When I was younger I vowed that I would climb Mt. Everest one day. I thinkI'll let that one go, since I'm afraid of heights, lol. But there are other promises I have kept, and more yet to be fulfilled. This website is one of them.

The Promises We Maketo Ourselves:

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We know that one of the traits of the believer is thathe/she keeps
promises. And we tend to think of that in terms of keeping promises to
others: family members, friends, business partners, etc.
But what about the promises we make to ourselves? Aren't those worth
keeping as well? Don't we all promise ourselves when we're young that
we will do something exciting and important in life? Don't we grow up
convinced that wewill change the world in some way? Aren't we sure
that we will do exciting things like climb a mountain, help the poor,
orsave people's lives somehow?
Why do we give up those dreams? They are not impossible. They are
achievable! Many people do such things. Many people do change the
world, help the poor, save people's lives, climb mountains, fly
planes, see the world… so why not us?What one person has done,another
can do.
And when we're older, don't we promise ourselvesfrom time to time that
we will get in shape, learn a new language, go back to school, write a
book, travel,memorize surahs from the Quran, and more? Aren't those
promises worth keeping? Don't we owe that to ourselves, as believers
and as human beings?
My goal here is not to guilt you, but to inspire you. Those dreams of
your youth, and those promises you've made to yourself, are within
your grasp. Maybe not all of them, but some of them. Or for now, how
about one of them. Start with that, and I will too, Insha'Allah.
Footnote: One year after writing the article above, I achieved one of
my lifelong dreams: at the ageof 46, I got a black belt in martial
arts. I started martial arts when I was 14 and I practiced on and off,
but I moved around so much that I never stayed inone place long enough
to graduate to black belt. Some might say that getting it at 46 is
very late. Maybe so, but I did it. Otherdreams of mine: to
publishseveral books, make a documentary film, get a master's degree,
travel through Africa, go cave exploring… Why not? It's never too
late, Insha'Allah, for me or for you.

Drop and drop makes an inundation:

"A little and a little, collected together, becomes a great deal; the
heap in the barn consists of single grains, and drop and drop makes an
inundation." – Arabic proverb
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Do what good you can in this life and don't worry that it's too
little, or that it won't change things, or that you do not see
immediate results. Your contribution matters. The ripples spread
outward, even unseen, so that your presence on earth eventually
affects everyoneelse in the world.
Or, if you don't put stock in proverbs, then remember the words of
Allah in Surat Az-Zalzalah:
"Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weightof good, see it! And
anyonewho has done an atom's weight of evil, shall see it." (Quran
99:7-8).
Never listen to those who say that it's pointless to try,or that the
good work you are doing is hopeless. The tiniest bit of good you do,
matters. An atom's weight of effort makes a difference! It changes
things, whether you see it or not.

if a person intends tobe sincere to Allah

"... So if a person intends tobe sincere to Allah so that he may
become a scholar, or pious, or one endowed with wisdom, or one who
discovers hidden realities etc, then such a person does not intend
Allah, rather he has made Allah a means for him to gain that inferior
matter…"
Something deep to think about... May Allah grant sincerity to all of us, ameen.

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I changed from worrying to praying

"I changed from worrying to praying; from complaining to problem
solving; from boredom to having good clean fun; from a state of
darkness to one of light; from selfish love to love of self and
others; from independence to interdependence ; from winning or losing
to learning, and growing; from telling to asking; frombeing aggressive
to being assertive; from being reactive to being proactive!"

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the relationship between the husband and wife should be based on mutuallove and kindness.

"According to the Qur'an the relationship between the husband and wife
should be based on mutuallove and kindness. Allah says: "And among His
Signsis this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves,
that ye may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and
mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who
reflect." (Ar-Rum: 21)
The Qur'an urges husbands to treat their wives with kindness. [In the
event of a family dispute, the Qur'an exhorts the husband to treat his
wife kindly and not to overlook her positive aspects]. Allah Almighty
says: "Live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take
a dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and Allah brings
about through it a great deal of good." (An-Nisa': 19)

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Why girls get married and go to a strangers home ...?

Dedicated to all girls !! ♥♥
Why girls get married and go to a strangers home ...?♥♥
Coz they are blessed anglesof the Almighty,♥ ♥
After filling their Own home with colour Of Happiness,
... they go away to colour Others home,♥♥
Realize the values Of girls nd respect them ... ♥

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"I am not fasting for my parents, I am fasting for Allah"

There was a little girl (six years old) who was fasting in Ramadhan,
even though it is not obligatory on people below the age of puberty.
She was in school, and at lunch time, when all the other children went
out to eat and have lunch, she sat in the classroom, because she was
fasting.
Her (non-muslim) teacher thought that she was too young to fast, and
so said that it was not necessary, and she could eat a little.
The girl still didn't eat. Then the teacher said:"Your parents are not
here,it doesn't matter if you eat a little".
The girl replied: "I am not fasting for my parents, I am fasting for Allah".
This simple statement had such a profound effect on the teacher, that
later she accepted Islam...!!

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Top tourist places to see in New Delhi: Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah: :->

Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah Auliyaa is in New Delhi, across the road
fromthe tomb of Humayun. On 'dargah' of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat
Nizamuddin Auliyaa has its devotees in the Islamic world. An agreement
that has emerged here, known as' Nizamuddin "for short. This temple
also houses the tomb of Amir Khusrau, a famous poet and beloved
disciple of the saint. Bombings plate, the sanctuary, and the area
itself, seem to belong another century. The shrine was built by
Muhammad Tughluq and is one of the holy places ofpilgrimage in India.
Other graves located inside the compound of Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
Auliyaa Jahan Ara Begum belong to the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan,
and Mirza Ghalib. Every Thursday, you can hear qawwalis here around
sunset. According to the legend of Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin Shaikh was
born in Budaun in 1236. He came to Delhi with his mother and became
the disciple ofthe famous saint Shaikh Farid Shakarganj. The rulers,
such as Ala-ud-Din Muhammad Khilji and Tughluq, turned to him.
It is said that beforehand had predicted and that thecity of
Tughluqabad could never succeed and Ghiyath-ud-Din Tughluq, who was
then in Bengal, would never see again Delhi. The prophecy came true
and he died in 1325. The original tomb has been renovated many times
and the present tomb was built in 1562. The area around the tomb is
considered sacred. Twicea year, the festival of 'Urs' is held here to
commemorate the death anniversaries of Hazrat Nizamu'd-Din Auliya and
Amir Khusrau.

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fruit

Chiku, is a sweet and delicious
tropical fruit with plenty of
nutritional benefits. Although a
native of American continent it is
grown largely in India and Mexico.
This fruit is soft and made of
easily digestible pulp giving a
crunchy and sweet flavor. The
sweetness of chiku can be related to
the simple sugars like fructose and
sucrose that make up the fruit and
which replenishes and revitalizes
our energy instantly. This
abundantly available fruit
surprisingly is a storehouseof many
nutrients, which contributeto our
overall health and wellness. Chiku
is very rich in dietary fibre, which
makes it a good laxative. Besides
that, it protects the outer membrane
of colon from carcinogenic toxins.
When it comes to antioxidants
although it doesnot belongto the
popular categories of berries but
nevertheless it is known for its anti-
oxidative properties due tothe
presence of Tanin. Tanins are
naturally occurring polyphenols,
which help in neutralizing acids.
Studies have found that tannins
have antiviral, anti-bacterial,
antiinflammator y and anti-parasitic
effects. Therefore, these compounds
are useful in antidiarrheal, prevents
bleeding and as a remedy for
haemorrhoids. Antioxidant vitamins
in sapota may be linked to the
presence of vitamin C (24.5% of
recommended daily intake per 100 g
of fruit), and vitamin A.
Consumption of foods rich in
vitamin C helps body develop
resistance against infection,and
prevents large formation ofharmful
free radicals.
Vitamin A is known for its
promotion of good vision. Besides it
is also known to protect from lung
and oral cavity cancers as well as
keeping healthy mucus membranes.
Ripened sapotas are a good source
of minerals like potassium, copper,
iron and vitamins like folate, niacin
and pantothenic acid. These
compounds are essential nutrients,
which promote optimal health, and
they involve in various metabolic
processes in the body acting as
cofactors for the enzymes. In order
to enjoy eating this healthyand
nutritious fruit, the following ways
of preparation and serving will
make this fruit diet more delicious
and attractive. Fresh ripe chiku can
be cut into four parts and can be
consumed directly after removing
the seeds and the outer covering.
Moreover, it can be added to fruit
salads and smothies. Chiku skin can
also be consumed. So next time you
come across a chiku or sapota you
will not fail to notice its wonderful
benefits as a fruit

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why is it not permissible in Islam for women to shake hands with a man?

A British man came to a Muslim and asked :
why is it not permissible in Islam for women to shake hands with a man?
The Muslim said: Can you shake hands with Queen Elizabeth?
British man said : Of course not, there are only certain people who can shake hands with Queen Elizabeth .
Muslim replied: Our womenare our queens and queensdo not shake hands with strange men ..!

•►"We shall gradually seizethem with punishment in ways they perceive not. And I respite them; certainly My plot is strong."(Surah Al A'raaf 7:182-183)

One of the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) said:
"If you see Allaah grant blessings to a certain person, and then you
see that person continuing in disobedience to Him, then know that this
is from Allaah's plan against him and that he is referred to by
Allaah, the most Highs, saying:
•►"We shall gradually seizethem with punishment in ways they perceive
not. And I respite them; certainly My plot is strong."(Surah Al A'raaf
7:182-183)

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‘If you wish, be patient and you will have Paradise; and if you wish, I will invoke Allah to cure you.’

There is a hadith narrated by 'Ata bin Abi Rabah:
Ibn 'Abbas once said to me,"Shall I show you a womanof the people of Paradise?"
I said, "Yes."
He said, "This black lady came to the Prophet (peacebe upon him) and
said, 'I get attacks of epilepsy and my body becomes uncovered; please
invoke Allah for me.' The Prophet said (to her), 'If you wish, be
patient and you will have Paradise; and if you wish, I will invoke
Allah to cure you.' She said, 'I will remain patient,' and added, 'but
I become uncovered, so please invoke Allah for me that I may not
become uncovered.' So he invoked Allah for her." - Bukhari :: Book 7
:: Volume 70 :: Hadith 555/

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People more likely to eat fruits within reach

Want to stay healthy - thenplace fruits in a clear bowl within arm's
reach, so that you could help yourself whenever you felt the urgeto
eat.
The new study says that when fruits are within reach, people are more
likely to eat them. Greater visibility of fruit increases their
intake, but the same does not hold true for vegetables.
Researchers Gregory J. Privitera and Heather E. Creary, both from St.
Bonaventure University, Olean, U.S., tested a total of96 college
students by placing apple slices and carrot cuts in either clear
oropaque bowls at a table close at arms' length or at a table two
metres away.
Participants watched as the food was taken out of its packaging and
were told that they were welcome to eat it, the journal Environment
and Behaviour reports.
After leaving the students alone with the food for 10 minutes, the
researchers found that when apples and carrots were left close to the
participants, those healthy foods were more likely to be eaten,
according to St. Bonaventure statement.
Interestingly, making the food more visible to participants by placing
them in clear bowls increased the intake of the apples but not the
carrots. The researchers said this might be due to the fact that fruit
is sweeter and may induce more motivation to eat than bitter-tasting
vegetables.
"Apples, but not carrots, have sugar, which is known to stimulate
brain reward regions that inducea 'wanting' for foods that contain
sugar," the authorswrote. "Hence, apple slices may be more visually
appealing than carrots."

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Smile plz

A smile to start a day, A song to lighten the moments, A cheer to
say"have a wonderful day", GooD Morning
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So swEt is ur SMILE so swEtis ur STYLE so swEt is ur VOICE see how swEtly I LIE
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2day I gave some1 ur cell no She will meet u soon n stay wid u 4ever
She is SMILE
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Tears r special than smyls bcz smyls u giv 2 any1 bt tears u share wt ppl u love
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You dont know effect u hvon me bcz evry time I see u my heart begins to smile!

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Surah:A l-Nahal (ayat:16)...... .....And He has placed firm mountains on the Earth lest it should move away from you

Surah:A l-Nahal (ayat:16)...... .....And He has placed firm mountains
on the Earth lest it should move away from you,....Allah(S .T)...
disclosing that the Mountains regulate the movements and rotation of
earth , and idea of structure of Earth Crust...Reveali ng Science of
Allah,previousl y unknown.You might realize it,but you are standing on
a thin shell of solid rock ,encassing a vast quantity ...of molten
rock.The Earth Crust (Avg:30Km) below your feet and molten
rock,extending for thousands kilometer down to the Planet's super
heated Iron core,Scientist really know very little about Internal
structure of earth,below Crust temp upto 400c(at the boundry between
crust and the mantle),the Earth Crust float on the mantle.The earth
crust granitic rock over surface(contine nts),and Besaltic rock
underlie the Sea floor.-------,a nd He has set other land mark in the
earth........Al lah(S.T) highlighting the landmarksof various region
for identification and easy access.

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‘Whatever situation you find yourself in, derive a point of benefit.’

One piece of advice I'll never forget is when it wassaid to me (or did
I read it somewhere?) that: 'Whatever situation you find yourself in,
derive a point of benefit.'
The last 3 weeks (and beforehand) for me have felt like no less than a
rollercoaster ride – sudden phone calls from family, surprises beyond
my expectation, births followed by deaths followed by spontaneous
family drama, abrupt change of plans, unexpected travelling, finding
myself in situationswhere I've been told to make big decisions in less
than 5mins! Phew, I guess you can say it's been slightly err…
challenging. But subhanallah, one thing that didn't leave my mind is
the golden advice: 'Whatever situation you find yourself in, derive a
point of benefit.' – And it was this that had me sitting & looking
over my situation and the changes that came with it, seeking out the
hidden fawa'id (benefits) and trying to take some lesson from it all.
Everybody has a story to tell, and this is the undisputed fact of
life. The maqadir (decrees) of Allah which are embedded into our lives
swiftly take us on a diverse course whereby we all emerge with
something different to oneanother – different experiences, different
strengths & weaknesses, different mentalities and viewpoints. The wise
one ishe/she who learns from these lessons of life, these Signs and
Sunnan of Allah, our Maker `azza wa jall.
For many, acting upon this advice of learning to derivebenefit from
every moment of life will mean taking a few minutes out on a regular
basis, to contemplate over the course of the day, week or even year.
Regardless of whether you perceive yoursituation to be good or bad(or
somewhere in between), there is always apoint of benefit which you can
obtain and take from. The more you do this, the more you develop your
optimism and judgement in matters – and this not only gives you a
healthy outlook on life's sudden twists and turns, but it
alsoincreases your Iman as youlearn to appreciate the Qadr of Allah,
gain husn al-dhann of Allah (good expectations & opinion) and overall
become a moregrateful slave of Allah.
اللهم اجعلنا من الشاكرين الحامدين التائبين العابدين – اللهم آمـــــين

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