The Phoenix Dervish

Thursday, July 27, 2006

With Love From Israel

How the civilized world refuses to help the suffering of innocent Lebanese people. . . Shame on all of us!

Thursday, July 20, 2006

What is Islam? (High Quality)

a six minute introduction to Islam! For all those who want the truth about this misunderstood faith

Monday, July 17, 2006

The Caped Crusaders (Funny)

Caped Crusaders Bush & Cheney

Friday, July 14, 2006

Simply a Massacre. . .



For the past three days Israel has been bombing the hell out of Lebanon. For three soldiers hundreds of civilians have been killed, hundreds more injured. The media does not seem to see this as a war as it is controlled by the west. I for one cannot sit back silently, people, we need to wake up! Take some time out from your "Busy" lives and look at the bigger picture. We are Muslims, while our brothers and sisters are dying for proclaiming there is not God but God, we as Muslims are dancing and partying away our youth. How bleak will be our situation when we face God on the day of resurrection.

Even Israeli children are brought up to hate and abuse Muslims, watch the picture if you dont believe me. How come the world sits back while human rights of millions of Palestinians are being violated.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Islamic Youth Awakening Nasheed Part3

This is the third and latest in a series of videos for young muslims asking them to return to Islam. . .

Islamic Youth Renaissance Nasheed Part 1

This is the first of a series of videos, which have been made to awaken the spirit of Islam in the youth. More soon, inshAllah

Monday, July 10, 2006

THE SHIPWRECK*


The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island ....

He prayed feverishly for Allah to rescue him,and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements and to store his few possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging for food,he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened;everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.

"Allah, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
(Comment; Plenty of people use such statement --- think again you should never qestion Allah nor object to his willing)

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.

"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going badly.
But we shouldn't lose heart, because Allah is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.

Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground--it just may be a smoke signal that summons The Grace of Allah.

*someone shared this with me, I thought I'd share this with all of you.

Friday, July 07, 2006

Muslim Atheist Dialogue Part 3


and why did he make those bad people, so that they can later rot in hell.
But then how is he merciful that shows that god is more of a sadist who derives pleasure from all this.


As I have stated earlier, God has not made people to rot in hell. In the Noble Quran God has stated that Humanity is created to worship Him. Thus it is our purpose in life, to serve God and obey His commands. It is God’s infinite mercy that He has time and again sent Messengers to remind Humanity of their true purpose in life. It is God’s infinite Mercy through which a man or woman can obtain salvation even on their deathbed after a life of Sin and Vice. It is God who says “If you walk towards me, I shall run towards you”. Thus God is there to help us, guide us and provide us peace. Condition is, we should be willing to embrace it, make at least some effort to search for the truth. “This truth shall indeed set you free from being a slave of thy self”, selfishly serving your needs, wants and desires is not the means of happiness or contentment. I have seen the poorest of the poor people embracing Islam and gaining the utmost of happiness and contentment. Similarly there are numerous people I have met who have all the wealth they wanted, yet they cannot sleep at night. They are filled with disease such that the dog in their house eats better food than them. Thus satisfaction and success is not in wealth, but in spirituality and faith. There is nothing more important than contentment of the heart & soul!

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Muslim Atheist Dialogue Part 2


So why did he create the bad people, to disrupt the peace and harmony of the world………?


God did not create “bad people” no one is born on sin according to Islam. There is not concept of Original Sin in Islam. People become good or bad because of their own choices, when I choose to commit a sin I have the power not to do it! God does not put anyone in a trial which they cannot pass. Thus do not blame God for your actions, because He has given you the power to change yourself and your actions. In Islam people are born on “Fitra” which is the Inherent Nature of Excellence. This inherent nature is positive and leads people to do good things in their life. Also people have stark reminders of their true purpose in life. By this I mean they have windows of opportunity to accept the truth of God. Yet they fail to embrace such opportunities and remain lost in their purpose. People who have had near death experiences can relate to what I've just said. People like Cat Stevens and Hamza Yusuf turned to Islam after life threatening incidents. It's at moments like these that we really understand how helpless and fragile we are in the eyes of God. Frankly as a practicing Muslim I can assure you that the spiritual aspects of Islam which are attained through prayer have given me such a sweet contentment of the heart that I cannot put into words. I have absolutely no worries in this world, I have faith in God and this faith gives me such contentment and confidence that nothing of this world can provide.