All categories - 26 October 2007

....without a bath?

2007-10-26 02:34:47 · 47 answers · asked by Buddy Hodor 7 in Polls & Surveys

i.e. not a trial, and not having to sign up for another website

2007-10-26 02:34:29 · 8 answers · asked by spartanmike 4 in Security

Friday bath, Muslims & cleanliness!
http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/15052002/1505200245.htm



“Excuse me, Sir. I was told that you are a Muslim? ” “Well in that case, I would like to know, how do you people manage with only one bath a week? he asked.

Possibly less out of ignorance and more to vilify me, he continued in the same vein. ”I understand that you people take bath only on Jumma, that is Fridays?”

Ignoring the clear sarcasm in his tone, I said, “Yes you may be right..” I paused. “It is true that Muslims do take bath on Fridays, but they also take bath on the eve of their festivals. They also bath after burying their dead. The Muslim males take bath every time they ejaculate for any reason. Muslim females also take bath at the end of their menses. Muslim couples take bath after having sex. This is over and above the daily routine bath one undertakes as a matter of habit.”

“Do you know gentleman,” I continued, ”Muslims wash their genitals after passing urine? Do you also know that prior to each prayer five times a day, Muslims perform what is known as Ablution (Wudu), whereby they wash off all those parts of the body which are exposed to environmental pollution?”

Is it out of sheer ignorance or systematic vilification campaign, one cannot decide for sure, but giving the benefit of doubt to all our friends who are not only awfully ignorant about Muslims and Islam but are also vulnerable to disinformation campaigns, we would like to give them a brief idea of the concept and practice of cleanliness in Islam.

The importance of cleanliness in Islam can be gauged from this simple fact that most of the Books of Ahadith (Prophet’s deeds and sayings) and also the Books of Fiqh (Sharia) start with a chapter on Taharah that is cleanliness. (In fact the meaning and spirit behind the concept of Taharah is much beyond the superficiality of the conventional cleanliness). This particular chapter starts with the classification of water and goes on to describe how water gets impure or polluted, modes and methods of purification of water and host of other topics. This chapter ends with a concluding topic of ‘how Muslims should bath their dead?’

Muslims go much beyond the superficial and cosmetic concept of ‘Manicure & Pedicure’ imported from the West. They do not believe in the technology which combines toilet papers with odor-masking perfumes.

Muslim males are required to get circumcised so that even faint traces of urine are not entrapped in the foreskin of the genitals. The fruit of such a clean practice is borne out by the results of studies carried out by Prof. Schot of Australia, in the African AIDS belt, where to his surprise he discovered that the occurrence of this fatal disease was least among those who practiced circumcision. Dr. Advani of Tata Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai, also confirmed that Muslim women constitute the least percentage among the victims of vaginal cancer. The observation, he said, can only be explained by the fact that their males are circumcised.

Muslims are duty bound to shave off their armpits and pubic hair as a matter of routine practice. The males are also instructed to trim their moustaches in order to keep them clear of oral intakes. Our beloved Prophet strictly prohibited his followers to consume onion and garlic (indicating thereby any foul smelling consumable including cigarettes) before going to any congregational prayer in mosques, lest they offend fellow companions praying next to them. Brushing of teeth ( once in a day ) is very recent development of near past. Muslims are known to use Miswak, the herbal brush for the past 1400 years, five times a day prior to each ablution, as recommended by their Prophet.

Cleanliness is inbuilt in Islamic Sharia, as prerequisite to every form and mode of worship. Be it the recital of the holy Qur’an, offering of the five daily prayers, fasting or the Hajj. In fact a Muslim cannot offer his obligatory prayers with unclean body, clothes or using dirty premises. The Holy Qur’an instructs the faithful to ”keep their clothes clean” (74:4). They are also made to imbibe this very message that “Allah loves those who are clean.” (2:222). In fact to what length and breadth, Islam goes on to take care of its followers in respect of personal hygiene, can be exemplified by the afore-mentioned verse whereby Muslims are categorically prohibited to have sex with their mates during menses.

Well at this juncture someone may start feeling that Islam prescribes much more stringent code of cleanliness than they ever thought. They are not wrong. But they are not fully correct too! The emphasis in Islam is more on the cleanliness of the inner-self, that is heart, mind and soul. The external cleaning process and rituals in reality are the preparatory ground work to achieve the more important task and that is cleanliness of the inner-self, which is the ultimate goal of the religion.

- Moin Don (moindon@yahoo.com)

2007-10-26 02:34:28 · 11 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3 in Ramadan

Our homeowners insurance doubled this year. The cost is really impacting our ability to pay the premium. Every company we have talked to insist that we insure to replacement cost which of course drives the premium through the roof. They say that replacement cost of our home would be over 350,000. We live in a home that is 140 years old and I agree that there isn't enough money to replace the character of this home. We live in the Midwest. We are not in a flood plain and have never turned in a claim in the 16 years we have lived on this property. My question is this. Can we legally insure this home for just the amount that we owe on it? Are there any companies out there that will do this?
I don't mind paying a fair premium but I do mind paying for disasters across this country in which I had no control over.

2007-10-26 02:34:25 · 7 answers · asked by Cleo 5 in Insurance

I fled from my husband to a women’s shelter a few weeks ago with my son. My husband was emotionally and verbally abusive to me and also has a few mental health conditions that he refuses to treat. I did not file a protective order because I thought and was told that I had to have a police report so therefore it had to be a physical act to get the protective order. Yesterday afternoon, I was served with a divorce decree, protective order and temporary restraining order. I live in a shelter now with my son. All of the statements that my husband wrote in the affidavit are distorted and twisted. He claims I hit him and the child, which I didn’t do. What can I do (besides get a lawyer involved cause I know I have to) to counter these claims? The protective order states that I have to hand over full custody of my son until the hearing which is next Friday (my birthday might I add). I am so distraught and confused. And, is it safe to say I hate him?

2007-10-26 02:34:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Listen up!! I weigh 75kg- which is very fat in pounds. Im 18 years old! Im going to a formal dance in one week and I need to fit into my dress! I need to lose weight in ONE week NOT 2 weeks! Help please! I dont want to be the elephant of the night!!

2007-10-26 02:34:05 · 8 answers · asked by Foxy 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-10-26 02:34:05 · 14 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 02:34:04 · 6 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Last Saturday some one broadsided our truck. We had the green light, he was supposed to yield, but instead he turned right into us. Our truck was totalled, and my mom had to go to the er by ambulance. We only have liability insurance. On Sunday, the police called and said he was driving with a suspended license. Then we got a call from our insurance company saying that his insurance was expired as well. We just got the police report, and it says that someone else is the cars owner ( I don't think that they are married-different last names), and she has liability insurance. My main question is: is her insurance responsible? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

2007-10-26 02:33:55 · 6 answers · asked by monkeechick 1 in Law & Ethics

i need to know because i want to research an essay on the internet. Please help me! :)

Thanks to everyone who takes this seriously! :)

2007-10-26 02:33:25 · 9 answers · asked by kellyeibhlin 2 in Other - Computers

how do i get the smell of polyurathane out of my house?!

2007-10-26 02:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by me 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm a sunday school substitute teacher and this weekend i have to give the kids a lesson about the real truth about halloween and i also have to put it on power point. i go to a christian church (pentecostal) and i dont know where to go to get all the information or any ideas on how to make the class fun for the kids they are between the ages of 10-14. thank you for all your help in advance :)

2007-10-26 02:33:15 · 5 answers · asked by SunShiNe 19 1 in Halloween

2007-10-26 02:33:15 · 76 answers · asked by Miss Notorious 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-26 02:33:15 · 15 answers · asked by Calchas 3 in Mathematics

Are the bridesmaids supposed to pay for their own dresses or is the bride?

2007-10-26 02:33:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

for a healthy protein rich snack..

2007-10-26 02:33:13 · 5 answers · asked by kaj n 1 in Diet & Fitness

My surge protector already has 4 plugs in it and one spare which I use for the MacBook when it needs charging. Every time I plug in the macBook it gives a brief spark. Just wanted to know if theres something wrong with the surge protector, the electrics or if its the MacBook itself???!

2007-10-26 02:33:13 · 6 answers · asked by KW 1 in Other - Electronics

I have $26,000 in total debt. Now $25,000 of this money is from student loans and the remaining $1,000 is for my computer account. Now, I have never missed a payment on either of these accounts. Would this work in my favor because I am paying these accounts on time. Do companies look at this as a good sign? On my credit report with these 2 accounts I have a credit score of 710. Should I be in a rush to hurry up and pay these accounts or just keep them in the positive and never miss a payment?

Thanks for your time. Only adult and mature-minded comments and answers please........

2007-10-26 02:32:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I'm confused. Does this say she is for abortions or against them?


Hillary has spoken clearly about the importance of protecting our constitutional rights, respecting such landmark Supreme Court decisions as Roe v. Wade. Her commitment to supporting Roe and working to reduce the number of abortions, by reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies, was hailed by the New York Times as “frank talk...(and) a promising path.” Hillary is one of the original cosponsors of the Prevention First Act to increase access to family planning.

2007-10-26 02:32:38 · 10 answers · asked by Cutie 3 in Politics

I also am having 4 slices of whole weat bread for breakfast, is that to many carbs even when whole weat ? also is brown rice ok, and any low carb sandwich ideas.?

2007-10-26 02:32:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Before you take the kids to the movie...just a friendly note~Thought you may want to read what snoops has to say:
http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
Nicole Kidman.....:(
Due out in DEC<>

2007-10-26 02:32:27 · 12 answers · asked by CJ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am trying to be fair and honest, I personally am having a problem understanding how her opined agenda will come about. Isn't it not true that her statements as well as ALL other candidates statements are just what they are, just telling the people what they think they want to hear? The house of rep. and congress approval ratings well below Bush’s. Is a complete political reform what all Americans need?

2007-10-26 02:32:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I can't find any Intel emailadress to ask THEM (they do everything in their powers to keep those a secret), but how do i find the list of 1400x1050 monitors which ARE supported by the Intel 810 chip? What if i debug or hexedit the driver files, would that be aby help or can i hexedit (hexview then, ofcourse) code in the chip ITSELF?

(Also see:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnDS_k_RQB8cC203kG9mopnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071024160919AAD8guq&show=7#profile-info-11a6b9b39d24901f039c989537fa0697aa)

I think there are still hundred of thousands 810 chips out there (it was a rather common chip), so i think it's rather inconsiderate to their customers that Intel doesn't give any 810 support aka. updated 810 drivers.

(Please: only serious answers! Otherwise, my answer has less change of getting a serious answer at all.)

2007-10-26 02:32:21 · 1 answers · asked by · 5 in Monitors

best answer will go to the one who submits the best joke as an answer

An old lady sits on her front porch, rocking away the last days of her long life, when all of a sudden, a fairy godmother appears and informs her that she will be granted three wishes.
''Well, now,'' says the old lady, ''I guess I would like to be really rich.''

*** POOF *** Her rocking chair turns to solid gold.

''And, gee, I guess I wouldn't mind being a young, beautiful princess.''

*** POOF *** She turns into a beautiful young woman.

''Your third wish?'' asks the fairy godmother. Just then the old woman's cat wanders across the porch in front of them. ''Ooh - can you change him into a handsome prince?'' she asks.

*** POOF ***

There before her stands a young man more handsome than anyone could possibly imagine. She stares at him, smitten. With a smile that makes her knees weak, he saunters across the porch and whispers in her ear, ''Bet you're sorry you had me neutered.''

2007-10-26 02:32:08 · 10 answers · asked by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 in Jokes & Riddles

2007-10-26 02:32:06 · 52 answers · asked by STANLEY 1 in Law & Ethics

Admittedly, we form preconceived notions of a YAPper based on the questions that s/he posted and the answers that s/he gave but upon knowing a person better either through constant exchange of e-mails or YM, the impression may or may not change...

Just how exactly do you see your YAPper pals now?

PS: This query is inspired by one of my leisure walks to a "paradisaical garden of visually arresting and addictive-to-the-senses roses." Ladies, you know who you are. You all hold up to my impression of girls who are fun to be with. *** wink ***

Age-wise though, I did not think Pao and Inday would be younger than from what I deemed each to be. :)

2007-10-26 02:31:58 · 19 answers · asked by kahlan nynaeve® 7 in Philippines

i wanna know if i can use a ntsc ps3 disc on a pal system. i know there there are no regional locks... but this keeps buggin me.

2007-10-26 02:31:54 · 2 answers · asked by Jak 1 in PlayStation

I was just reading Psalm 41. The first verse says: Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

In my opinion, considering the poor is something we could do more of!

So which verse have you been thinking about today?

2007-10-26 02:31:19 · 29 answers · asked by Lamborama 5 in Religion & Spirituality

example the dole

2007-10-26 02:31:09 · 8 answers · asked by bernard s 2 in United Kingdom