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JUST CHECKED MINE,VALID,TANX

PLEASE WHAT CAN ONE DO TO PREVENT MUSCLE PULL AND STOP THE PAIN? I SOMETIMES EXPERIENCE IT WHEN SLEEPING AND IT CAN BE VERY PAINFUL LIKE I EXPERIENCED THIS MORNING ON MY TWO LEGS WHICH ARE PAINING ME NOW!

JZK

am in abuja,hw is the programme going to be?

Sissie: Salam alaikum,
Where are the Abuja based people? So we can organise our own iftar too.

Alhamdulillah,jkz

mashnino: The moon has been sighted by people in kano..i also saw the moon myself and decided to take the picture of it..though not clear but you can see the edge of the moon ALLAHU AKBAR..

i can't seem to attach the image i tool of the moon..sorry!!! very happy i saw the moon..

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http://nairation.com/topics.php?topic_id==IjZ5QWZmdTYhZmZyATM2YTMyATM2EjMzMjYyYDM3ImY0AjY

Alhamdulillah,jkz.

since the two holy books made references to evil forces that are operating in the world,definitely it may be possible,the only thing that can render it ineffective is ur believe and closeness to God through prayer. i heard of a man that whose car was charmed that if he parks his car in the night,in the morning he will notice that the engine is so hot like a car that just returned from a journey from maiduguri to lagos. i understand oga siena oyinbo mentality, is because of the oversea environment he is operating from, they only believe in scientific proofs

S.A.W.,JZK

olajide21: The Final Sermon:

After praising, and thanking God, the Prophet, may God send His praises upon him said:

“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore, listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. God has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. God has Judged that there shall be no interest, and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn Abd’al Muttalib shall henceforth be waived...

Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under a trust from God and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship God, perform your five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadan, and offer Zakat. Perform Hajj if you have the means.

All mankind is from Adam and Eve. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; white has no superiority over black, nor does a black have any superiority over white; [none have superiority over another] except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

Remember, one day you will appear before God and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me, and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and my example, the Sunnah, and if you follow these you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and it may be that the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O God, that I have conveyed your message to your people.”

Thus the beloved Prophet completed his Final Sermon, and upon it, near the summit of Arafat, the revelation came down:

“…This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My Grace upon you, and have chosen Islam for you as your religion…” (Quran 5:3)

Even today the Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad is passed to every Muslim in every corner of the word through all possible means of communication. Muslims are reminded about it in mosques and in lectures. Indeed the meanings found in this sermon are indeed astounding, touching upon some of the most important rights God has over humanity, and humanity has over each other. Though the Prophet’s soul has left this world, his words are still living in our hearts.
This is to serve as reminder for us all....... LOVE YOU ALL FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH!!!!!!!

Good reminder,jzk

tbaba1234: A qualitative look at Islam: Changing society through Islam

Today, it looks as if most muslims have adopted a minimalist view of Islam. A view that says: fulfill the five pillars and stay away from major sins. The bare minimum of what you have to do to be saved.

This is a quantitative minimal view of Islam.

A qualitative look at Islam gives you a very different conclusion. The conclusion is that the five pillars and staying away from major sins is just the starting point. That is the bare minimum you do so that you are not considered a criminal.Not being considered a criminal is not an achievement, it just means you are law abiding.

Islam demands some kind of struggle or service. Islam is something greater than your own personal observance, it is something that should be made a reality on the earth. People should know about islam, it should enlighten business and bring justice to social interactions, families and neighbourhoods.

IT IS NOT JUST THERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER AND FIX YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALLAH.

It also addresses problems of society. If all of us are only concerned about only our personal Islam, then we are only serving our needs instead of serving the religion and its higher goals in society.

All the struggles of the prophets (peace be upon them) were focused on the problems of their societies. When Shuayb ( alayhi salam) starts criticising business practises, when Lut (peace be upon him) starts criticising homosexualit.y and shamelessness in a society, When Eesa (peace be upon him) starts criticising corruption in the religion,When Musa (peace be upon him) criticises slavery and class societies, they are not just dealing with theological issues, they are dealing with realities on the ground.

They knew that the faith was not just for self-reformation, it reforms families, communities and society. It engages the problem of society.

A muslim should be concerned about the injustices in society whereever they may be happening because Islam requires it from him. To simply hate it in the heart is the weakest of faith. What solutions does Islam offer?

This is part of the struggle of Islam,

At the very least, you should be concerned about your neighbour. Even simple hadiths, like removing an harmful object from the road shows concern for others.

Now everyone of us has to figure out where they fit in this struggle. There are multiple legitimate causes for the muslim and in my opinion, a muslim should dedicate himself to one legimate cause at least.

The plight of the orphan, the education of the girl child, the empowement of muslim families, islamic education for children, corruption in society etc.

These are a few legitimate causes. This way, you see yourself as part of the mission of Islam, your Islam benefits others in some way.

This is true spirituality.

Assalamu aleikum

ladies ar more choosy,he must be handsome,he must earning fat salary,ve a car,live in 3 bedroom flat,he must be tall,he must be caring,,loving,instead of looking for a guy they will build the future together#gbabe#

Mrs. Mango:
Yeah, these days most guys are on the chase with preference for the gurls that have big breasts and large booties.
Isn't that lust?
Guys, stop being overly selective!
Yeah, stop it!
Let the sisters get hitched real quick.

how much is techno n7 and samsun galaxy s3 pls?

honsule: If you don't have enough money to buy techno N7 go for any of those advertise Etisalat phones. Though am using Samsung galaxy s3

pls i need your advice all,i currently use nokia x2 for browsing,like facebook,watsap,but lately,the facebook chat was giving me problem and i deleted it and try to download another,its not displaying after downloading,it will say 'file format not supported' whenever i tried to open it. am thinking of getting a not too expensive smart phone,i thought of techo product,someone said i shoudnt buy it because its very slow when browsing compare to nokia,etisalat also advertised some phones tru text messages like android smart phone which they said is 12k and anoda samsung galaxy they said 12k too,are they good phones and worth the price pls? i know little about phones because i dont change phones often as long as its not giving me problem. am not a BB fan because i hate paying 'house rent on phone every month'(BIS plan).tanx for your response

Pls are u among those that attended INEC interview two weeks ago? ve u heard any latest? i did my interview in minna zonal office.

tanx so much bros,i used anoda vehicle to charge it yesterday morning and replaced it back and i took it to a rewire who now discovedred that the belt was not it actual size,he just managed to put it back since we cuoldnt get the actual size arround untill i will get the actual size.

mxxpunkxx!:
Your battery light was already lit on the dashboard which means that
it has seriously ran down. You cannot charge it back to optimum voltage by using the car's alternator charging system.

You need to trickle charge it overnight with a battery charger connected to the mains.
At no time, can the alternator replace a regular car battery charger.

NO RESPONSE?

The fan belt of daewoo espero got cut on saturday night and i managed to drove it from wuse two to jabi garage on sunday morning where we replaced the belt despite that the battery light was already showing because no belt to roll the alternator. after changing the belt,i drove the car home without any problem,but in the evening as i was going out,i put on the car radio and headlight,i've not gone far,when the battery light began to show and the car switched off,i had to get another battery to start the car and returned it home ,when i got home,i switched off the engine and try to start again,but discovered that the battery didnt charge and the car wouldn't start,since then,i just abandoned the car.i noticed there was noise by the fan belt,is it the alternator is not charging? the belt is not good? am fed up,u will solve one problem,anoda will come up,help me out!

i got d sms too and was invited ti inec office in minna on 28,am from kwara,maybe its a zonal arrangement,goodluck to all

this is serious,despite all the checkpoints in abuja metropolis in the nite,God protect us,amen

hope the alternator that was installed is the exactly the type and model like the one they removed,it happened to me b4 and they installed another model of alternator for my car and i kept having problem with battery, iwas already looking for money to buy another battery but tank God,they got the model of the former alternator and since then,bye bye to battery wahala

Got an sms from inec hr this morning inviting me for screening/interview,did anyone get same pls?

THANKS,AM TIRED OF ALL THESE ARTISANS(AC REPAIRERS,MECHANICS,REWIRE) IN ABUJA,THEY ALL OUT JUST MILK YOU DRY INSTEAD OF DOING A THOROUGH JOB!

tanx,am not talking of abadoning the car but the usage of the ac

brosss: don't abandon the car. abandon the technician. He might be using a lower grade compressor . get the right compressor and enjoy

i bought my 1997 deawoo expero last december,direct from cotonou,there was no gas in the ac system when it came, i filled the gas,after that, when i on it ,it will be making some noise,i took it to another expert and he said the first person that filled the gas didnt oil the compressor before filling it,therefore, he released the gas and oil it and refilled the gas again and it started working again. i used occasionally for like two weeks again and it stoped working,i took to repairer and they discovered that the fan belt had cut off or removed, me bought another fan belt and fixed it only for the compressor to be getting hooked and they concluded the compressor is not good again. last week i bought another compressor,only for it to start making some noise and later hooked again just like the first one. pls what causing the compressor to be getting hooked? or i should abandon the ac? thanks i will appreciate all your professional advice.

thanks, i didnt apply for any specified position, i just submitted my cv to their main branch in abuja like two months ago,its 10:43 am now and d interview or is it test because they didnt specify in the text was supposed to be 10 am ,i didnt go because of the marketing and 25k stuff am hearing and 6 million naira monthly target

I saw a text inviting me for interview from fcmb on 16/5/13 at their abuja main office,pls i need ur advice on whether to attend or not because i've heard b4 that they use people as marketers and pay them peanuts,is there anybody in the house that ve had experience with them in the past? i presently work wit a private university that dont pay much also. thanks all!

maybe the guy na born again who never hold woman before talkless of kissing,make he no bite the girl sha!

So true bros, i met a lady sometimes ago and we had a date which i took her to eatry and she ate d food and drink of her choice and i didnt ask her to follow me home and she even asked me to recharge her phone that day and i did. she told me she is traveling and she did only for her to call me few days later that she is broke that i should send money to her but i gave her an eXcuses,since then,she stoPped calling me or even chatting or saying hi online and i bone her since then too. OLE!

mekaboy: I don't know about other guys, but it turns me off when a girl I just met tells me she is broke.and most times when girls say that I loose every respect for them.

I have once told a girl that told me she is so broke, to come and spend the weekend. Guess what her response was. Just like that? As what? U only met me a few days and you want me to come spend the Night at your place, what do u take me for?

I told her you only met me a few days ago and your telling me your broke, I guess u wld not mind if I gave you some money. She said of course that's helping someone in need and God will bless me for it.

I told her that spending the weekend is also helping someone in need and I will bless her for it.

Before she cld argue I deleted her pin.

Have you guys had such experience and what was your response?

MY BELOVED WIFE HAVE REFUSED TO COOK FOR ME AND HAVE BEEN AVOIDING MY BEDROOM FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS. THEREFORE, I VE DECIDED TO SET UP AN AMNESTY COMMITTEE TO GRANT HER AMNESTY WITH SOME BENEFITS IF SHE ACCEPT THE AMNESTY,FAILURE TO ACCEPT IT,IT WILL BE FIRE FOR FIRE! MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE :
MY FATHER IN-LAW(CHAIRMAN)
MY MOTHER IN-LAW
MAMA SHADE
MY LANDLORD
MAMA RUTH
MY SISTER
JUNIOR(SECRETARY)
BENEFITS OF ACCEPTING THE AMNESTY-SHOPPING IN PARIS,DUBAI,INCREASE IN MONTHLY HOUSE KEEP ALLOWANCE,NEW CAR ETC.
FAILURE TO ACCEPT AMNESTY WILL RESULT IN ME INVITING THE MEMBERS OF J.T.F.(NEW WIVES) TO RESTORE NORMALCY!

JZK.

tbaba1234: The Muslim’s Guide to a Successful Job Interview.
By Ehab Hassan

“I’m sorry; we’ve decided to go with someone else. We’ll be sure to keep your resume on file for a year in case something else comes up.“

I’ve been to plenty of job interviews. I’ve applied to more places than I can count since I finished my undergrad and interviewed at more places than I can remember. I definitely did not land every job I interviewed for. No matter how great or horrific my interviews went though, I learned something from them. I’ve also interviewed my fair share of people and talked to other managers in the process about what we’re looking for and what we’re not. These are simply some of my thoughts, based on my experience as both an interviewer and an interviewee. I hope that my advice will help you find something that you love, make you successful, and allow our ummah (community) to prosper insha’Allah (God willing).

1. Make Istikharah Before the Interview

You can pray istikharah (prayer for guidance) after the interview as well, but doing it before accomplishes several things. One, it gives you comfort that the outcome is from Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He). You remember that your potential employer is not your provider. Two, it calms you down. You realize that if it is good for you, you will get it, and if not, you won’t. So don’t sweat it! Just make du`a’ (supplication) for whatever is best.

2. Top 5 Things I Want Them to Know About Me

Come up with a list of 5 things about yourself that would make them want to hire you. This can be some big accomplishment you have had, something you studied on the side, a problem you solved, or an example of teamwork or leadership. Work those 5 things into the interview wherever you can. Make sure you do not walk away from the interview wishing that they knew something about you that you just didn’t get a chance to say. There will be opportunities to work them in, so don’t let them pass by.

3. Smart Points

Come up with a list of 5 “smart points”. These are intelligent things that you can say about your field (your area of expertise and the field that you are interviewing for). These are points that will make the interviewer realize that you have background in that area and probably have a solid understanding in your field as well. Know them well; practice them in front of a mirror if you need to. Make sure that you are able to use them during the interview. Unlike the list of things that you want them to know about you, not all smart points have to be used if they don’t seem appropriate. After seeing your resume, there are many cases in which the employer is no longer wondering whether or not you are familiar with the subject. Instead, they just want to know that you’re a good match for the company. You’ll know this when they stay clear from the technical/field related questions. If they do this, do not press it too much, and don’t try to direct the interview in the direction that you want. If not, make sure you insert your smart points wherever possible.

4. Have Questions for Them

Ask questions throughout the interview if appropriate. In addition, have at least two or three questions ready at the end of the interview. They will ask you if you have any questions for them. Never say no. You can even use the opportunity to find out more about the interviewer. Make them sell you the company! The interview goes both ways. Come up with your questions ahead of time. You can even write them down, bring them with you, and read them right off the paper if you need to (but they must be very good if you do). Some sample questions could be:

What is the biggest challenge you think I would face with this position?
Why do you feel that I may be a good match for this position? (Again, have them sell the company/position to you)
Describe a typical day for me if I were to take this position.
What is your favorite part about your job?
What is the single most important skill you think I will need for this position?

5. Review Typical Interview Questions

A lot of the interview questions that are asked are somewhat standard. Be ready to answer them. They can be found online and may be repeated throughout your different interviews. There are many questions that you can be sure you will be asked: why do you want this job, tell us about yourself, what is your greatest strength, what is your greatest weakness, etc. And by the way, when they ask for your greatest weakness, do not say that you’re too hard of a worker or something obnoxious like that. You’ll read tips online that will tell you to think of your strength and manipulate it to sound as if that’s your weakness so they think you’re amazing. When people answer me like this, I don’t think, “Wow, this person is really that great.” Instead, I think, “Wow, this person doesn’t even know in what areas they can improve.”

6. Know About the Company

Before you go, read up about the company. Know what they do, their goals, their achievements, their culture. Be prepared to display your knowledge of the company during the interview. This goes a long way in showing that you are really interested in them, and that you’re not just hoping to land any job that comes along.

7. Dress for Success

This is obvious and goes without saying. Dress professionally. Get a haircut if you need one. Shower, smell nice (guys), and make sure your shoes are nice and clean. Sisters, do not sacrifice your Islamic morals for the interview. Wear your hijab right and be modest. You’re not going to win a job by sliding your hijab back a few inches. Also, if you need to, you can carry your cell phone in your pocket, but make sure the ringer is off. I’ve had an interview take a turn for the worse because the person I was interviewing forgot to turn his ringer off, and a very strange ring-tone went off which gave us a completely different impression of the professional person we thought we were interviewing. Don’t take the chance.

8. Islamic Etiquette

Before you go, determine if you will shake hands with the opposite gender. Regardless of your decision, be both confident and polite. Have a general idea of how you will respond if you will not shake their hand. A short, concise, answer should do the trick. Also, consider that you may be put in a position where they want to interview you behind a closed door, with no windows into the room, with one person from the opposite gender (khalwa). You can politely ask that the door be left slightly open.

9. Bring Copies of Your Resume

There isn’t much you need to bring to your interview: some copies of your resume (five should be enough unless you know you need more), a pen, and something to write on. Don’t come in with more than that. Don’t bring your own drink or cup of coffee, snacks, or anything additional. It can be a turn-off.

10. Be On Time

Be on time or else you pretty much automatically don’t get the job. This is the professional world. 9:30 means 9:30. Not 9:33. Also, don’t try to impress them by showing up 45 minutes early. When someone shows up half an hour early, I don’t think that the person is punctual. Instead, I think that that person has no respect for my time. I’m at work, I have things to do, I have other meetings, and a schedule. When someone shows up half an hour early, I have to drop what I’m doing and rearrange my entire day because of it. Get there a half an hour early– but sit in the car, go over your smart points and the things you want them to know about you. Make some du`a’. Just don’t check in with the receptionist (or interviewer) until 5 minutes prior to your interview time.

11. Answer Questions Thoroughly

Do not give one word, yes and no answers. Answer thoroughly. They are asking questions hoping to hold a conversation with you. Whenever possible, tell them a story about yourself – tell them heroic stories of great things you’ve done on the job or a project. They’ll be sure to remember you if you do. Tell them about a problem you solved or method that you improved at your last job or school project. Answer questions completely and enthusiastically. Show them that you can hold a conversation. Use the STAR method when answering questions – Situation (setting the scene), Task (specifics of what’s required), Action (what you did), Result (what happened). Answering in a results-oriented way is critical. You can find some good examples online by doing a Google search on the STAR Method.

12. Be Light-Hearted

Part of the interview process is the employer finding out if you would be a good match for the company. They want someone who is personable, can get along with other employees, and is good for the overall culture. You have those few short hours to prove that you’re that person. It’s OK to crack a joke or laugh at something. Allow your good Muslim character to show.

13. The Muslim Constraints

Of course you will have to take a long break for Jummah (Friday) Prayer. You will need to slip out for 5 minutes to pray Duhr and Asr. You’re going to get the bathroom sink wet once or twice a day making wudu (ablution). Your schedule may need to change slightly during Ramadan. However, there is absolutely no reason you need to mention any of that right off the bat. Most of these will not affect anything at work any more than someone slipping out for a cigarette a couple times a day. The only thing probably worth mentioning is your slightly longer lunch break on Fridays for Jummah Prayer. And don’t even mention that until they make you an offer. And don’t make it a bigger deal than it is.

14. Be Confident in Yourself

Again, this goes with the tip of knowing that Allah (swt) is your provider. This employer is not your provider. So know that they need you just as much as you need them. Be humble, but confident, just like the character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him). Don’t wait for approval in the interviewer’s face because it may not come. Speak clearly, don’t say anything negative (no matter how horrible your last boss was), don’t be nervous, and sit up straight. We once did not make someone an offer because of the way he disrespectfully slouched throughout the entire interview. We decided that he was not someone that we could put in front of our clients.

15. Express Interest

No matter how the interview goes, do not show that you may not be interested in the position. After the interview, follow up with an email thanking them for the opportunity to interview with them and learn about their company. Only after they actually make you an offer should you give some thought about whether or not it’s something you want. Don’t make an early decision that you might regret.

http://www.suhaibwebb.com/ummah/community/the-muslims-guide-to-a-successful-job-interview/

is tokunboh,from cotonuo

JW214: From your story, the car is 4 months old, meaning you haven't been using it for a long time. I will advice you contact who sold the car to you to know the history of the car, that will go a long way in solving the problem if no Auto technician can get what is actually wrong

PLS WHAT IS RELAY? EDUCATE ME PLS

Eazee-e:
Guy i stil suspect ur Relay not d battery. A scan wil b d best 4 ur car

THANKS

Connoisseur: Did u say scan Remember its a '97 model car.
@topic i used to have this kind of issues and i remember asking the same question "if it was d battery why would it start after two days only to pack up in the middle of traffic"??
Just save up and get a good battery and ur problems would go away