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Facts are Facts :-)
These are bunch of things which I learnt from my experience...
These are bunch of things which I learnt from my experience...
- Whenever I find the key to success, someone changes the lock.
- To Error is human, to forgive is not a COMPANY policy.
- The road to success........ is always under construction.
- Alcohol doesn't solve any problems, but if you think again, neither does Milk.
- In order to get a Loan, you first need to prove that you don't need it.
- All the desirable things in life are illegal, expensive or fattening.
- Since Light travels faster than Sound, people appear brighter before you hear them speak.
- Everyone has a scheme of getting rich..... which never works.
- If at first you don't succeed.... Destroy all evidence that you ever tried.
- You can never determine which side of the bread to butter. If it falls down, it will always land on the buttered side.
- Anything dropped on the floor will roll over to the most inaccessible corner.
- 42.7% of all statistics is made on the spot.
- As soon as you mention something...... if it is good, it is taken.... If it is bad, it happens.
- He who has the gold, makes the rules Murphy's golden rule.
- If you come early, the bus is late. If you come late...... the bus is still late.
- Once you have bought something, you will find the same item being sold somewhere else at a cheaper rate.
- When in a queue, the other line always moves faster and the person in front of you will always have the most complex of transactions.
- If you have paper, you don't have a pen....... If you have a pen, you don't have paper...... if you have both, no one calls.
- Especially for Students: If you have bunked the class, the professor has taken attendance.
- You will pick up maximum wrong numbers when on roaming.
- The door bell or your mobile will always ring when you are in the bathroom.
- If your exam is tomorrow, there will be a power cut tonight.
- The last person to be fired or quit is responsible for all the errors until another person is fired or quits.
- Irrespective of the direction of the wind, the smoke from the cigarette will always tend to go to the non-smoker ...............
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| Engineer and Manager | for everyone |
Engineer and Manager
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted,” Excuse me, can you help? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour
ago, but I don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You are in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be an engineer," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the woman. "How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to make of you, and the fact is I am still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help so far."
The woman below responded, "You must be in management."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault!"
ago, but I don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You are in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be an engineer," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the woman. "How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to make of you, and the fact is I am still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help so far."
The woman below responded, "You must be in management."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault!"
| THE HOUSE OF IMAM ALI (A.S.) | for everyone |
The House Of Imam Ali a.s.
| AMEERAL MOMINEEN ALI (A.S.) DESCRIBES THE HOLY QURAN..... | for everyone |
The Commander of the Faithful Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) describes the Qur’an as follows: “Then Allah(Glorified and Exalted is He) revealed to him (the Prophet (blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny)) the Book.
• It is a light whose radiance shall not be extinguished;
• A lamp whose flame shall not die;
• An ocean whose depth shall not be fathomed;
• A path which shall not lead astray;
• A blaze whose brilliance shall not be darkened;
• A criterion whose evidence shall not be suppressed;
• An elucidation whose cornerstones shall not be demolished;
• A cure with which there is no fear of ailments;
• A power whose supporters cannot be defeated;
• A truth whose helpers will not be forsaken.
• Thus, it is the source of faith and its prosperity;
• It is the fountain-head of knowledge and its vastness;
• The meadow of justice and its flowing streams;
• The support of Islam and its foundation;
• The valleys of the truth and its fields;
• An ocean that shall not be drained by those who draw upon it;
• A spring that shall not be exhausted by those who draw from it;
• A watering place that shall not be depleted by those who come to it;
• A station whose road the travelers do not miss;
• A signpost which the wayfarers will always see;
• The hilltops that cannot be bypassed by those who seek them.
• Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has made it the quencher of the thirst of scholars,
• A vernal season for the hearts of the jurists,
• A destination for the path of the righteous,
• A cure after which there is no malady,
• A light which does not alternate with darkness,
• A rope whose knots are firm,
• A stronghold whose peak is impregnable.
• It is power for whoever cultivates it,
• Peace for whoever dwells on it,
• A guidance for whoever follows it,
• A laudable act for whoever embraces it,
• An argument for whoever speaks for it,
• A witness for whoever fights for it,
• A sharp instrument for whoever bases his arguments on it,
• A support for whoever supports it,
• A means of deliverance for whoever employs it,
• A sign for the discriminating, a shelter for whoever seeks healing,
• A source of knowledge for whoever has sense,
• And the best narrative for its transmitters,
• And a means for the one who sits in judgment.”
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JUST FOR THE MOMINEENS- ITS NOT HAJJ TIME BUT ITS A INTERESTING ARTICLE
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Think Test. Give it a try...
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GOOD LUCK! BE SURE TO FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS.
NOT MANY PEOPLE SCORE MORE THAN 5.
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| HAPPY WEEKEND | for everyone |
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| HELP REQUIRED FOR OUR MOMENEENS IN HAITI | for everyone |
HELP REQUIRED FOR OUR MOMENEENS IN HAITI
As Salaamu Alaykum Sisters and Brothers,
Thanks to All Mighty Allah (swt), Br. Shu'ayb and his family have survived the earthquake but desperately need our help.
Please find below a quick update about their situation related from Br. Amin,
"I just spoke to Br Shu'ayb and he is alive.. His house is destroyed, the Al- Mahdi center is destroyed and 7 children died.. Most of the shia families are homeless... we have about 20 families in Port au Prince and more in Leogane, so about 100 to 150 Shi'as. They need clothes and food on a regular basis but he mentioned that money contribution is best at the moment because transport to Haiti is difficult.
Thanks to All Mighty Allah (swt), Br. Shu'ayb and his family have survived the earthquake but desperately need our help.
Please find below a quick update about their situation related from Br. Amin,
"I just spoke to Br Shu'ayb and he is alive.. His house is destroyed, the Al- Mahdi center is destroyed and 7 children died.. Most of the shia families are homeless... we have about 20 families in Port au Prince and more in Leogane, so about 100 to 150 Shi'as. They need clothes and food on a regular basis but he mentioned that money contribution is best at the moment because transport to Haiti is difficult.
The western union office close to his house is not opened yet.. the closest one is 2 hours away... Money gram is easy and everywhere... If everybody is OK wih it.. I could gather funds and send the money gram to him..... He wanted to make sure that we call him with the reference number and name when the money is sent .. "
I spoke with Br. Shu'ayb last night and in addition to money, they need tents (as they are living on the street), medicine, food and clothing.
Right now the banks are closed, but should resume operations on Monday morning for a few hours / day.
Br. Amin and Path of Light (Montreal non-profit organization) have agreed to coordinate efforts to collect money and send it to Haiti, so that Br.. Shu'ayb is not being inundated with a lot of calls nor drawing suspicion towards himself. We want to ensure that his physical safety remains intact, as there is a lot of violent crimes being committed.
US Residents can donate by sending money to Br. Amin Toussaint:
BANK OF AMERICA
ROUTING #: 021000322
ACCOUNT #: 483013703500
You can communicate directly with Br. Amin on this email (Bhayyo@aol.com), if you have any questions.
Canadian Residents can deposit their donations in the following account:
La Voie de la Lumiere (non-profit organization)
CIBC Bank
5501 Cote des Neiges Blvd
Montreal, Quebec
H3T 1Y8
Account #: 23-06417
Bank Transit #: 00931
These donations are being accepted to specifically assist Br. Shu'ayb and the Al-Mahdi center and there are no overhead / administrative charges. One hundred percent of your donation will be sent to Br. Shu'ayb. If you want to send general donations, please do so at any one of the local organizations.
The Path of Light will be accepting donations of clothing (particularly for children), medicine, Islamic books (as the Islamic center / madressah is destroyed), Qur'ans, educational materials (notebooks, pen, paper), and non-perishable food items at the Ahlil Bait center at 4075 de Courtrai, Cote des Neiges, between 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, Jan. 23rd. All these items will be sent within the next month or more.
NB - CLOTHING: Please ensure that they are in excellent condition (without stains, rips, tears, holes, animal hair, missing buttons or zippers, etc).
May Allah (swt) reward you.
Salaams
Fatima
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APUN KA INDIA
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| AN EYE OPENER - HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | for everyone |
This is an eye opener for the health conscious people and diabetics. . .
Just sharing to improve our wellness and perform better in our work…
WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO PRESENT THIS... Quite an eye opener!
Someone ought to get an award for this. We know the facts, but this brings perspective quickly, doesn’t it? Each sugar cube is a teaspoonful.
Someone ought to get an award for this. We know the facts, but this brings perspective quickly, doesn’t it? Each sugar cube is a teaspoonful.
(sent by bro Najmudin)
| THE CONDITION OF SHIAS BEFORE REAPPERANCE | for everyone |
THE CONDITION OF SHIAS BEFORE REAPPERANCE
Our Master, the Chief of the Believers, Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (A.S.) says:
“The world is a prison for the believers and heaven for disbeliveers.”
The Holy Infallibles (A.S.), in their traditions and narration, have often condemned love for this material world. They (A.S.), in their traditions and narration, have often condemned love for this material world. They (a.s.) have warned the believers, time and again with words like “the heart which is filled with love of this world can never attain the love for the hereafter.” The reason being that man is so fascinated by looking at the adornments of this world that he forgets his True Creator his objective and purpose of life. Therefore Imam Ali (A.S.) says:
“One who is engrossed in this world, long hopes have indeed deceived him remember death will be sudden, and grave is the real chest for (humans) deeds.”
But man continues to tread the path on committing sins conveniently forgetting that he has to face Allah (s.t.). A Believer on the other hand, in order to save himself from these delusions controls his desires, supresses his basic instincts and strives not to let the material world deviate him from his goal, bearing in the process unlimited difficulties and calamities. Therefore, the life of a believer has been compared to a prison. These facts stand applicable to all ages and eras. But as for the last days or the last time (i.e. the period before the reappearance of Imam Al Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) there has always been a special mention. This is the time when injustice and tyranny will reach its pinnacle. As it has been narrated from reliable tradition, “like the world will be filled with injustice and tyranny.”
“This will be the time when none will be safe from its troubles and mischief.”
(Surah Anfaal, ver 25)
In this period of tumult, the conditions of the believers will change from bad to worse. Our rightly guided Imams (A.S.) have forewarned us about this time, its conditions and how one should act in it to be safe.
Come let us study the traditions which have mentioned the conditions of Shias in these times.
First Condition: Detest and Enmity
The narrator says that I heard Imam Ali (A.S.) saying:
“What will be your condition when you will neither be with any Imam to guide you nor any other visible leader. In this condition, you (O Shias) will show enmity towards each other.”
(Kitab al-Ghaibah Shaikh Tusi, pg 207)
Second Condition: Disputes
During this time, the disputes will reach a magnitude that even the Shias and believers will not be spared. Ameerul Momineen Ali (A.S.) told Malik bin Zumrah:
“O Malik bin Zumrah! What will be your condition when there would be terrible controversies among our Shias,” saying this Imam (A.S.) interlaced the fingers of both his hands to show how the Shias would be involved in disputes. The gravity of this unsoundness is such that people even fight and dispute in a serious matter like the mourning of Imam Husain (a.s.). Some people seem to have adopted the profession of creating divisions taking pleasure to see the believers fight amongst themselves, in total contrast to Divine Command:
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah (love of Ahlul Bait A.S.) together and do not be divided (amongst yourself”)
In these disputes that have delayed the reappearance of the Light of the Universe, our Imam (a.t.f.s). As He (a.t.f.s.) has said in Tawqee (communication) to Sheikh Mifeed (r.a.):
“Had your hearts been united and had you lived in unison our meeting with you would not have been delayed.”
“By Allah, the One in whose absolute control is my life, you will not see Shias except that some of them will spit on the face of others and some will be called liars.”
The significant point is that Imam Ali (A.S.) is swearing by Allah, sufficient enough to express the seriousness of the matter. If we see the condition of Shia society today, we find the prophecies of Imam (A.S.) being actualized. We accuse some people of not attending majlis in our Imambaras and Aashoor Khaanas and in retaliation, do not go to their majlis. Sometimes the matters stoop to level of hurling abuses. Whereas the Almighty Allah says “Whoever insults a believer, it is as if he has declared war against Me.”
Patience, forbearance, self control and ignoring minor mistakes – all these qualities are confined only to the books.
Maturity of character is rarely found, it is incumbent upon every believer to prevent any one who is trying to stir up trouble or create a controversy between two Shias or two groups. Otherwise, we will be answerable to Imaam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s). We must remember that when the accursed Satan meets failures at all front he resorts to stirring disputes and controversies.
Third Condition: Hardening of the hearts
One of the special characteristics of the human heart is that it keeps transforming and changing from one condition to another. In fact, heart is known as ‘Qalb’ in Arabic due to this very reason. Due to the prolonged occultation of our Imam (a.s.t.f.s.) many Shias will despair of reappearance. This hopelessness and despair will lead to hardening of their hearts.
Firstly let us try to understand what “hardening of heart” means. It refers to that condition when the heart refuses to accept reality and the person remains adamant in his stand. So much so that he even denies a reality which is more clear than the bright sun. Thus in the last era, the people will begin to deny the pure existence of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)
Now let us see what sins cause the hardening of hearts. Excessive sins, love of this world, forgetting death and not remembering it, uttering and listening to useless talks (words) like MUSIC, etc., trying to please some wealthy people, leaving worship, being engrossed in the accumulation of wealth and property, stinginess, severing off the ties of relationship, breaking promise, etc are some sins which result in the hardening of hearts
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One the other hand, those people who remain immune from the hardening of hearts during the period of occultation will be given a place of adjacent to the abode of the Holy Infallibles (a.s.) in paradise.
Fourth condition: Helplessness
Ibne Uqba has quoted Imam Ali (A.S.), who said, “O Shias! I see that you are busy in search of grass like camels, but are unable to find it.”
(Ghaibat-e-Nomani pg 192 Tradition 3)
The time of occultation is a period of gloom and despair. The condition of Shias will be such that they will be running helter-skelter, sometimes to the West and other to the East. They will hasten towards water only to find it to be a mirage. After being utterly bereft of hope, they will realize that only thing can save them and solve all their difficulties except their Master’s (Imam) at.f.s. Reappearance. The Shias will call with a sinking heart.
“Hasten! Hasten! O my Master! Mater of Age!”
Therefore, we find the traditions exhorting the people, “Pray more for the reappearance, for in it is your salvation.”
Fifth condition: Under the Yoke of Oppression
The Almighty Allah (s.t.) as mentioned in the Holy Quran,
“And We desired to bestow a favor upon those who were deemed weak in the land, and make them the Imams, and make them their heirs.”
(Surah Qasas, Vers 5)
This vserse shows that in the last era, the Shias will be under the yoke of oppression; they shall be rendered helpless. The atrocities committed upon them will shatter them. But they will not discard their faith. The entire world will try to debase and deride them. Neither they will be respected nor be given any preference. On the other hand, the evil will be preferred and honored in the Society. They will be surrounded by the jaws of injustice from every side.
Akrama ibn Saase says that I heard Ameerul Momineen (A.S.) said:
“These Shias will not achieve freedom till their condition is like the goats before a hungry and ferocious lion unable to decide who to attack. Neither shall they have any superiority nor would they have any refuge from their helplessness. There will be clamor to surround them and oppress them to the maximum possible extent. Being treated like orphans and destitute, they will be so oppressed that they will scream, O Allah! It is unbearable!”
Then the Almighty will solve all their problems through His Proof.
Under such cirumstances those people who remain steadfast in their religion will be few. We can remain safe from such corrpution and turmoil and achieve success in these tests and trials. We must recite DUA-E-GHAREEQ (Prayer of the Drowning), also known as DUA-E-HAREQ (Prayer of the Burning), during or after the prayers, the Dua begins with the phrase, ‘O ALLAH! O BENEFICIENT! O MERCIFUL! O THE ONE WHO TRANSFORMS THE HEARTS! MAKE MY HEART STEADFAST UPON YOUR RELIGION!” AAMEEN
LET US ALL PRAY FOR THE REAPPERANCE OF OUR BELOVED IMAM-E-ZAMANA (A.T.F..S) TO BRING LOVE AND TRANQUILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY -AMEEN
(exract from Ja'fari Observer)
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| BRILLIANT DOUBTS | for everyone |
1.If all the nations in the world are in debt(am not joking. even US has got debts), where did all the money go? (weird)
2.When dog food is new and improved tasting, who tests it? (to be give a thought) 3.What is the speed of darkness? (absurd) 4.If the 'black box' flight recorder is never damaged during a plane crash, why isn't the whole airplane made out of that stuff? (very good thinking) 5.Who copyrighted the copyright symbol? (who knows) 6.Can you cry under water? (let me try) 7.Why do people say, 'you've been working like a dog' when dogs just sit around all day? (i think they meant something else) 8.Why are the numbers on a calculator and a phone reversed? (God knows) 9.Do fish ever get thirsty? (let me ask and tell) 10.Can you get cornered in a round room? (by ones eyes) 12.Why do birds not fall out of trees when they sleep? (tonight i will stay and watch) 13.What came first, the fruit or the color orange? (seed) 14.If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from? (No comments) 15.What should one call a male ladybird? (No comments) 16.If a person suffered from amnesia and then was cured would they remember that they forgot? (can somebody help ) 17.Can you blow a balloon up under water? (yes u can) 18.Why is it called a 'building' when it is already built? (strange isnt it) 19.If you were traveling at the speed of sound and you turned on your radio would you be ! able to hear it? (got to think scientifically) 20.If you're traveling at the speed of light and you turn your headlights on, what happens? (i dont have a change to try) 21.Why is it called a TV set when theres only one? (very nice) 22.If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth? (this is nice) 23.Why do most cars have speedometers that go up to at least 130 when you legally can't go that fast on any road? (stupid, break the law) |
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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:26:30 +0530
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| AMIRUL MOMINEEN HAZARAT (A.S.)-- GOLDEN WORDS | for everyone |
No wealth is more useful than intelligence and wisdom; no solitude is more horrible than when people avoid you on account of your vanity and conceit or when you wrongly consider yourself above everybody to confide and consult; no eminence is more exalting than piety; no companion can prove more useful than politeness; no heritage is better than culture; no leader is superior to Divine Guidance; no deal is more profitable than good deeds; no profit is greater than Divine Reward; no abstinence is better than to retrain one’s mind from doubts (about religion); no virtue is better than refraining from prohibited deeds; no knowledge is superior to deep thinking and prudence; no worship or prayers are most sacred than fulfillment of obligations and duties; no religious faith is loftier than feeling ashamed of doing wrong and bearing calamities patiently; no eminence is greater than to adopt humility; no exaltation is superior to knowledge; nothing is more respectable than forgiveness and forbearance; no support and defense are stronger than consultation.
Thought provoking answers
Imam Ali (A.S.) declared “Ask me before I am gone for your site”. He once replied to a group of ten learned men, who said,” We seek your permission for putting a question to you” Imam Ali (A.S.) replied” You are at perfect liberty”.
They said:” Of knowledge and wealth, which is better and why? Please give a separate answer to each of us. Imam Ali (A.S.) answered in ten parts:
1. Knowledge is the legacy of the Prophets; wealth is the Inheritance of the Pharaohs
Therefore, knowledge is better than wealth
2. You are to guard your wealth but knowledge guards you. Therefore, knowledge is better
3. A man of wealth has many enemies, while a man of knowledge has many friends. Hence, knowledge is better.
4. Knowledge is better because it increases with distribution, while wealth decreases by the act.
5. Knowledge is better because a learned man is apt to be generous while a wealthy person is apt to be miserly
6. Knowledge is better because it cannot be stolen while wealth can be stolen.
7. Knowledge is better because time cannot harm knowledge but wealth rusts in course of time and wears away
8. Knowledge is better because it is boundless while wealth is limited and you can keep account of it.
9. Knowledge is better because it illuminates the mind while wealth is apt to blacken it.
10. Knowledge is better because knowledge induced thehumanity in our Prophet to say to GOD’ we worship thee as we are your servants,’ while wealth engendered in Pharaoh and Nimrod the vanity which made them claim god-head?
HEALTH WILL FOLLOW.
(extractred from Ja’fari Observer
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| AN INVESTMENT FOR LIFE AND AKHIRAT | for everyone |
Give a copy of quraan to someone and each time they read from it, you will gain hasanaat
Donate a wheel chair to a hospital and time a sick person uses it, you will gain hasanaat
Share constructive reading material with someone
Help in educating a child
Teach someone to recite a dua. With each recitation, you will gain hasanaat
Share a dua or Quraan CD
Participate in the building of a Masjid/Azakhana
Place a water cooler in a public place..
Plant a tree. Each time any person or an animal sits under its shade or eats from the tree, you will gain hasanaat
Share this mail to someone. If one person applies any of the above you will receive your hasanaat until the Day of Judgment.
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