Sunday, July 31, 2011

[nidokidos] Wonderful Photos

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[nidokidos] Wives of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam

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[nidokidos] An Introduction to Polygamy in Islam

 

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An Introduction to Polygamy in Islam
 


Islam is criticized for allowing polygamy, for popular culture in the West views polygamy as
relatively backward and impoverished. For many Christians, it is a license to promiscuity,
and feminists consider it a violation of womens rights and demeaning to women.
A crucial point that needs to be understood is that for Muslims, standards of morality are not
set by prevalent Western thought, but by divine revelation.
A few simple facts should be borne in mind before any talk of polygamy in Islam.
Islam Did Not Initiate Polygamy
Islam did not introduce polygamy.
Among all Eastern nations of antiquity, polygamy was a recognized institution.
Among the Hindus, polygamy prevailed from the earliest times.
There was, as among the ancient Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians, no restriction
as to the number of wives a man might have.
Although Greece and Rome were not polygamous societies, concubinage was a norm[1].

Islam regulated polygamy by limiting the number of wives and bringing
responsibility to its practice.
In fact, according to David Murray, an anthropologist, historically polygamy is
more common than monogamy.[2]
Polygamy Practiced by Gods Prophets
The great Hebrew patriarchs equally revered by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Abraham, Moses,
Jacob, David, and Solomon, to name a few were polygamous. According to the Bible:
Abraham had three wives (Genesis 16:1, 16:3, 25:1)
Moses had two wives (Exodus 2:21, 18:1-6; Numbers 12:1)
Jacob had four wives (Genesis 29:23, 29:28, 30:4, 30:9)
David had at least 18 wives (1 Samuel 18:27, 25:39-44; 2 Samuel 3:3, 3:4-5, 5:13, 12:7-8, 12:24, 16:21-23)
Solomon had 700 wives (1 Kings 11:3). [3]
The example of Jesus, who otherwise overlooked polygamy, is irrelevant as he did not
marry during his earthly ministry.
Marriage in Islam
Marriage is a legal arrangement in Islam, not a sacrament in the Christian sense, and is secured with a contract.
Islamic marriage lays rights and corresponding responsibilities on each spouse.
Children born in wedlock are given legitimacy and share in inheritance from their parents.
The primary purpose of marriage in Islam is regulating sexuality within marriage as well as creating
an atmosphere for the continuity and extension of the family. This is in sharp contrast to growing trends
on marriage in the West. In recent decades, there are more alternatives to marriage than ever before.
Cohabitation - living together outside of marriage - has greatly increased among young, never-married adults,
as well as the divorced. More American women are having children outside of marriage, ignoring the traditionally
sanctioned sequence of marriage followed by childbearing.
Polygamy in the Quran
The Muslim scripture, the Quran, is the only known world scripture to explicitly limit polygamy
and place strict restrictions upon its practice:
"… marry women of your choice, two or three or four; but if you fear that
you shall not be able to deal justly with them, then only one. (Quran 4:3)
The Quran limited the maximum number of wives to four. In the early days of Islam,
those who had more than four wives at the time of embracing Islam were required to divorce the extra wives.
Islam further reformed the institution of polygamy by requiring equal treatment to all wives.
The Muslim is not permitted to differentiate between his wives in regards to sustenance and expenditures, time,
and other obligations of husbands. Islam does not allow a man to marry another woman
if he will not be fair in his treatment.

Most Muslim men feel they cannot afford the expense of maintaining more than one family.
Even those who are financially capable of looking after additional families are often reluctant
due to the psychological burdens of handling more than one wife.
One can safely say that the number of polygamous marriages in the Muslim world is much less
than the number of extramarital affairs in the West[5].

In other words, contrary to prevalent notion, men in the Muslim world today
are more strictly monogamous than men in the Western world.
Footnotes:
[1] "About the only important peoples of ancient times that showed little or no traces of it [(polygamy)]
were the Greeks and the Romans. Nevertheless, concubinage, which may be regarded as a higher form of polygamy,
or at least as nearer to pure monogamy, was for many centuries recognized by the customs and even by the legislation
of these two nations. The Catholic Encyclopedia:
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09693a.htm)
[2] Cheryl Wetzstein, Traditionalists Fear Same-Sex Unions Legitimize Polygamy,
The Washington Times 13 Dec. 2000.
[3] For a detailed list of biblical figures who practiced polygamy, you may visit:
(
http://www.biblicalpolygamy.com/).
[4] Dr. Jumah al-Kholy, Taaddud al-Zawjaat wa Hikmatuhu fil Islam, (Multiple Marriages In Islam & Its Wisdom),
Journal of the Islamic University of Medina, vol. 46, 222-231.
[5] The most recent definitive survey on sexual behavior shows that 20 percent of women and up to 35 percent of men
have been at one time or another unfaithful to their spouses (Sex in Marriage, Little, Brown and Co., 1994, page 105).
Another survey shows that adultery is as common among Christians as non-Christians.
Christianity Today magazine surveyed its subscribers and found that 23 percent admitted to having had
extramarital intercourse.
The Lutheran Church: Missouri Synod (
http://old.dcs.lcms.org/family/Content%5Cdoc_articles%5C409.doc)
 
 



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[nidokidos] RAMADHAN DUAS

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[nidokidos] Norway attacks

Norway attacks

Norwegians are mourning the victims of a massacre at an island youth camp and a bombing in the capital Oslo.
 
At least 85 people died when a gunman opened fire at the Utoeya camp on Friday, hours after a blast in the government quarter killed seven. Another four are missing on the island.
 
A 32-year-old Norwegian man was charged over both attacks, but police say it is possible another person was involved.
 
The suspect surrendered when approached by police officers, they said.
 
Police chief Sveinung Sponheim said they took 45 minutes to reach the island, and the gunman was apprehended 45 minutes after that.
 
Mr Sponheim added that there were still bodies or body parts in buildings damaged by the Oslo blast, which he confirmed was caused by a car bomb.
 
However, the buildings were currently too fragile and dangerous to search, and there were still undetonated explosives there, the police chief said.
 
It was possible the total death toll from the two attacks could rise to 98, he said.
 
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg comforted victims and relatives alongside King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon in the town of Sundvollen near the island.
 
Mr Stoltenberg said he was "deeply touched" by the meetings.
 
"We will do whatever we can to give them as much support as possible," he said.
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[nidokidos] Actress Archana Kavi Mod looks

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Archana was born in delhi in a Christian family to Jose Kavi and Rosamma. She made her cinematic debut in 2009

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[nidokidos] The song that questions UN's double Standards...!!! - Shame On You

 

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 Shame On You

A song that expresses our disappointment with organisations like the United Nations, Channel 4 News etc,

 for not only their double standards but also in dividing Sri Lankans, instead of uniting the people of the country, at this time

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Friday, July 29, 2011

[nidokidos] Tinnitus:Why Are My Ears Ringing?!!!

 

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What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. In many cases, it is not a serious problem but rather a nuisance that eventually resolves. Rarely, however, tinnitus can represent a serious medical health condition.

It is not a single disease but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this disorder. In almost all cases, only the affected person can hear the noise.

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Some Head Noise Is Normal

If a person goes into a soundproof booth and normal outside noise is diminished, he or she becomes aware of these normal sounds. We usually are not aware of these normal body sounds, because outside noise masks them. Anything, such as ear wax or a foreign body in the external ear, that blocks these background sounds will cause us to be more aware of the sounds in our heads.

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What Causes Tinnitus?

Tinnitus can originate from any of the following areas: the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear; or it can be due to abnormalities in the brain. Common causes of tinnitus include the following:

   * Fluid, infection, or disease of the middle ear bones or ear drum (tympanic membrane)

   * Damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear (advanced aging is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment)

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How Is Tinnitus Evaluated?

A medical history, physical examination, and a series of special tests can help determine precisely where the tinnitus is originating. It is helpful for the doctor to know if the tinnitus is constant, intermittent, or pulsating (synchronous with the heartbeat, referred to as pulsatile tinnitus), or if it is associated with hearing loss or loss of balance (vertigo or vestibular balance disorders). All individuals with persisting unexplained tinnitus need a hearing test (audiogram). Patterns of hearing loss may lead the doctor to the diagnosis.

Other tests, such as the auditory brain stem response (ABR), a computerized test of the hearing nerves and brain pathways, computer tomography scan (CT scan), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) may be needed to rule out a tumor occurring on the hearing or balance nerve. These tumors are rare, but they can cause tinnitus.

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What Is the Treatment of Tinnitus?

After a careful evaluation, your doctor may find an identifiable cause and be able to treat or make recommendations to treat the tinnitus. Once you have had a thorough evaluation, an essential part of treatment is your own understanding of tinnitus (what has caused it, your specific symptoms, and options for treatment).

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Tinnitus Medications

In many cases, there is no specific treatment for tinnitus. It may simply resolve on its own, or it may be a permanent disability that the person will have to "live with." Some otolaryngologists (ear specialists) have recommended niacin to treat tinnitus. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that niacin helps reduce tinnitus, and it may cause problems with skin flushing. The drug gabapentin (Neurontin, Gabarone) was studied in high doses and was found to reduce the annoyance level of the tinnitus in some patients, but it did not decrease the volume of the noise and was not found to be better than placebo.

In patients who suffer from related depression, nortriptyline (Pamelor, Aventyl) is the most helpful treatment. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants appear to have a better safety record compared to tricyclic antidepressants. Sertraline (Zoloft) at fixed doses and paroxetine (Paxil) at low doses have been shown to be helpful. In a 2009 study by Jalai, alprazolam (Xanax) improved VAS (visual analog scale) scores in patients with tinnitus who did hot have anxiety or depression disorders.

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Relief Remedies for Tinnitus

Some common and easy remedies, such as the following, may be of benefit to some individuals:

 

   * Reduce or avoid caffeine and salt intake, and quit smoking.

   * Some individual's with tinnitus have been found to have lower zinc levels and may benefit from zinc supplementation.

   * Melatonin may help those who suffer with tinnitus, particularly those with disturbed sleep due to tinnitus.

   * Ginkgo biloba has been touted as a natural tinnitus remedy, but to date, controlled studies have not shown to be effective.

   * Some behavioral and cognitive therapies that have been successful include retraining therapy, masking, and behavioral therapy.

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Can Tinnitus Be Prevented?

The only real prevention for tinnitus is to avoid damaging your hearing. Most causes other than hearing loss do not have prevention strategies. However, there are several things you can do to protect yourself from noise-related tinnitus. These tips will be described in the following slides.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #1

Do not use cotton swabs (Q-tips) to clean your ears. This can cause a wax impaction against your eardrum, which can cause tinnitus.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #2

Protect your hearing at work. Your workplace should follow Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Wear earplugs or earmuffs and follow hearing conservation guidelines set by your employer.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #3

When around any noise that bothers your ears (a concert, sporting event, hunting) wear hearing protection to reduce noise levels. Wear protective earplugs or earmuffs if you cannot avoid loud noises. Do not use wadded-up tissue or cotton balls since they may become lodged in the ear canal and do not protect adequately against the more dangerous high frequencies and loud noises.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #4

Be careful when using music headphones. If the music is so loud that others can hear it clearly or you can't hear other sounds around you, the volume is too high.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #5

Even everyday noises, such as blow-drying your hair or operating a lawn mower, can require hearing protection. Keep earplugs or earmuffs handy for these activities.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #6

Cut back on or stop drinking alcohol and beverages that contain caffeine. Don't smoke or use smokeless tobacco products (secondhand smoke also affects those around you and may contribute to SIDS, ear infections, and asthma in children). Nicotine use may cause tinnitus by reducing blood flow to the structures of the ear.

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Tinnitus Prevention Tip #7

Tinnitus occurs more frequently in obese adults. Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight improves blood flow to the structures of the ear and may prevent tinnitus.

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Is There Anything to Lessen the Intensity of Tinnitus?

 

   * Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.

   * Control your blood pressure.

   * Decrease your salt intake.

   * Avoid nerve stimulants such as coffee and colas (caffeine) and tobacco (nicotine).

   * Reduce your anxiety.

   * Stop worrying about the tinnitus. The more you worry and concentrate on the noise, the louder it will become.

   * Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue.

   * Exercise regularly.

   * Utilize a masking noise (for example, a competing sound such as a ticking clock, a radio, a fan, or white noise machine).

   * Biofeedback may help or diminish tinnitus in some individuals.

   * Avoid aspirin or aspirin products in large quantities.

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