Hello New members ;)

You β€”

Salaam

Thought I may aswell start this off as all past members will also need to re-register.

Inshallah we will be a friendly bunch here, but expect many firework displays as we all defend our positions.

[b]EDIT[/b]

Just to avoid confusion, I have written some[url=/node/185] guidelines to choosing a name[/url].

Wasalaam

 

EDIT 2

Best new members create a new topic or a blog post to introduce themselves. This topic is now closed.

Forum

Stephanie β€” Mon, 30 Jun 2008 - 15:09

Hello everyone.

Just found and joined the forum and wanted to say hello before I dive right in. πŸ™‚

Have a nice day.

Courage β€” Tue, 1 Jul 2008 - 13:20

[quote=Stephanie]Hello everyone.

Just found and joined the forum and wanted to say hello before I dive right in. πŸ™‚

Have a nice day.[/quote]

OK, what's you age, occupation and favourite chocolate?

Mez β€” Wed, 2 Jul 2008 - 16:30

Welcome Stephnie and all the other new members!

Hope you enjoy your stay! There are forum rules you have to abid by and if you ask ed nicely I am sure he will tell all about them! πŸ™‚

but I have one question for all you new members,

1)how did you find out about the Revival and the forums?

Look forward to reading your posts!

Mez β€” Mon, 7 Jul 2008 - 11:15

[quote=Courage]Let's ask you. How did YOU find out about the Forums/Revival?[/quote]

I came across the revival magazine at College and found it intereasting and the website address caught my eye and I decided to check it out and I read some posts on the fourms which I thought were interesting and funny and then finally decided to join the club and hey Presto I am here! There I said it you happy now! πŸ™‚

You β€” Mon, 7 Jul 2008 - 17:54

The newly added (since about a week ago) "about me" section in the profile makes this topic kind of redundant now.

Ya'qub β€” Mon, 7 Jul 2008 - 18:18

[quote=You]The newly added (since about a week ago) "about me" section in the profile makes this topic kind of redundant now.[/quote]

only if people A) write anything in the section and B) read each others' sections.

Sumaiya β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 18:29

Salam, I'm Sumaiya, But I guess you worked that out...

Anyways can I just check to be sure if it's halal to talk to guys on the forum seeing as there is no purpose in this.?

Sumaiya β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:04

Thanks for the welcome, but are you sure? because i remember Baba Ali saying that your allowed online future partner chatting because ur purpose was to be potentially get married and look at the background of the person.

You β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:08

1. The communication on here is not private, so there is no "and the third person is the devil".
2. This place is not allowed to be used as a dating/checking out service.
3. Most discussions happen on some topic or another.

Sumaiya β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:18

Are you absoloutely, completely , dead sure?

And would you be confident to receive the sins if not?...

Seraphim β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:22

[quote=Sumaiya]Are you absoloutely, completely , dead sure?

And would you be confident to receive the sins if not?...[/quote]

If we said 'yes', is it likely you'll ask any further questions?

You β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:35

[quote=Sumaiya]Are you absoloutely, completely , dead sure?

And would you be confident to receive the sins if not?...[/quote]

If you still have doubts, please ask a scholar.

The internet is a tool. It can be used for good or bad. That does not make it inherently evil.

You β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:35

[quote=Sumaiya]You mean I'm talking too much?
Okay I'll shut up...Ahem...[/quote]

naah, questions are a good thing.

Seraphim β€” Wed, 16 Jul 2008 - 19:38

[quote=Sumaiya]You mean I'm talking too much?
Okay I'll shut up...Ahem...[/quote]

Lol, thats not what i meant.

As brother 'You' has pointed out this is not a private conversation... its public. Whether one uses the internet for good or evil is down to them.

But if you feel uncomfortable then you may restrict youreself to the sisters only section if on the other hand you think you can control yourself long enough to converse with everyone then alhamdulliah stay.

Sumaiya β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 13:22

I've just found something hat says you're not allowed:

β€œIt is permissible for women to converse with non-Mahram men at the time of need (and vice versa). However, what is not permissible is that they stretch, soften and raise their voice in a melodious way.” (Radd al-Muhtar, V.1, P. 406)

Your decision O great scholars?

Sumaiya β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 13:38

I've just found something hat says you're not allowed:

β€œIt is permissible for women to converse with non-Mahram men at the time of need (and vice versa). However, what is not permissible is that they stretch, soften and raise their voice in a melodious way.” (Radd al-Muhtar, V.1, P. 406)

and 'Informal interaction with the opposite sex has also been made unlawful'

Your decision O great scholars?

Naz* (not verified) β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 14:53

[quote=Sumaiya]I've just found something hat says you're not allowed:

β€œIt is permissible for women to converse with non-Mahram men at the time of need (and vice versa). However, what is not permissible is that they stretch, soften and raise their voice in a melodious way.” (Radd al-Muhtar, V.1, P. 406)

and 'Informal interaction with the opposite sex has also been made unlawful'

Your decision O great scholars?[/quote]

I think your reading way too much into this. Yes intermixing is not allowed between members of the opposite sex however, i think forums are an exception to that rule coz for one your not chatting to one individual, secondly the topics that are discussed on here are not personal. The aim of this forum is to discuss issues that affect the Muslim ummah and how we as Muslims can make a change. Whats so un- Islamic about that. if we were indulging in idol gossip then that would totally be a big no no.

ps different scholars will have different views. This area is ambiguous as they didn’t have internet during the time of the Prophet ο·Ί . If you still feel a bit iffy talking to the guys then as admin said just stick with the sister section but there aint much going on there. The choice is yours.

Ya'qub β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 15:15

[quote=Sumaiya]I've just found something hat says you're not allowed:

β€œIt is permissible for women to converse with non-Mahram men at the time of need (and vice versa). However, what is not permissible is that they stretch, soften and raise their voice in a melodious way.” (Radd al-Muhtar, V.1, P. 406)

and 'Informal interaction with the opposite sex has also been made unlawful'

Your decision O great scholars?[/quote]

I'm sorry I can't answer you because you're a girl.

Seraphim β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 15:18

[quote=Sumaiya]I've just found something hat says you're not allowed:

β€œIt is permissible for women to converse with non-Mahram men at the time of need (and vice versa). However, what is not permissible is that they stretch, soften and raise their voice in a melodious way.” (Radd al-Muhtar, V.1, P. 406)

and 'Informal interaction with the opposite sex has also been made unlawful'

Your decision O great scholars?[/quote]

Lol, always with you with what cannot be done.

Intermixing between the sexes is forebidden.

HOWEVER:

1. This is over the internet, where no one really knows what you or I look like. And thus can not become "enticed" by the other... unless you think my typing is sexy.
2. This is NOT a private conversation where the devil is likely to be the third person.
3. This is not even something that can be defined as a conversation within the meaning of the above quote; since you can not hear our voices... even if we do sit here singing to the screen.
4. The rules of the forum strictly prohibit ANY such behaviour.

If however you feel you're so beautiful that its leaking onto these forums and is likely to cause brothers to stray, then let me be the first to say... dont flatter yourself lol.
If you do feel uncomfortable on the main board, you can restrict yourself to the sisters only section as guys can not view it.

Ya'qub β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 15:31

Sumaiya, can you please stop sending me private messages? I already told you I'm not interested!

(joking...)

Seraphim β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 15:42

[quote=Ya'qub]Sumaiya, can you please stop sending me private messages? I already told you I'm not interested!

(joking...)[/quote]

LOL... bro dont tease the newbies.

Atleast let them settle in first.

Naz β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 16:35

[quote=Seraphim] ....unless you think my typing is sexy.[/quote]

πŸ˜‚

Sumaiya β€” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 - 17:13

[quote=Ya'qub]Sumaiya, can you please stop sending me private messages? I already told you I'm not interested!

(joking...)[/quote]

Thanks everyone for the advice, and er.. thanks for the comment, Ya'qub.

Seraphim β€” Fri, 18 Jul 2008 - 11:02

[quote=Sumaiya]If you work for the mag, do you get free subscription?[/quote]

Only if you're a distributor... i think.