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The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In my last post, I noted George Washington's letter to REVEREND JOHN LATHROP praising the original Humane Society of Massachusetts which Rev. Lathrop helped found.
That group is still around. You may view their official site here.
As this relates to Washington and religion, in "George Washington's Sacred Fire," Peter Lillback cites Washington's thoughts on Lathrop's sermon as evidence of his orthodox Christianity. Indeed, Lillback repeatedly notes Washington's special praise for the address, that he received it with "singular satisfaction." Lillback also claims said Humane Society was "deeply committed to historic Christianity." (p. 671.) Lillback's book defines "historic Christianity" as "orthodox."
The problem is, it's likely that Rev. Lathrop was not an orthodox Christian AND a number of the founders of the Humane Society were committed Unitarians.
From the official site:
Formally established in 1786, The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts elected James Bowdoin, the governor of Massachusetts and the founder of Bowdoin College, to be its first president. The other original trustees were Rev. John Clarke, Dr. Aaron Dexter, Rev. Dr. Simeon Howard, Rev. Dr. John Lathrop, Rev. Samuel Parker, Dr. Isaac Rand, Dr. John Warren, Dr. Thomas Welsh, Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse and Judge Oliver Wendell. In 1791, The Humane Society was formally incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
One of those unitarians, Dr. Waterhouse, corresponded with Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson felt comfortable writing what follows to Dr. Waterhouse:
... The doctrines of Jesus are simple, and tend all to the happiness of man.
1. That there is one only God, and he all perfect.
2. That there is a future state of rewards and punishments.
3. That to love God with all thy heart and thy neighbor as thyself, is the sum of religion.
These are the great points on which he endeavored to reform the religion of the Jews. But compare with these the demoralizing dogmas of Calvin.
1. That there are three Gods.
2. That good works, or the love of our neighbor, are nothing.
3 That faith is every thing, and the more incomprehensible the proposition, the more merit in its faith.
4. That reason in religion is of unlawful use.
5. That God, from the beginning, elected certain individuals to be saved, and certain others to be damned; and that no crimes of the former can damn them; no virtues of the latter save.
Now, which of these is the true and charitable Christian? He who believes and acts on the simple doctrines of Jesus? Or the impious dogmatists, as Athanasius and Calvin? ...
Regardless of whether the members of the Humane Society or, for that matter, Washington himself, were as extreme unitarians as was Jefferson, they all shared a very man centered theistic creed.
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they all shared a very man centered theistic creed
This was not proved by this post.
Jonathan Rowe said...
Well proving it would take a lot longer than the amount of words I wanted to write.
I see a distinction between the "theists" whose worldview (if you will) was more "good of man" as opposed to "glory of God" oriented.
The "orthodox" esp. the Calvinists were more "Glory of God" oriented. All of the figures in my post including GW, TJ, BF and those ministers were more "good of man" theists.
I thought it esp. relevant to note this given the post is about the HUMANE society.
I dunno. Seems like the same sort of leaps Lilliback is guilty of. I'll take your word it had a high proportion of unitarians, but Calvinism isn't the last word on Christianity. Not-Calvinist isn't necessarily "man centered the[ism]." "Unitarian" isn't necessarily man centered theism. Even Jefferson's musing that slavery might be ended by "supernatural interference" isn't man centered theism.
And not that I want to defend him, because I disagree with his thesis, but perhaps Lilliback had some reason to think the Humane Society was "deeply committed to historic Christianity (p. 671.)" and just didn't make that up out of whole cloth. Perhaps.
The Humane Society seems to me to have an inordinate lot of "Reverends," and let's keep in mind there were few philanthropic societies at that time, least of all "ecumenical" [non-sectarian ones].
The Humane societies don't seem to me to be particularly Christian, but these days we tend to read "secular" into anything that wasn't explicitly Christian, and I think that's a big mistake.
But from a history of the Massachusetts chapter, I found this, which is pretty religious, and might be what Lilliback is referring to.
* At the anniversary of " The Royal Humane Society, " in 1804, it was stated
that since its institution in 1774, a period of only thirty years, two thousand eight
hundred and fifty-nine persons of all ages and conditions had been recorded in
its books as rescued from imminent peril and restored to life; and that four
thousand five hundred and eighty-seven individuals had been rewarded by its
funds for humane exertions. It was customary, also, at those anniversaries, to
assemble as many as could be collected of the persons thus recovered, who went
in procession and were seated together in a conspicuous part of the church. On
one occasion, the numbers of this singular company exceeded seven hundred;
and their anthem of thanksgiving was that of the healed King of Israel. " The
grave cannot praise Thee : Death cannot celebrate Thee : they that go down
to the pit cannot hope for thy truth. But the living, the living, he shall praise
Thee, as I do this day."
A Hymn was composed by Mrs. Morton, for the anniversaries of our own
Society, one stanza of which is supposed to be sung by the persons recovered. The
Hymn itself was repeatedly sung by Mrs. Graupner, and others, as appears in the
notices of the occasion, at the time ; but we believe, that in no instance, was there
an assemblage of the persons restored.
The following is the well-known stanza: —
" Since twice to die is ethos* alone,
And twice the breath of life to see,
Oh ! may we, prostrate at thy throne,
Devote our second lives to Thee."
...which is pretty Christian.
http://www.archive.org/stream/historyhumaneso00unkngoog/historyhumaneso00unkngoog_djvu.txt
eli said...
This is only an incidental point, but it sounds to me like Thomas Jefferson didn't know his Judaism.
Jesus couldn't have wanted to "reform" Judaism along these lines - he was affirming basic Judaic belief.
Points 1 and 3 on Jefferson's list were the Shema - the most fundamental and central declaration of Judaism. Point 2 was a Pharisaic belief, and therefore very common and accepted, as the Pharisees were I believe the most influential teachers of the day.
Thomas Jefferson didn't know a lot of things, although he was convinced he did.
II. Jews.
1. Their system was Deism; that is, the belief in one only God. But their ideas of him and of his attributes were degrading and injurious.
2. Their Ethics were not only imperfect, but often irreconcilable with the sound dictates of reason and morality, as they respect intercourse with those around us; and repulsive and anti-social, as respecting other nations. They needed reformation, therefore, in an eminent degree.---Letter To Dr. Benjamin Rush, April 21, 1803.
http://www.angelfire.com/co/JeffersonBible/jeffbsyl.html
Here's another source of info on the Humane Societies.
Tom, thanks for the link.
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Born and raised in Jerusalem, Jonathan Mosheiff was first exposed to computer programming at home, at the age of seven. While in high school, this interest led him to compete as a member of the Israeli team in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). Training for this competition, Jonathan was introduced to algorithms and combinatorics and fell in love with the field. He eventually won four silver medals as a representative of Israel in international competitions. During high school, Jonathan studied toward a BSc in computer science and mathematics at the Hebrew University and graduated magna cum laude. He then served for five years in the IDF as an algorithmic researcher and team leader. After the army, he went on to study for an MSc in computer science at the Hebrew University. His MSc thesis, under the supervision of Prof. Orna Kupferman, dealt with the decomposition of regular languages, a theoretical subject with possible applications in the field of formal verification. He was awarded his degree summa cum laude.
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In addition to his research, Jonathan coaches the Israeli team for the International Olympiad in Informatics – the same team in which he was once a contestant. He also created an algorithmic problem-solving course at the Hebrew University, which he teaches together with a fellow PhD student.
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A history of the Commonwealth Bank Series
15yMartin Williamson and Will Luke
A brief history of the Commonwealth Bank series
Martin Williamson and Will Luke13-Nov-2006
The idea of a tri-nation one-day tournament sprung out of the settlement between the Australian Cricket Board and Kerry Packer. As part of the deal, a one-day event was created for Packer's Channel Nine
The three captains pose ahead of the inaugural Benson & Hedges World Series in 1979-80 © WCM
Winners West Indies 2-0
Runners-up England
3rd side Australia
The inaugural tournament was a disaster for the ACB and the broadcasters who relied on Australia reaching the final to cover costs. West Indies, who had won the World Cup seven months earlier, were easily the best side, and England, with only one player who had played under lights before, did well to reach the final. Mike Brearley upset the crowds even more when he exploited a loophole in the laws by putting all ten fielders - including the wicketkeeper, on the boundary when West Indies needed ten to win in a qualifying game. That was soon outlawed.
Winners Australia 3-1
Runners-up New Zealand
3rd side India
The third final (this was the first year where it was best-of-five) produced one of the most controversial ODIs ever when Trevor Chappell bowled an underarm delivery with New Zealand needing six to win off the last ball. The man who instructed him to do that - his brother Greg - was slammed in the media but still won the Player of the Series. The preliminary stage had each side playing one another five times - TV got its extra product but the tournament took on a bloated feel.
Runners-up Australia
3rd side Pakistan
West Indies again won the B&H World Series without ever really being stretched, with Australia edging out Pakistan on run rate despite losing three of the five preliminary matches played between the sides. West Indies won the best-of-five finals 3-1.
3rd side England
A close preliminary stage was won by New Zealand courtesy of five straight wins in the middle while Australia squeezed into the final when they beat New Zealand on superior run-rate in their last match - defeat would have meant England would have knocked them out, also on run rate. But the two finals (back to best-of-three) were disappointingly one-sided as Australia won by six wickets and 149 runs.
A controversy has arisen1
For the first time the finals went to a decider but West Indies secured their third B&H title with an easy win over the hosts. The flaws of the drawn-out preliminary stage were highlighted by the dire performance of Pakistan who won one out of their ten matches and lost most of the others by hefty margins, rendering the last few games utterly meaningless.
3rd side Sri Lanka
The Australians must have started wondering about the wisdom of bringing West Indies over as they won their fourth title in as many appearances, losing only one of their 13 matches. The three-match final went the distance as Australia won the opener thanks to a brilliant hundred from Allan Border, but West Indies were too superior to be denied after a close second game. Sri Lanka managed only one win in their ten preliminary games.
Runners-up India
3rd side New Zealand
With West Indies absent, Australia won the B&H World Series with victory over world champions India whose batting let them down in the finals. New Zealand would have been in the final had their own batting not collapsed in the latter stages leading to them losing their last two games.
Winners England 2-0
3rd side West Indies
The surprise was not that West Indies didn't win, but they didn't even reach the finals, losing three of the last four group matches as their batting failed to ignite. Australia topped the group, England cantered to victory in the first final before edging the second with Ian Botham winning one with the ball, the other with the bat. The group stage was reduced to eight matches for each side - a welcome relief as a month earlier these countries had played each other in a one-day series at Perth.
A slimmer competition thanks to the plethora of other matches to mark Australia's bicentenary, and that was no bad thing as once again Sri Lanka failed to perform with one win in eight outings. Australia won the final easily, and their only defeat in ten matches was by one run to New Zealand in the second game.
Once again, Pakistan's poor performance made the preliminary stages fairly pedestrian. They won twice in eight matches, and both those after four straight defeats had rendered the victories almost meaningless. The first final was one of the best as Australia squeezed a two-run win, but West Indies inflicted heavy defeats on them in the second and third games to secure their fifth B&H crown.
Runners-up Pakistan
Sri Lanka maintained their dismal record with another poor display which brought one win in eight games, taking their B&H record to three victories in 26 matches, and that again made the group stages a fairly tedious procession. The finals weren't much better as Pakistan's batting failed, and were it not for some powerful hitting by Wasim Akram, they would have been humiliated.
England, fresh from an Ashes drubbing, never found any form but still would have reached the finals had they won any of their last three games, all, by a scheduling anomaly, against Australia. New Zealand were a distant second to the hosts and the finals never threatened an upset.
Australia warmed up for the World Cup which followed immediately after with another B&H title but it did them no good as they went on to crash out of the big event. In fact, none of these sides reached the last four. India pipped West Indies to the finals with a win in the final preliminary match.
World champions Pakistan's poor form in the B&H continued as they won once to make an Australia-West Indies final inevitable from early on. In five appearances up to 1992-93 they reached the finals only once, and in three of those outings they were outclassed. They did, however, tie a match against Australia. West Indies won the first final when Curtly Ambrose blasted the Australian tail away with 5 for 32 and survived a batting collapse in the second.
Winners Australia
Runners-up South Africa
One of the best tournaments to date, not only with a down-to-the-wire preliminary stage but also finals that went to a decider. Any permutation of finalists was possible with two matches to go, but Australia bounced back from defeat by South Africa to beat New Zealand in the last game. South Africa won the first final before Australia's bowlers strangled them in the second and third matches.
Runners-up Australia A
Other sides England, Zimbabwe
This was the first in the competition's 16 seasons to include a fourth side - Australia A - and it drew a mixed response from the players, public and critics. The credibility of the venture, designed to compensate for two weaker sides, disappeared when it became clear the Australia A matches would not be classified as ODIs, and the whole thing became farcical when players started swapping between the two squads, culminating in Paul Reiffel being pinched by the senior side for the final only to be made 12th man! Much to the organisers' embarrassment, Australia A pipped England into the final on run rate, and came within one ball of winning the first match.
Runners-up Sri Lanka
At the fourth time of asking Sri Lanka came to the party, showing the form which was to lead them to World Cup glory two months later. They edged out West Indies courtesy of wins in their last two preliminary matches, but were second best to Australia in both finals.
Winners Pakistan 2-0
Runners-up West Indies
Carlton & United's first year of sponsorship coincided with Australia failing to reach the finals for the first time since the inaugural competition in 1979-80 and also Pakistan's first win at the seventh time of asking. West Indies, who topped the preliminary points table, were a disappointment in the final as they were bowled out for 179 and 103. Australia, meanwhile, lost five of their last six matches.
Steve Waugh and Hansie Cronje exchange words in the deciding match of the 1997-98 series © Action Photographics
Australia, for the first time, fielded a specialist one-day team; Mark Taylor and Ian Healy, both mainstays in the Test side, were axed, and Steve Waugh became captain. Australia waltzed to the finals against South Africa, but were upset in the first match as Allan Donald ran riot. They came back, though, to win the series 2-1, a feat Waugh likened to Australia's unforgettable back-from-the-dead World Cup win against West Indies at Mohali in 1996.
Sri Lanka weren't often at their best in this series - their confidence blighted by the no-balling of Muttiah Muralitharan by umpire Ross Emerson in the eighth match of the series. England, whose performances tailed off as the series progressed, moved into the finals against Australia, but fell short in the first match by 10 runs. Australia's dominance continued in the second final where, after posting 272 for 5, they dismissed England for a paltry 110. Glenn McGrath, jointly named man-of-the-series with Graeme Hick after his record 27 wickets, took 2-26 after Darren Lehmann had made 71 at almost a run a ball. It was Australia's 12th home series in victory in 20 years.
India's poor form in this series - they managed just one victory, thanks to Sourav Ganguly's 141 - led Sachin Tendulkar to complain of the tightly-packed schedules. Australia, on the other hand, swept through the tournament with ease, losing just once against Pakistan in the series' opening game. Pakistan made it through to the finals and, in the first match were, at one stage, 28 for 5. Were it not for Moin Khan's swift 47, the margin of defeat might have been uglier than six wickets. The second match was a positively brutal display by Australia who launched themselves to 337 for 7.
3rd side Zimbabwe
Australia followed their 5-0 whitewash of the West Indies in the preceding Test series with a 10-0 victory in the one-day series. The West Indies lost five of their eight group games, even losing one to Zimbabwe - in pursuit of 139, they were 31 for 8 by the 17th over which rather sums up the competition Australia were faced with. Ian Harvey almost single-handedly won the first final for Australia, with a brilliant innings of 47 from 33 balls, followed by bowling figures of 2 for 5 from six overs. Mark Waugh clobbered 173 in the second final, the highest score by an Australian in a one-day match, taking Australia to a total which ought to have given the West Indies heart failure. That they reached 299, easily their best score of the series, showed their ability and spirit - but it was too little, too late.
Winners South Africa 2-0
The competition's third sponsor - Victoria Bitter - took over and although Australia ended the preliminary matches with the same number of wins as South Africa and New Zealand, they failed to make it to their own final for just the third time in 23 years. Changes were inevitable, and the poor show ended Steve and Mark Waugh's one-day careers. Shane Bond was the chieftain among wickets with 21, including 15 in the top six. Having done all the hard work, New Zealand left their worst performance for when it mattered most: crumbling limply to 190 against South Africa in the first final.
Despite only winning three of their preliminary matches, England made it through to the final ahead of Sri Lanka who managed to lose six of their eight games. James Anderson, an unknown before this series, made his name in an England shirt with 13 excellent wickets. England however - who were humiliated in the Test series preceding the one-dayers - were humbled in the first final as Australia reached their target of 118 in the little matter of 12 overs and two balls - a day-night match which didn't even last long enough for the SCG lights to be turned on. At least the second game was closer until Brett Lee sealed the series with 5 for 30.
Although fiery and gung ho in the initial matches, India ran out of steam before the finals, in which they were hammered by a relentlessly efficient Australia. The preliminary stage was rendered a procession once it became clear that a weak Zimbabwe side - who failed to win any of their eight matches - were never likely to threaten.
The format again changed slightly with the group stage reduced from eight to six matches a side, a welcome alteration after the previous season's tedium. Australia and Pakistan contested the finals, but West Indies were a disappointment with only one win in their six matches. Pakistan held a 2-1 lead going into the finals, but Australia again proved too strong and won both matches in solid rather than spectacular fashion.
3rd side South Africa
The final VB Series (Carlton & United's sponsorship ended at the end of the season) was unfortunately dominated by accusations of racism among spectators that simply wouldn't go away. Those followed a series of incidents during the South Africa Test series which preceded the one-dayers, and, not for the first time, the Sri Lankans were often on the receiving end. Australia dominated the qualifying stages, and the right to meet them in the finals was decided in the last group match in which South Africa's batting fell away spectacularly. Sri Lanka won the first final by 22 runs, but were routed in the second and third games as Australia raced to 368 for 5, Muralitharan returning 0 for 99 from 10 overs, and then sealed the series with a nine-wicket stroll.
After hitting absolute rock bottom in the preceding Test series, England bounced back to win their first Australian tri-series in 20 years. Not even they could quite believe it. Tickets for the tournament could be found on eBay for $A5 (£2), such was the public's antipathy towards the event. But things turned around quickly, with Paul Collingwood, the one batsman to defy Australia during the Tests, smacking 106, 120 and 70 to chivvy a surprisingly energetic England. Ed Joyce's 107 at Sydney earned England their first win over Australia since Old Trafford in 2005, and even gained them a bonus point. A 34-run win in the final sealed a famous win, ending a horrific tour.


A bus station, a hospital building and a charity headquarters are among the 11 buildings which have been shortlisted for this year's RIBA North West Awards.
RIBA North, in partnership with the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, hosted Lord Heseltine and Lord Palumbo at the second annual Lord St John of Fawsley Commemoration Lecture.
RIBA North West have invited four national and international speakers to contribute to the discussion on shaping the built environment in the region as part of a series of talks taking place across the summer in Manchester and Liverpool.
RIBA Student Mentoring launches in the North West for the third year. Over 220 architecture students will this year receive support from local RIBA Chartered Practices and Architects.
RIBA North opens its second exhibition, Cerámica, showcasing the future use of ceramics and technology in architecture.
RIBA North West announces the seven winning buildings in the 2017 RIBA Regional Awards, in recognition of their architectural excellence.
The first exhibition at RIBA North, the new national architecture centre on the Liverpool Waterfront, opens to the public on 17 June.


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Notes From The Heart
Remember Who You Are!
Ramadan Is Here
Lilly Who?
Walk The Walk With Me
Throwback, Hajj 2015
Published exclusively on On Islam
Hajj Diaries: Day Three
Life is so very different here. The city literally pauses five times a day, at the beautiful sound of the call to prayer. Everything closes down completely and the Holy mosque is the only place vibrating with life. You'd be talking to someone all absorbed in an important conversation, and then suddenly you both stop, face the Qiblah, and start walking. As if we are spiritually hypnotized. I can talk about this Holy place forever, but someone just tapped me on the shoulder, inviting the whole Hajj group to the meeting room for instructions on the rites of Pilgrimage. I gotta go!
(Pssssstttttt one more thing! The mosque is surrounded with pigeons all day, and yet you NEVER see any bird droppings! Coincidence? I think not!!)
Okayyyyy I'm coming! Sorry guys, I really gotta go!
The leader quiets us down and then starts explaining. Of course you're part of the group! You're heart Hajjis this year, right? Come on in
"Attention people! Listen up!
Starting the 9th of Dhul Hajjah, you barely have time to breathe! The rites of Hajj will commence one after the other so fast it will make your head spin! And yes, say goodbye to sleep! (Yeah, Hajj is a form of Jihad. What did you guys except?)
But don't panic. Please take your seats while I explain the process briefly. There's snacks and refreshments in the hall on your way in, so please help yourselves…
Okay so here it goes:
Step one: Begin Ihram and head off to Umrah
Circumambulation:
I often wondered why we walk around the Kaabah seven times in an anti-clock wise motion. But this year, being your Hajj representative and all, it was time to get some answers!
Do you ever walk into a place, like a green park or a white room, take a deep breath, and say "wow I feel so peaceful here"
Okay, multiply that by a gazillion times and you'll understand what's it like to be near the Kaabah. The House of God is located on a blessed spot, in the zero magnetism zone. Once you circumambulate around it anti clock wise, the same direction the entire universe rotates, your whole system is charged with positive energy.
The layers of earth are seven, so are the heavens. And just like each key has a different number of ridges to open a certain door, I personally believe, rotating around the Kaabah seven times opens the doors to a blessed life on earth and an eternal abode in Paradise…
Saei: Walk The Walk
Next comes the seven walks or the "saei" between mount Safa and mount Marwa, another rite of umrah and hajj. It is to honor lady Hajjar, who walked the seven walks hoping to find water for her thirsty baby, and then behold! The eternal blessed spring of Zamzam erupts.
The word "saei" roughly translates to: the effort exerted to attain something great. Is that perhaps a reflection of our lives too? We do "saei" every day, working hard to do good deeds and avoid sins. Life is just an attempted effort to reach our version of "divine water in the middle of the desert". We walk the walk in life, knowing that one day, we will be rewarded too… With eternal paradise inshallah
Once you're done both sets of walks, you go drench your heart and soul with Zamzam water and pray two rakas then prepare for Arafat, the best day in the history of days…
Take a minute to listen to the sound of the surreal silence of this "overcrowded with millions of people" Holy mosque…
Stare at the Ka'bah…Quench this thirst in your soul you never knew existed till this moment.
The feeling you have now, seeing it up close and personal can never be described in human words…
It's a mix of awe, shock, serenity, security, and detachment from the world. You feel your soul is being slowly disconnected from your body and tied with an eternal bliss to this beautiful velvet covered House of God.
The rush of emotions in this place is overpowering…
And it makes me wonder… If a place on earth is so heavenly to the point that you wouldn't wanna blink and miss a second of its view… If the reality of being near the Ka'bah is more enchanting and captivating than any dream… I wonder…what is paradise like…?
Your Hajj Representative
Lilly S. Mohsen
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It's Not The Places, It's The Beloved
Throw Back Hajj Diaries 2015
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Hajj Diaries: Day Two:
"They've opened the door! RUNNNNNNN"
You see, Prophet Muhammad's original mosque with attached house is actually a relatively small area (about 20×15 meters) located inside today's huge Holy mosque in Madina. Women get a chance to visit the sequestered area three times a day, for about two hours each time. You'll find the Muslim women gathered by the partition, way before visitation hours, stretching and jogging in place, while the area is being cleared out of the men (as it should be! They get 18 hours a day!)
Anyways, when the door opens, women charge like a stampede. (I wish I was exaggerating but I'm not LOL) and so I grab Aya, my sister in law and run like the wind, unbothered by the pushing and shoving of some very sturdy women mashAllah. Nothing matters when you race with your heart to meet the beloved….
This is his house… Prophet Muhammad (peace by upon him) is buried here next to his two best friends, Abu Bakr Al Siddique and Omar Ibn Al Khattab. And on your right, is his mosque. You're probably wondering why all the carpets are red except for this one, it's green. Well it's because it's literally a meadow and a little piece of heaven
Narrated by Abu Hurrairah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "The space between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise"
He also said that one rak'ah of prayer in his mosque is worth ten thousand rak'ahs. Okay, now that I think of it, this was well worth getting jammed and elbowed for!
After greeting the prophet and his friends and miraculously praying on the green carpet, something very unusual happens. An invisible magnetic force drowns out the noises and pulls you in. You stand by the Prophet's chamber… Frozen… Speechless… Overwhelmed….That's the moment you realize… Muhammad was here….and somehow time ceases to exist…
The beloved lived…here…. He sat right there with his grandchildren propped on his lap before Friday prayer. He walked here with Abu Bakr and Omar and Hamza… This is where Islam emerged from. He stood in the exact same spot you're standing in now, smiling and welcoming people. He leaned on this palm tree and slept inside this room…
Muhammad… The Last Prophet… The final connection between the heavens and earth. He was here… Saying "Soothe our hearts with it" and listened to Bilal's beautiful voice recite the call for prayer. Allah's beloved messenger… The one who stayed up all night praying for his Ummah till his feet were swollen. The one man who carried the burden mountains refused to carry, and brought to the whole world their true and ultimate salvation…
Muhammad is here…
It suddenly dawned on me while I stood there motionless, with tears streaming down my face, why I love him so much even though I never met him. I realize his love is engraved deep within our hearts…. His love is innate… It's already inside each and every one of us, we just didn't know it… Until today…
Look around you… See the look on people's faces… It says it all. They're mesmerized by the thought of standing by his house, 1400 later! They'd give up everything just to visit his mosque once in their lifetime! Listen to their words… They talk to him as if he's right there. They tell him about their lives and troubles and how all their families back home send their greetings.
"We miss you Prophet of God"
These are the words you hear in this place every single day. Said by millions of every age, race and color… They miss him even though they've never met him… And that's the truest, most genuine love of all…
Visiting the Prophet's mosque is not an obligation of Hajj, and yet look, there's hardly an empty spot to pray in. I finally understand why Shiekh Hamza Yusuf got so emotional in one of his lectures about Prophet Muhammad…
He explained how when you love someone so intensely, you find yourself loving everything they love. And when you miss them, you'll close your eyes and touch the things they once touched, and kiss the stones and walls of the homes they once lived in… But it's not the things or the walls or the stones that make your heart melt and your soul shiver…
"It's not the places… It's the beloved… He was here…."
Peace be upon you my beloved Prophet. Everyone reading this is sending you their love from all parts of the world. May you smile and welcome them in Paradise… And invite them to your palace. I have a feeling the carpets are emerald green there too…
We miss you Muhammad… More than words can ever say…
Until we meet my love….
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Hajj Diaries: Lilly In Mecca
Throwback, Hajj journey 2015
Day One Dairy: Friday
Can I Represent You For 7 Days?
Before you answer that question let me tell you something:
There's approximately 1.8 Billion Muslims in the world today. And because of the capacity limit of the great Holy mosque in Mecca, only 3 million people out of the 1.8 billion can perform Hajj every year. If you do the boring math, you'll realize that's only 0.0016% of the Ummah. If you do more boring math, you'll be shocked to know, that even if every Muslim gets a fair chance to fulfill their Hajj obligation, which is one of the main pillars in Islam, they'd have to wait more than a hundred years for their turn. Some people will live and die before having the chance to perform Hajj! Not because they're sick or old or can't afford it! But simply because of capacity limitations. Now that really sucks, doesn't it?
Millions of Muslims apply for Hajj visas every year and get rejected. Millions can't afford it, can't take a leave from work, have little kids they can't leave behind or are physically unable to travel. I know Hajj is only an obligation for those who are able, but just looking at these number and odds, it doesn't seem fair to me! Less than 1% of Muslims get to be reborn through Hajj, sometimes every year, while others have zero chance!
Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) on a Jihad journey, said "We left many Muslims behind and yet they're with us in every step and share the same rewards. All because they wished to join us but couldn't…"
Is there perhaps a different kind of Hajj that you can do EVERY single year with your heart, and get the same reward of those who are physically there? Is your sincere intention and longing to please the Lord, enough to fulfill this one, out-of-reach pillar?
Yes, I think so too… Coz Allah is Fair, and He's the Most Merciful
Try as you may, you'll never understand the virtue and value of the first ten days of Dhul Hajjah, whether you're in Mecca or at home. If you're one of those people, who turn on the TV and watch the floods of white-dressed pilgrims circumbulate the Kaa'ba and hear your heart cry out "Awwwhhh I WISH I WAS THERE"
Then welcome! I'm glad to tell you, you're in the right place. Please leave your heart in the Lobby along with your consent for me to take it with me. My name is Lilly. S Mohsen, and I will be your representative for the next 7 days inshAllah.
Did I mention I'm one of those lucky 0.016%?
Okay wait, don't start mumbling jealous words yet. I'm sitting here in the beloved's mosque in Madina, overwhelmed and humbled by this gift from Allah, and wishing you were all here with me….then I thought "you all can!"
All you need to do is have the intention. A true sincere and genuine intention to come to Hajj this year, have all your past mistakes deleted and start over a new page.
No cheating guys! I'm in a holy place, remember? I'll know if your intentions are from the heart or not and then you'll be SO busted! (Actually I won't know. But I'll still pretend I do!)
All I'm asking is for you to let go of the worldly distractions for a few days. Believe it with every cell in your body that this year, you can do Hajj with your heart…
As for me, I'll walk you through the journey inshAllah during the coming days, which Allah testifies are the best days of the year and the most loved to Him. I'll take your hearts with me every where I go, and on judgement day, if you've never had the chance to do your Hajj physically, I'll be your faithful witness that in 2015, you came with your heart…
There's a reason Allah inspired me with this thought, right here, sitting next to His beloved's house. There's a reason you're reading this now and your heart is being opened slowly…
Perhaps it's the only reason Allah invited me to His house, knowing how imperfect and undeserving I might be of this huge honor…
It's because Allah loves you… And right now… He is looking at your heart…
May Allah accept your spiritual Hajj…
Let's get this beautiful journey started…
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Inside The Therapist's Office: Final Episode
"Is everything okay?" I heard Maggie ask her dad on the phone. He'd been calling non-stop during our session. It was obviously an urgent matter.
"WHAT!" Maggie screamed.
She was snow-white pale when she dropped her cell phone to the ground and froze in place….
Three months later….
"Oh don't remind me!" I covered my face. "I was this close to calling an ambulance that day! I thought something horrible had happened" I said.
"I know I'm sorry!" Maggie giggled. "I'm a drama queen! I can't help it!"
"You don't say!" Her father feigned a shocked look while wrapping his arm around her lovingly.
Maggie's whole family was here to bid me farewell before their big journey. It was more of a social visit than a session, and I must admit I was beyond touched to see all of them again; Maggie, her son Adam, her father Mr. Ramzy, his wife Hannah and her mom Lila.
"I was shocked too! I never thought my dream of going to Hajj would come true so soon!" Hannah marveled. "We're all so very blessed!"
They really were….
Hannah found out her mom stayed away fearing her expensive meds would be a financial burden on her daughter after all she'd been through. But Allah sent Maggie to Lila to take care of her…
Lila kept an eye on her daughter from far, and was the reason for Maggie and Hannah to meet. That's how Allah listened to Maggie's prayers and gifted her with a new sister.
And Maggie's son Adam was Allah's gift to Hannah after the miscarriage. Her genuine love for him melted Mr. Ramzy's heart, and that's when Hannah accepted his second proposal.
Mr. Ramzy later found out about Lila's kindness to his daughter Maggie, despite what he did! He personally went to apologize and brought Lila back to live with the whole family in his mansion.
And surprisingly, Adam did not quit therapy. He kept coming back to learn more about Islam, and gave his Grandpa the idea of starting a charity foundation to help orphans. He's the one who encouraged Hannah to seek therapy, too, and that's how the truth finally came out bringing with it the hope of a 'happy ever after'. Mr. Ramzy is taking his whole family to Hajj, hoping to open a new page in the Holy land of Mecca…
"I'm totally stoked! Mom can't remind me of how messed up I was or of the hard times I gave her these past few years EVER AGAIN! A clean slate is a clean slate! Everything else is erased" Adam said.
"But isn't it kinda unfair only rich people get a sinless, spotless, fresh start, just because they can afford to go to Hajj?" Hannah asked.
"I'm not rich and I'm still going inshAllah!" Lila, the old nanny said happily. "When the Lord of the worlds invites you to His house, He will make sureyou get there!"
"Pilgrimage doesn't delete your past unconditionally!" I said. " People going to Hajj must settle their loans, their disputes and make peace with people before leaving, otherwise they still carry thus burden till Judgment Day.
"Exactly! Because you don't hurt Allah when you wrong yourself. That's why He erases those sins easily. But when you hurt His creations, it's between you and them. You better rectify it before it's too late!" Mr. Ramzy explained.
"You see, this is what the fifth pillar of Islam is all about; it's a rehearsal for the real thing!" I continued.
"What do you mean?" Hannah asked.
"Going to Hajj is like a run through or a practice for the afterlife" Adam said. "You say goodbye, leave your family and money behind, and wear the exact outfit you'll be buried in. You're then transported to a different place the same way people will carry you to the grave. And when you're doing tawaf around the Ka'bah, you'll look around and realize you're just like everyone else. Gone is the fame, the wealth, the style and top-notch education! You're standing in a public place amidst millions of other Muslims, and yet it's you're overwhelmed with how personal this whole experience feels, just like on the Day of Judgment when you'll be questioned alone about your previous life!"
"Okay stop! You're scaring me!" Maggie panicked.
"No sweet heart!" Lila held her hand. "We all need to hear this! How can we prepare for the inevitable if we're too afraid to talk about it?"
"Have you ever been in love Maggie?" I asked.
"Yes" She blushed.
"When you love someone, you want to run to them! You want to please them and stay by their side forever. Fear is not in the equation, even when you make a mistake!
"You know your beloved will forgive and embrace you with all your imperfections!" Hannah continued with tears in her eyes. "Those who truly love Allah, crave this meeting, because they know Him! They trust in His Mercy, Kindness and Compassion!. They spend their whole lives fixing themselves in preparation for this meeting… He is all what they think about! Death is not scary when you're craving to meet the Beloved…" Hannah said.
Now it was my turn to well up! I couldn't believe how far along Hannah had come! We were all mesmerized and so proud of her!
"What if you're not ready?" Mr. Ramzy asked.
"I believe the ones He personally invites to visit His house will come back transformed after this overwhelming rehearsal for the Hereafter. This whole experience will definitely compel us to start getting ready!" Lila replied.
"Hajj is a spiritual journey more than anything! It's a shift in perspective that will change your life forever!" Hannah smiled.
There's captivating beauty in strong foundations. The first pillar of fully trusting Allah leads to the second; the desperate need to connect with Him through praying. This bond waters the love inside of us for Him and His creations, leading to the third pillar; Zakat, in which helping others makes us happy. It also takes us out of our comfort zone into the outside world, and that's when we need 'taqwa' or protection to prevent us from going astray, which is done through fasting, the forth pillar of Islam. Ace all of that and you're ready for the final pillar, the gift of rebirth….
"And we will all be as pure as newborn babies! That's so cute!" Maggie giggled and everyone laughed.
"So trust, connection, helping others, prevention and then you're reborn and ready to meet your Lord!" Adam recapped.
"And it goes the other way too!" I challenged him.
"Yes! When you experience the purity of rebirth, you're more determined to develop a shield with fasting to protect yourself from sins. This will pull you towards the goodness of giving charity, and once you see the joy on people's faces, you'll run back to thank and connect to their Creator through salah, and that bond will strengthen your faith and trust in Allah more and more!"
"Perfection!" I applauded the bright young man. "But why is 'salah', the second pillar of Islam, considered to be the backbone of religion and without it nothing counts?" I asked.
"Oh I know this one! Because many people can't fast, or have enough money to give charity or go to Hajj but everyone can pray!" Maggie said excitedly.
"Because praying combines all five pillars in one!" Adam explained wisely. "You recite the shahada every salah. You take time away from work to pray; time you give up instead of using it to make money, which is zakat for yourself. And during salah you abstain from drinking, eating and other worldly desires. like fasting. And finally you face the Ka'bah, which is like a spiritual journey to Hajj. See? Five in one!"
"Oh Adam! This was amazing! Whoever raised you did a wonderful job!" Maggie hugged her son and everyone one laughed again.
"We better get going! We have taken up so much of your time!" Mr. Ramzy addressed me as he got up to leave.
"Well, it's my pleasure sir. I hope you'll remember my loved ones and I in your du'aa inshAllah!" I smiled.
"Any pearls of wisdom before we go, Lilly?" Hannah asked softly.
"Yes please! Give us one final advice on how to be happy and prevent heartache!" Maggie pleaded.
"If you're on a flimsy raft in the middle of the sea, would you be scared when the waves get high?" I asked.
"Terrified!" They both replied.
"How about if you were aboard a grand ship?" I asked again.
"We'll be a lot more calmer!" Mr. Ramzy added.
"Life is like an unpredictable sea!" I said. "Controlling or even avoiding the high waves is practically impossible! The sea will never settle, and the hardships will never cease. All you can do is build a stronger ship. The same waves that might flip the raft will hardly affect you!"
"The farther the destination, the stronger the ship must be" Lila added.
"And we're aiming for Jannah! We need a ship with super powers to get through this life!" Maggie joked.
"Once you keep your eye on the purpose, distractions won't interest you Maggie! Obstacles will be challenges and mistakes will become valuable lessons!" Hannah said.
"Like a poor man who discovers he'll receive his inheritance of a billion dollars in a year!" Mr. Ramzy explained. "He will stop wailing and complaining about the same dire circumstances because there's something to look forward to! That's the beauty of Islam…. There's an ultimate goal and all the hardships in this life actually bring us closer to it!"
"But how do we build a stronger ship to survive a storm?" Adam asked.
"With strong foundations" I smiled. "The five pillars of Islam…."
This entry was posted in Ramadan Is Here, Relationships, Uncategorized and tagged Allah, amazing, blessings, children, dream, episode, faith, family, friday, friends, Hajj, happiness, heart, islam, joy, love, marriage, muslim, quran, relationships, secret, test, women on August 26, 2016 by LillyS.Mohsen.
Inside The Therapist's Office: Episode Six
"What can I do for you today Maggie?" The young nurse asked after introducing herself and checking the filled-in medical chart.
"Oh I'm just here for a routine checkup with Dr. Miller" Maggie replied.
"Very well then! Let's get started" The nurse nodded.
"Thank you Miss ummm… I'm sorry I didn't get your name" Maggie said.
"It's Hannah" The nurse smiled.
There was something about this nurse that was very intriguing. They started talking, went out for coffee and a couple of weeks later became totally inseparable. Hannah poured out her heart about her loneliness, her failed marriage and the ache of being barren, while Maggie confided in her about the addiction and how hard it was to be a single mother. Like two faces of the same coin, they somehow completed each other. Hannah was Maggie's soul mate. She took care of Maggie and doted on her son; she was practically his second mom. She taught Maggie the values and morals no one cared to teach her, and encouraged her to instill them in her child. The three of them shared an indescribable bond until the day Hannah got married….
"I don't know how to explain it, she just changed! She became distant and paranoid." Maggie gazed outside my office window. "It's like she's there but she's not really there! Why does this always happen with everyone I love? My mom died, my husband left, my son's aloof and my best friend changed! Every time I get attached to someone or something, I lose it! Why can't we have just one relationship that's comfortable and happy? Why do we always have to get hurt? Why does Allah let us find love and care after so long and then take them away and watch us suffer?" Maggie covered her face and wept on my desk for what seemed like eternity. She was ashamed of how she was questioning Allah's will with so much bitterness, but honestly, I was relieved she did. It was time to address her doubts before they start eating her up alive.
"How's your son doing at school?" I asked, changing the subject, completely prepared for Maggie to lift her head up and give me a 'confused, frustrated, you're-the-worst-therapist-ever' look.
"His PATs are coming up and he thinks this is the perfect time to bond with his Play Station!" Maggie scoffed while wiping her tears.
"So what did you do?" I asked.
"I took it away of course! And I told him he's not allowed to play games online or chat for hours with his friends till summer time. He can say I'm strict and mean till he's blue in the face! It wouldn't change a thing! I'm doing it for his own good!"
"But why can't he have both; fun and success? Why must you be so harsh on him?" I asked.
"I'm not being harsh! Discipline is the essence of love, Lilly! If my dad had disciplined me instead of letting me do what I want maybe I wouldn't have had the time or the chance to take drugs! It's so easy to slip! And now that I'm sober, I'm going to protect my son, because I love him, more than words can ever say!"
"You're not gaining anything, you just want him to succeed for him Even if right now, he can't understand why you're pushing so hard, one day he will, and he'll thank you for it!" I said with an unexplainable grin.
"See? Exactly!" Maggie raised her hands. "At least someone gets it!"
"To Him belongs the greatest example, but that's what Allah does, too! He takes away the metaphorical Play Station so we can focus on our ultimate goal! The people we love, they sometimes change, because Allah knows the real joy is in loving Him more! The friends we depend on, they eventually leave, because Allah wants us to ask Him and depend on Him alone. This life is not real Maggie; it's only a means to a beautiful destination! Allah takes things away to redirect us to the path leading to Paradise. Yes it hurts, and we might whine about it till we are blue in the face, but without suffering we will never learn from our mistakes! Allah does not gaining anything either way! He does it for our own good, because He loves us more than words can say…."
Maggie smiled sadly and said, "Your words touch my heart. But I'm afraid when I go back to my life, my mind will take control again. If everything that gives us pleasure is taken away, how can we find joy in this life? Are Muslims not allowed to be happy?"
"A lot of people ask this very same question!" I confessed. " I think we need to define what happiness is first before we start looking for it. Take Ramadan for instance, many people wonder why it is associated with peace and gladness when it's all about self-restraint! Prophet Muhammad said, Allah says
'There are two (occasions) of joy for the observer of fast. He feels joy when he breaks the fast and he is happy when he meets Allah." (http://sunnah.com/muslim/13/214)
It's confusing when you look at it from the outside. Of course we're super excited to eat and drink after waiting for hours on pins and needles for Maghreb prayer! But it's only for a couple of seconds before we slip into a food coma, so where is the joy Allah is talking about?" I asked.
Maggie shrugged then held her breath for the answer.
"Unlike praying and giving charity, fasting is the only act that can never involve showing off (Reya'). It's purely and sincerely for the sake of Allah alone, which is what we were created to do! So when you finally break your fast, you're overwhelmed with the joy of finally fulfilling your real purpose in this world, purely for Allah and no one else. With that first sip of water we get an unparalleled feeling of gratitude and appreciation for His blessings! We're in sync with our 'fitrah', our true nature, and that's why we feel alive."
Perhaps Allah is redefining the meaning of real happiness and joy for us because, let's face it, we got it all wrong! The people you see dancing and smoking up at parties, who center their lives around being 'hip' and 'fun', are actually very sad deep inside. No matter what they do, they always feel lost and 'dead' inside. Trust me, I'm a therapist, and if these walls could talk, they'd tell you the same thing! Happiness is elusive; everyone is chasing it but no one is able to pin it down. Muslims on the other hand hold the secret to everlasting joy, in both this life and the Hereafter.
We get a crash course every Ramadan on how to be genuinely happy. We're able to master our own minds instead of being slaves to our desires. Fasting helps us set our priorities straight, because even the simplest craving can become an addiction. When your eyes are glued to the TV then you hear the call for prayer, you'll get up! You'll remember how you give up basic needs in Ramadan and put Allah first, and it will strengthen your will power. When you see the drugs, or hear of the rave parties or any other 'allegedly' fun things in life, you'll remember the day you were parched from thirst yet wouldn't touch that bottle of water because you're fasting.
Do you know what real happiness is? Look up any self-help book or motivational speeches by top entrepreneurs and inspirational speakers; they all agree that happiness is in achievements and real joy is in helping others be happy! Because the 'purpose of life is a life with purpose', and that is the essence of the forth pillar of Islam.
Ramadan unites us Maggie. We gather for 'Iftar' and walk together to the mosque and sit side by side to recite Qur'an. This is the month when we are reminded we're not alone, the month of smiles and charity and kindness. Muslims all around the world see themselves as brothers and sisters, even if they're far away from their families. They find happiness in helping each other. This is the love for the sake of Allah… the most joyous, most precious love of all… and trust me, once you find it, it will never be taken away…"
"I feel so peaceful and content…" Maggie smiled.
Two minutes later, her phone was vibrating non-stop and she politely asked me if she could take the call.
"My dad won't stop calling. It must be urgent!" She panicked.
"Dad is everything okay?" I heard Maggie ask. She then stood up, and screamed "WHAT!"
You see, it always comes as a shock even when you've been expecting it…
You never know when your life will completely change to a point when you hardly recognize yourself. It could happen in a heartbeat! And for Maggie…
This was it…
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Inside The Therapist's Office: Episode Five
She dragged her feet into my office and reluctantly handed me a small bag of pills.
"I must say I'm very proud of you Maggie!" I smiled.
"I've been clean for a year, 4 months and 26 days, and yet every time I'm feeling down I still think of drugs! Like they say 'once an addict, always an addict', right?" Maggie smiled sadly when I offered her a cup of water. Tears of regret flowed down her face silently, as she remembered how it all started…
"Umm hello? Dump him!' Tanya said, rummaging through her fridge.
"He's my husband! We have a child together and I love him!" Maggie replied.
She'd been staying at her friend's house for the past three days. Maggie was trying to put pressure on her husband, hoping he would take her seriously and start realizing there were two people in this marriage.
"He hasn't called which means he's already made his decision! How can he possibly think I can do it alone? I can't!!" Maggie cried.
"I told you he'd leave one day because you're too conventional Maggie, it's boring! You need to loosen up a bit and have some fun! You're still too young for this heartache!" Tanya said, "Here take this!"
"What is it?" Maggie asked.
"It's a magic pill… it will make all your problems disappear…" Tanya smiled wickedly.
Maggie knew exactly what the pill was, but she ignored her better judgment and took it anyway! Day after day she went on the 'drug escapade' until pretty soon she was completely strung out! Mortified at what had become of her, Maggie's family shipped her off to a rehab facility a couple of months later. And by the time she was released, her husband had left, her friends had abandoned her and her child was treating her like a total stranger.
Maggie was shaking when she looked up at me. "I stayed in rehab for three months! It was a nightmare, but at least I was getting better! Now that I'm out in the real world, it's a constant struggle to stay strong! It's so hard to stay away from that 'high' especially at times when you feel so 'low' " She said.
"I love how you summed up the three types of adversities in life;
1-Staying steady in times of turbulence,
2-Staying away from sinful pleasures in times of weakness
3-Staying sane enough to see the light during our darkest times.
It's not easy, Maggie! Whoever says otherwise is either lying or is not human! Think of drugs as all kinds of sinful desires people yearn for and you'll see how every one of us is struggling too!" I said. "It starts with an instinctual alarm sound, like the one you disregarded when you took that first pill. At times of weakness, we go against our own belief systems because of a strong 'pull'; be it forbidden pleasure or passion, peer pressure, loneliness, temptation… whatever the trap is, we're drawn into it through either doubts or desires. The doubtful thoughts are hopefully cured with Islamic knowledge, but the desires, those need special training, like boot camp!" I smiled.
"What do you mean?" Maggie asked.
"Patience doesn't just come naturally, Maggie; it needs practice and training!
For the three hardships in life we spoke about, we desperately need three shields:
Patience to stay on Allah's path
Patience to restrain ourselves from sins
Patience during the hard times..
Lose one of those three guards and you're a prime target for Satan to lead you astray! Without extensive training, you're literally a sitting duck!" I joked.
"Where can I find this 'Patience Boot Camp then'?" Maggie asked.
"It's in your mind, body and soul. And your heart is the strict coach keeping everyone in line. The forth pillar of Islam is all the training we need. Every Ramadan we practice the three types of patience and win the battle against our weaknesses and desires! The fact that we can stop ourselves from 'halal' acts like eating and drinking, is enough proof we can surely restrain ourselves from doing 'haram'. We're a lot stronger than we think Maggie!" I said. "So no, once an addict is not always an addict! Allah is more Merciful and Kinder than to put us amidst temptations without the proper tools to fight them! Now, if you don't want to change, no one can help you, but if you do want to change, nothing and no one can stop you! Don't tag or label yourself. Allah forgives all our past sins in Ramadan so we can get a chance to start anew after 30 days of vigorous self-discipline and training." I said.
"I remember now. Every time I would ask my nanny why she was always fasting, she would relate this hadith." Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said.
"Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins."(http://sunnah.com/bukhari/30/14)" Maggie reminisced. "I was a spoiled child and a trouble maker sometimes, but my nanny…. She never gave up on me! She loved and took care of me. Even after my dad kicked her out, she didn't treat me differently! Perhaps you're right, some people do master the art of patience…. Those are the people who change lives, for last year she had surely changed mine…."
"Eat something sweet heart! You look like a ghost!" Her nanny said. She served her a bowl of soup and stared lovingly at the daughter she never had.
Maggie had never stopped visiting, making sure she brought groceries and meds and anything else she thought her former nanny might need. She couldn't imagine her life without this old woman who came to replace her late mother. She only babysat her on weekends, yet had given Maggie more care and softness than she'd ever known.
"When are you coming back?" Maggie asked. "The house is not the same without you! It's like a morbid grave!"
"Aren't you a bit too old to have a nanny?" The old woman joked.
"Don't change the subject. I know exactly why you left, and I'll never forgive my dad for what he has done to you! He's horrible!"
"Manners Maggie! You must respect your parents no matter what they do!" Her nanny scolded.
"I'm sorry. I just feel so lonely now. My dad has been miserable lately, my son hates me, my husband is gone and my friends are scared of me! I wish I had a 'person' you know? Someone who can be there for me and lift me up when I'm down…Like a sister or something." Maggie said sadly.
Her nanny was silent for a long time; her mind had obviously drifted far away. When the old woman finally woke up from her temporary haze, she took Maggie's hand and headed to the door.
"I'm not going to watch you wither away! You need to get checked by a real doctor! You've lost so much weight you look like Popeye's wife!" Her nanny said.
"God you're old!" Maggie laughed.
The old woman took her to the clinic to see Dr. Miller, and then made a lame excuse for why she couldn't accompany her inside, which was weird, given it was her nanny's idea to come see this doctor in the first place.
"What can I do for you today?" The young nurse asked after introducing herself and checking the filled-in medical chart.
"It's Hannah…"
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Inside The Therapist's Office: Episode Four
Mr. Ramzy was one of those incredibly rich businessmen; sharp, smart and intimidating. Forty-eight years ago, when he got his first job at a carwash, he knew in his heart he would make it all the way to the top. And he did! Today, he is the CEO of the well-known 'Ramzy Empire', owns tens of mansions, private jets, yachts and multi-billion dollar businesses on almost every continent. And even though his perfect life is sparkling proof that dreams DO come true, the man was dying inside slowly, and he had no idea why…
"I did it on my own! I overcame unimaginable roadblocks! I made something out of nothing, I built a whole kingdom and trained the world's new leaders! I see the future before it happens and I create lucrative opportunities out of thin air!" Mr. Ramzy stated proudly.
"Was it you who did that on your own? Or was it God?' I asked.
"Oh don't get me wrong, it's all God's doing of course! But it was my hard work, achievements and me being thankful to Him. That's why I'm different. Suceess stories don't just happen by chance! I've dealt with all kinds of people, and through experience I've seen how some of them fail out of laziness, envy, and bitterness. I know how people can be down right ungrateful… even the ones I've generously and selflessly helped…."
He had seen her a couple of times at the office. There was something about this young woman's mysterious aura that distinguished her from anyone else he'd met. He approached her a couple of times but she politely rejected him. She wasn't the least bit intimated by his status or money! He found out later her mom was one of his employees and so Ramzy requested to see her immediately.
"How have you been Lila?" Mr. Razmy asked the old woman, before crossing his legs and lighting a Cuban cigar.
"I've been very good thanks to Allah. I don't know how to show you my appreciation for offering me this job and for all your help You've been very kind to me since my husband died!" Lila said.
"Your husband was a good man! He was one of my best employees!" Mr. Ramzy replied. "So let me get straight to the point. I'm sure you'd be very happy to know that I've decided to get married again!"
"That's wonderful. Congratulations!" Lila smiled.
"To your daughter!" Ramzy added.
"I'm sorry. I don't understand. My daughter is already engaged" Lila stuttered.
"So I've heard. But I'm sure you can talk to her. It's the least you can do given my huge investment in your family!" Ramzy said in a warning tone.
"I don't mean any disrespect sir, but from what she hears about you from me, I think it makes her think of you more as a father figure not a potential husband!" Lila spoke firmly.
"I'll give you three days to think about it" Ramzy frowned, motioning with one hand for Lila to leave. It was obviously payback time, for the look in their eyes said it all…
"And then what happened?' I asked Mr Ramzy.
"That rude ungrateful woman! I practically kept her family afloat for years. You'd think she'd want to return the favor, but instead she refused my proposal!" He shook his head. "I fired Lila and cut her monthly charity of course! And sobhan Allah a couple of years later, I did marry her daughter, who by the way despises her mother till the day! That's the punishment for her ingratitude! Allah is Fair "
"Mr Ramzy, have you ever paid for a house or a car in installments?" I asked.
"My first car, yes!" He replied, a bit confused at the sudden change of subject.
"What happens if after the last installment, the vendor refuses to give you the car?" I asked.
"I'd sue him! If I pay for a product I expect to receive it! A deal is a deal!"
"Now, if you were paying Lila money, expecting one day she'll return back the favor, why do you call it 'charity' and not a business deal? Isn't it the same concept?" I asked.
Mr. Ramzy paused for a minute, and I took that chance to continue…
"You say Allah is Fair, but now many people are born into poor families, warzones or suffer a disability or sickness. Do you think Allah isn't being fair to them?"
"It must be a test! They'd surely be rewarded for their patience!" He replied quickly.
"And just like He tests the less fortunate with poverty, He also tests the rich with their wealth and power. Those who were patient will get the fast track to Jannah! And as for the affluent, the wealth isn't theirs to start with, it was a trial, and that's why they'll be asked on the Day of Judgment about how they spent it, in excruciating details! If we only give charity to get something in return or even expecting to hear a 'thank you', then the deal is done in dunya! But if we give it expecting reward from Allah alone, that's when the Greatest and the Most Generous will multiply the blessings and happiness both in this world and in the Hereafter."
"So are you saying I'm miserable because I denied Lila her allowance, even though I regularly pay my zakat (obligatory charity) and even though Lila and my wife, her own daughter, are estranged?!" Mr. Ramzy asked.
"All I'm saying is the concept of ownership isn't real, because we don't belong here!! We're just visitors in this world. Allah gave you the brains and health to work hard, and allowed you to accumulate wealth. He then put needy people on your path to reward you for helping them! Allah doesn't need your money, sir! He will put Lila on someone else's path and she'll be taken care of, no problem! He was only giving you a chance to help selflessly because Allah loves you Mr. Ramzy, and He wants you to be happy! Did you know it's a scientifically proven fact that giving charity with no strings attached activates the mid region of the brain? That's the part responsible for cravings and pleasure. Once we fulfill that innate need to give, we all receive! Some experiments even proved giving charity felt better than eating chocolate! I'm still skeptical about that part though" I joked.
Mr. Ramzy, the previously angry miserable man, finally smiled.
"This is what the third pillar of Islam is about. Zakat is true, heartfelt happiness. There's nothing else like making a difference in a person's world just for Allah's sake! Try it and you'll be hooked to this 'joyous feeling' forever! Once you see this life for what it really is, you'll see it's the poor and needy who are doing you a favor accepting your money, both in this life and the Hereafter. And when you help someone you don't even like, or someone who has hurt you, it's a clear statement you're doing it for Allah's sake alone!"
"Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve." (Holy Qur'an, 2: 262)
"Which would you rather do Mr. Ramzy; deny and punish the ungrateful and live a miserable life, or spend that money on Allah's needy servants, and live happily ever after? With no fear and no grief? Think about it" I said as I closed the file. "And I'll see you next week inshAllah."
"I think we are done here!" Mr. Ramzy said. "There's no need for me to come back! I finally found what I've been looking for!"
He walked towards the door, stopped and turned around to face me. "Thank you…" Mr Ramzy added and I nodded with a smile.
I was getting ready to leave too when my assistant walked in and handed me the phone, saying it was extremely urgent.
"It's okay… You can tell me! Did you take it?" I asked the frantic caller two minutes later.
"No I didn't!"
"Oh thank God!" I whispered.
"But I might…."
This entry was posted in Ramadan Is Here, Relationships, Remember Who You Are! and tagged amazing, blessings, children, dream, faith, family, friday, friends, happiness, heart, islam, joy, love, money, muslim, power, rich, secret, women on August 7, 2016 by LillyS.Mohsen.
The End to a New Beginning
Why It's Okay To Give Up When You're Feeling Down
Do Muslim Women Feel Oppressed?
Behind The Scenes: Podcast Interview with Lilly S. Mohsen
The Final Episode: Rationalization As A Self Defense Mechanism
LillyMohsen on Why It's Okay To Give Up When…
Ammar Awais on Why It's Okay To Give Up When…
Safiyyah Baduruzzama… on Why It's Okay To Give Up When…
Qur'an Reflections


text:
A Time for Burning is een Amerikaanse documentaire uit 1967 die filmmaker William C. Jersey in opdracht van de Lutherse kerk maakte.

De film werd in 2005 toegevoegd aan het National Film Registry.

Plot
De film draait om de pogingen van de Lutherse kerk in Omaha (Nebraska) om de donkere bevolking uit het noorden van de stad te bekeren.

Externe links
  A Time for Burning - IMDB
 A Time for Burning - Hele film op YouTube

Film uit 1967
Amerikaanse film
Documentaire
Time for Buning

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