SUBHANALLAH

Holy Kaaba to be washed on Saturday

Gov. of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal will, on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, wash the Kaaba on Saturday (Muharram 16). A number of Muslim scholars, government officials, dignitaries and diplomats will attend the event, which takes place twice a year on the 15th of Shabaan (the month preceding the fasting month of Ramadan) and in mid-Muharram (the month after Dhul Hijjah when Muslims perform Haj). The House of God is given a new Kiswa (covering) on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah when pilgrims proceed to Arafat for the main event of the Haj. The washing ritual of the Kaaba begins with the performance of two raka’hs inside the cuboidal structure. The interior walls will then be cleaned with rose, oud and musk perfumes using white cloth. Zamzam water mixed with rose perfume will then be splashed on the floor and then wiped with bare hands and palm leaves. Before entering the Kaaba to do the washing, Prince Khaled will circumambulate the Kaaba seven times (Tawaf) during which he will touch the Black Stone. He will then receive the key to the Kaaba presented in a bag made of green velvet from its custodian (Bani Shayba). On entering the House of God, the prince will perform two raka’hs on a marble sheet, the spot where it is believed that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prayed. The washing ceremony will begin after the guests have exited. The marble floor and the walls will be washed with Zamzam water mixed with rose perfume. After the cleaning, the floor and the walls will be dried again with white cloth and tissues. The walls are then perfumed using large quantities of oud and rose perfume. The Kaaba will then be incensed. The Kaaba is 14 meters high from the eastern side, 12.11 meters from the western and southern sides, and 11.28 meters from the northern side. Its inside floor is laid with colored marble. Its ceilings are supported by three wooden columns, each with a diameter of 44 cm. The structure has two ceilings, a lower one and an upper one. Its inside walls are covered with curtains made of green velvet that are changed once every three years. The top of the upper roof has a vent, which is 127 cm long and 104 cm wide to allow sunlight to enter. This vent is covered with strengthened glass and is opened during the washing ceremony. The vent can be reached via a glass staircase of 50 steps. The door of the Kaaba is made of wood and covered with 280 kg of pure gold. It is 310 cm in height and 190 cm in width. The length of the Kaaba’s key is 40 cm. The door is erected 225 cm above ground level.

Dil To Hai Dil , Dil Ka Kia Kijiay

Split,Rift

Split

Differences between the majority Sunni and minority Shia Muslims date back to the very earliest days of Islam.

They are directly linked to the issue of succession following the death of Prophet Muhammad.

 

The Shia believe that after Prophet Muhammad's death, his son-in-law, Ali, should have been given the reins of administration.

They still regard him as the first imam or spiritual leader.

The Sunni, however, believe that the appointment of one of the Prophet's companions, Abu Bakr, as the first Caliph was correct.

The Sunnis also respect Ali as the fourth Caliph of Islam.

Rift

In AD661, Ali was murdered and his chief opponent, Muawiya, became Caliph. It was the death of Ali that led to the great split between Sunnis and Shias.

Muawiya laid the foundation of family rule in Islam and he was later succeeded by his son, Yazid.

But Ali's son Hussein refused to accept his legitimacy, and fighting followed.

 

Hussein and his followers were massacred in battle near Karbala in AD680.

The deaths of both Ali and Hussein gave rise to the Shia characteristics of martyrdom and a sense of betrayal.

Even today, Shia all over the world commemorate the killing of Hussein with vast processions of mourning in Pakistan and other parts of the Muslim world.

Shia Islam has always been the rigid faith of the poor and oppressed, of those waiting for deliverance.

It is seen as a messianic faith - awaiting the coming of the "hidden imam", Allah's messenger, who will reverse their fortunes and herald the reign of divine justice.

Pakistani national singer in NZ

Shagufta Zia,
don’t know the year, it more then six years, it was i4th of Aug of PANZ , when she first perform , her voice was powerful and music was so captivated , many of us including me could not hold our feet , it was first function where young and were dancing on floor. She sung few song , including Arfana Kalam of MiaN Mohammad Bakhash , from then she is almost Part of every Pak 14 th Aug
Last time I saw her in Jashan e Azadi function , although age is taking its tool but her voice is same , she is true Pakistani national singer in NZ , by recognising her service, Pakistan community should organise a SHAAM to her NAAM

سپریم کورٹ کے فیصلہ کے بعد واقعی صاف شفاف احتساب ممکن ہوسکے گا؟

 

These Boots are made for walking , if we will not behave NOW , they will walk all over us.

 

این آر او پر سپریم کورٹ کے تاریخی فیصلے کے بعد ملک کی سیاسی صورتحال یکسر تبدیل ہوگئی ہے اور ہر مکتبہ فکر کی جانب سے تذکروں اور تبصروں کا سلسلہ شروع جاری ہے،جو کسی صورت ختم نہیں ہو نے پا رہا ہے۔ سپریم کورٹ کے فل کورٹ نے عوام کی خواہشات کے مطابق این آر او کو کالعدم قرار دے کر یہ پیغام دیا ہے کہ پاکستان میں عدلیہ آزاد ہے،پہلی بار پاکستان میں اس فیصلہ کا خیر مقدم کیا گیا ہے، عوامی حلقوں میں بھی اس کی مکمل تائید کا سلسلہ جاری و ساری ہے، سیاستدانوں کا کہنا ہے کہ ہم کسی طور بھی جمہوریت کو پٹری سے نہیں ٓ اترنے دیں گے جبکہ عوام کرپشن زدہ سیاستدانوں اورحکمرانوں کا احتساب کرنے کے حق میں ہیں اور چاہتے ہیں کہ ملک کی لوٹی ہوئی رقم واپس لائی جائے، لیکن ایک بات سمجھ سے باہر ہے کہ ہر کوئی یہی کہتا ہوا نظر آتا ہے کہ میرے ہاتھ صاف ہیں، ایک طرف ملک میں مہنگائی عروج پر ہے، بے روزگاری بھوک و افلاس عام ہے،سب کی توجہ اس طرف سے ہٹ چکی ہے، سب ہی اس ملک میں صاف شفاف انتظامیہ اور برائی سے پاک معاشرہ چاہتے ہیں، سب ہی یہی چاہتے ہیں کہ وسیع تر قومی اور ملکی مفاد میں کسی قسم کی محازذ آرائی سے بچا جاسکے۔

کیا ملکی ادارے کسی محاذ آرائی کی جانب بڑھ رہے ہیں؟

سپریم کورٹ کے فیصلہ کے بعد واقعی صاف شفاف احتساب ممکن ہوسکے گا؟

Merry Christmas

Santa On Trial

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SEASON’S GREETINGS 2009

HOLIDAY SEASON’S GREETINGS 2009 

Another year is coming to an end. The holiday season is a time for celebration, for reflection, and for helping those who are poor and vulnerable.

Christmas is filled with traditions and symbols for our Christian brethren, which reminds us of the need to care for the less fortunate. This time is a symbol of kindness, of humility and of charity.

Today’s New Zealand duly reflects our society and it shows that we are a multicultural society. It is a powerful riposte to those who seek to promote discord between different sections of the community.

The highest value of all the major faiths is peace, and there is no reason why people from all backgrounds cannot live in harmony.

There is a need for tolerance and understanding between cultural and religious groups in New Zealand's diverse society. Diversity is strength not a threat. Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed or colour. Tolerance and fair play are our strong New Zealand values.  

I acknowledge that there are many challenges still needed to be overcome, and that discrimination still existed. At the same time I certainly recognise that much has been achieved in my lifetime in New Zealand. And there is every reason to be hopeful about the future.

I urge everyone to join me in highlighting the importance of greater understanding and integration between different cultural and religious groups. Immigrants' values are compatible with a very diverse range of cultures - but they may all have to adapt a little to allow those underlying New Zealand values to be sustained.  
 
 

As the holiday season and another year approach, let us take time to consider what is really important – family and friends. We tend to hold our families a little closer, realizing that what we take for granted can change in an instant. We need to remember our friends who have endured great sacrifices or those who have suffered great loss in Asia and the Pacific region.

Thanks for the love and support everyone has given me over my seven years in Parliament and I look forward to continuing to develop these relationships.  During this festive season please drive carefully and have great holidays as we look forward to a very prosperous New Year 2010. 

Dr Ashraf Choudhary QSO

Labour Member of Parliament

Spokesperson for Food Safety, Agricultural Sciences and Assoc. Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs

Alamgir Afridi
Ethnic Coordinator / Issues Assistant 
Dr. Ashraf Choudhary QSO
Member of Parliament                        
Ph:              (09) 265 0983
Mobile:        027 511 0346
Fax:             (09) 265 0984
Email           alamgir.afridi@parliament.govt.nz

In Name of Religion.

Father jailed for 'honour' murder

In Name of religion.  

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

Help Please

Dear friends 
 

An Indian student, Summaiya Parveen, at the Wellington Polytech is in desperate need of financial help to pay her international student fees to continue her studies. She (with her husband in NZ as well) is international student and has change of financial circumstances.

They have discussed their problem with me and sound genuine. 

They need minimum of $5000 by coming Tuesday. Otherwise they have to leave NZ. 

Whatever help you can provide pl put in their a/c which is 01-0542-0090071-00 with ANZ bank. Any amount is welcome.

If you need more info. Or wish to contact them directly, please let me know. 

I support this case because I think it is genuine. 

Regards

Ashraf Choudhary MP

Pakistani cricket team in Wellington

Pakistani cricket team is currently touring New Zealand playing test matches against blackcaps. 

Pakistani cricket team arrived in Wellington on Sunday, 29^th Nov 2009 and attended a dinner and Eid Milan party at the Community Centre, Johnsonville, Wellington hosted by the Pakistan -New Zealand Friendship Association Inc based in Palmerston North. 

The team was warmly welcomed at the airport by  members of the Pakistani community from Wellington and Palmerston North. On the same evening Pakistani community held the welcome dinner which was attended by 200 people from lower north island and Auckland . 

A number of Pakistanis including Jamshed Hassan, the President of Pakistan Association in Auckland came down for the event. 

It was a delightful evening for the team, management and guests. The Pakistani Cricket team was formally welcomed by Dr Ashraf Choudhary MP, and this was followed by short speeches by the cricket team Captain Muhammad Yousaf and the manager Intikhab Alam. 

Everyone mixed and mingled including team members and kids enjoyed the occasion meeting with their favourite cricket players. It was certainly an event that New Zealand Pakistanis, particularly the younger members will cherish for long time to come. The PakNZ, particularly the former secretary, Jamil Khan  and his team of volunteers, did a a marvellous job in organising this event. Well done. 
 

Dr Ashraf Choudhary MP

"Homework”

The Teacher asked, "All right children, who can tell me

what a chicken gives?"

Mary answered, "A chicken gives eggs!"

The Teacher then asked, "Now who can tell me what a

goat gives?"

　

And Paul answered, "A goat gives goat milk!"

And finally the Teacher asked, "Well now, who can tell

me what the cow gives?"

And Little Johnny replied, "Homework”

Responsibilities and Our High Commission Of Pakistan

Eid Millan with Pakistani Team was great party , few families from Auckland do the distances to attend and appreciate the Pakistani Team , Pak Aucklanders were welcomed by MP Dr Ch . Asharf . Although Pakistani Team could not win this test mach , that’s sports , winning or losing is part of it , as long they have put up a good game .

But this was not appreciated by acting high commission , in address to dinner party she heavily scrutinized and criticized Pakistan team and said it is there responsibility to win .

She was telling Pakistan Team off for not wining and telling them their responsibilities , does she know her responsibilities?, does she knows what time and what day them is arriving? , wasn't’t her responsibility to welcome the heroes?

In reply, team couch Intakhab Alam, said team did it best to win , losing is part of game as well

Governor-General of NZ

The Governor-General is a symbol of New Zealand's national unity and leadership, with the holder of the Office fulfilling important constitutional, ceremonial and community leadership roles.

The Governor-General is appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand to serve as the personal representative of the Head of State, Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand.

New Zealand's Head of State is non-partisan and is not involved in the "business" of government, which is the responsibility of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.  This arrangement is best described by the saying that "while the Sovereign reigns, the Government rules."

In a very few instances, the Governor-General may exercise a degree of personal discretion, under what are known as the "reserve powers."  The most important of these is the appointment of a Prime Minister following an election, or accepting the resignation of an incumbent Prime Minister. 

By convention, the Governor-General will always appoint as Prime Minister the person who has been identified through the government formation process as the person who will lead the party or group of parties that appears able to command the confidence of the House of Representatives.  The Governor-General expects that there will be clear and public statements that a political agreement has been reached and that a government can be formed that will have the support of the new Parliament.  The Governor-General abides by the outcome of the government formation process.

Other reserve powers are to dismiss a Prime Minister, to force dissolution of Parliament and call new elections, to refuse a Prime Minister's request for an election, and to refuse assent to legislation.

Couple of days ago community leaders from all over NZ were invited by the governor general of NZ to appreciate the services of community leaders further communities, among them president of Pakistan association were invited lavish state diner with the governor. After dinner, during the mix and mingle time governor general gave a pose with Jameshiad Ul Hassen

EID MUBARAK

Assalamo Alaikom

Eid Mubarak
Insha Allah Eid ul Adha salat will be held at Manurewa Botanical garden Hill Road at 8:30am on Eid Day.
Plz come along with yr family and please pass on it.

Wasalaam

Hafiz Junaid

Eid Millan dinner with our Pakistani Cricket team.

Asalam-u-alikum,
Pakistan comminuty is pleased to announce that they  have managed to organize a Dinner in the honours of Pakistani Test Cricket Team during their tour to Wellington. The Dinner will be held in evening on Sunday 29th November 2009.
As Eid-ul-Adah in on 28th November 2009, so it will be Eid Millan dinner with our Pakistani Cricket team. The cost of dinner ticket is $20 per person and kids below 6 years age are free.
This invitation is open to all but due to security reasons we need to control the crowd and know who is attending the gathering, so please collect your tickets from the following persons by Friday 27th November 2009. Kindly note that tickets are limited in numbers.
Haseeb Qazi            Tel no 021-25773813     e-mail     haseeb.qazi@gemail.com<mailto:haseeb.qazi@gemail.com>
Omar Ashraf            Tel no 021-872179         e-mail     omerash@gmail.com<mailto:omerash@gmail.com>
Mudasar                  Tel no 021-02901445     e-mail
Dr Tahseen              Tel no 021-02734573     e-mail      teh_pk@yahoo.com<mailto:teh_pk@yahoo.com>
Zulfiqar Butt             Tel no. 021-1074737      e-mail      buttzulfiqar_haider@hotmail.com<mailto:buttzulfiqar_haider@hotmail.com>

Regards
Alamgir Afridi

Eid Mubarak

Mechanic go to length

there are few mechanical shop are may be non who goes to lenght to get job done weldone,
i was told to clean up underneath of my car Engine , i tried many palaces no one do this kind of clean up,
But this workshop did good cleaning , now i cant recognised my own car engine
if you need car engine washed Please contact this workshop , mention Sohni Dharti and get good price

OH ALLAH

‘Here I am, oh Allah ... here I am ...’

The changes that have taken place around Mina and the Jamrat area in the past few years are astounding. Anyone who performed Haj 30 years ago or more can remember how calm and serene it was. The increase in the number of pilgrims in the intervening period changed everything. The area turned into one of the most congested parts of the pilgrimage, with the most accidents and the most deaths. Not so now. In this, the last installment of the Arab News Countdown to Haj, we focus on how the holy sites have been redeveloped with safety wholly in mind. Points of entry into Mina are now controlled. No longer can private cars and taxis drive there; only registered buses have access. The massive five-level complex surrounding the Jamrat area for the stoning has been organized so that pedestrians can keep moving slowly but securely in a one-way system. At no point today will there be congestion or dangers. The development of the facilities — others include the provision of emergency medical services and volunteer guides to help pilgrims — is a remarkable improvement. Haj is an obligatory duty on all Muslim men and women who are mature, sane and physically and financially able to perform the Haj, and also financially maintain their dependents while away on pilgrimage. It is the fifth pillar of Islam that is to be performed once in a lifetime. While doing the rituals, pilgrims should keep away from all evils, sins and unjust disputes. According to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), “He who performs Haj for Allah’s pleasure and avoids all lewdness and sins will return after Haj free from all sins as he was on the day his mother gave birth to him.” The Haj is a six-day event that begins on Dul Hijjah 8 and ends on Dul Hijjah 13. Once a Muslim man or woman meets the conditions for Haj, he or she should not delay performing it. An outline of the Haj is as follows: • On Dul Hijjah 8 (Yaum-at-Tarwiya), pilgrims will make niyah (the intention of performing Haj). And, while dressed in ihram, and proceed to Mina, which is about 5 km away from Makkah. They will stay the night there and pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghreb, Isha and Fajr. All of the four rakaas of prayer will be shortened into two but not combined. • At sunrise the next day on Dul Hijjah 9 (Yaum Arafat), pilgrims will go to Arafat (about 9 km away from Makkah) where they will stay until sunset. Pilgrims will pray Dhuhr and Asr together, and will spend the day reciting Qur’an and in supplication. • At sunset, pilgrims will go to Muzdalifah where they will pray Maghreb and Isha together. They will remain there until Fajr prayer and collect small stones to throw at the Jamrat. • After Fajr the next day on Dul Hijjah 10 (Yaum-ul-Haj-il-Akbar), pilgrims will return to Mina (where they spend the night of the eighth of Dul Hijjah). • Once in Mina, the pilgrims will throw seven pebbles at the main Jamrat. • On the same day those who are performing the Haj of Tamattu or Qiran will slaughter their sacrificial animals, shave off or trim their hair and change into plain clothes (those performing the Haj of Ifrad will not do so). On completing these rituals, pilgrims are allowed to do everything they were not allowed to while in ihram except marital relations. • After that, pilgrims will go to Makkah to do Tawaf Al-Ifadha. After that all prohibitions will be lifted from them, including marital relations. • After doing this, the pilgrims will return again to Mina to spend the nights of the 11th and 12th of Dul Hijjah, with the option of spending the night of the 13th (Ayaam-at-Tashreeq) if they are not in a hurry. If they stay the 13th night, they will have to throw stones at the Jamrat. Pilgrims have to leave Mina for Makkah before sunset on the 12th, otherwise they will have to spend the night in Mina. • When they come back again to Makkah from Mina, after staying for two or three days there, the pilgrims will do Tawaf Al-Wadaa (farewell circumambulation) before departing. The Haj is now complete. May Allah accept it. • Pilgrims can visit Madinah (450 km from Makkah) either before or after Haj and pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). This is not part of the Haj, but pilgrims are keen to do this out of respect for the Prophet (pbuh). While in Madinah, pilgrims pray two rakaas of Tahiyyat Al-Masjid or perform any obligatory prayer that is due when in the Holy Mosque. They can then go to the Prophet’s grave to offer their salams to him and to his two companions, the Caliph Abu Bakr ra and the Caliph Omar ra.

GREAT QADAFFI

 

PAK Vs NZ

PAK Vs NZ

pak vs nz

Pak Vs NZ Series

 

Pakistan cricket team is landing on Auckland Air port this Monday 16 Nov . 1pm. They will rest in Auckland before leaving for Queenstown

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SCHEDULE

The National Bank Series 2009/10

PAKISTAN TO NEW ZEALAND

NOVEMBER 2009

Wed. 18 – Fri. 20 Warm up v New Zealand A, Queenstown Event Centre

Tues. 24 – Sat. 28 1

st Test at University Oval, Dunedin 12 noon

DECEMBER 2009

Thurs.03 – Mon. 07 2

nd Test at Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve, Wellington 12 noon

Fri. 11 – Tues. 15 3

rd Test at McLean Park, Napier 12 noon

Next Other Western Country

 

Out of Parliament Office

Dear All
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for attending the opening of  Dr Choudhary's out of parliament office on Saturday 17th of Oct 2009.

I thought it was a fantastic get together and it was wonderful to see everyone come together in such bright spirits arround 200 people were attanding this event.. Everyone looked like they had a great time.

Hon. Phill Goff Leader of Labour Party was also impressed by the turnout.
For those of you who could not attend I look forward to meeting you in the future.

Thank you once again.
Regards

 

Alamgir Afridi

Photos , Aucland Times , News may be old but worth reading Auckland Times                                                              

Different Side Of Pakistan

The organisers say they hope to show a different side of Pakistan than the usual images of suicide bombings.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8345177.stm

Enough is Enough., BBC report

Pakistani troop morale is high three weeks into the army's assault against the Taliban.

The military has made significant gains in its campaign in South Waziristan so far - and across the country there seems consensus that the operation is the right option at the moment.

"Yes, we feel very confident and sure. Whatever is being done is right," says Maj Faizan Ali, an army officer involved in anti-Taliban operations.

"I think the operation was long overdue."

The military's confidence is not without basis - despite a wave of militant attacks that has killed hundreds in recent weeks, most Pakistanis remain firmly behind the operation in South Waziristan.

But opinion remains divided over its timing and consequences.

'Too much blood'

"The government is absolutely right to launch the operation," says Ahmed Khan, a shopkeeper in Rawalpindi.

Just killing the militants is not going to help - the militancy will now spread to towns and cities Sohaib Mateen, Karachi

"Those people have too much blood on their hands. Our lives have been taken hostage -But not everybody is as confident about the way the authorities are handling the situation.

"The operation in South Waziristan is only going to exacerbate the problem," says Sohaib Mateen, a business analyst in Karachi.

Mr Mateen closely follows the situation on the ground and believes the solution is not just a military one.

"Jihad [holy war] is not a tangible thing. It is an idea and needs to be dealt with on an ideological level as well," he says.

"Just killing the militants is not going to help. The militancy was confined to the tribal regions, but now it will spread to towns and cities."

But he is in the minority, as most Pakistanis remain firmly behind military action.

Their main issue remains the disruption of everyday lives due to the rising level of violence.

"I don't have a problem with the operation," says Nazish Mohsin, a young mother of three in Lahore.

"The operation appeared to have been inevitable. If the army had not done it the Americans would have.

"My issue is with the authorities not being prepared to defend ordinary citizens. Most of all it's my children's education I am worried about.

The military says it has captured towns and weapons from the Taliban , where does this come from?

"Every day my children ask whether they are going to school or not. Every second day the school shuts down."

Mrs Mohsin's concerns are shared by most parents and students, not just in Lahore but across the country.

"Nobody is coming to school these days," says Zainab Azhar, 16, who studies at a military-run college in the capital, Islamabad.

"There is a lot of security. Only official cars are allowed inside. We have to walk a long way and metal detectors have been installed at the entrances.

"We are told not to talk to strangers or take anything from them."

She says studies are greatly affected by school closures.

"Our teachers send us assignments on e-mail, but nobody takes them seriously. Nothing can replace school."

US and India blamed

What is surprising is that Ms Azhar, like many others, says it is not just the Taliban who are to blame for the violence.

Everyone is taking advantage - India and America all have a hand in the violence Nazish Mohsin, Lahore

"There are many different people involved," Ms Azhar says. "Mainly the Americans are responsible for these blasts. They are brainwashing young boys who carry out the attacks.

Maj Ali says: "Anyone who has a big bag of money can hire the services of the militants. They are so naive that they accept the responsibility outright.

"Everybody is using them for their agenda."

Mrs Mohsin from Lahore also has similar views.

"It's not just one party," she says. "Everyone is taking advantage - India and America all have a hand in the violence."

Even Sohaib Mateen agrees.

"Political and international pressure are killing our people. Local elements are involved, but foreign forces, especially India and the US, are taking advantage.

"Where is the money coming from? The Taliban need millions of rupees to run their operation."

There is no evidence to support the widely held view in Pakistan that the US and India are directly involved in the violence.

But many people seem to have been persuaded by a series of recent reports in the local media.

These reports clearly suggest that both countries are working to destabilise Pakistan through their agents in the country. Most of the reports are based on conjecture and quote "anonymous" sources.

Pakistan's government has largely remained silent on the issue, until recently.

A few days ago, the authorities said the army had discovered "clear evidence" of Indian involvement with the Taliban in Waziristan. India swiftly denied the claims.

Epic Muhammad movie in pipeline

An epic movie about Islam's Prophet Muhammad is in the pipeline, backed by a producer of the Lord of the Rings. American Barrie Osborne, who also produced The Matrix, told Reuters the film would be an "international epic" aimed at "bridging cultures". In accordance with Islamic rules, the Prophet cannot be depicted on screen. Images of the Prophet are considered blasphemous by Muslims. The $150m (£91m) English language film should go into production in 2011. 2010 talks Qatari media company Alnoor Holdings, which is behind the plans, said it wanted to attract the "best international talent" for the film. "The film will educate people about the true meaning of Islam," Osborne said. Raja Sharif, vice president of international projects at Alnoor, told Reuters he expected to conclude deals next year. Islam is followed by around 1.3 billion people around the world

Kiwi Muslim Directory

 

Serving the Community Professionally

The Kiwi Muslim Directory is New Zealand’s first and only Muslim directory. We are hoping it to be an exclusive publication and expect support from all the Muslim organisations in New Zealand. The Kiwi Muslim Directory stimulates interaction within the community, which in turn will help our businesses to grow.

www.muslimdirectory.co.nz/

PANZ appeal

 

Financial condition of PANZ is very thin , we need funds to run PANZ affairs as Eid Milan is on its way and cricket tournament we are looking for sponsors from community members , any donation of $10, 20, 50, will be appreciated . Said Jamsaid ul Hassan president of PANZ

For donations please contact Hassan 6264199 , mobile 0272907080

Festival of the dead.

Historian Nicholas Rogers, exploring the origins of Halloween, notes that while "some folklorists have detected its origins in the Roman feast of  the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the festival of the dead  SamuinThe name is derived from Old Irish and may mean roughly "summer's end  "Samhain and the Celtic Origins of Halloween".  New York: Oxford University Press.A similar festival may have been held by the Britons but this is not specifically documented.

The festival of Samhain celebrates the end of the "lighter half" of the year and beginning of the "darker half", and is sometimes regarded as the "Celtic New Year

The celebration has some elements of a festival of the dead. The Celtic peoples of the late iron age are thought to have believed that the border between this world and the Otherworld became thin on Samhain, allowing spirits (both harmless and harmful) to pass through. We should note that there is little or no evidence of the beliefs of these people, however, ancestor worship and belief in malevolent spirits are common themes for humanity and ancestor worship at ancient tombs has some archaelogical support. On this basis the family's ancestors may have been honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. It is conjectured that the need to ward off harmful spirits led to the wearing of costumes and masks; much as it seems to have done in many tribal cultures. In Scotland the spirits were impersonated by young men dressed in white with masked, veiled or blackened faces.^[5][6] Samhain was also a time to take stock of food supplies and slaughter livestock for winter stores. Bonfires played a large part in the festivities. All other fires were doused and each home lit their hearth from the bonfire. The bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into its flames.^[7] Sometimes two bonfires would be built side-by-side, and people and their livestock would walk between them as a cleansing ritual.

in Pakistan it called "SHAB E Barat"  

Another common practise is said to have been divination, which may have involved the use of food and drink, though it has been said that Druidic rites also included more sinister forms of divination.

Pay More to get Less .Broken Promises

John Key gave New Zealanders a pledge he would not privatise state assets during his first term of Government. He also pledged he would investigate only opening up the ACC Work Account.
Just a year down the track, those promises are in tatters. National is now investigating privatising all ACC accounts and Nick Smith says privatisation will be enacted as soon as the investigations are completed in June.
The Government is attempting to justify these broken promises by manufacturing a crisis. It claims ACC is insolvent when it has over $11 billion dollars of reserves and last year collected $1 billion more in levies than it spent on claims.
There is no justification for New Zealand's world-leading publicly-owned ACC scheme being sold off to private companies. Labour will fight privatisation from which big Aussie insurance companies will make 100s of millions of dollars in profits but Kiwis will as a result be forced to pay more to get less.
Rodney Hide's plan to privatise water infrastructure now run by councils raises further serious questions. New Zealanders oppose the privatisation of water because, just like ACC, they recognise they will end up paying more for this vital service.

SPICE KILLS CANCER

Curry spice 'kills cancer cells'

The yellow spice gives curries their bright colour An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown. The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia. Now tests by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show it can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab. Cancer experts said the findings in the British Journal of Cancer could help doctors find new treatments. Dr Sharon McKenna and her team found that curcumin started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours. 'Natural' remedy The cells also began to digest themselves, after the curcumin triggered lethal cell death signals. Dr McKenna said: "Scientists have known for a long time that natural compounds have the potential to treat faulty cells that have become cancerous and we suspected that curcumin might have therapeutic value." Dr Lesley Walker, director of cancer information at Cancer Research UK, said: "This is interesting research which opens up the possibility that natural chemicals found in turmeric could be developed into new treatments for oesophageal cancer. "Rates of oesophageal cancer have gone up by more than a half since the 70s and this is thought to be linked to rising rates of obesity, alcohol intake and reflux disease so finding ways to prevent this disease is important too." Each year around 7,800 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in the UK. It is the sixth most common cause of cancer death and accounts for around five percent of all UK cancer deaths.

Phone law

From Sunday, motorists must have a handsfree device if they want to use their mobile phone. If they're caught using it without one, they face an $80 fine and 20 demerit points.

Support public ownership

Auckland Energy Consumer Trust   
 
Hello Labour Party Members and supporters.
 
 
If you are a power account holder in Auckland, Manukau or Papakura you get to vote in the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust elections. You will have received your voting papers by now and voting papers must be received by the electoral officer by this Friday 30th October 2009.
 
POWERLYNK IS THE LABOUR ENDORSED TEAM - WE NEED YOUR VOTE
 
VOTE FOR THE WHOLE POWERLYNK TEAM IF YOU:-
·     Support public ownership of our power lines
·     Support the continuation of a $300 + dividend to you, every year
·     Support fair power lines prices
·     Support a community trust to fund community power savings schemes
If elected POWERLYNK will:-
·     Deliver your $300+ dividend
·     Keep public ownership of Vector
·     Ensure fair power line prices
·     Build a reliable, world-class power supply
·     Support fast-fibre broadband for Auckland
·     Guarantee power lines under-grounding
·     Establish a Community Trust to support power saving and energy generation projects
POWERLYNK WON'T
·     Privatise or sell Vector
·     Allow foreign ownership of your power lines
·     Dismantle your Trust
 
There is still time for you to post your vote for the POWERLYNK team.
 
Your vote is needed to protect our important community asset, our power lines.
 
Please vote for the whole team
 
Check out www.powerlynk.org.nz for more information
 
Regards
The POWERLYNK TEAM
Jenny Agnew, Shale Chambers, David Hay, Simon Mitchell and Kate Sutton
 
 

One Dish Eid Milan

One Dish Eid Milan

Sunday 29/11/09

6pm

Hay Park High School

670 Richardson Rd

Mt Raskill

Meet and greet on one place with PANZ One Dish Party . Whatever you cook at home , please bring it to share with other  

FIANZ COMPETITION

FIANZ NATIONAL QURAN COMPETITION

Syed Abdullah Nabi  Of Al-Madinah School Won Fianz National Quran Competition Category Junior

 

What are platelets?

Boold Butter!

One donation of platelets provides the same amount of platelets as 8 to 12 whole blood donations combined.

Blood is made up of several components, where each

component plays a special role: red blood cells, white

blood cells, platelets and plasma. Platelets are tiny cell

fragments that help form blood clots and reduce blood

loss when you are injured. If a blood vessel is damaged,

the role of the platelets is to clump together to block the

leak in the blood vessel and stop you bleeding.

Why are platelets needed?

A platelet transfusion can be the difference between

life and death for leukaemia patients and people

undergoing chemotherapy. These patients often have

low levels of platelets which can lead to spontaneous

bleeding. Even a small amount of bleeding can be

dangerous, particularly if it occurs in the brain.

As new treatments develop, more patients are being

successfully treated with platelets. This means there

is a growing demand for platelet transfusions.

The difference between giving blood and

giving platelets

One donation of platelets provides the same amount of

platelets as 8 to 12 whole blood donations combined.

Giving a whole blood donation is a simple process that

involves the removal of 470mL of blood. Most people

can safely give whole blood 4 times a year because

your body only takes up to 12 weeks to replace the

red cells that have been removed.

Platelet donations involve apheresis machines that

separate your blood into its different components and

then returns those that are not being collected back

into your body. Your body replaces platelets much

more quickly than red cells, so platelet donors can

normally donate more often than whole blood donors.

How are platelets collected?

Platelets are collected by a process known as

apheresis (pronounced ay-fur-ee-sis). It comes

from the Greek word meaning “to take away” or

“to separate”. Instead of donating whole blood,

you only give platelets and some plasma

(the fluid in your blood).

Plateletpheresis is the process of collecting platelets

with an apheresis machine. As blood is taken from

the donor, the machine spins the blood in a small

centrifuge bowl to separate the platelets from the other

blood components. These are collected into a special

collection bag and the remaining red cells, white cells

and most of the plasma are then returned to the donor.

This process is repeated several times until enough

platelets are collected and usually takes 90 minutes in

total. You can sit back throughout this time and relax.

Is plateletpheresis safe?

Yes. Healthy people can donate platelets regularly,

as their bodies can replace their platelets and plasma

within a few days of each donation. There is very

low risk of iron depletion because the red cells are

returned to you. You will be supervised by a trained

nurse throughout the whole process and regular blood

tests are taken to monitor your health.

How often can you give platelets?

You can donate every two to six weeks because your

body can replenish its supply of platelets quickly after

Message

An Email from Mateen Saddiqi

Ladies Tournament

Ladies only Tournament

Good Idea

 

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Requested By PANZ President Jamshaid Ul Hassan , we are posting this POLL to find if PANZ have enough support to conduct this Ladies only tournament 

Fiasco

Phil Goff Reports 

Last week the Government moved urgency in the House and released a draft Bill dealing with climate change that it wants to rush in.
Only trouble was Nick Smith had failed to check whether anyone else was prepared to support it – and no Party was.
There are good reasons for that.
National, having tried to exaggerate the problems facing ACC, had a prescription which involves pushing up costs to Kiwis and cutting the protection available to them.
And now to attract ACT support, they are proposing privatising the Employers' Account which covers workplace injuries.
As Merrill Lynch pointed out last year, the big beneficiary of this would be the large Australian insurance companies who stand to make hundreds of millions of dollars in profits each year from New Zealand.
The losers would be ordinary New Zealanders who will have to pay more to get less, because the profit factor would siphon money away from injury prevention, income support and rehabilitation.
Even many of the employers are speaking out against it, and Treasury is unenthusiastic.
Sadly, the Maori Party, which last week condemned privatisation and cuts, are now supporting introduction of the legislation.
Labour has clear ideas on how to improve ACC but they do not involve slashing core assistance to Kiwis with genuine injuries and trauma, nor privatising the service.

Qur'anic verses appear

 

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem 

Qur'anic verses appear on Dagestani baby's body

Qur'anic verses have reportedly appeared on the body of a nine-month old boy named Ali from the Russian Republic of Dagestan. 

Since his birth, birthmarks in the form of Arabic script have been appearing on Ali's body. First, there were individual letters but then texts began appearing, the Russian-language Vesti news channel quoted his parents as saying on Thursday. 

"First, there was a hematoma on his chin. When the bruise went off, we saw the word "Allah," Ali's mother Madina Yakubova said. 

Surprisingly, one of the baby's legs has an inscription,"Allah is the creator of all entities." 

The TV channel reported that Ali was first diagnosed with "ischemic heart disease of the second degree" and "infantile cerebral paralysis" in the maternity clinic. However, after the inexplicable events began happening, he was examined again and found healthy. 

The incident has been drawing hundreds of Dagestani Muslims to Ali's home everyday, prompting local authorities to guard the house round-the-clock.

PANZ Plan 2009

Ladies and gentlemen , get ready and fasten your seat belts as PANZ flight 2009 is about to take off for long distances destination, this flight has three major stops,

First is one dish Eid Milon party for Eid coming next , 2^nd .,an out door double cricket wicket tournament for men 3^rd a in-door cricket tournament for women only if we able to get enough women teams run this tournament, said president of PANZ Jamshaid ul Hassen

CYBROG BEETLES

IJTEMA

ASSALAMO ALAIKUM ! DEAR BROTHER, IN THIS COMING LONG WEEKEND THERE IS A BIG IJTEMA/ JOODH STARTING FROM THIS COMING SATURDAY (24th) FROM ZOHAR SALAATH TILL MONDAY, FINISHING WITH DUA AFTER FAJAR SALAATH IN AIRPORT MASJID AT WESTNEY RD, SO PLS JOIN WITH THE BEDDINGS & INFORM OTHERS. JAZAKALLAH !

Fear and anxiety

BBC report

A string of deadly attacks in Pakistan in the past week, including one on the army's HQ in Rawalpindi, has highlighted the increasing militant threat ahead of a planned army offensive in the Taliban stronghold of South Waziristan. Here Pakistanis, for whom bomb attacks have become part of life, discuss how the army should deal with the militant threat. Khadija Ali, 20, law student, Rawalpindi I live next to the army HQ in Rawalpindi, which was under attack on Saturday. There is a lot of hype created by the media about these attacks. Yes it was a big attack and yes, there was a siege. But I didn't feel threatened in any way. The army was very effective in taking control of the situation and the world didn't come to an end. When there are frequent attacks they become second nature and they stop bothering you. You get accustomed to them. I am not saying that the loss of human life doesn't matter. Extremism is a state of mind which can only be altered through education Khadija Ali These attacks have a negative, but also a positive effect. Do you remember the video of the girl being flogged by the Taliban? That changed public opinion against the Taliban. These suicide attacks consolidate it. I can confidently say that more than 90% of people in Pakistan are against the Taliban. Five years ago the reaction was at best, confused. This is extremely important in defeating the Taliban. At this point a military operation seems the only solution. But what worries me is that innocent people will be killed. The short-term solution will be to infiltrate these areas. But more importantly, the long-term solution is education. Extremism has little to do with guns and weapons, it is a state of mind which can only be altered through education. The government needs to revise our education policies in order to end the fan-following of these bigoted mullahs.

‘Eidiwali’

DR ASHRAF CHOUDHARY’S UPDATE
The months of September and October have seen major celebrations among the very diverse ethnic communities of New Zealand. The Eid Ul Fitr for Muslims, Diwali for Hindus and the Moon festival for Chinese and Korean community all occurred during this time.
Ramadan, as one of the five pillars of Islam, holds special significance for Muslims. Eid is a day of thanksgiving by means of distributing alms, gifts among the poor, the needy, children and loved ones and offering special prayers for peace and harmony around the world are the hallmark of Eid.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is being celebrated all over the country with great fervour, gaiety and enthusiasm by all Indians.
 
A special groundbreaking event took place in Hamilton on Tuesday, 6 October under the recently formed umbrella of ‘Koshish Charitable Trust’. Together the Indian and Pakistani communities jointly celebrated the ‘Eidiwali’. I believe such joint celebrations are fantastic way of promoting community spirit.

QURAN TAFSIR

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

 

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
QURAN  TAFSIR 

 InshaAllah Quran Tafsir In  URDU by Dr.Gulam Murtuza( Through DVD ) arranged On every Saturdays @ 12.30 pm
till Zohar Salat at Masjid-Al-Noor ,Block house bay Islamic Centre, Avondale. All are Invited
To gain the Knowledge of Holy Quran. The First session starts on 17 October 09 @ 12.30 pm..

 

جزاك الله خير
Dr. Mohammed Qudrathullah

14 Aug 2009

Blood Balti

Honest Filipino returns SR1.2m to its owner

JEDDAH: A Filipino has been felicitated for returning around SR1.2 million that he found outside a cash machine to its rightful owner in Tabuk last week.

“I’m very happy. I am proud of myself that in spite of it being such a huge amount, I didn’t feel like taking money which does not belong to me,” said Lark Michael B. Colegado, 34, from Tacloban and Misamis Oriental in the Philippines.

Colegado, a maintenance technician in Jeddah, said he was sent to Tabuk on Oct. 6 to carryout maintenance. It was when he was looking for a place to sit at an ATM machine to carryout work that he found a small box containing the cash.

Colegado immediately informed his superiors and the money was returned to its owner.

“I could have been richer if I kept that money, but I was raised by my family to be an honest person so it did not enter my mind, although I was really scared when I found the box,” he said.

He also informed his Pakistani helper who was with him about the incident and told his bosses on returning to Jeddah. In an e-mail from his managers, Colegado was told that they were proud to have him in their team and thanked him for doing what is right.

The Filipino community invited Colegado to a function at Laparilla restaurant to felicitate him. Leaders of different Filipino organizations also attended the event and handed Colegado a certificate of appreciation.

“What Colegado did is very timely. At this point in time when we have lots of Filipinos facing financial problems in this country, here comes a man returning a very big amount of money he found with no regret,” said Filcom leader Jauhari Usman.

“Honestly speaking, the huge amount found was really tempting. If anybody finds such an amount, I do not know what he or she would do. What Colegado did is really admirable and has boosted my morale as a Filipino,” he added.

“In spite of the very bad situation in our country, we can still see some people like Colegado doing a great thing and it is a real honor for all Filipinos. It shows the world that we are a trustworthy people,” said Rudy Castro, chairman of the Overseas Filipino Workers Cooperative Council.

“We are proud of you and, on behalf of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) and the Filipinos here in Jeddah, congratulate you. Your kindness shines in spite of the flood left by Ondoy and Pepeng ... I proudly tell you that I’m proud to be a Filipino because of you,” said Joey Villanueva, chairman of PICPA.

Nimaz kay baad Wazoo

Ashfaq Ahmed ...Continued

Ashfaq Ahmed

Sovereignty For Sale, On Price of democracy

http://www.ibitians.com/2009/10/03/kerry-lugar-bill-urdu-translation/ 

At last, the "democracy dividend" promised by the Western powers to Pakistan over a year ago is on the verge of realisation.

 

A new American law passed last week would translate into $1.5bn in annual aid and soft loans to Pakistan over the next five years.

The flow may resume for another five years if Pakistan continues to comply with the conditions set out in the law

The Americans poured nearly $2bn into Pakistan from 1953 to 1961, when a succession of authoritarian rulers allied themselves with the US's worldwide defence cordon around the former Soviet Union.

In 1981, they negotiated a five-year, $3.2bn package for the military regime of Gen Zia-ul Haq to enable it to counter the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

During 2002-07, the US funnelled another $10.5bn to the military regime of Gen Pervez Musharraf for its help in the war against al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Happy Diwali

Happy Diwali

Diwali Festival of Lights gives the Indian communities the opportunity to share this much-loved cultural tradition with other New Zealanders and their families. This event celebrates not only the traditions of Diwali, but Indian culture as a whole.

Asia:NZ is again proudly organising the festivals in partnership with Auckland and Wellington City Councils. We're keen to build on the success of the 2008 festival, which was attended by over 200,000 people - view Diwali 2008 slideshow here

Auckland: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October

Carry----logar Bill

                            

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