Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi Circa 1968

Indian Parliament:Emergency session---day after successful moonlanding.

The E.T type members of parliament were all huffing and puffing and like toads bloating themselves to look like buffaloes.This was the time to play democracy democracy.

``Chaand hamaaraa utoot unNg hai.Chaand Bharat kaa utooot unNg hai.Yeh kaisay ho saktaa hai keh malichhiyay loag vahaan upnay vimaan utaar dein.Arrey gussey sey humaari pooonchh bheeg gaee hai.koi kuchhh kuro naaa``

The member from the district known for its outrageous humour tried to calm the E.T type members:

``O koi chintaa naa karo jee.Unhaan noon chunn tey jaan deo.Usseee sooraj tey hunn uttar javaaN gey!``

``Sooraj tey``? Oi pagal sooraj pey humm bhussum ho jaiin gey``---the ETs recoiled enmasse.

``O ussee raat nooN utraan gey,sooraj tey,raat noon``---he said it with a wink .

Kashmir Fatigue Muslims:Please pay attention to this gem--

From SameerJB:post 71

[``How about trying to mend evil or better making the evil less important through creative and rational appraoches?``]

Like:If one is getting raped why not relax,lie on your back and enjoy it while it lasts....with rational approaches,of course.

``It is all in your mind.A mind is a terrible thing to lose to your waist(sic)``.

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Muslims:

Please sit back & enjoy the show.CHOWK was never a better entertainment.

I am Ashamed and I Apologize Romair:---the Commando with the velvet glove.

``Kyaa baat hai,kyaa baat hai,kyaa baat hai vAllah``

Jura`at

.....biblical quote, ``Merrily,Merrily the rod of Moses goes into the sea of Galillee----and the bells in Jerusalem are ringing!``

The inimitable way a `christain` friend of mine read this was almost like a video-clip....and it always drew howls of laughter among those listening.

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In Defense of The Left Dost-mittar:15

``Aa undaleeb mil kay krain aah O zariaN

toO hai gul pukaar,mein CHILLAAOON hai di``.

aadaab!

I second what YOU guzarished to URSTRULY.

``zikr mera mujhh say behtar hai kay uss mehfil mein hai``

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``Humm to samjhay thhay kay Aijaz bhee surkhaa ho gaa

Haif sudd haif voh kumbukht bhee tiliar niklaa!``

glossary:

Aijaz---Aijaz Hussein Batalvi,lawyer.Z A Bhuttos Prosecutor.

Surkhaa-----the red red pet birds.Commie

Tiliar----partridges(chirp a lot).Also Muhajirs(ditto reason)

Nasah sahib bhee yaqueenun mehzooz huay hongay!

Nasah sahib:misron kaa vazan durst krlaiN.

(Kaheen saktaa,naheeN aa saktaa,kujaa namauzooN)

-----Meer Anees!

In Defense of The Left Hamaara nrm rau Quasid payam e zindgee layaa

khabar deti theeN jin ko bijliaN vo bekhabr niklay

A L L A MA IQBAL

Our soft-treading courier brought tidings of life

But the electronic media listeners got no news!

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Malaysia a `fundamentalist` Islamic state: Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR:

Malaysia is an Islamic fundamentalist state as its policy is to abide by the fundamental teachings of Islam, Prime Minister Mahathir Muhammad was quoted as saying on Monday.

Mahathir told parliament he had ``shocked`` western leaders with this explanation during recent visits to the United States and Europe, the official Bernama news agency reported. ``When I said this they were shocked because they considered a fundamentalist as someone who is violent and did all kinds of bad things, but to me it is not. If we hold to the fundamentals of Islam, we will not become bad as Islam exhorts us to be on good brotherly terms, united, do good things and hence it is not wrong to be an Islamic fundamentalist,`` he said.

Mahathir, usually seen as heading a moderate Islamic government, said when he explained his stance to the western leaders, they agreed that their use of the word ``fundamentalist`` had been inaccurate. The prime minister, who has this year met US President George W Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Pope John Paul II among others, said many leaders had shown an interest in knowing more about Islam.

The status of religion in government has also become central to domestic Malaysian politics in the wake of the terror attacks and a crackdown on Islamic militants. The Chinese-based opposition Democratic Action Party has objected to Mahathir`s definition of Malaysia as an ``Islamic state``, saying it was against the secular constitution. The hardline Parti Islam Se Malaysia, on the other hand, has derided Mahathir`s declaration as false and is putting it to the test by trying to impose strict Sharia law in two states it controls.

In Defense of The Left ``Aftaab e taaza paida bitn e geitee sey huaa

Aasmaan doobey huay taaron kaa matam kub tulak``

``A fresh sun is born from the womb of the earth,

O sky!enough lamenting over the fading of stars``

O what an opportunity!

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http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa022200a.htm

Economic System of Islam

Dateline: 02/22/00



In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Islam is an entire way of life, and Allah`s Guidance extends into all areas of our lives. Islam has given detailed regulations for our economic life, which is balanced and fair. Muslims are to recognize that wealth, earnings, and material goods are the property of Allah, and we are merely His trustees. The principles of Islam aim at establishing a just society wherein everyone will behave responsibly and honestly. The fundamental principles of the Islamic Economic System are as follows:

Muslims are not to deal in interest. ``Those who devour usury will not stand....Allah has permitted trade and forbidden usury.... Allah will deprive usury of all blessing, but will give increase for deeds of charity....`` (Qur`an 2:275-6) ``O you who believe! Devour not usury, doubled and multiplied. But fear Allah, that you may really prosper.`` (3:130) This prohibition is for all interest-based transactions, whether giving or receiving, whether dealing with Muslims or non-Muslims. It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) cursed those who pay interest, those who receive it, those who write a contract based on it, and those who witness such a contract.

It is forbidden to gain property or wealth by fraud, deceit, theft, or other falsehoods. ``...Give just measure and weight, and do not withhold from people the things that are their due. And do not do mischief on the earth after it has been set in order. That will be best for you, if you have faith.`` (7:85)

It is particularly hateful for a guardian to take from an orphan`s property. ``To orphans restore their property (when they reach their age). Do not substitute your worthless things for their good ones, and do not devour their property by mixing it up with your own. For this is indeed a great sin.`` (4:2)

Forbidden are earnings from gambling, lotteries, and the production, sale, and distribution of alcohol. ``O you who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, sacrificing to stones, and divination by arrows are an abomination of Satan`s handiwork. Eschew such abomination, that you may prosper.`` (5:90)

It is unlawful to hoard food and other basic necessities. Everyone should take what they need and no more. ``And let those who covetously withhold of the gifts which Allah has given them of His Grace, think that it is good for them. No, it will be the worse for them. Soon it will tied to their necks like a twisted collar, on the Day of Judgment. To Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do.`` (3:180)

A Muslim should be responsible in spending money. Extravagance and waste are strongly discouraged. ``[The Servants of Allah are] Those who, when they spend, are not extravagant and not stingy, but hold a just balance between those extremes.`` (25:67) ``O Children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer. Eat and drink, but waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters.`` (7:31)

Payment of Zakat (alms). ``And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being true in faith. To establish regular prayer, and to give zakat. And that is the religion right and straight.`` (98:5) Every Muslim who owns wealth more than a certain amount to meet his or her needs must pay a fixed rate of Zakat to those in need. Zakat is a means of narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, and to make sure that everyone`s basic needs are met.

Muslims are encouraged to give constantly in charity. ``Your riches and your children may be but a trial. Whereas Allah, with Him is the highest reward. So fear Allah as much as you can, listen and obey, and spend in charity for the benefit of your own souls. And those saved from the selfishness of their own souls, they are the ones that achieve prosperity.`` (64:15-16) The Prophet Muhammad once said that ``nobody`s assets are reduced by charity.``

For further study:

Islamic Funding Structures by Nida`ul Islam magazine

Muslim Financial Institutions in North America - a list

Is There a Halal Mortgage? by Dr. Jamal Badawi

Is speculating in the stock market the same as gambling?

Dow Jones Islamic Market Index (DJIM)

How do you handle your investments? How do you purchase a home without an interest-based mortgage? Visit the Forum to discuss these and other topics.

Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi To bring smiles & cheers to:

SCOUT!

and to placate(somewhat)PROGRESSIVE!

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English Ghazal

The nation talk in urdu,the nation fight in urdu

Dear readers! that is why, I always write in urdu

Naho jub heart in the chest,tO phir tongue in the mouth kyooN?

To beautify these lines,throw some light in urdu

Poetry kee nishistaiN cultural mehfil sahee laikin

Please aye sahibaan e dil,mujhhay invite in urdu

Miree nazmoN kaa majmooaa hai yeh published urdu mein

Therefore I would like a copyright in urdu

There should be yaqueenun no milavat in the literature

Therefore I never call shub ko night in urdu

Figaar iss nuzm mein teree zubaaN urdu ho OR english

Mugur likhhay hain too ney quafiyay kyaa tight in urdu.

DILAVAR FIGAAR

Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi Romair!

The Lion & the Mule

The Lion:

``Sakinan e dusht mein subb sey alag rehtaa hai toO

Kaun hain teray ubb O jud,kis Qabeelay sey hai toO

Among the denizens of the jungle,you stand apart

who be your ancestors,to which species you belong?

The Mule:

``meray MamooN ko naheeN pehchantey shayad huzoor

voh sabaa raftaar!....shahee ustabal kee aabroo``

Your majesty do know not my uncle(maternal)?

That chief stud,employed by the royal stables!

ALLAMA IQBAL.

Discussing virginity with hookers and honour of profession with pimps?

In Defense of The Left Urstruly:

They are not only left-outs but also out in the left field.

``nayay janam kee tammannah mein khud-kushee krlee``

They committed suicide,in the vain hope of re-incarnation.



Voh humaara Jaamiyay mein khitaab:

(My address at the university)

Now I invited questions from the student gathering.

One student asked me if I am to the left or to the right.

I was really pleased at such an easy query.

I replied that I am to the left of Mullah Furquaan-ullah and to the right of Ulloo Shanaas .

From Tuzak e Naadri(excellent,excellent parody by Shafique ur Rehman)

In Defense of The Left Sameer:

Just editing of one word only would lend this article a little credibility.

``Humm huay kaafir,tO voh kaafir musalmaan ho gayaa``;)

glossary: Humm---Sameer......Voh----Russia

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[The recent demise of Kaifi Azmi has practically closed an era of left idealism in Urdu poetry; other notables of this era included Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Josh Maleehabadi, Habib Jalib and Majrooh Sultanpuri. They idealized what was more or less communism and Marxism:]

instead of /idealised please write /idolised .

Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi Urstruly:

Raaj Hutt

Baaluk Hutt

Tiryaa Hutt.

Now if it is a little raanee then all three get rolled into one----And you are the fifth caste.

Qudruple jeopardy!

Still proposing & proposing to ``mein naa manoons``.

HaseenoN sey faqat sahib salaamat door kee achhee

Naa in kee dostee achee na in kee dushmanee achhee

Dissing Ideologies To bring smiles & cheers to:

SCOUT!

and to placate(somewhat)PROGRESSIVE!

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English Ghazal

The nation talks in urdu,the nation writes in urdu

Dear readers! that is why, I always write in urdu

Naho jub heart in the chest,tO phir tongue in the mouth kyooN?

To beautify these lines,throw some light in urdu

Poetry kee nishistaiN cultural mehfil sahee laikin

Please aye sahibaan e dil,mujhhay invite in urdu

Miree nazmoN kaa majmooaa hai yeh published urdu mein

Therefore I would like a copyright in urdu

There should be yaqueenun no milavat in the literature

Therefore I never call shub ko night in urdu

Figaar iss nuzm mein teree zubaaN urdu ho OR english

Mugur likhhay hain too ney quafiyay kyaa tight in urdu.

DILAVAR FIGAAR

Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi MUSLIMS:

As proud muslims in US this is Yours,mine and OUR voice.

REJOICE muslims---we are getting their.

http://web.mit.edu/bhelal/www/ZayedYasinSpeech-HarvardCommencement-6-6-02.rm

On realplayer.

Please listen to this MUSLIM voice----the one declared best as Harvard Commencement address.

Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi DRUMZ:31

My admiration for you has suddenly shot up.Why?

Nothing to do with the rasta style or `stuff` of yours.I too had a rasta friend once---and anglo!.The hatred he had for his colonist countrymen astounded even me.He had nothing but contempt for the colonised-clones of IndoPak variety.....the kind of ``well-done``,``rare`` or ``medium`` low-class ones at fridaytimes.

Your googlies make a tantric-yoga logician look like a fulltosser.



The piece below is right there in your league.MUST read it to the very last end to really understand this.Looks like BANE was me 20 years ago.

http://www.victorthorn.com/babel/issue13/analienbase.html

Breaking News: Suicide Bomb in Karachi Ansari:3

Poignant!

Jee haan ansari sahib.

Iss daur mein paani khoon sey garrhhhaa hai----aur voh bhee sumunder paar kaa.

Where was CHOWK staff when Hakim Saeed was murdered.It is only breaking news when their hearts are broken.And they break & bleed for their goraa masters only.

Manto ney kahaa:`` yeh kyoon kehto ho key ek lakh hindu murra aur ek laakh musulamaan murra.Yeh kyoon naheen kehtay key ek laak insaan murray``.

Our socialist/commies/atheist are conspicously silent on russian muslim pogroms,on Indonesian muslims slaughter,on Kashmir muslims murders,and on Afghani muslims massacres....alakh!.(No mullahs/muslims there among the killers,THAT is the difference!)

The killers there were one of their own & the enemy were muslims.....and Faiz,Jafri & azmi etal were pig-happy in their vodka troughs.