Society & Culture - 11 October 2006

Ishaq:184 “Umm (Hani), Abu Talib's daughter, said: “The Apostle went on no journey except while he was in my house. He slept in my home that night after he prayed the final night prayer. A little before dawn he woke us, saying, ‘O Umm, I went to Jerusalem.' He got up to go out and I grabbed hold of his robe and laid bare his belly. I pleaded, ‘O Muhammad, don't tell the people about this for they will know you are lying and will mock you.' He said, ‘By Allah, I will tell them.' I told my negress slave, ‘Follow him and listen.'”
Muhammad passionately fell in love with his first cousin-sister, Umm Hani bt Abu Talib, but for some unknown reason his beloved uncle, Abu Talib did not give her hand to Muhammad when Muhammad requested. Instead, she was married to a pagan, Hubayrah. But Muhammad’s adulterous relation with Umm Hani (real name Fakitah, also known as Hind) continued. He used to sleep in her house, when no one was around. Such an incidence took place when Muhammad returned from his failed mission at Taif, after the deaths of his first wife, Khadijah and his uncle Abu Talib. Returning from Taif, he took shelter in Ka’ba. But at nightfall, when all were asleep, he stealthily went to Umm Hani’s house and spent the night with her. When the people did not find him at Ka’ba, they went looking for him and when he was discovered in the house of Umm Hani, he was embarrassed, so was Umm Hani. To hide the truth, he concocted the story of his night journey to Jerusalem and Paradise from Umm Hani’s house (more precisely, from her bed), which many converted Muslims found too incredible to believe and left Islam. This made him sad and withdrawn. Soon, after such an adulterous affair was leaked out, he left Mecca and settled in Medina . But his undying love for Umm Hani remained aflame.
Later, when Muhammad became militarily strong and conquered Mecca , he went to Umm Hani’s house and stayed there overnight, praying and chit-chatting with her. Hubayrah, Umm Hani’s husband had foreseen the fall of Mecca and had fled to Najran. So, Umm Hani was living in her house, separated from her pagan husband, and Muhammad was there comforting her, in open transgression of the Qur’anic code.
Does it make sense why he concocted the unbelievable fable of his journey to "heaven" in the morning ?

2006-10-11 19:47:33 · 6 answers · asked by defOf 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw the cutest video at youtube, this guy was overweight and was dancing. People just thought he had NO right to make a video. Are they right? Should fat people not be allowed to dance? What is your basis for your decision? I thought it was great he was having fun, but what do I know. I gave the only positive comment out of about 80 comments.

2006-10-11 19:46:48 · 17 answers · asked by barbaradjt 5 in Other - Society & Culture

We are in the Holy Month of Ramadan. a test of anyone's faith.
Catholic Priests, who knows?

2006-10-11 19:44:51 · 23 answers · asked by Chelski2006 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:42:36 · 7 answers · asked by Belizea 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Other than nothing, what happens bad?

2006-10-11 19:41:29 · 13 answers · asked by bill_7718_fl 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Since God made us and knows what we're going to do, does it make sense for him to puish us? No. God is made up.

2006-10-11 19:38:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:38:46 · 8 answers · asked by Legend 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-11 19:37:54 · 48 answers · asked by Muslimah 1 in Religion & Spirituality

ive noticed christians are so prejudice about muslims and athiest, but then they are the drunkies and wackos whats up with that

2006-10-11 19:37:17 · 25 answers · asked by asherspowers 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:36:26 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

i personally think the word "curry" is the most famous Indian word outside India, even more famous than "Namaste". What do you say?

2006-10-11 19:35:26 · 10 answers · asked by chillgalsnboys 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Cuz i dont understand what this is saying?!...

"The High Priestess card reversed suggests that turning on the charm could be part of a romantic strategy, and emotional resolve may crumble in favor of satisfying lust, desire or revenge. The attraction or release may seem sweet at first, but it could backfire, resulting in remorse or anger. Make a conscious effort to see beyond the moment or control your passions, otherwise you may end up feeling dissatisfied. You don't have to be sexual to feel valued. "

2006-10-11 19:35:01 · 9 answers · asked by Z ten 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:34:57 · 13 answers · asked by sagar chowdhury 1 in Religion & Spirituality

when can a guy make his move for sex?
how would a guy know whether she is interested?

2006-10-11 19:32:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-11 19:30:05 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know I'm one of the most attractive men EVER, but when you envy me you are only cursing yourselves

2006-10-11 19:29:14 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:28:46 · 13 answers · asked by sagar chowdhury 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:27:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Do you think this is possible, yes or no? and why or why not?

2006-10-11 19:23:53 · 15 answers · asked by Harsh Noise Wall 4 in Religion & Spirituality

We as a nation been through so much. black against white. mexican against white. latino against blacks. straight against gay. After 9/11 everyone should have woken up and realized just how precious life no matter what color or sexual orientation is precious. And God loves all his children. For he created us all equal. And you can't tell me i'm going to hell for anything, because I don't meet you on judgement day.


Please real answers

2006-10-11 19:22:21 · 18 answers · asked by datcreekgurl 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Face it folks, the only reason species like cows and chickens exist is as food. Most people would agree that any life is no life at all, and most of the cows I've seen had a bucolic lucidity about them. These guys would rather see these species cease to exist, then that we eat them? Doesn't that make the philosophy of vegetarianism genocidal?
That would explain why Hitler was a vegetarian I guess...
So I ask you once again, why do vegetarians hate animals?

2006-10-11 19:21:40 · 7 answers · asked by PtolemyJones 3 in Other - Society & Culture

why is it when you get on a bus.. all the black people sit in the back??? were they not complaining about this during civil rights???

2006-10-11 19:21:16 · 5 answers · asked by shamrocks_4ever 1 in Other - Society & Culture

when they put stuff up, like "I visited a porn site, and almost had a w@nk..bla bla"

Like if u can't stay away from them of your own volition, you know, like find an interest or a hobby..lol

2006-10-11 19:20:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

YEAH, I'm talking about YOU!

2006-10-11 19:19:36 · 35 answers · asked by Medicine Eddie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

We're desparately seeking ideas for costumes for our group! Again, we're 4 guys and 2 girls, all in our mid-twenties.

Ideally, we're looking for something really funny, or really relavant to current events or pop-culture.

Thanks, hope someone can help!

PS - we already combed the usual "costume idea" websites.

2006-10-11 19:16:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

What’s the difference between the two phrases, and which one is more correct?
I promise her that I’ll do my best.
I promise her I’ll do my best.

2006-10-11 19:15:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Does anyone know someone? i am really passionate about the subject and really want to know a persons view of it.

2006-10-11 19:15:28 · 5 answers · asked by SUGEY 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-10-11 19:14:32 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 19:13:20 · 5 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Religion & Spirituality

So how can the word "queer" just mean "strange, unusual or amiss" again and no longer have homsexual connotations?

2006-10-11 19:11:39 · 15 answers · asked by Zloar 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender