[ALoveA]

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

[fairnas]

Originally posted by ALoveA

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Very Informatic Article ....Thanx

[ALoveA]

Originally posted by fairnas

Very Informatic Article ....Thanx

Mention Not..............

[z~FAHEEM~z]

nice information about that great and love able day
thanx alot
be happy
keep posting such great things

[fahad4all]

thats great
its a nice information
good and kepp posting this type of information
ok byeeeeeee & take care


FAHAD THE FANTASTIC

[ALoveA]

Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings.

Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to join. Many men just did not want to fight in wars. They did not want to leave their wives and families. As you might have guessed, not many men signed up. This made Claudius furious. So what happened? He had a crazy idea. He thought that if men were not married, they would not mind joining the army. So Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages. Young people thought his new law was cruel. I thought it was preposterous! I certainly wasn't going to support that law!

Did I mention that I was a priest? One of my favourite activities was to marry couples. Even after Emperor Claudius passed his law, I kept on performing marriage ceremonies -- secretly, of course. It was really quite exciting. Imagine a small candlelit room with only the bride and groom and myself. We would whisper the words of the ceremony, listening all the while for the steps of soldiers.

One night, we did hear footsteps. It was scary! Thank goodness the couple I was marrying escaped in time. I was caught. (Not quite as light on my feet as I used to be, I guess.) I was thrown in jail and told that my punishment was death.

I tried to stay cheerful. And do you know what? Wonderful things happened. Many young people came to the jail to visit me. They threw flowers and notes up to my window. They wanted me to know that they, too, believed in love.

One of these young people was the daughter of the prison guard. Her father allowed her to visit me in the cell. Sometimes we would sit and talk for hours. She helped me to keep my spirits up. She agreed that I did the right thing by ignoring the Emperor and going ahead with the secret marriages. On the day I was to die, I left my friend a little note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. I signed it, "Love from your Valentine."

I believe that note started the custom of exchanging love messages on Valentine's Day. It was written on the day I died, February 14, 269 A.D. Now, every year on this day, people remember. But most importantly, they think about love and friendship. And when they think of Emperor Claudius, they remember how he tried to stand in the way of love, and they laugh -- because they know that love can't be beaten!

[ALoveA]

Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as *****s on Valentine's Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:

Good morning to you, valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine ---
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, valentine.

In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"

In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.

In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him.

Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.

A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her wide dress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together -- but not too closely!

Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off.

Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.

If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.

[zainadeny]

Originally Posted by ALoveA

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Salam main yeh tu nahi kaho ga k acchi post yeh kehna zaroor caaho ga k sab kuch jante hoe b ham log yeh din celeberate karte hai we r muslim aur ham logo k din nahi hai yeh ham kud hey is din ko bade shan o shokat se manate hai kyoun (yahodee) ham kuch zaida hey masallat ho gahe hai agar kohi galti ho gahi ho tu maffi chata hon

[ALoveA]

Originally Posted by zainadeny

Salam main yeh tu nahi kaho ga k acchi post yeh kehna zaroor caaho ga k sab kuch jante hoe b ham log yeh din celeberate karte hai we r muslim aur ham logo k din nahi hai yeh ham kud hey is din ko bade shan o shokat se manate hai kyoun (yahodee) ham kuch zaida hey masallat ho gahe hai agar kohi galti ho gahi ho tu maffi chata hon

yeah u r rite...!!!

but zaroori nahi k jo valentine's day manaye to wo Yahoodeee or whatever ho...!!!

q k bohat c aisi traditions hum muslims ada karte han jo k Islam me shamil nahi hain.

yahan ek Sawal poochna chaoon ga.... k
aap Marriages me "Mehndi & Mayon" q karte hooo.... wo to hinduon ki tradition ha.....?

so plz answer. is Lhiaaz se to aap Hindu hoye..!!

agar koi ghalti hogayi ho to plz sorry me..!!

Take Care!

[Style Mantra]

YUP!!!this is the true story...

[umair_pak]

nice information

[zainadeny]

Originally Posted by ALoveA

yeah u r rite...!!!

but zaroori nahi k jo valentine's day manaye to wo Yahoodeee or whatever ho...!!!

q k bohat c aisi traditions hum muslims ada karte han jo k Islam me shamil nahi hain.

yahan ek Sawal poochna chaoon ga.... k
aap Marriages me "Mehndi & Mayon" q karte hooo.... wo to hinduon ki tradition ha.....?

so plz answer. is Lhiaaz se to aap Hindu hoye..!!

agar koi ghalti hogayi ho to plz sorry me..!!

Take Care!

Salam app ka naam tu muje pata nahi hai khaiir mai abhi tak kuwara ho ALLHUMDULLILAH mai muslim hon baaqi raha mehndi & mayon key baat woh tu aik rasm ban gaya hai khair base yahey se katam karte hai aur mai hindu nahi hon aur galti ho gahi jani jo app k valentine wale post pe maine galat kaha ok appna kayal rake and sorry ager kohi galti ho gahi ho base katam karo ab jani

[seemy]

dunia ki pehli si fitrat nai he
muhabat baqadre muhabat nai he
ye hen ahle dunia k dilchasp dhokey
kisi ko kisi se muhabbat nai he

[ALoveA]

Originally Posted by seemy

dunia ki pehli si fitrat nai he
muhabat baqadre muhabat nai he
ye hen ahle dunia k dilchasp dhokey
kisi ko kisi se muhabbat nai he

Yeh zindgi bari ajeeb si
kabhi gulzar si kabhi bezar si
kabhi khushi hamaray sath sath
kabhi gamoon ki barsat si
ye zindgi bari ajeeb si

kabhi tofanoon main bhi hain rastay
kabh manzaloon ka pata nahi
kabhi do qadam pe zindgi
kabhi sadioon tuk intezar si
ye zindgi bari ajeeb si

kabhi har pal imtehan hai
kabhi bin managy eman hai
kabhi kuch nahi kabhi sab kuch si
ye zindgi bari ajeeb si
kabhi gulzar si kabhi bezar si

[Im_Sha]

Originally Posted by zainadeny

Salam main yeh tu nahi kaho ga k acchi post yeh kehna zaroor caaho ga k sab kuch jante hoe b ham log yeh din celeberate karte hai we r muslim aur ham logo k din nahi hai yeh ham kud hey is din ko bade shan o shokat se manate hai kyoun (yahodee) ham kuch zaida hey masallat ho gahe hai agar kohi galti ho gahi ho tu maffi chata hon

Kahi Koi Galti Nahi Hoii U R RITE.
koi ak bhi esi baat Islamic point say sabit nahi hoti.

Koi Gair Mohram Larki Ho Ya Larka, Kis Tarah Ham Ak Dosray Say "Mohabbat" Ka Izhaar Kartay Hain Or Har Saal Ak New Larki Samnay Hoti Hay. Enjoy Kay Tor Per Is Ko Celebarate Kartay Howay Ham Kitni Buraiyon Ka Shikar Hotay Hain. Koi Dosra Tu Nahi Dekh Raha Hota Lakin Yeh Zaroor Bhool Jatay Hain Keh Allah Hamay Dekh Raha Hay.

Yeh Celeberation Nahi , Kharafaat Hain
Allah Is Say Tamaam Muslims Bhai Or Behno Ko Bacha Kar Rakhay
Or

Jan Bhooj Kar Esi Koi Galati Na Karnay Ke Samaj Or Himmat Ata Karay.

Aameennnnnnnnnn Suma Ameennnnnnnnnn


ZainaDeny

Is Per Maafi Nahi Balkay Jo Galat Hay Us Ka Khul Kar Izhaar Karay.
Jantay Howay Bhi Buraii Ko Na Ruka Gia Tu Ye Bhi Galat Hay. Is Ka Gunah Un Ko Tu Milay Ga Hi Ham Sab Bhi Is Say Mehfooz Nahi Rahay Gaye.


Allah Sab Ko Apni Hifazat Main Rakhay

Aameennnnnnn

[Im_Sha]

Originally Posted by ALoveA

yeah u r rite...!!!

but zaroori nahi k jo valentine's day manaye to wo Yahoodeee or whatever ho...!!!

q k bohat c aisi traditions hum muslims ada karte han jo k Islam me shamil nahi hain.

yahan ek Sawal poochna chaoon ga.... k
aap Marriages me "Mehndi & Mayon" q karte hooo.... wo to hinduon ki tradition ha.....?

so plz answer. is Lhiaaz se to aap Hindu hoye..!!

agar koi ghalti hogayi ho to plz sorry me..!!

Take Care!

Galati Tu Ho Gai Hay ............. ALOVEA

Or Sahi Hay Keh Maafi Mangi Jaye

Lakin Zainadeny Say Nahi


Aallah Say Maafi Mangay

Aap Jab Shadi Karay Tu Mehdi Or Mayoo Na Karay. Koi Force Nahi Hay.
or Haan ALOVEA

Aap Jab Jantay Hain Keh Yeh Hindo'on Ke Tradition Hay Tu Aap Ko Tu Bilkul Bhi Nahi Karna Chahiye.
Kyun Keh

Jan Bhooj Kar Galati Karnay Wala Ziada Saza Ka Haqdar Hota Hay.

[muslim]

ya sub kahi suni batein hein

[zainadeny]

Originally Posted by I Am In Love

Kahi Koi Galti Nahi Hoii U R RITE.
koi ak bhi esi baat Islamic point say sabit nahi hoti.

Koi Gair Mohram Larki Ho Ya Larka, Kis Tarah Ham Ak Dosray Say "Mohabbat" Ka Izhaar Kartay Hain Or Har Saal Ak New Larki Samnay Hoti Hay. Enjoy Kay Tor Per Is Ko Celebarate Kartay Howay Ham Kitni Buraiyon Ka Shikar Hotay Hain. Koi Dosra Tu Nahi Dekh Raha Hota Lakin Yeh Zaroor Bhool Jatay Hain Keh Allah Hamay Dekh Raha Hay.

Yeh Celeberation Nahi , Kharafaat Hain
Allah Is Say Tamaam Muslims Bhai Or Behno Ko Bacha Kar Rakhay
Or

Jan Bhooj Kar Esi Koi Galati Na Karnay Ke Samaj Or Himmat Ata Karay.

Aameennnnnnnnnn Suma Ameennnnnnnnnn


ZainaDeny

Is Per Maafi Nahi Balkay Jo Galat Hay Us Ka Khul Kar Izhaar Karay.
Jantay Howay Bhi Buraii Ko Na Ruka Gia Tu Ye Bhi Galat Hay. Is Ka Gunah Un Ko Tu Milay Ga Hi Ham Sab Bhi Is Say Mehfooz Nahi Rahay Gaye.


Allah Sab Ko Apni Hifazat Main Rakhay

Aameennnnnnn

Ameeeeen ji belkul sahi kaha app ne mai app k baato se agree hon laikin agar aaj kisi ko sahi baat kaho tu galat samjta hai khairrr ALLAH hum sab ko hidayat de

[ALoveA]

Originally Posted by I Am In Love

Galati Tu Ho Gai Hay ............. ALOVEA

Or Sahi Hay Keh Maafi Mangi Jaye

Lakin Zainadeny Say Nahi


Aallah Say Maafi Mangay

Aap Jab Shadi Karay Tu Mehdi Or Mayoo Na Karay. Koi Force Nahi Hay.
or Haan ALOVEA

Aap Jab Jantay Hain Keh Yeh Hindo'on Ke Tradition Hay Tu Aap Ko Tu Bilkul Bhi Nahi Karna Chahiye.
Kyun Keh

Jan Bhooj Kar Galati Karnay Wala Ziada Saza Ka Haqdar Hota Hay.

JANAB BILKUL ISI TARAH AAP SE KOI ZABARDASTI NAHI HA K AAP VALENTINE'S DAY KO CELEBRATE KAREIN.....!!!!

AUR RAHI BAAT ALLAH SE MA'AFI KI TO WO TO HAR HAAL ME MANGNI CHAIYE... KYONKI AAJ K ZAMANE ME KOI B DUDH KA DHULA NAHI HA. AP JITNA B CHAHO BURAI AAPKO PAKAR LE GI....!!! SO I M NOT SORRY FOR THAT I WROTE...!!!

BECAUSE ME IS CHEEZ KO GHALAT NAI SAMAJHTA.....!!! JAB TAK APKI GOVERNMENT KOI PABANDI AAYID NAI KARTI TAB TAK YEH CELEBRATE KARNA GUNAH NAHI HAI....!! AGAR ISLAM MEI KAHIN IS KO CELEBRATE KARNE K LIYE NAHI LIKHA TO KAHIN MANA B NAHI KIYA HA............!!!!

SO........................

T/C

[zainadeny]

yeh Valentine Day Nahi Hoa Wabale Jaan Ho Gaya Aur Nubhat Yaha Tak Ha Ponchi Hai K Hum Islam Ko Beeach Mai La Rahe Hai Aray Bahi App Ko Kohi Maana Nahi Karta App Celeberate Karo Islam Mai Aik Baat Hum Ne Suni K Kuch Galat Hota Dekho Tu Usay Rooko agar rook Nahi Sakte Tu Kam Se Kam Usay Galat Kaho Baqi App Key Merzi Allah Hum Sab ko Sahi Raasta Dekhai

Ameen