Valentine’s Day Baby Joy For Jennifer Lopez?
February 13th, 2008
Jennifer Lopez’s twins are reportedly due on Valentine’s Day. A friend is quoted: “She didn’t just like it because of the obvious correlation, which is sweet, but she also was happy that it … would easily make the deadline for the weekly magazine covers.” The nurseries prepared for the babies — who will reportedly be called Anna Maria and Marc Ruiz — cost more than $120,000 to furnish, the same source said. They have changing tables and cribs and armoires imported from England and France and “some of it has 18-karat gold on the legs and knobs. The rooms will even have crystal chandeliers.”
Wow!
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1. 2teens | February 13th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Marc & Anna, not Max & Emme hey? Those nurseries sound over the top? Why not use one nursery for the both of them?
2. jordan | February 13th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
the nurseries are way over the top
3. jordan | February 13th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
i know shes got the money and its jennifers first time as a mommy but if you give them stuff like that then they are going to grow up like brats.
i know its nice to give them every thing in the world i love giving little baby girl things but that a bit over the top.
4. jordan | February 13th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
my*
5. tink1217 | February 13th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
definitely over the top nursery. I know she is beyond rich and has wanted children for quite awhile but even if I had that kind of money I wouldn’t do that!! I mean, I see a crib that costs more than $500 and I cringe!! LOL. Babies won’t remember all that stuff and will probably spit up and poop on those luxury sheets she probably bought so what is the use??? Looks??? Photo shoots??? Babies just need food, comfort, and love. Thats all.
6. Jx2 | February 13th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
disgusting!!
7. Joanne | February 13th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Can you say “SPOILED”?!
8. oriana | February 13th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Over the top as usual with her! Doesn’t surprise me. She could have had a beautiful nursery for way much less. I wish she had donated some of that money to an Animal Shelter or to the Katrina projects to help the homeless down there!
9. dori | February 13th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
selfish and obnoxious diva will raise selfish and obnoxious children … spend spend spend thats what Jlo is good at .You know… she and Katie Holmes would be perfect friends they can spend millions together.
10. D'Anna | February 13th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I’m with everyone else…there are starving people in the world and these kids don’t need gold plated pacifiers or platinum bottle warmers…it’s just more stuff.
The less they get, the better. All they need is love and comfort, and you can’t buy that.
11. boo | February 13th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I’m on the same page as the rest of you…. That is waaaaaay too much for brand new babies to be getting their Dirty Bottoms changed on… and its as #5 said those expensive sheets and garments and so on will be stained with Poop and Puke in a Matter of days after the births!
To me thats ridiculous… I mean I know she has Money and wants all the finer things in life for her kids that she has yearned to have for years… But C’mon this is going a bit too extreme…I mean 18K Gold on the legs and Knobs? Crystal chandeliers? These kids are going to grow up very rude and selfish and with a Gimme Gimme Gimme attitude if this is how they plan to raise them… But hey Its their Money and they will spend it as they please… even though to us regular, average joes its a complete waste of money and could be put too MUCH better use… in their community or diaster reliefs etc
12. cherry | February 13th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
who cares I dont go away j ho
13. Tia :) | February 13th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Love J-Lo…i agree it’s a bit over the top, but the woman has wanted children for sooo long…maybe she just got too excited?
14. Ali | February 13th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
i always thought she was a jerk….now i know it.
15. joeysgirl80 | February 13th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
If you got the money, why not?
16. Tia :) | February 13th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
She’s a jerk because she went a little over the top? The woman has money…why the hell not?
17. Kimora, Kariah, and Kajanae's Mommy | February 14th, 2008 at 12:02 am
The nursery is “over the top” as seems to be the favorite descriptive phrase around here. However, why do you all always have to be so hard on J-Lo? Other celebs shell out the bucks, too! Sometimes I think you all just look for things to complain about. My baby has a crystal encrusted pacifier…bite me! :) LOL
18. Jennifer | February 14th, 2008 at 12:02 am
If you have that much money to spend on a nursery…..why not scale down and donate that money to people who can barely afford the car seat to bring their baby home in. Now how awesome would it have looked if she went and donated car seats and cribs, or babies r us gift cards to moms to be who don’ t have the money or support to get what they need. I am sure there are many programs out there that she could have looked into to see how she could help out poverty stricken moms. I don’t understand why they have to spend that much on a nursery when honestly how many people really see it……next we will here that they have a nanny wing off the nurseries and the babies will have their own chauffers and butlers…..lol
19. Kimora, Kariah, and Kajanae's Mommy | February 14th, 2008 at 12:03 am
I reread my post and I sound a little snarky. Sorry…not the way I wanted to come across…but I just don’t think J-Lo deserves the criticism any more than any other celeb.
20. Jx2 | February 14th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I just attended a University lecture this evening on displaced and homeless people eking out an existence in the developing world, especially areas ravaged by wars and natural disasters. The lecture was so inspiring and moving. At the end of this lecture, I felt grounded and focused on doing something to help less fortunate people who don’t have a home, children that don’t have access to a local school or youth that don’t have access to a local sports facility or an HIV awareness clinic.
Then I come onto this site and read about Jello’s disgusting spending spree for her soon to be babies and I felt sick to my stomach. I’m so repulsed by the superficiality of her life. I hate everything she stands for.
Excuse me while I go and vomit.
21. boo | February 14th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Yes you did sound a bit snarky KK&K, But I got your humour from the start! lol
I think its great that she wants to deck out her kids room in nice things…. what parent doesn’t look forward decking out the new Babies nursery? I just think the amount of money that she is putting out on these bedrooms is pretty obscene! especially considering the amount of families out there that can’t afford anything and look to second hand and used stores to buy things for their children!
I loved what Nicole and Joel did giving all of their gifts to needy parents to be…… I just feel it would’ve been nice if she was willing to spend that much money on nurseries that she would consider donating a little to people who could use the help! JMO
22. Kimora, Kariah, and Kajanae's Mommy | February 14th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Yes, JJ. Hard to believe it’s the same world…very uneven distribution of wealth and privilege; hardly seems fair….probably because it’s not!
23. Jx2 | February 14th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Kx3 - Life isn’t fair but why just stand around and shrug our shoulders at the unfairness and say “that’s life”? Sorry - but I can’t do that. I can’t admire someone that spends disgusting amounts of money on material objects. But I will admire someone that makes an effort to assist the less fortunate however. Especially when that someone has the disposable income to do so.
Anyway - if anyone wants to learn more about the lecture I heard this evening, here is the lecturer’s website:
http://www.worldchanging.com/bios/cameron.html
24. Kimora, Kariah, and Kajanae's Mommy | February 14th, 2008 at 1:46 am
I don’t think that I was shrugging my shoulders and saying “that’s life.” I simply don’t like how Jennifer is always the brunt of the picking.
I do assist the less fortunate. I’ve donated countless hours of my time in volunteer work in Atlanta, working with youth and children. I have a huge heart for urban and racial issues. I research white privilege and social class constructs, speak against the injustice, and mentor my foster sisters. If I wasn’t passionate about this and an activist, I wouldn’t have become a teacher in the inner city, fighting the battle against violence and inopportunity every day in the classroom.
Hopefully you’re not annoyed by the long shpeel, but I felt it necessary; I’ll be sure to check out your link. Don’t get too bothered by all the saccharine that is sure to be hurting your teeth tomorrow on Valentines Day! :) lol
25. Ali | February 14th, 2008 at 2:03 am
i do not care about what she does with her money…. it is hers. i just think she has no morals and is a husband stealer and a cheater. she deserves marc. too cheaters.
26. emma | February 14th, 2008 at 2:31 am
We all need to be more giving and less selfish! People that have more money than they will ever spend and don,t give it away,’ need to have to go without, so they know how it feels to be poor.
27. Ali | February 14th, 2008 at 3:14 am
emma, i know i know what you mean.. but, i find the ones were once poor to be one of the worst! my family is proof of that,lol.not me personally,but other members…. they forget where they came from real fast and spend being cheap with others but when it comes to themselves only the best.
28. tammy | February 14th, 2008 at 3:39 am
That’s a little ridiculous.
29. Generic name | February 14th, 2008 at 4:31 am
well that’s Jlo! always an extravagant woman!
30. 2teens | February 14th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Well, regardless of the extravagant spending, I just don’t really like J-lo. I never have been a fan. (same with Posh - ugh!)
Everyone should give back to their communities, even if just a little bit. It doesn’t have to be monetary, people can give their time. I volunteer at my kids schools… which I know is minimal, but I also give money. I give to All Children’s Hospital and I give a good chunk to a local community center that assists adults with mental health and/or drug issues.
31. teresa | February 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am
joeysgirl80,you’re right.if you got tons of money,why not?
32. tee | February 14th, 2008 at 9:23 am
if you have it, well i say go right ahead and flaunt it!!!
33. kim | February 14th, 2008 at 9:26 am
and whats funny is shes one the who sang “Im still Jenny from the block” …go help your block.
34. Jo | February 14th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Its up to her how much money she wants to spend on her kids nursery, she’s worked for her money, so good on her!!
Good luck to her and her little ones!!
35. The original "N" | February 14th, 2008 at 9:46 am
She once was poor…. She worked for this money she can spend it how she pleases. I’m sorry but I feel that if she is paying TAXES to this wonderful country…. she is making a contribution to the community. I’m pretty sure she is also contributing some of her money to a charitable cause ……WANT TO KNOW WHY? TAX RIGHT OFF’S . Learn something about money and the rich ladies. Not trying to be “SNARKY” but I dont understand why JLO is so hated either.
36. Lilac | February 14th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Uneven DISTRIBUTION of wealth and privilege?? What are you guys, Communist?
Her money was not distributed to her, but EARNED. That’s fair. More fair than when people just receive a handout for nothing.
There will always be successful people and not so successful people. Just because one is successful does not mean they should give away what they earned with hard work to “even things out.”
By the way, we don’t know how much she gives to charity. But I hate it when people feign humanitarianism to disguise their envy and hatred of those who are successful.
37. onatear | February 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
K&K&K’s mom…She gets picked on, because she deserves it. She does things which are hard to understand. She could be a little more conservative. Those were good points made about sharing one’s wealth, and making life easier for others when you can. I hope J-L and her kids don’t become like Kimora and hers….uuyyweh!
38. Alexis | February 14th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I think you guys are jealous! Let’s face it, if we all had the money that she has worked hard for, we all would be in the same boat! We all would be spoiling our children. There is nothing wrong with spoiling our children. Just because she spoils them, that doesn’t mean that they are going to go grow up like brats as #3 states.
Give her a break! I personally don’t care for her but she deserves to be happy, just like we all do.
39. Claire | February 14th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I am sure that she will make an excellent mother. I suppose she only wants to give her children the best and I don’t blame her for that.
40. jordans evil twin | February 14th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Kx’s3, I understand that you are an African American (if that term is even PC now), and I understand that you are proud of your race and take pride in it, but why is it racially unacceptable and racist when Caucasian people do it? Why is it socially acceptable for you to have the NAACP, Black History Month, Miss Black America, United Way and various other African American organizations to promote the culture and preserve the rights of African Americans, but if Caucasian Americans were to do this……..you would all scream and picket under the guise of racism.
One of th few philanthropic organizations that African Americans have is the United Negro College Fund, which provides tuition assistance for 39 BLACK colleges & universities.
I see a lot of people screaming about “white privilege”, well I ask you this, what kind of privilege is it when it is racist for whites to want to consort and be amongst whites but yet it’s ok for blacks??? What’s up with that? I have never understood the whole scenario with racism. Why is it OK for blacks to have their won separate organizations, foundations, clubs, groups, which are black exclusive but when whites do it, the blacks are the first to scream about racial equality.
I am not racist so don’t even attempt to pull that card with me, but I took offense to your post above about “white privilege”, kind of like blacks take offense to certain terms deemed to be derogatory or demeaning to them as a race. It’s OK for blacks to fall back on the race card at any time they feel the slightest bit of social pressures or indifference.
JLO has earned her money and just because she doesn’t want to throw it away on others or on charities doesn’t make her a bad person. She has a choice of doing what she sees fit to do with her money.
I get sick of people whining about people who have money should do this or do that….it’s pretty easy to say what you think others would do when you yourself sit back and do little or nothing.
41. jordans evil twin | February 14th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Kx’s3, I understand that you are an African American (if that term is even PC now), and I understand that you are proud of your race and take pride in it, but why is it racially unacceptable and racist when Caucasian people do it? Why is it socially acceptable for you to have the NAACP, Black History Month, Miss Black America, United Way and various other African American organizations to promote the culture and preserve the rights of African Americans, but if Caucasian Americans were to do this……..you would all scream and picket under the guise of racism
42. 2teens | February 14th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
^^^ Dear “Jordans Evil Twin”, Kx3 is white… aka Caucasian. She has a black husband and mixed kids. Issues affecting blacks are very important to her. She sees things from a different, more enlightened perspective because she was adopted by black parents and raised in a black family. I think she knows what she is talking about.
It is PC for the African American community to have their own organizations and college funds because they are a MINORITY and have gotten horrible treatment in this country historically. They are still struggling for equality in the US today.
43. chay | February 14th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
J Lo is my favorite! I am so very happy for her and Marc. I wish her all the happiness her heart and hand can hold. God Bless her, Marc, and those “Angel Babies”
44. chay | February 14th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I don’t understand some the comments these people send. Why can’t we avoid the jealousy thing. So what if J Lo wants to go all out for her babies. She has that right! They are her children and it’s her money. So, just a few words of wisdom to those who like to hate on others who has more then they do; If the haters spend half the time they spend on hating others, then maybe they would have a little bit more for themselves. Good Luck Haters!!!
45. Kat | February 14th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Just because your rich and famous doesnt exclude you from the future horrors of parenthood.. (wink)
46. Jx2 | February 14th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Lily of the Valley - I am left wing - very Socialist…perhaps in your eyes I would be a Communist - does that offend you?
Kx3 - I’m glad to hear about your community work. I had no idea. I wasn’t implying that you were shrugging your shoulders…I was speaking in general terms about society…it was not directly aimed at you. Anyway, thanks for clarifying.
As for V-day - I don’t celebrate it per say, but my hubbie surprised me with a decadent box of Imported Belgian chocolates…so incredibly good! But then again he often brings me treats like that as a surprise from time to time - just because :)
As for those folks accusing the Jennifer bashers of “jealousy” - it has nothing to do with jealousy - that’s a cop out…there’s more to it than that. Yes, she has earned her money. Did she work “HARD” for it?…I don’t think so…is it hers to spend how she pleases? - Of course! Am I proud of her? Do I admire her? Is she someone whose autobiography I would want to read? Not a chance!!!!!
47. Lauren | February 14th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
The nurseries are wayyy to over the top. They’re to young to know what is. :D
48. Original Name | February 15th, 2008 at 1:27 am
hahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Jordan’s Evil Twin youre not evil, just a dumbass! I’ll bet you feel pretty stupid right about now.
49. Lisa | February 15th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I know tons of JLos (on a much smaller scale) who don’t realize what kids need. They are about to get a wake up call. I hope things go well for her - twins are HELL. They are very lucky to have the money they do so they can have nannies and housekeepers. It is so hard when you don’t have enough money. I am not jealous, but I am a bit envious.
50. onatear | February 15th, 2008 at 10:31 am
I’m with Lisa, #49 and with Jx2. Not jealous. Just wise.
51. Aileen | February 17th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I am very happy for Jennifer and Marc, I am a mom myself and thats the most estraordinary expirience for a woman. Enjoy your babies and congratulations.
All my respects.
52. vic | February 17th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
YOU ALL NEED TO SHUT THE HELL UP! IT’S HER MONEY AND SHE CAN SPEND IT ON WHAT EVER SHE WANTS. WHY SHOULDN’T SHE SPEND THAT MUCH ON HER BABIES? i PLAN TO WHEN i HAVE KIDS. I PLAN ON GOING ALL OUT NO BUDGET FOR MY KIDS. IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY WHY NOT USE IT OF YOUR OWN FAMILY EXSPECIALLY YOUR CHILDREN. THERES NO LAW SAYING YOU HAVE TO GIVE TO CHAIRITIES. THATS ONE THING I HATE ABOUT PEOPLE. EVERYONE THINKS THAT BECAUSE YOU HAVE MONEY YOU SHOULD GIVE IT TO SOME STARVING KIDS IN AFRICA. FIRST IT’S NOT OUR FAULT THEIR STARVING AND SECOND WHAT ABOUT OUR OWN KIDS IN AMERICA. CHARITIES GET ENOUGH MONEY FROM CELEBS AND OTHERS. WHY CALL JLO OUT ON THE FACT THAT SHE IS GIVING HER KIDS STUFF AND NOT FEEDING AFRICA. WE CAN’T ALL BE ANGELINA JOLIE
53. tim | February 17th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
vic keep your opinions to yourself thay can say watever they want…………… p.s im surprised she doesnt have golden pacifiers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol!!!!!!
54. Jx2 | February 17th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Victor / Victoria - Your attitude is the exact reason why the United States is in a current state of economic crisis…people over spending their income and become heavily in debt - maxing out their credit cards…children do not need all the extravagances that celebrity parents seem to think they do…a child will be just as happy and content playing with pots and pans and having one or two toys…children today have an abundance of material things and they grow up being overstimulated and not knowing how to enjoy the simpler things in life.
You need to see the documentary called “Maxed Out!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJQiEn329Y
People that feel the need to spend disgusting amounts of money on “things” are very unhappy people - in my eyes. They are not satisfied with their life and try to fill the void in their lives by using “retail therapy” as an excuse to provide temporary happiness.
But you know what - one thing I do agree with, is that I cannot tell anyone how to spend their money…I’m only concerned with how I spend my money. It is my goal in life to retire early and spend my retirement in a beautiful Mediterranean country with a not climate. You - VIC - on the other hand, can raise your children like little kings with a gold spoon in their mouth. You can also give them a nice hefty mortgage to inherit when you are dead and buried. I’m sure they will be very happy to inherit your debt among other “things”!!!!!
55. Jx2 | February 17th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
**hot climate
56. patti | February 17th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
If you have it flaunt it good luck to them all
57. gabriela | February 18th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Congradulations!
To the parents to be, I think Jenifer will be an exceptional Mother, Both her and Marc will be great parents!
I wish them both best wishes and that they have great healthy children, and that everyday is a new experience with having kids, you just try to be the best parent you can!
58. cindy | February 18th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
i think it fab that she has done the baies rooms up like that. She has waited a long time for these babies so we should be happy for her. Im so happy for her and marc the babies are gona be so beautiful. congratulations jen + marc well done.
59. Mrs. B | February 18th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Congratulations!!!
There is alot of haterzzz up in here!!!! lol
Let the woman do whatever she wants with her money.
Go Jlo, go Jlo…..LMAO!!!
60. ansar | February 19th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Allah states this fact as follows in the Qur’an:
Your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then settled Himself firmly on the Throne. He covers the day with the night and, each pursuing the other urgently; and the sun and moon and stars are subservient to His command. Both creation and command belong to Him. Blessed be Allah, the Lord of all worlds. (Surat al-Araf: 54)
Allah has created all we call the universe as a test for us. This is not our final destination. What we might consider to be “bad” or “good” could actually be quite the opposite.Allah has created us and given us so much, yet we are so careless concerning His Right to be worshipped exclusively and deny the Day of Judgment wherein we will all be asked concerning His Generosity.And how will we view our condition and surroundings? And how will we treat others around us? Are we considerate of others and are we quick to blame or quick to forgive? All of these things are a part of our test, the things we will be asked about on the Day of Judgment.
61. ansar | February 19th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Allah has sent down miracles, revelations and messengers to give clear proofs He exists and more important, what we should do once we come to this realization.
Allah has sent prophets and messengers with many proofs throughout the ages for people to be able to clearly see with their own eyes and to be able to use their own senses the miracles and proofs pointing to the fact, Allah does in fact, exist.
Miracles of prophets and messengers of Allah have come to people through the ages. Moses, peace be upon him, showed many miracles to pharaoh and to the children of Israel. Plagues, locusts, water turning to blood, his stick becoming a snake, the voice in the burning bush and the parting of the Red Sea were are clear miracles for the people of Moses time.
Again, Allah sent Jesus, the son of Mary, peace be upon him, with clear miracles for the people of his time. Speaking from the cradle while still a new born infant, creating birds from clay, curing the sick, giving sight to the blind and even bringing a dead man back to life, were all clear signs to the people to know Jesus, peace be upon him, was a messenger of Allah as was Moses before him.
Muhammad, peace be upon him, was the last and final messenger of Allah, and he was sent to all of mankind. Allah sent him with a number of miracles, not the least of which was the Quran. The predictions and prophecies of Muhammad, peace be upon him, have come true even in this century and the Quran has been used to convince even scientists of the existence of Allah.
[Please visit "Science Proves Allah": Watch video of famous scientists admit Quran is from Allah and even accept Islam]
The Quran is the best of proofs for the existence of Allah and today over one and half billion people memorize and recite from the exact text, in the exact same language it was revealed in; Arabic. More than 10 million Muslims have completely memorized the entire Quran from cover to cover, and can recite it from memory without looking at it.
No one sees or hears Allah, not even the prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Nor are we able to use our senses to make some kind of contact with Him. However, we are encouraged in Islam to use our senses and our common sense to recognize this entire universe could not possibly come into existence on its own. Something had to design it all and then put it into motion. This is beyond our ability to do, yet it is something we can understand.
We know from the teachings of Muhammad, peace be upon him, the proofs for the existence of God (Allah) are most obvious to us in our everyday surroundings. Anyone with understanding would quickly acknowledge His existence provided they are not so stubborn as to ignore the obvious evidences in front right in front of us.
We don’t have to see an artist to recognize a painting, correct? So, if we see paintings without seeing artists painting them, in the same way, we can believe Allah created everything without having to see Him (or touch, or hear, etc
62. ansar | February 19th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Allah says in His Quran He did not create all of this for any foolish purpose. Allah Says:
And I did not Create the jinn and humans except they should worship Me.[Holy Quran 51:56]
He created us for the purpose of worshiping Him, Alone and without any partners.
And He it is Who has created the heavens and the earth in six Days and His Throne was on the water, that He might try you, which of you is the best in deeds. But if you were to say to them: “You shall indeed be raised up after death,” those who disbelieve would be sure to say, “This is nothing but obvious magic.” [Holy Quran 11]
Allah has created all we call the universe as a test for us. This is not our final destination. What we might consider to be “bad” or “good” could actually be quite the opposite.
Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He has the Ability to do all things.
(He’s the One) Who has created death and life, so He may test you which of you is best in deed. And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving;
(He’s the One) Who has created the seven heavens one above another, you can see no fault in the creations of the Most Beneficent. Then look again: “Can you see any rifts?”
Then look again and yet again, your sight will return to you in a state of humiliation and worn out. [Holy Quran 67:1-4]
The Quran tells us about the nature of mankind and how quickly we forget the many wonderful blessings provided to us daily. Allah describes our attitude clearly in His Quran:
And when some hurt touches man, he cries to his Lord (Allah Alone), turning to Him in repentance, but when He bestows a favor upon him from Himself, he forgets that for which he cried for before, and he sets up rivals to Allah, in order to mislead others from His Path. Say: “Take pleasure in your disbelief for a while: surely, you are (one) of the dwellers of the Fire!”[Holy Quran 39:8]
We forget, as we were created to forget. And this is a part of our test. Will we only use a selective memory and overlook what we owe to our Creator and Sustainer? Or will we be appreciative even when we are suffering some hardship or setback in this life?
As for mankind, whenever his Lord tests him giving him honor and gifts, he says (bragging): “My Lord honors me.”
But whenever He tests him by withholding his livelihood, he says: “My Lord has disgraced me!”[Holy Quran 89:15-16]
Then Allah makes clear to us the real reasoning behind all that is taking place:
Nay! But (it is because) you do not treat orphans with kindness and generosity.
And you do not encourage feeding of the poor!
And you devour inheritance with greed,
And you love wealth with abounding love! [Holy Quran 89:17-20]
Allah has created us and given us so much, yet we are so careless concerning His Right to be worshipped exclusively and deny the Day of Judgment wherein we will all be asked concerning His Generosity.
O man! What has made you careless concerning your Lord, the Most Generous?
Who created you, fashioned you perfectly, and gave you due proportion;
In whatever form He willed, He put you together.
Nay! But you deny the Recompense (reward for good deeds and punishment for evil deeds). [Holy Quran 82:6-9]
And how will we view our condition and surroundings? And how will we treat others around us? Are we considerate of others and are we quick to blame or quick to forgive? All of these things are a part of our test, the things we will be asked about on the Day of Judgment
63. Frannie | February 19th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
“Hello”, its her money, she can do what she wants to. I’d do the same. Congratulations Jen & Marc, you have been blessed. Right On!
64. Jx2 | February 19th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Ansar the Robot -I think you have a malfunction…malfunction …malfunction…Allah peanut butter sandwiches….Allah peanut butter sandwiches…today is bananas…b-a-n-a-n-a-s!!
65. ansar | February 20th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Jx2 The universe will one day definitely come to an end.deal with it.u can’t handle the truth.ur stupid.
66. ansar | February 20th, 2008 at 7:17 am
One of the thOne of the things that Allah reveals in the Qur’an is that the universe has been created and that it will come to an end. The universe will, as will human beings and all other living things, come to an end. This appointed time is called the “Hour” in the Qur’an.
The Qur’an contains detailed descriptions of the process of that event.
Even though the Qur’an does not indicate the time of the Hour, it describes the events that will happen prior to it. One verse relates this fact as follows:
What are they awaiting but for the Hour to come upon them suddenly? Its Signs have already come. What good will their Reminder be to them when it does arrive? (Surah Muhammad: 18)
In order to understand the signs of this “great announcement” we must reflect upon the verses. Otherwise, as the verse indicates, our thinking will be of no use when the Last Day is suddenly upon us.
Some of the hadiths of the Prophet (saas) deal with the signs of the Hour. In these hadiths of the Prophet (saas), there are both signs of the Hour and detailed information about the period just preceding it. This book examines the signs of the Hour through the verses of the Qur’an and hadiths of the Prophet (saas). And it shows the fact that these signs have begun to appear in our present time. It should also be kept in mind that Allah knows the truth about everything. As with all things, what we know about the end of the world comes only from what He has revealed to us.
67. ansar | February 20th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Jx2 your the real robot.
68. vic | February 20th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Jx2 you just like hatin on people dont you
69. vic | February 20th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Jx2 I see you didnt have anything to say after my last message did you?
70. vic | February 20th, 2008 at 8:26 am
what does all this allah crap have to do with anything about Jlo
71. ansar | February 20th, 2008 at 8:54 am
nobody lives forever. human beings and all other living things, come to an end.
72. Sofimee | February 20th, 2008 at 9:41 am
i read she’s due the 23rd!!!
73. tamboo | February 20th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
My take on this is that she has already delivered those babies. That’s why she looks so small. That’s why she is able to wear heels as if she doesn’t care about tripping and falling. It’s a fake bump to throw people off.
Isn’t it strange that at first you never seen her with her big belly, now all of a sudden she is everywhere taking pictures of her belly.
Those babies are here already!!!!!!!!!!!
74. tamboo | February 20th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
What did I tell you? She has had those babies already.
The babies were due on Valentines Day. It is now 2/20/08. If anything, those babies would have come early, with all the activity she’s portraying. Has anyone heard anything about the birth of the babies? NO, because they are already here.
CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER AND ANTHONY !!!!
75. tamboo | February 20th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Another thing. Didn’t her and Anthony keep it quiet when she got pregnant in the first place. What makes you think they are going to admit that she has had the babies now.
They want their privacy. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes did the same thing. And isn’t it coincidental that Jennifer and Anthony have been seen with TOMKAT lately?
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMMMMMMMM.
76. tamboo | February 20th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
One more thing. What the **** is up with Anthony?
That is the most somber looking dude I have ever seen.
Is he depressed or something? He always looks like he is in another zone, like he has got a lot on his mind. It almost appears as if he hates his life. Can someone tell him to smile once in a while or try to enjoy life a little.
MY GOODNESS!!!
77. jordan | February 21st, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Tamboo they don’t want any privacy because they are going to sell their baby pictures for 6 million
78. Sofimee | February 21st, 2008 at 6:49 pm
if i wanted to be preached about Islam i would go to a ‘temple’ not to babyrazzi!! people, please we’re here to comment pictures not to do two hour sermons!
79. Zbella | February 22nd, 2008 at 1:46 am
Silly, very silly. I like the name they may have picked for their daughter. I have 2 daughters with the same names.
80. tamboo | February 22nd, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Back to my conspiracy theory. Now that the birth of
the babies has been announced, Watch how slim
Jennifer will be so soon. It’s because she had the
babies back in January. With her ego and superficiality,
she is definitely going to want to look good when she
presents her babies. She has been preparing herself
all this time by losing the weight.
81. tamboo | February 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
OKAY, HOW COME MARC ANTHONY’S SISTER
HAD TO HEAR ABOUT IT FROM GOOD MORNING AMERICA? WOULDN’T YOU THINK ALL THE FAMILY
(TODOS LA FAMILIA) WOULD HAVE BEEN ON
BABY ALERT?
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