Egypt

and really wished would come back?

2007-11-02 20:26:10 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

stopped to smell the roses and appreciate whatever is around you? Or have you taken everything in your life for granted?

Sometimes, life just passes us by... and we don't realize what we are missing until it is too late. When was the last time you stopped and smelled the roses?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjBGu9aECps

2007-11-02 19:58:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it that the understanding of Islam has changed so completely in the mind of the average person from an all-embracing life system to merely a few acts of worship-often done half-heartedly, in an automatic way or even not at all? Today, we find Muslims, most in fact, who consider that being a Muslim involves praying and fasting, but that otherwise they are free to live their lives according to any social, political or economic system they please. We also find those who claim to love Allah but profess that good feelings and intentions are sufficient proof of Islam.

How was such an idea ever adopted-the notion that one's loyalty to Islam is unrelated to his behaviour? How did a Muslim come to imagine that he could oppose the teachings of his Lord and betray His trust; that he could lie, cheat and deceive; that he could refuse what is lawful, preferring what is unlawful; that he could accept humility and humiliation in order to preserve his status in a society based on immorality and oppression...and still claim allegiance to Islam? How could a Muslimah come to imagine that she could oppose teachings of her Lord and betray His trust; that she could lie, cheat, deceive, covet and backbite; that she could go out, exposing herself to every eye; that she could willingly raise her children as contented members of an un-Islamic society...and yet still imagine that the "good intention" in her heart would cancel all of that before Allah?

From the very outset of Prophet Muhammad's ( Salalahu Alaihi Was Sallam) call to the worship of Allah alone and in the days when Islam was a vital movement attracting most of those who came in contact with it (which was a long period in history), the average Muslim was quite a different example than what we have today. When he said, "La ilaha ill-Allah" and "Muhammadun rasul-Allah,", he did not consider those words as something to be pronounced and repeated without leaving any effect upon his thinking and behaviour. He understood them to mean that Allah, the Creator, is the rightful governor of this universe. He understood that from the time Adam was set upon the Earth, Allah had sent an eternal message to mankind, stating that whoever follows His guidance will be guided for his own benefit, but those who turn away in rejection will harm their own souls; and every soul will bear the consequences of its choice. He understood that Allah, God of the universe, i alone worthy to be worshipped and obeyed and that He alone has the right to direct one's life. No other man or government has that right, and rulers are to be obeyed only as long as they uphold the laws of Allah. He understood that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, chosen by Him to relay the guidance that was meant to reach mankind, and that he was a living example of this guidance- a teacher to be followed and obeyed.

No one ever imagined that sincerity was enough. How could it be when the Prophet had made clear that faith is neither by desire nor by adornment, but it is what has settled in the heart and is proven by deeds.

One might Imagine while seated comfortably in his chair that he could move the Universe. But when he reaches out to move a nearby table, he finds that the effort needed to do so may require that he arise from his seat; and if the table is large, it may require even greater exertion on his part. Thus, the belief that sincerity alone suffices is deception. No doubt, there can be no deliberate or fruitful action without prior intention. But what good is sincerity or intention in practical terms? Unless it is translated into effective behaviour, what is gained? There will be no rform, no progress, no accomplishment- no change at all.

And so Allah repeats over and over in the Qur'an that His reward will be for those who believe and do righteousness. He never said that faith alone or intention is sufficient. Faith must bcome a motive to positive action- to doing as one is directed. That means putting the word of Allah above all else- above customs and traditions, above the opinions of man, above one's own desires, laziness or reluctance.

All of this was apparent and self-evident to early Muslims. It was not their idealism alone which changed the course of history- it was action. They knew that the laws of Allah had been sent down to be followed, and that that was the true meaning of worship.

Among the contemporaries of the Prophet were those who erred and those who sinned. They were never free of human feelings or human weaknesses. They knew fear and anger and wordly temptation. The material of their creation was no different from our own. But the ever-present consciousness of Allah and the firm relationship with Him prevented them from decline, protected them from despair and continually renewed their hope. The first Muslims became unique examples of human excellence while never losing their human nature. Their society was one in which human potential was utilised to the utmost as simply a reflection of their understanding of Islam.

What happened to change that understanding to what we see in the outlook of Muslims of today?

2007-11-02 14:03:17 · 18 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3

2007-11-02 11:04:45 · 10 answers · asked by the one 1

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further.

So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.

The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.

The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time.

Neither happened! gIn fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.

What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were Allah's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If Allah allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us.

We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never "fly"!


I asked for Strength.... .....And Allah gave me Difficulties to make me strong.
I asked for Wisdom...... ...And Allah gave me Problems to solve.
I asked for Prosperity.. .......And Allah gave me Brain and Brawn to work.
I asked for Courage..... ....And Allah gave me Danger to overcome.
I asked for Love........ .And Allah gave me Troubled people to help.
I asked for Favors...... ...And Allah gave me Opportunities.
I received nothing I wanted ........I received everything I needed!

2007-11-02 09:52:32 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is a random question, but I ask it anyway. My understanding is that food is eaten with the right hand. What does one do if they are left handed?

2007-11-02 02:36:15 · 11 answers · asked by Gatekeeper 4

It has been a lot of fun knowing most of you guys around here especially in Egypt family. But I think the addiction is taking too much of my time (Working Hours) and my mind which seems to annoy me lately. So, any tips of how to shut down my account.

2007-11-01 22:57:43 · 17 answers · asked by Salloo7a 3

Is it peaceful. Can we compare Cairo to Dubai.

2007-11-01 19:55:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

We want to go to Egypt and Jordan in February, and we want to include a Nile cruise and all the major sites. Can anyone recommend a good tour company who can give us what we want.

2007-11-01 05:47:26 · 2 answers · asked by Copper 4

i doubt it..!

2007-11-01 04:43:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-11-01 04:16:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i am doing an essay for a famous Egyptian.and i wanna make it a little unique , so does any body know a good lady pharaoh , if not can u give me a famous person other than ahmed zewale and nageeb ma7foz.
thnks a lot:D

2007-11-01 02:25:35 · 13 answers · asked by ♫crave∑usic♫ 3

I missed it so much that one with zeebib since i never knew how to make it, i'm giving a try now. Thanks to you answers.

2007-11-01 02:14:03 · 1 answers · asked by The critic flower. 3

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article693911.ece “We’re saying to these people that if Israel is being bashed, don’t ignore it, change it,”
Don't you think we should keep the silly guys the way they are ?

2007-11-01 01:00:58 · 3 answers · asked by Wise Heart 7

2007-11-01 00:54:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

PLEASE HELP!!!VALUABLE HOMEWORK!!!

2007-10-31 14:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

why is the value of the dollar going down.
what should we egyptians do with our dollars ?

2007-10-31 10:52:49 · 9 answers · asked by Moonrise 7

1. You know you're Egyptian when:

2. • A visa is not a credit card.

3. • You refer to your dad's friends as Amoo.

4. • You have an endless supply of pistachios, dates, and various other seeds...(lib)

5. • Your parents say you're becoming westernized anytime you get into trouble.

6. • You curse at your teachers or strangers in Arabic.

7. • You can spot an Arab a mile away and they have spotted you too because they keep staring.

8. • After a family meal, the women fight to the death over who should wash the dishes while the men sit on their behinds and discuss politics/soccer, waiting for their tea.

9. • Your parents want you to become a doctor, pharmacist or engineer.

10. • You use your forehead and eyebrows to point something out...

11. • Your mother yells at the top of her lungs to call you to dinner even if you're in the next room.

12. • You have at least thirty cousins.

13. • You arrive one or two hours late to a party and think it's normal.

2007-10-31 09:55:10 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 07:24:23 · 25 answers · asked by Why ? 1

2007-10-31 05:24:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read that the Khamsin winds can blow from late winter to spring - I want to travel to the red sea area in March but I have breathing problems and have heard that these winds leave layers of dust everywhere which could cause me problems. I would be grateful if anyone living in the area could provide more info.

2007-10-31 03:08:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

"
I was sitting with my friends and one of them was talking about a girl........ this girl is in the same college with us........we just know her as a colleague....... he start to talk about her body and saying nasty words......... and the other guys share with him the laugh ........ I told them to stop talking like that about her..... they told me you are in a love and they laughed....... but I was just feeling bad that we are talking bad and nasty about a person in her back.......Then I wonder....... Are morals now a bad thing in the present life ??????? ..... Why they feel happy when they talk like this........?? ... Do I look like freak for that community not sharing with them this stuff ??? ...... Is it a men talk and its ok????..... What I suppose to do ?? share with them??? .........
The most important thing ?? ...... where are morals gone???...
"

I told him to relax..... and I will ask on yahoo and answer him.....
So please .... Tell me your opinion.....

2007-10-31 01:31:14 · 20 answers · asked by The Clown 3

I was just thinking, if we went trick or treating here in Egypt, what costume would you choose to wear, and why?

If I knocked on your door, would you give me a treat? If so, what would it be? If not, what trick do you think I'll play on you?! What trick would you play on others?!

Sorry, I just thought we could use some laughs!

2007-10-30 22:57:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 20:55:16 · 33 answers · asked by Thumper 2

Salam Alykum brothers and sisters,

Ok I been going to the Israel section and was a question about believing that Jesus is a Muslim I do believe this but I used to be christian so now Shaytan is playing with my head and confusing me on deciding if Jesus Pbuh is a Muslim or not someone please explain to me that Jesus is a Muslim please so I can make the shaytan leave me alone I know Jesus is Muslim don't get me wrong but please someone explain to me to remind me please and thank you salam alykum Jazakha'allah khair!

Please make dua'a for me that Allah keeps my Iman strong!!!

2007-10-30 18:15:48 · 17 answers · asked by FeshFash 6

1)an actor
2)a singer
3)a footballer

and since the guys will be here as well
the same question to you
1)actress of course

2007-10-30 13:13:36 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

when you feel blue?

http://personaldevelopment.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_ten_ways_to_cheer_up

Cheer up and smile please! :)

2007-10-30 12:12:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe that even the smallest action you make or do can greatly impact the lives of others? Do you do what you can to make a difference?

http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/

2007-10-30 12:05:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

why everyone is sad ???
is there anything deserve our tears??
why do we think alot about something make us sad ??

i was happy and when i logged in i saw everyone is sad then i became sad

tell me why ???

2007-10-30 11:29:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

To your inner voice, to your intuition? Do you trust that voice, and why?

http://www.innerguidancemovie.com/

2007-10-30 08:30:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous