If you fail at something do you give up, or try harder for next time?
Assalamu Alaikim, I read a story in my school years over 45 years ago. Temore Lang (lame), a Mangolian Army leader attempted to concquer a city of some other nation seven or senteen times (I don't remember exactly) and kept failing. He was alone thinking to give up. Then he saw an ant carrying load of food heavier than its own weight trying to climb on wall there was a hole -way for her to go to her home. Ant kept fell more than ten times and kept trying over and over. She had to take that peice of food to home may be for babies. She wouldn't give up. Temore Lang kept watching the ant. Finally ant made it to that passage where she was trying to climb and reach. That motivated the Temore lang and he prepared for attack. He motivated with that example to his soldiers also and finally conquired that city. A Muslim should first ask Allah whether what he/she wants to do is good or not for him/her. Once decide, he should continue trying and will Insha Allah succeed with the help of Allah. Always ask Allah's help with try again to achieve the goal.
Muslims! You claim that music is a sin. I agree that gangster rap and other forms of pop music which have bad?
► There is still debate as to whether or not all music is haraam. I have several 'Alims in my family and none of them say all music is haraam, and I agree with them. ► There are certain music, or songs that are okay. Some even help me calm down and sleep during Ramadan while fasting. ► Here is a great nasheed/song by Sami Yousef: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5qr7T50K...
What ever happened to Alex Burrall from The Jacksons: An American Dream movie?? Has he done anything lately?
i havent seen any of the casts & crews otherthan in the movie itself... they did not hit it big i guess.
Who is responsible of the growing terrorism?
Well there's two sides to your question. The first side is the current leader - the one who orders these insane terrorist acts, Osama Binladen. He is a highly intelligent engineer who is capable of pulling together complex plots to weave fear into the Amercan people. Also his other accomplices will take his place after his death. The growing of terrorism is everywhere, Taliban training camps are dotted over the East and the preaching of 'crazy islam' (as i refer to it) convinces mentally instable and idiotic people that terrorism is just and right. While most muslims mean no harm its the extremists as you say that cause the problems, but we must remember that they pass this on to their kids and the ideas flow onto others. It begins like a small group and then large numbers get involved. The terrorists are like a bunch of crazy, fanatical, religious people. This is the second more important part. The growing terrorism I believe is strung from the Koran and its misinerpretations. The brain washing of a generation of children that a Jihad is a holy cause for fighting and dieing is absolute rubbish. When we are children we are vulnerable to adult influences and i think the kids of the middle east model their parents as do all children. So they pick up the attitudes and ideologies of their father - to resist the west and to obey Allah by committing suicide but taking down christians with them. Religion has just as much significance as does the way in which the parents teach the minors. From a young age these adolescents are taught the way of the Koran and lead to believe all its texts. Not only this but then they are manipulated into thinking that if they do commit this 'holy' attack on their enemies, that there will be 14 virgins waiting for them above. So those are the 2 main sectors that cover the growing of terrorism. Stop the 'crazy' version of the Religion ( the normal one does not speak of killing others) plus the children from being brain washed and you are half way there. Then most of the current radicalists must be eradicated for this to ever cease, which as I see it will not happen.
Why is the ratio of Divorce increasing among Muslims?
Because we are not following the sunnah of the Prophet peace be upon him. start from the wedding: 50,000 dollars for a wedding, 3000 dollars for a dress, and another 5000 for for the food, which half gets thrown out. Then go to normal life in the house: not according to Islam. The wife and husband do not perform their duties towards eachother, and the wife and husband do not recognize the rights of the other. children: allow them to become full grown brats that control them and never mention salah or forbidding evil... domestic violence...muslim men do not fear Allah polygamy: Muslim men do not use their rights wisely and mary girls because of beauty. immigration: girl or guy marry eachother for legal papers. religious committment....one or both have weak iman. it is pathetic, and i make dua' everyday that people choose the right spouses. and that i chose the right guy...
What are some of the strongest tools for converting and helping Talmudic Jews to give up Talmud and accept Jesus Christ?
Only one: the love of God. We know that God’s love is constant and overflowing for each individual and He wants all men to be saved.So we must pray that the Jews may see the love which is right there and held out for them.This is a similar problem to having Protestants accept Jesus Christ. They have been told since earliest childhood that they already have Him and that the Catholic Church is NOT the Catholic Church. The only thing capable of overcoming this is God’s love.Modern days Jews, on the other hand, have been told since earliest childhood that Christianity is based on lies, and thus they are still awaiting the Messiah. There is a very unfortunate movement to convert Jews to Protestantism making them “Messianic Jews” or some such. This is a terrible mistake and akin to jumping from the frying pan into the fire - and you end up without Jesus in either case.It is a complex problem that only by true humility, constant prayer, and a firm attachment to the sacraments, and the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy is going to solve. In other words, only God can convert the Jews and the Protestants, and we are His tools - unworthy though we are. So we must do our best to become worthy tools!
How do I treat people who don't appreciate the things I do for them?
You say you help people selflessly and without any expectations, you contradict yourself by stating later that you feel used by these ingrates. I'm not trying to put you down - just that you help others wanting expressed gratitude. But you forget that you are just a good guy. I would say it is good to be taken advantage of specially when you are helping or promoting others in need. I would just give a few pointers to make you feel better about yourself:You are first responsible to yourself. Do not go out of your way to help others if it is not an emergency.Know the art/skill of saying 'no'. Which means agreeing to everything anyone asks for might land you in trouble or in a state which you might regret later.To help others means not expecting rewards or expressed gratitude.Do not be bothered about fake people being praised - who are the people praising them not knowing them for who they are?'Introvert' does not mean 'stupid', 'can't say no', ' or 'loser'. Many successful people are introverts.Know your friends. They are all your friends but some are to be taken seriously, some are close confidants while some are just 'friends' as in 'acquaintances'.Finally I would advice you not to expect too much from others - you are bound to be disappointed. However, if you are the 'Radar' who can be called in times of need, be proud of your achievement regardless of others' ignorance or unethical behaviour. Responsibility is power no matter how others perceive it.
Who is the holiest woman in the world/history?
As a Musim, and as it's mentioned in the Quran, I believe that the holliest woman on earth was Mary mother of Jesus (peace be upon them). In fact, God told in the Quran that angels were sent to Mary, and they told her that God chosen her above all women in the world. And when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah hath chosen thee and made thee pure, and hath preferred thee above (all) the women of creation. -- Chapter : Al-E-Imran, verse (42)