Interview.

[Osman]

Salaam,

I was just waiting for Haroon to say that It' not everyday you get the chance to interview the Haroon-meister himself!

Next up is . . .

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Her most reverand ladyship, sister Muhtadiyah herself! Please answer the questions on the first page

Wasalaam,

Osman

P.S. And don't you every doubt me again! :shakehead

[muhtadiyah]

Salaam Osman,

I voted for Ron. How did someone so fuzzy come to be in charge?

:love:Aww...look how fast you've grown! Now we can see your wee little nose...:love:

What's ur real name?

Why did you choose your nick name?

I did not choose my nick name. It's the feminine form of my husband's pen name, which he gave to me, and I've lacked the creativity or interest to change it.

Date of birth?

December

Your formal/extra qualification?

Learning from my mistakes.

Where do you live?

Oregon, USA

Your religion is?

Islam

How and when did you arrive to this forum?

I was directed to the main website as a new convert about 5 years ago. I joined the discussion forum last winter, mainly as a means of discussing personal struggles with orthodox teaching.

Honestly tell us about the first impression this forum made?

Inquiry and discussion are much more open than most other Islamic forums I've seen.

Who has become your acquaintance in first place over here?

I'm not sure what this question is asking.

Is there any, do you think your ever dimwit post around?

I'm not sure what this question is asking, either.

What you don't like about the forum?

Hmm...the only thing I can think of is that I sometimes find it taxing to read very, very, very long posts, 'specially the cut-n-paste kind.

How many times have you got -ve reputation points?

Twice.

What did you achieve from this forum?

I don't know that I've acheived anything for the forum.

Any messages for all?

'Eid mubarak!

[Eric H]

greetings and peace muhtadiyah

I joined the discussion forum last winter, mainly as a means of discussing personal struggles with orthodox teaching.

Feel free to decline but would you care to elaborate?



In the spirit of being nosey

Eric

[Guest]

Salaam Muhtadiyah

If you were stuck on a desert island, all alone, what one object would you wish for, excluding means of transport?

What would be the top few things that heaven would not be heaven without?

What things would you have in hell ~ in other words, what are you most afraid of?

On a scale of 0-10 (where 0 is animal, 10 is angel) - where would you place yourself?

Which one (in)famous person in the world would you like to attempt to drown in a bowl of cereal?

What personalities do you think a general, genuine Muslimah looks for and holds in reverance in a potential husband?

Do you think that good friends are always arguing and fighting?

To what extent do you support the statement, "you always hurt the ones you love"?

Which few laws/rules in Islam do you find slightly cumbersome?

Which few laws/rules in Islam, in your opinion, give it its sparkling image?

If you could spend one day with any figure in history, who would it be? Why?

If i were to give you $1,000,000, what would you do them?

If you were any animal, which would it be? Why?

Do you think ive asked too many questions?

Warm Regards ~ I am going to enjoy this!

[*ChArIsMa*]

Assalamu Alaikum

What kind of supernatural ability would u like to have?

What are your views on property? (i remember u wanting to be asked this question)

Are you a night owl or a morning person?

What kind of animal is that fuzzy thing?

What countries have u been to?

Embarassing moment(s)? do tell

fi aman Allah
w'salaam

[muhtadiyah]

Feel free to decline but would you care to elaborate?

Greetings Eric,

It's not a big secret...you can check out my posts on this thread here, or here, or here, or here.

peace,
mhtdyh

[muhtadiyah]

If you were stuck on a desert island, all alone, what one object would you wish for, excluding means of transport?

Does my husband count as an 'object'? If he doesn't count, then I guess I'll be needing a good knife.

What would be the top few things that heaven would not be heaven without?

God, love, light, answers to all my questions.

What things would you have in hell ~ in other words, what are you most afraid of?

Hell is the absense of everything but self.

On a scale of 0-10 (where 0 is animal, 10 is angel) - where would you place yourself?

I don't understand the scale. Is zero supposed to represent utter disobedience or moral depravity...or some condition opposite to that of angels? If so, animals don't really fit the description. Please elaborate.

Which one (in)famous person in the world would you like to attempt to drown in a bowl of cereal?

Oh, I dunno...just about anyone who sings rap music, I guess.

What personalities do you think a general, genuine Muslimah looks for and holds in reverance in a potential husband?

I certainly can't speak for muslimahs in general. For myself, honesty, humility and kindness are important.

Do you think that good friends are always arguing and fighting?

'Always'? No.

To what extent do you support the statement, "you always hurt the ones you love"?

'Always'? No.

Which few laws/rules in Islam do you find slightly cumbersome?

I have a hard time grasping the need for wudhu.

Which few laws/rules in Islam, in your opinion, give it its sparkling image?

At the risk of sounding like an antinomian, I don't believe that rules and laws lend sparkle to anything. Rules and laws are an admission of humanity's failings. To paraphrase MLK, 'Judicial decrees cannot change the heart, they can only restrain the heartless.'

What lends sparkle to muslims, or any people, is when the spirit of the Lawgiver is revered, and those virtues which are perfected in Him are imbibed into a persons character, thus making laws unecessary.

If you could spend one day with any figure in history, who would it be? Why?

I honestly don't know. Maybe my dad.

If i were to give you $1,000,000, what would you do them?

Pay off any debts in the family, secure a modest means of self-sufficient sustenance, and start a charitable organization.

If you were any animal, which would it be? Why?

Actually, I already am an animal...but I'm assuming you mean a different kind of animal. I'd like to try being a dolphin or falcon, I suppose, just to enjoy living in a different element.

Do you think ive asked too many questions?

The question of the wise is worth more than the answer of the foolish.

peace,
mhtdyh

[muhtadiyah]

What kind of supernatural ability would u like to have?

I don't think it counts as supernatural, but I'd like to have more empathy.

What are your views on property? (i remember u wanting to be asked this question)

This is a thought provoking question. I think Haroon's answer was good, but I'd go a bit farther and say that when I am Queen, I shall eliminate all private ownership of real estate. Citizens of the realm may use public lands in trust, all land use being dictated by the health and happiness of future generations. Of course, I will have ministers with better heads than me to work out all the details.

Are you a night owl or a morning person?

That entirely depends on when I drink my coffee.

What kind of animal is that fuzzy thing?

That is an Osman.

What countries have u been to?

I've made brief forays into Canada and Mexico...*sigh*. But I've tried to make up for my lack of worldly cultivation by watching foreign movies.

Embarassing moment(s)? do tell

The first time I prayed salat, I was in a small group of muslim ladies. When the sister on my left turned my way to end the prayer with tasleem, I thought she was talking to me, so I looked at her and said, "walaikum salaam!" and put out my hand to greet her. I was a bit put out when she totally ignored me and turned to greet the person on her left.

I was having a hard time disciplining myself to pray fajr on time as a new muslim. One of the first occasions I went to juma'ah prayer, I noticed all the sisters rushing in and praying two rakat (tahiyat al masjid) before the khutbah. I said to the lady next to me, "Now I don't feel so bad...look how late everyone's praying fajr!"

peace,
mhtdyh

[Osman]

Salaam,

Sometimes it's difficult for me to translate what I call girl-talk. Last time I checked, you were a girl so perhaps you can elaborate on this which I just plain don't understand:

"But senior boys, hmm, they have mystery. They have... What's the word I'm searching for? Cars! I just am not the type to settle. You know? It's like when I go shopping. I have to have the most expensive thing. Not because it's expensive, but because it costs more."

I caught it whilst I was flicking through the tv channels the other day. Is that even English?

Wasalaam

[muhtadiyah]

Salaam Osman,

Was that an actual interview question?

I don't think it's quite fair to label that 'girl-talk'. At least I don't remember ever speaking that language. This looks like the typical TV/movie characterization of a superficial, vacuous girl. Let me guess...she was probably the archetypal spoiled blonde cheerleader, no?

If some girls actually talk that way, I'm not aware - let's hope not. If you ever hear any girls speak this way in real life, the only translation you need is, "Steer clear." All right, lil' bro?

peace,
mhtdyh

[*ChArIsMa*]

Assalamu Alaikum

LOL ill translate..

"But senior boys, hmm, they have mystery. They have... What's the word I'm searching for? Cars! I just am not the type to settle. You know? It's like when I go shopping. I have to have the most expensive thing. Not because it's expensive, but because it costs more."

I caught it whilst I was flicking through the tv channels the other day. Is that even English?

Senior boys (reffered to 12th graders).. basically the dumb person is saying that she only settles for whats worth a lot, dont matter what it is just as long as its the most expensive, basically a guy with the most expensive vehicle would suit her interest.

sadly those are called gold diggers

fi aman Allah
w'salaam

[*ChArIsMa*]

Assalamu Alaikum

okay i just thought up of more questions

Is there anyone that u admire on this forum or look up to as a wise, well-educated poster?

Hows it feel to be a mod *puts shades on and envisions*

Have u ever broken any bones in the past (i mean ur own lol) or had such dental fixtures (braces?) or wear glasses (near/far sighted)?

Where do u feel most tranquil at?

Mind sharing a high school memory?

Favorite surah/ayah in the quran?

any words of wisdom given to u from someone else that stuck?

*optional* If this were a highschool, in ur views,who wud be the:
a) class clown (funniest)
b) most popular (best known)
c) nerd (smartest)


ummmmmmmmmmmmm datz all
btw Thanx for answerin my other questions !

fi aman Allah
w'salaam

[Eric H]

Greetings muhtadiyah

Greetings Eric,

It's not a big secret...you can check out my posts on this thread here, or here, or here, or here.

peace,
mhtdyh

I have read through those discussions and they certainly do give us problems in looking at orthodox teachings. I sense holy scriptures are written in such a way that they give us the freedom to justify doing things our own way, and they also encourage us to surrender our own ways; and then strive to do things God’s way.

We are given the choice; and often our own ways seem better hence all the problems in this world.

In the spirit of striving for interfaith relations

Eric

[Halima]

Salaam sister,


1) Have you ever been accused of something ..and if so how did u feel about it?

2) At one point in your life have you ever been emotionally hurt by someone(mainly a friend)?


3) Islamically speaking..how do you react to a person that slanders too much?


those are my questions...

[Roswell]

Salaam Aunt Muhtadiyah,

Here is my burning question paper.

Instructions:

Attempt all questions.
Cheating or use of unfair means will disqualify you from the interview.
Calculators or digital diaries are not allowed.
Goggle.com is strictly prohibited.
This question paper is based on negative marking.

Good Luck

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Q: Why mostly, women hide their age? Explain this typical psychology in detail and also connect it to your own case [Please don't make a lame excuse that it's personal] [10 Marks]

Q: Where did you get your basic education about Islam right after converting? [10 Marks]

Q: What bad habits do you think you’ve overcome after converting? [If you don’t mind] [8 Marks]

Q: What is truth? How one can truly know about a truth? How one can recognize the truth in faith matters? Is there any chance that his own
heart/mind would mislead him? [12 Marks]

Q: Your qualification? College gradates? Degree holder? In what faculty? Also, what is your current designation? [5 Marks]

Q: Any instrument you can play? [2 Marks]

Q: What is the difference between Osman and chubby-clown? [10 Marks]

Q: Take ‘universe’ as an absolute reality; prove the existence of God through Discrete Maths by using universal and existential quantifiers. [You can make assumptions] [20 Marks]

Q: Prove 99 ? 99 ? 99 ? 99 = 100, where ? can be +, -, *, /, %, ^ [8 Marks]

Q: Choose the best screen name around here and justify it. [10 Marks]

Q: Choose the best and worst emotion icons. [That will reflect your brat-mindset ] [5 Marks]

Q: Suppose you are banned, how would you react? [5 Marks]

Q: What is the funniest rep. comments you’ve ever received? And who was it? [8 Marks]

Q: Choose the best answer
1. I’m pretty.
2. I’m pretty.
3. I’m pretty.
4. I’m pretty. [12 Marks]

Q: Describe yourself in 3 words? [10 Marks]

Q: Unforgettable person in your life? [8 Marks]

Q: Write a paragraph about an animal called Roswell. [10 Marks]