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Reply to ~~*Arazor*~~
Salaam!
MashaAllah you seem like a very strong and pure-hearted person :)

Pray to Allah to help you overcome your obsession. The most important thing is to have the intention, and to also have the determination to overcome it.
One of the best times to make dua to Allah and to pray is during the last third of the night. This is Tahajjud. It is said that Allah descends down to the lowest heaven, and says: "Who will call upon Me, that I may answer him? Who will ask of Me, that I may give him? Who will ask My forgiveness that I may forgive him?”
~ beautiful.

So set your alarm to wake you up around half an hour/an hour *ish* before fajir time, and pray a deeply sincere dua to your Lord. Let everything out, tell Him how you've been feeling, ask, ask and keep on asking Him until you overcome it. Note how I write until and not if. Because you will get there, inshaAllah; when you've got Allah on your side, you can't lose.

Alhamdulillah it's great you're praying istikhara. Sometimes it takes longer for you to see the result of istikhara; but you will, nevertheless, see it. I remember being in a similar position to you - just really really confused and couldn't decide for myself what was best. I prayed istikhara for some time, yet I still felt very confused and depressed. But then, slowly, I saw how things started to fall in to place....subhanAllah, right before my eyes.
Just remember, after hardship ALWAYS comes ease. Life is full of obstacles and challenges - no one's got it easy - but going through them is what makes one a stronger person.

Keep your aim in vision and work with that. Pray tahajjud regularly (on the weekend maybe..?) and believe me, your heart will feel as light as a feather!
In terms of overcoming your obsession; take it step by step, don't push yourself. If you need to talk, i'll always be here inshaAllah :)
On my Islam page, I've got a page on "Exam tips and duas", so continually read these duas whenever your revising, and intending to revise(they work, i've tried it! xD) and Allah will make it easy for you.

You're amazing mashaAllah, and may Allah reward you so so much for your strength and determination to do well - espcially how you said you wanted to please your parents :D

Just want to finish off with an amazing quote. Remember, you need anything, just let me know and i will try my best to help you out.~

"When you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated, know that Allah Most High is there. Know that He The All Seeing is watching. Know that He Most Wise is testing you. Know that He Most Kind and Merciful is waiting for you to call to Him. Know that He Most Powerful is able to do all things. Whether it is from His Immense Love or His Wrath that you are feeling such anxiety, know that His Mercy outstrips His Wrath. Know that when you call out to Him in desperation, Your Beloved answers in ways you may not know. Oh faqir (poor man), call out to Your Lord Most High, oh faqir, walk towards Your Beloved, He will take strides towards you. Oh faqir, open your heart to Your Beloved, and Your Beloved will open His Treasures to you."

Reply to ~anonymous muslim sister~
Date 1st Feb 09

Wassalam sis.
Before i reply to your problem, just want to let you know that your message got cut off after "we want her to know what she is doing..." (word limit) but let's hope what was there is enough to answer your question!

Anyways. First and foremost, I would say, make dua for your friend. Pray that Allah guides her, and gives you the patience to go on until she changes. She is very lucky to have a friend like you alhamdulillah. & with Allah (swt) by your side, inshaAllah she will change for the better.

It's good that you're not going through this alone, because your other friend knows about it aswell, so inshaAllah you guys can work together.
I wold suggest you take a gradual approach. You say you've not been in contact with her for a while, so get in contact with her. Ask to see how she's going on, text/ring her, tell her you miss her. Then suggest that you guys go out "for ole time's sake". Do this a couple of times until you feel you've gained her trust. Monitor what she wears when you guys go out, but don't say anything just yet. Perhaps your presence alone will make her realise the error of her ways...she may remember how she used to be like and compare it to how she is now and that may be enough to change her. But that stage cannot be reached if she doesnt start trusting you again.
<br I don't think youu should tell her you saw the pictures. Rather, be a good influence on her to prevent her from doing such things again. Encourage her to go to study circles, teach her about Islam, but be suble about it. Don't let her feel lectured. Let her feel loved and know that you'll always be there for her.
InshaAllah she will change & grows to become an amazing Muslimah!
Let me know how everything turns out.
If you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask.

Salaam

Reply to ~Arisha~
Wasalaam :)
That will depend on your hair type and the amount you're willing to pay to gain that protection.
If you click here, it will link to a cool website that provides answers to your specific case.
Hope I helped!
Salaam

Reply to ~roky~
Well, no wonder, if you keep watching porn. When Islam forbids something, it's only ever for your own good.
Salaam

Reply to ~sharmila~
First, i think you should keep trying to get your friends to talk about religion, even if they are non-Muslim. Tell them how strongly you feel about your religion, and they will perhaps tell you how they feel about their religion. However, if they think you're quite weird, then I think you should leave them, and find new practising Muslim friends to hang out with. Because if they don't respect you and your religion, then they're not real friends.
Salaam

Reply to ~sharmila~
I don't know whether it's okay for me to post my respone here, but if you would like me to take it off, then just say.
Anyway, it seems to me like this is just a teenage crush. If he keeps staring at you, then there is a possibility that he is attracted to you, but then again it could be you reading the wrong messages.
Islamically, you can talk to a boy but just as long as it doesn't get personal i.e. you are only allowed to talk about the work (seeing as you sit next to eachother in class).
Obviously, the feelings you have for him are natural, but what counts is the way you deal with it. It's very good how you're trying to lower your gaze and inshaAllah you will be rewarded for that, but don't give up! If he asks you out, or if he offers to walk you home, or whatever, reject it straight away and explain to him about your religious beliefs and he will respect you so much for it, believe me on that one!
I hope this has helped!

Salaam

Reply to ~salamunsalam~
Salaam. You shouldn't really worry about being popular because that will be indulging in this life too much. All you should care about is pleasing Allah :)
Salaam

Reply to ~Muslimah~
Salaaam!! Literally, the word "jilbaab" in arabic means something that covers you from head to toe, not tight and not see-through. So that's why the Jilbaab is called the Jilbaab lol, but in pratise anything thats longs and meets islamic requirement is a Jilbab. I don't really know if it's sunnah, but i prefer to wear the Jilbab becasue it's really easy and nowadays it's quite hard to find clothes that fit Islamic requirements and as long as the Jilbaab isn't tight it's just much easier in my opinion. It's up to you, really- if you want to wear the Jilbaab, then wear it. I know some people who prefer to wear their own clothes which is fine just as long as it meets Islamic Dress Laws.
If your mum doesn't want you to wear it then i guess you should listen to her. But if you really want to wear it then talk to your mum about it. Tell her you feel more comfortable etc and InshaAllah she'll understand. Hope this has helped! Wassalam

Reply to ~sum1~
Awww loving the commitment! Weell, again, first step>> intention (which you have), next step>> Making loads of dua for Allah to guide you and insh before you know it, you'll find it really easy!
Anyway, ways this can be done...i suggest that u make this swearing box, right, and whenever you swear you put some money in it, so at the end of the day count how much you've sworn and hopefully try to reduce that number for the next day. Then, all the money you make, give it to charity :) so your winning both ways.
Another way is getting your mates to hit you whenever you swear. Try hanging around with people that dont swear very frequently, cuz going with the wrong people can just make stopping to swear that bit harder.
One reeally good and funny way is to replace your swear words by other words instead. And you can go wild with these make up any words that rhyme with the swear words and remember to say THEM whenever you feel like swearing.
I really hope this has helped!! Wish you all the successs!! Wassalam sis.

Reply to ~Norzii-Paann~
Salaaam!! Above anything im sure Allah will reward you for your intentions. Ok the first step to help you to wear hijab is wanting to wear it and having the intention of wearing it- so this is good, because you clearly want to. Now make lots of dua that Allah makes it easy for you to wear it.
I can understand how its hard for you, and its really great you want to start wearing it out of your own choice, but believe me it gets harder as you grow older, so its wise if you start now.
Take it step by step...start wearing it, lets say whenever you go to your cousins, then when you go to school, then when you go out.
The greatest tip i can give you is that wearing hijab gives you sooo much protection, subhanAllah. You are no longer seen as a sex object by males but you are seen as someone who deserves to be given respect. I mean, I know myself...i dont like the idea of guys seeing me and only having one thing going through their heads...eww. In fact, I dont really think any girl would want that! But hijab prevents this because your fully covered and this shows people that you have respect for yourself so they respect you.
And yeah as a girl you'ld wanna dress up, but theres nothing wrong with dressing up in front of your girlies, going to all girl parties!! Its much safer and theres this saying that goes that girls are the equivilant of pearls and they should be "protected and guarded from unworthy eyes", which is really true. Nothings stopping you from dressing up just depends on who you're revealing it to.
I wish you all the success and hope this has helped!

Reply to ~Litoo Wun~
Well, the key to patience is to keep praying and keeping your faith even though your thing doesnt seem to be coming up. You also have to have faith that if it doesnt seem to be turning up then its for a good cause and you have to remain in the faith that even though you don't necessarily know why at present, there is wisdom behind it. You shouldnt expect for you to find your phone especially if its stolen. Just keep making dua and if it doesnt come up then keep the faith regardless. I think that ayatal kursi is like superstition because your putting all your faith in a small necklace. You should read ayatal kursi- that will protect you, but i dont really think you should be wearing it and expecting it to protect you. Ayatul kursi is something you recite.
Anyway hope this has helped. Wassalam

Reply to ~The-Ummah~
Salaaam! Awww may Allah help us both! :D Anyway, actually i heard from somewhere that no you can't give it to non-Muslims because that would be encouraging them to eat supposedly haraam foods. So i dunno. Anyway take care. Wassalam
~ Awaz

Reply to ~Litoo Wun~
Sorry im quite ignorant in this area, know hardly anything. I'll try and find out for you though InshaAllah. Wassalam
~ Awaz

Reply to ~annonymous~
Aww MashAllah, you sound like such a mature person and its so sweet the way you want to confront your brother and advise him as a Muslim kin! MashAllah great stuff!! SubhanAllah, i had a similar problem with MY brother... i dunno if its the same online game, but the one my brother was obsessed with was called "Runescape"- it was absolutely pathetic the way he was obsessed, so yeah i know what you're going through. First, and foremost, make him realise that what he's doing is wrong- teach him so he knows this is not islamically acceptable. Get him when he's in a good mood with you, and don't tell him striaght off "What you're doing is bad..." etc, just try and see if he realises what he's doing is wrong. Ask him questions like "What do you know of relationships outside of marriage in Islam?", try and make HIMSELF realise that what he's doing is islamically unacceptable. Also, try and teach him why Islam prohibits these relationships outside marriage (research and ask around for more info). Don't make him hate Islam for it. If he's being really stubborn and not budging, then, next, tell your parents. This is a major issue, and could go seriously out of hand if something is not done to prevent it. Your brother's taking this online game reeeeally personally, and is even developing relationships with whom he's never met. That is bad...and they're texting as well?? Very bad!! Don't feel useless, always pray to Allah, make dua that Allah guides him, for He listens to everyone. Hopefully, your parents can make some sort of stop to it, if your confrontation does not prove successful. I wish you all the best and i really hope this has helped!!!
Wassalm

~ Awaz

Reply to ~layla~ {private message}
Regarding your friend's problem's: 1) She wants to get lighter skin? Well, i say she should be grateful with the colour skin that she's got! I think darker skin's nicer anyway! 2) The greasy hair problem; putting vinegar in your hair helps, and yeah straightening your hair does make it greasy. 3) Nose job? Again she should be grateful with the way Allah has created her, and shouldn't try to change her looks in any way. Allah has created her in the best way and she should be grateful for it.
Your problem: I think the amount that you're eating now is fine, i dont seem to know why you aren't gaining any weight. Just do what you're doing, but don't forget your fruits and veggies, and if the condition is really getting to you, then go to a doctor.
Sorry for the awesomely late reply, and i hope this helps!!!

~ Awaz

Reply to ~L~
Salaaam! Erm, yeah i do know arabic, but i dont see how i could teach you! And i'm not that good anyway lol. I aint a professional teacher or anything, so i suggest if you really want to learn arabic (which is reeeally good MashAllah- i advise everyone to try and learn it because it makes you understand the Qur'an more, hence helping you appreciate its beauty), then go to any arabic classes around or see if your school promotes any courses, or even your local Mosque. As for the bags around your eyes, again, im no expert, but i think getting a lot of sleep will help :) As for the creams- they never work, i got some myself...NO improvememnts seen! But if you got cream from the doctors, then they may work, you just need to give it some patience!
Hope this helps, wassalam,
~ Awaz

Reply to ~Saniya~
I think you should tell your mum whenever your sister is nasty....dont let your sis get away with it becasue then she'll get used to it, and it'd be really hard then, later for her to stop being mean. If you get what i mean lol. Tell your mum, but make sure you be really patient with all the stuff your sis says and not retaliate or fight back, becasue then this would give an excuse for your mum to give you the blame. You have to show that you are not afraid of your sister, and that you're not weak, but not use fists to emphasise this. Ignore her and try making her feel really shallow for saying mean things to you. But remember: Don't stoop down to her level and say mean things back.
Oh and try saying "Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammed" (peach and blessings on the Prophet) whenever she says anything mean. Or say "A3oothu Billahi mina Shaytaan ar-rajeem" (to get rid of the Shaytaan). Also, something i always use when my brother is getting on my nerves is "Allah Yahdeek", which means May Allah guide you. These two words work wonders belive me i always use it. When people realise what you're saying they immediately stop and think about they've just said...i hope it works on your sister!
Try giving me feedback inshAllah. Wassalam
~ Awaz

Reply to ~layla~
Awww mashAllah! Yeah i put a website at the homepage giving you a link to a website giving Salah times from different cities. MashAllah that's really good you want to start praying, and practising Islam. Tell you something, it shows that Allah loves you, because He's choosing to guide you, and He only guides the people He loves :) He knows that inside your heart you want to be a good person, you want to practise your religion and this tiny feeling is enough for Allah to chage you completely...well, good for you im really proud :D And about what you said on reading Quraan in the night being bad...that's not true at all! You're encouraged to read in the night as a matter of fact. And the thing about laying on your back...someone did actually tell me that you shouldnt lay on your stomach, becasue it crushes your internal organs, the Prophet discouraged it too. But laying on your back...there's nothing wrong with that i dont think! Finally, i wish you all the success with getting into your deen, mashAllah excellant stuff, keep it up!
(btw sorry for the late reply, i've been really busy!)

Wassalam

Reply to ~saba~
Salaaam...I think that if she's close to you, then if you tell her, as a mark of your friendship, she'll listen to what you have to say and not take it offensively or break up with you because of it. If its really bad, then she should consult a doctor where she will recieve better advice. That's very good of you to be concerend about your mate, may Allah reward you. You should explain to he rthat you are doing it becasue you care about her..she'll understand inshAllah.
Wassalam

Reply to ~mikki~
SubhanAllah! See, didn't i tell you?? Never underestimate the power of Allah Almighty!! Lol, that's amazing, just goes to show how much faith you had in Allah...well done! And remeber, whenever you get in a situation like that next time, always remember to keep your faith in Allah.
Also, keep doing dua to Allah, thanking Him for making you find that item...never forget Him! Don't ditch Him now that you've found the item - that's really important!
Wassalam, and well done :)
~ Awaz

Reply to ~mikki~
MashAllah well done :) That intention of wanting to change, you making that first step is enough for Allah to guide you InshAllah...keep praying to Allah! I'll put up a prayer timetable one time inshAllah on my site so you can look at, and it'll tell you exactly when you're meant to pray, so hopefully you can do your prayers on time. MashAllah it's so good that you read 5 pages of Qura'an at night..that's very impressive, keep it up!
As for finding that item that you lost, do lots of Dua, and you can read Surah Al-Thuha too, located in the last Juz (Juz 30). But most importantly, you have got to keep your faith in Allah, and even if you still don't seem to be able to find it, it is vital that you maintain the faith and realise that this is for a good cause. I've had experience with this, and subhanAllah, i just kept my faith and put all my trust in Allah, knowing that Allah has the power to do anything, and belive me, before i knew it i found it! SubhanAllah it was amazing...so you just keep the faith :D Believe me, it'll turn up, YOU CAN'T GIVE UP, EVER or you would have failed the test, just keep the trust. Maybe Allah is seeing how long you'll be able to stay patient?
Wassalam, and i wish you the best of luck!

~ Awaz

Reply to ~saba~
Well, for a start, to me, that isnt really a bad thing! Being nice is a really good quality, and feeling bad when your evil to someone is also good islamic behaviour. I don't really understand why you see that as such an issue? I say you continue being the way you are and everyone will like you for your kind personality :)
Wassalam
~ Awaz

Reply to ~noran hassan~
Salaam, my advice is that you read thoroughly about why Muslim women wear Hijab..if you cant find it, i could explain it to you, because once you know exactly why women wear hijab and the way in which boys think of girls believe me you would never want to take it off!!
Again, everything Allah commands us to do is purely for our own benefit, if only everyone sees this! Always make dua to Allah, and keep in mind that on the Day of Judgement Allah will shower his mercy upon you for wearing Hijab!

Replt to ~S [DOT] S~
That's good you've realised its haraam and have tried to stick by your islamic principles! Very impressive, mashAllah. i suggest you stay waaaaay away from him and don't talk to him. You could tell him this if you want to; tell him i don't want to talk to you because im sticking by Islamic law, he should respect your wishes and leave you alone. Another thing you could do is pray to Allah to make it easier for you to get over him. If it's for the cause of Allah, Allah will always be with you :)
if you need more advice, or the advice im giving aint working, come to me and i'll see what i can do!

Wassalam
~ Awaz

Reply to ~Pimperess~
Well, it's natural what you're feeling..you just got to control this "obsession"; it could turn out really nasty. Keep to the Islamic laws, and belive me the Islamic laws have been put forward solely for out benefit, it's too long to explain but if you don't seem to understand why Islam prohibits the genders from mixing, tell me, and i'll try explaining as much as i can.
Doing your eyebrows is haraam so you shouldnt have been doing them in the first place!
Wassalam

Reply to ~Sad self-obsessed loser~
Hmmm...now here we have a problem! right, well, nothing wazzi cant handle! Ok so here goes...you hate yourself? And why, because you don't have the figure to die for? Or look exactly like them models you see in magazines? Well, if that's how you interepret beauty then i totally disagree with you. Everyone's beautiful...Yes everyone!! And i am a srtong believer of this...beauty should not be the perfect figure nor the perfect face, beauty is what's inside. And everyone is different, so just because a person finds you ugly, doesn't mean that ok that's it, you're now officially classed as ugly. Because there'll be someone else out there who will find you really beautiful. The problem is nowadays we are becoming so shallow we judge someone's beauty through their looks and don't pay any attention to what's inside...which is what's most important.
So i say ignore all them people that call you ugly because in actual fact they are the ugly ones, for being that evil to have the cheek to call someone ugly. Don't listen to what other people say, who says they're even true?? And the only reason why you "know it" as you put it is because you listen to what other people say and think.
And the last and most important point is that in Allah's eyes, no one is ugly...plus, no creation of Allah can EVER be ugly!! So put your head up high and say proudly to yourself "i am beautiful!!" ;)

~ Awaz ♥

Reply to ~N1$4~
You're doing just great MashAllah. And you know something? Your comment really inspired me and touched me, and made ME realise how short life is, and how the people around me are not going to stay forever, and how you should make the most of their existance whilst they're still alive, cuz u never know when they might suddenly kick the bucket. I have cousins as well, and i've never really thought of them not being there, if you get what i mean. I've always had this image that they will always be there, which is obviously not true, so your comment really enforced that reminder, so thank you!
You've gone through a really tough time, and the key is patience, which is what youre showing, mashAllah. You know, most people, when faced with a calamity like yours just turn their back on Islam, and blame Allah for all the things coming to them. But, SubhanAllah this is the exact opposite in your case. You've actually come closer to Islam! That's reeeeally great MashAllah!
This shows Allah loves you, because He has guided you. You must remember, Allah puts spiritual and Islamic guidance in everyone's heart; but some take it in and become better Muslims, whilst others turn their back and are not interested. So this shows Allah has tested you, and you've learnt from it, so, again well done!
You know the Prophet (pbuh) narrated "The most Intelligent of you is one who is constantly thinking about and preparing for death", and you just said that you're scared of dieng, which is a true quality of a true Muslim. But what you gotta realise is that islam is such an easy religion. Just pray, and make Dua to Allah, and you will see yourself change right before your eyes. You have to take it slow, bit by bit, and you will become, InshAllah, a True Mu'mina, and will be promised a place in Al-Firdous (highest Heaven), overtime.
The key is to pray, make lots and lots of dua, go to study circles etc. to enforce your deen, and try understanding the Quran, if you can. The Quran's words are so beautiful it will really benefit you if you understand it.
I know i've written a whole essay, sorry! There was so many things i wanted to say, and still some more i've not yet mentioned, but i think i should stop lol. I hope I've helped you, if you need anymore help, or just someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to write to me, remember im here to help!!!
Wassalam,
~ Awaz

Reply to ~ desi-queen~
MashAllah it's really good that you're gradually stepping in line again- most people probably wouldn't even bother, so well done :D
I know you said that your ex was letting you down, and that he is now currently a close friend of yours...but stricty speaking, guys and girls cannot mix- under ANY circumstances. You may think, Yeah, well, he's just a friend, but what you don't seem to understand is that guys and girls were created having feelings for eachother. You know the law- opposites attract. So, what you may think is just an innocent friendship (which i'm sure it probably is) will gradually lead on to something bigger. Yeah, to you you're just mates and you may not have any feelings for him, but do you know how he feels towards you? Do you know what goes on on his mind when he sees you? No, you don't and at the end of the day, these feelings are natural, but as a Muslim, you have to learn to control them and not let it go beyond the limits, because it will seriously get you in trouble one day. And remeber, whatever Islam tell us to do, is purely for our own benefit, even if the reason why may not be clear to us at the moment.
So that's step one; get rid of the ex or any male friends for that matter. They can be a distraction from trying to do what's right. Losing them completely is obviously going to be a big step, so you can take it gradually, like start by not being as close to them and then build on from there.
Next step, is to get rid of any bad influences; namely, friends. From what i hear, your best mate is putting you down, and why? cuz she thinks you're too much of a tart. That aint what i call a proper mate, a proper mate should be there to support you, and BELIEVE me, if you reeeally want to change, you've got to have a really good mate by your side; someone who will support you and help to change your ways for the better. Friends influence you a lot so it is VITAL that any close friends you have are good ones. I'm not saying ditch your best mate for life, no, just don't be too close to her, and don't let her get too close to you.
Again, like i said, i think what you're doing is GREEAT! lol, MashAllah, reeeally reeally fab, keep it up gal! Don't lose your confidence because on the Day of Judgement when Allah asks you about this worldly life, he won't ask you about your previous sins; nah, there'll all be forgiven! What's important is that you'd decided to change and Allah will judge you on thereafter...remember, it's never too late to change, Allah will always accept your repentance. Listen to Looking Glass by Native Deen- it explains it really well.
Oh, and another thing which will hopefully boost your confidence :). Allah only guides the people He loves; the people He knows who are interested and who care about what will happen to them. So, naturally, if you're guided He loves you and to me, that means A LOT!
So, don't let your mates put you down, EVER. Allah is on your side, and He will never put you down. You take one step towards him, He takes two; you go walking, He comes running.
On a final note, no way are you too tarty to change- no one is! To me, the fact that you've decided to change just shows me how much of a tart you aint. People can always change so never be put down by that phrase again!
I wish you aaalll the best InshAllah, and i hope i've helped (even if just a little bit!).
Wasslam sis,
~ Awaz

Reply to ~Tasneem~
This aint really my area of expertise, my best advice to you is to consult a doctor, or take some paracetamol or something :)
ws,
Awaz

Reply to ~Rizwana~
Its all in the Piczo Help Page. If you've got any problems, just right in the shoutbox.

Reply to ~...............~
Listen, i am soooo sorry fo the delay, you have no idea how busy i have been these past weeks. i barely have enough time to breathe lol. But school is coming to an end (yaaay) so i've got a bit more time now. Anyways, right, this guy. If you love this guy a lot, and he feels the same for you, then i suggest you wait just a bit longer when you're a bit older and mature, and then think of getting married. Relationships outside of marriage are forbidden in Islam, never forget that, and there is a perfectly good reason for this. If youl'd like me to explain i will.
There's nothing you can really do at present- perhaps talk to your parents about it if you can, you know, se what they think, and see if you can get married or something. but make sure you do not break any islamic laws, its there for your own good, believe me. I wish you the best of luck.
Salam,
x Moi x

Reply to ~Bigb~
Listen, dont waste my time, if you read that paragraph above,you'll know that i dont give replies to problems like yours.
ws,
Awaz

Reply to ~Emman~
lol you're a lot like me- i LOVE acting, and im always the first to put my hand up when it comees to school productions. Acting in itself is not haram- it is the people you are performing it to how you are dressed, and what you're role is. If you're over the age of puberty and performing in front of a girls only audience, then by all means there's nothing wrong with that; you can play anything you want, and dress whatever (i.e.take your hijab off). But, if the audience is mixed, then you have to be really careful about what and who you are playing as. You must keep your hijab on at all times, and not be in close contact with the opposite gender. Don't play a role that violates the islamic laws. But, if you can find a role that does not break any islamic laws, then i think it should be fine. :)
Salaam sister,
-ﺓﺯﻭ

Reply to ~anonymouse~
Listen, it's all in the 'piczo help' page on my homepage, click on 'Piczo help' and scroll down, it should be there!
If you're still having problems, then tell me and i'll try to help you out.
~Awaz

Reply to ~..........~
Sooo sorry for the late reply... been reeeally busy!
Anyway, Allah does not love everybody the same... i mean, how can He? Are you trying to tell me that a very pious Muslim, making dua etc for Allah, is equal, in Allah's eyes, to that of a bad-charactered human being? No, this aint true.
I know it must be sooo hard for you, and May Allah help you, inshallah, but, you must understand... ok so your life's hard, but think about it... if you become patient with all the things life throws at you, what dya think you're going to get in return?? An AFTERLIFE i.e. an ETERNITY of luxary and amusement. Surely that'd be worth it? Just be patient and pray to ALLah so that He'll make everything better for you, and put all your faith and trust in Allah- trust me it'll work and you'll be fine! But like, if your parents don't let you do anything, how come you can come on the computer? It musn't be that bad then... and whenever you need anyone to talk to, you can always sign the roblem page and pour all your heart out :).
Oh yeah, and please, IGNORE your brother cuz he seems annoying, and getting near him will probabaly make things worse. Plus i strongly suggest you ask your parents why they're doing this to you all of a sudden? what is it that they think they'll achieve?
You do not ealise how stringly i suggest you become patient, because, i swear, i've tried it, and it makes things a whole lot better.
Remeber Allah is testing you, He loves you. Love Him back by being patient, ok?
I really hope things'll be right for you, and im sure they will if you keep your faith.
Salaam :)
~Awaz

Reply tp ~Aicha~
Erm... like its the same for uploading music. Just go on the internet, find a video you want, find the URL, put it in the HTML code. But, you'll probz have to make a few arrangrments to the height and width of it so you can actually see the video.
Hope this helps
-*Awaz*

Reply tp ~Aicha~
Yeah lol, just go to the 'Piczo Help' Page on my site, and it'll be right at the bottom.
If you're still having problems, please tell.
- *Awaz*

Reply to ~...........~
Take it easy, yeah, and don't take things to the extreme; it'll only make things worse. Why the hell did you think of takin them tablets- never mind takin bloody 7 in a row!!!!????? dya not realise how dangerous that is?? And plus, they don't work- they NEVER do, so, please, NEVER try to take anything dodgey again!
And suicide? What were you thinking of? I'm not tryna have a go at ya but i don't think you realise the seriousness of the situation. If you're a muslim, then what you should really be doing, is putting all your faith in Allah. See, i mentioned this before; Allah only tests the people that He loves, and He obviously loves you, cuz then why is He testing you? Don't blow this chance, yeah, cuz it may be the last chance you'll get.
You've got to realise that Allah is your creator, and so He is able to do all things; meaning He is the only one that can get you out of this situation. Just really believe in that, and say it in your heart.
One time, if you can, i want you to close your bedroom door, and just sit there, asking Allah for help. Mean it with all your heart, repeatedly asking Allah for help, till you're almost on the verge of tears. After that, you need to put all your faith in Allah, and just go with the flow, bearing in mind that, no doubt, Allah will help you in this, and that you've got Allah on your side.
DO NOT run away from home, believe me that dosen't solve ANYTHING. Just think, what are you going to gain out of running away, beside hnger and stravation? No, that's not what you should do. Like i said before, you need to remain patient- that's the key to everything, and most importantly, to happiness. Also, have you tried talking to your parents? Like, why they're being so strict on you all of a sudden? Cuz that will help as well. Once you know why they're behaving like this, you can prevent doing that thing again that's making them angry- if you get what i mean lol.
Islam is such a beautiful religion, if only people realised the true meaning of it. Honestly, put all your trust in Allah, and , inshallah, He'll make everything right. Just think, what is this life? Nothing, compared to the afterlife, and the afterlife is what we should be aiming for. No point stressing yourself i this life, when you know, that just by putting all your faith in ALLah, not only will it bring you good in this life, but also the next life.
May Allah help you, and make things right for you.
Keep me posted in what's going on, yeah?
-Awaz ♥

Reply to ~...........~
You seem like your having a really bad time at home. But the first key thing to do is to be patient. i swear, it helps sooo much. i dunno whether you're a muslim or not, but if you are, Allah has brought this upon you cuz he's testing you- and believe me He only tests people he loves. You see, He wants to see how you're gonna react to the situation- are you going to become impatient and blame Allah for what's happening? Or are you going to be patient, and ask Allah for help? That's the forst step- and you gotta be be patient the whoooole way.
The next thing you got to do, is, kinda, ask your parents why they've gone all strict all of a sudden, and why they're trying to change you so quickly. Remember, act nice, and be patient ALL THE WAY THROUGH. if they give you an unsatisafactory answer, forget it.
The reason i probably think they've gone all strict on you, is because, they probably don't trust you, and the best way to receive your parents trust is by telling them EVERYTHING that goes on, and confinding in them. You may think that they're probabaly not the type, but try- you've got nothing to lose. i promise you, if all goes well, bit by bit, you'll gain that parent's trust, and they'll let you go out whenever, and won't check up on you every second.
If you're still having problems, tell me, ok? and we'll try and work through it together.
Salaam, and good luck! ♥

Reply to ~Private~
Awwwww you seem like such a cute person! lolz anyways, i feel so proud of you! i mean, having the intention to change, and seeming so commited... there aren't many 12-year-olds who think the same as you, but there you go!
First of all, the fact that you have the intention, and the fact that you want to change, is enough to please Allah. You see, this indicates that Allah really likes you, because He only guides people that He loves, and He obviously loves you, because then why would He guide you?
The thing you gotta realise, is that Allah is the Most Merciful and Compassionate One, and He will forgive your sins even if they were as big as the sea- no kidding. Allah is truly the most Divine, and you should never have doubts about that.
Don't worry, inshallah you'll go Jennah, just keep up the great work!!!
- ﺓﺯﻭ ♥

Reply to ~Private~
Aww thanks ever so much for saying im 'such a good problem solver'! Honestly that made my day:)
Anyway... these friends of yours... well, first of all, what makes you so sure that it was them who were spreading that rumour around? You should ask each friend nicely if it was them who did it- yes, i know, it's not very likely for them to admit it even if they did do it, but all i'm saying is that you shouldn't go jumping to conclusions. At least if you asked each friend personally, youl'd feel more reassured of your prediction, and if they all denied doing such thing, then it's, really, your duty to believe them... even if they are lying.
Obviously, they can easily lie to you and say they didn't spread the rumour, but you can't be sure of that. If you still feel quite uncomfortable towards your mates then keep a fair distant apart between you and your mates.
As for the people who've heard the rumour, just totally IGNORE them, and put your head up high. Show em that you don't care, and that there's nothing they can do to upset you. People'll soon forget. Trust me on this one.
-♥ Moi

Reply to ~Susu~
Right well, you probably already know this (as you mentioned it), but yeah, you were "fick" from the beginning; you shouldn't of even added the damn guy on your MSN!!
i think what you should do is, kinda,tell your dad that you thought this person was a girl, and that you had no idea that he would do something like this to you. if your intentions were clean, then, yeah, you should tell him that, and, hopefully, that will make make matters a lot better.
But, i hope this experience teaches you a lesson- NEVER give out your personal information- EVER EVER EVER to a stranger. I'm sure your dad won't do anything too bad to you once he knows the truth.
Just remember, in future, don't approach dodgy things like this... your just going to regret it afterwards...
All the best of luck to you
-♥ Awaz

Reply to ~nu-start~
You can't count? Seriously? well, i suggest you seek professional help if its that bad... but, i mean, if its a mental problem kinda thing, then i suppose theres nought you can do about it. Sos. :)
-Wazzi♥

Reply to ~nu-start1~
Well, coursework and school work shouldn't be too stressful if you organise your time efficiently. you should think to yourself which of your coursework/homework you think will be the most time-consumung, and kinda focus on that piece more than the others.
oh, and remember- NEVER leave things till the last minute, beacause this dosen't lead you anywhere, except increase the stress you already have. im not exactly an expert, but, im sure, once you fit things in nicely, coursework shouldn't be a problem.
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Unknown~
Sure i'll tell you were i got the web designs from. you just go to google images and write 'Allah' or 'Islamic calligraphy' and you'll get a whole load of beautiful Islamic designs. Besides, the pics on this site are not copyrighted, so she can take however many picture she wants on this site.
Hope this helps her.
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~?~
i know what your friend did was wrong and it must really hurt u that she ditched u for some other popular girls, but what u must never do is stoop down 2 her level. Yeah, sure, she hurt you a lot, but revenge is never the answer. now that you see her all miserable i think u should at least go up 2 her and offer some help, because, hopefully, she'd be really grateful for it. if she acts like a right cow and throws it right back in your face then leave her be.
but just remember... if you were in her position,
wouldn't YOU want help?
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Sum1~
i know she's your mum and so what you must NEVER try to do is shout at her or argue with her because that isn't going to get u anywhere, believe me. so what i suggest you do is try and work things out with your mum by telling her how you feel. Avoid words or phrases like "unfair", "too much", "why can't he/she do it", "had enough" and so on. Remember don't SHOUT; break it to her very gently and try and tell her in a convenient time.
if she only criticizes you then its really important that she realizes the effort and pain your going through doing these house chores.
if your mum's not understanding enough then i guess the only thing there¡¯s left to do is to be patient about it... someday your mum WILL realise the pain your going through, inshallah.
Remember... patience is a virtue (speaking from experience)
-Wazzi♥

Reply to ~Hindu Guy~
well abdul- i mean hindu guy- I suppose you've put yourself in a tricky situation. You see, I don't see why you should kill your parents or make them suffer in any other way, because, as far as I'm concerned, they haven't got anything to do with you and your "partner"'s relationship. So, for everybody's sake you should put them out of the picture.
As for killing yourself; why on earth would you want to do such a thing??? I mean OK, you're in a crisis, and you're worried etc., but that gives you no reason to kill yourself, because what good will that do?
My advice to you is to stop worrying and Go With The Flow- things will soon pick up, I promise ya.
(like the prblem is even real- im not thick you know. I only answered because i wanna show you that im capable of answering almost any problem- even stupid ones YOU make up)
-Awaz♥
(p.s. I bet you're wondering how I knew it was you, eh? Well, me and 'arry have our ways!!!!!)

Reply to ~Criminal~
Well, you say you THINK you know who the witness is, and so i dont think you should start jumping to conclusions as to how you're going to kill him just yet. Even if it is him- don't kill him, because that will just get you in to even more trouble than you're already in.
Anyways you shouldn't have been buying crack in the first place, and that was a stupid reason to kill someone... it's you're own fault.
The best advice i can give you, is to prevent making anymore killings in the future as this will stop you from getting in to anymore trouble. Turn over a new leaf, and show the world how much you've changed.
-Wazzi♥

Reply to ~Anonynmous~
You're obviously going through hell, and you can't sort this out on your own. you need to get an adult involved- it may be your school teacher, parents or councellor- whoever, it dosen't matter. the most important is that an adult knows. You see, it's reaching an unbearable stage and you need to sort it out fast before it gets out of hand.
Remember, tell an adult- an adult that you TRUST, and they'll do what they can. It's good that you're concerned for your friend, and i hope all works out well for you.
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Runescape mad!!!~
Well, Firstly, im really glad you've realised that you're addicted to it and that you're trying you're best to give it up- that's a good sign, because this shows you've got the determination, and determination is one of the key factors you need when trying to give something up.
You're obviously not going to stop playing it overnight, so you have to take it small chunks at a time. try cutting down the hours you play everyday until hopefully you've stopped playing it completely.
This is going to take a long time so don't expect to give up in a few weeks- this may take months.
Just remember to keep that determination and then hopefully, you will succeed...
All the best of luck,
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Charlotte~
Well, with all due respect, CHARLOTTE, i don't think a pimple is going to ruin your date :D. You obviously haven't been reading my beuty tips, have you? They give you loads of advice on how to overcome these types of "disasters", and show you how to make easy DIY masks you can make at home! Check it out and let me know if they work.
As for you're mum donating you're clothes to charity- im sure she's not going to donate ALL you're clothes, and by the looks of it, you're the type of person that has enough clothes to fill a whole mansion!!! :P, just kidding! Relax, Charlotte, and trust me, you taking these clothes to charity will give you an excuse to get you're mum to buy you more!!!
Remember to check out the beauty tips!
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Water~
Well, your right about one thing- i CAN solve almost any problem, and you know what? Im really proud of you! I mean, many people don't even TRY to drink 2Litres of water a day, so this is good progress!
And yes i know how hard it is to drink such vast amount everyday- i went through hell too when i started drinking that amount EVERYDAY, but never fear, Wazzi is here! :D First of all, to make everything easier, you need to get a 2litre bottle of any kind. Then fill it up with water everyday and aim to drink it all before the day ends.
Don't worry if you don't finish it- at least you tried- just aim to drink more than you did the next day.
And the fact that you need to go to the toilet every second- well, that's a sacrifice you gotta make if you wanna get you're face spotless :p
What's more- it DOES work!I had these stubborn spots on my chin that just never seemed to want to go, and when i started to drink 2litres of water a day, they did, in fact seem to be getting worse- but i pushed myself to drink more everyday, and before you knew it-they were GONE!!!!It was like magic!
It may seem unbelievable but ask your Biology teacher- she'll tell you the same thing. That your spots go, i mean. Anyway, good luck to ya!I know you can do it!(i mean lets face it, if i can do it, who can't? lol)
Yours
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~♥~
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Reply to ~Azaad Salam~
First things first- I'm really sorry to be the one to say this- but i think that you are totally PATHETIC. Your TWENTY-SIX years old for goodness sake: get a GRIP. you have SIX flamin kids and your obsessed with "Pokemon". I mean, come, bloody ON, that was invented for KIDS not flamin 26 year-olds.
No wonder you can't feed your children- your mind is like one of a toddler.
You have really got to set a good example on your little kids- you DON'T want them to end up like you-no offence. So, first of all you (obviously) have to ditch the Pokemon. To do this i suggest you try talking to a counsellor of some sort- it may take a long time so your kids may be taken to a children's home (i STRONGLY advise this).
Once you get back on your feet, inshallah, i think you'll be ready to look after your kids. You need to get a job first, so i suggest you go looking for one right away. Do bot try and "Get rid" of anyone, beacause that won't solve anything.
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Shabana~
Hmm...seems to me like you've been hanging out with the wrong crowd. The crowd that gets you in sticky situations like this.
I think you should ditch all your bad habits, like wanting to go out with boys etc., because, you know, as a Muslim, you shouldn't practice these things. EVER. And i don't care that "you don't even practice 'Izlam' anyway", you are disobeying your parents, which is wrong, and i know your making the biggest mistake of your life.
Your parents are right and you should listen to them. You may think im chatting crap but its the best advice you're going to get.
My advice to you is clear- stay WELL away from these mates of yours and make new ones- new, BETTER ones. That is obviously going to be hard for you, so i suggest you take it one step at a time. Hopefully things will soon pick up.
You're not going to change overnight so i advise you to go to some kind of islamic talk, you know, so that you might hopefully get inspired or something. Or you may talk to someone you know and trust, so that they would hopefully guide you to the straight path, inshallah.
I strongly believe that the key to your probelm is inspiration.
-Awaz♥

Reply to ~Lina~
I am NOT going to answer problems like that... like, look above, dude...

Reply to ~Girl Genus~
Lol... its ok, ive got the hang of it now... but that's pretty cool- you knowing about it now- like, the age you're in and that. You seem like you're a clever girl, mashallah...Im sure you'll do fine in your SATs :D. Remember keep in touch- and if you need anything, you know who to come to!
-Awaz♥