Friday 31 December 2010

Sunday 29 August 2010

Islam & libya By Khadija-Teri

By Khadija-TeriIslam & libya
 
Ramadan

On approximately August 11th 2010, Muslims around the world will begin the month-long fast of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food,
drink and other sensual pleasures from break of dawn to sunset. (Note: Because the beginning of Islamic
lunar months depends on the actual sighting of the new moon, the start and end dates for Ramadan may vary.)
The fast is performed to learn discipline, self-restraint and generosity, while obeying God's commandments. Fasting
(along with the declaration of faith, daily prayers, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca) is one of the "five pillars" of Islam.
Because Ramadan is a lunar month, it begins about eleven days earlier each year. The end of Ramadan will be marked
by communal prayers called "Eid Al-Fitr," or Feast of the Fast-Breaking, on approximately September 9th, 2010.



Muslims look forward to Ramadan as a period of spiritual reflection and renewal.
It is also a time when people of other faiths can learn more about Islam.



The Quran, Islam's revealed text, states: "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it
was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint...Ramadan is the (month)
in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and
judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during
that month should spend it in fasting..." (Chapter 2, verses 183 and 185)



The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told his companions: "God has said: 'Fasting is
 like a shield. A person who fasts experiences two joys. He is joyful when he breaks his fast,
and he is joyful when he meets his Lord.'" (Hadith Qudsi, Hadith 10)



Ramadan Facts



Who must fast?

Fasting is compulsory for those who are mentally and physically fit, past the age of puberty,
in a settled situation (not travelling), and are sure fasting is unlikely to cause real physical or
mental injury.



Exceptions from fasting (some exemptions are optional)


   1.  • Children under the age of puberty (Young children are encouraged to fast as much as they are able.)
   2. • People who are mentally incapacitated or not responsible for their actions
   3. • The elderly
   4. • The sick
   5.• Travelers who are on journeys of more than about 50 miles
   6. • Pregnant women and nursing mothers
   7.• Women who are menstruating
   8.  • Those who are temporarily unable to fast must make up the missed days at another time
or feed the poor.



Special Events

Special prayers, called taraweeh, are performed after daily nighttime prayer. Lailat ul-Qadr
("Night of Power" or "Night of Destiny") marks the anniversary of the night on which the
Prophet Muhammed first began receiving revelations from God, through the angel Gabriel.
Muslims believe that Lailat ul-Qadr is one of the last odd-numbered nights of Ramadan.



Traditional Practices

   1. • Breaking the daily fast with a drink of water and dates


   1.• Reading the entire Quran during Ramadan


   1.• Social visits are encouraged



Eid Al-Fitr (“Festival of Fast-Breaking”) Prayers at the end of Ramadan

   1.  • Eid begins with special morning prayers on the first day of Shawwal, the month following
Ramadan on the Islamic lunar calendar.


   1.• It is forbidden to perform an optional fast during Eid because it is a time for relaxation.


   1.• During Eid Muslims greet each other with the phrase "Taqabbalallah ta'atakum," or "May
 God accept your deeds" and "Eid Mubarak", meaning "blessed Eid".



Ramadan and Eid in Libya

The month of Ramadan is waited for eagerly by Libyans. In the weeks preceding Ramadan,
housewives take stock of their kitchens and replace and renew their dishes and cooking
utensils, for there will be a great deal of cooking done during the month. Some foods are made
especially in Ramadan.



The fast begins about ten minutes before the Fajr prayer at sunrise, and is not broken until
Maghrib prayer at sunset. Traditionally the fast is broken by eating three dates and drinking
water or milk. A unique Libyan soup made with a meat and tomato based broth, chick peas,
parsley, orzo noodles and flavored with mint is an important part of the Ramadan meal.
Other dishes are umbatan - potato slices that are stuffed with minced meat and spices and
then deep fried, stuffed green peppers, stuffed swiss chard (similar to stuffed grape leaves),
pizza, savoury pastries, various pasta dishes and salads.



Social visits are a very important feature of Ramadan, Libyans often invite friends and family to
share their evening meal. Muslims are taught that God bestows blessings on those that share
their food, and rewards are given for even offering so much as a sip of water to someone who
has been fasting.



After the meal many people go to their neighborhood mosques to pray the evening prayer and
also a special prayer called taraweeh which is said only during Ramadan. Usually the Imam or
leader of the prayers will complete the recitation of the entire Quran within the month - each evening
reciting a portion until it is finished. Going to the mosque provides not only spiritual benefits,
but also promotes a sense of community spirit as neighbors and friends have a chance to meet
and exchange greetings and news.



Another aspect of Ramadan is the distribution of charity to the poor. Muslims who are able, are
obligated to pay alms before the end of the month. Usually this is done in the last two or three
days before the Feast of Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated.



Businesses and shops are open in Libya during Ramadan, but the working hours for most
employees are shortened to enable them to be home to prepare their fast-breaking meal.
Grocery stores and most shops close shortly before sunset and open again after the evening
prayers. Suks and shops are especially busy the last two weeks of Ramadan as people are out
buying new clothes to wear for the feast days. Visitors to Libya should be aware that restaurants
close during the day and eating in public is frowned upon, even if you are not a Muslim.



The sighting of the new moon denotes the end of Ramadan.The following day is a feast day called
Eid Al-Fitr and is marked by special prayers for the occasion. Everyone who can afford to,
has bought new clothes to wear for the Eid. Those that were unable to buy new clothing make
sure to wear something clean and freshly pressed. Men and boys often wear the Libyan national
costume for this special event. The people make their way to the mosque or other area that has
been prepared for the Eid prayers. While the worshippers are waiting for everyone to assemble
they recite the following phrases in Arabic:



"God is great,


God is great,


There is no God but God!...


God is great,


God is great,


And all praise is due to God!"



All around the town, in every neighborhood, and from every direction,you can hear these
phrases being recited in an almost musical tone. After all the worshippers have gathered,
the Eid prayer is performed and the Imam gives a sermon to the congregation.



The Eid celebration lasts for three days. In the course of this time everyone will pay visits to family and friends.
Special sweets and pastries are made just for the occasion. Children are given gifts of money,
candy and toys.Many Libyans take their children to the zoo or the amusement park, and it is
common for people to have their photographs .taken by professional photographers in studios,
 or for those who live in Tripoli, in the Green Square.
http://www.lookoutlibya.com/Look_Out_Libya_|_Islam_and_Libya_02.html

Tuesday 27 July 2010

lovelytripoli groups

LovelyTripoli 

This Group starter on 2005 at yahoo groups as a start then I created 
another groups at another sites with the same name of this group
•❤•
Old City of Tripoli now life is close to 3000 years, and is no doubt that the city "Tripoli" from the very ancient cities in the world, is still alive, but Can you all lovers and those interested in this ancient city to save what's left of it because of what the city has suffered from neglect.
My Answer ,I Hope So..
I Made This Group For Showing my love to my City Tripoli.
With everyone have the same feeling to my Lovely City Tripoli.

This Group starter on 2005 at yahoo groups as a start then i created another groups at another sites with the same name of this group.

Tripoli is a center city on Libya
and a lot of people came from different cities on Libya
to live in Tripoli because their works
so, don't think that anyone told you he is from Tripoli that he is really from Tripoli..
The people from Tripoli re really Good people
and more sweet to know and have them as friends.

This Group For helping Anyone to know a lot Things and Information About Tripoli old city and the new City too.
We are here to speak about Tripoli city,And about
The old History for The old Tripoli" and The habits and the old different traditions ,The old different cultures and the New To this Tripoli.speaking About the religious In Libya and The business life and about the social life into this cities.
We are here To share an add the Photos of Tripoli.
And share links about Tripoli.
Exchange The cultural information and the historicity With the People around the world whom they don't` know about Tripoli City at all.But,without political putting.

In this Group We do not speak about the political putting in Libya or from any known nouns in Libyan government eternity.

Lets share together Old Histories from Tripoli,and around the old city and the new Tripoli .

Do you know Old Stories from Tripoli families.any stories could bring new things to others.!?
Do you have Some Photos for Tripoli !?
i mean the new photos ..

Hope so, We can make anything different for Tripoli
•❤•

Website


 LovelyTripoli On Facebook
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The Group Moderator Hibo  

The New and Old View Of The Gazelle Fountain

The Old View Of The Gazelle Fountain

Gazelle Fountain Square or the gazelle and the beautiful in the Libyan capital Tripoli. Is a small field by the fountain by the two statues statue of "the nymph and the beautiful" or "the gazelle and the beautiful", and represent the art scene of the woman holding the stroke Ghazaleh embraced.
The field is one of the oldest and the most important fields in the city as a crossroads in the middle and near the hotel there Waddan historic Grand Hotel and arena construction, and the Intercontinental Hotel, the main streets leading from it.

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The New View Of The Gazelle Fountain
 
The Square or the gazelle And the remainder of the gazelle
By My Own Camera.

Habush

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one of my photos to Alsrya Alhmrah

I was looking for some old websites talked about Tripoli..when i found one of my photos to Alsrya Alhmrah.
i am happy that there is someone who wrote my online name under the photo.
at lest there is someone who was honest and good enough to say who took that picture.

This is the Photo
Assaraya al-Hamra (The red castle), a fortress built by the Spaniards in the 16th century. The Green Square is also visible in the background. Photograph taken by LovelyHibo =  Me
 19 November 2006

http://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D9%84%D9%81:Assaraya_alHamraa_and_Green_Sqaure.jpg

Monday 14 June 2010

Market Almoshier

The governor Market Almoshier "Recep Pasha," the construction of this market during his rule
The mandate of Tripoli between the two years 1906 -1908 and called his name and Eptdye of opening the door of Hawara south-east of the old city, and ends up near the clock tower on the northwest, which is an open market and one of his ribs novelty in the Covenant, Italian, and rib the other stockpiles by several entrances: entrance to the hotel dice, and the entrance to market books,
The entrance to the market Alrdawat (old weightlifter) and the entrance of the Mosque of Ahmad Pasha, led by Alqrhmanly portico and the entrance to the spice market and five entrances to the market of traditional industries and overlooking the port house on the street in terms of the corresponding

This market is still standing to this day, the most important monuments in this market: Hotel flowers, and was used in the sale of flowers and used for overnight stays, which specialized in activities related to natural vegetation, and natural herbs, and accessories gardens, and marketing of flowers,

Ahmed Pasha Mosque and Qara Manley, which was established during the reign of Ahmad Qara Manley Ten at the site of the old mosque and Amr ibn al-Aas and clock tower at the end of the market,
Market 
Almoshier  is marketing to all things food to Mullah but, hardware, fabrics and still the market retains the same specialization before, and is one of the most active markets in the old city and the vast majority of traders in the past of the Jews, with some traders Libyans who had been selling clothes in this market in the Ottoman period.

Monday 19 April 2010

I love Al-Couscous Altrbulsi

 
I love my Tripoli Couscous(Al-Couscous Altrbulsi)I just 
found an old blogging to me In The archive   about
  (Cooking the Perfect Couscous Articles and Photos by Victor Paul Borg)

Emm I cant` be sure of the chief If he was a Libyan  or not` because some of them in Libyan hotels are just Arabic, or they are from another Libyan cities.the Picture in the site  looks different to me ,because Every city in Libya cook The Libyan food by different way ,so that is why The Picture on the site  made me get some doubts.
I love to eat Al-Couscous Altrbulsi Couscous made by people Original from Tripoli.It has different test To me We re in Tripoli have Some Different types of couscous..
The Couscous with  full Vegetables or with fish *fish Couscous * we called in Tripoli (Couscous bel-hut). Or Onions Couscous and this one made only on Libyan weeding , Or Couscous By asloz (Plant appear only in the spring In Libya). or Couscous stuffed intestines of sheep meat (Alasban).. i am Just think That the chief  On The site is Libyan Jewish.
Cooking the Perfect Couscous Articles and Photos by Victor Paul Borg

Toni Senecal in Libya

 .Toni Senecal concludes her visit to Libya with a trip to the Souk. The traditional shopping district in Tripoli.

see The video to her trip 


Sunday 18 April 2010

قصيدة مدح طرابلس أو إطرابلس الغرب

 قال الاديب الفاضل الشيخ أحمد بن عبدالدايم الأنصاري الطرابلسي في قصيدته المشهورة التي أنشائها في مدح طرابلس الغرب ،رداً علي ماوصفها به العبدري في رحلته من أوصاف لا تتفق مع الحقيقة:

أري زمناً قد جاء يَقتنصُ المها*بلا جارح و الأسد في فلواتها
رأي القيضَ مُبيضا بمزبلة الحملي*فقال كفاني إنه من صفاتها
أتي أهله يَهوي وبشَر أنه *بربقة من ظِبيانها و مهاتها
فألقي قشوراً باليات وقد رمي * بدائه أرباب الحجي من نهاتها
كمن رام أن يُبري العليل بحية* وزارعِ شوك يَرتجي ثمراتها
ألا أيها التحرير مَه عن مَذمة *فما في الأواني بان من قطراتها

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طرابلسُ لا تقبلُ الذم إنها* لها حسناتٌ جاورت سيئاتها
إذا أمها من قد نأته بلادُه  وأوحشه* ذو أمرها من حُماتها
تطأمن عن نفس ومال وعشرة *ويضحي بعز ماثوي بِجهاتِها
فكم من دُيُور أخرجت وكنائس *وكم من حُصون حُوصرت بسراتها
وكم من بلاد للصليبيّ مركز *أحاطوا بها ليلاً فأفنوا طغاتها
وكم من جَوَارٍ للكوافر ضيقت* علي سُفُن الإسلام من نفحاتها
قد أضحت بمرساها أسيرةَ فلكها* وعسكرها في جيرها من حفاتها

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وكم من أُويسي بها ذي معارف* وكم من جُنَيديَ علي شرفاتها
بها فضلاءُ ما الفُضيلُ يفوقُهم* فوارس أنجادٌ وهم من حُماتها
قد اختارها الزروق داراً* وموطناً كذا ابنُ سعيد مُقتد بهداتها

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بها علماء عاملون بعلمهم *خمول عن الإظهار في خلواتها
ولم تر غَشا قط من جميع أهلها* ولا قسماً في بيعهم من جُفاتها
إذا حان وقتُ للصلاة رأيتَهم سِراعاً* و خلّوا الريح في عَرَصاتها
رويداَ فلا تعجَل بذمك للتي تباهي *بها الإسلام من غزواتها
بها ملك أندي من السحب راحة *وأرأف بالأغراب من والداتها
له همةٌ تعلُو لتأييد سنّة بحفظ *مبانيها و جمع رُواتها

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لعَمرُك تلقي سوء قصدك عاجلاً * وتسلبُ نورَ العلم من بركاتها
فتب وانتصح لله إن كنت عارفاً *ودع سوءَ ما أبديتَه من صِفاتها
فلا تهج أُمّا للثغور حنونة كفاها* مديحاً عدّكم هفواتها
ويكفي أهاليها من الفضل أنها *رباطٌ لمن قد قام في حجراتها

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فجاءتك ياقرقيٌ تسعي فراعِها * وكن منصفاً ثم اجِنِ من ثمراتها
وصل وسلم يا إلهي علي الذي نهي *عن حظوظ النفس مع شهواتها

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نقلتُ هذه القصيدة بمجهود شخصي من كتاب
تاريخ طرابلس الغرب
التّذكار
فيمن ملك طرابلس وماكان بها من الأخيار

لأبي عبدالله محمد بن خليل ابن غلبون الطرابلسي

عني بتصحيح الكتاب
الطاهر أحمد الزواي
دار المدار الاسلامي
الطبعه الأولي
آذار/مارس/2004
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ملاحظة:
قد مر علي هذا الكتاب مايقارب مائتي سنة وهو في مهملات الكتب لا يعرفه إلا من له دراية بأسماء الكتب والمنشغلين بها.
حتي قام الأستاد الطاهر أحمد الزوي بتجميعه في هذه النسخة الجديده.
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Habush

Saturday 16 January 2010

The six thousand year old mummies from Takarkori, Libya January 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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 An Italian team is studying a two six thousand year old Libyan mummies.
Two mummies from the South Western Libyan site of Takarkori have been carbon 14 dated to six thousand years old, which are now being studied by an Italian research team. One of the mummies (aged 30 to 35) showed several health problem. Malnutrition, a healed fracture of the left ulna and an hyperostosis of the cranial vault (thickened bone).
This a a prime example of why anyone interested in North Africa needs to read some Italian publications, as well as French. I’ve discovered that there are two female mummies estimated to be about 500 years older than the black mummy at Uan Muhuggiag. It’s unclear at the moment of the mummies are accidental or deliberate, although both appear to have been deliberately interred. Unfortunately there’s not a lot of information available yet.
I’ve put a link to a translated item, Takarkori marked on the map in yellow.
southwest-libyan-sites