![]() Once you’re cleansed, point your right index finger towards the sky and recite a prayer of witness, which is, “I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah alone he is one he has no partner and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is his chosen servant and true messenger.” After saying this prayer, prepare your space for Istikhara by laying a prayer mat on the ground and turning to face Mecca. As you wash up, center your thoughts on what you want to pray about. To perform Istikhara, first do Wudu to make sure you’re cleansed, which involves you washing your hands, face, nose, mouth, and lower forearms 3 times. Where "haadhal amr" (this matter) appears, mention the affair for which you seek guidance.But if in Your Knowledge, this matter be bad for my faith, for my livelihood, and for the consequences of my affairs, then turn it away from me, and turn me away therefrom, and ordain for me the good wherever it be, and cause me to please with it. O Allah! If in Your Knowledge this matter be good for my faith, for my livelihood, and for the consequences of my affairs, then ordain it for me, and make it easy for me, and bless me therein. O Allah! Behold I ask You the good through Your Knowledge, and ability through Your Power, and beg (Your favour) out of Your infinite Bounty. Wa aqdur lial khayra haythu kaana thumma a-rdhiniy bihee. Wa in-kunta ta'lamu anna haadhal amr sharrun liy fiy deeniy wa-ma'aashiy wa-'aaqibat amriy. Wa ta'lamu walaa a'alamu wa anta allaamul ghuroob.Īllahumma in kunta ta'lamu anna haadhal-amr khayrun liy fiy deeniy wa-ma'aashiy wa-'aaqibat amriy, faqdur hu liy wa- liy thumma baarik liy feehi. The Salat-al-Istikhara transliteration is:Īllahumma innee astakheeruka bi ilmika wa-astaqdiruka biqudratika wa-as'aluka min fadhlika al-adheem.After offering two rak’ah, you are ready to recite the Istikhara supplication. The transliteration of the Tasmiah is, “Bismillah hir-Rahma nir-Raheem,” which translates to, “In the name of Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful.” You should recite Tasmiah before each Surah, or chapter of the Quran, that you recite.The transliteration of the Ta’awwuz is, “A'udhu bil-lahi minash Shayta-nir-rajeem,” which translates in English to, “I seek Allah's protection from Satan who is accursed.” You only need to recite Ta’awwuz once.The Isteftah Dua is: “Subhana Kal-lah hum-ma wabi hamdika wata-baara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghyruk.” This translates to, “Glory be to you, O Allah, and all praises are due unto you, and blessed is your name and high is your majesty and none is worthy of worship but you.”. ![]() Then recite the Isteftah Dua, or opening prayer, followed by the Ta’awwuz and Tasmiah. Raise your hands to your ears while standing and say, “Allah Akbar,” which translates to “Allah is the Greatest,” to open your prayers. □ Tap on a word or hover with mouse on desktop for word-by-word translation of Surah Nisa.Open your prayers. Start by centering yourself on your intention. ![]() □ Explore Tafsir by visiting the individual ayat pages. □ Change audio playback speed if you want to read a little faster. Minimize audio player for more screen space. □ Auto-scroll feature: Press play and the ayah will automatically be highlighted and the screen will scroll to give the correct position. □ You can listen to the MP3 audio of Surah Nisa with the beautiful recitation by Mishary Al-Alfasy. □ Understand the Qur’an with various respected English translations. □ Not strong in reading Arabic? Read with transliteration to help you with the pronunciation. □ Here you can read Surah Nisa in Arabic text. Our mission is to make it easy to read and understand the Qur’an. The surah also contains important rulings of Islamic jurisprudence ( fiqh), it discusses topics concerning women (which is where the Surah name comes from) regarding conditions of marriage, inheritance, marital relations. The surah also reveals the Islamic perspective of what happen to Isa (عليه السلام) with compared to how Christianity views his crucifixion. It also disputes the people of the book who went about divinizing Isa (عليه السلام). It mentions the Jews who went against them in Medinah after having lost the battle. This Surah was revealed after the battle of Uhud which took place between the Muslims and the Quraysh idolaters. ![]() “Allah wills to lighten (things) for you, and man was created a weakling.” ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re a YouTube creator who finds the prospect of high-end software such as Adobe Premiere daunting, the company offers their pared-down version of their flagship editing suite with Premiere Elements. With its snappy and responsive performance and competitive tools, Filmora is an excellent video editor for YouTube content creators that delivers a fun user experience without breaking the bank. YouTube content creators are especially well served with a library of transitions and effects, which more than 100 transitions you can download, including speed blur, fade and dissolve, and slideshow. Performance of basic editing techniques such as trimming is intuitive, while more advanced tools like speech-to-text, inserting keyframes, and motion tracking are also easy to learn and master.Īdditionally, Filmora incorporates AI-powered tools such as Smart Cutout for masking, as well as the ability to adjust multiple layers and alter audio with stretch and denoise. With its polished interface, Filmora includes several handy import options for YouTube content creators, with the ability to import videos from phones and cameras as well as Facebook and webcams.ĭownload the free version of Filmora, and most of the tools and features available in the paid version are present and correct, so you can familiarise yourself with its workflow before committing to buying. ![]() It allows users to work with an impressive 100 video and audio tracks, with additional scope for creative editing through its selection of screen elements, effects, transitions, and titles. While Adobe Premiere is only available via subscription its comprehensive range of professional editing tools combined with full integration into the Adobe ecosystem makes it the best video editing software for the most discerning YouTubers.įilmora by Wondershare delivers a powerful editing experience for a one-off payment (unlike Adobe Premiere), appealing to a broad user base and serving as a great YouTube video editor for beginners. There’s also the Adobe Premiere Rush mobile video editing app, which lets you use a similar (although much simplified) linear editing experience on your smartphone or tablet. ![]() Premiere Pro is a core tool that YouTube content creators can utilise to deliver optimal content with ease, bolstered by an impressive selection of titles and effects to bring additional flair to your videos. With its comprehensive user interface that allows for a full range of editing techniques and a raft of impressive effects and transitions, Adobe Premiere can feel daunting for newcomers to video editing.įortunately, the software comes with a great selection of learning tools to help users become accustomed to the many tools, with flexibility to the user interface, which allows you to focus on the most important tools.Īccess to Creative Cloud libraries makes it easy to work on projects with others while automated features such as aspect ratio settings and audio-to-transcript tools allow for quick and easy captioning. Its in-depth toolkit, coupled with full integration with programs such as Adobe After Effects, allows users to create edits and effects with all the polish of a Hollywood movie, creating top-tier content for YouTube.
![]() ![]() 2022 Researchers add molecular tags that will later work like barcodes, selectively binding to DNA to inventory and find particular sequences. 2023 This period of higher rates can also prompt you to inventory all of your outstanding debt, verify the interest rates on the debt, and prioritize what should get paid off first. Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2023 This isn’t the time to inventory and assess their misdeeds. 2021 Now Murphy will be given access to the firm’s offices to inventory its files and take control of its bank accounts. ![]() Anousha Sakouistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, Matt Walsh, interim Homer Glen village manager, said village staff and the public works employees plan to inventory the equipment and ensure that the village has enough equipment to take care of 135 miles of village roads that used to be cared for by the township. Verb Reed enough time to inventory the ammunition. Jinjoo Lee, wsj.com, Part of Bluepoint Hospitality's empire in Easton, The Stewart also boasts an impressive inventory of Belgian beer and vintage Champagne, including Krug Brut Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs 2000, which retails for $1,125 a bottle. Mitchell Parton, Dallas News, This is a direct result of what Carvana is doing to stop its cash bleed: reducing operating expenses and inventory. Bryan Mena, CNN, The metro area had 2.1 months of inventory in April, still far below the six months that a market balanced between buyers and sellers would have. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, That means inventory investment had less of a drag on GDP earlier this year. Jon Stojan, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2023 Trending News Frustrated coastal home buyers contend with low inventory, high demand CD rates could soon peak. ![]() USA TODAY, 5 June 2023 The better prediction of quantity also has the positive knock-on effect of reducing inventory risk. WSJ, 7 June 2023 One big factor behind the strengthening home prices and the decrease in sales volume - down 23% in April from a year ago - is the lack of housing inventory. Noun Their six-and-a-half year old survey of transportation, warehousing and inventory companies-the Logistics Managers’ Index-moved into contraction territory for the first time last month. ![]() ![]() Then you’ll need to download some software for your Mac or PC. ![]() Mobile Mouse comes highly recommended and is free, although there is a paid version with more features. It only requires a couple of downloads and could be the solution to putting your computer at the heart of your home entertainment system.įirst up, you’ll need to download a mouse app from the App Store. Related: i Phone 7 vs iPhone 6s – Should you upgrade? Reuse your old iPhone – Remote mouse or trackpad Similarly, you can fill it with tracks for roadtrips or, even better, stream directly from Spotify or Apple Music.Ĭheck out this guide to how to turn your old iPhone into a sat-nav Your old iPhone makes for an even better car companion when you enable Find My iPhone, effectively making it Find My Car. Sure, you could just use your new iPhone for this job, but your older model can become your dedicated car device, saving the battery and data of your everyday phone. Happily, a SIM-only deal with plenty of data is pretty cheap nowadays, so it’s unlikely to break the bank and we reckon it’s worth the benefits. To do this, your old device does need to have a network connection, so unfortunately you’ll have to pay for one again. ![]() There’s no do-it-all emulator, unfortunately.Ĭheck out this guide to how to turn your old iPhone into a retro games console Reuse your old iPhone – Sat-navĭon’t bother paying out for a sat-nav when you can just turn your old iPhone into a permanent dash-mounted navigator. There are loads of different emulators available, and different ones emulate different consoles. You could even add an old-school controller, but that’s not necessary to play the games. You’ll need an iPhone 4S or newer, emulation software and the right cables to connect your device to your TV – or you can use AirPlay if you’ve got an Apple TV. It’ll take a bit of effort to get this one done right, though. That’s right, you can use your old iPhone to play your favourite Mario games, and much, much more. ![]() Related: iPhone 7 – Your complete guide Reuse your old iPhone – Retro games console What’s more, it’ll work on models all the way back to the iPhone 3GS, so there’s a chance you might own more than one old iPhone that can be turned into a home security system for keeping an eye on your precious items.Ĭheck out this guide to how to turn your old iPhone into a security camera It’s also a motion-detection system that will send you a push notification if anything moves near your old iPhone. Presence will let your iPhone live stream video to any number of viewers, so you can always monitor your home. By just downloading a free iOS app such as Presence, you can turn your iPhone into a security camera. You don’t need to fork out a couple of hundred quid to keep your house secure. ![]() ![]() ![]() "You've been a great audience!" "Well, you've been an audience." "Hoo-hoo, got you!" "Cut the words right out of my mouth." -The Villaintriloquist and his puppet after the player's Minion is defeated."Ow!"-The Villaintriloquist's puppet after they both take damage from small blue boxes. ![]() "Knock Knock! Who's there?" "My blaster! (both evil laugh)" -The Villaintriloquist's puppet and himself respectively before the beam attack is unleashed."Dang it! Missed! - The Villaintriloquist after the player's Minion dodges his attacks."Almost got you!" -The Villaintriloquist after the player's Minion dodges his attacks."Can't this ride go any faster?!" -The Villaintriloquist's puppet after the ram attack misses the Minion.Sometimes, the puppet will not say his line."Why did the Minion cross the road? So he would die!" -The Villaintriloquist and his puppet respectively before attempting to ram into the player's Minion."I'm the Villaintriloquist, and it's showtime!" "Eh, why don't you stick to throwing your voice!" -The Villaintriloquist and his puppet respectively after their appearance on the track.After throwing a certain amount of small blue boxes at him, The Villaintriloquist's ride spins out and the player's Minion jumps over him and back onto the track before being warped to Super Silly Fun Land's boardwalk. His puppet also has a special beam laser attack, which is basically a red line of electricity the player's Minion must jump or roll over. Therefore, if the player's Minion is to the left or right of the track, he will not be hit by this attack. The Villaintriloquist will also try to ram into the minion using his vehicle, however, he will only move forward on the middle line. By tapping the reticules on these smaller blue boxes, the player's Minion can hurl the boxes at The Villaintriloquist to defeat him. The Villaintriloquist spawns red Jack-in-the-boxes, which the player's Minion will avoid, and blue boxes with target reticules on them. The Villaintriloquist usually appears after entering a large caterpillar-like entrance, which warps the player's Minion to the roller coaster tracks where he appears right in front of them. He rides a caterpillar-like ride, but it is shorter than all other caterpillar-like obstacles encountered in Super Silly Fun Land. He is an evil magician who wears a black and white jacket with a red shirt underneath and a brown hat, and carries an unnamed dummy. ![]() ![]() The same image was recreated with the same graphite pencil on Strathmore 500 Series Drawing paper. The image on the left below was drawn with graphite on Strathmore 200 Series Sketch paper. An artist will also see different results when using various shading techniques such as cross hatching, using a blending stump, or other methods, so it's best to test out different papers and see what your own individual preferences are. The toothier surface of a drawing sheet is better for “grabbing” dry media, which allows an artist to create more intense areas of light and dark than what could be achieved on a sketch surface. Many artists reserve mediums like pastels and colored pencils for drawing paper versus sketch paper since those are typically intended for finished art and the deeper tooth of a drawing paper allows artists to get more depth of color. However, drawing papers typically have a toothier surface, allowing for enhanced variability of tone. Drawing paper typically will be a bit more expensive than Sketch paper and will usually contain fewer sheets in a pad.īoth sketch and drawing papers are intended for use with dry media such as graphite, charcoal and conte. Sketch paper is typically less expensive, giving you lots of sheets to practice with in your pad. The paper can usually stand up to more erasing and more fine detail work. ![]() With drawing papers typically being heavier, the artist is able to work on the sheet longer and refine work. Sketch paper is often lighter weight, while drawing paper is conversely a bit heavier in weight. Graphite on 300 Series Drawing paper - Artwork by Wanda White But, as a general rule of thumb the higher the paper weight, the thicker the sheet of paper.In general, the biggest difference between sketch and drawing paper is that Sketch paper is intended for practicing, experimenting, and quick studies, while drawing paper is intended for finished artwork.Ĭharcoal Sketch on 300 Series Sketch Paper ![]() When referring to the weight of an imperial measured paper be certain to reference the particular identity of the paper, because 80lb text & 80lb cover have very different thicknesses. For example, the basis size of “text paper” is 25″x38″ and “cover paper” has a basis size of 20″x26″. This weight is determined by weighing 500 sheets of each basis size. Each of these paper weight categories has its own “basis size” from which to calculate its weight. Pound (LB): (imperial measurement) Paper weights are measured depending on the most popular end use of a particular grade (examples: “text paper”, “cover paper”, “bond paper”, or “writing paper”). ![]() The gram weight of a hypothetical square meter of a particular type of paper, a good comparative measure because it does not vary with sheet size. GSM: (metric measurement) grams per square meter. Paper weights vary between sheets and are listed in both pound (lb) and grams (gsm). Our book and drawing papers will have a smoother surface making them ideal for book pages and drawing. These papers have been specifically milled for use as book papers, but are also ideal for many other applications and mediums. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2020 Crochet has the ability to choose loop sizes, meaning that the classic technique can be morphed into something that has more of a saucy, peekaboo effect. ![]() 2021 And like Lipa, another animal had a peekaboo moment: a beautiful horse. Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 7 Apr. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, Certainly not any of the thousands of people who've tried one of Amazon's best-selling one-piece bathing suits: a monokini with crisscross straps and a peekaboo waist that comes in dozens of colors and prints. 2021 Take a spin around the new garden in a two-toned ribbed Staud dress and some peekaboo flats from Cult Gaia (the better to climb all those steps!). 2022 The adjacent, downstairs bathroom adds a surprise to the space with its all-over-tonal-blue tile, which offers a peekaboo dose of color to the kitchen. 2022 As a foundation piece, Megan wore a sheer jeweled corset bodysuit in shades of pink, yellow, and blue with straps that sliced across her chest for a peekaboo bra cutout detail, while jeweled medallions cascaded down her stomach. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2023 The peekaboo dress also includes a miniskirt with pockets at the hips, layered over maxi-length fabric with an open panel at the back of the legs. 2022Īdjective One of the most popular styles of the moment is peekaboo bangs. 2023 Last week, in a joint Instagram post, Irwin and Powell shared an adorable video of their daughter giggling while playing a round of peekaboo. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Seniors played tug of war in the new gym, regulation size and sunny, with peekaboo windows providing passers-by in the hall glimpses of aspiring LeBrons and Giannises trying to dunk. 2023 On February 17, the Skims founder revealed a new set of peekaboo bangs on Instagram while discussing prison reform and mentorship programs for those affected by incarceration and the criminal justice system. 2023 A number of grownups apparently feel emboldened to spend their lives playing peekaboo with reality. 2023 Following up her third and fourth ensembles - a bright orange mini dress and yellow power suit - Ballerini closed out the evening in a hot pink peekaboo number with gold hardware. 2023 Gowns ranged from bridal variations, a la Michelle Yeoh’s and Michelle Williams’s, to dresses with peekaboo cutouts on Mindy Kaling and Ashley Graham. 2023 So really this is more like a peekaboo moment, less a fashion statement. Meghan Leahy - Parenting Q&a, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Feb. Noun If your partner experienced joy while playing peekaboo or roughhousing, replicate those moments, and see what happens. ![]() ![]() ![]() A Sneak Peek into the House of Night Series OrderĮnter the dark, magical world of the House of Night, a world very much like our own, except here vampyres have always existed. ![]() There is currently no release date or streaming platform for the project. and Kristin Cast as they have full creative power. They also said that the casting will be open and encourage fans to submit audition tapes when the time comes.Īs well, all changes in the adaptation, including character names, are being made by P.C. and Kristin Cast, along with producer David Cormican confirmed the show is still progressing. The filming location of the TV show is still up in the air as well.īut in an August 2020 livestream, P.C. However, the project is still in the creative stages and there is no casting director associated with the project yet. Is There a House of Night TV Show?įans of the House of Night series can rejoice, because there will be a TV show adaptation. The series follows Zoey navigating finding friends and love as she embraces her destiny. While it’s tough enough to begin a new life, it becomes even harder with this bestowed upon her. After leaving her family behind in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to move into the House of Night, Zoey discovers she has been Marked by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. The transition takes four years and during this time, Zoey has to leave her parents and travel to a boarding school.īut Zoey isn’t an average fledgling. It focuses on the adventures of a teenage girl who must train to become a vampyre. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast author the series. What Exactly is the House of Night Series?Īmerican authors P.C. In addition to being the publication order, this House of Night series order is also the recommendation by P.C. House of Night Series Order of Publication The publication order is one of the best ways to read the House of Night series in order as it allows you to follow the intended order of the authors. How to Read the House of Night Series in Order It has sold more than 20 million books worldwide in about 39 countries. This series has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 63 weeks and has sold more than 6 million copies in North America. All while balancing the standard dramas of being a teenager only heightened by her new supernatural life. Zoey Redbird must attend the House of Night boarding school in Tulsa, Oklahoma and learn how to become a fledgling vampyre. ![]() House of Night is an intriguing young adult vampire-themed fantasy series featuring a 16-year-old girl who is Marked to become one of the vampyres. The books in the House of Night series order reveal the adventures of one such school. Imagine enrolling in a school and graduating as a vampire. ![]() ![]() ![]() Augusto García Sequeiros the reins of the business and they, back in 1975, decide to expand their activity in the hospitality industry to serve directly to the public. ![]() Antonio García Castro, mentor of this firm, leaves to his sons D. This is a family business that began with the elaboration and distribution of wines and spirits more than 75 years ago from the Aljarafeño enclave of Villanueva del Ariscal, just 15 kms from Seville. This is a slice of bread with chopped toppings consisting of finely cut sausages, blood pudding and bacon with strips of red peppers. We had a light brekkie with a cup of coffee and a tostá de pringá. The first food point was at a famous bar Bodega El Picadero (you will find many bars in Seville with the same name, this is near the Parasol Metropol). Everyone kindly introduced themselves and thanks to Jaimie's charisma, we were all conversing with each other throughout the tour and learning about each other's travel experiences in the Andalusian city. Our guide Jaimie, hosted us along with a family from Chicago and a couple from Hong Kong. The structure was designed by the famous German architect Jürgen Mayerand, making it a monumental statement with its staggering dimensions and popularity for claiming to be the largest wooden structure in the world. in the morning at the controversial Parasol Metropol, or otherwise known as Incarnación's mushrooms (Las Setas de la Encarnación). Very importantly as well, it is best you wear proper foot wear as most of the inner city roadways are cobbled streets. Additionally, the tour guide will give you advice on how to make reservations for some monumental sight seeing, and show you how to skip the line for some key sites. We recommend you book a food tour at the beginning of your stay in Seville, as you will surely want to make a reservation with some of the restaurants you will come across (as we sure did). Devour Seville has cultivated a natural relationship with local businesses in the city, therefore the food tours are a nourishment to traditional backbone spots, keeping family-run businesses in the limelight. There are an estimated 5,000 bars in Seville city alone, and with this overwhelming fact you may very well need a bit of orientation when it comes to eating at some of the best places. We have experienced the Andalusian capital many times before, but the depths of the tour allowed us to experience the city at a whole new level. The whole 4 hours of the tour was captivating and entertaining as we bar hopped through 9 different food points, and had time in between to view some of the nooks and crannies Seville has to offer. We love the angle Devour Seville has taken, combining culinary walking tours (the best way to see the city) with a hint of cultural sight seeing. Travel & Lust is about sharing boutique and genuine travel experiences that encourages holiday goers to engage in the local's way of life. ![]() ![]() ![]() Because I'd get home early, unwind and just relax and do what I wanted. I would literally feel much better to get picked up right after school. I can't emphasize how much my mood would improve when I'd be lucky enough on a few occasions to get picked up early from school. When I told her that she should of come at the specified timing, she just shrugged it off like it was nothing and didn't give a shit. She came at 4:15pm on that day to pick me up. So I told her to pick me up at 2:30pm from school which was when school finished. ![]() The was a day when my mom said she isn't going to work. They brought a child into the world and didn't give a damn that I would have to wait that long to get picked up. ![]() Now, with my antinatalist views I can 110% confirm that my parents were selfish bastards. I once asked my mom if we can get a driver to pick me up from school and she said that it would be a waste of money. Aftercare was basically more school after school closed, because they made kids sit down and do homework. It didn't make matters easier for me that I was bullied in high-school and teachers hounded me to attend aftercare in prep school which I absolutely hated. This really pissed the living shit out of me over the years. I would then have to wait from 10:30am to 5pm just to get picked up from school. So an exam would start at 7:30am then finish at 10:30am depending on the length of the paper. On exam days in high-school, school would finish earlier. So since grade 3, when school would finish I'd have to wait until 5pm to get picked up by my mom. In grade 8-9(after grade 9, I did homeschool), school would end at 2:30pm The reason this was so was because my dad did business in another country, so they'd be no one available to pick me up right after school.Īs I went grades higher, school closed a bit later. This may not be the most major annoyance one can make, but it did annoy the living shit out of me when I attended school.įrom grade 3, my mom would pick me up from school at 5pm. ![]() |
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