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itstokkii · 9 months ago

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I've been considering making this post for a while but hesitated since I don't wanna beat a dead horse.

I'd like you to look at this post looking back at the Andijan massacre. What started as people protesting issues like distribution of gas, electricity, and other human needs and rights ended in a bloodbath. A cousin of mine told me schools taught it as "the national guard protecting civilians from Islamist terrorists."

I'd also like you to look at this paper by the Human Rights Watch on the torture and persecution of Uzbek Muslims like me during Islam Karimov's 20 years of dictatorial rule. Even Uzbek Muslims outside of Uzbekistan weren't safe. Multiple family friends of mine were randomly tackled to the ground and arrested by Korean Police on accounts of "domestic terrorism" in Uzbekistan, and some were only released about 5 years ago.

You weren't allowed to wear hijabs(even in Islamic universities), openly pray, read the Quran, or do anything religious. Someone would always be there watching to report you.

I wasn't allowed to go outside by myself around my neighborhood due to Uzbek government agents kidnapping the children of Uzbek diaspora abroad. I wasn't allowed to wear a hijab until after we went to Uzbekistan 2 years after Karimov's regime ended, and we made sure it was safe there and back. I wasn't even allowed to visit the country to see my relatives for almost a decade because of the crackdown on Uzbek Muslims.

When Uzbekistan was colonized by Russia as the Uzbek SSR and even before then as Turkestan, Russia made sure to stamp out religion entirely. They killed off scholars and poets like Cholpon, who wrote about Uzbek self-determination and praised religious texts. Uzbekistan's first leadership since its independence carried on with this policy, with Russian colonial values ingrained into them.

As for Korea, our partition was opposed by the whole peninsula. When Jejuans protested the US-UN backed elections, it ended in 10% of Jeju's population being killed by joint US-Korean forces. Though the South Korean Government apologized for the first time recently, the US stays silent. What a surprise. The bodies of these Jejuans were buried in mass pits and had the Jeju Airport built on top of it.

The US still fails to apologize for the No Gun Ri Massacre, in which the US Army murdered about 300 Korean villagers despite knowing they were civilians and therefore not targets. The US also indiscriminately bombed North Korea with more bombs than they had in the Pacific Theater in World War 2, martyring almost 2 million Koreans.

After the Korean War followed almost 30 years of dictatorship by Syngman Rhee, then a military junta, then Park Chung Hee and Chun Doo Hwan. During this time, university students protesting the dictatorial rule established by the US were arrested as "anti communists," and be tortured repeatedly, sometimes even until death.

Though the Seodaemun Prison is known for being Japan's colonial prison where they arrested independence activists, the Korean dictatorships used it to arrest people in favor of democracy.

The Namyeong-Dong Anti-Communist Investigation Office was a similar prison, in which one of the floors had extremely thin, narrow windows to avoid prisoners from escaping. Park Jong Cheol, a Seoul National University student who was protesting against Korea's military dictatorship at the time, was incarcerated here and routinely tortured. He eventually died due to water torture.

The Gwangju Massacre was a protest held by many activists against Chun Doo Hwan's dictatorial rule, which came about as he staged a coup and successfully overthrew the previous government. As they called for democracy, Chun Doo Hwan brought the national army, who fired upon, killed, and raped the protesters. Chun Doo Hwan was never held responsible for his crimes before he died, and his grandson recently apologized to the victims and their loved ones. It was found that the US approved Chun Doo Hwan's plans to use armed forces on the protesters in Gwangju.

Though the Gwangju Massacre is taught about in Korea, much of the US involvement and responsibility of the horrors of the dictatorship is left out.

The US does not allow Korea to produce its own nuclear arsenal, allowing Korea to rely entirely on the US for nuclear support. Additionally, the existing presence of the USFK in Korea and their joint training sessions with the ROK army further provokes North Korea and therefore gives the US a "justification" to maintain its military presence in Korea.

Growing up I was taught where to look for nearby nuclear shelters. We visited the War Memorial of Korea multiple times, and air raid sirens are rare but are happening more often recently.

This, along with the added danger of living as Uzbek diaspora outside of Uzbekistan as Muslims.

So when I say "please respectfully depict Russia and the US when it comes to the Cold War in a way that does not center them entirely" and "please keep the gravity of their actions in mind as you write them; Hetalia does not exist in an apolitical vacuum,"

and I am met with "mature adults" telling me that "they're just characters," or

"i'm the one ruining the fandom," or

"block and move on," or

"i love russia and america cold war!!!" or

"you're crazy" or

"moralf*g" or

"someone's sensitive"

and especially from russian artists who call me an "American SJW." russians calling me an uzbek overly sensitive for asking that they portray their country a little more respectfully to the victims of their colonialism. yeah that's completely normal

you are normalizing centering discussions about the Cold War to the imperial core, and then having nothing of substance to say about and being absolutely insensitive towards someone who's life has been and still are dictated by these imperial forces, and even harrassing them.

where's the "block and move on" mentality you prided yourselves for?

this fandom hasn't changed since the 2010s. it's just more quiet in the way it marginalizes victims of colonialism.

oh, and that person who told me to "block and move on, sister!!!" when it comes to me explaining myself as an uzbek-korean muslim?

you're not one to talk. 네가 뭘아는데 ㅅㅂ새끼야

#hetalia fandom #vent #disk horse #i cant wait to have a barrage of insults thrown at me again ♥️#you need to go get your brain chemistry checked i think #hetalia #for those of you who comforted me during this time thank you all so so much #my mental health severely declined that week #i'm so grateful to have you as friends

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asma-al-husna · 8 months ago

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Allah calls Himself Al-Baseer— The All-Seeing, The All-Perceiving, The All-Comprehending — on 42 occasions in the Quran. He is the One whose perfect sight encompasses the whole creation. Al-Baseer has insight into all things and Who perceives every detail, every state of existence, and every circumstance!

The All-and-Ever-Seeing, The Comprehending

Baseer comes from the root baa-saad-raa, which points to four main meanings. The first main meaning is to see or notice, and the second to understand. The third main meaning is to have insight or to perceive, and the fourth is to be precisely aware.

This root appears 148 times in the Quran in 10 derived forms. Examples of these forms are al-absaaru (the eyes), al-basaru (the vision), mubsiratan (visible) and absara (sees).

Linguistically, baseer is on the structure of intensification. Al-Baseer refers to the perfection and the totality of Allah’s seeing, which cannot be compared with the seeing of any other created being.

Al-Baseer Himself says: Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing. [Quran, 17:1] . . . There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearing, the Seeing [Quran, 42:11] . . . And Allah judges with truth, while those they invoke besides Him judge not with anything. Indeed, Allah— He is the Hearing, the Seeing. [Quran, 40:20]

Supervision in worship and worldly affairs

An employee will most likely work harder when his manager is watching him; how much stronger is the effect when we know we are being watched by our creator? When we engage in our worldly affairs, like our job or our interactions with others, we should be aware that there is much more at stake than just the supervision of our boss or even our parents. Al-Baseer loves for the believer to do the best in every work we do, and He will recompense us in the Hereafter far beyond whatever worldly profit we might earn.

This is why the Prophet told us about the formula to live by: Allah loves that when you engage in some work, you do so with proficiency. [al-Bayhaqee] This inspires us to engage in our work with honesty and integrity and this is the best quality assurance for everything a believer does in this world.

How Can You Live by This Name?

1. Watch your deeds!

How many times have you watched your deeds when certain people were around? As a Muslim one of your tasks is to mind the acts of your limbs and your heart anytime, anywhere, and in any company. A practical tip is to imagine yourself being watched by a camera which follows you 24/7, whether you are with people or all alone. The sight of Al-Baseer cannot be topped by a hundred million cameras.

2. Trust in Al-Baseer at all times.

He sees every obstacle and sorrow you face and everything others do to you, He is the Only One Who only gives you what is good for you at all times. Therefore submit and put all your trust in Him only. Al-Baseer says: And put your trust in the Mighty, the Merciful, who sees you when you stand up (to pray) and your bowing in prostration with those who bow down. [Quran 26: 217-219]

3. Strive for quality.

Knowing that Allah sees everything you do encourages you to be more devoted in your worship, more righteous in your deeds, and kinder to others. This is why Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Excellence in faith is to worship your Lord as if you see Him, and though You do not see Him, know that He sees you. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] Strive for ehsaan (excellence) in every act you do.

4. Persevere.

Al-Baseer reassured the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and says: So wait patiently for your Lord’s decree, for surely you are in Our sight. [Quran, 52: 48] Isn’t it the most comfortable and reassuring feeling for your heart knowing as a believer Your Lord is so close to you and sees and hears everything you go through? When others do injustice to you and no one seems to notice, take strength from the fact that Al-Baseer is seeing them and will recompense them.

5. Believe in the decree of Al-Baseer.

Whenever Allah creates something, grants something, gives life, causes death, guides someone, or allows someone to stray, it is in accordance with His wisdom, His perfect knowledge, and His complete vision that nothing can escape.

Jihaad is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know. [Quran, 2:216] Al-Baseer observes how you respond to His ayaat. Believe that everything Al-Baseer does is a complete tailor-made test for you and only for your own good, even though you might not like it.

6. Seek refuge in Al-Baseer.

Knowing that Allah is the All-Seeing protects the believer from committing sins. Since Allah ‘azza wa jall is taking account of everything we do, there is no escape from Him except to seek refuge with Him. Use the isti’aadhah (saying: a’oodhu billaahi minash-shaytaanir rajeem) a lot in your daily life, in times of anger, fear, and despair.

7. Ask Al-Baseer to bless your sight.

Allah Al-Baseer loves those who use the abilities He gave them for His sake. Did Allah give you eyes to look at forbidden things or to work in unpermitted business? Did He give you the blessing of understanding and having insight, like when you study, for you to be lazy and not care? Ask Him to help you to use your sight and insight only for things pleasing to Him.

8. Make dua to Al-Baseer abundantly.

Al-Baseer sees every hardship you face, so invoke Him and supplicate to Him. Remember at all times; the fact that you are able to make sujood and even say Yaa Allah is a blessing that surpasses all others.

O Allah, Al-Baseer, we know You see every move we make. Aid us to watch our deeds and use our sight and insight for Your sake only, and make us grateful for the blessings of our senses. Protect us from bad deeds, and support us in doing everything we do, in worship and worldly affairs, with excellence, ameen!

And Allah knows best.

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bostonwalks · 5 months ago

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Meet Ella Waweya, the IDF's top Muslim woman, speaking out to the Arab world - exclusive ‘Captain Ella’ tells the ‘Magazine’ about her work as IDF spokesperson to the Arab world. https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-809892

The walls of the office of Maj. Ella Waweya, 34, at the IDF spokesperson headquarters in northern Tel Aviv, are dotted with diplomas, certificates of merit, and family pictures, as well as beautiful Arabic calligraphy of the Quran, alongside a Druze flag, a cross, a small copy of the Zohar (Jewish mysticism book), and flags of participating Abraham Accords countries.

“I don’t leave anyone behind,” she says, smiling.

Waweya has served in the army for 10 years. She hails from the Arab Israeli town of Kalansuwa, where all the citizens are Muslim Arabs. Her formal title is deputy spokesperson for the Arab world and head of the Arab communications department, working under IDF Arabic spokesperson Col. Avichai Adraee.

“In my area at that time there were no soldiers in the IDF – certainly not female soldiers; though some did enlist in the police,” she says. She enlisted at the relatively late age of 24, after first securing a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in government studies.

What led you to enlist?

It all started with a dilemma I felt regarding my identity. I was 12 during the Second Intifada, and the only channel we used to watch was Al Jazeera. Interestingly, Shireen Abu Akleh had just started her position, and we would see her and her aggressiveness while reporting.

I looked at her and said to myself: ‘I want to be a journalist, but not like her.’ My message would be different, coming not from a blindly Palestinian point of view but as part of my identity dilemma. People always wanted to define me, whether as an ‘Arab of ’48’ or an Israeli Arab. Everyone defined me differently – except for myself.

I had actually wanted to be a doctor, but by then I already wanted to be a journalist. I wanted to show ‘my side,’ even though at that time I didn’t know what it was exactly.

At age 16, I got my ID as is customary in Israel. It was blue. I realized that I am Israeli and thought to myself that if I am Israeli, I must do something about it. The state brought me this identity, and I was looking for ways to associate myself with being Israeli. There was no awareness back then, and the Internet was not very developed, so I couldn’t learn online. I had to wait with these feelings bubbling inside me.

Time passed, but the thoughts did not stop. When I started my bachelor’s degree, I decided to take part in National Service at the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba. During my time there, I remember playing chess with one of the security guards, a Bedouin, during a sleepy night shift. He suddenly asked me, ‘Why didn’t you go to the army?’ And I said. ‘I wanted to, but they wouldn’t want me because I’m an Arab woman.’ He connected me with Col. Yossi Haddad, who was the head of the Bedouin tracker unit, to whom I give credit for my enlistment.

When I finished my degree in 2012, I took part in a press conference in Eilat. There was a panel regarding recruitment of the haredim [ultra-Orthodox] headed by then-IDF spokesperson Polly Mordechai and esteemed journalist Roni Daniel. One ultra-Orthodox person stood up and started explaining why he and his society shouldn’t enlist in the army.

I was 21 and asked to speak. I told that person: ‘Shame on you! As a Muslim Arab, I wish I could join the army!’ Suddenly everyone started clapping. I didn’t understand why, but at the end of the panel both Mordechai and Daniel turned to me, commending me for what I had said. Mordechai asked his secretary to take my details to help me enlist. From there, everything started to unfold.

Suddenly, phone calls began to come, and I was offered a post at the IDF Spokespersons Unit, at first as a non-officer commander. I was mainly happy to know that I would be a commander. In fact, I had no idea that there were so many functions in the IDF. I thought that there were only combatants and thought I’d enlist in Caracal [an all-female or mixed combat unit in the IDF].

This week, you celebrated 10 years in the IDF. How do you feel about it?

It was the best decision I ever made. Enlisting was a personal decision; I didn’t consult anyone. The environment was not one that encouraged enlisting; I just decided one day to get up and get on that bus.

When someone asks me for advice about enlisting and lying about it to their parents, I stress that my story should not be understood as an encouragement to lie. But I do stress that they must know how to make these personal decisions and do what is right for them.

In 2015, you received a mark of honor from the president.

I was featured in the newspaper with a pixelated picture, reading something like ‘Cadet Ella from Kalansuwa, a trailblazer, serves in the IDF. Only her mother knows and she took it hard, but she is proud to serve...’ etc. This was false because nobody knew it back then. But then my parents saw the article and recognized the blurry photo. The fact that I was the only Ella from Kalansuwa also gave it away. Both my family and I began getting some unpleasant messages from people around us.

But we didn’t look back, we looked toward the future. I used to cry when I talked about it, but today I actually laugh because of all the changes we went through. Look at the difference between that picture and this one (she points at the newspaper clip and then at a photo on the other side of the room showing her mother, wearing a hijab, awarding Waweya her army ranks).

If you ask me to describe my mother with one word, I would say she’s a hero. She also went through a lot and suffered due to my decision to join the IDF. Today, my mother is ill with cancer, and when I get to the hospital, the doctors are always waiting to meet me because she tells them about me, and it makes me understand how proud she is of me. During the war, she told me to come to her chemotherapy appointment wearing my uniform.

The same goes for my siblings, who are very proud of me and trust me, even with the smallest things. They think the fact that I’m a soldier means that I’m an expert in everything security related, so they ask me for tips about getting through the airport, for instance. They also ask me to lift heavy things when they need help, also because I’m a soldier. This means that the army has a good name, that people believe it is powerful.

In this time of war, what does your job entail?

I manage communications through the Middle East and Arabic department. I’m responsible for everything that happens in digital media and for interviews with the Arab media. We work a lot with Arab media outlets, and we strive to present the truth about Israel and the IDF. Our job is to speak for the IDF. If we don’t talk about what happened on Oct. 7, for instance, the Arab world will just not know anything about it. Arab media has a lot of influence on Arab public opinion, and they often see only one side. We work to present a different side and try to influence what happens at home. This is true even for my mother. When she watches Al-Hadath or al-Arabiya [Saudi channels], she also wants to see a person in uniform telling her our narrative. This makes the image more balanced.

How do you find working with the Arab media?

There are channels that serve as outright mouthpieces of Hamas, spewing the same lies of Hamas. Take Al Jazeera, for example. Just a few months ago, they outrageously lied about IDF soldiers allegedly raping Gazan women. We also work on monitoring, analyzing, and understanding what is being said in the media, and thus make our messages more precise and on topic. When Al Jazeera put forward such a lie, we responded forcefully, and even the former director of Al Jazeera had to tweet that Al Jazeera’s lie went too far. That’s our influence.

I sometimes use irony and sarcasm while being interviewed. I was interviewed by a Russian Arabic-language outlet, Russia Al-Yawm. The presenter quoted a survey about how Gazans think that Hamas won, and I answered: ‘Of course they have won – in destroying the future of Gazans, the schools, the mosques, the hospitals. If this is victory, then Ahlan wa Sahlan. So you want to tell me that they have won? It will take them years to rebuild the infrastructure in Gaza. Here, things are re-blooming. Yes, they murdered and destroyed, but we can look back, learn our lessons, embrace each other, and move forward.’

I also explain that the real victory is that the war has managed to unite all of the citizens of Israel. You see how Christians, Bedouins, Muslims, and Jews all chip in, prepare food for soldiers, and help each other. Everyone here experiences the same pain.

Another strategy that my team and I apply is the juxtaposition of Hamas leaders on the one hand, and the people of Gaza on the other.

Only this week, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said to an Al-Arabiya presenter: ‘Have you ever heard anyone from Gaza complain about what is happening?’ And I say, ‘Wa hayat rabbak [“Oh, come on”] – just take a look at Gaza networks.’ We published Meshaal’s interview with authentic videos of Gazans who complain about the situation and Hamas. He doesn’t grasp what his people are going through because he is simply not there.

We try to reach the hearts of the masses by coming up with catchy messages. We came up with a rhyming slogan that says ‘The leaders are in bliss, but the people are in hell.’ We brand Hamas leaders as leading a ‘jihad of hotels.’

I saw a short clip of a law student from Gaza who said, ‘My dream is lost,’ and it truly touched me, precisely because I am a woman, an Arab, and an Israeli, who has learned the morality and values of the IDF. The first thing that we study in basic training is the IDF Code of Ethics document.

So yes, I say that they are poor to have such bad leaders. The hadith [Islam’s oral traditions regarding the prophet Mohammad] says: ‘All of you are guardians, and all of you are responsible for your subjects.’ Hamas leadership is the exact opposite.

As a Muslim, do you use the Quran and Islamic traditions often in your content?

If I see fit to use a hadith, I will use it in our media and in interviews. One of the edicts of Muhammad before a war was not to kill a man, a woman, or an animal. When you see the videos of investigations of Hamas militants, and you see the father and son who admit that they both raped the same woman, is this what Islam says? Is this what the prophet says? Not at all. And shame on them. Such people are a shame to Islam. We call them najis [“impure”] in Arabic.

Regardless, I usually prefer to use my colloquial dialect of Arabic rather than speak in Modern Standard Arabic. I try to speak to the common people. Those Hamas terrorists are also common people, they understand my language. If needed, I can speak the Lebanese dialect or any other dialect. I want to talk to their hearts.

Avichai [Adraee] speaks as an official speaking to officials and enemies, he speaks to the mind. I try to speak more to the heart and more down to earth. I’m a simple person. I may be senior in rank, but that doesn’t mean much in this game.

I try to speak to people at their level. I feel them, and this is not just an empty slogan. I want to make them aware of what is happening, since they may be in a bubble and don’t see the whole picture. Let them come to my office and look at all these certificates. I want the girls in Gaza to be like me. May their life be full of certificates, excellence, success, education. I don’t want any person to have their dreams taken away from them as Hamas has done to this generation.

I have several videos where I appeal to Gazan women specifically. Mothers, sisters, daughters. I also sometimes direct my messages directly to the terrorists. I ask them: ‘What kind of man are you?’ Arab men have this image of ‘family honor.’ I tell them, ‘You kill, rape, and burn – and leave your mother and sister without a home. Where is your honor?’ When they try to harm us, they also inflict harm on their own homes and people.

Some would ask: Hamas does claim to speak in the name of Islam. Their name is short for the “Islamic Resistance Movement” in Arabic, after all.

When we said ‘Hamas is ISIS,’ that is exactly what we meant. ISIS is not Islam. By the way, it should be emphasized that Hamas is even worse than ISIS. Just look at what they are doing to their own people – they kill them, steal their food, take away their aid. If the residents only knew how much money went into Gaza and where it ended up. This is not Islam, this is simply pure political corruption.

If only Hamas cared about their people, Gaza would have become a paradise. They have beaches, hotels, villas – but all of this goes to Hamas, not to the common people. What came out of Oct. 7 in the end? Has [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar really thought ahead? If he really guessed that all this destruction would ensue and still kept on with his plan – his people should wake up and do something about it.

Islam will never tell you to kill and do what they did on Oct. 7. They hurt innocent people on Simchat Torah. The horror movie compiled by the IDF Spokespersons Unit shows two little children who ran to a bomb shelter with their father, who is killed by Hamas militants right in front of their eyes. The children return to the house, crying. One of them says ‘I can’t see anything!’ but the Hamas terrorist simply takes a Coca-Cola bottle from the fridge, sits down, and drinks it calmly.

Another recording from the film shows a young terrorist calling his parents excitedly: ‘Yaba [“Daddy”], I killed 10 Jews with my bare hands!’ and his father answers him: ‘May Allah bless you!’ There are no words to describe this. This is certainly not the teaching of Islam.

How can you know that your messages come across to the other side?

The relocation of populations from war zones is the best example of proving that our messages are getting through. The army used all kinds of ways to motivate the population. At first, they [the Gazans] didn’t budge, but after we tweeted in Arabic showing maps of designated safe zones, people started moving. That’s how you know it works. On TikTok, we can also see that Gazans watch our content. That’s not to say that they support us, but they certainly know that Hamas is lying to them.

Sometimes there are follow-ups after we’re interviewed by the media. Even when our contents face harsh criticism, it still means that people were affected and that it got to them. I also don’t view criticism as negative but as something that teaches us along the way. We ask for feedback from people from all kinds of countries, those that have peace [agreements] with Israel and those that don’t. When I read about the discourse in the media and social networks, I understand how to address the target audience.

As I mentioned earlier, I complement Avichai; therefore, I must understand what interests young crowds. Do they want to hear me threaten Hamas leaders, or see me in the middle of an exercise with the Caracal unit? Or would they prefer to see me running with a battalion or see a female fighter arresting a Hamas terrorist? We build our strategy from these questions.

When the message is authentic, it works better. When it’s too edited or has too many cuts, it won’t work. We try to learn from our mistakes. We are now trying to build a brand of colors for my social media accounts, and I don’t know if the branding will work. But this is exactly what trial and error is all about.

What are the main characteristics of the media in this part of the world?

Take Al Jazeera. There are always delays in interviews with Israeli guests; that’s how they can control what is being said. This is done on purpose so that people don’t hear everything they have to say. Israelis are only brought on to claim that the TV channel are ‘neutral,’ but in fact it is clear that there is a bias.

In other places, there are some anchors who interrupt you constantly. I believe in conversation. If you have decided to host somebody, let them speak! Are you an anchor or a commentator? If you decide to interview someone who asks questions, ask what the audience wants to ask, not what’s in your gut and you want to get out.

In another context, frequently in Arab media, when viewers see a person in a uniform with medals, it automatically gives their words more authority. We are also a trusted source for many. We sometimes receive inquiries from journalists about issues not directly related to the army, but they contact us because they know we are trustworthy.

Take the story of the Al-Mamadani hospital. Hamas came out minutes later and lied that Israel killed 500 people. It took us about three hours to delve into the details and respond. This proves that we do not say anything before the incident is thoroughly investigated. There is pressure, the audience wants to understand more about what happened, but we can’t issue a statement without properly investigating. This is why they trust us in much of the Arab media and want to see us on their screens.

There are journalists from the Arab media whom I respect who come up with questions that the audience truly wants to ask. A hard question is not necessarily a hostile one. My mother at home also wants answers to difficult questions, and our place is to answer the difficult questions as well.

When we’re asked about the casualties in the Gaza Strip – of course, there are unfortunate casualties when Hamas uses people to conceal themselves, hide weapons, and launch rockets. Give me one hospital in the US that has weapons hidden in there. In Gaza there is, and that’s the difference. So are schools, which have tunnels for terrorist purposes dug under them. Even in mosques. Since when are mosques a place for murder? Give me one Quranic verse or hadith that permits that.

Do people recognize you in the streets?

It happens to me a lot that I just walk around, and people stop me and say that they know me. In Paris, a man from Algeria started an unpleasant conversation with me, but we ended it with a handshake and a selfie. I believe in conversation, not in shouting. I could have taken a flag out of my bag, turned on a camera to take pictures of myself, and shout. But that is not a conversation.

In September, I went to a Lebanese restaurant in New York (what can you do? – there is no real food to eat in the US), and in every Arab restaurant I went to, people recognized me. Even here on the street some people recognize me. It’s fun, but it also depends on when. Asking for a selfie while I’m in the middle of biting into my hamburger can be irritating at times [she laughs].

I also get contacted on social media, especially people from Gaza. They ask me, ‘I am in Khan Yunis; can I leave and go somewhere else?’ I never have enough time to answer everyone, but it’s important to answer whomever I can because at the end of the day, this is what social media is all about, and our goal is to have a conversation.

I happened to meet with Gazans in person, too, at the Erez crossing. Some came to receive medical treatment in Israel. At the end, they thanked us for the medical treatment. Some of them also spoke to me against Hamas.

What would your message to our readers be?

I am a woman, an Arab, a Muslim, an Israeli, and an officer in the IDF. This truly shows the democracy of our country, of our culture here, that we can all be here together. The truth is never only one-sided. I say to everyone out there: ‘Come and visit Israel, no matter your language or religion. Come to our beautiful country for a few days and understand what is going on in Lebanon; understand why our war is just.’

Let them go and walk around in Judea and Samaria and see what happens if you say that you’re Jewish, and they’ll understand straight away how much we must fight to keep the Jewish people in the State of Israel safe.

I say this as a Muslim: We know how to live together, and that’s how it should be. We need to help each other and remain together. It’s especially fun to walk around Israel and hear all the languages and see the diversity. Israel is not only about a conflict between Arabs and Jews. Israel is fun. And even when there are frictions it’s because we are one family, as we saw in this war which reunited us.

This is the title of the State of Israel – a family. So, it’s no wonder that people call each other ‘brother’ in the streets.

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mariacallous · 1 year ago

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The surprise winner of last Wednesday’s election in the Netherlands is the longest-serving member of the Dutch House of Representatives: Geert Wilders. The far-right politician—known primarily for his anti-Islam radicalism, his pro-Putin views, and his hairdo—was first elected in 1998, but for years, he was shut out from the governing coalitions. Now, however, he holds the whip hand. His Party for Freedom (PVV) won 37 seats out of 150, up from 17 two years ago, dramatically outperforming the polls and placing well ahead of its closest competitor, the joint list of the Greens and the Labor Party (GL-PvdA).

But the path from there to becoming prime minister is a long and uncertain one.

In fact, the PVV had been subject to a cordon sanitaire ever since the fall of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s first government in 2012, which it had supported (and which for that reason was colloquially referred to as Brown I, after the fascist brownshirts, instead of Rutte I). The PVV’s platform calls for bans on the Quran, on mosques, and on Islamic schools; a retraction of the Dutch king’s apology for slavery and the restoration of blackface at St. Nicholas celebrations; as well as an abolition of asylum and of free movement of workers within the European Union. Even by the standards of contemporary national conservatives, the platform is made up of a poisonous mix of heinous impulses.

Wilders maintained his presence in parliament, but his appeal and influence were limited while his caucus calcified, as it has now: Eight of the 10 longest-serving members in the new Dutch House are PVV members. But Wilders is the only member of the party as a legal entity, and its absolute ruler as a result, unbound by leadership elections or other concerns. The party does not organize conferences and such, and many of its incoming representatives do not know each other or their new colleagues. Combine that with the lack of outside options, thanks to the party’s reputation, for Wilders’s elected officials, and you end up with a predictable caucus of goons and misfits.

The explicit agreement among mainstream parties to exclude Wilders from governing coalitions came to an end this summer. Rutte brought down his own government over a minor disagreement with one of his coalition partners, the Christian Union, over family reunification rules for asylum recipients. Rutte’s successor as VVD party leader, Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgoz, then opened the door to cooperation with the PVV to rally voters who favor a right-wing government around her.

Wilders jumped at the opportunity and claimed that his priorities had shifted toward health care and economic anxiety. The Dutch media ecosystem complied and started referring to him as “Geert Milders.” As he started rising in the polls, especially after the conflict in Gaza broke out, Yesilgoz tried to walk back her earlier words.

Too little, too late: Voters preferred the original over the copy. In that sense, Wilders’s rise fits American political scientist Larry Bartels’s thesis—that democracy erodes from the top—almost perfectly.

While that is the immediate explanation for Wilders’s success, alarms bells about discontent among a large group of voters—and an openness to wild options—had been ringing for some time. Earlier this year, the agrarian-populist Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB) became the largest party in the Dutch Senate after winning the provincial elections on its first try. In 2019, the radical-right conspiracy theorists of Forum for Democracy had similarly made their Senate debut as the largest party.

This impulse predates Wilders’s founding of the PVV in 2006: The right-populist Pim Fortuyn List broke through with 26 seats in 2002 after its eponymous founder was murdered by an animal rights activist. It also extends beyond voters open to Wilders’s message. On Wednesday, in addition to Wilders’s large gains, a new party (the New Social Contract) led by former Christian-Democrat Pieter Omtzigt, the second-most veteran member of the Dutch House, secured 20 seats mere months after its founding.

It is not obvious what the Dutch political class can or will plausibly do to address this discontent. It is not merely a thermostatic response to left-wing policy: Eternal prime minister Mark Rutte has mostly led fairly bland center-right governments since he entered office in 2010, while his predecessor was a Christian-Democrat.

In fact, there is a bloc of voters whose expressed wishes are so far out of line with majority opinion and with the domestic and international legal frameworks that the Netherlands has spent decades developing and promoting that they will not be satisfied by any realistic policy changes. These voters include the 50 percent of Wilders’s supporters who have been loyal to him for the past decade, and those who have stuck with the Forum for Democracy as even its own elected officials fled the party’s mix of antisemitism, anti-vaccine lunacy, racism, and love of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Like comparable voters in other countries, they are heavily male, lower-income, less likely to hold a college degree, and detached from social networks.

Disaffected voters outside of Wilders’ core supporters harbor a mix of concerns that include some where policy and governance could and should be improved—though that’s easier said than done. The nitrogen emission crisis that catapulted the BBB to its Senate victory requires difficult choices over land use—between agricultural activity, housing, infrastructure, and nature preservation—that simply need to be made instead of paralyzing the country for years.

Relatedly, housing policy in the Netherlands, as in the United States and elsewhere in the West, has been a disaster for decades. Limited construction in the face of ongoing urbanization, population growth, and ever decreasing household size has placed home ownership and even the ability to rent out of reach for far too many. Too many Dutch politicians, including mainstream ones, try to place the blame for these problems, which are of their own making, on migrants.

The Dutch system of capital income taxation is in flux after elements of it were struck down by the courts. Natural gas extraction in the northeast, suspended last month, caused earthquakes and significant damage: Many affected homeowners still await compensation. The child care benefit scandal that ended Rutte’s third government and made Omtzigt’s career ruined the lives of thousands of families, many of whom still await compensation as well.

But are these areas where a Wilders government would dramatically improve matters? Take the child care benefit scandal, the biggest political scandal in the Netherlands in recent years. The Dutch tax agency concluded it had targeted victimized families on the basis of national origin, donations to mosques, and “not looking Dutch.” It’s like putting U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in charge of monitoring the Egyptian government’s human rights record.

On the international front, there are ways to reduce immigration at the margin: by forcing Dutch universities to offer more instruction in Dutch or by raising taxes on high-skilled immigrants. Such changes would be costly to institutions of higher learning, the Dutch knowledge economy, and industrial champions such as ASML, and I’m sure some of these same voters would complain about that in turn. The Netherlands could scale down its climate agenda somewhat, though significant aspects of it are managed at the EU level. And the country could return to its traditional position of budgetary hawkishness within the European Union after a brief excursion to Club Med—though Wilders’s platform, which calls for a lower pension age, reduced VAT, and more public health care spending, goes in the opposite direction.

But whether it’s immigration, EU membership, religious freedom, or Dutch support for Ukraine, there simply is no path forward for the dramatic policy shifts envisioned by Wilders and his ilk. There is no pro-Putin majority among Dutch MPs (or voters). The Netherlands is not going to leave the EU and reintroduce the guilder or convince NATO to expel Turkey. It is not going to abolish its representation in Ramallah because “it already has an embassy in Amman,” as the PVV stated in its election manifesto.

In fact, let’s not get ahead of ourselves: It is not at all obvious that there is a majority in the Dutch House that supports a government led by Wilders or one that his party participates in. The two indispensable parties for any majority are Omtzigt’s New Social Contract and, as has been the case for years now, the VVD.

During the campaign, Omtzigt suggested that he would not govern with Wilders; he predictably changed his tune this week. It would be somewhat ironic if partnerships with Wilders became the unifying thread of the political career of Omtzigt, a man who has long claimed to care deeply about religious freedom. Those who recall how American warriors for religious freedom responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban will not be shocked.

The VVD has adopted a trickier position. Despite triggering the election and opening the door to Wilders, it has now announced that it’s tuning out. It is unwilling to join any coalition—though it would be willing to support a minority right-wing government, presumably formed by PVV, the New Social Contract, and BBB. Such a government would effectively be Rutte I in reverse, with the VVD and the PVV swapping places and the New Social Contract and BBB taking the place of the Christian-Democratic party that Omtzigt was then a part of.

Variations will surely be considered, and I imagine that Yesilgoz would happily join a coalition if she gets to be prime minister. Wilders is responsible for selecting a so-called “scout” to explore the possibilities. His first choice was forced to resign when news broke that Utrecht University, the scout’s former employer, had filed charges of fraud and bribery against him. The new beacon of hope for concerned citizens is Ronald Plasterk, a former education and home affairs minister for the Labor Party who has drifted to the right in recent years.

The alternative to a right-wing coalition—off the table while Wilders has the initiative—would be a broad centrist coalition in which the VVD and New Social Contract are joined by the GL-PvdA and either the liberal Democrats 66 party or the BBB. But even consideration of that option is unlikely to happen before 2024.

This route would not be a very satisfying outcome to many New Social Contract and VVD voters. At the same time, it would avoid not just Wilders, but also a coalition featuring two entirely new parties, including many inexperienced and unvetted PVV MPs. For the outgoing prime minister, who has set his sights on a leadership role at NATO or the European Commission, it would surely constitute a more attractive legacy. And at a time of geopolitical upheaval, it might be the responsible choice.

Though the size of Wilders’ win came as a major surprise, these two coalition options were basically already on the table based on preelection polling. Ironically, a shift to the right may well be less likely now than if Wilders had won fewer seats. As the leader of the largest party, he would traditionally become prime minister. To his potential coalition partners, that may be a bridge too far in a way that a less dominant role might not have been.

But regardless of the eventual outcome and whatever else may motivate his voters, Wilders’s victory is first and foremost a message of intense hatred toward the Netherlands’ ethnic and religious minorities as well as its immigrant population. The legitimation of Wilders’s open bigotry and the willingness of millions of Dutch voters to tell their neighbors and co-workers that they find their mere existence odious are, well, not great.

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Lessons from Atomic Habits by James Clear

After a really long while i've read a book that's been so practical in my day to day life. And as a psychology enthusiast, all the research examples has been rather entertaining to learn about. Thanks to an amazing person for gifting me this amazing book. I do feel very awesome after reading it. Starting with identity based changes really makes me hopeful about the changes being permanent.

I've definitely become a person who reads. The frustrating amounts of time spent on daily commute becomes something so productive with a book to read. Carrying a book around has also made me the "she's always reading" girl which just feeds into my indie girl vibe. Am loving it.

I don’t pile up clothes in my room anymore. I just take the clothes that need to be washed and put them on the floor so it gets in my way and i'm forced to take them out. Making it unattractive has been working effectively.

I don’t wanna jinx this one,but i'm also becoming a diligent student who gets her classwork done on the day it’s given. Ofc it wasn’t easy,but i tried out a few ways and found out what works the best for me so far. My way of taking notes is writing questions in my classwork copy and answering them later that day at home. In this way, it feels like half of the work is done for me already, I just have to retrieve information from my brain (which is also a great memorization skill) and check it off from my to do list. It also keeps me attentive in the class and helps me make the most out of my time in college.

This next one i've been doing without actually knowing how it’s been helping me until I read the book; creating a flow state. Making a to do list which consists of smaller tasks, even if I think I can study one subject for more than 45 minutes or so,i'd still stop there cuz anything more than that can get draining for me. So to keep the balance of challenge and satisfaction, i'd move on to another subject/topic and keep the flow up.

One of my favourite concepts from the book was about environment designing. It's crazy how a simple change in the environment can completely cut something out/ make something obvious in your head. By moving the Quran in my room instead of the living room is making me pick it up way more often. I also keep it on top of my prayer mat so everytime I reach for the prayer mat I have to pick up the Quran and read for at least 10-15 minutes after prayer.

The two minute rule also works for the previous point. I'll be honest, thinking of reading a full surah does make me a bit lazy. But if i'm thinking "I'll just read one page" it gets me in the flow and I do end up reading more than one page everytime.

"The people with the best self-control are typically the ones who need to use it the least." This stood out to me the most from the whole book. Self control is often looked at as something that comes naturally to us. But seeing the book be real about the trap of temptation does make me look at "self control" differently now. "It's easier to avoid temptation than resist it" ties back to creating a favourable environment and making the cues of good habits obvious and the cues of bad habits invisible.

I didn’t know I had that much to write about this book. But writing at least three tumblr posts a week is also a habit i'm tryna build so yay for me. This book is definitely something timeless and i'll be coming back to it in a few years InSha'Allah.

And for those(a singular person) who care about numbers. It's a 9/10 from me.

#atomic habits #book review #is this really a review tho #had fun with this one #stay tuned

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Islamic Short 5

Ten-year-old Zaem bounced into the living room, his curiosity burning bright. He found his father engrossed in the newspaper, sunlight dappling his face. "Dad," Zaem blurted, "what's the secret to success? I want to be successful just like you!"

His father chuckled, lowering the newspaper. Years etched on his face seemed to soften as he met his son's eager gaze. A gentle hand ruffled Zaem's hair. "Success," he began thoughtfully, "is a journey, not a destination. But there is something that can guide you along the way..."

Anticipation crackled in the air as Zaem leaned closer. His father's voice, warm and reassuring, filled the room. "And remember Allah often so you may be successful." he recited, a verse from the Quran echoing in their small living space. (Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 10)

A spark ignited in Zaem's eyes. This was the secret - remembering Allah. Not just a fleeting thought, but a constant presence in his heart and actions. His father placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "This, my son, will bring you success, not just in this world, but in the Hereafter as well."

Decades rolled by, and the young boy with inquisitive eyes had become a man of purpose. Mr. Zaem stood before a sea of cameras, his name etched in the annals of success. A seasoned reporter thrust a microphone forward. "Mr. Zaem," he inquired, "you've earned a place among the world's top 100 entrepreneurs. What's the secret to your remarkable achievements?"

A smile, both humble and knowing, spread across Mr. Zaem's lips. "There's no single formula," he began, his voice carrying the weight of experience. "But one thing has always been my compass: remembering Allah, seeking His guidance in every step I take."

#islam #islamicpost #islamicreminders #muslim #quran #writeblr #writers on tumblr #original story #wattpad writer

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Also top three met gala looks. Go

Okay I didn’t hate this year as much as I have hated other years. The lukewarm/boring theme kind of made the lack of effort feel less obvious to me?

I really like Dua Lipa, Kristen Stewart, Jessica Chastain, Lil Nas X, Jeremy Pope, and Ke Huy Quran’s looks were all in my top 10.

I think everyone missed the mark though (and maybe wouldn’t have been allowed by Anna Wintour) to use the clothes to criticize Lagerfeld. The only one who came close was Lizzie by…just…existing in a fat woman’s body and wearing Chanel at the same time. Anyway.

anyway. My top 3:

Im actually going to start with my honorable mention: Jared Leto: I mean. Sure. Like is this man likely running a cult on an island somewhere? Like, yes. Is a literal furry costume a very funny choice to me? Also, yes. Imagine the expense of this. Imagine your cult leader having to leave to go dress as a furry version of a dead Nazi sympathizer’s cat so he can hang out with the Kardashians. Iconic.

1. Jordan Roth looked great. I love the homage to Lagerfeld’s use of fans? While still being a really beautiful look.

2. There were several tributes to Lagerfeld’s personal style and I thought Cardi B was actually my favorite?

3. Alton Mason: this to me is a very good balance between something beautiful and on theme and also something that you wouldn’t wear anywhere else. I also think that…I love bridal looks and I think we should see more of them on the red carpet. Is this controversial or make any sense. I just think veils are great. I don’t know. And like. Here’s the thing. Do I have issues with the shoes. Yes. BUT I think overall this works.

#Asks

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labbaik-ya-hussain-as · 2 years ago

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The Grand Mosque of Mecca tops the list of the most expensive buildings on Earth built at a cost of $ 100 Billion.

Size: One million (1,000,000) square meters Capacity:

🕋Can accommodate two (2) million people

🕋Receives twenty (20) million visitors annually

🕋Open twenty -four (24) hours.It has never been completely closed in over 1400 years

🕋Has 1800 cleanersHas 40 electric sanitary cleaning cars

🕋Has 60 electric sanitary machines to clean open courtyards

🕋Has 2000 Sanitary barrels spread throughout the premises

🕋Floor covered with 40000 carpets (longer than the distance between Jeddah and Makkah (79km))

🕋13000 toilets, cleaned four (4) times/6 hours daily

🕋25000 water dispensers (one of the largest water dispensing systems in the world)

🕋100 random samples of drinking water are inspected daily

🕋Excess water from Zamzam Well is stored in storage tanks with a capacity of 1,700,000 (1.7 million), water bottles (capacity 10 liters)

🕋HARAMAIN recitation service: broadcast recitation of the Quran;

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ritchiepage2001newaccount · 6 months ago

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What is desperately need for Israel and Palestine, is a change at the top. Both mean are playing the same game for the same reason. When the conflict is over, they will be removed from power.

Actually, before 7 Oct 2023, hundreds of thousands were in the streets (including half the army), demonstrating against the Israeli government, and in the wake of the attack, majority (56%) opposed annexation of Gaza, with only 33% in support.

Also, there have been street fights between soldiers, and right-wing Ultra-Orthodox men, because they were exempted from national service, despite being the main political force behind most conflicts.

And half opposed Invasion.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-poll-finds-49-support-holding-off-gaza-invasion-2023-10-27/

You're helping Hamas create an imaginary Israel, because their surrogates in social media told you to…

Also, the Gazan government (Hamas) gaslighting of their own populace is even more severe, than our own.

It's worth noting that American GI's committed war crimes in Europe during WWII, but they were a vanishing minority.

However TransOcean radio would've told you that they were representative.

Just like Nazis are a tiny minority of Ukrainian fighters, as they are a tiny minority of the Ukrainian populace (they don't even have enough support to gain a single seat in the parliament).

Yet RT (Russia Today), Sputnik and The Gray Zone (and others), would have you believe they are representative.

“He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them. But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion." -John Stuart Mills

"Facts are stubborn things, so fuck your feelings." -John Adams

There was never a nation-state called Palestine.

Before 1948, the last time the Israel had a nation-state was the kingdom of Solomon.

And Palestine never had one.

The closest they got was a Roman province called Syria-Palestinia, which included the split kingdoms of Israel and Judea.

After WWI, most of the arable land was owned by absentee Ottoman landlords, who sold the land to Jews.

The fate of Palestinian tenant farmers was a bit of a mixed bag, as some were driven off said agricultural projects, while others remained and worked for the Jews, while still others refused to do so.

When the Jewish refugees started arriving in the British colony of Palestine after WWII, most thought they could coexist with the Arabs, but there were dark forces that could never allow that to happen.

During the war, most Arab leaders had sided with the Nazis.

In fact, when Syria invaded Iraq, they did so with an able-assist from the Luftwaffe.

After the war, the main escape for Nazi war criminals on the lam, was through Damascus and Beirut, to Cairo, to Algiers, and onto Latin America.

To make matters still worse, the British promised the same land to the Israelis AND Palestinians.

So, the region has always been chock full o'fascists, and I would no more side with Israeli fascists (Likkud), or Palestinian fascists (Hamas), than I would between Lebanese Falangists and Syrian Ba'athists.

To err is human, but to really screw things up, you need the British Crown.

There is no Palestine in the Quran. There was no Palestine in the area under Ottoman occupation.

There is no call for a state of Palestine or two State solution or peace in the Hamas charter. That is never mentioned. Peace is explicitly rejected.

The decades prior to 1948 were intermittent serious massacres of Jews living in Jewish cities, plus the constant threat of violent attacks by Arabs on Jewish refugees who were pretty much defenseless until they purchased weapons and formed militias.

It's possible to look up exactly how much Jewish families paid for land they PURCHASED from Arab Christians and from Arab Muslims. The mayors of several major cities in family clan leaders were quite positive about living with Jews, sharing improved wealth, sharing improved health, sharing the eradication of malaria and opening up new lands. What's the problem?

The hostile Muslims who dominate the news slaughtered the friendly Muslims for being too nice to Jews. They eliminated the political opposition that wanted a peaceful 2-state solution in the 1930s. That's not much different from how Muslims do politics in other countries, murdering the opposition.

Look at the succession of brilliant and competent Iraqi leaders before Saddam Hussein. Each current leader was killed off by the new leader. Look at what Iran did to leftists who helped the Iranian clergy seize power.

Egyptian leaders need to firmly suppress the risk of a coup, by radical islamists.

”You can’t continue to kill everyone and bomb everything after a three week ceasefire” is “a major hurdle” according to NYT.

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Inspiring Quran Stories for Kids

The Quran is full of beautiful and meaningful stories that are perfect for children. These stories, while teaching valuable lessons, also provide a wonderful way to learn about faith, kindness, and the importance of good deeds. When shared in a simple way, Quran stories for kids can help children connect with important values and understand the teachings of Islam in a fun and relatable manner.

One of the most well-known stories for children is the story of Prophet Noah and the great flood. This story teaches the importance of listening to Allah and staying strong in faith, even when others may not believe. Prophet Noah worked hard to build the ark and save the animals from the flood, showing children that patience and hard work can help us overcome challenges.

Another great story for kids is that of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Prophet Ismail. The lesson of trust in Allah is central to this story. Prophet Ibrahim was ready to obey Allah’s command to sacrifice his son, but Allah intervened and replaced Ismail with a ram, rewarding Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion. This story reminds children about the importance of trust and faith, even when facing difficult choices.

The story of Prophet Musa (Moses) is also very popular. It tells how Prophet Musa was sent to free the Israelites from the Pharaoh’s oppression. This story shows how courage and standing up for what is right can make a difference. It also teaches children the importance of compassion and helping those in need.

There is also the story of the Prophet Muhammad and the way he spread the message of Islam with kindness and patience. His life teaches children how to be kind, honest, and respectful towards others, no matter their background or beliefs. By following the example of the Prophet, kids can learn how to treat everyone with love and respect.

These Quran stories for kids are more than just entertaining tales—they help children understand the values that are central to Islam, such as kindness, honesty, and respect for others. They also encourage children to live with good manners, patience, and perseverance. By sharing these stories with kids, we can inspire them to become better individuals who make a positive impact on the world.

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The Benefits and Virtues Of

Reciting or Listening to Surah Muzammil 73

Recitation of Surah Muzammil tends to ease anxiety, remove

grief, and increases one’s faith in the timing and decisions of

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala).

A vast majority of believers credit Surah Muzzammil for resolving

their problems. You will find a number of miracle stories related to

Surah Muzzammil claiming how reciting it made

the impossible happen for them.

Recitation of Surah Al Muzzammil after ‘Isha prayer or after

Tahajjud will grant a person with a pure heart.

A person will protected against mental illness

Try to recite this Surah daily to protect your wealth from bad

occurrences

Reading and memorizing Surah Al Muzzammil will not only

benefit a person in the world but also in life after death.

Benefits of Surah Muzammil:

This Surah is known for completely transforming a believer’s life. Recitation of Surah Muzammil tends to ease anxiety, remove grief, and increases one’s faith in the timing and decisions of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala).

A vast majority of believers credit Surah Muzammil for resolving their problems. You will find a number of miracle stories related to Surah Muzammil claiming how reciting it made the impossible happen for them.

I also have a miracle story regarding Surah Muzammil. During the time when every aspect of my life was falling apart; I was sent an audio file of a beautiful and heart-touching recitation of Surah Muzammil with translation. Every time I listened to the audio file, it would lift my spirits and eventually it changed my life. My financial situation, my familial relationships, and every other aspect changed with time. People were nicer to me, money flowed in easily, and my personality transformed from a grim pessimist to someone whose positive and uplifting company was sought after. If you have any miracle stories, please share them with us in the comments section.

The real miracle of Surah Muzammil lies in the guidance provided in its by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). Throughout the Surah, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) prompts the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alahi wa Sallam) to keep praying, recite the Holy Qur’an, and let Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) deal with worldly matters.

What is the story behind Surah Al Muzammil?

Al-Muzammil means “the wrapped or the enshrouded one” and is used to refer to the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alahi wa Sallam) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) completely.

Surah Muzammil was initially revealed in Makkah during the early days of Hazrat Muhammad’s SallAllahu ‘alahi wa Sallam) prophethood and its final verse was revealed in Madinah.

God prophesied that Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alahi wa Sallam) would receive a significant revelation that would come with great responsibility for him and, later, the Muslim Ummah.

Why should we recite Surah Muzammil every day?

Surah Muzammil is known to be a miraculous chapter of the Holy Qur’an. Here are the top 10 benefits of Surah Muzammil.

1 – It motivates you to become more consistent with your prayers

In the following verse, praying with complete devotion is recommended as consistent prayer resolves all problems.

2 – It lifts your mood and alleviates feelings of stress and anxiety

Throughout the Holy Quran, it has been emphasized that remembrance of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) brings comfort to the heart. What could be a better way to remember Him than reading His word?

5 – It prevents you from being a slave to people

Throughout the whole Surah, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) encourages the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alahi wa Sallam) and the believers to pray and let Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) deal with their affairs. Often people find themselves falling victim to feelings of helplessness in front of their elders or loved ones.

However, we must always remember that Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is the Master of all Universe and no one’s decision supersedes His final decision.

Hence, we all must only focus on obeying Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) even if it angers our loved ones for a certain time.

6 – It motivates us to become better Muslims

You can find clear, actionable guidance from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) in this surah. In the following verse, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) clarifies that, indeed, the Holy Qur’an is a guide that can be used to get closer to Him.

7 – Surah Muzammil helps you earn Allah’s (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) forgiveness

Seeking forgiveness from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) helps us get closer to Him, and by pleasing Him, we can receive endless blessings from Him.

8 – It teaches you the correct way to deal with cruel people

We all have gone through a phase in life where we have been treated unfairly. Human beings are made to be social.

They have always formed tribes to feel validated and feel like they belong somewhere. In such times, it is common for people to become depressed and develop anxiety.

In the following verse of Surah Muzammil, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) reassures and guides us to remain patient and let Him (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) deal with them.

9 – It completely transforms your life and fills it with endless blessings

In the following verse of Surah Muzammil, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) provides us with a clear guide on how to achieve His blessings.

10 – It protects us from a painful punishment

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) warns us about the painful punishment in the following verse of Surah Muzammil. Moreover, it is pertinent to note the Mercy of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) because not only does He warn us about the punishment but, also tells us the characteristics of those who shall be punished.

PLEASE LISTEN TO SURAH AL-MUZAMMIL

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The All-and-Ever-Seeing, The Comprehending  Baseer comes from the root baa-saad-raa, which points to four main meanings. The first main meaning is to see or notice, and the second to understand. The third main meaning is to have insight or to perceive, and the fourth is to be precisely aware.

This root appears 148 times in the Quran in 10 derived forms. Examples of these forms are al-absaaru (the eyes), al-basaru (the vision), mubsiratan (visible) and absara (sees).

Supervision in worship and worldly affairs

How Can You Live by This Name?

1. Watch your deeds! How many times have you watched your deeds when certain people were around? As a Muslim one of your tasks is to mind the acts of your limbs and your heart anytime, anywhere, and in any company. A practical tip is to imagine yourself being watched by a camera which follows you 24/7, whether you are with people or all alone. The sight of Al-Baseer cannot be topped by a hundred million cameras.

2. Trust in Al-Baseer at all times. He sees every obstacle and sorrow you face and everything others do to you, He is the Only One Who only gives you what is good for you at all times. Therefore submit and put all your trust in Him only. Al-Baseer says: And put your trust in the Mighty, the Merciful, who sees you when you stand up (to pray) and your bowing in prostration with those who bow down. [Quran 26: 217-219]

3. Strive for quality. Knowing that Allah sees everything you do encourages you to be more devoted in your worship, more righteous in your deeds, and kinder to others. This is why Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Excellence in faith is to worship your Lord as if you see Him, and though You do not see Him, know that He sees you. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] Strive for ehsaan (excellence) in every act you do.

4. Persevere. Al-Baseer reassured the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and says: So wait patiently for your Lord’s decree, for surely you are in Our sight. [Quran, 52: 48] Isn’t it the most comfortable and reassuring feeling for your heart knowing as a believer Your Lord is so close to you and sees and hears everything you go through? When others do injustice to you and no one seems to notice, take strength from the fact that Al-Baseer is seeing them and will recompense them.

5. Believe in the decree of Al-Baseer. Whenever Allah creates something, grants something, gives life, causes death, guides someone, or allows someone to stray, it is in accordance with His wisdom, His perfect knowledge, and His complete vision that nothing can escape. Jihaad is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know. [Quran, 2:216] Al-Baseer observes how you respond to His ayaat. Believe that everything Al-Baseer does is a complete tailor-made test for you and only for your own good, even though you might not like it.

6. Seek refuge in Al-Baseer. Knowing that Allah is the All-Seeing protects the believer from committing sins. Since Allah ‘azza wa jall is taking account of everything we do, there is no escape from Him except to seek refuge with Him. Use the isti’aadhah (saying: a’oodhu billaahi minash-shaytaanir rajeem) a lot in your daily life, in times of anger, fear, and despair.

7. Ask Al-Baseer to bless your sight. Allah Al-Baseer loves those who use the abilities He gave them for His sake. Did Allah give you eyes to look at forbidden things or to work in unpermitted business? Did He give you the blessing of understanding and having insight, like when you study, for you to be lazy and not care? Ask Him to help you to use your sight and insight only for things pleasing to Him.

8. Make dua to Al-Baseer abundantly. Al-Baseer sees every hardship you face, so invoke Him and supplicate to Him. Remember at all times; the fact that you are able to make sujood and even say Yaa Allah is a blessing that surpasses all others.

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"The Luqman." From Surah 31, Luqman, "The Walkman."

I became motivated for the plight of the Syrians, who were among the most hated when I saw this picture in the news:

I wondered what kind of men could do this to a little kid, and keep going. Then President Obama said he was just going to keep on fist fucking himself on his own hands, then these pictures surfaced:

Then the entire world started to resemble this place as Ukraine, then Gaza and Lebanon fell prey to a US Government that decided to stay its hands rather, perhaps even encourage terror all around the planet.

All of this brings us back further to a little dittie called Hajj. Hajj which means "to solemnize and then feast" is a Sacrament in Islam. The Number is 1209, א‎ךט‎, achat, also stated as Echad.

Echad means to Host the Holy Spirit on a public scale.

Prior to Hajj, Muhammad was resided in Medinah at the time, was asked by relatives to return to Mekkah as the war he started there was raging on and they wanted him to return to finish it. Muhammad said yes, but on one condition: every last person who did not profess belief in Allah would be killed, the rest would swear fealty.

Armed with Ma'Athur, the Unalloyed Sword of the Sultan, Mo led an army and mowed down all the enemies of the faith, then the people ate camel samiches to celebrate the consecration of the House of Saud, "the House Still to Come."

Hajj commemorates the Paschal Lamb, "this far, not farther" as the limit on mankind's offenses. War and human sacrifice are forbidden on this world. Man has not been willing to obey God in this and now far too many are being punished for sins they did not commit.

For this reason the Imamma sang her song and once Damascus, the "full turn" is liberated a secular king who is able to contain the Laws of Allah with all of his legal authority must be appointed lest the contest between man and God resume. Only a Luqman, an intermediary, who walks and flies can handle this job.

The King of Syria, whoever he is can change this world and complete the Hajj, the end of war and strife in the Middle East. Peace be upon all who follow him.

The Surah continues, explaining how the Religion and the vitality of all life on earth are intertwined through Echad, through the Hajj. A savage man will ignore the relationships, but the Luqman will conserve them as he knows his people depend upon them for their happiness.

31: 10-13.

"He created the heavens without pillars—as you can see—and placed firm mountains upon the earth so it does not shake with you, and scattered throughout it all types of creatures. And We send down rain from the sky, causing every type of fine plant to grow on earth.

This is Allah’s creation. Now show Me what those ˹gods˺ other than Him have created. In fact, the wrongdoers are clearly astray.

Indeed, We blessed Luqmân with wisdom, ˹saying˺, “Be grateful to Allah, for whoever is grateful, it is only for their own good. And whoever is ungrateful, then surely Allah is Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy.”1

And ˹remember˺ when Luqmân said to his son, while advising him, “O my dear son! Never associate ˹anything˺ with Allah ˹in worship˺, for associating ˹others with Him˺ is truly the worst of all wrongs.”

Commentary:

I do not know why Allah says He has given us Pillars but then there are none. The Value in Gematria is 12428, יבדבח‎ ‎, "Your father's committee."

It is your father, the Angel Jibril who wrote the Quran and gave it to the Prophet Muhammad. The Quran is a contradiction, it contains all the writing the Angel prescribed, which is divided into pillars, but is itself executed wordlessly and soundlessly through the actions of the manifest extant reality. This reality includes us, but only when we are at our best.

Reality cannot be a pillar it has no ground nor does it have a capital on the top. The place the Quran explains which was made by the Hands of Allah therefore has not one pillar.

Who takes on gods and pillars other than the One given by Jibril to the Prophet is a fool. We will explore how this logic creates the Luqman as the Surah continues. No one sane says a diseased tree, a wilting flower, a polluted pond or beach strewn with garbage is a Pillar of Allah. Similarly a man who cannot hold up the sky with his head is not a man at all.

Man and mankind are a buildup, they represent the actions they have decided to invest in over and over. Evolution is a natural consequence of devolution, just as the Quran says. We will all one day wake up in the morning, rise, and be able to fasten our own clothes.

Muhammad said the Sacrament is the result of a teardown of the buildup. Hang tight, we will do both at the same time. But first, the Hajj. The Public National Spirit must be dressed up and displayed.

In the above, He says it is "scattered" among all the creatures. We now know the Quran is like the Torah, it has its own stochastic progression, ex.

The actual graph when performed using the Bible looks like this-- we cannot use the actual Torah for such an analysis as parts are kept out of circulation by the Rabbinate to protect it from the Christians:

Even still, the structure shows a degree of dimensionality that is not a possibility for man lest he had help from the angels. This is the influence of the Alefbeis felt even on the English translations. All religious texts based on Judaic Code will plot in a way that in unfailingly demonstrative of the pushing power of the Hand of Heaven, what is called Mekkah in Hebrew.

Rather than a tree with branches and twigs the Quran is a buildup based on a stochastic scatter, "randomized with purpose." See if you can guess what it is:

So the Quran is organized stochastically cover to cover in a way that implies the same thing as the Diaz found in the Gospel of John, AKA thorough knowledge of God. But this will not be enough to save our world.

What you people did and didn't do in Syria, turned it into a canyon of death it is unholy. Let us see what we can see now and do what can be done with these details without lifting a single sword.

#islam

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Job 6: 8-10. "The Forge."

Job was a randy fornicator and adulterer, ceremonially unclean. He was not as pure in his heart as we have been led to believe. Job was an addict of some kind. Now he repents for it, saying he regrets not obeying the dictates of Eden and remained clean. Job asks for a consolation prize after he has defied God and lamented he has done so. There is only one way, and this is to substantiate that obedience to God is not only a holy way to behave it wholly a way to live.

The world is not moving towards the onset of the Mashiach, the time when all Jews will come together, constituate the State of Israel and propagandize the proper study of the Torah all around the world.

Instead, our attackers and assassins, the Republican Party are about to have a shindig and plan more of the same for next year.

This is the only way we can raise ourselves up from the dead and prove God is real and there is proof of His existence. Our enemies must die, we must live and within our own border, in safety, a safety we can guarantee to the entire world. This struggle for humanity will never end if we do not do this:

8 “Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for, 9 that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut off my life! 10 Then I would still have this consolation— my joy in unrelenting pain— that I had not denied the words of the Holy One.

The rest of you may feel it was accetable to watch your sons die in you arms as a result of the filth that is spreading all around this world out of America again, but my son is not dying because of it. Their sons, not mine.

The Values in Gematria are:

v. 8: My request. The Number is 5073, ןעג‎‎, mocking. Persons who mock God visit the salad bar of religion and take a little of this and a little of that and drown it in bottled salad dressing that has been poured out of huge plastic bottles into metal drums, and then they try to drizzle it with those weird shaped spoons all over the top of their verdant, multi-colored piles.

v. 9: That God would be willing to crush me. The Number is 4552, דההב‎, dahab, "understand what is forthcoming."

The purposes of the Temple, the Church and the Mosque are to provide spiritual persons with proper guidance. This they need to do with more than just a moral authority that we believe they possess they need to be right.

Now we didn't know how to do abortions back in the time of Christ, for example, but Jesus told the village square it was not proper to arrest, try, judge and convict a woman on the basis of her feminine sexuality. He told the crowd, all men, to disperse and go home and atone for their sins instead. Now we know why He did this. He was a champion of women's rights. Saul of Tarsus, his precursor would never have done this.

Except now we don't know what to do about all these persons that want to use state power against women in precise opposition to how the Church was told by Christ to legislate its principals to its followers.

We have know for thousands of years Jews and their God belong on Israel, His namesake but we cannot seem to get this done. We know violence is wrong, we know apartheid is wrong, we know the last should come first and the first should come last and that excess is bad, but no one on this planet wants to admit the Church was right, society is wrong, none of this is working, or elect politicians that are even curious about making it all right.

Jewish persons must never ever make this mistake. What is right is always done right now.

v. 10: I would still have this consolation. The Number is 7601, זואֶפֶסא‎, zoepsa, forged, "I am saturnine, sullen, shady, enraged."

We are apparently reading forged documents. The Torah, the Gospels and the Quran contain nothing but condemnation for our behavior. Read the real things and process exactly what they say and then God expects us to create the conditions needed for the onset of the Mashiach.

The world is not recovering to the levels of preparedness needed for these things because it lacks stability. The reason we practice religion is to teach the mind and the soul that stability, the ability to reason well and emote properly towards the world is goul od, holy, proper, healthy and rewarding. We need spiritual people to illustrate this to the rest so the human race can finally mature and leave its devolved nature behind.

All we need to do is understand this simple and brilliant formula, "religion is why, government is how", mainstreaming our spiritual principals, and things will be just fine.

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