tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302172642024-03-14T12:12:47.080+08:00Searching to Find The One"When reason reaches its peak and the souls of His lovers feel helpless and disabled, they grow restless and stretch their hands in supplication, seeking comfort for their burning souls. When every manner of search within their power has been consumed, the doorway to Him is opened."
-Al-Hujwiri, "The Kashf al-Mahjub"ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-70437242065813506782012-06-24T08:51:00.000+08:002012-06-24T08:51:36.572+08:00Alhamdulillah
I open my favourite book and it speaks to me:
He gave us, the children of Adam,
power on this earth,
and the means to live a full life,
but how little thanks we show
in return for his generosity.
Our thanks is not something he requires
for he is self-sufficient
but oh how my soul needs to show it.
So I ask him to show me ways to show him gratitude.
He ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-88673834409443063092011-03-12T17:47:00.002+08:002011-03-12T17:50:40.352+08:00Salman and SalmanSalman and SalmanFor different reasons, I find them both inspiring. Salman al Farsi first, and now Salman Khan.ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-82138007781885588992010-09-30T09:44:00.000+08:002010-09-30T09:51:57.220+08:00What Makes Us Seek Knowledge of Islam?People often say that converts/reverts are “better Muslims”. Do you find that your convert friends are more pious than your friends who were raised by Muslim parents? You might find that they know more about Islam than nationals of Muslim majority countries. You may even find that they have greater knowledge of the history of Islam, the fundamental principles, and stronger faith which ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-91771326413514369002010-04-01T11:33:00.000+08:002010-04-01T11:34:55.151+08:00Power wasted on the powerfulLast night I opened an email from a friend whose subject line read “Grand Opening of Atlantis Hotel in Dubai”. It started with a hadith which I scanned quickly, rushing to see the pictures. I have an interest in architecture and I wondered if the design might be unique but I became increasingly disgusted as I scrolled threw themThe first shot reminded me of a structure I’d expect to find in theummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-87490309451706409982009-08-31T23:13:00.002+08:002009-08-31T23:18:47.191+08:00Isn’t it Ironic?This look is familiar.When I do it they say it’s oppression but when they do it’s protection.ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-83809645093257482882009-08-29T12:34:00.000+08:002009-08-29T12:57:19.228+08:00My veil, your maskI’m a new niqabi and its ironic that I started wearing the veil right round the time folks started donning masks to protect against H1N1, a.k.a. swine flu. There are two types of masks: surgical masks are designed to keep your germs in, while N95 respirators are designed to keep germs out. So, if you want to ward off the virus by wearing a mask, you would wear the N95 type.According to William ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-50032899012435221102009-08-29T12:06:00.001+08:002009-08-29T12:17:46.677+08:00That cartoon said it all but I forgot to say…Please forgive me. I forgot to acknowledge the cartoonist from yesterday’s post. It’s Saudi Gazette’s own “Shaf”. Click here and browse through previous Ma’alish by Shaf cartoons.ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-1671204071597884332009-08-28T07:49:00.003+08:002009-08-28T08:08:32.888+08:00It’s Ramadan: Eat, Drink and be Muslim“and eat and drink but waste not by extravagance, certainly He (Allaah) likes not Al-Musrifoon (those who waste by extravagance)” [al-A’raaf 7:31]From the first time I observed Ramadan, I had no idea of its history and great blessings.The only thing I knew was that going without food made me appreciate food and other aspects of life in a way I never had. Some people are not in touch with their ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-85358824155842859952009-04-08T20:07:00.000+08:002009-04-08T20:08:25.251+08:00Divide and Conquer: When Faith Saves the DayIf you were running for your life, would you seek refuge in a place where the evil gather?ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-12548435529584585262009-01-11T04:35:00.000+08:002009-01-11T04:36:44.723+08:00People of the Book – The Jews You May Not Know AboutGrowing up in suburban New York, I made lots of Jewish friends. I enjoyed eating matzos with cream cheese at my Jewish piano teacher's home and I once enjoyed a Passover seder at the home of a South American Jewish friend when I was in college. Even after becoming a Muslim, I got on well with Jewish colleagues while working for the US's largest public housing agency. In fact one of my ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-22992769740883168982009-01-10T13:08:00.003+08:002009-01-10T13:20:12.444+08:00Increasing AwarenessWhen there is a shortage of electricity and you are under attack, what choices must you make?You are wanted in Bangsar January 18th.Here's what COMPLETE is doing on the 18th. Please join us and bring your friends.ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-65949406747773220982009-01-09T16:59:00.001+08:002009-01-09T17:58:35.896+08:00Standing up for PalestineFrom South American head of state to an American congressman, from George the British parliamentarian to George the writer/educator/humanitarian,Round the globe people are forming a unified voice of protest, A voice of outrageFor this crisis in Palestine that just will not dieAfter gaining a true understanding of the history of this struggle, how could anyone sit silently? What can each of us doummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-61418187647612378812009-01-09T12:46:00.003+08:002009-01-09T13:01:33.275+08:00Don't Blame the JewsAll Jews are not ZionistsTwo hours after the shelling of the school in Jebaliyah, in which 40 refuge-seekers, including entire families, were murdered, an Arab-Jewish protest against the war took place in Jaffa. It was one of the many demonstrations against the war which take place practically every day now throughout Israel.VisitJews Against the OccupationJews for Justice for Palestiniansummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-10716159418121738482009-01-09T12:29:00.001+08:002009-01-09T12:42:20.630+08:00GAZA – A Call to Action – From PJ to GombakA group of concerned people have formed Coalition of Malaysian NGOs Against Persecution of Palestinians and will be launching a ' Save the Palestinians' campaign on the 18th of January. They are also known as COMPLETE. Check out their website to find out about actions people are taking in the Kuala Lumpur area.http://completemalaysia.blogspot.com/ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-39176279722144052412009-01-09T12:15:00.004+08:002009-01-09T12:23:23.525+08:00GAZA update – no lies includedWho was killed in Gaza violence From December 27, 2008 – January 8, 2009?While the media report Israeli violence as retaliatory, the fact is thatin every cycle of violence Palestinians are killed first and in fargreater numbers. In the uprising that began in fall of 2000, 140Palestinians were killed before a single Israeli was killed in Israel; 82Palestinian children were killed before a single ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-1117750937097416252009-01-08T21:02:00.000+08:002009-01-08T21:33:14.647+08:00GAZA – A Call to Action - From Harlem to Washington DCFor those who say "enough is enough" there are plenty of ways to get involved in the fight to help the people of Palestine. What's happening this weekend in Northeastern USA?Friday, January 9, 2009Al-Farouq Mosque @ 1pmAtlantic Ave. & 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NYMarch to Brooklyn Borough President's Office209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201Trains: 2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall, Bklyn************ *******ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-90901547033419143032008-08-11T10:50:00.000+08:002008-08-11T11:03:29.320+08:00Remembering Mahmoud DarwishHe taught the world of the great loss of his peopleand now we’ve lost him.Be it in Arabic, English or the many other languages it has been translated into, Through his poetry, his life’s work continues.EnglishArabicummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-26534452930149686012007-08-13T00:00:00.000+08:002007-08-13T00:03:48.949+08:00He said, She saidThis excerpt of a blogpost by Sister On a Mission shows us the metaphor in our communal prayer.“There is wisdom and a primer for society in the way the prayers are performed. Men in front, protecting, serving and leading their families and communities. Women bringing up the rear - disciplining, nurturing and teaching the children, making sure they don't fall out of line or out of love in the ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-754042992399468522007-08-12T23:53:00.000+08:002007-08-12T23:57:46.474+08:00He said, She saidIn reference to him not publicly speaking about his choice to be a Muslim, comedian Dave Chapelle said… “…..I don't want people to associate me and my flaws with this beautiful thing” (Time Magazine interview May 2005)ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-16350842326802865432007-08-07T11:23:00.000+08:002007-08-07T11:27:38.719+08:00YOUNG Muslims - Role ModelsWhile reading up on linguistics, I happened to come across an interesting article written by a Muslim linguist, Dr. Omar Afzal. The article is entitled “Rethinking America's Muslim Youth” but I believe that the article is relevant beyond the United States. I have seen evidence that the same ills which afflict American Muslim youth are also a significant threat in South Asia. After all, they ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-78471734221179090142007-08-02T08:43:00.000+08:002007-08-02T11:23:07.183+08:00Three Writeous Wanitas _part twoOops! I said I’d introduce you to them in the order in which I met them, didn’t I? Well, I actually met Zabrina second. Keeping me company while I waited for Zabrina to come back to her booth from the launch was:NORMAI can’t quite remember how we first met online. I had read about her book and later invited her to be a guest speaker at one of my writing workshops. Of the three Writeous ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-44932763716741240672007-08-02T05:27:00.000+08:002007-08-02T08:30:02.190+08:00Three Writeous Wanitas _part oneI can’t tell you about the conference (including Brother Yusuf Estes- former Christian Minister, William Rodriguez –last man out of WTC on September 11 th, and Annie Machon –former secret agent), but I can tell you about 3 Malaysian Muslimahs that I had the pleasure of meeting at the exhibitions. As promised, let me introduce you to them.ZABRINASmall WorldI often surf the net for ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-7132275640899769332007-07-31T13:09:00.000+08:002007-08-02T05:26:55.930+08:00So I Went to the FairThis past weekend I attended the International Islamic Fair in Kuala Lumpur. I’m not sure just how international the entire fair was because I could only afford to visit the exhibitions. The conference fee was over my budget. Maybe next year, inshallah. In any case, the fair was worth the LRT and taxi fares for me because I did have the opportunity to find out about a few products:• Kuih ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-86786612149371333992007-07-26T11:38:00.000+08:002007-08-04T00:45:09.805+08:00Khutbah – Brooklyn StyleLiving in South Asia for the past four years, having the opportunity to hear a live khutbah has been quite rare. I can take a ten minute taxi ride to the nearby international Islamic university to catch an English khutbah but it just doesn’t do for me what the old masjid taqwa khutbas did. When Imam Siraj wasn’t in town, there was another brother to hold up the fort.He’s got a few lectures ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217264.post-31119859389092662742007-07-16T03:24:00.000+08:002007-07-16T04:44:09.621+08:00A Step Towards a Neglected DutyDa’wahWhether you are the only Muslim in your family in a society where you often come into contact with non-Muslims, if you truly believe in the beauty of Islam, how can you go without inviting others to this way of life? How can you call yourself a true servant of Allah if you don’t love mankind enough to want for them what you have been blessed to have for yourself?Where do you stand on the ummahzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475185318741240394noreply@blogger.com1