Islamic Swimsuit?
Topic: Issues
Ever heard of an ISLAMIC SWIMSUIT?
Check this out:

Turk takes Islam-inspired swimwear to pious bathers
Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:32am ET

By Emma Ross-Thomas

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - An unusual type of swimwear is standing out on Turkish beaches this summer -- Islam-inspired swimsuits -- which buck the trend of the past 100 years for swimsuits to get smaller.

Turkish businessman Mehmet Sahin has designed what he says is the world's first Islam-inspired swimsuit and sells head-to-ankle bathing gear to devout well-heeled Muslims, including the wives of Turkey's leading politicians.

"We are the preferred firm of the conservative politicians' wives," he told Reuters in an interview, referring to members of the ruling AK Party, which has its roots in political Islam and came to power in 2002.


It is still a small market, but Sahin's growing clientele is another sign of the rising profile of Islam in traditionally secular Turkey.

His brightly-colored women's swimming costumes look like shiny track-suits with stretchy hoods, while the racier models are like catsuits with a separate overall to cover the curves.

These costumes are a throwback to the type of swimwear worn before Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman invented and wore the first one piece swimsuit in 1906. She was arrested in the United States in 1907 for wearing the one piece suit that showed her arms, legs and neck.

We always went to the beach during weekend nights and my husband invited me to bath, I really like to but I don't want to wear normal clothes and veil while I'm in the sea, that's my biggest problem until now. While I was browsing some internet forums, I saw that article above and I said wow great idea, this will give me a chance to enjoy and have fun at the beach. So I tried my best to browse and see the picture of the said Islamic Swimsuit but when I saw it, it's not very Islamic I dare to say since I think as soon as it gets wet it will probably start to stick to the body, unless they designed not to be like that. I showed the picture to my husband and he did not comment about it.

If I will found it here in Kuwait, I will try to buy one and check if it will fit in the body when wet because if it will not, then my beach problem will be solved.

Plucking the Eybrows!
Topic: Issues


That's my eybrow, it's been a long time that I want to pluck it because I knew I will look better if I do so,but I always remember the Propeth Mohammad's Hadith saying that:

Plucking the Eyebrows. It is forbidden and not permissible in Islam, according to the Hadith: 'May Allah's curse be inflicted upon women who pluck their eyebrows, and women hired to do this.'

What is prohibited is an-Nams, which denotes removing the hair of the eyebrows by plucking in order to make it thin. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have cursed both women who do the plucking and those who seek to have it done. (Reported by Abu Dawud)"

Elaborating on this, we'd like to cite for you the following Fatwa issued by Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who states:

"The word used in the Hadith is nams in Arabic, which means plucking the eyebrows. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) considered plucking as distorting the creation of Allah. This was the practice resorted to by prostitutes in the time of pre-Islamic jahiliyya (ignorance) and it is still used by women of loose morals.

Hence, I chose to look this way than to be cursed by the Almighty and go to hell in the hereafter! Allah Forbids!

An Open Letter!
Topic: Issues
Letter to the Editor of Arab Times - Kuwait, published today:

The Beloved Prophet Mohammad PBUH
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Issues
February 23, 2006
It's been a long time that I did not able to blog...I was busy reading articles in the newspapers and internet about the caricature issues of Prophet Mohammad PBUH these past few days. I really felt bad the first time I read it in the newspaper. I immediately browse the net to get more information about it and to my dismay I personally saw the caricatures published in a certain personal homepage...I did not able to control my tears to fall down when I saw the cartoons. Is this the freedom of press that they are talking about? No...it is a distortion of the truth!
What is the main purpose of the artist to draw those cartoons? What was more disgusting here was that it was even profusely printed in many Europeans and non-European media, including South Africa, Jordan and Malaysia even though many riots and protest were carried out in many Muslim countries.
On second thought, I'm glad to know that Muslim believers were all united to counter this issue to protect the image of the beloved Prophet Mohammad PBUH...I hope it will not be done violently.

Being a muslim, I think one of my role regarding this issue is to spread the noble characteristics of our beloved Prophet and I am fervently hoping that this will help non-believers to get to know more about him. Read the article below:


Prophet Mohammad PBUH had the best morals among people. He used to say, “O Lord! As You have beautified my image, so beautify my morals.” Furthermore, he used to supplicate to Allah, saying, “O Lord! I seek refuge in You from miserliness, hypocrisy, and bad morals.” Almighty Allah protected him and guided him to whatever is good. Allah, Most Compassionate, says: [and (He) taught thee what thou knowest not (before) and great is the Grace of Allah unto thee] (An-Nisaa’ 4:133).

Following are some of his characteristics:

Forbearing, forgiving, and patient. Almighty Allah guided the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to abide by these morals saying, [Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; but turn away from the ignorant] (Al-A`raf 7: 199) [And bear with patience constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs] (Luqman 31:17). Whenever he (peace and blessings be upon him) was given the opportunity to choose between two affairs, he always chose the easier as long as it was not sinful. He (peace and blessings be upon him) never avenged himself, but if Allah’s laws were violated he would retaliate. The people of Makkah tortured him but he said, “O Allah! Guide my people since they do not know!” It is well known that the more the ignorant people used to abuse the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), the more the latter met their abasement with tolerance and pardon. Once a man said to him, “Load my two she-camels with the property you have, for it is not yours nor your father’s, but it is Allah’s.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) kept silent, then said, “Surely, the property belongs to Allah and I am His servant.”

Generous and liberal. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the most generous of people, particularly in Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) would never deny anything he was asked for. Furthermore, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I do not like to possess (what equals the mount of) Uhud of gold and that three days expire while I still have (even) a dinar (without spending it in the cause of Allah) except something I save for my religion.”

Courageous. It was related that Ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with father and son) said, “I have never seen a more courageous, helpful, or generous man than the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).” Likewise, `Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Whenever the fight grew fierce and the eyes of fighters went red, we used to resort to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for protection. He was always the closest to the enemy.”

Modest. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was more modest than a virgin in her boudoir. When he hated a thing, it appeared on his face. He would never name a person about whom he had heard ill news and wanted to discipline. Instead, he would say, “Why did some people do such-and-such?” Almighty Allah says: [Such (behavior) annoys the Prophet: he is ashamed to dismiss you, but God is not ashamed (to tell you) the truth] (Al-Ahzab 33:53).

Polite. He (peace and blessings be upon him) used to join his people and not cause dissension between them. He (peace and blessings be upon him) used to respect, visit, and pay attention to his Companions. He accepted any invitation and never refused presents. He used to play with his Companions’ children and nickname them. He was always the first to shake hands. He was generous to whoever came to him and he was always cheerful.

Merciful. Allah the Almighty says: [We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures] (Al-Anbiyaa’ 21:107); [To the believers is he most kind and merciful] (At-Tawbah 9:128); [It is part of the Mercy of God that thou dost deal gently with them; wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (their faults), and ask for (God’s) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment)] (Aal `Imran 3:159). It is reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to admonish his Companions only from time to time so they wouldn’t get bored with his preaching. He, moreover, said, “Nobody of you should inform me anything (bad) about my Companions for I like to meet you with pure heart.” Also, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “There is reward for you in acts of compassion rendered to every creature with a throbbing heart (or liver).”

Loyal and kind to relatives. Whenever he received a present, he used to give Khadijah’s friends some of it. He used to serve his guests himself. Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) consoled the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when Revelation came to him, saying, “By Allah, He will never disgrace you. You used to establish good and steady relationships with your relatives, give the poor, be generous with your guests, and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones.”

Just. Some of his perfect qualities are justice, trustworthiness, and truthfulness. Before his mission, he was called “The Trustworthy.” When Usamah ibn Zayd interceded for Al-Makhzumayah in the prescribed penalty for theft, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Oh, Usamah! Do you intercede in one of Allah’s prescribed penalties? By Allah! If Fatimah bint Muhammad stole, I would cut her hand off.” When a man said to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “Be just!” he said to him, “Woe to you! Who will be just if I am not?” About his justice between his wives, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “O Lord! This is my disposal in what I have control over, so grant me Your forgiveness in what I have no control over.”

Humble. He commanded people not to stand up for each other as the non-Arabs used to do to glorify each other. Furthermore, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I am a servant (of Allah); I eat as a servant eats and sit as a servant sits.” Also, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Do not excessively praise me as Christians excessively praised the son of Mary.” Once a man entered on the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and stood in awe. Thereupon, the latter said, “Take it easy. I am not a king. I am a son of a woman from the Quraish ...” He used to fodder his she-camel, serve himself, eat with his servant and with the sick, and clean his house.

Grave. He (peace and blessings be upon him) used to keep silent most of the time and speak only when it was necessary. His laughing was like smiling. When he spoke, his addressees would listen attentively. `A’ishah said, “If a man intended to count the Prophet’s words during a speech, he could easily do so.”

Ascetic. According to `A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) never ate his fill of bread for three consecutive days until he passed away. Rather, he (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say, “I do not long for this world, for I am living in it like a traveler who sat under the shade of a tree and then departed to complete his journey.”

Allah-fearing. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I ask Allah for forgiveness a hundred times a day.” Once he (peace and blessings be upon him) prolonged his period of worshiping, and `A’ishah said to him, “Allah has forgiven your past and future faults.” He said, “Shouldn’t I be a grateful slave?”
Article from Islamonline.net by:Sheikh `Abdel Khaliq Hasan Ash-Shareef