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If your happy and you know it clap your hands!

published by Naz on 20 November, 2008 - 17:58

Salaams ppl,
Over the years ive been to several award ceremonies, theatre performances and non Islamic guest speaker talks at uni. At the end of the ceremony, performance or talk it is courteous to applaud and sometimes even stand up and applaud. From my observations I have noticed that not many Muslims applaud and I have always put this down to arrogance. However, the very few Islamic lectures that I have attended there is no applauding at the end of the session, rather we say the Takbir. This got me thinking maybe clapping isnt allowed in Islam. How many of us clap to show our gratitude? How many of us dont clap? If you dont then what are your reasons?

Your thoughts ppl.

w/salaam

Celibacy Key to Long Life

published by Naz on 11 October, 2008 - 21:10

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A BRITISH virgin who celebrated her 105th birthday this week said the secret to long life was celibacy, adding that she imagined sex was a "lot of hassle".
Clara Meadmore, who marked her birthday with a drop of wine at the Perran Bay nursing home in Cornwall, south-west England, also received a card from Queen Elizabeth II.

"People have asked me whether I am a homosexual and the answer is no," Ms Meadmore said.

"I have just never been interested in sex.

"I imagine there is a lot of hassle involved and I have always been busy doing other things."

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1903, Meadmore lived in Canada and New Zealand as a child before returning to Britain in her 20s to work as a secretary and housekeeper.

Muslim sues Tesco for making him carry beer

published by Naz on 29 September, 2008 - 17:09

A Muslim worker is suing Tesco for discrimination after being asked to transport beer on his forklift truck.

Mohammed Ahmed claims he was in eff­ect forced from his job because managers ref­used to accept that handling alcohol offended his beliefs.

The 32-year-old, raised in Saudi Arabia, told a tribunal he had never visited a Tesco store and had no idea it sold alcohol when he took on the role.

But he admitted shopping at Sainsbury's, Lidl and Asda and seeing alcohol on sale there.

It was, 'reason­able to expect him to be aware of what Tesco did', said company lawyer Laura Canham, accusing him of giving out mixed messages by suggesting at one point he could handle Budweiser.

Education thread take 2

published by Naz on 23 September, 2008 - 20:45

salaam,

cant find the other education thread. The new member thread getting kind clogged up with random gibber mostly about school/college/uni.

feel free to resume on here ppl Biggrin and we will save the new member thread for newbees. Not having a go or telling you what to do just thought it might be an idea.

wsalaam

Wigs!

published by Naz on 23 September, 2008 - 15:00

salaam,

Yaqub wrote:
Is it haram to wear a wig over the hijab?

Cos there used to be a Muslim women barrister in my old workplace, but I didn't think it was polite to ask if she put the white wig on top of her hijab.

Wigs and Hairpieces
In the category of female adornments, the addition of any other hair, real or artificial, to one's own hair—that is, the wearing of wigs and hairpieces—is also prohibited.
It is reported by al-Bukhari on the authority of 'Aisha, her sister Asma, Ibn Mas'ood, Ibn 'Umar, and Abu Hurairah that "The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) cursed al-wasilah and al-mustawsilah," al-mustawsilah," wasilah denoting a woman whose profession is making wigs and hairpieces' and mustawsilah a woman who uses them.

A piece of Jannah is up for sale! Are there any buyers??

published by Naz on 22 September, 2008 - 18:17

Salaam,

its not as long as it looks. A good read.

Subhaan Allaah! The beautiful month of Ramadaan is flying by! Its blessed days and fragrant nights are soon about to leave. And it breaks our hearts to let it go.

Yet, O Muslim, Rejoice! For there is good news for you!
A great opportunity is about to dawn upon you......A once-in -a -lifetime chance!
It's an offer that you cannot pass by!
Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala, in his Infinite Mercy, has bestowed upon you a Great and Noble night.....
Its the Night of Power.... the Night of Divine Decree.
A Night in which angels descend and send salutations to the believers...
A Night of innumerable blessings.....full of PEACE and tranquility....
A Night...... in which, Ibadah is better than a thousand months.

Eid in the park

published by Naz on 17 September, 2008 - 17:24

In an effort to create unity and common ground amongst Muslims in the region there are plans for Eid prayers to be held in a public park, Asian Image can reveal.

It is hoped the event, the first of its kind to be held outside of London, will mark a sea change in opinion about where Eid is prayed and when Eid is held.

Organisers are also hoping the move will help to change the image of Muslims amongst the wider community as to how the Eid festival is celebrated.
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But there have been reservations from some Muslims as to how the event will be held and what activities are planned for the day. Eid may fall on the same day for many Muslims this year.

Ramzaan/Ramadan

published by Naz on 26 August, 2008 - 18:15

Salaam ppl

Im surprised no ones started this topic yet

Not long to go now peeps.

Hows everyone feeling? Cant wait or please God not that time of year again!

Does everyone know what day they are starting ramzaan on?

Share your thoughts and feelings Smile

Wsalaam

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