week7 - UaE iN tHe PaSt

UAE in the past was completely different from nowadays . Twenty years ago UAE was simple . Firstly , people lived in tents, or huts made of palm leaves. Also these houses were very small compared to modern villas. Moreover, they didn’t contain any technique or luxury items, like warm bathrooms, satellites, bedrooms and TVs . Secondly, education in the past used to be stronger at teaching the values and the pure Islamic principles . In addition , they used simple tools in teaching and they used to sit in the sand or to sit under a huge tree . Before, they used to memorize or write on a camel leg bone or on a tree woods . Thirdly, transports are changed a lot in the past people used to travel by camel and horse . Also , traveling in the past take a lot of time , some time it took week or month . In conclusion, I think family life is better in some ways like transport, electricity and education , but in other ways social interaction between families is become bad .

Week 2 - Ramadan

All Muslims of the world celebrate their holiest month of Ramadan. They celebrated during the ninth month of Islamic calendar Muslims in this month don't eat anything for more than 10 hours. In addition they fast from sunrise till the sunset. In this month everyone share with neighbors their food and that's why every Muslim likes it because their friendships become stronger. Also Muslim has to pray “Traweeh" and it's only in Ramadan Muslims can pray it. They have to read Quran and also to finish it. Muslim can do everything its good in this month because Allah increases their retribution. Although, they have to give people payment and it's called “Alms Tax"
Moreover, the Arab countries some of them give their people kind of holiday or they reduce their working time to let people pray and read Quran because like I said it's good for them. Allah rewards those people who do good things in their life.

Week - 7 .. UAE 20 years ago

THE PAST

The United Arab Emirates is a federation which consists of seven emirates. The largest emirate is Abu Dhabi which contains the nation's capital city Abu Dhabi. It is one of the countries that are rich in culture and tradition which effects the lifestyle of its locals. And it is also my homeland.

Work in the U.A.E mainly depends on its oasis atmosphere and surrounding gulf, at that time they had nothing to support them financially other than the raw materials at hand.

Fishing, The Sea has been generous to the people of the emirates providing them with a reliable source of food. Hadra a type of fish trap by which fish were guided along a stake-fence and into a small enclosure where they were harvested at low-tide, or a moveable garghour trap woven from palm fronds, weighted down by stones, and baited to entice fish to enter through a narrow hole. Other than fish, there are turtles and dugongs also provided valuable protein. They were caught by stalking them through the shallows, from a canoe, and eventually diving in after them and literally grappling with them. Turtle eggs were collected from nesting beaches and most parts of the animal were utilized.


Boating, Crafts men who build boats used for transportion or during long fishing trips or pearling was a neccary trade. The Arab dhow is one of the most graceful sailing craft, the purpose for which a traditional wooden vessel was intended greatly influenced its design and still today craftsmen build working boats and racing dhows.


Pearls and Pearling, The lulu or pearl oyster provided a source of local wealth in the emirates, Pearl oysters are found naturally on many shallow banks in the Gulf. The pearling industry had transformed the traditional economy of the tribal population. Many families moved to live permanently in one of the coastal settlements, increasing, in particular, the size and importance of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Ramadan is a holy month week2

Every year there is a month called Ramadan and in this month all Muslims ought to fast from dawn to sunset. This month is very important to all Muslims because they become closer to GOD. They must not eat or drink until “Eftar”, even smoking is forbidden in the day time and it is not allowed for Muslims whom are fasting to smoke.Many habits changes in the holy month of Ramadan. Although Muslims have to help each other all the time but helping the poor people increases in this holy month by feeding and helping them and giving them money and clothes . Many people in the UAE make tents near their houses and serve food, “Eftar”, for the poor people. In addition, the government and the Red Crescent give food near the mosques during Ramadan. This might help in increasing the good relations between Muslims.Ramadan is a holy month and people have to respect this month and avoid doing bad habits. Furthermore, praying and reading the holy QRAN could help.

The best month for all Muslims <3

Ramadan is a blessed month when people fast. In this holy month people abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset but they must also fast from sins and bad habits. They try their best to keep away from forbidden sights, sounds and anything that is considered to be a sin and ought to focus on praying and other types of worship. By fasting the person should learn patience, sacrifice, sympathy and self-discipline. This month could be a new fresh start for a lot of people because in this month good deeds should be easier for Muslims as the Prophet Mohamed told us that the Gates of Hell are chained and the Gates of Paradise are open.

it’s a month of caring and sharing amongst Muslims, a coming together of the whole community which should strengthen it. Moreover a lot of people will help the poor and give a lot of charity such as clothes, money, food and toys. Charity is a fundamental aspect of Ramadan wherein people learn how to give and share, by doing these simple things they could put a smile on the face of those less fortunate and that’s worth a lot to them both here and in the Hereafter. Many mosques provide food and shelter for those who don’t have a place to eat or sleep. Reading Quran is an important part of Ramadan. Muslims all try to compete against each other to see who can read more Quran and finish the whole Holy Book. People also socialize more together by visiting each other . Relationships, especially between families, become stronger in this month.

In my opinion Ramadan has changed very much over the last few years. People nowadays seem to concentrate more on the food they eat and the television serials they watch more than on the spiritual aspects of the month. Many people may also turn day into night whereby they sleep all day and stay up all night denying themselves the blessings of this holy month. Eid Al Fitr is the day that marks the end of the fasting period. It is the day of the new moon. There are special prayers and charity which Muslims must do. And afterwards the look forward to seeing their families and wearing the newest clothes and jewelry and for children the most important thing – receiving Eidiah (a gift of money)!

Ramadan ^^

Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification a achieved through fasting . Therefore, fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam . so all Muslims aim to realize these five pillars in their life time.
In this holly month Muslims focus on purifying their soul through prayer and self-sacrifice because they need to be closed with god . Muslims aged twelve and older traditionally practice fasting and some of them who can fast until the sunset .The fast is observed each day from sunrise to sunset although the fasting is not stop eating it’s the time to stop all bad habits in our life and it’s the time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting . Muslims also have to find for givens for other , be more peaceful and find time to met relative and friends so we must take care for relationship. Due to this fasting Muslims must read the holly Quran and try to recited. Also they have more pray such as , eltraweh .
Ramadan concludes with a 3 days festival known as “Eid ulfitr “Muslims celebrate with their families and dress in their new clothes. At the same time, they increase their efforts to give money to the poor and give the children money known as “3edyah “>
Finally , Ramadan is the best month in the year and people feel more peaceful and we hope that all over months such as Ramadan.
“Ramadan kareem “ for all

Ramadan is a school

Ramadan month is a good school even for one person or for all society. At this month a lot of things changed by renewing the way of social, psychological and economical life. It affects our life in many ways and this because of fasting techniques.

First, fasting affects our psychology by teaching us how to be patient and how to have a strong determination. Many psychologists and researches urges to control our lusts and says, if a person could have everything he wants, this will help to be an upset person. Moreover, many medical centers use fasting as a treatment. Second, fasting is a time to change our life’s vision and to quit from selfness and to feel about other poor and hungry people. In some countries like UAE, many people starts to donate money and to make a “fasting tents” which includes food for any person who wants to eat in a time of “eftar”. Consequently, this will help the economic situation for poor people. In addition, Ramadan doesn’t only mean stop eating and drinking, but also means to control our reactions and stop doing bad habits. It teaches us how to resist. That’s why a lot of victories happened in Ramadan in the past. For example, if somebody was provoked, you mustn’t reply because if you did, you will lose the “ajjr” which means the reward by Allah. That means a person who is fasting should avoid intense arguments, lying, noising people, making problems with them and anything could hurt a person or a society. In this way, when each one make what he believes true as an application in his life by reforming the society and protect it, he will become a core of a strong society.

Now a days, Ramadan becomes as a carnival and a season for food and hundreds of serials. Only few people make It as a time for meditating. But If everybody recognized the philosophy and the real meaning of Ramadan, we would had this values in our society.

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Ramadan

Have you ever lived the magic spirit of Ramadan?Muslims around the world wait for this Holy month every year. It is true that during this month we Muslims suffer because we have a very special kind of fasting called 'Seyam'. Seyam means that we shouldn't eat or even drink water from dawn until sunset. Yet, Ramadan is the time of great joy and happiness. It is the time where you must share what you have with those who are less fortunate. It is the time you feel that you are closer to the Almighty God. You have to pray a lot and try to quit all those bad habits and behavior that you developed during the year.Praying and Fasting is not all . There is a lot of fun during this month. It is the month of inviting friends and being invited to Iftar Parties. If you have never been to an Iftar party in the UAE you have missed a lot. It's time you get yourself an invitation!

Ramadan is one of the most special month in the Muslim calendar.

Muslims believe that the arrival of Ramadan means that the time of forgiveness and kindness has came. They also believe that in this month the doors of hell closes and the doors of heaven opens. During this month Muslims have to fast all through the daylight and they mustn`t eat or drink anything till the sunset. Naturally, children love to imitate their parents, so most of them try to fast at least half of the day. Doctors say that fasting is good for child health as long as they can do it and parent have to make sure that fasting will not hurt his body.
Honoring for this month people should avoid doing the bad habit and stick to the pleasant work.

At the end of the day people gather at the table and the start eating, they are a great moment when you see your family united for good.

Ramadan is a holy and blessed month.

Ramadan is a holy month in our religion, and Qur’an was revealed for prophet Mohammad in this month. In Ramadan Muslims fast “sawm” from sunrise to sunset. This fasting should help the person to be patient, Also it might remand him to think about the poor people. So in Ramadan Muslims have to almsgiving for poor people, it’s called ‘zakat’. Zakat helps Muslims to be closer to Allah, In addition to prayer and reading a lot of Qur’an. In this month Muslims ask Allah for his help, forgiveness and avoid doing the bad things.

There are many positive habits in this month. Such as eating “Eftar” together, visiting our relatives and people feeling closer to each other. On the other hand the negative habits are Eating a lot of food, sting awake until the morning, watching Ramadan serials dearly, feeling laziness and less active. Therefore Muslims have to organize the time in Ramadan between religion and habits. l hope every Muslim will enjoy his time in this blessed month and “Ramadan Kareem”.

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RAMADAN

Ramadan brings happiness to all Muslims . it's a very important month to us because it spread the peace among us and made us more forgivable and giveness. It makes us feel other Muslims who suffer from hunger. after fasting all the day the family need to gather on a big meal called " aftar ". Another obligation we must do in ramadan is that we should give the poor people some money which called "zkah’’. Moreover we ought to stop listening to music because it is forbidden. Another thing we shall do is pray al trawee7 which is an extra pray at night.

ramadan

Muslims around the world wait for this Holy month every
year. It teaches us how to be patient and how to have a strong
determination. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims should abstain from food,
drink, and other sensual pleasures during daylight,it's strongly encouraged to
have the suhoor,or pre-dawn meal. It could help give the fasting person strength
and energy to go through the day.Fasting helps people to think about the poor,
they have to read more Quraan , be closer to Allah. They try their best to keep
away from forbidden sights, sounds and anything that is considered to be a sin
and ought to focus on praying and other types of worship and they would have
more time to spend with families and friends.it’s a month of caring and sharing
and brings happiness to all Muslims.

Week 3

This week I'd like you to write about anything you like. 150 words again. You eill be assessed on gerund/infinitve use so make sure you have used 6 of these. If you can't think of what to write why don't you write about how your family has changed over the years?

Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the greatest month for Muslims because there are many events occurred in it for example the holy Quran was revealed to Angel Gabriel, to deliver it to Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him).In this special month all Muslims must fast which mean that Muslims can’t eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset . Muslims (are)able to continue eating and drinking after the sun has set, until the next morning's prayer which known as fair prayer. Allah imposition fasting for many reasons such as, teach the person patience and humility. During Ramadan Muslims pray al taraweeh prayer after alasha prayer and ask god forgiveness for past sins and pray for guidance into the future. There are many benefits for fasting like getting closer to Allah, being more charitable, learning discipline and recognizing that one can change for the better that’s mean if one was disobedient they can become obedient. Finally, at the end of Ramadan Muslims will celebrate Eid alfitir. That’s mean ending of fasting period.

Ramadan

Ramadan is a religious month . the month which is believed that the holy QUR’AN was sent to prophet Mohamed ( peace be upon him ) .
During this month Muslims must fast . fasting means to stop eating and drinking from dawn until almagrib ( sunset ) restaurant shat down too until sunset after almagreb prayer . but that’s not all they must also stop telling a lie , slander and telling a false oath , that teaches people to be patient and to help poor and needy who cannot afford food .
During Ramadan Muslims go to the masjid and spend several hours praying and asking god for forgiveness and mercy , they also read the holy QUR’AN .
After Ramadan there is a three days holiday called EId-al-fitr which all Muslims wear new clothes and gather for a large meal ,and children collect money from family and friend …….

" Ramdan"

All Muslims of the world celebrate their holiest month of Ramadan. It is a special event in each Muslim’s life . Ramadan is a very special visitor that comes once in a year, it is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayers. Celebrated during the ninth month of Islamic calendar, people should fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Fasting has health and spiritual benefits, but we must never lose sight of the main goal of fasting. Therefore ,the purpose of the fasting is to develop God-consciousness, self control ,improvement of health by reducing or eliminating impurities from the body, and to become aware of the plight of the poor, hungry and the sick.
It is an obligation on every adult and healthy Muslim to fast during the month of Ramadan. It is also the month in which the holy Quran was sent down from 7th level of heaven to the 1st level. According to the Holy Quran: “The month of Ramadan in which Quran was sent down, the direction for the people and guidance and clear signs of judgment; that whoso of you finds this month, necessarily, he should fast in it, and whoso is ill or on a journey then same number of fasting in other days; Allah desires facility for you and desires not hardship and for this, that you should complete the counting and speak of the Greatness of Allah, as He guided you and so that you may be grateful”. (Surah Al-Baqara).In Ramadan people must read Quran and help poor to clear away their guilt’s . During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Quran. In addition to the five daily prayers, during Ramadan Muslims recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh prayer .people visit their family and friends, they spend nice hours together watching nice programs on TV and eating special sweets of Ramadan .Ramadan is also a time to re-evaluate one's convictions and deeds. It is a time to mend troubled relationships, give charity, find forgiveness for others, and refocus on worshipping God.
In conclusion, Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is repeated every year as a reminder and re-enforcer. We should Live moment by moment in Ramadan by praying ,reading quran and helping poor people. After Ramadan is completed Muslims all over the world celebrate their holiday of Eid ul-fitar., Friends and family gather around and exchange gifts and money.