dadarasak:
Aside the GSM architecture questions, the rest are pretty manageable.

1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Microwave media. Radio frequency Satellite technology etc.

It's about 30 questions. Find attached PDF for ideas.

The numerical is basically ratio, rates( speed, velocity, if 6 people can complete a task in 10 days blah blah), length and perimeter, volumes, sequence and series, percentage etc.

Synonym, analogies are basic. I didn't spend up to 7mins here.

Two passages. 4 questions each I.e you'll use 1 passage to answer 4 questions. Each questions as 5 options, select two that are true according to the passage.

10 Abstract questions. Check out for clockwise and anticlockwise movement. Some are changing between shaded and unshaded etc. Just be smart. You can practice GMAT abstract too.

All the best!

I wrote the test too...hoping for the best

abrahambest:
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abrahambest:
I m really sorry for the delay in sharing the past questions and answers.. I have been very occupied lately.. I have forwarded to those that dropped their email.. FOr those that want to be added to the whatsapp group, your numbers will be added later on today.. Thanks

tnks mr abraham i got ur mail but it was empty with no attachment pls kindly resend to ustaz97@gmail.com

abrahambest:
I m really sorry for the delay in sharing the past questions and answers.. I have been very occupied lately.. I have forwarded to those that dropped their email.. FOr those that want to be added to the whatsapp group, your numbers will be added later on today.. Thanks

hy, pls kindly help with the mtn past question to ustaz97@gmail.com ..tnks in anticipation.

Mr anony:
Lol, the same Zakir Naik that is notorious for dodging debates against pastors and theologians now wants someone to debate him and advertize his market to 20,000 customers!

If what he is saying is true, then the number of spectators shouldn't matter. He should be more concerned about defending his position to unbelievers regardless of the number rather than impressing already converted muslims who know no better.

its obvious he is not dogdin anybody what if is coming to nigeria has been scheduled for a fixed period.morever he meant 20,000 non -muslims not muslims he is a ronowned comparative analyst that has argued with a lot of them..check some of his videos if u arent convinced

ooman4:

Empty threat or maybe you dont know any words at all.

at all guy!! plz dnt lets starts,....m trying to control my self.....

ooman4...has it gotten to that extent....using insulting n abusive words is not my fetish or else i would have given you in wholesale...

4 yr mind!!!

ooman4:

What is the light? What is the darkness?

If anyone is in darkness, its you!

cant you see its a declarative sentence thats not imperative.....

oooman...dats what u think anyway...but thats not the truth........funny you!!

obviously, its a prayer

@tbaba...its not a repitition...if it is that a coincidence coz am new on this site morover av chked d url u pasted ...its absolutely not

@ooman4....what is your gain in seeing the light and wanting to be foolish forever?.....what is your gain in knowing the truth and going for evil....mehn ...dats either a psycological or spiritual problem....anyway may God heal you and direct you away from light towards darkness

@wigraf...am sorry for posting it here coz am nascent here,am a new comer but of course you should have said it politely initially @onetrack ,you know nothing about islam..your thoughts about islam is totally wrong please make research n dnt depend on others knowlegde....i wudnt like us to disscus here again coz dis is nt our section.and am also interestd in you coz u knw nothin abt ISLAM.....

these things u listed above are not in our scriptures....so its not part of our religion anybody that does that...thats for his personal interest...LOOK! TO KNOW ABOUT A RELIGION PERUSE DEEPLY THROUGH THEIR SCRIPTURES!!!

Islam is an all-embracing way of life. It extends over the entire spectrum of life, showing us how to conduct all human activities in a sound and wholesome manner. It does not allow a hierarchy of priests or intermediaries between Allaah and human beings, no farfetched abstractions and no complicated rites and rituals.

Everybody can readily understand the Quran and follow in the footsteps of the Prophet , to the best of his or her ability, assured by Allaah that He will accept the deeds that each soul has the ability to offer (what means): "On no soul does Allaah place a burden greater than it can bear." [Quran 2:286]

When we read the Quran or the Prophetic traditions, we find instructions regarding all aspects of life: political, social, economic, material, ethical, national and international. These instructions provide us with all the details needed to perform a certain act.

The Prophetic traditions go as far as showing us all the steps we need to follow, even the etiquette of using the bathroom: supplications to be said upon entering it and leaving it, how to clean ourselves properly and so on.

To summarize, Islam governs a Muslim's life in all its aspects. This is the reason why it is not only a religion but also a way of life.

Islam does not recognize any kind of separation between religion and life. It openly rejects the Western saying: "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's"; for everything should be dedicated to God alone and a Muslim is required to submit himself completely to the Will of Allaah in all his affairs (what means): "Say: ‘Truly, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. No partner has He: this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who submit to His Will.’" [Quran 6:162]

Islam does not believe in wishful thinking. It clearly states that righteous conduct must be followed by belief in Allaah. The Quran says (what means): "For those who believe and work deeds of righteousness is a reward that will never (fail)." [Quran 41:8]

And (what means):"Those who believe and work righteousness, joy is for them and a blissful place of (final) return." [Quran 13:29]

Islam, as the revealed Religion from Allaah, is comprehensive and perfect. Its Divine Book, the Quran, is the most comprehensive book available to mankind for guidance ¾ nothing has been omitted from it.

In order to guide mankind to the Right Religion, Allaah has completed His Divine Favor upon us by making Islam the Perfect Religion. The last message that Allaah has sent to His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad for our Divine Guidance is the perfection of Islam.

As we mentioned above, when we read the Quran or the Prophetic traditions, we find instructions regarding all aspects of life. The following are some Quranic verses and Ahaadeeth (traditions), which reflect the comprehensiveness of Islamic economic, social, religious and cultural values.

Fair/Honest Dealing in Trading, Buying and Selling

Allaah Says (what means): “O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allaah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: and fear Allaah. For Allaah is well-acquainted with all that you do.” [Quran 5:8]

Hakim bin Hizam narrated that Allaah’s Messenger said: “The seller and the buyer have the right to keep or return goods as long as they have not parted or till they part; and if both the parties spoke the truth and described the defects and qualities (of the goods), then they would be blessed in their transaction, and if they told lies or hid something, then the blessings of their transaction would be lost.” [Al-Bukhaari]

Weighing/ Measuring of Goods for Business

Allaah Says (what means): “Give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even (i.e., honest) balance. That is the best (way) and best in result.” [Quran 17:35]

Prohibition of Bribery

Allaah Says (what means): "And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it (in bribery) to the rulers in order that (they might aid) you (to) consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know (it is unlawful).” [Quran 2:188]

‘Abdullaah bin ‘Amr bin al-’Aas narrated that he heard Allaah’s Messenger saying: "Fornication will not appear among any people without their being punished by famine, and bribery will not appear among any people without their being punished by terror.” [At-Tirmithi]

Avoidance of Hoarding and Monopoly

The Prophet, sallallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: "Do not withhold your money by counting it (i.e. hoarding it), (for if you did so), Allaah would also withhold His blessings from you.” [Al-Bukhaari]

Paying Salaries/Wages of Employees/Laborers on Time

The Prophet said: “Allaah says: ‘I will be against three persons on the Day of Resurrection: 1. One who makes a covenant in My Name, but he proves treacherous; 2. One who sells a free person (as a slave) and eats the price; and 3. One who employs a laborer and gets the full work done by him but does not pay him his wages.’” [Al-Bukhaari]

Prohibition for Fighting/Murder and Other Crimes

Allaah’s Messenger said: “When two Muslims fight (meet) each other with their swords, both the murderer as well as the murdered will go to Hell-fire.” It was said: “O Allaah’s Messenger! It is all right for the murderer but what about the murdered? Allaah’s Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam replied: “He surely had the intention to kill his companion.’” [Al-Bukhaari]

Peace and Reconciliation

Allaah Says (what means): “The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allaah; for Allaah loves not those who do wrong.” [Quran 42:40]

Respect and Kindness to Women

Allaah Says (what means): “O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should you treat them with harshness, that you may take away part of the dower you have given them, except where they have been guilty of open lewdness. On the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity if you take a disliking to them it may be that you dislike a thing, and Allaah brings about through it a great deal of good.” [Quran 4:19]

Kindness to the Family, Parents, Relatives, Orphans, the Poor, the Needy and the Weak

Allaah Says (what means): “...Treat with kindness your parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and give zakaah (poor due)...” [Quran 2:83]

Respect to Non-Muslims (People of the Book)

Allaah Says (what means): “And dispute not with the People of the Book, except in the best way; unless it be with those of them who do wrong but say: ‘We believe in the Revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; our God and your God is One; and it is to Him we submit (in Islam).’” [Quran 29:46]

Conclusion;
This compilation, although far from being complete, proves that Islam as the perfect religion for the whole mankind is indeed complete. Allaah Almighty has chosen Islam as the only religion acceptable to Him. Islam is the best way of life for all. It serves as the best solution to all sorts of problems no matter how perplexing they may be. Islam is the absolute answer to those who seek a perfect religion and a complete way of life. It guides us to a well-balanced life, one that makes us happy and contented in this world and in the life Hereafter. It is the way to attaining supreme success in the everlasting world to come. In short, Islam, as the complete way for all, is Allaah’s Mercy to the whole of mankind.

American poet, critic and author Colonel Donald S. Rockwell writes: "The simplicity of Islam, the powerful appeal and the compelling atmosphere of its mosques, the earnestness of its faithful followers, the confidence inspiring realization of millions throughout the world who answer the five daily calls to prayer, these factors attracted me from the first.

But after I had determined to become a follower of Islam, I found many deeper reasons for confirming my decision. The mellow concept of life -- fruit of the combined course of action and contemplation, the wise counsel, the admonitions to charity and mercy of the Prophet, , .

The broad humanitarianism, the pioneer declaration of women's rights, these and other factors of the teachings of the man of Makkah, were to me among the first obvious evidence of a practical religion so tersely and so aptly epitomized in the cryptic words of Prophet Muhammad, : 'Trust in God and tie your camel.' He gave us a religious system of normal action, not blind faith in the protection of an unseen force in spite of our own neglect, but confidence that if we do all things rightly and to the best of our ability, we may trust in what comes as the Will of God...

When I stood in the inspiring mosques of Istanbul, Damascus, Jerusalem, Cairo, Algiers, Tangier, Fez and other cities, I was conscious of a powerful reaction -- the potent uplift of Islam's simple appeal to the sense of higher things, unaided by elaborate trappings, ornamentation, figures, pictures, music and ceremonial ritual. The mosque is a place of quiet contemplation and self-effacement in the greater reality of the true God.

The democracy of Islam has always appealed to me. Potentate and pauper have the same rights on the floor of the mosque, on their knees in humble worship. There are no rented pews or special reserved seats.

The Muslim accepts no man as mediator between himself and his God. He goes direct to the invisible source of creation and life -- God -- without reliance on a saving formula of repentance of sins and belief in the power of a teacher to afford him salvation. The universal brotherhood of Islam, regardless of race, politics, color or country, has been brought home to me most keenly many times in my life, and this is another feature which drew me towards the Faith."

The baseless claim that Islam converted the peoples it had 'conquered by force' has also been refuted by prominent non-Muslims.





Mahatma Gandhi, for instance, writes in Young Indian, 1924:

"I became more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, , the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his absolute trust in God and his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every trouble."

James A. Michener writes in the Reader's Digest, under the title Islam: The Misunderstood Religion: "No other religion in history spread so rapidly as Islam. The West has widely believed that this surge of religion was made possible by the sword. But no modern scholar accepts that idea, and the Quran is explicit in support of the freedom of conscience."

Laurence E. Browne writes in The Prospects of Islam: "Incidentally, these well-established facts dispose of the idea so widely fostered in Christian writings about the Muslims, that wherever they went, they forced people to accept Islam at the point of the sword."

De Lay O'Leany also writes in Islam at Crossroads, London, 1923, p. 8: "History makes it clear, however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims, sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fanatically absurd myths that historians have ever repeated."

It is worth mentioning here that it is absolutely wrong to judge Islam by the deteriorating condition of Muslims and the blatant corruption that pervades the Muslim world. What Islam preaches is one thing, and what so many Muslims nowadays practice is something else.

The only way whereby we do justice to Islam is to find out about its noble teachings, which are clearly set out at length in the Holy Quran and the Prophetic traditions. The famous popular singer, Cat Stevens, who later embraced Islam once observed: "It will be wrong to judge Islam in the light of the behavior of some bad Muslims who are always shown on the media.

It is like judging a car as a bad one if the driver is drunk and he bangs it into a wall. Islam guides all human beings in daily life -- in its spiritual, mental and physical dimensions. Nevertheless, we must find the sources of these instructions -- the Quran and the example of the Prophet, . Then we can see the idea of Islam."

What is generally said about Islam in the media and in many academic circles can also give a wrong idea about it. As Maurice Bucaille put it: "The totally erroneous statements made about Islam in the West are sometimes the result of ignorance, and sometimes of systematic denigration.

The most serious of all the untruths told about it are, however, those dealing with facts, for while mistaken opinions are excusable, the presentation of facts running contrary to reality is not. It is disturbing to read blatant untruths in eminently respectable works written by authors who a priori are highly qualified."

[From: A Glimpse at the Beauty of Islam]

plz peruse through well before commentaries

1) Islam is just. One is rewarded for performing obligations and for doing good deeds. Even smiling, respecting elders, respecting parents, etc is considered good and has rewards.

2) As I mentioned above, even small things that are good bring rewards and blessings of Allah.
It brings peace of mind and I feel fullfilled (spiritually) and blessed.

3) Tawhid and no intermediary between Allah and its creation makes Islam different from other religions.
Also The Holy Quran and the emphasis or requirement of following the examples and traditions of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and his companions are what makes Islam different from most other religions.
Another beauty of Islam is that one can pray almost anywhere and the 5 prayer times are a reminder of one's humility, humbleness and insignificance in front to our Allah our creator.
Also the sense of brotherhood praying in the company of fellow Muslims gives one a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself.



I brought up these questions because I heard lecture from Sh. Ibrahim that sometimes Muslims can even tell what are the beauties in Islam and explain them to the non-Muslims, and it strucked me because for me, everything about Islam is beautiful but to explain it to non-Muslims is really hard to do. Therefore we need to bring a list of things that we can share and think about and I posted it here because I would like to know what bring new Muslims to Islam.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS CAPTION BY A CONVERT
'What I saw in my Muslim friends and acquaintences (when I was non Muslim) is their good behaviour,

for example my friend would invite me for dinners or even compliment me for little things I did like help him out etc.

he even called me brother and so on.

One of my Muslim coworker, invited me to his home 3 or 4 times for lunch, talked to me about things that interested me. I didnt know it at that time but he was giving Dawah!

Basically he tried to connect with me without judging me or putting down any thing about me, or my culture, religion etc.

Every person is different and one size fits all will not work. I was younger, a student, working and studying, alone and away from close family in a different city than my own.

So someone who was nice to me, invited me to their homes, listened to me, fed me home cooked meals and just showed their humanity and their religion and culture to me, without being over bearing and judgemental helped me gain a differnt insight into Islam than the "other" side we have seen so much on tv.

He also gave me books and movie (asking me if it was okay before giving it to me!

thumbs up!@tunde88...now they will start stereotyping we muslim calling us terrorist.just take a look at this
''I Liked the answer of this German Muslim Scholar, When he was asked about terrorism and Islam,

He Said:
"Who started the First World War? Muslims?
Who started the second World War? Muslims?
Who Killed about 20 millions of Aborigines in Australia? Muslims?
Who Threw Nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Muslims?
Who Killed more than 100 millions of Red Indians in North America? Muslims?
Who killed more than 50 millions of Red Indians in South America? Muslims?
Who took about 180 millions of African people as slaves and killed 88% of them and threw in atlantic oceans? Muslims?
No! They were not Muslims. 1st of all you have to define terrorism properly...
If a non-Muslim does something bad, it is a crime.... But if a Muslim does same he is a terrorist
Remove this double standard then come to the point!!!NO ALTERNATIVE BUT ISLAM ..IF YOU ARE NOT CONVINCED JUST READ ABOUT ISLAM AND KNOW THAT IT IS TRULY A DIVINE RELIGION IN ALL ASPECT!!!!MUSLIM ARE ONE.....WE CAN PRAY IN ANY MOSQUE.....JUST TAKE A LOOK AT CONVERGENCE OF MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE WORLD DURING HAJJ TIME...THATS A DIVINE RELIGION!!!

@frosbel.your answers are not factual.apart from the fact that yr references are not authentic .i would like to ask u a question..where did u get your answers to the topic..as a matter of fact and from statistic all over d world ISLAM is the fastest growing religion in the world.....please lets always ensure we have authentic evidence before giving answers .to read more about the fastest growing religion visit ''http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2007/05/13/the_list_the_worlds_fastest_growing_religions''
thanks.

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The List: The World's Fastest-Growing Religions
From Muslims in Europe to evangelical Christians in Africa, it is religious believers who are shaping the early 21st Century. Charismatic movements are sweeping throughout the Southern Hemisphere, while high birth rates among immigrants are provoking soul-seeking in the historically Christian West. For this List, FP looks at the fast-growing faiths that are upending the old world order.

MAY 14, 2007
QASSEM ZEIN/AFP/Getty Images

Islam

Growth rate*: 1.84 percent

Adherents: 1.3 billion

Behind the trend: High birthrates in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

Areas to watch: The worlds largest Muslim populations are in fast-growing countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Egypt, and Iran. Islam also happens to be the fastest growing religion in Europe, where an influx of Muslim immigrants from North Africa, Turkey, and South Asia has sent shock waves into a mostly Christian and secular population whose birthrates have stagnated. The Muslim question has empowered anti-immigrant parties in France, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany, while sparking a fierce debate over the place of women in Islam and symbols of faith like the Muslim head scarf.

Moshe Milner/GPO/Newsmakers

The Bahai Faith*

Growth rate: 1.70 percent

Adherents: 7.7 million

Behind the trend: High birthrates in India

Areas to watch: Bahais are spread throughout the world, but a good chunkaround 1.8 millionlive in India. The Bahai faith was founded in 1863 in Iran by Bahullh, who claimed to be the latest in a line of prophets stretching from Abraham to Jesus Christ to Mohammed. The world headquarters of the Bahai faith are in Haifa, Israel. Today, Bahais often suffer persecution elsewhere in the Middle East, especially in Iran.
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Sikhism

Growth rate: 1.62 percent

Adherents: 25.8 million

Behind the trend: High birthrates in India

Areas to watch: Thousands of Sikhs were killed during the bloody partition between Pakistan and India in 1947, and at least 3,000 Sikhs were killed by Hindu mobs in New Delhi following the assassination of Indira Gandhi by a pair of Sikh extremists in 1984. Today, Sikhs are prospering. The prime minister of India, Manmohan Singh, is Sikh. Over 90 percent of the worlds Sikhs live in India; of those, a large majority are concentrated in the northern Indian state of Punjab. Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States host growing Sikh minorities of several hundred thousand people each. In several isolated incidents after 9/11, turban-wearing Sikh men in Britain and the United States were mistaken for Muslims and attacked.

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Jainism

Growth rate: 1.57 percent

Adherents: 5.9 million

Behind the trend: High birthrates in India

Areas to watch: Jains are a small but relatively powerful minority in India, making up about half of one percent of the population. They tend to be concentrated in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Outside of India, some of the largest concentrations of Jains are in Leicester, UK; Mombasa, Kenya; and major cities in the United States.

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Hinduism

Growth rate: 1.52 percent

Adherents: 870 million

Behind the trend: Surprise! High birthrates in India

Areas to watch: Most of the worlds Hindus live in India, and, to a lesser extent, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Significant Hindu minorities also live in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Malaysia. Since the 1960s, Hindus have become a growing presence in the United States, with as many as 1.5 million generally well-off adherents spread across the continent and prevalent in Texas, New Jersey, and Ohio. There are also several hundred thousand Hindus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, and there is a small Hindu minority in Russia, where its presence has aroused controversy in the Russian Orthodox Church.

PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images

Christianity

Growth rate: 1.38 percent

Adherents: 2.2 billion

Behind the trend: High birthrates and conversions in the global South

Areas to watch: Pentecostal movements in Latin America, Africa, China, and India. The fastest-growing individual church in the world is Misin Carismtica Internacional in Colombia; the Pentecostal denomination began in 1983 in Bogot and now boasts 150,000 members. Then theres Orissa Baptist Evangelical Crusade in India, which reports some 670,000 adherents. And in China, tens of millions of Christians practice their faith under the watchful eye of a very suspiciousand often hostileChinese government.

*Growth rates over the period from 2000 to 2005; all figures from the nondenominational World Christian Database, a project of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

*The entry on the Bahai faith was revised to reflect the concerns of readers. Originally, the item was entitled Bahaism, and described the religion as an offshoot of Islam. Additionally, the sentence on Israel was clarified to better reflect the fact that Bahais are treated well in that country, but face discrimination elsewhere in the Middle East. IT IS A GLEARING FACT ALL OVER THE WOLRD THAT ISLAM IS THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION...CHECK ALL SEARCH ENGINES
please lets try to always make research from authentic sources...how did you get to know what you told us.references pls[color=#990000][/color]