I came across this today...got me intrested in the videos

so now am eager to watch the full programme, if anyone knows any info regarding it let me know

here is one clip taken from the talk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaluBqwwZAc&feature=related

A lack of confidence in the police response to the initial riots in London in August led to further disturbances across England, a report has concluded.

The Riots, Communities and Victims Panel found it had "encouraged people to test reactions in other areas"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15913881

The experience of Muslim employees is that Norwegians don't accept abstaining from alcohol for religious reasons.

Counselors at the Advisory Center for issues related to alcohol, drugs and addictive gambling in the workplace (AKAN) spoke with employees who said that there are basically only two acceptable reasons for abstaining from alcohol when meeting with colleagues: being pregnant or driving.

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Religiously motivated temperance often raises eyebrows and questions. A Pakistani-Norwegian: "I often have to explain myself when I cant' drink alcohol. Norwegians are very engaged by it."

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Saudi women with attractive eyes may be forced to cover them up, the news website Bikya Masr reported, in a move that could mark the latest repressive measure taken against women by the Islamic state.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/11/17/saudi-women-may-have-to-cover-u…

I normally stay away from topics such as this, but recently someone told me to watch a clip in which Sheikh Nazim talks about how Imam Mahdi is here on earth and how he has met him... to my understanding.

Sheikh Nazim is a really respected scholar and slowly, but surely the Qiya'ma is coming- that's a fact everyone's got to accept.. But just in case I've misunderstood the clip, and got it completely wrong, can anyone just sum up what Sheikh's saying and make it easier to understand?

Does this also mean that the Qiya'mah is now really really close?

http://www.sufilive.com/The_Appearance_of_Imam_Mahdi_as_and_the_Spiritu…

Jazak'Allah, Much appreciated...

THE most shameless dad in the land is today expecting the birth of his 16th child ­– with 14 different mums.

Jobless Jamie Cumming, 34, was called a “predator” by his own ­mother over his latest fling.

She said: “He likes them young ­because they are gullible.”

The teenager, who we cannot name for legal reasons, was in labour last night. Cumming was exposed by The People this summer after his 13th young lover ­became pregnant with his baby number 15. But unknown to us, another ­teenager – lover number 14 – was also ­carrying his child

http://www.people.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2011/11/27/16-kids-with-14-m…

CNN was discussing the survivors of the Japan quake and followed it up with a segment about religion dying out. Their "expert" had this to say

A film of him dancing was found at his purpose-built home
A benefits fraudster who claimed he was bed-ridden yet was filmed dancing at a wedding has been jailed.

Mohammed Bouzalim, 37, cheated the authorities out of nearly £400,000, Isleworth Crown Court heard.

He will serve nearly seven years for 11 counts of deception, fraud and assisting illegal entry into the UK.

The court heard he had also falsely claimed asylum saying he was an Afghan who had been tortured by the Taliban when in fact he was from Morocco.

And it's not from the daily mail
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15887286

Victims of burglary and other crimes are increasingly being offered the opportunity to meet the criminals who offended against them, in a controversial scheme aimed at empowering victims and potentially cut levels of re-offending among former prisoners

www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/panorama/2011/11/meet_the_burlgars.html

Effect

A teenage burglar wrote a letter to his victim, blaming the householder for the crime and saying he felt no remorse, police say.

West Yorkshire Police did not pass on the letter but released it to warn people about the dangers of leaving their properties vulnerable to intruders.

The badly-spelt letter says: "To be honest I'm not bothered or sorry about the fact I burgled your house. Basicly, it was your fault anyways."

http://www.itv.com/news/teen-burglar-not-sorry10507/

Making life changes for the New Islamic Year

Bismillahirahmaaniraheem

In the name of Allah most gracious most merciful

Reflecting over the past year

There are no prescribed celebrations for the new year in Islam, however, it’s always good to take such occasions as opportunities to reflect on how well (or badly) we have performed over the past year, in terms of dunya (wordly life) and akhira (the hereafter), as well as what we want to achieve over the coming year.

When reflecting back, if we see that we were successful in achieving lots of good deeds and doing good works, then say “Al-Hamdulillah!” and ask Allah for more in the coming year. However If like me you see otherwise, then ask Allah for forgiveness and start a new sheet with the new year promising yourself to do better, inshaAllah.

The World in Three Days

It is reported from Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allâh have mercy on him – that he said:

The life of this world is made up of three days: yesterday has gone with all that was done; tomorrow, you may never reach; but today is for you so do what you should do today. Al-Bayhaqî, Al-Zuhd Al-Kabîr p197.

So it is a wonderful time for reflection and to better ourselves. To start a new clean fresh sheet. Forget the past now but let us take lessons from it so that we can do better in the present. The past does not matter as it is gone. The future does not matter as much as it is not certain we will see the future but what matters is NOW. That we make the best of now and every second we have left.

The Angel of Death has been Assigned to You!

It is narrated that ‘Uthmân b. Áffân – Allâh be pleased with him – said in a sermon:

Son of Adam! Know that the angel of death who has been assigned to you has not ceased to pass you and move on to others, ever since you have been in this world. But it is as if he is about to pass someone else and move on to target you, so be careful and prepare for him (by correcting your deeds). And do not forget him, for he does not forget you. And know o son of Adam, if you are heedless about yourself and do not prepare, no one else will prepare for you. You must meet Allah the Mighty and Majestic, so take for yourself and do not leave it to someone else. Peace be on you.Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-Ílm 2: 73, 74.

A new beginning

So let this Islamic new year be a new beginning for us. A new fresh start. Let our goals, desires and ambitions be that of the hereafter for that is all that should matter to us. If we chase the this world then it will go further away from us. But if we chase the hereafter then we will gain both this world AND the hereafter - Thats 2 in 1.

So let us chase that which will last forever not that which can end at any second. Let us internalise these changes and prepare our minds so that we may embrace a life where we strive to get closer to Allah and do everythinhg we can to please him. We will all trip and fall for that is human nature, but we should get into the habit of asking Allah for forgiveness for he loves it when we ask of him and beg of him for mercy. He loves to forgive. He waits for his slaves to ask of him so that he can forgive them. He looks for every excuse to forgive us. What a merciful lord he is. So let us turn to him. Let us make our goal the hereafter.

Do we not want to see the face of Allah in Jannah? Surely we should crave to see his beautiful face for ONLY the believers will be able to see. Not evern the angels have seen the face of Allah. That pleasure is reserved for the believers. Subhanallah. The higher our Paradise the more we will be able to see Allah each day.

The Meeting with Allah in Jannah - Very emotional

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik8eflRODcw

Can you imagine seeing Allah each and everyday? But we will only be able to do so if we get to the higher ranks. For that we will have to work hard in this world. But what is working hard for a few years compared to an ETERNITY OF PLEASURE?

Wise are the words of the one who said ... "I expect to pass through this world but once; any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

Give preferance then to Eternity over this temporary existence

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "He who loves his worldly life will harm his Hereafter. And he who loves his Hereafter will harm his worldly life. Give preference then, to that which is eternal (The Hereafter) over that which is temporary". (Ahmed)

Focusing on our main goals everyday

Surely then from now on our goals must be to live for the hereafter which is eternal. To live everyday pleasing the one who created us and yearning to meet with him in Jannah. This is what should motivate us each day and what we should live for. This is what should drive us to make the best of each second that we have left.

Hamid al-Qasyrasi (rahimahullah) said:

“Though we know death is certain, we have not prepared ourselves for it.

Though we know paradise is definite, we have not worked for it.

Though we know the hell fire is certain, we have not feared it.

So why are you delighted?

What are you waiting for?

Death is the first visitor from the Almighty bringing good or evil tidings… so get closer to your Lord!”

Change your life forever. Watch and reflect over these amazing short clips:

The Goodly Life - A must see

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fugf1DcNyc

Oh that i regret

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGnAxOlA2Dg

Repent and choose a life devoted to Allah - Very touching

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCHU5cypzbY

I am the Dunya (the worldly life) - Brilliant short speech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR0fNuRVGUQ

Surah Al Araf - Breathtaking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1evljZZJhKU