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Posted: 12 years ago

#121

Originally posted by: xotiknishta

So that means Zoya's actually Zeenat's cousin.. Ah ok.. Thanks 😃

I think she is her sister as Zoya address Zeenat as Api...when did she say she is her Khalah or something like that

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rukhsar.crazy

@rukhsar.crazy

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Posted: 12 years ago

#122

Originally posted by: an_k

I think she is her sister as Zoya address Zeenat as Api...when did she say she is her Khalah or something like that

the scene if u remember when zoya was talking to her lappy wala parrot...zeenat looks up the roof and tells khala aap dekh rahi hai na or something of this kind...

zoyz is zeenat's cousin...and cousins are also called aapi oly 😊

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Hahaha! As if I'm going to tell you that!

@rahmona_pakswe

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Posted: 12 years ago

#123

"Khala" stands for maternal aunty however at times "khala" is also used respectfully for other ladies, family or not.

I personally use the word "khalaji" for my parents aunts or any elderly woman I know. Myself being of certain age is also called "khala" by very young children, whether they are relatives or not.

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Shivani Priyam Kumar

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Posted: 12 years ago

#124

What is Ramdan Kareem? I hope I've got the word right. And also can you tell bout the holy Month Of Ramzan like the practices and rituals carried out during that time. I just pray and hope that I am not being offensive.

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JarenM

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Posted: 12 years ago

#125

Originally posted by: Meself
What is Ramdan Kareem? I hope I've got the word right. And also can you tell bout the holy Month Of Ramzan like the practices and rituals carried out during that time. I just pray and hope that I am not being offensive.😊

No dear, you are not being offensive at all! 😊

Muslims follow a calender of their own the basis of which is the lunar cycle. There are twelve months in all. Ramazan is considered as one of the holiest month for various reasons. In a nutshell it may be called the month of recharging a muslim's faith. Moving on to basic practices, Muslims fast for the whole month from dawn till dusk. While fasting when a person cannot eat, he realizes the pain of those who are less blessed than himself. This makes him more considerate towards the less fortunate ones. On a more personal front a muslim tries to be perfect in all aspects of his life. He tries to follow the religious orders to the T, be responsible in interacting with others and to fulfill all his duties. At the end of this month, the Muslims celebrate Eid which is considered as a gift from Allah to the Muslims for fasting and respecting the sanctity of the holy month.

There I hope I cleared that query of yours. thanks

Edited by Jaren93. - 12 years ago

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Hahaha! As if I'm going to tell you that!

@rahmona_pakswe

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Posted: 12 years ago

#126

Would like to add a few things regarding Ramadan.

Fasting has no meaning unless it's done from your heart, soul and mind. Only staying hungry does not please Allah, you have to pray and read Quran as much as possible during the Holy month. The purpose is getting a good routine which you should continue even after Ramadan finishes like getting up in the middle of the night sacrifising your sleep to say prayers.

How is fasting done? Well I can only speak for what I was taught. Getting up before dusk and say prayers, then have something to eat and then say morning prayers (Fajr) preferably in the Mosque but if not at home is fine. This procedure should be finished before sunrise. Then try to read a few pages from Quran as reading it in the morning gives more blessings. After that if there is time and possibility catch some sleep but people who go to school and work can't always do that.

Through out the day a fasting person should divert attention from worldly matters and focus more on Allah, spirituality and saying your prayers. 11 months of the year we spend on ourselves so one month of the year we should sacrifice in the name of Allah.

In the evening, after sunset, the fast should be broken with water or dates (there are a few other food items that can be used but these two are most common). If you can withstand hunger say your evening prayers (Maghrib) then eat a full meal. After that, once again if possible go to Mosque and say your night prayer (Isha) + added Taraweeh prayers which are only read during Ramadan.

A believing Muslim should finish reading the entire Quran during the Holy Month. Not always an easy task but it's possible with a little hard work.

One thing should be remembered...children, elderly, sick, travelling people should not fast. Also pregnant ladies or those who have their monthly should not either fast.

Hopefully I managed to explain without complicating too much.

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brainychild92

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Posted: 12 years ago

#127

since when is a maulvi needed for an engagement? I hope I'm posting in the right section.. its just that my cousin just got engaged and there was no maulvi.. nothing religious actually... and even in her fiance's engagement (they live in different continents) there was no maulvi... my nana (on behalf of her) just gave him a ring... there was no maulvi or anything ...

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Maria

@Maria.Jewel

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Posted: 12 years ago

#128

Originally posted by: brainychild92
since when is a maulvi needed for an engagement? I hope I'm posting in the right section.. its just that my cousin just got engaged and there was no maulvi.. nothing religious actually... and even in her fiance's engagement (they live in different continents) there was no maulvi... my nana (on behalf of her) just gave him a ring... there was no maulvi or anything ...

yes u right there is no maulvi involved when there is an engagement he only comes for nikkah(shaadi)

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rukhsar.crazy

@rukhsar.crazy

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Posted: 12 years ago

#129

brainychild92...even i had the same question...

and one more thing...i havent seen a ring exchanging ceremony ever in my custom...i mean the bride and groom dont do it...the elders of both the families do that assuring one another that they now belong to each other...

i was confused even at nikhat's engagement 😕

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brainychild92

@brainychild92

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Posted: 12 years ago

#130

@rukhsar.crazy as times moved on there is a ring but yeah it is given through an elder... like my nanabu gave it to my behnoi and her dadi amma gave it to my cuz/sis... in one case i know only the girl was given a ring and the guy a gift.. only my mom's cousin exchanged rings because his wife is pretty modern and wanted a proper engagement (but only with family since it was rushed)

i think its because we're from america so we believe that there should be a ring but all the relatives from pakistan never did a ring exchange (unless they were getting married to someone abroad) but never have i seen a maulvi for anything except the nikah!

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