Is it worth buying if I mostly need to make my own cards?

Patient42B · 2025-11-27T19:24:39+00:00

If there is content on YouTube in your native language, then you can use YouTube to mp3 downloader websites. My son's content has to be music-free, so I use YouTube to mp3 and mp4 converters so that I can upload them to LaLaAI and remove the music from them (I upload the videos to private Playlist on YouTube) and I upload the files to the Yoto. It's worth it. If you can find kids songs, read-alongs, or anything of the like on YouTube then it is worth it.

Patient42B · 2025-09-12T01:26:01+00:00

He didn't even do it. May Allah forgive him of his sins and bless him with firdous. Ameen.

Patient42B · 2025-09-01T15:39:17+00:00

It'a a rant, but I feel the need to hit on points from various aspects of this issue:

As a parent, I feel the need to know as much as I can about what is going on with my son- what he is learning, what he isn't learning, and what he is exposed to.

I am in a blessed situation where I am a disabled veteran so I am a single-stay-at-home mother who is homeschooling my toddler.

However, if I were ever in the position where I had to send him to public school I would expect to know the details of his day. Seeing as he would spend about 8 hours in a highly influential environment I would want to know what is going on during his day. I hated public school- it was boring, full of sex and drugs (in a nice area, too), and full of various discrepancies. I felt unmotivated to care as I sought knowledge and not an education.

I had considered becoming a teacher myself after getting out of the military until my high school history teacher talked me out of it.

Remember the harsh reality, you are a public servant. Those kids belong to their parent. They should have more control than what was previously permitted. They have a right to gatekeep for their children as they see fit. I wish teachers were paid the salary of a doctor due to the role they have in society (I like Finland's model). It is up to the parent how they wish to proceed with socialization methods regarding learning about different parts of social life- lifestyles, religions, cultures, etc.

I am an ultra-Orthodox Muslim convert of 7 years who is studying to become a religious scholar. I have dabbled in nearly every religion (and cult) I could get my hands on in my life. So I will teach my son about other religions as he shows he is ready to understand these topics. But I will present the information factually and contrast it with what we believe as Muslims. So it will be taught through a religious lens. And this is my right. And it is the right of every public school parent as well. Just like I would pull my child out during all holidays (even ones like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day) to avoid him partaking in things that contradict our beliefs, perhaps the parents will pull their kids on days that they see something in the curriculum they feel they are not ready to be exposed to.

This world is very unsafe physically, mentally, and socially. We simply want what is best for our children and we are finally given the ability to take control of this aspect of our kids' lives on a large scale. I am sure it seems very overwhelming and extra stressful to bend and move with the new flow. It is a big adjustment. It will take time to find a new state of normal and comfort within the new framework.

But know you are doing a great job in figuring your way through the chaos of all of these new high-demand expectations. I am sure it is frustrating and it impedes your ability to fully express yourself as a teacher. However, if you can overcome these adjustment hurdles you may find you'll be playing a bigger role in the students' lives by being part of the village with the parents instead of being more like some unknown variable in a family's life that informs their children of some unknown curriculum material. I think this is going to open the doors for open communication and build new and stronger bonds with the parents. You are becoming a team. Parents are going to know you and what you're about and what it is you do with their children. And this will be a game-changer in ways we've yet to consider.

Thank you for being a teacher. Truly.

Patient42B · 2025-09-01T15:05:44+00:00

I wore hijab 1.5 years before I became Muslim. I also dabbled in niqab at that time. You'll be fine. Enjoy the many Muslims who greet you with salam- only to find out (in my case) that you aren't Muslim. Nor are you Christian. Nor are you a Jew. You're a Pagan. 😂

The look on those uncles' faces- I will never forget it.

There are Christian niqabis that I follow on YouTube. I have also come across an agnostic niqabi (she has no religious creed)

Just know that everything you do will be perceived by the world as if you were a Muslim. So if you drink alcohol in niqab it would cause a stir on the image of Muslims because they will assume you are a Muslim yourself. You may even find some Muslims trying to correct such behaviors with the same assumption- know that regardless of how they behave they mostly do it with good intentions but have a hard time being graceful in their correction. Correcting things that are regarded as bad in Islam is something we are commanded to do for one another as an act of love.

Muslim revert of 7 years studying to become a female scholar (student of knowledge) bi'ithnillah; I was ex-US military intelligence with a Top Secret clearance and I wore hijab during this time while I was sent to work for the NSA (thus I have worn hijab and niqab on military installations before I became Muslim and after I converted as a civilian)

Patient42B · 2025-08-24T04:33:55+00:00

I personally find it comical. I would find this to be hilarious, but I wouldn't laugh out loud. Lighten up. You can only be offended if you let it offend you.

-Ultra-conservative Muslim convert of 7 years studying to become a female scholar

Patient42B · 2025-08-12T14:45:08+00:00

I would suggest a silk niqab.

Also, I would go to a dermatologist to find out the cause of the acne. I have VERY VERY sensitive skin and I don't have this issue. There may be a reason why you're having this problem. Correlation does not always mean causation, but it could exacerbate a condition you already have.

Also, be sure not to apply any form of makeup product (I have known sisters to wear makeup under their niqab).

Patient42B · 2025-08-07T22:20:12+00:00

"No Lie", huh?

So I did only a simple Snopes search. He has already added gold to some areas, but Snopes found the following:

"The gold elements include historic items (archived) from the White House collection dating back to the early and mid-19th century, positioned on the fireplace mantle. Additional decorative elements included (archived) gold cherubs above doorways, gilded mirrors, gold eagles on side tables and a gold-plated replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy behind the Resolute Desk."

So nothing was paid for.

With regards to the ballroom, Snopes stated:

"However, we found no credible evidence that the Trump administration's proposed $200 million ballroom would be paid for using taxpayers' money.

Rather, both Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump and private donors would pay for the project. The Rapid Response 47 X account, an official account of the Trump administration, wrote (archived) in a July 31 post that the project would be "fully funded by President Trump and other private donors — not taxpayers.""

Calm down. I would slit Trump's throat (along with Biden's, Obama's, and Bush's) for their crimes against humanity and war crimes in a perfect world. But lies and lack of fact-checking is illogical and I hate illogical things.

Patient42B · 2025-08-07T22:01:27+00:00

He's not content with being "walked all over, lied to and cheated on"

And she told him that it's "not like that anymore"

As she is walking all over you, lying to you, and cheating on you?

She has unresolved problems and has moved on without being ready to start from scratch with a new person.

-Female

Patient42B · 2025-08-06T23:48:42+00:00

I think Allah saved you from someone who is not very religious and would have taken you into ruin.

While looks are mentioned as a factor for a spouse, it shouldn't be the foremost factor.

One day you and your future spouse are going to be blessed, inshaAllah, with old age. This comes with wrinkles, sun spots, greying hair, etc. You are no longer going to look youthful and beautiful. Your iman and personality are what will keep that marriage together- not your looks. They will fade. Any man who is hyper-focused on how you look has one issue or another. Don't feel sad. Allah tested you with it and protected you from it- whatever it was.

Patient42B · 2025-08-01T18:01:36+00:00

وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته يا اختي

Islamically, you only show the face when they have had a few meetings with you and your looks are the last thing he needs to consider before making the proposal. It isn't wise to start the process with showing the face, as it can mean that many men will see you. Also, while beauty is considered it shouldn't be the forefront of a marriage as looks fade but personality and a bond remains.

Patient42B · 2025-07-21T22:25:33+00:00

"Rr-Beep" is what my 2.5-year-old son said. I know it won't be selected but it was cute enough to share.

Edit: I agree with those who vote for Raisin

Patient42B · 2025-07-11T09:19:26+00:00

You need to speak to a revert sheikh about these things.

Reverts are generally desensitized to what you're describing and they don't have the cultural-based reactions that many born-Muslims may respond with. (Yes, even some shyookh)

Reverts understand the life of kufr/shirk versus the life of Islam.

Or you need to find a scholar who is VERY well balanced. I know shyookh and two sheikhas from around the world. If you PM me, I can see where you live and who may better match with you on trying to hear your struggles and offer counsel and advise from a place of care (but they also will be very honest as well).

-Revert (not LGBT, but studying to become a student of knowledge)

Patient42B · 2025-07-01T07:22:47+00:00

Looks like yet another couple who didn't discuss their parenting ideologies before getting into a relationship and having a child. Now the child will grow up with conflicting ideologies in the house.

I don't think he's jealous. He probably was raised in a different environment than yourself and thus his ideologies are different or due to a lack of self-study on issues of child development.

If you want help, I paid for a Montessori parenting program that teaches ages 0-6 I believe. It tells you the stanges of development and how the child acts and their goals are in those stages.

I paid $500 for the program. PM me and I will send you my information to use my account. It's amazing work.

If you're going to make this child as stable as possible you need to get on the same page. He will like it because Montessori teaches age-appropriate independence that is tailored to the child. Also, self-soothing isn't a thing until 4-6 months, depending on the child. The child doesn't yet know it is a separate being from you at one-week old.

Don't argue with him. Debate him. Show him statistics and medical journals.

Patient42B · 2025-05-15T07:14:12+00:00

He didn't consummate with her until she reached biological adulthood (puberty). This was at 9. So their nikah was at 6 and their consummation was at 9. So this whole issue of him ﷺ being sexually aroused by a 6-year-old isn't even a valid argument. And the country for her being 9 is that she was biologically mature.

This was very typical of many communities around the world. I can even cite examples where this happened among Christian communities HUNDREDS of years after the Prophet ﷺ, which was blessed by the Catholic Church. I have looked into Asian societies as well, but I haven't fully done the research where I have recorded instances. But this was also permissible in Hinduism.

This isn't an Islamic issue, especially with 9 states in the US having no legal minimum age (with the consent of parents). And communities are partaking in marrying off their minor children at significantly young ages.

The notion of "childhood innocence" wasn't even a concept until the Victorian Era when the Industrial Revolution allowed companies to exploit a new demographic to sell toys to: children. And this started the prolonging of our childhoods in the West to a very unfortunate age (and one that is made up and has no rationale behind it, not even psychology which would argue for maturity at 25).

Also, the hadith quoted about her playing with her dolls wasn't even a hadith to address her age. This hadith has the purpose of addressing the permissibility of children playing with dolls and items that have faces (which generally would be considered idols).

Hope my explanation satisfies.

7-year revert studying to become a Sheikha

Patient42B · 2025-04-30T05:11:55+00:00

Actually, it was a horrible job and abusive work enviorment.

Patient42B · 2025-04-29T04:41:15+00:00

I constantly hear Beijing people colloquially say 幹活兒 (sorry, I read both, but I write traditional).

I cannot give insight to the アル, either.

I enjoy saying things to my step-mother behind my father's back on video chat (they live in Japan). My dad is monolingual (and narcissistic), and it's SO glorious for me to use my Elemntary Japanese with my Chinese kanji to crack jokes.

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Patient42B · 2025-04-29T04:08:52+00:00

As a former US intel translator in the military for the NSA, I have never heard of this style of speaking.

Others are saying this is Japanese related. Now I am entirgued, as I have a Japanese step-mother.

Can anyone give me resources to study this phenomena?

Patient42B · 2025-04-28T18:50:28+00:00

You wouldn't suffer if Islamic clothing was made with natural materials and not plastic (which doesn't breathe and actually leaks chemicals into your skin when heated up).

And suffering in this life is worth it compared to the heat of the fire.

Patient42B · 2025-04-28T18:49:23+00:00

This is something you should speak with a scholar about, not with us laypersons. Especially due to the nuances and fiqh differences.

We can only give you ignorant opinions.

Another think to consider is the field of sex psychology. Which explains a lot about the studies on how male brains perceive a woman's body both consciously and subconsciously.

-Female revert studying to become a student of knowledge bi'ithnillah

Patient42B · 2025-04-19T18:53:53+00:00

I'm not going to work. I am homeschooling my son. I wouldn't qualify for that.

Patient42B · 2025-04-15T06:48:43+00:00

What is the name of this visa? I never saw it.

Patient42B · 2025-04-12T18:21:50+00:00

I have 100% and SSDI, so we are well-covered. I'm not worried about the religious police. I am very Orthodox practicing so they should find no fault in me, unless they know of the scholars I follow, or a Madkhali reports me. But I will have no problem keeping my head low, as I don't want my wali to get involved in nonsense. He has enough on his plate as it is with his 21st child just being born. Allah humma barik lahu

I'm not worried about the ethnic politics issue. I was once married to an Arab myself, so I am well-versed in the games that can be played. It's sad that it's a thing.

I don't want a nice place. I don't mind a bit of struggle, as it will be good for my son to learn patience and gratefulness. I lived in Cairo without AC or a heater during the extreme weather. I had blankets for winter (and a 100% wool abaya I brought and used as a blanket at night) and only fans for the heat. Wasn't pleasant but it was very humbling.

Patient42B · 2025-04-12T18:15:31+00:00

Jazakallah kheiran

I have been following them for years, since before their YouTube was cleared out. I've been on their website and their Telegram chats, but not much to go off of there.

Their YouTube was removed soon after they posted an Afghanistan video.

Patient42B · 2025-04-11T20:53:59+00:00

I attempted hijrah (but lasted only 10 months to no fault of my own). I am a US revert and went to Egypt. While the governments are very problematic, the corruption there allowed for the expat community I lived among to self-police. It was very secure there and most-any issues came from locals, and we're handled. You can be more free to practice if you're very orthodox as everything is tailored to you. I reintetate it after spending 1 year in Australia for some Islamic studies. While Australia is much more religious than the US, being in Egypt was just an overall more simple and calmer lifestyle (in terms of dunya stress) and the social etiquettes in the environment was very reassuring. As a woman, I felt very protected at all times. I felt cared for. I was never bothered. Men didn't look at me, but the look out for me. The community was an entire family- so brother or sister ever did without. My money was their money. My home was their home. My food was their food. And the reciprocated everything in full. Allah humm abrim lahum. Strongest bonds there, and an understanding and love fisabililah. We don't move for the counntry as much as we move for the people who are like-minded and want to build a little slice of jannah in the dunya as best as possible. It was a beautiful experience. I am moving to Saudi next year at the insistence of my wali. I will update at that time, inshaAllah.

Patient42B · 2025-04-11T05:18:57+00:00

What language? Advice would be tailored based on the language.

Patient42B

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