u/whateverngga

Guys, since my schedule just opened up, In Sha Allah I can dedicate 4 hours a week to learning Arabic (not all at once).

So, please drop the options that worked for yall.

Before, I tried the Arabic module lecture series in Zad Academy, but it was in full Arabic mode. Its not suitable for me.

Also, for those who are wondering why I'm learning Arabic, lets say the average human lifespan is 70 years. If you're in your 20s or 30s and spend, lets say, 1 year learning Arabic, In Sha Allah, for the remaining 40 to 50 years you're gonna understand the Quran verses the Imam recites when praying. Imagine how wonderful that benefit alone is going to be In Sha Allah! And of course, there are many other benefits.

Until now, I thought I’m a nonchalant guy who doesn’t show emotions. In general, I don’t do things emotionally.

Last night, we were having a farewell party and DJ. Everyone was dancing and drinking. I was also there, just enjoying the vibe. I didn’t drink nor dance. And suddenly one of my batch mate (he was high) came to me, hugged me and said, “Machang I know you don’t enjoy drinking or partying, but you came here for us. I appreciate you mchng. I will always be there for you mchng. etc etc”

A bit of context before moving to next, for the last year, we were doing a project. I wasn’t the leader but was the main player in the team.

And then our team leader came to me (he was not high), and said, “[My name], we’re going to leave after this. Our ways are separating. But I really wish I will be working with you. I really want to work with you mchng. I’m not drunk. I don’t drink, you know that. But I’m telling you from the bottom of my heart, you’re the kindest person I ever saw. From your heart, you’re kind mchng. I mean it.” I was stunned. Am I kind? I’m kind to others? I never knew it until he mentions it.

Another team mate came (he was not high), “[My name], wish you all the best. Good luck for everything. I always wanted to tell you this. You’re the perfect guy I ever saw. You’re just “👌🏼” *while being a bit sad*”

Others also came and wished.

But those first 3 really had me questioning everything. Like, have I been walking around thinking that I'm like some emotionless anime protagonist this whole time, when in reality I actually just care about my people?

For the whole last year, I strictly saw these guys as colleagues. But they saw me as their friend.

Also, its really wild how differently people can see you compared to how you see yourself. I always assumed my lack of emotion made me look distant and cold. But then someone else is out there thinking you're literally the kindest person they know.

Sometimes we are completely blind to our own impact on others. You can think you’re just existing and doing the bare minimum, while someone else is quietly appreciating you for just being you. I’m still figuring out how to process it all, but ngl, it feels good to know people genuinely see you as a good person.

Appreciate the people around you, because they might be appreciating you more than you’ll ever know.

Honestly, are you flipping dumb?

Recently saw a post and under that as usual kafirs are spreading their propaganda.

This fire inside my chest.. it could have made me feel alive.

Or maybe it could have destroyed me completely.

But honestly.. who even has the heart to get up now?

Get up, man. Don’t sleep like this.

For what?

To love again?

To try that hard for someone again?

To cry again when love fails?

No.. I’m tired.

Someone, please shout at me.

Stop me. Pull me back. Say something.

Then come back. Don’t give up like this.

Look at her.

She is sitting right next to me.. quiet, like she has no life left in her.

Even now.. if she just says "yes" to me once..

I swear on God, I will come back.

I will come back without thinking twice.

Then ask her.

No.

Not now.

I don’t have the strength anymore.

Right now, closing my eyes feels better.

Sleeping feels easier.

Maybe forgetting everything for a while is the only peace I have.

And after that?

After that.. one day, I will get up again.

I know I will.

And maybe..

Maybe I will fall in love again.

Not with her.

With another version of her.

Because that is what people like me do.

We break.

We fall.

We cry.

And still.. somehow.. we love again.

Assalamu alaikum everyone,

I’ve been studying some economics recently. It brought up a genuine question about riba (interest) which I’m hoping to get some clarity on.

Just to be clear about what I mean so we are all on the same page, I’m talking about the standard concept of interest where someone borrows money, and they have to pay back the original amount plus an extra percentage on top.

We all know this is strictly haram. But when you look at it through the lens of economics, interest is taught as a basic requirement.

In economics, interest exists to cover a few specific things:

**1. Inflation:** The money you get back in a year is mathematically worth less than it is today.

**2. Opportunity cost:** The person lending the money is missing out on making a profit by investing it elsewhere.

**3. Risk:** The chance that the borrower might default and not pay it back (I understand this component being haram).

When looking at it strictly from this economic perspective, the concept doesn't seem malicious, it just seems like a practical way to balance the math.

But of course, blindly exploiting someone in need with massive unfair interest rate is wrong. But if someone studied the market thoroughly and calculated a completely "fair" amount of interest only to cover the exact cost of inflation and opportunity cost, wouldn't that be fair? Could a calculated, fair interest rate ever be considered halal?

I really want to understand the logic here. How do scholars who excel in both Islamic jurisprudence and modern economics answer this? I would love to hear from anyone who has looked into this or an economics expert.

Assalamu alaikum everyone,

I’ve been studying some economics recently. It brought up a genuine question about riba (interest) which I’m hoping to get some clarity on.

Just to be clear about what I mean so we are all on the same page, I’m talking about the standard concept of interest where someone borrows money, and they have to pay back the original amount plus an extra percentage on top.

We all know this is strictly haram. But when you look at it through the lens of economics, interest is taught as a basic requirement.

In economics, interest exists to cover a few specific things:

1. Inflation: The money you get back in a year is mathematically worth less than it is today.

2. Opportunity cost: The person lending the money is missing out on making a profit by investing it elsewhere.

3. Risk: The chance that the borrower might default and not pay it back (I understand this component being haram).

When looking at it strictly from this economic perspective, the concept doesn't seem malicious, it just seems like a practical way to balance the math.

But of course, blindly exploiting someone in need with massive unfair interest rate is wrong. But if someone studied the market thoroughly and calculated a completely "fair" amount of interest only to cover the exact cost of inflation and opportunity cost, wouldn't that be fair? Could a calculated, fair interest rate ever be considered halal?

I really want to understand the logic here. How do scholars who excel in both Islamic jurisprudence and modern economics answer this? I would love to hear from anyone who has looked into this or an economics expert.

I am out of the loop. Can someone tell me whats going on?

I've noticed a trend where journals pushing LaTeX lately, but honestly, which one do you guys prefer using? I kinda hate the time I waste with LaTeX trying to get figure alignments and sizing right, and to compile. Is LaTeX really worth the hassle? which one do you actually prefer to use for writing and submitting, and why? Curious to know what everyone’s preferences are!

Today is May 18. Half my friends are honoring Sri Lankan war heroes. The other half is talking about Mullivaikkal. Both are valid. And we need to be able to hold both at the same time.

So let's actually talk about Mullivaikkal, because a lot of people either don't know the full picture or just choose not to. In the final weeks of the civil war, the SL government designated official "No Fire Zones". The UN estimates between 40,000 and 70,000 Tamil civilians were killed there. The UN Human Rights Council, the OHCHR investigation and multiple independent international bodies have all found credible evidence of war crimes. And justice still hasn't come for the victims.

Now, the part that makes people uncomfortable, both sides of this war committed atrocities.

Mr. P forcibly expelled roughly 72,000 Muslims from the North. They were given two hours to leave. One set of clothing and some money. Their homes, lands and businesses were seized. This is ethnic cleansing. The LTTE also carried out violent attacks on sinhalese and muslim civilians across decades of conflict. Even the LTTE's own political strategist later admitted the Muslim expulsion "could not be justified" and called it a blunder. A blunder! As if 72,000 displaced families is just a blunder.

I personally met someone whose entire life collapsed because of this. Lost everything. Went from very rich to day labor who earn very low income. And thats just one person I happened to meet. Scale that across tens of thousands of families and let that sit with you.

So this the thing I genuinely don't get, you can honor soldiers who fought and died and many of them had no choice.. but while also acknowledging that 40,000+ civilians were killed in a "safe zone" on this exact date. These two things are not in conflict. Refusing to acknowledge one doesn't make the other more true.

We're all Sri Lankans. Honor the soldiers who sacrificed. Also stand with the people who lost their families in a safe zone that wasn't safe. You don't have to choose. Not choosing is the whole point.

There are no winners in war. Only people who survived it and people who didn't.

Lets actually stand together as Sri Lankans, and not just say it.

If you're here, Thank you. This had to be long.

So. My parents started looking for a rishta a year ago. Till now they have tried every means, from friends to relatives to marriage bureaus but failed to find a suitable match. Now I am getting a feeling that they are gonna ask me to look myself. Though I had installed muzz earlier, got few likes also but most of them were way older than me. I am 27

Is there anyone whose parents allowed to find rishta after failing themselves?

To be honest I always wanted to do love marriage but you know there are very few girls from our community in higher education, so never got a chance. I hate this arranged marriage setup, it's more like a business deal and less about the connection between two people. If I get a chance, I would be trying my luck definitely with someone who wants to be childfree

First of all, I’m not from the Maldives. Insha Allah, I might be getting a job offer there soon.

How much would the monthly cost of living be for a bachelor, excluding accommodation/rent?

It would be helpful if you could break it down into different lifestyle levels (basic, moderate, comfortable, etc.) along with approximate costs.

Thanks in advance.

For the event at Grandpass Markaz Masjid.
(Ig only for final-year students and graduates)

So, I always watch the videos of an YouTube channel called “Discover Connection” which is simply about connecting with random strangers in real, through random ways. Those guys did that video in several countries to be honest, and recently they went to saudia (in jeddah ig), and somehow one saudi allowed them for dinner.

But then when they go, that saudi guy was really a weird experience than any other countries. I guess that’s the typical prev gen saudi people. That sucks.

Anyone watched the video?😂

P.S, they did meet another good saudi guy in that video, prolly a gen z.

I have heard this term from the other muslim subs when people recommending this to others when their marriage is struggling. So, I’m thinking of suggesting it to two of my relatives, as their marriage is quite messy right now. I don’t want to get directly involved in their issues, but I genuinely believe one of them needs therapy and proper mental health support. If things continue like this, they will likely end up divorcing, which could negatively affect the entire family.

So, yeah, anyone? Preferably a Muslim and tamil speaking one. Also, through online is recommended.

I have heard this term from the other muslim subs when people recommending this to others when their marriage is struggling. So, I’m thinking of suggesting it to two of my relatives, as their marriage is quite messy right now. I don’t want to get directly involved in their issues, but I genuinely believe one of them needs therapy and proper mental health support. If things continue like this, they will likely end up divorcing, which could negatively affect the entire family.

So, yeah, anyone in SL? Preferably a Muslim one. Also, through online is recommended.