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24 Signals That Show You're Interested With Someone

Pounding heart, sweaty fists, and butterflies are all common signs of nervousness and come out in waves when you start getting close to your crush. But there are many more indicators of interest that happen long before these symptoms. Here are a few more subtle indicators that you’re interested in someone.

1) You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them

When you like someone, they’re on your mind all the time. You find yourself thinking about them in the strangest times, like in the shower or at the breakfast table. This is your brain’s way of letting you know you feel a physical attraction to someone and it’s time to look at how they feel about you.

2) You Lick your Lips

Licking your lips is a way not only to show that you’re interested in them, but also to draw their attention down to your lips, encouraging them to think about kissing you. Try this subtle gesture the next time you’re feeling flirty and see if you’ll get an invitation to smooch later on in the evening.

3) You Tease Them

Teasing dates back to childhood, when little boys would deliberately be mean to girls just to grab their attention. Well into adulthood we see that not much has changed. Teasing is a way to show affection for someone but be careful not to let it get too personal, or your crush might take offence.

4) You Move Closer

Moving closer to someone is a great non-verbal way to show you have feelings for them. Leaning in close while they talk or going out of your way to sit closer to them in social situations is a tell-tale sign that you’re interested. It indicates that you would like to get even closer to this person and if you’re lucky, they’ll want the same thing, too.

5) You Share Your Stories

If you find yourself sharing personal stories with someone more and more often, chances are you’re into them. Sharing stories with another person shows that you trust them and want to include them in your life. The people we enjoy talking about our families with are the people we don’t mind opening up to, so think about taking the next step and inviting them for coffee.

6) You Smile

Smiling is the universal human signal to show that you’re enjoying yourself. We are naturally drawn toward people that make us happy, so show that person how they make you feel by opening up and displaying those beautiful, pearly whites. Smiling is an indication that you are happy and relaxed, exactly the way your crush should make you feel.

7) You Toss your Hair

Hair tossing is a subconscious action to indicate attraction dating back to Cro-Magnon days. Women will play with their hair as a way to show that they’re interested in being more than just friends. Whether you’re the one doing the flirting or receiving the flirting, a simple toss of the hair is a great signal for all parties involved.

8) Everything Reminds You of Them

From cheesy jingles on the radio to veggies in the supermarket to ads on the side of a bus, almost everything you see reminds you of that person. If you find yourself noticing their name scrolling through credits or their favourite author in the window of a bookstore, you know you’ve got it bad.

9) You Open Up Your Body

When you are talking to someone you are romantically interested in, your body has a natural way of opening up to let them know you are thinking about them in a more-than-friends kind of way. Your shoulders move to face them and your hips orient themselves toward their hips. This is normal for your body and might even happen without you noticing!

10) You Laugh at Their Jokes

Everything always seems a little bit funnier when you’re romantically interested in somebody. You find yourself laughing louder than usual and here and there even coming up with a few jokes of your own. We laugh to encourage our crush to continue with the conversation and to show enjoyment in your shared activities. Laughing is hugely importance in a relationship as it’s a great indicator of comfort level and social compatibility.

11) You Laugh Even When It’s Not Funny

An even better romantic interest indicator than laughing at someone’s jokes is laughing at their jokes when they’re not funny, just to spare their feelings. This means that you care about the person you’re spending time with and want them to feel good about themselves. Showing support is a large part of building a relationship and this is a way to show that you’re ready to lay the foundation.

12) You Mirror Them

As imitation is the highest form of flattery, so mimicking someone’s physical movements and speech patterns is the best way to let them know you want to get to know them better. Matching movements like touching your face or crossing your legs is an easy way to get the two of you on the same page. And, it’s an easy test to see if they’re interested, too.

13) You Tilt Your Head

Women tend to tilt their heads and look up at someone to show that they’re intrigued by what the other person has to say. It may be a chance to show submission in a subtle way or a silent way to flirtatiously challenge what their partner has to say. If a woman moves her head in this way, it’s a sure sign that she’s at least interested in what’s coming out of the other person’s mouth.

14) You Don’t Blink

We blink less when we’re captivated by something, whether it be a book, a movie, a pet, or a hobby. The same goes for interest in people. When we are attracted to someone our pupils dilate and we close our eyelids much less often, indicating a desire to be closer.

15) You Remember the Little Things

You know you’ve got it bad when you find yourself remembering little details about that special someone. Small things like their middle name or their favourite colour will come out in conversation and you’ll start to think about them when you’re out shopping for yourself. Use this to your advantage, and pick up something small you know they’ll like to show your affection.

16) You Call Them by a Nickname

While cute at times, nicknames can be a little tricky. If you start calling your crush by something a little sillier, try to mention it when no one else is around. This way it will stay between the two of you and create a special space when you’re alone.

17) Their Opinion Matters

We are about the opinion of those people who matter most to us, so if you find you’re seeking out their wisdom on a regular basis, chances are you want more than just a casual relationship. Take their opinion into consideration but don’t try to change yourself just to gain their approval.

18) You Do Your Research

When they mention something new, you do your homework so the next time you get together you’ll have more to talk about. Researching your crush’s interests is a great way to show interest in them and their lives. It won’t go unnoticed and will only take a little bit of your time to show this person that you care about them.

19) You Dress to Impress

When you like someone, you want to put your best self forward. Taking a little bit of extra time to get ready before you see them next is a natural process that all humans experience. You should take extra time to present yourself in the best light; this shows you can take care of yourself and can, in turn, also take care of the one you desire.

20) You Stick Your Thumbs Out

Studies have shown that men will stick their thumbs out of their pockets (think cowboy style) to that they are sexually interested in someone. Next time you go to a party, check out where men place their hands. If the fingers are in the pocket but the thumb’s poking out, chances are good his sexual interest has been piqued.

21) You Feel Jealous

Jealousy is an innate human emotion that can be very difficult to control. It is an animalistic instinct that tells your brain you don’t want your partner mating with anyone else. A bit of jealousy is normal and can be a good motivator to treat your partner well (ensuring they won’t leave you for someone else) but if you find your jealousy getting out of control try to pinpoint your triggers and start making some changes in your relationship.

22) You Stand Up Straight

Think about birds showing off their feathers, or a peacock strutting around. Humans stand up taller when they are interested in mating with someone, to broaden the shoulders and give off the impression of an alpha in the pack: very strong and healthy. Often times we have set our shoulders back before we even realize we are doing it.

23) You Care

A definite way to know if you’re into somebody is if you find yourself really caring about that person. What they think and feel actually matters to you. You go out of your way to make them happy and sacrifice yourself to give them what they deserve. Caring about someone is the first step to a great relationship and is a signal that you’re thinking about making a move.

24) You See Them in the Future

Finally, if you can picture yourself with that person in the future, you’ve definitely got a crush brewing. Imagining spending the weekend away, introducing them to your parents, or even having a family with someone is a gigantic indicator that you are seriously interested. Make the first move: there’s no love not worth taking a risk for.

24 Things That Guys Secretly Like About A Girl

1. Her smell.

When a guy first notices a girl they like, they look at everything, beginning with the physical characteristics. Her clothes, her hair, the way she walks. However when he is really attracted to a girl, he starts to notice other things like her distinctive smell.

2. She’s not too picky.

Guys don’t want to date a girl who is too high maintenance. They want to be with someone who is relaxed, and is easy to be around. She doesn’t get upset easily over small details or when things don’t go her way.

3. She has a nice smile.

One of the things a guy loves about a girl is her smile. A smile can tell you a lot about someone’s personality. He loves seeing her sweet smile and being able to make her smile too.

4. She is social.

When he sees other people drawn to a girl, he becomes curious and eventually gets attracted as well. Guys see who she really is through her friends. A girl with a lot of friends is outgoing and knows how to have a good time.

5. She is family-oriented.

Look at how this girl interacts with her own family. When a guy sees that she has a good relationship with her family members, he appreciates that because it makes him think that she would make a good mother and life partner in the future.

6. She doesn’t take a long time to get ready.

Guys hate waiting for a girl who seems indecisive or takes too long to get ready. When a girl takes a long time to get ready, he may think that she is insecure with her looks or doesn’t respect his time. If a guy likes you, he already thinks you are beautiful as you are.

7. She’s doesn’t hesitate to get her hands dirty.

Guys like a girl who is determined and gets down to business. She does her own dirty work because she doesn’t think that she is better than any job. She understands the value of hard work very well.

8. She doesn’t complain too much.

There are some people who whine a lot and only see the negative side of things. Instead of trying to think of how they can improve the world, they use their energy to focus on what they can’t change. A girl who doesn’t complain a lot is nice to have around because she knows that complaining doesn’t do anything for anyone.

9. She doesn’t wear too much makeup.

Surprisingly, more and more guys prefer the natural look than to a girl who is fully made up. They would rather see a girl this way because it shows that she has nothing to hide. Remember, make up can only change the way someone looks, not their personality.

10. She is not afraid of discomfort.

She challenges herself because she knows this is the best way to learn and grow. She faces her fears head-on and does not run away from her problems. Guys like this in a girl because men are problem-solvers by nature.

11. She makes you things.

A well-thought out gift is the best kind of surprise, especially one that is made with love. Whether it be cookies, a card or a hand-knit sweater, guys find it really attractive when a girl has made something from scratch. These types of gifts are sentimental and sweet.

12. She reads.

Guys like a girl who reads because they see that she is curious to know about the world around her. A girl who reads a lot understands people and can see life from a wide set of perspectives. She has a creative imagination that allows her to explore and discover new things.

13. She’s not materialistic.

Money can buy you a lot of things, but it cannot buy you happiness. Shopping can make you happy because of the idea of owning new things, but you’ll find that the happiness is only momentary. A girl who doesn’t need a lot of things is a turn on because she has less things weighing her down and symbolically, less baggage to deal with.

14. She is intelligent.

Some girls think that guys prefer naive women because they are easier to approach.On the contrary, intelligence is a highly sought out trait in a partner because it aids in human survival and development. Intelligence comes in many different forms, and is not limited to book or street smarts. It is more about learning to use what you have, such as skills and knowledge, in order to make a better life for yourself.

15. She takes care of you.

Guys are drawn to girls with a maternal instinct because the way a girl can make you feel loved and secure is reminiscent of their own mom. Various studies have shown that we tend to be attracted to partners who possess the same qualities that we see in our parents. A girl who takes good care of you also sends a guy signs that she might be wife and mother material.

16. She cooks.

Historically, women have generally played the role of caretaker while men have been the breadwinner of the family. Men often seek out partners who can cook because this aids in survival and helps reduce the family’s financial burden. Cooking is also a trait associated with femininity so women who cook are seen as more feminine.

17. She takes care of herself.

Even though men consider personality to be more important than looks, physical attractiveness is indeed a key factor in choosing a partner. Men prefer healthy and youthful-looking women because these two traits are associated with fertility and good genes. Women who take care of themselves are seen as potential mates who can produce healthy children.

18. She fights for you.

Generally, men are seen as more aggressive creatures who defend their partners against potential threats while women are seen as more passive. Guys are turned on by girls who are willing to fight for them because this proves her love for him. This is because guys want to be desired and protected too.

19. She’s down to earth.

Nothing is more appealing than someone who’s honest and authentic. A girl who knows what she wants and doesn’t try too hard makes a good match because she has no pretenses. What you see from the get go is what you get. A girl who is down to earth stays away from drama and can help a guy grow to his full potential.

20. She has a dominant side.

She’s a natural leader who knows how to take charge of a situation. Guys find assertive girls attractive because they know what they want and do not let anyone or anything get in their way. Also, a girl with a strong personality might bring him some surprises in the bedroom.

21. She’s loyal.

Loyalty and devotion are definitely must-haves when looking for a suitable long-term partner. Guys want to be with someone who is all in and is committed to the relationship, so they feel like they aren’t wasting their time. A girl who is loyal shows him her sincere feelings of contentment in the relationship. She does not lead him on or make him feel like she will betray him.

22. She’s ambitious.

Ambition is another one of those traits people associate with traditional masculinity, yet men actually like a woman who is a go-getter. He does not feel emasculated by her but rather, he is inspired by what she has done for her career and for herself so far. He knows that a woman who is driven can support herself without him. She is independent and can do things for herself.

23. She understands you on an emotional level.

Men are not necessarily less emotional than women, they are just taught to be this way. Guys are more emotionally closed than women because they fear being judged for feeling strongly and expressing these feelings, especially when they are feelings of sadness. Guys will open up to girls that they feel a strong emotional connection to, and who reciprocate these feelings.

24. She’s not perfect.

Everyone has an image of the perfect person in their heads but often find that this person does not exist in real life. The truth is that, imperfections are attractive because they remind us that the person is real and human. Guys like a girl who is not perfect because he learns how to accept her flaws and shortcomings. It is even more attractive to see a girl who has also embraced own weaknesses.

Credit to: Reluv.co

Tyler Ward - Dashes [Official Lyric Video]

"Dashes"

Maybe one day I'll come back here,

Maybe one day I'll be able to love you like I should.

I know it looks like I'm running,

I never said that what we have here wasn't good.

If I don't try now I'll go crazy.

I don't want to wish that I had when I look back on my life.

There’s a feeling I'm chasing 

Feels like what I once on the other.. side

So let me go,

Give me dashes on the road,

Maybe I'm walking to a place I don't know.

I gotta see how things, they turn out,

‘Cause dreams in this town get cold.

You’ll miss your chances if you're marching in time.

Even if I go alone,

The least you can give me are dashes on the road

The city I never laid eyes on,

And I can swear there's an answer waiting there for me.

Driving to my horizon that's always been just out of reach

It's just what I need

If you love me, and let me just go.

Oh, give me dashes on the road,

Maybe I'm walking to a place I don't know.

I gotta see how things, they turn out,

‘Cause dreams in this town get cold.

You’ll miss your chances if you're marching in time.

Even if I go alone,

The least you can give me are dashes on the road

Yeah, I'm a little scared to leave home,

But every time that I close my eyes,

I know that I must go.

So, let me go,

Give me dashes on the road,

Maybe I'm walking to a place I don't know.

Maybe if everything turns out,

And I finally found my soul,

You’ll miss your chances if you're marching in time.

Even if I go alone, 

The least you can give me are dashes on the road.

Even if I go alone,

The least you can give me are dashes on the road.

Almost All Of My Friends Have Boyfriends, Except Me. Why?

I just came across a post on Facebook by Aiman Azlan regarding relationship (it is clearly stated in the title above). The answers given by him is seriously get to your nerves for those who keep asking this kind of questions to herself. So, I decided to copy and paste the whole entry because it is worth to be read and remembered.

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Assalamualaikum Aiman.

I broke up with my first love after a year. After that, I never had a boyfriend. Sometimes I ask myself, "Am I too ugly to have a boyfriend?" Almost all of my friends have boyfriends and when we go out, they always tell me about their boyfriends. I feel jealous.

Why does Allah do this to me?

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Waalaikumussalam.

Thank you for your honest question.

The desire to love and to be loved is natural. I have it, you have it, and others have it too. However, in Islam, we are taught how to love and to be loved in a way that God intends it. In Islam, we are also taught that we all have the power to make our own choices.

Hence, in this case, we can choose whether to love and to be loved the way God intends it or not. In the end, we will all live and die with the consequences of our choices, for better or for worse. 

I can imagine that you are feeling unappreciated knowing that you are boyfriend-less while most of your friends are with boyfriends. I am not trying to ridicule or undermine your feelings about this subject. I acknowledge the pain. What I suggest to you is to reconsider the situation from a different perspective.

Don't be sad that you don't have a boyfriend. Instead, be grateful.

The Quran said clearly, "And do not approach zina (premarital sex). Indeed, it is an ever immorality and is evil as a way." (Surah al-Isra: 32)

Zina is a destination and there are paths that lead to that destination. Not only does Islam teaches us not to commit zina, it also teaches us not to go near it. We shouldn't even be on the paths to zina, let alone arrive at the destination. In English they have a saying, "Prevention is better than cure." In this particular case, the saying fits perfectly. We are preventing ourselves from zina by avoiding the paths that lead to it.

When you are on the path, you will eventually arrive at the destination. It might take a short time or it might take a long time, but surely you will arrive at the destination if you keep walking on that path.

One of the paths that lead to zina is this boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. 

If you look at it that way, you should be grateful that Allah saved you from being on that path. Instead of feeling jealous about your friends, you should feel a sense of compassion for them and you should wish that they get off that path as well. They should be more like you, not the other way around.

This isn't to say that the people who have boyfriends or girlfriends are bad people. We don't condemn a person because of one sin. The person might be doing a sin in public, but we have no idea about all the good deeds that he or she commits in private. So we leave the judging part to Allah. But for this one particular sin, we offer our help if the person wants it and we ask Allah to open his or her heart to change for the better. 

I hope that helps. Forgive me if I have said something I shouldn't have.

Allah knows best.

May Allah grant you a righteous, lawfully-wedded spouse and may you both enter Jannah together. Ameen.

p/s: You are not too ugly to have a boyfriend. You are too precious to have one.

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Credit to Bro Aiman Azlan. Visit his website www.aimanazlan.com for more worth-reading posts. You surely will like it. :)

The Fault In Our Stars

Hello September!

Miss

This feeling is coming again.

I will miss you guys soon, very soon.

Just seeing all of you really makes my day.

I will miss you calling me 'Miss, teacher, cikgu, ustazah' and others.

Spending Wednesday's afternoon at the field is a very happy moment for me.

That is the time where we could talk leisurely, not about our classroom.

I hope there will be more days for all of us.

Till then, take care.

This person is missing all of you,

XOXO [crying]

p/s : They are my pupils :')

Sahabat Untuk Selamanya

Hello August :)

Manusia Berdosa

Assalamualaikum wbt..

Lama sungguh tak menulis kat sini. Bukannya tak ada idea nak tulis, berlambak-lambak sebenarnya. Tapi disebabkan sikap malas yang melampau-lampau, maka post tu ditunda dan terus tertunda. Kalau diikutkan, asal ada benda konflik sikit je, mesti aku dah fikir nak masukkan dalam blog. Tapi bila fikir banyak-banyak kali, macam tak perlu pulak. Ye la.. Kenapa nak kena luahkan perasaan ke alam siber. Apa yang blog ni mampu bantu kita? Fikir dan terus fikir...

Nak puaskan hati manusia tu susah kan? Kenapa kita perlu beria tentang sesuatu yang kita sendiri tak pasti? Masa depan... Ye, masa depan. Kita manusia terlalu banyak memikirkan tentang masa depan kita. Segalanya telah menjadi ketentuan Allah. Namun, tanpa usaha daripada manusia itu sendiri, Allah tak akan mengubahnya kepada sesuatu yang lebih baik. 

Sebagai contoh, aku sebagai remaja (awal dewasa.. kekeke) mesti sudah terfikirkan masa depan untuk berumahtangga. Apatah lagi apabila rakan-rakan yang lain sudah berumahtangga semuanya. Bukannya cemburu dengan mereka, tetapi hanya perlu menunggu. Sabar. Ya, itulah perkataan yang paling tepat. 

Tumblr > AO

Allah pernah berkata, "Perempuan yang baik adalah untuk lelaki yang baik, dan perempuan yang jahat adalah untuk lelaki yang jahat..."

Pernah tak kita terasa kita ni adalah seorang perempuan yang baik? Yang cukup baik hingga boleh dikategorikan sebagai perempuan seperti yang Allah sebutkan itu?

Dan pernah tak kita terasa kita ni berdosa? Berdosa sehingga kita mungkin telah menjadi antara mereka yang dikategorikan sebagai perempuan dan lelaki jahat? Macam mana nak tahu yang diri kita ni dah cukup berdosa?

Ianya apabila kau mula melakukan sesuatu yang keji, kau dapat rasakan yang ianya berdosa. Sesuatu yang Allah pasti tidak redha. Contohnya, di saat kita terleka, kita mungkin tertinggal satu waktu solat fardhu. Jika kita masih belum sedar akan dosa yang telah dilakukan itu, kita akan terus leka dan alpa. Tidak berusaha untuk mengqada' kembali solat tersebut. Walaubagaimanapun, jika telah dirasakan diri ini sudah cukup berdosa hingga rasanya seperti tak layak untuk tinggal di muka bumi Allah ini, maka bertaubatlah.

Taubat, satu-satunya jalan kembali yang Allah redha. Dihapuskan dosa-dosa yang lalu dengan syarat kita meninggalkan terus perkara maksiat/keji yang pernah dilakukan dahulu kala. Serta beristiqamah dalam melakukan ibadah agar amalan itu dapat menjadi 'guide' agar terus pada landasan Islam.

Kesimpulannya, manusia mana yang tidak pernah berdosa kecuali Nabi Muhammad SAW. Namun, dibuka ruang pengampunan bagi hamba-hambaNya yang ingin kembali pada jalan yang benar. Semoga Allah mengetuk pintu hati aku ini untuk terus beristiqamah pada jalanNya. InsyaAllah.

p/s: hanya contengan minda dan peringatan untuk diri sendiri sahaja.

Le Internship

Freedom Ain’t Free [lyrics] – Raef ft. Nano Omar

Freedom Ain't Free – Raef ft. Nano Omar 

All I own, my whole life

Is worth nothing if I'm not free

I will fight tyranny

I’ll break the shackles holding me

If we can reach the stars above

Even though they seem so far

We’ll change the world, we’ll overcome

Revolution starts with me

PRE-CHORUS:

In the face of evil, the way of danger, yeah

I will be strong

Yeah, the storm clouds are coming,

And no we ain't running

Yeah, we’ll fight on!

And I will say

CHORUS:

Ohh ohh ohh ohh

Freedom ain’t free

And I will say ohh ohh ohh ohh

I’ll fight for you and me

And I will say ohh ohh ohh ohh

God made me free

And I will say ohh ohh ohh ohh

Ain’t nobody gonna take that from me

If we stay silent

We’ll see injustice spreading wide

When freedom calls, I’ll be there

Stand by my side it’s our time to fly

I’ll stand my ground till my voice is found

It’s either death or liberty

O Lord above, give us strength

And grant us victory!

PRE-CHORUS

CHORUS

God made me free

So who’s gonna stop me?

I’d give my wealth, my life

‘Cause it’s my destiny

I was born a fighter

Come on let’s stand together

Make the world better

Pray for sunny weather

It’s time to let go

Of your inner ego

Stand by my side my brothers

Come on and let’s go

To a higher ground

Where peace and love is found

Storms are rolling, we’re coming

We ain't gonna back down!

Lyrics : Raef, Bara Kherigi & Nano Omar

Melody & Arrangement : Maher Zain

The Path [lyrics] – Raef

The Path – Raef 

Swing across the seven skies

They say a pure heart never lies

The words you learned were never heard

It’s time to think and wonder why

The stars above will always be

A shining guide for us to see

And when I doubt, I’ll have no doubt

But still I wonder why

Digging through our pages past

Wondering how the truth will last

God’s in control is what I found

I think I’ll try this time around!

PRE-CHORUS:

And no one really feels the path I seek, and

No one’s going to care as much as me, and

No one seems to know our history, and

Stories are told for the world to see!

CHORUS:

And maybe I’ll find the path I seek tonight

Let it be! Only God really knows what’s right!

Maybe, I’ll find the path I seek tonight

Let it be! Only God really knows I tried!

The heroes of our past unfold

Their glory is unique we’re told

Their stories mark a precious past

But do we question why?

A quest for truth can never be

A light I've faked inside of me

I’ll walk in shoes I've never felt

Only then I’ll sure know why!

They tell me, “Just make up your mind!”

The path I seek just needs a sign

The end is where I want to be

Which way I go is up to me!

PRE-CHORUS

CHORUS

And I know that it hurts

When we stop and wonder: “Why?”

Yes I know that it hurts

Maybe time will heal the burns

And maybe you've felt the path I seek, and

I know you've cared as much as me

Our stories were shared for us to see, and

Perhaps it’s best to part and be!

And maybe we’ll find the path we seek tonight

Let it be! Only God really knows what’s right!

Maybe, we’ll find the path we seek tonight

Let it be! Only God really knows we tried!

Lyrics & Melody : Raef

Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

Home [lyrics]– Raef

Home – Raef

I’ve been through sunshine

Made friends with the moonlight

Travelled the ancient lands

And sailed across the seas

I'm free when I think and fight for what’s right

Ain’t nobody gonna tread on me

A place I’d call mine and yours forever

This land was made for you and me, yeah!

CHORUS:

Ain’t no place like home, they say

Home is where that heart is, home is where your love is

Ain’t no place like home where I’ll be me, me, me, yeah!

Ain’t no place like home, they say

Home is where that heart is, home is where your love is

Ain’t no place like home where I’ll be me, me, me, yeah!

Our lakes they praise the Great

Through the Mississippi valley

Our smiles they shine from sea to sea

In Him we’ll all trust, be free forever

Home of the brave is where I’ll be

From York that’s all new, to the city of Angels

God bless this land for you and me, yeah!

CHORUS

All I know is: Love can feel so good

When we know it brings us close to

Home-sweet-home where

Your mind can set you free...

Yeah!

CHORUS

Lyrics : Raef

Melody : Raef & Maher Zain

Arrangement : Maher Zain

The Bright Moon (Tala’al Badru) [lyrics] – Raef

The Bright Moon (Tala’al Badru) – Raef

Tala’al badru ‘alayna

Min thaniyyatil wada’

Wajaba shukru ‘alayna

Ma da’a lillahi daa’

Oh the bright moon rose over us

From the valley of Wada’

And we owe it to show all our gratefulness

When the call is for us all!

Ayyuhal mab’uthu feena

Ji’ta bil amril mutaa’

Ji’ta sharraftal madinah

Marhaban ya khaira daa’

Anta shamsun anta qamarun

Anta nurun ‘ala nur

Anta misbahus-suduri

Ya habibi ya Rasul

Tala’al badru ‘alayna

Min thaniyyatil wada’

You have brought to this city nobleness

Welcome best caller to the way!

Lyrics : The Ansar

Melody : Islamic Folklore

Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt, Hamza Hamira & Maher Zain

Production : Oliver Bjornfelt & Maher Zain

Peace and Blessings [lyrics] – Raef

Peace and Blessings – Raef

Give me your hand I will give you my heart

Every day is a brand new start

His words are here to help us through

Rasool Allah, peace and blessings on you!

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Salatullah, salamullah

‘Ala Taha, Rasoolillah

Salatullah, salamullah

‘Ala Yasin, Habibillah

I’ve never seen you but I love you so

And in your footsteps I’ll try to follow

A smile you give may stop my fall, yeah!

The bright moon rose a mercy on all!

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Salla Allahu ‘ala Muhammad

Sallah Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam

Habibi ya Muhammad

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Salla Allahu ‘ala Muhammad

Sallah Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam

Habibi ya Muhammad

Lyrics : Raef & Bara Kherigi

Melody : Raef & Maher Zain

Arrangement : Maher Zain

No One Knows But Me [lyrics] – Raef

No One Knows But Me – Raef

Waterfall, water down

Wash away that guilty frown

Falling rain, rising sun

So many things to get done

I am done, it’s your turn

I'm getting old, not time to burn

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And no one knows but me, the power that I see

And everybody thinks that I've gone crazy

And no one knows but me, just thinking of what could be

And everybody thinks they’re the one...but me

Rising up strong! What you’ll see

Oh, is this real or imaginary?

Shining bright, the night has come

The better life has not yet begun

Here we are, lessons learned

I am done, now it’s your turn

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People think that I'm alone, but I feel close to You

They don’t see that I can love, but I know You do

No one knows just how I feel, 

Only You see through to my heart, Oh

Hands raised high, only You can see

For no one knows... but You and me

Lyrics : Raef & Omar Nawaz Khan

Melody : Raef & Maher Zain

Arrangement : Maher Zain

Mawlaya [lyrics] - Raef

Mawlaya – Raef

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Mawlaya salli wa sallim da’iman Abadan

‘Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi

Mawlaya send your prayers and peace always forever,

Upon the beloved Muhammad – the more the better

Muhammadun sayyidul kawnaini wath thaqalain

Muhammadun sayyidul kawnaini wath thaqalain

Wal fareeqani min orbin wa min a’jamee

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Houwal habibu allathi turja shafa’atuhu

Likulli hawlin minal ahwali muqtahimi

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Mawlaya salli wa sallim da’iman Abadan

‘Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi

Mawlaya send your prayers and peace always forever,

Upon the beloved Muhammad – the more the better

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Lyrics : Imam Al-Busiri

Melody : Islamic Folklore

Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

Dream [lyrics] - Raef

Dream – Raef

I’ve been dreaming of this world

Oh won’t you come along and dream with me?

It’s picture-perfect in my mind

Oh how I wish it would be real, oh real

No one living on the streets or digging for a bite to eat,

And pain and hunger are nothing, nothing but a memory

Let’s dream to make it real

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Dream your biggest dream

If we dream enough together we can make it real

And lend a helping hand

What we keep won’t mean anything, once we’re gone

No abandoned women, struggling hard trying to make ends meet

No more missing fathers for their sons to be left all alone crying,

Oh crying

Elders and children are all cared for lovingly

No one falling through the cracks of government bureaucracy

Let’s dream to make it real

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Too many times I've walked through these streets

Wondering where we went wrong

My hands alone can feel so helpless and weak

But surely with yours they’ll be strong

Our problems and fears will soon disappear

If we try hard enough they’ll all be gone

Brothers and sisters, it takes each of us

Together we can overcome!

We shall overcome

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Lyrics : Audrey M. Saparno, Raef & Bara Kherigi

Melody : Raef & Maher Zain

Arrangement : Maher Zain

Call On Him [lyrics] - Raef

Call on Him – Raef

All night I pray I might

Wake up and feel the light

Before I know it, the sun has arrived

It greets me with its cheerful eyes

I'm thankful for this beautiful day

It feels so good to be on my way

I see the world there’s nothing to hide

And in His name everything’s alright

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Call on Him, and call on Him, and call on Him and say

Call on Him, and call on Him, and call on Him and say:

Allah! The One who gives you all more than you’re worth

Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear

He’s by your side, so have no fear

Allah! Who helps you back up when you've taken a fall?

Allah! Whose epic mercy will shine above all?

Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear

He’s by your side, so have no fear

All day, I'm paving my way

‘Cause I know I'm not here to stay

Straight ahead there’s so much to see

And I’ll be making history

I'm grateful for whatever has passed

He only stays, and nothing will last

Just how it ends is unknown to me

But in His shade is where I’ll want to be

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Just take a step and open your eyes

Put your trust in Him and it’ll be alright

Just right when you:

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Lyrics & Melody : Raef

Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

So Real [lyrics] - Raef ft Maher Zain

So Real - Raef ft Maher Zain

They say that love never lasts

That love never lives to see another day

But what I know deep down inside

It’s what I feel and it’s so real

I gave it up all for You

And there ain’t nothing that I won’t do

All I know deep down inside

It’s what I feel and it’s so real with You!

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Allah, everyday I’ll try to be as true as I can to You

‘Cause loving You the best I can

Will always be my number one and only plan

Yes everyday I’ll try to be as true as I can to You

‘Cause loving You the best I can

Will always be my number one and only plan

They say: “You’re out of your mind”

“Don’t you know that love fades away?”

They say: “It only brings you pain!”

But what I feel is so real!

I gave it up and turned to You

‘Cause I know what your love can do

O Allah open up our hearts

And make us feel how it’s so real with You!

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You Are The One [lyrics] - Raef

You Are The One - Raef

I thought of this over a million times

Who would have ever thought that it will be our time?

I just know it,

'cause you are the one

It ain't a selfish love, when I'm with you

You remind me of Allah and so I know it's true

I'll just say it

You are the one

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Won't you be my BFF and ever?

Won't you be my partner after this world?

We'll see it, when we believe it together

Dreams are meant to be

'Cause you are the one for me

I never thought that I would feel this way

I ask Allah to bless you every single day

I'll just say it

'Cause you are the one

And when the times are tough

And we've got the world to see

Standing right beside you is where i want to be

I just know it

You are the one

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I prayed about this just over a million times

Who would ever thought that I could call you mine?

I just know it

'Cause you are the one

And when there's gray in our hair

And we've not much to do

I want to spend the rest of my days with you...

Oh don't you know it?

You are the one, You are the one

Oh won't you be the one?

Lyrics & Melody : Raef

Arrangement : Maher Zain

You're there [lyrics]- Raef

You’re there – Raef

Things that I’ve said, no they don’t mean nothing at all

Time just flies by when I’m with the One I love

Even sunlight makes it through the dark, in a cold misty sky

And when I’m all alone tonight, You’ll be right here...by my side

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No matter what the world brings

And even if the birds won’t sing

Better times are their way

‘Cause I know You’re there

And even if the sun won’t smile

I know it’s been a while

Since I’ve felt any light

But I know You’re there

Good times, they never last, I wish they were around

Their time has past us now, still haven’t made a sound

Some folks are dying to live, and others live to die

And somehow when I think of You I smile deep inside!

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The grass was greener on the other side

The world turns gray now, are we out of time?

And when I lie alone and stare into the dark,

I’ll remember what You said as I watch the stars spark

I know it isn’t even time to talk...

But I know You’re right here by my side

Chorus~

Lyrics & Melody : Raef

Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt