Sheikh Valentine
Salaams,
I came across the article below in an Islamic magazine and took it back to the flat to discuss with the guys. At the conclusion of our talk we summed up that St Valentine (or Sheikh Valentine as he he will be hence referred to in the flat) did a valiant act and died for a righteous cause (a shaheed of sort). And since he was alive before the time of the Prophet, who knows? he could well have beem a "Muslim"...so a big hooray to you Sheikh Valentine.
"According to church tradition St. Valentine was a priest nearRome in about the year 270 CE At that time the RomanEmperor Claudius-II who issued an edict forbidding marriage.
This was around when the heyday of Roman empire had almost come to an end. Lack of quality administrators led tofrequent civil strife. Learning declined, taxation increased, and trade slumped to a low, precarious level. And the Gauls,Slavs, Huns, Turks and Mongolians from Northern Europeand Asia increased their pressure on the empire’s boundaries.The empire was grown too large to be shielded from external aggression and internal chaos with existing forces. Thus more capable men were required to be recruited as soldiers and officers. When Claudius became the emperor, he felt that married men were more emotionally attached to their families,and thus, will not make good soldiers. So to assure quality soldiers, he banned marriage.
Valentine, a bishop , seeing the trauma of young lovers, met them in a secret place, and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony. Claudius learned of this “friend of lovers,” and had him arrested. The emperor, impressed with the young priest’s dignity and conviction, attempted to convert him to the roman gods, to save him from certain execution. Valentine refused to recognise Roman Gods and even attempted to convert the emperor, knowing the consequences fully. On February 14, 270, Valentine was executed."
What a legend.
Salaam.
Ps, yes the colour pink has been done on purpose...lol
I came across the article below in an Islamic magazine and took it back to the flat to discuss with the guys. At the conclusion of our talk we summed up that St Valentine (or Sheikh Valentine as he he will be hence referred to in the flat) did a valiant act and died for a righteous cause (a shaheed of sort). And since he was alive before the time of the Prophet, who knows? he could well have beem a "Muslim"...so a big hooray to you Sheikh Valentine.
"According to church tradition St. Valentine was a priest nearRome in about the year 270 CE At that time the RomanEmperor Claudius-II who issued an edict forbidding marriage.
This was around when the heyday of Roman empire had almost come to an end. Lack of quality administrators led tofrequent civil strife. Learning declined, taxation increased, and trade slumped to a low, precarious level. And the Gauls,Slavs, Huns, Turks and Mongolians from Northern Europeand Asia increased their pressure on the empire’s boundaries.The empire was grown too large to be shielded from external aggression and internal chaos with existing forces. Thus more capable men were required to be recruited as soldiers and officers. When Claudius became the emperor, he felt that married men were more emotionally attached to their families,and thus, will not make good soldiers. So to assure quality soldiers, he banned marriage.
Valentine, a bishop , seeing the trauma of young lovers, met them in a secret place, and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony. Claudius learned of this “friend of lovers,” and had him arrested. The emperor, impressed with the young priest’s dignity and conviction, attempted to convert him to the roman gods, to save him from certain execution. Valentine refused to recognise Roman Gods and even attempted to convert the emperor, knowing the consequences fully. On February 14, 270, Valentine was executed."
What a legend.
Salaam.
Ps, yes the colour pink has been done on purpose...lol
posted by Me at
11:54 PM
5 Comments:
Salaams, bro.
It's been a while... Sheikh Valentine ahahaha... you have interesting flat-mates :D.
I read your blog feed, and I've always meant to ask: do you know why the last two words in every single post of yours appears as "Diservo Carvilio" in my Sage reader?
Wassalaam.
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Anonymous, at 1:13 AM
Interesting!!! I don't think it's a big deal if we give or receive something nice on Valentine's Day or any other day. If the intention is merely to make a kind gesture, I say bring it on :)
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bushraaa, at 5:35 PM
Salaams,
It often annoys me when Muslims are quick to condem something without even having read up on it (i always thought Valentines Day was a "pagan" celebration...as we are told is the case with all other western celebrations)
t.e.b you ask an interesting question, but i feel the time is not right for that to be disclosed...lol (given that i still don't know who you are..!)
Salaams,
ps Bushraa when are you set to get married...? lol
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Me, at 1:49 PM
Wsalaam- I agree about the jumping to conclusions point, we definitely need to check our sources before getting huffy and puffy!
InshaAllah, the wedding is set for March 30 in Pakistan with the usual extra parties before and after, lol :) Keep me in your dua' please.
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bushraaa, at 4:42 PM
Wow, mashaAllah, just over a months time, time flies by..
InshaAllah it all goes smoothly for you
Salaam
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Me, at 11:31 PM
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