Posts by Donna Cook48

steeleagle2 said:Peace be upon you.

It isn't his fault. This is just the current state of affairs—a condition passed down through fake religions into the Dervish Lodge, which now tries to preserve and even worsen that very situation. Without the recovery of true Religion, there can be no Dervish Lodge.
Why do you think rowdyhawk10 argues that it's better for the Dervish Lodge to stay open? But then again, poor guy, he just doesn't see these things...
Tamia was merely a good example used to illustrate my point. Halali Tamia🙂

1.(this isn't meant to be quoted) ----------------- 🙄 😁🤷 😢

So, this whole topic is pretty specific, and I'm not trying to perform psychoanalysis on the admin, the forum members, or even the process itself—though you could certainly find similar patterns in how I operate. (So, don't go handing out red cards or accusing me of shifting the focus; nothing would surprise me if that happened, because the worst thing is when a process takes control of a person with such a negative undertone, especially when it's all happening out in the open.☕)

2.By shutting down the Dervish Lodge—that place for spiritual rest—a lot of people are going to walk away, and they won't have any intention of participating in other constructive discussions over in the religion section. In the end, he loses his own influence, and the religion fails as his personal kingdom.

3.If we let this train gain momentum in this direction, we'll just be passing on all that "bad karma" from the PDF religion section, and eventually, he might find himself forced to close it himself. This doesn't really fit his life motto, where he demands that a forum member be shut down, yet he hasn't acted as the supreme leader in his own jurisdiction to prevent someone else from being sidelined by his own hand. (He’s likely unaware of this, because if he were, he would have opened his eyes to it.

Well, now that someone is rejecting me, it looks like I'm rejecting them too, 😁 (but I suppose it's clear enough from the posts and actions who is who... "everyone ends up where they belong!").

As a famous scholar once said: "You aren't at my level for my deeds to transfer to you while I receive your bad ones in return."

So, Dervish, you're making me lose my good deeds—is this just an impulse carried over from the PDF religion, or do you really want to see how messy my character gets when things get jumpy? 😉

See, the Merciful is bringing back one of the many goals of the Dervish Lodge: "Perfecting one's character." You see, you just can't escape the Dervish Lodge.👍 .

Abu Bakr used to hold a pebble under his tongue and just stay silent—now that's wise! Meanwhile, here I am, just rambling away.

Peace🙂

Benjamin Foster said:I believe steeleagle2 has skillfully diverted attention from the fact that the Mejdan was shut down quite rudely. Now that he, in his capacity as the head of the Dervish Lodge, is requesting its closure, people are suddenly acting like we need to hold a full-blown debate over it. It’s obvious that certain individuals realize they won't have a place to exert their influence once it's closed. Personally, I stand with the Dervish; this kind of dictatorship simply isn't sustainable.
It’s better to turn off the heat entirely than to let the whole thing get filthy...

Humaninside used to break up every single moment of monotony and pessimism...
Honestly, I knew for a long time—people were messaging me privately about the administration and especially about that admin, Sadonji—but I didn't want to believe them. I kept asking myself, "Well, what if someone actually shows up acting like a jerk?" But after seeing what happened with Humaninside, I am just deeply surprised, disappointed, and honestly, a bit crushed. It scares me that tomorrow someone else might end up the same way, which is why I say this. My goal isn't to gossip or slander rowdyhawk10; it’s about the survival of the REAL community members on this Forum.
Those true members unknowingly leave a piece of themselves in anyone who has even a grain of humanity left... and they’ve just cut down a massive, significant pillar. Honestly, I just feel bad 😢 and any words I say now feel completely useless 👎 . That more relaxed, conversational style of debating was exactly what made the Banquet Room special, back when subtle and thoughtful things could actually come to light. Once the Banquet Room was shut down, everything got moved into the Dervish Lodge, and the whole system basically collapsed because of its own actions, which indirectly caused this shutdown in such a SAD and PATHETIC way. 😉

Peace 🙂

Dervish, peace to you. On behalf of Tamia, please know he only forgot to mention it because he was so overwhelmed by the closing of this spiritual treasure trove; he wasn't even sure how you would react, so out of fear, he left it 🙂

boldgull19 said:What really bugs me first and foremost is how people act at the Dervish Lodge—specifically the way they pick sides, especially favoring Asad lately. I can’t change them, and honestly, I don’t want to. Everyone does what they think is right. I feel bad for Asad because he’s let fame go straight to his head, but hey, he’s young. He’s got plenty of time to figure it out.
Basically, I’d rather see the Dervish Lodge shut down because that wasn't the original goal here—if you read the first post, this space serves the Dervish (Muslim.com is the Dervish). As for moderation, I looked it up myself. The quality of religious PDFs has hit rock bottom, but I won't blame anyone else; we all know how this works. It’s on us, not them. Brothers, remember the hadiths and verses about that. Not even the moderators—who play a massive role, though rowdyhawk10 is doing the least right now—are off the hook. Banning Humaninside was justified, sure, but the way he was handled during moderation was unfair, which is why Humaninside reacted the way he did.
Anyway, I’ve distanced myself from all these circles, mostly thanks to an answer to a question I once saw:

Where or what is the root of vanity?
The inner unrest driving someone to show off outwardly.

Truth is the best thing, but there are different ways to handle it. People just do whatever suits them.

If anyone ever got anything out of the Dervish Lodge, I did. So, look... if the Dervish sincerely thinks it’s best to close things down, why shouldn't it happen? He started this thread; he has every right to ask for it to end. The key... well, we'll see. It's not set in stone.

I’m standing by the Dervish here. I don't think he's being manipulated, even if a lot of people call him naive. He’s actually quite thoughtful; it's just that some people can't stomach his kindness, so it's easier to label him as naive. Whatever.

God blessed me with meeting people who truly want more for others than they do for themselves through the Dervish Lodge. That’s one of the greatest blessings a human can have in this life. Now, go ahead and say this thread is nothing or that I'm too attached... well, I am attached, but not in a "wearing it like a necklace" kind of way.

P.S. Whoever is lobbying for something, they're just lobbying for themselves. One way or another.

👍

If anyone actually got anything out of the Dervish Lodge, I know I certainly did, so... look, if the Dervish truly feels that closing this down is the best move, then I don't see why it shouldn't happen. He's the one who kicked this whole thread off in the first place, so he definitely has the right to ask for it to be shut down. As for the key... well, we'll just have to wait and see, since nothing here is set in stone.

Well, you aren't the only one feeling like my shadow lately... I really don't want to get too deep into this, but man, those words they say just carry such an incredible weight. 🙄 😍Honestly, I struggle with being a bit too talkative sometimes, so I’ll occasionally blurt out something that actually makes sense, though more often than not, I just end up totally missing the mark.😁 Well, at least there are still plenty of good people around, so they haven't kicked me out just yet!😂

P.S. At the end of the day, anyone out there playing favorites is really just looking out for themselves, one way or another.

I’m a huge advocate for friendship, for basic humanity, and for those deep, soulful connections that just make life feel full and sweet. I believe in true equality for everyone—it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, because at the end of the day, we all answer to one single Judge. I’m always rooting for laughter to dry up those forced tears, and I’m a big believer in finding that kind of spiritual, virtual escape from the heavy, logical grind of everyday life. Looking back at my own journey, I actually started out by pushing back hard against Sufism while I was hanging out at the Dervish Lodge; honestly, I used to love debating Christian doctrine there too, but Sufism ended up winning my heart all on its own. It was through this very Dervish Lodge that I found the spark to start diving into books about the inner dimensions of the human soul and spirit, which eventually cultivated this profound sense of connection to the Most High and the Merciful. So, if I ever decide to fully commit myself, it’ll be solely for the sake of God—and maybe only because I’ll look back on these days and the things certain people here have written. But the real key for me was discovering a love for Him within myself, and the Dervish Lodge was simply the spark that lit the flame. 😍 I wouldn't normally be this open about my thoughts, but I suppose I’m just a bit more outspoken than most since I'm actually against these lockdowns—mostly because I have such a massive collection of these photos that they just keep cycling through my mind, and honestly, it feels like everyone is constantly chiming in with their own jokes and commentary! I really do feel terrible if we've gone and broken steeleagle2's trust.😢 If this move helps protect the Dervish Lodge, then I am all for it. Honestly, we all know exactly who is actually running the show there, which is why it’s such a sweet spot to visit when you just want to unwind, relax, and grab a drink. It's all under the guidance of the One to whom nothing is equal. 🙂




Peace be upon you

steeleagle2 said:Peace be upon you.

'The darkness within the religion has become more powerful than the light of the Tiki, and slowly but surely, it has been choking it out, with no sign of recovery for quite some time now. In these circumstances, it would be better if it were shut down entirely, given that its original purpose was to spread the light.' Every human soul can see this; there is no need for self-deception, and certainly no need to be pathetic.

Furthermore, the Tiki is joining the sophisticated boycott of this religious sub-forum under its current moderator structure, since you have stripped away all our other options. Fix the state of the religion and resign from your moderator positions. Refresh the forum with new leadership, and perhaps the light will return to the religion.

Let us also remember all the forum 'in memoriam' posts—those who became victims of this sub-forum's politics.

To put it plainly, if anyone isn't catching on: the Tiki is stuck in a massive off-topic spiral, and I am requesting that it be closed.

http://www.znaci.com/znaci/art169_0.html... so I kept searching and searching, and then I remembered how you once answered me in just a single sentence or one word, and tonight I stumble upon this website too—man, those were such beautiful times, filled with so much grace and beauty that just radiated through such an inviting tone, and it
really stirred something deep within people; I realize now that my wandering here wasn't all in vain😍, since this Tiki😉 has truly seeped under my skin, leaving a mark without me even realizing it, and bit by bit, from one post to the next, I caught the virus of wanting to visit and participate constantly.

I also remember when Mahmuz posted something absolutely lovely, so if there has to be a closing, let's at least make it elegant and dignified, just like the beloved Tiki deserves. I hope nobody minds me posting this from the kind Mahmuz, as it feels like the most appropriate thing for this exact moment😍 ,

This is a moment of shame and awe, a moment of anguish and beauty. This is a moment of pain and joy,
a moment of anger and gentleness. This is a moment of revelation and witnessing,
a moment of realization and enlightenment. This is a moment of piety and sacrifice,
a moment of unity and merging. This is a moment of the soul and observation,
a moment of stunned understanding. This is a moment of hiding and revealing,
a moment of awakening and calming. This is a moment of true time,
a moment of union and ascent. This is a moment when spirit and soul merge,
a moment when light and darkness divide. This is a moment of absence and presence,
this is a moment of the weaver mentor. This is a moment of return and guidance, this is a moment of
truth and slander. This is a moment of earth and man, a moment of heaven and angels.
This is a moment when the soul bursts forth, a moment of clear vision.
This is a moment when the soul longs for beauty, a moment when one vanishes into infinity.
This is a moment of the Merciful's presence, a moment of the shining sun's clarity. This is a moment when oceans become gates, a moment when the divine decree is supreme. This is a moment when knowledge becomes a point, this is a moment
when wisdom covers everything.

peace to everyone🙂, it wouldn't be the last thing for a Dervish if it could be mine😁 👍, so please cheer us up—you're actually more important to us than the Tiki itself—just toss a smiley into your post... 😍

Tyler Scott3 said:Peace be upon you.

I’d like to ask the admins to close this thread.

I’m honestly feeling pretty blue about it because it feels like this thread has become such a huge part of our lives—our shared love for honoring God and everything else that flows from Him. 😍 , my biggest heartache and restlessness lately has just been that I haven't been able to feel that full, sweet sense of connection I used to get whenever I read these posts; I'm worried it might be something within me, perhaps just a specific season of life I need to navigate through...

It truly had such a beautiful effect on renewing one's spiritual thoughts, and for me personally, well, let's just say it was something special. 🙂

It was such a wonderful experience and left a lasting mark on my soul...
I tried my absolute best to steer things back toward how they originally felt to me, but clearly, everyone reacts differently, and I think I’m just a little too small and unseasoned to direct something like this, especially since so much is out of our hands and I couldn't quite shoulder the weight of being that bold.

I thought about pointing out certain members, but then I remembered the sting of jealousy and pride that the devil tries to slip in, so I decided to just keep my mouth shut 😁, but really, anyone can see themselves in these words. When someone shares their heart through writing, they're essentially allowing a piece of their true self to be "read" by others; if the reader recognizes that quality or has always felt an unspoken connection to those traits, they end up inviting those qualities into themselves in an even more beautiful way. It’s a delicate balance, though, so a post is often a double-edged sword, and people will eagerly dive into it to nourish their own hearts. But there is one universal truth that acts as a perfect compass: "Do not do to others what you wouldn't want them to do to you," and that's a free gift available to everyone.

This place was probably a magical corner for honoring God, and it's nicer if it stays tucked away in our hearts as part of our spiritual awakening and growth; hopefully, when grace blooms again, we'll see something like this repeat itself, which is really what keeps the whole spiritual vibe of this forum alive.
The impact of the Tiki had such a miraculous effect on me; whenever I reached out to someone, I’d find myself checking my own intentions first, realizing my own hypocrisy, and trying to patch up my flaws. It felt like there were holes everywhere, leaving me both embarrassed and overjoyed (though I won't dwell on that too much... I'm not usually one to open up, but something about this hit me harder, mostly because I realized not everyone sees things the same way, and people interpret sincerity in all sorts of ways). Ultimately, the Judge is what matters, because He was present here alongside my fragile soul. I wanted to highlight the essence of this inner beauty that was built under the name of the Tiki as an outward expression. Some of the pillars (the members) were strong and held everything up, while others crumbled right at the start, and even a few big ones helped support the rest 🙂. In reality, nothing holds this together but the One who wants to use us—people He has never even met in person—to serve His purpose. What a wonderful Friend and Helper He is. 😍 )))
peace 🙂,
The secret was really in the mysticism of not seeking fulfillment where it doesn't belong, and instead finding that stimulating fulfillment where we truly need that internal nudge to wake up or fix ourselves, no matter who we are or where we are. That had a universally amazing significance. I used to spend hours reflecting on things, even though we are all strangers to one another, but lately, I've been sensing vibes of arrogance and excessive lecturing. At the end of the day, a person is just a person, and humanity is defined by the small things. In the search for myself and my other "selves," I discovered the love of my life. And if I hadn't found that love in others and in His constancy toward me, I would have drifted far too far away....

I know, I really do know, you’ll end up searching every single corner for those keys later on 😍, 👍, but honestly, it’s only when you’re left with absolutely nothing that you finally grasp what things were actually worth. It was a wise choice, and since His decision is always the right one, we're on the right path 🙂