Bismillah [IslamCity] Chavez opposes arrest warrant for Bashir
Chavez opposes arrest warrant for Bashir www.chinaview.cn 2009-03-31 18:28:20 DOHA, March 31 (Xinhua) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez here Tuesday voiced objection to the arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for alleged war crimes in Darfur. Upon his arrival at the Doha International Airport to attend the 2nd Arab-South American Summit scheduled for Tuesday, Chavez told reporters that the ICC should be requested to prosecute former U.S. President George W. Bush and Israeli President Shimon Peres, according to Spanish EFE news Agency. Why (the ICC) not order the capture of Bush? Why not order the arrest of the president of Israel?” he was quoted as asking. Leaders of the 22-member Arab League who held a summit on Monday passed a communiqué on rejecting the ICC’s arrest warrant for Bashir. Chavez said the ICC “has no power to make a decision against a sitting president, but does so because it is an African country, the third world,” said Chavez, whose country is a signatory to the ICC. The ICC has requested all its signatory members to arrest Bashir. The Second Summit of Arab-South American countries will be held in the afternoon, with the participation of leaders and senior officials from 12 South American countries and 22 Arab states, plus delegates from the Arab League. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-03/31/content_11107937.htm
Bismillah [IslamCity] Al-Azhar Hails First Female Interpretation of the Quran
Dear sirs, Assalamu Alaikum.This is a very welcome step. Muslims would benefit a lot if more women scholars emerge among us in all fields of Islamic sciences apart from general sciences. Shah Abdul Hannan Al-Azhar Hails First Female Interpretation of the Quran 25/01/2009 Asharq Al-Awsat Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat- Al-Azhar Scholars have welcomed the publication of the first Interpretation of the Quran [tafsir] written by a woman, saying that it confirms the equality between men and women in Islam. Kariman Hamzah, the author of this Quranic interpretation and a former presenter of an Islamic television program in Egypt, told Asharq Al- Awsat that the Interpretation is the culmination of her 35 years working in the media. The Islamic Research Academy, the highest authority at the Al Azhar University, approved the printing and distribution of the first Quranic interpretation written by a woman, and which will appear in local bookstores soon. Sheik Mohamed Al Rawi, head of the Quranic Interpretation Committee of the Islamic Research Academy stated to Asharq Al-Awsat that any work dealing with the Holy Quran must be subject to careful review, and is not approved until it is examined letter by letter and word by word, and has to be approved by all the scholar in the field of Quranic studies and Quranic interpretation. Therefore Muslims can be assured of the authorship of any interpretation approved by the Islamic Research Academy, and need not hesitate in accepting what has been written. Sheik Abdul-Zaher Abu Ghazala, Director of the Islamic Research Academy's Research, Translation and Publication department revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that the academy had approved a 20-part Quranic Interpretation by Kariman Hamzah, and that there were no inconsistencies between this Quranic interpretation and Islamic Shariaa Law. He confirmed that Kariman Hamzah's Quranic Interpretation was carefully reviewed before it was granted approval. Sheik Abu Ghazala added that Kariman Hamzah's interpretation of the Quran is fully consistent with previous Quranic interpretations, and that it contained no inconsistencies or contradictions with Islamic Shariaa Law. He denied that this is a new Quranic interpretation providing a female point of view, emphasizing that this interpretation addresses men, women, the youth, and children, just as the Quran itself speaks to all. Therefore there is no such thing as a male interpretation or a female interpretation of the Quran; he said that what is important for us is that the interpretation is consistent with the Quran itself, and does not contradict Islamic Law. Sheik Abu Ghazala concluded by revealing that the Islamic Research Academy had recently approved a number of Quranic interpretations by women including one written by a pediatrician Dr. Fatin Al Faliki, and one by Mrs. Fawqiyah Ibrahim of Alexandria, Egypt. Sheik Mohamed Al Birri of Al Azhar University welcomed Kariman Hamzah's Quranic Interpretation, saying that it shows the awakening of Muslim women, and their emulation of the female Companions [of the Prophet]. He added that the Quran makes equal between men and women in every way, including religious education, as well as the task of spreading the message of Islam. Dr. Mustafa Al Shakaa, a member of the Islamic Research Academy of the Al Azhar University said that Al Azhar's approval of Kariman Hamzah's interpretation shows the equality between men and women in Islam, and confirms the women's right to religious education in Islam is the same as a man's. He added that Islamic Shariaa Law gives Muslim women the right to be religiously educated and make religious decisions in the same way that the female Companions [of the Prophet] did in the time of the Prophet (PBUH), and this refutes the rumors and slander which describe the Islamic religion as a religion that restricts the freedom of women, at the fore-front of this a woman's right to education. The author of the first Quranic Interpretation to be written by a woman, Kariman Hamzah, informed Asharq Al-Awsat that this work is the culmination of 35 years of work whether it was presenting religious programs on television, or writing Islamic articles in newspaper or magazines, and which allowed her to witness a large proportion of Islamic culture. She emphasized that the object of this undertaking [of writing a Quranic Interpretation] was to serve Islam and spread its message. Kariman Hamzah said that although she is not a graduate or Al Azhar, or another religious institute, her love for spreading the message of Islam has called her to enter this field [of Quranic interpretation]. She said that in writing her Quranic Interpretation she relied upon simplicity and clarity in the explanations and interpretations, and an easy and accessible language, in order for it to be understood by both the young and the old. Her Quranic interpretation is entitled A Clear
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Happiness is the key to the foundation of satisfaction, contentment and
acceptance…Zohra Moosa (Deaf Poet)
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I
am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if
Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever
calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Let the world see Israel's ugly face
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Bismillah [IslamCity] The true Muslim is tolerant towards his neighbor and likes for his neighbor what he likes for himself
The Ideal Muslim: Characteristics of the Ideal Muslim According to the Qur’an and the Sunnah The IDEAL MUSLIM The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Man as Defined in the Qur'an and Sunnah By Dr. Muhammad ‘Ali Al-Hashimi Translated by Nasiruddin Al-Khattab and Revised by Ibrahim M. Kunna and Abu Aya Sulaiman Abdus-Sabur Copyright and published by the International Islâmic Publishing House (IIPH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1999. The Ideal Muslim is a man of the highest moral character. In his relationship with his Rabb, himself, family, parents, relatives, friends and the community at large, he has a most excellent example in the prophet of Islam (pbuh). His idealism is further strengthened by the characters of the first generations of Muslims who excelled in all the various fields of human endeavor. He is reassured by the teachings of Islam that he also can reach these noble heights by working to improve his character daily. Chapter 7: The Muslim and His Neighbors The true Muslim is tolerant towards his neighbor It comes as no surprise, then, that the Muslim who is truly guided by his faith is tolerant towards his neighbor, and is humble, easy-going and kind in his dealings with him. He does not stop him from using and enjoying his home, as the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “No-one should prevent his neighbor from fastening a piece of wood to his wall.” (Bukhari and Muslim) He likes for his neighbor what he likes for himself The Muslim who is truly guided by his religion is soft-hearted and alert, and knows how to communicate well. He is sensitive towards his neighbor, sharing his joy and commiserating him in his sorrow. He likes for him what he likes for himself, following the teaching of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.): “None of you truly believes until he likes for his brother what he likes for himself.” (Bukhari and Muslim) In a report given by Muslim from Anas (r.a.), the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, no servant truly believes until he likes for his neighbor (or he said: his brother) what he likes for himself.” The true Muslim does not forget to take care of his neighbors who may be affected by the smell of cooking or barbecues coming from his house, which may provoke feelings of hunger, especially if they are poor and cannot afford much food. There may be small children, orphans, widows or elderly among them. The true Muslim is always alert to the spirit of social responsibility which the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) instilled in the Muslims in the words he spoke to Abu Dharr (r.a.): “O Abu Dharr (r.a.), if you cook some broth, add extra water to it, and take care of your neighbor.” (Muslim) According to another report he said, “If you cook some broth, add extra water to it, then think of the families in your neighborhood and send some of it to them.” (Muslim) The Muslim’s conscience will not let him ignore his neighbor’s poverty and difficulty while he is living a life of ease and plenty. How can he bear to see the difference between himself and his neighbor, when the words of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) are ringing in his ears? “He does not believe in me, who eats his fill while his neighbor beside him is hungry, and he knows about it.” [2] “He is not a believer, who eats his fill while his neighbor is hungry.” [3] [2] Reported by al-Tabarani and al-Bazzar, with a hasan isnad. [3] Reported by al-Tabarani and Abu Ya‘la; the men in its isnad are trustworthy (thiqat.).
Bismillah [IslamCity] Vacancies in Saudi Arabia
-- Forwarded message -- From: asfaque alam asfaquea...@yahoo.com Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 12:01 PM Dear Shakeel Bhai, My company have following vacancies and posts are being advet tomorrow in Hindu and Times of India.Please circulate to our memebers. *National Prawn Company (NPC)* *Al-Lith, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia*** *Vacancy Announcement* NPC is the largest vertically integrated, desert coastal shrimp culture project in the world and presently produces around 15,000 plus tons of Shrimps per annum. The project is located along the Red Sea coast in Al-lith, 150 km south of Jeddah city with the current workforce over 2200 employees from 26 different countries. We are looking for highly professional individuals with proven track record for the positions below. *Power Plant Manager: *Degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, minimum 8 years work experience of Diesel Power Plant, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Must have excellent communication and manpower management skills. *Sr. Electrical Engineer: *Bachelor’s degree/diploma programs in Electrical Engineering as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the electrical engineering field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in the operation and maintenance the power plant’s electrical equipments such as transformers, alternators, SF6 circuit breakers, DC distribution system, electro pneumatic control system, transmitter and PLC. *Sr. Mechanical Engineer: *Bachelor’s degree programs in Mechanical Engineering as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the mechanical engineering field with at least five years of progressive experience in the operation and maintenance of Heavy Furnace Oil based power plant with all of its auxiliaries like Fuel unloading unit, Booster unit, Lube oil unit, exhaust gas system starting air system and pipe module etc. *Engineer – Water Systems: *Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in the operations and maintenance of RO, sewage, waste water treatment plant up to a capacity of 1000 cu-m per day. *Mechanical Technician: *High School/ITI in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years experience in operation and maintenance of HFO based power plant. *Supervisor WWTP: *Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of WWTP with a minimum capacity of 750 m3/day. *Operator WWTP: *High School/ITI in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years of experience in operation and maintenance of WWTP with a minimum capacity of 750 m3/day. *Pump Operator: *Diploma/ITI programs in mechanical as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the mechanical engineering field with at least 3-5 years of progressive experience in the operation of pumps. Selected individuals will be offered competitive compensation, free housing, needs based transportation, medical coverage, free food, and other market driven perks. Please send your cover letter and profiles at * h...@robian.com.sa*, marked for the position applied in the subject line, within 10 days of this advertisement. *Candidates with valid passports only need to apply*. Please visit our web site *www.robian.com.sa *for more details about the company. Rgds -- Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatahu PS: Actions may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action, so act we MUST. - Wishing you and all your loved ones greatest of times ahead! Aspiring 2 c u happy! Shakeel Ahmad B.Tech (IT-BHU), MBA (XLRI), PMP Dubai, United Arab Emirates Recommended website for PMP exam preparation: http://www.passPM.com/ Remember, growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. We make a Living by what we get, we make a Life by what we give. If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.
Bismillah [IslamCity] GEORGE GALLOWAY in Southern California April 6 and 7
George Galloway in San Diego and Orange Counties April 6 and 7, 2009 I have entered Palestine many times but the most emotional of these is after the 22-day genocidal aggression against the Palestinian people George Galloway March 9, 2009 The San Diego, Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino chapters of Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition have the pleasure and honor of inviting you, your friends and family to come, meet and listen to long-time staunch advocate for the Palestinian cause, prominent anti-war activist, leader of the recent successful Viva Palestina Aid Convoy to Gaza, British Member of Parliament, author and talk show host: The Honorable George Galloway MP As part of The Siege-Buster Tour of America 2009, we have organized two events in Southern California at which Galloway will be speaking on: Resisting War from Gaza to Kandahar San Diego Event The first event, which is co-sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine at UCSD, will be held in San Diego on April 6, 2009. This event will start at 6:30 PM at The Arbor View Banquet Room, City of La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941. Arabic food/dinner and refreshments will be provided. The cost per person is $35.00 standard, $25.00 student with valid ID. Garden Grove Event The second event will be held on April 7, 2009 starting at 7:00 PM at the Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Refreshments will be provided at this event (no food). The cost per person is $25.00 standard, $15.00 student with valid ID. Parking is free and plenty at both venues. Reservations We suggest making your reservations early. Both the San Diego and Garden Grove venues are already more than 50% reserved. Online or by Phone To make your reservation using your credit card, go to http://al-awdasandiego.org/galloway.html and follow the instructions. Alternatively, call us Monday to Friday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 760-685-3243 with your credit card information. Tickets reserved online or by phone will be available for pick up at the registration desk of each event. Ticket Outlets Tickets for the Galloway April 6 event in San Diego are available from the following locations: a.. San Diego downtown area call Yousef Abudayyeh 619-980-0677 b.. North County: Al-Awda Center, 2734 Loker Avenue West Suite K, Carlsbad CA 92010 Tel: 760-918-9441 c.. Escondido: Call Karem 619-770-0021 Tickets for the Galloway April 7 event in Anaheim are available from the following locations: a.. Anaheim World Paging Cellular and Satellite, 1773 W Lincoln Ave., Anaheim CA 92801 Tel: 714-533-0222 ask for Mazen Almoukdad b.. E-Z-Gas, 607 S Barranca, Covina CA 91723, Tel: 626-372-4582 ask for Anis Zu'bi c.. Riverside area call Ghattas Khoury at (951) 965-6911 By Mail To reserve by mail, please address your check or money order to: PRRC PO Box 131352 Carlsbad, CA 92013, USA Please be sure to indicate how many individuals and students will be in your party. Reservations by mail must be received no later than April 3, 2009. Tickets reserved by mail will be available for pick up at the registration desk of each event. For more information: Al-Awda Chapters in Southern California The Palestine Right to Return Coalition PO Box 131352 Carlsbad, CA 92013, USA Tel: 760-685-3243 E-mail: i...@al-awdacal.org WWW: http://al-awdacal.org Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition (PRRC), is the largest network of grassroots activists and students dedicated to advocacy for the right of Palestinians to return to their homes and lands of origin. PRRC is a not for profit tax-exempt educational and charitable 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States of America. Under IRS guidelines, your donations to PRRC are tax-deductible.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.27# 224 -227 -228.RESPECTING THE SACRED THINGS OF...
27. Chapter: On respecting the sacred things of the Muslims, clarification of their rights and having compassion and mercy for them Allah Almighty says, If someone honours Allah's sacred things, that is better for him his Lord's sight, (22:30) and the Almighty says, As for those who honour Allah's sacred rites, that comes from taqwa in their hearts. (22:32) The Almighty says, And take the believers under your wing, (15:88) and the Almighty says, If someone kills another person - unless it is in retaliation for someone else or for causing corruption in the earth - it is as if he had murdered all mankind. And if anyone gives life to another person, it is as if he had given life to all mankind. (5:32) 224. An-Nu'man ibn Bashir reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The metaphor of the believers in their mutual love, mercy and affection is that of the body. When one limb of it complains, the rest of the body collapses with sleeplessness and fever. [Agreed upon] 227. Jarir ibn 'Abdullah reported that the Messenger of Allah said, If someone does not show mercy to people, Allah will not show mercy to him. [Agreed upon] 228. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, When any of you lead other people in prayer, you should make it short, for among you are there are weak, sick and old people. When you pray by yourself, you can make it as long as you wish. [Agreed upon}
Bismillah [IslamCity] about the one finger......
have this photo blown-up and look at details of the handshake Recently I posted a message/article concerning Arab States who flirt with Israel or who simply and openly have recognised that criminal-state. The same above picture was used as an illustration to the subject and I have commented that Livni is not even looking in the eye the the Qatari-Foreign-Minister After I have sended that message I looked closer at the picture only to notice that Livni is not even shaking the hand , but simply giving him one finger Although it is not the middle-finger it is still only one finger. So Arab-Regimes be warned !! If and when you decide to shake hands with Israel you get only one finger Israel ultimately does not want hand-shakes because it lead to Peace and this is not Israel's strategy because Peace means consessions and conssessions means giving back any stolen or occupied land. So keek your hand for yourselves , dear Arab-regimes and use them to make a fist.. from Israel you get only one finger !!! and remember what George ever gave you Sherlock Hommos
Bismillah [IslamCity] Jewish slave ships
A listing of the Jewish slave ships and the Jewish owners of them. The world is lead to believe that it was only the white Christian men who made slaves of Africans. The Jews have hidden their involvement, as usual. Name of ship Owners Real Ethnicity Abigail Crown Nassau Four Sisters Anne Eliza Prudent Betty Hester Elizabeth Antigua Betsy Polly White Horse Expedition Charlotte Caracoa Aaron Lopez, Moses Levy, Jacob Franks Issac Levy and Nathan Simpson Moses Levy Moses Levy Justus Bosch and John Abrams Henry Cruger and Jacob Phoenix Mordecai and David Gomez Mordecai and David Gomez Nathan Marston and Abram Lyell Wm. De Woolf James De Woolf Jan de Sweevts John and Jacob Roosevelt Moses and Sam Levy and Jacob Franks Moses and Sam Levy Jews Jews Jew Jew Jews Jews Jews Jews Jews Jew Jew Jew Jews Jews Jews Source: Elizabeth Donnan, 4 Volumes, 'Documents Illustrative of the History of the Slave Trade to America' Washington, D.C. 1930, 1935 Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Anyone surprised ???
Some Arabs have no shame and Livni avoids eye-contact. The Doha Arab League Summit closed down , today, earlier than planned. Arab leaders disagreed , once again !! Anyone surprised ?? not me ! Didn't I tell you that there should be 2 Arab-League-Organisations The first will include those who have recognised our invaders and occupiers and you may call it : the Arab-league-of-castrated-collaborators and the second may conserve the tittle of : The Arab League of States Two years later , the Arab-League of Collaborators will have to change its name into : The League of Collaborators and they may keep Mahmoud Abbas with them. In the meantime and after this division (or separation) we have have an Arab-League which will be Arab. Because, nobody may still call himself a brother after he recognises the rapist of our sister. thus he who recognises Israel , is no Arab !! Equally , he who wants to help our sister , becomes an Arab.Iran and Venezuela , as example. In the meatime, those who are traitors and or collaborators, are standing in our line of fire !!! Raja Chemayel my sister is being raped !!! since 60 years. 30.03.09
Bismillah [IslamCity] The blue-eyed-West
Two Prime-ministers, but one is more prime than the other. Practically all the Western-governments are now busy bailing out the financial-institutions. Muslim Governments are worried only for their own non-Muslim-financial-institutions because their Muslim-banks are practically unconcerned and relatively much safer. A couple of hundred years ago those same financial-institutions were called evil and the devil's own. and later they became legal and respectable because the West needed them to finance its colonial-plans. And what about Zionism ?? First , Zionism was financed only by the Jews while being considered to be evil by the West and then later financed by the same West , for the benefit of the same blue-eyed-Jews and now, it is considered legal and even moral , by the same West. The Prime Minister of Brazil very recently called this financial-crisis: a product ( the fault) of the blue-eyed-West Myself I call Zionism : a product (the fault) of the blue-eyed-Jews Nonetheless both the Zionism-crimes and the Financial-crimes are today supported and sponsored by... the blue-eyed-West Do not consider me a racist , please !! my mother has the prettiest-blue-eyes from the Lebanon and my wife has also a pair of Bohemian-blue-eyes. I am not racist, because I am an Arab so I just try to learn from past-history, to analise and make my own conclusions.: Zionism came from the West and the Financial-crises too Raja Chemayel 31.03.09
Bismillah [IslamCity] Zeina: A Photo Iconography: Interview with Sudanese Photographer Issraa El-Kogali
Zeina: A Photo Iconography * Interview With Sudanese Photographer Issraa El-Kogali Interviewed By Isma’il Kushkush The Juba Lane © Issraa El-Kogali. Issraa El-Kogali is a Sudanese born photographer currently residing in Khartoum. Her latest project, Zeina: A Photo Iconography, is a collection of iconic images from Sudan’s Northern State, Al-Shamaliyya. This collection features photographs from northern Sudanese towns and villages such as Dongola, Wadi Halfa, Abri, Wawa and elsewhere in which El-Kogali attempts to present positive images of Sudan. Zeina was exhibited at the Waterloo Gallery in London, April 2008, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at the University of London, May 2008, and Universal Café in Khartoum, December 2008. El-Kogali holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Film from Boston University, USA. Her previous projects have been exhibited in Khartoum, Cairo, London and Washington D.C. IslamOnline.net's correspondent in Sudan interviewed El-Kogali about her latest exhibition. IOL: What is photo-iconography? El-Kogali: Photo-iconography is a collection of symbols or portraits and things that are representative of a particular subject. In this case, photos that can possibly be iconic; things we look at and then think immediately of a specific place; in this case, Al-Shamaliyya, (the Northern State in Sudan). IOL: How and why did you start this current project of yours, Zeina: A Photo Iconography? El-Kogali: I wanted to make some contribution. Growing up, I did not have any visual references of Sudan. All around me, kids from other parts of the world had these icons, either landmarks like the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids, the Eifel Tower, or the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I had no idea what visual references to conjure up when someone asked me about where I was from. I was working in advertising for a while and felt that I needed to put myself out there and do something creative and thought this is the best thing for me to be doing. In England there was a real sense of appreciation for the work because, I think, people were curious about Sudan and happy to see an alternative perspective. They were happy to see real people going on about their lives.IOL: What images of Sudan do you think people outside of Sudan consider iconic? And what images of Sudan are iconic to you? El-Kogali: No doubt that the main images that come to their minds are the ones that they see on their TV screens [like] these shocking pictures that come from Darfur of decaying bodies out in the desert. I have seen those [images] in major newspapers in the United States and England. The images are so horribly vivid that they stay with you and unfortunately that is what people outside Sudan are familiar with. I think people who know Sudan well will probably say things like the white jallabiyya (long and loose male clothing) and turban, and Sudanese women rapped in tobs (a long body- rap of light cloth). Those familiar with different regions of Sudan may mention things like tribal scarification, whether it is the shalukh (three parallel cheek scars) in the north, or the tribal scarring of the forehead in the south. Not so much in terms of building though, unless we think of the old mosques in the Khartoum souk, like the Khartoum Grand Mosque, the Tomb of The Mahdi [in Omdurman], the Presidential Place or even the old bridges over the Nile. IOL: Why did you start your work in the north? El-Kogali: I started in the north because I have heritage there and also because the north of Sudan has the worst reputation abroad. It is always the evil Arab north [in Western media]. Because of the highly centralized government and issues [related to] the uneven distribution of wealth, people assume that because most members of the Sudanese government are from the north, that the north is the wealthiest part of the country. But going up there I realized that actually nobody is spending any money up there! People have survived because of their own resilience and resourcefulness. I also wanted to visually identify with what it meant to be from the north, to be from [the city of] Dongola. IOL: What makes a good photo-shot? El-Kogali: I think it is a matter of taste. That is a difficult question. It is a matter of preference, some people like to get really close-up and initiate with their subjects and you see they have these really close-cropped pictures. Others prefer wide-angle shots. I am not sure if there is a formula, but generally, something captures my eye and I take the shot. I usually take several shots and change the angels; I may stand up right or crouch down a little. I know what appeals to my visual sense. But what you see with your eyes is not what the camera sees, especially with digital cameras. I think I had more success before I switched to digital cameras. When you take a picture, frame it right and take it, that is what you get on
Bismillah [IslamCity] Quotes
Quotes Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats, Irish Poet and Dramatist Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of the parent. - Carl Jung, Psychiatrist You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. - Plato, Philosopher
Bismillah [IslamCity] How they lived: Who is intelligent person
** *How they lived: Who is intelligent person* *From the lives of our pious predecessors:* SUFYAN Bin ‘Uyainah said, “The intelligent person is not one who merely knows what is good and what is bad. The intelligent person is one who, when he sees what is good, follows it, and when he sees evil, shuns it.” *'Abu Nu’aym, Hilyah Al-Awliya’, vol. 4, pg.16.* * Permission is granted to circulate among private individuals and groups, to post on Internet sites and to publish in full text and subject title in not-for-profit publications.** * image002.gifimage001.jpgimage003.jpgimage004.gif
Bismillah [IslamCity] EGO.....Kills U
*EGO.Kills U* *There was once a scientist. After a lot of practice efforts, he developed a formula learned the art of reproducing himself. He did it so perfectly that it was impossible to tell the reproduction from the original. * ** *One day while doing his research, he realized that the Angel of Death was searching for him. In order to remain alive he reproduced a dozen copies of himself. The reproduction was so similar that all of them looked exactly like him. Now when this Angel of Death came down, he was at a loss to know which of the thirteen before him was the original scientist, confused, he left them all alone returned back to heaven. * ** *But, not for long, for being an expert in human nature, the Angel came up with a clever idea. He said to the scientist addressing all thirteen of them, Sir, you must be a genius to have succeeded in making such perfect reproduction formula of yourself. However, I have discovered a flaw in your work, just one tiny little flaw. * ** *The scientist immediately jumped out shouted, Impossible! where is the flaw? Right here said the Angel, as he picked up the scientist from among the reproductions carried him off. * ** *The whole purpose of the scientist his formula of reproduction failed as he could not control his pride, so he lost his life. * *So when man's Knowledge Skills takes him to the top of the ladder makes him successful, however the three letter word EGO can pull him down to earth immediately at its double speed.* ** *So don't allow Ego to kill yourself, Instead; KILL YOUR EGO..!!!*
