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

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Dr. Ashraf Choudhary QSO
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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