Below is a transcription of a lecture on how to benefit from the blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah by Umm ‘Abdur-Rahmân. May Allâh reward the sister who transcribed the lecture.

“By the ten nights.” [Al-Fajr 89:2]

The “ten nights” which Allâh [subhâna wa ta’âlâ] is swearing by here, are the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah. [1] Allâh [subhâna wa ta’âlâ] swears an oath by them, and swearing an oath by something is indicative of its importance and great benefit.

Just reading a post from Islam in Europe that showed up on The Revival's Aggregator about Christmas becoming multicultural. Quoted from there:

In the Netherlands, the Christian Democratic party (CDA) is upset that municipalities are removing the Christian cross from Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas), in order to make him 'multi-ethnic' and a 'universal figure'.

Here's the thing - I doubt whether many muslims - or people of other faiths - care that christmas has links to christians/christianity.

I doubt any people of other faiths* will be offended if it remains linked christians.

Photo Taken by Ali Mansuri on Feb. 13, 2003: the 11th day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1423 AH - at the time of the Hajj.

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A picture of people performing 'Tawaf' (circumbulating the Kaaba). This picture taken from the gate of Abdul Aziz and seems to divide the Kaaba and the minarets into mirror images of one another.

-->Zul-Hijjah Mubarak To All Muslims <--

You may upload hajj pics here ...

And the not-so-anticipated sequel of 'Summer of 1994', the story continues from where we left off last time. Enjoy

"The Summer Of 1994" was mostly about my night life and nightmares. This story gives a little background on me and things that happened to me during the "waking" hours. If you have read "Summer of '94" you know a little about what I dreamed about and things of that nature.

I grew up in a very, very, very religious home. I grew up with an understanding of God and the teachings of the prophets.

I also realized and knew that there was a dark side to life as well.

So, it is 11:30... and I'm snowed under with work atm

Which is why i have a sudden urge to do something as totally useless as make a random blog on TheRevival about Nothing much in particular xD

First off, i would like to ask why people think Miley Cyrus can sing.
I mean call me uncultured or whatever, but it sounds like nasally tuneless warbling to me o.0
And yet, she's one of the richest people in the World at the moment :/

Honestly, if ever there was a need to sum up the state of humanity at the moment, just use Miley Cyrus's success.

It is now 11:41 and my mum just came in and said "Jeez, if you're gonna eat like a builder, at least chew with your mouth CLOSED" and i think THAT pretty much sums up OUR relationship.

That was my bed for a week in Ramadan... comfy eh?

This was taken from a small hillock near uhud - in the left of the picture you can see the graveyard of uhud where approximately 70 Sahabah are burried.

The green dome and minaret from the Prophet (saw)'s mosque.

I think I took this from the front of the mosque.