tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post3474000106411978507..comments2024-03-25T01:20:22.817-04:00Comments on a bengali in TO: How I Celebrate Christmas, RIS Final Daymezbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-4569152590834545312006-12-28T12:38:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:38:00.000-05:00Anika,
huh? I don't put any importance on hijab, ...Anika,<br /><br />huh? I don't put any importance on hijab, none at all. To me its a fashion accessory. And I don't get caught up in the myth that a hijabi is somehow more pious because she wears a hijab. None at all. I was just commending her on not putting it on as a show because most girls there would have it, but sticking to her beliefs.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-17210726690328456032006-12-28T12:37:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:37:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear about your baby, hope the kid is all...Sorry to hear about your baby, hope the kid is all well now. It was the first time I went out shopping on Boxing Day in years (the last time was in 2002) so I was so totally enjoying the crowds, not to mention the pushing and shoving lol who needs a video game when you got Boxing Day - the name says it all lolmezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-2370738795477871902006-12-28T12:35:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:35:00.000-05:00Ruby: thanx, and welcome to this blog. I love my r...Ruby: thanx, and welcome to this blog. I love my readers and their comments too. Last year was my first RIS and truth be told although it was good I didn't enjoy it a lot, as much as this year (lol this year I was still high on RIS a day after it ended). They had less speakers this year but it was more about quality and all the speakers remained focused on their topics.<br /><br />Saqi: Al Blogifi - the true Muslim sect where all are welcome.<br /><br />Bint: What is a rehla? Yes that sheikh has some amazing knowledge mA.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-21177615567393224572006-12-28T12:32:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:32:00.000-05:00Suroor, Maliha: I wish you girls would have been h...Suroor, Maliha: I wish you girls would have been here, it would have been good and you would have so enjoyed it a lot. I have been to some Islamic conferences in the middle east when I was growing up there but they were all so boring and stuffy and self righteous. This was one of the first that truly made you proud and glad to be a Muslim and gave you lots of optimism and motivation.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-21130692574340932642006-12-28T12:31:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:31:00.000-05:00M&M: One of the things I noticed different this ye...M&M: One of the things I noticed different this year at RIS was that how diverse the crowd was. Most girls were in hijab but there were also lot of girls without. Many brothers were in thobes but also many not. Even the scholars were dressed in multitude of ways. It was very main stream, very moderate. I think as these conferences grow bigger it becomes more mainstream and consists of less narrow minded people who are open to all sorts of ideas and discussions. As Suwaidan said, we must not step out of the bounds of the river, but as long as we are within it we are fine.<br /><br />As for Ramadan, you can see that he spoke from the heart and yes, we are living in the west, that's where we made our bed now, so let's make the West better and let's make ourselves better.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-32586117508448489942006-12-28T12:23:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:23:00.000-05:00Salaam
"I am not a hijabi and it would be hypocri...Salaam<br /><br />"I am not a hijabi and it would be hypocritical of me to be one for three days. When I do it, I will do it sincerely." <br /><br />Why do people esp BROTHERS put so much importance on hijab? That is NOT the only form of worship in Islam! Can you really use a yard stick to measure ones faith? There are SOO many other things that a person must do besides wear hijab. I think that wearing hijab during an occasion where one is deeply worshipping Allah is to be respected. Even if one doesnt wear the hijab everyday, those few times they do gives a sister something to hold onto. And that in turn may plant the seed for more Ibadah. It isnt to PROVE anything to others, it is a sign of worship to Allah. You dont know the reasons why so many sisters dont wear hijab all the time, and I think it is unfair to judge. If someone doesnt want to wear it at an Islamic conference thats fine, but thats her opinion, and you should only do it if you feel comfortable. However, we should stop making the distinction between hijabi and non-hijabi and just see everyone as Muslim or not Muslim. Allah knows best. <br /><br />WasalaamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-78714928665826478132006-12-27T20:33:00.000-05:002006-12-27T20:33:00.000-05:00Am taking my kid to Eaton's prolly tomorrow, I lov...Am taking my kid to Eaton's prolly tomorrow, I love to take pictures there. I love the decorations too,all the bling, who wouldn't resist? Our boxing day was uneventful, usually I go to shoe/bag stores ;-). This time, my baby was really sick had to take her to a children's clinic down at the Danforth,mann, it was packed and whatever illness/virus we didn't have, well, let's say, we managed to get from the numerous coughing/sneezing. Anyway, hope you had a gr8 time, was telling my husband's unmarried relative to go and he said that the young pple there really dress up, now I wonder why?(asking innocently) :)sfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-75428369501948743732006-12-27T07:34:00.000-05:002006-12-27T07:34:00.000-05:00Thanx for the updates, really appreciate it:)
Shei...Thanx for the updates, really appreciate it:)<br />Sheikh Abdallah bin bayyah is amazing. Had a luvley time with the sheikh, sheikh hamza and imaam zaid, and alll the rest of the awesome shuyukh at the rihla in madinah :D so I'm not too down about the fact I cudnt fly over for this event, besides we have the GPU here... but obviously the scholars are not the same, so yea i'll admit, maybe RIS was probably better.<br />U never know maybe next yr, inshallah.Bint Muhammadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452890997733524684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-82061293268477971072006-12-26T17:39:00.000-05:002006-12-26T17:39:00.000-05:00Thanks for the updates. May be we 'll see U at a c...Thanks for the updates. May be we 'll see U at a conference in the USA someday since it seems that you are getting famous. May be there should be a gathering of the Al-Bloghi sect. lolSaqi Namahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546216775116026534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-56186356436711245632006-12-26T16:49:00.000-05:002006-12-26T16:49:00.000-05:00I LOVE THIS BLOG!
Sorry just had to get that out o...I LOVE THIS BLOG!<br />Sorry just had to get that out of my system...now then, moving on...Thanks for the RIS summaary, I'm so glad they were able to bounce back after last year. I love RIS and was really looking forward to hearing Dr Tariq Ramadan but alas this was the one year I wasn't able to go and it was horribly saddening but inshallah next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-47864156491904559552006-12-26T08:45:00.000-05:002006-12-26T08:45:00.000-05:00Salamaat,
*sniff* I wish i was there. Thanks for t...Salamaat,<br />*sniff* I wish i was there. Thanks for this...sounds like a great time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-65857707657914236572006-12-26T01:07:00.000-05:002006-12-26T01:07:00.000-05:00Thanks Mezba! Who wants to spend money and attend ...Thanks Mezba! Who wants to spend money and attend RIS when you have such a great friend to summarise it for you?! No seriously, I would have attended if I was in Canada. But, thanks for this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-62814076457238605552006-12-25T21:31:00.000-05:002006-12-25T21:31:00.000-05:00great post again. you summarized it really well.
...great post again. you summarized it really well. <br />"I am not a hijabi and it would be hypocritical of me to be one for three days. When I do it, I will do it sincerely." such a good response and I am really glad she said that. You would be surprised (if you havent seen already) as to the numerous amount of girls that do that. It is not right. Obviously try to dress modestly but be true to yourself and to others. <br /><br />And i agree w/ 'liya. I jus could not concentrate during Shaykh Bayyah's speech. I was so sleep deprived and in that session it was like all of the energy totally got drained outta me. I soo wished at that point I wish I knew arabic. <br /><br />and i totally agree with u mezba. the final session rocked! you definitely had to be there. Imam Zaid Shakir and Sheikh Hamza Yusuf are one of my most favorite speakers. They are really funny and get the point across.<br /><br />"The men made you feel proud of who you are, confident as to where you are, and conscious of where you want to be. " word!<br /><br />and i am not sure if you said it in this post or the previous one "I am a Western Muslim not a Muslim living in the West" and I am really glad that the speakers stressed on that and did not talk about going back to countries of origin, of parents etc because being there as Tariq Ramadan said does not mean it is more reigious. It is us, who ourselves decide that.M&Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529620161652834127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-87170270157676675772006-12-25T13:59:00.001-05:002006-12-25T13:59:00.001-05:00Shaz and Mousehunter, spoke to a volunteer he said...Shaz and Mousehunter, spoke to a volunteer he said the RIS dvd will be out in 2 weeks iA. Hopefully they will include Hamza Yusuf coz he was the real power house.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-70021497127186502222006-12-25T13:59:00.000-05:002006-12-25T13:59:00.000-05:00Liya, Yes, you should see the Christmas tree at Ea...Liya, Yes, you should see the Christmas tree at Eatons. What are you planning to buy over boxing day? I am after this electronic item and already dreading the rush at Future Shop.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-79085251535709721192006-12-25T13:30:00.000-05:002006-12-25T13:30:00.000-05:00Thanks for the update. I wish we were able to mak...Thanks for the update. I wish we were able to make the last day too. I would have loved to hear Iman Zaid Shakir and Sheikh Hamza Yusuf. That's like tag team! Two powerhouses concentrating on one topic. The Main event if you will. Unfortunately, as Shaz mentioned it probably won't be available, they have never done so in the past. Too bad too, cuz 2 years ago Yusuf gave an awesome lecture which would have served as great dawah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-61434949294007644882006-12-25T12:49:00.000-05:002006-12-25T12:49:00.000-05:00btw, ris usually dont have the rights not distribu...btw, ris usually dont have the rights not distribute hamza yusuf's lectures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-12695666228727791202006-12-25T12:45:00.000-05:002006-12-25T12:45:00.000-05:00I love all the Christmas decorations too.. esp the...I love all the Christmas decorations too.. esp the way all the malls are decorated .. some trees look just gorgeous.. can't wait for tomorrow BOXING DAY SHOPPING !!!!<br /><br />About Shaykh Bayyah, I just couldn't concentrate because I was too tired from the night before. My legs were falling asleep, I was too fidgety, and I could feel myself nodding off during the Arabic which I didn't understand (but also wish I did). I do admire the fact that he came all the way here and he certainly seemed to be enjoying himself!'liyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682312785305176809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-80088576816848991882006-12-25T12:31:00.000-05:002006-12-25T12:31:00.000-05:00Anon, Thanx. The significance? lol.. I don't wan...Anon, Thanx. The significance? lol.. I don't want to end up top of the list for google searches for that word!mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-44433176784188556462006-12-25T12:28:00.000-05:002006-12-25T12:28:00.000-05:00hey! thanks for the updates. it was very well deta...hey! thanks for the updates. it was very well detailed! I noticed how you wrote terro rism separately. is there a significance in it? was it something said at the conference that made you write it that way? if so, i'd love to hear about it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com