Don't worry. I might bump into you in the near futureOriginally Posted by EOY
My environment (both in Kuwait and in the US) and my research. Like I told Amu, I am yet to meet a non-Salafi Sunni in person. Every Muslim I've ever met has been either a watered down generic Sunni, hard core Salafi, liberal/proggressive/secularist, watered down Shia, or hard core hizbullah Shia
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I'll be on the look-out for a CS-loving large-bearded bodybuilding Salafi who has a cat
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02-10-2008, 10:51 AM #2401Retired
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02-10-2008, 10:56 AM #2402Abu Hurairah
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Originally Posted by 2X-eed
Let's all go stalk SK insteadOriginally Posted by Amu
Don't worry. I might bump into you in the near future
I'll be on the look-out for a CS-loving large-bearded bodybuilding Salafi who has a cat....speaking of that, aren't we still waiting on something? Hmmm...what might that be? I seem to have forgotten. Brother Amu, could you remind me please?
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 10:58 AM #2403La Ilaha Il-Allah
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Hey bro we need some from you too. And Amu. I want to see how big you guys are.Originally Posted by EOY
Let's all go stalk SK instead....speaking of that, aren't we still waiting on something? Hmmm...what might that be? I seem to have forgotten. Brother Amu, could you remind me please?Remember God in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity
-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Rule between them by that which Allah revealed to you, and do not follow their vain desires away from the truth (5:48)
How few are the Romans and how numerous are we? 'An army's strength lies not in numbers of men but in Allah's help, and its weakness lies in being forsaken by Allah.
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02-10-2008, 11:00 AM #2404Retired
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I'm super smallOriginally Posted by 2X-eed
Case Closed
Time for EOY and SK
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02-10-2008, 11:04 AM #2405Abu Hurairah
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Originally Posted by 2X-eed
What are you guys talking about? I'm right there in my avatar.Originally Posted by Amu
I'm super small
Case Closed
Time for EOY and SK"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 11:06 AM #2406Retired
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We want a full upper body flexOriginally Posted by EOY
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02-10-2008, 11:15 AM #2407Abu Hurairah
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lol, can't do that. The best I could do is show you the full version of this pic, but I dislike exposing too much because it's kind of awkward. So what I'll do is make the full version my avatar for a few minutes and then switch back to the one I have. DealOriginally Posted by Amu
We want a full upper body flex?
BTW, this is the most recent pic I have, taken about 7 weeks ago In Kuwait. I'll admit that I've deteriorated from an already bad shape since then upon my return to the US.
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 11:25 AM #2408Retired
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DealOriginally Posted by EOY
lol, can't do that. The best I could do is show you the full version of this pic, but I dislike exposing too much because it's kind of awkward. So what I'll do is make the full version my avatar for a few minutes and then switch back to the one I have. Deal?
Few Desi Minutes
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02-10-2008, 11:33 AM #2409Abu Hurairah
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There ya go. I'll see if I can find some old pics on my computer as well. I'm pretty sure I have one from when I started out.Originally Posted by Amu
Deal
Few Desi Minutes"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 11:39 AM #2410Retired
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Does anyone about "Yusuf Islahi"? Is he reliable?
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02-10-2008, 11:46 AM #2411Abu Hurairah
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Never heard of him. Don't you go to ICOI? I remember Sheikh Muhammad Faqih wanted to teach there.Originally Posted by Amu
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 11:58 AM #2412Retired
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I haven't heard that he will be teaching. Did you get this from his website?Originally Posted by EOY
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02-10-2008, 12:00 PM #2413Abu Hurairah
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No, he said that in the Afasy event if you remember. He said that he was impressed with the ICOI and would love to teach there.Originally Posted by Amu
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 12:01 PM #2414Retired
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It was an ICOI fundraiser if I recall correctly. I think he was just praising ICOI, I doubt he's serious about teaching there.Originally Posted by EOY
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02-10-2008, 12:04 PM #2415Abu Hurairah
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I remember him saying something along the lines of "if you would accept me into your community, I would love to teach here at the ICOI," something like that.Originally Posted by Amu
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 12:23 PM #2416Retired
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It will be interesting to see if anything happens. But the fact that it has been a long time since the event and nothing has developed, probably means he won't be teaching there anytime soon.Originally Posted by EOY
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02-10-2008, 12:28 PM #2417Retired
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EOY: Check this website out:
www.wiseliving.ws
http://www.wiseliving.ws/eventdocs/Umrah2008Flyer.jpg
It's relatively cheap, and you can visit Mecca/Medina
I believe the total cost is ~2200
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02-10-2008, 12:30 PM #2418Rafidhi (رافضي)
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Death and taking lessons from it
If you could see that has been seen by those of you who have died, you would be puzzled and troubled. Then you would have listened and obeyed; but what they have seen is yet curtained off from you. Shortly, the curtain would be thrown off. You have been shown, provided you see and you have been made to listen provided you listen, and you have been guided if you accept guidance. I spoke unto you with truth. You have been called aloud by (instructive) examples and warned through items full of warnings. After the heavenly messengers (angels), only man can convey message from Allah. (So what I am conveying is from Allah).
Nahjul Balagha, Sermon 20And David said, "The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." And Saul said to David, "Go, and may the Lord be with you." (1 Samuel 17:37)
Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. (1 Samuel 17:50)
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02-10-2008, 01:00 PM #2419Abu Hurairah
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Thanks bro, but cost isn't really the issue for me. It takes about 10-15 hours for me to get to Makkah from my house in Kuwait, and gas is really cheap over thereOriginally Posted by Amu
(there's a new airline offering tickets for as low as $3, no kidding).
The problem is with my continuing education and potential problems with US customs and immigration, renwal of my visa, etc. That type of thing."The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 01:04 PM #2420La Ilaha Il-Allah
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Not good enough. So is SK.Originally Posted by EOY
Remember God in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity
-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Rule between them by that which Allah revealed to you, and do not follow their vain desires away from the truth (5:48)
How few are the Romans and how numerous are we? 'An army's strength lies not in numbers of men but in Allah's help, and its weakness lies in being forsaken by Allah.
-Khalid ibn al-Walid
Islamic Alliance- Al-Aqsa Division
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02-10-2008, 01:04 PM #2421Abu Hurairah
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You're too late to the party brotha, you missed itOriginally Posted by 2X-eed
Not good enough. So is SK..
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 01:09 PM #2422La Ilaha Il-Allah
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PM a brotha. My progress pics are all over my log.Originally Posted by EOY
You're too late to the party brotha, you missed it.Remember God in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity
-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Rule between them by that which Allah revealed to you, and do not follow their vain desires away from the truth (5:48)
How few are the Romans and how numerous are we? 'An army's strength lies not in numbers of men but in Allah's help, and its weakness lies in being forsaken by Allah.
-Khalid ibn al-Walid
Islamic Alliance- Al-Aqsa Division
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02-10-2008, 01:10 PM #2423La Ilaha Il-Allah
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Remember God in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity
-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Rule between them by that which Allah revealed to you, and do not follow their vain desires away from the truth (5:48)
How few are the Romans and how numerous are we? 'An army's strength lies not in numbers of men but in Allah's help, and its weakness lies in being forsaken by Allah.
-Khalid ibn al-Walid
Islamic Alliance- Al-Aqsa Division
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02-10-2008, 01:14 PM #2424Abu Hurairah
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Don't really have a progress pic bro, for that you actually need progressOriginally Posted by 2X-eed
. I just showed Amu the full version of my avatar pic, the one that I'm displaying now. I think I've improved from the way I looked in the pic I've PMed you a long time ago. This is from 7 weeks ago.
I'll check out your log."The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 01:17 PM #2425La Ilaha Il-Allah
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Alright bro. Take a new one soon and PM. New Progress pics will be in my log within the next week or so. I think I made some good progress. I'll let you know when I post, and you let me know what you think.Originally Posted by EOY
Don't really have a progress pic bro, for that you actually need progress. I just showed Amu the full version of my avatar pic, the one that I'm displaying now. I think I've improved from the way I looked in the pic I've PMed you a long time ago. This is from 7 weeks ago.
I'll check out your log.Remember God in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity
-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Rule between them by that which Allah revealed to you, and do not follow their vain desires away from the truth (5:48)
How few are the Romans and how numerous are we? 'An army's strength lies not in numbers of men but in Allah's help, and its weakness lies in being forsaken by Allah.
-Khalid ibn al-Walid
Islamic Alliance- Al-Aqsa Division
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PM = Amu and 2x-eedOriginally Posted by 2X-eed
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02-10-2008, 01:19 PM #2427Abu Hurairah
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I remember in one of those "tribute to Amir Khattab" videos there was a pic of him shirtless. He was pretty fit man! Kinda like a larger Bruce Lee.Originally Posted by 2X-eed
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 01:25 PM #2428Abu Hurairah
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Brother, you're way out of line seeing that you have nothing but text under your user titleOriginally Posted by Amu
PM = Amu and 2x-eed
. I remember you had a video of SOMEone squating, and it didn't look like no skinny dude to me.
"The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord and fall prostrate."
"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous." These are the ones who attain Paradise in return for their steadfastness; they are received therein with joyous greetings and peace."
(Qur'an 25:63,74-75)
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02-10-2008, 01:27 PM #2429
It's interesting, how bodybuilding makes clothes fit more snugly, yet Muslims are not supposed to wear snug clothes. As EOY said, having a shirtless pose is uncomfortable, yet in this industry it seems that's the whole point!
My parents said that I'm getting a lot of looks when we're out, and at one point it makes me feel good, yet I end up feeling bad that any sense of pride is not good for me. Why not paraphrase the devil? "I am made of muscle and you are made of fat!" LOL Feeling good about yourself is one thing, but it can't cross any further.
How does Islam and bodybuilding reconcile themselves? I came to the conclusion that by bodybuilding, one can not only be physically and mentally healthy, but one can be of great help to family and fellow Muslims. Oh and when we say "Yaa Ali (as)", it really works when lifting the iron!
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02-10-2008, 01:33 PM #24303 dollars? Thats cool.Thanks bro, but cost isn't really the issue for me. It takes about 10-15 hours for me to get to Makkah from my house in Kuwait, and gas is really cheap over there (there's a new airline offering tickets for as low as $3, no kidding).The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:The best of Jihad is to say a word of truth before a tyrant ruler.
. Every Muslim I've ever met has been either a watered down generic Sunni, hard core Salafi, liberal/proggressive/secularist, watered down Shia, or hard core hizbullah Shia 
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