Have you ever?

Have you ever wondered why some people refuse to believe in the existence of god?

And have you ever wondered how ironic it is during medieval times men could put their heads to the floor for his "man who is appointed by god" (ie. kings) but never did more than that for the one who created him?

Have you ever understood the meaning of "a leap of faith"?

While some of us are born into the religion thought that we will have enough time to seek for truth but never had the chance to learn and understand any faiths at all?

And how closely bounded we all are in our beliefs, if we ever seek out for it, yet fight for the most trivial things, just because we believe we are right in it.

And how foolish we can be in doing something because we have the right to do it, yet it is so different than that when we are right in doing something.

And yet while talking about a person's wrongdoings, we have yet to discover the same for our own selves?

And when are we going to start feeling thankful for everything we have, and the chance to wake up again when the sun rises?

And how we tried to make time for something so basic, simple and peaceful that we could enjoy everyday, but we give ourselves excuses that we are too busy to make time for it?

Have you wondered about something that will make you feel humbled by whatever is happening around you and why it is possible?

You don't need to have an answer for every questions asked, but to just ponder on every single possibility is already an achievement.

I'm ashamed...

You know chain letters?
Somehow, even no matter how long it exists somehow it will come back to you?
Yeah... and apparently I got back a chain letter...

I hate to read this stupid forwarded mails... But out of boredom I read one earlier...
Apparently it was about the September 11 attacks? Yeah... I'll copy and paste what I receive here:

Read to the bottom. Try it out. I did. I got goose bump
IF YOU'RE A CRITICAL PERSON STILL READ ON AS IT'S ACTUALLY VERY INTERESTING!!

This is actually really freaky!! (mainly the end part, but read it all first)
1) New York City has 11 letters
2) Afghanistan has 11 letters.
3) Ramsin Yuseb (The terrorist who threatened to destroy the Twin Towers in 1993) has 11 letters.
4) George W Bush has 11 letters.

This could be a mere coincidence, but this gets more interesting:
1) New York is the 11th state.
2) The first plane crashing against the Twin Towers was flight number 11.
3) Flight 11 was carrying 92 passengers. 9+2=11
4) Flight 77 which also hit Twin Towers , was carrying 65 passengers. 6+5=11
5) The tragedy was on September 11, or 9/11 as it is now known. 9+1+1 =11
6) The date is equal to the US emergency services telephone number 911. 9+1+1=11
Sheer coincidence. .?! Read on and make up your own mind:
1) The total number of victims inside all the hi-jacked planes was 254. 2+5+4=11.
2) September 11 is day number 254 of the calendar year. Again 2+5+4=11.
3) The Madrid bombing took place on 3/11/2004... 3+1+1+2+4=11.
4) The tragedy of Madrid happened 911 days after the Twin Towers incident.

Now this is where things get totally eerie:
The most recognized symbol for the US , after the Stars & Stripes, is the Eagle. The following verse is taken from the Quran, the Islamic holy book:
"For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced: For the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah and there was peace."
That verse is number 9.11 of the Quran. 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. Unconvinced about all of this still....?! Try this and see how you feel.

Open Microsoft Word and do the following:
1. Type in capitals Q33 NY. This is the flight number of the first plane to hit one of the Twin Towers...
2. Highlight the Q33 NY.
3. Change the font size to 48...
4. Change the actual font to "WINGDINGS".
THIS IR REAL PLS TRY
What do you think now?!!
Send this to as many people as you know and in 11 minutes you will get a nice surprise, if you don't you will get the shock of your life in 11 minutes.

Okay... Now, now, I'm not punishing anyone here reading my entry to send this mail to anyone... But. I would love to highlight one part of this mail:

Now this is where things get totally eerie:
The most recognized symbol for the US , after the Stars & Stripes, is the Eagle. The following verse is taken from the Quran, the Islamic holy book:
"For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced: For the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah and there was peace."
That verse is number 9.11 of the Quran. 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. Unconvinced about all of this still....?! Try this and see how you feel.

Let me ask you my readers... Do you believe this is true?
Do you think that there is such a verse in the holy Quran?
I have always kept something nearby my bed and I will make time to read it. Which is... The holy Quran (text and translation)- meaning with the holy Quran in its original form (in arabic) and its english translation.
Let me tell you what is in the verse of 9.11 (If that is what you call it, we don't call it that way, mind you.)

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Surah 9, Al-Tawbah (The repentance)
Ayat 11. But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand.

I think it is best for me to just finish this entry this way.
Nothing more nothing less...


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Masya-allah...

Meaningful Silence

I hope to own these books or at the very least, have a chance to read them one day.
(If you don't mind, this books as a birthday present may even be one of the best gifts ever.) =X

By American Mathematician Jeffrey Lang
Struggling to Surrender, Beltsville, 1994
Even Angels Ask: A Journey to Islam in America, Beltsville, 1997
Losing My Religion: A Call for Help, Beltsville, 2004

By French author Gilles Kepel
The War for Muslim Minds (English translation)

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On the other hand, I stumbled upo some clips from YouTube, which really stirs some interests in me. It's more of comments from people... =]

Muslim women wearing headscarfs--Give me a break! (~9 minutes)


The Woman of Islam (~46 minutes)


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