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Lose The Argument, Keep The Friend.

Two Brothers Sajid and Abid were invited to a dinner party. During the evening the topic turned towards the Moghul empire.The Host having very little knowledge on this topic, Said: " Moghul King Akbar left one of the greatest monuments of , architecture when he built the Taj Mahal."

Sajid quickly Spoke and said: " No It was not Akbar who built the Taj Mahal, it was Shah Jahan." The host feeling upset by being corrected, in front of his guests refused to budge, he insisted that it was Akbar who had built the Taj Mahal. As the conversation became heated Abid spoke and said to his brother: " No you are wrong, our Host is correct the Taj Mahal was indeed built by Akbar". The argument was settled and the dinner party carried on as before.

As they were heading home Sajid asked his brother: " Why did you take his side you know full well that it was Shah Jahan who built the Taj Mahal."
Abid responded: " Yes I know that it was Shah Jahan, but what need was it of you to correct our Host in a room full of his guests, does it really matter who built the Taj Mahal, you insulted the mans pride and made him look foolish in front of others. My brother is it not better to lose an argument and keep a friend."

Two Points to Ponder:

How often have we got in to such useless arguments and actually humiliated people in front of others. Just to prove our knowledge on a useless topic. Are things we engage in arguments over really that important, usually these arguments are about useless topics, Which actor starred in which film? or the name of an athlete who participated in a certain contest. Are these things really important and worth losing our friends and relatives over. Does it really make a difference as to who built the Taj Mahal.

Second point to reflect is the reaction of the Host in the Afore-mentioned story. Is that we often know we are wrong when we are corrected about certain issues but our foolish pride takes over and we refuse to budge. Is it not more prudent and wise to admit that we may be mistaken, rather then igniting a useless debate.

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» posted by bint Mohammed on 18th January 2012 - 0 comments

Always look on the bright side of life....

*Worries at the start of the day means you are still alive!

* Clothes that don't fit means you are not starving...

* Tears in your eyes means there is somebody you care for.

* The mess to clean after a dawat means you have friends and family around you

* Roof that needs fixing means you have a house.

* Taxes to pay means that you are not unemployed.

* Messages on your mobile means there is someone who remembers you.

* Learn to be optimistic in life and appreciate what Allah has given you...
because everything around you happens for a reason.

» posted by bint Mohammed on 9th January 2012 - 0 comments

Are you a sweet PO Tater?

PO TATERS

Some people never seem motivated to participate,
but are just content to watch while others do the work.
They are called "Spec Taters ".

Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted
at finding fault with the way others do the work.
They are called "Comment Taters"

Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what
to do, but don't want to soil their own hands.
They are called "Dic Taters".

Some people are always looking to cause problems by
asking others to agree with them.
It is too hot or too cold, too sour or to sweet.
They are called "Agie Taters".

There are those who say they will help, but somehow
just never get around to actually doing the promised help.
They are called "Hezzie Taters".

Some people can put up a front and pretend to be
someone they are not.
They are called "Immy Taters".

Then there are those who love others and do what they say they will.
They are always prepared to stop whatever they are doing and lend a helping hand.
They bring real sunshine into the lives of others.
They are called "Sweet Po Taters".

» posted by bint Mohammed on 6th January 2012 - 0 comments