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Post by Lucy13 on Oct 29, 2004 21:36:23 GMT -5
Well, I consider the part of lower Manhattan that they held the DVD premiere to be Brooklyn. It was only a couple of minutes from the Brooklyn Bridge. I guess technically it's Tribecca (?) Jen, the way you said (earlier) that, no worries, you and Yusuf will always have Brooklyn, makes it sound like you had another (better) meeting with him that you'd prefer to keep a memory of.  See what I'm sayin'? And... I bet it was nice to finally get to meet and talk with David too. |
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Post by sue on Oct 30, 2004 8:51:12 GMT -5
Lucy, when Jen said "We'll always have Brooklyn", I believe she meant it as a take-off of the line "We'll always have Paris", in the movie Casablanca.
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Post by Lucy13 on Oct 30, 2004 15:02:58 GMT -5
Lucy, when Jen said "We'll always have Brooklyn", I believe she meant it as a take-off of the line "We'll always have Paris", in the movie Casablanca. OK... I'll stop being so bothersome. (BTW, I don't think I've ever even seen Casablanca all the way through before...) |
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Post by sue on Oct 30, 2004 16:13:49 GMT -5
Lucy, you're never bothersome. As to Casablanca, I don't think I've seen it in 40 years and I didn't see all of it either. ;D
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Post by 100dreamer on Dec 11, 2004 5:42:04 GMT -5
Jen, I think yusuf was just in a rush and was a little stressed. I doubt very much it was anything personal. Hope you have another meeting with him that turns out better.
peace 2 u,
-anwar
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Post by Catmeg on Dec 14, 2004 4:02:29 GMT -5
I was fortunate to spend the day with Yusuf and his Family at the Central Mosque is London many years ago, I was given a most warm welcome by everyone there and the experience was wonderful, Yusuf was very generous with his time and made sure my daughter and myself were shown around and taken care of.
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Post by Girlhowdy233 on Jan 25, 2005 23:36:17 GMT -5
Lucy, when Jen said "We'll always have Brooklyn", I believe she meant it as a take-off of the line "We'll always have Paris", in the movie Casablanca. Yup, that line was what makes me remember that film. What a beautiful thing for Rick to say! Ilsa:"What about US?" Rick:""We'll always have Paris. We didn't have it, we'd LOST IT until YOU came to Casablanca! We got it back last night!" Ahh....  :'(I want to live long enough to hear someone say something like that to ME..know I made that kind of a difference in this old world of ours! Shirley |
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Post by Girlhowdy233 on Jan 25, 2005 23:48:13 GMT -5
OK... I'll stop being so bothersome. Lucy, you are many things:intelligent, curious, talented, genuine, kind and patient being among them. One thing you NEVER are is bothersome! :-*Shirley |
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Post by kareema113 on Jan 26, 2005 2:16:24 GMT -5
Greetings,
I haven't been around in quite a while because I am pretty busy with the Islamic school and all, however I decided to check things out today and found this thread.
I just wanted to reassure you, Jen, that you are not the only one who has been on the receiving end of 'the look' and the dismissive tone.
When I went to hear him speak in 2001, I inadvertantly created quite a stir by telling 2 sisters standing by the door that I had never been in a mosque before and that I had driven a couple of hours to attend Br Yusuf's lecture.
Shortly thereafter I was propelled down a hallway and into a room where I saw several men that I had never seen before smiling expectantly at me. Br Yusuf, the man that I had 'seen' before (in the Ami sense, not personally), was giving me sidelong, decidedly apprehensive glances. I later learned that I was interrupting an IBERR board meeting. When the commotion in the room died down, he said rather pointedly to me, "They told me that a woman drove a couple of hours to see me and become a Muslim."
Since I had said nothing of the sort to the sisters at the door, I figured that this was Allah telling me what I was there to do. As Br Yusuf continued to alternate between looking at the table in front of him and shooting me sideways glances, I replied. "Well, I guess that must be me."
His entire demeanor changed. I feel confident that he initially thought that I was a crazed fan stalking him. Perhaps he was concerned that I might 'embarass' him in front of the other board members or something.
In your case, I think that he was concerned about the reporters potentially 'embarrassing' him, so all you got to see was his 'cautious as a cat' side.
I hope this helps.
peace,
kareema
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Post by 100dreamer on Jan 27, 2005 1:37:03 GMT -5
In your case, I think that he was concerned about the reporters potentially 'embarrassing' him, so all you got to see was his 'cautious as a cat' side. I hope this helps. peace, kareema Yes I think you put it very nicely. Cats can be very cautious ;-) peace 2 u, -anwar |
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Post by Girlhowdy233 on Jan 28, 2005 5:12:23 GMT -5
Greetings, I haven't been around in quite a while because I am pretty busy with the Islamic school and all, however I decided to check things out today and found this thread. I just wanted to reassure you, Jen, that you are not the only one who has been on the receiving end of 'the look' and the dismissive tone. When I went to hear him speak in 2001, I inadvertantly created quite a stir by telling 2 sisters standing by the door that I had never been in a mosque before and that I had driven a couple of hours to attend Br Yusuf's lecture. Shortly thereafter I was propelled down a hallway and into a room where I saw several men that I had never seen before smiling expectantly at me. Br Yusuf, the man that I had 'seen' before (in the Ami sense, not personally), was giving me sidelong, decidedly apprehensive glances. I later learned that I was interrupting an IBERR board meeting. When the commotion in the room died down, he said rather pointedly to me, "They told me that a woman drove a couple of hours to see me and become a Muslim." Since I had said nothing of the sort to the sisters at the door, I figured that this was Allah telling me what I was there to do. As Br Yusuf continued to alternate between looking at the table in front of him and shooting me sideways glances, I replied. "Well, I guess that must be me." His entire demeanor changed. I feel confident that he initially thought that I was a crazed fan stalking him. Perhaps he was concerned that I might 'embarass' him in front of the other board members or something. In your case, I think that he was concerned about the reporters potentially 'embarrassing' him, so all you got to see was his 'cautious as a cat' side. I hope this helps. peace, kareema I have LOVED this story from the first time Kareema told it, and I continue to enjoy hearing it. I think what touches me the most about it is the implication that NO meeting is as important as giving an individual your IMMEDIATE attention/support-be it for spiritual or emotional support/nurturing. Those sisters had their priorities right, and I applaud them! Shirley |
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Post by Gizmo on Jan 28, 2005 16:19:21 GMT -5
I've never met Cat/Yusuf but he did come to my local mosque to read the call for prayer and I did see him. I was just a kid at the time. He came in a Jaguar car. This was quite a while back, mid 1990's approx. I was surprised he came to such a small mosque to read the call for prayer, but given that he is such a humble honest person he would read the call for prayer anywhere if he was asked. And he read it with such an angelic voice, I can still remember it.
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Post by boneheadedwoman on Jan 28, 2005 21:58:28 GMT -5
Greetings, I haven't been around in quite a while because I am pretty busy with the Islamic school and all, however I decided to check things out today and found this thread. I just wanted to reassure you, Jen, that you are not the only one who has been on the receiving end of 'the look' and the dismissive tone. When I went to hear him speak in 2001, I inadvertantly created quite a stir by telling 2 sisters standing by the door that I had never been in a mosque before and that I had driven a couple of hours to attend Br Yusuf's lecture. Shortly thereafter I was propelled down a hallway and into a room where I saw several men that I had never seen before smiling expectantly at me. Br Yusuf, the man that I had 'seen' before (in the Ami sense, not personally), was giving me sidelong, decidedly apprehensive glances. I later learned that I was interrupting an IBERR board meeting. When the commotion in the room died down, he said rather pointedly to me, "They told me that a woman drove a couple of hours to see me and become a Muslim." Since I had said nothing of the sort to the sisters at the door, I figured that this was Allah telling me what I was there to do. As Br Yusuf continued to alternate between looking at the table in front of him and shooting me sideways glances, I replied. "Well, I guess that must be me." His entire demeanor changed. I feel confident that he initially thought that I was a crazed fan stalking him. Perhaps he was concerned that I might 'embarass' him in front of the other board members or something. In your case, I think that he was concerned about the reporters potentially 'embarrassing' him, so all you got to see was his 'cautious as a cat' side. I hope this helps. peace, kareema Hi Kareema! That story made me smile. Quite a series of events! No wonder you felt guided! So, is there more to the story? I know you became a muslim, but not right then, I assume....?  |
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Post by boneheadedwoman on Jan 28, 2005 22:02:53 GMT -5
Greetings, I haven't been around in quite a while because I am pretty busy with the Islamic school and all, however I decided to check things out today and found this thread. I just wanted to reassure you, Jen, that you are not the only one who has been on the receiving end of 'the look' and the dismissive tone. When I went to hear him speak in 2001, I inadvertantly created quite a stir by telling 2 sisters standing by the door that I had never been in a mosque before and that I had driven a couple of hours to attend Br Yusuf's lecture. Shortly thereafter I was propelled down a hallway and into a room where I saw several men that I had never seen before smiling expectantly at me. Br Yusuf, the man that I had 'seen' before (in the Ami sense, not personally), was giving me sidelong, decidedly apprehensive glances. I later learned that I was interrupting an IBERR board meeting. When the commotion in the room died down, he said rather pointedly to me, "They told me that a woman drove a couple of hours to see me and become a Muslim." Since I had said nothing of the sort to the sisters at the door, I figured that this was Allah telling me what I was there to do. As Br Yusuf continued to alternate between looking at the table in front of him and shooting me sideways glances, I replied. "Well, I guess that must be me." His entire demeanor changed. I feel confident that he initially thought that I was a crazed fan stalking him. Perhaps he was concerned that I might 'embarass' him in front of the other board members or something. In your case, I think that he was concerned about the reporters potentially 'embarrassing' him, so all you got to see was his 'cautious as a cat' side. I hope this helps. peace, kareema Hi Kareema! That story made me smile. Quite a series of events! No wonder you felt guided! So, is there more to the story? I know you became a muslim, but not right then, I assume....? |
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Post by kareema113 on Jan 30, 2005 0:18:54 GMT -5
Actually, it was about 10 minutes later. Apparently once Br Yusuf had established that I was not a crazed stalker, he was ready to proceed with my Declaration of Faith/Shahada. In Islam, the convert must make a public declaration in front of other Muslims in order to 'officially' embrace the faith. At the time I was communicating with the other Muslims on the now defunct Yusuf Islam side of cs.com. (I had been originally been introduced to Islam in the 70s by a Muslim boyfriend at about the same time that Br Yusuf was reading the Holy Qur'an for the first time. This brother accompanied me to the Majikat Tour concert in Oakland... but this is another chapter in the saga of how I became a Muslim.) I had asked Allah for a sign to indicate to me that my Path was indeed Islam, because, in retrospect, I believe that is what I had been shown in the 70s. I wanted to reconnect with where I believed I was destined to go. When the person I thought I was least likely to ever meet personally told me that a woman had come there to meet him and embrace Islam, I figured that must be my answer... 2 stories high in Technicolor neon, to be exact. The date was January 13th, 2001. peace, kareema  |
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Post by Lucy13 on Jan 30, 2005 19:25:39 GMT -5
When the person I thought I was least likely to ever meet personally told me that a woman had come there to meet him and embrace Islam, I figured that must be my answer... That's profound, kareema...... really! Wonderful story. I'm convinced! |
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Post by Girlhowdy233 on Feb 3, 2005 3:51:49 GMT -5
I've never met Cat/Yusuf but he did come to my local mosque to read the call for prayer and I did see him. I was just a kid at the time. He came in a Jaguar car. I gotta admire Yusuf's taste in cars-it's EXACTLY like mine! When I saw him in Los Angeles, he had a red mustang! Jaguar and Mustang are among my FAVORITE cars! Also gotta say I ADORE your kitty picture here! He is a kitty after my own heart! Could you possibly send me a jpg. of that picture? :)Thanks! Shirley |
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Post by Gizmo on Feb 10, 2005 13:02:33 GMT -5
Sent ;D
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Post by boneheadedwoman on Feb 19, 2005 14:57:25 GMT -5
Actually, it was about 10 minutes later. Apparently once Br Yusuf had established that I was not a crazed stalker, he was ready to proceed with my Declaration of Faith/Shahada. In Islam, the convert must make a public declaration in front of other Muslims in order to 'officially' embrace the faith. At the time I was communicating with the other Muslims on the now defunct Yusuf Islam side of cs.com. (I had been originally been introduced to Islam in the 70s by a Muslim boyfriend at about the same time that Br Yusuf was reading the Holy Qur'an for the first time. This brother accompanied me to the Majikat Tour concert in Oakland... but this is another chapter in the saga of how I became a Muslim.) I had asked Allah for a sign to indicate to me that my Path was indeed Islam, because, in retrospect, I believe that is what I had been shown in the 70s. I wanted to reconnect with where I believed I was destined to go. When the person I thought I was least likely to ever meet personally told me that a woman had come there to meet him and embrace Islam, I figured that must be my answer... 2 stories high in Technicolor neon, to be exact. The date was January 13th, 2001. peace, kareema Yes, I'd say you definitely were TOLD Islam was your path. Talk about the red carpet treatment! What a welcome to your new faith! |
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Post by sherry on Feb 21, 2005 11:27:08 GMT -5
hi everyone im a new member i have met him as well, he is a very nice man and very down to earth.  i just wanted to say that and i hope i fit in peace Sherry |
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Post by Vivian on Feb 21, 2005 12:03:07 GMT -5
hi everyone im a new member i have met him as well, he is a very nice man and very down to earth. i just wanted to say that and i hope i fit in peace Sherry Welcome to majicat, Sherry. Please share your story with us. I am sure it's wonderful. Peace,Vivian |
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