Prophet Abraham(Ibrahim)
Some of the People of the Book (the jews and christians)stated that his name was Abraham Ibn Tarikh, Ibn Nahur, Ibn Sarough, Ibn Raghu, Ibn Phaligh, Ibn Aher, Ibn Shalih, Ibn Arfghshand, Ibn Sam, Ibn Noah.
They said that when Tarikh was seventy five years old, he had Abraham, Nahor (Nohour) and Haran. Haran had a son named Lot. They also said that Abraham was the middle child and that Haran died in the lifetime of his father in the land where he was born, the land of the Chaldeans (Al Kaldanieen), also known as Babylonia. At that time some people worshipped idols of stone and wood; others worshipped the planets, stars, sun and moon; still others worshipped their kings and rulers.
Abraham was born into that atmosphere, into a typical family of that ancient time. The head of the family was not even an ordinary idolater, but was one who totally rejected Allah and who used to make the idols with his own hands. Some traditions claimed that Abraham's father died before his birth and he was raised by an uncle whom Abraham called father. Other traditions said that his father was alive and was named Azer.
Into that family Abraham was born, destined to stand against his own family, against the entire system of his community. In brief, he stood against all kinds of polytheism.
He was endowed with spiritual understanding from an early age. Allah enlightened his heart and mind gave him wisdom from childhood. Allah the Almighty stated: Indeed We bestowed aforetime on Abraham his (portion of) guidance, and We were Well Acquainted with him( as to his Belief in the Oneness of Allah etc). (Ch 21:51)
During his early childhood Abraham realized that his father made strange statues. One day, he asked him about what it was he made. His father replied that he made statues of gods. Abraham was astonished and he spontaneously rejected the idea. Being a child he played with such statues sitting on their backs as people sit on the backs of donkeys and mules.
One day his father saw him riding the statue of Mardukh and he became furious. He ordered his son not to play with it again.
Abraham asked: "What is this statue, father? It has big ears, bigger than ours."
His father answered: "It is Mardukh, the god of gods, son! These big ears show his deep knowledge."
This made Abraham laugh, he was only seven years old at that time.
Years passed and Abraham grew. Since his childhood his heart had been full of hatred for these idols. He could not understand how a sane person could make a statue and then worship what he had made. He noticed that these idols did not eat, drink or talk and they could not even turn themselves right side up if someone turned them upside down. How, then could people believe that such statues could harm or benefit them?
Abraham 's people had a big temple full of idols, in the middle of which was a niche accommodating the biggest gods which was of different kinds, qualities and shapes. Abraham, who used to go to the temple with his father when he was a child, greatly despised all that wood and stone. What surprised him was the way his people behaved when they entered the temple; they bowed and started to cry, begging and imploring their gods for help as if the idols could hear or understand these requests!
At first, such a sight seemed funny to Abraham, but later he began to feel angry. Was it not astonishing that all those people could be deceived? What added to the problem was that his father wanted him to be a priest when he was grown. He wanted nothing more from his son that that he revere those statues, yet Abraham never stopped displaying his hatred and disdain of them.
One night Abraham left his house to go to a mountain. He walked alone in the dark until he chose a cave in the mountain where he sat resting his back against its wall. He looked at the sky. He had hardly seen it when he remembered that he was looking at planets and stars which were worshipped by some people on earth. His young heart was filled with tremendous pain. He considered what was beyond the moon, the stars and the planets (i.e. Allah) and was astonished that these celestial bodies were worshipped by men when they had been created to worship and obey their Creator, appearing and disappearing at His command.
Therefore Abraham, addressed his people who worshipped celestial bodies as Almighty Allah revealed: Thus did We show Abraham the kingdom of the heavens and the earth that he be one of those who have Faith and certainty. When the night covered him over with darkness he saw a star. He said: "This is my lord." But when it set, he said: "I like not that those who set." When he saw the moon rising up he said: "This is my lord." but when it set he said: "Unless my Lord guides me, I shall surely be among the erring people." When he saw the sun rising up he said: "This is my lord, This is greater." But when it set, he said: "O my people! I am indeed free from all that you join as partners in worship with Allah. Verily, I have turned my face towards Him Who has created the heavens and the earth Hanifan (Islamic Monotheism, i.e. worshipping none but Allah Alone) and I am not of the Al Mushrikeen (those who worship others besides Allah)."
His people disputed with him. He said: "Do you dispute with me concerning Allah while HE has guided me and I fear not those whom you associate with Allah in worship. (Nothing can happen to me) except when my Lord (Allah) wills something. My Lord comprehends in His Knowledge all things. Will you not then remember?
"And how should I fear those whom you associate in worship with Allah (though they can neither benefit nor harm), while you fear not that you have joined in worship with Allah things for which HE has not sent down to you any authority. So which of the two parties has more right to be in security? If you but know."
It is those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah and worship none but Him Alone) and confuse not their belief with Zulm (wrong, i.e. by worshipping others besides Allah), for them only there is security and they are the guided. And that was Our proof which We gave Abraham against his people. We raise whom We will in degrees. Certainly your Lord is All Wise, All Knowing. (Ch 6:75-83 Quran).
In that debate, Abraham clarified to his people that these celestial bodies do not serve as deities and cannot be worshipped as partners with Allah the Almighty. Indeed these bodies are created things, fashioned, controlled, managed and made to serve. They appear sometimes and disappear at others, going out of sight from our world. However, Allah the Almighty does not lose sight of anything, and nothing can be hidden from Him. He is without end, everlasting without disappearance. There is no other deity but Allah.
Abraham made clear to them, first that the celestial bodies are unworthy of worship and second that they are among the signs of Allah. Almighty Allah commanded: And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allah Who created them if you really worship Him. (Ch 41:37)
Abraham's reasoning helped to reveal the truth, and then the conflict between him and his people began for the worshippers of the stars and planets did not stand mute. they began arguing and threatening Abraham.
Abraham replied: "Do you dispute with me concerning Allah while HE has guided me, and I fear not those whom you associate with Allah in worship. (Nothing can happen to me except when my Lord (Allah) wills something. My Lord comprehends in His Knowledge all things. Will you not then remember? How should I fear those whom you associate in worship with Allah (though they can neither benefit or harm), while you fear not that you have joined in worship with Allah things for which He has not sent down to you any authority. SO which of the two parties has more rights to be in security? .....if you but know! It is those who believe (in the oneness of Allah and worship none but HiAlone) and confuse not their belief with Zulm (wrong by worshipping others besides Allah), for them only there is security and they are the guided." (Ch 6:80-82)
The curtains are drawn on the first category of the people, those who were worshipping celestial bodies. the next situation reveals the second group, those who were practicing idolatry. Allah gave Abraham (pbuh) the reasoning he needed the first time and every time he argued with his people. Almighty Allah declared: And that was Our Proof which We gave Abraham against his people. We raised whom We will in degrees. Certainly your Lord is All Wise, All Knowing. (Ch 6:83)
Abraham did his best to make his people heedful to the belief in the oneness of Almighty Allah and to the worship of Him alone. He bade them to firmly renounce the worship of idols. HE said to his father and his people: "What are these images, to which you are devoted?" they said: "We found our fathers worshipping them." He said: "Indeed you and your fathers have been in manifest error." They said: "Have you brought us the truth, or are you one of those who play about?" He said: "Nay, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who created them and of that I am of the witnesses." (Ch 21:52-56)
All was finished between Abraham and his people and the struggle began. the most amazed and furious was his father (or his uncle who had raised him), for as it is well known, he not only worshipped idols but sculpted and sold them as well. Abraham felt that it was his duty as a good son to advise his father against this evil so that he could be saved from Allah's punishment.
Being a wise son he did not make his father feel foolish, nor did he openly laugh at his conduct. He told him that he loved him, thereby hoping to generate fatherly love. Then he gently asked him why he worshipped lifeless idols who could not hear, see or protect him. before his father could become angry he hastily added: "O my father! Verily! There has come to me of knowledge that which came not unto you. So follow me. I will guide you to a Straight Path. O my father! Worship not Satan. Verily! Stan has been a rebel against the Most Beneficent (Allah). O my father! Verily! I fear lest a torment from the Most Beneficent (Allah) overtake you as that you become a companion of Satan (in the Hellfire)."
He (the father) said: "Do you reject my gods, O Abraham? If you stop not this, I will indeed stone you. So get away from me safely before I punish you." Abraham said: "Peace be on you! I will ask Forgiveness of my Lord for you. Verily! He is unto me, Ever Most Gracious. And I shall turn away from you and from those whom you invoke besides Allah." (Ch 19:43-48)
His father's harsh treatment did not stop Abraham from delivering the message of truth. Angry and sad to see people prostate before idols, he was determined to stamp out these practices and went to the town to debate with the people knowing full well that he might suffer harm.
Like a wise doctor searching for the cause of a sickness so as to prescribe the proper cure, or like a judge who questioned the accused sharply so that he mighty detect the truth. Abraham asked them: "Do the idols see you when you prostrate before them? Do they benefit you in any way." They quickly tried to defend their beliefs. They argued that they knew the idols were lifeless but that their forefathers had worshipped them; to them this was proof enough for their belief.
Abraham explained that their forefathers had been wrong. This angered them and they retorted: "Are you condemning our gods and our forefathers? Or are you just joking?"
Abraham showed no fear as he replied: "I am serious. I come to you with a true religion. I have been sent with guidance from our Lord Who alone is worthy of worship, Who is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and Who regulates all affairs of life, unlike the dumb idols which are just stone and wood."
TO convince them that the idols could not harm him, he challenged: "I have already condemned them; of they had any power they would have harmed me by now!"
Almighty Allah recounted: Recite to them the story of Abraham. When he said to his father and his people. "What do you worship?" They said: "We worship idols, and to them we are ever devoted." He said: "Do they hear you when you call on them? OR do they benefit you or do they harm you?" They said: "Nay but we found our father doing so."
He said: "Do you observe that which you been worshipping, You and your ancient fathers? Verily! They are enemies to me, save the Lord of the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists); Who has created me and it is HE Who guides me and it is HE Who feeds me and gives me to drink. And when I am ill, it is He who cures me; and Who will cause me to die and then will bring me to life again and Who I hope will forgive me my faults on the Day of Resurrection." (Ch 26:69-82 Quran).
In another surah The Almighty revealed: And remember Abraham when he said to his people: "Worship Allah Alone and fear Him that is better for you if you did but know. You worship besides Allah only idols and you only invent falsehood. Verily, those whom you worship beside Allah have no power to give you provision, so seek your provision from Allah Alone, you will be brought back. And if you deny then nations before you have denied their Messengers. the duty of the Messenger is only to convey the Message plainly."
See they not how Allah originates creation, then will repent it. Verily, that is easy for Allah.
Say: "Travel in the land and see how Allah originated creation and then Allah will bring forth (resurrect) the creation of the Hereafter (i.e. resurrection after death) verily, Allah is Able to do all things."
He punishes whom HE wills and shows mercy to whom He wills, and to Him you will be returned. And you cannot escape in the earth or in the heaven. And besides Allah you have neither any Wali (Protector, or guardian) nor any Helper. And those who disbelieve in the Ayat (proofs, lessons, signs, evidences, verses, revelations etc) of Allah and the Meeting with Him, it is they who have no hope of My Mercy, and it is they who will have a painful torment. (CH 22:16-23 Quran)
He explained to them the beauty of Allah's creation, His power and wisdom. Idol worship is detested by Allah for Allah is the Lord of the universe Who created mankind, guided him and provided him with food and drink and cured him when he was sick and Who will cause him to die and be raised up again. iT was He to Whom Abraham prayed and Who would forgive his sins on the Day of Judgment. However, they would not give up but clung fast to idolatry.
Abraham left his father's house and abandoned his people and what they worshipped. He decide to do something about their state of disbelief, but did not reveal it. He knew that there was going to be a great celebration on the other bank of the river which would be attended by all the people. Abraham waited until the city was empty, then came out cautiously, directing his steps towards the temple. the streets leading to it were empty and the temple itself was deserted for the priests had also gone to the festival outside the city.
Abraham went there carrying a sharp axe. He looked at the stone and wood statues of the gods and at the food laid in front of them as offerings. He approached one of the statues and asked: "The food in front of you is getting cold. Why don't you eat?" the statue kept silent and rigid. Abraham asked all the other statues around him: "Will you not eat of the offering before you?" (Ch 37:91)
He was mocking them for he knew they would not eat. He once again asked then: "What is the matter with you that you do not speak?" (Ch 37:92)
he then raised his axe and started smashing the false gods worshipped by the people. He destroyed them all except one on whose neck he hung the axe. After this his anger subsides and he felt at peace. He left the temple. He had fulfilled his vow to show his people a practical proof of their foolishness in worshipping something other than All.
When the people returned, they were shocked to see their gods smashed to pieces, lying scattered all over the temple. They began to guess who had done that to their idols and Abraham's name came to their minds.
Allah the Almighty said: they said: "Who has done this to our aliah (gods)? He must indeed be one of the wrongdoers." They said: "We heard a young man talking against them who is called Abraham." They said: "Then bring him before the eyes of the people, that they may testify." they said: "Are you the one who has done this to our gods, O Abraham?" Abraham said: "nay, this one, the biggest of them (idols) did it, Ask them, if they can speak!"
SO they turned to themselves and said: "Verily you are the Zalimun (polytheists, and wrongdoers)." Then they turned to themselves (their first thought and said): "Indeed you (Abraham) know well that these idols speak not?" Abraham said: "DO you then worship besides Allah, things that can neither profit you nor harm you? If upon you, and upon that which you worship besides Allah! Have you then no sense?" (Ch 21:59-67 Quran)
Furious, they demanded that Abraham be arrested and tried. Abraham did not resist. this was precisely what he had been aiming for, so that he could show them up in public for their foolish beliefs.
At the trial they asked him if he was responsible for breaking the idols. Smiling, he told them to ask the biggest idol which was still whole. He told them that he must be the culprit! They replied that he knew well that the idol could not speak or move which gave Abraham the chance to prove the foolishness of worshipping these lifeless objects.
they then realized the senselessness of their beliefs; however, their arrogance would not allow them to admit their foolishness. All they could do was to use their power of authority as tyrants usually do to punish Abraham. They kept him in chains and planned their revenge.
Anger was burning in their hearts. They decided to throw Abraham into the biggest fire they could build. All the citizens were ordered to gather wood as a service to their gods. Ignorant, sick women vowed that if they were cured they would donate so much wood to burn Abraham. For several days they collected fuel.
They dug a deep pit, filled it with firewood and ignited it. They brought a catapult with which to cast Abraham into the fire. Abraham was put on the catapult, his hands and feet were tied. The fire was ready with its flame reaching the sky. The people stood away from the pit because of the great heat. Then the chief priest gave his order to cast Abraham into the fire.
The angel Gabriel came near Abraham's head and asked him: "O Abraham do you wish for anything?" Abraham replied: "Nothing from you."
The catapult was shot and Abraham was cast into the fire. But his descent into the blaze was as descent on steps in a cool garden. The flames were still there, but they did not burn for Allah the Almighty had issued His command: "O fire! Be you coolness and safety for Abraham." (Ch 21:69 Quran)
The fire submitted to the will of Allah, becoming cool and safe for Abraham. It only burned his bonds, and he sat in the midst of the fire as if he were sitting in a garden. He glorified and praised Allah the Almighty, with a heart that contained only his love for Allah. There was not any vacant space therein for fear, awe, or worry. IT was filled with love only.
Fear and awe were dead, and the fire was turned into coolness, making the air pleasant. Those who love Allah as Abraham do did not fear.
Allah declared: Those (believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said: "Verily! the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them." but it only increased them in Faith, and they said: Allah Alone is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs for us."
So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. Allah is the Owner of Great bounty. It is only Satan that suggests to you the fear of his Auliya (supporters and friends, polytheists, disbeliveers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger Muhammad) so fear them not but fear Me if you are true believers." (Ch 3:173-175 Quran)
The throng, the chiefs, and the priests sad watching the fire from a distance. It was burning their faces and nearly suffocating them. It kept burning for such a long time that the disbeliveers thought it would never be extinguished. When it did burn out, they were greatly amazed to find Abraham coming out of the pit untouched by the fire. Their faces were black from the smoke, but his was bright with the light and grace of Allah. The raging fire had become cool for Abraham and had only charred the ropes which held him. He walked out of the fire as if he were walking out of a garden. Cries of astonishment were heard from the heathens. They wanted to harm him, but We made them the worst losers. (Ch 21:70)
This miracle shamed the tyrants, but it did not cool the flame of anger in their hearts. However after his event many of the people followed Abraham, although some kept their belief a secret for fear of harm or death at the hands of the rulers.
Abraham had established a definite reasoning against idolaters. Nothing was left for him except to reason against the people who proclaimed themselves gods.
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When the king, Namrud, heard of Abraham's safe exit from the fire he became very angry. He feared that the status of godhead he had proclaimed for himself was not challenged by an ordinary human being. He summoned Abraham to the palace and held a dialogue with him which Allah Almighty recounted:Have you not thought about him who disputed with Abraham about his Lord (Allah) because Allah had given him the kingdom? When Abraham said to him: "My Lord (Allah) is He Who gives life and causes death." He said: "I give life and cause death." Abraham said: "Verily, Allah causes the sun to rise from the east; then cause it you to rise from the west." So the disbeliever was utterly defeated. Allah guides not the people who are Zalimeen (wrongdoers etc). (Ch 2:258 Quran)
Abraham's fame spread throughout the entire kingdom. People talked about how he had been saved from the blazing fire and how he had debated with the king and left him speechless. In the meantime, Abraham continued calling people to believe in Allah, exerting a great effort to guide his people to the right path. He tried every means to convince them. However in spite of his love and care for his people, they felt angry and deserted him. Only one woman and one man of his people shared his belief in Allah. The woman's name was Sarah and she became his wife. The man's name was Lot and he became a prophet.
When Abraham realized that no one else was going to believe in his call, he decided to emigrate. He left his people and traveled with his wife and Lot to a city called Ur, then another called Haran, and then to Palestine.
Allah the Almighty told us: So Lut believed in him (Abraham's message of Islamic Monotheism). He (Abraham) said: "I will emigrate for the sake of my Lord. Verily, He is the All Mighty, the All Wise." (Ch 29:26)
After Palestine, Abraham traveled to Egypt, calling people to believe in Allah wherever he traveled, judging fairly between people, and guiding them to truth and righteousness.
Abu Hurairah narrated that Abraham (pbuh) did not tell a lie except on three occasions, twice for the sake of Allah (Exalted and Almighty) when he said: "I am sick," (when his people were holding a festival in honor of their gods, Abraham excused himself by saying he was sick. (Ch 37:89 Quran) and when he said: "(I have not done this but) the big idol has done it." The (third was) that while Abraham and Sarah (his wife) were going (on a journey), they passed by (the territory of) a tyrant. Someone said to the tyrant: "This man (Abraham is accompanied by a very charming lady." SO, he sent for Abraham and asked him about Sarah saying "Who is this lady?" Abraham said: "She is my sister." Abraham went to Sarah said "O Sarah! There are no believers on the surface of the earth except you and me. This man asked me about you and I have told him that you are my sister do not contradict my statement." the tyrant then called Sarah, and when she went to him, he tried to take a hold of her with his hand, but his hand got stiff and he was confounded. He asked Sarah: "Pray to Allah for me and I shall not harm you." SO Sarah asked Allah to cure him and he got cured. He tried to take hold of her for the second time, but his hand got as stiff as or stiffer than before and he was more comfounded. He again requested Sarah: "Pray to Allah for me, and I will not harm you." Sarah asked Allah to again, and he became all right. He then called one of his guards who had brought her and said: "You have not brought me a human being but have brought me a devil." The tyrant then gave Hajar as a maid servant to Sarah. Abraham, gesturing with his hand, asked: "What has happened?" She replied: "Allah has spoiled the evil plot of the infidel or immoral person and gave me Hajar for service." Abu Hurairah then addressed his listeners saying: "That Hajar was your mother, O Bani Ma is Sama (Arab, the descendants of Ishmael, Hajar's son)."
Abraham's wife Sarah was sterile. She had been given an Egyptian woman Hajar, as a servant. Abraham had aged and his hair was gray and after many years spent in calling people to Allah. Sarah thought she and Abraham were lonely because she could not have a child. Therefore, she offered her husband her servant Hajar in marriage. Hajar gave birth to her first son Ishmael (isma'il) when Abraham was an old man.
Abraham lived on earth worshipping Allah and calling people to monotheism, but he was journeying to Allah, knowing that his days on earth were limited and that they would be followed by death and finally resurrection. The knowledge of life after death filled Abraham with peace and love and certitude.
One day he begged Allah to show him how He brought the dead back to life. Allah commanded Abraham to take four birds, cut them up and mingle their body parts, divide them into four portions and place them on top of four different hills, then call back the birds in Allah's name. Abraham did as he was told. Immediately the mingled parts of the birds separated to join their original bodies in different places and the birds flew back to Abraham.
Almighty Allah revealed: Remember when Abraham said: "My Lord Show me how You give life to the dead." Allah said: "Do you not believe?" Abraham said: "Yes I believe, but to be stronger in Faith." HE said: "Take four birds, the cause them to incline towards you (then slaughter them, cut them into pieces) and then put a portion of them on every hill and call them they will come to you in haste. And know that Allah is All Mighty and All Wise."(Ch 2:260 Quran)
**taken form tafsif ibn kathir**
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Prophets in Islam
Allah's Prophets
Allah's prophets are His messengers to humanity. Their essence is human, and they are the purest of human beings. Allah sent each prophet as a warner to his community, until the advent of the final prophet, Muhammad (pbuh), who came as a mercy to all of Allah's creatures. Allah the Almighty declared : We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy for the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists). (Ch 21:107)
Indeed, if it had not been for Muhammad (pbuh), we would not have known the true stories of the prophets as they took place. This is because their stories were distorted and corrupted before Muhammad's (pbuh) mission. The resulting versions did not respect the dignity and infallibility of the prophets. For example, the corrupt books of the Jews narrate a story of a prophet who drank alcohol and commited adultery with his own daughter; of a prophet who sent the commander of his army to war in order to ensare the commander;s wife; of a prophet who worshipped idols after marrying a pretty young idol worshipper, they said he prefered to please her by worshipping her idol than to please his Creator. All the time you read these books you feel that youa re confronting a false, confused, and misguided mentality which lies about Allah and His prophets.
If you leave the corrupt books of the Jews for those of the Christians, you will find a contrary attitude which is almost a reaction to the first. The Christians glorified their prophet Jesus (pbuh) to the degree that most of the sects call him the son of Allah. Allah is high above that!
The true image of the prophets was lost by either degrading or over glorifying them. Were it not for the Quran, we would not have known their true nature.
The prophets and messengers have different levels and degrees. Allah the Almighty stated: Those messengers! We preferred some to others; to some of them Allah spoke (directly); others he raised to degrees (of honor). (Ch 2:253)
Despite the difference in degrees of prophets in the sight of Allah the Exalted, the Muslims are commanded to respect them all and not to discriminate among them.
Allah the Exalted said: Each one of the believers believes in Allah, His Angels, His Books, and His Messengers. They say, "We make no distinction between one another of His Messengers." and they say, "We hear nd we obey." We seek Your forgiveness, our Lord and to You is the return of all." (Ch 2:285)
Allah's prophets are His messengers to humanity. Their essence is human, and they are the purest of human beings. Allah sent each prophet as a warner to his community, until the advent of the final prophet, Muhammad (pbuh), who came as a mercy to all of Allah's creatures. Allah the Almighty declared : We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy for the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists). (Ch 21:107)
Indeed, if it had not been for Muhammad (pbuh), we would not have known the true stories of the prophets as they took place. This is because their stories were distorted and corrupted before Muhammad's (pbuh) mission. The resulting versions did not respect the dignity and infallibility of the prophets. For example, the corrupt books of the Jews narrate a story of a prophet who drank alcohol and commited adultery with his own daughter; of a prophet who sent the commander of his army to war in order to ensare the commander;s wife; of a prophet who worshipped idols after marrying a pretty young idol worshipper, they said he prefered to please her by worshipping her idol than to please his Creator. All the time you read these books you feel that youa re confronting a false, confused, and misguided mentality which lies about Allah and His prophets.
If you leave the corrupt books of the Jews for those of the Christians, you will find a contrary attitude which is almost a reaction to the first. The Christians glorified their prophet Jesus (pbuh) to the degree that most of the sects call him the son of Allah. Allah is high above that!
The true image of the prophets was lost by either degrading or over glorifying them. Were it not for the Quran, we would not have known their true nature.
The prophets and messengers have different levels and degrees. Allah the Almighty stated: Those messengers! We preferred some to others; to some of them Allah spoke (directly); others he raised to degrees (of honor). (Ch 2:253)
Despite the difference in degrees of prophets in the sight of Allah the Exalted, the Muslims are commanded to respect them all and not to discriminate among them.
Allah the Exalted said: Each one of the believers believes in Allah, His Angels, His Books, and His Messengers. They say, "We make no distinction between one another of His Messengers." and they say, "We hear nd we obey." We seek Your forgiveness, our Lord and to You is the return of all." (Ch 2:285)
Monday, April 26, 2010
If you could have the starring role in one movie what would it be?
IDK....MAYBE ILL ANSWER THIS LATER!
what happend between you and abdul-mateen(you said ask you anything lol)
LOL LOL LOL YOU ARE FUNNY..MASHA ALLAH HE WAS A TREMENDOUS BROTHER A BEAUTIFUL REMINDER...IT JUST DIDNT WORK OUT, WE WEREN'T AS COMPATABLE AS WE THOUGHT WE WOULD BE ALLAHU ALIM MAY ALLAH BLESS THE BROTEHR AND REWARD HIM WITH GOOD AMEEN!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Revive
He asked me to write him a poem.
It's funny that he doesn't know all my poems are about him.
He inspires my desire to acquire a higher understanding of life.
Prior before things transpired, I only dealt with liars who seeked to lead me to the fire.
Like a hired hit man, tapped wired they used her words against her.
They were disguised like spies she never knew what they conspired
They were all out to get her, they were all out to dry her,
Of the hayya of the modesty she begin to attire
Scrutiny they tried to ruin me, so I changed my temperature from hot to cold.
Ice cold heart almost frozed. Changed my colors became the monster they all mold.
This vision they all hold in their minds in their heads all women were hoes.
Cry that she did as they opened fire on her heart
Breaking her heart she almost, nearly fell apart
Gruesome was the start there was barbed wires of lies
No justice ignites thru the night hate was sparked.
Alone in the dark shocked to still be alive
Her feelings were paralyzed after how hard they tried.
She almost damn near died.
But it was her faith that kept her alive.
Fate it was that He heard her cries and would send her a savior to where the enemies lied.
They were sure of her ending but her life was really just beginning.
See little did they know that concrete can't hold a rose
Like a phenomenal women still she rose and she remained bold
Knowing her story would be told secrets undone promises unfold.
And she knew he would come but not like a knight in shining armor
Or prince charming, how she would see it in her dreams
Just a brother in a white thobe with a beard and a turban
Armed with the Sunnah, Quran in his clutch his ransom wasn't much but her heart he would touch.
In he came with the cardiac defibrillator, just in time he saved her
As she suffered many massive heart attacks
Each new one got harder then the next
It got harder to relax
Like lightening she felt electrifying
A live wire a loose cannon
She lacked patience was so demanding.
Then he came in commanding the good and forbidding the evil
Hickmah he used like medicine thru the needles
Expanding as her lungs soaked in what seemed like a breath of fresh air
Her Lord always cared and wouldn't leave her in despair nor stranded
Instead he sent her a man and guided them to a mutual understanding.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Give me my rights (six rights towards the muslims)
Ash-Shaikh 'Abdur-Rahmaan As-Sa'dee's explanation of the hadeeth regarding the Muslim's rights Abu Hurayrah (radhiyallaahu 'anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim are six." It was said, "And what are they Oh Messenger of Allaah?" He replied, "When you meet him, give him the greeting of peace, when he invites you, respond to his invitation, when he seeks your advice, advise him, when he sneezes and praises Allaah, supplicate for mercy upon him, when he becomes ills, visit him, and when he dies follow him (i.e. his funeral)."
This hadeeth was reported by Muslim.These six rights, whoever establishes them in dealing with the Muslims, then his establishing things other than them (from the obligations) are even more important (or necessary). And his doing these things results in him fulfilling these obligations and rights, which contain an abundance of good and tremendous reward from Allaah.
The First Right:
"When you meet him, give him the greeting of peace." For verily the greeting of peace is a cause of love, which results in producing faith (Al-Eemaan), which results in the person entering the Paradise. This is as Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "By the one in Whose Hand is my soul, you all will not enter into the Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love each other. Shall I not direct you to something that if you do it, you will love each other? Spread the greeting of peace amongst yourselves."
The greeting of peace is from the virtuous characteristics of Islaam. For verily each of the two people who meet each other supplicates for the other for safety from evils, and mercy, and blessing that brings about every good. And what follows this is a cheerful face and appropriate words of greeting which result in unity and love, and it removes feelings of estrangement and cold disassociation. Thus, giving the greeting of peace is the right of the Muslim, and it is obligatory upon the person who is greeted to return greeting with a similar greeting or one that is better than it. And the best of the people are those who start the greeting of peace first.
The Second Right:
"When he invites you, respond to his invitation." This means that when he invites you with an invitation to some food and drink, then fulfill the request of your brother who has drawn near to you and honored you with the invitation. Respond to his invitation (i.e. accept it), unless you have an excuse.
The Third Right:
His statement, "And when he seeks your advice, advise him." This means that if he seeks consultation with you regarding some action, as to whether he should do it or not, then advise him with that which you would like for yourself. Thus, if the action is something that is beneficial in all aspects, then encourage him to do that, and if it is something harmful, then warn him against it. And if the action contains both benefit and harm, then explain that to him and weigh the benefits against the harms. Likewise, if he consults with you concerning some dealing with someone among the people, or whether he should marry a woman off to someone, or whether he should marry someone, then extend your pure and sincere advice to him, and deal with him from the view point of what you would do for you own self. And avoid deceiving him in any matter of these things. For verily whoever deceives the Muslims, then he is not of them, and indeed he has left off the obligation of being sincere and advising. And this sincerity and advising is absolutely obligatory, however it becomes more emphasized when the person seeks your advice and he requests from you that you give him a beneficial opinion. For this reason the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) specifically mentioned it in this important situation. The explanation of the hadeeth, "The religion is sincerity", has already been mentioned previously (in this book) in a manner that suffices without us having to repeat the discussion here.
The Fourth Right:
"And when he sneezes and praises Allaah, then pray for mercy upon him." This is due to the fact that sneezing is a favor from Allaah, in the expelling of this congested air that is blocked in certain parts of the body of the human being. Allaah makes it easy for this air to have a passage out where it can exit, and thus the sneezing person feels relief. Thus, the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) legislated that the person praise Allaah for this favor, and he legislated for his (Muslim) brother to say to him, "May Allaah have mercy upon you." He also commanded the person who sneezed to answer his (Muslim) brother by saying to him, "May Allaah guide you and set right your affairs." Therefore, whoever does not praise Allaah, then he does not deserve for others to pray for mercy upon him, and in this case he cannot blame anyone except himself. For he is the one who has caused himself to lose the two blessings: the blessing of praising Allaah, and the blessing of his brother's supplication for him that is a result of the praising.
The Fifth Right:
His statement, "And when he becomes ill, visit him." Visiting the sick is from the rights of the Muslim, and especially for the person who has a highly stressed and emphasized right upon you, like the relative, and the friend, and so forth. It is from the best of the righteous deeds. And whoever visits his Muslim brother, he remains engulfed in the mercy (of Allaah), and when he sits with him the mercy (of Allaah) covers him. And whoever visits the sick Muslim at the beginning of the day, the Angels send prayers of blessing upon him until evening comes, and whoever visits him at the end of the day, the Angels send prayers of blessing upon him until morning comes. It is desired for the person who visits the sick to supplicate for him to be cured and to make him feel at ease. He should ease his worries by giving him glad tidings of well-being and recovery (i.e. be positive). He should remind him of repentance and turning to Allaah, and he should give him beneficial admonition. He should not sit with him too long (i.e. over staying his welcome), rather he should only sit with him long enough fulfill the right of visiting, unless the sick person is positively effected by many people coming in to see him and many people coming to sit with him. Thus, for each situation there is a different statement (i.e. advice on how to deal with it).
The Sixth Right:
His statement, "And if he dies, follow him (his funeral)." For verily whoever follows the funeral until the deceased's body is prayed over, then he will receive a Qeeraat of reward. (Translator's note: A Qeeraat is an amount equivalent to the size of the Mountain of Uhud in Madinah.) And if he follows the funeral procession until the body is buried, then he will receive two Qeeraats of reward. And following the funeral procession contains (fulfillment of) a right for Allaah, a right for the deceased, and a right for the living relatives of the deceased.Ash-Shaikh 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin Naasir As-Sa`dee (Rahimahullaah)
Source: Bahjatu Quloob il-Abraar wa Qurratu 'Uyoon il-Akhyaar fee Jaami' il-Akhbaar, pp. 65-67, hadeeth no. 29.
Translated by: Aqeel Walker
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Who Was The Young Boy?
Who Was the Young Boy?
There was once a man who was an enemy to Islam. He had three famous questions that no person could answer. No Islamic scholar in Baghdad could answer his three questions...thus he made fun of Islam in public. He constantly ridiculed Islam and the Muslims. One day a small boy, whose age was 10, came along and heard the man yelling and screaming at Muslims in the street. He was challenging people openly to answer the three questions.
The boy stood quietly and watched. He then decided that he would challenge the man. He walked up and told the man, "I will accept your challenge."
The man laughed at the boy and ridiculed the Muslims even more by saying, "A ten year old boy challenges me. Is this all you people have to offer!"
But the boy patiently reiterated his stance. He would challenge the man, and with Allah's help and guidance, he would put this to an end. The man finally accepted.
The entire city gathered around a small "hill" where open addresses were usually made. The man climbed to the top, and in a loud voice asked his first question.
"What is your God doing right now?"
The small boy thought for a little while and then told the man to climb down the hill and to allow him to go up in order to address the question.
The man says "What? You want me to come down?"
The boy says, "Yes, I need to reply, right?"
The man made his way down and the small boy, age 10, with his little feet made his way up.
This small child's reply vms "Oh Allah Almighty! You be my witness in front of all these people. You have just willed that a Kafir be brought down to a low level, and that a Muslim be brought to a high level!
The crowd cheered and screamed "Takbir"...."Allah-hu-akbar!!!"
The man was humiliated, but he boldly asked his Second question... "What existed before your God?"
The small child thought and thought.
Then he asked the man to count backwards. "Count from 10 backwards." The man counted..."10, 9, 8, 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0"
The boy asked, "What comes before 0?"
The man: "I know nothing." The boy. "Exactly. Nothing was before Allah, for He is eternal and absolute."
The crowd cheered again.... "Takbir!"...."Allah-hu-akbar!!!!"
The man, now completely frustrated, asked his final question. "In which direction is your Allah facing?"
The boy thought and thought. He then asked for a candle. A candle was brought to him.
The blessed child handed it to the man and asked him to light it. The man did so and remarked, "What is this supposed to prove?"
The young boy asked, "In which direction is light from the candle going?"
The man responded, "It is going in all directions." The boy: "You have answered your own question.
Allah's light (noor) goes in all directions. He is everywhere. There is nowhere that He cannot be found.
"The crowd cheered again...."Takbir!"...."Allah-hu-akbar!!!"
The man was so impressed and so moved by the boy's knowledge and spirituality, that he embraced Islaei and became a student of the young boy.
So the debate ended.
Who was the young boy?
The young boy was one of our leaders and one of the greatest scholars, Imam Abu Hanifa (May Allah bless him with mercy).
Three Men
Three Men
Narrated Abu Huraira (ra):
that he heard Allah's Apostle saying, "Allah willed to test three Israelis
who were a Leper, a blind man and a bald-headed man. So, he sent them an angel
who came to the leper and said, 'What thing do you like most?' He replied, "Good
color and good skin, for the people have a strong aversion to me.' The angel
touched him and his illness was cured, and he was given a good color and beautiful
skin. The angel asked him, 'What kind of property do you like best?' He replied,
'Camels (or cows).' (The narrator is in doubt, for either the leper or the
bald-headed man demanded camels and the other demanded cows.) So he (i.e. the
leper) was given a pregnant she-camel, and the angel said (to him), 'May Allah
bless you in it.'
The angel then went to the bald-headed man and said, 'What thing do you like
most?' He said, 'I like good hair and wish to be cured of this disease, for
the people feel repulsion for me.' The angel touched him and his illness was
cured, and he was given good hair. The angel asked (him), 'What kind of property
do you like bests' He replied, 'Cows,' The angel gave him a pregnant cow and
said, 'May Allah bless you in it.' The angel went to the blind man and asked,
'What thing do you like best?' He said, '(I like) that Allah may restore my
eye-sight to me so that I may see the people.' The angel touched his eyes and
Allah gave him back his eye-sight. The angel asked him, "What kind of
property do you like best?' He replied, 'Sheep.' The angel gave him a pregnant
sheep. Afterwards, all the three pregnant animals gave birth to young ones,
and multiplied and brought forth so much that one of the (three) men had a
herd of camels filling a valley, and one had a herd of cows filling a valley,
and one had a flock of sheep filling a valley.
Then the angel, disguised in
the shape and appearance of a leper, went to the leper and said, I am a poor
man, who has lost all means of livelihood while on a journey. So none will
satisfy my need except Allah and then you. In the Name of Him Who has given
you such nice color and beautiful skin, and so much property, I ask you to
give me a camel so that I may reach my destination. The man replied, 'I have
many obligations (so I cannot give you).' The angel said, 'I think I know
you; were you not a leper to whom the people had a strong aversion? Weren't
you a poor man, and then Allah gave you (all this property).' He replied, '(This
is all wrong), I got this property through inheritance from my fore-fathers'
The angel said, 'If you are telling a lie, then let Allah make you as you
were before. '
Then the angel, disguised in the shape and appearance of a bald man, went
to the bald man and said to him the same as he told the first one, and he too
answered the same as the first one did. The angel said, 'If you are telling
a lie, then let Allah make you as you were before.'
The angel, disguised in the shape
of a blind man, went to the blind man and said, 'I am a poor man and a
traveler, whose means of livelihood have been exhausted while on a journey.
I have nobody to help me except Allah, and after Him, you yourself. I ask
you in the Name of Him Who has given you back your eye-sight to give me
a sheep, so that with its help, I may complete my journey' The man said,
'No doubt, I was blind and Allah gave me back my eye-sight; I was poor
and Allah made me rich; so take anything you wish from my property. By
Allah, I will not stop you for taking anything (you need) of my property
which you may take for Allah's sake.' The angel replied, 'Keep your property
with you. You (i.e 3 men) have been tested and Allah is pleased with you
and is angry with your two companions."
Monday, April 19, 2010
Lost in Translation
We are in two different worlds but when we speak we connect
I thought it was impossible to care for someone you've never met.
You make me feel perfect as if I lack defects
And if I’m wrong for feeling these ways don’t hesitate to correct.
I may have missed the signal, you can end this fascination like an early dismissal.
But if I’m not incorrect on what I detect then carefully select
A daily shot of love into my veins and inject.
You have that special effect
I thought they were out of business and stop making men like that.
I want you to be my solider, you know my other half
Upgrade you I’ll give you half of my stash.
But you know what they say wisdom is better than cash
You can compile a million dollars and won’t get half of my worth.
Or you can search the treasures of my heart and collect.
All of my love non stop until you leave me in debt
Bankrupt I won’t be upset, just take out another loan, or place another bet.
Lend you my mind in the form of a check just think and reflect
While I recollect all of my thoughts before my feelings get wrecked.
I can't stand that, and do to that respect for the rest of this letter I'm speaking indirect.
Your sincere I expect you caused this effect
If I’m not on point right now you should stop ,intersect.
Enter that, when you reply back
It’s just my heart and my feelings I want you to protect
Stand on guard fake dealings I have to reject
I'm not desperate don’t think for a second your not replaceable
I can dry board erase you, neglect your needs hospitalize and re-evaluate you
Lost in translation if we talking long distance in this instant we can disconnect
It’s nothing major we can change the subject.
Just do me a favor and don't pretend to be my savior.
Once loneliness and misery were strangers, but they love company
Done visited them to much now they frequently accompany me
A damsel in distress, done did a whole year in this love less penitentiary
But if you aint the one I'll wait another century
If it’s meant to be I’ll just go down in history
As the shero whose envision of a hero was just a mystery.
Love leaves
All I can do is be myself
love me or leave me I love myself
If you leave me and go love someone else
I wont stress I dont mind being by myself......
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts, memories blurry and dark
Never fall apart, no ending no start
Suicidal thoughts while at home in the dark
Starting to fall apart no ending no start
Suicidal thoughts starting to fall apart
Heart is cold mind shattered in parts
Suicidal thoughts no ending no start
Life is worthless starting to fall apart
Suicidal thoughts when they thought I had a heart
Memories get blurry starting to fall apart
Worthless suicidal thoughts
Driven by fear, of anticipation the end is near
Why do I care, careless selfish that's what they say?
The blade gets closer pushing my fears away
Tears streaming down my face as my mind begin to race
Thinking of a clearer, brighter sunny day
I wish I knew a better way to end this despair
But the truth of reality will never be clear
The actuality certain no ending
Because there was no beginning.
Poetry Release
So they wanted me to write a poem
So that’s just what I did
It helped to give them some insight
Of what goes on in my head
It helps me to express myself, and all my concerns
It teaches them my lifestyle and what I care to learn
So now that I’ve got your attention
Let me care to mention, why I feel like such a stranger,
From another dimension.
You see poetry is my escape from this ugly reality
Where people are hated over religion and nationality
Stepped on and runned down, no apologies
Everyday life is treated like a game of monopoly
Youngster’s gang banging on the streets
Where hustlers drive around blasting beats
Packed with heat you will get blast on these streets
Prostitutes out of date the pretty girls be acting fake
They all sleep, closed eyes not awake
How you debate about peace when you’re fueled off of hate?
It starts in the households now it's in the school
Kids breaking all the rules, authorities trick the fools
Hood legends got violence looking cool
In a way I can't blame em people push buttons it's hard to tame em
Yet alone train em and if they heart ice cold you can't change em
Lock em up and chain em the justice system just hanged him
So everybody walking around like a time bomb waiting to explode
Paranoid and bold
The future we mold
The past we can't hold
Be wise I was told
Just wait and behold
Release my fury on the paper
The whole world might hate her
Trick and date rape her
Shackles tried to break her
Chains to overtake her
To the jail she's been chauffeured
In solitary hasn't seen the day of light
In months but she still writes
Won’t go down without a fight
So congratulate her
Just be there when she's released
When she puts her mind at ease
Where she escapes to retreat
Where the ink plants a seed
At her poetry release.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And there the grass grows soft and white,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.
Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black
And the dark street winds and bends.
Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow
We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And watch where the chalk-white arrows go
To the place where the sidewalk ends.
Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go,
For the children, they mark, and the children, they know
The place where the sidewalk ends.
Shel Silverstein
The African Woman as Heroine
The African Woman as Heroine
Great Black Women in History
by Runoko Rashidi
DEDICATED TO AFRICAN WOMEN AROUND THE PLANET!
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INTRODUCTION: THE GLORY AND MAJESTY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
For many thousands of years the African woman has been worshipped, revered and idolized by individuals, families and nations--not only in Africa but around the world. Ancient records show her as queen, goddess, scholar, diplomat, scientist, icon, prophet and freedom fighting warrior exalted with and sometimes above her father, husband and brothers. The African woman has administered great and mighty nations, led determined and capable armies into battle and founded splendid and enduring royal dynasties. Indeed, no other human of any racial or ethnic type has been so widely venerated as has the African woman. This brief essay, therefore, is intended as a secure African man's historical recognition, tribute and salute to the prominence, grandeur and majesty of African women.
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KMT: BLACK LAND OF ANCIENT AFRICA
Of all the countries of ancient times it is Kmt (Ancient Egypt) that stands out above all others. Kmt was indeed the heart and soul of early Africa. When we examine Kemetic civilization we note what is perhaps the proudest achievement in the whole of human annals. It is therefore proper that we look first at the role and stature of African women in Kmt in the Valley of Nile.
First things first--Kmt was African; not only her origins, but from the very beginning and through the great part of the pharaonic period African people endowed with dark complexions, full lips, broad noses and tightly curled hair were overwhelmingly dominant in both the general population and the ruling elite. Ancient Kmt was Africa par excellence.
It has been noted that the most significant single fact to keep in mind when discussing the topic of women and leadership in ancient Kmt is that there was basic equality between men and women. Women of the ancient Kemetic royal families enjoyed considerable influence and freedom of movement, and occupied positions of great power and authority. There is not a single recorded incident of sexual assault or domestic abuse against an African woman in the entire history of Kmt. Kemetic women inherited and willed fortunes, wrote love poems, introduced legislation at the courts of law and commanded the respect of king and commoner alike.
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YOUR MAJESTY: GREAT QUEENS OF KMT (ANCIENT EGYPT)
Queen Ahmose-Nefertari, participated actively in the expulsion from Kmt of the Hyksos--Kmt's first invaders and occupiers. Ahmose-Nefertari was born royal heiress and became one of Africa's most brilliant queens. After the twenty-five year reign of Ahmose I, Nefertari governed jointly with her son Amenhotep I. The veneration of Ahmose-Nefertari continued for more than six-hundred years after her death. To her memory was attached a special priesthood, who recited in her honor a prayer only used in addressing the gods.
Ahmose-Nefertari was given considerable authority in the cult of the King of the Gods when she was made "God's Wife of Amen," a position that held a chief role as a priestess in the national religious center, and was provided with goods and property legally documented and published for all to see on a monumental stela set up in the Temple of Amen at Karnak. Her royal titles included the exceptional "Female Chieftain of Upper and Lower Kmt."
Makare Hatshepsut's twenty-one year reign occurred near the zenith of Kmt's second golden age. This was an era marked by great internal stability and international prestige. One of the Hatshepsut's proudest achievements was a highly successful expedition to the African land of Punt--regarded by the Kamites as "God's land." Hatshepsut's royal titles included: "King of the North and South, Son of the Sun, The Heru of Gold, Bestower of Years, Goddess of Risings, Conqueror of all Lands, Lady of both Lands, Vivifier of Years, Chief Spouse of Amen, the Mighty One."
Queen Tiye was the beloved wife of Nebmare Amenhotep III, and the mother of Akhenaten and Tutankhamen. Tiye is one of the most interesting figures in history. Amenhotep and Tiye married while quite young and shared one of the great love affairs of the ages. That she was of great ability and powerful influence is proved by association with her husband in all of his ceremonial records. She was such an integral part of Kamite affairs that on more than one occasion foreign sovereigns appealed to her directly in matters of international significance. The surviving portraits of Tiye show her with distinct African features.
Queen Nefertari was "The Beautiful Companion" of Ramses II. Her two major titles were "King's Great Wife and "Mistress of the Two Lands." After her death, Nefertari was worshipped as a divine Osirian, or a soul which has become deified. Under the attributes of Asr (Osiris), Kmt's lorder of the dead, she was adored as a goddess. Queen Nefertari's body was housed in a 5,200 square foot tomb decorated with vivid wall paintings--the most splendid in the Valley of the Queens--"The Place of Beauty." Her tomb paintings and inscriptions depict Nefertari as a woman of great charm and exquisite taste, adorned with magnificent jewelry and wearing fashionable gowns.
Queen Istnofret, another distinguished African woman, was a contemporary of Nefertari, and was elevated to the position of Great Royal Wife upon Nefertari's death. Queen Istnofret was the mother of Prince Ramses (Senior King's Son). Prince Khaemwaset (one of the most brilliant men of the Ramesside era) and Prince Merneptah--who eventually succeeded his father as King. Queen Istnofret died in approximately year 24 of Ramses II's reign.
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FREEDOM FIGHTERS AND RESISTANCE LEADERS
Although it was was extremely prominent, Kmt (Ancient Egypt) was only one of many great African nations where women held high positions. Makeda, for example, the semi-legendary Queen of Sheba (Saba), is thought to have lived during the tenth century B.C.E. This woman had all the qualities of an exceptional monarch, and appears to have ruled over a wealthy domain encompassing parts of both Africa and Arabia.� She is called Makeda in the Ethiopian text known as the Kebra Negast, Bilqis in the Koran, and the Queen of Sheba in the Bible. The three of these documents provide a relatively clear picture of a highly developed state distinguished by the pronounced overall status of women. Makeda was not an isolated phenomenon. Many times, in fact, do we hear of important women in African and Arabian history; the documents they are mentioned in providing no commentary on husbands, consorts or male relatives. Either their deeds or inheritance, perhaps both, enabled them to stand out quite singularly.
Dahia al-Kahina of Mauritania was especially active in the North African resistance to the Arab invasions that occurred at the end of the seventh century. About 690 she assumed personal command of the African forces, and under her aggressive leadership the Arabs were briefly forced to retreat. The Arab invaders of Africa were relentless, however, and as the African plight deteriorated, the dauntless Kahina ordered a scorched earth policy. The effects of the devastation can still be seen in the North African countryside. According to tradition, Kahina eventually took her own life rather than admit defeat to the Arabs. With her death ended a magnificent attempt to preserve Africa for the Africans.
Queen Nzingha, also known as Ann Nzingha, was overlord of portions of both Angola and Zaire. She has been called the "greatest military strategist that ever confronted the armed forces of Portugal." Nzingha's military campaigns kept the Portuguese in Africa at bay for more than four decades. Her objective was nothing less than the complete and total destruction of the African slave trade. Nzingha sent ambassadors throughout West and Central Africa with the intent of enlisting a huge coalition of African armies to eject the Portuguese. Queen Nzingha died fighting for her people in 1663 at the ripe old age of eighty-one. Africa has known no greater patriot.
In summary, and in the words of Dr. John Henrik Clarke, "The first accomplishment of the African woman, in partnership with the man, was the creation of a functioning family unit. This major step in human development laid the foundations of the organization of all subsequent societies and institutions. In Africa the woman's `place' was not only with her family. She often ruled nations with unquestioned authority."
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Copyright 1998 Rashidi. All rights reversed.
Revised: October 15,
Poetry by 2pac Shakur
In the event of my Demise by Tupac
In the event of my Demise
when my heart can beat no more
I Hope I Die For A Principle
or A Belief that I had Lived 4
I will die Before My Time
Because I feel the shadow's Depth
so much I wanted 2 accomplish
before I reached my Death
I have come 2 grips with the possibility
and wiped the last tear from My eyes
I Loved All who were Positive
In the event of my Demise
I Cry by Tupac
Sometimes when I'm alone
I Cry,
Cause I am on my own.
The tears I cry are bitter and warm.
They flow with life but take no form
I Cry because my heart is torn.
I find it difficult to carry on.
If I had an ear to confiding,
I would cry among my treasured friend,
but who do you know that stops that long,
to help another carry on.
The world moves fast and it would rather pass by.
Then to stop and see what makes one cry,
so painful and sad.
And sometimes...
I Cry
and no one cares about why.
The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac
Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever cared.
And Tomorrow by Tupac
Today is filled with anger, fueled with hidden hate.
Scared of being outkast, afraid of common fate.
Today is build on tragedies which no one want's to face.
Nightmares to humanity and morally disgraced.
Tonight is filled with Rage, violence in the air.
Children bred with ruthlessness cause no one at home cares.
Tonight I lay my head down but the pressure never stops,
knowing that my sanity content when I'm droped.
But tomorrow I see change, a chance to build a new,
build on spirit intent of heart and ideas based on truth.
Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride.
I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.
Fallen Star by Tupac
They could never understand
what u set out 2 do
instead they chose 2
ridicule u
when u got weak
they loved the sight
of your dimming
and flickering starlight
How could they understand what was so intricate
2 be loved by so many, so intimate
they wanted 2 c your lifeless corpse
this way u could not alter the course
of ignorance that they have set
2 make my people forget
what they have done for much 2 long
2 just forget and carry on
I had loved u forever because of who u r
and now I mourn our fallen star
A young heart with an old soul by Tupac
How can there be peace?
How can I be in the depths of solitude
When there are two inside of me?
This duo in me causes the perfect opportunity
To learn and live twice as fast
As those who accept simplicity...
Ambition over Adversity by Tupac
Take ones adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth
In The Depths of Solitude by Tupac
A young heart with an old soul
How can there be peace?
How can I be in the depths of solitude
When there are two inside of me?
This duo in me causes the perfect opportunity
To learn and live twice as fast
As those who accept simplicity...
Can You See the Pride In the Panther by Tupac
Can You See the Pride In the Panther
As he grows in splendor and grace
Topling obstacles placed in the way,
of the progression of his race.
Can You See the Pride In the Panther
as she nurtures her young all alone
The seed must grow regardless
of the fact that it is planted in stone.
Can You See the Pride In the Panthers
as they unify as one.
The flower blooms with brilliance,
and outshines the rays of the sun.
A Poem about Tupac by J. Hilton
Only God Can Judge 2pac...
Black man, Black boy, Prince, Thug,
Revolutionary, Symbol. They only see your
tattoos, jewelry, and body language. They only
hear your vulgar words, defiant messages, and
your unavoidable controversy. They see your life
as a threat, they comment chickens came home
to roost They blame you for violence in
America, they pour disgust on you and point the
finger at you for problems in our families.
Black man, Black boy, Prince, Thug,
Revolutionary, Symbol. We see you as the dark
truth they are scared to accept. We see you as the
voice we sometimes could not find. We see you
as a young Malcolm X. Alcohol, drugs, women
and prison consumed you, as it did Brother
Malcolm. Yet those that knew you, knew you
were on the way out, you had seen the light and
moved toward it. We felt your pain, so similar to
ours. We felt your frustration, so similar to ours.
We felt your anger, so similar to ours. You are an
unavoidable realness. To Generation X, as they
describe it, you are a 1996 Elvis, John Lennon,
Jimi Hendricks, Sammy Davis, Ella Fitzgerald.
Those that don't know, may never know. Those
that do know, truly know that... Only God Can
Judge You!
Friday, April 16, 2010
The four things Allah created with his hands
The Four Things Allah Created with His HandReference: compiled from a number of references Author: Number of ScholarsTopic: Do you knowOn the authority of al Haarith ibn Nawfal:
“Allaah created three things with His Hand:
1.He created Adam with His Hand
2.He wrote the Tawraah with His Hand and
3.He planted Firdaus with His Hand.”
[Collected by ad Daylami, It was also collected by ad Darqutni in ‘As Sifaat’ P. 26 #28 and Abu Ash Shaikh in ‘Al ‘Udhmah’: 5/1555]
In another Hadeeth narrated by ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr:
“Indeed Allah - the Mighty and Majestic - created three things with His Hand; He created Adam with His Hand, He wrote the Torah with His Hand and He planted Firdaws with His Hand.”
[Collected by ad Darqutni in ‘As Sifaat’ P.45 and al Bayhaqi in ‘Al Asma was Sifat’: P. 403 on the authority of al Harith ibn Nawfal.]
It was authentically reported that ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar said:
“Allaah created four things with His Hand;
1.The Throne
2.The Pen
3.Aadam and
4.The paradise of ‘Adn.
He then said to the rest of the creation ‘Kun’ [Be] and it was.”
Adh Dhahabi stated in ‘Al ‘Uluw’: ‘It’s chain is good.’
Al Albaani stated in ‘Mukhtasar al ‘Uluw’ P.105: ‘The chain is authentic according to the conditions of Muslim.’
On the authority of ‘Abdullaah ibn al Haarith who said; the Messenger of Allaah - صلى الله عليه و سلم - said:
“Allah created three things with His Hand; He created Adam with His Hand, He wrote the Torah with His Hand and He planted Firdaws with His Hand. He then said; “By my Glory, neither a drunkard nor a ‘Dayyooth’ will live in it”
The companions asked: ‘O Messenger of Allah, we know the drunkard, but who is the Dayyooth?’
He responded: “One who consents to evil in his family.”[1]
[Collected by al Khira-ity in Masaawi al Akhlaaq: P.62, #426]
On the authority of ibn ‘Umar – may Allah be pleased with him:
“Allah created four things with his hands: The throne, the paradise of ‘Adn, Adam and the Pen
He veiled the creation from Himself with four:
Fire, then darkness, then light, then darkness.”
Al Haakim stated: ‘The chain is authentic according to the conditions of both Bukhari and Muslim but they did not collect them [in their Saheehs].’
[Mukhtasar al ‘Uluw by al Albaani]
Ibnul Qayyim stated:
It has been authentically reported by both al Bukhari and Muslim in their Saheehs, that the Prophet - صلى الله عليه و سلم - said in the Hadeeth of the intercession: it will be said to Musa: ‘…You are Musa that Allah has specified with His [direct] Speech [to you] and wrote the Tablets for you with His Hand…’
[Bayaan Talbees al Jahmiyyah 1/153]
Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said:
The people of knowledge stated that Allah did not create anything with His Hand except Adam, the Paradise of ‘Adn – for indeed he created it with His Hand, and He wrote the Torah with His Hand. These are three things that were by the Hand of Allaah – the Mighty and Majestic, as for [those of mankind] other than Adam , they were created by the word ‘Kun’ (be).
[Tafseer Surat al Kahf: P.89]
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There are Ahadeeth collected by Bukhari and Muslim that affirm that Allah created Adam with His Hand, He wrote the Torah with His Hand and that He planted 'Adn with His Hand in separate narrations, they can be translated if needed but the authentic narrations in this article should be sufficient.
[1] It also means one who does not have any jealousy for his family and therefore allows evil to take place.
الأربعة التي خلقها الله بيده المرجع: عدة مراجعالمؤلف :مجموعة من المشايخالباب: هل تعلم
خلق الله ثلاثة أشياء بيده: خلق آدم بيده وكتب التوراة بيده وغرس الفردوس بيده - الديلمي عن الحارث بن نوفل
أخرجه أيضًا : الدارقطنى فى الصفات (ص 26 ، رقم 28) . وأبو الشيخ فى العظمة -5/1555
وَفِي حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ خَلَقَ ثَلَاثَةَ أَشْيَاءَ بِيَدِهِ: خَلَقَ آدَمَ بِيَدِهِ، وَكَتَبَ التَّوْرَاةَ بِيَدِهِ، وَغَرَسَ جَنَّةَ عَدْنٍ بِيَدِهِ
رواه الدارقطني في ((الصفات)) (ص45) بتحقيق الفقيهي. والبيهقي في ((الأسماء والصفات)) (ص403) ؛ من حديث الحارث بن نوفل مرفوعًا
وصحّ عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أنه قال
خلق الله أربعة أشياء بيده: العرش، والقلم، وآدم، وجنة عدن. ثم قال لسائر الخلق: كن. فكان
قال الذهبي في العلو :إسناده جيد
وقال الألباني في ((مختصر العلو)) ص105
سنده صحيح على شرط مسلم
إن الله خلق ثلاثة أشياء بيده خلق آدم بيده وكتب التوراة بيده وغرس الفردوس بيده (الدارقطنى فى الصفات وقال : وعزتى لا يسكنها مدمن خمر ولا ديوث قالوا يا رسول الله ما الديوث قال من يقر السوء فى أهله
الخرائطى فى مساوئ الأخلاق عن عبد الله بن الحارث بن نوفل
ومن غريب الحديث : "الديوث" : الذى لا يغار على أهله
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما ، قال
خلق الله أربعة أشياء بيده : العرش ، وجنات عدن ، وآدم ، والقلم ، واحتجب من الخلق بأربعة : بنار ، وظلمة ، ونور ، وظلمة
هذا حديث صحيح الإسناد ولم يخرجاه
مختصر العلو
اختصره وحققه وعلق عليه وخرج أحاديثه الألباني
عن عون بن عبد الله بن الحارث ، عن أخيه ، عن أبيه عبد الله بن الحارث بن نوفل ، قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
إن الله عز وجل خلق ثلاثة أشياء بيده ، خلق آدم بيده ، وكتب التوراة بيده ، وغرس الفردوس بيده
الأسماء والصفات للبيهقي
قال العلامة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين رحمه الله وغفر الله له وللمسلمين
قال أهل العلم لم يخلق الله شيئاً بيده إلا آدم ’وجنة عدن ، فإنه خلقها بيده وكتب التوراة بيده جل وعلا، فهذه
من تفسير سورة الكهف صفحة 89
ثلاثة أشياء كلها كانت بيد الله، أما غيرُ آدم فيخلق بالكلمة –كن
وقد ثبت في الصحيحين عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم في حديث الشفاعة أن موسى يقال له أنت موسى اصطفاك الله بكلامه وخط لك الألواح بيده وفي لفظ وكتب لك التوراة بيده وثبت في صحيح مسلم عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم أنه قال وغرس كرامة أوليائه في جنة عدن بيده
بيان تلبيس إبليس: 1/153
"Quotes to Love by." Ahadith of Aisha umm Maryam
"Money dont mean much to me... I hate a person who is a slave to the dollar.... Hoarding their money as if they can take it to the grave! Money is just wealth here in this world good deeds is wealth in the here after"
"i know ur tryna get me to like u...but ur the complete opposite of what im looking 4....just be urself and ill be the judge !"
"confidence is a trun on..cockiness is a turn off...learn the difference and implement it..thank u :)"
"so u dont wanna be freinds and u dont wanna be strangers....u making this complicated"
""blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah"....im sorry what did u just say"
"I dont know how long I can run around pretending like everything is good with us!"
"I love hard and hate harder"
"if ur gonna get alot of tattoos u should probally make sure a real tattoo artist does them...otherwise you will end up looking trashy"
"is no longer listening to words...only listening to actions"
"I love a man with self control whooo hooo"
"I'm either extremely happy or insanely mad...I need to find a middle course"
"I HATE WHEN SOMEONE KNOWS THEY WERE WRONG AND THEY STILL ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN EXCUSE..SMH GUILTY AS CHARGED NOW DO UR TIME ND GIVE ME MY SPACE(!) S U C K E R (!)"
"I love my brothers can't stand yall niggas!"
"why do beautiful ppl act the ugliest..(?)"
"is wondering how long imma be living this double life"
"The world is a stage...act well!"
"i aint stressing im counting my blessings"
" im a scary cat..im scared of love and im scared of rejection..yup yup..im a scary cat!"
"Concieted ppl really have low self esteem...."
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Dead silence
I hate wars
but there is no room for peace
untill we get justice for all even those in the middle east
call a doctor call a preist
maybe at least the prisoners can get released.
I say a prayer for the children who have lost their child hood
all because their parents actions were misunderstood
help them we should but instead we watch in silence
dead silence....
if you listen closely you can hear them screaming
its reality your not dreaming
the government is scheming
and innocent children pay the price
I can give you some advice
you should really think twice
are you safe that this could never happen to you?
we treat others how we wanna be treated
well lately I guess we dont love ourselves
the minute you stop caring about whose wrong and whose right
its over you’ve already lost the fight
you have become a media slave
you've been brainwashed I can tell by how you behave
yea we've seen better days
now were in a daze
trapped in this maze
still im not amazed
amused and outraged
your mind has been caged
release it and rampage
look the proof is on the page
this whole war was staged
what era are we living in
I thought we were better then our ancestors
still we watch in dead silence
hoping ,wishing, praying
but still our feet, lips, arms, and tongues dont move
Rawr....
ova thought
ova looked
now your hooked
reading my book
ova stood
unda pressure
who knew i held the key with this pen to all the lost treasures
unda minded
unda measured
who knew i would bond with so many and cause hearts much pleasure
held it down
let it loose
now im on top i got the juice
almost lost my mind
my soul and heart
On the verge to depart
But I pulled thru
look at me
look at you
i hate on whats wrong yall hate on the truth
back to where i started
to where my lips first parted
to the first blank page i ever wrote on
to the first person who inspired me
i've never desired to be
no more then what u see
still yall hate and envy
and try to end me
still standing
still demanding
keep comprehending
keep under-standing
tryna figure me out
and see what im about
got me ready to shout
sick of the hook ups and look outs
i do this for fun
In fact im just doing me
i keep it real
Wat you get is what you see
so whats wrong why u mad?
exactly my point you aint even gotta answer
you sick like cancer
im the cure the enhancer
so stop all the noise
relax and take a seat
or you can beat your feet
whichever you prefer
cuz i aint going nowhere my mind differs
welcome to my world here is the key to enter
Get lost inside on your way to the center
I can be your mentor
My soul you can rent her
Just promise to return her in one piece
Then ill be at peace
I hope it helps you understand me so this beef we can cease
Kill it leave it deceased
In love we shall increase
Now I aint no preist
And never claimed to be one
that would be dumb
Im just tryna have fun
You aint gotta follow what I believe
I promise not to greive
Its whatever HE decrees
Im just asking you to please
See where im coming from
Why I don’t crumble
In the jungle
You can rumble
You will stumble
I wont budge
I wont hold a grudge
My spirit you cant nudge
Give you kisses and hugs
While I wait to be judged
ova looked
now your hooked
reading my book
ova stood
unda pressure
who knew i held the key with this pen to all the lost treasures
unda minded
unda measured
who knew i would bond with so many and cause hearts much pleasure
held it down
let it loose
now im on top i got the juice
almost lost my mind
my soul and heart
On the verge to depart
But I pulled thru
look at me
look at you
i hate on whats wrong yall hate on the truth
back to where i started
to where my lips first parted
to the first blank page i ever wrote on
to the first person who inspired me
i've never desired to be
no more then what u see
still yall hate and envy
and try to end me
still standing
still demanding
keep comprehending
keep under-standing
tryna figure me out
and see what im about
got me ready to shout
sick of the hook ups and look outs
i do this for fun
In fact im just doing me
i keep it real
Wat you get is what you see
so whats wrong why u mad?
exactly my point you aint even gotta answer
you sick like cancer
im the cure the enhancer
so stop all the noise
relax and take a seat
or you can beat your feet
whichever you prefer
cuz i aint going nowhere my mind differs
welcome to my world here is the key to enter
Get lost inside on your way to the center
I can be your mentor
My soul you can rent her
Just promise to return her in one piece
Then ill be at peace
I hope it helps you understand me so this beef we can cease
Kill it leave it deceased
In love we shall increase
Now I aint no preist
And never claimed to be one
that would be dumb
Im just tryna have fun
You aint gotta follow what I believe
I promise not to greive
Its whatever HE decrees
Im just asking you to please
See where im coming from
Why I don’t crumble
In the jungle
You can rumble
You will stumble
I wont budge
I wont hold a grudge
My spirit you cant nudge
Give you kisses and hugs
While I wait to be judged
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Brothers and Niggas (remake of jay z sister and bi**ches)
Lets describe a certain man
Lets describe a certain man
Lets describe a certain man
(nigga) You in my face steady tryna lay a bone
(nigga) You grab my bag nd put ur number in my phone
(nigga) Like macaulay culkin im going home alone
(nigga) You think you slick imma ring the alarm
(nigga) Why you think im acting all uptight
You walk me to my car but that's it for tonight
(nigga) you all up in my face im tryna put up a fight
You need to back up before I get you served right.
I aint no one night stand how many times do I have to remind stan?
You gonna get played and rewind so I can do it all again
Stop playing pretend Im with you for the bread
You paying my bills Im playing with your head
(nigga) I got brothers who schooled me to what yall do
Stop playing dumb like you aint tryna screw to
I dont get down with the crew
Im just tryna get thru give me the money imma jew
See im just tryna do me
Send you home to wifey see if she really likes me
See I kinda understand why these girl go dykey (It's yall)
(niggas) (niggas) (niggas)
Don't make me repeat myself
Messing with yall (niggas) is bad for my health
You aint a balling cuz you got a lil wealth
(nigga) You aint no better then a broke man
Once I get you open give me all that you holding
listen (nigga) you wasting time my legs stay folded
It's golden the number one rule
Don't fall in love with no (nigga) ya ego will get bruised
Ladies follow the rules get your own money and stay in school
Cuz im telling you now you can't depend on no nigga
Stop thinking you can change him like Beyonce did Jigga (he a)
(nigga) (nigga) (nigga)
Lets describe a certain male
Lets describe a certain male
lets describe a certain male
They say day all men aint niggas
(brothers) show you respect, niggas don't even expect to
brothers work hard, niggas hardly work
they rather hang on t corner in flirt
go to a club and do the jerk (he a jerk)
brothers will support you, niggas will abort try hard to destort you (belive it)
brothers help you with your kids and house work
niggas dont even know how a broom and mop work
niggas will put your buisness on the streets
brothers keep your business in the sheets
brothers drive cars, niggas work nerves
brothers can take you far, niggas will kick you to the curb
brothers get their hands dirty outside of where they live
niggas bring the work put it under the sick in your crib
cook it up in the pots your kids be eating in
reckless I tell you take heed with them
brothers walk by your side, niggas think they above you
brothers love the ladies cuz they respect they mommas
niggas will bring to your front door all the baby momma drama
brothers love when I keep it real
niggas get mad when I lack sex appeal!
with all that said here's whats the deal
I love my brothers niggas get real!
JAY-Z LYRICS
"Bitches & Sisters"
(Let's describe a certain female)
(Let's describe a certain female)
(Let's describe a certain female)
[Jay-Z]
(Bitch) you know my name and the company I own
(Bitch) you like my style and you smell my cologne
(Bitch) don't try to act like my track-record ain't known
(Bitch) you probably gotta couple CD's in your home
(Bitch) don't make me say it twice, you acting all up tight
Also diddy like, like, like
You ain't a (Bitch), I ain't no ball player, you ain't gonna get pregnant again
Hit off with paper, you gonna get hit off and slid off
Before the neighbors take off to go to work
So just, take off your shirt, don't hit me with that church shit
(Bitch) I got a sister who schooled me to shit you chickens do
Tricking fools, got a whole Robin Givens crew that I kick it to
They be hipping dudes, how you chickens move, I be listening to
(Bitch) (Bitch) (Bitch)
Don't make me say it thrice, you acting all up tight
Also diddy like, like
You ain't a (Bitch), You ain't no better cuz you don't be fucking rappers
You only fuck with actors, you still getting fucked backwards
(Bitch) Unless you fucked a dude on his own merit
And not the way he dribbles or ball or draw leverage
You're a (Bitch), No ma, you're a (Bitch)
(Let's describe a certain female)
(Let's describe a certain female)
(Let's describe a certain female)
Say Jay-Z, why you gotta go and disrespect the women for? Uh
[Jay-Z]
(Bitch) Sisters get respect, bitches get what they deserve
SIsters work hard, bitches work your nerves
Sisters hold you down, bitches hold you up
Sisters help you progress, bitches will slow you up
Sisters cook up a meal, play their role with the kids
Bitches in street with their nose in your biz
Sisters tell the truth, bitches tell lies
Sisters drive cars, bitches wanna ride
Sisters give-up the ass, bitches give-up the ass
Sisters do it slow, bitches do it fast
Sisters do their dirt outside of where they live
Bitches have niggers all up in your crib
Sisters tell you quick "you better check your homie"
Bitches don't give a fuck, they wanna check for your homie
Sisters love Jay cuz they know how 'Hov is
I love my sisters, I don't love no bitch
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sensual Healing
Im anticipating
sick of waiting
being patient
and debating
shaytawn whispering
he tryna hinder this
imma remember this.
not dismiss this
we had a few issues
the future is looking brand new
band aids. u heal me
broken heart is mended
this is just the beggining
nice story happy ending
then when we finish
we can write a book
about how love can get u hooked
addicted and shook
do u realize u took
my soul is in ur hands
u helped me understand
now i see u for urself
ur a better man.
ur in high demand
that high performace
when we romance
i cant ignore it
ur bodys calling
its so official
get the ref bring the whistle
early dismissal
from class just 2 chill with u
my heart was on freeze
now u put it on ease
u did it so easy..u came and relieved me
i was thinking all relationships were tremporary
now we bout 2 get married
get hitched
when we hit
the high notes be pitched
u make me twitch
feeling every inch
of our love
i cant wait
till we make it national
acting all rational
hearts tied together
no one can divide we not fractional
u equal me
u make me better
real loves last 4ever
ur so clever
ur mind is amazing
ur soul shines thru
like ur chest is see thru
men like u dont come around much
so when i meet u we gonna keep in touch
...lol....
sick of waiting
being patient
and debating
shaytawn whispering
he tryna hinder this
imma remember this.
not dismiss this
we had a few issues
the future is looking brand new
band aids. u heal me
broken heart is mended
this is just the beggining
nice story happy ending
then when we finish
we can write a book
about how love can get u hooked
addicted and shook
do u realize u took
my soul is in ur hands
u helped me understand
now i see u for urself
ur a better man.
ur in high demand
that high performace
when we romance
i cant ignore it
ur bodys calling
its so official
get the ref bring the whistle
early dismissal
from class just 2 chill with u
my heart was on freeze
now u put it on ease
u did it so easy..u came and relieved me
i was thinking all relationships were tremporary
now we bout 2 get married
get hitched
when we hit
the high notes be pitched
u make me twitch
feeling every inch
of our love
i cant wait
till we make it national
acting all rational
hearts tied together
no one can divide we not fractional
u equal me
u make me better
real loves last 4ever
ur so clever
ur mind is amazing
ur soul shines thru
like ur chest is see thru
men like u dont come around much
so when i meet u we gonna keep in touch
...lol....
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