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  • Bowl of Saki for March 11 MAN SEES WHAT HE SEES; BEYOND IT HE CANNOT SEE. Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Samuel L. Lewis (Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti): The vision of man as man is confined to the mind-mesh, but it is also true that God made man in His own Image. By man is meant what the Hebrews called *Aish*, the Intellectual Person. But this in turn was an aspect of Adam, the Universal Man, Whose vision extends beyond the mental plane. The potentiality of mankind is greater than that of any kingdo... Read More

 
 
  • Summary: Although questions of implementation remain, the new Iraqi constitution makes Islam the law of the land. This need not mean trouble for Iraq's women, however. Sharia is open to a wide range of interpretations, some quite egalitarian. If Washington still hopes for a liberal order in Iraq, it should start working with progressive Muslim scholars to advance women's rights through religious channels. by Isobel Coleman, Senior Fellow and Director of the Women and U.S. Foreign Policy Program at the Counci... Read More

 
  • I make my own destine, don't want to wait for it to come to me because life is not rehearsal.

 
  • Watch Cricket World cup Live at Mirchi Caf? from March 13 thru April 28 2007. Timings are 11:30 am till 3:30 Pm Come and join us for Lunch and enjoy the Game. Our Address is: 40900 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 Ph: 510-623-8500 mirchicafe.com

 
  • The beautiful thing in this world can never be seen or never be touched, it only be felt with the heart...that's LOVE!! I have for my ipod ;) it will never go away, u know who...hahaha

 
  • Guidelines for Enlightenment 1. Be a Fundamentalist--make sure the FUN always comes before the mental. Realize that life is a situation comedy that will never be canceled. A laugh track has been provided, and the reason why we are put in the material world is to get more material. Have a good laughsitive twice a day, and that will ensure regularhilarity. 2. Remember that each of us has been given a special gift, just for entering - so you are already a winner! 3. The most powerful tool on the planet ... Read More

 
  • Assalaamlaikum everyone I have been asked to help out with HOAP to start a chapter here in Houston. Well I met a very interesting person a couple of weeks ago and wanted to bring her to light. Her name is Cristal and she is from Venezuela. She had worked for Unicef and for the Red Cross, and has committed herself to many public service positions. Currently she is with a group called HOAP and its focus is on empowering women in 3rd world countries. She has been to Pakistan and to Gilgit and has been working with ... Read More

 
  • OK, so recently while weighing some suitcases for my Brother & Bhabi's trip to London, I had to get on the scale to take the difference (w me holding the suitcase and without) and to my surprise I lost 5 lbs bringing me to a total of 125, which was my goal for this year... Inshallah 120 the next, but it got me thinking we should start a journal on success stories where we could share what worked, didn't work or secrets of keeping fit? So I'll start.... Biggest Accomplishment: What Your Learned: And ... Read More

    May 16, 2007 at 11:30am
    I LOVE Costco and Trader Joe's. I have that same berry bag from Costco (raspberries, blueberry and I forgot the third one). We have used it for smoothies also (mixed with froz...
    April 29, 2007 at 8:04am
    I've read a lot of the posts of the success stories here. Mashallah it's great to hear about your accomplishments and they are very motivating. Keep at it
    April 7, 2007 at 11:02pm
    yea losing a lot of weight is hard... i lost 45 lbs in 6 months at college.. crazyness.. i looked like a completely different person.. but i gained 15 lbs back in grad school......
 
  • I want to meet all of you, when you have a reunion then kindly invite me as i would not want anyone being uncomfortable with me being on this site. Bear in mind, I only like Posh Places.I don't go to places where the food, atmopshere or company is dull or not of standard. will be waiting!

 
  • Check out his movie called 'Angrez'. Its a comedy about the differences between new and old city in today's Hyderabad. Mannerisms of Old city muslim characters are just hilarious. Here's a review of the movie: www.fullhyd.com

    April 10, 2007 at 12:09am
    Da movie was just 2 good watched it soo many timez. but sill laugh out hard everytime i watch it..n its not answar pheku......its saleem pheku
    April 9, 2007 at 2:49pm
    How dare their aren't any comments here.....!!! Movie rocks!!! specialy anwar pakhu
 
  • Published: Friday, 9 March 2007 Verily, you guide not whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills. And He knows best those who are guided. And they say: ?If we follow the guidance with you, we would be snatched away from our land.? Have We not established for them a secure sanctuary, to which are brought fruits of all kinds ? a provision from Us, but most of them know not. Ibn Katheer says: ?Allah says to His Messenger (sallallaahu ?alaihi wa sallam) ?O Muhammad! ...you guide no w... Read More

 
  • Considering 4million Britons visit yearly, 100,000 of Britons live there and 150,000 Italians reside in the UK, you would think we'd know how to rustle up a few simple Italian Treats. Alas we don't - we overcook pasta, drown our stapples with sauce and buy bland ingredients while splashing precious olive oil on all and sundry. Here our leading Italian foodies correct some of our errors. These 3 Italians foodies are at La Dolce Vita Festival Life is Beautiful ), in London on 8-11 March, Olympia. lad... Read More

    March 14, 2007 at 4:05pm
    "Cook from fresh and with your simplicity, you'll bring the best flavour" I totally agree with that. The simpler and fresher the ingredients the more the natural flavours com...
    March 14, 2007 at 12:01pm
    Sumna: hahaa, Men are often flirting whilst relating Women to food. and Women do the same Lol :P. Yep, when cooking, do it simply...sophisticated recipes have too many flavour...
    March 13, 2007 at 6:16pm
    "Olive Oil are like beautiful Women" Only a man would've said that!! I love the last "A simple recipe to impress". It's called a Caprese Salad...and I eat it as a midnight sn...
 
  • This is a variation of the classic Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Ingredients: 5 large different-coloured tomato 5 large buffalo mozzarella cheese, balls salt, pepper fresh basil, leaves ~ For the Basil Oil: 1 cup packed fresh basil, leaves 1 cup extra virgin olive oil ~ For the Balsamic Syrup 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar Method: 1. Line 8 x-4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pan with plastic wrap; set aside. 2. Slice tomatoes into 5 mm thick slices. Lay on paper towels and pres... Read More

    March 14, 2007 at 12:04pm
    Chopi: it's dead easy. to blend it takes just 4 mins. This will extract all the flavour from the combinaison of basil and virgin oil. :)
    March 14, 2007 at 5:24am
    anything which involves a blender is too much hassle for me.. however sounds delicious! anyone wanna make it for me? :P
    March 13, 2007 at 6:19pm
    wow I'm going to try this...sounds amazing
 
  • The ways and means of looking beautiful have never been the same through the centuries. Farheen M. Sheikh takes a walk into history and chronicles the evolution of makeup and its perception from the ancient to the present. The Egyptians used every resource for herb collecting activities, including military and commercial expeditions. In fact the most important part of the "booty" taken by military invasions was the exotic plants of that particular region. So with a world of herbs at her c... Read More

 
  • By Vijaya George She takes one look at me and begins.... Sitting with Meena Laitu must be fun for most Women. Tips on how to care for your body will keep flowing in at every given opportunity. "You will get everything you need from your kitchen," she says. Which woman wouldn't perk up when she hears something like that. www.womenone.org Other Tips ~ For a refreshing sleep, drink a mug of hot milk with a spoon of honey in it before going to bed. ~ For deep cleansing and a... Read More

    March 25, 2007 at 1:46pm
    :P yummy! for the second alternative!
    March 15, 2007 at 10:09pm
    Thanks for sharing - It's great to see others posting information on natural skin care! A word of caution about honey, though! Do test it out first....many people (myself ...
 
  • Women in UAE equal partners to Men in development process NEW YORK ? Minister of Social Affairs Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi has said that having Emirati women in leadership positions and their active participation in decision making was nothing new in the UAE, adding that it was a continuation of the march being led by Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, who continues to lead since 1975 a number of national institutions which aim at solving women's issues, including the empowerment of the Emirati Women. Al... Read More

 
 
  • Cases of sexual abuse against Bahraini children are going unreported because of the stigma associated with the crime, according to a leading health professional. Swar Counselling and Consultation psychotherapist Dr Sharifa Hameed Swar says parents are reluctant to report to police if they discover one of their siblings is being preyed upon, especially if the case involves a girl. She says many youngsters are abused by members of their own family and are subject to sexual harassment from people close to t... Read More

 
  • 2007 has been designated as the ?Year of Rumi? by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to mark the 800th birthday of the eminent Scholar and Poet, Jalaluddin Rumi. Rumi is one of the greatest spiritual and literary figures of all time and is known for his message of love, humanity and peace.

    April 7, 2007 at 8:12am
    I haven't heard of any events...perhaps they are..I must check this out with one of my sufi friend.
    April 3, 2007 at 6:46pm
    Do you think there will be any events to celebrate. I really hope so. Has anyone heard of anything happeming in london.