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Last night I was up watching TV and at around 3am the doorbell rang. I wasn't expecting anyone at that time and as I paused to consider whether to open the door or not it rang again. Then I heard my dad's footsteps upstairs and felt reassured that he's awake so I went and answered the door. I looked outside and saw this young Asian guy, probably in his early twenties. When he saw me he asked for a glass of water so I told him to wait and closed the door again. I quickly glanced around the dining room and found a half full evian bottle so I picked that up and gave it to him- then shut the door and sat down to continue watching TV (at which point my dad asked me who it was and I told him).
Anyway I thought that was the end of it but when I finished watching TV and was on my way to bed, I found this posted through the letterbox (a mobile number has also been scribbled down on there twice but I've blanked that out on the image below):
http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picturezj8.jpg
I just had to share that with you cos' it's the weirdest thing that's happened in a long time.
in_exile
09-01-08, 06:34 PM
pic doesnt work
Unique Muslimah
09-01-08, 06:36 PM
:scratch:
How very odd indeed..
GAL-actic
09-01-08, 06:36 PM
Yeah that's weird...imagine it was a stalker...maybe he'll get back another time while ur watching tv muahahaha lol
in_exile
09-01-08, 06:39 PM
ok pic works guy needed a slap from ur dad big time
post his number properly and will send him some crank calls *smiles*
Khubaib
09-01-08, 06:41 PM
You must live in a very safe and strange area if you feel brave enough to open your door for a stranger at 3 am and someone comes to the door to ask for a glass of water at that time.
Did you first open the door for him? That's very dangerous. Or did you see him through your window and he raised his voice to ask you through the door?
Mashallah though. May Allah reward you for quenching a stranger's thirst. Ameen.
Don't know what to make of the number. Did your father call it already or is he planning to?
it dont work, what did it say neelu? was it a proposal :D
dont be openeing dorrs for no one at that hour :nono:
okay it just uploaded (slave labour monkeys grinding cogs and wheels make my broadband existent)
ahh the guy was fresh, prolly a cultural gesture? You an tell from the slanted handwrting and english.
GAL-actic
09-01-08, 06:52 PM
okay it just uploaded (slave labour monkeys grinding cogs and wheels make my broadband existent)
ahh the guy was fresh, prolly a cultural gesture? You an tell from the slanted handwrting and english.
you be the detective. Can you find ut where he lives lol
Medievalist
09-01-08, 06:57 PM
he mighta JUST got into UK and was really thirsty. awww feel sorry for them.
ibn suleman
09-01-08, 06:59 PM
using my graphology skills,
i believe the person was in dire need of water... :p
p.s..i do not have any graphology skills..and the second part is from the opening post :p
LastFriday
09-01-08, 07:06 PM
freakky...I wouldn't have opened the door and I'm a guy...
Looks like somebody saw you at the station.
In this (http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153460) vein :D
Yes dearie kinda odd but like eemaan said dont be opening doors at that time of night! The guy must have been really thirsty and the note was his way of saying thanks (link not working) seeing as he probably had more sense than to knock on door again and say it..
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post his number properly and will send him some crank calls *smiles*
That's precisely why I didn't post the number- in case someone calls him and he thinks it's me and causes further problems.
You must live in a very safe and strange area if you feel brave enough to open your door for a stranger at 3 am and someone comes to the door to ask for a glass of water at that time.
Yes alhamdullilah it is a fairly safe neighbourhood and it is also pretty strange because this is probably the 6th time in the last 10 years that we've had an unexpected knock at the door at that hour and it's always turned out to be from someone harmless alhamdullilah (and I've never opened the door myself at that hour unless someone else is awake in the house).
Did you first open the door for him? That's very dangerous. Or did you see him through your window and he raised his voice to ask you through the door?
I opened the door first cos when I looked through the window I couldn't see him as he was standing a few yards away from the door (so at first I didn't even know if the person was still there).
ahh the guy was fresh, prolly a cultural gesture? You an tell from the slanted handwrting and english.
Yeah I guessed that from the note as well- just the fact that he uses the word 'dear' says it all;) I looked on the back of the note and it turns out the note was written on the back of the top part of a letter (ie the part containing an address). The name on the letter is Adnan and the address is around the corner from me although I don't know if that's his actual name and addy or not.
I haven't yet told my parents about the note (in case they chuck it away) because I wanted to scan it and show you all first. I'm thinking of telling my Dad and then chucking away the note and just putting it down to being "one of those things". I don't want my Dad to call the number because he's a big softie so I don't think he'd succeed in scaring the guy off.
Sulaiman Harun
09-01-08, 09:09 PM
:start:
:salams
Strange, how did he know that you know urdu?
Strange, how did he know that you know urdu?
WS,
I don't know, must've seen that I'm Asian and assumed- unless he already knows of me somehow although I don't recognise him.
ummbilal
09-01-08, 09:41 PM
, next time sister, let your dad answer the door at 3am, you have no idea who this man was.
Strange, no way I would have opened my door at 3am in the morning even if it was a woman! don't do that again sis...he could have been anything!
Nasibah
09-01-08, 10:22 PM
Very starange indeed!
But perhaps it was a test from :allah: Perhaps you'll be blessed because of that small deed. One never knows.
WS,
I don't know, must've seen that I'm Asian and assumed- unless he already knows of me somehow although I don't recognise him.
ok now i can
after carrying out "forensics" on this note, it seems the gentleman, is saying thankyou and trying to pick you up at the same time by providing a contact number for u to get hold of him
Stylish-Girly
09-01-08, 10:48 PM
Lookin at the note and the word DEAR on it, i conclude he got to be fresh off the boat haha! A notes ok, there wasnt a need for numbers stupid bloke
FYI: I showed the note to my dad a couple of hours ago. He read it, then put in down on the table and goes "yeah but it's strange to turn up at our door and ask for a glass of water at 3 o clock in the morning":scratch: and then he left the room looking completely baffled.
Small Sis
10-01-08, 12:03 AM
who wouldnt be???
that is ya ukhti very very strange. It shocks me that you were brave enough to open the door! Mashallah - very brave sister!! If that was m - i'd hide underneath my bed -:D thats how much it would have frightnened me!!! especially in the middle of the night!!:o
But May Allah reward you! :up:That small bottle may have earned you many rewards inshallah!!:rolleyes:
:hidban:
LastFriday
10-01-08, 12:21 AM
Strange, no way I would have opened my door at 3am in the morning even if it was a woman! don't do that again sis...he could have been anything!
Maybe he was a salesman going door to door selling Sui Ki Machines or Bartan. :rolleyes:
Ignatius F. Peace
10-01-08, 12:28 AM
Someone knocks on my door at 3 am in Miami? ... I'm packing heat ...
Hmmm maybe the bro is looking for a generous, compassionate and brave wife...maybe your dad should give him a call :p
Tranquillity
10-01-08, 09:26 AM
what were you watching at 3am?!
ummbilal
10-01-08, 10:20 AM
That's precisely why I didn't post the number- in case someone calls him and he thinks it's me and causes further problems.
Yes alhamdullilah it is a fairly safe neighbourhood and it is also pretty strange because this is probably the 6th time in the last 10 years that we've had an unexpected knock at the door at that hour and it's always turned out to be from someone harmless alhamdullilah (and I've never opened the door myself at that hour unless someone else is awake in the house).
I opened the door first cos when I looked through the window I couldn't see him as he was standing a few yards away from the door (so at first I didn't even know if the person was still there).
Yeah I guessed that from the note as well- just the fact that he uses the word 'dear' says it all;) I looked on the back of the note and it turns out the note was written on the back of the top part of a letter (ie the part containing an address). The name on the letter is Adnan and the address is around the corner from me although I don't know if that's his actual name and addy or not.
I haven't yet told my parents about the note (in case they chuck it away) because I wanted to scan it and show you all first. I'm thinking of telling my Dad and then chucking away the note and just putting it down to being "one of those things". I don't want my Dad to call the number because he's a big softie so I don't think he'd succeed in scaring the guy off.
he could have got the paper from someone elses recycling bin;)! but allhumdulilah it seems you did a good thing and nothing bad came of it, maybe he knew asian people lived there and was feeling lonely(and thirsty) maybe your dad should ring him, see if hes ok?
Love&Peace
10-01-08, 11:51 AM
Good, you quenched someone's thirst. Kind hearted gesture.
But, be careful next time.
AbuMubarak
10-01-08, 11:56 AM
its a secret alqaaida recruiting message
abdulhakeem
10-01-08, 12:27 PM
its a secret alqaaida recruiting message or mi6 collecting fingerprints
Neurostyler
10-01-08, 12:58 PM
its a secret alqaaida recruiting message
The red fox dances naked in the park etc?
muslimma
10-01-08, 01:24 PM
^ lol you guys are jkrs :rotfl:
im loving it kip going.
btw neelu i think as it turned out it was a harmless guy may be trying ot make friends around the neigbourhood at 3am in the morning :scratch:
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ok maybe not... but it turned out alright alhamdullilah but nx time just be a little mor cautious and even if your dad was awake man, you should have asked him to see who it was. :up:
FYI: I showed the note to my dad a couple of hours ago. He read it, then put in down on the table and goes "yeah but it's strange to turn up at our door and ask for a glass of water at 3 o clock in the morning":scratch: and then he left the room looking completely baffled.
thats it....
i wouldnt open the door myself, id get a male to open it .. just because of the time. its not safe
Alom121
10-01-08, 02:32 PM
Im thinkin a stalker, just makin sure his target is still around..and if it has happened 6 times in 10 yrs maybe this is the kinda kick he needs to survive for every one an half yrs...or maybe a shy guy who follows u from ages but u didnt notice..:hidban:
Maybe :idea: he wanted to propose earlier in the night :inlove:, but couldnt muster the courage, so he geed himself up, by 3am he mustered enough courage. Then when you opened the door, he didnt expect it :rubeyes:, so he got all dry in the mouth and instead asked for water...I wonder how the events would have unfolded if your dad opened the door?
mumkin a bit far fetched, but hey who asks for water at 3am..........
Redmist
10-01-08, 02:55 PM
Strange indeed!
sunrise
10-01-08, 02:56 PM
^ lool saah sounds reasonable
but sis beware of weirdos:torture:
umm_yusuf
10-01-08, 03:02 PM
Ok who says DEAR? That is soooooo freshie. Straight out of Nollywood (Nigerian movie *roll eyes*)
On a serious note sis, you shouldn't be opening doors to someone at 3. I don't open the door at 3 IN THE AFTERNOON except if I've been told by my mum that someone is coming over.
-Shamil-
10-01-08, 03:17 PM
sounds like a nice guy
said thank you and everything
Abu Hurairah
10-01-08, 03:38 PM
Na'am it is odd- insha'allah like others have said please be advised not to open the door to strangers at such hours, leave that to your father.
If he just left a jezak'allah note so as to not disturb you all would somewhat make sense- but leaving the number as if he wanted you to call was not good.
May Allah (swt) reward you for quenching his thirst- Ameen.
Hmmm maybe the bro is looking for a generous, compassionate and brave wife...maybe your dad should give him a call :p
Maybe he does this type of thing to other females too? I would avoid him at all costs. :rubeyes:
naima27
10-01-08, 03:47 PM
He is a polite stalker.. how nice..looks like there is some arabic scribbled on there..
Le Croyant
10-01-08, 04:09 PM
I vl give him the benefit of doubt.
You shud ask ur da to call him & find out if he's ok & if he's need of help.
May Allah choose ur family to help a muslim in need. This could be the direct ticket to Jannah, AllahuAlim.
salsabeela
10-01-08, 05:03 PM
sounds like a nice guy
said thank you and everything
lol :D
good point
nah serious dats weird
When I got back from work today I told my mum what happened the other night and it turns out that she had no idea that all this had happened (I'm a little surprised that my Dad didn't bother to tell her).
what were you watching at 3am?!
World Cafe Asia with Bobby Chin.
Im thinkin a stalker, just makin sure his target is still around..and if it has happened 6 times in 10 yrs maybe this is the kinda kick he needs to survive for every one an half yrs...or maybe a shy guy who follows u from ages but u didnt notice..:hidban:
No no no, this is the first time I've seen this guy. The previous occassions when we've had an unexpected knock on the door in the middle of the night it's always been someone else knocking for some other reason:
- one time it was a drunk guy who came to the wrong house and I didn't bother opening the door cos' no one else was awake so I opened the upstairs window, saw that it was a stranger and told him to go away
- one time it was my brother cos' he stayed out late and forgot his key
- At least twice some idiot with a grudge (we believe it was the ex husband of a family friend) prank called taxis to turn up here between 2-4am (but as soon as we called the police the prank taxis stopped alhamdullilah)
- one time it was the son of a family friend who said he'd missed the night train/bus and needed to borrow cash for a cab to his home in a neighbouring town (so my Dad gave him £20 and sent him on his way)
And the 6th time it was this guy asking for water. Oh btw the rest of the note is saying "thanks for the water" in Urdu not Arabic.
Stylish-Girly
10-01-08, 07:48 PM
Hmmm maybe the bro is looking for a generous, compassionate and brave wife...maybe your dad should give him a call :p
Yea maybe your dad SHOULD give him a call Dear hehe
HiBiScUs
10-01-08, 08:03 PM
Woah sis, im not sure whether youre brave, or naive. In my friends area, there was a guy that was knocking at peoples doors, and then striking them with a hammer, scary but true...so be warned.:rubeyes:
Stylish-Girly
10-01-08, 08:05 PM
Woah sis, im not sure whether youre brave, or naive. In my friends area, there was a guy that was knocking at peoples doors, and then striking them with a hammer, scary but true...so be warned.:rubeyes:
Woah scary lol
Woah sis, im not sure whether youre brave, or naive. In my friends area, there was a guy that was knocking at peoples doors, and then striking them with a hammer, scary but true...so be warned.:rubeyes:
Short and sweet; lesson learnt.
muhammed_1428
07-06-08, 10:02 AM
what an interesting way to find a wife :p
lets be serious what normal guy would knock on a strangers door at three oclock in the morning for a glass of water,its not like his in the middle of a desert.his a nutter.
perfectpearl
07-06-08, 05:45 PM
wow that is weird ... are you going to call?
could he have been sleep-walking, sleep-drinking, sleep-writing all in one night?
ok far fetched - but mashAllah at giving him something to drink!
Mujahidwolf
07-06-08, 10:34 PM
What the hell? In my country if someone knock at your door at 3 am. You grab a weapon then call and wait for the police!
What the hell? In my country if someone knock at your door at 3 am. You grab a weapon then call and wait for the police!
LOL...
3am, Sweet jesus! If someone knocked on my door at that time I would literally poo myself...I always ask at the door who it is before i open it (after dark) Either your very brave or very stupid! Which is it??
Have you seen him before?
Either your very brave or very stupid! Which is it??
Have you seen him before?
Gee thanks:o No I haven't seen him before or since. I never called that number either. For all I know, he might have been a very honest and decent guy but too many negative experiences with freshies on msn were what really prompted me to decide not to call that number.
CanadianAtheist
07-06-08, 10:58 PM
Haha that is odd.. I love experiencing those kinds of things.. excellent topic for discussion when amongst your peers.. i wouldn't have even answered the door .. you're brave :)
Gee thanks:o No I haven't seen him before or since. I never called that number either. For all I know, he might have been a very honest and decent guy but too many negative experiences with freshies on msn were what really prompted me to decide not to call that number.
LOL what you doing talking to freshies on msn anyway? huh what you doing? huh...tell me!! :torture:
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