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Electronic Pickpocket

2011-05-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

Theft of your credit card numbers without touching them !!!

It's old fashioned pick pocketing with a high tech twist. A way for would be thieves to steal your personal information without ever laying a hand on you or your wallet.It's called electronic pickpocketing and security expert Walt Augustinowicz says relatively new technology designed to make your purchases more convenient could put your credit card number at risk.

In a mall in New York City, Augustinowicz showed INSIDE EDITION's Paul Boyd how it can happen. In a matter of seconds, he effortlessly pickpockets four unsuspecting shoppers without ever laying a finger on their purses or wallets.

Boyd approached one female shopper and said, "What if I told you in that split second that he bumped into you he stole one of your credit cards?"

"I wouldn't believe you," she replied.

When he told her that she was carrying a Mastercard and read her the entire number and expiration date, she was stunned.

"Wow. How did you do that?" she asked.

Believe it or not, all it takes is a simple credit card reader, which Augustinowicz had hidden inside an inconspicuous pouch. The device is used everywhere these days in the normal course of business at drug stores, fast food chains and even in the back of taxis.

It's possible due to a technology called radio frequency identification or RFID, and you may not even know you have it. All the major credit card companies now put out cards with special symbols on the back indicating you no longer have to swipe your card – simply wave it near a card reader at checkout and Presto! Instant payment.

Convenient, yes, but Augustinowicz says the technology is a dream come true for thieves because the crime is virtually untraceable. His company, Identity Stronghold, makes a sleeve that protects consumer's cards from this high-tech pickpocketing.

Shoppers we approached had no idea they had just been ripped off until Boyd revealed their credit card numbers to them.

"He just stole your credit card and you had no idea," Boyd said to one shopper.

Shocked, she said, "It's frightening, very frightening."

The major credit card companies insist that their cards are secure because of multiple built-in security features, and that your name and address are protected. But we wanted to check that out. Could we actually buy something with an electronically pickpocketed card?

Boyd electronically picked off an INSIDE EDITION producer's credit card and with his permission, went shopping.

It was almost too easy. Using a fraudulent name and address, Boyd had no problem ordering a $30 sweatshirt over the phone from a major retailer.

But would the bogus transaction get flagged? Apparently not. Just a few days later the package arrived. And it didn't cost Boyd a dime.

So how do you know if your card may be at risk? Not every credit card can be electronically hijacked - only cards with special symbols indicating they have RFID technology.

The credit card companies told us their customers are not responsible for any fraudulent charges and will replace cards for any consumer that doesn't want this feature.

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CUP THAT MATTERS

2011-05-02T22:43:00.000-07:00

Tired? A cup of hot tea will perk you up, boost brain power‏

London: Feeling exhausted? Just sip a cup of hot tea, for a study has claimed that drinking the beverage not only gives human brain a lift, but also reduces tiredness.

Tea drinking has already been linked with lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer and Parkinson's. Other research has shown that drinking tea on a regular basis for ten or more years may help improve bone density.

Now, Dutch researchers have carried out the study and found that it's the natural ingredients in tea which improve brain power and increase alertness, the latest edition of the 'Nutritional Neuroscience' journal reported. For the study, the researchers looked at the effect of key chemicals found in tea on the mental performance of 44 young volunteers. The effects of these ingredients, an amino acid called L-theanine — which is also found in green tea — and caffeine at levels typically found in a cup of tea, were compared with a dummy treatment. The active ingredients significantly improved accuracy across a number of switching tasks for those who drank the tea after 20 and 70 minutes, compared with the placebo. The tea drinkers' alertness was also heightened, the study found.

Tea was also found to reduced tiredness among the subjects, who were aged under 40, say the researchers. "The results suggest the combination helps to focus attention during a demanding cognitive task," they were quoted by the 'Daily Mail' as saying.

Dr Tim Bond, of the industry-backed Tea Advisory Panel, said the latest findings backed a previous study which showed drinking two cups of black tea "improves the ability to react to stimuli and to focus attention on the task in hand".

When someone hurts you

2011-05-02T00:04:00.001-07:00

When someone hurts you, you can either hold on to the
anger and resentment or you can embrace forgiveness.
Forgiveness doesn't mean minimising or excusing the wrong.

Forgiveness means releasing your feelings of hurt and anger, and developing empathy and compassion for the one who
hurt you. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you
move forward.

Be Happy Where You Are‏

2011-05-02T00:03:00.001-07:00

Sadly, many of us continually postpone our happiness - indefinitely. It's not that we consciously set out to do so, but that we keep convincing ourselves, "Someday I'll be happy."

We tell ourselves we'll be happy when our bills are paid, when we get out of school, get our first job, a promotion. We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation, when we retire.

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now.

If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.

One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D'Souza. He said, "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life." This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time. .... and remember that time waits for no one...

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow a mystery
Today is a gift
That's why it's called the present!

Pakistani Politician Caught On Tape Endorsing Breakup Of Balochistan!

2009-08-06T22:43:00.000-07:00

ALERT: A Senior Pakistani Politician In Govt. Caught On Tape Endorsing Breakup Of Balochistan!

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Pakistan’s Balochistan province is under attack. Pakistanis should be in no doubt now and must begin to question their government. And question it hard.

This is the latest:

- A stunning telephone conversation between a Pakistani official and Indian-backed terrorists in Balochistan;
- Permission for US Marines to land on Pakistan’s southwestern coastal area in a mock invasion;
- And a consortium of three western companies want to circumvent Gwadar and get government’s approval for a mini-seaport instead.

More:
http://pakistankakhudahafiz.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/alert-a-senior-pakistani-politician-in-govt-caught-on-tape-endorsing-breakup-of-balochistan/

Terrorists Preparing To Declare Independent Balochistan, Pakistani Politicians Mum

2009-08-06T22:32:00.001-07:00

Terrorists claiming to represent Pakistani Balochis are planning to declare ‘independence’ on 11 August 2009, according to BRASSTACKS. It will not change much on the ground but these terrorists and their supporters in Kabul, New Delhi and within CIA will score a major point against Islamabad. The pro-US government in Islamabad and even the Pakistani opposition are courting Washington and are silent against this emerging threat to the Pakistani state. No Pakistani politician is ready to call Akbar Bugti or Kabul-based Brahamdagh or London-based Harbyar Mari by their real designation as terrorists.

Plitician caught on tape endorsing Breakup of Balochistan

Both President Zardari and Mr. Nawaz Sharif are silent accomplices in what they believe is a good opportunity to weaken the grip of the Pakistani military. Plans are also underway to create a ‘Pakistani Kurdistan’. Interior Minister Rehman Malik is yet to accuse Britain of giving safe haven to terrorists.

More:
http://www.ahmedquraishi.com/latest_col.php?id=100

Raseen to Offer its Products to Bank Al Falah Customers

2009-08-06T02:36:00.000-07:00

First time in Pakistan:

Raseen Technologies announced an agreement with Bank Alfalah Limited, envisioned to promote and facilitate the growth of electronic & mobile commerce in Pakistan. This brings bundle of socio-economic benefits to our customers like time and cost savings, convenience,security, flexibility and world-wide recognition of being a hi-tech society.

Raseen Technologies is offering two of its flagship and fully managed products to Bank Alfalah Limited.
The first one is Raseen Payment Gateway
The second product offered by Raseen is Wallet Management System

http://propakistani.pk/2009/08/06/raseen-to-offer-its-ecommerce-products-to-bank-al-falah-customers/

Shangrilla fort

2009-08-04T02:12:00.000-07:00

Shangrilla

2009-08-04T00:24:00.000-07:00

What is Recession?

2009-07-29T22:34:00.000-07:00

This story is about a man who once upon a time was selling Hotdogs by the roadside. He was illiterate, so he never read newspapers. He was hard of hearing, so he never listened to the radio. His eyes were weak, so he never watched television. But enthusiastically, he sold lots of hotdogs.

He was smart enough to offer some attractive schemes to increase his sales. His sales and profit went up. He ordered more a more raw material and buns and sold more. He recruited more supporting staff to serve more customers. He started offering home deliveries. Eventually he got himself a bigger and better stove. As his business was growing, the son, who had recently graduated from college, joined his father.

Then something strange happened.

The son asked, "Dad, aren't you aware of the great recession that is coming our way?" The father replied, "No, but tell me about it." The son said, "The international situation is terrible. The domestic situation is even worse. We should be prepared for the coming bad times."

The man thought that since his son had been to college, read the papers, listened to the radio and watched TV. He ought to know and his advice should not be taken lightly. So the next day onwards, the father cut down the his raw material order and buns, took down the colorful signboard, removed all the special schemes he was offering to the customers and was no longer as enthusiastic. He reduced his staff strength by giving layoffs. Very soon, fewer and fewer people bothered to stop at his Hotdog stand. And his sales started coming down rapidly and so did the profit. The father said to his son, "Son, you were right". "We are in the middle of a recession and crisis. I am glad you warned me ahead of time."

Moral of the Story:
It's all in your MIND! And we actually FUEL this recession much more than we think.

ISI Summons RAW Chief Over Terrorism In Pakistan

2009-07-29T21:35:00.000-07:00

Dan Qayyum

In the Sri Lankan cricket team case, Indian operatives crossed the border from Indian to join other Indian-origin or Indian-trained terrorists who traveled all the way from Afghanistan to Lahore
Indian terrorism training bases, intelligence outposts and personnel in Afghanistan identified
In some cases, Indian intelligence was indirectly supporting attacks against US soldiers in Afghanistan in order to worsen Pak-US military relations
India’s friends, advocates and lobbyists in Washington stunned

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was stunned when Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Reza Gilani handed him a dossier containing photographs of Brahamdagh Bugti and other terrorists meeting Indian agents not only in Afghanistan but also during their visits to India and the names of the Indian officials who met them. This was part of more evidence about India’s involvement in recruiting, training, financing and arming terrorists in Afghanistan and sending them to Pakistan. India’s links to the attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team in Lahore and other high profile terrorism cases have been established, shocking even Indian’s many advocates in Washington. Mr. Gilani gave this surprise to the Indians behind closed doors. Now India fears that Pakistan would use this meeting to expose Indian connections with two anti-Pakistan terrorist leaders and their foreign-funded terror armies: Brahamdagh Bugti and his BLA [Balochistan Liberation Army] and Baitullah Mehsud’s Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, both being supported from bases in US-controlled Afghanistan.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—ISI Chief Shuja Pasha has summoned his Indian Counterpart, K C Verma for a meeting through the Indian defense attaché in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

The Indian government has not responded to ISI’s request yet, and is reportedly assessing the implications of a possible meeting carefully.
After the July 16 Sharm el-Sheikh joint statement between India and Pakistan, India fears that Pakistan would use this meeting as a forum to expose Indian connections with two terror leaders and their foreign-funded terror armies: Brahamdagh Bugti and his BLA [Balochistan Liberation Army] and Baitullah Mehsud’sTehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Pakistan has piles of evidence against Indian consulates in Afghanistan being used to fund terrorism in Pakistan through the TTP as well as the terrorists who claim to be self-styled representatives of Pakistan’s Baloch vast Baloch heritage.
Pakistan’s DAWN reports that a dossier containing proof of India’s involvement in “subversive activities” in Pakistan was handed over by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh during their meeting at Sharm el-Sheikh last week.

The evidence has also been shared with the US and Afghanistan, with Kabul being asked to prevent the use of its territory for disruptive activities against Pakistan.
“Although the information given to India is being kept highly secret, broad outlines of the dossier available with Dawn reveal details of Indian contacts with those involved in attacks on the Sri Lankan cricket team and the Manawan police station,” the newspaper said.

“Operatives of RAW who remained in touch with the perpetrators of the attacks have been identified and proof of their interaction has been attached,” it added.
A description of Indian arms and explosives used in the attack on the Sri Lankan team has been made part of the dossier, besides which the names and particulars of the perpetrators, who illegally entered Pakistan from India and joined their accomplices who had reached Lahore from Waziristan, have been mentioned, the report said.

The dossier is also said to list the safe houses being run by RAW in Afghanistan where terrorists are trained and launched for missions in Pakistan.
“The dossier also broadly covers the Indian connection in terror financing in Pakistan.

A substantial part of the shared material deals with the Balochistan insurgency and Indian linkages with the insurgents, particularly Brahamdagh Bugti, Burhan and Sher Khan,” Dawn said.

Photographs of their meetings with Indian operatives are part of the evidence, which also describes Bugti’s visit to India and the meetings he had with Indian secret service personnel, it added.

The dossier also mentions an Indian-funded training camp near Kandahar where terrorists claiming to represent Pakistan’s Balochistan, particularly supporters of politician-turned-terrorist Akbar Bugti, were being trained and provided arms for sabotage activities in the Pakistani province. The elder Bugti was involved in recruiting and sending young Pakistanis from Balochistan to become terrorists against their own homeland.

Dawn quoted its sources as saying that Manmohan Singh had agreed to “look into Pakistani claims” and to take “corrective action” if proven. He is said to have assured Mr. Gilani that India is against interference in other countries and Pakistan’s stability was important for them.
“Yes, these issues were discussed,” Foreign Office spokesperson Abdul Basit said when asked about the meeting.

http://pakistankakhudahafiz.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/isi-summons-raw-cheif/

Rings (Part-2)

2009-07-29T21:25:00.001-07:00

Some other beautiful rings

Rings (Part-1)

2009-07-29T21:06:00.002-07:00

Beautiful Rings

International Bhikari

2009-07-22T20:37:00.000-07:00

International Bhikari Conference

Marriage

2009-04-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

Glass Floor

2009-04-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Pictures for sharp mind people

2009-04-14T00:44:00.002-07:00

Are they ships or pillars?

Water Fall or human fall?

Who is the tallest?

Impossible Ring

How many pillars are there??? three or two??

Look at the middle column where does it end?

How many people are there?

Live Carpet

How many human faces can you find?

How many horses are there in this picture? Should find 7...

Do you see four people?

Focus on the Dot.

Are they audiences or buildings?

A Full Glass Of Milk

2009-04-01T02:42:00.000-07:00

Very nice story to spread to...

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay, for his hungry stomach, decided he would ask for a meal at the next house.

On the way through school, he found he had only one thin dime left and he was very hungry. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.

The woman thought he looked hungry, so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, 'How much do I owe you?' 'You don't owe me anything,' she replied. 'Mother has taught us,never to accept pay for a kindness.'

He said...'Then I thank you from my heart.'

Year's later that young woman became critically ill.The local doctors were baffled.They finally sent her to the big city,where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her.He recognized her at once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life,from that day he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room.

The woman feared opening it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all.Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words...'Paid in full with one glass of milk.' Signed, Dr.Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: Thank You, God,that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands.'

A SIMPLE INSPIRATION
To fix a broken life, use the tools of the heart.' If you are
touched by this message, share it with as many people as you can

Why do we read Quran

2009-04-01T02:30:00.000-07:00

Why do we read Quran, even if we can't understand a single Arabic word

A beautiful story

An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa wakeup early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Quran. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Qur'an just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Qur'an do?

" The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water." The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.

The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would Leak out before he got back to the house. The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breathe, he said, "See Grandpa, it's useless!" "So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket." The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different.

It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Qur'an. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Allah in our lives."

If you feel this article is worth reading, please share it with your contacts/friends. Prophet Muhammad ( P.B.U.H.) says: "The one who guides to good will be rewarded equally.

The Story of the Pencil

2009-03-30T22:55:00.000-07:00

A boy was watching his grandmother write a letter. At one point, he asked: 'Are you writing a story about what we've done? Is it a story about me?'

His grandmother stopped writing her letter and said to her grandson: 'I'm writing about you, actually, but more important than the words is the pencil I'm using. I hope you will be like this pencil when you grow up.'

Intrigued, the boy looked at the pencil. It didn't seem very special. 'But it's just like any other pencil I've ever seen!'

'That depends on how you look at things. It has five qualities which, if you manage to hang on to them, will make you a person who is always at peace with the world.

'First quality: you are capable of great things, but you must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand God, and he always guides us according to His will.

'Second quality: now and then, I have to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, he's much sharper. So you, too, must learn to bear certain pains and sorrows, because they will make you a better person.

'Third quality: the pencil always allows us to use an eraser to rub out any mistakes. This means that correcting something we did is not necessarily a bad thing; it helps to keep us on the road to justice.

'Fourth quality: what really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior, but the graphite inside. So, always pay attention to what is happening inside you.

'Finally, the pencil's fifth quality: it always leaves a mark. In just the same way, you should know that everything you do in life will leave a mark, so try to be conscious of that in your every action.'

Best 'Out of Office' Automatic e-mail Replies

2009-03-30T22:49:00.001-07:00

Best 'Out of Office' Automatic e-mail Replies:

1. I am currently out of the office at a job interview and will reply to
you if I fail to get the position. Please be prepared for my mood.

2. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the
office. If I was in, chances are you wouldn't have received anything at
all.

3. Sorry to have missed you, but I'm at the doctor's having my brain and
heart removed so I can be promoted to our management team.

4. I Will be unable to delete all the emails you send me until I return
from vacation. Please be patient, and your mail will be deleted in the
order it was received.

5. Thank you for your email. Your credit card has been charged $5.99 for
the first 10 words and $1.99 for each additional word in your message.

6. The email server is unable to verify your server connection. Your
message has not been delivered. Please restart your computer and try
sending again. (The beauty of this is that when you return, you can see
who did this over and over and over....)

7. Thank you for your message, which has been added to a queuing system.
You Are currently in 352nd place, and can expect to receive a reply in
approximately 19 weeks.

8. Hi, I'm thinking about what you've just sent me. Please wait by your
PC for my response.

9. I've run away to join a different circus.

10. I will be out of the office for the next two weeks for medical
reasons. When I return, please refer to me as 'Susan' instead of Steve.

Cool Thoughts

2009-03-30T22:45:00.000-07:00

Cooooool Thoughts:

How to Avoid Interview Stress

2009-03-30T22:38:00.000-07:00

Do you experience severe interview stress? This article is for you.

The interviewer is buttoned-up, formal and not smiling as warmly as you would have liked. The interview chair is hard and unwelcoming, your palms and face are sweating profusely, your normal eloquence has given way to stuttering and stammering and you have begun to tremble from head to toe. If you are one of the multitude of jobseekers who begin to hyper-ventilate at the very thought of interviewing for a new position and to whom the interview is a source of unlimited stress and trepidation, the following are some basic tips to help you through your interview woes:

Imagine the interviewer is more stressed out than you are

A technique favored by many to alleviate their own stress is to remind themselves that the interviewer may be more nervous and stressed out than they are, especially if he is not a seasoned HR professional and does not normally interview new candidates. The interviewer may not feel very comfortable assuming a role normally reserved for the HR department and may be more anxious than you are as a result. In this case you can shift your focus to alleviating the stress in the room and lightening the mood realizing you are both new to this role and that both sides will win by making the interview as smooth, fluid and informative as possible.

Imagine yourself in the interviewer' s shoes

It helps to remember when sitting in the interview spotlight that the interviewer himself is a busy man with deadlines, a job and a boss to report back to. By mentally envisioning the interviewer as a professional just like yourself who has taken time out of his busy routine to give you an opportunity to interview for the job, you can begin to empathize with the interviewer, relate to him and feel a sense of gratitude that you have made it as far as the interview stage. Remember, getting this far is already an accomplishment and the fact that the employer has given you such a generous block of time means they are interested in your profile, abilities and qualifications. Convince yourself that the difficult part is already over (providing you have not lied on your CV) and the interview itself is just a platform to build a rapport with the team and articulate in person what they already know from your CV.
To take this a step further, you may want to put yourself in the employer's shoes - imagine you are in full control of the interview and the aim is to deliver to the employer all the answers he needs to sell you to the rest of the team clearly and succinctly. You can even go so far as to imagine that you already have the job and are just getting to know the interviewer as a professional colleague - this technique really works to alleviate the stress of the moment and reveal your real work persona and interpersonal skills.

Know your subject matter

Your subject matter is primarily yourself and your professional achievements, interests, skills and qualifications, particularly as summarized on your CV and as they relate to this particular job. The interview is not the time to start racking your brain for the answer to "How long did you work for ABC Motors" or "When did you join DEF" - you should know your employment history and CV like the back of your hand and be able to explain or expound on any aspect of it immediately. Remember, you are the world's best expert on this subject matter and for the length of the interview you are completely in control of the subject matter, have an edge over the interviewer with this knowledge, and can deliver the relevant facts and figures with utmost confidence.

Read interview books

Reading interview books will give you that extra self-confidence you need to appear calm at the interview and anticipate some of the more common questions. By eliminating most of the 'shock' value of the interview and feeling you are armed with answers to most questions that can come your way you will feel much more relaxed, comfortable and in control of the interview.

Practice and prepare

Nothing beats practice and preparation for confidence building. While knowing yourself is the fundamental building block in the successful interview formula, knowing the job, the industry and the company come in a close second. Research these areas extensively so that the next time you are seated across from the interviewer you have a detailed knowledge of what it is they are looking for, how recent market events have shaped and influenced the company in specific and industry in general and what it is about your profile that is uniquely relevant to the job in question and can directly influence the bottom line. Once you can see yourself as a vital piece of the puzzle by virtue of the unique skills, attributes and value-added you bring to the specific role, you can tailor the answers to all interview questions accordingly. Practice your answers bearing in mind at all times what the employer is looking for based on your research activities, and keep repeating and fine-tuning your answers till you have perfected both the content and delivery. Ask some-one you trust to assume the role of the interviewer and aim to perfect the answers to all the common (and any anticipated uncommon) questions you are likely to come across in the interview.

Don't dwell on your mistakes

Remind yourself that everyone is fallible and that should you stumble or falter with a particularly difficult question, you can quickly recover. The secret is not to make a big issue out of a bad or outright wrong answer but to quickly take stock of what went wrong, regain composure, take remedial action if possible then refocus and move on to the next question. Keep a professional front at all times and don't let yourself get mired in any interview traps or potentially harmful comments you may inadvertently have made. It helps immensely to remember that flexibility will win the day and that should you inadvertently slip, you have the wit and intelligence to make it up with well-rehearsed, honest, sincere, exemplary answers to other interview questions.

Smile

Laughter is the closest distance between any two people and a good smile (a close relative to laughter) can melt many a concrete professional heart. Aside from endearing you to the interviewer, showing you are pleasant and breaking the ice, a polite smile will actually make you feel happier and will lift your spirits. Aim to smile as sincerely and as often as is possible during the interview and watch how your mood and temperament lighten up and the interview takes on a more positive light.

Three envelopes

2009-03-18T01:04:00.001-07:00

A fellow has just been hired as a new CEO of a large high tech corporation The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. Open these if you run up against a problem you don’t think you can solve. Well things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wits end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read ‘Blame your predecessor’. The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press responded positively sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him. About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, Recognize. This he did and the company quickly rebounded. After several consecutive profitable quarters the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office closed the door ad opened to third envelope. The message said "Prepare three envelopes".

Team Tension

2009-03-18T00:57:00.000-07:00

Every executive is thrilled to be working on a big project. Initially everything goes well with your team backing you to the hilt but suddenly things turn sour. What might start off as a small difference of opinion between team members blows into a major hassle. Tempers flay and everyone is filled with negativity. It is a case of team tension. The team tension arises because different team members bring varied experience, training and points of view to their work. So, how does one identify and solve the situation?

Recognize the symptoms:

* Team members repeat ideas or points but no one seems to suggest anything new.
* Discussions are heated and arguments ensure.
* Team remembers start work on their ideas without informing others
* Some of them threaten to quit or refuse to come to an agreement.
* Team members use documentation for very little matter. They take everything in writing though documentation is useful it’s doesn’t really solve unresolved differences. Solving it:

Acknowledge it
The first step towards solving team tension is to acknowledge it. You can’t pretend that everything is hunky dory with your team. This will take some bravery as you just have to state plainly to your team that something is wrong with the team some where.

Take a break:
Allow the situation to rest. Sleep on it. You can share your ideas with a colleague outside your department or with a senior professional. On many occasions team tensions are not resolved easily so be patient.

Involve a mediator:
You run the risk of being partial while solving team crisis. Hence it is better to review the situation by a third party. Present the situation before him/her in an objective manner and let the person suggest solutions.

Decide on what really matters:
There has to be a reason why you are keen to sort out an issue. If it doesn’t make a qualitative difference to the end result, then let it go. Or else, you review your goal with your team and get them to re-focus on the long term benefits.

Be a Patient Listener:
Have you really bothered to listen to both the parties? Practice active listening. Hear the story in detail rather than chipping in with your ideas or solutions. Discuss the matter with the concerned persons to understand whether you have comprehended the problems objectively. Such a display of empathy may encourage the parties to solve their differences. Compromise: Agree on a middle path. You will be surprised to see how accommodating other parties will be once you concede first. Don’t let your ego prevent you from doing this.

List down the Agreements:
Take note of all points that the entire team has agreed on. Stress on the core values and common steps. This will spur them to cooperate in a better manner. Apologies: Say sorry for being dominating yelling making accusations or not showing proper understanding, etc. Humility can go a long way healing buried egos. Team tension is a part and parcel of corporate life. When you have a team of strong individuals, tensions are bound to arise. Strive to keep differences minor and temporary. Whenever a senior executive leaves another or a better organization he takes along with him a team of people working with the present employer to the new employer. Looking at the numerous adverse affects of this practice, many organizations are now taking steps to curb it. One such step is putting clauses in the employment contract of senior employees wherein they cannot take their teams along if they are on their way out. Recently we were asked by our investor to put these clauses in the employment contracts. It is fair as the organizations tend to invest heavily to create these teams.Supervising a young team:When we talk teams it can include supervising youngsters to be quite a challenge. Most of them are too aggressive, hyper, excited or nervous for your liking. But it is this dynamic bunch that will the company looks forward in the coming years. Here are few tips that will help you supervise over the youngsters in a better manner.

Behave nicely:
Though they look chirpy, most youngsters feel; nervous within even what they are asked to do small tasks. Make sure you do not intimidate or demoralize them by any form of aggressive or condescending behavior. Always remember that they are your colleagues and treat them with respect.Always ask for ideas: Young people get a morale booster when their supervisor/ managers take their opinion. It reaffirms his/her faith in their intelligences and capabilities. This motivates them to put on their best show. Like wise when you assign a task to a youngster avoid nitpicking or offer help even when it is not needed. This lowers their self worth as well as ability to make decisions.

Do not let them Loose:
While it is okay to be friendly with your young team members, it is equally important to stay in authority. It should be made clear that they must consult you for certain matters and follow a certain system of working. Since, you are ultimately responsible for them; it helps to stay in control.

Have a positive approach:
Be cheerful and confident while interacting with your young team. Whining, lack of enthusiasm or negative behavior will dampen their spirits. Criticize constructively rather than for the heck of it.

Give proper instructions:
Many youngsters are clueless about even the most simplest of tasks. When you just assign a task and move ahead, they start feeling hesitant about approaching you for help. But when you offer instructions or a proper procedure to follow while doing a task, you automatically become more accessible to them.

Show recognition:
A compliment can go a long way in boosting the morale of a youngster. Recognize the contribution of every young team member and applaud them for for their efforts. This will build better emotional bonds.

Ten places you'll catch a COLD

2009-03-04T19:46:00.001-08:00

With temperatures plummeting to well near zero as a cold front sweeps through the country, the climate is ripe for cold bugs to get a grip. But there are certain steps you can take to help protect yourself.A recent US survey has shown that people suffering from the common cold can transfer their germs onto household surfaces, where they can live for up to two days.So if you want to stay well, blitz these hotspots with disinfectant and make sure they are kept germ free to stand a greater chance of not getting struck down by a cold virus.Here are revealed the top 10 cold bug danger zones to watch out for

Bathroom taps

You would normally associate the bathroom with cleanliness, as it's a place where you wash after all, but the cold bugs do tend to hang around. Bathroom taps are the main offenders as germs can be transferred from hands and then picked up again by the next person to touch them. Be sure to clean them regularly with disinfectant!

Cash machines

Used by thousands of people every day, it's hardly surprising that cash machine keypads are crawling with germs. Make sure you wash your hands after use.

Door handles

Another place where germs are easily transferred is door handles. However, should you be lucky enough to have brass, copper or silver ones then bugs will only survive for up to eight hours on them as these metals are poisonous to many germs.

Light switches

Turning a light on is something most people do every day, but did you know that the flu virus can survive for up to 48 hours on plastic light switches?

Computer keyboards

A study conducted by Which? magazine in the UK this year found that computer keyboards contain more bacteria than toilet seats - yuck! Those who ate lunch at their desks had the dirtiest keyboards, so make sure you eat your lunch elsewhere and give your PC a good clean with alcohol wipes.

Fridge handles

Germs can also be found on your fridge door handle around 40% of the time that you touch it.

Public transport

Many of us travel into work on public transport every day, but how many times do the buttons, bars and handles on the buses and trains get disinfected? Our guess is not very many, so be sure to wash your hands after travelling.

Telephones

1215,1217 is the number of germs which can live on your telephone per square inch, which makes it even more toxic than your computer keyboard. Not to mention that you hold it close to your face so the likelihood of transferring germs to your mouth is rather high. Time to get a hands-free kit?

Shopping trolleys

Your weekly shop might not be the only thing you pick up when you go to the supermarket. Shopping trolley handles are also notorious for harbouring all kinds of germs, some which can cause colds and others which might upset your stomach.

Remote controls

Considering it normally lives on the arm of your sofa, the humble remote control is one of the most germ-covered objects in your home. Using it also carries a high risk of infection as any bacteria living on it can be transferred to your fingertips which can then end up in the your mouth causing a virus or infection.

Research on Word "Allah"

2009-02-16T21:02:00.000-08:00

IT IS REAL AND VERIFIABLE ...

Vander Hoven, a psychologist from Netherlands , announced his new discovery about the effect of reading the Quran and repeating the word ALLAH both on patients and on normal persons. The Dutch professor confirms his discovery with studies and research applied on many patients over a period of three years. Some of his patients were non-Muslims, others do not speak Arabic and were trained to pronounce the word "ALLAH" clearly; the result was great, particularly on those who suffer from dejection and tension. Al Watan, a Saudi daily reported that the psychologist was quoted to say that Muslims who can read Arabic and who read the Quran regularly could protect themselves from psychological
diseases.

The psychologist explained how each letter in the word "ALLAH" affects healing of psychological diseases. He pointed out in his research that pronouncing the first letter in the word "ALLAH" which is the

letter (A), released from the respiratory system, controls breathing. He added that pronouncing the velar consonant (L) in the Arabic way, with the tongue touching slightly the upper part of the jaw producing a short pause and then repeating the same pause constantly, relaxes the aspiration. Also, pronouncing the last letter which is the letter (H) makes a contact between the lungs and the heart and in turn this contact controls the heartbeat.

What is exciting in the study is that this psychologist is a non-Muslim, but interested in Islamic sciences and searching for the secrets of the Holy Quran.

Allah, The Great and Glorious, says, "We will show them Our signs in the universe and in their ownselves, until it becomes manifest to"

2009-02-16T20:39:00.000-08:00

Just see how our Pakistan would look like in 2020. Pakistan in 2020?

Karachi, Flyover in 2020

Gwader in 2020

Swat in 2020

Lahore in 2020

Gilgit in 2020

Islamabad in 2020 (Metro rail)

Hyderabad in 2020

Gwader (2) in 2020

New Industrial city (Yet to discover) in 2020

&&&&&&.............

Stop dreaming,

Get back to work.

VALENTINE DAY NONSENSE

2009-02-13T21:27:00.000-08:00

Valentine day nonsense is UnIslamic,
kindly read the feature below and send to others also.

Award winning cartoons

2009-02-12T07:03:00.000-08:00

Suicide scenario:

Leader:

LOC Problem: (Drawing lines, trapping free birds)

Terrorism (That is the flag of peace)+:

Humanity (Modern):

Population:

Poverty:

Environment:

Biggest robbery of the 20th century

2009-02-12T06:52:00.001-08:00

THE BIGGEST ROBBERY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

IS IT GOLD !!!! NO

IS IT DIAMOND !!!!!! NO

IS IT MONEY !!! NO

IS IT OIL !!!!!! NO

CAN YOU GUESS ?????

THE BIGGEST ROBBERY OF THE 20 THCENTURY

Please forward this to everyone who dont know about this fact - Most of us dont even know the actual situation.

Switching Places

2009-02-12T06:47:00.000-08:00

A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed: "Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely stays at home.

I want her to know what I go through, so please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen.

God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish. The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman.

He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids, Set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their lunches,

Drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry cleaning, took it to the cleaners And stopped at the bank to make a deposit, went grocery shopping,
Then drove home to put away the groceries, Paid the bills and balanced the checkbook.

He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog.

Then it was already 1 P.M. and he hurried to make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

Ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with them on the way home.

Set out milk and cookies and got the kids organized to do their homework, Then set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing.

At 4:30 he began peeling potatoes and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.

After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher, folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed.

At 9 P.M. he was exhausted and, though his daily chores weren't finished, he went to bed.

The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said, Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade back."

Voted Women's Favorite Email of the Year

Keylogging Hardware Device

2009-01-10T00:46:00.000-08:00

Please be carefull whenever you're using a PC at a public place (like Internet Cafes etc). Check the back of the PC and see if the below device is there.. if so don't use the computer.

New storing device fits at the end of the keyboard cable connecting to the PC specialized to save all typed keys in it… Mostly could be used in net cafes, exhibitions, hotels and airports therefore be careful especially the people who use the internet in these places to enter their bank accounts online or any other important sites.

After you enter the bank account and leave the PC it will be easy to open your account again as all what you have typed has been saved in the Black device. Therefore, you should check the PC for any suspicious piece behind it before using the net in public places for important sites.

A short meaningful story

2009-01-06T07:51:00.000-08:00

A contractor, who had made a fortune building homes, told his supervisor of 35 years,
"i'm going to build one last house and u will build it for me coz i'll b gone for a year.
use the best material --money is no consideration ..make it the greatest house we've ever built"......
having given these instruction , the man left ...

the supervisor thought that this was a great oppurtunity to make a fortune.

He used the cheapest material inside but made the house look beautiful frm outside..

after a year ,the contractor returned,he inspected the house and asked the supervisor what he thought of the house.

The supervisor replied"it's the best house i've ever built"

THE CONTRACTOR HANDED OVER THE DEED TO HIM AND SAID

"THIS IS MY PARTING GIFT TO U"

MORAL --- we shud Develop a high standard of personal ethics ....and always do the right things ,even if no one is watching us.

Songs for Muslim Children

2009-01-05T09:46:00.000-08:00

Dawud Wharnsby Ali (earlier David Wharnsby) composes songs for Muslim
Children.

http://www.wharnsby.com/

Download Songs for Muslim Children:
http://www.downloading-music.org/Dawud+Wharnsby.html

This will blow you away

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GOD HELP AMERICA & THE WORLD, IF THIS COMES TRUE……

2009-01-04T04:47:00.000-08:00

Could this be true!!

GOD HELP AMERICA & THE WORLD, IF THIS COMES TRUE……

Celente Predicts Revolution, Food Riots, Tax Rebellions By 2012

Paul Joseph Watson Prison Thursday, November 13, 2008

The man who predicted the 1987 stock market crash and the fall of the Soviet Union is now forecasting revolution in America, food riots and tax rebellions - all within four years, while cautioning that putting food on the table will be a more pressing concern than buying Christmas gifts by 2012.

Gerald Celente, the CEO of Trends Research Institute, is renowned for his accuracy in predicting future world and economic events, which will send a chill down your spine considering what he told Fox News this week.

Celente says that by 2012 America will become an undeveloped nation, that there will be a revolution marked by food riots, squatter rebellions, tax revolts and job marches, and that holidays will be more about obtaining food, not gifts.

"We're going to see the end of the retai Christmas..we're going to see a fundamental shift take place...putting food on the table is going to be more important that putting gifts under the Christmas tree," said Celente, adding that the situation would be "worse than the great depression".

"America's going to go through a transition the likes of which no one is prepared for," said Celente, noting that people's refusal to acknowledge that America was even in a recession highlights how big a problem denial is in being ready for the true scale of the crisis.

Celente, who successfully predicted the 1997 Asian Currency Crisis, the subprime mortgage collapse and the massive devaluation of the U.S. dollar, told UPI in November last year that the following year would be known as "The Panic of 2008," adding that "giants (would) tumble to their deaths," which is exactly what we have witnessed with the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns and others. He also said that the dollar would eventually b devalued by as much as 90 per cent.

The consequence of what we have seen unfold this year would lead to a lowering in living standards, Celente predicted a year ago, which is also being borne out by plummeting retail sales figures.

The prospect of revolution was a concept echoed by a British Ministry of Defence report last year, which predicted that within 30 years, the growing gap between the super rich and the middle class, along with an urban underclass threatening social order would mean, "The world's middle classes might unite, using access to knowledge, resources and skills to shape transnational processes in their own class interest," and that, "The middle classes could become a revolutionary class."

In a separate recent interview, Celente went further on the subject of revolution in America.

"There will be a revolution in this country," he said. "It's not going to come yet, but it's going to come down the line an we're going to see a third party and this was the catalyst for it: the takeover of Washington, D. C., in broad daylight by Wall Street in this bloodless coup. And it will happen as conditions continue to worsen."

"The first thing to do is organize with tax revolts. That's going to be the big one because people can't afford to pay more school tax, property tax, any kind of tax. You're going to start seeing those kinds of protests start to develop."

"It's going to be very bleak. Very sad. And there is going to be a lot of homeless, the likes of which we have never seen before. Tent cities are already sprouting up around the country and we're going to see many more."

"We're going to start seeing huge areas of vacant real estate and squatters living in them as well. It's going to be a picture the likes of which Americans are not going to be used to. It's going to come as a shock and with it, there's going to be a lot of crime And the crime is going to be a lo t worse than it was before because in the last 1929 Depression, people's minds weren't wrecked on all these modern drugs - over-the-counter drugs, or crystal meth or whatever it might be. So, you have a huge underclass of very desperate people with their minds chemically blown beyond anybody's comprehension."

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF GOLD BULLION IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE FEDERAL RESERVE AND AT FORT KNOX IS ONLY IN A FEW BILLION DOLLARS IF TRANSLATED INTO CURRENT MARKET VALUE. WITH A $14 TRILLION DEBT IN THE UNITED STATES, IT MEANS THAT THE DOLLAR IS NOT BACKED UP BY MUCH.

You've got it and it's not only the dollar we are going to see problems with. We're going to see all the paper currencies experience the same kind of problems. You're looking at a global market unraveling. The Russian stock market is down almost 45% from the beginning of 2008. The Chinese and Indian are all down 40% to 50% from their highs. We're going through a global crisis. We've been talking about this for a long time. I was the keynote speaker at the International Diamond Conference in New York at the Waldorf Astoria on September 8. This is what we at The Trends Journa warned: the United States is going to go into a depression and the rest of the world into different levels of deep recession and depression.

If you look at the markets today, what's going up and what's going down? The softer commodities are retreating and the only thing going up in the markets today is gold. It's coming off its lows where it's been battered down, but it's up some $17. We're still firm believers that gold and diamonds and other precious gems and metals are going to be the things to invest in as the paper currencies collapse. There are no fiscal or monetary tools that can turn this around.

What people I know are doing is taking their money and putting it into other currencies, particularly the Swiss franc, and putting it into more secure international banks, and betting against America on every level. And we know it is only going to get worse. There is nothing to turn this around. What is the Federal Reserve going to do? Print more money? We like th Swiss franc because Switzerland always seems to survive at the worst of times, including back to World War II. But the Swiss banks are having problems, too. So, you have to be careful about which banks you put your money into. But what we're saying is that people we know are hedging their bets by keeping some money in dollars and some money in Swiss francs, some money in Euros, so that if one goes down, others are up. So, you are preserving wealth. That's the game right now. It's not about making more money. It's about preserving what you have.

The George Washington blog has compiled a list of quotes attesting to Celente's accuracy as a trend forecaster.

"When CNN wants to know about the Top Trends, we ask Gerald Celente." - CNN Headline News

"A network of 25 experts whose range of specialties would rival many university faculties." - The Economist

"Gerald Celente has a knack for getting the zeitgeist right." - USA Today

"There's not a better trend forecaster than Gerald Celente. The man knows what he's talking about." - CNBC

"Those who take their predictions seriously . consider the Trends Research Institute." - The Wall Street Journal

"Gerald Celente is always ahead of the curve on trends and uncannily on the mark, he's one of the most accurate forecasters around." - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Mr. Celente tracks the world' social, economic and business trends for corporate clients." - The New York Times

"Mr. Celente is a very intelligent guy. We are able to learn about trends from an authority." - 48 Hours, CBS News

"Gerald Celente has a solid track record. He has predicted everything from the 1987 stock market crash and the demise of the Soviet Union to green marketing and corporate downsizing."
- The Detroit News

"Gerald Celente forecast the 1987 stock market crash, 'green marketing,' and the boom in gourmet coffees." - Chicago Tribune

"The Trends Research Institute is the Standard and Poors of Popular Culture." - The Los Angeles Times

"If Nostradamus were alive today, he'd have a hard time keeping up with Gerald Celente." - New York Post

The price of not heeding his warnings will be far greater than the cost of preparing for the future now. Storable food and gold are two good places to make a start. Things are going to get very tough. Don't waste a dime you don't need to waste. Unless people change the way they are livin their lives, nothing is going to change. It's not about making more money. It's about preserving what you have.

Way to park

2009-01-04T02:00:00.000-08:00

Why women cry easily?

2009-01-04T01:52:00.000-08:00

One day, a young boy asked his mom.

"Why are you crying?"

"Because I'm a woman" she told him.

"I don't understand," he said.

His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will, but that's okay."

Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mom seem to cry for no
reason?"

"All women cry for no reason" was all his dad could say.

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry
finally, he put in a call to God.

When God got back to him, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?''

God answered, "When I made women, I decided she had to be special.

I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet
her arms gentle nough to give comfort.

I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going and take care of her
family and friends, even when everyone else gives up, through sickness and
fatigue, without complaining.

I gave her sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances
even when her child has hurt her badly. She has the very special power to
make a child's boo-boo feel better and to quell a teenager's anxieties and
fears.

I gave her strength to care for her husband, despite faults, and I
fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.

For all of this hard work, I also gave her a tear to shed, It is her's to
use whenever needed and is her only weakness."

"When you see her cry, tell her how much u care for her and all she does
for everyone. And even though she may still cry, you will have made her
heart feel good." "She is special!"

Free hair cut

2009-01-04T01:42:00.000-08:00

There was a good old barber in Hyderabad. One day a florist goes to him for a haircut. After the cut, he goes to pay the barber and the barber replies:

I am sorry, I cannot accept money from you, I am doing a Community Service.

Florist is happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is a "Thank You"
Card and a dozen roses waiting at his door.

A Confectioner goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber he again
refuses to take the money. The Confectioner is happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is another "Thank
you" Card and a dozen Cakes waiting at his door.

A Software Engineer goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber again
refuses the money saying that it was a community service.

The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, guess what he finds there
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Scroll down for answer...... ......... ....

A Dozen Software engineers waiting for a free haircut... With Printouts of the
Forwarded mail mentioning about free

haircut!

Boycott rupees 10 coin

2009-01-01T02:58:00.000-08:00

Please boycott rupees 10 coin which is published by SBP having an image of Benazir instead of Quaid-e-Azam.

This is Quaid's country not Benazir's.

Please don't use this coin in your transactions, if any shopkeeper gave you, refuse to take it and if you have any, exchange it from bank.

Your small step can stop BIG changes!
Think over it.

IF U LOVE OUR PROPHET YOU SHOULD READ IT...

2008-12-31T21:00:00.000-08:00

Assalamoalikum

You heard about Film "FITNA" made by Dutch (Holland). In this movie (nauzbilla) they made fun of our prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Moreover they refused to apologize because they consider it a practice of freedom and democracy. I ask you all to put your hands with other MUSLIMS and boycott the Dutch's products. 1.6 billion muslims could really slap the economy in Dutch. Please forward this message to as many muslims as you can.
I ask you as a muslim can't you spare 5 minutes in order to spread this message among MUSLIMS?

REMEMBER...
The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) might ask you one day.
"WHAT DID YOU DO WHEN THEY MADE FUN OF ME?"

Did You Ever Wonder....

2008-12-29T08:31:00.000-08:00

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Why does the sun lighten our hair, but darken our skin?

Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?

Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?

Why is a boxing ring square?

Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips?

Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin?

Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"?

Why is it that rain drops but snow falls?

Why is it that to stop Windows, you have to click on "Start"?

Unblieveable Pictures

2008-12-29T08:04:00.000-08:00

Amazing Carpenter‏

2008-12-29T07:49:00.000-08:00

Very rare Parrot Flower

2008-12-28T09:13:00.000-08:00

This is a flower from Thailand. It is also a protected species and is not allowed to be exported.
This will be the only way we will be able to view this flower.

A flower all the way from Thailand

Wow, Who but ALLAH could make this? SUBHANALLAH

Nike Products

2008-12-28T08:56:00.000-08:00

Assalamu alaikum

I am one of the large numbers of Muslims who were hurt by Nike's ad which shows Muslims prostrating to a woman in one of their brand jeans. I will remind you of what the Company Nike did to Muslims when they portray the name of Allah on one of their sports shoes.

The Result was that Malaysia ,Indonesia and the Gulf states including Saudi Arabia stopped importing Nike products. If you look carefully you will find That it was after that incident that Nike began to report earnings less than expected on the Wall Street which caused their stock price to tumble.

The stock price has not Recovered yet. Check it for yourselves. I am emailing this letter to as many Muslims I Can. Thank you for reading this letter.

P.S. to all Muslim brothers and sisters who read his message, please email this letter to as many people as you can. Please donate 5 minutes of your precious time for the sake of Allah.

Some rules of life

2008-12-28T01:45:00.000-08:00

Don't go through life so fast that......

2008-12-28T01:32:00.000-08:00

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.
As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, 'What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?'

The young boy was apologetic. 'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do,' he pleaded. 'I threw the brick because no one else would stop...' With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. 'It's my brother, 'he said. 'He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.' Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me.'

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. 'Thank you and may God bless you,' the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door.

He kept the dent there to remind him of this message:
'Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!'

God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, he has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.

Relationship Secrets

2008-12-24T02:40:00.000-08:00

Anniversaries
Always Celebrate, whether its 1st or 50th each year together is a Triumph

APPRECIATION
Let each other know how much you appreciate each other.
You may already know but hearing it from each other is always better

BOND
A Bond is a strong feeling of Friendship, Love or Shared beliefs or Experiences that Unite two People. Make it a point to spend time together often but leave room for each other.

BEST FRIENDS
Be best friends.
Take time to know each other so the relationship will be a deep one.
The strong bond of friendship will help you both survive tough times

Individuality
Accept your partner or spouse as is. Never Try to change him/her

FLAWS
Know that the perfect person does not exist.
Know that just as there are things that you love about him/her, there will be things that will make you go crazy. We are only human with our own flaws

COMPLIMENTS
Always compliment each other.
This will prevent feelings of resentment & thinking that one is being taken for granted.

FUN
Have fun together! Allow yourselves to get silly.

Being able to make each other laugh & see the lighter, crazier, absurd side is the best way to get through all the differences in personalities, adjustments in lifestyle & opposing viewpoints.

FIGHTS
The longer you extend the fight. The more chances that you'll say something hurtful that you don't really mean. As mad as you were with your partner, he/she is still the person who laughs at your jokes & thinks you're hot.

Hear each other out, don't dig up old issues.
Never Sleep without resolving the issue over which you fought.

These are the real relationship secrets.

The Fake Quran

2008-12-24T02:18:00.000-08:00

Dear All,

!!!!! Be careful with this book!!!!!!
This thing has to be spread to the whole world. We must fight this nasty which was created by Christians!!!

* DO NOT let them to convert many more MUSLIM to CHRISTIANITY , Na'udzubillahimindzalik....
* DO NOT JUST KEEP this information to yourself only. FORWARD TO ALL OUR MUSLIMS..
The things they do to lead Muslims astray is unbelievable. May Allah protect us all. Let all your relatives/friends know that this book do exist and a copy of it was already sent to MUIS for action.

The True Furqan

The new AMERICAN Quran: a dangerous trick.

A new Quran is being distributed in Kuwait , titled 'The True Furqan'. It is being described as the ayats of the Shaytan and Al-Furqan weekly
magazine has found out that the two American printing Companies;
'Omega 2001' and 'Wine Press' are involved in the publishing of 'The True Furqan', a book which has also been titled 'The 21st Century Quran'!
It has over 366 pages and is in both the Arabic and English languages...it is being
distributed to our children in Kuwait in the private English schools! The book contains 77 Surats,
which include Al-Fatiha, Al-Jana and Al-Injil. Instead of Bismillah, each Surat begins with a longer vesion of this incorporating the Christian belief of the three spirits.

And this so called Quran opposes many Islamic beliefs. in one of its ayats it describes having more than one wife as fornication, divorce being non-permissible and it uses a new system for the sharing out of the will, opposing the current one. It states that Jihad is HARAAM.

This book even goes as far as attacking Allah, Subhanahu wa Tahala!

All this is poisoning our children at approx. price of US $3.

Brothers and Sisters, it is up to you whether you all want to forward this message or not!

Five lessons from thirty years experienced software engineer (Bill Gates)

2008-12-23T20:36:00.000-08:00

It is impossible to deny the impact he has made on the spread of computer technology across the planet during the past three decades. Look back at five of the most important lessons we've learned from the meteoric, tumultuous, and lucrative career of the world's most famous software engineer.

Yes its Bill Gates,

5. Geeks can be businessmen, too

Before Bill Gates, computer programmers were mostly considered to be a necessary evil for businesses. They were stereotyped as misanthropic weirdos that you stick in dark corners in the back office. However, Gates, became the most successful businessman on earth — if you judge business success by profits — and almost single-handedly transformed the term "geek" from an insult to a badge of honor in the process.

4. You don't have to be first to win

Gates and Microsoft rarely got to the party first with new technologies and innovations, but they were simply better at bringing technology products to the masses than anyone else in the industry. Internet Explorer is the most famous example, but Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel are also great examples. Microsoft was merely better at executing. It didn't hurt that Microsoft often had the most resources, but Gates and Co. showed over and over again that they knew how to best take advantage of those resources.

3. Computing will spread everywhere

In the 1980s when the computer was still mostly a novelty, Gates expressed his vision that there would one day be "a computer on every desk and in every home." That vision has nearly become a reality in the U.S. and it's in the process of coming to fruition across the globe. Plus, Gates' vision of the computing experience has continued to inspire the industry in general as well as Microsoft's product plans — from the smartphone to the Tablet PC to speech recognition to the touch-based interface.

2. Arrogance breeds failure

In the movie Pirates of Silicon Valley, he Bill Gates character says to Steve Ballmer, "Success is a menace. It fools smart people into thinking that they can't lose." He was referring to IBM and the fact that it let Microsoft sneak in and steal the thunder in the launch of the PC. A decade later, Microsoft's own success and arrogance led to its anti-trust defeat to the U.S. government. But Microsoft also remained humble and paranoid enough to always be on the lookout for the next small company that might do to it what it had done to IBM. Some of the most popular targets in its cross hairs: Apple, Netscape, Linux, and Google.

1. Software matters

The one message that Bill Gates spent his career reiterating was that software matters. Gates and Microsoft always believed in the magic of software to create amazing digital experiences. When "Micros-Soft" (as it was originally known) first launched in the 1970s, the computer business was all about the hardware. It was Gates and his vision of what people could do with computers that moved software to the center of the computing experience.

Softdrink Awareness

2008-12-18T20:13:00.000-08:00

Attention how Coke and Pepsi are Helpful

To clean a toilet:
Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl.after 1 hour flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:
Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola

To clean corrosion from car battery terminals :
Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion

To loosen a rusted bolt :
Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for sometime

To remove grease from clothes :
Pour a can of Coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola/Pepsi will help loosen grease stains

It will also clean road haze from car windshield.

WE DRINK THIS STUFF!
OFF COURSE TO CLEAN OUR SYSTEM TOO. AFTER ALL WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.

ISN'T IT

For your information

The average pH of soft drinks, e.g. Coke & Pepsi is 3.4. This acidity is strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones! Our human body stops building bones at around the age of 30. After that it shall be dissolving the bones every year through the urine depending on the acidity of the food intake. All the dissolved calcium compounds get accumulated in the arteries, veins, skin, tissue and organs, which affects the functioning of the kidney assisting in formation of kidney stones.

Soft drinks do not have any nutritional value (in terms of vitamins and minerals). They have higher sugar content, higher acidity, and more additives such as preservatives and colorings. Some people like to take cold soft drinks after each meal, guess what's the impact?

The Impact?

Our body has an optimum temperature of 370 for the functioning of digestive enzymes. The temperature of cold soft drinks is much less than 37, sometimes quite close to 0 This lowers the effectiveness of the enzymes and puts stress on our digestive system, digesting less food. In fact the food gets fermented. The fermented food produces bad smelling, gases, decays and forms toxins, which are absorbed in the intestines, get circulated in the blood and is delivered to the whole body. This spread of toxins can lead to the development of various diseases.

Imagine
what the drink must be doing to your soft intestines and stomach lining!

Forward this message to your friends to increase the awareness of these soft drinks.

Breaking News

2008-12-18T20:06:00.000-08:00

The pair of shoes which was thrown at Mr. Bush in Iraq has links to Pakistan .

1. The journalist had visited Pakistan few years back.

2. He received his training of throwing shoes by a Pakistan based militant organization.

3. The DNA sample of leather has revealed that the animal whose skin was used for manufacturing the shoe had traces of grass which is grown in North of Pakistan and this HIDE was collected by a Jihadi organization on Eid-ul-Adha.

4. It is also proved that animal was kept by Jihadi in Madrasah

5. And finally the shoe was provided stampless by the cobbler on the demand. Hence, Mr. Bush and Bushies ...??? immediately blamed Pakistan 's involment.

Now the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have decided to ban this Jihadi organization and launch a country wide operation against all the cobblers in Pakistan .

AND GOVT HAS DECIDED TO OWN SUCH ACTS (LIKE MAKING SHOES AND UPBRINGING OF GOATS ETC) IF THEY ARE GOOD FOR PAKI PPL :)

Bush Game --- a must play

2008-12-16T20:22:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,

Here is the new interesting game for you

2009 version

click on this link and enjoy the game !!!!

http://www.kroma.no/2008/bushgame/

Another falvour of this game

http://sockandawe.com/

:)

Reason for all Troubles‏

2008-12-16T02:41:00.000-08:00

In the name of GOD the most mercifull the most Benificient

Man's all troubles are for 2 reasons:

1. Wishes more than fate

2. Asks Before the written time.

(Imam Ghazali Rehmat Allah Aleh)

1400 yrs ago

2008-12-12T02:32:00.000-08:00

Assala-mu-Alaikum
Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) said this 1400 yrs ago!

Take a look.... Now this is told 1400yrs ago!!!!

* Camels will no longer be used as a means of transport;
* People will ride on saddles that aren't saddles (cars?)
* The distance on earth will become short;
* Horses will not be used in wars;
* Muslims will defeat the Byzantines which will end with the conquest of Constantinople Istanbul);
* The Jews will gather again to live in Bilad Canaan;
* Very tall buildings will be built;
* The disappearance of knowledge and the appearance of ignorance, with much killing;
* Adultery will become widespread, and the drinking of wine will become common;
* The number of men will decrease and the number of women will increase until there are 50 women to be looked after by one man.
* Islam will become worn out like clothes are, until no one will know what fasting, prayer, charity and rituals are;
* Allah will send a disease to fornicators that will have no cure (Aids?);
* People will begin to believe in the stars and reject AL QADAR (THE DIVINE DECREE OF DESTINY);
* Men will pass by people's graves and say: 'Would that I was in his place'; (large amount of suicidal deaths?)
* The Euphrates will uncover a mountain of gold for which people will fight over (the river of Alfurat that lies near Syria);
* Two large groups of people will fight one another, and there will be many casualties; they will both be following the same religion World War II?);
* Approximately 30 DAJJALS will appear, each one claiming to be the messenger of ALLAH;
* Earthquakes will increase; * Time will pass quickly;
* Afflictions will appear;
* Killing will increase;
* Wealth will increase;
* Women will be wearing clothes but not wearing clothes
* THE PROPHET (saw) SAID: 'IF MY UMMAH BEARS 15 TRAITS (QUALITIES), TRIBULATION WILL FOLLOW IT.' (DAY OF JUDGEMENT) SOMEONE ASKED,'WHAT IS THEY O MESSENGER OF ALLAH?' HE (saw) SAID:
* When any gain is shared out only among the rich, with no benefit to the poor;
* When a trust becomes a means of making profit;
* When paying ZAKKAT becomes a burden;
* When voices are raised in the mosque;
* When the leader of a people is the worst of them; when people treat a man with respect because what he may do;
* When much wine is drunk; red wind or the earth swallow them, or to be transformed into animals.'
* 'IMRAN IBN HUSAYN SAID: 'THE PROPHET (AS) SAID, 'SOME PEOPLE OF THIS UMMAH WILL BE SWALLOWED BY THE EARTH, TRANSFORMED INTO ANIMALS, AND SOME WILL BE BOMBARDED WITH STONES'. ONE OF THE MUSLIMS ASKED, WHEN WILL THAT BE O MESSENGER Of ALLAH?' HE SAID, 'WHEN SINGERS AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WILL BECOME POPULAR, AND MUCH
WINE IS DRUNK.'' THE GREATER SIGNS OF THE HOUR The Quran will disappear in one night, even from the people's hearts, and no Ayah will be left on earth. (Some groups of old people will be left who will say: 'We heard of fathers' saying 'LAILLAHA ILLA ALLAH' so we repeat it);
* The appearance of the MAHDI;
* The appearance of the DAJJAL (Anti Christ); * The appearance of Ya'juj and Ma'juj (biblical Gog and Magog);
* Isa (Jesus) will come during the time of Dajjal;
* The rising of the sun from the west;
* The destruction of the Ka'ba and the recovery of its treasures;
* The smoke.

As we look at this article we realize how true the Messenger (P.B.U.H) was these signs were prophesized 1400 years ago!!!

Game Day....!!

2008-12-11T19:18:00.001-08:00

Practice makes a difference.

I've learned that whether we are talking about success in business, sports, tennis, music or any area of expertise,
practice and preparation means everything.

However, in the era of instant gratification and entertainment television, it’s easy to lose sight of what true success requires. After all what most of us see is a successful person performing their craft. We see the concert, the movie, the computer program, the presentation, the play, the miracle surgery, the Olympic event. We see the end result. We see "Game Day." But we don't see the countless hours of sweat and toil and dedication and practice that are the mark of greatness.

Tiger Woods practiced thousands of puts before hitting the one to win the US Open. Rafael Nadal hit thousands of backhands before winning Wimbledon. Josh Groban sang for thousands of hours before reaching stardom. iPod designers spent thousands of hours to create a revolutionary product. The Symphony practiced thousands of hours to create music that brought the audience to tears. The sales team spent numerous hours preparing for the important meeting that landed their biggest client.

I believe that 10 percent of our life is made up of significant Game Day moments and 90 percent is made up of the time we are preparing, practicing and waiting for those moments. How we practice and prepare with 90 percent of our time determines how we perform on Game Day and how we do on Game Day determines the level of our success.

Just as the Olympian must train for years for one defining race we must wake up each day and practice, prepare and train to be the best we can be so that on Game Day we'll be ready. Let us not settle for mediocrity but strive each day for excellence. It requires hard work, preparation and hours of effort but it’s worth it.

How are you preparing for Game Day?

4 Questions

2008-12-04T03:19:00.000-08:00

Hazrat Moosa RA ne Allah se arz kia:
ya Allah kia hi acha hota ke dunya me 4 cheezen na hoti

(1) zindagi hoti maut na hoti

(2) sehat hoti bemaari na hoti

(3) daulat hoti tangdasti na hoti

(4) jannat hoti doozakh nahoti

GHAIB SE AWAZ AAEE:

(1) agar zindagi hoti maut na hoti to mera deedaar kaise hota

(2) sehat hoti bemaari na hoti to mujhe kon yaad karta

(3) doulat hoti tangdasti na hoti to mera shukar ada kon karta

(4) jannat hoti doozakh na hoti to mere azaab se kon darta

Qayamat ka ek din 50 hazar saal ka hoga
Aur
Aik namaz QAZA kernay sy 2crore 88 lakhs saal Jahanum mein (namaz qaza karne se itni badi saza hai toh socho namaz nahi parne se kitna AZAAB hoga) rehna paray ga.

Astaghfirullah

Allah hum sb ko hidayat dy. Ameen.
Pray for me also.

A reality of World

2008-12-04T02:41:00.000-08:00

Once someone asked Molana Room (rehmat Allah Aleh) about the reality of this life

He replied

This world is like as

A man goes to forest, he realizes that a lion is following him, He runs and runs, when he tires, he views a hole, he want to jump in that hole in order to escape his life but there is a dragon in that hole. Meanwhile he holds a branch and climbs up the tree there he examines two rates, one white and one black, are cutting the roots of the tree, slowly and constantly.

He gets much worried that the tree would be down in some time and I would be fall to lion and dragon.

Suddenly he looks a hive full of honey, he gets so busy to eat & gain honey that, totally forgets the fear of lion, rat and dragon.

Meanwhile the root of tree was cut & he fells to lion who threw him into hole where dragon swallowed him.

Hazrat Room RA explained that
Jungle is this world,
Lion is death who is behind man,
Hole is grave who is in front,
& dragon represents evil deeds that would punish in grave,
Rats are day and night that are reducing the life every day,
Tree is life and Hive of honey is worldly attractions which makes man’s eyes close of death & hereafter matters & death snatches at once,
at its fixed time.

Badbakhti ki char nishanian

2008-12-01T23:42:00.000-08:00

Bismillah hirrahma nirraheen.

Hazrat Uns (RA) narrated that:

Hazroor (PBUH) nay farmaya

" Badbakhti ki char nishaniyan hain
1. Ankhoon mein ansoon ka na ana.
2. Dil ka sakht hona.
3. Lambi umeed bandhna.
4. Hirs-e-duniya. "

Mobile Gun

2008-12-01T23:39:00.001-08:00

Interesting read about it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/regional/story/2008/11/081128_cell_gun_mafia_ra.shtml

Enhance............Your Luck

2008-12-01T23:35:00.000-08:00

"Do you feel lucky?" It’s not just one of my favorite Clint Eastwood quotes; it’s also an important question each one of us should ask ourselves. Turns out luck, like much in life, has a lot to do with our beliefs and the energy and attitude we project. The luckier we feel and believe we are, the luckier we are.

A great article in Men’s Health Magazine by Matthew Teague, which features the latest research from British psychologist Richard Wiseman, author of the Luck Factor , explains that there is a lot more to luck than coincidence or chance. In fact, there are reasons why some people are luckier than others and there are ways each one of us can enhance our luck - right now - today.

So before you play Lotto or walk into your big sales meeting read these tips, based on Wiseman’s research, to enhance your luck.

1. Make the Most of Random Opportunities - Strike up conversations with strangers. Be open to meeting new people. Ask people where they are from. When you are on an airplane or bus, talk to the people next to you. I often do this and it’s amazing how many wonderful relationships that have developed as a result. I met my wife as she was walking by my restaurant 14 years ago. I took a chance by saying hello and it was the best decision I ever made. Pay attention, be aware and open to new possibilities.

2. Act on Lucky Hunches - Trust your gut and your heart. Never ignore your intuition. We all have heard stories of people who avoided an accident or a dangerous situation because of a gut feeling. Lucky people also use their gut to make business decisions, purchase a home, pick a husband or spouse and choose a school. Unlucky people ignore their gut. Lucky people follow it. Trusting your gut is trusting in God's voice that whispers in your ear.

3. Expect Good Fortune - Lucky people expect positive results and so that is what they get. It boils down to the power of belief. So much of luck and success is believing that good things are going to happen. What we put our attention on starts to show up more in our life. Lucky people expect that great things will happen when they talk to a stranger. They expect to find a quarter on the ground. They expect to find a parking space. They expect their clients to say “Yes.” They expect tomorrow to be even better than today. And by expecting success lucky people attract more of it.

4. Turn Bad Luck into Good - Lucky people turn misfortune into fortune. They believe that everything happens for a reason and expect good things to come out of their negative experiences. They turn obstacles and adversities into growth and learning opportunities and use bad luck to make positive changes. Lucky people experience hardships and adversity like everyone else but they turn dead ends into detours and bad experiences into good outcomes.

Do you believe in luck? What does luck mean to you?
?

You can't learn !!

2008-12-01T19:49:00.000-08:00

After all these years,
I am still involved in the process of self discovery.
Its better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe.
Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.

Mistakes is the most valuable thing you can make
... You can't learn anything from being Perfect.

The Prophet's Remedies

2008-11-26T21:06:00.000-08:00

Milk: The Prophet(SAW) said that milk wipes away heat from the heart just as the finger wipes away sweat from the brow. It strengthens the back, increases the brain, augments intelligence, renews vision and drives away forgetfulness.

Honey: Considered to be the best remedy for diarrhoea when mixed in hot water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks and drug of drugs. It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, eliminating phelgm, as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye salve and mouthwash. It is extremely beneficial in the morning in warm water and is also a sunnah.

Olive oil: excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays aging, treats inflammation of the stomach

Mushroom: The Prophet(SAW) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes, it also serves as a form of birthcontrol and arrests paralysis.

Grapes: The Prophet was very fond of grapes, it purifies the blood, provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels.

Dates: The Prophet(SAW) said that a house without dates has no food. Also to be eaten at the time of childbirth.

Figs: It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles.

Barley: Good for fever in a soup form

Melon: Melon contains 1000 blessings and 1000 mercies, The prophet SAW said "None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce off spring who are good in counternanace and good in character.

Pomegranate: The Prophet(SAW) said it cleanse you of Satan and evil aspirations for 40 days.

Water: the Prophet(SAW) said the best drink in this world and the next is Water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver.

Good Morning :)

2008-11-26T20:58:00.000-08:00

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

No one is born happy...
But all of us are born with the ability to create happiness...

So today, make others happy...
Flash your sweetest smile ...

Have A Day Full Of Smiles.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Interesting facts about Sajdah -- Prostration

2008-11-26T20:48:00.000-08:00

Your Body receives a huge amount of Electromagnetic waves daily!

You get these Electromagnetic waves through the Electrical Equipments that you use and the various equipments which you can not leave!

Also, through the electrical lights which can not be switched off in certain cases for even an hour!

You are a source which receives huge amounts of Electromagnetic waves! In other words, you are charged with electromagnetic waves without realizing it!

You have headache! You feel uncomfortable!

Laziness, in action and pain in different places!

Do not forget this when you feel some of these symptoms!

What is the solution from all this??!!

A non Muslim Scientist (From Europe) made a research from which he concluded that the best way for the body to remove the positive Electromagnetic charges which hurts the body is:

By putting your forehead on the ground more than once, so that the ground will discharge the positive harmful Electromagnetic charges!

This is similar to the grounding of the buildings where any positive electrical signals (Like thunders) would be discharged through the ground.

So, put your forehead on the ground to discharge the positive electrical signals!

What makes this research more amazing is that:

The best is to put your forehead on the sand

And it becomes more amazing that:

The best way is to put your forehead on the ground while you are positioned to the centre of the Earth! Since you will be able to discharge the Electromagnetic signals in a better and more efficient way!

And you will be amazed when you know that Mecca is scientifically proven to be the centre of the Earth!
And that Kaa’ba is the exact centre of the Earth!

So, “Prostration” (Sajdah) in your prayers is:

The best way to discharge the harmful electromagnetic signals from your body!

It is also the ideal way to be very close from the Almighty who created this universe in such a creative way!

Allah Almighty will always ask us to do things because they are helpful and useful for us!

There are cases when we won’t know the reason for a certain act, but sooner or later, you might be able to find the reason!

In any case, you should trust the Almighty Allah and know that whatever you do for Him, is the best for you!

We do not prostrate to discharge the electromagnetic waves, but to obey the Almighty Allah! We trust that in His commands, there is always a wisdom! Our trust is because He is the Creator, He knows everything!

However, since a scientific reason is available, it was essential to show it to the people so that they can see that whatever Muslims do, is good for them!

Alwida

2008-11-23T23:40:00.000-08:00

Kisi ko alwida kahna
Bohat taklif data ha
Omidain toot jati hain
Yaqeen pe be yaqeeni ka
Koher kuch aisa charhata ha
Dikhai kuch nahi data
Sojhai kuch nahi data
Dowa ka harf hontoon per
Mosalsal kapkapaty hain
Kisi khahish ka andeshy
Zahan main door jaty hain
Goman kuch asa hota ha kay
Jasy mil na pain ga
Yeh gahry zakhum forkat kay
Kisi sy sil na pain ga

Kisi ko alwida kahna
Bohat taklif data ha

Power Of Quran

2008-11-23T23:35:00.000-08:00

1. Sura Yasin relief from azaab in the grave

2. Sura Rehman it will make us rich

3. Sura Al Waquiya it will release u from hunger

4. Sura Al Mulk brings light in ur grave

5. Sura Al Jasia it will bring peace in ur life

Keep reading Quran

10 things we waste !!

2008-11-23T22:52:00.000-08:00

1. Our Knowledge:

Wasted by not taking action with it.

2. Our Actions:

Wasted by committing them without sincerity.

3. Our Wealth:

Wasted by using on things that will not bring us air (reward from Allah).
We waste our money, our status, our authority,on things which have no benefit in this life or in akhirah (hereafter).

4. Our Hearts:

Wasted because they are empty from the love of Allah, and the feeling of longing
to go to Him, and a feeling of peace and contentment. In its place, our hearts are filled with something or someone else.

5. Our Bodies:

Wasted because we don't use them in ibadah (worship) and service of Allah.

6. Our Love:

Our emotional love is misdirected, not towards Allah, but towards something /someone else.

7. Our Time:

Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for that which has passed, by doing what is
righteous to make up for past deeds.

8. Our Intellect:

Wasted On things those are not beneficial, that are detrimental to society and the
individual, not in contemplation or reflection.

9. Our Service:

Wasting service of someone who will not bring us closer to Allah, or benefit in
dunyaa (this world).

10. Our Zikr (Remembrance of Allah):

Wasted, because it does not touch us or our hearts.

Think about that its very ture :(

:(

Excellent Web Q&A

2008-11-19T20:35:00.000-08:00

Check out this site. It contains excellent web question and answers.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163708.aspx

Inspirational Words of Wisdom about Life

2008-11-19T20:34:00.000-08:00

The Road to Success is not straight:
There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs.
But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success!

Live for something:

Do good, and leave behind you a monument of virtue that the storms of time can never destroy.
Write your name in kindness, love, and mercy on the hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by year, and you will never be forgotten. Your name and your good deeds will shine as the stars of heaven.

Pearls of Wisdom:

* Don't love the Heart that hurts you and don't hurt the Heart that loves you.

* Don't cry over anyone who won't cry over you.

* Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.

* Most people walk in and out of your life, but only friend's leave footprints in your heart.

* True friendship "never" ends. Friends are forever.

* People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.

* If we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.

* The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.

* A change of heart changes everything.

* Our greatest glory is not in ever falling, but in rising every time we fall.

* You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough.

* One generation plants trees, and the next enjoys the shade.

* It is difficult to live in the present, ridiculous to live in the future, and impossible to live in the past. Nothing is as far away as one minute ago.

You are what you think!

* Your inner thoughts can cause you to be rich or poor, loved or unloved, happy or unhappy, attractive or unattractive, powerful or weak.

* What you impress upon your mind, you'll inevitably become. It's a psychological law that whatever you desire to accomplish you must first impress upon your subconscious mind.

* Relentless, repetitive self talk will change your self image. You'll affect your subconscious mind with verbal repetition. Constant repetition carries conviction.

* When you change your values you'll change your behavior. Start thinking of yourself as becoming the person you want to be. Self suggestion will make you the master of yourself.

* If you believe you can, you can.

* You can become whatever you want to be.

Slow down:

* Life is not a race. It is a journey.

* Getting someplace first, before anyone else, has very little real and lasting meaning. Seek instead to encourage others to come along, and you'll find the journey much more fulfilling.

* When you hurry through each moment, you miss out on the richness that could be yours. Take the time to live, to experience where you are, rather than being so obsessed with getting to the next checkpoint.

* When you stop demanding to have it all now, you'll discover that you have plenty already. Learn to experience joy where you are, and you'll experience it in abundance.

* Yes, it can be wonderfully exhilarating when life is moving quickly. But do not move so quickly that speed becomes your only experience, for there is so much more to enjoy.

* The terrain of life is filled with wonderful and astounding detail. Slow down and take in its richness.

One step away:

* If you were just one step away from reaching your goal, would you take that step? How do you know, right now, that you're not?

* What a shame it would be to stop making the effort, when just a little bit more would make it all worthwhile. What a shame it would be to have taken all those steps, only to miss the very last one.

* The next step you take may very well be the one that makes all the others count. You owe it to yourself, and the efforts you've made, to keep going.

* No, the next step may not get you there. Yet what about the one after that? If you keep moving ahead, a little at a time, you will indeed arrive. When you take that final, triumphant step, you'll be so very thankful you persevered.

* At some point success is just one step away. Keep going and you'll be there.

Must do:

* In each task that must be done, there is opportunity. See the task not as a burden, but as an encouragement to be fully alive and effective.

* The real burden would be the inability to do anything. No task is a burden, but is instead the chance to express your own aliveness.

* Does the work seem dreary, unimaginative, tedious or boring? That's mainly because your attitude makes it so.

* See what happens when you start by being thankful for the opportunity to do it. Your genuine gratitude will help you to see the positive value.

* When the things you must do become things you want to do, it can transform your life. Each moment takes on more meaning; each effort brings greater and greater reward.

* Rather than fighting and forcing yourself to do what must be done, let go of your resistance and allow yourself to accomplish. Let what you must, become what you want, and watch yourself begin to soar.

Respect Your Parents

2008-11-19T20:15:00.000-08:00

Long Back agoLong Back ago…
There was a huge Apple tree..

A Little boy loved to play with it.A Little boy loved to play with it..

He Love to climb the tree, love to eat apples…love to take the nap under its shadow

Times went onTimes went on…

The boy grew up…

And he no longer play around the tree
..
..
..
One day the boy came….

The Tree asked him.. “Hi.. Come and Play with me..”

The Boy replied.. “I am not a kid. I don’t play around tree”
“I play with toys. I need money to buy toys.”

The Tree said… “I don’t have money but you can take all my apples and sell it.
You will get the money.”

The boy picked all the apples of the tree and went..
He sold the apples and got money… he bought lots of toys…
But he didn’t turn back…
..
The Tree was again sad…
..
..

One day again the boy came, he became a young man now

The Tree said… “HI… Why are you Sad? Come and Sit under my shadow…
I am feeling very lonely without you...”

The boy said… “I don’t have time… I work for my family…
I want to build Home for them… I Need money…”

The Tree said.. “I don’t have money… You can take my Branches
and Trunk… and build your home…”

The boy became happy, He cut all the branches and trunk of the tree and
built a home for him...

Again the tree became alone..
..
The boy didn’t turned back..
…
Time passes on ..

After Long time the boy came back..
..
He was so old… Looking sad…
Tired… And lonely..

The Tree asked him.. “Why are you Sad..
I Wish.. I Can help you…
but I Don’t have Apples.. I don’t have branches….
Even I don’t have Shadow…

Nothing to offer you...

The Boy (old man) replied…
“I am tired of my life… I am alone…”

“I just need you… Can I sit down at your roots.”

The Boy (Old man) sit down .. Both were happy & weeping

Is the boy really cruel and selfish??
??
??
??
??
??

NO

We all are like him… And treating our parent like that….

The tree is like our parent We love to play them when we were kids…
We leave them alone…and come only when… We are in need or in trouble

We don’t have Time for our Parent…
No matter what, parent will always give everything….

To make us happy and solve our problems…
And in return what they want….
Just our company!

Please love to your parent…
Don’t forget them…
Give them Time…
Give them your company…
They will be happy by seeing you happy..…

Please Don’t leave your parent …
Gratitude them…
One can gets Child as many as he want, but parent he gets only once…

So Respect Your Parents.

Important info About Mobile -- Dangerous

2008-11-17T20:18:00.000-08:00

This morning I heard a true and sad story from a colleague of mine. She told me one of her friends is always having abortions.

When the foetus gets to be 2-3 months old she loses it. This happened several times over. The couple went to check with many doctors and at last one of the doctors examined the dead baby and found that the baby's body cells kept dying as the baby was growing in the womb until he/she could not survive. This was because her uterus was affected by Handphone Radiation.

The doctor told her, she now has no chance to give birth to a healthy baby because the radiation has affected her uterus so that the major portion of the cells in her uterus have already died.

This happened because she has been keeping her hand phone in her working jacket so that the phone rested against just on the right spot of the uterus. She had been wearing it like this for a few years.

Please beware of this and take note if you don't want what has happened to this woman to happen to you.

Dearest friends & family members,

Please do not ignore hand phone radiation which will damage our health or body organs. Please put away your hand phone whenever you don't need it much.

Guys, Please do not keep your hand phone near to the kidney position and pants pocket .

The other doctor also advised another friend to keep her hand phone away from her new born baby to avoid radiation damage to the baby's brain cells.

Do not let the baby or toddler play with the hand phone. This is because the small young baby or toddler is still very fragile and growing, so he/she is much more vulnerable to radiation damage.

Please remember not to sleep together with your hand phone or put it next to your bed.

Keep any other electronic goods (such as tvs) which also give off radiation away from your bedroom to reduce risk as we have to sleep a few hours every day in our bedroom at night.

Further, do not imagine that if you switch off the TV there will be no radiation. Actually it is still around in your room.

It is not advisable to have even a small digital alarm clock close to your head while sleeping.

Take Care of yourself and your loved ones.

Egg Joke

2008-11-17T03:59:00.000-08:00

There was once an Indian and a Pakistani who lived next door to each
other. The Pakistani owned a hen and each morning would look in his
garden and pick up one of his hen's eggs for breakfast.
One day he looked into his garden and saw that the hen had laid an egg
in the Indian's garden. He was about to go next door when he saw the
Indian pick up the egg. The Pakistani ran up to the Indian and told him
that the egg belonged to him because he owned the hen.
The Indian disagreed because the egg was laid on his property. They
argued for a while until finally the Pakistani said, "In my family we
normally solve disputes by the following actions: I kick you in the face
and time how long it takes you to get back up, then you kick me in the
face and time how long it takes for me to get up, whoever gets up
quicker wins the egg."
The Indian agreed to this and so the Pakistani found his heaviest pair
of boots and put them on, he took a few steps back, then ran toward the
Indian and kicked as hard as he could in the face.
The Indian fell to the floor clutching his jaw howling in agony for 30
minutes.
Eventually the Indian stood up and said, "Now it's my turn to kick you."
The Pakistani said, "Keep the damn egg!"

:)

Old Jokes

2008-11-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

Old Man-"putar ander se mere daant Le AA"

Pota-"par dada ji abhi roti to bani nahi"

Budda-- "o nahi putar roti nahi khani samne wali buddi nu smile deni a "

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Child: Mom is bar hum sare patakhe is shop se lein gey,

Mom : lekin beta ye to girls hostel hai,

Child: Papa to kahte hain k sari phul-jhadiyan yahi rahti hain.

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Ek ladke ko kya chahiye?

Ek ladki Jo pyar de,
Ek ladki Jo acha khana banaye,
Ek ladki Jo us ki khob khidmat kare,

Aur ye teeno larkiyan mil jul kar rahain. :p

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:)

Good Morning

2008-11-13T20:51:00.000-08:00

Value each precious moment!
Morning brings hope,
Afternoon brings faith,
Evening brings love,
Night brings rest,
Wish u find them all today
And every day

No one is born happy,
But everyone are born with ability to create happiness,
So today make everyone happy by flashing your sweetest smile....

Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to feel your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.

Have a happy Day!!

Beautiful Sayings

2008-11-13T20:50:00.000-08:00

Anger is a condition in which
the tongue works faster than the mind.

You can't change the past,
but you can ruin the present
by worrying over the future.

Love...and you shall be loved.

God always gives His best to those
who leave the choice with Him.

All people smile in the same language.

A hug is a great gift... one size fits all.
It can be given for any occasion
and it's easy to exchange.

Everyone needs to be loved...
especially when they do not deserve it.

The real measure of a man's wealth
is what he has invested in eternity.

Laughter is God's sunshine.

Everyone has beauty
but not everyone sees it.

It's important for parents to live
the same things they teach.

Thank God for what you have,
TRUST GOD for what you need.

If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of
tomorrow,
you have no today to be thankful for.

Man looks at outward appearance
but the Lord looks within.

The choice you make today
will usually affect tomorrow.

Take time to laugh, for it is
the music of the soul.

If anyone speaks badly of you,
live so none will believe it.

Patience is the ability to idle your motor
when you feel like stripping your gears.

Love is strengthened by working
through conflicts together.

The best thing parents can do
for their children is to love each other.

Harsh words break no bones
but they do break hearts.

To get out of a difficulty,
one usually must go through it.

We take for granted the things
that we should be giving thanks for.

Love is the only thing that can be
divided without being diminished.

Happiness is enhanced by others
but does not depend upon others.

For every minute you are angry with someone,
you lose 60 seconds of happiness
that you can never get back.

Do what you can, for who you can,
with what you have, and where you are

Beautiful Quotes

2008-11-07T03:10:00.000-08:00

1. I don't think much of a man who is not wise today than he was yesterday.
(Abraham Lincoln)

2. What is a friend? I will tell You...
It is someone with whome you dare to be yourself
(Frank Crane)

3. Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are:
Something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
(Joshep Addison)

4. Some Joys are better expressed in Silence as a smile holds
more meaning than words. I was asked if i enjoy having You in my life, I smiled !

5. If you don't hope, You will not find what is beyond your hopes.
(St. Clement of Alexandra)

Why I shed bikini for Niqab

2008-11-06T23:26:00.000-08:00

By Sara Bokker (a former actress/model/fitness instructor and activist)

I AM an American woman who was born in the midst of America's "Heartland." I grew up, just like any other girl, being fixated with the glamour of life in "the big city." Eventually, I moved to Florida and on to South Beach of Miami, a hotspot for those seeking the "glamorous life." Naturally, I did what most average Western girls do. I focused on my appearance and appeal, basing my self-worth on how much attention I got from others. I worked out religiously and became a personal trainer, acquired an upscale waterfront residence, became a regular "exhibiting" beach-goer and was able to attain a "living-in-style" kind of life.

Years went by, only to realize that my scale of self-fulfillment and happiness slid down the more I progressed in my "feminine appeal." I was a slave to fashion. I was a hostage to my looks.

As the gap continued to progressively widen between my self-fulfillment and lifestyle, I sought refuge in escapes from alcohol and parties to meditation, activism, and alternative religions, only to have the little gap widen to what seemed like a valley. I eventually realized it all was merely a pain killer rather than an effective remedy.

By now it was Sept. 11, 2001. As I witnessed the ensuing barrage on Islam, Islamic values and culture, and the infamous declaration of the "new crusade," I started to notice something called Islam. Up until that point, all I had associated with Islam was women covered in "tents," wife beaters, harems, and a world of terrorism. As a feminist libertarian, and an activist, I was pursuing a better world for all.

One day I came across a book that is negatively stereotyped in the West – The Noble Qur'an. I was first attracted by the style and approach of the Qur'an, and then intrigued by its outlook on existence, life, creation, and the relationship between Creator and creation. I found the Qur'an to be a very insightful address to heart and soul without the need for an interpreter or pastor.

Eventually I hit a moment of truth: my new-found self-fulfilling activism was nothing more than merely embracing a faith called Islam where I could live in peace as a "functional" Muslim.

I bought a beautiful long gown and head cover resembling the Muslim woman's dress code and I walked down the same streets and neighborhoods where only days earlier I had walked in my shorts, bikini, or "elegant" Western business attire.

Although the people, the faces, and the shops were all the same, one thing was remarkably distinct – I was not – nor was the peace at being a woman I experienced for the very first time. I felt as if the chains had been broken and I was finally free. I was delighted with the new looks of wonder on people's faces in place of the looks of a hunter watching his prey I had once sought. Suddenly a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Finally, I was free.

Of all places, I found my Islam at the heart of what some call "the most scandalous place on earth," which makes it all the more dear and special.

While content with Hijab I became curious about Niqab, seeing an increasing number of Muslim women in it. I asked my Muslim husband, whom I married after I reverted to Islam, whether I should wear Niqab or just settle for the Hijab I was already wearing. My husband simply advised me that he believes Hijab is mandatory in Islam while Niqab is not. At the time, my Hijab consisted of head scarf that covered all my hair except for my face, and a loose long black gown called "Abaya" that covered all my body from neck to toe.

A year-and-a-half passed, and I told my husband I wanted to wear Niqab. My reason, this time, was that I felt it would be more pleasing to Allah, the Creator, increasing my feeling of peace at being more modest.

He supported my decision and took me to buy an "Isdaal," a loose black gown that covers from head to toe, and Niqab, which covers all my head and face except for my eyes. Soon enough, news started breaking about politicians, Vatican clergymen, libertarians, and so-called human rights and freedom activists condemning Hijab at times, and Niqab at others as being oppressive to women, an obstacle to social integration, and more recently, as an Egyptian official called it – "a sign of backwardness."

I find it to be a blatant hypocrisy when Western governments and so-called human rights groups rush to defend woman's rights when some governments impose a certain dress code on women, yet such "freedom fighters" look the other way when women are being deprived of their rights, work, and education just because they choose to exercise their right to wear Niqab or Hijab.

Today I am still a feminist, but a Muslim feminist, who calls on Muslim women to assume their responsibilities in providing all the support they can for their husbands to be good Muslims. To raise their children as upright Muslims so they may be beacons of light for all humanity once again. To enjoin good – any good – and to forbid evil – any evil. To speak righteousness and to speak up against all ills. To fight for our right to wear Niqab or Hijab and to please our Creator whichever way we chose. But just as importantly to carry our experience with Niqab or Hijab to fellow women who may never have had such a chance.

Most of the women I know wearing Niqab are Western reverts, some of whom are not even married. Others wear Niqab without full support of either family or surroundings. What we all have in common is that it is the personal choice of each and every one of us, which none of us is willing to surrender.

Willingly or unwillingly, women are bombarded with styles of "dressing-in-little-to-nothing" virtually in every means of communication everywhere in the world.

As an ex non-Muslim, I insist on women's right to equally know about Hijab, its virtues, and the peace and happiness it brings to a woman's life as it did to mine. Yesterday, the bikini was the symbol of my liberty, when in actuality it only liberated me from my spirituality and true value as a respectable human being.

Today, Niqab is the new symbol of woman's liberation.

To women who surrender to the ugly stereotype against the Islamic modesty of Hijab, I say: You don't know what you are missing.

– Sara Bokker is a former actress/model/fitness instructor and activist.

42 Tips for A Better Life

2008-11-06T23:13:00.000-08:00

1. When you wake up in the morning, always start your day with a prayer/vision.

2. And then, complete the following statement, My purpose is to__________ today.

3. Take a 10 to 30-minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

4. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

5. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

6. Drink plenty of water and fresh juices. Eat blueberries, salad, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds, etc.

7. Make at least three people smile each day.

8. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present.

9. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone, so give the best of your kindness.

11. Take yourself seriously.

12. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

14. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others either.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. So, be happy.

16. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

17. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.

18. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

19. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: In five years, will it matter? Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

20. Forgive everyone for everything.

21. Read more books and watch less TV than you did last year.

22. What other people think of you is none of your business.

23. Allah has everything you'll every need in life so hook up with Him.

24. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

25. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation; don't bring up the past.

26. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

27. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

28. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

29. Keep believing that the best is yet to come.

30. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.

31. Each day give something good to others.

32. Don't over do. Keep your limits.

33. Sleep for 7 hours every day or whatever your body needs.

34. Don't trust someone who doesn't close their eyes when you kiss them.

35. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other.

36. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.

37. Do the right thing!

38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
I am thankful for__________
Today I accomplished_________

39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

40. Trust in Allah, but lock your car.

41. Realize that as you get older, you are not approaching death, but heaven.

42. Know that Allah heals everything.

Koi Zabt Day NA Jalal Day...

2008-11-06T20:20:00.000-08:00

Koi Zabt Day Na Jalal Day,
Mujhy Bas Itna Kamal DAy,
Main Har Ek Ka Banoon Sada,
Kay Zamana Meri Misal Day....

Teri Rehmatoon Ka Nazool Ho,
Meri Mehnatoon Ko Sila Mily,
Mujhy Mal-o-Zar Ki Hawis Na Ho,
Mujhy Bas Tou Rizk-e-Halal Day...

Mere Zehan Main Teri Fikar Ho,
Meri Sans Main Tera Zikar Ho,
Tera Khoof Meri Nijat Ho,
Sabhi Khoof Dil Se Nikal Day...

Teri Bargah Main Ay Khuda,
Meri Shab-o-Roz Hay Yehi Dua,
Tou Raheem Hay Tou Kareem Hay,
Tou Sabhi Balaoon Ko Taal Day...

Ameen

Self-esteem

2008-10-28T04:51:00.000-07:00

Boost your self-image with these 5 steps

http://health.yahoo.com/mentalhealth-healthyhabits/self-esteem-boost-your-self-image-with-these-5-steps/mayoclinic--4EF235D3-E7FF-0DBD-12D1656D96C0F6CD.html

Read this article its really interesting.
Hope you find it usefull.

Incredible site for Quran

2008-10-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

Here is the link

http://www.quranflash.com/en/quranflash.html

of the HolyQuran site, This is the really appriciateable work in Flash.

Be Thankfull

2008-10-26T20:37:00.001-07:00

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE

WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND

WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER

WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT

BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Have a nice day

:)

Catch this Ball

2008-10-23T22:54:00.001-07:00

If you can catch this ball

http://thedogpaddler.com/RandomUploads/Ball/ball.htm

Nice Joke

2008-10-19T20:47:00.000-07:00

A plane is about to crash. There are five passengers on board, but there are only 4 parachutes.

The first passenger says:

"I am Ronaldo, the bext football player in the world. The football world needs me and i can't die on my fans"
He grabs the first parachute and jumps out of the plane.

The second Passenger, Hillary Clinton says:

"I am the wife of former president of the United States; I am the senator of New York, and I have a good chance of being president of teh United States in future"
She grabs the parachute and jumps off the plane.

The third Passenger George W. Bush, says:
"I am the President of United States of America. I have huge responsibilities in the world. Besides, I am the smartest President in the history of my country and can't shun the responsibility to my people by dying."
He grabs a pack and jums off the plane.

The fourth Passenger, the Pope says, to the fifth passenger, a young school boy:
"I am old. I ahve lived my life as a goog person as a priest should and so I shall leave the last parachute to you; You have the rest of your life ahead of you.

To this the little boy says:

"Don't fret old man.....

There is a parachute for each of us!

The smartest President of America took my school bag......"

hahaha :)

Nail Polish

2008-10-09T22:44:00.000-07:00

Ladies use nail polish so that they may look beautiful. But in fact, all types of nail polish destroy the natural beauty of the nails. Allah (SWT) has spread a net of small arteries under the nails. Blood circulates constantly in these arteries, giving the nails a red tint. But when the nail polish is coated on the nails for a long time, they become ugly, colorless and rough. Women are also very fond of growing their nails like the beasts. For this purpose, they seem ready to face every type of difficulty. Seeing their absurd eagerness, different companies are earning a lot. They are producing artificial nails of different colors, which are fixed on real nails. This practice does not befit a Muslim lady because the Holy Prophet(SAW) ordered us to remove the nails and said that cutting nails is one of ten natural things. To grow nails is not an Islamic practice; it has NOTHING to do with Islamic culture and civilization. A Physician of Medical Center New York University said, 'The use of nail polish makes nails hard, and the remover makes them harder, and ultimately they become brittle.' If blood circulation decreases, the nails become thin, ugly and yellow. The Holy Prophet (SAW) had counted the practice of cutting nails among the ten natural things. A Muslim MUST believe that blessing lies within the limits described by the Prophet (SAW) and no doubt blessing is there. Doctor Saeed Rana observes that germs seek a shelter in long nails and they get themselves mixed in water and other eatables. The nail polish remover destroys the surface of the nails as it removes thin shells from the nails. The shine or luster of the nails also goes and nails become colorless and rough.

For How Long Have You Been Using Nail Polish?

Many ladies suffer from different diseases simply because of using nail polish but they don't know the real cause of their disease and are moving from doctor to doctor in search of treatment. I would like to quote just one example which a physician, Tariq Mahmood Chughtai, narrated. The physician write, 'Nails are also something living like a human body. They need fresh air, oxygen and water. If they experience pain, they whole body will show the signs and effects of this pain. A woman had boils on her hands. She was also experiencing horrible itch. She visited many doctors but the efforts of the doctors remained fruitless. At last she visited a skin specialist. After examining the patient, the doctor asked her for how long she was using nail polish on her nails. She replied that she was doing so for the last 5 years. She told the doctor that she was suffering from the disease for the last 5 years as well. The doctor advised her to stop using nail polish. He prescribed her some medicine and she was OK just within three weeks. Different colors have their own effects on human health. Nail polish plugs the pores of the nails and the chemicals it contains cause different diseases.

It is madness

2008-10-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

It is madness to:

To hate all roses, because you got scrated with one thorn.

To give up on your dreams, because one didn't come true.

To lose faith in prayers, because one was not answered.

To give up on your efforts, because one of them failed.

To condemn all your friends, because one betrayed you.

Not to believe in love, because someone was unfailthful, or didn't love you back.

To throw away all your chances to be happy because you didn't succeed on the first attempt...

Crakepot

2008-09-29T23:54:00.000-07:00

Here’s some good old Chinese wisdom!

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole, which she carried across her neck.

One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water.

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.

After 2 years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.

“I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.”

The old woman smiled, “Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?

That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.”

“For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.”

Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.”

Each of us has our own unique flaw…

But it’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.

You’ve just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.

To all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers, on your side of the path.

All for an animal called - Engineer

2008-09-29T23:53:00.000-07:00

A satire for My Engineer Friends: :D

Once a man went to a Veterinary Doctor and said

Doctor I have come on vacation for a month so that I can get myself treated fully within this period.

Doctor: I think you should go to the Doctor opposite to my clinic, see that board.

Man: No, Doctor, I have come to you only

Doctor: But, gentleman I am a Veterinary Doctor. I am an animal specialist. I do not treat human beings.

Man: I know, Doctor very well and that is why I have come to you only...

Doctor: I can not, because you speak like me, think like me, talk like me which means you are a human being and not an animal.

Man: I know I am a human but listen to my complaints first:

Doctor: OK. Tell me.

Man: I sleep like a dog thinking about my work load whole night.

I get up in the morning like a horse

I go to work running like a deer

I work all the day like a donkey

I run around for 11 months like a bull without any holiday.

I wag my tail in front of all my bosses

I play with my children like a monkey if I get time.

I am like a rabbit before my wife

Doctor: are you an engineer?

Man: Yes

Doctor: Instead of telling this long history you should have told me in the beginning itself that you are are an engineer. Come man, no one can treat you better than me.

:)

Why wear a Hijab!

2008-09-25T02:29:00.000-07:00

Its a lengthy but good article.

http://ejaan.com/viewtopic.php?t=60154

Zardari!!

2008-09-24T21:45:00.001-07:00

Mat ro zardari abhi jan baqi hai
teray leay to pura Pakistan baqi hai
BB qatal huwi teray hatoon to kya huwa
teray leay to sheri Rehman baqi hai

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Quaid-e-Azam thay Quaid-e-Milat
Fatima Jinnah thi Madr-e-Millat
Liaqat Ali Khan thay shaheed-e-Millat
Benazeer Bhutto thi Dukhtar-e-Millat
Yusuf raza Ghillani Attay ki qillat
Aur Asif Zardari Zillat hi Zillat

Zikar - fikar

2008-09-24T21:37:00.000-07:00

The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny) Said:

1) Four things that make your body sick:

a) Excessive talking
b) Excessive sleeping
c) Excessive eating and

2) Four things that destroys the body:

a) Worrying
b) Sorrow (Sadness/Grief)
c) Hunger
d) Sleeping late in the night

3) Four things that dry the face & take away its happiness:

a) Lying
b) Being disrespectful / impudent (insisting on something wrong knowingly)
c) Arguing without adequate knowledge & Information.
d) Excessive immorality (doing something wrong without fear).

4) Four things that increases the wetness of face & its happiness:

a) Piety
b) Loyalty
c) Generosity (being kind)
d) To be helpful to others without he/she asking for that.

5) Four things that stop the Rizq (Sustenance):

a) Sleeping in the morning (from Fajr to sunrise)
b) Not Performing Namaz or Ir-regular in Prayers
c) Laziness / Idleness
d) Treachery / Dishonesty

6) Four things that bring / increase the Rizq:

a) Staying up in the night for prayers.
b) Excessive Repentance
c) Regular Charity
d) Zikr (Remembrance of Allah / God).

The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny), Also said to communicate to others even if you listen One Verse (Ayah) & this one verse will stand on the Day of Judgment for intercession.

The Triple filter Test

2008-09-24T21:19:00.000-07:00

In ancient Greece , Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said,

'Do you know what I just heard about your friend?'

'Hold on a minute,' Socrates replied. 'Before telling me anything, I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test.'

'Triple filter?'

'That's right,' Socrates continued. 'Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. That's why I call it the triple filter test.'

'The first filter is TRUTH. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?'

'No,' the man said, 'actually I just heard about it and...'

'All right,' said Socrates. 'So you don't really know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of GOODNESS. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?'

'No, on the contrary...'

'So,' Socrates continued, 'you want to tell me something bad about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test though, because there's one filter left: the filter of USEFULNESS. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?'

'No, not really.'

Replied Socrates

'Well,' 'if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?'

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Advice from our beloved prophet (peace be upon him) to mankind…..

Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him said. ‘Do you know what is backbiting?’

They (the Companions) said: ‘Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) know best.

Thereupon he (the Prophet (peace be upon him)) said: ‘Backbiting implies your talking about your brother (behind his back) in a manner which he does not like.’

It was said to him: ‘What is your opinion about this that if I actually find (that failing) in my brother which I made a mention of?’

He (peace be upon him) said: ‘If (that failing) is actually found (in him) what you assert, you in fact backbited him, and if that is not in him it is a slander!.’

Sahih Muslim HadithHadith 6265 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

A traveler once came to the Masjid (Mosque)

2008-09-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

A traveler once came to the Masjid to see the Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM)
after greeting the prophet; he was asked where he was from. The traveler
replied that he came from very far just to get a few questions answered.

Following is the dialogue between the traveler and the Prophet.

Traveler : I do not want azaab (punishments) to be written in my
account.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM) : Behave well with your parents.

Traveler : I want to be known amongst people as an intelligent
person.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM) : Fear Allah (Jalla Jalalahu), always.

Traveler : I want to be counted amongst Allah's favourites.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Recite Quran every morning and evening.

Traveler : I want my heart to always be enlightened. (Munawer)
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Never forget death.

Traveler : I never want to be away from Allah's blessing.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always treat fellow creatures well.

Traveler : I never want to be harmed by my enemies.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always have faith in only Allah.

Traveler : I never want to be humiliated.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Be careful of your actions.

Traveler : I wish to live long.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always do sila-e-rahm. (Goodness towards blood Relations)

Traveler : I want my sustenance to increase.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always be in wudhoo. (wuzu)

Traveler : I wish to stay free of azaab in the grave.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always wear pure (tahir) clothes.

Traveler : I never want to be burned in hell.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Control your eyes and tongue.

Traveler : How do I get my sins forgiven?
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always ask forgiveness from Allah with a lot of humility.

Traveler : I want people to respect me always.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Never extend your hands of need at people.

Traveler : I want to always be honoured.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Never humiliate or put down anyone.

Traveler : I don't want to be squeezed by fishare qabr. (Squeezing in
the grave)
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Recite Surat Al Mulk (The Dominion) often.

Traveler : I want my wealth to increase.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Recite Surat Al Waqiah (The Inevitable) every night.

Traveler : I want to be safe and at peace on Day of Judgment.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Do Zikr (Praises) of Allah from dusk to night.

Traveler : I want to be in full attention & concentration during prayers.
Prophet (SAL ALLAH HO ALAY WASALAM): Always do wudhoo (wuzu) with concentration and attention.

Contractor (Joke)

2008-09-22T21:16:00.000-07:00

Three contractors . . . One from Pakistan, another from Germany and the third from England are bidding to repair the White House fence. A senior White House official takes them to examine it.

The English contractor: takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works on some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says. "I figure the job will cost $900 . . . $400 for materials, $400 for labor and $100 profit for me."
The German contractor: also does some measuring and figuring, and then says," I can do this job for $700 . . . $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The Pakistani contractor doesn't measure nor do any figuring, but leans over to the White House official and whispers: "$2,700."

The official incredulously says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"

"Easy," the Pakistani explains, "$1,000 for you, $1,000 for me and we hire the guy from Germany to do the work!"

Guess who got the contract........................!!

Fursat na mili - awakening!

2008-09-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

Kal fursat na mili to kya karo ge,

Itni mohlat na mili to kya karo ge,

Roz kehte ho kal parhon ga namaz,

Kal agar saans na rahi to kya karo ge…

Rasam se sunnat achi,

Neend se namaz achi,

Gunah se neki achi,

Bazar se masjid achi

Fazool baton se quran ki tilawat achi,

Gheebat se zikar acha,

Namaz jo hum par farz kar di gayi hai....

Fajar....bister main

Zohar..naukri main

Asar.....chaye main

Maghrib...rastey main

Esha......tv main

Jumma.... sonay main

Eid.....bazaaron main

Na Durood, Na Quran.... Yeh Kaisa Hai (Musalman) ?

Phir kahtay ho q nahin hai Allah hum par meharban to Namaz parhao is say
pahlay k tumhari Namaz parhi jayee.....

Do something before u expire.

Departing of the Soul

2008-09-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

It is said that when the angel of death is taking the rooh (soul) out of the body whom passes away....it is a painful experience.
They say that when the dead awake on Qayaamat, the effect of the rooh being taken out will still be there. Therefore, ALLAH has told us to recite the Ayatul Kursi after any Farz salaat and it is stated that whoever recites this, their rooh will be taken out as you would take out a strand of hair from a pile of flour. How light would that feel, mashaAllah!
May Allah save us from any sort of pain and may He let us die with Imaan in our hearts and save us from the azaab.

There is no word as beautiful as Allah.
No example as beautiful as Rasulallah (SAW),
No lesson as beautiful as Islam
No song as melodious as Azan.
No charity as meaningful as Zakat.
No encyclopaedia as perfect as Al Quran.
No exercise as perfect as Namaz.
No diet as perfect as fasting.
No journey as perfect as Hajj.

Let's realize that Islam is for ever beautiful and perfect, please forward this message to get the sawaab of passing on knowledge.
This is most common among us..... most of us talk during Azan...Read this mail..

The Holy Prophet (SAW) said, Stop doing everything during the Azaan, even reading the Quran, the person who talks during the Azaan will not be able to say the Kalima AShahada on his/her death bed.... Please pass this message to Muslims...READ THIS DUAA FOR BETTER LIFE

Allahumma- inni- ala-Zikr-ika-wa Shuk-rika wa husni-ibad-atika.

All religions basically teach followers to do good deeds. Why should a person only follow Islam?

2008-09-14T21:41:00.000-07:00

Question

All religions basically teach followers to do good deeds. Why should a person only follow Islam? Can he not follow any of the religions?

Answer
1. Major difference between Islam and most other religions

All religions basically exhort mankind to be righteous and eschew evil. But Islam goes beyond that.
It guides us towards practical ways of achieving righteousness and eliminating evil from our individual and collective lives. Islam takes into account human nature and the complexities of human society. Islam is guidance from the Creator Himself. Therefore, Islam is also called the Deen-ul-Fitrah (the natural religion of Man).

2. Example - Islam commands us to shun robbery and also prescribes method of eleminating robbery

a. Islam prescribes method of eliminating robbery
All major religions teach that theft is an evil act. Islam teaches the same. So what is the difference between Islam and the other religions? The difference lies in the fact that Islam, besides teaching that robbing is evil, shows a practical way of creating a social structure in which people will not rob.

b. Islam prescribes Zakaat
Islam prescribes a system of Zakaat (obligatory annual charity). Islamic law prescribes that every person who has a saving that exceeds the nisaab level i.e. more than 85 grams of gold, should give 2.5% of that saving every lunar year in charity. If every rich person in the world gave Zakaat sincerely, poverty will be eradicated from this world. Not a single human being would die of hunger.

c. Chopping off the hands as punishment for robbery
Islam prescribes chopping off the hands of the convicted robber. The Glorious Qur’an says in Surah Maidah: “As to the thief, male or female, cut off his or her hands:a punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and Allah is Exalted in power, full of wisdom.” [ Al-Qur’an 5:38] The non-Muslim may say, “Chopping off the hands in this 20th century. Islam is a barbaric and ruthless religion!”

d. Results achieved when Islamic Shariah Implemented
America is supposed to be one of the most advanced countries in the world. Unfortunately it also has one of the highest rates of crime, theft, and robbery. Suppose the Islamic shariah is implemented in America i.e. every rich person gives Zakaat ( 2.5% of his savings in charity above 85 grams of gold every lunar year), and every convicted robber has his or her hands chopped off as a punishment. Will the rate of theft and robbery in America increase, remain same or decrease? Naturally it will decrease. Moreover the existence of such a stringent law would discourage many a potential robber.
I agree that the amount of theft that takes place in the world today is so tremendous that if you chop off the hands of all the thieves, there will be tens of thousands of people whose hands will be chopped off. The point here is that the moment you implement this law the rate of theft will decline immediately. The potential robber would give it a serious thought before jeopardizing his limbs. The mere thought of the punishment itself will discourage majority of the robbers. There will barely be a few who would rob. Hence only a few person’s hands would be chopped off but millions would live peacefully without fear of being robbed. Islamic Shariah is therefore practical, and achieves results.

3. Example - Islam prohibits the molestation and rape of women. It enjoins hijaab and prescribes capital punishment for a convicted rapist.

a. Islam prescribes method of eliminating molestation and rape
All the major religions declare the molestation and rape of women as grave sins. Islam teaches the same. What then is the difference between Islam and the other religions? The difference lies in the fact that Islam does not merely preach respect for women, or abhor molestation and rape as serious crimes, but also gives clear guidance as to how society can eliminate such crimes.

b. Hijab for men
Islam has a system of hijab. The Glorious Qur’an first mentions hijab for the men and then for the women. Hijab for the men is mentioned in the following verse:
“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.” [Al-Qur’an 24:30]
The moment a man looks at a woman and if any brazen or unashamed thought comes to his mind, he should lower his gaze.

c. Hijab for women
Hijab for women is mentioned in the following verse: “And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’ fathers, their sons….” [Al-Qur’an 24:31]
The extent of hijab for a woman is that her complete body should be covered. The only part that can be seen, are the face and the hands up to the wrists. If they wish to cover, they can even cover these parts of the body. However some Islamic scholars insist that even the face should be covered.

d. Hijab prevents molestation
The reason why Allah has prescribed Hijab for the women is given in the Qur’an in the folowing verse of Surah Al-Ahzab: “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women,that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad): that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, most Merciful.” [Al-Qur’an 33:59]
The Qur’an says that Hijab has been prescribed for the women so that they are recognized as modest women this would prevent them from being molested.

e. Example of twin sisters
Suppose two sisters who are twins and who are equally beautiful, walk down a street. One of them is wearing the Islamic Hijab i.e. the complete body is covered except for the face and the hands up to the wrists, and the other twin is wearing a mini skirt or shorts. Around the corner there is a hooligan who is waiting for an opportunity to tease a girl. Who will he tease? The girl wearing the Islamic Hijab or the girl wearing the mini skirt or shorts? Dresses that expose more than they conceal, are an indirect temptation to the opposite sex for teasing, molestation and rape. The Qur’an rightly says that the hijab prevents women from being molested.

f. Capital punishment for rapist
The Islamic shariah prescribes capital punishment for a convicted rapist. The non-Muslim may be horrified at such a stringent punishment in this age. Many accuse Islam of being ruthless and barbaric. I have asked a common question to hundreds of non-Muslim men. Suppose God-forbid, some one rapes your wife, your mother or your sister and you are made the judge. The rapist is brought in front of you. What punishment would you give him? All of them said, “we would put him to death.” Some went to the extent of saying, “we would torture him to death”, If your wife or your mother is raped you want the rapist to be put to death. But if someone else’s wife or mother is raped, capital punishment is a barbaric law. Why the double standards?
Eg. U.S.A. has one of the highest rate of Rape
The United States of America is supposed to be one of the most advanced countries of the world. An F.B.I report in the year 1990 says that 1,02,555 cases of rape were reported. It further says that only 16% of the cases of rapes are reported. Thus, in order to know the actual number of rapes that took place in 1990, the reported figure should be multiplied by 6.25. We get a total of 6,40,968 rape cases that took place in the year 1990. If the total is divided by 365 the number of days in a year, we get an average of 1,756 rape incidents everyday. Later another report said that an average of 1900 cases of rape are committed in U.S.A every day. According to National Crime Victimization Survey Bureau of Justice Statistics (U. S. Dept. of Justice) in 1996 alone 3,07,000 cases of rape were reported.
Only 31% of the actual cases of rape were reported. Thus, 3,07,000 X 3.226 = 9,90,322 rapes took place in 1996. That is, an average of 2,713 cases of rape took place everyday in America in 1996. Every 32 seconds one rape is taking place in America. Maybe American rapists got bolder. The FBI report of 1990 continues and says that out of the rape cases that were reported only 10% of the rapist were arrested, that is only 1.6% of the actual rapes committed. Out of those arrested, 50% were let free before the trial. This would mean that only 0.8% of the rapists faced a trial. In other words if a person commits 125 rapes the chances that he will get a punishment for rape is only once. Many would consider this a good gamble. And the report says that of those people who faced trial 50% received sentences of less than a year’s imprisonment though the American law says rape carries a seven year sentence of imprisonment. For a rapist, the judge is lenient to first time offenders. Imagine a person commits 125 rapes and the chances of being convicted is only once, and 50% of the time the judge will grant leniency and give a sentence of less than a year!

h. Results achieved when Islamic Shariah Implemented
Suppose the Islamic shariah is implemented in America. Whenever a man looks at a woman and if any brazen or unashamed thought comes to his mind, he lowers his gaze. Every woman wears the Islamic Hijaab, that is the complete body is covered except the face and the hands upto the wrists. After this if any man commits rape, he gets capital punishment. The question is, will the rate of rape in America increase, will it remain the same or will it decrease? Naturally it will decrease. Islamic Shariah gets results.

4. Islam has Practical Solutions for the Problems of Mankind

Islam is the best way of life because its teachings are not doctrinaire rhetoric but practical solutions for the problems of mankind. Islam achieves results both at the individual and collective levels. Islam is the best way of life because it is a practical, universal religion not confined to any ethnic group or nationality.

Dr.Zakir Naik