Andrew Flintoff took five wickets to help England secure a 115-run win against Australia final day of the second Ashes Test to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The victory was England’s first in a Test against Australia at Lord’s in 75 years. Flintoff finished with a figure of 5-92.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Way to go Freddie
Flintoff turned out to be the magician for England in the second test against Australia. What a way to exit from test cricket. That's the way I think legends leaves a mark.
The Hijab - Why so fuss over it
It is the latest table topic everywhere even at international level. It was Sarkozy who has let the whistle blow by saying it as backwardness of muslim women to wear hijab. This French President, described in a recent book (failed to be blocked from publication — so much for free speech!) as an uncaring father and a womanizer wants to now tell Muslim women how to dress.And another recent controversy was the death of Muslim lady in germany.
Marwa al-Sherbini stabbed to death in a German court was an Egyptian who had sued her attacker after he insulted her for wearing the Islamic headscarf. These are the countries saying they are tolerant and I am asking tolerant to what?
Why are they so against hijab when the muslim ladies are feeling comfortable and doing it for sake of Allah. Even mother of Jesus (one of the best women) was cladded in a dress similar to hijab, what about the ladies in picture with Krishna dont they have their head covered and dressed in modesty. If you ask yourself why are you wearing a dress? The most probable
answer could be "its out of modesty" so why cant we consider the hijab as way of expressing modesty by muslim women.
Hijab is NOT a sign of the subjection of women because of the follwoing:
1. Muslim women adopt Hijab out of their faith that it is commanded by Allah Almighty.
2. If a woman is FORCED to wear hijab, then it becomes a sign of oppression. But as matters of religion in Islam must be adopted out of conviction and not out of compulsion, hijab can never be a sign of subjection of women.
It is even forbidden to force a person to believe in Islam by bribing or intimidating him.
3. Hijab is meant to make women depend on their identity as humans equal to men and not as a means of oppression.
4. Hijab is a sign of the decency and dignity of women.
And finally the way I see is a women wearing a Hijab is protected and makes them worthy of more respect and women who needs attentions and want to play mind games does the other way.
Marwa al-Sherbini stabbed to death in a German court was an Egyptian who had sued her attacker after he insulted her for wearing the Islamic headscarf. These are the countries saying they are tolerant and I am asking tolerant to what?
Why are they so against hijab when the muslim ladies are feeling comfortable and doing it for sake of Allah. Even mother of Jesus (one of the best women) was cladded in a dress similar to hijab, what about the ladies in picture with Krishna dont they have their head covered and dressed in modesty. If you ask yourself why are you wearing a dress? The most probable
answer could be "its out of modesty" so why cant we consider the hijab as way of expressing modesty by muslim women.
Hijab is NOT a sign of the subjection of women because of the follwoing:
1. Muslim women adopt Hijab out of their faith that it is commanded by Allah Almighty.
2. If a woman is FORCED to wear hijab, then it becomes a sign of oppression. But as matters of religion in Islam must be adopted out of conviction and not out of compulsion, hijab can never be a sign of subjection of women.
It is even forbidden to force a person to believe in Islam by bribing or intimidating him.
3. Hijab is meant to make women depend on their identity as humans equal to men and not as a means of oppression.
4. Hijab is a sign of the decency and dignity of women.
And finally the way I see is a women wearing a Hijab is protected and makes them worthy of more respect and women who needs attentions and want to play mind games does the other way.
Only matter of time...
only matter of time you find all the pieces of puzzles
its only matter of time you will find the good from the bad
its only matter of time you will lose fear of death
its only matter of time you will know where you can reach
its only matter of time you will believe what is unseen
its only matter of time you will know the truth about the truth
its only matter of time you will need hope for a hope.
its only matter of time that false will seem fair for man.
its only matter of time you will know the destiny is already chosen
its only matter of time... time realises that it has to stop.
its only matter of time you will find the good from the bad
its only matter of time you will lose fear of death
its only matter of time you will know where you can reach
its only matter of time you will believe what is unseen
its only matter of time you will know the truth about the truth
its only matter of time you will need hope for a hope.
its only matter of time that false will seem fair for man.
its only matter of time you will know the destiny is already chosen
its only matter of time... time realises that it has to stop.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Tribute to King of Pops
Most of you would agree that it was a shocking news to hear about the death of Micheal Jackson- king of the pops. I was actually feeling sad and happy at the same time. Sad becoz unanimously he was best natural mover i have ever seen. As a dancer, I believed if one could impersonate MJ, you can impersonate anyone in the field of dance. Its rare to see prodigy like MJ at his top during our time or more of a privilege for me to see him perform and also to imitate some of his dance routine. Its through MJ most of us started to listen to Western Music. No need to say the contribution and space he had made for the black community in the music world.
Imagine, News of Michael Jackson's death caused a massive surge in internet traffic last night, temporarily crashing Google and driving huge amounts of traffic to popular sites such as Twitter and BBC News. Truly devoted fans!!!
On the otherside, I am happy becoz he is no longer going to be there to get involved in all those filthy allegation and circus sideshow that happened in his life. As star he had real stress, he was real entertainer from the word "go". Even his pose was enough for the audience to go "gaga". Finally heard he converted to Islam during his reclusive stay at Bahrain and was planning for a world tour for his come back with rest of his brothers JACKSON 5. But time waits for no one and when God has decided something then who can revert it.
As the saying goes "At the end of the game, the kings and pawns go back into the same box". May his soul rest in peace.
My fav: Who is loving you, gonna start something, PYT, Heal the world, Bille Jean, Remember the time, thriller, dangerous, smooth criminal, history, bad, they dont really care abt us, earth song, all the songs in blood on the dance floor, 2000 watts, speechless and the list goes on....
MJ has left a huge space in the music world to fill in .....bless the soul whoever takes over.
Imagine, News of Michael Jackson's death caused a massive surge in internet traffic last night, temporarily crashing Google and driving huge amounts of traffic to popular sites such as Twitter and BBC News. Truly devoted fans!!!
On the otherside, I am happy becoz he is no longer going to be there to get involved in all those filthy allegation and circus sideshow that happened in his life. As star he had real stress, he was real entertainer from the word "go". Even his pose was enough for the audience to go "gaga". Finally heard he converted to Islam during his reclusive stay at Bahrain and was planning for a world tour for his come back with rest of his brothers JACKSON 5. But time waits for no one and when God has decided something then who can revert it.
As the saying goes "At the end of the game, the kings and pawns go back into the same box". May his soul rest in peace.
My fav: Who is loving you, gonna start something, PYT, Heal the world, Bille Jean, Remember the time, thriller, dangerous, smooth criminal, history, bad, they dont really care abt us, earth song, all the songs in blood on the dance floor, 2000 watts, speechless and the list goes on....
MJ has left a huge space in the music world to fill in .....bless the soul whoever takes over.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
discover
From failure i discovered success
From hate i discovered love
From hypo i discovered sincerity
From atheism i discovered God
From laziness i discovered perseverence
From restlessness i discovered patience
From disturbance i discovered Silence
From idleness i discovered vigor
From weakness i discovered strength
From fear i discovered victory
And from solitude i discovered MYSELF
From hate i discovered love
From hypo i discovered sincerity
From atheism i discovered God
From laziness i discovered perseverence
From restlessness i discovered patience
From disturbance i discovered Silence
From idleness i discovered vigor
From weakness i discovered strength
From fear i discovered victory
And from solitude i discovered MYSELF
The one where it all started........
Just want to introduce myself...... I am Shaher.... Shaher is a urdu word meaning "poet" so as usual its a misnomer :-). I was born and brought up in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where I did my primary education till 12th. After i graduated from TKMIT from India and got campus recruited to UST-GLOBAL. I worked at UST-GLOBAL for almost 2 years and right now i am at QATAR....
My blog will sooooooooooon include my reflection, music, books, articles, religion, events and other stuffs
My blog will sooooooooooon include my reflection, music, books, articles, religion, events and other stuffs
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