is a hard word for you to comprehend.
M - Success comes easily to you.
N - You like to work, but you always want a break.
O - You are very open-minded.
P - You have a lack of understanding people, you only focus on you.
Q - You are a hypocrite.
R - You are a social butterfly.
S - You are very close-minded.
T - You have an attitude, a big one.
U - You feel like you ahve to equal up to people's standards.
V - You are very verbal..
W - You like your privacy.
X - You never let people tell you what to do.
Y - You cause a lot of trouble.
Z - You're always fighting with someone

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19761119/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19761119/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:26:12 PDT
Smart man + smart woman = romance
Smart man + dumb woman = affair
Dumb man + smart woman = marriage
Dumb man + dumb woman = pregnancy


OFFICE ARITHMETIC

Smart boss + smart employee = profit
Smart boss + dumb employee = production
Dumb boss + smart employee = promotion
Dumb boss + dumb employee = overtime


SHOPPING MATH

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need.


GENERAL EQUATIONS & STATISTICS

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.


HAPPINESS

To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little.
To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all.


LONGEVITY

Married men live longer than single men do, but married men are a lot more willing to die.


PROPENSITY TO CHANGE

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, and she does.


DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE

A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19401160/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/19401160/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:06:31 PDT
The beauty of a woman lies in her, Veil rather than her face

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Submission rather that her leadership

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Smile rather than her laughter

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Patience rather than her inquisitiveness

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Abode rather than her adventure

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Offspring rather than herself

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Experience rather than her age

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Heart rather than in skin deep

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Kitchen rather than in cubicles

The beauty of a woman lies in her, Perspiration rather than her perfumes

The beauty of a woman lies in her, LORD coz he is the creator of such a beautiful thing called "Woman"

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/17388357/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/17388357/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:27:25 PDT
02. The word "queue" is the only word in the English language that is still pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed

03. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing

04. Brains are more active sleeping than watching TV

05. The average four year old child asks over four hundred questions a day

06. China has more English speakers than the United States

07. Bookkeeper' is the only word in English language with three consecutive double letters

08. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky

09. According to Genesis 1:20-22, the chicken came before the egg

10. "Canada" is an Indian word meaning "Big Village"

11. Of all the words in the English language, the word 'set' has the most definitions!

12. What is called a "French kiss" in the English speaking world is known as an "English kiss" in France

13. "Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order

14. "Rhythm" is the longest English word without a vowel

15. A cockroach can live several weeks with its head cut off!

16. Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete

17. Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day!

18. Right handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people

19. Your ribs move about 5 million times a year, everytime you breathe!

20. The elephant is the only mammal that can't jump!

21. One quarter of the bones in your body, are in your feet!

22. Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different!

23. Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails!

24. Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!

25. Women blink nearly twice as much as men

26. Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a "Friday the 13th"

27. Coca-Cola would be green if colouring weren’t added to it

28. More people are killed each year from bees than from snakes

29. The average lead pencil will draw a line 35 miles long or write approximately 50,000 English words

30. More people are allergic to cow's milk than any other food

31. Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand

32. The six official languages of the United Nations are: English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish

33. You're born with 300 bones, but by the time you become an adult, you only have 206

34. Some worms will eat themselves if they can't find any food!

35. Dolphins sleep with one eye open!

36. It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open

37. Owls are the only birds who can see the colour blue

38. The average person laughs 10 times a day!

39. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain

40. "Happy Birthday" was the first song to be performed in outer space, sung by the Apollo IX astronauts on March 8, 1969

41. "Taxi" is spelled exactly the same in English, French, German, Swedish, Portuguese, and Dutch

42. 11% of the world is left-handed

43. 27% of Americans believe we never landed on the moon

44. 52% of Americans drink coffee

45. 80% of animals on earth are insects

46. 85% of men who die of heartattacks during intercourse, are found to have been cheating on their wives

47. 98% of all murders and rapes are by a close family member or friend of the victim

48. A bat is the only mammal that flies

49. A bean has more DNA per cell than a human cell

50. A dentist invented the Electric Chair

51. A diamond will not dissolve in acid. The only thing that can destroy it is intense heat

52. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end

53. A kiss lasting one minute can burn more than 100 calories

54. A lions roar can be heard from five miles away

55. A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation. Death will occur about 10 days without sleep, while starvation takes a few weeks

56. A Saudi Arabian woman can get a divorce if her husband doesn't give her coffee

57. A women's heart beats faster than men

58. Absolutely pure gold is so soft that it can be molded with the hands

59. According to Playboy, more women talk dirty during sex than men

60. According to Playboy, the most popular sexual aid is erotic literature

61. According to statistics, Australian women are the most likely to have sex on the first date

62. All mammals have tongues

63. All mammals, except man and monkey are... ]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/15816096/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/15816096/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:43:53 PST
Eid-Ul-Adha (a.k.a. the Feast of Sacrifice or Day of Sacrifice) is observed after the Hajj -- the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.

A duty of each Muslim, as described in the Five Pillars of Islam, is to go on Hajj at least once once during their lifetime, unless they are prevented by finances or ill health. "The Hajj consists of several ceremonies, meant to symbolize the essential concepts of the Islamic faith, and to commemorate the trials of prophet Abraham and his family...The pilgrimage also enables Muslims from all around the world, of different colors, languages, races, and ethnicities, to come together in a spirit of universal brotherhood and sisterhood to worship the One God together."

It is the second of the two major Muslim holy days. The other is Eid-ul-Fitr which follows Ramadan -- a lunar month of partial fasting.

Other names for Eid al-Adha:

Eid-ul-Adha (Adha Eid) has other popular names across the Muslim world, such as Eid el-Kibir in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya; Tfaska Tamoqqart in the Berber language of Jerba; and Tabaski or Tobaski in some parts of Africa; Babbar Sallah in Nigeria and West Africa; Ciidwayneey in Somalia and Somali speaking regions of Kenya and Ethiopia.

In India and Pakistan it is also called Bakra Eid (literally "Goat Eid"), where the goat is the animal most likely to be sacrificed. In Bangladesh it is called either ঈদ-উল-আজহা Id-ul-Azha or কোরবানী ঈদ Korbani Id. In South Africa it is also called Bakri Eid (or simply Bakrid in India). The Indonesian term is Idul Adha.

In Turkey it is often referred to as the Kurban Bayramı or "Sacrifice Feast". Similarly, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Bulgaria it is referred as Kurban Bajram. In Kazakhstan, it is referred to as Qurban Ait. In Kurdish it is called Cejna Qurbanê[1]. In Afghanistan it is called "Eid-e-Qurban" by Dari-speakers and "Loy Akhtar" (literally, "Big Eid") or "Qurbanay Akhtar" by Pashto-speakers. This Eid is for 4 days. Also known as the bigger Eid because it is a day longer than Eid-ul-Fitar.

When is it celebrated?

Eid-Ul-Adha is observed after the conclusion of the Hajj. The first day of this celebration is held on the 10th day of Duhl-Hijja, which is the last month of the Muslim year. In most areas, the Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated over several days.

Islamic months begin at sunset on the day when the lunar crescent appears after the new moon, and can be sighted by the unaided eye . "Visibility depends on a large number of factors including weather condition, the altitude of the moon at sunset, the closeness of the moon to the sun at sunset, the interval between sunset and moonset, atmospheric pollution, the quality of the eyesight of the observer, use of optical aids etc." 3 As a result, although the phases of the moon can be predicted accurately, the moon's visibility at a given place on Earth cannot be estimated in advance. Thus, the feast day has always been celebrated on different days in various areas of the world.

Its significance:

"The celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha is in commemoration of the command give by Allah to Prophet Abraham (may Allah be pleased with him) to sacrifice his first born son Ishmael to Him. The fulfilment [sic] of this noble command of Allah by Abraham signifies his faith in Allah...."

Its activities:

"Eid-Ul-Adha is a day of remembrance. Even in the most joyful times, the Muslim makes a fresh start of the day by a session of congregational prayers to Allah in an open space. Muslims use the occasion to pray to Allah and to glorify His name to demonstrate the remembrance of His grace and favours. Muslims also remember the deceased by praying for their souls to rest in peace. The needy and vulnerable in society are also remembered by showing them sympathy and consolation."

Muslims around the world celebrate

"this feast of commitment, obedience and self-sacrifice to Allah. They wear their nicest clothing and attend Salatul-Eid (Eid Prayer) in the morning. This is followed by a short sermon, after which everyone socializes. Next, people visit each other's homes and partake in festive meals with special dishes, beverages, and desserts. Children receive gifts and sweets on this happy occasion. In addition, like the pilgrims in Makkah (Mecca), the Muslims, who can afford to do so, offer domestic animals, usually sheep, as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice."

Some of the meat is given to the poor -- often one third. The rest is shared among the family, relatives and friends.

In addition, Eid-Ul-Adha is a time when Muslims pray for forgiveness from God and strength of faith. They, in turn, forgive others, releasing any feelings of enmity or... ]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/15024557/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/15024557/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:51:03 PDT
Sunnats On Eidul Fitr

One is to eat before going to the salah (prayer) for Eidul Fitr, but not do so on the occasion of the Eid ul adhha (commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice). For Eidul fitr, it is a sunnah to eat an odd number of dates before going to pray salatul Eid (eid prayer) while for Eidul adha the eating should be delayed until one returns from the Eid prayers and then he may eat of his sacrifice if he has sacrificed an animal.

Hazrat Anas: "The Prophet would not go out on the Eid ul Fitr until he had eaten an odd number of dates." This is related by Ahmad and al-Bukhari.

Hazrat Buraidah: "The Prophet would not go out on the day of breaking the fast (Eidul fitr) until he had eaten and on the day of sacrifice (Eidul adhha) he would not eat until he had returned [from salah]." This is related by at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah.

Method of Eid prayers

Eid prayer consists of two units of prayer (Rakas) with six Takbeers (the raising of the hands while saying Allahu Akbar [God is the Greatest]) in congregation, followed by the Khutba (sermon) of Eid.

• Follow the Imam by raising both hands up to the ears, say Allahu Akbar, this is the first Takbeer to enter in the Salat.
• Then fold your hands in the front and recite the ‘Sanaa', ("subhaanakallahumma..). till the end, and
• Then say Allahu Akbar thrice, following you imam, each time raising both hands up to the ears and dropping them. After each takbeer there is going to be a slight pause in which Subhanallah may be recited thrice.
• After the third Takbeer the hands should be folded in front and listen to the imam reciting Aoozubillah, Bismillah, Surah Fateha and some other Surah and
• Then perform Ruku (bowing) as Imam says Allahu Akbar and
• Then go to Sajdah (prostration) as usual following your Imam's Takbeer.
• In the second Raka, the Imam will first recite Surah Fateha and some other Surah. Then he will say three Takbeers after it. In all of these three Takbeer's hands will not to be folded but dropped after each Takbeer. And
• Then go into the Ruku just after the fourth takbeer.
• Listening to the Khutbah after the Eid Salaat is Waajib (obligatory).

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/14624817/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/14624817/ Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:53:52 PDT
• Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
• This is the month when the Qur’an was revealed.
• The word “Ramadan” is derived from an Arabic word for intense heat, scorched ground and shortness of rations.
• Ramadan is divided into three ten-days parts, or ashra (Arabic for ten). The are named Rahmat (mercy of God), Maghfirat (forgiveness of God), and Nijat (Salvation), respectively.
• Laylat-al-Qadr, which falls during the last ten days or ashra of the month, commemorates the revelation of the first verses of the Qur’an and is considered the most holy night during Ramadan.

Wish you all a very spiritual and healthy month of Ramadan.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/12561683/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/12561683/ Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:22:04 PDT
• The use of the word "Love" to denote zero in tennis comes from the 18th Century French custom requiring the losers of the match to grant sexual favors to the winners.

• The malicious introduction of urine into an experimental soft drink batch indirectly led to the creation of Diet Mountain Dew.

• Two hundred years ago in what is now Turkmenistan, custom dictated that couples would consummated their marriages on mattresses stuffed with body hair collected from the bride's family.

• An average human burp provides the capacity to fill 1/64th of a regular-sized balloon.

• Had all the people on earth at midnight, Greenwich Mean Time on October 11, 2002 held hands, it would have formed a line the exact distance from the earth to the moon.

• A study conducted by the Center for Emotional Studies at Hefner University found the emotional trauma of seeing your parents having sex is equivalent to the head trauma sustained in a 25-mile-per-hour vehicle crash.

• Oranges were originally called "greens" because their discoverer named them before they had ripened.

• While the Library of Congress does not have a copy of the King James version of the Bible in its collection, it does have The Joy of Sex in 37 different languages.

• The average ball point pen contains enough ink to draw a thin line from San Diego to Anaheim, California.

• Kevin Federline, the estranged husband of Britney Spears, is actually a Reserve Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, and holds the rank of Detective in the narcotics division.

• Religious scholars say the Harry Potter series of novels is actually a thinly veiled retelling of the story of the life of Jesus Christ.

• It was considered unladylike for 13th-century Iberian peninsula women to use a razor of any sort. To get around this, they spread a sugar coated substance over their legs which would cause humming birds to pull out each hair individually over a matter of hours.

• Blind chess players keep track of their games using special bells placed on each chess piece.

• Dark chocolate is known to contain 18 compounds that regulate the aging process, including an antidote from the four compounds it contains that dramatically accelerate human cell damage.

• A credit card can be turned into a rudimentary compass by simply running a sewing needle through the center of the magnetic strip, then immersing it in liquid.

• Retail security tags can possibly emit low-level radiation if removed without using the manufacturer's deactivator.

• The total cost of manufacturing a dollar bill, including labor, supplies and energy is now $1.37.

• The Samurai swords made by renown blacksmith Suishinshi Masahide were so sharp that, if balance blade-down on a willow-tree plank, they would under their own weight cut through the wood at the rate of approximately a half-centimeter per day.

• Self-stick stamps were invented by the Post Office after employees developed addictions to licking the original type.

• Musician Barry White's first paid musical work was as a background bass vocalist on the The Beach Boys' album, Surfin' Safari.

• Walt Disney's The Love Bug was a whimsical fantasy loosely based on the 1937 Belgian Grand Prix, which was won by a stock Volkswagen Beetle. Disney omitted the embarrassing fact that the driver was Adolph Hitler's nephew.

• In the first hour after orgasm, the average woman's foot temperature can drop by as much as seven degrees.

• Some "male enhancement" herbal products sold on the Internet give the appearance of effectiveness because they actually shrink the size of a man's testicles.

• The Reverend Fred Phelps, controversial founder of GodHatesFags.com, was a dancer in the original traveling national production of Jesus Christ, Superstar.

• Many modern sex toys have microprocessor chips with more computing capability than the Sputnik satellite had.

• Due to the large attendance, number of races and all the gas-guzzling vehicles involved, US economists estimate that canceling NASCAR would drop gasoline prices by $0.40 per gallon, but could possibly lead to a depression.

• There are now more macro-generated characters in the virtual world of Second Life than the population of the United States and China combined.

• The color chartreuse was named by painter Claude Monet after his mistress.

• An M&M dropped from the top of the Sears Tower travels faster than one dropped from the Empire State Building, due to meteorological factors slightly altering the aerodynamics of the candy shell.

• Deep-sea dwelling giant squid hav... ]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11559089/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11559089/ Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:09:28 PST
The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar (Arabic: التقويم الهجري; at-taqwÄ«m al-hijrÄ«; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری Gāhshomāri-ye Hejri; also called the Hijri calendar) is the calendar used to date events in many predominantly Muslim countries, and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to celebrate Islamic holy days. It is a lunar calendar having 12 lunar months in a year of about 354 days. Because this lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, Islamic holy days, although celebrated on fixed dates in their own calendar, usually shift 11 days earlier each successive solar year, such as a year of the Gregorian calendar. Islamic years are also called Hijra years because the first year was the year during which the Hijra occurred— Muhammad's emigration from Mecca to Medina. Thus each numbered year is designated either H or AH, the latter being the initials of the Latin anno Hegirae (in the year of the Hijra).

The Islamic calendar is the official calendar in countries around the Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia. But other Muslim countries use the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes and only turn to the Islamic calendar for religious purposes.


Names of the Islamic Months:

01. Muharram محرّم (long form: Muḥarram ul Ḥaram)
02. Safar صفر (long form: Ṣafar ul Muzaffar)
03. Rabi' al-awwal (Rabī' I) ربيع الأول
04. Rabi' al-thani (or Rabī' al Thānī, or Rabī' al-Akhir) (Rabī' II) ربيع الآخر أو ربيع الثاني
05. Jumada al-awwal (Jumādā I) جمادى الأول
06. Jumada al-thani (or Jumādā al-akhir) (Jumādā II) جمادى الآخر أو جمادى الثاني
07. Rajab رجب (long form: Rajab al Murajab)
08. Sha'aban شعبان (long form: Sha'abān ul Moazam)
09. Ramadan رمضان (or Ramzān, long form: Ramaḍān ul Mubarak)
10. Shawwal شوّال (long form: Shawwal ul Mukarram)
11. Dhu al-Qi'dah ذو القعدة
12. Dhu al-Hijjah ذو الحجة

Of all the months in the Islamic calendar, Ramaḍān is the most sacred. Between dawn and sunset, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual intercourse in accordance with the Ramaḍān holiday that lasts throughout the entire month of the same name.


Names of the days of the week:

The Islamic week is derived from the Jewish week, as was the medieval Christian week, all of which have numbered weekdays in common. All three coincide with the Saturday through Friday planetary week. The Islamic and Jewish weekdays begin at sunset, whereas the medieval Christian and planetary weekdays begin at the following midnight. Muslims gather for worship at a Masjid at noon on "gathering day", which corresponds to the sixth day of the Jewish and medieval Christian weeks, and to Friday of the planetary week.

01. yaum as-sabt يوم السَّبْت (sabbath day - Saturday) (Urdu, ہفتہ ) (Farsi, Shambè, شنبہ )
02. yaum al-ahad يوم الأحد (first day - Sunday) (Urdu, اتوار ) (Farsi, Yek Shambè یکشنبه )
03. yaum al-ithnayn يوم الإثنين (second day - Monday) (Urdu, پير ) (Farsi, Do Shambè, دو شنبہ )
04. yaum ath-thalatha' يوم الثُّلَاثاء (third day - Tuesday) (Urdu, منگل ) (Farsi, Seh Shambè, سہ شنبہ )
05. yaum al-arba`a' يوم الأَرْبعاء (fourth day - Wednesday) (Urdu, بدھ ) (Farsi, Chahár Shambè, چهارشنبه )
06. yaum al-khamis يوم الخَمِيس (fifth day - Thursday) (Urdu, جمعرات ) (Farsi, Panj Shambè, پنجشنبه )
07. yaum al-jum`a يوم الجُمْعَة (gathering day - Friday) (Urdu, جمعہ ) (Farsi, Jom'è, جمعہ )


Important dates in the Islamic (Hijri) year are:

01 Muharram (Islamic New Year)
10 Muharram (Day of Ashurah, commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali), a tragic event to all Muslims, but especially important to Shia. It is also the date of when the children of Israel were delivered to Moses from Pharaoh.
12 Rabiul Awal (Milad un Nabi)
27 Rajab (Isra and Miraj)
15 Shabaan (Shab-e-Br'aat)
01 Ramadan (first day of fasting)
21 Ramadan (Imam Ali ibn abi talib's death date. He was Mohammad's groom and the father of Imam Husayn ibn Ali)
27 Ramadan (Nuzul Al-Qur'an) (17 Ramadan in Malaysia)
Last 10 days of Ramadhan which may include Laylat al-Qadr
01 Shawwal (Eid ul-Fitr)
08-10 Dhu al-Hijjah (the Hajj to Makkah)
10 Dhu al-Hijjah (Eid ul-Adha).


Wishing a very happy new Islamic year to all DA Members and other around the globe. May the year ahead bring peace, tranquility and contentmen... ]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11441771/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11441771/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:58:36 PST
Who , That`s The First Q , i`ll answer here :

They are , Scientists , Professors , Reporters , Writers , Doctors , Philosophers , Scholars , Sociologists ....... and the list too much Long.
Included even Singers , Artists , Actors............

I can`t Deny , Media , News , and Statistics Here Too

All Of That Just as Replay For Some IGNORANT Kid ( The Link at the end of this article ) [link] , Think Himself cool to deny all of what they said ..........

What They said ???

George Bernard Shaw , The One Who Won Nobel Prize in Literature (in 1925) [link] , Says

"If a man like Muhammed were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness."

George Bernard Shaw in His book "The Genuine Islam" Said

"I have studied him - the wonderful man - and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ he must be called the saviour of humanity. "

The List Is Too Large ,But here let me Back to The ( ABC News )

"Already more than a billion-people strong, Islam is the world’s fastest-growing religion. " ABCNEWS, Abcnews.com

"There are more Muslims in North America then Jews Now." Dan Rathers, ABCNEWS

Some One Like That Silly funny boy can`t change The Facts In The Encyclopedias Such as ( Encyclopedia Britannica )
"Muhammed is the most successful of all Prophets and religious personalities. " Encyclopedia Britannica


Plácido Domingo : The Most famous Spanish operatic Singer [link] , Said In TV Interview " Islam It`s The Good way for living "

Here is some Facts , No one can change even with Silly Cartoons

Somethings as That`s Funny boy can`t Sing and write, I think his singing is too much Noisy with so bad voice regrading his ignorances .

Back To The Scientist Talks
and When The Scientists Talk The Ignorant Kid should paying attention cause the Facts is Facts ( Unless he don`t have ears to hear or mind to pay attention )

Joe Leigh Simpson [link] , Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the North Western University in Chicago in the United States of America. Professor Simpson said: It follows, I think, that not only is there no conflict between genetics and religion, but in fact religion can guide science by adding revelation to some traditional scientific approaches. That there exists statements in the Qur’aan shown by science to be valid, which supports knowledge in the Qur’aan having been derived from Allah.


Professor N.Armstrong [link] , Scientist works at NASA, I am impressed that how remarkably some of the ancient writings seem to correspond to modern and recent Astronomy. There may well have to be something beyond what we understand as ordinary human experience to account for the writings that we have seen.

P.S For The Ignorant Silly Kid < If You can`t Recognize Your National astronaut , You Have more Than 'Ignorant' Prob

Michael H. Hart is an American astrophysicist turned. He has worked for NASA and been a professor of astronomy. [link] .
In His Famous Book ( THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY )
said :
""My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular level.""
--Source : THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York: Hart Publishing Company, Inc., 1978, p. 33.

Oh What can`t Hear You , Don`t Know The Book?
Oh really and call Yourself alive Wow , i bit you can`t read

Dr Peter Brierley, The executive director of the Christian Research Association, a London-based charity ,( and he is One from who Translating The bible )
Said : "The Muslim community is much more aware of its religion and the use that religion plays within its community."

Something wrong with that ? Oh again don`t know , that`s sure you are just funny silly ignorant sick kid

The Senator HILLARY RODMAN CLINTON, [link]
Said
"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people..."
Senator HILLARY RO... ]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11382975/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11382975/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:32:34 PST
The banned artist [link] who was banned for his insults to Islam and Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

But there are STILL more ([link] & [link]) so please take an emediate action to report to the DA staff, and if anyone found any such art on DA so plz update each of your Muslim Brothers & Sisters to STOP this.

deviantART.com is a place to share thoughts and understandings about technology, graphics and art etc... this is a place for appreciation of artwork not exicting hate and propaganda(s).

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How to Report :

- Go to this page: [link]
and select the category: Report Harresement
and write whatever you like, or copy and paste this paragraph:

Dear DA staff,

[link] & [link]

This is verbatim from the rules, Live member was not in any of this, it simply said racist. It is clear that this account is displaying racism and exicting hate angry the islamic religous of a Billion people and the prophet Muhammad, Which go hand in hand. please. this is nothing other than Religous bigotry, just as racial bigotry, is not allowed on deviant art. this is a place for appreciation of artwork not exicting hate and propaganda. thank you for unstanding

- You can also report each deviation separately. The ballot is stronger than the bullet!

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Especial thanks & credit to [link]

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11110459/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11110459/ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:09:32 PST
Sorry guys I am so much busy these days in my JOB; This holiday (Christmas) shopping period got off to a strong start over the weekend, according to several e-commerce websites & portals. But I'll come soon inshaALLAH.


Praying for all deviants long & healthy life,
Thanks

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11036024/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/11036024/ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:33:36 PST
What happens to us physiologically when we are angry?

Our heart beats rate and blood pressure go up; this is a direct effect of excessive adrenalin in our system. Our physical strength increases although spiritual strength decreases. Our intellect or power to reason disappears, and things we would not justify in a normal state become acceptable.

How can we defeat anger?

To root out anger is impossible and unnatural, and may even be harmful. But what we should do is to control this feeling and do not let it lead us to what's wrong and forbidden in our religion (Islam).

Firstly I advise you to avoid too much sensitivity that makes you "deaf, dumb and mute."

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) had advised us that when angry, one should try to change his body position. Meaning, if you're standing up, sit down, and if you're sitting down stand up. If this didn't work, then go and wash and get prepared for praying.

When you're angry, think of Allah. Think of Allah's anger and punishment. Is Allah's wrath less than your wrath? And what happens when He expresses His wrath? We humans who seek forgiveness from Allah must forgive others first. When one forgives someone else, it establishes peace and tranquility in one's heart.

The first attribute of Allah that we Muslims are reminded (of) is Ar Rahman-Ar Rahim that is, Kind and Merciful. God Himself said, my mercy overtakes my wrath, and He told in one of the Hadith Qudusi, 'O son of Adam, when you get angry, remember Me." Thus, remembrance of God and meditation will put us on the right track. One of the meditation words is ya Halim (Patient), which is one of the attributes of God, being the Mild One. One can also pray to God to take control. We must also think that our life that is so dear to us, is a temporary life, and we must not forget our death and destroy the life of eternity at the cost of this life. Washing one's face with cold water or taking a cold shower is also helpful.

That is how the saying, "turn the other cheek" came about. One will become a calm person when he makes peace with himself, Allah and his surroundings. Anger is a costly weed; it costs one his health, life in this world, and the life in the Hereafter. This weed must be rooted out to allow the healthy plant of righteousness, piety and obeying Allah nurture and grow. Also anger is one of the weapons of Satan, we should be careful that we do not fall prey to his weapons, rather we should protect ourselves by being patient.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10989704/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10989704/ Thu, 07 Dec 2006 23:23:13 PST
02. Assess your interests, values and skills through self help resources like the exercises in What Colour is Your Parachute. Review past successful roles, volunteer work, projects and jobs to identify preferred activities and skills.

03. Brainstorm ideas for career alternatives by discussing your core values/skills with friends, family, networking contacts and counselors. Visit career libraries and use online resources like those found in the Career Advice section of the Job Search website.

04. Conduct a preliminary comparative evaluation of several fields to identify a few targets for in depth research.

05. Read as much as you can about those fields and reach out to personal contacts in those arenas for informational interviews.

06. Shadow professionals in fields of primary interest to observe work first hand. Spend anywhere from a few hours to a few days job shadowing people who have jobs that interest you. Your college Career Office is a good place to find alumni volunteers who are willing to host job shadowers.

07. Identify volunteer and freelance activities related to your target field to test your interest e.g. if you are thinking of publishing as a career, try editing the PTA newsletter. If you're interested in working with animals, volunteer at your local shelter.

08. Investigate educational opportunities that would bridge your background to your new field. Consider taking an evening course at a local college. Spend some time at one day or weekend seminars. Contact professional groups in your target field for suggestions.

09. Look for ways to develop new skills in your current job which would pave the way for a change e.g. offer to write a grant proposal if grant writing is valued in your new field. If your company offers in-house training, sign up for as many classes as you can.

10. Consider alternative roles within your current industry which would utilize the industry knowledge you already have e.g. If you are a store manger for a large retail chain and have grown tired of the evening and weekend hours consider a move to corporate recruiting within the retail industry. Or if you are a programmer who doesn't want to program, consider technical sales or project management.

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10942233/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10942233/ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:51:36 PST
Motivation is what we LIKE to do naturally. Talent is what we DO well naturally. They can exist independently, but when they combine, they create something special. They create motivated talents.

People often are naturally good at something (talented), but it just doesn’t turn them on. For example, Heather is good with numbers, but she doesn’t go out of her way to find tasks calling for that talent. Most people have such talents. But then there are those talents that we really enjoy using. These are the motivated talents, and this is where the magic is.

We use motivated talents every chance we get. Most of the time we don’t even think about it. For example, Larry has a motivated talent for conversation, and he naturally engages both friends and strangers in dialog. He doesn’t consciously determine to do so; it just happens. It’s natural and unforced. He enjoys it, and he’s good at it. That’s the hallmark of a motivated talent.

Motivated talents tend to be irrepressible. They find expression.
In fact, if you’ve ever tried to stifle a motivated talent (either yours or someone else’s) it probably felt like you were trying to hold two dozen ping pong balls under water at the same time.
Motivated talents pop out, even if no one else is asking for them.
And doesn’t that make sense? After all, it’s what we do well AND enjoy...

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10805227/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10805227/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:15:03 PST
I looked at my fingers, what did I see?

WORMS crawling, eating, biting looking squirmy

Tearing away the flesh that I adore

My fingers are pretty no more.
Oh no! I quickly jumped from my seat
The worms take my fingers for meat!
I shook my arms, but the the worms ate away,
Biting, tearing my flesh and deter "Allah! What did I do wrong?
Why are the worms so strong?"
Then an inner voice said to me
"O Muslim, this is your tragedy.
You wasted your fingers on deeds sinfully.
Was it not you who sent the fake e-mail?
You spread rumours and forwarded tall tales.
Your fingers typed in insults towards our Muslim scholars.
You hurt their feelings and harassed the others.

You designed a web page to insult Islam.
Your fitnah are worse than drinking rum!
You even flirted with the opposite sex on cyberspace
You even used seductive words and dirty phrases!
Instead of having meaningful discussions
You come in all ready for sensations.
Have you forgotten when you die?
Your fingers bear account and they can't lie.
Your mouth will be shut but the fingers will reveal
Everything which you typed on the keyboard to kill.

Your fingers keep no secret and speak for all to know
Repent now! Stop typing insults for show!"
I said "I promise! I promise! I'll stop it!"
Then the rain stopped the room was lit.
My ears drummed wildly, my thoughts full of fear.
When I looked at my fingers, the worms disappear...

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10564985/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10564985/ Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:10:38 PST
It is commendable to keep six fasts in the month of Shawwal. The Prophet, Sall-Allahu Alayhi WA Sallam, has said:
Mafhoom "Whoever completes fasts of Ramadan then adds to them the fast of six days in the month of Shawwal, it will carry the thawab (reward) of fasting for the whole year." (Sahih Muslim)

This hadith had described the great thawab of six fasts of this month. Therefore, the Muslims should take this opportunity of acquiring such an enormous reward from Allah. It is more preferable to start these fasts from the 2nd of Shawwal and keep fasting up to the 7th of it. However, if, they are kept in other days, it is hoped that the requirement of the above hadith may also be fulfilled.

Also, Thawban, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said, Mafhoom "Fasting Ramadan is equal to fasting ten months, and fasting six days of Shawwal is equal to two months. This is equal to fasting the whole year." (Ahmad & An-Nasaii)

Therefore, fasting six days in Shawwal after having fasted Ramadan will attain the person the reward of a perpetual fast, and more.

Furthermore, fasting Ramadan, with belief and sincerity, erases all previous sins, as the authentic Hadiths state. The ones who have performed the fast are given this bounty at the end of Ramadan in Eid, which is the day of rewards. Therefore, fasting again after being given this great bounty serves as an act of thanking Allah Subhana Wa TaAla (SWT), because no bounty is greater than having your sins forgiven.

As for those who revert to their old evil ways after Ramadan has passed, then they are indeed the losers. They loose Allah (SWT)'s bounty and they do not thank Him for anything. Also, the good deeds that are performed in Ramadan do not stop after the month ends, but they can still be performed as long as the person is alive and breathing.

Fasting after Ramadan is like the warrior who attacks and withdraws, only to attack again. This is unlike the coward who withdraws and runs away from the battlefield. Many people today are most happy when Ramadan ends, because they see it as a burden on them and a task that one has to do and that there is no way out of it. Anyone with such a mentality and attitude will not be eager to fast again shortly after Ramadan ends. On the other hand, the person who fasts again right after Ramadan will be demonstrating his will and eagerness to fast for Allah (SWT)'s sake and his need to acquire Allah (SWT)'s pleasure.


PS: The clocks will be set back an hour in about a week, so there really isn't much of an excuse to not fast since the days will be much shorter! Tawfiq, insha'Allah
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Our Beloved Messenger, Allah (SWT) bless him and give him peace, is reported to have said: Mafhoom "The invocation of any one of you is granted [by Allah (SWT)] as long as he does not show impatience by saying "I have invoked Allah (SWT) but my request has not been answered." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim)


"Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!" (The Holy Qur'an 2:201)
Ameen!

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10490970/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10490970/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:56:48 PDT
Wish you all a very Happy & Prosperous Eid Greeting as it is a reward for those who had been fasting and doing deeds that may get have changed their eternal life to best form. Just remember that there are other Muslim brothers and sisters in your surroundings that may need little help from you to celebrate this Holy occasion of happiness. Remember them and ALLAH PAK never leave you left behind, inshaALLAH.

With Best Regards & Warm Wishes,
Muhammad Kashif

]]> ~DrDuke http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10148263/ http://DrDuke.deviantart.com/journal/10148263/ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:08:39 PDT
• May this Ramadan be one we benefit fully from and whereby we increase in emaan and taqwa, ameen.
• May our acts of worship multiply abundantly ameen. May we increase in righteous actions, and do good deeds sincerely for Allah Alone, ameen.
• May our character become beautified, may our hearts become connected upon this haqq and we fulfill each others rights with happiness, ameen.
• May we be saved from the punishment of the fire, and enter Paradise, ameen. May Allah forgive us of our sins and have mercy on us all, ameen.

Please also remember to make Dua for all our Muslim brothers and sisters facing difficulty around the world. Iftaar time is the best time for your Duas to be accepted. Don't count how many different savouries & cakes are on the table, but count your blessings for all the favours Allah'Tala has given you and think how the destitute are struggling around the world tonight and every night, AMEEN. ]]> ~DrDuke