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When Lindsay Lohan wrote her infamous sex list, everyone wanted to know all about it for two reasons: 1.) to know who was on it; 2.) to mock her. Crazy as it may have seemed, though, Lohan actually had the right idea. And these days, Generation Y (aka "millennials") is proving it with their own sex lists.
In case you're wondering, a sex list is more or less exactly as it sounds -- a list of all the men (or women) a person has slept with. Some are as simple as numbers and names. Others are more detailed and include information about each partner to help the writer remember. And the fact is, most of us -- no matter how many people have been in our beds -- keep them in some form.
Even if you have only been with three people, don't you know all their names? And it only stands to reason that if your number were higher, you would write it out, right?
Not everyone thinks so.
Marriage consultant and coach Lesli M. W. Doares, who wrote Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage: How to Create Your Happily Ever After With More Intention, Less Work, has mixed feelings on the whole thing.
The trend "may be one more way young people seem compelled to validate their lives outside their own minds and memories," Doares says. "It may be a kind of 'selfie' that memorializes a particular part of their lives but is still focused on them, not the meaning of the sexual interaction."
She even thinks it has the potential to cause marital problems down the road.
"In terms of the impact on a future marriage, having a list may be an indication of self-focus -- which can create issues," says Doares.
Fascinating. But is that what jotting down sex partner names really means? Or is it simply a way of keeping track? In Lohan's case, it was accompanied by "slut shaming" -- making her feel badly about her conquests.
Look, no mom would be thrilled to find her daughter's sex list. But would she be upset because her child seemed promiscuous ... or too self-involved, as Doares suggests? That's where a talk about what's behind it might be in order if mother and daughter can do it comfortably. If it's only a means to remember names, it might not be such a big deal. There are plenty of people whose "numbers" are up in the double digits for various reasons -- among them, getting married later -- and, yes, all of them likely start to lose track after a while.
Lindsay Lohan's list made waves because she's Lindsay Lohan -- and because of WHO is on it (Justin Timberlake, Heath Ledger, and Adam Levine among them). But a normal girl who isn't famous has a list that likely includes some serious boyfriends, a handful of one-night stands, and maybe a "friend with benefits" or two. She's not a "slut." In fact, keeping a list might actually be a responsible move if it means being aware of all the people she's been with for health and emotional reasons.
So let's stop shaming women (and men) for making sex lists and lighten up. Maybe we should draw up our own if we haven't already! After all, it could serve to improve our love lives by remembering what different people liked or didn't like. Or maybe the way to go is a list focused on just ONE person -- writing down all his likes and dislikes. Bottom line: keeping track of lovers is just fine. Try to ignore the naysayers and slut shamers. They're probably just jealous.
Do you have a "sex list"? What would you do if you found one written by your adult daughter?
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Tafseer Surah Al-Inshiqaq
This surah is almost a culmination of a small cluster of surahs that are banded together because of a very similar style and subject matter. The three surahs – At-Takwir, Al-Infitaar and this one have almost an identical format of beginning with one surah squeezed in the middle – Al-Mutaffifin which is also intricately connected. This surah has the theme of inevitability and is the conclusion of this series. There are a lot of themes in this surah that discusses moving through stages and then reaching a conclusion. Allah (swt) does not spell things out for the Muslim and expects us to fill in the blanks ourselves which keeps the reader and listener of the Qur'an alert.
The surah is divided into four parts with the first five verses talking about the events of the last day. Verses six to fifteen discuss the journey of the human before it reaches its conclusion whilst verses sixteen to twenty-one calls upon the human to reflect upon nature and of the gradual changes in nature. Finally, the last part is a warning that lessons should be learnt from these arguments presented.
In Arabic idha means 'when' and this is part of a conditional statement. For example, if I were to say 'When I go to work I will get this done', there is a 'when' statement and then a secondary 'then' statement. All of the surahs discussed have 'idha' in them which is the 'when' portion (i.e. 'when the sun gets wrapped up' but then there is the 'then' portion (i.e. every human will know what they sent forth of their deeds). In this surah we have a series of 'when' statements which are not followed by any 'then' statements. This is a departure from the previous surahs in that the conclusion has been omitted.
In the previous surah we find that at the end that Allah (swt) warns us that an enormous day is coming that people need to prepare for and now Allah (swt) is giving us a sign of this. When the sky is completely torn and this is different to infatarat, which is to be torn along the length of something, inshaqat however from shaq is to be torn completely and in Arabic is used when you tear something which you do not normally associate with tearing. In the Quran this word is used to describe the earth and the moon being cracked and torn open. You would associate tearing with something like cloth but not huge things like the earth or the sky.
Allah (swt) has used many words to describe the sky such as the sky being peeled like the skin of an animal or the sky being ripped. In some sense all of these words are reversible however inshiqaq is not reversible and so this represents the final conclusion and inevitability -the point of no return -when the sky we have above us is torn and will never return to its normal state after that.
2) And listens to and obeys its Lord – and it must do so
Obeying its Lord in true submission
The word adhinat can come from one of two nouns. The noun 'idhn' means permission and adhn means to listen carefully and to obey the one you're listening to and in the Quran both of these words have been used. Allah (swt) tells us here that the sky listens intently to it's lord and we would generally not associate the sky with listening as it is an inanimate object but Allah (swt) here is calling to attention the rebellious human and he is being told in a rhetorical manner that when the sky is told to cease to exist then it is as though it is waiting to listen to the commandment of its lord. This was its destiny and what it was meant to do. Thus, when you reach the final conclusion of something all of the stages you took were just steps to achieve that conclusion. For example, when you get your degree the first and second years were just steps to attain that degree. Its as though the sky which was created in all it's beauty was created for this moment and was waiting intently for it's lord to let it finally complete its purpose.
The word huqqat means that it is its duty and appropriate of it to do so. The ulema say that it is only befitting of the sky to listen to the commandment of its lord. We are being told that the creation around is like us in the sense that it listens to the commands of Allah (swt) and obeys. When Allah (swt) complains of the disobedience of the human he compares us to the rest of the universe where everything in the heaven and earth declares Allah's (swt) perfection.
Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allah, the King (of everything), the Holy, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise (Jumu'ah 62:1)
The seven heavens and the earth and whatever is in them exalt Him. And there is not a thing except that it exalts (Allah) by His praise, but you do not understand their (way of) exalting. Indeed, He is ever Forbearing and Forgiving (Israa' 17:44)
Thus, everything from the blades of grass to the breeze we feel are praising Allah (swt) and are in obedience to him but we do not necessarily understand how. Mankind and the Jinn are the only ones of Allah's (swt) creations that have a choice in whether they obey Him (swt) or not.
Allah (swt) ordered the skies and heavens when making them;
Then He directed Himself to the heaven while it was smoke and said to it and to the earth, "Come (into being), willingly or by compulsion" They said, "We have come willingly" (Fussilat 41:11)
The sky and earth in their own way responded to Allah (swt) and they obeyed Him in their forming and creation. And they will obey Him when He tells them to cause destruction to themselves. This is in contrast to the previous surah where we find the rebellious human that crosses the line and is constantly engaged in sin is compared to the sky; and what is man? Are you more difficult to create, or is the heaven that He constructed? (Nazi'at 79:27) Human beings should listen intently to their Master like the rest of creation and when Allah (swt) orders them to do something they should listen straightaway. But instead there are some people who do the total opposite.
Madda is used in Arabic to stretch something across its length. An example of its usage in the Quran is: Have you not considered your Lord – how He extends [madda] the shadow, and if He willed, He could have made it stationary? Then We made the sun for it an indication (Furqan 25:45)
Allah (swt) makes us reflect on our shadows and how they become longer and stretched as time passes by and this is a very picturesque way that Allah (swt) gets us to reflect on how time is passing by. The stretching of the earth is also described in the following hasan (good/fair) hadith: Abu Huraira reported, Allah's Messenger (pbuh) said; "When the Day of Resurrection happens, Allah will stretch the Earth like leather (flat). Until the point where there will be no place to move except the place where a persons two feet are. And I (Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah) will be the first to be called. And Jibreel will be on the right side of the Most Merciful (Allah). By Allah, this will be the first time Jibreel will see his Lord. (Allah's Messenger will say to Allah) "This is the one (Angel Jibreel) that informed me that You (Allah) have sent him to me." So Allah will reply; "Sadaqt -You have said the truth."
The people who believed in a god at the time of Allah's Messenger believed (and even today these beliefs are prevalent) that he was a distant god who created the Earth and left it to be. Or that He is above the sky and we are in charge of the Earth (like the Egyptian Pharaoh's would think). That Allah (swt) is not concerned with this tiny small Earth when one considers all the different galaxies and the vastness of the entire Universe. However the One who can stretch the Earth has full power over it and this illustrates Allah's (swt) power not only on the sky but the earth as well.
4) And has cast out all that was in it and become empty
Laqiyat in Arabic describes two things that come together face to face and alqa from ilqa means to take something and throw it in front of everyone. This word is used in the Quran to describe when Musa (pbuh) took his staff and threw it in front of Pharaoh and his magicians. Allah (swt) says the earth is going to do alqa and is going to spit and throw things out. Thus as the earth is stretched, everything that is within it (maa fee ha) will pop out and be thrown in front of people. The strongest interpretation of this verse suggests that this is referring to the bodies of those that have passed away although others have commented that it is the treasures and secrets of the earth that will be thrown out. Imagine a sheet of paper that is crumpled up and you then stretch it and it becomes straight to the extent that its creases becomes straight and level. Another interpretation is that Allah (swt) is saying that the whole earth will be a flat earth on that Day as it is stretched and its contents brought out.
The word khalat comes from the word khalwa which literally means solitude or seclusion and khala means to empty something out. From this we also get takhliyah which means to take someone somewhere and then walk away and leave them there. Here we have at-takhali which means too empty out entirely and this is also used to describe a pregnant woman who empties out her womb when she gives birth to a child, a burden on her body which she releases. This has been used to describe the earth here almost as if it is pregnant with all the graves and bodies of the righteous and the sinners and the time has finally come when it can let go and unleash what is inside of it.
5) And listens to and obeys its Lord – and it must do so
Obeying its Lord in true submission
Just like with the sky earlier, Allah (swt) says that the earth listened intently and complied with the command of its lord as if it was waiting for this moment and this was its destiny. The earth is eager to follow the instruction of its lord and cannot wait to receive the instruction and so this is more than just an act of obedience. This is the zeal that the earth shows and it is only rightful for it to do so.
The verses that say 'when' should typically lead to a 'then' statement but this has not been mentioned yet in this surah. In similar surahs though it has been mentioned and so by not mentioning it here Allah (swt) is saying that this conclusion does not have to be stated anymore as we already have experience of it i.e. Every soul will know what it has brought forward and left behind (of deeds) (Infitaar 82:5). Thus, the believer has already read this in the Quran and so he can fill in the blanks himself in these verses i.e. when the sky/heaven is split asunder, when the earth is stretched out – you will remember your deeds in this temporary worldly life.
6) O man! Verily, you have been toiling towards your Lord with your deeds and actions (good or bad), a sure returning, and you will meet (Him/the results of your deeds which you did)
This verse is the central message of this surah. One of the origins of the word insaan is nasiya which means to forget so one of the meanings of this beginning is 'Oh forgetful human being' – you've forgotten where you came from and your destiny and this addresses humanity not just Muslims. The earth and the sky did not forget.
The phrase inaka kaadihun means that you are actively engaged in toiling labour; Part of life is to struggle for things and certain milestones (for example a pay rise) and for every milestone we work hard. Kadh has been described as a struggle towards something, without any distinction as to whether it's good or bad – you're just engaged in striving for it and immersed in it to the extent that it exhausts you. Allah (swt) says that with all these milestones you forget where you're heading. You're actually on a motorway and these milestones are just small steps. Where will you end up? You will end up with your lord. Whatever you are engaged in, whether it's good or bad, you are headed to your lord.
Allah (swt) then says, fa mulaqeeh, which means that you will meet Him for sure -(on Judgment Day) and stand in front of Him and be judged for your deeds. Another interpretation of this is that you're going to meet your own labour. The fruits of your efforts in this life (i.e. your deeds whether good or bad), you will meet them with your Lord. There isn't a moment that goes by except that it is taking you closer towards your Lord and Judgment Day whether you're asleep or awake, sick or healthy. In real life you can take a break and stop but there is not a moment that goes by that we are not on this journey towards our Lord. This journey comes to a conclusion for the sky and earth when it cracks and stretches but for us what is the conclusion? This is answered in the coming verses.
7) Then, as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand
In Arabic the word ootiya is different to yu'ta which is the present tense. Had the word yu'ta been used the meaning of the verse would have been rendered 'as for the one who will be given his book in his right hand'. However, here the past tense is used and in classical Arabic the past tense is a means by which you can deliver certainty, something not found in other languages, in that there is nothing more certain than the past itself. Thus, the meaning of the verse is rendered 'the one who had been given the book in his right hand'. The book mentioned here is the one mentioned in surah Mutafiffeen and it is the book of Illiyeen that will be delivered to the right hand.
The word yameen does not just mean the right hand, in Arabic; it is also an expression of power and an expression of an agreement. For example in the days when contracts were not written, the right hands were shaken and this signified a done deal. Thus, on a day when many have been weakened this man has been empowered to the point that he can go around in a state of joy and ease, running around knowing he has passed, inviting others to read his book even though they are distracted by their own deeds. He knows that Allah (swt) by placing the book in his right hand, which also signifies honour, has made an agreement and given him honour and the promise of paradise at which point all the nervousness in him has gone, as he knows where he is headed.
So as for he who is given his record in his right hand, he will say, "Here, read my record! Indeed, I was certain that I would be meeting my account." So he will be in a pleasant life – In an elevated garden (al Haaqah 69:19-22)
In the previous surah, in verse twenty-four Allah (swt) tells us that the righteous are in bliss and this is through the blessing of receiving their book in their right hand which lights up their face. The word hisaaban means a thorough and detailed accounting and checking. The believer's face will light up when he receives his book in his right hand as he realises that he will not be tried for all the minute details of his deeds and will be dealt with an easy accounting and reckoning. Thus, even before entering paradise these people are in ease and bliss. Before this he didn't know which hand his book (record containing his deeds) would land in.
Another blessing in verse twenty-four in the previous surah is that Allah (swt) says ta'rifu which means 'You (O Muhammad) will recognise from their faces bliss and ease'. Allah (swt) is addressing the messenger (pbuh) and this tells us that those who receive their book in their right hand will be in the company of Allah's messenger.
It's important to appreciate the nervousness of the righteous that came before us. People in today's day and age seem to think they have done enough to achieve this status but look at the nervousness of the companions who were guaranteed paradise. Abu Bakr (ra) said 'If one of my feet was in Paradise, and the other was outside of it, I would not feel safe from Allah's plan and what he has decided for me'. Umar (ra) said 'I swear By Allah, if a caller was to call on the Day of Resurrection that every person from mankind will go to Paradise except one person, I would be convinced that he is (Umar) ibn al Khattab. This is the nervousness of the companions who have earned paradise for a reason. Thinking that you will get an easy accounting was not the mentality of the righteous before us. If you want this you have to work for this. The toiling mentioned in verse six must be focused on pleasing Allah (swt) to gain such a reward.
In the Quran two words for easy have been used, the word hayyin and the word yaseer. Yaseer means easy, lightweight and comfortable. There is a hadith where Muhammad (pbuh) explains this verse. Aisha (ra) saw Muhammad (pbuh) making dua asking Allah that when He takes an account of him and audits him that he is given an easy auditing and reckoning. When Aisha (ra) heard this she asked 'What is an easy reckoning' and he replied that the Lord looks into your sins and overlooks them. For example, if you are pulled over for an unpaid parking ticket the policeman may sometimes let you go with just a ticking off after seeing your record and insurance details as he was in a good mood. On the day of judgement no one thinks they will get away without punishment so this is a tremendous mercy from Allah (swt). Although the believer has been given his book in his right hand this does not mean he only has good deeds. This person also has bad deeds but Allah (swt) overlooks them and this is even though the angels have recorded everything including the minutest indiscretion. The hadith continues and Muhammad (pbuh) says that the one who is questioned about a particular sin has been destroyed and will be punished. The moment a person starts getting questioned over his deeds – he is done for. The mercy of Allah (swt) is on the one whose sins are overlooked. This means that those whose books Allah (swt) overlooks will go to paradise without punishment and may Allah make us one of them.
When the believer is handed his book without accounting and punishment, overjoyed he runs back inviting people to look at his book. Remember those times when a teacher is marking your work in front of you and how you nervously waited for your mark and to learn of any errors. Imagine Allah (swt) going through your account and then overlooking your mistakes when you know you've made them. Imagine how happy you would be when Allah (swt) keeps going through your book without questioning you. Surely you will be overjoyed and want to rush off to tell your friends and family.
In surah Abasa we learnt that on the day of judgement people will run away from their family yet here we learn that they will be running towards them. This is reconciled in tafseer by understanding that the word ahl means 'your people' and this includes those people who believed with you. Your love for your family on that day will be associated with those who believed with you. The shahada itself can be considered to make you part of a bigger and more significant family. For example, Nuh (pbuh) felt pain for his son when he was drowning and Ibrahim (pbuh) was concerned about his father – that concern will be gone on the day of judgement. The word masroora means delighted and comes from suroor, related to the word sirr which means secret. It's the kind of joy you feel deep in your heart and is not apparent on your face. A deep lasting inner joy and not the superficial temporary joy that crosses your face.
Imagine that the person entered into jannah here is entered onto a higher level than his family. This verse implies that Allah (swt) will take the people on the lower levels of jannah and bring them up to the higher levels with his family rather than the believer on the higher level travelling down to visit them and this is an added mercy that Allah (swt) bestows. Encourage those in your family who excel and struggle for the deen rather than preventing them as their righteousness will be a benefit to you on the day of judgement and can help you onto a higher level in jannah if you are on the lower levels.
The language of the verse suggests that this is not the carefree joyous attitude that this person had with his family when they were in this world. In this world they are worried about their family thinking will they pray after I am gone, will they be righteous Muslims, how can I protect them from bad company and bad influences, where are they going to learn their deen from. Just like Yaqub (pbuh) worried on his deathbed:
Or were you witnesses when death approached Yaqub (Jacob)? When he said unto his sons, "What will you worship after me?" They said, "We shall worship your Ilah (God -Allah), the Ilah (God) of your fathers, Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma'il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), One Ilah (God), and to Him we submit (in Islam)." (Al Baqarah 2:133)
This world is not the time to be carefree; it is the time to be concerned whereas the next life is the time to be carefree and free of concern. This is why we make the dua in surah Furqaan:
And those who say, "Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous." (Furqaan 25:74).
Scholars with regards to this verse in surah Inshiqaaq say that real happiness with the family comes from the realisation that what we think we are doing for the good of one's family in this world may actually be an act of animosity. This is because you may be doing actions that please your spouse and children and vice versa but the same actions may displease Allah (swt). Real happiness is when the family comes together through obedience to Allah (swt). In surah Taha, Allah (swt) says command your family to the prayer and be perseverant in that:
And enjoin prayer upon your family (and people) and be steadfast therein. We ask you not for provision; We provide for you, and the (best) outcome is for (those of) righteousness. (Taha 20:132)
Umar (ra) used to wake up his family for qiyaam which is not even mandatory and recite this verse and this is the attitude of real love. Sometimes the family may think that we are dragging them to Islam. We should make Islam beautiful to them so that they want to come to it and if they find it difficult and you find reluctance, be patient. Do not be lazy in making dawah to the family, as it is the hardest type of dawah as they may ridicule you. Its a lot easier to speak to someone outside the family about Islam whereas your family has known you for a long time but be persistent in it as being with your family in paradise is one of the great blessings of Allah (swt).
10) But whosoever is given his record behind his back
In another surah in the Quran, Allah (swt) talks about the one who is given his book in his left hand but here He does not say this He says the book is given behind his back. Studying the passages in different surahs of the Quran enables us to get a complete picture of something. You cannot look at one portion of the Quran in complete isolation from another. This is one of the conditions of properly understanding the Quran. According to many tabi'in and also some companions when the criminals are sent forward they are chained. Their right hand is chained to their neck and their left hand is tied behind their back. Here the criminal is given his book in his left hand which is behind his back, thus, clarifying and satisfying both passages. Others have commented that they would hide it behind their backs out of shame. This man cannot read his book as it is behind his back but he knows that its bad news as it is in his left hand.
11) He will call out (for his) destruction
The word sawfa means soon and thuboor means death. Soon after receiving his book the criminal sees the blazing hellfire and cries out for his death and destruction so that he can be spared from going there. Da'wa is different to nida in Arabic but both are used for calling. Nida is a call meant for anybody but addressing someone specifically is da'wa. So, this man is calling out and looking specifically towards the angels as he cannot see Allah (swt) and pleading for them to kill and destroy him. Thus far in these surahs the word used to describe the hellfire has been jaheem but we now see a switch to sa'eer. Wherever you find sa'eer in the Quran you also find thuboor as the two are connected and this exhibits the consistency of the Quran. In the previous surah these criminals would laugh at the believers and wink at each other in mockery when they would pass them and then return to their families saying these are the ones who are lost (See Mutafiffeen 83:29-32). Look at the change of tone now, these same people will cry out for their own destruction. This is the Quran's way of making the criminal, if he has any good left in him, visualise the consequence of the evil that he is doing. If there is any desire in them left to do good they will take heed from this warning and stop what they are doing.
Sa'eer is the flame that is enraged until it reaches a towering height and becomes a high wall of fire in the hellfire that these people will cast themselves into. It is not even said here that they will be thrown into the fire rather they will enter it themselves. The limbs such as the hands and feet are given speech so that they can testify against the sinner on the day of judgement and the body will give up on the sinner and on its rebellion to Allah (swt) and cast itself into the fire.
When Allah (swt) spoke about the people of paradise he said that they would return to their family full of joy. The verbal form of 'yanqalibu' was used to describe this and the verbal form is naturally used in Arabic. The nominal (the noun) form of sentence implies an unnatural situation, for example, you would not say 'huwa qaala', you would just say 'qaala' although the former may be used in unnatural situations. In this verse the unnatural nominal sentence is used, as the people described naturally should have been the people of paradise. This was the path they were shown and the path that was made easy for them (see verse twenty in surah Abasa). This verse says 'innahu kaana' which is an indication of the nominal form. No doubt he used to be full of joy with his family. This scene was also described to us in the previous surah in verse 31. These people had an internal joy with their family that showed no concern for the future.
The believer does not have suroor in this life; he has it in the next regardless of the fact that we have moments of joy in this life that in itself is not free of toil and concern. The disbeliever however has not concerned himself with the next life. Ibn Katheer comments that this is the person who used to be happy with his family and never thought deeply about the consequences of his actions and never feared what was in front of him thus Allah (swt) replaced his careless joy with lasting grief.
The word yahoor means to bring back and comes from the word haara which means to stroll around somewhere and then return to where you started. In a similar usage of this word the poet Lubayd said; 'the coal returned back to dust (its original state) after it had been enflamed'. Another meaning of this word is to have uncertainty over a matter and so you return back to it. Allah (swt) is telling us that this man was convinced his actions would never come back to haunt him to the extent that he never felt any doubt in what he was doing nor fear of consequence. The word dhan means thinking.
No, rather there is no doubt his Lord used to be in full view of someone
In this surah we are told that ultimately Allah (swt) knows what we are even thinking. Angels are mentioned in all the precious surahs in Juzz Amma.
In Naba' all the angels are mentioned standing in rows on Judgment Day.
In Nazi'at we heard of the angels who take the souls upon death.
In Abasa we had the angels that record and guard the revelation.
In At-Takwir we hear of the angel that brings down the revelation with his security entourage
In Al-Infitaar we learn of the angels that document one's deeds.
In Al-Mutaffifeen we learn that this recording of deeds goes into the book of the righteous and the book of the rebellious.
Thus, we can see a progression through the surahs culminating in this surah where we learn from Allah (swt) that if none of what came previously fazed you, know that your Lord ultimately has been in full view of you both internally and externally. The knowledge that Allah (swt) knows fully what is in the hearts and minds of man and was constantly watching them.
When we were created Allah (swt) took a covenant from us recorded in surah A'raf:
And (mention) when your Lord took from the children of Adam -from their loins -their descendants and made them testify of themselves, (saying to them), "Am I not your Lord?" They said, "Yes, we have testified." (This) -lest you should say on the day of Resurrection, "Indeed, we were of this unaware." (A'raf 7:172)
Similarly, when disaster strikes we say 'Indeed we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we will return'. (Al Baqarah 2:156)
Thus, we understand that we will return to our Lord. This person assumed there was no going back. The final evidence this person can be given is that your Lord has been watching you.
It's important to realise that the Quran is not trying to prove it is a miracle. The Quran's line of argument in it's entirely is psychological and spiritual calling on man to look inside of himself and even Pharaoh was told this. Thus, the Quran guides us to different ways of reflecting and of thinking about things.
So I swear by the afterglow (of sunset)
Fa is used as a consequence of a preceding discussion and so this is now a concluding remark. Furthermore, la is a negation of all the false ideas that may precede the truths about to be presented. So, the la is an exclamation inviting man to forget about his previous false ideas and assumptions. Shafaqq is when the sky starts turning red at maghrib time.
Additionally, fa (then), laa (negates the ideas of the others) and uqsimu (I swear by) appears a few times in the Quran and whenever it occurs there is mention of the Quran with one exception in Surah Ma'arij where Allah (swt) swears by himself. For example in Surah Takwir see verses fifteen through to nineteen. So when we see it in this surah we expect the Quran to be mentioned and it eventually is in the verse of sajdah. This ties in with the style of this surah which is one of inevitability, if the Quran is not mentioned straight away, it eventually will be.
17) And by the night and whatever it gathers in its darkness
The word wasaq is that which gathers and envelops everything inside of it. This is a progression from the previous verse as you know that when the red of sunset appears, the night is on its way and it is unavoidable and will envelop everything.
18) And by the moon when it becomes full
The word tasaqq means to become full and complete. This verse also continues the theme of gradual inevitability as the moon also goes through phases until it becomes full. This is Allah (swt) letting us know that the clock is ticking and that time is passing by. Just like the previous verses describe how man is inevitably heading towards his Lord, these verses describes the sky inevitably becoming darker and red, turning into the night and the moon inevitably becoming full.
19) You shall certainly travel from stage to stage
The word rakab means to literally ride something like taking a ride on a camel or in a car and so Allah (swt) is informing us that we will ride from one stage to another. Consider when you exited your mother's womb after nine months and grew to learn to crawl and then walk, talk and then become independent and learnt to make your own decisions. Man then proceeds to a stage where he is more powerful than his parents but ultimately ending up at a stage where he cannot even stand up straight. Just like every evening eventually leads to night and every half moon leads to a full moon, man will face the journey of death and meet his Lord and face what he did in this life.
20) So, what is the matter with them that they believe not?
So, why then do they not believe?
At the end of all this discourse we reach the concluding verses. When Allah (swt) talks about people having lost their iman or becoming corrupt He (swt) mentions that the heart has become hard. Here, Allah (swt) is asking what is wrong with man that he does not believe. In the previous surah in verse fourteen Allah (swt) has answered this question by telling us that rust has been placed on their hearts because of the sins they accrued which leaves them with no faith. Thus, iman resides in our hearts and is affected by our actions. The sky obeys, the earth obeys, so why does man not believe and obey?
21) And when the Qur'an is recited to them, they do not prostrate?
The basic meaning of this verse which is a verse of sajdah is that when the Quran is read to the disbelievers they do not prostrate. In the tradition of the Arabs and the ancient Egyptians there was a tradition of prostrating when people were overwhelmed and in awe of something. There is a lot of evidence of this in the Quran and in the seerah of the messenger (pbuh), take for example, the prostration to Yusuf (pbuh). Also in ancient Arab history there was a talented poet called Lubayd who when he recited his work saw poets prostrate to him and hang his poetry on the wall of the Kaaba. Thus, there is an established tradition of prostrating when hearing something overwhelming and powerful.
From this perspective Allah (swt) is calling onto them and asking what is wrong with them that they do not fall into sajdah when they hear the Quran, meaning they know it is so powerful and that they have not heard anything like it before yet still they do not give in and fall into sajdah, rather they hold themselves back. Furthermore, the disbelievers would veil and cut themselves off from the Quran so that they would not have to hear it. The punishment for this is mentioned in the previous surah in verse fifteen where Allah (swt) veils himself from them on the day of judgement.
Rather those who disbelieve are lying viciously against the Allah (swt), the messenger (pbuh) and whatever he brought, and the verses of the Quran that they know to be the truth. This is a continuation and culmination of what we found in detail in the previous surah.
23) And Allah knows best what they gather (of good and bad deeds)
The phrase 'bi ma yoo'oon' literally means when you amass and bag something. Linguistically this means that they hide what they do and conceal their intent. Their deeds are like rocks and pebbles that they gather and this bag is getting bigger and bigger yet they don't know it but Allah (swt) knows best what they are gathering. In the previous surah we got a glimpse of what they were gathering when they slice off a bit of profit for themselves but Allah (swt) knows best what they are gathering for themselves.
This is a continuation of the style of the previous surah which ended with sarcasm where Allah (swt) asks whether the disbelievers got a good compensation for what they used to do. Similarly, this verse instructs to give them good news of and congratulate them on a painful punishment. This is a warning to these criminals that if nothing has caused them to change after all these points for reflection have been given then punishment is the only suitable reward for them and the only thing left to give them is a sarcastic comment about the hereafter just like they have been sarcastic.
25) Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds, for them is a reward that will never end
The il-la here illustrates that as harsh as these words are there is still hope for those who correct themselves. The rough translation of ghayru mamnoon is that they will have an uninterrupted reward (ajr). In Arabic mann means to cut something and mamnoon means that which is cut, thus, ghayru mamnoon means that which will not be cut. Another offshoot from this is the word maneen which has been described as dust as it cuts and separates itself off from the ground. Thus, ghayru mamnoon is a reward which they will not be separated from. Another meaning of mann is to impose a favour on someone, for example, when someone does you a favour and then reminds you of it so that you can give him credit for it. Allah (swt) will give them this favour and not impose it on them and the believers will credit no one for it but Allah (swt) as it is from no one else but Him.
This final verse is the qualifying statement to the verses at the beginning of this surah i.e. when the sky is cracked open you can give them good news of a painful punishment. The central verse of this surah was verse six where man is told that he is working diligently towards his Lord and will get to meet him and the consequences of his deeds. These consequences are either the painful punishment or the reward that does not end.


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Ha Nagid's journal: 43
11 Marchehvan, 4794 (October, 1045)
One of the estates I acquired from Malaga was on the sea, with a beach only steps away from the main house. After Passover, I took my family with me to visit the property for the first time. It was one and a half days of easy travel almost directly south, through the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada's snow-capped peaks. We arrived at the estate, perched on a small plateau, with olive orchards, orange orchards, and vineyards. The vineyards were on sandy soil that produce an extremely pleasant white wine. From the house, there is a path down an easy slope to a private beach with fine gray sand.
Rebecca and I lay on the warm sand, our shoulders touching, watching our children cavort in the small waves caressing the sand. The warmth of the sand and the soft smell of salt water and marine life soothed us. The place will become our family's seaside retreat.
We entered the winter of 4799 (1050) with Seville still posing a threat. Mutadid, despite losing every direct confrontation with our forces, was still able to marshal fighting strength and resources. For the time being, however, we were at peace.
I have spent a significant portion of my adult life in service to King Badis. On many occasions, I was able to save the king's life by smelling out, unearthing, and quelling plots against him. I have enhanced the king's position and reputation by making Granada the largest and most powerful Taifa in Andalusia. I enabled, and even encouraged, Badis to indulge his every whim while I concentrated on making certain the kingdom functioned smoothly, and was in sound shape economically. I have done everything within my considerable power to encourage trade and commerce. I am writing this down because Joseph now has free access to my journals. I want him to understand that the real strength of Granada is, and will always be, based on strong and reliable financial resources. I know Joseph has no enthusiasm nor talent for war. I doubt he could bring himself to actually kill another human, or in fact even an animal, unless he was starving. That is no doubt a good thing in the eyes of the Lord. I hope he will be able to provide the level of support the kingdom requires from a Chief Vizier. I know he is more than capable of being an outstanding Financial Vizier. He must make certain he fills this role, if none other.
I understand and acknowledge King Badis is a despot. Any hint of disloyalty, even by the most highly placed tribal chief or vizier in his court, is answered with immediate and brutal execution, frequently by his own sword. I must be constantly on guard and mindful of the possibility of any adverse rumor about me reaching the ears of the king. This level of psychological pressure sometimes requires emotional release. I find this release by writing seditious poetry.
This evening, as we sat in my study, I handed Joseph a new poem. He read through it, looked up at me, then read it again, more carefully.
"Papa, this could get you killed."
"Yes, I know, but I must allow these thoughts out. I want you to find a safe and secure place to put this poem, no copies to be made until after I am long gone. Will you do this for me?"
"Yes, of course, Papa. I have a secret place where I secure sensitive documents. I will add this one."
"Good, now please read it aloud. I may want to edit it."
The poem asked if my king made me bitter by criticizing some of my actions, then drew an analogy at me wanting to respond to him by talking about the difficulty in putting together the shards of a broken jug. We sat in silence for a time while I considered the words of the four line poem. The candles in the room flickered. Our shadows on the wall oscillated but we were both immobile. I finally nodded my head.
"No … it is what I wanted to say."
I was oddly tired so I got up and moved to the couch to lay down. I had lost weight in the last couple of months. I knew my face was gaunt, my brow permanently furrowed. I rolled to my side on the couch and reached into a deep side pocket of my long brocade cloak. I was forced to kick impatiently in my efforts to free the tangle of the cloak from my legs but was finally able to extract two more sheets of folded paper, and extended them to Joseph.
"What is this?" he asked.
"More of the same. Read them aloud, if you will. They express thoughts you must take to heart. My time is fast approaching Joseph. These military campaigns take a huge amount of my energy and have now affected my health."
I was overcome by a fit of coughing. Joseph jumped up to come to me, but I waved him back to his chair. After a few minutes, I took a deep slow breath before speaking.
"I'm sorry, Joseph. This cough does not improve. We are approaching the time when you will have to take over for me. It will fall to you to protect our family and our people."
"Nonsense, Papa, you are still strong. You are just over tired. You need to sleep more. If you follow the instructions of your physicians, you will recover your health as you have always done. I pray every day to God he will help you regain your health and strength so you can continue to protect his people."
I looked into my son's eyes and saw he was seriously concerned about me. Another fit of coughing engulfed my body, jerking me forward with each expulsion of air. The cough produced no phlegm, but I felt as though I was coughing up the very tissues of my lungs. I willed myself to stop.
"Read the poems aloud, Joseph."
Joseph unfolded the first paper. This five line poem talks about how a king can force a person to some action that could prove fatal to that person then rescuing you from the danger he forced on you.
"Papa, this is more dangerous than the first. God forbid the king ever sees or even hears about this. We must destroy these poems."
"Yes, Joseph … I understand your anxiety." I paused and took four deep breaths. "If as you say, you have a place to keep these well-hidden, nothing will happen. I must be able to rid my mind of these thoughts and writing them down is the best way for me to accomplish that. Go ahead and read the next one."
Joseph just shook his head at my obstinacy and read the third poem aloud. It is another five lines speaking to the volatile nature of the king and how he can strike out at his most loyal friend when angered or in a sullen mood. How his moods are like the responses of a spoiled child.
Joseph refolded all three pages of poetry and put them inside his tunic next to the bare skin of his chest, then patted the tunic that concealed them.
"No one must see these; Papa I will guard them with my life."
I held up my hand, engulfed with another fit of coughing.
"Do you … understand why … I have shared these thoughts with you, Joseph?"
"Yes, Papa, I understand, and I take these thoughts of yours to heart, as I do all you have taught me."
"Good. If you want, after I am gone, you can add these to your anthologies and distribute them throughout the Diaspora. But only do so if you feel safe from recrimination."


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This was really crazy. I have a hdd where I keep all my keep many things.
So after the clean install, I go to my D: drive and it was wiped clean and wants to
be formatted as UDF 201
First time I heard anything about this file system.
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This was really crazy. I have a hdd where I keep all my keep many things.
So after the clean install, I go to my D: drive and it was wiped clean and wants to
be formatted as UDF 201
First time I heard anything about this file system.
Comments ?
Problems with drives becoming inaccessible after installing or upgrading Win 10 have been quite commonly reported. UDF is weird- that's e.g. DVDs. Are you sure you're not somehow seeing your DVD drive?
Feel free to yell at MS. They have a range of problems they are supposedly fixing, widely reported.
Hope you have a backup or are already wise enough to be using disk imaging routinely.
What make of disk is it? Such problems appear to be related to certain manufacturers' disks. (Seagate, WD). I use Toshiba's, and haven't noted a report about those (yet).
You could try Minitool Partition Wizard, or recovery software.
Partition disappears in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
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I do keep a C: image and backup D: which was the one that failed (?). I move it to another sata port and it can be seen. This time it
formatted as ntfs. Windows does not see it as drive D: so I used E: this time. A big burp with Windows and mobo/hdd.
I will be needing a beer !!
Are you sure it aint just the AU Disappearing Partitions issue ?
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Hi, depends how. For example, if it deleted the partition you can use a partition manager (3rd party) which can recover partitions. Or even freeware- like Diskdrill. There are many such programs.
There will be no AU for me until the AU Disappearing Partitions bug is fixed!
The partition was on a different drive and I did not try to restore, forgot about that ! I have been tracing this dde server problem since the last "upgrade". I have never had major upgrade problems from any Windows version since 3.1, I think was the earliest for me. I had the dde server error
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I have just been really sick for the last two weeks, and the "neck rule" has indicated that I am in no exercising condition. The "neck rule" basically means that if you have an infection/illness that affects areas below the neck, you need time off. I've also just been completely physically exhausted from being sick, so there's that too :P
I've also been gearing up for my return to uni in July, and have been procrastinating by tweaking my template instead of writing posts for you.
I must be the least consistent blogger out there... I'd like to say that it will change, but I'm not sure how things will go once uni starts.
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As reported by Censor.NET, this was announced by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov.
"This perverted nonsense that was invented in the Kremlin and voiced by clowns like Zakharchenko testifies to the desire of the Moscow 'strategists' to resume the military aggressive advance to the west, drawing Ukraine's new regions into bloody millstones," the NSDC secretary said.
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by Audrey Niffenegger - first out in 2003 - has anyone read it? I just finished it last weekend, and have to say for the first time in years I cried my eyes out (normally reserve that for DVDs like the Notebook!)...Anyway, a few people had recommended it to me and as I was on a "stay at home" holiday last week I went to my local library and got it...Its totally different from anything I had read before, and initially I found it a big confusing but once I got into it I couldn't put it down... loved the characters, and fell in love with Henry (bad/good boy)...would be interested in hearing other's opinions...
I recently finished her second book, her fearful symmetry....anyone else think it was a load of rubbish??? SUCH a let down after TTW...I think I was expecting too much from this book, as I loved TTW
Kelebek - you poor poor thing - what an awful thing to happen - I understand where you are coming from, I have had three miscarriages over the last year and a half, so I know and understand your pain - with regard to the book - keep reading, you might as well - I won't give the plot away, but it is well worth finishing - keep your spirits up, and if you want to talk, moan, cry - I am here!
I know by probably replying to this post the ending of the book will be ruined but I was reading this book last week and was on the part were Claire is going through her 2nd mc and then I suffered from a mc myself last Wednesday and felt like the book was a bad omen. Would it be worth me reading it from were I left off? Or will I be totally disheartened by it?
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A Dh bought me this book years ago and i thought it was the best book ever! My favourite book of all time. Didn't go see the film as they are always a let down! I must get her 2nd book...
Fleury, you're not the only one. I got about a third of the way through the book before giving up. Rented the dvd last weekend (couldn't find anything else) hoping that it might be a little less irritating...it wasn't!
I read her second book and loved it, too. Very good read in my opinion. I really hope she writes more because I really like her style of writing. Fleury I loved time travelers wife, but have a couple friends who didnt get into it, I think it has so much going on that it can be confusing at times. And it was very sad, I actually never cried so much with a book. But that appeals to me because rarely does a book make me emotional. Everyone is different I guess!
ok - there must be something wrong with me, because I was so disappointed with this book - I was really really looking forward to reading it, and it is the kind of book that I thought would be right up my street, but I found it did not grab my attention or interest at all - I read it very quickly (having lots of sleep difficulties at the moment) but I found it protracted, and obviously fantastical! I can see how it would grab other people, as it has all the right ingredients, and the characters were good, but it was just over whelmingly sad, and I was so worried about the daughter at the end, Alba, poor thing. Any one else not love it?
she didn't write No Time for Goodbye it was Linwood Barclay sorry my message was misleading it was following on from an earlier thread ! Her Fearful Symmetry is only her second book. Still didn't start it keep getting sidetracked !
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she came across as unassuming on radio as well Menny. Still not finished No Time for Goodbye but can't put it down ! I'l;l be back to u once I get onto her fearful symmetry....
Hey Annie12 yeah went to the talk - very very good, she read a chapter of her new book, and then had a Q&A with a journalist and then the floor was opened to the public for questions.. found her really easy to listen to and then back to the book shop where she signed books, she was very unassuming and down to earth, thoroughly enjoyed it...Yes saw the movie, and have to say it wasn't that bad.. some books/movies can be bloody awful, but considering the amount of material the book had the film summed it up nicely.. and Eric Bana made a really believable Henry - if you can forget the book and just watch the movie for what it is its nice (!)I'm stil thinking of her new book which I finished last weekend.. not sure.... mmmm
Hi Menny - dying to hear how the talk went. Heard Audrey on Ryan Tubridy yesterday morning and at the start thought she was very stilted and not v chatty but she warmed up as the interview went on. Did u c the movie ? Haven't seen it myself as I heard it was terrible and didn't want to ruin the image of Henry I have in my head - he reminds me of a major ex of mine from the 80s. ! Audrey N didn't see it herself even.
Oh I read that book - its great - enjoy it.. (love thrillers and that was a good one)... will let you know how the talk went! Enjoy the weekend.
didn't even start it yet Menny - just started No Time for goodbye by Linwood Barclay which is totally different to my usual books so looking forward to it. i'm away tomorrow and kicking myself I'll miss that talk.
Hey Anne12 did you finish her fearful symmetry yet? Got Saturday, finished Monday... still thinking about it - won't say too much in case you haven't started/finished it yet. Am going to the book signing on Friday in Dundrum, looking forward to hearing her talk.....
Gemstone - just a quick note to say book is available in Easons ...got it this morning. It was part of 3 for 2 offer but none of the others appealed to me. Can't wait to get started but holding off for a few weeks so I have a bit more time to enjoy it.
Here we go gemstone - just had a look on her website....looks a bit scary !http://audreyniffenegger.com/her-fearful-symmetry
Can't remember the name of it gemstone and I actually cut the name out of the newspaper when i saw it. I'll keep and eye out in the bookshops and log on again when i c it. Sadie Jones also has a new book out soon (I do have the name of that somewhere and will dig it out). She wrote The Outcast which was one of the best books ever and this is her second and hopefully just as good.
anne 12 anymore info on the new book?
I absolutely loved this book. Just finished it. Loved Henry and as a child of the 80s could just picture him as a young man. Audrey Niffenegger has a new book out in Sept. Can't remember the name of it but its apparently about twins and set in a graveyard........
I have just started reading this, has anyone found it difficult to get into. Am going to give it a chance but as one post said below, it is a tad confusing.
Well went to see the movie today - as usual the book is much better, but thats always the way I think.. have to say enjoyed the movie, thought Eric Bana was gorgeous as Henry and could really see him as Henry in the book... shed a little tear and wanted more!!!
Films from books never live up to our expectations.I read Time travellers wife a few years ago and absolutely LOVED it.....I fell in love with Henry also, and sobbed! at the ending!! It would definitely be in my top 5...I havent seen the film yet, but would still like to go see it.
I saw the movie Friday. It was good, but obviously they never fully live up to the book. A lot was left out from when Claire was a young girl in the field, and a lot of what happens to Henry when he travels is also left out. I like Rachael McAdams as an actress and I thought she did well, but I wouldn't be surprised if some people are really disappointed with other characters. It wasn't getting great reviews on TV either.
has anyone seen the film? I read the book a few months ago, it took me ages to get into it.I did enjoy it in the end. now I'm wondering if they have managed to do it justice on the big screen
I love this book, too. It is probably one of my top 5. I dont think I've ever been so emotional or cried as hard with any other book. I had a hard time putting it down. I'm happy they are making it into a movie, but I hope it lives up to the book unlike most movies.
Absolutely loved this book! Found it confusing too initallybut then got into it.I never cry at movies books etc,but was sobbing my heart out at the end of this!!Fell in love with Henry too!
Read it a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it - it's one of those books that you're a little skeptical of when starting, but it's so worth it!
yep, liked it a lot, I thought it would be total rubbish & was very sceptical but then really enjoyed it. It's very clever.
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Fox has just released a new ALIEN: COVENANT promo - can't call it a clip, really, but a brief montage of clips - that focuses on Katherine Waterston's Ripley-esque character Daniels and her relationship to the Covenant's on-board artificial intelligence MUTHUR (yes, that's how it's being spelled). This obviously only accentuates how close to Ridley Scott's classic ALIEN this new film really is.
But will MUTHUR act as an antagonist this time around as well?
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
ALIEN: COVENANT stars Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián Bichir, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz, Jussie Smollett, Callie Hernandez, Nathaniel Dean, Alexander England, Benjamin Rigby and James Franco. It hits theaters May 19th.


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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended his decision to contribute $1.75 million to the Liberal Party's federal election campaign in 2016.
The opposition accused the prime minister of buying himself an election after he revealed last night he had made the generous donation during last year's campaign.
But Mr Turnbull hit back at Labor and Bill Shorten, saying his donation is a world away from being "owned" by a union.
"Let's be quite clear about this - I have put my money where my mouth is," Mr Turnbull told reporters in Melbourne.
"I can't be bought by anyone. I'm not a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union) like Bill Shorten. I'm my own man and Bill Shorten hates that."
"He attacks me for having done well, paid tax, made a quid, bought a nice house. He calls me Mr Harbour-side Mansion."
But Mr Shorten said it isn't Mr Turnbull's wealth that is the problem but instead his "out-of-touch decisions".
"Mr Turnbull likes to talk about transparency, but he asks tricky," Mr Shorten said.
Mr Turnbull confirmed his contribution for the first time yesterday, adding he had always been "financially generous" with causes he and wife Lucy believed in.
"I can assure you we make big contributions to many important enterprises and causes.
"I've always been prepared to put my money where my mouth is. Now, here's the difference: I put my money into ensuring that we didn't have a Labor government.
"I put it my money into the Liberal Party's campaign."
He made his donation in the current financial year, which was why it was not disclosed in Australian Electoral Commission figures for 2015-2016.
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SEE HERE Well worth a look. "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds."
Monday, July 29, 2013
Lessons On Living During The Growth Of Tyranny
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A summary of sorts.
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Ever dreaded to meet your good doctor, knowing that the only thing he/she has in store for you is bad news? You're not alone. I've experienced this from all angles; my neurosurgeon, craniofacial surgeon and oncologist. Perhaps the scenario would be slightly different if I were to be in more "advanced" countries - whereby solutions were much more diverse and the doctor-to-patient relationship was a tad bit warmer.
A handpicked conversation with two neurosurgery consultants.
Me: Good morning, Doc.
Doctor: You thinking of heading into operation?
Me: Well, if it's the best possible solution, I'd definitely go for it. Depends on your prognosis, Doc. I really am open to your suggestions.
Doctor: Because the tumour is quite big. If we don't go in and remove the tumour, it'll cause problems later. And your double vision, I think the cause of it is due to the optic nerve; the ocular motor nerve being affected by it as well. The nerve is compressed.
Me: How big is big, Doctor? I mean the size of the tumour you're seeing on the MRI films. I'm not good at deciphering this.
Doctor: How big is big?
(My doctor rummages through the thick archive of files and searches for the ones scanned recently.)
Doctor: From what I have in hand it looks like its 4x2 cm.
(My doctor goes to show me the other areas that are affected by the brain cancer and explains that an aggressive form of surgery will need to be performed which involves craniotomy and maxilla facial surgery.)
Me: But what are the chances of removing everything. I mean will this aggressive surgery improve chances of removal or are we going to remove for the sake of downgrading the danger. This complicated technique that you're going to deploy (craniotomy & maxillofacial surgery), will it further increase the chances of say, at least, a 90% removal?
(My doctor pauses briefly.)
Doctor: I'll have to check with my head of department for better clarification of the matter. Where did you say you got your surgery done back in 2006?
Me: Island Hospital.
Doctor: Oh okay. Did you get your radiotherapy completed thereafter?
Me: Yeah got that done too.
(The head of department briskly walks in. Someone told me once that he's an old Free School boy. Maybe he's got some answers.)
HOD: What did your surgeon do? (He smiles.)
Me: Huh?
HOD: What did your neurosurgeon do in 2006?
Me: Uh…a craniotomy.
HOD: He didn't ask for plastic surgeon first time around?
Me: No…
HOD: It has grown back and this time it is growing back rather fast. The core reason why you're able to sit here and talk to me today is mainly because your brain as a whole is still okay, you understand? The problem is on the outside. Majority of it is resting on outside, infiltrated the bone and partially gone into your orbit and sinus. The tumor is also stretched along the surgical plain which is why you have a little lump on the top of your head right now too. For this surgery, it's definitely a two person job; you need a neurosurgeon and plastic surgery to come in. The plastic surgeon has to open up your face and get reconstructive surgery done after that. Big surgery – at least 20 hours.
Me: Can you help explain to me the nature of this cancer? I mean could it be my diet? Lifestyle?
HOD: Chondrosarcomas are what we call embryonic cells. These cells are developed as early as when you're in your mother's womb. Most of these mature to become your eyes, your nose, and your teeth. And somehow these things have stayed there and over the years have become malignant. It's got nothing to do with your diet, smoking…it's just luck. That's why it didn't happen to your brother and that's why it doesn't often occur to anybody else.
(The HOD stares at us in silence for a brief moment.)
HOD: You know, I don't recall your cancer being this bad. When did this first happen?
Me: In 2006.
HOD: I see. (He looks at the older files circa late Jan 2008.) Yeah, this one I remember. In the end, I honestly wouldn't know how I'm going to open if I were to be handling your case. You need surgery. But my advice is that you need surgery done by a damn good neurosurgical team and craniofacial team. It's gone very aggressive and you wouldn't know if you're going to go through 3 to 4 to 5 ops in your lifetime.
As acknowledged previously, I know for a fact that I have hit the 'jackpot' - a rare form of cancer that my oncologist remarked as, "You're the first chondrosarcoma case in Penang for 2008.". That's motivating. A guinea pig lined up for surgery in front of trainee doctors under the tender age of 25. Yes, you've probably noticed them if you walk along the corridors of our government hospitals of late. I'm not doubting these new talents as per se but I reckon in a brain op I'd rather put my last penny on the veterans, wouldn't you?
Perhaps if I dug a little deeper into the internet, I'd find a kindred soul out there who's battled this bastard of a disease. And I'd write to him or her...long letters of fascination and praise (while I still can). I shudder to think of facing anything right now...with or without surgery, it all looks bleak.
Go under the knife and I lose my right eye and the likelihood of experiencing loss of vision on my left when I undergo tomography radiation. This is due to the fact that I have done radiotherapy before in 2006. With an already weakened tissue, a void on my right eye socket and higher dosage of 'gray' (Gy) during irradiation, the oncologist mentioned that vision on my left eye could be severely affected in the long run. The current known standard of treatment for skull base chondrosarcomas is to set irradiation at 65Gy in 39 fractions - which contradicts the range 'tolerable' to our optic nerves (40-50Gy).
Another option to consider post-surgery: proton therapy. It's been known to be pinpoint and cause substantially lesser damage than the former (tomography radiation). The downside? Indicated by my doctor that unfortunately, the nearest centre to get such a deal within Asia would be off to Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Korea or Japan.
Running through these options in my head, what would happen if I don't go into surgery within the next few weeks? My shiver at the thought of my cancer metastasizing to other organs. I don't mind being 'gung-ho' but that's pure folly!


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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Because I'm weird. We're all a little bit weird I guess.
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- AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 2:18 PM
I totally agree with you on Mint Chocolate-must be green but thought I was the only one :)ReplyDelete
Yes Im another one who has a messy diaper bag that I seem to constantly clean and its still messy.
Morgan is another one who is bored with her toys and needs some new ones.
I'll hand wash dishes before I'll empty the dishwasher and reload it.ReplyDelete
my son's pj top and bottom have to match
I hate christmas shopping. HATE. I do mine in january. going to town in november or december sends me into fits of histeria/panic attacks
if i eat delissio pizza, which is rarely, I eat the pepperoni first, then the olives, then sausage, then the rest of the toppings. Then I take my fork and scrape off the top of the pizza dough and put it aside to eat last. I eat the crust that's left first. It's the only pizza I do that with, I eat every other pizza normally.
We have a dyson and I still don't like vacuuming. I'm with you on the toys thing! Now that Chase is crawling and pulling himself up he could care less about his boring baby toys! 12 more days! We are doing Christmas with his aunt and uncle Saturday. Hopefully they got him toys!ReplyDelete
Try cooking your bacon in the oven...it will eliminate the smell issue...not sure if it will achieve "practically burnt" bacon but you could give it a shot!ReplyDelete
And yeah, mint chocolate ice cream that's not green is not worthy of eating.
I no longer haul around a diaper bag bc my kids are a little older but my purse and the back seat of my car is a different story....neither EVER stay clean.ReplyDelete
I am the same way with the Christmas tree, it must always be on. What's the point of having lights on it if they are not on??
I feel the EXACT same way about the Christmas lights, bacon, cell phone, smelly dog, mail and my Dyson so maybe you're not so weird. ;)ReplyDelete
Completely agree with the mail issue.. We check our mail at most 2 times a week and usually not even that often.ReplyDelete
I used to absolutely hate breakfast for dinner too and now we eat it a couple times a month (at least) haha.
I, too, am so excited for new toys for KP! I swear I cannot keep her occupied in the house for longer than 15 minutes at a time! out with the old, in with the new!!ReplyDelete
Dog smells bother me period- when they come in from the outside, their breath, etc. But I love my dogs regardless. Just...yuck!ReplyDelete
I lose my cell phone all the time and go into panic mode. Sometimes even anxiety attacks set in.
My house must be DEEP cleaned every Sunday. And by deep cleaned I mean all bedding, baseboards, fans, vents, etc. If I miss a Sunday I freak out. And on that note every night before I go to bed I put everything in its place, fold blankets, put shoes away in the closet, set out kids' clothes and have book bags ready. Only to wake up in the morning and find something that bothers me so I spend 1/2 hour cleaning again. Can you say OCD?
I still despise Brinner. Maybe its because I'm not a breakfast eater? My husband and kids on the other hand- are all about it.
I am excited for the kids to get new toys too but despise having to go through all the other stuff.
I could have written this post...ReplyDelete
Mint is green. It's a no brainer.
Bacon must be super crunchy.
The tree must be lit. Otherwise, yes, it's sad.
Although, breakfast will always be my favorite meal, so I loved it for dinner as a kid. Now if I could just get my hubs on board.
I cannot WAIT for N to get new stuff to play with. Like E, he's outgrowing a lot of his toys. AND I'm hoping he gets the idea that presents = FUN, so this year goes better than last. Last year, he was all "Eh" with it. :)
ps. sorry for the novel of a comment. I ramble when I'm sleep-deprived.
Mint chip ice cream MUST be green. However, I won't turn it down if it's not. Well, if I'm eating dairy, that is.ReplyDelete
I totally feel you on the Christmas tree lights.
And on the crispy bacon.
AND the lost cell phone.
AND! The mail.
Finally-my diaper bag is far more disgusting than yours. I promise.
I hate doing laundry, it's my most detested chore. Before getting married and having kids I would go buy new cloths and underwear just to give myself a few more days of no laundry.ReplyDelete
When I unload the dishwasher I like to take everything out first then stack them appropriately and then put them away. I don't put them away as I take things out because it feels like it takes longer.
I have to do the grocery shopping. When I first got married my husband and I shared the responsibility but sometimes I would forget things I needed and my hubby doesn't cook at all so he wouldn't know we needed oil or salt. Now it's one of the "chores" I enjoy the most and I always go alone, the kids stay home.
I have two toddler boys, 3 yrs and 1 yr, they are constantly getting dirty (of course) but I can't stand to keep them in dirty clothes so I change them often. I have changed my oldest son up to five times in one day. However, this situation contradicts my first "weirdism" which is I detest laundry...it's an ugly cycle.
I just recently found your blog and I love it. Great motivation to get back into shape. :)ReplyDelete
PS- I want a dyson so bad!!
mint choc chip- check. green-check. let's eat some soon- maybe with a brownie? hahaReplyDelete
christmas lights- same. they're on all day everyday. I only get one month-ish of the year to enjoy them!
running? you know i'm right there with you lady :)
I agree that the Christmas tree is depressing when it's not lit up. Right now I need an extension cord to hook up mine so it hasn't been on in over a week. Sadness.ReplyDelete
Confession....... I have a purple, girly tabletop tree that I leave up year-round. And, whenever I'm feeling particularly down, I'll turn it on just to cheer me up.ReplyDelete
Bacon - Microwave it. Plate, paper towel, bacon.... in the microwave. Your bacon will come out greaseless and SUPER crispy/crunchy. And, the smell is hardly there.
Ugh I totally hate the dog smell when they come in from outside, totally grosses me out.ReplyDelete
My boys are so bored with their toys, I need to go through and get rid of all the too small toys and replace with the loot they are getting at Christmas!
Also, love burnt bacon, my husband thinks I'm a freak - thank you for telling me otherwise :)
I hate the outside-dog smell too! worse when you come in after running.ReplyDelete
My bf is the same way about bacon--he'll literally make me cook it again if he doesn't approve of the crispiness. I have yet to master the perfect crunch yet, either.ReplyDelete
I totally feel the Christmas tree comment--can't stand for the lights to be off. It really IS kind of eerie if you've just got a dark tree sitting in the middle of the living room.
Hm, I have to set my alarm on random numbers--it can't just be for 5:30 or 5:40. It has to be like 5:36. I don't have any explanation as to why...
And lately, if I've been out buying Christmas gifts, I immediately have to sit down and wrap them the second I get home or it drives me crazy. I guess I'm subconsciously afraid the receiver will see their gift.
We're all a little weird, huh? :)
Lol. We had egg sandwiches the other night and Peter told Kirsten, "Mommy is really good at finding things to eat when there is NOTHING to eat." Ass. He can make is own dinner if that's how he feels! :)ReplyDelete
um, out of place to ask, maybe, but if someone {ahem} would like to send you smth, to where should that smth be sent? :D:D or not send? :DReplyDelete
i recently switched to BAKING bacon, and it is so much better than pan frying. i too, smoked up my house. you should try that one day.ReplyDelete
I too eat bacon at the point just before burnt. I don't like to hear the sound of the air condition in a car. Windshield wipers that are faster than necessary for the current amount of rain falling drive me INSANE. I would rather go to the post office to mail something than put it in my mailbox, which means I almost never mail anything! =)ReplyDelete
I'm with you on the mint choc chip, but I prefer the white AND I still love bubblegum ice cream, preferably the pink kind and not the blue.ReplyDelete
Also, team crispy bacon here too, but I almost never make it because I too can't stand the lingering smell.
I follow the same procedure every night before bed (wash face, brush teeth, etc.) and every morning when I wake up. In the shower, I have to do my routine in a certain order, the same way, every time. Total weirdo!
I love getting the mail. Even though we never get anything but bills or junk, I still love getting it.ReplyDelete
I agree that mint ice cream needs to be green. But I did have to laugh that you said anything else seems fake when the only reason mint ice cream is green is because they add food coloring.
I hate grocery shopping. I feel like I'm in the minority on this one. I also hate buying gas.
I'm also excited for new toys! Though I was also excited for new toys when he had his birthday and the newness wore off WAY quicker than I expected. Either we bought dumb toys or our child bores easily. Here's to hoping we did better with our Christmas choices!
I just read this and cracked up! I ALSO ate (& still eat) breakfast for dinner, am OBSESSED with my Dyson, and have loved Mint Chocolate Chip (THE GREEN KIND) since I was little. In fact, I only drank from a green cup and also still have a green blanket. #Notkidding.ReplyDelete
Agree with you on the Mint Chocolate Chip, except I only like the kind that has the chocolate shavings. Not a fan of the huge chocolate chunks, I like mine all mixed together! So I guess I am even weirder than your weird when it comes to that ;)ReplyDelete
The diaper bag is a scary, scary place around these parts. And the backseat of my car is just like the diaper bag, only on a much larger scale.ReplyDelete
But I need my mint ice cream to be white. I have a strange food coloring phobia ever since all that orange dye talk came out... I'm coo coo.
-I can't stand the look of a Christmas tree without the lights turned on. It's just not RIGHT.ReplyDelete
-I love breakfast for dinner. Love it.
-We get our mail maybe once a week. And I hate hate hate having to throw so much away in the trash. I recycle what I can. :(
-I always switch from running a lot to running 2x a week on the treadmill (which I hate) in the winter and taking indoor cycling/zumba classes. It's good for your knees, too! But up here in Iowa, it's kind of a necessity to work out indoors during the winter. :)
- My Dyson changed my world. And my husband actually vacuums with it. That's how magical a Dyson is.
It's good to be weird. ;)
I have always felt the exact same way about mint chocolate chip!!! Go green mint!!!ReplyDelete
The lights are on on our tree during all waking hours. It is the law.ReplyDelete
Also, I made the best pancakes a person has ever eaten for dinner the other day. Why? Because we ran out of other food to eat. Breakfast for dinner is Evalyn's favourite, though.
Lastly, I am not looking forward to new toys... there are still some birthday things we havent opened AND I already do a 3 group toy rotation. New toys keep her interested for about 30 seconds. It doesnt matter how aweomse they are or how fun or sparkly or new. The dishwasher, lazy susan, hearth ... all more fun than toys.
The only thing I fully accept that I'm weird about is how I have my guacamole/avocado. I LOVE it on a piece of toast with peanut butter. It just doesn't taste the same without the peanut butter. :) But others will have a list of Kishah-weirdness...Never believe them ;) lol.ReplyDelete
Yay for vacuuming! :)
Ok here are a few crazy/weird things about me:ReplyDelete
1) I eat leftovers for breakfast, it started when I little and was lactose intolorent so couldn't have ceral for breakfast so I would have what ever we had for dinner the night before for breakfast. The only real 'breakfasty foods' I will eat are Waffles, pancakes, bacon, eggs and baked beans (and on really rare ocasions toast).
2) I hate staying in my pajamas all day! Even if I'm sick I will change into trackpants and a top, it just makes me feel gross for some reason.
3) the volume on the TV has to be either on a mulitple of 5 or an even number.
Girl, I am the same way about the icky green mint-chocolate chip and the almost-burned bacon! And here I was thinking I was all alone.ReplyDelete
I agree with you about the lights on the tree.ReplyDelete
Can you believe that growing up, my tree didn't have lights on it for many years? I talked my mom into getting them and now she gets them all the time. She uses colors, I like white.
I'm completely with you on the tree. Why have it decorated if the lights aren't on?ReplyDelete
And we eat our bacon ultra-crispy, too.
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Ooohhh....I LOVE me some bacon!!! Extra crispy, please. Though, I got tired of making it in a pan and always getting burned, so I started putting it on a cookie sheet in the oven! Crispy just the same. AND? I does not "curl" up, so you actually enjoy the ENTIRE piece....YUM!ReplyDelete
Breakfast is a MUST for me! As simple as cereal, or a feast! When I was pregnant I used to love eating it in the late afternoon. L would totally get grossed out and ask WHY I would order that. Ha! Oh, but you know what bugs the shiz outta me? L can wake up and not even think twice about breakfast. He can wake up at 9am and eat a sandwich, chips, soda, pizza, chicken, etc. YUK! Mornings are for breakfast. PERIOD!!!! LoL.
I am the opposite when it comes to the mail. I LOVE it. I check it every day. If by chance we do not get anything, I get slightly bummed. Silly, huh?!
My Sisters are the ones who get "freaked" when their phones are out of their sight for a few seconds. The first thing they say when they get in the car, "Hey where's my phone? CALL ME!" Hahaha! It's hilarious!
Oh, and I'm w/ ya on the diaper bag chaos. One time, the boys had a mini bag of cookies (opened) and they ALL ended up getting CRUSHED at the bottom of my bag. I'm talking cookie dust! Mix w/ all the loose change and then I also found some Froot Loops to go w/ it. Thank goodness I had an AWESOME Sister who cleaned it all out for me. :) :) :)
Last "weirdness" for me: I have to have my kitchen spotless BEFORE I even THINK about spraying freshener in their. Trash thrown, stove cleaned, dishes done, floor swept. If not, I think that I am "covering up" smells instead of getting rid of them. Yeah...weird.
1) WHITE mint chocolate chip ice cream is way better than green.ReplyDelete
2) I NEVER clean out my diaper bags. Plural. I have to TWO! :(
3) I never vacuum. Hubs does. He also gets the mail. EVERY day. then plops it on the counter or table for me to get rid of. Awesome.
4) LOVE breakfast for dinner! (always have)
5) Try using a George Foreman grill for bacon! It will make it super crunchy (the ONLY way to eat it!) but it still makes the house smell. But practically no grease splatters, so it's worth it.
I have junk drawers in every room of the house. And they are a DISASTER. Always. I hate it. Yet. It will never change.ReplyDelete
I hate, hate, hate emptying the little trash cans around the house. So they get really full. And then I bribe my children with a piece of chocolate to go empty them all for me.
Blankets have to be folded, in their blanket basket before I sit down and relax. Also. I hate using a blanket to chill under. It's suffocating.
I can't sleep without a heavy comforter on me. I need the weight or I cannot sleep.
I don't wear socks. I mean, I wear them to exercise, but other than that, I don't wear them at all.
I lose my cell phone too. I get so annoyed! I need to remember to keep the ringer on so I can call it!ReplyDelete


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