Thursday, September 12, 2013
Quran Verse of the Day
from An Nisa 4:13-18
Whoso obeyeth Allah and His messenger, He will make him enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow, where such will dwell for ever. That will be the great success. (13) And whoso disobeyeth Allah
and His messenger and
transgresseth His limits, He will make him enter Fire, where he will dwell for
ever; his will be a shameful doom. (14) As for those of your women who are
guilty of lewdness, call to witness four of you against them. And if they
testify (to the truth of the allegation) then confine 
them to the houses until
death take them or (until) Allah appoint for them a way (through new legislation).
(15) And as for the two of you who are guilty thereof, punish them both. And if
they repent and improve, then let them be. Lo! Allah is ever relenting,
Merciful. (16) Forgiveness is only incumbent on Allah towards those who do evil
in ignorance (and) then turn quickly (in repentance) to Allah. These are they
toward whom Allah relenteth. Allah is ever Knower, Wise. (17) The 
forgiveness
is not for those who do ill-deeds until, when death attendeth upon one of them,
he saith: Lo! I repent now; nor yet for those who die while they are
disbelievers. For such We have prepared a painful doom. (18)
Whoso obeyeth Allah and His messenger, He will make him enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow, where such will dwell for ever. That will be the great success. (13) And whoso disobeyeth Allah
and His messenger and
transgresseth His limits, He will make him enter Fire, where he will dwell for
ever; his will be a shameful doom. (14) As for those of your women who are
guilty of lewdness, call to witness four of you against them. And if they
testify (to the truth of the allegation) then confine them to the houses until
death take them or (until) Allah appoint for them a way (through new legislation).
(15) And as for the two of you who are guilty thereof, punish them both. And if
they repent and improve, then let them be. Lo! Allah is ever relenting,
Merciful. (16) Forgiveness is only incumbent on Allah towards those who do evil
in ignorance (and) then turn quickly (in repentance) to Allah. These are they
toward whom Allah relenteth. Allah is ever Knower, Wise. (17) The forgiveness
is not for those who do ill-deeds until, when death attendeth upon one of them,
he saith: Lo! I repent now; nor yet for those who die while they are
disbelievers. For such We have prepared a painful doom. (18)Albinos in Africa
Albinism is a disorder that causes a lack of pigment in skin, eyes, and hair. It is inherited and albinos are affected with vision 
problems and are more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancers. Imagine how difficult it must be for African albinos since Africa is typically characterized by high temperatures and deserts. People of African origin typically also do not wear sunscreen or believe that they will not experience sunburn. I am guessing that this belief 
also extends to the African continent and other places where people have dark skin which means that albinos do not always have access to much needed sun protection. There is an exception to this, of course. Women who are concerned with preserving the youth of their skin or who want to stay fair have caught on to the benefits of wearing 
sunscreen, especially on the face. Beautification and sunscreen aside, people of all ethnicities are affected by Albinism but, the disorder is most prevalent in Sub 
Saharan Africans. In general people of Sub Saharan descent are known to have dark skin, eyes, and hair hence the terms "black" and "Negro." One can imagination the feeling of being different or ostracized when you look entirely different from most of the people in your society. For instance think how a black person may feel if they were in a homogenous Asian society. Unfortunately, this is not the only problem that albinos in Africa face. In some East African countries there are witchcraft related killings of albinos who are believed by some to have magical 
powers. The body parts of many albinos, including children are sold for thousands of dollars in some instances. Some sick men even believe that sex with an albino woman can cure HIV or AIDS. Horrific crimes are taking place and innocent people are losing their lives because of ignorance. Countries need to put in place laws to help protect their citizens and criminals should be given harsher punishments. These people have no way of really blending into society. Some may dye their hair dark but they can not get a spray tan or color contacts to completely change their 
look. Think of how women in some societies long to look as white skinned and blonde as possible. Would they trade places with an albino woman?
problems and are more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancers. Imagine how difficult it must be for African albinos since Africa is typically characterized by high temperatures and deserts. People of African origin typically also do not wear sunscreen or believe that they will not experience sunburn. I am guessing that this belief also extends to the African continent and other places where people have dark skin which means that albinos do not always have access to much needed sun protection. There is an exception to this, of course. Women who are concerned with preserving the youth of their skin or who want to stay fair have caught on to the benefits of wearing sunscreen, especially on the face. Beautification and sunscreen aside, people of all ethnicities are affected by Albinism but, the disorder is most prevalent in Sub Saharan Africans. In general people of Sub Saharan descent are known to have dark skin, eyes, and hair hence the terms "black" and "Negro." One can imagination the feeling of being different or ostracized when you look entirely different from most of the people in your society. For instance think how a black person may feel if they were in a homogenous Asian society. Unfortunately, this is not the only problem that albinos in Africa face. In some East African countries there are witchcraft related killings of albinos who are believed by some to have magical powers. The body parts of many albinos, including children are sold for thousands of dollars in some instances. Some sick men even believe that sex with an albino woman can cure HIV or AIDS. Horrific crimes are taking place and innocent people are losing their lives because of ignorance. Countries need to put in place laws to help protect their citizens and criminals should be given harsher punishments. These people have no way of really blending into society. Some may dye their hair dark but they can not get a spray tan or color contacts to completely change their look. Think of how women in some societies long to look as white skinned and blonde as possible. Would they trade places with an albino woman?
Monday, September 9, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Abdel Fattah Greiny: Moroccan Singer
Mr. Greiny is a great singer and he has a pretty cool afro. He first rose to fame on a television singing competition and some of his best songs are 
"Aw2at"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cNkVdWXrzY and "Ganbak ala Toul"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tiP3WXuuN4
"Aw2at"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cNkVdWXrzY and "Ganbak ala Toul"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tiP3WXuuN4
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Quran Verse of the Day
from An Nisa 4:3-5
...marry of the women, who seem good to you, two or three or four; and if ye
fear that ye cannot do justice (to so many) then one (only) or (the 
captives)
that your right hands possess. Thus it is more likely that ye will not do
injustice. (3) And give unto the women (whom ye marry) free gift of their
marriage portions; but if they of their own accord remit unto you a part
thereof, then ye are 
welcome to absorb it (in your wealth). (4) Give 
not unto
the foolish (what is in) your (keeping of their) wealth, which Allah hath given
you to maintain; but feed and clothe them from it, and speak 
kindly unto them.
(5)
captives)
that your right hands possess. Thus it is more likely that ye will not do
injustice. (3) And give unto the women (whom ye marry) free gift of their
marriage portions; but if they of their own accord remit unto you a part
thereof, then ye are welcome to absorb it (in your wealth). (4) Give not unto
the foolish (what is in) your (keeping of their) wealth, which Allah hath given
you to maintain; but feed and clothe them from it, and speak kindly unto them.
(5)Sunday, September 1, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Lebanese Musicians
Beirut is one of the major capitals of Arabic music along with Cairo and Dubai. Lebanese artists are some of the most famous and well known in the Arab world. In a way, Lebanese music is less Arab in general and has a tendency to turn out many "bubblegum pop" stars. Of course we have all heard that Lebanese women some of the most beautiful women on earth even though they have a reputation for frequently going under the knife. Plastic surgery aside, Lebanese artists are some of the most 
Carole Samaha
innovative and groundbreaking artists in the Middle East. It also helps that Lebanon is called "The
Paris of the Middle East" and the glamour of its stars helps the country to live up to this image. For instance, look at Nancy Ajram, who in my opinion, is the face of the young Lebanese generation. She is gorgeous and has one of those voices that sounds good on any style of song. One of her best songs is "Fi Higat"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57S5Bxmcb4 She could be called the Britney Spears of the region. She is" Lebanon's Sweetheart" and will always be relevant.
Nancy Ajram
There is also Myriam Fares, "The Queen of the Stage." She pushes the envelope just enough and is a great dancer and singer. She has reinvented herself many times during her career and has become a triple threat. She is well suited for the Khaleeji songs she has been doing lately. Her best videoclip is "Al Gasayed" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAbd1WIel74 Of course, I can not forget Haifa Wehbe. She is a very controversial figure but I must say that I do respect her. She is a
Myriam Fares
businesswoman after all and has made a fortune from her image and persona. She also has some enjoyable and catchy songs like "Enta Tani." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW4h9zpAIgc Some other singers who are not as famous but are equally and even more talented are Adam and Carole Samaha. Adam is nice to look at :) and puts
Haifa Wehbe
so much emotion and romance in his songs. My personal favorite is "Kol Wahed"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz3uAdmrUvE Carole Samaha is just an all around powerful singer.She showcases all her range on "Khallik Behalak"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncb3G41UQM You can tell that she puts most of her effort into making good music.
Adam
Carole Samahainnovative and groundbreaking artists in the Middle East. It also helps that Lebanon is called "The
Paris of the Middle East" and the glamour of its stars helps the country to live up to this image. For instance, look at Nancy Ajram, who in my opinion, is the face of the young Lebanese generation. She is gorgeous and has one of those voices that sounds good on any style of song. One of her best songs is "Fi Higat"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57S5Bxmcb4 She could be called the Britney Spears of the region. She is" Lebanon's Sweetheart" and will always be relevant. Nancy AjramThere is also Myriam Fares, "The Queen of the Stage." She pushes the envelope just enough and is a great dancer and singer. She has reinvented herself many times during her career and has become a triple threat. She is well suited for the Khaleeji songs she has been doing lately. Her best videoclip is "Al Gasayed" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAbd1WIel74 Of course, I can not forget Haifa Wehbe. She is a very controversial figure but I must say that I do respect her. She is a
Myriam Faresbusinesswoman after all and has made a fortune from her image and persona. She also has some enjoyable and catchy songs like "Enta Tani." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW4h9zpAIgc Some other singers who are not as famous but are equally and even more talented are Adam and Carole Samaha. Adam is nice to look at :) and puts
Haifa Wehbeso much emotion and romance in his songs. My personal favorite is "Kol Wahed"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz3uAdmrUvE Carole Samaha is just an all around powerful singer.She showcases all her range on "Khallik Behalak"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncb3G41UQM You can tell that she puts most of her effort into making good music.
Adam
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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