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  • "Shaving my head was the most powerful thing I`ve ever done. It was like transforming myself "... When I look in the mirror before I go to school, I hardly recognize myself. Some mornings I even say, "Wait-who is that bald girl?" It's a a very strange sensation. Truthfully? It's brutal. My family and I are French Muslims. There are about 5 million Muslims here in France, a little less than 10 percent of the population, and Islam is the second largest religion in the country. My parents are originally f... Read More

 

  • By Ahmad Hassan Iraqi Journalist and Writer based in Baghdad. One of the hazardous issues appearing after the latest war is the widespread begging on streets by children. On a background of unemployment and the lack of jobs for thousands in Baghdad and other governorates, such phenomenon is one of the most important ones facing the Iraqi society at this stage. The practice did not start at this stage, though. It has continued for years because of the conditions of society. In most regions, many such beg... Read More

 

  • By Emdad Rahman The TRAFFICKING of children has become one of the biggest sources of revenue for gangs and syndicates all over the world. UNICEF believes the issue of child sexual abuse, including prostitution, pornography, and child trafficking in Europe (particularly the border areas between East & West) needs to be made a priority to combat the problem. Prostitution is a death sentence for many children, who become exposed to STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) & HIV/AIDS, which are rampant in th... Read More

 

  • Herbs and spices are good and good for us. Tasty herbs and spices have health benefits. Consume more Herbs and Spices. - Oregano, - Curry, - Thyme, - Garlic & Onions They do not only improve the taste of our food but also are proving to have healthy benefits. They indeed help to lower blood pressure, they also help you use less salt and sugar. Here are a few Herbs and Spices and their potential health benefits. Fresh garlic: Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol Rosemary: Antioxidant ... Read More

 

  • That's right! I formally propose a sushi night at my favorite little restaurant in center city, sometime in the next 2 weeks. www.citypaper.net So far we have 3 total on board. I'll try to contact those of you that I know well in the coming days to harass/hassle/bully you into coming. Also, there is a fantastic Gelato joint not 3 blocks from Moshi-moshi. It's OK if you are scared by sushi, it just means your a total wuss...

 
 

  • Asalaamualekum. I just wanted everyone to know about an upcoming conference in Chicago on Apr 13-15th for Physician-Scientists (and even just Physicians). The APSA (American Physician Scientist Association) is hosting this conference which has a pretty interesting line-up of speakers, including Dr. Vinay Kumar (the co-author of the most widely used pathology text book in medical schools). I think early registration is officially over, but late registration is $50, and more information can be found here: ht... Read More

 

  • Asalaamualekum. I just wanted everyone to know about an upcoming conference in Chicago on Apr 13-15th for Physician-Scientists (and even just Physicians). The APSA (American Physician Scientist Association) is hosting this conference which has a pretty interesting line-up of speakers, including Dr. Vinay Kumar (the co-author of the most widely used pathology text book in medical schools). I think early registration is officially over, but late registration is $50, and more information can be found here: ht... Read More

 

  • Hi fellow village people: I've joined a dragonboat team this year and we're looking for a few good men. Our team captain says the crew is kind of "lopsided" this year, girls to guys being 2:1, and if we're to have a fighting chance at winning some races this summer, we very much need some more he-manpower!! (Cue Popeye music). So guys/girls, do you know if any of your guy friends, brothers, cousins, spouses, neighbours, co-workers, etc. are looking for some sporty fun in the sun this year? A few brief d... Read More

 

  • Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Seven (people) will be shaded by Allah by His Shade on the Day of Resurrection when there will be no shade except His Shade. (They will be), -a just ruler, -a young man who has been brought up in the worship of Allah, -a man who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then flooded with tears, -a man whose heart is attached to mosques (offers his compulsory congregational prayers in the mosque), -two men who love each other for Allah's Sake, ... Read More

 

  • As Salaamu Alaikum Life can be so complex these days. One minute you are happy and feeling like you are on top of the world then the next minute you are unhappy as if everything in your world has turned upside down. Today I got to take a very need rest which made me really happy. I have been working really hard these past few weeks. Later on, I had to go back to the hard task of daily life which seems to have no end. But, I am not complaining; i have been blessed with so much, Alhamdulillah. I guess it al... Read More

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    April 23, 2007 at 8:48am
    :) I made dean's list this semester :) Masha Allah !! :( was a little disappointed in two of my classes though. But still, I'm grateful because it could have been worse :)...
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    April 3, 2007 at 3:48pm
    what put a frown on my face today? my resistence to a decision for my life made by my parents. What put a smile on my face today? learning that we're all the same really.
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    April 1, 2007 at 4:02am
    So true. I think my main problem is I have so much I want to do, so many plans but have very little time and resources to do those things. So things seem difficult when I try ...
 

  • As Salaamu Alaikum The muslim spends his or her time cultivating two gardens, The Garden of the dunya and the Garden of Aakhirah. It is a constant and continues process, so we can say the Mu'min is The Constant Gardner. Time becomes a very vital and precious to the believer, and so to maximize his or her profits, a plan or strategy for efficiency is required. The goal of which is to spent each minute in either one of the two gardens, or if possible in both gardens at one time. To gain our efficiency we ... Read More

 

  • Tariq Ramadan est n? le 26 ao?t 1962 ? Gen?ve. Il a fait ses ?tudes ? l?Universit? de Gen?ve (ma?trise ?s Lettres en Philosophie et Litt?rature Fran?aise et docteur ?s Lettres en Islamologie-Arabe). Il a poursuivi et approfondi ses ?tudes en Sciences islamiques au Caire (1992, 1993). Doyen au Coll?ge de Gen?ve (1988 ? 1992), il a fond? et pr?sid? pendant la m?me p?riode l?association pour la promotion de la ? p?dagogie de la solidarit? ? (Coop?ration Coup de Main). Il a ?t? nomm? Professeur d... Read More

 

  • Reflections on the Subjects of Philosophy, Psychology and Mysticism in the Teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan by Hidayat Inayat-Khan ---------------------- The light of reason can only shine when the clouds of preconceived ideas, false identifications, complexes, doubts and fears have been cleared from the mind, whereupon pure wisdom prevails.

 

  • Coupe de Saki pour le 30 mars Nous ne pouvons jamais rendre notre ?tre limit? assez humble devant la perfection illimit?e. Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentaire par Hazrat Samuel L. Lewis (Soufi Ahmed Murad Chisti): L'effacement ne peut pas ?tre atteint tant qu'on n'est pas humble. Gr?ce ? l'humilit? on minimise notre moi-limit? ; gr?ce ? l'effacement on le rend moins que rien. La petite fraction a une valeur, cela peut ?tre une valeur tr?s petite, mais elle a toujours une valeur ; ainsi l'humilit? emp?che l'e... Read More

 

  • Bowl of Saki for March 30 WE CAN NEVER SUFFICIENTLY HUMBLE OUR LIMITED SELF BEFORE LIMITLESS PERFECTION.--Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Samuel L. Lewis (Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti): So long as there is humility, effacement is not reached. Through humility we make very little of our limited self; through effacement we make it as nothing. The small fraction has a value, it may be a very little value, but it still has some value; so humility keeps the ego from expanding itself but does not efface it... Read More