All categories - 4 July 2006

I found a site called soulseek, but before I buy it, I need to know if it is the best site and if I can download movies like Ultraviolet, anime like Naruto, and music fromDJ Tiesto

2006-07-04 11:30:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

2006-07-04 11:30:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

Why is it hard, what does the doctor say about this? What did you do to improve the chances or getting pregnant?

2006-07-04 11:30:12 · 3 answers · asked by mulderlx 2 in Trying to Conceive

Has Portugal ever won the World Cup?

2006-07-04 11:29:56 · 5 answers · asked by ayerim 1 in Other - Football

WHY IS THEIR NO ACCOUNTABILITY
One victim was a 9 year old girl
who suffered permanent vaginal injuries

http://www.**********/nineyearoldrapevictim.htm

2006-07-04 11:29:56 · 15 answers · asked by kuezpallin.com 2 in Immigration

I try to watch TV with him for as long as I can stand it, then I invite him to do other things. He turns down all of my ideas, and seriously suggests that we go to the theater and watch a movie, instead. To me that's worse, because now I am actually paying money to be bored. I can't stand it any longer! I am bored out of my pea-picking mind! What can I do???? I want to have a relationship with my husband! I can go off and do other things, either by myself or with other people, but where is my marriage?

2006-07-04 11:29:46 · 22 answers · asked by magpie 2 in Marriage & Divorce

2006-07-04 11:29:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ethnic Cuisine

This question is one which is asked by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. For many women it is the truest test of being a Muslim.
The answer to the question is very simple - Muslim women observe hijab (covering the head and the body) because Allah has told them to do so.

Allah (SWT) said, "O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies. That is better in order that they may be known (as free respectable women) and not annoyed..." (Holy Qur'an, 33:59)

Other secondary reasons include the requirement for modesty in both men and women. Both will then be evaluated for intelligence and skills instead of looks and sexuality. A Muslim woman who covers her head is making a statement about her identity. Anyone who sees her will know that she is a Muslim and has a good moral character.

The Muslim woman who covers is filled with dignity and self esteem; she is pleased to be identified as a Muslim woman: as a chaste, modest, pure woman. She does not want her sexuality to enter into interactions with men in the smallest degree.

A Muslim school girl is quoted as saying, "We want to stop men from treating us like sex objects, as they have always done. We want them to ignore our appearance and to be attentive to our personalities and minds. We want them to take us seriously and treat us as equals and not just chase us around for our bodies and physical looks."

The word "hijab" comes from the Arabic word "hajaba" meaning to hide from view or conceal. In the present time, the context of hijab is the modest covering of a Muslim woman. The question now is what is the extent of the covering? The Holy Qur'an says: " Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and protect their private parts. That will make for greater purity for them. Verily, Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And tell the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their private parts and not to display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof and to draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands..." (Holy Qur'an, 24:30-31)

These verses from the Qur'an contain two main injunctions:
1. A woman should not show her beauty or adornments except what appears by uncontrolled factors such as the wind blowing her clothes.
2. The head covers should be drawn so as to cover the hair, the neck and the bosom.

Islam has no fixed standard as to the style of dress or type of clothing that Muslims must wear. However, some requirements must be met.

The first of these requirements is the parts of the body which must be covered. Islam has two sources for guidance and rulings: first, the Qur'an, the revealed word of Allah and secondly, the Hadith or the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad who was chosen by Allah to be the role model for mankind.

The following is a Tradition of the Prophet : " 'Aeshah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that Asma'a, the daughter of Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him,) came to the Messenger of Allah while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: 'O Asma'a! When a girl reaches the menstrual age, it is not proper that anything should remain exposed except this and this. He pointed to the face and hands." (Abu Dawood)

The second requirement is looseness. The clothing must be loose enough so as not to describe the shape of the woman's body. One desirable way to hide the shape of the body is to wear a cloak over other clothes. However, if the clothing is loose enough, an outer garment is not necessary.

Thickness is the third requirement. The clothing must be thick enough so as not to show the color of the skin it covers or the shape of the body. The Prophet stated that in later generations of his Ummah there would be "women who would be dressed but naked and on top of their heads (what looks like) camel humps. Curse them for they are truly cursed." (Muslim)
Another requirement is an over-all dignified appearance. The clothing should not attract men's attention to the woman. It should not be shiny and flashy so that everyone notices the dress and the woman.

In addition there are other requirements:
1. Women must not dress so as to appear as men. "Ibn Abbas narrated: 'The Prophet cursed the men who appear like women and the women who appear like men.'" (Bukhari)
2. Women should not dress in a way similar to the unbelievers.
3. The clothing should be modest, not excessively fancy and also not excessively ragged to gain others admiration or sympathy.

Often forgotten is the fact that modern Western dress is a new invention. Looking at the clothing of women as recently as seventy years ago, we see clothing similar to hijab. These active and hard-working women of the West were not inhibited by their clothing which consisted of long, full dresses and various types of head covering.

Muslim women who wear hijab do not find it impractical or interfering with their activities in all levels and walks of life. Hijab is not merely a covering dress but more importantly, it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public. Dress is only one facet of the total being.

The basic requirements of the Muslim woman's dress apply to the Muslim man's clothing with the difference being mainly in degree. Modesty requires that the area between the navel and the knee be covered in front of all people except the wife. The clothing of men should not be like the dress of women, nor should it be tight or provocative.

A Muslim should dress to show his identity as a Muslim. Men are not allowed to wear gold or silk. However, both are allowed for women. For both men and women, clothing requirements are not meant to be a restriction but rather a way in which society will function in a proper, Islamic manner.

2006-07-04 11:29:33 · 22 answers · asked by Noha 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-04 11:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by brit 2 in Singles & Dating

I know these are the only ways to lose weight?? But help me here. What key exercises should I do. I want to lose 10 lbs. in 47 days. is that possible?? How hard, long, and often should i exercise to reach my goal??/ I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-04 11:29:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

OMFG. my dog just walked out of the kitchen and the toaster was on and their was a sandwich in it and it wound up screwing up my toaster. It is just me and my dog in the house so could he of tried cooking a grilled cheese sandwich in the toaster or are their ghosts in my house?

2006-07-04 11:29:22 · 23 answers · asked by Gangsta Geek 2 in Mythology & Folklore

how often do you give yourself one?

2006-07-04 11:29:16 · 5 answers · asked by Dan H 2 in Other - Health

2006-07-04 11:29:14 · 22 answers · asked by hotdogmap 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

neither do i.

2006-07-04 11:29:09 · 12 answers · asked by wave 5 in Television

I had my baby 5 weeks ago, Im not saying I want to have sex again YET... but just to get an idea of what ya'll did, how long did you wait before having sex again? How was it? Were you scared to start again? I feel like im scared to, like its gonna hurt... i dont know. Tell me what you think??

2006-07-04 11:29:06 · 12 answers · asked by Dream 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My wife had a boyfriend right when I met her. She forgets to log out of her email sometimes and I read her e-mails. I find out this guy contacts her and shes responding to this guy back. She has no reason to deal with this guy they have NO kids or anything why dosent she tell this guy to leave her alone or just stop replying all together? I work six days a week all day only God knows what shes doing behind my back. Is she cheating on me?

2006-07-04 11:28:59 · 81 answers · asked by Massa Bruce 2 in Marriage & Divorce

Come to think of it, what is "The Third World"?

2006-07-04 11:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-07-04 11:28:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

ok, so i dont know what happened
i didnt drop my camera or ANYTHING
i just took it out of its case
and it wouldnt switch to playback mode
and it wouldnt switch to video mode( i realy wanted to take videos of my cousins)
and when i i treid taking pictures, it wouldnt record them on the moemory card...

its a CANON POWERSHOT SD10

can anyone tell me whats wrong with it?

2006-07-04 11:28:42 · 8 answers · asked by uhhhhhhhh 3 in Friends

2006-07-04 11:28:37 · 43 answers · asked by Angel_Anton 6 in Polls & Surveys

2006-07-04 11:28:22 · 9 answers · asked by JOY2006 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I've lost 34 pounds. I want to lose another 30 so I can be skinny. Any experiences with these plans? I did LA Weight loss, and I think it's pretty good - curious about NutriSystem. Don't say Jenny, because I would NEVER do that, and I've already done Weight Watchers. Thanks. Oh...and I'm not taking any pills, either!!

2006-07-04 11:28:20 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

mine is coke....mmmm..refreshing

2006-07-04 11:28:19 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Non-Alcoholic Drinks

2006-07-04 11:27:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin & Body

I have heard a lot of comments against them particularly Brazilians attitude and upbringing. Is it true?

2006-07-04 11:27:35 · 19 answers · asked by Joy RP 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm Filipino and Spanish was abolished in Philippines. It was once an official language. Its my second semester of Spanish in college I can understand but its weird because sometimes I keep switching from English-Spanish or Filipino to Spanish vice versa since its mix with Spanish. I'm getting confuse when I listen to a native speaker of Spanish or even when Im studying the language because most of the time it doesn't make any sense when I translate it to English but to Filipino mostly it make sense anyway please advice me please thanks.

2006-07-04 11:27:23 · 20 answers · asked by jczapatero20 1 in Languages

2006-07-04 11:27:15 · 20 answers · asked by Rhapsody 4 in Movies

2006-07-04 11:27:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-07-04 11:27:05 · 13 answers · asked by qvu_usa 1 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

Instead of air conditioning, I have heard of people using a fan to take in the cooler air from outdoors. But Is it more effective to blow the hot air from indoors out (face the fan outwards) or take in cool air from outdoors (face the fan inside)? Or is it even better to circulate the two together?

2006-07-04 11:27:03 · 9 answers · asked by Kim V 1 in Environment