Types Of Kiss

Butterfly Kiss

With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners. If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart.

Cheek Kiss

A friendly, "I really like you" kiss. Often the preferred kissing method of a first date. With your hands on your partner's shoulders, gently brush your lips across her cheek.

Earlobe Kiss

Gently sip and suck the earlobe. Avoid louder sucking noises as ears are sensitized noise detectors.

Eskimo Kiss

With your faces less than a breath apart, gently rub your noses together.

Freeze Kiss (or Melt Kiss)

Experiment with this fun kiss. Put a small piece of ice in your mouth, then open mouth and kiss your partner, passing them the ice with your tongue. It's an erotic and sensual french kiss with a twist of cold.

Foot Kiss

An erotic and romantic gesture. It may tickle, but relax and enjoy it! To give a toe kiss by gently suck the toes and then lightly kissing the foot. It helps to gently massage the base of the foot while performing the kiss.

Forehead Kiss

The "motherly" kiss or "just friends" kiss. The forehead kiss can be a comforting kiss to anyone. Simply brush your lips lightly across the crown of their head.

French Kiss

The kiss involving the tongue. Some call this the "Soul Kiss" because the life and soul are thought to pass through the mouth's breath in the exchange across tongues. Surprisingly, the French call this "The English Kiss".

Fruity Kiss

Take a small piece of fruit and place between your lips (juicy fruits such as grapes, strawberries, small pieces of pineapple or mango are ideal). Kiss your partner and nibble one half of the piece of fruit while they nibble the other until it breaks in half, allowing the juice to run into your mouths.

Hand Kiss

Gently raise her hand to your lips. Lightly brush your lips across the top of her hand. Historically this kiss was performed with a bow, which showed deference to a lady.

Hickey Kiss

The object is not to draw blood, but to gently leave a mark that will prove your interlude was not a dream. This is often included in erotic foreplay.

Mistletoe Kiss

Surprise your lover by capturing them with a gentle holiday kiss under the mistletoe. This is also a good method for shyer individuals to steal a kiss from a potential lover.

Letter Kiss

Send your lover a kiss in a love letter by writing the letter x several times in a row at the bottom of a letter such as XXXXX.

Neck Nibble Kiss

Gently nibble up and down your partners neck. End with a gentle kiss on the lips.

Nip Kiss

This kiss can create a very erotic sensation. While kissing your partner, ever so gently nibble on their lips. You must be very careful not to bite to hard or hurt your partner. When done correctly, this kiss ignites wonderful sensations.

Shoulder Kiss

Simply come from behind, embrace her, and kiss the top of her shoulder. This is a sensual, loving kiss.

Sip Kiss

Take a small sip of your favorite drink. Leaving a little bit of it on your lips, kiss your partner. It is a unique way to create a sensual feeling and your partner will enjoy it.

Talking Kiss

Whisper sweet nothings into your partner's mouth. If caught in the act, simply say as Chico Marx, "I wasn't kissing her. I was whispering into her mouth."

Tiger Kiss

Quietly sneak up behind your partner making sure they do not know what you are going to do. Out of the blue, grab them and gently bite their neck. Make sure to get a few good growls in too. This will surely surprise them.

Trickle Kiss

Take a sip of a favourite drink and trickle it slowly into partner's mouth while kissing.

Tongue Sucking

A variation of the French kiss. During an open-mouth kiss gently suck on your partner's tongue (not too hard because it may hurt). Very sexy :-)

Quickie Kiss

When you're in a rush. Often the nose gets it rather than the lips.

Vacuum Kiss

While kissing open-mouthed, slightly suck in as if you were sucking the air from your partners mouth. This is a playful kiss.

Virtual Kiss

For Internet lovers. Send an e-card or a kiss via email with this symbol: :-* .

40 Things Girls Wish Guys Knew...

1. Don’t tell us when you think other girls are hot.
2. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials before we get bored.
3. Mark anniversaries on the calendar.
*4. We think about you all the time.
*5. This is how we see it: Don’t call = Don’t care.
6. Which also means that if we don’t call, take a hint.
7. We like you to be a little jealous. But overly possessive is not necessary.
8. We’re allowed to be late. You’re not.
9. Eye contact is the key.
10. Don’t take longer to get ready than we do.
11. Laugh at our jokes.
*12. 3 words: honesty, honesty, honesty!
13. Girls can be groupies. Guy groupies are stalkers.
14. Do not start with us. You will not win.
15. Would you like it if a guy treated your sister that way? Didn’t think so.
16 If you ask nicely, we`ll answer the same way.
17. We will never have enough clothes or shoes.
18 Open the door for us no matter where we are.
19. We love surprises.
*20. Pay attention to the little things we do, because they mean the most.
21. Always brush your teeth before you see us. A fresh mouth and white teeth are a necessity.
22. Clean your room before we come over.
*23. Even though you’re sometimes insensitive and hurt us, we still love you with everything we are.
24. Don’t act hard around your friends
25. Sometimes “NO” really means “NO!”.
26. “Wife beaters” are not an adequate form of fashion.
27. Sensitive guys are great.. but crying more than we do in a movie just isn’t right.
28. Don’t let ex-girlfriends cause drama, relationships are stressful enough.
*29. It takes a special kind of stupid to forget birthdays.
*30. “Fat chicks” have feelings, too.
31. Silent treatment, shoulder shrugs, tears, yelling, & nasty looks add up to = YOU DiD SOMETHiNG WRONG.
32. The excuse “I can’t dance” is unacceptable. We’ll appreciate the simple fact that you’re trying.
*33. Just because a girl doesn’t pick up on the first ring, doesn’t mean she’s not waiting by the phone.
34. You don’t have to spend a lot; if it means a lot.
35. Don’t say you love me if you don’t mean it.
*36. Don’t lie to us. We will catch you.
*37. Don’t you ever answer our question with only ONE word! We hate it!
38. Just BE by our side when shopping means you are not allowed to flirt while we shopping…
39. Please give us some comment while shopping.. it’s compulsory.
*40. When the girls get together, we talk about everything. Meaning, my best friends know everything about you.

A Guide for Men

Did you know that after Christmas, Valentine's Day is the biggest retail holiday? That means a variety of things for you the consumer, but mostly it means the market is saturated with a plethora of heart-shaped, cutesy, not so worth it products. I have a philosophy…one that is not always popular…but here it goes. If you love someone, then saying "I love you" is a full time job, not one accomplished by dime store shrink-wrapped chocolates and plush toys holding bags of candy hearts.

Don't get me wrong. These things were great when we were 10, but we are adults now so here are a few ways to ensure you have a classy holiday that shows you put a lot of thought into it.

The key to success if knowing your significant other's tastes and not stepping on a land mine in the process of telling her how much you care. Yes, this article is geared mostly towards the men out there who are trying to get it right this year. However, women, you can take heed of this advice as well because I don't know a man alive who wants a teddy bear holding a cheap satin heart.

1. Ask yourself "Do I know her tastes well enough to buy a personalized gift?" We are going to help you sort this out, but you have to put your mind to it too.

2. What is your budget? Financial troubles as a result of overspending on Valentine's Day are not going to help your romantic life.

3. Always be classy. You don't have to spend a fortune to achieve style.

We have broken the choices down by the major items generally purchased for Valentine's Day. This by no means is an all-inclusive list, but will put you on the road to victory.

Chocolate:

Does she like it? If not, then obviously skip this traditional gift. Does she have a favorite brand? Or favorite ingredient?
Whatever your answers to those questions, do not buy shrink wrapped, generic chocolate. We are not a big fan of the heart shaped, fake lace and Elvis velvet. You know what I am talking about. Now avoid it! A simple, elegant box with a nice ribbon is much classier.

Flowers:

Does she like flowers? (Remember some people are allergic to certain flowers)

Does she have a favorite? There is not a rule that says you must buy red roses. I happen to love yellow roses and it would be a sign to me that my mate understood me if he bought me yellow roses instead of traditional red.

Jewelry:

Now talk about a land mine. If you are determined to buy jewelry, consult her friends and family to find out what she likes and wants if you are not absolutely positive. Good jewelry is an expensive proposition to screw up. Avoid heart shaped anything…please, I am begging you. The act of giving her the jewelry is saying "I love you," there is no need to tattoo it on her forehead so to speak by giving her a heart shaped necklace she feels obliged to wear all of the time.

Dinner or Brunch:

1. Go where you will both be comfortable.
2. Make reservations to avoid waiting.
3. If you want to try something new, go somewhere that you both have wanted to try.
4. If you are nervous about a new place and you want the perfect evening, check out the place ahead of time.
5. Be yourself. For example, if you are not a wine expert then ask for help from the staff. We women like a guy who will ask.

Or be daring…don't go out to eat. If you are not a very good cook, order take away from a local establishment (not fast food or pizza) or hire a personal chef, and put your time into setting a beautiful table. She will be very impressed that you made the effort.

Lingerie:

Oh yet another land mine. Do you get the feeling this holiday was meant to test the best of relationships? Be careful here. Your fantasies may not be her desires. And please, please, please again be classy not tacky. Cheap lingerie does not say "I love you." It says "I'm cheap or you are a tramp." If you aren't sure about this one at all, then make it a partner activity. Tell her you want to buy her something nice and that you want to do it together.

Other Gifts:

There is no rule that your Valentine's Day gift has to be heart shaped, red/pink or traditional. I don't recommend buying her a blender or cordless drill, but if there is something that she has really been checking out and you can afford it, then show her that you have been paying attention and go for it.

Travel:

Many places offer weekend specials for Valentine's Day, but often are booked well in advance. As an alternative, plan a weekend away at a different time and give this to her as a gift over your Valentine's Day dinner.

Proposals:

OK, we saved this one for last because it is a big one. For some reason, the multitudes feel that proposing on Valentine's Day is the thing to do. In case you couldn't tell from this article, I am encouraging you to think out of the box. Valentine's Day proposals have come to be expected. Why not be different, propose at a random time and really surprise her. However, if you feel that you must succumb to the pressure, do it right. Follow all of our tips above and crank them up a notch. Again, be creative but classy. You want her to remember this special time.

Valentine's Day Dating Tips For Men - 5 Places to Meet Women on Valentine's Day

1. Host a Singles Party. One of the best ways to meet a romantic partner is through a mutual acquaintance. By hosting a "local singles only" event on Valentine's Day, a guy can create an atmosphere filled with people looking for love.

2. Crash a Girl's Night Out. On Valentine's Day, single women seek each other out for comfort and support. In local bars and restaurants, you'll often find a group of women, having fun and enjoying the holiday. Patterson states: "If you know how to approach women, you can easily walk up to a group and start a fun conversation".

3. Attend a Singles Night. For many bars and clubs, Valentine's Day presents a unique opportunity to make money. On this day, some create special "Anti-Valentine's Day" events for lonely singles. In this environment, a single guy can easily meet a woman.

4. Online Dating. Online dating has now become a socially acceptable way to meet a romantic partner. Any guy who uses this method to meet women can easily set up a first date on Valentine's Day.

5. Look around. On Valentine's Day, a guy doesn't have to go to a special location to find love. In fact, men can meet women anywhere they go. All they have to do is keep their eyes open and look for any opportunity to approach a single girl.

Men are often surprised at how easy it is to meet a woman on Valentine's Day. If they make a little effort, they'll find that there are plenty of opportunities to find true love.

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Staying In

Make it a cozy night for two with romance, you and your love... what more could you ask for? Staying home to celebrate Valentine's Day can be a very rewarding experience because you have a tendency to feel more at ease in your own home. This can add that extra element of romance to your plans and really allows for those special moments of closeness and love. When planning any romantic event at your home, it is also important to set the mood and try to plan something you know your love will love.

Heart to heart...
and soul to soul. You want your love to know exactly how you feel about them with an intimate night at home, just you and your love. Below are a few ideas, from the playful to extremely romantic, to help you create just the right celebration of your love.


Cover the floor with newspapers and finger paint a masterpiece.

Have a picnic on your fire escape, patio, or in your backyard.

Spread a blanket on the living room floor and have an indoor picnic.

Read old cards and letters from each other to one another.

Play hide and seek.

Dress up for your evening at home.

Enjoy McDonald's by candlelight on the living room coffee table.

Or, enjoy pizza by candlelight!

Set up a tent in the backyard, have a fire in the bbq, roast some marshmallows and lay out under the stars!

Set up some of your favorite board games, like Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, cards, etc and have fun!

Order dinner from an expensive restaurant in a distant city and have it flown in.

Rent your favorite romantic movies, make some popcorn and hot chocolate, and stay up all night watching movies and cuddling.

Surprise your love with a bubble bath for two. When you're done, wash and comb/brush their hair for them.

Bake cookies together.

Have dinner in bed!

Hire a professional masseuse to give you both massages, or give one yourself!

Take turns reading a sexy or romantic book aloud to each other.

Do your love's secret fantasy.

Stage a progressive love dinner and serve each course in a different room with the dessert ending up in the bedroom!

Plan a romantic dinner, with wine or champagne, candles, music... and just relish in each other. Talk, play, anything that comes up. Just be open and love without inhibition.

Make dinner together!

Stay up all night and watch the sun set and rise together.

Laugh, love, then laugh some more!

Do that one thing that your love has always wanted to do or have happen to them.

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Love Games
Put a little fun into your night of romance at home with these great ideas!


Take a deck of 52 cards. Assign each card a thing to do. For example, Aces get a kiss, etc. Shuffle the deck and spread the cards out. You and your honey take turns drawing cards. Whatever card says to do, your honey must do. Be creative with your ideas and have fun!

Rent a movie that you both agree is hilariously funny. Every time one of you laughs, kiss each other. Whoever laughed the least gets to choose a romantic idea to do after the movie.

Play the alphabet game! One person starts with the letter "A" and has to kiss a body part on the other person beginning with that letter. The other person starts with "B" and so on and so on. If you can't think of a body part for a letter, make one up! By the time you get to "Z" (if you do), you just might want to play again!

Change the game of Monopoly to Loveopoly. Change boardwalk into back rub, and Tennessee into take your shirt off. Every time you pass go, you get a kiss. etc.

Hide Hershey's kisses around your love's place, and tell them to save the tags for real life redemption!



Go the extra mile

Part of making any event memorable is the special care and touch that is put into it. The littlest things are the ones that end up meaning the most.


Call your favorite radio station and dedicate a song to your love.

Everytime you walk through a door together, kiss.

Be open, honest and communicative.

Toast to each other.

Keep your love's interests in mind.

Tell them how wonderful they are whenever you remember to.

Kiss your love whenever you think about it.

Give them a quick foot or back massage.

Wear a certain favorite outfit... or, if you're brave, nothing at all!!

Hold hands.

Tickle each other.

Play footsies.

Leave notes for them to find all over the house!

Hug each other every time you are about to cross paths.

If you're not married... propose!

If you're married... propose again!!

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Ten Tips for a Romantic

From its earliest origins, Valentine’s Day has been associated with love. Centuries ago, the Romans celebrated a feast every February called Lupercalia. The celebration included a ritual for matching young, single men and women. Names were placed in a box, a drawing was held and couples randomly matched together were partners for a year -- after that it was up to them.
The Valentine’s Day gift you choose for your loved one and how you decide to spend the day says a lot about the quality of your relationship, so give something that has real meaning to you. Gifts from the heart don’t have to be expensive. Since the traditional gifts of flowers or chocolates don’t last forever, here are ten creative ways to express your love.

• Create your own Valentine’s Day card. Compose a poem or an expression of love that expresses your personality.

• Create a "recollection collection" scrapbook filled with favorite photographs, love letters, keepsakes from special occasions, and cherished mementos.

• Make a CD of your favorite songs as a couple including love songs that you both enjoy listening to. Buy some romantic CDs, classic videos or DVDs and wrap them all together with red ribbon.

• Jewelry is always a favorite. For the woman in your life, buy a heart-shaped locket and put a picture of yourself in it. Personalize the locket with your loved one’s initials so she’ll have something to wear that’s hers alone. Package it in a heart-shaped box or tied to fresh flowers. For your man, a good choice is the classic sterling silver ID bracelet or cuff links with his name or initials custom-engraved.

• Give silk or glass flowers, which will last forever. If your beloved has a green thumb, give a flowering plant to put in the garden to enjoy year after year.

• Prepare your loved one’s favorite dinner and serve it on a romantically set table and dine by candlelight on Valentine’s Day. For the sweetheart with a sweet tooth, make a decadent dessert such as a chocolate fondue with melted chocolate mixed with a touch of heavy cream, and serve it with fruit or cookies.

• Give the man in your life a personalized gift for his favorite hobby such as personalized golf or tennis balls that say, “I love you,” “You’re a hit!” or “Be mine,” or a monogrammed humidor for cigars.

• The gift of togetherness is precious, given today’s busy lifestyles. Plan a romantic, surprise travel getaway. Take lessons together to share in each other’s interests like dancing, cooking or sailing. Hire a personal trainer to inspire you to exercise together, or visit a spa together. Spend a night out at the theater and have dinner at a quiet and romantic candlelit restaurant.

• If you plan to propose on Valentine’s Day, hide the engagement ring in a box of candy or at the bottom of a heart-shaped flute filled with champagne. Buy a pair of monogrammed champagne flutes and make a toast with your favorite bubbly.

• If you want to propose at home, sprinkle rose petals around the house. Place heart-shaped candles around your home to create the right mood. Then, enjoy a quiet, romantic evening. Create a banner that says, “Will you marry me?” and hang it outside her home.

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Romantic Dating

Guys and girls, if you think you are poor at romancing and you need to add some spark to your love life, then I've got some brilliant romantic dating tips for you. And trust me these dating tips for singles will enlighten your love life, if you follow them sincerely. One thing I would like to say is that some people are in a misconception that only good-looking people are blessed with this wonderful gift called love. But guys, had that been the case, then all the superstars would have been the happiest people on earth. Well I believe it's all about destiny. But please if you are fortunate enough to get the love of the person you had always longed for, then don't let it go. And remember it's very important to nurture your relationship so as to maintain its freshness.

So guys and girls, check out some top dating tips so as to add on spice in your love affair: -

1.Taking your date for granted won't help. So if you plan to go on a date, then prepare yourself thoroughly for it. And please don't make your date a friends gathering, so no friends please. It's your special moment so only you should be a part of it.

2.You are going on a date, so groom yourself. Go in for a nice stylish haircut.

3If you've put on some extra inches, then start exercising now. If you'll work on your plumpness, within a few days you'll be back in your original shape. Trust me if you look smart, that helps in boosting your confidence which will go a long way in handling your sweetie pie romantically.

4.Giving yourself a new fresh look will pave way for your lover to get excited about romancing. Shop for a gorgeous dress.

5.Going on a romantic movie is a fabulous idea. And after the film, take your darling to his/her favorite restaurant and order for your partner's favorite cuisine.

6.Complement your lover.

7.Be expressive. Well a date is all about confessing the eternal feelings of heart so don't hesitate. Say I love you to your valentine looking straight into his/her eyes.

Romantic Poems

If I could save time in a bottle
the first thing that I'd like to do
is to save every day 'til eternity passes away
just to spend them with you

if I could make days last forever
if words could make wishes come true
I'd save every day like a treasure and then
again I would spend them with you

if I had a box just for wishes
and dreams that had never come true
the box would be empty except for the
memories of how they were answered by you



but there never seems
to be enough time to do the
things you want once you find them
I've looked around enough to know that
you're the one I want to go through time with
I hid you for a long time
the way a branch hides its
slowly ripening fruit among leaves,
and like a flower crystal of ice
on a winter window
you open in my mind.
In my heart I keep
the sparkle of your eyes
the tender warmth of your smile
the small tilt of your head
the delicate curves of your soft body
and I dream
dream of holding you close
caring for you, protecting you
and loving you always.

When I think of love ...
I think of roses and red hearts ...
quiet walks ...
and very soft, tranquil music ...
I envision an eagle taking flight on a crisp fall morn ...
the first snowflake in the winter ...
and the sound of the first robin in the spring ...
���I envision a glorious sunrise ...
a spectacular rainbow ...
and stars brightly shining on a summer night ...
�But most of all, I envision you ...
your eyes radiating warmth, joy and vibrance ...
and the tender feelings in my heart
from your friendly smile.

Flowers

Historically and traditionally, flowers are one of the first ways in which men show women that they’re interested in romance. In a larger sense, flowers are an excellent way for anyone to show that they care deeply about another person or his circumstances. It’s not just that flowers, at the peak of their bloom, display a variety of beautiful colors and patterns, it’s also that they emit exquisite fragrances to further stimulate the senses and evoke an environment of calm peacefulness.



Flowers can be given in a huge variety of presentations and various levels of sophistication and expense, as well. From a single carnation and a light sprig of Baby’s Breath in a simple glass vase to a lavish arrangement of tropical petals staged in a multi-tiered array, flowers are a reminder of the beauty and fragility of life.



Many vendors will provide a beautiful collection of both cut and living flowers for Valentines Day. Try to envision something new and different this year.... unusual or exotic types of flowers in seldom-chosen colors. Use your imagination to think about what will really surprise and inspire the ones you love and care about. Think about the “Wow!” they’ll utter if you craft something unique and lovely and totally unexpected. And don’t be afraid of the alternative to cut flowers…. potted plants and even bulbs or seeds to plant in the spring, if your location accommodates them. An additional alternative could be a fresh herb or hydroponic garden which will give pleasure for considerably longer than cut blossoms. Consider the recipient, the mood, and the message you’re trying to convey…. And make this Valentine’s Day a time to reflect your sincerest thoughts toward those you care about most.

Romantic Dinners

There is a HUGE difference between mediocre food and wonderful food. It's amazing how much less one wants to eat, and how much slower one tends to eat, when the food is of high quality, properly prepared.

If you can afford nothing else for Valentine's Day, try making a dinner reservation at the best restaurant in your area. You may have to think of this days, weeks, or even months in advance, but since Valentine's Day is on a Thursday in 2008, you have Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night to make appropriate reservations.

Eat gently the day of your Valentine's celebration. If you have Valentine's Day gifts to present, and they are not too large, you can share them at an exquisite dinner. Ask for a table suitable for the occasion: when you make the reservation, mention that it's a special celebration and you'd like a quiet area of the restaurant with good lighting.

Try varying your regular routine: if you never order alcohol, try a glass of wine. If the appetizers look delectable, consider appetizers and dessert to reduce the stress on your stomach AND your wallet. Try something you never usually order... and ask for the waiter or waitress's recommendation. Remember, you don't have to take it.

Take your time, savor the moment, bask in the luxury of a quality meal at a lovely establishment, and listen to your partner. It could be the best meal you ever shared.

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HUKUM MENYAMBUT HARI VALENTINE

Sebagaimana yang telah termaktub di dalam al-Qur'an dan al-Sunnah dan disepakati oleh generasi awal umat Islam hari kebesaran bagi umat Islam yang mana disyariatkan bagi kita menyambutnya hanyalah Hari Raya Aidilfitri dan Aidiladha. Ini sebagaimana yang firman Allah S.W.T.:

Bagi tiap-tiap umat, Kami adakan satu syariat yang tertentu untuk mereka ikuti dan jalankan, maka janganlah ahli-ahli syariat yang lain membantahmu dalam urusan syariatmu; dan serulah (wahai Muhammad) umat manusia kepada agama Tuhanmu, kerana sesungguhnya engkau adalah berada di atas jalan yang lurus. �V
al-Hajj : 67

Anas bin Malik r.a berkata: Nabi s.a.w pernah datang ke Madinah sedangkan penduduknya memiliki dua hari raya. Pada kedua-duanya mereka bermain-main (bergembira) di masa jahiliah. Lalu baginda bersabda: "Sesungguhnya Allah telah menggantikan kedua-duanya bagi kamu semua dengan dua hari yang lebih baik, iaitu
hari raya Aidiladha dan Aidilfitri." - Hadis riwayat al-Nasaai, no: 959.

Oleh itu hendaklah umat Islam hanya membataskan diri dengan menyambut hari-hari perayaan yang diiktiraf oleh Allah dan Rasul-Nya. Setelah berakhir zaman salafussoleh iaitu 3 kurun terbaik bagi umat Islam, pelbagai hari perayaan telah ditambah ke dalam
kalendar umat Islam seperti Mawlid al-Rasul, Israk Mikraj, Maal Hijrah, Nuzul al-Qur'an dan lain-lain lagi.

Namun demikian apa yang mendukacitakan adalah umat Islam pada zaman kini telah mula merayakan hari-hari perayaan yang langsung tidak berkaitan dengan umat Islam malah ianya berasal dari budaya serta agama orang kafir seperti sambutan Tahun Baru
Masehi, Hari Halloween dan juga Hari Valentine yang sedang kita perbincangkan ini. Terdapat larangan dari baginda s.a.w. untuk meniru budaya orang kafir dan bagi mereka yang meniru budaya orang kafir maka ditakuti dia akan tergolong ke dalam golongan
tersebut. Sabdanya:

Barangsiapa menyerupai satu kaum, maka dia termasuk golongan mereka. - Hadis riwayat Imam Abu Dawud, hadis no: 3512.

Tambahan pula sambutan Hari Valentine ini merupakan satu upacara yang berhubung kait dengan agama Rom Kuno dan juga Kristian sebagaimana yang telah penulis paparkan sebelum ini. Justeru itu bagi mereka yang menyambut hari tersebut ditakuti dia tergolong dalam ke dua golongan tersebut sebagaimana yang telah disabdakan oleh Rasulullah s.a.w. di atas.

Apabila seseorang itu merayakannya bermaksud untuk mengenang kembali peristiwa kematian St. Valentine maka tidak disangsikan lagi bahawa perbuatan tersebut boleh
menyebabkan pelakunya kafir. Apabila dia tidak bermaksud sedemikian dan menyambut Hari Valentine sekadar untuk bersuka-ria maka dia sebenarnya telah melakukan suatu kemungkaran yang besar kerana sambutan hari tersebut menyerupai perbuatan orang kafir.

Tambahan pula sambutan Hari Valentine ini turut diikuti dengan perbuatan-perbuatan yang bertentangan dengan syarak seperti pergaulan bebas diantara lelaki dan perempuan yang bukan muhrim, membuang masa dengan berpeleseran ke tempat-tempat yang tak tentu hala malah mencurigakan dan membazir wang dengan memberi hadiah yang mahal-mahal.

Tidak dapat dinafikan sambutan Hari Valentine ini sebenarnya membuka pintu perzinaan sedangkan Allah s.w.t. memerintahkan kita untuk menutup segala ruang yang boleh menyebabkan terjadinya perzinaan. Firman-Nya:

Dan janganlah kamu menghampiri zina, sesungguhnya zina itu adalah satu perbuatan yang keji dan satu jalan yang jahat (yang membawa kerosakan). �V al-Israa' :
32

Bersandarkan kepada hujah-hujah di atas maka para ulamak telah merumuskan bahawa sambutan Hari Valentine adalah diharamkan bagi seluruh umat Islam dan hendaklah pihak berwajib mengambil tindakan sewajarnya untuk menghalang budaya orang kafir ini dari diamalkan oleh umat Islam di Malaysia. Media Massa sepatutnya dihalang dari menguar-uarkan sambutan Hari Valentine ini kepada rakyat di sebuah negara Islam seperti Malaysia ini malah ianya sepatutnya dipergunakan untuk menyebarkan fatwa-fatwa para ulamak yang mengharamkan sambutan Hari Valentine.

KESIMPULAN

Justeru itu dapat kita rumuskan bahawa sikap orang Islam terutamanya generasi muda berbangsa Melayu di Malaysia ini menyambut Hari Valentine adalah semata-mata bertujuan untuk meniru budaya hedonis yang diimport dari barat. Menurut mereka budaya barat yang sedemikian rupa mencerminkan corak hidup terkini dan paling sesuai pada zaman yang serba moden.

Mereka yang terkebelakang dalam meniru corak hidup barat ini dianggap jumud serta ketinggalan zaman. Maka kita melihat generasi muda Melayu berebut-rebut untuk
mengamalkan gaya hidup orang barat seperti mentatu tubuh mereka, mewarnakan rambut mereka berwarna perang, memakai pakaian yang menjolok mata, mengamalkan pergaulan bebas, mengunjungi disko-disko yang dihidangkan minuman keras dan lain-lain lagi.

Bagi mereka dengan mengamalkan cara hidup sedemikian rupa mereka telah berjaya meniru satu kaum yang dianggap serba maju. Sedarlah wahai pemuda-pemudi Melayu, walau sehebat mana kamu meniru gaya hidup barat, mereka tetap melihat kamu sebagai orang Asia yang datang dari dunia ke 3 yang rendah martabatnya berbanding dengan mereka.

Mereka tidak akan melihat kamu sekalian sebagai setaraf dengan mereka walaupun
kamu bersungguh-sunguh ingin mencontohi cara hidup mereka. Oleh itu hendaklah bangsa Melayu berbangga dengan apa yang telah ada pada agama serta adat resam
bangsa mereka dan janganlah kita terlalu dikelabui dengan kehidupan duniawi yang berkiblatkan barat seperti sambutan Hari Valentine ini. Firman Allah S.W.T.:

"Wahai kaumku! Sesungguhnya kehidupan dunia ini hanyalah kesenangan (untuk sementara waktu sahaja) dan sesungguhnya hari akhirat itulah sahaja negeri yang kekal." �V Surah al-Ghaafir: 39

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Valentine's Day Chocolate recipes

Helplessly in love with chocolates" , this is what most of us would like to describe our chocolate habits. moreover, chocolate has been widely proclaimed by scientists and doctors as to be the food that increases the feeling of love, by releasing the required chemicals. It also helps you live longer. Hmmm! That gives some food for thought. We are hereby presenting you with selected chocolate recipes, and most of them are darn easy to prepare. So happy cooking (or cocoaing, for that matter)




Chocolate Hearts

Ingredients :
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) firmly-packed brown sugar
2/3 cup (150 mL) Crisco Shortening
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (75 mL) cocoa
1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 cups (500 mL) miniature semi-sweet Hershey's
Chipetsv
6 oz (180 g) white chocolate
12 candied pineapple hearts (optional) chocolates
Preparation :
1. Preheat oven to 375�F (190�C). Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.
2. Combine brown sugar, shortening, water and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat eggs into creamed mixture.
3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended. Stir in Hershey's Chipets. Divide dough in half. Spread dough into 2 un greased 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
4. Bake one pan at a time at 375�F (190�C) for 10 to 12 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Cut with 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter with point towards center to make 6 cookies. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.
5. Chop white chocolate into l/2-inch (1 cm) pieces. Place pieces in a microwave safe shallow bowl. Microwave on 100%(HIGH) power for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat at 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted. Spread melted chocolate on top of cooled hearts. Cut pineapple, if used, into 2-inch (5 cm) hearts 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick. Top each cookie with red candied pineapple heart. Set aside to dry completely. Makes: About 1 dozen cookies


Dark Chocolate Waffles with Strawberries

Ingredients :
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 c. milk or 3/4 c. buttermilk
Powdered sugar
Fresh strawberries, sliced and sweetened The Recipe toolbar
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Preparation :
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks, vanilla and cooled chocolate. Mix well.
In separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, if using.
Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture alternately with the milk, blending well with each addition. (If using buttermilk, which is thicker than milk, use a little more if necessary, to thin almost to a pouring consistency.) With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold them into the batter.
Place about 1/3 cup batter in a hot waffle iron, close the cover and bake until the steaming stops; these waffles are dark so don't judge doneness by the color. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar and topped with strawberry slices. Makes 5 to 6 waffles.


Austrian Chocolate Balls

Ingredients :
2 Squares chocolate
1 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Margarine
1 Egg yolk
1 Egg
1 1/3 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Square chocolate
1/2 cup Nuts, finely chopped�
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
1 tablespoon Margarine
2 tablespoons To 2 tbs milk
1 cup Confectioners sugar
Preparation :
Chocolate and margarine are to be melted together in a medium saucepan. After removing it from heat stir in sugar, egg and yolk and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in flour and nuts. Shape into 3/4 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-12 minutes. Melt 1 sq. chocolate and margarine. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Blend well. Dip cookies into glaze to cover. Allow to dry completely before storing in tightly covered container with waxed paper in-between layers.

The Perfect Valentines Day Love - Romantic

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On life's winding path your love has grown ever stronger, day after day, year after year. Now you can express your heartfelt affection with a symbol of your journey together in this romantic personalized Valentine's Day jewelry gift. This stunning sterling silver heart-shaped pendant necklace with Swarovski® crystals makes the perfect engraved pendant gift for a Valentine and is available only from The Ashton-Drake Galleries. Radiating with sparkling Swarovski crystals that increase in size to beautifully express how your love has grown, this unique jewelry gift for her is then personalized with both of your names engraved together and joined for all time.

Crafted in solid sterling silver, this Valentine's Day heart-shaped journey pendant gift features a graceful design that sparkles with 11 crystals in graduated sizes on the left of the pendant. On the right side of this journey pendant necklace are both of your names engraved in an elegant script. For a truly sentimental Valentine's Day jewelry gift, this pendant is finished with "Our Love Grows Stronger" engraved on the reverse. Celebrate your love in a way better than words alone with this unique personalized Valentine's Day jewelry gift for her. Strong demand is expected.

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Great First Date Ideas

1.Get Up and Dance. Whether you’re the belle of the ball or have two left feet, dancing is a great way to get close, have fun, and check for chemistry. Many ballrooms and other dance facilities sponsor group lessons before the real dancing begins to help people who are rusty get back in the swing of things or learn a few new steps.

2.Spread a Blanket. Nothing is more romantic than a picnic in a beautiful spot.
Make it even more special by shopping together to choose the food and wine that will fill your basket. It’s a great opportunity to share some of your favorite things with someone you’re just getting to know.

3.What Am I Bid? If you support the same causes, attend a charity auction. You’ll have a chance to mingle with other people, which will lessen the first-date pressure, and you’ll be contributing to something you both care about.

4.Get Moving. Maybe you both enjoy tennis or golf, or just like going for long walks. Sharing a physical activity on a first date can help create a bond that may bring you closer together while you stay in shape.

5.Is This Art? Create an artful senior dating experience by attending a gallery walk or touring a museum. Everyone has an opinion about art, so the conversation is sure to be lively.

6.Cast Off. Rent kayaks, a row boat, or a canoe and set sail on a mini-cruise around a local lake or lagoon. Being on the water will shift your perspective and make it easier for you and your date to navigate any awkward moments.

7.To Market, To Market. Check out a farmers market or flea market in your area. Browsing among the stalls and having so many different things to see and discuss will help keep the conversation flowing.

8.Step Right Up. For something a little different, take in a state or county fair together. You’ll find a wealth of fun things you can do together—from playing the games on the midway to comparing notes about the 4-H projects—and strolling the grounds while you get to know each other will keep things light and lively.

9.Fruit of the Vine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or have trouble telling Cabernet from Merlot, visiting a local winery or attending a wine tasting together is a great way to get to know each other while learning something new and sampling one of life’s true pleasures.

10.Literary Interlude. If you both enjoy books, this is a natural senior dating idea. Attend a reading at a local bookstore, and then browse the shelves comparing notes about your favorite authors and titles. Follow that up with coffee and dessert, and you’ve got a first date that could be the start of a new life chapter.

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The Color of Flowers

The symbolism of flower colors is steeped in tradition.
In fact, every flower color from a deep red rose to a bright yellow daffodil offers a rich and meaningful story dating back thousands of years. The flower colors you choose for a bouquet can be as important as the types of flowers used in an arrangement.

blue flowers

The pale blue hues of a hydrangea or the deep blues of an iris can calm worries and preoccupation representing peace, openness, and serenity.




pink flowers

Think pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness.





purple flowers

With its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, purple flowers represent dignity, pride and success.


red flowers
There’s an indisputable energy to the color red – an energy that has the power to transform an otherwise unassuming flower into the essence of desire, strength, and passionate love. With beauty, courage and heat as its symbolism.


white flowers


Often associated with innocence, humility, and reverence, white flowers evoke simple beauty.




yellow flowers
There’s a good reason why it can feel all but impossible to refrain from smiling when you spot a bouquet of bright daffodils or a pot filled with sun-drenched chrysanthemums–the color yellow evokes feelings of joy and lightheartedness. Also a symbol of friendship.


orange roses

There’s nothing bashful about the color orange–its message is clear and blatantly proud. Symbolizing energy, enthusiasm, and warmth.




green flowers

Synonymous with nature–and the perfect complement to any other bloom–the color green represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth.




lavender flowers


While purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, lavender is femininity all grown up. Representing refinement, grace, and elegance, lavender holds an almost sacred place in nature.

Hari Kekasih - Apa kata Mufti

Umat Islam yang meraikan Hari Memperingati Kekasih pada 14 Februari boleh dianggap murtad atau terkeluar daripada Islam jika cara melakukannya mirip dengan agama asal perayaan itu, Kristian.

Mufti Perak, Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria berkata, hukum itu boleh jatuh kepada mereka berdasarkan sebuah hadis sahih yang menyebut bahawa:

``Sesiapa yang melakukan perbuatan yang menyerupai sesuatu kaum itu, maka ia turut termasuk bersama golongan tersebut.''

Beliau berkata, perbuatan meraikan hari berkenaan juga akan menjadi lebih bercanggah dengan ajaran Islam terutamanya apabila ia dikaitkan sebagai usaha untuk memperingati kematian seorang paderi yang dibunuh seperti mengikut sejarah purba Rom.

``Kita umat Islam tidak perlukan budaya atau amalan seperti ini yang jelas bertentangan dengan agama kita. Lagipun ajaran Islam sudah lengkap, sempurna dan diyakini,'' katanya ketika dihubungi di sini hari ini.

Beliau mengulas sikap umat Islam di negara ini khususnya muda-mudi yang masih cenderung untuk meraikan Hari Memperingati Kekasih setiap kali muncul 14 Februari biarpun telah banyak penerangan disampaikan oleh para ulama.

Mengikut sejarah mitos, sambutan berkenaan diasaskan oleh masyarakat Rom yang beragama Kristian sebagai memperingati peristiwa seorang paderi yang dihukum bunuh oleh pemerintah Rom, Claudius II.

Saint Valentine dihukum bunuh kerana mengahwinkan salah seorang askar secara rahsia sedangkan undang-undang Rom ketika itu menghalang golongan muda berkahwin atau berkeluarga sebaliknya dikerah untuk menjadi tentera.

Hari ini budaya Valentine menganjurkan orang ramai menghantar kad ucapan Valentine kepada buah hati mereka, teman karib dan orang-orang yang mereka sayangi sebagai simbolik dalam menyatakan cinta terhadap mereka.

Pada zaman pertengahan, masyarakat England dan Perancis menganggap 14 Februari sebagai `hari burung-burung mencari pasangan mereka.'

Pada kurun ke-14 dan ke-15 mereka mula meniru perbuatan burung tersebut dengan mengadakan hari mencari pasangan atau jodoh pada tarikh tersebut.

Masing-masing akan mengucapkan `Selamat Hari Valentine' sesama pasangan mereka.

Ada juga mitos menyebut, kad Hari Valentine dijadikan amalan memperingati peristiwa seorang paderi yang dipenjarakan dan sering menghantar kad bertulis From Your Valentine kepada kekasihnya, seorang gadis iaitu anak seorang pengawal penjara.

Harussani turut menyeru umat Islam agar tidak sesekali meniru budaya asing dan ternyata bercanggah itu apatah lagi ia turut menjerumuskan mereka ke lembah kemaksiatan.

``Mengapa kita perlu mengamalkannya sedangkan Islam menggalakkan umatnya kasih-mengasihi sesama sendiri sepanjang waktu dan bukannya menetapkan pada hari-hari tertentu atau berkala.

``Bahkan jika kita tidak bertegur sapa dengan saudara se-Islam selama tiga hari berturut-turut, hukumnya sudahpun jatuh haram. Jadi amalan atau budaya Islam sendiri sudah terbukti jauh lebih baik,'' kata beliau.

Menurut Harussani, Islam turut menggalakkan umatnya mengasihi sesama mereka secara ziarah-menziarahi selain berkongsi suka-duka dengan tumpang bersyukur jika senang dan bertakziah atau bersimpati apabila ditimpa malapetaka.

``Berkasih sayang bagi Islam juga tidak terhad kepada golongan tertentu sebaliknya meliputi semua pihak dengan keutamaannya diberikan kepada ibu bapa, suami isteri, keluarga, saudara Muslim dan akhirnya seluruh manusia,'' kata beliau.

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The Beauty of Valentine’s Day

The Beauty of Valentine’s Day Flowers

What could be more glorious than a day devoted to the hope, yearning and elation of romantic love? Whether you’re dreaming of a new love – or showing admiration for the one who’s already made your dreams come true – Valentine’s Day is sure to be filled with red hearts, luscious sweets, and fleet-footed messengers bearing fresh, fragrant flowers in beautiful shades of crimson, scarlet and pink. It’s a time to express heartfelt appreciation for lovers young or old. A day to reward true friends, faithful family members and exceptional husbands and wives. But most of all, it’s a day to celebrate love.

Haram sambut Hari Kekasih

Bersama: MOHD FARID RAVI ABDULLAH
1. Apakah hukum umat Islam turut menyambut Hari Valentine pada 14 Februari lalu dan bagaimana hendak menyedarkan golongan tersebut agar menghentikan perbuatan itu yang menjadi amalan kebanyakan remaja yang bercinta?

JAWAPAN: Menyambut Valentine Day (Hari Kekasih) hukumnya haram. Allah s.w.t. berfirman yang bermaksud, “Dan janganlah kamu menghampiri zina sesungguhnya zina itu adalah satu perbuatan keji dan satu jalan yang jahat.’’ (al-Isra: 32)

Mafhumnya, Allah s.w.t. tidak mengharamkan zina semata-mata malahan apa-apa yang boleh membawa kepada zina juga hukumnya haram.

Apa yang jelas dalam sambutan Valentine Day ialah pergaulan bebas di antara lelaki dan perempuan. Justeru, bagi menzahirkan rasa cinta, pelbagai aktiviti dilakukan yang jelas haram dan bertentangan dengan Islam. Apa yang pasti ialah pasangan kekasih akan mengadakan pertemuan demi melahirkan perasaan cinta. Pada waktu itu yang ketiga ialah syaitan yang menghasut mereka supaya melakukan perkara-perkara terkutuk.

Nabi telah menegah kita daripada meniru budaya Yahudi dan Nasrani dengan sabdanya yang bermaksud, “Nescaya kamu akan turut jejak langkah mereka (Yahudi dan Nasrani ) sejengkal demi sejengkal, sehasta demi sehasta sehingga kamu akan turuti mereka walaupun mereka masuk ke dalam lubang biawak. Lantaran sahabat bertanya: Adakah mereka itu Yahudi dan Nasrani? Baginda menjawab: Siapa lagi kalau bukan mereka.’’

Islam mengharamkan sambutan seperti itu bagi menghalang berlakunya perkara yang lebih buruk. Islam menghalang demi membatasi perhubungan lelaki dan perempuan supaya masing-masing dapat memelihara kehormatan diri.

Menyambut Valentine Day adalah bertentangan dengan syiar dan norma-norma budaya masyarakat Islam Melayu. Malah budaya itu diimport dari Eropah yang menghalalkan perhubungan lelaki dan perempuan atas dasar suka sama suka.

Perlu difahami bahawa Islam bukan satu agama yang rigid atau ekstrem tetapi Islam bermatlamat membawa kesejahteraan demi memelihara nama baik umat Islam supaya menjadi umat contoh.

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, a holiday honoring love and lovers, is celebrated on February 14th. In the spirit of the holiday, we invite you to a little celebration for the holiday of love.




Here for your entertainment are some fun Holiday things for you and your family. We've got stories, we've got Valentine's Day eCards to send, holiday crafts to make, sensuously delicious recipes to bake, and some "beat'n hearts" for the one you love!

So come on in and take a look around. We hope you find something you like, bring your kids and tell your friends. And please stop by again.