Possibly one month to go, and she’s already 7lbs 9oz….(alhamdulillah, I’m glad I’m a man).
Archive for October, 2006
Baby Update
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006Baby Countdown
Monday, October 9th, 2006Wife is 9 months…baby is really big….special ultrasound today.
will report any news soon, inshaAllah.
Numbness in arm…shortness of breath…chest tightening…can’t go on describing symptoms…
A marvelous book
Sunday, October 8th, 2006
It never ceases to amaze me. When reading the Qur’an, especially during Ramadan, it is always like reading it again for the first time. Of course, in years past, I always read translations. To now read the Arabic just adds to the multidimensional depth of what I receive from Allah’s book.
It is both prose and poetry, simple and complex, relaxing yet invigorating, spiritually deep and yet practically applicable, historical and foretelling, small enough to fit between two covers and yet boundless in its knowledge.
It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (prayers and peace be upon him) said, “The best of you is he who learns the Qur’an and then teaches it.”
Remember the poor this Ramadan
Friday, October 6th, 2006
It is reported by the master of traditions, Al-Shaykh Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn Ya’qub ibn Ishaq al-Kulayni ar-Razi (may Allah make his grave fragrant) that the sixth Imam from the Prophet’s immaculate household, Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (peace be upon them) said:
“Whoever satiates a hungry believer so that he is satisfied fully, neither a human being among people, nor a near-stationed angel, nor a divine Messenger knows how great his reward is in the Hereafter, except Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.”
Then he added: “Feeding a hungry Muslim is one of the means of obtaining forgiveness.” After that he recited the word of Allah, Almighty and Glorious: “Or the feeding on a day of hunger, of an orphan near of kin, or to the indigent (down) in the dust.” (Qur’an 90:14-16)
– al-Kafi, vol 2, p. 201
Islamic Relief Ramadan Feed the Needy Project
Khomeini’s poison pill?
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006
Kaveh L Afrasiabi has written an enlightening article on AsiaTimes about the letter recently published by former Iranian President Rafsanjani. The letter highlights Ayatullah Khomeini’s decision to accept the UN-negotiated cease-fire with Iraq, effectively ending the Iran-Iraq war, despite Khomeini viewing it as a “poison pill.” He did it, his letter argues, for the future of the Islamic Repbulic, as it was in the best interests of the country.
Rafsanjani seems to be sending a message to current President Ahmadinejad that, were Imam Khomeini alive today, he would cease uranium enrichment and try to find some compromise with the world community.
Although I agree with Dr. Afrasiabi in principle, I think he is really begging the question.
After all, it was not Saddam Hussein’s unwillingness to rid his country of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that precipitated his own political demise, but rather false information. That is important to note. After all, Iran having a peaceful nuclear program would not be enough for the US to invade (which is their actual goal, whether or not Dr. Afrasiabi admits it).
If they do build a strong enough case against Iran to invade, it will most likely be established on hearsay and out-right lies. Instead of Colin Powell delivering a 70-page packet of conjecture to the UN, it will be Condi, but the outcome will be the same. Even if Iran ceases uranium enrichment, the US will claim that they are still doing it secretly and are even closer to making a bomb than we previously thought. The rest will be media hype, but it will be enough to sway the gullible goofs in Congress to give Bush full authority to attack, and the American people will watch in horror as America enters a third war, even while in the process of losing the other two.
So the real question is, which pill will Iran swallow? The dignity pill or the humiliation pill? Either way there will be war. At least with the first pill, they can fight it with some remaining sense of self-respect.
Ramadan Poll
Sunday, October 1st, 2006It’s official. Most Muslims still prefer a good old fashioned moon sighting…well, at least Muslims who visit OneUmmah.net
The poll was: What method should determine the start of Ramadan?
54% Traditional (moonsighting)
34.4% Astronomical calculations
9.8% Following the Saudi preset calendar
1.6% Declarations by scholars
Interestingly, however, astronomical calculations received quite a few votes, and even the Saudi royal declarations received a higher rating than scholars. That makes me wonder what people think of their scholars.
If you have suggestions for future polls, I’d be happy to consider using them.
