Amr bin Shu`aib (May Allah be pleased with him)on the authority of his father who heard it from his father reported: Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) said: "He is not one of us who shows no mercy to younger ones and does not acknowledge the honour due to our elders". [At-Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud].

Commentary: The words "he is not one of us'' here mean that he is not following the way of the Prophet (PBUH). To show compassion to youngster means showing kindness and generosity to them. On the same principle, it is essential for the young that they respect the elders, the learned and the pious.

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Marinade
175ml olive oil - 15ml harissa paste - 15ml caraway seeds - Generous pinch of cumin and turmeric - 1-2 cloves of garlic.

Place vegetable skewers in dish big enough to have them in a single layer. Combine the mar5inade ingredients pour over vegetable kebabs and rub over kebabs. Leave for at least one hour to marinate. Just before eating place over coals or grill under a pre- heated grill until brown and cooked through. Serve immediately.

FEMALES
Zahida: Hermit. Ascetic.
Aafreeda: Variant of Afreda: Created. Produced.
Badriyyah: Resembling the full moon.

UNFOLDING THE ROSE
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It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of Allah's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
Allah opens this flower so sweetly,
Then in my hands they die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of Allah's design,
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Allah for leading
Each moment of my day.
I will look to Allah for His guidance
Each step of the way.

The pathway that lies before me,
Only Allah knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

WEIRD
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* What does OK actually mean?
* If you were traveling at the speed of sound and you turned on your radio would you be able to hear it? (got to think scientifically).
* If you're traveling at the speed of light and you turn your headlights on, what happens? (I didn't had a chance to try).