Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Greatest being, ever.
We are the followers of the greatest person ever known to man kind, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Here are a few of his quotes, to remind us what his teachings were.
“Do you love your creator? Love your fellow-beings first.”
“The ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr.”
“This world is a prison for the Faithful, but a Paradise for unbelievers.”
“Admonish your wives with kindness.”
“It is not worthy of a speaker of truth to curse people.”
“Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.”
“Feed the hungry and visit a sick person, and free the captive, if he be unjustly confined. Assist any person oppressed, whether Muslim or non-Muslim.”
I emphasize how important it is we follow or at least understand the teaching of the prophet.
Enjoy your Friday every one.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Update.
Since the end of Ramadan, my schedule has been really busy. So to be honest not much has been done. I have spread the word and a lot of prospects are out there. So far I have been promised $500 Cdn by one person, and $100 from another. So slowly but surely the amounts are adding up.
- A new dilemma, and a question for you. Should I register Youth for Pakistan as a non-profit organization, which will enable us to be recognized and be monitored by the Government of Canada? Here are the following key factors affecting our decision.
Pros:
- Have the status as a non-profit organization recognized by the government and society.
- Will enable us to eventually be able to give income-tax receipts (if we choose to also register as a charity).
- Opens doors with business and future organization plans.
Cons:
- A lot of time, which I don't have right now.
- A lot of money, which I don't have right now.
- If I don't register, I can spend every penny that is donated on building a school.
Please give your input on what you think we should do?
I promise to blog very soon as another person is joining our Youth for Pakistan team :)
May Peace Be With You.
- A new dilemma, and a question for you. Should I register Youth for Pakistan as a non-profit organization, which will enable us to be recognized and be monitored by the Government of Canada? Here are the following key factors affecting our decision.
Pros:
- Have the status as a non-profit organization recognized by the government and society.
- Will enable us to eventually be able to give income-tax receipts (if we choose to also register as a charity).
- Opens doors with business and future organization plans.
Cons:
- A lot of time, which I don't have right now.
- A lot of money, which I don't have right now.
- If I don't register, I can spend every penny that is donated on building a school.
Please give your input on what you think we should do?
I promise to blog very soon as another person is joining our Youth for Pakistan team :)
May Peace Be With You.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Last day of Ramadan.
RAMADAN ...
As the last days to Ramadan near, i can feel my shield of iman weakening. None the less, as i look back at this month it has been one of the greatest Ramadans for me. It began when i was doing my internship at RIM, with the long hours and sometimes night shifts, it was truly a test. Even though i don't have family in Waterloo, it was amazing to spend time with my friends and Fast with them their. I remember we would share each others food that our mothers had made. Start our fast at Tim Horton's, and sometimes break at the mosque, where would share stories as we shared the food and love. Sharing, laughing, and working hard, was the story of Ramadan in Waterloo. I want to thank all my friends for the amazing experience.
The other half of my Ramadan was spent at home. This was the easy part, but also fun because i went to iftar parties where Muslims of different nationalities came, again we all brought our traditional foods for every one to share. I learned a lot about many cultures from Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Bangladesh. Most importantly i learned how important it is to share not only our food, but our differences and values our teachings, because that brings people together, the understanding of one another.
As i write this now i am in my new place, back at university. Even here i have had great experiences. Just yesterday i was invited to my Saudi friends house, whom i have not known for too long. I didn't know what to expect but i went in with a slight hesitation, because the place was very fancy and i didn't feel like i brought enough stuff. But as soon as i went in i was felt so welcomed. They made plenty of food for the time to break fast. We all eat from one big plate and shared everything, i'm in love with Saudi culture and food now. And don't even get me started on the shesha they had. I learned a little bit of their language and they mine. They asked me to come to their country sometime and i promised i will. Saudis are nice people.
It is sad that this precious month of Ramadan is closing up on us, but we have to imply what we learned from this month and put it in effect in our every day life. My top lessons are SHARING, CARING,RESPECT, AND GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.
Please donate to my cause because giving is a part of Ramadan too, and write in comments what you think of ramadan or how it was for you.
As the last days to Ramadan near, i can feel my shield of iman weakening. None the less, as i look back at this month it has been one of the greatest Ramadans for me. It began when i was doing my internship at RIM, with the long hours and sometimes night shifts, it was truly a test. Even though i don't have family in Waterloo, it was amazing to spend time with my friends and Fast with them their. I remember we would share each others food that our mothers had made. Start our fast at Tim Horton's, and sometimes break at the mosque, where would share stories as we shared the food and love. Sharing, laughing, and working hard, was the story of Ramadan in Waterloo. I want to thank all my friends for the amazing experience.
The other half of my Ramadan was spent at home. This was the easy part, but also fun because i went to iftar parties where Muslims of different nationalities came, again we all brought our traditional foods for every one to share. I learned a lot about many cultures from Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Bangladesh. Most importantly i learned how important it is to share not only our food, but our differences and values our teachings, because that brings people together, the understanding of one another.
As i write this now i am in my new place, back at university. Even here i have had great experiences. Just yesterday i was invited to my Saudi friends house, whom i have not known for too long. I didn't know what to expect but i went in with a slight hesitation, because the place was very fancy and i didn't feel like i brought enough stuff. But as soon as i went in i was felt so welcomed. They made plenty of food for the time to break fast. We all eat from one big plate and shared everything, i'm in love with Saudi culture and food now. And don't even get me started on the shesha they had. I learned a little bit of their language and they mine. They asked me to come to their country sometime and i promised i will. Saudis are nice people.
It is sad that this precious month of Ramadan is closing up on us, but we have to imply what we learned from this month and put it in effect in our every day life. My top lessons are SHARING, CARING,RESPECT, AND GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.
Please donate to my cause because giving is a part of Ramadan too, and write in comments what you think of ramadan or how it was for you.
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