Shame on you Israel

Isn't it amazing how history seems to repeat itself. After WW1 - the victorious allies chose appeasement to avoid conflict with bully Germany. Poor Czechoslovakia was the sacrificial lamb to satisfy Hitler and keep his eyes off the others. This policy failed with disastrous consequences. And fast forward 70 years to 31 May 2010 - this time the bully is Israel. In an arrogant slap to the face, with tho whole world's attention on the Flotilla aid mission to Gaza, they showed that no blood will be spared in their defense of their apartheid state.  Almost mockingly, they seem to be saying - Yes we have, and will do again , so come stop us if you can.

History will tell, if we will fair differently to the allies appeasement with Hitler, or will we have leaders who are bold enough to stand up for all thats right.

Israel has just played their hand and its up to us to play next ...

Going out in Jamaat ( on a spiritual uplifment trip )

Alhumdulillah - With the grace of Almighty , I have recently made the intention of going out for few days with a Tabligh jamat. For those who have no clue what I'm talking about - It's basically joining a group of people on a trip to a chosen location. We stay in the Musjids ( Mosques) - moving from musjid to musjid usually within 3 days. During the stay - there are various programs one has to participate in, on a rotational basis. Arguably the most daunting being standing up in front to deliver a short talk. Nonetheless - since the 1st time I went out with a jamaat - during the millennium year - Its the one place, I have found to really experience that inner peace and connection with Almighty Allah.

Insha-Allah, I plan to leave on 7 June. And will try and keep this blog updated as it progresses. I request for your prayers that Allah grants us true sincerity and acceptance.

Zapiro the idiot

Notice something missing here ? For those who havnt been here before - I was one who featured Zapiro's cartoons occasionally - thinking he captured the political satire very well.

Well, I think poking fun at political situations cannot be equated with poking fun at something sacred to people - Like their prophets, like their religion. This is something that is integral to all of mankind. And is something that goes unspoken even in "so-called" uncivilized societies. But it seems that the 21st Century has ushered in more than just technological advances. One wonders whats next - it seems like theres no limits to the levels that the human race is willing to sink to.

Let's ponder on some saying of our Nabi ( Prophet , peace be on him).

Abu Hurairah (radiyallahu-an) narrates that Nabi (peace be on him) said: Give presents to one another, for a present removes hatred from the breast and a woman should not despise a gift from her neighbour even it be a portion of a goat's hoof. (narrated in Tirmidhi)

Abu Dhar ( radiyallahu-an ) narrates that Nabi (peace be on him)  said: None of you should consider any good deed insignificant ; if you are unable to perform any good deed then at least meet your brother cheerfully ( this is also a good deed). If you buy meat or cook in a pot, then increase its gravy and give some of it to your neighbour. (narrated in Tirmidhi)
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I challenge Zapiro - to produce a more beautiful teaching than our Prophet's. Our Prophet is far above anything you can conjure up. You do what you have to do. Just know that one day - every man has to give account for his actions.

Judge Goldstone - Barred from Bar-Mitzvah

Three Cheers for Judge Richard Goldstone of South Africa. You gotta admire this man. He was tasked with investigating the war crimes claims against Israel and Hamas during Israel's 2008 offensive in Gaza - Despite himself being a jew. After concluding in his report that Israel did indeed commit war crimes, he faced a mountain of criticism from his fellow Jews. Culminating in the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, banning Goldstone from attending his sons bar-mitzvah.

Porsche 911 Turbo PDK king of the quarter mile

One of my passions of course is ... cars. I was enthralled when I came across this article from IOL motoring,who tested a whole host of stock standard production cars in the famed quarter mile. On top was none other than the legend - Porsche 911 turbo PDK coming in at 11.4 seconds with the Nissan GT-R hot on its heals with an impressive 12.5 seconds. Here are the top 10 ...