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 Topic: In The Barzakh III

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  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #30 - April 17, 2009, 05:35 PM
    Quote from: awais
    When I was a kid I was in a truck, and the manual locks started going up and down by themselves, and the radio was buggin' out. And when I was around 15 my sister and I heard whispering (and footsteps) in my grandma's house when it was only us two there. And doors that are hard to open and close would do so by themselves. Grampa called an Orthodox priest to come bless the house Grin.

    You?


    I used to hear whispering voices and footsteps and mysterious knockings when I was a child too.  Apparently, aural illusions are very common, especially in childhood.  I've done the ouija board a few times too.

    Have you ever played with a ouija board, and if so did it work?

    "Befriend them not, Oh murtads, and give them neither parrot nor bunny."  - happymurtad's advice on trolls.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #31 - April 17, 2009, 05:38 PM
    As a Muslim, what did you miss the most (other than some of your skin)?
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  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #32 - April 17, 2009, 11:07 PM
    What the hell were you doing in Harrisburg? Did you meet my aunt while you were there (big Ukrainian-American lady, looks kinds Jewish, has a Jersey accent)?

    How did you like Germantown/Philly? Go anywhere besides the mosque in Germantown? Go to the best halal restaurant in town-- Saad's at 45th and Walnut?
    fuck you
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #33 - April 18, 2009, 06:50 AM
    Quote from: AlmostAisha on April 16, 2009, 11:55 PM
    Hmm interesting, I would've given anything for my parents to convert when I told them about my conversion. So how did your mom find out about Islam?

    The internets. She was looking for religion, but hadn't considered Islam. She took us (my sister and I) to a few different churches, and she read about Hinduism, but I made nothing of it. Then she'd chat with guys named Muhammad, and thought she should know something about Islam, so as not to be ignorant in conversation. So she contacted the masjid, which put her in touch with a nice older paki sister and some books. And after a few months she converted, and started praying. I didn't pay any attention until one time I wanted to ask, "Hey ma, what's for dinner?" Found her praying, ignoring me. Then I knew she was serious, and that I must study Islam to know what my mother was getting into, and not be a stranger in my own home.

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    What did you read that made you think it was The Truth?

    Lots of little things, which would be called misconceptions now. It was written that Muhammad was an ascetic, who didn't seek any gain from 'The Message'. Died having only few possesions. I thought, "That's nice. That just makes him sincere." I doubted God and religion. Then I was awed by the "science", and let my guard down. Later I doubted all the "science", but I had already come to believe.

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    No Tongue You?

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    Would Tina Fey make a better VP?

    Hell yes, any day. She'd make a better Governor of Alaska!

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    ohmy shame on you, a true fan is a fan for life  dance

    I couldn't finish the 5th book, got bored grin12. Chamber of Secrets was the best IMO.
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #34 - April 18, 2009, 06:52 AM
    Quote from: Cheetah on April 17, 2009, 05:35 PM
    I used to hear whispering voices and footsteps and mysterious knockings when I was a child too.  Apparently, aural illusions are very common, especially in childhood.

    Interesting. 

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    I've done the ouija board a few times too.

    Have you ever played with a ouija board, and if so did it work?

    Nope, and nope. Never felt the urge too Grin.


    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #35 - April 18, 2009, 06:55 AM
    Quote from: IsLame on April 17, 2009, 05:38 PM
    As a Muslim, what did you miss the most (other than some of your skin)?

    The sense of certainty I knew my purpose in life; to worship God. And community, brotherhood.
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #36 - April 18, 2009, 06:58 AM
    Quote from: Q-Man on April 17, 2009, 11:07 PM
    What the hell were you doing in Harrisburg? Did you meet my aunt while you were there (big Ukrainian-American lady, looks kinds Jewish, has a Jersey accent)?

    I dunno, maybe Smiley.

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    How did you like Germantown/Philly? Go anywhere besides the mosque in Germantown? Go to the best halal restaurant in town-- Saad's at 45th and Walnut?

    Mostly I stuck to Germantown and the three halal pizza places on that street. Passed by Halal Bilal's, wish I'd've stopped in. I'll be sure to check it (and Saad's) out next time.
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #37 - April 19, 2009, 10:38 PM
    Sorry awais, been busy;

    I gotta ask this;


    What's your stance now on Judaism?


    Who's Muhammad Ibn Abdellah?



    "I'm Agnostic about God."

    Richard Dawkins
    ==
    "If there is a God, it has to be a man; no woman could or would ever fuck things up like this."
     George Carlin == "...The so-called moderates are actually the public relations arm of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Republic of Iran."  Maryam Namazie
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #38 - April 20, 2009, 09:47 AM
    Quote from: Emerald on April 19, 2009, 10:38 PM
    Sorry awais, been busy;

    I totally understand. Hope you and your family are doing well.

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    I gotta ask this;

    What compels you?

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    What's your stance now on Judaism?

    How do you mean? Depends on which part. Obviously I'm not feelin' the Orthodox too much, but the Reformites are kinda cool. I like the whole idea of it being cool and acceptable in the religion to argue with (and reject) God, and all the study and commentaries of the progenitor of Christianity and Islam. *shrug*

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    Who's Muhammad Ibn Abdellah?

    I dunno. He's done good and evil, I can't say which way his scale tips.
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #39 - April 20, 2009, 09:19 PM
    nuthin compels,

    just felt like I wanna know.... Afro
    "I'm Agnostic about God."

    Richard Dawkins
    ==
    "If there is a God, it has to be a man; no woman could or would ever fuck things up like this."
     George Carlin == "...The so-called moderates are actually the public relations arm of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Republic of Iran."  Maryam Namazie
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #40 - April 20, 2009, 09:21 PM
    I must have missed the announcement - why are you no longer a mod?
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  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #41 - April 20, 2009, 09:26 PM
    His time in the Barzakh is up now anyway, he doesn't have to answer anything else.

    You need to choose a successor, awais. 
    "Befriend them not, Oh murtads, and give them neither parrot nor bunny."  - happymurtad's advice on trolls.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #42 - April 21, 2009, 09:24 AM
    Even though by the rules I don't have to, I will answer your question.

    Quote from: IsLame on April 20, 2009, 09:21 PM
    why are you no longer a mod?

    I abused my power, and so it was taken away from me. I should not expound more.

    Quote from: Cheetah on April 20, 2009, 09:26 PM
    You need to choose a successor, awais. 

    In no particular order, I would be interested in learning more about: fading, Rashna, and MSinghK. Poll?
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #43 - April 21, 2009, 10:29 AM
    Singh is currently having time out due to exams so one of the others would be more talkative.
    Devious, treacherous, murderous, neanderthal, sub-human of the West. bunny
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #44 - April 21, 2009, 01:04 PM
    Quote from: awais on April 21, 2009, 09:24 AM

    Quote from: IsLame on April 20, 2009, 09:21 PM
    why are you no longer a mod?

    I abused my power, and so it was taken away from me. I should not expound more.

    I didn't know you were ever a mod.
    "Poor human nature, what horrible crimes have been committed in thy name!"
    - Emma Goldman
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #45 - April 21, 2009, 02:02 PM
    Quote from: Iggy on April 21, 2009, 01:04 PM
    Quote from: awais on April 21, 2009, 09:24 AM

    Quote from: IsLame on April 20, 2009, 09:21 PM
    why are you no longer a mod?

    I abused my power, and so it was taken away from me. I should not expound more.

    I didn't know you were ever a mod.



     Cheesy

    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I remain.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #46 - April 21, 2009, 08:10 PM
    Thank you awais for this superb episode... Smiley

    I'll close the thread, and now you can easily choose between fading and Rashna, PM me your selection pls.



    Edit: Ok changed my mind, let's see if we can sort it here...fading and Rashna, who's into that now?
    "I'm Agnostic about God."

    Richard Dawkins
    ==
    "If there is a God, it has to be a man; no woman could or would ever fuck things up like this."
     George Carlin == "...The so-called moderates are actually the public relations arm of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Republic of Iran."  Maryam Namazie
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #47 - April 21, 2009, 09:46 PM
    Quote from: Emerald on April 21, 2009, 08:10 PM
    fading and Rashna, who's into that now?


    fading and Rashna? Like two at once? Or I misread you?

    Rashna is a lot more active, but being put in the Barzakh could lure fading out... Huh?
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #48 - April 21, 2009, 10:02 PM
    It depends first if either of them want to do it.  If they both want to do it, then Emerald gets to choose, if neither of them want to do it, you have to nominate somebody else.   parrot
    "Befriend them not, Oh murtads, and give them neither parrot nor bunny."  - happymurtad's advice on trolls.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #49 - April 22, 2009, 09:37 PM
    PMed them;

    @ awais, I meant one of them.
    "I'm Agnostic about God."

    Richard Dawkins
    ==
    "If there is a God, it has to be a man; no woman could or would ever fuck things up like this."
     George Carlin == "...The so-called moderates are actually the public relations arm of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Republic of Iran."  Maryam Namazie
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #50 - April 23, 2009, 01:54 AM
    Yes but are Nakir and Munkar here?
    [this space for rent]
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #51 - April 23, 2009, 02:07 AM
    Quote from: fading on April 23, 2009, 01:54 AM
    Yes but are Nakir and Munkar here?

    grin12

    Shall we paint our faces black and get blue contacts? Grin
    I chose to get circumcised at 17, don't tell me I never believed.
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #52 - April 23, 2009, 02:24 AM
    Quote from: awais on April 23, 2009, 02:07 AM
    Quote from: fading on April 23, 2009, 01:54 AM
    Yes but are Nakir and Munkar here?

    grin12

    Shall we paint our faces black and get blue contacts? Grin


    I think you guys definitely have the questioning part down!
    [this space for rent]
  • Re: In The Barzakh III
     Reply #53 - April 23, 2009, 11:41 PM
    I think both (fading and Rashna) don't mind participating,

    after tossing a coin, next episode will be Rashna's..



    Thanks awais.


    This will be closed.
    "I'm Agnostic about God."

    Richard Dawkins
    ==
    "If there is a God, it has to be a man; no woman could or would ever fuck things up like this."
     George Carlin == "...The so-called moderates are actually the public relations arm of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Republic of Iran."  Maryam Namazie
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