Got Haters?

See, i don't believe in haters either! 

Listen, confidence comes from within - when you finally accept who you are and work on making yourself a better person each day then you too will be all that and a bag of chips! And ladies - hating on other ladies just ain't cool. 

You really need to work on you and focus on your skills, abilities and talents because you too are gorgeous and awesome and an asset to the world. 

But you'll only find it within you when you finally quit hating on others and focus on YOU!

What you thinking?

...Do you let the weeds in your garden grow? 

How do they make you feel? 

You eventually sort them out right? 

Time to sort out our thoughts!

And right now is the perfect time - as it's spring - and it's the time of new beginnings.

Take control of your thoughts before they take control of you!

Here's a quick test...

'What are you thinking right now?'

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I bet (betting is haraam) that you went completely blank for a split second then.

What does this prove?

It proves that we have control of our thoughts and if a thought pops up in our head then we can zap it instantly.

But here's the thing - you and I are so used to our comfort-pity-zone that we allow one thought to go into another then another and then another!

Did you know that our thoughts shape up our actions and behaviour?

And did you also know that if we keep on thinking thoughts they eventually become our beliefs.

And if we don't stop there then these beliefs become convictions!

It is scary right?

Now go have a reflection moment and think about what you think about and what your beliefs and convictions are.

And if you don't like them then change them.

Sound simple?

It is!

As i always say it's us humans who like to complicate things for ourselves.

Now go think pretty thoughts and have an awesome week ahead! :)

Make it Happen - NOW!

So, we are in Day 6 of 2014 - how's it goin' so far?

OK, well, I'm not talking about resolutions and all that (if you have made some then I do hope they work our for you - I believe in YOU!) :)

I'm talking about; 'Enough of the talking and let's just make it happen - NOW!'

See, what happens is that (and of course I've been guilty of this, like totally!) we talk, talk and talk and not only tire out the person we are talking to or ourselves but we even tire out our angels writing on our shoulders.

*Sorry Angels!*

There is a time and place for talking and then there is a time and place for actually going ahead and making it happen!

So your challenge for 2014 (and I just come up with this challenge whilst writing this post right now - how cool is that?) and my challenge also - come on, we're in this together homies - is to stop talking (too much or excessively) and making it happen!

This 2014 make your dreams happen - make them reality - whatever your dreams are - health, work, biz, relationships, life, whatever - have a set time where you talk about them (to yourself, your angels your bestie) and then plan it all out (and yes God is the best of ALL planners - we must always keep tawakul in Him (swt) always) and then just go make it happen.

I for one am going to go make it happen - well, there's a lot to do before I leave planet Earth so - Bismillah-ExCel - and let's make it happen, NOW! 

You with me on this? Comment below and let me know! :)

Create your own Dream Team!

One of the injustices we can do to ourselves is not believing in ourselves and just always listening to others. And others may not always be our best supporters (even if we think they should!).

But, are we the best supporters for our loved ones who have dreams and goals they want to achieve? Hmm.

It's the first day of July - 6 months of this year 2013 already gone. Now is the time to have a quick look at those goals you set for the year. be realistic. Things happen. They are supposed to happen. I've completed some and some I am restarting this month (my studies - after a year break!).

We are a working progress. Let this be a reflection moment and let this be a trigger to get us focused again and back on track insha'Allah. 

Now would be a good time to look at our goals and achievements so far. 

Remember though, each moment is our only real moment - this moment is all we have and this moment could be the moment you decide to make some positive changes in your life!

Always keep the end in mind - Jannah al-Firdaus.

Do something phenomenonally awesome right now. Start up your very own 'Dream Team' and become part of someone's dream team!

In this dream team you have your supporters, mentors and coaches. And you would be the same in someone else's dream team.

We all need A* players in our world - on our side. God created us social beings and it is in social settings we thrive and excel.

This dream team will be there to support you through all your ups and downs and will encourage you to excel.

What you think?

Go on, start your dream team right now.

In fact, *idea* - shall we start our very own 'turBo flow Dream Team?' 

We could have a weekly hangout session right here on the blog and we could encourage each other.

What you think? Comment below and let me know so i can set it up via this blog insha'Allah!

Yay! Happy July - oh AND it's Ramadan month - lots to get excited about! :D

Workshop for Women in the UK

***LADIES in the UK***

---» Tired of the same routine day in day out without any results?

---» Want a more meaningful relationship and connection with your Lord?

---» Want to get rid of all those negative beliefs and junk that's holding you back from achieving?

---» Want to strengthen your ibaadah and be consistent in your prayers, Qur'an, dhikr?

---» Want more than just conferences and lectures but actual tips and action points to move forward?

---» Want a fresh start and be inspired and motivated to achieve your best life?

---» Want to live upon the deen and die upon the deen?

---» Want some inspiration and motivation from Qur'anic verses, ahaadith as well as tasty nuggets from our pious predecessors?

Then its time YOU invested in YOU!!! :)

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If YOU just answered YES to any one of those questions above then its time for you to enter into the inspirational and motivational zone - where you learn how to start making positive changes in your life, live upon the deen AND prepare for YOUR best akhirah insha'Allah!!!

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We Be Inspired brings you an uplifting and interactive end-of-year workshop to help YOU get your life back on the right tracks.

The one day workshop; 'Who the Heaven am I?' has undergone some positive changes.

Launched as a pilot in October and taking all the feedback on board we now bring you a one day workshop where you'll experience positive breakthroughs, ah-ha moments AND tips to help you get started on the best version of YOU insha'Allah.

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So, what will You learn?

---» Belief systems and exercises to rid negative beliefs

---» Developing awareness about our moments and our choices

---» Understanding the Qur'anic ayah which sums up our Purpose and how to live by it

---» Goal Setting: Go through a whole coaching model and chance to book yourself for a 6 week tailored coaching package

---» Energy and Emotional Healing

---» Energy Visualisation Circle

---» My four choices of the Great Women of Islam and how they inspire and motivate me

---» Lots of laughs and maybe some tears - its all good!

---» ...and more! :)

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Details:

• Where: Bham, UK

• When: End of December 2012 (Date: TBC)

• Venue: TBC

• Time: 10-4pm (Includes 1 hour for lunch, Prayer and networking)

• Lunch & Breaks: Lunch and refreshments will be provided and extra breaks for Asr and Maghrib prayers.

• Cost: £50 incl workbook and lunch

---» Discounts will be available for school/college/uni students as well as those sisters who attended the workshop in RDC insha'Allah.

---» There will be 'Early Bird', 'Late Bird' and 'Angry Bird' offers :D

---» Only 100 seats!!!

---» If you're from out of town then get a group of sisters together and book a mini-coach. Don't miss this workshop!

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I'm so in! What now? :)

Register your interest via webeinspired@selfaware.com and as soon as the venue and date is confirmed then the tickets will be available for purchase.

---» SHARE this with ALL your lady friends and spread the word

---» Make lots of dua and get excited insha'Allah! :D

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Register your interest NOW because you have nothing to lose and everything to gain insha'Allah! :)

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Testimonials:

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Have a listen to our ***EXCLUSIVE*** webinar video (available on Youtube and Vimeo) and check out the testimonials from RDC - Rochdale Dawah Centre.

"Alhamdulilah! I loved the workshop. It was maashallah fantastic, the topic spoken about was 1 of my favourite topics. I wanted to stay all day on the subject. Sister nadia was maashallah brill. She delivered it very well. We should have more workshops like that in the future inshallah"

"I loved the contents of the course and the sister was a good speaker masha'Allah, I'm glad I went cos it was beneficial."

"Alhamdulilah its was a fantastic course, i really enjoyed myself. The speak was very interactive n informative."

"It was really good interesting interactive and fun should do more workshops like that at RDC for sisters only."

I AM!

These are two of the most powerful words. Add another word next to it eg; 'I Am a Genius' and if you're inner core really believes it then it'll work wonders for your confidence and self-esteem.

Go on, try it! :)

Remember - your inner core, the depths of your soul need to believe it and once YOU believe it, YOU can achieve it!

{Lesson I learnt from my 'Emotional Healing Workshop' that I attended in the weekend.}

Are YOU Shariah Compliant?

...If there is now going to be two separate types of law in Britain - one for Muslims and one for non-Muslims, then its time for Muslims to really buckle up and realise their end goal. The glitz and glam are temporary whilst the gardens of paradise are forever. Man-made laws can easily be broken (as we have seen recently with the cases of Babar Ahmed, Talha Ahsan and Gary McKinnon) but laws ordained by God are to stay forever. They are justice for all. Time to become Shariah Compliant Muslims - in every aspect of our lives. We need to understand what it means to be Muslim. Yes, we are human and we will make mistakes. But Islam is perfect. As they say; 'If not now then when? If not You then who?'

Allah does not change the condition of a people until they don't change it themselves (with their souls) - {13:11}. We have to take the first step in making positive changes in our world - otherwise the rights of humans will be grossly abused and misused and we'll have no one except ourselves to blame. 

All humans have a right to a fair trial and there is no room for racism, discrimination or favouritism in our world in 2012.

Stand up for YOUR rights today - NOW because if one human is mistreated by those whom are appointed to protect rights then we're all being mistreated. If one person is unlawfully incarcerated then we're all wrongfully incarcerated. If one human is free and treated fairly then we're all free!

Let's stop hiding in our houses and let's become more proactive. 

This begins with freeing our own homes of injustice and wrong actions. We're not random specs of dust floating in this planet. We're human beings with God given rights which we need to uphold and protect insha'Allah.

Its time we truly became 'Shariah Compliant Muslims' and live by the laws of Allah!

The question is; 'Are YOU ready to become Shariah Compliant?'

A Spoken Word Response...

The official #Muhammad Response Spoken Word Muslim Version. 

Rohingya - The Forgotten People

They are branded as one of the most persecuted communities in the world by the UN, yet nobody knows their name. 

They are the forgotten people.

In recent weeks, the escalating violence has displaced more than 90,000 Rohingya people. Villages are being burnt, people are being abducted, concentration camps are being created, women are being raped and children mercilessly killed. The persecution against the Rohingya can be described in no other terms but that of ethnic cleansing and genocide.

Watch this video and act NOW!

#SaveMaryam

...In Islam there is no compulsion in religion! {Surah 2: Verse 256}

Everyone is entitled to seek for themselves and to find and chose the right path.

When one becomes the seeker of the truth - the Truth Himself will manifest and guide to the straight path.

However, over in Indonesia something quite different and sinister is happening.

Please watch this video and help #SaveMaryam, help #SaveIslam and help #SaveIndonesia 

Freedom of Speech and Movement!

Oh, the irony! - and talk about upholding the values and principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)!

And what really gets to me (and since this is my blog I can give my opinions) is the fact that I paid £3,600 to read for a Masters degree just this last year in LLM International Human Rights so I could work in the field of 'human rights' and do my part in spreading some peace in the universe. I guess the saying is true - 'help yourselves before you help others' - so I suppose I will need to help the UK understand what the values and principles of the UDHR are before I go around spreading peace!

Dr Zakir Naik, a renowned Indian speaker on 'comparative religion' and with a mission to spread peace across the globe has been excluded from entering the UK for his 'Peace Tour' - where he would have delivered speeches across London, Birmingham and Sheffield.

The New British Parliament suddenly sees him as a threat - why? Well, for spreading peace! (Exactly!).

The media has done a fantastic job as always to misinterpret people and to spread hate - taking many things out of context and using them where they feel appropriate - to cause more hate and problems.

And, as always, it is left to the peaceful citizens to pick up the pieces! Sometimes I wonder, 'how do these people sleep at night?!'

But we shall persevere - and we shall work even harder to spread peace and harmony. If you would like to read more about this issue or in fact get involved and do your part or have your say then please check the following website.

http://www.peaceforall.org.uk/index.php

The Conspiracy Theory...

...Are YOU a conspiracist? Do YOU believe in the conspiracy theory? Hmmm...

There are many 'Conspiracy Theories' out there today - from wars to movies to governments and even the media.

So much so that you think, 'hmmm - so like now is this in itself a conspiracy?'

Wiki on the web (bless it!) describes it as; "A conspiracy theory is a term that has come to refer to any tentative theory which explains a historical or current event as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful Machiavellian conspirators, such as a "secret team" or "shadow government" (There are other definitions also...)

Have YOU come across conspiracy theories? What do you think of them? Are they for real? Why are people so fascinated by this theory? Boredom? Or is our world really controlled by the 'Elite' whose plan is to take over each and every mind, being, country and nation? Do people really worship the devil and have 'sold their souls to the devils' If so, how can we protect ourselves? Do we need to Wise up and tread carefully - Big Brother could be watching, right? Or - is it a hoax? - to scare the living daylights out of us all - (because 'Big Brother' really is bored!)

Get interactive and let me know...

Media and Mind Control!

...Now this is a very powerful medium! One which can easily control your thoughts, feelings and actions and you don't even realise what influenced you!

Media a medium for information or Mind Control?

A theme which is running through some of my blog posts is that everything in life has a plus and a minus - a positive and a negative - a good and a bad. They co-exist side by side - it wouldn't be called 'life' if we didn't have two opposites - a choice to make - which path shall we walk upon - what decision to make - what will lead to my success and what will lead to my failure. Now this is life and we all have to live it and right now you and I are living it.

So again with media there is the good and the bad. We believe that media can inform us - of events around us, educate us - open our minds and expand our thinking - but when we watch TV or listen to music how much of it is consciousness and how much subconsciousness.

What if we switched on the TV or popped on some music on the radio after a long time - would we fall straight back into it and be deeply engrossed in it or would we be aware of what we are watching and listening to and naturally questioning it? I think that once we stop listening to music or watching TV and go back to it after a long time we are more aware of what message it is giving us and therefore we automatically start questioning it.

But when something has been part of your life for like forever - since childhood - we become indoctrinated - and we don't question it no more.

The devil took a vow a long long time ago and he said that he would take people to the fire with him, those that listen and transgress their own souls and the divine Scriptures and message. He, the devil, said that he will attack them from their fronts, behinds, lefts, rights and forever be ready to whisper devilish thoughts to man (and woman!). To some he is known as Satan, to some Iblis or Shaytaan, to some Lucifer the fallen angel, to some Raven and I'm sure he has many other names - but he is one and he is the same - Devil!

Media has made an immense impact on our lives for decades now - and when as a child we are put infront of the TV then lo behold - the indoctrination begins. And we just simply say, 'there is no harm to it - its only a cartoon/children's program'. But how many programs are truly actually children's programs - Ive watched them, grew up on them and am sure you can all relate to them also.

There are also many who have 'sold their souls to the Devil' - in return for what??? Worldly goods? Which, when we die, remain behind? Well unless you believe in the whole mummification thing and want take Poodle your cute chiwawa with you - and so you write it in your will that when you die please ask the vets to give him the lethal injection so he can accompany you to the next world and be your BBF - best friend like forever since clearly you didn't have any friends on planet earth - then remember, once you leave this world - everything remains behind! Even Poodle!

But alas - there are some knit wits who have decided to 'worship' Satan and work for him - so hey where better to start to screw up your mind forever than when you're a baby - because by the time you reach your teens - its all 'natural' now and part of your lives - its not the same without.

Media is another one of those technological advancements which are here to aid us in our existence to do good. I'm on the radio, I'm writing this blog, I write short stories, I was an editor for a magazine back in the days (set it up at college from scratch and very successful alhamdullilah) so media, after Islam, writing and law is next in life for me - I fall into it naturally - but I use it to do good and spread good and also be aware of that which is negative and the message it is trying to send.

Some use media to advance their hatred towards others - whoever those others are across the globe - could be you and I. Others want us to grow up and become immoral, unethical and without principles. Our children are our future - when we were their age, we were the future - lets ask ourselves - what difference have we made? And has media shaped our thoughts, feelings and actions.

Mind-control is to control your thoughts and behaviour so you believe in a certain thing and act in a certain way. Just ask yourselves - what kind of individual you want to be? Why were you put here on earth or better still why were you created? And how can YOU make a difference in the world - or even your own world.

Don't let anyone control your mind - don't let the system control you - don't become robots - you are humans and geniuses - not machines!

Don't forget to watch 'The Arrivals' - if you haven't already (Ive watched it four times!) - if you live like a hermit (i like the hermit life) time to come out and see what is truly happening in the world.

The mind is a powerful tool which can bring out the genius in you and lead you to many developments - with the blessings and the will of the Divine - don't let the devil take it from you - its Yours!

Cyber Attacks fast becoming Cyber Warfares!

Over the years and decades there have been many technological advancements and progressions. The Internet has quickly become number one in our lives. Almost everything now is done on the net - which is a little scary! Socialising and making friends? - On the net. Buying and selling? - On the net. Studying and learning? - On the net. Finding a life partner??? - On the net?!.

As discussed in one of the previous posts the Internet can be used for both good and bad - so I'm not going to blog about or lists all the good and bad - but will look at something which has been in the media a lot lately - so many of you will be aware of it and many wont (just depends if you keep up with the news and stuff).

Human beings have been immensely blessed by the Creator with so many skills and abilities - skills and abilities which help us further our existence - fulfil our goals and aims and make the most of our lives - well we only have one life on planet earth!

The Internet can help us study online to further our skills in a particular field and we can still work full time. So its a good thing - but many people across the globe are using their skills and abilities to cause harm to others. If one is suffering from psychological issues then I strongly suggest that one seeks medical assistance immediately - for you have to be a fool to be wasting your sills and abilities harming others - and not helping others! And what precisely is one achieving by doing wrong? A little fame? But for how long? Your harming yourselves as well as others and that is not the purpose of creation!

As the Internet is advancing so are people skills and abilities. Once upon a time you had hackers and they thought they were cool or 'geniuses' - but when your behind bars then well you're not a genius anymore are you, genius?!

The whole hacking business led to cyber attacks - on individuals, on corporations, educational institutions and governments . Alot of damage was done. They thought they were one step ahead and they would get away with it - but not for long.

And now what do we have?

Cyber Attacks has become Cyber Warfare! Forget the army training, battlefields and loss of life - we are talking about Warfare via invisible means (through the wires!).

Basically cyber warfare is using the Internet in conducting warfare in cyberspace. It is carried out by small individual groups to large groups - warfare on governments and nations.

From the securitypronews.com website on the 17th of November 2009 we have the following; "Dave DeWalt, the president and CEO of McAfee, said in a statement, "[S]everal nations around the world are actively engaged in cyberwar-like preparations and attacks." These include China, France, Israel, Russia, and the U.S., and it's no secret that the members of this group aren't all on great terms. What's more, cyberwarfare's barrier to entry is so low in comparison to traditional hostilities (a roomful of computers vs. thousands of men, tanks, and airplanes) that lots of other countries are almost sure to pursue the idea. Then, if and when the virtual bullets start flying, things could get really nasty. McAfee reported, "Attackers are not only building their cyberdefenses, but cyberoffenses, targeting infrastructure such as power grids, transportation, telecommunication, finance and water supplies, because damage can be done quickly and with little effort."

What happened to traditional ways of getting your point across? And its not individuals who are going to be harmed - masses - so the need? Personally I think this has gone too far - seriously, if you are reading this and are involved in it - then kindly leave my blog as its not for people like you! - and you're the fools here - you have to meet your Creator one day soon - so honestly I hope you have a speech ready to justify your actions - as it aint gona work!

Wasting precious time in life on something like cyberwar when you could be doing so much to help people - educate people, create job opportunities - yes we have issues with our governments, there's corruption, money-laundering, terrorism - but ultimately it leads to YOUR destruction. Come online and use the net for useful stuff - become useful in life - not engage in warfare - you have a point to make , situations to change - then get up, make an action plan and try to change the situation - many in our past have - they didn't resort to violence - they taught, the suffered, they worked hard and they persevered - and they achieved! For both you and I.

And for all those who weren't aware about this new warfare - then be vigilant and watch what you do (don't panic) but don't engage with dodgy people online - especially if you have never spoken to them before and if you want to change a situation wherever you are then make an action plan, put all your skills and abilities on the table and make the change - it will happen.

For those who engage in cyber criminality - then don't forget, your time will come - behind bars as well as the fire of hell! Hope you're prepared for that warfare! :)

Human Rights UK egroup

Salaam n Peace to All -

Please join the new egroup, 'Human Rights UK' - its for all students, academics, lawyers, law firms, ngo's and those interested in this area - covering all issues, talks, seminars, conferences etc on human rights (law) in the uk (and beyond) so please join, post, invite others and benefit - you can register with your existing email address and new password - remember this egroup was created with YOU in mind!

A platform for all - to network, share and come together.

Thank You All!

http://groups.google.com/group/human-rights-uk

Hijaab - A Personal Choice and A Fundamental Human Right!

...what is a terrorist? who defines the word 'terror' - a dictionary or those in power? It seems as though everyone is becoming a terrorist these days - terrorising others! New trend eh? Instead of accepting and acknowledging differences - what happens? you get terrorised for being 'different' - actually hold up - let me rewind - you don't actually get terrorised (verbal abuse or physical abuse) you get killed - MURDERED!

This has happened recently - in the past week - in Europe - Germany. Dr Marwa al-sherbini, 32 year old, married with a 3 year old son and 3 months pregnant with her second baby, was an Egyptian who had sued her attacker after he had insulted her for wearing her headscarf - hijaab. She was stabbed 18 times in the courtroom where she went to give evidence against her attacker. The German police reacted - fired shots - no, not at her attacker - but her husband - who ran to defend his wife!

The whole world - from east to west is preaching HUMAN RIGHTS - protect this right, protect that right - legislation's and treaties are being passed here, there and everywhere - all in the name of protecting 'human rights' - but tell me, what about Dr Marwa's right? and her unborn baby? they weren't human? So she observed the religious headscarf - which made her different in her attackers eyes and he thought hey - lets just stab her to death - she's not a human with any rights!

Sickening - revolting and absolutely horrific!

Those very people who are preaching 'human rights' mantras are the ones who are violating it - and allowing it to happen!

After completing my masters in International Human Rights this year, I am not only saddened by this incident, but am truly wondering - what is all this human rights talk all about? Is it just selective? So now you have to belong to a certain group or have certain beliefs and thoughts - only then can you be seen as 'human' and have 'rights'.

Hijaab is a fundamental and integral part of a Muslim woman's life - she has made a choice to protect her modesty and observe the laws of God - its HER choice - and its MY choice - a proud 'hijaabi' who loves and respects everyone and their differences!

If someone is 'different' from you or holds 'different' beliefs - why not talk to them? Get to know them - and ask questions - see what its all about!

The world belongs to God - not man! To live in this world we all need to respect each other and get to know each other - you can't claim what aint yours!

She was a doctor, helping humanity - protecting humans and their rights - and her rights were taken away from her!

Marwa and her unborn - truly the first Muslim Martyr! Justice Will Be Done!

Hijaab is a personal choice and a Fundamental Human Right - its here to stay - and turBo says...'DEAL WITH IT!'