"Know that transformation sometimes begins with a fall. So never curse the fall. The ground is where humility lives. Take it. Learn it. Breathe it in. And then come back stronger, humbler and more aware of your need for Him."
Assalamu'alaikum 
Hope everyone's well inshaaAllah
I'm looking to buy a Kindle because there's a PDF version available for almost any Islamic book but some PDF's are easier to read on the Kindle (or any other reader I'm guessing) from what I've read so did some digging and I came across this how to geek article on converting PDF's to ebook format: http://www.howtogeek.com/69481/how-to-convert-pdf-files-for-easy-ebook-reading/
Pretty neat I must say. Anyone here have a Kindle?
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If you have read or watched the news over the past few days, you will have read about protests in Turkey.
They started over an infrastructure project over a park but when the Police went in forcefully, they spread and became massive.
A lot of people have wondered if this is an extension of the "Arab Spring", and that this is "the voice of the people rising up against their authoritarian regimes".
As the protests have taken journalists by surprise, there has been some loose talk and weak attempts to understand what is happening in Turkey. Others have tried to give the normal voices to the protesters.
Hezbollah is a large millitant group mostly based in southern Lebanon with a goal to resist Israel.
It had large popular backing when until around 2000, Israel had occupied southern Lebanon. It got a lot of support from the people on the street, and the governments of Syria and Iran.
It has also been involved in two conflicts with Israel since the Israeli withdrawal, but still enjoyed widespread support as "Legitimate resistance" and also for being a thorn in Israel's side.
The people of Syria supported Hezbollah almost totally, and this was helped by the fact that the regime also supported Hezbollah as its trump card to hit Israel should any hostilities arise with Israel or its allies.
The people of Syria gave them shelter and support.
I'm just using this post to learn.
You can stop reading if you like.
Cause I will make no sense to you at all.
Unless you're TPOS/Psychology student/Ex-Psychology student.
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Triplett – Fishing reel
Zajonc – Cockroaches
Michaels – Pool players
Asch – Lines
Perrin & Spencer – Young offenders
Perrin & Spencer – Repeat 40 years later
Gerard et al – Private answer
Jenness – Beans in jar
Sheriff – Light moving
Milgram – Voltage 65%
Bickman – Clothing 40>80%
Hofling – Nurses 21/22
Adorno – Authoritarian personality
Hyman & Sheatsly – Poor education
Kilhem & Mann – 16% female, 40% male
Hamilton – Personal responsibility
From the perception of a wayfarer ©
The aftermath of the brutal attack of Lee Rigby has led to many heated discussions and debates regarding the role that Islamic Institutes and Mosques have in tackling extremism.
Many leaders and scholars have condemned this horrific and appalling attack and as David Cameron, rightly said, whilst standing outside Downing Street: 'This was not just an attack on Britain - and on our British way of life. It was also a betrayal of Islam and the Muslim communities who give so much to our country. There is nothing in Islam that justifies this truly dreadful act...'.
today i met up with friends from college, we hadnt seen each other in a while and it was nice.
then came lunchtime and choosing a place to eat. I didnt want to eat anywhere where they sold alcohol or pork and i let the others know in a one-sentencer.
then we found this pizza place, one of the friends had eaten there and loved it and so we decide to eat there, we're queuing and im looking at the menu and i see they sell pork/unhalaal food, so i tell them that I won't eat there but they can go ahead and order, i'll just pop somewhere else adn get something else. I explained why and just looked apologetic and felt bad in the back of my mind.
(why did i feel bad/apologetic?)
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When you came into the world, she held you in her arms. You thanked her by wailing like a banshee.
When you were 1 year old, she fed you and bathed you. You thanked her by crying all night.
When you were 2 years old, she taught you to walk. You thanked her by running away when she called.
When you were 3 years old, she made all your meals with love. You thanked her by tossing your plate on the floor.
When you were 4 years old, she gave you some crayons. You thanked her by colouring the dining room table.
When you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays. You thanked her by plopping into the nearest pile of mud
When you were 6 years old, she walked you to school. You thanked her by screaming, "I'm not going!"
