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Farouk Omar Series

Our homes are filled with entertainment of all kinds. Some simply there to make us escape or numb our minds from the sadness in our lives. We invest so many hours into these shows. What of we watched something which had a more positive effect.

Take for instance a brilliant series Farouk Omar by MBC1.

Here is episode 1.

Qurbani in UK

So every year I've been sending money for qurbani to a poor country. Via Ummah Welfare Trust.

This year I decided to go with Muslim Communities United Kingdom (MC-UK)  Who will distribute the meat to poor Muslims in the UK with some of the meat also distributed as cooked meals. 

Now as far as I know my Zakaat money should be distributed right were I earned the money. So in UK. I'm not sure about the Qurbani distributions, Any answers??? 

Poem: Why do you ignore me?

1st draft

I wish you would notice me, instead your gaze passes me by.
On occasion your hand brushes past and still you deny.
How I long for your attention, some one to one time.
But you think I'm dated and no longer apply.
You sit in the same room and waste your valuable time,
on brain numbing movies, shows and fake news.
Do you think it's enough to just place me up high.
Is that why you brought me here to bless your abode,
Or was it to impress others when they see me in your home.
I want you to love me, and make the time.
No phones, no TV, no distractions just you and I.
Alone, so I can talk to you, guide you and prepare you for what comes.
But you prefer fiction it doesn't matter what kind.
Romance, crime, even blasphemous lies.
When you will you give me some quality time?
Are you waiting for your youth to fade, your hair to grey?
If only you'd hold me, look at me and pay attention just as much as you do,
to your phones, laptops, and other contraptions.
If the language I speak is not your own,
I can speak to you in a tounge of your choice.
When will you pick me up and give me the respect I deserve?
When will you love me more then the series, the soaps and the shows?
I'm still waiting, exactly where you left me the day you brought me home. 
I want you to discuss, and divulge each line
With your friends like you do about that rappers lines.
Come and lavish me with your attentions, take your time, get to know me.
Let us become companions, allies against the ills and vices of this cold world.
Then I'll protect you in this world and even after you die.

Looking buff for our spouse

The results for our generation is the opposite to the results of the Salaf because our priorities and actions are the opposite to them.

Today we walk around the home like scatty tramps in clothing close to tatters. An old pair of jog pants a vest with holes or in my case paint marks.

Flip side, it's time to go out. Just work, and it's like Gok Wan is there as head of makeup and costume. The clothes are colour coordinated the great smelling fragrance is put on and out we go.

Question: oh married people is looking buff for your spouse more important or less important then looking buff for those at work, at a wedding etc, etc?

Now this is for both genders, because allot brothers take just as long in this day and age to get ready.

Action points: look your best when possible for your spouse.

Still look good (decent, clean and tidy) for work etc

Smell awesome for your spouse.

So much to do so little time

Intentions I've made while being out in Tabilege.

1. To contact Sheikh Saleem Doraat (Leicester - IDA) and see if he'll have me as a mureed

2. Fix regular time with my brother to start learning arabic

3. Fix one 30min slot with Hafiz Arif to work on Tajweed

4. Firm intention to make the weekly ghust at my local masjid.

I don't have the time, but will make the time and du'aa Allah bless my limited time with sufficient barakah to allow me to stay firm on these intentions.

Bhopal - Madina Masjid

2012.07.31

Umar is a 4 months every year brother from Kargiristan. For those who know what that means I've no need to explain. For those who don't put simply Umar gives 4months in each year for voluntary work away from home. During this time he pays for all his expenses. Focusing on self rectification and calling Muzlims to good. Particularly encouraging them to also spend some time in Tabilege.

So me and Umar are in khidmaat (in charge of meal prep). I was thinking it'd be a walk in the park seeing as the day before the local brothers would let us lift a cup. To cut it short me and Umar had to get Sahur (pre dawn meal) ready. So up we got at 02:30 and Umar did the bulk of it and allowed me to have a share in the reward by getting the plates, cups and limited cutlery rinsed and on the sufra (eating mat on floor). The kitchen was in a bit of a mess but immediately after everyone had finished eating Umar send me to wash a few plates. He'd already washed the rest, and when I had returned he had the kitchen sorted, cleaned and organised.
He has set the bar high for me, and shown me an exemplary standard to aim for. All this with his broken Urdu and my just passable Urdi (a blend of my own urdu and hindi)

Meal: 30ish soft boiled eggs, butter, jam, bread, hot milk, tea, dates

I thought we'd not purchased sufficient quantities. But from what could tell all 15 brothers eat well in preparation for 11th siyam (fast) of Ramadan.