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Name: Saqib
Country: United States
State: Illinois
Metro: Chicago
Birthday: 8/23/1985
Gender: Male
Interests: Food, sleep, talib al 'ilm, technology, comics, and design.
Expertise: Video recording & editing, High Definition anything, explaining useless geek stuff, n00b audio mastering, wasting time, and being a "goon."
Occupation: Student
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AIM:  SaqibSaab
Member Since:
10/30/2002
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| And thaaaaaat's a wrap!
This Xanga just had its series finale. It's been fun. I've learned a lot and enjoyed all of your comments, support, bashing on me, whatever. I started this back in, what, 2003? And now it's coming to an end. Or is it...?
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That's www.saqibsaab.com in case you missed it. Yes, I'm serious. See you there.
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| The guidance of the Prophet (SAW) with regard to i’tikaf was the most perfect and moderate of guidance.
Once he observed i’tikaf in the first ten days of Ramadan, then in the middle ten days, seeking Laylat al-Qadr. Then he was told that it is in the last ten days, so then he always observed i’tikaaf during the last ten days, until he met his Lord.
On one occasion he did not observe i’tikaf during the last ten days, so he made it up in Shawwaal and observed i'tikaf during the first ten days thereof. This was narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim. In the year in which he died, he observed i'tikaf for twenty days (Bukhari 2040).
It was said that the reason for that is that he knew his life was drawing to a close, so he wanted to increase his good deeds, to show his Ummah how to strive hard in doing good deeds when the opportunity for doing so drew to close, so that they could meet Allah in the best way.
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| Hey, boys and girls.
I found this sick hobby that's oodles more fun than Facebook and Gmail combined. Check it out!
So let's buckle down with the words of God Himself for these next two weeks with the Q, insha'Allah. At least once a day, yeah? =) | | |
| By Sound Vision Staff writer
The Prophet Muhammad said: Musa, the son of Imran once asked, "Oh my Lord! Who is the most honorable of Your servants? And He replied, the person who forgives even when he is in a position of power" (Baihaqi). Peace and blessings be upon the Prophet.
You know you're right.
You know what I'm referring to - those times when you get into an argument(s) with a family member, friend, boss, employee, coworker, classmate, teacher or whoever. You know your facts are right or that you've been wronged with an insulting remark, sarcastic comment or rudeness.
And so, you choose to hold a grudge. After all, you've got a right to. Nobody should be treated this way. Why should you forgive? You're not the one who started this. You're not the one who doesn't have the facts straight.
True. You may be right. You may be in that position of power mentioned in the Hadith above. But forgiving others, apart from positively affecting our health (less stress) and our minds (one less negative thing to focus on), is a necessary step to closeness to God.
How can we move up the ladder of spiritual development when we hold bitterness and anger towards another person? While we may have been in the right, is it worth sacrificing our energy on a grudge instead of on growth?
Is there not something strange about asking for God's forgiveness of our sins while withholding our forgiveness from someone who has hurt us?
One of the distinguishing features of Ramadan is forgiveness. This makes it a great time to ask God for His Forgiveness. It's also a wonderful time to open our hearts and cleanse them of grudges and bitterness by forgiving others.
The path to connection to God is always paved with tests and difficulties. Nobody gains spiritual upliftment without having to prove their mettle. This process includes facing all kinds of hardships, including injustice at the hands of others.
If we truly want Allah's love, mercy and forgiveness, we must remember that the hurts of this world are temporary, and we are working towards that which is permanent. Is it worth being bitter and stunting our growth? Will it really benefit us? How will our anger and bitterness change the person who has hurt us?
Let us use these remaining days of forgiveness this Ramadan to open our hearts to those who have wronged us and forgive them as we beg Allah to forgive us.
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| Best. Dessert. EVER. Layers of German chocolate cake, chocolate mousse/pudding, whipped topping, and chocolate covered toffee candy.  Happy fasting, peoples! =P | | |
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