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Love Dangerous Adventures?.. Check Out 11 Of The World Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations.. Trust me, You're Gonna Love this

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This IS strictly for danger minded only. just so you want to tour dangerously, this is the place for you my friend.

enjoy

DEATH VALLEY, USA

If the Earth is our home, then Death Valley is its scorching hot oven. This stunning desert holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on our planet — 134 °F (56.7 °C). No matter how tough you are, the blazing sun and searing heat of Death Valley will make you exhausted very quickly. Without water, you can live here for only 14 hours.

THE DANAKIL DESERT,ERITREA

Baking temperatures that often top 120 degrees F (50 degrees C), numerous active volcanoes, geysers that spit toxic gases — it’s hard to imagine a more brutal landscape than Africa’s Danakil Desert. Most people would probably consider this terrible place a literal ’’Hell on Earth’’, but it still attracts lots of brave adventurers from all around the world. Just keep in mind that visiting the the Danakil Desert on your own, without an experienced guide, is strictly forbidden.

MOUNT WASHINGTON,USA

The summit of Mount Washington holds the world record for the fastest winds on the surface of the Earth. The highest recorded speed here is 203 miles per hour (327 km/h). The strong winds, however, are not the only concern in this area — the freezing temperatures that can drop as low as −40 degrees and continuous heavy snowfalls make Mount Washington a very dangerous place. Despite its modest height — 6,288 feet (1,917 meters ) — Mount Washington is one of the world’s deadliest peaks. The loads that the human body experiences at the top of it can be compared to the ones it would experience on the peak of Mount Everest.

SINABUNG VOLCANO,INDONESIA

This is an active volcano situated on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Eruptions occur here very frequently, often leaving thousands of people without shelter or livelihood. The nearby towns and villages have been completely covered in lava and ash several times already: in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The latest explosion occurred February 27, 2016. That eruption ejected a deadly cloud of volcanic gas, stones, and ash to a height of 2,500 meters. And no one knows what will happen there tomorrow.

IHA DA QUEIMADA GRANDE (SNAKE ISLAND), BRAZIL

Hidden somewhere off the coast of Brazil, this island is widely recognized as the most dangerous place on the planet. The reason for this is quite simple — this place is full of one of the most venomous snakes in the world, Bothrops. Researchers estimate that about five snakes per square meter live on the island. There are several stories of people succumbing to the deadly predators in no time at all. One of these stories recalls a lighthouse keeper who was attacked by the snakes and died. Snake Island’s lighthouse has been automated ever since that fatality, and the Brazilian government has prohibited any visitors from setting foot there.

MADIDI NATIONAL PARK,BOLIVIA

At first sight, this place looks very picturesque, but it’s actually very dangerous. Why? Because it’s home to the most poisonous and aggressive fauna in the world: contact with any of the plants growing in this park can cause severe itching, rash and dizziness. Any cut, or even a small wound, can become infected with tropical parasites.

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VALLEY OF DEATH, KAMCHATKA,RUSSIA

The Kamchatka Peninsula, in the Russian Far East, also has its own Death Valley. It’s located not far from the famous Valley of Geysers. High concentrations of toxic gases found in this area pose a serious threat to every living thing: plants and animals die quickly, while people soon start to feel unwell and get a fever, dizziness and chill.

BIKINI ATOLL,THE MARSHALL ISLAND

Lost somewhere in the ocean, this island looks like a paradise, doesn’t it? But Bikini Atoll was actually home to numerous nuclear testing programs that turned the picturesque island of Bikini into a radioactive wasteland. The inhabitants were forced to abandon their homes, and even today this remains hazardous for living organisms: the abnormally high level of radiation recorded here can cause cancer.

THE ELEPHANT KINGDOM , CHONBURI, THAILAND

In Elephant Kingdom, Thailand, at a Crocodile farm, the owner leases out a small semi-closed raft space for tourists to come visit, see and FEED crocodiles! The raft is a thin wooden one balanced on plastic barrels and has net enclosure half way around it. The shack has a roof too. The people get inside the enclosure and are given fishing rods to feed the crocs. They use beef or meat pieces attached to the rods and dangle the rods before the crocodiles. The reptiles then jump out of the water to catch the meat and their food. There are tourists who also tease the crocs by dangling the meat in front of them and then pulling it up as the hungry animals reach for it.

AFAR DEPRESSION,ETHIOPIA

Erta Ale volcano, in the Afar Region of Ethiopia, is one of the most dangerous volcanoes on the planet. Small earthquakes are constantly shaking the region, forming numerous deep chasms. This happens because Erta Ale contains two lava lakes in its summit crater. The amount of lava in them is constantly changing, causing the Earth’s surface to shake up and down.

LAKE NATRON,TANZANIA

It may look like an extraterrestrial landscape, but this surreal image is actually the photo of Lake Natron in Tanzania. The alkali salt crust on the surface of the lake is so dangerous that all living creatures die just coming into contact with it. For obvious reasons, swimming in this lake is strictly prohibited, and the strong odor of hydrogen sulphide coming from lake’s surface won’t let you admire the stunning scenery for long.

Preview photo credit Jon Nok / SWNS
Based on materials from National geographic, Kronoki, Messynessychic

Check Out 6 Riddles That Will Disturb Your Vision of Logic

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There Are Just Some riddles we come across and we just can't let go until we are able to figure out "what should be figured out"

I was browsing through Brightside the other day i came across 6 of them..

lets them out..

Here you're required to join all the dots with other three lines.yeah confusing?..click on the picture to find out the answer

It was a Sunday afternoon when Mr. James was found dead outside his mansion, buried under the snow. On noticing him, the gardener informed James’ wife. The wife immediately called the police. The police questioned everybody and got these alibis:

The gardener had been building a snowman and removing snow off the flowers.
The maid had been making the bed.
The son had been having a hot shower.
The cook had been making breakfast.
The wife had been reading a book while waiting for her breakfast.
The sister had been sitting near the fireplace.

Later that day two of them got arrested. Who were they?

Check Out The Answer

Preview photo credit

Depositphotos And Brightside

BEST DIET TO HELP YOU GET IN SHAPE IN NO TIME

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If you’re looking for a healthy and very effective way to lose weight, you’re going to love this diet we at Bright Side found for you. It’s super successful because it’s based on the consumption of calories that will provide only the energy needed for your daily life — no empty calories. And the best part is that this diet also includes a variety of delicious foods! Summer has begun, but there’s still time to get that beach body you’ve always dreamed of, so keep reading!

Recommendations:

Follow this diet for three days and rest for two weeks. Then you can repeat.
Do not consume alcohol during the diet.
Do not add sugar or cream to your coffee.
If you don’t like peanut butter, you can substitute it with almond butter, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, or hummus.

Day 1.

Breakfast:

1/2 a grapefruit
1 cup of coffee
A slice of toast with peanut butter

Lunch:

1/2 cup of tuna
A slice of toast
Water and black coffee or tea

Dinner:

85 g of any type of meat
1 cup of green beans
1/2 a banana
1 small apple
1 cup of vanilla ice cream

Day 2.

Breakfast:

A slice of toast
One whole egg
1/2 a banana

Lunch:

1 cup of cottage cheese or a slice of cheddar cheese
1 boiled (or hard-boiled) egg
4 crackers

Dinner:

2 sausages
1 cup of broccoli
1/2 cup of carrots
1/2 a banana
1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream

Day 3.

Breakfast:

5 crackers
A slice of cheddar cheese
1 small apple
1 cup of coffee

Lunch:

A slice of toast
1 hard-boiled egg

Dinner:

1 cup of tuna
1/2 a banana
1 cup of vanilla ice cream

Preview photo credit depositphotos
Based on materials from Aunty Acid

HERE ARE FOUR PROPERTIES FOUND IN SUGAR THAT ARE QUITE HARMFULL...you won't believe this

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Those who don’t know that sugar has negative effects on our teeth and waist probably live on a deserted island. However, this isn’t the only impact, or even the worst one, that sugar has on our bodies.

lets check out this..

1. Sugar accelerates skin aging

When it gets into the bloodstream, sugar links chemically with such proteins as collagen and elastin which ensure the youth of the skin.

First of all, such an interaction destroys the proteins (destruction of collagen and elastin leads to dryness and wrinkles on the skin).
Secondly, it produces new and harmful substances. For example, they make the skin more susceptible to the sun, which is a primary aging factor.

2. Sugar promotes inflammation

The ability of sugar to aggravate inflammation means it promotes the appearance of pimples and wrinkles on your skin. It also increases the risk of many diseases, such as arthritis.

Even when we drink sweetened tea to treat a cold, sugar becomes a breeding ground for bacteria in an already inflamed throat. So it turns out that traditional methods are not just useless but even harmful.

3. Sugar causes cardiovascular diseases

Throughout the 20th century, doctors thought that cardiovascular diseases could be prevented by decreasing consumption of fats that raise cholesterol levels. Sugar was considered less dangerous than animal fats, and people went on fat-free diets but didn’t cut out sweets.

In the 21st century, the situation changed dramatically. Recent studies show that sugar significantly increases cholesterol levels, all the while facilitating its sticking to the blood vessel walls that are already damaged by sugar.

4. Sugar literally drives you crazy

Studies have shown that sugar may cause depression. It happens because sugar lowers the BDNF hormone level, which is inhibited in people with depression and schizophrenia.
Other studies imply that too much sugar may increase anxiety (which we try to fight by eating something sweet — the irony is strong).
And one experiment showed that rats grew much more stupid because of sugar. Scientists relate this to the property of sugar that damages the links between brain cells responsible for learning and memory.

Stories of the Prophets of Allah

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Bismillah-hir Rahman-nir Raheem (in the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

There is one thing that Islam has done that no other religion before has done and that is to preserve and to present the true stories of the Prophets (peace be upon them all) that have been sent to guide mankind by Allah. The real stories of the Prophets are contained within Qur’an and Hadith and dispel some of the distortions that are carried in Judaism and Christianity. But more so, Islam focuses on the learning points. The stories of the Prophets are not entertainment nor tales to tell our kids – they are real lessons for humanity because our human nature has not changed and we will fall into the same mistakes as those generations that have preceded us.

There are many civilisations that came before the modern world. The people of Nuh (as) (Noah), the people of Ibrahim (as) (Abraham), the people of Ad and Thamud, and many more – each one of these peoples weren’t saved by their ‘civilised’ ways; some were punished by Allah – a severe punishment – because of their disobedience and rejection of Guidance from Allah. We need to ask ourselves if we are falling into committing the same sins as our forefathers.

I will insha’Allah start to post some snippets of the Stories of the Prophets as written by the renowned scholar (masha’Allah), Ibn Kathir and translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Geme’ah (Office of the Grand Imam, Sheikh Al-Azhar). I hope you will find them beneficial, insha’Allah.

Stand Up 4 Islam!

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The Story of Prophet Adam (as)

The Story of Prophet Idris (as) (Enoch)

The Story of Prophet Nuh (as) (Noah)

The Story of Hud (as)

The Story of Salih (as)

The Story of Ibrahim (as) (Abraham)

The Story of Ismail (as) (Ishmael)

The Story of Isa (as) (Jesus)

The Story of Lut (as) (Lot)

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Stories of the Prophets – Ismail (as)

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Posted: April 23, 2011 in Qur'an and Sunnah, Stories of the Prophets, Unity

Hajj – Stoning the devil

Prophet Ismail (as) is the son of Prophet Ibrahim (as) and Hajar. There have been several hugely significant events in the life of Prophet Ismail (as) that affects every single Muslim in the world. The first is that of the rite of Hajj and Umrah of performing the running between Safa and Marwa. The second is the building of the Ka’aba, which both Prophet Ibrahim (as) and Prophet Ismail (as) did and the third is the Qurbani Muslims perform at Hajj time. Prophet Ibrahim (as) was Commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son Ismail (as) and you can read more about this in the book by Ibn Kathir: Stories of the Prophets.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

The following are some snippets of the Stories of the Prophets as written by the renowned scholar (masha’Allah), Ibn Kathir and translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Geme’ah (Office of the Grand Imam, Sheikh Al-Azhar). I hope you will find them beneficial, insha’Allah.

IBRAHIM (AS) LEAVES HAJAR AND ISMAIL
One day, Abraham woke up and asked his wife Hajar to get her son and prepare for a long journey. In a few days Abraham started out with his wife Hajar and their son Ishmael. The child
was still nursing and not yet weaned. Abraham walked through cultivated land, desert, and mountains until he reached the desert of the Arabian Peninsula and came to an uncultivated valley having no fruit, no trees, no food, no water. The valley had no sign of life. After Abraham had helped his wife and child to dismount, he left them with a small amount of food and water which was hardly enough for 2 days. He turned around and walked away. He wife hurried after him asking: “Where are you going Abrahim, leaving us in this barren valley?”

Abraham did not answer her, but continued walking. She repeated what she had said, but he remained silent. Finally she understood that he was not acting on his own initiative. she realized that Allah had commanded him to do this. She asked him : “Did Allah command you to do so?” He replied: “Yes.” Then his great wife said: “We are not going to be lost, since Allah Who has commanded you is with us.”

Abraham invoked Almighty Allah thus:

“O Our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley with no cultivation, by Your Sacred House (the Ka’ba at Mecca); in order, O our Lord, that they may offer prayers perfectly (Iqamat as salat) so fill some hearts among men with love towards them, and O Allah provide them with fruits so that they may give thanks. O our Lord! Certainly, You know what we conceal and what we reveal. Nothing on the earth or in the heavens is hidden from Allah.” (Qur’an 14:37-38)

ISMAIL’S WIVES
The Prophet (pbuh) continued: “After Ishmael’s mother had died, Abraham came after Ishmael’s marriage in order to see his family that he had left before but he did not find Ishmael there. When he asked Ishmael’s wife about him, she replied: “He has gone in search of livelihood.” Then he asked her about their way of living and their condition, and she replied, “We are living in misery; we are living in hardship and destitution,” complaining to him.

He said: “When your husband returns, convey my salutations to him and tell him to change the threshold of the gate (of his house).”

When Ishmael came, he seemed to have felt something unusual, so he asked his wife: “Has anyone visited you?” she replied, “Yes, an old man of such and such description came and asked me about you and I informed him and he asked about our state of living and I told him that we were living in a hardship and poverty.” On that Ishmael said: “Did he advise you anything?” She said: “Yes he told me to convey his salutation to you and to tell you to change the threshold of your gate.” Ishmael said: “It was my father and he has ordered me to divorce you. Go back to your family.” So, Ishmael divorced her and married another woman from among them (Jurhum).

Stories of the Prophets – Isa (as) (Jesus): The true story of Jesus

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Prophet Isa (as) – commonly known as Jesus – is one of the greatest Prophets and also one of most debated in the world. The Jews did not accept him, the Christians have revered him and raised him to a status which is the worst sin against Allah (committing shirk) and the Muslims recognise Isa (as) as a true prophet of Allah.

He was born miraculously from Mary (daughter of Imran), a chaste and God-fearing woman, one of the best women of the whole of mankind. Prophet Isa (as) performed miracles, by the Will of Allah but he was not crucified. He will return to the earth and fill it with justice and peace and this is what we are now waiting for.

Here are snippets of the true story of Jesus. The full story can be downloaded using the link below.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

MARY RECEIVES NEWS OF JESUS
While Mary was praying in her temple, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee, praying:

“Verily! I seek refuge with the Most Beneficent (Allah) from you, if you do fear Allah.” The angel said: “I am only a Messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the gift of a righteous son.” She said: “How can I have a son, when no man has touched me, nor am I unchaste?” He said: “So (it will be), your Lord said: “That is easy for me (Allah): And (We wish) to appoint him as a sign to mankind and a mercy from Us (Allah), and it is a matter (already) decreed, (by Allah).'” (Ch 19:18-21 Quran)

THE MIRACLES OF JESUS

Allah the Almighty said:

“Remember when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): “O Jesus, son of Mary! Remember My Favor to you and to your mother when I supported you with Ruh-ul-Qudus (Gabriel) so that you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and when I taught you writing, Al Hikmah (the power of understanding), the Torah and the Gospel; and when you made out of the clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My Permission, and you breathed into it, and it became a bird by My Permission, and you healed those born blind, and the lepers by My Permission, and when you brought forth the dead by My Permission; and when I restrained the Children of Israel from you (when they resolved to kill you) since you came unto them with clear proofs, and the disbeliveers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident magic.'” And when I (Allah) put in their hearts of the disciples (of Jesus) to believe in Me and My Messenger, they said: “We believe. And bear witness that we are Muslims.” (Ch 5:110-111 Quran).

JESUS’ CRUCIFIXION

But the faith of Islam came with views quite different from that of the extend gospels with regards to both the end of Jesus and his nature. The Glorious Qur’an affirms that Allah the Exalted did not permit the people of Israel to kill Jesus or crucify him. What happened was that Allah saved him from his enemies and raised him to heaven. They never killed Jesus, they killed someone else.

Allah the Almighty declared:

“And because of their saying (in boast), “We killed Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah,” but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but the resemblance of Jesus was put over another man (and they killed that man) and those who differ therein are full of doubts. They have no certain knowledge, they follow nothing but conjecture. For surely; they killed him not (Jesus, son of Mary): But Allah raised him (Jesus) up (with his body and soul) unto Himself (and
he is in the heavens). And Allah is Ever All Powerful, All Wise.

And there is none of the people of the Scripture (Jews & Christians), but must believe in him (Jesus, son of Mary, as only a Messenger of Allah, and a human being0, before his (Jesus or a Jew’s or a Christian’s ) death (at the time of the appearance of the angel of death). And on the Day of Resurrection, he (Jesus) will be a witness against them. ( Ch 4:157-159 Quran)

Stories of the Prophets – Lut (as)

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Prophet Lut (as) was sent to a people who were at the heights of a crime that is becoming widespread and common today – homesexuality and sodomy. It is important that people realise that homosexuality and sodomy is haraam and not down to genetics. This is a behaviour that is wrong and goes against the nature of creation. Nowadays you will have all sorts of excuses, pretending that there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality, that its a lifestyle choice. More disturbing is that many youth are now experimenting in homosexuality, whilst at school, college and university. Recently, laws in Europe have opened the way for gay marriages, another step towards making wrong seem right.

This is what happens when you don’t have a moral compass to guide your actions and guide how a country is governed. It is not the place of any government, any human being to change the Laws of Allah. You even find today cases where homosexuals claim to be Muslim – however that is a contradiction – you cannot be a Muslim and homosexual at the same time.

Learn about the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in the true Islamic context and in the book: Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

THE MOB AT LUT’S HOUSE
When darkness fell on the town, Lot escorted his guest to his home. No one was aware of their presence. However, as soon as Lot’s wife saw them, she slipped out of the house quietly so that no one noticed her. Quickly, she ran to her people with the news and it spread to all the inhabitants like wildfire. The people rushed towards Lot quickly and excitedly. Lot was surprised by their discovery of his guests. and he wondered who could have informed them. The matter became clear, however, when he could not find his wife, anywhere, thus adding grief to his sorrow.

When Lot saw the mob approaching his house, he shut the door, but they kept on banging on it. He pleaded with them to leave the visitors alone and fear Allah’s punishment. He urged them to seek sexual fulfillment with their wives, for that is what Allah had made lawful. Lot’s people waited until he had finished his short sermon, and then they roared with laughter. Blinded by passion, they broke down the door. Lot became very angry, but he stood powerless before these violent people. He was unable to prevent the abuse of his guests, but he firmly stood his ground and continued to plead with the mob.

Stories of the Prophets – Hud (as)

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The Story of Prophet Hud (as) is a major lesson for all of us. It is a prime example of how civilisations grow arrogant, haughty and proud and then are brought down with the severest of punishments. The people of ‘Ad were well built and known for their craftmanship and building of lofty towers; they also had unjust rulers – remind you of any civilisation you know?

Prophet Hud (as), a descendant of Prophet Nuh (as) was sent to the people of ‘Ad to warn them of their disbelief and guide them to the straight path. They did not heed the warnings and were punished with hurricanes so fierce that nothing could withstand it.

We are witness to the havoc and destruction that is caused by hurricanes today. These hurricanes move across land and in the few moments that they pass an area, they have reduced it to rubble. Imagine then, the destruction of the people of ‘Ad, who were punished with the severest of hurricanes, which was unrelenting and smashing their cities for 8 days and 7 nights, continuously! Can you picture the destruction and the bodies being thrown all over the place, being bashed and battered? May Allah Protect us from the arrogance that led to this punishment.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

THE DISBELIEVERS QUESTION HUD
The chiefs of Hud’s people asked: “Is it not strange that Allah’s chooses one of us to reveal His message to?” Hud replied: “What is strange in that? Allah wants to guide you to the right way of life, so HE sent me to warn you. Noah’s flood and his story are not far away from you, so do not forget what happened. All the disbeliveers were destroyed, no matter how strong they were.”

“Who is going to destroy us Hud?” the chiefs asked.

“Allah.” replied Hud.

The disbeliveers among his people answered: “We will be saved by our gods.”

Hud’s people started to flee. They ran to their tents to hide but the gale became stronger, ripping their tents from their stakes. They hid under cloth covers but the gale became stronger and still
and tore away the covers. It slashed clothing and skin. It penetrated the apertures of the body and destroyed it. It hardly touched anything before it was destroyed or killed, its core sucked out to
decompose and rot. The storm raged for 8 days and 7 nights.

Almighty Allah recounts:
“Then when they saw it as a dense cloud coming towards their valleys, they said: “This is a cloud bringing us rain!” Nay but it is that torment which you were asking to be hastened! a wind wherein is a painful torment! Destroying everything by the command of its Lord! (Ch 46:24-25 Quran)

Allah the Exalted described it thus:
“And as for Ad, they were destroyed for a firious violent wind which Allah imposed on them for seven nights and eight days in succession, so that you could see men lying overthrown (destroyed) as if they were hollow trunks of palm trees! (Ch 69:6-7 Quran)

Stories of the Prophets – Salih (as)

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This is the story of the people of Thamud, to whom the Prophet Salih (as) was sent to. They built for themselves huge buildings on the plains and out of the hills. But they ruled the land with tyranny and oppression.

They DEMANDED miracles be shown to them! Can you imagine the arrogance being displayed here? There are miracles around us at all times – the miracle of life, of creation, the perfect order of the universe – and yet they wanted more. They were tested with a she-camel, which the people of Thamud asked to appear from the mountains but the majority of them still refused to believe. It’s amazing how some hearts are sealed from such clear proofs. Furthermore, they challenged Prophet Salih (as) to bring upon them the Punishment of Allah. Today we face similar calls from people who refuse to believe and mock Islam and Muslims.

Allah Visited upon them a severe punishment which killed all the disbelieving people of Thamud, all at the same time.

The dwellings of Thamud have been left as a sign and a reminder of what has happened to civilisations of the past. That no matter how great you think you are, there is the Greatest, Allah, and we all return to Him. We should not look on these dwellings of Thamud as being impressive – rather we should be fearful of such an end and make dua that we do not suffer to such a degree ourselves by following in the footsteps of the people of Thamud.

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Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

DESCRIPTION OF SALIH (AS)

So Allah sent unto them His Prophet Salih (PBUH), a man from among them. His name was Salih Ibn Ubeid, Ibn Maseh, Ibn Ubeid, Ibn Hader, Ibn Thamud, Ibn Ather, Ibn Eram, Ibn Noah. He called his people to worship Allah alone, and to not associate partners with Him. While some of them believed him, the majority of them disbelieved and harmed him by both words and deeds. Salih directed them:

“O my people! Worship Allah, you have no other Ilah (god) but Him.” (Ch 11:61)

Salih was known for his wisdom, purity and goodness and had been greatly respected by his people before Allah’s revelation came to him. Salih’s people said to him:

“O Salih! You have been among us as a figure of good hope and we wished for you to be our chief, till this, new thing which you have brought that we leave our gods and worship your God (Allah) alone! Do you now forbid us the worship of what our fathers have worshipped? But we are really in grave doubt as to that which you invite us to monotheism.” (CH 11:62 Quran)

SALIH’S (AS) PEOPLE DEMAND A MIRACLE

They merely wanted to worship the same gods as their fathers had, with no reason, no proof, no thought. The proof of Salih’s (PBUH) message was evident, but despite this it was obvious that most of his people did not believe him. They doubted his words, thinking he was charmed, and they saw that he would not stop preaching. Fearing that his followers would increase, they tried to put him off by assigning him an important task; to prove that he was a messenger of Allah by performing a miracle. Let a unique she camel issue from the mountains. Allah granted Salih this miracle and a huge, unique, she camel appeared from the direction of the mountain.

The Quranic commentators said that the people of Thamud gathered on a certain day at their meeting place, and the Prophet Salih (PBUH) came and addressed them to believe in Allah, reminding them of the favors Allah had granted them. Then pointing at a rock, they demanded: “Ask your Lord to make a she camel, which must be 10 months pregnant, tall and attractive, issue from the rock for us.” Salih replied: “Look now! If Allah sends you what you have requested, just as you have described, will you believe in that which I have come to you with and have faith in the message I have been sent with?”

They answered: “Yes.”

So he took a vow from them on this, then prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant their request. Allah ordered the distant rock to split asunder, to bringing forth a great ten month pregnant she-camel. When their eyes set on it, they were amazed. They saw a great thing, a wonderful sight, a dazzling power and clear evidence!

A number of Salih’s people believed, yet most of them continued in their disbelief, stubbornness, and going astray. Allah the Almighty said:

“We sent the she camel to Thamud as a clear sign, but they did her wrong. (Ch 17:59)

and also:

“Verily the dwellers of Al Hijr (the rocky tract) denied the Messengers. We gave them Our Signs, but they were averse to them. (Ch 15:80-81 Quran)

There are a number of ancient accounts of this camel and its miraculous nature.

Stories of the Prophets – Ibrahim (as)

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Prophet Ibrahim (as) – also known as Prophet Abraham – is one of the greatest Prophets and the father of us all. He is described by Allah as being an Ummah. Muslims, jews and christians all trace roots back to him. Prophet Ibrahim (as) is mentioned in our prayers, at least 5 times a day, such an honoured position has he, and he was described as Khalil-ullah – the Friend of Allah (swt).

From Ibrahim’s (as) two sons lie the lineage of the Muslims and the Jews. From Ismail comes the line of the Arabs – the Muslims. From Ishaq comes the line of the Jews.

Alhamdulillah, Prophet Ibrahim (as) was on the truth from an early age. He questioned and challenged the idol worship of his time; he faced the disbelievers of Babylon; he faced Nimrud (Nimrod); with his son, Ismail, he built the Kaaba and it is from the family of Ibrahim that Hajj was established as one of the pillars of Islam, and something practised by millions upon millions of Muslims since the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

It is essential that Muslims know of the story of Prophet Ibrahim (as) as much of Islam refers to him.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

IBRAHIM (AS) BREAKS THE IDOLS
He explained to them the beauty of Allah’s creation, His power and wisdom. Idol worship is detested by Allah for Allah is the Lord of the universe Who created mankind, guided him and provided him with food and drink and cured him when he was sick and Who will cause him to die and be raised up again. iT was He to Whom Abraham prayed and Who would forgive his sins on the Day of Judgment. However, they would not give up but clung fast to idolatry. Abraham left his father’s house and abandoned his people and what they worshipped. He decide to do something about their state of disbelief, but did not reveal it. He knew that there was going to be a great celebration on the other bank of the river which would be attended by all the people.

Abraham waited until the city was empty, then came out cautiously, directing his steps towards the temple. the streets leading to it were empty and the temple itself was deserted for the priests had also gone to the festival outside the city. Abraham went there carrying a sharp axe. He looked at the stone and wood statues of the gods and at the food laid in front of them as offerings. He approached one of the statues and asked: “The food in front of you is getting cold. Why don’t you eat?” the statue kept silent and rigid.

Abraham asked all the other statues around him: “Will you not eat of the offering before you?” (Ch 37:91)

He was mocking them for he knew they would not eat. He once again asked then: “What is the matter with you that you do not speak?” (Ch 37:92)

He then raised his axe and started smashing the false gods worshipped by the people. He destroyed them all except one on whose neck he hung the axe. After this his anger subsides and he felt at peace. He left the temple. He had fulfilled his vow to show his people a practical proof of their foolishness in worshipping something other than Allah.

THE IDOLATERS QUESTION IBRAHIM (AS)

When the people returned, they were shocked to see their gods smashed to pieces, lying scattered all over the temple. They began to guess who had done that to their idols and Abraham’s name came to their minds.

Allah the Almighty said: they said: “Who has done this to our aliah (gods)? He must indeed be one of the wrongdoers.”

They said: “We heard a young man talking against them who is called Abraham.” They said: “Then bring him before the eyes of the people, that they may testify.”

They said: “Are you the one who has done this to our gods, O Abraham?” Abraham said: “nay, this one, the biggest of them (idols) did it, Ask them, if they can speak!”So they turned to themselves and said: “Verily you are the Zalimun (polytheists, and wrongdoers).”Then they turned to themselves (their first thought and said): “Indeed you (Abraham) know well that these idols speak not?”

Abraham said: “DO you then worship besides Allah, things that can neither profit you nor harm you? If upon you, and upon that which you worship besides Allah! Have you then no sense?” (Ch 21:59-67 Quran)

Furious, they demanded that Abraham be arrested and tried. Abraham did not resist. This was precisely what he had been aiming for, so that he could show them up in public for their foolish beliefs. At the trial they asked him if he was responsible for breaking the idols. Smiling, he told them to ask the biggest idol which was still whole. He told them that he must be the culprit! They replied that he knew well that the idol could not speak or move which gave Abraham the chance to prove the foolishness of worshipping these lifeless objects.

They then realised the senselessness of their beliefs; however, their arrogance would not allow them to admit their foolishness. All they could do was to use their power of authority as tyrants usually do to punish Abraham. They kept him in chains and planned their revenge.

THE IDOLATERS TRY TO BURN IBRAHIM (AS)

Anger was burning in their hearts. They decided to throw Abraham into the biggest fire they could build. All the citizens were ordered to gather wood as a service to their gods. Ignorant, sick women vowed that if they were cured they would donate so much wood to burn Abraham.

For several days they collected fuel.

They dug a deep pit, filled it with firewood and ignited it. They brought a catapult with which to cast Abraham into the fire. Abraham was put on the catapult, his hands and feet were tied. The fire was ready with its flame reaching the sky. The people stood away from the pit because of the great heat. Then the chief priest gave his order to cast Abraham into the fire.

Stories of the Prophets – Nuh (as)

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The Story of Prophet Nuh (as) is probably one of the most famous stories in the world. Children are taught it in schools, studies are done by archaeologists to determine what happened. Jews, Christians and Muslims all know about it. But only Muslims have the remaining truth of the story of Nuh (as).

Prophet Nuh (as) was sent to bring his people back to the Truth and Straight Path of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) and his people were those who had first adopted idol worship. Prophet Nuh (as) is classed as one of the great Prophets from Allah and he preached to his people for 950 years! This is a great lesson for those of us who are impatient when trying to spread the message of Islam to others. Only after Nuh (as) had exhausted all manner of spreading the message to his people, did the Punishment of Allah come down on them – the great flood!

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

NOAH’S PEOPLE – IDOLATERS
For many generations Noah’s people had been worshipping statues that they called gods. They believed that these gods would bring them good, protect them from evil and provide all their needs. They gave their idols names such as Waddan, Suwa’an, Yaghutha, Ya’auga, and Nasran (These idols represented, respectively, manly power; mutability, beauty; brute strength, swiftness, sharp sight, insight) according to the power they thought these gods possessed.

Allah the Almighty revealed: “They (idolaters) have said: “You shall not leave your gods nor shall you leave Wadd, nor Suwa, nor Yaghuth, nor Ya uq nor Nasr (names of the idols).” (Qur’an 71:23)

Originally these were the names of good people who had lived among them. After their deaths, statues of them were erected to keep their memories alive. After sometime, however, people began to worship these statues. Later generations did not even know why they had been erected; they only knew their parents had prayed to them. That is how idol worshipping developed. Since they had no understanding of Allah the Almighty Who would punish them for their evil deeds, they became cruel and immoral…

NOAH’S REASONING WITH HIS PEOPLE
Allah in His Mercy sent His messenger Noah to guide his people. Noah was an excellent speaker and a very patient man. He pointed out to his people the mysteries of life and the wonders of the universe. He pointed out how the night is regularly followed by the day and that the balance between these opposites were designed by Allah the Almighty for our good. The night gives coolness and rest while the day gives warmth and awakens activity. The sun encourages growth, keeping all plants and animals alive, while the moon and stars assist in the reckoning of time,
direction and seasons.

He pointed out that the ownership of the heavens and the earth belongs only to the Divine Creator. Therefore, he explained to this people, there cannot have been more than one deity. He clarified to them how the devil had deceived them for so long and that the time had come for this deceit to stop. Noah spoke to them of Allah’s glorification of man, how HE had created him and provided him with sustenance and the blessings of a mind.

He told them that idol worshipping was a suffocating injustice to the mind. He warned them not to worship anyone but Allah and described the terrible punishment Allah would mete out if they continued in their evil ways.

DIVISION AMONG NOAH’S PEOPLE
The people listened to him in silence. His words were a shock to their stagnating minds as it is a shock to a person who is asleep under a wall which is about to fall and who is vigorously awakened. This person may be alarmed and may even become angry although the aim was to save him.

Noah’s people were divided into two groups after his warning. His words touched the hearts of the weak, the poor, and the miserable and soothed their wounds with its mercy. As for the rich, the strong, the mighty and the rulers they looked upon the warning with cold distrust. They believed they would be better off if things stayed as they were. Therefore they started their war of words against Noah.

THE DISBELIEVER’S ARGUMENTS
First they accused Noah of being only human like themselves.

“The chiefs of the disbelievers among his people said: “We see you but a man like ourselves.”‘ (Ch 11:27 Quran)

He, however, had never said anything other than that. He asserted that, indeed, he was only a human being; Allah had sent a human messenger because the earth was inhabited by humans. If it had been inhabited by angels Allah would have sent an angelic messenger. The contest between the polytheists and Noah continued. the rulers had thought at first that Noah’s call would soon fade on its own. When they found that his call attracted the poor, the helpless and common laborers, they started to verbally attack and taunt him: ‘You are only followed by the poor, the meek and the worthless.’

Allah the Almighty told us:

“Indeed We sent Noah to his people (he said): “I have come to you as a plain Warner that you worship none but Allah, surely, I fear for you the torment of a painful Day.” the chiefs of the disbelievers among his people said: “We see you but a man like ourselves, nor do we see any follow you but the meanest among us and they too followed you without thinking. And we do not see in you any merit above us in fact we think you are liars.” (CH 11:25-27).

Stories of the Prophets – Idris (as)

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Prophet Idris (as) – also known as Enoch – was the first of the children of Adam (as) to be given prophethood after Adam (as) and Seth (as). He was mentioned in the Qur’an and so I am therefore mentioning him as well.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

The following is from the book, the Stories of the Prophets, as written by the renowned scholar (masha’Allah), Ibn Kathir and translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Geme’ah (Office of the Grand Imam, Sheikh Al-Azhar). I hope you will find it beneficial, insha’Allah.

Allah has praised Enoch, describing him as being a prophet and truthful:

“Mention in the Book (Quran) Idris (Enoch). Verily! He was a man of truth (and) a prophet. We raised him to a high station”. (Ch 19:56-57 Quran).

Birth and Teachings
Enoch was born and raised in Babylon following the teachings and religion of Prophet Adam (pbuh) and his son Seth (pbuh). Enoch was the 5th generation of the Prophet Adam. He called the
people back to his forefathers religion, but only a few listened to him, while the majority turned away. Prophet Enoch and his followers left Babylon for Egypt. There he carried on his mission, calling people to what is just and fair, teaching them certain prayers and instructing them to fast on certain days and to give a portion of their wealth to the poor.

The Wise Sayings of Prophet Enoch
He was the first of the Children of Adam to be given prophethood after Adam and Seth (peace upon them). It is reported that he was the 1st to invent the basic form of writing. Some of his wise
sayings are:

“Happy is he who looks at his own deeds and appoints them as pleaders to his Lord.”
“None can show better gratitude for Allah’s favors than he who shares them with others.”
“Do not envy people for what they have as they will only enjoy it for a short while.”
“He who indulges in excess will not benefit from it.”
“The real joy of life is to have wisdom.”

Stories of the Prophets – Adam (as)

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The Story of Prophet Adam (as) is probably one of the most fundamental and important stories for, not only the Muslims, but for all mankind. We are told by Allah, about the Creation of the first man and woman, our purpose and how Shaytaan (also known as the devil or satan) caused the two of them to be expelled from Paradise and placed upon the earth, fulfilling the role that Allah Had Ordained for Adam and his wife, Hawa (Eve). We also learn about the fact that each and every one of us – Muslim and non-Muslim alike – have already born witness that Allah is our Lord alone. We learn that Shaytaan, or the devil (as he is referred to in Christian sources), was not one of the angels. Rather that he was of the Jinn and was elevated to a high status but was exposed for his pride and arrogance.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

The following are some snippets of the Stories of the Prophets as written by the renowned scholar (masha’Allah), Ibn Kathir and translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Geme’ah (Office of the Grand Imam, Sheikh Al-Azhar). I hope you will find them beneficial, insha’Allah.

Almighty Allah Revealed:
“And surely, We created you (your father Adam) and then gave you shape (the noble shape of a human being), then We told the angels, “Prostrate to Adam”, and they prostrated, except Iblis, he refused to be those who prostrate. Allah said: “What prevented you (O Iblis) that you did not postrate when I commanded you?”

Iblis said: “I am better than him (Adam), You created me from fire and him You created from clay.”

Allah said: “O Iblis get down from this (Paradise), it is not for you to be arrogant here. Get out for you are of those humiliated and disgraced.”

Iblis said: “Allow me respite till the Day they are raised up (Day of Resurrection).”

Allah said: “You are of those allowed respite.”

Iblis said: “Because You have sent me astray, surely I will sit in wait against them (human beings) on Your Straight Path. Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left and You will not find most of them as thankful ones (they will not be dutiful to You).”

Allah said: “Get out from Paradise, disgraced and expelled. Whoever of them (mankind) will follow you, then surely I will fill Hell with you all.”

“And O Adam! Dwell you and your wife in Paradise, and eat thereof as you both wish, but approach not this tree otherwise you both will be of the Zalimeen (unjust and wrongdoers).”

“Then Satan whispered suggestions to them both in order to uncover that which was hidden from them of their private parts before, he said:” Your Lord did not forbid you this tree save you should become angels or become of the immortals.” Satan swore by Allah to them both saying: “Verily I am one of the sincere well wishers for you both.” So he misled them with deception. Then when they tasted of the tree, that which was hidden from them of their shame (private parts) became manifest to them and they began to stick together the leaves of Paradise over themselves (in order to cover their shame). Their Lord called out to them saying “Did I not forbid you that tree and tell you, Verily Satan is an open enemy unto you?”

They said: “Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers.” Allah said: “Get down one of you an enemy to the other (i.e. Adam, Eve, and Satan etc). On earth will be a dwelling place for you and an enjoyment, for a time.” He said: “therein you shall live, and therein you shall die, and from it you shall be brought out (resurrected).” (Chapter 7:11-25 Qur’an)

We imagine when Allah the Almighty decided to create Adam: He addressed His angels and told them to prostrate before him. He did not mean to ask their opinion or take their advice, for He is
above that. Allah the Exalted told them that He was going to create a vicegerent on the earth who would have children and grandchildren who would corrupt the earth and shed each other’s blood. That is why the angels said to Allah the Almighty: “Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood!” (Chapter 2:30 Quran).

There are old traditions about the angels before the creation of Adam. According to Ibn Qatadah, it was said that the angels were informed about the creation of Adam and his progency by the jinn who lived before Adam. Abdullah Ibn Umar said that the jinn had existed for about 2000 years before Adam and then shed blood. Therefore Allah sent on them an army of angels that drove them out to the depths of the seas.

Ibn Abi Hatim narrated from Ali jafar Al Baqer that the angels were informed that man would cause wickedness and shed blood on earth. It was also said that they knew that no one would be
created on earth who would not be wicked and shed blood.

Whether or not these traditions are correct, the angels did understand that Allah would create a vicegerent on earth. Allah the Almighty announced that HE was going to create a human being
out of clay, that HE would mould him and blow His spirit into him and then the angels should prostrate before him.

Abi Musa al Sha’arai narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Allah created Adam from a handful of dust taken from different lands, so the children of Adam have
been created according to the composition of the land. Therefore from mankind we have white, red, black and yellow ones; we have good and evil, ease and sorrow, and what comes in between
them.” (Sahih al Bukhari).

Ramadan 2017: A dua for Ramadan

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Alhamdulillah, we In Sha Allah will be graced with another Ramadan; another chance for Blessings; another chance to turn away from sin and foolhardiness.

I make dua that Allah Forgives us and Has Mercy on us. (and I am in need of His Mercy)

I make dua that Allah Forgives me for my arrogance.

I make dua that Allah Has Mercy on me because He Knows my situation better than anyone.

I make dua that Allah Provides for me because He Has Done all my life.

I make dua that Allah Pardons me for I have committed wrong.

I make dua that Allah Puts me in good company because I am weak around weak people.

I make dua that Allah Looks after my family and Brings them into the deen and Keeps them in the deen.

I make dua that Allah Provides me with righteous offspring.

I make dua that Allah Unites the Muslims because we are divided on issues such as Eid and this splits families.

I make dua that Allah Puts Strength into the righteous scholars to stand up to oppression and wrongdoing.

I make dua that Allah Accepts my fasts because I am in need.

I make dua that Allah Accepts my prayers because I am in need.

I make dua that Allah Comforts me because I make mistakes, commit wrong and invite harm upon myself from others.

I make dua that Allah Protects me and my family because no one else can.

I make dua that Allah Allows me to play a part in spreading the deen and doing righteous deeds.

I make dua that Allah Allows my good deeds to outweigh my bad deeds.

I make dua that Allah Grants me Paradise for I am scared of the Hellfire that He Has Created and am afraid of His Punishment.

I make dua that Allah Allows me and my offspring and my family to die as righteous Muslims.

I make dua that Allah Strengthens the Muslim Ummah because we bicker and fight and we are lost.

I make dua that Allah Strengthens me against my weaknesses.

I make dua that Allah Loves me for I am in need of His Love.

I make dua that Allah Mentions me in a gathering better than the world and everything in it.

I make dua that Allah Makes things easy for me because I make things hard.

I make dua that Allah Returns Often to me for I am in need of Him.

I make dua that Allah Blesses me and my family for what are we without this?

I make dua that Allah Provides me a righteous spouse because I need good companionship and its benefits.

I make dua that Allah Grants me Knowledge that I can benefit others with.

I make dua that Allah Accepts my good deeds and Pardons and Forgives my bad deeds.

I make dua that Allah Fixes me and my life for I am broken.

I make dua that Allah Makes me not of those who are ungrateful and proud.

I make dua that Allah Grant me a righteous lineage.

I make dua that Allah Grants me the best in the duniya and the best in the Hereafter.

I make dua that Allah Replaces my anger with peace and calm and patience.

I make dua that Allah’s Mercy on me Overtakes His Anger at me.

I make dua that Allah Grants me an accepted Hajj.

I make dua that Allah Keeps me and mine in good health and in safety.

I make dua that Allah Is Pleased with me for there is nothing better.

I make dua that Allah Grants me to be in the highest gathering because that would be an honour beyond my comprehension.

I make dua that Allah Grants me the ability to explain Islam easily to people, so I can help spread the message.

I make dua that Allah Removes the ills in my heart for I do not wish to wrong others or myself.

I make dua that Allah Looks After my offspring for I am not enough.

I make dua fot reliable transport and a good neighbour.

I make dua that Allah Answers my duas for His is the best Answer.

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Ramadan: 100 Ramadan Tips and Suggestions

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RAMADAN 2017 DO'S AND DON'T'S

WE BRING YOU A FEW TIPS ON THE ONGOING RAMADAN 2017 TIPS, READ AND SHARE TO INFORM OTHER MUSLIMS BROTHERS AND SISTERS..ASALAM

Put Allah first
Remember Allah Much throughout the day and night
LEAVE RAMADAN with HIGHER EEMAAN than ENTERING RAMADAN
Be more patient with those who do not know better
Read more Qur’an AND understand its meaning
Don’t Lie
Don’t Slander others
Don’t Backbite
Don’t swear
Grow a beard and keep it – it’s a strong sunnah
Help your sister in Islam
Help your brother in Islam
Give more in Sadaqah (Charity)
Start to Learn and Follow Islam with Knowledge – don’t just rely on hearsay (even from a religious leader)
Remove yourself from bad company. Join good company
Become a role model Muslim
Pray more than the Fard (Obligatory)
Set achievable goals (eg. read 4 pages of the Qur’an after every salaah)
Try to forgive those who have hurt you
Lower your gaze, especially in the Summer months
Purify your intentions
Start wearing hijaab and abaya
Get rid of bad habits
Stop smoking
Stop Sheesha
Stop fighting and start uniting in Islam
Sisters, wear loose clothing that doesn’t reveal your beauty
Think of those less fortunate than yourselves
Frequent the masjid
Excel in good deeds
Be a good neighbour
Look for Laylatul Qadr on the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan
Ask Allah regularly for His forgiveness and His Mercy
Don’t see yourself as being better than others
Don’t argue. Listen
Change your attitude to one that is better
Stop listening to music
Read about Islam and educate others with a pleasant approach
Memorise more of the Qur’an
Perform I’tikaaf if you are able (seclusion during the last 10 days of Ramadan)
Spread salaams
Look for the good in people rather than the bad
Learn about morals and manners in Islam
Don’t just pray the taraweeh prayers – establish your obligatory prayers
Try to avoid things that are not from Islam (eg. birthdays)
When you feel hungry, think of those who have no food and water
Always think of Allah in everything you do
Establish your day around prayer rather than prayer around your day
Visit your parents and be kind to them
Take suhoor before fasting
Break your fast with a date
Don’t over-eat when you break your fast
Don’t offend others
Always be polite
Be generous to others
Try not to waste your time
Take yourself away from haraam relationships (eg. boyfriend/girlfriend)
Recognise that there is always something you can improve in your character and in your knowledge
Try not to turn down an invitation to an Iftar
Don’t over-exert yourself during the day, so you make yourself weak or longing food and water
Do not engage in physical/sexual relations with your spouse during fasting hours
Fulfil the rights of others (your husband, wife, parents, children, neighbours etc)
Learn the Names & Attributes of Allah
Read about Paradise
Read about the Day of Judgement
Read about Hell
Be grateful to Allah for whatever He Has Given you
Do not commit shirk – if you don’t know what it is, read about it
Make intention to fast BEFORE you start fasting
Make wudhu when you wake up – it will help to fully awaken you
Establish Islamic gatherings
Try to start learning Arabic
Don’t waste food and water
Take part in a family Islamic quiz or contest – or establish one
Tell non-Muslims you are regularly in contact with about fasting
Establish Islam in your house and amongst your family
Rebuild bridges that you had thought you had totally burnt
Follow the advice of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) – eat one third, drink one third and leave one third of your stomach empty
Go for a short walk after Iftar – it’s sunnah to walk after eating
Make a list of duas and memorise them – recite them especially before breaking your fast
Control your tongue
Try to bring khushoo into your prayers
Make intention of what you will try to improve the next day
Remember death
Pray on time
Visit the sick
Give da’wah to others (Muslims as well as non-Muslims)
Don’t show off
Replace fizzy drinks with water and eat healthily (obviously outside of fasting hours)
Establish these Islamic habits with your children and family and friends
Learn about what is going on with other Muslims around the world
Do not fast if your health will seriously suffer from it
Break your fast if there is a danger to your health
Make time for Islam in your life
Don’t procrastinate
Sleep wisely – These next few years (especially in the UK) the fasting day is long, so ensure you get enough rest
Don’t forget to give your fitrana before Eid Salaah
Call for ONE EID – anyone who divides the Ummah should be challenged
Make Eid special so that future generations cherish it
Keep Islamic habits going after Ramadan has ended

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15 Jaw-Dropping Houses That Defy Belief

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While most of us probably live in fairly normal living spaces, there are some houses in this world that are absolutely awe-inspiring in their design and structure. Here are Our favorites, from the beautiful to the terrifying!

1. Seashell House

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Located in Mexico, this amazing house comes complete with a beautiful mosaic wall which lights up the inside with rainbow colors.

2. Bubble House

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Originally owned by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, this bubble house has three swimming pools, a 500-seat amphitheatre, and a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean.

3. Skateboard House

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Unsurprisingly owned by a former world champion skater, every surface both inside and outside of this house can be skated on...and so can the furniture!

4. Converted Church House

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Located in the Netherlands, this house was converted from a Catholic church built in 1870 to a beautiful loft space.

5. Flintstone House

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Designed to look exactly like the house in The Flintstones, this house — originally owned by Dick Clark — has one bedroom and two bathrooms, and absolutely everything looks like it’s made of stone.

6. Glass House

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In this house in Japan, both the interior and exterior walls are entirely made of glass. The only room in the entire house with a non-transparent wall is the bathroom!

7. Converted Airplane House

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Joanne Ussery originally owned a mobile home on property she’d bought next to a lake. However, when it burned down she bought this abandoned Boeing 727 instead!

8. Shoe House

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This roadhouse attraction in Pennsylvania has changed hands a few times, but it is currently open on a seasonal basis offering guided tours of this highly unusual home!

9. Teapot House

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Although no longer in use today, this adorable teapot house was designed and built as a gas station in 1922 and is still standing today!

10. Sliding House

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The entirety of the timber exterior of this house in England can slide away like a giant sunroof, revealing the glass-panelled exterior beneath.

11. Mushroom House

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Believe it or not, this house looked normal when architect Terry Brown bought it. He and 35 of his students spent the next few years adding all the quirky flourishes that make it so unique.

12. Cube Houses

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Each of these cube houses has three floors with pyramid-shaped rooms. Dutch architect Pier Blom intended them to look like a forest of abstract modern art trees.

14. World’s Smallest House

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Designed by a refugee in Germany who was used to not having much room, this house is just three feet squared. It features one room with just enough space to sit or lie down.

15. Vertiginous Cliff House

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While not built as of yet, this design concept was imagined to hang off the side of a cliff, with glass walls giving a view of the ocean on three sides. The roof would be level with the ground, so visitors would have to be lowered in to reach the bottom levels.

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Based on materials from remolacha.net

15 “Scientific’’ Things In Movies That Are Best Taken With a Pinch of Salt

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Movies connected with science always garner particular interest. They not only entertain us but enrich us with new knowledge (for instance, about the workings of the Universe). But you shouldn’t always believe the stuff that happens onscreen. Even though the current popular trend is to involve science experts (mathematicians, linguists, etc) in movie productions, this often amounts to little more than a publicity stunt.

The Martian

Andy Weir, author of the bestselling novel "The Martian," has admitted including this gaffe on purpose — to increase the dramatic effect.

Read more about gravity on Mars.

Interstellar

Explanations from Martin Barstow, President of the Royal Astronomical Society (United Kingdom).

Angels & Demons

The antimatter bomb plot, described in "Angels & Demons," alarmed the public so much that CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) had to create a special page on its website to debunk the info provided in Dan Brown’s novel and its movie adaptation.

The Day After Tomorrow

From "Don’t Try This At Home!: The Physics of Hollywood Movies," by Adam Weiner.

Gravity

In the words of Robert Frost, Instructor and Flight Controller at NASA:

"The NASA communications satellites are 22,300 miles above the Earth. The International Space Station is at an altitude of about 250 miles. There is no way to physically explain how, in a matter of minutes, an explosion could take out those satellites and then have the debris from those collisions hit the Hubble Telescope and the ISS."

Without such a protective suit, you can lose consciousness from overheating. Also, preparations for exiting the spacecraft to work in space take a few hours, so you can’t just unzip the suit to go to the toilet (this’ll prove a very lengthy process). Proof: a post by NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman; a science documentary called "How Space Suits Work."

Arrival

Comments by an MIT Linguist, Pond Premtoon.

Preview photo credit Warner Bros., Emaze

Choose the Position You Like to Sit in, and We’ll Tell You Everything About Your Character

2017-05-28T04:01:00.001-07:00

Everyone has probably noticed that they often sit in the same position — the most comfortable and convenient for them. Yet few people think that any position is a feature that can say a lot about them.

Illustrator Ekaterina Gapanovich for BrightSide.me
Based on materials from Allan Pease "Body Language - How to read others' thoughts by their gestures", Monika Matschnig "30 minute Body Language", James Borg "Body Language: How to know what's REALLY being said"

9 Characters From Our Favorite Series Who Could Have Been Played by Different Actors

2017-05-28T03:54:00.000-07:00

Gillian Anderson as Cersei Lannister

Game of Thrones

According to rumors, the actress refused the role of merciless Cersei, and it went straight into the hands of Lena Headey. Gillian could have added a second iconic role to her collection after Agent Scully from The X-Files.

Sam Claflin as Jon Snow

Game of Thrones

Sam Claflin, known to many of us from the movies The Hunger Games and Me Before You, auditioned for the role of Jon Snow. As we know, his attempt wasn’t successful, and the character was played by Kit Harington.

Viggo Mortensen as Eddard Stark

Game of Thrones

Viggo Mortensen was considered for the part of Eddard Stark, but perhaps the memorable image of Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings prevented him from getting the role. Notably, Sean Bean, who eventually played Eddard Stark in the series, fought on the battlefield side by side with Viggo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Tim Roth as Davos Seaworth

Game of Thrones

Tim Roth could have played Davos Seaworth! The creators of the series eventually chose Liam Cunningham who brilliantly performed the role. And yet Roth could have made such a charismatic character!

Lily Allen as Yara Greyjoy

Game of Thrones

According to rumors, singer Lily Allen was offered to play Yara Greyjoy. She categorically refused because then she would have to work with her brother Alfie Allen (in the show he plays Yara’s brother, Theon Greyjoy). After reading the script, Lily rejected the offer, saying there was "too much incest." And it’s hard to argue with her.

Alec Baldwin as Mr. Big

Sex and the City

According to the creator of the iconic series, he saw Alec Baldwin, who was very popular at that time (late ’90s), as the Dream Man. Yet a meeting with Chris Noth made him change his mind. The alternative seems to be excellent.

Kristin Davis as Carrie Bradshaw

Sex and the City

Kristin Davis originally auditioned for the role of Carrie Bradshaw. But, as we already know, they chose Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristin got the role of Charlotte. It’s difficult to imagine what the series would look like if everything had happened in a different way.

Matthew Broderick as Walter White

Breaking Bad

For the role of Walter White, the desperate chemistry teacher, they wanted to invite Matthew Broderick. But something changed, and, thanks to a convincing emotional game, Bryan Cranston became the star of the series. The ratings and popularity of the series confirmed everything: its creators made the right choice.

Michael Keaton as Dr. Jack Shephard

Lost

Initially, the creators of the series wanted Michael Keaton to get the role of Dr. Shephard. He was ready to perform if his character would quickly die (which is what happened in the pilot episode) because he didn’t want to be engaged in the show for many weeks. However, the scriptwriters’ plans for the doctor’s fate changed, and Keaton refused the role in favor of Matthew Fox.

Preview photo credit HBO Films

Get Rid Of Body Scar Of Any Tissue In Less Than A Month

2017-05-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

While for some people scars can be just a simple topic for a conversation, but for many they are embarrassing. Nobody likes a scar on their body. The reason is simple. People with body scar feel unconfident about themselves. When they sit with other people they feel different but not in a good way. Therefore they wonder how to get rid of that body scar.

Many people think that lasers are the only way to remove a scar. We agree that a scar can be removed by surgery. However, it is not the only way to remove them. Laser treatments are ridiculously expensive and time-consuming. You would have to visit the clinic several times for the procedure.

All that is expensive and time-consuming. In that case, natural cures seem to be a better method. With natural cures, you can get rid of any stubborn body scar.

Besides being easy on our pockets, they do not result in any side effect too. You’ll need just a few things that are always present in your home.

Image Source: DIY Health Remedy

For this you need

1.Olive oil

2. Coconut

3. Lavender oil

4. Honey

Method:

Take a pan and put it on the gas. Pour some coconut oil in the pan and after it gets heated add some Lavender oil. Then add Honey and Olive oil to the mixture and stir it using a spoon. Then after some time remove the pan from the gas. Let it cool and then put in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Now the mixture is ready for the use. Apply it on your scars in the morning as well as in the night.

After some time you”ll notice the result.

10 Facts about *Masturbation that You Need to Know!

2017-05-28T00:04:00.003-07:00

Masturbation is one of the most unique activities in the world. Everybody does it, but nobody wants to talk about it in public. It is a taboo subject and youngsters get information on this subject from unauthentic sources. This has led to a lot of impractical myths about Masturbation. In addition, a number of facts are not known about the practice.

Here, we have compiled a list of 10 such facts about Masturbation that most people don’t know about –

1. It reduces the risk of prostate cancer

If you are above 50 years of age, then you need to indulge in the activity frequently to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

2. It reduces the risk of diabetes as well

Jerking off leads to a number of health benefits including reduced chances of insomnia and it also prevents Diabetes.

3. Even animals indulge in the activity – Seems like nature’s requirement

We might not notice, but most of the animals, including monkeys and squirrels masturbate on a regular basis. They also need to pleasure themselves regularly.

4. Mark Twain gave a satirical lecture on masturbation in 1874 to take on religious groups

The famous writer was not happy about religious groups banishing the activity as anti-religious so he went ahead and gave a satirical lecture on the activity. It created quite a furore back then.

5. Almost everyone around you masturbate – and they admitted the same in an interview over email

In a public survey, 94% of men admitted to masturbating and it seems that the rest of them didn’t want to divulge the truth. In case you think that women don’t masturbate then you are wrong. A whopping 85% women admitted to masturbating in the same survey.

6. The whole month of May is celebrated as Masturbation month

The proponents of masturbation are not able to decide whether to celebrate the International Masturbation Day on May 7 or May 28. As a result, the whole month is celebrated as International Masturbation day.

7. US Surgeon General suggested teaching masturbation to people to help prevent AIDS

Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the Surgeon General of US in 1994, was sacked from his post due to this suggestion. He suggested teaching masturbation to people to help prevent AIDS. Under Republican pressure, he was sacked by the then President – Bill Clinton.

8. Masturbation is the safest tranquilizer in the world

It gives you peace of mind and is ten times more effective as compared to the best tranquilizer available in the market – Valium.

9. It improves the quality of sperms in men

Flushing out your pipes on a regular basis leads to better quality of sperms. In fact, relatively infertile men are advised to masturbate regularly by the doctors.

10. Ending with the instructions for masturbation in the Kamasutra

“Churn your instrument with a lion’s pounce: sit with legs stretched out at right angles to one another, propping yourself up with two hands planted on the ground between in them, and it between your arms.”

Hope this article has added some knowledge to your repertoire. Now its time to spread that knowledge to others including your best friends

10 Interesting Facts About Yawning That We Bet You Didn’t Know!!

2017-05-27T23:58:00.002-07:00

The moment we decided to write on this made us yawn so bad that we’re not able to stop this. Even thinking about this mere word could make you feel bored or sleepy and you’ll find yourself in a position that you could no longer forbid it. Irrespective of what your age or gender is, Yawning will make you dizzy and is difficult to control. Different scientists have different opinions on this normal body activity some of which might shock you for a second. Here we compiled 10 very interesting facts about yawning that you mustn’t be aware of:-

1. An Average Yawn Lasts For 6 Seconds.

And during this, your heart rate increases rapidly to provide more oxygen to your brain.

2. It Helps In Cooling Down Your Brain

In a recent research, it is proved that it causes sinus walls to expand, resulting in providing enough air to your brain and hence keeps it cool. And it is also significant that we yawn more during winters than in summers to usher the passage of cool air to our brain.

3. Yawning Is A Result Of Boredom

It is a proven fact when tested on several students during a rock concert. Yawning is a result of low brain activity and indicates low oxygen level in the brain.

4. Too Much Yawning Is Alarming

While it’s totally a normal activity but too much yawning shows some sort of medical condition that indicates mental illness. It can also be a rare heart condition.

5. Yawning Is Contagious And Everyone Around You Are Likely To Yawn With You Within 5 seconds

Not only that, even reading the word “YAWN” could make 55% people yawn. Now, don’t you start yawning!!

6. A Child In Womb can Yawn

It is proven that after 20 weeks of conception a foetus knows how to yawn. This indicates a healthy brain development at this stage in the womb.

7. A Person Related To You Physically Or Emotionally Will Catch Your Yawn Faster

Its common amongst relatives as they’ll start yawning too after one of their relatives will yawn. Even best buddies are prone towards catching each other’s yawn.

8. A person yawns 240,000 times in whole lifetime on an average.

A person yawn almost yawns 10 times an hour irrespective of age, gender, diet, physical activity or any other factor.

9. Baboons Yawns Continuously To Tell Others That It Is Bedtime.

This is called ritual yawning and it is not common in humans. Only Baboons and some other primates show this tendency.

10. # Facts About Yawning :- As We Age Our Tendency To Yawn Reduces

Also, it might interest you that yawning has no side effects at all. Even if you force yourself towards it, nothing will happen. Your jaw will not be stretched, your mouth will not feel any pain. Nothing!! This is a mystery for many scientists even now.

Can’t Tell You How Many Times I Have Yawned While Writing This!!

Hope you found these facts about yawning interesting enough.

10 Interesting facts about Calvin Klein that would Shock You!!

2017-05-27T23:53:00.001-07:00

“If There’s Something I Want, Nothing Stops Me”- Calvin Klein. In his words, we sensed the confidence and that’s what made him the person he’s today. Totally strong and one of the ace designer Calvin Klein who started his career as an apprentice for almost five years; now holds one of the strongest positions in the industry of fashion. His denim line was one of the most popular and has grossed so much praise all these years. Little do we know about the man behind the grand label “Calvin Klein” and to reveal that here we penned down 9 interesting facts about Calvin Klein that may inspire you:-

1. Calvin Klein was born on 19 November 1942 in New York

His early love of sewing came into existence because of his grandmother who was a seamstress. His father was an immigrant from Hungary while his mother was the daughter of an immigrant.

3. Facts About Calvin Klein- He Married Twice But Both His Weddings Ended In Divorce

His first wife was Jayne Centre, a textile designer, in 1964 with whom he sustained a relationship for almost 10 years. His second wife was a photographer and socialite Kelly Rector. They married in 1986 which ended in 2006.

4. His First Daughter Is A Four-Times Emmy Award Winner

His daughter Marci Klein, is a co-producer for NBC’s Saturday Night Live and is a well known professional in this field.

5. Calvin Klein Had A Gay Relationship With the 21-year old ex-porn star, Nick Gruber.

Both dated each other for almost two years and Calvin was so obsessed over Nick that he even threw a big birthday bash for him on his 21st birthday.

6. Calvin Is The First Brand That Made Women Undergarments That Resembled Men’s Jockey Shorts.

His entire lingerie line has got a huge fan following and is one of the most talked about brand in the industry.

7. He’s The First Designer To Grab An Award For Outstanding Designs in men’s and women’s wear from the CFDA award show.

He’s 74 now, and still quite popular amongst masses creating a huge buzz where ever he goes.

8. In 1984, The First Line Of Tight-Fitting Signature Jeans Crossed $200,000 Within First Week Of Its Launch

9. Currently, He’s In A Gay Relationship With Kevin Baker Who Is A Renowned Model

Both have been spotted together so many times holding each other’s hand.

10. Calvin Klein Obsession scent attracts big cats, including Cheetah and Tigers

One should never use Calvin Klein Obsession perfume while going into a jungle. It attracts dangerous animals like Cheetahs, Tigers and Jaguars.

He’s Indeed The Best In Fashion Industry!!

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What Happens To Your Poop In airplanes? Shocking…

2017-05-27T23:46:00.002-07:00

Oh Yeah i know you have been wondering..

It is a mystery what happens to poop in air-planes or flights. Many may think it goes straight down in the air. Well, most of us Indians do. Because of our travel history in trains, we assume differently. But, the treatment to our poop is actually quite different in flights.

Air-planes use a very advance technology for everything. Even in the aspects of sanitation. To keep things fine and confirm, the toilets have separate storage tanks. Yes, the poop we shoot in our commodes in planes does not fall on someone’s head down below.

Now that is a relief. But, what is the management system of poop in air-planes?

All that goes down the drain of the toilets goes into a huge storage tank. The capacity of this storage tank is just enormous. It can store up to 1 billion tons. But this is not all in one tank. There are many small storage panels which connect further together and store 20 gallons each.

Not even all the passengers together can bring out such huge amounts. So, does the poop that goes down stay till the storage tanks are full? Not that either. As soon as the plane lands down, the sanitation department cleans or changes the smaller tanks.

This way, the odor goes away as well as hygiene is maintained at good levels. The suction pumps drop the waste into an Eco-friendly dump. The process smells as tacky as it looks. If you found what you were looking for, do not forget to like us. Also, share this poopy content with all your friends to make them either feel the disgust or enjoy the knowledge too.

But, do remember that a leakage in those storage tanks can lead to the poop leak into the air. Just kidding. Go safe and go clean in your airplanes. Happy journey!!!

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HERE ARE FOUR PROPERTIES FOUND IN SUGAR THAT ARE QUITE HARMFULL...you won't believe this

Those who don’t know that sugar has negative effects on our teeth and waist probably live on a deserted island. However, this isn’t the only impact, or even the worst one, that sugar has on our bodies.

1. Sugar accelerates skin aging

2. Sugar promotes inflammation

3. Sugar causes cardiovascular diseases

4. Sugar literally drives you crazy

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15 Jaw-Dropping Houses That Defy Belief

While most of us probably live in fairly normal living spaces, there are some houses in this world that are absolutely awe-inspiring in their design and structure. Here are Our favorites, from the beautiful to the terrifying!

1. Seashell House

© imgur © imgur Located in Mexico, this amazing house comes complete with a beautiful mosaic wall which lights up the inside with rainbow colors.

2. Bubble House

© palaisbulles Originally owned by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, this bubble house has three swimming pools, a 500-seat amphitheatre, and a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean.

3. Skateboard House

© freshome © freshome Unsurprisingly owned by a former world champion skater, every surface both inside and outside of this house can be skated on...and so can the furniture!

4. Converted Church House

© designrulz Located in the Netherlands, this house was converted from a Catholic church built in 1870 to a beautiful loft space.

5. Flintstone House

© la.curbed © curbed Designed to look exactly like the house in The Flintstones, this house — originally owned by Dick Clark — has one bedroom and two bathrooms, and absolutely everything looks like it’s made of stone.

6. Glass House

© architizer In this house in Japan, both the interior and exterior walls are entirely made of glass. The only room in the entire house with a non-transparent wall is the bathroom!

7. Converted Airplane House

© weburbanist © offgridworld Joanne Ussery originally owned a mobile home on property she’d bought next to a lake. However, when it burned down she bought this abandoned Boeing 727 instead!

8. Shoe House

© hainesshoehouse This roadhouse attraction in Pennsylvania has changed hands a few times, but it is currently open on a seasonal basis offering guided tours of this highly unusual home!

9. Teapot House

© flickr.com/photos/kathrine © courthouselover Although no longer in use today, this adorable teapot house was designed and built as a gas station in 1922 and is still standing today!

10. Sliding House

© promolegno The entirety of the timber exterior of this house in England can slide away like a giant sunroof, revealing the glass-panelled exterior beneath.

11. Mushroom House

© garykent.com © roadtrippers Believe it or not, this house looked normal when architect Terry Brown bought it. He and 35 of his students spent the next few years adding all the quirky flourishes that make it so unique.

12. Cube Houses

© maxshutterspeed Each of these cube houses has three floors with pyramid-shaped rooms. Dutch architect Pier Blom intended them to look like a forest of abstract modern art trees.

14. World’s Smallest House

© dailymail Designed by a refugee in Germany who was used to not having much room, this house is just three feet squared. It features one room with just enough space to sit or lie down.

15. Vertiginous Cliff House

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Sam Claflin as Jon Snow

Viggo Mortensen as Eddard Stark

Tim Roth as Davos Seaworth

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Kristin Davis as Carrie Bradshaw

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Get Rid Of Body Scar Of Any Tissue In Less Than A Month

© imgur

© imgur

Located in Mexico, this amazing house comes complete with a beautiful mosaic wall which lights up the inside with rainbow colors.

© palaisbulles

Originally owned by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, this bubble house has three swimming pools, a 500-seat amphitheatre, and a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean.

© freshome

© freshome

Unsurprisingly owned by a former world champion skater, every surface both inside and outside of this house can be skated on...and so can the furniture!

© designrulz

Located in the Netherlands, this house was converted from a Catholic church built in 1870 to a beautiful loft space.

© la.curbed

© curbed

Designed to look exactly like the house in The Flintstones, this house — originally owned by Dick Clark — has one bedroom and two bathrooms, and absolutely everything looks like it’s made of stone.

© architizer

In this house in Japan, both the interior and exterior walls are entirely made of glass. The only room in the entire house with a non-transparent wall is the bathroom!

© weburbanist

© offgridworld

Joanne Ussery originally owned a mobile home on property she’d bought next to a lake. However, when it burned down she bought this abandoned Boeing 727 instead!

© hainesshoehouse

This roadhouse attraction in Pennsylvania has changed hands a few times, but it is currently open on a seasonal basis offering guided tours of this highly unusual home!

© flickr.com/photos/kathrine

© courthouselover

Although no longer in use today, this adorable teapot house was designed and built as a gas station in 1922 and is still standing today!

© promolegno

The entirety of the timber exterior of this house in England can slide away like a giant sunroof, revealing the glass-panelled exterior beneath.

© garykent.com

© roadtrippers

Believe it or not, this house looked normal when architect Terry Brown bought it. He and 35 of his students spent the next few years adding all the quirky flourishes that make it so unique.

© maxshutterspeed

Each of these cube houses has three floors with pyramid-shaped rooms. Dutch architect Pier Blom intended them to look like a forest of abstract modern art trees.

© dailymail

Designed by a refugee in Germany who was used to not having much room, this house is just three feet squared. It features one room with just enough space to sit or lie down.

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