Suffocation and Close-Mindedness: Part 2

The point of my last post was that I was finding it hard to tolerate narrow-mindedness.  I think this toleration is getting easier, mostly because of the amazing adab people display.  Manners and character go a very, very long way.  But here are the examples of closed minds that I have a hard time fathoming:
Materialistic [...]

Suffocation and Close-Mindedness

Lately I have been feeling suffocated.  How do you feel when the people you love the most look down upon something you admire a lot? I’ll tell you. You feel suffocated. You may have pains in your stomach. You may be unable to breathe. Ok. I’m being dramatic, but this is the first time I am [...]

Avatar Buzz and…Barakah

Today I saw Avatar; I really wanted to know what the buzz was all about. Although there was a cliche sub-plot and an extremely predictable main plot, the timeless message that was displayed is what I love the most.
The graphics and scenery were amazing too, however, in terms of beauty, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight [...]

Gems from MECCA Center’s Dowra 2010

What a blessed way to start the new year…this program was absolutely AMAZING.  Alhamdulilah, I’m so glad I went.  Here are some gems.
I missed one day (Saturday).  Also, I left out A LOT of notes about fiqh and the development of fiqh over the course of time.  I just listed some inspirational stuff.
Even the best [...]