Friday, July 23, 2010

Learning Arabic

Learning Arabic is very difficult. It is not difficult because the language is hard. It is difficult because the resources available are very limited. A person who wants to learn English for example will have millions of computer programs, books, free online resources, mp3, ect...

But when it comes to Arabic there is very few resources. I find that to be very odd because Arabic is the most spoken language in the world besides English.

Here is an Arabic channel devoted to teachings the basics of Arabic. Check it out and I hope you learn something.

Feel free to leave a comment about the video as well.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Review of byki for the iphone


I like the Byki Arabic program.  I paid less than 10 dollars for it.  It uses flash cards to help you memorize words.  It works good for me.

There are hundreds of lists.  Within each list there are some words to memorize.  Then you will be tested.

Here is a video with some more info


Tuesday, April 27, 2010

A special girl from Palestine

Aseel who is 14 years old and two of her classmates designed a high tech walking cane to help blind people get around.  She was inspired by her Aunt who is blind.  She was selected as a finalist in a science and engineering fair which will take place in California next month.  She was selected from over 6 million applicants.  At first she cried because her family is poor and couldn't afford the cost of sending her.  But with the sponsorship of a charitable organisation she will be going to show off her invention.  And hopefully she will win.  I am cheering for her!
She is planning to become a medical doctor when she grows up.  Many Palestinian youth have grown up with mental trauma and suffer from depression and anxiety because of the never ending conflict.  Aseel is one of those innocent people who is caught in the crossfire.
She says that we should be using technology for good things instead of for wars.
Even if she doesn't win, her invention will help the lives of millions of blind people around the world.  Imagine the reward that God will give her for helping so many disabled people.  She will get ajar from everyone who uses this technology.  May Allah protect her and her family.
Please make Dua for her and others like her.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Why I am Muslim?

Question = What influenced you to convert to Islam?

Answer = 

so many people have asked me this question.  i was on a search for truth.  i read the Koran and because it had no mistakes in it i figured that it must be a perfect book.  i don't think a human being could write this or would write this.  the prophet Muhammed never got any benefit from his ministry.  he was rich and became poor.  he was respected and became dishonored.  what was his motivation?

one thing that intrigued me was that the Muslims were praying in prostration the way that the people of the Bible used to.


check out this link for a more detailed explanation

Monday, April 5, 2010

Fwd: The true meaning of Easter

Have you ever wondered what the true meaning behind easter is?  Why do Christians celebrate this holiday?