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Asslamo Allaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

As I have written previously, my father served in Bangladesh for many years. Many of our relatives married women from Bangladesh while serving there and speak the language fluently.

My father wasn’t in the military but a civilian.

Growing up, my older Brothers and Sisters have memories of Dhaka (and praying for rain for the Schools to shut down) so they can play with the other kids in the street while skipping School.

My interaction apart from (relatives) with people of Bangladesh is actually outside of Pakistan and it has been terrible. I (as a Pakistani) have been subjected to taunts, abuse, sarcasm and originally I thought that this was a problem confined to older generation.

Sins, their effects and Repentance in Islam

http://central-mosque.com/index.php/Soul/repentance.html

The following article gives a brief summary into the cult known as the "Aga Khanees" or the followers of His Highness (Prince) Karim Aga Khan (IV) and the key differences in their believes, practices, acts of worship to Islam & Muslims

Who or what are Ismaili Shias & the Aga Khanees?

http://central-mosque.com/index.php/Beliefs/aga-kahnees.html

Jazakallahu Khayran

Definitions:

Taaliban: This word in Urdu means seekers (of Islamic knowledge)

Zaaliman: This word in Urdu means brutal oppressors  

Asslamo Allaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

In the last few days there has been a lot of discussions about Junaid Jamshed’s “alleged” blasphemy against mother of the believers Sayyida Aisha (RA) and then emotional apology. Observing from the comments, it is becoming apparent that most people have not heard the original clip, not analysed the evidence and are merely jumping on the bandwagon! Interestingly, many in the west are not fluent in Urdu so have no clue as to what was said in the “original” offense or the apology.

Here is the breakdown with full English translation:

Junaid Jamshed’s “alleged” blasphemy:

Amma (mother) Aisha (RA) used to demand attention from Rasul-ullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam). She was the most beloved, the most dear so she used to demand attention and lie down faking an illness. The Nabi of Allah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) used to arrive (home) and seek to ask about her wellbeing.

Richard Douglas Harries

(Retired) Bishop, Church of England  

Dear Sir,

I heard your Interview on BBC Radio 4′s Today programme the other day where you suggested that passages from the Qur’aan should be recited at the next coronation.

Asslamo Allaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

In Islam, the Ulama enjoy a (well deserved) special status worthy of respect, admiration and emulation, Masha’Allah. It is critical for Islam to be preserved in the future generations for us to continue to honour (and look upto) our Ulama which will motivate people to continue to send their children to institutes of Islamic knowledge to drink from the fountain of knowledge.

Each year thousands get motivated by listening to the Qur’aan of the Huffadh during Taraweeh and send their little ones to memorise the book of Allah (SWT); a rich tradition which is to continue until the day of judgement and may Allah (SWT) give us and our generations the ability to partake from this blessed tradition (Ameen).

However, the modus operandi of gaining knowledge in our times has somewhat changed from the times of Sayyidina Rasul-ulllah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam). Some of the greatest amongst Sahabah (RA) were the ones who had spent time in the blessed company of Sayyidina Rasul-ulllah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) alongside their regular day-to-day pursuits of working and other jobs i.e. they had not committed themselves (fully) to acquisition of knowledge. In our times (traditionally) one is required to dedicate himself (or herself) to a Darul-uloom setting for a number of years in order to be considered from amongst the Ulama; I admire this fortunate blessing of Allah (SWT) something which I am (still) deprived of due to my sins.

But a dangerous dichotomy (schism) has become (prominently) apparent in our times where everybody else who has not been through the traditional (Darul-uloom) route is considered to be laymen (best impression) and an IDIOT (worst); you can actually read and hear people addressing “Non-Ulama” as IDIOTS, STUPID, IGNORAMOUS and so on.

Asslamo Allaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

So the social media is abuzz with the news of the “drunk Mullah” of Pakistan…

The Secularists, Modernists and Anti-Islam forces are rubbing their hands with glee and working overtime to spread the news of Hafiz (Maulana) Tahir Mahmood Asrhafi (HA) and the video of his apparent slurred speech and incoherent gestures. I say “apparent” because so far nothing has been proven and human dignity and decency demands that “Maulana” be treated as innocent until proven guilty. However, in the present day climate of hysteria all reason has been efficiently dispensed with and let alone “Maulana” but even Islam (and its principles) have been judged to be guilty. Who needs “sound reason”, “proper investigation” and “due process” when we have youtube, twitter and facebook? Take a good look at the subject of the tweet which impartial, above-board BBC decided to feature in association with this scandal.

Most of those tweeting and updating their facebook, mocking are showing their ignorance to the religion of Islam. My religion (and I have no qualms in using these words) was declared by Allah (SWT) to be the final religion, perfect and free from error and the divinely guided choice for my salvation.