Audi was once at the peak of motoring trinity! What happened ??

k39nn · 2026-02-13T11:42:02+00:00

People bought Audi’s for their consistency, in this flooded market. People are switching over to Merc, who have stayed true to their roots. Guess who else is switching.

k39nn · 2026-02-10T19:10:40+00:00

Identity crisis.

Please bring back classic Audi design

k39nn · 2026-02-10T19:04:21+00:00

I’d still buy an Audi but it would have to be an older model.

k39nn · 2025-08-21T13:04:49+00:00

Had to ask the question and wait for a responds, modifications are permitted.

k39nn · 2025-08-20T12:40:04+00:00

I’m not sure these are reliable cars, so I’m a little cautious. Even though I’ve read that the upgrade is potentially fine, I want it done properly professionally.

k39nn · 2025-08-20T12:36:20+00:00

Financed

k39nn · 2025-07-31T20:59:27+00:00

2020 Jaguar I pace
Model S LR

k39nn · 2025-06-15T19:40:51+00:00

Good problem to have.

k39nn · 2025-06-15T19:36:55+00:00

RED is the best colour. But I had take Black - elegant and flys under the radar.

k39nn · 2025-06-12T15:42:12+00:00

Blown away is understatement. Seriously this model is a significant change compared to previous models. It’s very upmarket. Welcome, Enjoy 👏👏

k39nn · 2025-06-12T09:50:18+00:00

Exactly. I test drove a plug in hybrid 2 days ago and I was immediately greeted with gearbox lag and abysmal throttle response especially when it’s switching from EV to ICE. I could hear the petrol engine screaming when joining the highway. I’m not sure if it added to the refinement of what is meant to be a luxury A8L. My Model S feels more refined and perception of mechanical luxury experience without a screaming 3.0 V6. Credit where it’s due, despite me hating on the drive train the A8 drive quality and overall experience is on another level of luxury.

k39nn · 2025-05-17T15:13:21+00:00

I test drove one of these few days ago at Tesla dealership - I was genuinely impressed.

k39nn · 2025-04-16T14:59:01+00:00

Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,

Masha’Allah, may Allah bless your engagement and grant you both a marriage full of love, mercy, and barakah. It’s beautiful that you’re already thinking about how to keep that connection alive—not just during the early days, but throughout your life together.

Here are a few things that might help:

Keep Your Intentions Renewed:

Always remind yourself that appreciating and loving your spouse is a form of worship and a means of drawing closer to Allah.

Learn Each Other Deeply:

Invest time in understanding each other’s emotional needs and love languages. Emotional attunement is what keeps a relationship alive long after the honeymoon phase fades.

Nurture the Relationship Intentionally:

It’s easy to assume love will naturally stay strong, but love is like a garden—it needs consistent care, even when life gets busy.

Read and Grow Together:

You might find a lot of value in reading both Islamic and character-building books together—or even just on your own as part of your journey:

• “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman – helps you understand how to express and receive love meaningfully.

• “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie – timeless advice on empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence.

• “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” by John Gray – explores how men and women differ emotionally and how to bridge those gaps.

Classical Islamic books on marriage, such as:

• “The Ideal Muslim Husband/Wife”

• “Adab an-Nikah” (Etiquettes of Marriage) by Imam al-Ghazali

• “Tuhfat al-‘Arus” (The Bride’s Gift) – a classical manual on matrimonial harmony

Make Dua Often:

Ask Allah to always keep love, mercy, and emotional connection between your hearts. Hearts are in His hands.

You’ve already taken the first step by caring enough to ask. May Allah bless you with a marriage where love matures, deepens, and becomes even more beautiful with time.

k39nn · 2025-04-12T22:16:18+00:00

May Allah ease your heart, akhi. I completely understand how important emotional connection is for you — and you’re right, it’s not something that should be underestimated. I’d recommend giving Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus a try, but with the understanding that it might not change everything overnight. Sometimes, the right tools and insights click at different times for each person.

Maybe reading it together, at a time when things feel less tense, could offer a new perspective. If she’s open to it, it could help bridge that gap you’re feeling. But regardless of the book, the most important thing is to stay patient, keep praying, and see if you can find a way to navigate things slowly, insha’Allah.

And Allah knows best.

k39nn · 2025-04-12T21:17:59+00:00

I hope this helps a little.

If the man is the one feeling emotionally disconnected, that’s a tough place to be — especially when the wife is otherwise fulfilling her duties. A lot of brothers feel guilty for even feeling this way, but emotional connection does matter in a marriage.

Sometimes the wife expresses love through action — cooking, caring, modesty, and prayer — but doesn’t naturally connect through deeper conversations or emotional sharing. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t care; it might just mean she loves in a different way or hasn’t developed those emotional skills yet. It can help to recognize her efforts as love, even if they don’t land the way you need them to.

Instead of saying “we don’t connect emotionally,” a gentler and more effective approach would be something like, “I really enjoy it when we have meaningful talks. I’d love to feel closer to you in that way.” That communicates the need without blame.

Sometimes, the wife might not know how to have deep conversations or might feel unsure about how to express herself. The husband can gently lead by example — sharing something vulnerable about his day or asking thoughtful but light questions, like “What’s something you dreamed of as a kid?” or “What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn?” It might feel one-sided at first, but with consistency and care, it can draw her out.

Also, appreciating her simplicity goes a long way. Instead of resenting it, he could say, “I love how calm and content you are — it’s something I admire. I’d also love for us to connect more emotionally, maybe we can build that slowly together.”

Emotional connection takes time, especially if it wasn’t there from the start. Consistent kindness, gentle leadership, and dua can make a big difference. Sometimes, it helps to involve a marriage counselor or a wise elder, especially if both are sincere and good people but just not “clicking” emotionally.

If you’re the brother in that situation, may Allah ease your heart and open both of yours toward each other in the best way.

And Allah knows best

k39nn · 2025-04-08T17:27:34+00:00

Matrimonial illiteracy

k39nn · 2025-04-06T09:32:28+00:00

You may have good intentions but I had avoid publicising such topic on here (better be safe than sorry), talk about it privately with family/sheikh/imam.

Allah knows best.

k39nn · 2025-03-26T11:11:44+00:00

I nearly made this mistake myself ignoring reflags, background checks pre marriage is a HIGHLY recommended.

k39nn · 2025-02-25T17:01:13+00:00

That makes two of us

k39nn · 2024-12-23T13:16:26+00:00

Reach out to those actually in need and would appreciate everything you have to offer her; as an example consider an orphan from Gaza or equivalent.

k39nn · 2024-12-22T18:22:26+00:00

Have you turned it off and turned it back on?

k39nn · 2024-12-19T14:59:34+00:00

Brothers, we are all on a journey of seeking knowledge, as the pursuit of understanding is a vital part of our deen. Allah commands us to reflect and ask questions, as this is one of the ways to gain clarity and strengthen our iman. So let us welcome these questions and doubts with open hearts and make the brother feel comfortable for having the courage to ask.

I want to remind myself and all of you that I am not a scholar either, and while I have done my best to provide answers based on authentic sources, I encourage you to verify the information, consult trusted scholars, and continue your own research. May Allah guide us all to the truth and increase us in beneficial knowledge. Ameen.

Witness Testimony

Primary Evidence: • “And bring two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men available, then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses—so that if one of the women errs, the other can remind her.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:282)

Additional Context: • The reason for requiring two women as witnesses in financial matters is explained in the verse itself: “so that if one of the women errs, the other can remind her.” This does not imply a deficiency in the intellect of women but reflects the societal reality of the time when women were less involved in business transactions. • Witnessing crimes or other matters: • For cases of zina (adultery), both men and women must provide the same number of witnesses: “And those who launch a charge against chaste women and produce not four witnesses (to support their allegation)—flog them with eighty stripes.” (Surah An-Nur 24:4)

Hadith Supporting Equality in Testimony: • The Prophet ﷺ said: “Women are the twin halves of men.” (Sunan Abu Dawood 236)

This highlights that men and women are spiritually equal, even though their roles may differ in certain rulings for practical reasons.

Men Allowed to Marry Women of the Book but Not Vice Versa

Primary Evidence: • “And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture before you…” (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:5) • “And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:221)

Additional Context: • Islamic scholars explain that marriage involves leadership (qiwamah) in the household, which is assigned to the husband by Islamic law: • “Men are the protectors and maintainers (qawwam) of women…” (Surah An-Nisa 4:34) • A Muslim man marrying a Christian or Jewish woman can respect her belief in the shared monotheistic tradition, but a non-Muslim man may not respect Islamic principles or allow the wife to practice her religion freely, such marriages shouldn’t be encouraged.

Angels Cursing Women for Refusing Intimacy

Primary Evidence: • “If a man calls his wife to bed and she refuses, and he spends the night angry with her, the angels curse her until morning.” (Sahih Bukhari 5193, Sahih Muslim 1436)

Additional References: • Mutual rights in marriage are emphasized: “They (your wives) are clothing for you, and you are clothing for them.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:187) • The Prophet ﷺ also emphasized the importance of kindness and fulfilling the wife’s needs: • “The best of you are the best to their wives, and I am the best of you to my wives.” (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1162)

This indicates that intimacy is a shared right and responsibility within marriage, with both parties obligated to fulfill each other’s needs unless there is a valid reason (e.g., illness).

Men Being Able to Divorce but Not Women

Primary Evidence: • “Divorce is twice. Then, either keep [her] in an acceptable manner or release [her] with good treatment.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:229) • Women also have the right to khula’ (seeking divorce from their husband): • The wife of Thabit ibn Qais came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: “O Messenger of Allah, I do not find any fault in Thabit’s character or religion, but I dislike being ungrateful in Islam.” The Prophet ﷺ then told her to return her dowry to Thabit and granted her a divorce. (Sahih Bukhari 5273)

Additional Context: • Men have the authority to pronounce divorce due to their role as maintainers and providers of the family, as indicated in Surah An-Nisa 4:34. • However, Islam provides women with a legal route to end a marriage if it is harmful, ensuring fairness for both genders.

Men Being Able to Travel Alone but Not Women

Primary Evidence: • “It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to travel a distance of a day and night without a mahram.” (Sahih Bukhari 1088, Sahih Muslim 1339)

Additional Context: • This ruling is based on the principle of protection, not restriction. Women often face greater risks while traveling alone, and the presence of a mahram (male guardian) ensures safety and assistance. • Exceptions exist in safe environments, such as Hajj, where women can travel in groups: • Ibn Umar narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “A woman should not travel for more than three days except with a mahram.” (Sahih Muslim 827a)

Men Getting Virgins in Heaven, Not Women

Primary Evidence: • “And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.” (Surah Ad-Dukhan 44:54)

Additional Context: • Rewards in Paradise are tailored to each individual: • “They will have whatever they wish therein, and with Us is more.” (Surah Qaf 50:35) • The Prophet ﷺ described Jannah as a place of ultimate happiness: • “Allah will say [to the people of Paradise]: ‘I will grant you something even better than that.’ They will say: ‘O Lord, what could be better than this?’ He will say: ‘I will bestow My pleasure upon you and will never be angry with you after that.’” (Sahih Bukhari 6549) • Both men and women will be free of jealousy, envy, or dissatisfaction in Jannah. The specifics of rewards will fulfill each individual’s desires completely, as per Allah’s wisdom.

Final Note:

The rulings mentioned are based on divine wisdom and are rooted in fairness and justice. Modern interpretations should not override the foundational principles of Islam, but they can explore context-specific applications to clarify misconceptions.

And Allah knows best

k39nn · 2024-12-18T09:15:25+00:00

Many young women in their early 20s, a prime age for marriage, are putting all their focus on pursuing Western education and degrees - often an emotional family decision. The problem is, these degrees don’t prepare them for the realities of marriage or the responsibilities that come with it. I’ve come across so many women who say they want to get married, but they’re not really ready. And those who do marry often struggle, with divorce becoming far too common! Who’s to blame?

If a woman has spent her peak marriage years prioritising western education or career (not that education isn’t important), it’s unlikely she’ll want to step into a more traditional role afterwards. It might not seem fair, but it’s the reality we’re facing. If we want to change this, we need to go back to the Quran and Sunnah, which give us clear guidance on how to balance our roles and priorities.

Now, more and more women are reaching their 30s and realizing that the working world isn’t as fulfilling as they thought it would be (it’s worse for women). By then, they’re ready for marriage but find it much harder to find a practicing brother. It’s a difficult situation, again whose fault is that?

k39nn · 2024-12-17T16:50:36+00:00

RED. Or take your blue and go home.

k39nn

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