tHe BeAutY WiTh iN

new chapters

2009-11-13T10:55:00.002-08:00

tHe BeAutY WiTh iN each of us will continue to shine by the passing of each day as our experiences polish us and give us perispectives to look upon the world. tHe BeAutY WiTh iN will continue to grow with or without one's awareness. Jaza'kum 'Allahu Kheir for all those who read along... from the vastness of the outsideto the vastness of the within from the beauties of the east to the beauties of

the utimate motivator

2009-09-09T16:26:00.005-07:00

"If one wants to know his place in the sight of Allah, then let him look into the place he gives Allah in his life."(quote from a Salaf)

MIA

2009-08-13T15:47:00.002-07:00

missing in action in regards to posts and a few other things in life lately. Alhamdulilah Ramadan is here and very excited about that. Here is something I would like to share about these oft repeated ayahs:O you who believe! Observing fast is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may attain piety. ...He does not want to make things difficult for you. ...and that

Reminder

2009-07-15T20:15:00.002-07:00

"And your Lord has decree that you worship none but Him and that you be dutiful to your parents (show Ihsan). If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honor. And lower unto them the wing of submission an humility through mercy and say ' my lord! bestow on them your mercy as they did bring me up

drop the conditional (no ifs or buts)

2009-06-12T23:33:00.003-07:00

Bismillah,Abu Hurairah (my Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak one in all good things. Adhere to that which is most beneficial for you. Keep beseeching Allah for help and do not refrain from it. If you are afflicted in any way, do not say: 'if I had taken this or that

Project:

2009-06-11T16:12:00.004-07:00

of course it will never look that professional, but insha'Allah I'm working on this piece (from ArabicCalligraphy)."verily with every hardship, there is an ease" (Surat as-sharh)

most Beloved

2009-06-10T22:46:00.002-07:00

In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, Most Merciful"Can we forget how he (the Prophet) played with his granddaughter Umamah, the daughter of Zaynab? Can we forget how he carried her on his back while he was in prayer? Can we forget his love and affection for Hasan and Husayn, the sons of Fatimah? Can we forget how he come down from the pulpit when he saw Husayn entering the mosque? The little

incense

2009-06-02T13:57:00.004-07:00

the sweet smell of itburning, yet alive in the air.reminiscingmemorizingsavoringmoments: past, present, future.-hy-

Bismillah

2009-05-20T00:22:00.003-07:00

it is all relative is what i know todayeverything is in a knot with timelike a circle that has no beginning or endfor it is all relative.what you use to measure what matterseverything my friend is relativeto the mind and understandingof us all who understand things in relative.(just random poem, insha'Allah the first I jotted down in a while now...sort of lost my poetic imagination lately. But

lets remember

2009-04-17T17:53:00.004-07:00

Masha'Allah. Today was so special. I saw my dear dear dear friend! (yup our Rabs) That is exactly how we refer to her...'our'. the excitement and all. Most of all I got precious advice from her kind husband. "Be a strong, righteous wife sister. Because of her [Rabs] strength, I'm who I am."Knowing my friend, I can only pray for more blessing of their marriage and nothing more. How beautiful

Reflections/Reminders

2009-04-15T21:57:00.004-07:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulIt is almost laughable had one been heedlessit is though sad that it reckons some tearsnot from the eyes but of the heart...Such though is this lifeIt is almost laughable were it not for remindersfrom Luqman, the chapter of the wise..."O mankind! do your duty to your lord, and fear the Day where no father can avail aught for his son, not a son

take care

2009-04-13T09:46:00.004-07:00

In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, Most MercifulThere is a level of ability that a person have. When that limit is passed what results is an over-stressed body that is on the verge of giving up. It is not just physical but also mental, spiritual or a combination thereof. Most often than not, what happens is that a person is not in-tune with one's body. That is why it is important that a

just this

2009-04-08T21:54:00.002-07:00

when i think of sleepi remember death...a beat away it iswhen, i can never say.maybe 20 years down the roador tomorrow.'ahh, but she's so young' they'll say i bet.i wonder sometimesabout old age... about wheni'll be walking slow, nodding a loti wonder what sleep will remind me then.-hy-

Up for the Challenge?

2009-04-02T23:12:00.004-07:00

In the Name of Allah , the Most Gracious, Most Merciful"And we have indeed made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, is there any that will remember?" [surat al-Qamar:17]In terms of acquainting oneself with that which one knows is good:Conviction. This comes with knowledge of that which one comprehends.Resolution: conviction alone leads no where if one isn't firm upon a decision.Establishment: after

spare a never?

2009-03-31T19:11:00.003-07:00

it is the question unaskedthe answer told to be untold.it is the difference between freedom and oppressiona line drawn to be envisioned in the minds.it is the question and the answer all at oncethe cry and the laughter mixed to last.it is the hope and the despair in the mindthe anger seething in eyes, hearts to last.keep talking for the voiceless and fighting for the heartlesskeep preaching while

A Solution

2009-03-28T19:29:00.005-07:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulYet, once again I'd like to talk about time management. It is the fundamental block to everything that we do. Of all the things that Allah swears by in the Qur'an, TIME is one that has a recurrent theme in the entire Qur'an. We all know this, Alhamdulilah. Then how can we achieve a good balance? Allah in this Most Amazing Qur'an reveals in

gem of the day

2009-03-26T18:58:00.004-07:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulIhsan is"Ann takuna wahdak kama takuna bayna nas"= "that you be with yourself as you are among people."Ali Ibn Abi Talib.Peace & Blessingshikmet

flowers-in-a-pot

2009-03-23T22:25:00.005-07:00

Bismillah,Among the things that I truly love is gifting alive plants. Today, I was gifted them :D and it has made my evening and week that much prettier!!! Aren't those colors just gorgeous? There are six different species in this pot. Insha'Allah as I learn each, I'll post something about them.. it was such a lovely evening.

Reminder

2009-03-19T10:40:00.006-07:00

Bismillah,I haven't posted much in line of prose for quite a while. That is mainly because I often think in rhythmic words. Poetry. Spoken Word. Prayers. Short but full of substance.Much have been in my mind as well; the education system, politics, activism, spirituality, self-improvement, physical competence, society, medicine, book reviews, children, war, wisdom, silence, marriage, death,

Attention!

2009-03-15T09:33:00.004-07:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulThis is a call, once again, to help channel our efforts into something local and insha'allah qualify for Allah's Ajr (reward). It is a chance to strengthen and focus our concern to the ummah. To the left on the link list is a Support Muslim Families link for Donations. Please pass on the message, post link on your blogs, face book it, or

a story

2009-03-14T13:39:00.003-07:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful."A pigeon came to you with hope in you,complaining with a disturbed and trembling heart,who was it that informed it that your placeis a sanctuary, and that you're a shelter for the wronged."A bird called Al-Hummarah flapped its wings and flew over the head of the Messenger of Allah (sallalahu aleyhi wa salaam). The Messenger of Allah said: "

200

2009-03-10T20:51:00.004-07:00

It is a random number i guess. but this will officially be the 200th post I've published (minus 1/3 drafts and substantial deleted ones). There was a lot in my mind lately, that I wanted to share... let them be for now. But here is a poem that came to my mind this evening, I had to rush home to jot it down. Any guess who?I looked towards you, as ever I doWith every array you hooked my souland

of life and death

2009-03-06T23:54:00.002-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Mercifulof life there is all that we knowambitions,survival between hope & despairwe know what it means to be alivephysically;though one might be deadwalking a-live among men.of life we've seen a lotaspiration,filling it with what seems fill-ablewealth, fame and all that seems to mattermaterially;though the body is ravagedploughed like a barren

randomness

2009-03-06T23:01:00.004-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulAlhamdulilah, I'm feeling 100% better. My internet is now working, and am enjoying my new-found existence. I've learned so much...and everyday is a blessing:whereishomefor apersonwhosesoulyearns?restawhiletrustyourheart toloveguardedby faith.seebeautyin becoming...whilewaitingfor theend.

make it personal

2009-03-02T11:46:00.003-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Mercifulit isn't until you lose what you cherishthat you'd know what it means not to have itand then you'll understand truly.with every step that I tookI had to stop and think forthere was no pain any longerjust then an epiphanya comprehension far beyondwords can translate...so here is a translation:"if you start to count the blessings of God,you'll

and finally!

2009-02-16T21:43:00.009-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulI don't know if I can gift it anymore! some of the ink smeared on me :( and that made me upset (I might add because of my impatience); I've put all my heart to this project . I thought I'd frame it and give it to my parents...and to make another one will take me a long time, and this requires that I start and finish it at one go (at least the

Khadija bint Khuwaylid

2009-02-15T16:38:00.003-08:00

"what shows Khadija's piety is that when once one of her two sons died she was sad but patient. After a few hours the time of suckling the dead baby came and her breast was full of milk so her tears flowed from her eyes. Seeing this the Prophet was moved and said: if you so wish I shall ask Allah to make you hear his voice in Paradise. Any ordinary mother would have been keen to hear her dear one

words

2009-02-10T11:54:00.002-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulWords are important. Because we communicate in them, above all things. We use them to express ourselves to others; they are the means for us to convey what forms our beliefs, emotions, world-views, etc. So what words we choose makes a difference. There is also that amazing realm of Etymology, the study of the origin of words and their subtle

love for poetry

2009-02-07T23:42:00.004-08:00

A poem is a joyful leap of the heart,an ardor in the soul,a teardrop,andteardrops are noughtbut pure poemsthat have risen upagainst words.(from the Fountain)

sisterhood

2009-02-02T21:21:00.004-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most MercifulOne of the blessed characteristic of Islam is the idea of sister/brotherhood. Loving one for the sake of Allah, helping each other at times of hardship, lend a shoulder, give counsel, and warn.We just started the 'fitness challenge' among sisters on campus. It consists of a 30-minute exercise whenever a person can; a person then gets a star on

the calling

2009-02-01T21:44:00.003-08:00

Oh Allah, there is no ease except that which you have made easyand you make the difficult easy, if you wish.Oh Allah, to You we belong and truly, to You is the return!ya hayu ya qayum, bi rahmatika nastagith.

Visiting: a blessed virtue

2009-01-29T21:42:00.005-08:00

This evening I had a nice visit with an acquaintance of mine who just gave birth (a month ago). An adorable baby girl who likes smiling, masha'allah. The reason for this post is to remind about the virtue of visiting people and subhan'allah how it gives the visitor an insight into things. For example, say one visits a sick friend, then besides qualifying for ajr, this person is reminded of a

spoken word

2009-01-29T00:32:00.005-08:00

you gotta love the power of beingthe mighty force of seeingright from wrongtrue from false.but i gatta ask ya thisfor the sake of askingwhere do you keep your mindwhen you're not utilizing,engaging it in being?do you surf at the cost of your thoughtsor do you prefer the dance around the fire?ya're still gonna catch the fireleast ya gatta splash the suit wet fromthe full moon up on the skydriving

Road Rules 101

2009-01-27T21:44:00.007-08:00

TIP #1Check where you are headed before you are lost even further: pull-over and check your map; if you end up in the highway, take the first exist. Just make sure you don't end up in the highway again!TIP #2Disregard the suggestion of one who seems to know nothing about how to read maps! (seriously)TIP #3Make sure your gas tank is reasonably full especially if you have a long drive and are

contol it.

2009-01-26T22:04:00.002-08:00

What do you do when you are angry???I go to sleep, just as I'll be doing within the next 5 minutes!(A'uzu Billahi Mina' Ashytani Rajim)

and that thing

2009-01-25T22:02:00.003-08:00

count on it when i cansnack on it between mealsrest on it for a whileand render it full of life.what ye be todayand tomorrow ye are noneyesterday has passedand it will never come.thru the eyes of lifethe cord of loveye see what ye can never say-in words, for others to comprehend.though ye look for reasons'ts what is, that can bespace on x, life on the yz is for time, that is quickly passing by.-

just like a bird

2009-01-19T01:56:00.004-08:00

Maybe they appeal to me because they can fly,maybe because they soar up high,maybe because they are diligent in the early hours of morn',or maybe because they are irresistibly cute,or maybe because they can sing beautifully,or maybe because they are captivating and energetic,or maybe because they are good at who they're...just BIRDS.you ever wished you were a bird?? I did many a time...yet I'm

Attention: Please read on

2009-01-15T21:07:00.005-08:00

In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, Most MercifulInsha'allah today I'd like to highligh a few amazing things I came across the past few days. As the semester is just getting interesting, I'll be posting less and less (even though that completely depends on how many more engaging things pop-up my way...so they'll be shared).Please make sure you check smilecan, an amazing Canadian (Muslim)

?

2009-01-09T21:47:00.001-08:00

How many times must a man look upBefore he can see the sky?Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man haveBefore he can hear people cry?Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knowsThat too many people have died?The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,The answer is blowin' in the wind. (Bob Dylan; Blowin' in the Wind)

"smitten kitten"

2009-01-07T21:05:00.005-08:00

They say there is a season for everything...a reason for anything. A few days back I read this, and was left thinking. I think a lot, no surprises there. I just thought I share the link with anybody interested. When it comes to the subject of love, I guess I am no exception to the "I know about it all" cliche. But do I? All I want to say, if there is ever a thing left to be said, is what Mother

fuel for a thought

2009-01-05T22:00:00.004-08:00

truth in words and actionwisdom in reflectioncommitment in resolutionsincerity in devotion.strive to be the person you've always wanted to becontemplate, pray and connectin the greater scheme of things, wellyou might as well be dead.-hy-

Read!

2009-01-03T00:17:00.005-08:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful"Read! Read in the Name of God who created thee..." We are all aware that the above are the very first revelations Our Beloved, Muhammad (sallalahu aleyhi wa salam) got. They are indeed the foundations to acquiring knowledge and Mercy from Allah (azza wa jal). Today, we'll have a look at the benefits of busying oneself with reading books. I

sad today :(

2008-12-31T14:33:00.004-08:00

nay, it will never be easyall that you seek in this worldpeace n tranquilitycomfort n authenticityall of it...will only befound in Dar-al-kuld.so be persistent n patientoh you who is seeking it in this world.

First Muharram (read bold words)

2008-12-29T20:16:00.005-08:00

I saw the rising moon tonight. Beautiful masha'allah. The new year has indeed lots of promises...and Baraka. In retrospective, the past year has been quite challenging. But its sweetness lies in the struggle, strive. We all fall, lose, get lost, gain more... always keep in mind the Ayah "Wa lazina Jahadu fina, lanahdeyenehum Subulana" = 'those who strive, in our cause, we'll surely guide them' (

"Will you hate me?"

2008-12-28T09:20:00.004-08:00