Old Members - Do you feel this way?

Asrar_25

Junior Member
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,

first I want to say sorry to participate in this thread when I wasn't join this forum before and I am not an old member and I don't participate so much maybe for shyness but I feel jealous (in a good way) about what you are saying. I noticed those things like "shut up" and it's not healthy to construct a good relation even in a forum when we don't see each other and sometimes people forget that we are humans with feelings. Many of you are really friendly and I can see how you take care of others.

It's not easy to be a new member too and be well accepted by the older I mean be so close. I have been in other foruns and the older members are faced the same problem. I have no solution but here still are some of the oldest members and we need you.
 

ilyas_eh

Used to be active here!
aslam o aliakum

haha bhai :p u cant call me uncle, lol

but u r right, idk i think ill answer aapa's question too i think it has alot to do with the fact that most of those users have left mashAllah i know alot of the people are now involved in more series study of the deen, and also those respected member that were full of knowledge are gone too and many topics are turning into debates cause people don't acknowledge the information other people have provided
wallahu alam
:) but i would love those golden days back

wa alaykkum assalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh.

I just remembered back in '08/'09 there was a thread just like this. The then Older members (Grandpas and grandmas... going by the uncles & aunties analogy) were saying how good TTI was.

My thoughts exactly. I wouldn't have been here for this long if my first couple of posts were met with "what's the purpose of this thread". And to be honest, my first couple of threads had no purpose, other than that I just wanted to share a couple of foolish laughs, or vent, or make mountain out of a molehill and get some advice on the mole hill issue as if it was a mountain. Simple things!

I'm no aunty, but I sure feel the urge to call some members "Kid!" or "Kids!" simply because of the nature of their posts.

I hope so.

I can relate. My first threads were pointless too. And then there were some silly word games like you have to add +2 to previous post's value to reach 50. And most of the time I shied off from writing anything because of the amount of knowledge few members had. All it took was some brotherly kindness and light-hearted posts to encourage me to write and ask doubts. Hope the trend continues, in sha Allah.
 

IbnAdam77

Travelling towards my grave.
Assalam 'ALaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

I do not know why but my first reply to this thread was not successful. Let me turn to the point.

Wallahi sister you have spoken my mouth. It is exactly as what you said.

How wonderful that time TTI was? Let me give an example. Once when a brother in TTI was out of money to bring his wife to his country, the TTIans gathered a "surprise fund" by the contribution of members and fulfilled his need mashaAllah. Also when I was having that painful shoulder, a brother offered me to get treatment from his country and that he would give me full accomodation. :)

I apologise each one of you for being a little "away" from TTI due to matters of life. However, I am still around here sometimes. The sad part is that even when I enter, I do not see many fruitful threads anymore which makes me miss the old days more and more.

I still want to call TTI as my second family. Let us all try to turn it back on the track. :)

Wassalam 'ALaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
 

Aapa

Mirajmom
Assalaam alaikum,

What we are missing is a mature and knowledgeable male presence. Their presence would stop the arguing. The posts were deep with ayats and hadith. There was little room for speculation.

We need to stay positive for the newbies. I miss the ayat of the day. Those were amongst my favorite posts. When I log on I wish to learn something.

All my favorites seem to get banned.
 

Seeking Allah's Mercy

Qul HuwaAllahu Ahud!

Assalamu allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

Jazzak Allah khair dear sister for your thread
I remember before, every day when I would open a front page of new posts, there were always some new and benifical threads. Members used to post and contribuate more,and whoever would ask some questions or needed some help, all brothers and sisters would try thier best to answer him, or even help him.It was like a real family, Alhamdulillah.There used to be seen more smile and laugh, it was soo happy athmosphere Wallahi.

Wasalamo`Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh,

BaraakAllaahu feeki ukhti. So true. Questions are often ignore. May be that's largely 'cos we are so ignorant.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,

first I want to say sorry to participate in this thread when I wasn't join this forum before and I am not an old member and I don't participate so much maybe for shyness but I feel jealous (in a good way) about what you are saying. I noticed those things like "shut up" and it's not healthy to construct a good relation even in a forum when we don't see each other and sometimes people forget that we are humans with feelings. Many of you are really friendly and I can see how you take care of others.

It's not easy to be a new member too and be well accepted by the older I mean be so close. I have been in other foruns and the older members are faced the same problem. I have no solution but here still are some of the oldest members and we need you.
Wasalamo`Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh,

No need to apologise. You certainly are allowed to post and thus posting on this, is no offence. I see my words became famous. How about I let you in on a secret, Br. Idris is our lil brother we (Me and some other sisters) like to pick on him because my lil brother is not around and I need to pick on someone sometime.

Err, Okay I know that's the most foolish reason but I can't think of another one right now.

I know I messed up, I apologised and it won't happen again Inshaa`Allah.

Not sure whether I'm senior or junior now but I agree that it is not the same TTI it used to be. I've gone overboard many times, I do get into arguments but I do send PM to apologise if I feel offended them. Those days when someone was sharing their problems, there will be an instant replies from brothers and sisters, everyone showed compassion and showed empathy towards that brother / sister. Recently, a brother shared he was detained for terrorism, some members declined to believe him. I was very sad to read such comments. I hope TTI will do vetting before accepting new members going forward. We want genuine members to join TTI. Those used nasty words especially towards sisters, mods should send PM to warn them so that they realised they have cross their limits. Pls accept my apology if I ever wronged anyone.

Assalamu'alaikum.

You are a senior alright. Guess we have to PM the mods and complain instead. Problem is, I see no female mod.

BaraakAllaahu feek for you input everyone.
 

Seeking Allah's Mercy

Qul HuwaAllahu Ahud!
Assalam 'ALaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

I do not know why but my first reply to this thread was not successful. Let me turn to the point.

Wallahi sister you have spoken my mouth. It is exactly as what you said.

How wonderful that time TTI was? Let me give an example. Once when a brother in TTI was out of money to bring his wife to his country, the TTIans gathered a "surprise fund" by the contribution of members and fulfilled his need mashaAllah. Also when I was having that painful shoulder, a brother offered me to get treatment from his country and that he would give me full accomodation. :)

I apologise each one of you for being a little "away" from TTI due to matters of life. However, I am still around here sometimes. The sad part is that even when I enter, I do not see many fruitful threads anymore which makes me miss the old days more and more.

I still want to call TTI as my second family. Let us all try to turn it back on the track. :)

Wassalam 'ALaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Wasalamo`Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh,

At least my thread brought some of you out of your hiding. That's a good thing.

That reminds me, how is you shoulder?

-x-x-x-
It's nice to see how everyone of us has something to share out of their TTI memory. Speak out everyone. You may not get this chance again.
 

Asrar_25

Junior Member
Wasalamo`Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh,

No need to apologise. You certainly are allowed to post and thus posting on this, is no offence. I see my words became famous. How about I let you in on a secret, Br. Idris is our lil brother we (Me and some other sisters) like to pick on him because my lil brother is not around and I need to pick on someone sometime.

Err, Okay I know that's the most foolish reason but I can't think of another one right now.

I know I messed up, I apologised and it won't happen again Inshaa`Allah.


we always feel nostalgic for the good times and the good company. :SMILY126:
Maybe most of threads are commented and people leave the forum. Let's see if They read and return here...and I thought the older members of this forum were the moderators.
 

Idris16

Junior Member
we always feel nostalgic for the good times and the good company. :SMILY126:
Maybe most of threads are commented and people leave the forum. Let's see if They read and return here...and I thought the older members of this forum were the moderators.
No worries and you do not need to apologise. "Shut up" doesnt mean anything to me. I am quick to forgive my brothers and sisters in Islam. Welcome to this forum!
 

Abd_Al_Hadi

لبيك يا الله
Was brother Ayman1 banned? I miss him and brother Azhar. I think the most hurtful thing one could do is ban a member for their views. I wonder if Prophet Muhammad pbuh ever kicked someone out of his house.
 

PARVEZ SHAHIDI

Junior Member
Assalamu allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu, my beloved brothers and sisters in islam,

I joined TTI long time ago. When I look back, I see that TTI brought me out from the dark to the light. I am form Indian subcontinent, so my islam was coated with thick layers of local cultures, all of them were bi'dahs.

I remember the first thing I did after gaining correct knowledge of islam from brothers and sisters of TTI, I threw away my prayer beads in grbage, Alhamdulliah. After that I learned more and more about correct way of islam and tried my best to follow them and Alhamdulliah my prayers are answered quickly.

Now I see lots of posting, which even with very little knowledge of islam I have, know that is not correct, like angels came down in Syria video. It seemed to me that TTI becoming a propaganda machine for some group who think that this type of false propaganda will give them victory. No it is Allah subhanahu wa taala who gives victory. Mods should remove these types videos as soon as they are posted. Also about MDC or something like that company videos about Omar ibn Khattab, videos full of music and special sound effect, total waste of time. If some one need "special sound effect" to increase his iman, he is long way off from true islam.

I wish I was able to contribute more knowledgeable threads here in TTI and gain more rewards from AllahAllah subhanahu wa taala . But my knowledge about islam is in very preliminary stage.


May Allah Subhanu wa Tallah forgive me if I have written something wrong.

Wa alaikumassalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.


 

Abd_Al_Hadi

لبيك يا الله
Assalamu allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu, my beloved brothers and sisters in islam,

I joined TTI long time ago. When I look back, I see that TTI brought me out from the dark to the light. I am form Indian subcontinent, so my islam was coated with thick layers of local cultures, all of them were bi'dahs.

I remember the first thing I did after gaining correct knowledge of islam from brothers and sisters of TTI, I threw away my prayer beads in grbage, Alhamdulliah. After that I learned more and more about correct way of islam and tried my best to follow them and Alhamdulliah my prayers are answered quickly.

Now I see lots of posting, which even with very little knowledge of islam I have, know that is not correct, like angels came down in Syria video. It seemed to me that TTI becoming a propaganda machine for some group who think that this type of false propaganda will give them victory. No it is Allah subhanahu wa taala who gives victory. Mods should remove these types videos as soon as they are posted. Also about MDC or something like that company videos about Omar ibn Khattab, videos full of music and special sound effect, total waste of time. If some one need "special sound effect" to increase his iman, he is long way off from true islam.

I wish I was able to contribute more knowledgeable threads here in TTI and gain more rewards from AllahAllah subhanahu wa taala . But my knowledge about islam is in very preliminary stage.


May Allah Subhanu wa Tallah forgive me if I have written something wrong.

Wa alaikumassalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.




I posted that video. The caption along with it was merely a question that asked if that could possibly be an angel. Given sahih hadeeths such as:
From Zayd ibn thabit Al-ansari (radiya allahu anhu) said I heard the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم say: “O tooba (a tree in paradise/glad tidings) for the Shaam!, O tooba (a tree in paradise/glad tidings) for the Shaam!, O tooba (a tree in paradise/glad tidings) for the Shaam!”
They said: “O Messanger of Allah! How did they get this?” He replied “The angels of Allah have rested their wings upon the Shaam

One could argue that's its a possibility. Once again, only Allah has Knowledge of all of this.
Someone replied and said that angels can't be seen with cameras. Now that's something beyond our knowledge. Only Allah knows for sure.
 

Asrar_25

Junior Member
No worries and you do not need to apologise. "Shut up" doesnt mean anything to me. I am quick to forgive my brothers and sisters in Islam. Welcome to this forum!

Forgive is a good way but the forgiven person should know change. And also in writing there is some misconceptions, we mean one thing and say another. I know this was a bit off topic. Thanks for the welcome.

To all of you...Keep the soul of this forum!!

Salam.
 

sultanb

Junior Member
Was brother Ayman1 banned? I miss him and brother Azhar. I think the most hurtful thing one could do is ban a member for their views. I wonder if Prophet Muhammad pbuh ever kicked someone out of his house.

"O you who have believed, do not enter the houses of the Prophet except when you are permitted for a meal, without awaiting its readiness. But when you are invited, then enter; and when you have eaten, disperse without seeking to remain for conversation. Indeed, that [behavior] was troubling the Prophet, and he is shy of [dismissing] you. But Allah is not shy of the truth. And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts. And it is not [conceivable or lawful] for you to harm the Messenger of Allah or to marry his wives after him, ever. Indeed, that would be in the sight of Allah an enormity." 33.53
 

slaveofAllah88

Slave of Allah (swt)
aslam o aliakum wr wb

SubhanAllah i just remembered before like i think couple of years back when the old TTI members were here :) during eid or/and ramadan we would go on each other profile and wish each other like even if some brothers or sisters were spending eid alone just coming to this website would make everything different SubhanAllah amazing how much time changes things
 

uniqueskates

Rabbe Zidni Illma

Assalamu allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu
I joined TTI long time ago. When I look back, I see that TTI brought me out from the dark to the light. I am form Indian subcontinent, so my islam was coated with thick layers of local cultures, all of them were bi'dahs.

I remember the first thing I did after gaining correct knowledge of islam from brothers and sisters of TTI, I threw away my prayer beads in grbage, Alhamdulliah.


Wa alaikumassalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.

I agree with the Indian subcontinent thing very much.. :D Seen it, seeing it all the while.. Way off the track..

But what i didn't understand is why throwing off the praying beads? Can you please tell me that, or somebody?
Peace :)
 

ShahnazZ

Striving2BeAStranger
Oh hush jaanu we're all still here :p

A little late to the party but nonetheless, behold my two cents.

Some of us are on extended hiatuses I believe. Palestine came back after I publicly praised her on a thread awhile ago, ironically on this same subject. Lol she went back to lurking again but now that I've mentioned her yet again, maybe she'll come out of her cave :).

As Sister Tabassum mentioned earlier regarding arguments and how constant retaliation led to more arguing, this is something I can vouch for. I'm sure many of you older members know I can have a short fuse sometimes. Lately, I have seen alot of immature posters and posting and I've trained myself to simply skip to the next post as opposed to calling them out like I used to. I don't know if it's more maturity lol but I no longer have the energy to engage in the useless debates I see going around this forum sometimes.

Don't be fooled newbies. The fire resides within me still lol.

With that said, I do believe that I'm one of the few older members (along with alf2) that still sees TTI as the same. Not so much as before, but it hasn't changed that drastically for me. It's always been my home and I do believe it shall remain that way. I don't let things get to me anymore as easily as I used to before and maybe that's why I don't post as much as I used to. I trust others to take care of the issue. But as usual, if I feel that no one else is, I step up to the plate.

I still see the companionship though, even though I agree it wasn't the same as before. The unity exists but again (not naming names) there are some newer members here that I've observed that make it really difficult for that unity to shine through sometimes, since their arguing seems to be more important to them.

One lesson that became obvious to me throughout these recent years was due to many of my older friends moving on with their lives and slowly leaving mine. And alhamdulillah I do believe that this was Allah's way of telling me that He is the only Constant in my life and that He is the only one who will never leave. Nostalgia is a part of dunya. Dunya isn't confined to material things; it extends to moments, emotions and thoughts as well. Sometimes we dwell so much over what once was and feel sadness, we don't realize that Allah is telling us that this is all a part of the dunya that we're supposed to overcome. These things do fade and if we look at things the right way we can see everything to be an ayah of Allah. It all points to Him as the Ever-Living Sustainer. The Absolute. He who never leaves. And we turn to Him more as a result.

Alhamdulillah, it's still here though. It's not like this forum is no longer existent. We still have a place to vent and to connect with fellow Muslims. It's not all gone. :)

SeekingAllah'sMercy, don't worry, it's still here. Yes, many have moved on and frankly, I do know that some of them got tired of the drama. But alhamdulillah, there are those of us that will stick through the craziness no matter what. This forum was a blessing in my life when I joined in '07 and alhamdulillah it still is.
 

Seeking Allah's Mercy

Qul HuwaAllahu Ahud!
Was brother Ayman1 banned? I miss him and brother Azhar. I think the most hurtful thing one could do is ban a member for their views. I wonder if Prophet Muhammad pbuh ever kicked someone out of his house.
Br. Ayman had views TTI didn't approve of. The mod team after many advices and warning decided to ban him. He was helpful but I think I trust the mods more.
Assalamu allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu, my beloved brothers and sisters in islam,

I joined TTI long time ago. When I look back, I see that TTI brought me out from the dark to the light. I am form Indian subcontinent, so my islam was coated with thick layers of local cultures, all of them were bi'dahs.

I remember the first thing I did after gaining correct knowledge of islam from brothers and sisters of TTI, I threw away my prayer beads in grbage, Alhamdulliah. After that I learned more and more about correct way of islam and tried my best to follow them and Alhamdulliah my prayers are answered quickly.

Wa alaikumassalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.

I agree with the Indian subcontinent thing very much.. :D Seen it, seeing it all the while.. Way off the track..

But what i didn't understand is why throwing off the praying beads? Can you please tell me that, or somebody?
Peace :)
Asalamo`Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh,

I can relate to that. We've got a lot of cultural Islam going on in our areas.

Correct me if I'm wrong. Br. Pervaiz means using prayers beads is bid'ah I think this is what we learn from IslamQA. However, I think I'll search on it a lil in case their is another valid opinion. If that is so, then I don't think we have to go for a mass movement to make people throw their beads in the trash lol.
 

Seeking Allah's Mercy

Qul HuwaAllahu Ahud!
Oh hush jaanu we're all still here :p

.. .. ..

SeekingAllah'sMercy, don't worry, it's still here. Yes, many have moved on and frankly, I do know that some of them got tired of the drama. But alhamdulillah, there are those of us that will stick through the craziness no matter what. This forum was a blessing in my life when I joined in '07 and alhamdulillah it still is.

Asalamo`Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh,

Aww! There you are. I surely was looking forward to your reply and last night I thought you became one of the members of TTI "gold green era" not to be seen again :p

I can't decide which I like best, the beginning of the ending of your post. You made me show all my teeth again. JazaakAllaahu khayraa for such a warm and loving post ukhti. TTI won't be the same without you. I hope this "family" (Might as well start using the traditional word :D) remains a blessing for you till the very end.

JazaakAllaahu khayraa for your wonderful reply ukht.
 

Ershad

Junior Member
Correct me if I'm wrong. Br. Pervaiz means using prayers beads is bid'ah I think this is what we learn from IslamQA. However, I think I'll search on it a lil in case their is another valid opinion. If that is so, then I don't think we have to go for a mass movement to make people throw their beads in the trash lol.

Assalamu 'alaykkum

If I have permission to write here, yes there is another valid opinion. That is it is not outright Bid'ah. Scholars just say it is better not to use it (so that people don't imitate you and make it preferable). However, it is permissible.

Here is the opinion of Shaykh `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz - http://alifta.com/Fatawa/Fatwaprint.aspx?id=5743&BookID=14&sectionid=

Also, Shaykh Salih al-Fawzaan has similar opinion - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoYmvZ5vQS0

What some scholars say as bid'ah is that when people make using prayer beads preferable over using fingers. That was the opinion of Shaykh Uthaymeen as well.
 
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