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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:16 pm

Be yourself


We join spokes together in a wheel,
but it is the center hole
that makes the wagon move.


We shape clay into a pot,
but it is the emptiness inside
that holds whatever we want.

We hammer wood for a house,
but it is the inner space
that makes it livable.

We work with being,
but non-being is what we use

Tao Te Ching

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:18 pm

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

~John Quincy Adams

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:24 pm

1: “He who keeps his own counsel keeps his affairs in his own hands.”
2: “Fear him, whom you hate.”
3: “The wisest man is he who can account for his actions.”
4: “Do not put off today’s work for tomorrow.”
5: “Money cannot help lifting its head.”
6: “What regresses, never progresses.”
7: “He who does now know evil will fall into it.”
8: “When a man puts me a question, I judge of his intelligence.”
9: “Don’t forget your own self while preaching to others.”
10: “Avoidance of sin is lighter than the pain of remorse.”
11: “On every dishonest man, there are two watchmen, his possessions, and his way of living.”
12: “If patience and gratitude had been she camels, it would have mattered little on which I rode.”
13: “May Allah have mercy on him who sends me my faults as a present.”
14: “Preserve the sayings of those people who are indifferent to the world. They say only that what Allah wishes them to say.”
15: “Fear Allah, for He alone lives; all other things are liable to perish.”
16 “The wisest among you is he whose sustenance is the fear of Allah.”
17: “Praise Allah, for by praise His blessings multiply.”
18: “Fear Allah, for that is fortune; indifference to Allah is misfortune.”
19: “Be patient; patience is a pillar of faith.”
20: “The less of the World, the freer you live.”

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:31 pm

1:“Acquire knowledge and teach it to people.”
2:“Be dignified, honest and truthful.”
3:“Do not be an arrogant scholar, for scholarship cannot subsist with arrogance.”
4:“When you see that any scholar loves the world, then his scholarship is in doubt.”
5:“God forbid, men should be jealous of knowledge as they are jealous of women.”
6:“May Allah bless the man who says less and does more.”
7:“The criterion of action is that todays work should not be deferred till the following day.”
8:“Trust is that there should be no difference between what you do and say and what you think.”
9:“Learn the Arabic language; it will sharpen your wisdom.”
10:“Luxury is an obstacle, and so is the fatness of the body.”
11:“A man may be as straight as an arrow, but even then he will have some critics.”
12:“O Allah do not give me in excess lest I may be disobedient.”
13:“Allah loves moderation and hates extravagance and excess.”
14:“He who went to the kings to seek favours went away from Allah.”
15“Sit with those who love Allah, for that enlightens the mind.”

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:39 pm

1:“Before Allah, that is the best dinner which people eat together.”
2:“As long as you are pure of heart, you speak the truth.”
3:“The pilgrims are the delegations of Allah.”
4:“If your ruler is just, praise Allah; if he is unjust, pray to Allah to rid you of him.”
5:“Allah is happy with such rulers whose slaves are under their control.”
6:“Forgive the people so that Allah may forgive you.”
7:“Prefer for the people what you prefer for yourself. Which you do not wish for yourself, do not impose on others.”
8:“In the eyes of Allah he is the best ruler who has secured prosperity and comfort for the people.”
9:“That ruler is most accursed whose misconduct leads to distress of the people.”
10:“Every ruler should keep his door open to the people.”
11:“Understand the teachings of the Holy Quran for that is the source of knowledge.”
12:“Relate as few traditions as possible, lest by being involved in traditions the people overlook the Quran.”
13:“All the injunctions of Islam are based on reason.”
14:“The way to express gratitude to Allah is to give Zakat out of the property He has bestowed on you.”
15:“In my view your greatest obligation is to offer prayers. He who fulfills this obligation with great regularity will be secure in his religion.”
16:“He who sleeps without offering the night prayer, may he never enjoy a sound sleep.”
17:“Women should offer Zakat on their ornaments.”
18:“Blessed are those who are martyred in the way of Allah.”
19:“In the preparation of Islam, commit no excess.”
20:“Without consultation, the Caliphate is unlawful.”

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:53 pm

Islamic Quotes about Love of God

1:“He who comes to take the love of God can have no taste for the love of the world.” – Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

2:“The word of God is the medicine of the heart.” – Imam Ali (ra)

3:“Sit with those who love God, for that enlightens the mind.” – Umar bin al-Khattab (ra)

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:57 pm

Islamic Quotes about Greatness

1:“Run away from greatness, and greatness will follow you.” - Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

2:“There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.” – Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

3:“Lead such a life that, when you die, the people may mourn you, and while you are alive they long for your company.” – Imam Ali (ra)

4:“As long as you are pure of heart, you speak the truth.” – Umar bin al-Khattab (ra)

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:59 pm

Islamic Quotes about Good actions

1:“Good actions are a guard againgst the blows of adversity.” – Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

2:“Be good to others, that will protect you against evil.” – Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

3:“If you expect the blessings of God, be good to His people.” – Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

4:“Forgiveness is the crown of greatness.” – Imam Ali (ra)

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Unread post by Muslim First » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:01 pm

Islamic Quotes on Charity

1:“Earning a livelihood by following some profession is better than living on charity.” – Umar bin al-Khattab (ra)

2:“When you offer any Sadaqah to a beggar, do it with humility and respect, for what you are offering is an offer to Allah (swt).” – Abu Bakr Siddique (ra)

3:“One should not feel happy at the acquisition of wealth, nor should be grieved at its loss.” – Uthman Ghani (ra)

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Unread post by Conscíous » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:59 am

"Expose yourself to your deepest fear after that fear has no power and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free."~ Jim Morrison

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:31 pm

Quotations for women

Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.


William Congreve (1670 - 1729), The Mourning Bride, 1697, act III scene 8 - More quotations on: [Men And Women]

No matter how love-sick a woman is, she shouldn't take the first pill that comes along.

Dr. Joyce Brothers (1928 - )


A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962)

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:42 pm

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.
When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

Gautam Buddha.

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:53 pm

"If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change,
you will get results"

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Unread post by Conscíous » Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:31 pm

"When you get to the end of all the light you know, and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly." ~Edward Teller

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:49 pm

"God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:33 pm

DILBERT'S BEST..

Dilbert is a fictional character of Dilbert comic strip, whose characteristic feature is extreme intuition. Some of his one liners are unfortunately true.

Some of Dilbert's best one liners:

1. I say no to alcohol, it just doesn't listen.

2. Marriage is one of the chief causes of divorce.

3. Work is fine if it doesn't take too much of your time.

4. When everything comes in your way you're in the wrong lane.

5. The light at the end of the tunnel may be an incoming train..


6. Born free, taxed to death.

7. Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film.

8. Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.

9. Smile, it makes people wonder what you are thinking.

10. If you keep your feet firmly on the ground, you'll have trouble putting on your pants.

11. It's not hard to meet expenses, they are everywhere.

12. The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, he was the genius.

13. The trouble with being punctual is that no one is there to appreciate it.

14. In a country of free speech, why are there phone bills?

15. If you cannot change your mind, are you sure you have one?

16. Beat the 5 O'clock rush, leave work at noon!

17. If you can't convince them, confuse them.

18. It's not the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

19. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

20. Hot glass looks same as cold glass. - Cunino's Law of Burnt Fingers.

21. The cigarette does the smoking you are just the sucker.

22. Whenever I find the key to success, someone changes the lock.

23. To Err is human; to forgive is not a Company policy.

24. The road to success...... Is always under construction.

25. In order to get a Loan, you first need to prove that you don't need it ..

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Unread post by Conscíous » Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:20 am

Discouragement is the enemies favorite tool to use against you. He knows there is GREATNESS inside of you. Fight back. Get your life back! ~ unknown

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Unread post by Conscíous » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:29 am

"Maybe it's not always about trying to fix something broken.. Maybe it's about starting over and creating something better.". ~ unknown

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:23 pm

Mahatma Gandhi's list of
*SEVEN BLUNDERS OF THE WORLD* :

1. Wealth without work.
2. Pleasure without conscience.
3. Knowledge without character.
4. Commerce without morality.
5. Science without humanity.
6. Worship without sacrifice .
7. Politics without principle

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:24 pm

"The best religion is the one that makes you a better person"
- Dalai Lama

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Unread post by think » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:24 pm

balandi daer tak kiss shaks ke hasse me aaee hai
bohot oonchi emarat har waqt khatre me rehti hai

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Unread post by think » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:40 am

bara huwa to kiya howa, jaise pair khajoor
betho to saya nahein aur phal lage hain duur.

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:31 pm

"O God! If I worship You for fear of Hell, burn me in Hell, and if I worship You in hope of Paradise, exclude me from Paradise. But if I worship You for Your Own sake, grudge me not Your everlasting Beauty.”

----Hazrate Rabia Basri (r.a.).

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:50 pm

Years ago, folk singer Pete Seeger, very much the 60's Anti-War symbol, sang this song, 'Masters of War', written by Bob Dylan....the words continue to apply to every corner of the world today, and almost every nation can sing it, using images of their particular leaders and politicians....

Come you masters of war
You that build all the guns
You that build the death planes
You that build the big bombs
You that hide behind walls
You that hide behind desks
I just want you to know
I can see through your masks
You that never done nothin'
But build to destroy
You play with my world
Like it's your little toy
You put a gun in my hand
And you hide from my eyes
And you turn and run farther
When the fast bullets fly
Like Judas of old
You lie and deceive
A world war can be won
You want me to believe
But I see through your eyes
And I see through your brain
Like I see through the water
That runs down my drain
You fasten the triggers
For the others to fire
Then you set back and watch
When the death count gets higher
You hide in your mansion
As young people's blood
Flows out of their bodies
And is buried in the mud
You've thrown the worst fear
That can ever be hurled
Fear to bring children
Into the world
For threatening my baby
Unborn and unnamed
You ain't worth the blood
That runs in your veins
How much do I know
To talk out of turn
You might say that I'm young
You might say I'm unlearned
But there's one thing I know
Though I'm younger than you
Even Jesus would never
Forgive what you do
Let me ask you one question
Is your money that good
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul
And I hope that you die
And your death'll come soon
I will follow your casket
In the pale afternoon
And I'll watch while you're lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I'll stand o'er your grave
'Til I'm sure that you're dead

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:43 pm

A Wonderful Poem!

Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman
And wished I were as beautiful.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have two legs; the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you,
you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have two eyes; the world is mine.

Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child I knew.
He stood and watched the others play,
but he did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join them dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
I forgot, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have two ears; the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I'd go..
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I'd know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:23 pm

People may hate you for being different and not living by society' standards, but deep down they wish they had the courage to do the same.

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:46 pm

Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.
– Plato (Speak only when your words improve the silence)

To the man who only has a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
– Abraham Maslow (the world we see is the reflection of who we are)

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
– Jackson

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:26 pm

"1 SAWAL NE MUJHE BOHAT PARESHAN KIA...SAWAL YEH THA:
MOMIN AUR MUSLIM MAIN KYA FARQ HAI??
BAHOT LOGO SE POOCHA MAGAR KISI KE JAWAB SE MUTMAYAN NA HUA...EK GAON MAIN JA RAHA THA TO WAHAAN 1 AADMI MILA..USS SE YEHI SAWAL KIA TO USS NE JAWAB DIA:
MUSLIM WOH HAI JO ALLAH KO MAANTA HAI AUR MOMIN WOH HAI JO ALLAH KI MAANTA HAI"


--ASHFAQ AHMED

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Unread post by ghulam muhammed » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:27 pm

POLITICIANS

We hang petty thieves and appoint the bigger thieves to public office.
~Aesop, Greek slave & fable author


Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.
~Plato, ancient Greek Philosopher


Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.
~Nikita Khrushchev, Russian Soviet politician


Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel.
~John Quinton, American actor/writer


Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.
~Oscar Ameringer, "the Mark Twain of American Socialism


A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.
~Texas Guinan. 19th century American businessman


Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.
~Doug Larson (English middle-distance runner who won gold medals at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, 1902-1981)


A JOKE !!!

What happens if a politician drowns in a river? That is pollution. What happens if all of them drown?
That is solution ....!!!