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Nistar
05/06/03 at 09:51:46
Hi everyone  :)

I've been notified that as part of the new registration process ??? new members have to publicly claim if they are Muslim or not.  The "seeker" thread has been locked, and no one has ever asked me to introduce myself, as far as I recall (so I really didn't think this process was such a big deal).  So, I've decided to introduce myself and complete the registration process here.

As you can see from the cool Arabic script on the left, yes, I am a female.  I just graduated a second time -- and God willing, will be off to do more schooling in September.  

I can read German and Arabic and am learning Hebrew.  My interests include poetry writing, Qur'anic calligraphy (my own as well as others), listening to my favourite Imams' lectures online (can't wait to see Moktar at ISNA in TO!!!), and studying historical currents.  For fun, I chill at the local Indigo Boosktore Cafe -- and frequent this page.

I have "family" (friends of the family who are just like blood) in Bosnia and Slovenia -- if any one has information on how Mostar's rebuilding is coming along (especially the Stari Most), please let me know!  Everyone else in my family lives in Germany, TO or sunny BC.

I guess that's me in a nutshell.  Oh wait -- I play the alto sax too, and scare people at the gym with my hijab.

My quote?  It means to not approach new things with baggage -- ie: leave your preconceptions and ego at the door.  Let your butterflies fly free, without anything weighing them down.

With peace,
Nistar.

ps...I am Muslim.
Re: So it's a little late...
Maliha
05/06/03 at 09:55:57
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Welcome aboard sis Nistar...that's a pretty name, what does it mean?
Please share your poetry at the Shahada forum when you get a chance...it will be nice to inspire some of us who have been on a dry spell for a looong time  :P
Take care and looking forward to seeing you around :-*
Sis,
Maliha :-)
[wlm]
Re: So it's a little late...
Nistar
05/06/03 at 10:13:21
Thanks Maliha!

My name means: obscure, hidden, mysterious, or cryptic.  It's primarily applied to the esoteric nature of certain texts -- like poetry!  The multiple meanings behind the words.  So it's a literary term.

Peace,
Nistar
Re: So it's a little late...
salaampeaceshalom
05/06/03 at 16:14:59
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 hope your doing well.  Lol, u know I've never introduced myslef properly, and now I can't be bothered!  That's so cool ur learning hebrew, I really want to learn that 2!!  Are you learning in a class?  I'm currently learning arabic, but I REALLY want to learn hebrew, chinese and russian as well!!  

 Am glad u wrote that bout the gym, I've been feeling slightly nervous at the thought of going to the gym with hijaab, but gives me courage to know that other sistas are doing the same stuff, so insha'Allaah I wont feel so self-conscious.

 [wlm]
Re: So it's a little late...
a_Silver_Rose
05/06/03 at 16:28:00
[slm] Sister
Welcome and may we all learn from each other insh'Allah.
wow you do Qur'anic caligraphy??? Did you take a special class for that..?

[quote]My name means: obscure, hidden, mysterious, or cryptic.  It's primarily applied to the esoteric nature of certain texts -- like poetry!  The multiple meanings behind the words.  So it's a literary term[/quote]
wow how  interesting, mash'Allah
your poetry was like that hidden, very nice mash'Allah


[quote]My quote?  It means to not approach new things with baggage -- ie: leave your preconceptions and ego at the door.  Let your butterflies fly free, without anything weighing them down.
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I love it!
Re: So it's a little late...
deenb4dunya
05/06/03 at 17:57:44
assalamu Alaikum

Welcome aboard sister Nistar...have a bebzi  [].. love the name.

You definitely have to share some of your poetry with us :D

Inshallah, I'm looking forward to seeing Shaikh Mokhtar at ISNA next weekend too :)... do u live in TO?

Wassalamu Alaikum,
Your sis,

Deen :)
Re: So it's a little late...
Nistar
05/06/03 at 19:09:58
[quote] Are you learning in a class?  I'm currently learning arabic, but I REALLY want to learn hebrew, chinese and russian as well!![/quote]

Not quite -- my school didn't have the funding for "exotic" languages.  So I learned Arabic from an older member of the community, and the Director of the Jewish Studies Dept. helped me initially with Hebrew -- and now I'm learning from a book.  But like any language, I'll have to find a proper instructor.

[quote]Am glad u wrote that bout the gym, I've been feeling slightly nervous at the thought of going to the gym with hijaab[/quote]

Yes, I was nervous as well the first few times -- but in my experience, I find it's the women who stare and not the men!  I go in the mornings when the men are few and the women come in numbers ;)  And I've only ever gotten comments from women in tight spandex, "Aren't you hot?!?!"  I say no -- that my loose clothes keep me cool, and note that I'm probably burning more calories  ;D  An older woman once told me that she gained inspiration from seeing me working out so hard.  The extra clothes and covered head gave her the motivation to work hard herself  :-*

[quote] wow you do Qur'anic caligraphy???[/quote]

Well...let me qualify my previous statement with: I do calligraphy for people as gifts and the like -- but it's really just a bunch of scribbles on a page  :P

If I wanted to do authentic calligraphy, I'd have to go for special classes.  There is a *huge* tradition and rules that go along with this Art.  You have to have pure intentions, be ritually pure, and definitely have a guide!  You're reproducing the words of God -- so the process is very spiritual.  I do what I can (ie: make ablutions before), find a verse I like (ie: Fasabbih bismi Rabbikal-adheem), create an arrangement, and then flourish what I can :)  I learned a lot from my Prof for my class, "Islam and Art" -- she learned calligraphy in Pakistan when she was young.

[quote]Inshallah, I'm looking forward to seeing Shaikh Mokhtar at ISNA next weekend too[/quote]

Wow -- is it next weekend already?!?  I'm currently living in-between Kingston and TO (going back and forth between the two).  If you see a bunch of sisters spilling out of a silver beetle -- crankin' the tunes (*cough*Raihan*cough*)...that should be me and my best sisters.

Who else is going?

Peace,
Nistar
Re: So it's a little late...
deenb4dunya
05/06/03 at 19:19:55
not next weekend.. i men the one after.. not this saturday.. the one after  8 :-[

Deen
Re: So it's a little late...
jannah
05/06/03 at 20:07:20
[wlm]

Thanks for letting us know Nistar. Contrary to popular opinion I don't read all the posts and I don't keep track of the lives of 600+ members. So if in error we add you as a Madina Seeker, please let us know.

Btw this is not a new policy, it's been around for a long long time.

jazakamuallahu khairan
Re: So it's a little late...
bhaloo
05/06/03 at 20:51:36
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Welcome to the board and enjoy your stay, insha'Allah. :)  Alhumdullilah you are Muslim, I was actually going to ask earlier because I didn't see it in any of your posts.   I guess lately its been causing confusion, and maybe it should be part of the registration process.
Re: So it's a little late...
paula
05/06/03 at 22:41:34
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[quote]Contrary to popular opinion I don't read all the posts and I don't keep track of the lives of 600+ members[/quote] :D... lol ...Are you sure about that Jannah... ;)... cute... (I wonder sometimes how you just keep ontop of the site itself).... actually I've been watching those member numbers increase in leaps and bounds daily.... I just keep thinking .... wow !!

[quote]I guess lately its been causing confusion, and maybe it should be part of the registration process. [/quote]..... it definitely sounds like a stressful issue..... but think it is a great idea for the title as a heads up.  I don't know why I was thinking I was asked that in the registration process but I guess not?.... haha... and here I remember telling someone they "registered themselves as Muslim"  :o...... oops

Really nice you decided the introduction though Nistar.... it's nice to meet you here.. and Welcome... Hope you enjoy your time.  I've already enjoyed your first addition in the Bookstore ....Beautiful Poetry...Subhan Allah.... definitely looking forward to more... Insha Allah
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[wlm]
05/06/03 at 22:43:25
paula
Re: So it's a little late...
Binah
05/07/03 at 23:16:20
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Hello, all...
I'm new around here, and I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself...
I'm a 21 year old Muslimah residing in Kingston/Montreal, summers in N.Y.  
Looking forward to becoming an integrated member of this site, recommended by my dearest friend and sister, Nistar...  ;)


Best wishes to all...
[wlm]
Re: So it's a little late...
paula
05/08/03 at 03:16:46
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[size=2][font=Book Antiqua][color=Purple]Welcome to Madina Binah
I Really hope you enjoy your time here, there are some truly wonderful brothers & sisters here.  
You know, you chose my favorite icon the simplicity of it is truly beautiful.  

I thought you might enjoy this (Arabian Proverb):
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A Friend

is one to whom one may pour
out all the contents of one's heart,
chaff and grain together
knowing that the gentlest of hands
will take and sift it.
keep what is worth keeping
and with a breath of kindness
blow the rest away
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Best Wishes as well....
May Allah(swt) hold you ever so close -- Ameen
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[wlm]
Re: So it's a little late...
Nistar
05/08/03 at 10:30:02
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Nice proverb Simply_Sister!!!  :-* I love it!

heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey Binah!  Nice to see you show up!  I can't wait to see you next week! -- I'm too excited!

Hey everyone -- I guess Binah is too shy (modest, sweet-hearted...) to introduce herself further than a, "hi."

So I'll just have to say that she is one of the coolest people I have ever met. :)  She sings opera in German, Spanish, French...is beautiful inside and out...and got a really high mark on her 451 paper!!!  :-/lol :-/  (I picked it up for you!!)

Peace,
Nistar


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