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@bawom

I agree with you on the first sentence but I think 99 years is better than 25 years

Peace

Femi, Foluke (given by her uncle)

For me - The name came from this thread but I will keep it confidential

Thanks to all

Queenisha:
Let him leave before he costs Obama the election.
It's hard enough trying to convince Americans he's not Muslim, then to have a muslim connected with controversy in his campaign.
Obama's middle name Hussein (which he's struggling to cast off) is enough "bad luck"
He doesn't need this kind of bad press.
We have no time to sort out the bad from the ugly.
When the "publicans" get this sort of news before we know it,they'll say Obama has terrorist connections.
I applaud MR Asbahi  for leaving
we want to win this election.

I agree with you

Christianity is older than Islam. . . right??. Reason for asking is because I have seen a lot of similarity between the Bible and Quoran. So if the Bible came first then. . .

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Islam


Q1. All the following are prophets in Islam, EXCEPT:
1. Jesus
2. Moses
3. Elijah Muhammad
4. Abraham
5. Adam

Q2. Hadith is:
1. A verse from the Qur'an
2. The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad
3. A verified statement or saying of the Prophet Muhammad
4. The name of an angel


Q3. All of the following are pillars of Islam, EXCEPT:
1. Prayer
2. Fasting
3. Prophethood
4. Charity
5. Pilgrimage


Q4. The difference between Sunni & Shi'a Islam is:
1. A doctrinal difference on the meaning of Allah
2. A political disagreement on the issue of leadership
3. A disagreement about the role of the Prophet Muhammad
4. A disagreement about how battles should be waged


Q5. In Islam, Mary is:
1. The mother of a figure who started a religious cult
2. A revered figure and virgin who miraculously gave birth to Jesus
3. A woman who claimed she gave birth to God’s only son
4. A historical figure who has no role in Islam


Q6. The word "Islam" means:
1. Justice and peace
2. Peace achieved through submission to God
3. Peace achieved through submission to the Prophet's message
4. The spread of peace around the world


Q7. Islam's holiest city is:
1. Medina
2. Mecca
3. Jerusalem
4. Baghdad
5. Monaco


Q8. The Hajj pilgrimage was originally started by:
1. Muhammad
2. Moses
3. Abraham
4. Joseph
5. Adam


Q9. Allah is:
1. The name of a distinct God that only Muslims worship
2. The name of God in Arabic
3. The name of God in Aramaic
4. A revered prophet in Islam


Q10. "Jihad" means:
1. Holy War
2. The inner struggle one endures to practice Islam
3. The physical struggle necessary to make Islam the world's dominant religion
4. Victory in the name of Islam


Q11. What is NOT prohibited in Islam?
1. Eating pork
2. Drinking alcohol
3. Eating fish
4. Premarital sex


Q12. The Prophet's first wife was all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. Older than he
2. A teenager
3. His only wife during the duration of their marriage
4. An affluent businesswoman
5. His closest confidante and companion


Q13. Which angel was charged with bringing the Qur'anic revelations to the Prophet Muhammad?
1. Michael
2. Azraeel
3. Israfeel
4. Gabriel


Q14. In Islam, "People of the Book" are:
1. Anybody who can read
2. Christians
3. Jews
4. Jews and Christians
5. Buddhists


Q15. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. Refrain from food and drink from dawn till dusk.
2. Refrain from sexual activity for the entire month.
3. Refrain from gossiping.
4. Give more to charity.

Q16. According to Islam, Jesus is all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. A figure who raised the dead
2. The result of a virgin birth
3. A prophet who spoke in his crib
4. Divine


Q17. In the Qur'an,
1. Adam and Eve are both responsible for the Fall.
2. Only Eve is responsible for the Fall.
3. Only Adam is responsible for the Fall.
4. Neither Adam nor Eve is responsible for the Fall. The story of Adam and Eve does not exist in the Qur'an.


Q18. Which story is NOT in the Qur'an?
1. Adam and Eve
2. Abraham's sacrifice of his son
3. Noah's ark
4. Jesus' crucifixion

Zero tolerance for Muslim participation in politics?
By: Shahed Amanullah

If you want to understand just how difficult it can be for Muslims to participate in public service, look no further than my friend Mazen Asbahi. An accomplished attorney and long-time Democratic volunteer, he took on the position of Sen. Obama's national coordinator for Muslim and Arab affairs last week. Unfortunately, he resigned yesterday out of fear that his appointment would be a distraction to the campaign.

The source of his worry? The fact that he had served on a board of directors, for a few weeks, with an imam considered by some to be an extremist, as well as his being an officer of the Muslim Students Association while he was in college. Mazen himself was not accused of being an extremist, or even of supporting extremist groups and/or causes. Yet this was enough to ensure his quick departure from the campaign, after only a week of work.

Think about this for a moment. No reasonable person would link the reputation or activities of one board member to another, especially (as was the case with Mazen) when you had no say in the nomination or election of that other board member. And being an officer in a Muslim student group - nearly all of which operate independently of the national MSA - is only a liability if that particular student group is accused of wrongdoing, which Mazen's MSA wasn't.

Mazen is a loyal Democrat who has worked tirelessly to help mobilize millions of Muslim and Arab votes this coming November, and he has by all accounts a stellar professional reputation. But two very tenuous "links" - if you want to call them that - were enough to erase an entire adult lifetime of achievement and cast an unfair suspicion over him that will follow him through the rest of his life (thank you, Google).

When I spoke to him last week, he was excited about the possibility of bringing more Muslims and Arabs into the political system, to prove that our communities can be a net positive contributor to the societies in which we live. I cannot imagine another qualified Muslim daring to follow in his footsteps, only to be subjected to second/third/fourth-degree of separation accusations and (as we like to say in political circles) "be thrown under the bus".

The very people who fight to push Muslims out of the public square are also the ones clamoring for our communities to get out in the streets and prove our loyalty to the US. If only they could see the contradiction for themselves.

Ola:

its all good.

slowly but surely

wow!! this is very interesting.  I wonder how come no one on this forum detest your thread?  hmm, got me thinking.  But then again, I strongly believe that my father has many wives in Nigeria.   

On a serious note, are you saying  - if I decide to date a Nigerian I have to share him with another woman?  You kidding me right? I for one don't believe in sharing

dang: there goes my dream out the window - about me going to Nigeria to find my Prince

if God bless me with a son in the near future , I'll name him after his dad once the name has a solid meaning

@unit

Its all good so don't even take on that dude. My avatar, check out a pic of my daughter (at a younger age) and my ex. I know she is going to have a "hard time" like me too. You see how lite she is?. Guess what, she is soo pround to tell people she has Nigerian in her. In fact, you should see her in the mirror always covering her head with a white clothe (if you know what i mean). And now my brother loves her even more.

Justbad seems to be a racist and I don't have time for racists

Good night and good luck

@manmust:

i did apologize on behalf of him  . so lets drop this topic and move on. The moderator stays

Have a blessed night

huxley:
Don't expect a Mus1im POV from me. Am no Mo follower.

then permit me to ask. Why the over obsessed with Christianity? I guess you are the kind who only see the glass as half empty

Solve the puzzle by joining the highlighted together

later have to go serve dinner. in times like this some people get real hungry

Gab:

compared to the others, i still stand a chance . By the way, you (errrr Tyra ) are one steamy momma

This joke still makes me laugh. oldie but still funnee

stale joke

this joke has no substance

good one

Then why i am wasting my precious time with you. stuuuuupes

@huxley:

are you a Christian?  say it aint so . I thought you were a Mu$lim

i see this as an important topic for Christians. The Christian faith has become know far too much for its judgments and far less for its mercy. We pick out sins to condemn mankind with and yet fail to tell them of God’s mercy. I feel that it is not our role to judge others. I feel that Jesus told us to base the way to live ones life on the scriptures. To judge, as in to discern your own path, not as in to lay judgement on other peoples' lives according to how it should fit into your life. If a sinner comes for help in repentance, by all means help him. But do not judge him.

@huxley

whats your take from a Mu$lim point of view

ok, pucker up

@lysaa:

if you speak pidgin pigeon language then why not hang with the fowls of the air.

@mammust

Reading is fundamental.  There is a difference between I think and I know.  I said I think And i never said she is passing through hard times.  You instigator you

I don't look for trouble.  trouble find me.  For example, You keep coming at me with question

Blessings

thanks for sharing

Romans 12:3-20. It shows that leadership is a gift given according to 'the measure of faith God has given you' and that all gifts are given by God's grace. "If it is leadership, let him govern diligently"

However, the bible seems to be specific of men leading instead of women - but don't get me wrong, i have no problem with women leading

@manmust

Lets just move one b4 he throw a tantrum again. I think Ramadan is going to change mukina92. hence no more hard times from her. what say you?

@manmust

[i]***sigh***[/i]how am i suppose to remember what he said almost a week ago? What? you think I am an Internet recorder?

10 Tips for Fasting Healthfully and Spiritually

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other sensual pleasures during daylight hours. The fasting month is also about spiritual cleansing and introspection, a time to re-energize the God connection. And it's a reminder of the plight of the poor--which hopefully pushes Muslims to do more charitable work.

But fasting isn't exclusive to Muslims (or Ramadan, for that matter) Most faiths prescribe some sort of fast. And done the right way, fasting is a wonderful way for us to cleanse ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Are you interested embarking on a fast? Then check out these tips to guide you to a more healthful and spiritual fast.

Text by Hesham Hassaballa


1. Get into the Mental and Spiritual Groove for Fasting

Fasting is way more than just going without food and drink (that's called a crash diet). At its best, it is a spiritual and physical cleansing and a declaration of independence from the shackles of earthly life. If you want to embark on a spiritual fast, you need mental readiness to forgo the normal things that define your life. Begin by thinking about the fast before it actually happens, why you are doing it, and what you want to achieve. Then you can be ready on Day One.

2. Slowly Eliminate Favorite Foods/Drinks

How hard can it be to forgo food and drink for a day? More than you know. For me, the first few days of Ramadan are spent in a somnolent stupor as I withdraw from caffeine. And an abrupt food/drink/nicotine withdrawal can take away from the spiritual benefit of fasting. Thus, try cutting back those things on which you are dependent for a week or two before you plan to fast. Start drinking decaf coffee, cut back on sweets, and cut down on cigarettes (if that's your vice).

3. Try to Always Have a Pre-Fast Meal

When Muslims fast during Ramadan from sunrise to sunset, it's strongly encouraged to have the suhoor, or pre-dawn meal. It helps give the fasting person strength and energy to go through the day without any nourishment. I'm not advising that you should wake up and gorge yourself before you begin fasting. But eat something. And if you choose to begin your fast at sunrise, it's also a wonderful, calm, quiet time of day to reflect on what you're about to do. (And don't forget a healthy post-fast meal (called the iftar by Muslims--and don't overeat when you break the fast.)

4. Drink Plenty of Fluids Pre- and Post-Fast

Muslims will be fasting for long, hot days now that Ramadan is moving into the summer months. So it is of the utmost importance that one stay fully hydrated. If you plan on fasting, fluids should be consumed regularly before and after the fast--and slowly. (Chugging water after breaking a fast can make you feel sick.) If you can't get up for a full meal before beginning your fast, try to drink some water. Proper fluid consumption pre- and post-fast is always important--whether or not it's summertime when you fast.

5. Avoid Strenuous Physical Activity

Fasting within the routines of a normal day can be testing. You're challenged to complete your tasks without that food or coffee break. It is always important to pace yourself throughout the day, and if strenuous activity can be avoided, then do so. In many Middle Eastern countries, work and school days are shortened during Ramadan. But many of us need to do our work while we fast. So try and make it physically easier on yourself so that you have enough energy to strive for that spiritual connection.

6. Start with a Partial Fast, if Need Be

The fast of Ramadan is a complete fast: no food, no drink, no intimate relations, no cigarettes, etc., from dawn to dusk (after which these things are allowed until the next day's dawn) for 30 days. Other faiths prescribe 24-hour fasts. All these fasts are meant to bring our focus back to a higher state of being, to remind us to be thankful, and to help cleanse ourselves of bad habits. But if a Ramadan-type fast is too much for you, then just fast for a day or two and gradually eliminate fluids. But trust me: Though it seems tough, fasting is not really that hard.

7. Fasting Is Not for Everyone

Some of us are not meant to fast at certain times, or ever. For Muslims, if a person is ill, he or she does not have to fast but must make up the day later. There are other times a Muslim should not fast (traveling, pregnancy, nursing, etc.). And you shouldn't fast if it comes to the point where it will harm your health. Sure, fasting is a wonderful way of inner spiritual cleansing. But there are other things we can do if we can't fast, such as feed the poor. Meditation, reading scripture, reciting prayers, doing acts of charity--all these acts help turn up our spiritual dial.

8. Learn What You Can Do Without

One thing Muslims learn during Ramadan is how many things we can learn to do without, such as that cup of coffee. In this way, fasting can be a great opportunity to reevaluate your daily routine and see if there is anything harmful that you can take away permanently. This works spiritually as well. We can use fasting to eliminate (or lessen) the things that inhibit us from attaining a God-connection or a general sense of spiritual well-being. Do you spend a lot of time watching television or surfing the web? See if you can do without so much of it.

  9. It's Not a Diet Plan

The Prophet Muhammad once said, "He whose fasting does not prevent him from doing evil, God does not have any need that he quits having his food and his drink." This highlights the essence of the Ramadan fast: to improve one's spiritual self (and become God-conscious). For anyone fasting, the purpose should be to become a better person, to recharge one's spirit. Try to avoid conflict with other people; try to improve your character; try to find your own connection to a higher power. Otherwise all you are doing is an extreme diet.

10. Keep Up the Spirit of Your Fast

Fasting in Ramadan is an amazing spiritual exercise. When we're fasting, we're in a spiritual zone. But once our fast ends, it's all too easy to lose what we have gained. So try to keep the spirit of your fast alive throughout the year. If you got rid of bad habits, don't go back to them. If you've just ended a lengthy fast, try to keep fasting a few days every month. Keep up whatever spiritual practices you did (as much as you can) during your fast. Let us not be angels during our fasting days and devils the day after our fast is finished.