Social Expectations?

Why can people not accept the way you are?

Why do people have to judge you before they know you?

Why can't people respect others that may be different from them? 

It says in the Holy Qur'an - 'We have made you amongst different tribes so you may know one another'

It doesn't say so you could fight amongst each other. it doesn't say so you could be jealous of one another. It says so that you may know and identify one another. At the end of the day, we are all different. our ideologies may be similar to some due to the environment we have grown up in and how we have been raised but we are all different. so why do people have to mock, judge, envy and quarrel with each other because of (mostly) minor disagreements? It just frustrates me. 

Memos of Life

Life is too short.

Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness.

Laugh when you can.

Show the world you always have a reason to smile.

Apologise when you should and let go of what you can.

Take chances.

Thank God.

Give everything and don't expect.

Take a risk but don't regret.

Life is too short to be unhappy.

You have to take the good with the bad.

Smile when you're sad.

Love what you got and always remember what you had.

Always forgive but never forget.

Don't reminise and ponder.

Learn from your mistakes but never regret.

People change and things go wrong.

But always remember, life goes on..

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Apologies!

I am so sorry guys, I know I hav't blogged in ages but exams and revision are killing me. I have 8 exams to go and will Insha'allah finish on the 22nd of June so after that date Insha'allah I will update regularly. If you have any topics you would like posts and opinions about them please tweet me @confusedhijabi :) Till then please keep me in your Dua'3 so I pass my exams Insha'allah <3 Salaam & Peace.

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Tagged Post :)

Okay, so I was going to continue my '50 things to be thankful for' but I got tagged in a post by http://whalesandbluebirds.blogspot.co.uk and decided I will answer her questions before I continue my previous post.


To the rules are:
- Post 11 random facts about  yourself
- Answer the 11 questions from the person who tagged you
- Tag 11 bloggers and ask them 11 questions
-  Inform those you tagged


I'm going to cheat a bit and not tag 11 bloggers because I don't have the time (and I am a bit lazy) to let other bloggers know I've tagged them, Sorry! 

11 Random facts:

1. I want to be a dentist

2. I love Photography

3. I want to be engaged by 19 or 20, Insha'allah

4. I am a tweetoholic - Follow me @xx_Sumii_xx

5. I cannot leave the house without my phone, ever!

6. I am a die-hard Liverpool FC fan

7. I eat out of bordem

8. I live in London

9. I day-dream way too much

10. I love  playing badminton

11. I love travelling 

Questions from http://whalesandbluebirds.blogspot.co.uk

1. What inspired you to start a blog?

erm, I needed a hobby that i enjoyed and i felt i needed a way to express any views I have on something apart from twitter.

2. What's your favourite blog

I have to admit, i don't read that many blog, but it has to be my cousin Shelina Zahra Janmohamed's blog (author of Love in a Headscarf) http://www.spirit21.co.uk/

3. Twitter or Facebook

It has to be twitter, i deactivated my Facebook a month or two back!

4. Apple or Android

Seeing as I own an android, it has to be Android! (and i hate the Iphone although I own an Ipad)

5. Desert Island. Pick 3 things

urm, my phone, can't live without it.

a  bubble machine, so i have something to do while i wait for someone to come and rescue me

and my camera, because i have always imagined desert islands to be beautiful!

6. What is your opinion on environmental issues?

I think we should try  out best in taking care f the earth as after all it is Allah (swt)'s creation and gift to us. 

7.Do you recycle as best as you can?

Yesss!

8.Which website do you visit the most (exc. social networking, blogs or e-mail)

ermm.... www.next.co.uk online shopping!

9. What do you do for a hobby?

blog, tweet and take lots of pictures!

10. Favourite film?

I am afraid it has to be 'Patiala House' (Indian Film) or any of the Harry Potter movies!

11. Pick a Sahabah, Why?

Aaahhhh, there are too many! It would have to be Salman AlFarsi. Simply because he was not related to the Prophet (pbuh) - so was not infalliable - and yet had such a high status of Imaan that the Prophet (pbuh) once said ' Salman is from the AhlulBayt'

My 11 Questions to you!

1. Favourite gadget?

2. What do you love about Islam?

3. Social Networking, yay or nay?

4. If you could re-name yourself what name would you choose?

5. Ideal place to live? why?

6. Have you ever been on Hajj? Umrah?

7. Most embarrassing moments?

8. Tea or Coffee?

9. Blue ink or Black ink?

10.  Favourite TV show?

11. Best thing about blogging?

That is it from me, sorry i did not complete the whole thing but if you want to answer the 11questions i have posted then feel free, comment when you have and I will defiantly have a read of them!

50 things I am thankful for

I have recently started to notice that I do not feel that I am thankful enough for the things Allah swt has given me. I always seem to be pondering over worries therefor I have decided to do a series whereby I will list 50 things I am thankful for. :-)

1. Life

2. Breath

3. Family

4. Shelter

5. Eyesight

6. Health

7. Education

8. Friends

9. A beautiful religion

10. A community

11. Stability

12. Food

13. Water

14. Sustinance

15. Enough wealth to provide for me

This list is to be continued.. *mysterious theme tune* haha ;)

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Our Duty

Its been 11 years since I first started Madressa. Its been an exciting 11 years. Tackling mid-term tests, coursework and exams since I was 4 years old and striving to rank 1st, 2nd or 3rd in my very competitive class. However, now, as I leave it is time to put all that I have learnt; all the knowledge I have accumulated and put it into action and advocate the message that Rasoolollah taught through the two weighty things he has left us: The Holy Qur'an and The Ahlul-Bayt.  




It is now time to portray Islam in its true light and not what the Media portrays Islam as. It is sad to think that people are being manipulated by the media and being lead into thinking that the very small group of extremists represent every Muslim. This is but far from the truth. 




I have always wondered what my duties as a British Muslim are? It was only two weeks ago that I was sitting in a discussion about Islamism and what it means to be a British Muslim in the 21st Century. 
Does it just mean to be aware of what is being said about Islam in the media? 
Does it mean to respond to what is being said about Islam in the Media? 
Is it to unite us with our brother from the Ahle-Sunnah? 
Is it to SHOW the public, the people around us, that Islam is a religion based around peace? 




However you decide to complete your duty as a Muslim in the current situation, when Allah (swt) asks us on the Day of Judgement 'Did you complete your duty as a Muslim in the 21st century?' We should at least be able to reply saying 'I tried..' 




Inshallah we will be able to answer this question as lovers of our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his progeny and we will all be granted with paradise in the hereafter. Ameen 

There is a difference between stubbornness and being strong in your views and beliefs.

Taqwa

That feeling. You know.. When you are just sick and tired of life. When you just want to give up. When there is so much going on you have to analyze your life and pick out what you are doing wrong. Yeah, that feeling, that feeling when most people raise their hands in prayer to God, in hope that The Almighty.will help you, that he will remove the pain and suffering and he wil guide you.

But what about that other feeling. When you forget about everything for a while and just smile. When joy enters your heart. Do we raise our hands up to God and thank him for the bounties that he has bestowed upon us? Do we thank him for the mercy and happiness he has given us. Do we take a moment to say Alhamdullilah? Do we take a moment to say Subhanallah? Do we take a moment to say Shukranlillah?

We have to train ourselves to be people with Taqwa 'God-conscienceness' and never let anything become more important to us than our creator. He has given us uncountable bounties so we must not repay him by just calling out to him when we need him. I talk to myself before you. May Allah grant us all Taqwa and guide us on Siraatul Mustaqeem. Ameen.

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A Holiday to Africa

Recently I was reminiscing over a holiday I went on 4 years ago (Summer 2008). It was the first time i went back to where my Father grew up.. Mombasa, Kenya. We also visited where my mum grew up Dar es Salaam, Tanzania although I had been to Tanzania before. Here are some snaps i took along the way :)

The swimming pool at the villa

My Grandfather's grave, he passed away 22years ago this year
please remember him with a Surah - Fatiha.
(Mombasa, Kenya)

some nice scenery (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Market place (Mombasa, Kenya)

Scenery (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Tree house 

Wild Waters (Mombasa, Kenya)

Wild Waters (Mombasa, Kenya)

Wild Waters (Mombasa, Kenya)

My heart bleeds for Karbala
My tears fall for Karbala
My soul yearns for Karbala

Ya Allah (swt)...

Ya Allah, make my relationship with you so strong that I don't need these people.


Ya Allah, make me so attached to you that i dont want this world.


Ya Allah, let me thrive on your love. 


Ya Allah, help me discover the love for your deen.


Ya Allah, do not let me get attached to such short-lived materials.


Ya Allah, guide me toward 'Siraatul Mustaqeem' 


Ya Allah, assist me in following the ways of the 14 Ma'soomeen.  


Ameen ♥

Words cannot describee..

Words cannot describe how I long to be invited to Karbala.


Words cannot describe how much i want to be near my Hazrat Abbas and my Mowla Hussain.


Words cannot describe how I long to walk in bain ul haramain.


Words cannot dwscribe how much I want to hear cries of Labbaik Ya Hussain.


Words cannot describe how much my eyes and my heart shed tears for Hussainthe Martyr of Martyrs


Words cannot describe how I await the day when I will be able to cry at the shrine of Abul Fadlil Abbas.


Words cannot describe the amount of pain they went through for us.


Actions cannot repay the amount they have sacrificed for us.

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Friend > Aquaintance

There is a diffrence between an aquaintance and a friend. Aquaintances are those familiar faces who will come into your life and leave when they feel like it with no great benefit to you. These sort of people are easy to find. It is the friend who we are in search for, the one that will improve us as Muslims. The ones who care for our well-being, those who care for our spiritual advancement. This is the person who I continue to look for. This is the person I need in my life.


I have had many experience where by I have mistaken aquaintances for friends resulting in an unpleasant state of confusion and regret. It is never nice when you come to realise that someone you thought was benefitting you, someone you thought cared for you, someone you thought you could rely on vanishes from your life, leaving unsolved problens with you.

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Assumptions

I hate it when you look up to someone you really think is a good person yet after a couple of conversations you realise he or she is the complete opposite. It really changes the way you view prople and makes you wait before assuming you know a person. I dont know if that made any sense to you guys but it was more of a just 'note to self'

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Ouch..

I was minding my own business as we sat in a circle to read out Scene 1 of Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo & Juliet. I scanned the room full of people that are particularly familiar to me. To my right sat a quiet Kuwaiti girl and to my left a friend quite close to me. As our teacher was explaining the reasons why we study Shakespeare, a girl on the opposite side of the circle caught my eye. She was staring right at me, I wasn't aware how long for but she chuckled as our eyes met. I gave her a confused look and glanced down to my copy of the play. She bravely whispered something to the girl beside her. The girl beside her turned her focus towards me and ended up in hysterics. It was then that I felt the stab right in the middle of my chest. The pain for which I had vaguely felt before but never to such an extent. It hurt. Tears filled up in my eyes yet I stopped them from rolling down my cheeks. The Kuwaiti girl beside me sensed that something was wrong and asked out of genuine care if I was feeling fine. I nodded, and looked back at the teacher as she delegated the parts of Benvolio, Tybalt and Romeo to the group of boys sitting a couple of chairs away from me.

I need to get some hardcore revision done, or else I shall fail. D;

New year.. New me?

New year. The time when everyone keeps resolutions to better themselves as people. An oppertunity to change themselves; to get rid of bad habits; to improve in their charachter. but surely if you want to change yourself it shouldnt be due to a new year starting? Why wait till new year to change yourself? as soon as you notice and recognise a flaw in yourself change it instantly, it isnt going to happen over night obviously but start as soon as possible right? What annoys me is the fact that people wait till new year to change themselves when no one guaranteed they would be alive then.. Right? We hear of so many cases where children a lot younger than us have passed away.. Who said you will be alive tomorrow?

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