Naps: Endagered species in modern life? | 43 Folders
A good nap is one of life’s great pleasures, and the ability to nap is the sign of a well-balanced life. When we nap we snatch back control of our day from a mechanized, clock-driven society. We set aside the urgency imposed on us by the external world and get in touch with an internal rhythm that is millions of years old….
Nakhuda: Cash for Fatwas: Investigative Journalism at Its Worst
Following a sting-operation that bites at the very foundation of an already marginalized and at times persecuted Indian Muslim community, the Rupert Murdoch-owned Star TV’s Benaqaab program recently featured a documentary showing secret footage of 10 Indian muftis “allegedly” taking bribes to issue religious edicts.
Bataranzi: I finally made a picture of him
Over the years, I have seen this man roaming the streets of Amman with a number of plastic bags on his back. His red/orange hair, his colorful shirt and his distinct shoes. I always wanted to make a picture of him….
the (new) legal writer: One space is enough
Thirty-four
years ago in high-school typing class, I learned to hit the space bar
twice at the end of each sentence. This was good advice, because my
instrument was an Underwood typewriter (not as old as this one, but almost).Today, writing on a computer with proportionally spaced typefaces, one space is enough; two is too many. For reasons why, read One Space or Two?, by Ken Adams.
Rivers and Link Canals of Punjab at All Things Pakistan
The Punjab province of Pakistan is blessed with five major rivers
and their numerous local tributaries. All of these five rivers
originate from the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan Mountains.After traveling hundreds of miles through the high mountain valleys,
these rivers ultimately enter into the plains and plateaus of Punjab
via the Frontier province of Pakistan, the State of Kashmir, and India.
Koonj: Shabana’s blog » Blog Archive » Islamica rubbing shoulders with Time
Dr. Shabbana Mir, recent winner of a prestigious academic award, writes:
In a message from a good friend, I learn that it’s time to say thank you to Harvard Square Bookstore.
Not only do they stock Islamica Magazine,
they keep it in the main section with Time, US News, The Economist,
Tikkun, etc., instead of relegating it to the alternative lifestyle
section.Is this a sign that it’s time for the big corporate bookstore
chains to take a second look at their Irshad Manji-Ibn Warraq-Judith
Miller “Islam” sections?
Marginal Revolution: How to Use a Condom Optimally
The NYTimes has an excellent article
on how foreign aid is often more about aiding local companies than
aiding foreigners. It’s a familiar story but told with a wry look
at condom production in Alabama where for decades billions of condoms
have been manufactured for USAID and other programs despite the fact
that costs are much lower on the world market.
Don’t ignore drug expiration dates - Lifehacker
HealthDay reporter Kathleen Doheny explores the mysteries of drug expiration dates and tries to answer the eternal question: Is it bad to pop an aspirin from a bottle that expired six months ago?
YouTube - UMMA Community Clinic
A highly-inspiring example of serving humanity sincerely, consistently, and with excellence…
YouTube - UMMA Community Clinic
A highly-inspiring example of serving humanity sincerely, consistently, and with excellence…
Roald Dahl mentions in his childhood autobiography, Boy:
Cadbury’s were using some of the greatest chocolate-bar experts in the
world to test out their new inventions. We were of a sensible age,
between thirteen and eighteen, and we knew intimately every chocolate
bar in existence, from the Milk Flake to the Lemon Marshmallow. Quite
obviously our opinions on anything new would be valuable. All of us
entered into this game with great gusto, sitting in our studies and
nibbling each bar with the air of connoisseurs, giving our marks and
making our comments. “Too subtle for the common palate,” was one note
that I remember writing down.
The Quiet Leader—and How to Be One — HBS Working Knowledge
t sounds almost paradoxical. A quiet leader? Yet quiet leaders—managers who apply modesty, restraint, and tenacity to solve particularly difficult problems—are more common than we think, says Harvard Business School professor Joseph L. Badaracco.
Cricket and Islam: A Brewing Controversy at All Things Pakistan
According to a Reuters report (CricInfo version here) Pakistan cricket players have “been advised to strike a balance between religion and cricket.” This according to Dr. Nasim Ashraf, the new Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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BBC NEWS | Americas | Abortion ban closer in Nicaragua
A Nicaraguan parliamentary committee has approved draft legislation to ban all abortions, including in cases where the mother’s life is at risk.
Out of India, A “Third Wave of Globalization” Emerges
Across much of the world, India is still known as a land of elephants and maharajahs. But one day, it might be known for Tata.
The impacts of globalization and roads to integration are almost as varied as the number of countries in the world. “Foreign Policy” and the A.T. Kearney consulting firm have released the sixth annual ranking of 62 countries based on their degree of globalization…..
Is it true that there is “blatant shirk” in many parts of the Qasida Burda?
Answered by Faraz Rabbani
Question: Some learned scholars say that there is “blatant shirk” in many parts of the Qasida Burda–that it goes against Allah’s Oneness of Lordship, His Oneness in Names & Attributes, and also His Oneness in Divinity…
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon His Beloved Messenger Muhammad, his noble folk, righteous companions, and all followers
No, the Qasida Burda doesn’t contain “shirk” (associating partners with Allah) or other deviations from sound Islamic belief. Rather, it is a pure expression of deep and passionate love for the Beloved Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), whose love is a condition of faith. [Read full answer]
Some Renditions of the Burda
Two Shaykh Diya’ Renditions
At DeenPort, the Mawlid Hajji Imran contains a lively rendition (with duff) of the first two chapters of the Burda by Shaykh Diya’. Shaykh Diya’ also has a slow and very passionate rendition of these first two chapters of the Burda.
Tunisian and Maghribi and Yemeni Renditions
A Tunisian rendition of the Burda is also available at DeenPort (though curiously named “Borda”). There is also a full rendition of the Burda by a Maghribi group. This rendition is highly praised by Ustadh Tirmidhi. Another Maghribi rendition, by Moulay Touhami al-Harraq, is also available. The DeenPort News people are ga-ga over it. The Ahbab al-Mustafa group (from Hadhramawt, Yemen) have a full rendition of the Burda, too:
Burda (Ahbab al-Mustafa) - Parts: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Indian Renditions
Qari Waheed Zafar’s rendition of the Burda is one of the ‘classic’ Indo-Pak recitations of the Burda. It was the first one I ever heard. Muhammad Owais Qadri’s rendition is sublime. Other renditions by him are also available. Fasihuddin Sohrawardi’s rendition moves the heart and soul. Imam Jilani, of High Wycombe Mosque, has this rendition, hosted on Sidi Mas’ud Khan’s site.
Imam Hamza Yusuf’s contributions
Zaytuna Institute & Academy has a beautiful documentary (video) on Introducing the Burda of al-Busiri. It features Imam Hamza Yusuf, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, and others:
The Alhambra Productions has The Burda, with a full translation by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, and a powerful rendition by the Fez Singers. Beautiful.
Geek to Live: Top 10 open source Windows apps - Lifehacker
Companies like Google and Microsoft give away free software as a courtesy to their users to hook more people on their services (”free as in beer.”) But open source organizations are often non-profit and made up of volunteer developers who release free software because they believe users have a right to control their data (”free as in speech.”)
The Subconscious Mind of the Consumer (And How To Reach It) — HBS Working Knowledge
Harvard Business School professor Gerald Zaltman’s latest book, How Customers Think: Essential Insights into the Mind of the Market, delves into the subconscious mind of the consumer—the place where most purchasing decisions are made. The question: How can marketers understand unconscious consumer thinking? [interview]
And Far Away » The Top Arab Brands
The Forbes Arabia Top 40 Arab Brands list looks at companies that not only have created strong brands in Arab countries, but that are gaining recognition worldwide.
Muslim scholars write the pope - and everyone else | csmonitor.com
Sohail Nakhooda says Islam has a problem getting its message heard.Thirty-eight Muslim scholars from 20 countries sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI urging mutual tolerance and respect over the weekend, and 500 prominent Muslims signed a religious ruling rejecting violence against civilians on Tuesday. Neither got much publicity.
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Thinking of Sin & Determining to Sin
Caryle Murphy, Yasir Qadhi, and the Headscarf « Muslim Apple
[Shaykh] Yasir Qadhi relates a telephone interview he had with Caryle Murphy of the Washington Post:
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