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'A Man Is Never Ugly' - Buchi Emecheta

You see them again? They're criticizing the owner of the 800k for giving you 2.5% of his money! Damn

Our values are going AWOL. . . We need to re-teach the younger ones to abandon this 'quick-money' mentality. The man was under no obligation to reward you financially but imagining him thinking of the rot we are in - the samaritan gesture must have surprised him. Massive reorientation is needed in this country. The head doesn't grow without a body - let us continue the (little) condemnations against improper and corrupt behaviors be it virtual or real life!!!

dryakson: What surprises me was how two guys from the banking hall curse me and my entire generation for returning a huge amount of money worth 800k. according to them, I should have withdraw the money and Run to outside country, I laughed and go my way.

Did you ask them for their Nairaland ID? Those guys must be from NL!

Ijebulogic: Trust me, you can not build a long term sustainable social media business model by relying on traffic generated from hatred and tribal bias. Such minorities will generate good traffic in the short term but contribute very little to Nairaland in the long run. Sadly what I see is an excellent business model about to be destroyed by tribalism and bigotry. Nairaland Mods - zero tolerance on unwarranted tribal exchanges on Nairaland. Don't become a statistic of "great business ideas that failed" - There are plenty of case studies out there.

Well said. Without effective moderation, there'll be turn away. People tend to abuse freedom and anonymity. Most reputable news sites monitor comments not necessarily because of suppressing opinions but to make commenters face the issues and avoid unnecessary digression from the topic.

Punch Online was a replica of this before they started using Disqus plug-in. Basically, sensible people will only want to see constructive criticism, analyses and dialogue.

komek: Yes, u can't out run a Lion, buh standing there and applying those tips, is still not an option at all. Run first .

You've just gone round the same circle!!!


Additionally, in India and some South Asian countries, wild animals are near human territories so it isn't always about "don't go there".

Fussbot: u guys shldnt blame dat guy dat said sola sobowale isnt toyin tomato...maybe he didnt watch d superstory.. BUT dia is dfntly a yoruba movie titled 'toyin tomato'which featured toyin agboola as the main character..so d guy isnt wrong aftal,cus he only watched d yoruba movie and nt d superstory..

Toyin tomato,eleyinju ege elewa to po o:

tolowo ba n soro ki talika ko gbenu dani

olowo ni mo balo mio ba surulere o

toyin tomato! Dat's d soundtrack 4 d movie

It doesn't matter. I have never seen the yoruba movie sef. Some people have the same aliases but that guy's attitude reeks of arrogance. No one is an epitome of knowledge, if he stated the one he knew without insults, others would have pointed out Super Story to him - we learn everyday!!!

cacius: I am very sure you don't know the difference between a cub and a matured lioness. It's because of people like I posted the picture of a cub along side that of the lioness.

Sometimes, don't honor some posts with 'Quotes' if you know what I mean. Interesting responses here. NatGeoWild is one of my fav stations - someone has told me the best way out is to hold the lion by its throat since that's their 'gun' but how easy is it to do that realistically Some of the OPs point especially that of standing firm makes sense but most times, the fear overwhelms our reasoning - it's survival instincts in whatever way we can think of.

I recently saw a documentary of a girl that survived the attack because her friends were drawing her lower body from the lion but the girl's face was battered severely! It took reconstructive surgeries to ameliorate the disfiguring.

Similarly, like the OP said, I watched one where the monkey charged back at the lion, the lion scampered for safety but later on, the colleagues came back as they couldn't imagine such disgrace to their kingdom


In summary, animals are simply unpredictable, they can never behave rationally like humans despite exhibiting good behaviors at times. Pray that whatever means you use, you're favored by The Creator

DonCrust: Withdraw it ASAP. In accounting, it is said that a person must not be negligent with his fun. If you spend the 800k, there's no court in the world that will hold you for that because the money is in an account you operate and whoever transferred the money there is non of your business.

Which accounting principle or convention are you referring to?

Someone or some people are trying to use the OP as an accessory to money laundering if this wasn't a mistake. The OP wants to fall maga. Like someone said here, to chop the money sweet for belle, to vomit am for EFCC office no go sweet o. There's no need beating about the bush here - what's not yours ain't yours!!!

If on a slim chance, you are telling the truth...then it could be as a result of bank error or someone that knows the in-and out of the bank trying to shuffle money fraudulently around and they are using your account as a pass through in order to cover their tracks or confuse whoever will want to trace the money in the future should they be busted.

Touche ^^^ With all the stringent financial regulations in Nigeria, it's just a case of looking for a scapegoat here!

It's either someone is indirectly blaming NAFDAC or spoiling business for sachet water producers. I also call this junk journalism as the headline is enough to mislead people and cause panic - only the first two paragraphs address the headline. Yes, we know that access to potable water is necessary but without adequate research, you don't just come out and say "pure water CAUSES" - that's a conclusion already.


We live in a vicious cycle anyway - from a government that doesn't provide easy access to clean water to her populace to a government that doesn't do well enough to ensure standards are adhered to in such sensitive industry. At the end of the day, bore holes are highly discouraged, even the Water Resources minister is campaigning against it but her call is just like telling Nigerians not to use generators because of its harmful effects - the people would do theirs to be comfortable and damn the consequences as there are less/no alternatives.

There's always a tendency to derail threads and lose the very essence of the original post/topic. Btw, Sunday (Nov 3) is (by default) the last day of the month of Dhul-hijjah and the hijrah year 1434

Q41 vs 37:
وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ اللَّيْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ وَالشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ ۚ لَا تَسْجُدُوا لِلشَّمْسِ وَلَا لِلْقَمَرِ وَاسْجُدُوا لِلَّهِ الَّذِي خَلَقَهُنَّ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ إِيَّاهُ تَعْبُدُونَ

And of His signs are the night and day and the sun and moon. Do not prostrate to the sun or to the moon, but prostate to Allah , who created them, if it should be Him that you worship.

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Q36:41
لَا الشَّمْسُ يَنْبَغِي لَهَا أَنْ تُدْرِكَ الْقَمَرَ وَلَا اللَّيْلُ سَابِقُ النَّهَارِ ۚ وَكُلٌّ فِي فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ

It is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming.

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Q29:61 - 63
وَلَئِنْ سَأَلْتَهُمْ مَنْ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَسَخَّرَ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ ۖ فَأَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ

If you asked them, "Who created the heavens and earth and subjected the sun and the moon?" they would surely say, " Allah ." Then how are they deluded?

اللَّهُ يَبْسُطُ الرِّزْقَ لِمَنْ يَشَاءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ وَيَقْدِرُ لَهُ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ

Allah extends provision for whom He wills of His servants and restricts for him. Indeed Allah is, of all things, Knowing.

وَلَئِنْ سَأَلْتَهُمْ مَنْ نَزَّلَ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً فَأَحْيَا بِهِ الْأَرْضَ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَوْتِهَا لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ ۚ قُلِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ۚ بَلْ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ

And if you asked them, "Who sends down rain from the sky and gives life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness?" they would surely say " Allah ." Say, "Praise to Allah "; but most of them do not reason.

Good!!! Jazakhullah khairan!


Am quite busy but I was going to open a new thread for this and ask one of the regulars to post about it; am glad someone has.

Please, deols let this get to FP so our Muslim ummah here that aren't aware of their obligations when this event occurs can know about this!

As we are aware of this: https://www.nairaland.com/1497507/solar-eclipse-occurs-3rd-november

Kusoof, or solar eclipse, is the partial or total cutting off of the sun's light when the moon comes between it and the earth. People used to associate this unusual phenomenon with some superstitious reason. It happened that the sun eclipsed on the day the Prophet's son Ibrahim died in Madinah, so some people attributed that to his death. Hence, the Prophet took the opportunity to correct the people's mistaken notion about the solar eclipse.

The Prophet ordered someone to announce “as-salatu jami`ah,” that is that Prayer is to be convened in public. When people gathered, he led them in Prayer after which he stated: "The solar or lunar eclipse is only a sign of Allah. They do not take place for the death or life of anybody. Whenever you see them, hasten to the Prayer." (Reported by Muslim)

Salat al-kusoof (solar eclipse Prayer) is sunnah mu’akkadah (confirmed sunnah) for both male and female believers. It is better to offer it congregationally in the mosque. Its time is from the beginning of the eclipse till it clears away. There is no adhan for the Prayer, but it should be announced, as stated earlier, with “as-salatu jami`ah.”

According to the hadith, narrated by `A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), salat al-kusoof is two rak`ahs; however, the worshiper bows twice in each rak`ah instead of once.

In the first rak`ah, after al-Fatihah, one recites a long or short surah. One then says “allahu akbar” and bows down in a long bowing. As one rises up, one says: “sami` Allahu liman hamidah, rabbana lakal-hamd.”

One then says “Allahu akbar” and bows down a second time but not so long. As one rises up one says, “sami` Allahu liman hamidah, rabbana lakal-hamd.”

As one resumes standing straight, one says “allahu akbar” and then falls down in prostration. One begins the second rak`ah by saying “allahu akbar” The second rak`ah should be observed like the first one. After the Prayer, the imam may give a guiding sermon.

Salat al-khusoof (lunar eclipse Prayer) is the same as salatal-kusoof (solar eclipse Prayer). The recital of al-Fatihah may be performed aloud or silently.


The Muslim reaction to lunar and solar eclipses can be summarized as follows:

1. Solar and lunar eclipses are reminders of the Day of Judgment, when the sun, moon, and stars will all lose their light. [When the sight is dazed, and the moon is buried in darkness, and the sun and moon are joined together: Man will say on that day, ‘Where is the refuge?’] (Al-Qiyamah 75: 7-10)

2. Being a reminder of the Last Day, the eclipse is a time for Prayer, charitable acts, and generally remembering Allah and seeking His forgiveness.

3. To believe that heavenly bodies (sun, moon, planets, stars) have power over events and people’s fates and fortunes is to reject Allah by ascribing partners to Him. [And among His Signs are the night and the day, the sun and the moon. Prostrate neither to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allah who created them, if it is truly Him you worship.] (Fussilat 41: 37) Thus, one cannot worship God by worshiping creation—whether the devotions are offered to nature, heavenly bodies, idols, or human beings. The worship of something or someone created in whatever form, Muslims consider to be an underlying error of many groups active in the UK, from pagans, Druids and New Age cultures (for whom the eclipse is a sacred event) to the numerous Christian denominations. The popular but false, empty faith in astrology, so widespread in the popular press, is also condemned in Islam. Islam teaches people to constantly turn to the Source of all events: Allah.

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SalatAl-Kusoof(The Eclipse Prayer)

Ruling: Most of the people of knowledge regard it as a confirmed sunnah (mu’akkadah). Imam Abu Hanifah said it was obligatory (wajib), while imam Malik regarded it as equal to salat al-jumu`ah (Friday Prayer) in importance.

Form: The eclipse Prayer consists of two rak`ahs. Various forms of the rak`ahs have been narrated, but the most authentic hadiths indicate that each rak`ahhas two standings (qiyam), two instances of recitation from the Qur’an (qira’ah), two bowings (ruku`), and two prostrations (sujud). This is the view of the majority of the people of knowledge, including Imams Malik, Shafi`i, and Ahmad. The number of ruku` in each rak`ah has also been narrated as three, four, or more; the Hanafi scholars prefer only one ruku`, just as for the daily Prayers. However, the most authentic hadiths support the majority view, given above.

Congregation: The sunnah is for the Prayer to be held in congregation in the mosque, although individuals who cannot reach the congregation may pray alone. Women may pray at home or attend the congregation.

Khutbah (sermon): The imam gives this after the congregational Prayer, based on the admonition of the Messenger of Allah, part of which is quoted at the beginning of this article. The sermon is recommended according to Imam ash-Shafi`i and the majority of the other imams of Hadith, while the Hanafi scholars say that the sermon is not part of the Eclipse Prayer. They regard the Prophet’s admonition as a general reminder and not a formal sermon. If delivered, the sermon should contain praise of Allah, the two testimonies of faith, and reminders about Paradise and the Fire.

Timing: The time for the Eclipse Prayer lasts throughout the eclipse. The Prayer must be started during the eclipse, although it can end after the eclipse is over. The sermon is delivered after the Prayer, whether or not the eclipse is still in progress. After the eclipse, the requirement and time for the Prayer no longer exists and therefore it is invalid to pray salatal-kusoof outside the time of the eclipse. Imams Abu Hanifah and Ahmad have stipulated that the Eclipse Prayer cannot be held during times when Prayer is normally reprehensible, i.e., when the sun is rising or setting over the horizon, or when it reaches its zenith. Other imams say that the recommendation of the Eclipse Prayer takes precedence over these discouraged times.

Length: The Eclipse Prayer should be longer than normal daily, weekly, or annual Prayers. The Eclipse Prayer performed by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was extremely long: it started soon after the beginning of the eclipse and ended after the eclipse was over. His Prayer included four instances of recitation from the Qur’an, with the first and longest of them being reckoned as “about as lengthy as surat al-Baqarah.” Further, the qiyam, ruku` and sujud were described as longer than any others seen performed by him. However, the imam should as always bear in mind the capabilities of his congregation, and the Prayer should not be prolonged excessively for the old and weak amongst them.

There is no requirement to prolong the Prayer throughout the eclipse, nor to pray extra rak`ahs. The two-rak`ahs Prayer is made as long as is reasonable, and the remainder of the eclipse is spent in supplication, general mention and remembrance of Allah (including recitation of the Qur’an), and giving charity.


Detailed Description of the Prayer

1. There is no Adhan or Iqamah for the Prayer, although the Prayer can be announced by calling, “As-Salatu Jami`ah” (“The congregation is gathering for Prayer”).

2. The imam begins the Prayer with takbir, as usual, followed by recitation of Surat Al-Fatihah and one or more further surahs. The recitation can be loud (majority view) or silent.

3. The imam does ruku` with takbir, as usual.

4. The imam rises from ruku` saying "Sami` Allahu liman hamidah," followed by the usual dhikr.

5. Remaining in the standing posture, the imam again recites Surat Al-Fatihah and one or more other surahs.

6. The imam goes into ruku` with takbir.

7. The imam rises from ruku` saying “Sami` Allahu liman hamidah,” followed by the usual dhikr.

8. The imam performs the two prostrations as usual, except that the prostrations should be lengthy, as should be the sitting between them.

9. The imam rises for the second rak`ah, which is performed in the same manner as the first.

10. Hence there are a total of four of each of the following: standing straight (with recitation), bowing down, and prostrating. The sunnah is for each standing straight, bowing down, and prostration to be shorter than the previous one.

Culled from IslamOInline

emma bowin: Smoke from cigarrette and roast/fried meat or fish contains organic compounds called polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH'S).some of these PAH'S are known carcinogens.

PAHs! You must be a chemist

This is akin to a company saying, "hey shareholders, we made billions of profit but we can't give you guys dividend, we have cash flow problems".

They are using semantics and financial shenanigans to dabaru the heads of average Nigerians!

This is akin to a company saying, "hey shareholders, we made billions of profit though but we have cash flow problems".

They are using semantics and financial shenanigans to dabaru the heads of average Nigerians!

Take the contract, remain focused and you can branch out later! However, if staying at home is your hobby, continue writing the tests but employers actually don't see it as work experience. When they ask you "what have you been doing?" Would you rather say you've been writing tests Hope you get the gist We may not always start according to our dream plans hence my advice that you remained focused so that the contract job doesn't redesign your career line to another degree that's unfavourable!

FOLYKAZE: Suya is the only thing I like about Aboki. This is natural meat and not genetical engineered flesh which cause cancer. Suya all the way

Boli (plantain), roasted corn and pears, suya, cooking with firewood are in the same category. Their methods of preparation isn't safe for the health. Experts have continuously warned against such practices but then again, how practicable are they in the realities of the situations we find ourselves in? Government has not provided her people with greener alternatives to these methods that are commonplace amongst our people

The usual suya gets grilled using kerosene to fire the charcoal and the cancer-causing substances emanating from this method is already well documented. “No Western nation allows this to happen because of cancer; there is also a report which says that blacks are more pre-disposed to come down with the disease than non blacks,’ Ibru said.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php/features/food-a-drink/136667-barbecuing-your-way-to-healthier-tastier-foods

yelanst: Please I don't mean to sound nasty here. Just figure this out. The aboki man or mallam as they are usually called, after peeing or poopooing will wash his thing with his bear hand and thereafter goes to dish out the suya to the next lucky customer. Heck. Anyway, It might be those particles of things from his thing,which he uses to garnish the suya, that makes the suya delicious as some of you in this forum testified. :

At least, the aboki has seized the initiative to wash his hands after peeing or pooing. You wonder why LASG is all of a sudden teaching our people to wash their hands after using the rest room to prevent further outbreak/spread of cholera. The aboki practising this isn't wrong, it's you that's not right! Left for me, the most important thing is washing his hands properly and not just rinsing. Now, isn't is nastier that the non-aboki doesn't even bother washing anything? I bet Dettol doesn't want to make an advert out of this bacteria alert scenario.

Afam4eva: You should be worried whether or not the meat is washed before it is roasted and not whether or not Suya is hygienic.

Whilst that is important, like roasted corn, like Suya, the use of charcoal as a source of heat for Suya is harmful to the health.

[quote author=Joe.]Bros, no be your fault...[/quote]Na Sis she be, no be bros.

Did you actually click on the link bros

Whilst I understand the joblessness of some bloggers, ROSYL isn't a moniker one would expect to be involved in such nuisance(even though we know the sole purpose of the blog link was to attract traffic )

Nice share Op

koastar: Buhari's hands are not clean, he can't be fully trusted. People like him know how to clean any traces linking them to such corrupt act. If a well known corrupt leader like Abacha could be defended by Buhari that he didn't steal, then Buhari himself didn't steal too

*Only those caught in the act of corruption or found guilty of corruption is a thief, those not caught are saints

Reeks of conjectures. No facts, absolute speculations.

From "act of God" to "will of God", hmmmm. Karma will surely teach us some lessons from God with all these our narrowness!

ScanLess: It is a very good idea, you will have the remaining 359 demons that mohamed chased out of the kabba coming live there with you , then it will be an international tourist attraction with lots of foreign revenue flowing in but check the contrast below first

Sorry to digress but just some bit of education here. I would ignore the bigotry aspect:

That 'black' building is not what you think, it's a black duvet that covers the Kaabah. It's called the Kiswah and it's changed yearly. You can do some research about it and the pictures here will give you a closer view!

https://islamic-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/26a.jpg

https://lh5.ggpht.com/-lkdjC2yA1Hc/T5LSxIvSL1I/AAAAAAAAQEI/qs-XXuBXMwg/w460/016.jpg

deols: I was just learning more about this..



I actually thought ojude oba was something I could attend until.a discussion at the moderators section where I heard plenty drinking and dancing to all kinds of songs is done.

I like the cultural display though and I like the history behind it. That it brings families together is something worthwhile too.

Looks like one with great tourism potential

You were rightly advised. I used to look forward to it as a kid but with time, I saw some things

In the past, the horse riders and group parades stole the show but gradually, the event had more sponsors especially with Adenuga's company (Glo) becoming a major sponsor, Maltina etc and so have different events introduced for the youths, concerts etc

Truly, if you don't belong to an "egbe" or your family ain't close to the Awujale, you may not really enjoy the festival as much as others would. With the alcohol, parties, mixing etc that goes on, little can you say it's got anything 'Islamic' - the festival is another case study of where culture meets religion

One thing it does is to bring gbogbo awon omo alare (Ijebus worldwide) together - in fact, some people don't even bother going to the palace, they set up tents in their family compounds for members and freinds to come together. For this, you can deduce Islamic practice of not severing the ties of kinship + promoting communal relations, it's the way it's done that's another issue!

A lot of Ijebus are Muslims but the coincidence only comes in play because it's celebrated on the third day of Illeya. This last Eid, I 'loled' when FG only gave two days 'cos, public holiday or not, Ijebus will always celebrate Ojude Oba on the 3rd day

If there's a major thing to learn from Ijebus, it's the promotion of unity within and amongst families.

Emzybrown: Prayer is going on, an *censored* is taking pictures with IPAD.......

It's what you're accusing the iPad owner of that the person who published this picture also did! It's the same way politicians take cameramen to religious functions be it Jumat prayers or Service.

Hahahah. beef

Whilst RIM's BB is going through it's declining stage and management is trying to extend it's exit years, you're here forming association! Bother not yourself with all these business analysis wey them dey do. . .

Hate - a waste of emotions!

Junk Journalism. . .from 'jubilation in parts of northern Nigeria' to Kano State. North ko, not ni! Someone needs to sue these guys before they think press freedom is freedom to press on with their bigotry. We are aware of the Lagos/Kano issue but to come up with conjectures, warr-a-mess!

MSchewwww

Anyway, thank you for providing the site - that's another reason not to visit Africanewscircle.

Chemsy ray: is ICAN ATS 1,11,111 equavalent to degree or HND?

NO

Take the step. If you know not anyone, do call them up before visiting and explain your aim to them - the key is just to get into the industry first before making other moves. Best of luck

I see SM as an e-representation of my persona. Depending on what you do, it could be a time-waster, mode of backbiting, ill-mannerisms and the likes just because of the possibility to be anonymous online. However, when one remembers that all our actions and deeds will be accounted for, internet is no exception. If there's one I rarely use, it's Twitter and it's for good reasons - I don't want to get lost in a market even if it's an information market

Essentially, control is key.