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The surah means a woman who is examined.
It was revealed in Medina and therefore contains instructions.
O you who believe! Take not My enemies and your enemies (i.e. disbelievers and polytheists, etc.) as friends, showing affection towards them, while they have disbelieved in what has come to you of the truth (i.e. Islamic Monotheism, this Qur'an, and Muhammad SAW), and have driven out the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) and yourselves (from your homeland) because you believe in Allah your Lord! If you have come forth to strive in My Cause and to seek My Good Pleasure, (then take not these disbelievers and polytheists, etc., as your friends). You show friendship to them in secret, while I am All-Aware of what you conceal and what you reveal. And whosoever of you (Muslims) does that, then indeed he has gone (far) astray, (away) from the Straight Path. (Al-Mumtahinah 60:1)
What Allah (SWT) is saying in the ayah is, if you leave your home to do jihad.
Then don't take the kufaar (His enemies and your enemies) as your friends.
Else, you are contradicting yourself.
This ayah tells you that Allah's enemy is automatically your enemy.
He is giving you dignity and respect to the believer.
Whenever you read a book about al walaa wal baraa.
They always include this ayah in the book.
It is impossible to write without including this ayah.
Allah (SWT) have written in the heart of those who love and hate for His sake imam.
Allah (SWT) said in 58:22 defines what al walaa wal baraa means.
You (O Muhammad SAW) will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW ), even though they were their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Ruh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And We will admit them to Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow, to dwell therein (forever). Allah is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of Allah. Verily, it is the Party of Allah that will be the successful.
(Al-Mujadilah 58:22)
Allah (SWT) tells you that they are the fortunate ones.
The kufaar drove out the Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and his sahaba (RA) from their homeland.
Waraqa Ibn Nawfal predicted this.
Their only crime was that they believed in Allah and Allah (SWT) alone
Allah (SWT) said:
They had nothing against them, except that they believed in Allah, the All-Mighty, Worthy of all Praise!
(Al-Buruj 85:8
...Khadijah said to Waraqa, "Listen to the story of your nephew, O my cousin!" Waraqa asked, "O my nephew! What have you seen?" Allah's Apostle described whatever he had seen. Waraqa said, "This is the same one who keeps the secrets (angel Gabriel) whom Allah had sent to Moses. I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you out." Allah's Apostle asked, "Will they drive me out?" Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said, "Anyone (man) who came with something similar to what you have brought was treated with hostility; and if I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you strongly."...
[Sahih Bukhari, Vol 1, Book 1, Hadith #003]
This is a crime in the eyes of the kufaar.
They even hate Dr Zakir Naik, Bilal Philips who don't even preach jihad.
And yet they banned them from many countries.
They only preach a mild version of Islam.
Tarik Ramadaan believes in democracy yet they hate him.
Allah (SWT) said in the ayah that their only crime was tawheed and the believe in the day of judgement the Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said that he won't have left his land if he wasn't driven out.
Abdullah bin 'Adi bin Al-Hamra reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) saying, "By Allah ! You (O Makkah) are the best of Allah' s land, and most beloved to Him. Had I not been driven away from you, I would have never departed (from you)."
(recorded by At-Tirmidhi, Ahmad, An-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah; At-Tirmidhi said, "Hasan Sahih')
Allah (SWT) said that if you really came out to fight in the path of Allah (SWT) then you should not take kufaar as your friends and allies.
Loving the kufaar and waging jihad doesn't go hand in hand.
Allah (SWT) didn't put Bisillahi Ar Rahmani Ar Rahim at the beginning of surah Taubah because He was declaring baraa from the kufaar.
Then when the Sacred Months (the Ist, 7th, 11th, and 12th months of the Islamic calendar) have passed, then kill the Mushrikun (see V.2:105) wherever you find them, and capture them and besiege them, and prepare for them each and every ambush. But if they repent and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat, then leave their way free. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(At-Tawbah 9:5)
And He revealed the verse of the sword.
This and many others that deal with killing the kufaar and munafiqoon make it inappropriate to do so.
Allah (SWT) doesn't do oxymoron.
He doesn't put two contracting things in the same ayah.
Allah (SWT) revealed this ayah because Quraish broke their peace treaty with the Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), they helped one tribe to kill another tribe which was an ally of the Muslims.
Verily, We have given you (O Muhammad SAW) a manifest victory.
(Al-Fath 48:1)
The Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) knew that they would break the treaty because they were not sincere.
When this happened, the Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) declared war against Quraish.
This was a secret but a sahabi by the name Hatib Ibn Abi Balta (RA) sent a letter to Quraish to inform them that the Rasool (SAW) was coming.
The Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) found out from supernatural means.
Narrated By 'Ali: Allah's Apostle sent me, Az-Zubair and Al-Miqdad saying, "Proceed till you reach Rawdat Khakh where there is a lady carrying a letter, and take that (letter) from her." So we proceeded on our way with our horses galloping till we reached the Rawda, and there we found the lady and said to her, "Take out the letter." She said, "I have no letter."
We said, "Take out the letter, or else we will take off your clothes." So she took it out of her braid, and we brought the letter to Allah's Apostle. The letter was addressed from Hatib, bin Abi Balta'a to some pagans of Mecca, telling them about what Allah's Apostle intended to do. Allah's Apostle said, "O Hatib! What is this?"
Hatib replied, "O Allah's Apostle! Do not make a hasty decision about me. I was a person not belonging to Quraish but I was an ally to them from outside and had no blood relation with them, and all the Emigrants who were with you, have got their kinsmen (in Mecca) who can protect their families and properties.
So I liked to do them a favor so that they might protect my relatives as I have no blood relation with them. I did not do this to renegade from my religion (i.e. Islam) nor did I do it to choose Heathenism after Islam." Allah's Apostle said to his companions." As regards him, he (i.e. Hatib) has told you the truth."
'Umar said, "O Allah's Apostle! Allow me to chop off the head of this hypocrite!" The Prophet said, "He (i.e. Hatib) has witnessed the Badr battle (i.e. fought in it) and what could tell you, perhaps Allah looked at those who witnessed Badr and said,
"O the people of Badr (i.e. Badr Muslim warriors), do what you like, for I have forgiven you. "Then Allah revealed the Sura:
"O you who believe! Take not my enemies And your enemies as friends offering them (Your) love even though they have disbelieved in that Truth (i.e. Allah, Prophet Muhammad and this Quran) which has come to you... (to the end of Verse)... (And whosoever of you (Muslims) does that, then indeed he has gone (far) astray (away) from the Straight Path." (60.1)
[Sahih Bukhari, Vol 5, Book 59, Hadith #572]
The letter was carried by a woman who Hatib ibn Abi Balta'a paid her 10 dinars to deliver the letter to the chiefs of Quraish.
As stated in the above hadith.
He wrote the letter hoping that this favour will make Quraish protect his family.
Because he was a foreigner and wanted to do something to please them.
The Rasool (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) didn't say to Umar (RA) when he asked for permission to chop off his head.
That 'we don't kill spies and hypocrites'.
But he said that he attended Badr i.e he fought at badr.
And so he should have an explanation for this.
No one is allowed to use this incident and say that they can spy for the kufaar against the Muslims.
Hatib fought at Badr and no one today witnessed badr.
The Madkhalis use this as hujjah to spy for the kufaar against us.
Should they gain the upper hand over you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretch forth their hands and their tongues against you with evil, and they desire that you should disbelieve. (Al-Mumtahinah 60:2)
When you look at this ayah, take a look at what is happening in Afghanistan, Russia, UK, USA, etc.
They are treating Muslims badly and they committed no crime but Allah (SWT) told you here that they would never treat you well.
They will always persecute you in darul harb.
Darul harb kill, lock up and oppress Muslims.
Darul islam don't kill or imprison Muslim.
The kufaar of USA killed the 16 year old of the Imam Anwar Al Awlaki (RH).
They make up lies to invade Muslim lands, steal their wealth and kill Muslims.
The white kaafir of Europe and America use cartoons to insult Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
They stretch forth their tongues to slander us.
Should they gain the upper hand over you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretch forth their hands and their tongues against you with evil, and they desire that you should disbelieve.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:2)
They desire that you will become kufaar like them.
Allah said:
O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends, etc.) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses) if you understand.
(Aali Imran 3:118)
They wish that you reject Faith, as they have rejected (Faith), and thus that you all become equal (like one another). So take not Auliya' (protectors or friends) from them, till they emigrate in the Way of Allah (to Muhammad SAW). But if they turn back (from Islam), take (hold) of them and kill them wherever you find them, and take neither Auliya' (protectors or friends) nor helpers from them.
(An-Nisa 4:89)
They want you to be in the same level as they are.
They want to see the filth in their societies happening in ours.
They want you to be a human garbage like them.
Neither your relatives nor your children will benefit you on the Day of Resurrection (against Allah). He will judge between you. And Allah is the All-Seer of what you do.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:3)
This ayah reminds you of another ayah (26:88).
The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, Except him who brings to Allah a clean heart [clean from Shirk (polytheism) and Nifaq (hypocrisy)].
(Ash-Shu'ara 26:88-89)
Faraz Rabbani and Hamza Yusif allow grave worshipping.
HAMZA PREACHES YOU PRAY TO MUHAMMED: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFezsaQnzhk
You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).
(Al-Fatihah 1:5)
Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibrahim (Abraham) and those with him, when they said to their people: "Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allah, we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you, hostility and hatred for ever, until you believe in Allah Alone," except the saying of Ibrahim (Abraham) to his father: "Verily, I will ask for forgiveness (from Allah) for you, but I have no power to do anything for you before Allah." Our Lord! In You (Alone) we put our trust, and to You (Alone) we turn in repentance, and to You (Alone) is (our) final Return,
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:4)
When Abraham (AS) found out that his father was an enemy of Allah (SWT), he made baraa from his father.
Hence al walaa wal baraa is called millat Ibrahim.
Abu Muhammad al Maqdisi (RA) wrote a book called "Millat Ibrahim".
You (O Muhammad SAW) will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW ), even though they were their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Ruh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And We will admit them to Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow, to dwell therein (forever). Allah is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of Allah. Verily, it is the Party of Allah that will be the successful.
(Al-Mujadilah 58:22)
A real Muslim loves and hate for the sake of Allah (SWT).
A real Muslim rejects the taghoot.
You cannot be Muslim unless you reject the taghoot.
The shahada is the rejection of the taghoot then believe in Allah (SWT).
Today, Muslims are mostly told to believe in Allah (SWT) but not to reject the taghoot.
"Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the disbelievers, and forgive us, Our Lord! Verily, You, only You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise."
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:5)
This ayah is a dua.
So the question arises from this ayah, how do we Muslims become a fitnah for the kufar?
You can become a fitna for the kufar in four ways:
A) Don't allow them to defeat you in the battlefield because they will spread more corruption in the land.
They will go deeper in their kufr
The Jews did this after defeat of Egypt under the power of Jamal Abdel Nasr who fought in the
cause of nationalism
The Tatar accepted Islam after the battle of Ayn Jalut in 1260 C.E.
The Muslims fought in the name of Allah (SWT) in those days
So they were not a fitnah for the kufar because they defeated the Tatar,
So when the kufar defeats you, they will claim they are righteous and will go deeper in their kufr
B) So live amongst the kufaar so they will ill treat you
C) If we don't practice what we preach, we become a fitnah for them
D) When we have what the kufaar need, we become a fitnah for them
Example we have oil so we have become a fitnah for them.
Certainly, there has been in them an excellent example for you to follow, for those who look forward to (the Meeting with) Allah (for the reward from Him) and the Last Day. And whosoever turn away, then verily, Allah is Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all Praise.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:6)
Allah (SWT) is telling you in this ayah to follow Abraham (AS), which is Millat Ibrahim.
Perhaps Allah will make friendship between you and those whom you hold as enemies. And Allah has power (over all things), and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:7)
The scholars say this ayah is talking about Abu Sufyan (RA).
Abu Sufyan (RA) was the leader of Mecca after the death of Abu Jahl.
Allah's Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Love your beloved moderately, perhaps he becomes hated to you someday. And hate whom you hate moderately, perhaps he becomes your beloved someday." (Hasan)
[Chapters On Righteousness: Jami At-Tirmidhi]
Muhammad (SAW) married the daughter of Abu Sufyan, Umm Habiba.
Abu Sufyan embraced Islam and did not die as a kafir.
Also: Umar ibn al-Khattab (r.a) said: "Do not let your love (for anyone) be obsessive and do not let your hatred (of anyone) be destructive."
(Musannaf 'Abd ar-Razzaaq)
Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily, Allah loves those who deal with equity.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:8)
It is only as regards those who fought against you on account of religion, and have driven you out of your homes, and helped to drive you out, that Allah forbids you to befriend them. And whosoever will befriend them, then such are the Zalimun (wrong-doers those who disobey Allah).
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:9)
The reason these ayahs were revealed is because Asma's (RAA) mother bought gift for her.
Asma (RAA) didn't allow her mother to enter her house.
And she didn't accept the gift from her mother because she wasn't a Muslim.
Allah (SWT) did not like this treatment so He revealed these two verses.
Allah (SWT) is telling you that you can't paint every kafir with the same brush.
Treat every kafir in his own merit.
These kafir belong in the madhab of Abu Talib.
They sympathize toward Islam.
They believe Islam is the truth in their heart.
O you who believe! When believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them, Allah knows best as to their Faith, then if you ascertain that they are true believers, send them not back to the disbelievers, they are not lawful (wives) for the disbelievers nor are the disbelievers lawful (husbands) for them. But give the disbelievers that (amount of money) which they have spent [as their Mahr] to them.And there will be no sin on you to marry them if you have paid their Mahr to them. Likewise hold not the disbelieving women as wives, and ask for (the return of) that which you have spent (as Mahr) and let them (the disbelievers, etc.) ask back for that which they have spent. That is the Judgement of Allah. He judges between you. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:10)
At the treaty of Hudaybiyyah, there was a clause that says the kufar can live amongst the Muslim and go back to their land if they choose to.
However a Muslim cannot return to his land if he lives amongst the kufar in their land.
Umar (RA) did not understand this clause.
The prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) knew that when a kafir tastes the sweetness of iman, they won't go back.
As for those who go back, we don't need them.
This ayah was revealed for the reason of marriage, a muslimah must marry a Muslim.
Do not use the argument that the Pharaoh was married with a muslimah because this was the shariah of Musa (AS).
We follow the shariah of Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
If a sheikh performs this type of marriage is a kafir because he is making something haram halal.
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H): "Whenever a person makes halal what is haraam by consensus or makes haraam what is halal by consensus or replaces the Sharee'ah that is agreed upon by consensus, then he is a Kaffir by the agreement of the scholars of Fiqh." – "
{Al-Fataawa", Vol. 3/267}
And if any of your wives have gone from you to the disbelievers, and you have an accession (by the coming over of a woman from the other side), then pay to those whose wives have gone, the equivalent of what they had spent (on their Mahr). And fear Allah in Whom you believe.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:11)
If you are married to a wife who is idol worshipper, you must divorce her after she gives back the dowry.
If she doesn't give back the dowry, you can take your share from the war booty.
O Prophet! When believing women come to you to give you the Bai'a (pledge), that they will not associate anything in worship with Allah, that they will not steal, that they will not commit illegal sexual intercourse, that they will not kill their children, that they will not utter slander, intentionally forging falsehood (i.e. by making illegal children belonging to their husbands), and that they will not disobey you in any Ma'ruf (Islamic Monotheism and all that which Islam ordains) then accept their Bai'a (pledge), and ask Allah to forgive them, Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:12)
The pledge given to the prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) by believing women.
1) They will not commit shirk
2) They will not steal
3) They will not commit zina (fornication or adultery)
4) They will not kill their children
5) They will not utter slander intentionally
6) They will not disobey Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)
After these six things were promised to the prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), he (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) would beg Allah (SWT) to forgive them.
These six things were rampant in the society.
Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan, came to Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi was sallam) and said, "O Messenger of Allah, Abu Sufyan is a stingy man and does not give me and my children enough provisions except when I take something from him with out his knowledge. " Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi was sallam) said, "Take what is reasonably sufficient for you and your children."
(Bukhari and Muslim)
O you who believe! Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of Allah (i.e. the Jews). Surely, they have been in despair to receive any good in the Hereafter, just as the disbelievers have been in despair about those (buried) in graves (that they will not be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection).
(Al-Mumtahinah 60:13)
Allah (SWT) is saying in this ayah that the Jews have gained Allah's (SWT) anger.
The reason is that the Jews reject Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) due to racism,
Those to whom We gave the Scripture (Jews and Christians) recognise him (Muhammad or the Ka'bah at Makkah) as they recognise their sons. But verily, a party of them conceal the truth while they know it - [i.e. the qualities of Muhammad which are written in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)].
(Al-Baqarah 2:146)
Next reason is that the Jews insult the prophets of Allah (SWT).
Suleiman did not disbelieve, but the Shayatin (devils) disbelieved, teaching men magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two angels, Harut and Marut, but neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they had said, "We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by learning this magic from us)."
(Al-Baqarah 2:102)
The third reason is that the Jews kill prophets.
Is it that whenever there came to you a Messenger with what you yourselves desired not, you grew arrogant? Some, you disbelieved and some, you killed.
(Al-Baqarah 2:87)
Ibn Abbas (RA) narrated the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: "Verily the most painful punishment on the Day of Judgment are those who kill the prophets or people murdered by the prophet or kill one of his parents, and making statues and knowledgeable people who do not benefit from his knowledge."
[related by Bayhaqi in 'Shu'ab al-Iman' (10/288) No. 7504]
Another reason the Jews are cursed is because they insult Allah (SWT).
Indeed, Allah has heard the statement of those (Jews) who say: "Truly, Allah is poor and we are rich!" We shall record what they have said and their killing of the Prophets unjustly, and We shall say: "Taste you the torment of the burning (Fire)."
(Aali Imran 3:181)
The Jews say: "Allah's Hand is tied up (i.e. He does not give and spend of His Bounty)."
(Al-Ma'idah 5:64)
Another reason the Jews are cursed is because they are the greatest enemy of the ummah.
Verily, you will find the strongest among men in enmity to the believers (Muslims) the Jews and those who are Al-Mushrikun (see V.2:105), and you will find the nearest in love to the believers (Muslims) those who say: "We are Christians." That is because amongst them are priests and monks, and they are not proud.
(Al-Ma'idah 5:82)
Another reason the Jews are cursed is because they write the book with their own hands and claim it is from Allah (SWT).
Then woe to those who write the Book with their own hands and then say, "This is from Allah," to purchase with it a little price! Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for that they earn thereby.
(Al-Baqarah 2:79)
Another reason the Jews are cursed is because their rabbi made up a new religion for them which Allah (SWT) did not reveal.
They (Jews and Christians) took their rabbis and their monks to be their lords besides Allah (by obeying them in things which they made lawful or unlawful according to their own desires without being ordered by Allah).
(At-Tawbah 9:31)
The rabbi wrote the Talmud which is the most racist book.
Or even do they have associates (with Allah) who have legislated for them as the religion that which Allah has not given permission? And had it not been for the Word of Verdict, indeed it would have been decreed between them, and surely the unjust will have a painful torment.
(Ash-Shura 42:21) Dr. Ghali


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"So there we were, baking in the sun, waiting endlessly for lonely midshipmen to stop by. We didn't see a single one. Should have known. Guys don't hang around libraries on the weekend."
--Marjorie Hart, Summer at Tiffany
I saw this book laying on the kitchen table last week while my sister was visiting, and I spontaneously picked it up and started reading it. Not really planning on reading it, just maybe the first page. But then the first page turned into the first chapter, and the first chapter turned into the second chapter and I couldn't put it down. I half jokingly asked my sister if she would leave it for me to read and to my surprise, after she had left to go home, I saw it sitting on the dining room table. I quickly texted her asking if she had meant to leave it. She just responded, "you have 3 days to read it" (that was when my parents were leaving to visit her and she was expecting the book to be coming too) That was on Sunday, and needless to say, I just finished it (Wednesday).
It's a memoir of a woman's best summer ever. The summer of 1945 when two college-aged friends moved from Iowa to New York City and got jobs at Tiffany's. It's everything you could ask for (or at least I could ask for)in a book: 1940's, World War II, Tiffany's, gallivanting around the city with a handsome young Navy officer. And it was all true, that's the kicker. You get to read about their summer job at Tiffany's, with customers such as Judy Garland and Marlene Dietrich among others, seeing the Queen Mary sail into the New York harbor, and being in the midst of Time Square on VJ Day. It's a life experience we all wish we could say was ours. Personally, I could sit and listen to people from that era tell stories for hours.
I've never done a book review on this blog, aside from some random quotes I post, but I just felt like recommending this book to you. Aside from the fact that my sister was nice enough to let me borrow it, and that it felt good to be reading a book again and not be on the computer for once, but because it just made me happy and I wanted to pass it along to you. If you read it, let me know what you think!


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Hi everyone, Narelle here. It is my turn to share with you a quick tutorial.
Do you remember my layout from the mid month reveal. If not, then here it is as a quick reminder.
Did you notice the little fluffy heart on it? Here is a closer picture for you, so you can see it more clearly.
Today I am going to share with you how I made that little heart. I had seen in a few magazines and online blogs, similar little hearts that appear to be an emerging trend. They looked pretty simple to make, so I set about experimenting. And I was right, they really aren't that hard.
All you need is a heart punch, some card stock, twine and adhesive. That's it. Oh and maybe a little bit of patience. And if you have a cat like mine that likes to chase the twine ball, perhaps you need even more patience.
So the first thing you do is punch out your heart. I used a fairly thin piece of card stock, but in hindsight,it would be much easier to do with a much sturdier piece of card stock.
Then tape the twine to the back.
I used crochet twine because I didn't have enough bakers twine for the fullness of the heart that I wanted. You could probably use wool and maybe even a very thin ribbon. The look might be a little different, but the technique would be the same.
Then continue to wrap the twine around the heart.
Continue until you have all the card covered and a puffy heart shape. For the final couple of wraps of the twine, I made a pattern so the front of the heart didn't look a higgildy piggildy mess. But it's up to you how you want the finished product to look.
Once you are happy with your puffy heart, use adhesive to finish the twine off. Add more adhesive to stick the heart to your project. I used double sided tape to adhere the loose end of the string, and another strip to secure the final layer of twine and ensure it didn't move. Then I used a liquid glue to adhere the heart to my layout.
You don't have to be limited with a heart shape either. I think these would look just as great as stars, clouds or any other shape you can think of.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial and will give this a go soon. If you do, we would love to see your work in our Facebook group.
Thanks for dropping by today.
Have a great day.


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There are many tasks at work that are like laundry. It's no big deal if you don't do them for a day or so, but it's a real hassle when they pile up. So, set aside a little time every day to do your "laundry." Keeping up is easier than catching up. This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook » Read More
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Simplification made simple
It doesn't seem that long ago that people were planning a memorial service for JC Penney. But things seem to be heading the right way after Marvin Ellison became CEO in August 2015. One of the things that Ellison brought over from Home Depot was the importance of simplifying things. At JC Penney, they call it "Project » Read More
The Myth of Perfect Productivity
In the midst of a fine and helpful article from Forbes titled, "Time Management Secrets Anyone Can Use," I stumbled on the following. "According to a survey by Salary.com, the average worker admits to wasting 2.09 hours of each eight-hour workday, not including lunch or scheduled breaks." I've » Read More


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Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the good news." (Mark 1:14-15)
Jesus has proclaimed the kingdom of God to you, and you have said "yes" to the Good News and "no" to sin. Every moment that you live, He is breathing into you the divine power of the Holy Spirit as He sends you forth into a world of sin, and every time you get hurt, He asks you to reveal His light by forgiving the sinners and doing good to them in His name.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen!
|Together we pray:
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell;
lead all souls to Heaven,
especially those most in need of Your Mercy.
(Note: This song is an excerpt from the "Hail Mary" by Elyse O'Kane, used by permission,
and can be enjoyed in its entirety by ordering her CD "With All My Heart".)
© 2000 by Terry A. Modica
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Something I've noticed this year is the endless tears over the loss of Campbell Live and now 3D. "We're losing quality journalism", we're told.
Quality news and current affairs, and journalism, has become like the ballet, or symphony, or orchestra. Adored by a passionate few but for the rest of us, we'd be unlikely to ever attend. At the same time, however, we wouldn't be too happy to see them gone as we can acknowledge their cultural significance.
Since the beginning of 2014, it was no secret to anyone that both 3D and Campbell Live were struggling with their audiences. Campbell Live, against a rejuvenated Seven Sharp spent all of last year taking steps backward after a significantly good year in 2013. Every week, the story that was being painted was looking bleaker and bleaker. Come 2015, the show was given a lick of paint in the form of new branding but this was hardly the solution to what had been an obvious problem.
After months of publicly reported bad ratings data, the show was put into review. The response from those who had a soft spot for Campbell was hardly any different from someone who'd decided to quit smoking the minute they'd been told they had terminal lung cancer. It was too little, too late. The threat of extinction was the only significant reason the audience had to tune in with the numbers that they did. Even then, it would appear that the Mediaworks executive saw through the numbers and that the loyalty to the program was similar to what I described above in regards to the ballet etc.
Six months later, after a whole lot of energy had been spent on whinging about Mediaworks apparent lack of care over journalism, and their last remaining long form program has been binned. Why? For exactly the same reason as Campbell Live. The ratings for 3D have been an even bigger failure than Campbell Live had been, and that was with a large amount of taxpayer cash to keep the show afloat. While part of the problem was TV3's endless meddling with the schedule, the noisy few who continue to moan about the demise aren't part of the majority who clearly weren't interested in tuning in.
The last two months where 3D screened at the later time of 9:30pm on Mondays saw the average audience break 100,000 only twice. The writing was on the wall. There were numerous reports in the media as to the appalling ratings and yet the very same viewers who appear to have incredibly short memories, weren't able to connect what had happened with Campbell Live to the inevitability of 3D and choose to tune in to ensure the shows survival.
Mediaworks had moved 3D into Sundays in the hopes that it would finally find its audience there. Considering Sunday does so well for TV One, there certainly appeared to be an appetite for it. Once again, with the opportunity in the viewers hands, the half hour of current affairs delivered lower ratings than what 3 News had been doing.
NZ On Air believed in the format and handed Mediaworks a sizeable chunk of cash. Mediaworks took that cash to enable them to produce a show and fund the quality journalism that all those involved in the program believed in. Despite all those best intentions, the audience levels ended up lower than what 3D had replaced. Can you blame Mediaworks then, for wanting to pull the pin? It has nothing to do with the quality of the journalism the show produced but simply that the audience didn't buy in.
If you want to know who is at fault when it comes to the demise of quality journalism in New Zealand, it's not those that are actually producing it. It is in fact the audience's, who would rather watch cat videos or know what Richie McCaw had for lunch etc etc etc.


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text: On a personal note: I am still celebrating last week's phenomenal gathering of women, for which we are now referring to ourselves as Vero's Creative Coven. To celebrate the birthday and New York visit of Zulu Film Commissioner Noxy Mavundla, filmmaker Véronique Doumbé hosted few of my industry sisters and new friends I encountered to meet Noxy and break bread on this special evening. Over a delectable meal, the friendships were instant and the wine was plentiful. We laughed and consoled as women who share a passion for the arts, feminism and progressive thinking. A toast to finding your kindred spirits while on your personal journey we know as life.


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Scott Bauman
Division of Management & Entrepreneurship Board of Advisers Mentoring Program, Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma
Scott Bauman, the chief operating officer for IMMY, a Norman-based biotech company, has been recognized for his leadership and six-year commitment to the OU Division of Management and Entrepreneurship Board of Advisers Mentoring Program, which matches students with local business executive mentors.
"Scott is the chair of the Board of Advisers and one of the driving forces in our mentoring program," said Mark Sharfman, director of OU's Division of Management & Entrepreneurship. "He not only helps run the program, but he has participated actively every year as a mentor."
Through the program, Bauman meets monthly with a student, either over coffee or at his office. Depending on the interests of the mentee, Bauman has shared books that have been a helpful business resource. Some students have changed their career path because of the insights they gained through mentoring. Bauman has helped students make connections with business leaders in their areas of interest, and sometimes he ends up hiring the students after graduation. Two of his former mentees are current employees.
"I think I learn as much from the mentees as they learn from me," Bauman said. "Part of that is a better understanding of the needs of the current generation. I also love staying connected to the university, especially since this is our main outlet for employment."
Bauman follows the example of great mentors who have helped pave the way for him professionally, such as Norman optometrist Adam Guirkink, who still meets monthly with Bauman. He hopes he, too, can have a lasting impact.
"My hope is that we continue to stay connected for life, and I am always available to help them in anything they need," Bauman said.
About the Program: OU's Division of Management & Entrepreneurship Board of Advisers Mentoring Program is designed to help students make the transition from school to work. Students are paired with local executives to help them develop as professionals and prepare themselves to add value in the work place from day one.


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Angry owners are demanding more support or fear they will have to close their shops due to the impact of long-running roadworks on their trade.
Businesses that run alongside Huddersfield Road, Halifax, where the 52 week programme of roadworks on the busy A629 started in August have highlighted their plight and the effect it has had on footfall to their business.
Nancy Hartley from OC's cafe has seen a dramatic change and said she no longer sees a lot of regular customers. She also said the businesses themselves had to put in a request to Calderdale for signs to go up to say the shops were still open.
"It's just been chaos," she said. "We just feel we have been forgotten about and it's like no-one looked at the impact the scheme was going to have on our businesses.
"People would quickly stop to grab a coffee and a sandwich. The regular people who did that I have not seen them since the roadworks began.
"We are losing money on a daily basis.
"All the businesses here love what they do. It's just heartbreaking what is happening."
Mrs Hartley, who has run the business for eight years said that there has been a serious lack of communication from Calderdale Council and no compensation will be given to the businesses for their loss of earnings as there is no legal obligation.
She also questioned how much money was spent on the new A629 signs detailing what work is going on and why that money could no be given to support the traders.
Jeneen Coleman, from the Jackson Flower company, said within the next two weeks she will not be able to continue trading.
"It has been so bad that I no longer have passing trade and customers have stopped ringing to place orders for collection for when they are passing," she said.
"With people diverting away from the area or not stopping due to lengthy queues or more so not knowing when they can stop because of all the machinery blocking and obstructing my premises, the roadworks have killed my business.
"The amount of trade lost is between 40 – 50 percent a week and being a sole trader this amount cannot be withstood.
"The contractors only put a sign up last week advertising that we are still open even though the roadworks have been going on since August and still nothing has improved because of the extensive nature of the roadworks."
Councillor Barry Collins, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said the council is looking at ways to ease the disruption.
"One of the long-term aims of the improvement works on the A629 is to help boost local businesses and the economy.
"We are sorry to hear that some businesses on Salterhebble Hill are facing difficulties. We continue to do all we can to minimise disruption on the route during these temporary works, to help traffic flow better and keep the impact to businesses to a minimum. We are working closely with the businesses to look at solutions."


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I've basically been up to the same thing practice, practice oh and let me not forget practice. I'm coming along ok still not quite there but I refuse to give up. It's like being m…
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I've basically been up to the same thing practice, practice oh and let me not forget practice. I'm coming along ok still not quite there but I refuse to give up. It's like being m…
Source: It's been so long
I've basically been up to the same thing practice, practice oh and let me not forget practice. I'm coming along ok still not quite there but I refuse to give up. It's like being married and going through problems but you don't want that separation or divorce. You keep at it and at it and mysteriously things come together. Seeing people artwork inspires me so much because there's a lot of good artist out there and I know it took alot of time and effort for them to get there.
Last month or so I gave myself a sort of challenge. Being as though I have a hour and a half commute on the bus to work. I would draw a portrait everyday to work on facial feature and hairstyles. Some came out pretty ok for them to be done on a bus. It's kind of hard drawing writing and coloring on the bus. This is just a few of them and that's it for now. Until next keep creating because it's a true blessing like no other.
Hello Creative People
Today I want to talk about a trend that's been going around, of course you know its a hair trend because that's the title of this post. Lets get to. For a long time gray and silver has been my favorite color. Im actually obsessed with it. Is this hair color for me? No no no! Should any and everybody be doing this? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Ive seen a couple of people that it really looks nice on because they don't look aged and everything around this look is simple.Then you have those with long weaves and bright red lipstick. Just looking the best of a mess.
This trend really inspired me. I just had to put my two cents in. The hairstyle is a 80's hairstyle ; Which I thought would be perfect, for this hair color. Thanks for visiting. Stay bless, Stay focus and stay creating
Hello my creative friends. Today I'm showing of a evening gown I designed. When I finish this drawing my intentions was to stay away from blue but once again there it goes. The good old reliable blue. My inspiration behind this was of course vintage and why? Because I love it so much.
One-Shoulder beaded Floor-Length Chiffon A-line evening gown with side split
The mediums I use: Derwent Colour Soft pencils Peach, Pale Brown, Prisma Water Color Pencil in Tan and Colorless Blender
for skin tone. For dress Dick Black Ultramarine Light ,Crayola Cerulean Blue, Blue Glitter Gel Pen and Rose art Glitter Craft Glue in blue.
Well that's it for today xoxo until next time and remember; To be creative is to be bless.
Hello everyone! It's been awhile I know. I have to get better with posting. With that said today want to show a few things I'm working on and a few finish pieces. Lately I've been trying to pull inspiration from everywhere and anything.
Two piece skirt and crop top with silver gray sash.
Silk Evening Gown
Lately I've been drawing flowers . I call them fantasy flower because I like to draw them and color them in untraditional ways and plus I figure maybe it could help with this blending and shading thing.
Well that's it for today thing you for taking time to check me out. Until next time be blessed and keep that creative spirit move.
XOXO Chrissi
After attempting to draw braids. I thought why not go for the gusto and add some color to this. Lately I haven't been really color my work. I've just been doing a lot of drawing and practicing trying to build up my skills. For the most part I've came along way. So when people say practice makes perfect. Thats the truth. I'm not quite there but I do see improvement and thats important with anything you do in life.
Well I'm not going to wrap you guys up. I basically just wanted to show how this attempt to draw a braided style came out. Until next keep creating because its a blessing like no other.


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Windows Mobile Managed APIs - Part 2
Play Windows Mobile Managed APIs - Part 2
Author: Hi, I am Daniel Moth
Introduction: You can read about Windows Mobile 5.0 APIs on my blog here. All Windows Mobile devices being sold today are v5.0 and the next version of Windows Mobile fully supports these as well so now is the right time to learn about them if you haven't already!
Video download: Click on the image to play the video (from a streaming file). If you'd prefer to download the wmv packaged in a zip file, you may do so here.
3-part series: There are 3 videos that make up this series. Parts One, Two and Three.
Video Contents:
00'00'' – 01'00'' Title slide and intro
01'00'' – 02'40'' WM5 Managed APIs Overview slide
02'40'' – 20'48'' DEMO Status
20'48'' – 22'38'' Summary slide and links
More episodes in this series
Windows Mobile Managed APIs - Part 3
Related episodes
Windows Mobile Managed APIs - Part 3
Windows Mobile Managed APIs - Part 1
MSDN Flash Podcast 008 – Gary Short on using XAF to build WebForm and WinForm apps
Silverlight 2 Beta 2 - More on the asp:MediaPlayer Control
Silverlight 2 Beta 2 - The asp:MediaPlayer Control
Silverlight 2 Beta 2 - Handling Media Events
Silverlight 2 Beta 2 - Embedding Video and Audio
Silverlight 2 Beta 2 - The asp:Silverlight Control
WPF 3.5 Sp1, WebBrowser Control
WPF 3.5 Sp1, Splash Screen
The Discussion
Very cool , i'm going to buy qtek HTC TyTN that's include Windows Mobile 5, i can't with to develop app in WM5, xD
Glad you liked them!
It is a breeze writing mobile application with these APIs combined with other cool stuff in the .NET Compact Framework
I love the screencasts. I've been doing mobile development for years and always had used the OpenNetCF and didn't fully realize that these existed. OpenNetCF does provide ways to do all this but it can get really confusing and cumbersome.
btw as a side note, what do you use for recording these?
Hi DarthObiwan
SDF from OpenNETCF does not include these (I used to work there before joining MS ) but yes it is a really useful asset for mobile devs.
There are many options for recording these, I currently use Camtasia. HTH.


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This is a test page to trial Google Calendars
You can subscribe to this Calendar and automatically update your Smartphone (iPhone or Android) or PC Calendar with Ride Group rides of your choice so you will not therefore have to download the Rides calendar in future. See Here for instructions.
test calendar page 18 December, 2014