Saturday 21 November 2009
Going Up the Stairs
Going Up the Stairs - IslamCan.com
In our area, we rented a room on the 12th floor of an apartment building for performing salah with jamath. This particular building was chosen because 100s of Muslim families live here and there was no Masjid in the walking distance. One day as we came to pray salah, we discovered that all the elevators were occupied or out of service. So, me and another brother decided to take the stairs. After reaching the 8th floor, we were exhausted and could barely keep on climbing. Then, suddenly something came to the mind of the brother who was climbing with me. He said, "Going up the stairs is very difficult, but going down is very easy. Similar is our iman, losing it is very easy but gaining it is very difficult."
In our area, we rented a room on the 12th floor of an apartment building for performing salah with jamath. This particular building was chosen because 100s of Muslim families live here and there was no Masjid in the walking distance. One day as we came to pray salah, we discovered that all the elevators were occupied or out of service. So, me and another brother decided to take the stairs. After reaching the 8th floor, we were exhausted and could barely keep on climbing. Then, suddenly something came to the mind of the brother who was climbing with me. He said, "Going up the stairs is very difficult, but going down is very easy. Similar is our iman, losing it is very easy but gaining it is very difficult."
Feeding the Horse
Feeding the Horse - IslamCan.com
Suppose you use a horse for transportation as people have done in the past. One of your friends invites you to his house and you get there by riding your horse. Now, what would happen if your friend totally ignores you and starts feeding and looking after the horse only? You will feel confused as yourself, the rider, was suppose to be the guest, not the horse that you rode on.
The above situation sounds abnormal but that is exactly what we are doing today. Allah has given us a body and a soul. The soul rides on the body to pass through this world. In other words, the body is like the horse and the soul is like the rider of the horse. Today, we are continuously busy in feeding and looking after the body but totally ignored the well being of our souls. As a result, our souls have become so weak without the spiritual food that it is not strong enough to even push us to go to the Masjid or wake up for Fajr prayer. Thus, it is essential that we strengthen our soul with the spiritual food as shown by Islam, such as keeping the company of the pious, recitation of the Holy Quran, Dhikr of Allah and contemplating over the Greatness of Allah.
Suppose you use a horse for transportation as people have done in the past. One of your friends invites you to his house and you get there by riding your horse. Now, what would happen if your friend totally ignores you and starts feeding and looking after the horse only? You will feel confused as yourself, the rider, was suppose to be the guest, not the horse that you rode on.
The above situation sounds abnormal but that is exactly what we are doing today. Allah has given us a body and a soul. The soul rides on the body to pass through this world. In other words, the body is like the horse and the soul is like the rider of the horse. Today, we are continuously busy in feeding and looking after the body but totally ignored the well being of our souls. As a result, our souls have become so weak without the spiritual food that it is not strong enough to even push us to go to the Masjid or wake up for Fajr prayer. Thus, it is essential that we strengthen our soul with the spiritual food as shown by Islam, such as keeping the company of the pious, recitation of the Holy Quran, Dhikr of Allah and contemplating over the Greatness of Allah.
Friday 20 November 2009
How to Be The Best Programmer No Matter What The Language | eHow.com
How to Be The Best Programmer No Matter What The Language | eHow.com
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- • Learn the syntax • Learn its function’s and capabilities • Understand the I/O • Understand the logical conditions • Know your data (understand the layout ) • Know the end results.
- Step 1
How to be the best programmer no matter what the language.
In the technology world of today, there are many programminglanguages in existence. Languages from COBOL, PL1, VB, Java, Assembler, CSS, HTML, or Java Script all have different syntax and may perform different functions; some unique to the language and others have similarities. One can argue that one language is better than the other, but that is not the nature of this topic.
Programming is to me is more of an art form. Perfecting the language can be easy to some and troublesome for others. If you follow these simple rules, you can succeed in which ever language you chose to code in.
• Learn the syntax
• Learn its function’s and capabilities
• Understand the I/O
• Understand the logical conditions
• Know your data (understand the layout )
• Know the end results. - Step 2
As I mentioned earlier programming is an art form. The major keys of programming are mentioned above, but if you’d ask me, the last two are the most important. One can’t begin to code without understanding the data and once you have that information, not knowing the end results would mean you can’t even begin.
An experienced programmer would want to know the end results, so that he/she could evaluate the data to determine if all the information is available to produce the desired outcome. By analyzing the information, you could find yourself with many questions and if the data is not available, it simply means, you need to have the requestor reevaluate the request. - Step 3
In all types of programming language, you will encounter many functions that are available. Learn to the key features of the language and its capabilities. Understand it usage and when to use it. Just because the function is available, does not necessary mean that you need to use it. You need to evaluate what performance impact it has when using certain functions. Coding a program to produce the outcome is not just merely coding, you need to make sure that your code can also comply with the performance measures. What good is a program if performs like crap.
Whether it is COBOL, PL1, Java or any other language, keep in mind that knowing the key features can only lead to your success as a programmer. If the information is unclear, ask questions. Don’t wait till the end of the timeline to find out that there are pieces to the puzzle missing. The requestor will appreciate knowing up front, if the request is viable and deliverable.
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How+to+be+the+best+you+can+%7C+eHow.com
Instructions
- Step 1
Think positive.Always think that you can overcome the hardship. Keep thinking the positive thoughts and tell yourself that you can decimate your task with ease. You are better than it. You always will be, and you'll only get stronger.
- Step 2
Think of the big picture.Bring out the big picture. Think about what you will be and feel like if you accomplish your goal. Keep trying to think thoughts that will push you towards the finish line, and remember to only think about the good things that will happen. If a negative thought gets into your mind, do your best to turn it around and find the positive again.
- Step 3
Envy in the right way.If you think to yourself that you just can't do something, look for inspiration. A simple way that I look for inspiration is by finding people that have what I want at the moment. It seems to have an effects of envy that makes me want to try harder and be better. The person (or thing) that you choose depends on your want. For example, if you want to work out to the max and get those biceps you've always wanted, you'd want to watch American Gladiators or look up Kratos from God of War.
- Step 4
Try to relax as much as you can in the face of nervousness.If you're faced with nervousness, do your best to relax and calm yourself. Take some really deep breaths, stretch, and loosen yourself. Whatever your doing, you won't look very good with a shaky voice, pale face, or a third trip to the bathroom or water fountain.
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