"Character is what God and the Angels know of us. Reputation is what men & women think of us. Never change you character for a better reputation" - Unknown
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Browsing through the web I came across the song "Zamilooni" from Native Deen. Its about the relationship the Prophet SAW had with his wife Khadija RA... The words of the song are so deep and moving. Going through Islamic history, we so often read about all the "big" events that have happened and defined Islam, we tend skip over the smaller and seemingly insignificant ones.
Zamilooni means "Hold Me"- just thinking back to when the Prophet SAW first received revelation- the emotions that must have been going through his heart and mind- the first person that we went to, the person to comfort him, understand him, help him make sense of it all, was his beloved wife, Khadija. He ran to her asking her to Hold Him & Cover Him- and she did. She was the pillar of strength in one of the most defining moments of history. She was there for him, she supported him, she believed in him, she encouraged him...
The song goes on to talk about the love the Prophet SAW had for his wife- in that is such an example of what an ideal relationship should be. We read & watch so many love stories these days and think "awww thats so sweet".... yet we have forgotten that we have our own love stories in Islam- stories that are incredible. Even after the passing away of Khadija RA, the Prophet SAW used to cry and pray for her when he would find something that reminded him of her.
The relationship between them is a shining example for all of us....
An angel came with words from God, things were still unclear
Saying read - read, but he couldn’t read, then amazing words he heard
A trembling deep inside his heart, confused by what had occurred
There was only one who could comfort him
And help him see the light
To ease his fears, to reassure
It was khadijah, his wife…
Chorus
He said Zamilooni, Zamilooni, Dathirooni, Dathirooni, (Envelop me, Embrace me)
A mighty task has come before me…
I need you here with me…
By my side…
She was a woman of nobility, successful in all her trade
Many wealthy men had asked for her, she had turned them all away
But when she saw Muhammad, a shining moon, may peace be on his soul
He was a light for her – so right for her – her life will now be whole
But she had never seen him so distressed, as he was there that day
She would comfort him, and hold him tight, and chase his doubts away
Chorus
Bridge…
We look for stories of love, in places dark and cold
When we have a guiding light, for the whole world to behold
But were so selfish in our ways, and to the ones we hold so close
Our own pleasure and happiness is what we value most
But she sacrificed all her wealth and everything she had
And he honored her, and gave her faith,
when the times were bad, when times were bad...
Now years have passed, times had changed,
since khadijah breathed her last.
Message of the one true God,
was spreading far and vast
But then he came across some jewelry,
that khajidah once had worn
His eyes began to swell with tears,
his heart again began to mourn
Cause she was there for him, when times were rough,
and his enimies were cruel
Was the first believer, so keen and eager, to comfort al-Rasool
Chorus
Mawlaya salli wa sallim da’iman abada
'Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi
(O my Leader, send your salutations and blessings forever
Upon Your Beloved, the best of the whole of creation)
This video is fantastic, it does such a great job at breaking down so many of the stereotypes that surround Muslims today.
I've been a fan of Kareem Salama for some time now. His songs are very inspirational... Browsing through YouTube I came across this video for one of his songs... "A Land Called Paradise"
I really love the "I love Jesus" t-shirt.... Its so true- Muslims do love Jesus, he is such a great Prophet....
I wanna go to the valley of the King
I wanna live in a land called paradise
Wanna see the birds fly and I wanna hear the angels
Sing the praises of my Lord so far above
As I move poetically with the struggle I fall in love
I look to the left I look to the right and all I gaze upon
Reveals the source of flowers rainbows and the dew at dawn
Some see before and some see in and some see after
I let my sight pierce the chains and see the master
(Chorus)
I wanna live in a land called paradiseI wanna go to the Valley of the King
I wanna live in a land called paradise
Wanna see the birds fly and I wanna hear the angels sing
So many times in my life I ask myself the question
What got me brought me into all this mess I’m swimming in
But pain is not and neither harm in the pool of bliss
So slap me with your hand or kiss me with your softest kiss
Tell me that you love me or that you don’t like me now
Tell me you invite me or that you don’t want me around
I won’t cry over a world that can’t change my life
I’ll put my money on what lies ahead in paradise
(Chorus)
I wanna live in a land called paradise
I wanna go to the Valley of the King
I wanna live in a land called paradise
Wanna see the birds fly and I wanna hear the angels sing
I try to do right and love my wife and trade and pray and talk
I can be anywhere doing anything and I’m mindful of God
I’m pleased in good and happy in harm and now I realize that I already live in a land called paradise
(Chorus)
I wanna live in a land called paradise
I wanna go to the valley of the king
I wanna live in a land called paradise
Wanna see the birds fly and I wanna hear the angels
I wanna live in a land called paradise
I wanna go to the valley of the king
I wanna live in a land called paradise
Wanna see the birds fly and I wanna hear the angels sing
The words of this song are really fantastic... It reminds me of quite a few of my newly married friends and how they are settling into their new life.
Arguments, disagreements etc. are all part of life & relationships. Sometimes its always better to just take a step back and remember:
"This could be the final hour, or this could be the finest hour."
We have no guarantees of what may lay ahead, its always best to make the most of what we have right now. Live in the moment! Enjoy each others company as though it may be the last time you're together.... Be thankful for each and every moment you have...
Next time you get into an argument, just remember the lyrics below as you take the last sip of your cold tea...
He said, “There’s nothing more to say.”
then lectured on for another hour.
She said, everything was fine.
She said, she didn’t like to whine,
then cried on for another hour.
They sat there screaming through the room was silent.
They sat so still though the scene was violent.
And words can never really help you say,
what you want them to anyway.
And words can never really help you see,
what you really want to be.
He took a last sip of cold tea.
Last chance to stop all these lies.
Last chance to clean up these lives.
This could be the final hour.
This could be the final hour, or
this could be the finest hour.
And words can never really help you say
what you want them to anyway.
And words can never really help you see,
what you really want to be.
He took a last sip of cold tea."
I am not sure if you are aware of this, now you can order mic for your ipod touch.. and with that you can make phone calls via "skype? SIP application that will be released on Jan 1 2008! So that might make it another incentive of not to install the new firmware 1.1.3 that is coming out soon...
But here is a demo:
What's the best gift you received this year?
Nike Plus shoes with ipod kit!
Recently I've been dropping my iPhone every hour or so... how? I don't know, it just keeps slipping out of my hand or pocket when I sit...And the last slip scratched my iphone back cover....
You might be wondering why don't I get a fit-case for my iPhone.. well, the reason is because I think it is stupid.. what is the point of having a beauty if you are not going to show it off?! I mean, you can always get a cover after it gets all scratched of, right? Plus, it is a waste of money!
Anyway, I came to find this site that sells back cover of the iphone for $32..and so, knowing there is easy replacement for it... makes me less sad about my new scratch... so yeah, to all iphone owners out there! it is ok to scratch ur iphone :) and to be less-self-conscious about it :)
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