The Power of The Media (NOW in Arabic Translation!)

This video spoke to me loudly when I had not yet come to Islam. I was a slave to the media. I spent my loose change on the latest issues of Vogue, US weekly, Cosmopolitan, and all the garbage magazines out there today.
I spent money on makeup, clothes, and hair-dyes so that I can look a certain way. I lost count with the gym memberships I signed up to because I felt that the more physically fit I looked, the more successful I would be in life....but with WHAT exactly would I be more successful with?


Do you really want to be a slave to media?
This simple video depicts how human beings are so absorbed with what they see on the television.
We are machines striving to be something bigger and better but at the end we will always remain weak creatures.
It is not up to the media to tell us how we should look like or what we should wear because the media is what corrupts the world today. Be it with news, music, movies, and tv shows. Look around you, everyone has become a slave to the media! Why are you one of them?

 The media did NOT create your Creator, the media is the devil and it pollutes your senses into thinking you can be something that you are not.

Allah has all Knowledge of what you are, and who you are. He created your beauty, your heart, your soul. Why would you let the media take this away from you? Why would you dare give into shaitan?

يأَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّ وَعْدَ اللَّهِ حَقٌّ فَلاَ تَغُرَّنَّكُمُ الْحَيَوةُ الدُّنْيَا وَلاَ يَغُرَّنَّكُمْ بِاللَّهِ الْغَرُورُ

35:5 O mankind! Verily, the promise of Allah is true. So, let not this present life deceive you, and let not the chief deceiver deceive you about Allah.

إِنَّ الشَّيْطَـنَ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ فَاتَّخِذُوهُ عَدُوّاً

35:6 Surely, Shaytan is an enemy to you, so take (treat) him as an enemy.

إِنَّمَا يَدْعُو حِزْبَهُ لِيَكُونُواْ مِنْ أَصْحَـبِ السَّعِيرِ 

He only invites his followers that they may become the dwellers of the blazing Fire.

لاَ يَغُرَّنَّكَ تَقَلُّبُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ فِى الْبِلَـدِ

3:196 Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout the land deceive you.

مَتَـعٌ قَلِيلٌ ثُمَّ مَأْوَاهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ وَبِئْسَ الْمِهَادُ

3:197 A brief enjoyment; then their ultimate abode is Hell; and worst indeed is that place for rest.

لَكِنِ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْاْ رَبَّهُمْ لَهُمْ جَنَّـتٌ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا الاٌّنْهَـرُ خَـلِدِينَ فِيهَا نُزُلاٍ مِّنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ وَمَا عِندَ اللَّهِ خَيْرٌ لِّلأَبْرَارِ 

3:198 But, for those who have Taqwa of their Lord, are Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are they to dwell, an entertainment from Allah; and that which is with Allah is the best for Al-Abrar (the most righteous). 

I was a victim of the mass media market before and really it is unrealistic and unachievable to look like an airbrushed, plastic surgery enhanced puppet. It is just not possible. You will always want to look better, and more beautiful but you can't because even all the money in the world can't buy you that.
Money will not buy you a beautiful pure heart, and a beautiful cleansed soul.
Money will not buy you a place in the Gardens of Paradise.
But keep giving into shaitan and money will buy you a nice hot seat in the Hellfire.

So what will it be?
You decide.

هذا الفديو يمثلني قبل الاسلام ويمثل كل فتاة غربية أو "متغربة". مثل أي غربي أو "متغرب" كنت أحب بجنون البرامج التلفزيونية وعروض الأزياء ،المكياج الخ.. بذرت مالي في المجلات الأسبوعية المشهورة، وفي صبغات الشعر والملابس لكي أظهر بشكل معين كنت أراه من خلال برامج وأفلام المشاهير . لم اكتفي بذلك فقط, بل قمت بالاشتراك بالنوادي الصحية. ضيعت معظم وقتي بالتمارين والأدوية, ليس لأجل صحة أفضل بل ليصبح مظهري مثل مشاهير التلفاز. وكنت أعتقد أن هذا هو الحل الأمثل لحياة أفضل وأسعد....لكن أين هيا السعادة والراحة والحياة الأفضل في ذلك ؟ وأنا أضيع شبابي وعمري في أوهام ودوامة التلفاز التي لا يمكن ان تنتهي

          هل أنت حقا راغبة في أن تكوني فآر تجارب خاضع لغايات و افكار التلفاز المدمرة؟                      
 هذا الفديو يصور حقيقة البشر في زمننا الحاضر وكيف أننا منومون مغناطيسيا من قبل الإعلام و البرامج الصاخبة . يغذون أفكارنا, أدمغتنا و معتقدانا بما يناسب غايتهم ومتطلعاتهم دون النظر الي الآثار الجانبية المترتبة علينا من خلال ما يبثون لنا عبر الشاشات .اخواتي في الاسلام والبشرية يجب ان نحرر عقولنا من السموم والافكار الهدامة التي زرعوها في عقولنا ونفكر بواقعية لا العكس . فلننظر الى العالم من حولنا بجميع المقاييس والاتجاهات ، ستجد ان البشرية تسير الى اللامبالاة ، الطمع ، الضعف العقيدي  و الى الجهل بالعلم . فكري  جيدا, التلفاز لم يخلق الاشياء الجميلة من حولك في هذا الكون سوى الخراب و لم يخلق مثقال حبة من نفع. انا وانت من خلق الله سبحانه وتعالى فلا تنجرفي في هذه الدوامة الوهمية. .يمكننا ان نعيش هذه الحياة بحرية وسعادة فلنستخدم هذه التقنية (التلفاز) ولكن بما يرضي الله عز وجل . يقول الله تعالى في القران الكريم:

 ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّ وَعْدَ اللَّهِ حَقٌّ فَلا تَغُرَّنَّكُمُ الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا وَلا يَغُرَّنَّكُمْ بِاللَّهِ الْغَرُورُ * إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ فَاتَّخِذُوهُ عَدُوّاً إِنَّمَا يَدْعُو حِزْبَهُ لِيَكُونُوا مِنْ أَصْحَابِ السَّعِيرِ﴾ [فاطر:7-6].

وقال الله تعالى : ﴿لا يغرنك تقلب الذين كفروا في البلاد متاع قليل ثم مأواهم جهنم وبيس المهاد. لكن الذين اتقوا ربهم لهم جنات تجري من تحتها الأنهار خالدين فيها نزلا من عند الله وما عند الله خير للأبرار. ﴾

كنت ضحية من ضحايا هذا الجهاز  ولكن بفضل من الله, أنقذني من هذه الظلمات وأهداني أجمل شيء في هذا الكون يمكن أن يمتلكه الانسان وهوا الاسلام . الاسلام يغير في قلوب البشر مالا يستطيع أن تغيره أموال الدنيا كلها. فيا أختي الفاضلة اعتزي بإسلامك وبما وهبك الله اياه من خير  

ماذا تختارين ؟
الخيار بيدك

The beautiful mosque in Jeddah!

For those who say HIJAB isn't in the Qur'an??

Praise be to Allaah.  

Verses that have to do with hijab: 

1 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allaah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful”

[al-Noor 24:31] 

2 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And as for women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them. And Allaah is All‑Hearer, All‑Knower”

[al-Noor 24:60] 

“Women past childbearing” are those who no longer menstruate, so they can no longer get pregnant or bear children. 

We shall see below the words of Hafsah bint Sireen and the way in which she interpreted this verse. 

3 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allaah is Ever Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59] 

4 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“O you who believe! Enter not the Prophet’s houses, unless permission is given to you for a meal, (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preparation. But when you are invited, enter, and when you have taken your meal, disperse without sitting for a talk. Verily, such (behaviour) annoys the Prophet, and he is shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allaah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not (right) for you that you should annoy Allaah’s Messenger, nor that you should ever marry his wives after him (his death). Verily, with Allaah that shall be an enormity”

[al-Ahzaab 33:53] 

With regard to the Ahaadeeth: 

1 – It was narrated from Safiyyah bint Shaybah that ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) used to say: When these words were revealed – “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” – they took their izaars (a kind of garment) and tore them from the edges and covered their faces with them. 
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4481. The following version was narrated by Abu Dawood (4102): 

May Allaah have mercy on the Muhaajir women. When Allaah revealed the words “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)”, they tore the thickest of their aprons (a kind of garment) and covered their faces with them. 

Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen al-Shanqeeti (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: 

This hadeeth clearly states that what the Sahaabi women mentioned here understood from this verse – “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” – was that they were to cover their faces, and that they tore their garments and covered their faces with them, in obedience to the command of Allaah in the verse where He said “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” which meant covering their faces. Thus the fair-minded person will understand that woman’s observing hijab and covering her face in front of men is established in the saheeh Sunnah that explains the Book of Allaah. ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) praised those women for hastening to follow the command of Allaah given in His Book. It is known that their understanding of the words “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” as meaning covering the face came from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), because he was there and they asked him about everything that they did not understand about their religion. And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And We have also sent down unto you (O Muhammad) the Dhikr [reminder and the advice (i.e. the Qur’aan)], that you may explain clearly to men what is sent down to them, and that they may give thought”

[al-Nahl 16:44] 

Ibn Hajar said in Fath al-Baari: There is a report of Ibn Abi Haatim via ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Uthmaan ibn Khaytham from Safiyyah that explains that. This report says: We mentioned the women of Quraysh and their virtues in the presence of ‘Aa’ishah and she said: “The women of Quraysh are good, but by Allaah I have never seen any better than the women of the Ansaar, or any who believed the Book of Allaah more strongly or had more faith in the Revelation. When Soorat al-Noor was revealed – “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” – their menfolk came to them and recited to them what had been revealed, and there was not one woman among them who did not go to her apron, and the following morning they prayed wrapped up as if there were crows on their heads. It was also narrated clearly in the report of al-Bukhaari narrated above, where we see ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her), who was so knowledgeable and pious, praising them in this manner and stating that she had never seen any women who believed the Book of Allaah more strongly or had more faith in the Revelation. This clearly indicates that they understood from this verse – “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” – that it was obligatory to cover their faces and that this stemmed from their belief in the Book of Allaah and their faith in the Revelation. It also indicates that women’s observing hijab in front of men and covering their faces is an act of belief in the Book of Allaah and faith in the Revelation. It is very strange indeed that some of those who claim to have knowledge say that there is nothing in the Qur’aan or Sunnah that says that women have to cover their faces in front of non-mahram men, even though the Sahaabi women did that in obedience to the command of Allaah in His Book, out of faith in the Revelation, and that this meaning is also firmly entrenched in the Sunnah, as in the report from al-Bukhaari quoted above. This is among the strongest evidence that all Muslim women are obliged to observe hijab. 

Adwa’ al-Bayaan, 6/594-595. 

2 – It was narrated from ‘Aa’ishah that the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to go out at night to al-Manaasi’ (well known places in the direction of al-Baqee’) to relieve themselves and ‘Umar used to say to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “Let your wives be veiled.” But the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not do that. Then one night Sawdah bint Zam’ah, the wife of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), went out at ‘Isha’ time and she was a tall woman. ‘Umar called out to her: “We have recognized you, O Sawdah!” hoping that hijab would be revealed, then Allaah revealed the verse of hijab. 

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 146; Muslim, 2170. 

3 – It was narrated from Ibn Shihaab that Anas said: I am the most knowledgeable of people about hijab. Ubayy ibn Ka’b used to ask me about it. When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) married Zaynab bint Jahsh, whom he married in Madeenah, he invited the people to a meal after the sun had risen. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sat down and some men sat around him after the people had left, until the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) stood up and walked a while, and I walked with him, until he reached the door of ‘Aa’ishah’s apartment. Then he thought that they had left so he went back and I went back with him, and they were still sitting there. He went back again, and I went with him, until he reached the door of ‘Aa’ishah’s apartment, then he came back and I came back with him, and they had left. Then he drew a curtain between me and him, and the verse of hijab was revealed. 

Al-Bukhaari, 5149; Muslim, 1428. 

4 – It was narrated from ‘Urwah that ‘Aa’ishah said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to pray Fajr and the believing women would attend (the prayer) with him, wrapped in their aprons, then they would go back to their houses and no one would recognize them. 

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 365; Muslim, 645. 

5 – It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: “The riders used to pass by us when we were with the Messenger of Allaah (S) in ihraam, and when they drew near to us we would lower our jilbabs from our heads over our faces, then when they had passed we would uncover them again. 

Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1833; Ibn Maajah, 2935; classed as saheeh by Ibn Khuzaymah (4,203) and by al-Albaani in Kitaab Jilbaab al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah. 

6 – It was narrated that Asma’ bint Abi Bakr said: We used to cover our faces in front of men. 

Narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah, 4/203; al-Haakim, 1/624. He classed it as saheeh and al-Dhahabi agreed with him. It was also classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Jilbaab al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah. 

7 – It was narrated that ‘Aasim al-Ahwaal said: We used to enter upon Hafsah bint Sireen who had put her jilbab thus and covered her face with it, and we would say to her: May Allaah have mercy on you. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And as for women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment” [al-Noor 24:60]. And she would say to us: What comes after that? We would say: “But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them”. And she would say: That is confirming the idea of hijab. 

Narrated by al-Bayhaqi, 7/93. 

A side note:

Assalamualaikum wa rahamatulahi wa barakatuhu!

This is just a reminder for the BROTHERS who visit my blog and comment. This is just a SISTER'S ONLY blog and by all means I can't stop you from reading my posts but PLEASE if you could possibly refrain from commenting on them out of respect for me, my fellow sisters, and my husband. I appreciate your support and all but I would feel more comfortable if you could please not comment on my posts. 

Just trying to follow the Sunnah to a TEE (as best I can anyway). 

Jazakallah Kheyrun Kathirun.

A GRAND REMINDER. PLEASE PASS IT ON.

"Have you seen he who has taken as his god his [own] desire, and Allah has sent him astray due to knowledge and has set a seal upon his hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who will guide him after Allah ? Then will you not be reminded? And they say, "There is not but our worldly life; we die and live, and nothing destroys us except time." And they have of that no knowledge; they are only assuming.And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, their argument is only that they say, "Bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful." Allah causes you to live, then causes you to die; then He will assemble you for the Day of Resurrection, about which there is no doubt, but most of the people do not know.And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. And the Day the Hour appears - that Day the falsifiers will lose.And you will see every nation kneeling [from fear]. Every nation will be called to its record [and told], Today you will be recompensed for what you used to do.This, Our record, speaks about you in truth. Indeed, We were having transcribed whatever you used to do.So as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, their Lord will admit them into His mercy. That is what is the clear attainment. But as for those who disbelieved, [it will be said], Were not Our verses recited to you, but you were arrogant and became a people of criminals? And when it was said, 'Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth and the Hour [is coming] - no doubt about it,' you said, 'We know not what is the Hour. We assume only assumption, and we are not convinced.' "And the evil consequences of what they did will appear to them, and they will be enveloped by what they used to ridicule.And it will be said, "Today We will forget you as you forgot the meeting of this Day of yours, and your refuge is the Fire, and for you there are no helpers.That is because you took the verses of Allah in ridicule, and worldly life deluded you. So that Day they will not be removed from it, nor will they be asked to appease [ Allah ].Then, to Allah belongs [all] praise - Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, Lord of the worlds. And to Him belongs [all] grandeur within the heavens and the earth, and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." {45:23-37}