tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80491842024-03-22T15:55:44.517+06:00SCATTERED WORDSboddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-9570133354379030372012-12-27T06:43:00.002+06:002012-12-27T06:43:41.690+06:00Where is Bangladesh heading to?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
On 22 December 2012, around 30 young and innocent but visibly tortured students were produced before a lower court in Dhaka Bangladesh. Most of these students were arrested in a special operation by the elite police team called SWAT a few days back. None of them had any case filed against them prior to their arrest, nor were they ever known to have involved in any sort of criminal activities. According to news reports most of these young men had undergone inhumane and barbaric torture at the office of the detective branch (DB) of the police force for several days before being produced in court, though the law requires producing before court within 24 hours of arrest. When produced, some of them could hardly walk due to broken limbs, some had their eyes poked at and most had their fingernails uprooted. Their only crime being members of a Bangladesh Islami Chatra Shibir (BICS), the largest and oldest student's Islamic organization.<br />
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According to media reports, some other students have been missing since the above mentioned special operation. Neither have they been produced in court, nor have their arrest been acknowledged. Their families are fearing the worse, especially given the fact that a number of key opposition leaders/activists (Ilias ali, <span class="st">Chowdhury Alam) </span>have earlier gone missing under the current regime.<br /><br />Here are some excerpts of media reports describing their inhumane and barbaric treatment: "<i>One of them had his whole body smashed and yet he was alive & made to walk. Five of them had their eyes poked into and severely injured. Most of them had their nails pulled out.</i>" (CNN ireport). "<i>One of them had his hand crushed with a hammer, another had his whole body smashed. Most of them were given electric shock</i>" (daily Sangram). <br /><br />Worse yet, the court ordered the police to interrogate these students in the name of remand for three days, which in recent years have become a synonym of police brutality and torture. These poor student fell so ill after the three days remand period that the court was forced to accept their appeal for medical treatment, including one for psychological treatment. Shockingly however, the presiding judge did not shy away from accommodating further remand on 26 December 2012 (effective after getting medical treatment).<br /><br />Such news of inhumane and brutal torture of political opponents at the hands of the government makes one ask, 'where is the country heading to?'. It is saddening, and even shocking, to see young students being arrested and tortured arbitrarily just for their political belief and activisim. Worse still is the near silence of the mainstream media, the local human rights leaders and the so called shushil shomaj (civil society). These people rush to shed their tears when an innocent by-stander (Limon) was mistaken for an opposition activist and was tortured by the police, but are totally mum over the current middle-age styled brutal persecution. I wonder where is the humanity of these so called human rights activists? <br /><br />I suppose, it will not be out of place to quote the famous German poet father Martin-Niemöller:<br /><br />First they came for the communists,<br />and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.<br /><br />Then they came for the socialists,<br />and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a socialist.<br /><br />Then they came for the trade unionist,<br />and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.<br /><br />Then they came for me,<br />and there was no one left to speak for me.<br /><br /></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-54272013554129493472011-12-16T21:44:00.003+06:002011-12-16T21:54:14.322+06:00Responsibility to SocietyWhen a seed is planted, it takes its nourishment from the earth and its surrounding and slowly grows into a big tree. After it reaches its prime, the tree then starts giving back to its surrounding. First it gives fruits for man, birds and animals to eat and oxygen to breath; then some of its fruits, leaves and parts are returned to the earth through decomposition; and finally it is cut down and used as wood for people’s benefit. <br /><br />But what about us, the Muslims? When we think about the blessings that we have taken from this society, we see that they are many. But when we count that which we have given back to the society we live in, there is little we have to present. This is in contrast to our forefathers, the Muslims from the beginning of Islamic civilization until some hundred years ago. Those Muslims have enormous contribution to all spheres of life and society starting from politics, economics and social justice to science, technology and medicine.<br /><br />Allah Azzawajal says in the Holy Quran, what can be translated as,<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“You are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma`ruf (all that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allah.”</span><br />(Surah Ale Imran, verse 110).<br /><br />The meaning of the Ayah is that the Ummah of Muhammad is the most righteous and beneficial nation for mankind, because of their bidding the good and forbidding the evil, and because of their good character and morals. <br /><br />Thus, we as the Ummah of Muhammad Mustafa (saws), have to attain the best morals and characters, be true to our responsibility of the bringing the best benefit for the society; and avoid the mistakes committed by the ummah before us.<br /><br />Here, in this ayah, the word NAS, or mankind is used; not just Muslims or believers. Therefore the bringing of goodness and social justice have to apply to all of mankind and should never be limited to only the Muslims.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">So, how can we be the best of nation that brings goodness to the whole of mankind?<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">First of all</span>, we need to understand that Islam is a Deen, a complete way of life, rather than just a religion. The word religion has a rather narrow scope limited to a set of beliefs and rituals. Deen, on the other hand, obviously means a system of life where the Almighty Allah is worshipped and obeyed, not just in the narrow religious sense, but in a manner that includes all aspects of human of life including our social life.<br /><br />In order to follow this Deen of Islam, we need to develop and strengthen our relationship with Allah by reading, comprehending, and pondering over the meaning of Holy Qur’an with a genuine search for truth; and practicing its lessons in our everyday life by living a life of total obedience to the Almighty Allah. <br /><br />Once we start practicing this, the Ibadah, or obedience to Allah, will begin showing its signs in our character and in our outwardly nature. Our leader, Muhammad (saws) is the perfect and best human being, and the Quran was fully reflected in his character as described by the mother of the believers Aisha (May Allah be pleased with her). <br /><br />The more we are able to learn and put to practice the lessons of the Quran, the more will the Quran be reflected through our character, biiznillahi Taala.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Secondly</span>: bidding of the good and forbidding the evil is not just a matter of words. It is not something which we say only. Rather it is something which should be reflected in our everyday life. We can see a beautiful example of this from the life of Sayyidul Mursalin Mustafa (saws).<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">One old woman made used to throw rubbish on Prophet Muhammad whenever he passed in front of her house on the way to the mosque. Even when the old woman threw rubbish on him, he (saws) would pass silently without showing any anger or annoyance. This was a regular, daily event.<br /><br />One day when the Prophet was passing by, the woman was not there to throw the rubbish. He stopped and asked the neighbor about her well-being. The neighbor informed the Prophet that the woman was sick on bed. The Prophet politely asked permission to visit the woman. When allowed he entered the house, the woman thought that he had come there to take his revenge when she was unable to defend herself because of sickness. But the Prophet assured her that he had come to her, not to take any revenge, but to see her and to look after her needs, as it was the command of Allah that if any one is sick, a Muslim should visit him and should help him if his help is needed.<br /><br />The old woman was greatly moved by this kindness and love of the Prophet. By the example of greatness of Muhammad, she understood that he was truly the Prophet of God and Islam was the true religion. She accepted Islam at once</span>.<br /><br />Such kindness is repeated many times in the history of Islam. Justice, honesty, integrity, kindness, sincerity, and truthfulness are the qualities of the Muslims that opened the hearts of millions of people in Asia and Africa to the truth of Islam. People knew the tree of Islam by the fruits of the good conduct it produced in its followers.<br /><br />Similarly, we also engage regularly with the wider society in todays age too. People know and understand Islam through personal experience of Muslims. The early Muslims spread throughout the world through doing business with the others; and their nobility and integrity of conduct won them over. This very model should be followed by us Muslims today, and we have to interact with larger society in our places of work and other spheres of life; and we need to portray a good example of ourselves and represent Islam as it really is. <br /><br />Guiding society by spreading the call of righteousness, fighting atrocities and detestful things, encouraging virtue, enjoining all that is good, helping the people, trying to win the public opinion to the side of Islam, and observing the Islamic principles in all aspects of public life: these are the duty of individual Muslims as well as the community working as a unit. The society we live in has many problems to which we Muslims can contribute and work together with others to solve.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thirdly</span>: Our life, individually and within the Muslim community, should be an ideal one which may draw the attention of others. It should make people think and compare their own lives with ours. That is one of the ways that will make them curious for gaining sound information about Islam. However, if we slavishly imitate the parts of the Western lifestyle that do not agree with Islam, and thus degrade ourselves, there will not be and cannot be any distinction between us and others. In this case, they will not feel any attraction towards us or our Deen. Nor will it make them reflect on the Muslim behavior or hold us and Islam in esteem. <br /><br />We must also remember and understand that if we commit a crime in our home country, we are less likely to be stereotyped, compared to doing the same in this society. This is because we are not just an individual here, rather we are representatives of our countries and of our Deen Islam. So, it is much much more important to set a good example and be a good role model in this society.<br /><br />This also applies to the community within ourselves. We need to be united, have strong brotherhood and set good example as a group. One of the greatest blessings of Islam is it's admirable success in creating strong, warm and rich bond of love and brotherhood among the Muslims. It is this blessing of love and brotherhood which is the greatest source of sustenance and nourishment for man, but few of us can honestly say that we have experienced true brotherhood. True Muslim brotherhood implies that we should pray for our brother and want for him what we want for ourselves.<br /> <br />The importance of brotherhood is highlighted by the saying of the Prophet (saws). He has described it by saying: <br />"You find the Muslims in their mutual love and compassion, like one body, should any organ of it fall ill, the rest of the body will share in the fever and sleeplessness that ensues". (al-Bukhari)<br /><br />Let us all pray and work towards being the best of Mankind, being a member of the Ummah of Sayyidul Mursaleen Muhammad (saws).<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-16359577638777094962011-11-28T02:11:00.001+06:002011-11-28T02:13:44.795+06:00Hijrah 1433: Lessons from Hijra NabawiyyahThe migration of the Prophet illustrates the principle that no matter how something is desired by us, we should never hesitate to sacrifice it for the sake of our faith or ideal. Worldly material and things of value can never and should never take the place of our faith; nor can the faith be exchanged away for the entire world.<br /><br />Makkah was the birthplace of the Prophet (saws) and his companions. It was also the city of Holy kaaba. Yet, nothing stood in the way of bidding farewell to their hearts and homes, families and kinsmen just for the the freedom of conscience and liberty to practice Islam.<br /><br />Finally, Hijrah is not only a physical migration, but more importantly it is a spiritual migration. To attain true Hijrah, we have to work on our Faith, our knowledge and our actions, so that we are able to worship Allah and pull away from Haram; make our Faith strong, and face the trials and tests of staying on the straight path; and migrate away from what Allah has forbidden to worshipping as Allah has ordered.<br /><br />Let us pray that we can all be a true immigrant, and migrate away from leading a life of desire and vanities to a life of humbleness and thankfulness. Allahumma Ameen.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-13634684036413481132011-11-28T02:09:00.002+06:002011-11-28T02:11:51.224+06:00Hijrah 1433<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QCZkNm3WVSkwqkZXRdBKlh_cQdmwMxx69GS8St2s_7kSNBACECc7GCjlRDApdU_3gdA3c-UAm1X-XL_rbRbwk1C-DinfLz84eFTpxDvnBqRJvJigbvT6Jt5CGCzIDqbHB_d3qA/s1600/hijrah2.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QCZkNm3WVSkwqkZXRdBKlh_cQdmwMxx69GS8St2s_7kSNBACECc7GCjlRDApdU_3gdA3c-UAm1X-XL_rbRbwk1C-DinfLz84eFTpxDvnBqRJvJigbvT6Jt5CGCzIDqbHB_d3qA/s1600/hijrah2.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>It is appropriate for us to reflect a while on the significance of the important event of Hijra in the history of Islam.<br /><br />The Islamic calendar was first introduced by the close companion of the Prophet, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R). During his Khilfah, the need to introduce a new Islamic calendar raised. After consultation with other prominent companions, it was agreed that the most appropriate reference point for the Islamic calendar was the Hijrah, since it was an important turning point for the Muslim community, the history of Islam and infact the history of this world. It was only after the migration to Madinah that the Muslims were able to organize and establish the first real Muslim "community," with social, political, and economic independence. <br /><br />Let us briefly look at some points related to the beautiful story of Hijrah, the blessed journey of the Prophet (saws) and his companion Abu Bakr (r) through the lonely desert from Makkah to Madina.<br /><br />As the Muslims started migrating to Madina, the Quraysh decided to end the Prophet (s) blessed life by assasinating him jointly. They chose to do it one night, and waited outside his house waiting to kill him the moment he left his house early in the morning. Allâh, the All-Mighty, however, had other plans. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) came out of the house and cast some dust at them and managed to work his way through them reciting verses from the Noble Qur’ân: which can be translated as<br />· “And We have put a barrier before them, and a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so that they cannot see.” [36:9] (surah Yasin)<br /><br />The unbelieving Quraysh of Mecca were bitterly set against the Prophet (saws). Yet they were absolutely convinced of his truthfulness and trustworthiness, and chose to trust him with their valuable belongings. When Allah’s orders for the Prophet (saws) to migrate to Madina was revealed, He had a number of their things committed to his trust. He, therefore, charged ‘Ali to return these to their owners before leaving Mecca. <br /><br />Instead of taking the direct road to Madinah Prophet (saws) and Abu Bakr (r) walked for 5 miles in the opposite direction and took refuge for three nights in a cave in rough rocky mountain called Thawr. ‘Abdullah, the son of Abu Bakr would go to see them after dusk, stay the night there, inform them of the latest situation in Makkah. ‘Amir bin Fuhairah, the slave of Abu Bakr (r) used to supply them with milk at night and Asma (r), Abu Bakrs daughter brought them food by walking this long distance, although she was pregnant at than time.<br /><br /> ‘Abdullah bin Uraiquit, a guide hired by Abu Bakr (r) who was not yet Muslim then, reached the cave after three nights, bringing with him Abu Bakr’s two camels which he had arranged especially for this journey. During the long journey to Madina, they took the hardly ever used ways along the coastal route, instead of the short and straight path that was commonly used then. <br /><br />We have hightlighted these brief points to show that The Hijrah was not a random flight but a carefully planned migration. What lessons can we draw from these incidents?<br /><br />First of all, we learn that if something is not working out as planned, we should look for alternatives just like the Prophet looked for alternative land to establishing the deen when efforts at Makkah failed, and the Quraysh of Makkah opposed Islam with strong force.<br /><br />We also see that the Prophet (saws) did not forget his duties and his trust to the Makkans, people who wanted to kill him, even at this dangerous and difficult moment. So, we should also learn to be trustworthy and honest in all circumstances, and with all people, Muslims and non Muslims alike. We must be trustworthy in our job, in our studies, in our businesses, in all our affairs of this life and hereafter.<br /><br />Further, although this migration was in the way of Islam and by the orders of Allah, both the Prophet (saws) and Abu bakr (r) left no stones unturned to prepare for this journey in the best possible way. They knew that Allah will help them, yet Abu bakr (r) bought and prepared camels for their journey, they took the help of a non-Muslim bedouin guide, they hid in the cave. Instead of taking direct path, they took long and dangerous routes. Similarly in our worldly affairs and more importantly in the matters of the deen, and working for the deen, we also need to be well prepared and do things in the best possible way. We know that we must rely on Allah, but only after careful planning. Also we learn from this incident that there is no fault in taking help from non-Muslim experts.<br /><br />Finally, we also see the dedication, hard work and sacrifice of those around the Prophet (saws) and his blessed companion. For example, Ali (r) had to have a lot of courage to lie in Prophets bed knowing that there are angry men waiting outside to kill the Prophet (saws) and they could have killed Ali (r) in the place of Prophet (saws). Also we see the dedication of Asma (r) who walked all the way from Makkah in pregnant condition to serve food for the beloved prophet (saws) and her father.<br /><br />These are not mere stories for us to listen and then forget. These stories and incidents are there for us to learn and take lessons for our daily life and our activities. We need to contemplate on these beautiful stories of sacrifice and struggle and try to implement their lessons in our everyday life.<br /><br />Can you imagine walking in the desert sun of Arabia for around two weeks. The temperature is about 50 degrees? For whom did the Prophet (saws) and his companions suffer this hardship? Could they not have decided to stay in Makkah in the comfort of their houses and among their people? Did not the Quraiysh offer Prophet (saws) to give wealth and power and whatever he may want?<br /><br />Do you know why the Prophet (saws) left Makkah, his birthplace, although it was the dearest place to him? He (saws) did this so that the message of Islam survive beyond their life. It is because of all the sufferings and hardship of the Prophet (saws) and all his companions that you and I and all of us are blessed to get the message of Islam. It is because of their Hijrah that day, that Islam got established and reached all the corners of this world today.<br /><br />This migration of the Prophet (saws) also has relevance in our own lives: If we live in a place where our faith and our very life is in danger, we should move away; as many of us here have done. We are told in the Holy Quran, that when the angels of death question those who sinned, they will accept no excuses. The angels will ask: Was Allah’s earth not wide enough for you to move away from a sinful environment? <br /><br />At a deeper level, the Hijrah is also a spiritual migration. If our lives are too much concerned with material things, with our own personal vanities, our likes and dislikes, our comfort and amusement, then we need a to make a spiritual Hijra, spiritual migration. We need to re-organise our priorities in life. We need to re-focus our heart, our emotions and our desires on something higher and nobler than ourselves. Material things should never be the main goal in life. Our main concern should be, to seek the good pleasure of Allah in everything we do. <br /><br />If, in the process, wealth and good fortune comes our way, we should consider it as a by-product of serving Allah. We should hold onto these things lightly, at arms’ length, not close to the heart. It should be a bonus, not the main agenda. We must not dedicate our life for this purpose alone. There are very beautiful verses in Sura Ale Imran that reminds us, which can be translated as:<br /><br />“14. Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they desire: Women and sons; Heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses branded (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and well-tilled land. Such are the possessions of this world’s life; but in nearness to Allah is the best of the goals (To return to).<br /><br />15. Say: Shall I give you glad tidings of things far better than those? For the righteous are Gardens in nearness to their Lord, with rivers flowing beneath; therein is their eternal home; with companions pure (and holy); and the good pleasure of Allah. For in Allah.s sight are (all) His servants,-<br /><br />16. (Namely), those who say: “Our Lord! we have indeed believed: forgive us, then, our sins, and save us from the agony of the Fire;”-<br /><br />17. Those who show patience, Firmness and self-control; who are true (in word and deed); who worship devoutly; who spend (in the way of Allah.; and who pray for forgiveness in the early hours of the morning.<br /><br />The migration of the Prophet illustrates the principle that no matter how something is desired by us, we should never hesitate to sacrifice it for the sake of our faith or ideal. Worldly material and things of value can never and should never take the place of our faith; nor can the faith be exchanged away for the entire world.<br /><br />Let us mark this Islamic New Year with personal thinking, reflection and re-dedication. Let us refocus our attention on pleasing our Maker, our Lord, and achieving that noble status that He has assigned for us, that is the status of the best of Creation. Let us make a fresh start, to steer our lives from where we are, to where Allah wants us to be. There cannot be a more important journey in our lives than this spiritual Hijrah, the true Hijrah.<br /><br />Let us pray that we can all be a true immigrant, and migrate away from forbidden things to the way of serving Allah, from doing thing which displeases Allah to that which pleases Him, from leading a life of desire and vanities to a life of humbleness and thankfulness. Allahumma Ameen.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-10093641014248586982011-10-31T23:57:00.004+06:002011-11-01T00:06:06.855+06:00first ten days of Dhul Hijja<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/%7Egent0113/islam/images/lunar_crescent.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/%7Egent0113/islam/images/lunar_crescent.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We are in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Many Muslims are gathered in the holy city of Makka to perform Hajj during this time. Unfortunately, many of us are not among the Hujjaj. Yet Allah SWT in His infinite mercy, has given us an opportunity to share some of their rewards by making the first ten days of this month, more virtuous than other days. This is so that we can increase our good deeds and try to wipe away our sins. According to the scholars, these ten days are the ten best days of the year and the 9th Dhul Hijja, the day of Arafat is one of the best day of the year.<br /><br />We should all try to exploit those golden days. Some of the recommended actions for these days are:<br />1. Praying Tahajjud Prayer<br />2. Fasting, especially in the ninth, the day of Arafat.<br />3. Saying Takbeer, Tahlil, Tasbeeh and Tahmid.<br />4. Making a sacrifice following the tradition of our father Ibrahim (a) seeking Allah's pleasure.<br />5. Repenting from our sins<br />6. Doing other good deeds, such as reading Qur'an, remembering Allah, honoring parents, and others.<br />7. Last but not least, making doa; especially on the day of Arafat, which is one of the best days to make doa.<br /><br />May Allah give us all Tawfique to take advantage of these blessed days.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-27478655741264877632011-08-24T16:54:00.003+06:002011-08-24T16:58:46.559+06:00Last ten days of Ramadan and Laylatul QadrAll praises and thanks to Allah (swt) for enabling us to witness this blessed month of Ramadhan in good health and safety so far.
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<br />This last ten days of Ramadhan are very important in the life of a Muslim, as we can see from the life of Prophet Muhammad (s). They holy Prophet (s) was seriously doing ibadah in the month of Ramadhan more than any other months. And even within the month of Ramadhan, when the last ten days would arrive, he was much more serious than other twenty days.
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<br />To get the most out of it, Muhammad (s) used to enter Itikaf for the last ten days. Where he used to stay in seclusion in the mosque and dedicate himself solely to worshipping Allah (swt) and drawing himself closer to Allah. Besides increasing his own Ibadah, Prophet (s) would also wake his wives and family members.
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<br />Alhamdulillah these ten days are with us. we need some serious planning so that we dont have to regret loosing these days after they are over. Rather, let us prepare ourselves so as to make best use of the special days lying ahead of us.
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<br />Another significance of these ten days is the presence of a very important and special night among the nights of this last ten days, the night of power, the night of blessing, the laylatul Qadr.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is Layltul Qadr?</span>
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<br />This is the night in which Allah has chosen to reveal the Holy Quran, His blessed words.
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<br />Laylatul Qadr is the most blessed night. A person who misses it has indeed missed a great amount of good. On the other hand, those who catch the opportunity, their gift is that of past sins wiped away.
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<br />Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah reported "When Ramadan would come, the Messenger of Allah would say:
<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Verily, the month of Ramadan has come to you all. It is a blessed month, which Allah has obligated you all to fast. During it the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are shackled. In it there is a night that is better than one thousand months. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Whoever is deprived of its good, then he has truly been deprived.</span>)</span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">When is Laylatul Qadr ?</span>
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<br />Narrated by 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle said,
<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan."</span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What should one do in Laylatul Qadr?</span>
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<br />It is reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah, that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: <span style="font-style:italic;">“Whoever stood in prayer on the night of Al-Qadr, in faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, he will have all of his previous sins forgiven.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim).</span>
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<br />From the blessed Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (s), we find the following recommended action for the night of Laylatul Qadr:
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<br />1. Praying Long Qiyaam (night prayer):
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<br />2. Making doa:
<br />It is recommended to make extensive doa on this night.
<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">‘A’ishah reported that she asked Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) “O Messenger of Allah! If I knew which night is Laylatul Qadr, what should I say during it?” And he instructed her to say:
<br />“Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee – O Allah! You are forgiving, and you love to forgive. So forgive me.” [An authentic Hadith recorded by Ahmad, Ibn Majah and at-Tirmidhi.]</span>
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<br />The scholars said: The meaning of ‘’alafow’’ is the clearance and it has the meaning of concealment and cover, it means Allah clear my crimes and sins, and forgive my faults and mistakes and conceal them, and let your punishment be away from me.
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<br />3. Abandoning Worldly Pleasures and devoting time solely for Ibadah.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are the virtues of Layatul Qadr?</span>
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<br />Sufyaan ath-Thawree reports, on the authority of Mujaahid, that the night of Al-Qadr being better than a thousand months means that the good deeds performed on it, fasting on it, and standing in prayer on it are better than a thousand months’ good deeds, prayers and fasting. (Narrated by Ibn Jareer)
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<br />The reward of sincere Ibadah which are accepted by Allah (swt) in this night is nothing less than having our past sins wiped away.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What makes this night so special?</span>
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<br />The first Laylatul Qadr, …was the night that changed history. It was the night that Jibreel alayhis salaam brought the first revelation.
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<br />When we ponder over this fact, it is easy for us to realize why is this night so important, and why is it called the blessed night. Because it was on this night that the light of guidance and Truth replaced the darkness of ignorance and Falsehood.
<br />So, to really make the best out of Laylatul Qadr, we need to read, understand, and live by the Quran in our everyday life.<span style="font-weight:bold;"> We will only truly benefit from Laylatul Qadr and our lives and surrounding will be filled with peace when we can change our lives to live by the Quran. InshaAllah.</span>
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<br />Let us also take this opportunity and earn for ourselves and our families salvation from hellfire and a place in the eternal Jannah.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-71456709055242549002011-03-28T12:58:00.002+06:002011-03-28T13:01:34.440+06:0010 things to learn from Japan1. THE CALMNESS: Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated. <br /><br />2. THE DIGNITY: Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture. <br /><br />3. THE ABILITY: The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://assets2.razoo.com/assets/story_images/000/016/057/images/size_550x415_Japan-disaster.png?1300213848"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://assets2.razoo.com/assets/story_images/000/016/057/images/size_550x415_Japan-disaster.png?1300213848" border="0" alt="" /></a>4. THE GRACE: People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something. <br /><br />5. THE ORDER: No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding. <br /><br />6. THE SACRIFICE: Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid ?<br /><br />7. THE TENDERNESS: Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak. <br /><br />8. THE TRAINING: The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that. <br /><br />9. THE MEDIA: They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage. <br /><br />10. THE CONSCIENCE: When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-28952992733488001042011-03-06T04:12:00.004+06:002011-03-06T04:18:02.397+06:00150 Million Bangladeshis are confused today<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="420" height="341" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kq1DRnA4hFg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="420" height="341" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nL-VmSMN_oI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="420" height="341" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zgHR-gKjMfU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-68150192494056399172011-02-15T17:46:00.002+06:002011-02-15T17:48:43.921+06:00Primary Guide<span style="font-style:italic;">"And among His Signs is this: you see the earth humble [because of drought]; but when We send down rain to it, it is stirred to life and yields increase. Truly, He who gives it life can surely give life to the dead, for He has power over all things."</span><br />Fussilat (Clearly Expounded) - Chapter 41: Verse 39<br /><br />In the first years of the Prophet's (peace be upon him) life he developed a specific relationship with nature that remained constant throughout his mission. The universe is pregnant with signs that recall the presence of the Creator, and the desert, more than anything else, opens the human mind to observation, meditation, and initiation into meaning. Thus, many verses of the Quran mention the book of creation and its teachings. The desert, apparently devoid of life, repeatedly shows and proves the watchful consciousness the reality of the miracle of the return to life.<br /><br />This relationship with nature was so present in the Prophet's life from his earliest childhood that one can easily come to the conclusion that living close to nature, observing, understanding, and respecting it, is an imperative of deep faith.<br /><br />Nature is the primary guide and the intimate companion of faith. Thus, God decided to expose His Prophet, from his earliest childhood, to the natural lessons of creation, conceived as a school where the mind gradually apprehends signs and meaning. Far removed from the formalism of soulless religious rituals, this sort of education, in and through its closeness to nature, fosters a relationship to the divine based on contemplation and depth that will later make it possible, in a second phase of spiritual education, to understand the meaning, form, and objectives of religious ritual.<br /><br />Cut off from nature in our towns and cities, we nowadays seem to have forgotten the meaning of this message to such an extent that we dangerously invert the order of requirements and believe that learning about the techniques and forms of religion (prayers, pilgrimages, etc.) is sufficient to grasp and understand their meaning and objectives. This delusion has serious consequences since it leads to draining religious teaching of its spiritual substance, which actually ought to be its heart.<br /><br />Compiled From:<br />"In The Footsteps of The Prophet" - Tariq Ramadan, pp. 12-14<br /><br />[<a href="http://fridaynasiha.com/">source</a>]<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-23610426126294312462011-02-05T18:09:00.003+06:002011-02-05T18:15:07.618+06:00Hilarry-leaks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpGFbwGX0DgGpEQByMugD5s13SUlWdwT_dnKIIbPOHvjNFGYucVLmzJxryZCotNbscoVA3z8GzP8JTdz2WUwjf9-fO6396kacEzReq1Re05H4wyNozJdUreBMLCFhIpo0Y9nWHw/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpGFbwGX0DgGpEQByMugD5s13SUlWdwT_dnKIIbPOHvjNFGYucVLmzJxryZCotNbscoVA3z8GzP8JTdz2WUwjf9-fO6396kacEzReq1Re05H4wyNozJdUreBMLCFhIpo0Y9nWHw/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570177485442359442" /></a><br />Transcript of Hillary Clintons tele-conversation with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina:<br /><br />Prime Minister Hasina (PM): Good Morning, Madame Secretary. I am very pleased to hear your voice.<br /><br />Secretary Clinton: Good afternoon Madame Prime Minister. I hope I reached you at a good time.<br /><br />PM: Yes, yes, you reached me at a good time. For you, any time is good time for me. Please feel free to call me anytime.<br /><br />Secretary: Madame Prime Minister I have been updated by Ambassador-at-Large Stephen Rapp about his visit to Dhaka. Honestly, at the request of New Delhi, we sent him there and tried our best to help you better organize the trial. After listening from Amb. Rapp and our Ambassador Moriarty, I felt obligated to inform you that both I and President Obama take the issue of human rights in its proper spirit. It is on this context, I called you to inform you that United States does not support the trial in its form and content. Bangladesh has to reform the whole process in a way so that it doesn’t become a conduit of punishing opposition.<br /><br />PM: Madame Secretary, I understand your concern and I already asked my Law Minister to take note of what Amb. Rapp suggested. This is a trial we undertook with active support and assistance of New Delhi. I am sure Indian Ambassador in Washington DC will brief you further on that.<br /><br />Secretary: Prime Minister, United States stands for a certain values and policies which may or may not be the likes of New Delhi. Of course, we have been attentive to New Delhi’s most of the suggestions but this one I thought I should forewarn you.<br /><br />PM: Madame Secretary we noted your concerns and can tell you this much that this was in our manifesto and our people would like to see the trial should go on.<br /><br />Secretary: Absolutely, but that has to done in an way so that it is accepted internationally. I am sure, even people who voted for your party, may not accept the trial in its form and format which is, to our view, flawed and politically motivated. President Obama working hard to bring peace to your part of the world, Madame Prime Minister. Therefore, United States would not allow any action that may only help some legitimate political forces going underground to create more problem for you and thereby, for us as well.<br /><br />PM: I understand. I understand. Don’t worry we will fix it. Don’t take it that seriously. We are doing it as we have to do and there are some culprits who we need to straighten up.<br /><br />Secretary: Ambassador Rapp also informed me about your government’s influence on the Judiciary and I was told how Judiciary is giving verdict they way you want. This is not good at the end. You have to be watchful.<br /><br />PM: Thank you, thank you. I always value suggestion from yourself and President Clinton.<br /><br />Secretary: Madame Prime Minister, let me come to the core point for which I called you. As you have seen even Washington Post picked up your treatment to Dr.Yunus and Grameen Bank. I thought it is about time to tell you how upset we are in Washington DC. I am personally upset because Dr.Yunus has been a family friend to the Clintons long before his wining of Nobel Prize. President Clinton is equally upset. Hope you are aware how hard he worked to see Dr.Yunus gets this award. I know people may have personal issues, but when it comes to national icon like Dr.Yunus, I thought Bangladesh shouldn’t demonize country’s only Nobel Laureate.<br /><br />PM: Madame Secretary, please listen, please listen----<br /><br />Secretary: Madame Prime Minister, please let me finish first. I hope you are aware that President Obama is a big fan of micro-credit. He is a fan of microfinance since his mother had her thesis on this subject. So, I am making this call to let you know how upset both of us-President Obama and I-at your continued effort to demonize Dr.Yunus.<br /><br />PM: Madame Secretary, I hope you are aware that it is not us who brought this issue. Norway is the first to complain about Dr.Yunus’s misplaced fund. After all, this is our domestic issue and Madame Secretary we will do it as per our own rules and regulations.<br /><br />Secretary: Madame Prime Minister, I thought I would not have to go that far. But, unfortunately, I was wrong. I hope you know as much we know, how your government came to power. Don’t forget that we helped you congratulating you after the election terming it as a free and fair. You know Prime Minister, how this election result was pre-arranged at the behest of our good friends in New Delhi. We acted the way they suggested us. And please don’t forget that Gen. Moyeen, who brought you to power, now in the USA and perhaps, we now know, more than you could possibly imagine. Prime Minister, I am not saying that we will disown you so soon. I am just trying to place issues in the order of history demands it.<br /><br />PM: Madame Secretary we are aware of your support and assistance. We will do all we can to keep you happy. Don’t worry. We noted your point. Now let me know when you are coming to visit my country.<br /><br />Secretary: Thanks for the invitations, Madame Prime Minister. I thank you for your time.<br /><br />PM: Madame Secretary, Please bring President Clinton and your daughter and son in law.<br /><br />Hilary hangs up on the other side----<br /><br />[Note: Could anyone in the USA makes a request under the freedom of information act to State Department and proof the source wrong.]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=181304455234007">[original source]</a><br /><a href="http://banglanews24.com/">[image source]</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-86339676183083742702011-01-16T14:33:00.001+06:002011-01-16T14:44:37.741+06:00চুনতী মাদ্রাসার ২০০ বছর<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYdRb9u_s6H9bQn_5sDkHcQLeHOzSfYlnjinkgoMbp5-a05ntfz8IvHFIBBbSLJQIMC8Z5FzNuAyIBd_j-3NtZzM3VUsEivsrYJ8yZbbiutpHSgdDFZhN7s_-Jp5bBsexXXr05w/s1600/200+Years+of+Chunati+Madrasah1.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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The story of the Hijrah, from where the Islamic calendar got its name, goes as follows:<br /><br />Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, found it impossible for him to continue his mission of inviting people to the True religion, Islam, in Makkah; and that his own life and that of other fellow Muslims were at risk. So, he started looking at nearby populations that would accept his message and provide him a base to establish a model Islamic society. After hearing about the message of Islam and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, the people of the nearby city of Yathrib, later to be known as Madinatunnabi (the city of the Prophet) or Madina, invited the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to migrate to their city. They offered him submission and unconditional support, and graciously accepted to accommodate all fellow Muslims with them.<br /><br />After a couple of years of careful planning, the time had finally come when Allah ordered the Prophet to leave Makkah for Madina. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, made the journey with Abu Bakr as his companion. Despite the fact that Allah was `the third with the two of them', the whole journey of Hijrah was scrupulously planned and executed with extreme care and caution. When they finally reached their destination, the people of Madina were filled with joy at having the greatest of man as their fellow citizen, and sang the famous song 'tala`al badru `alaina' while welcoming him.<br /><br />Years later, this important event of Hijrah was chosen by Caliph Umar and his counsel to mark the beginning of the Islamic Calendar.<br /><br />Why Hijrah to mark the Islamic Calendar?<br />1. Hijrah is a major milestone in the mission of Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. It marks the beginning of establishment of Islam as the complete way of life.<br />2. It is a very special occasion for Muslims as it highlights the importance of submission of one self to Allah the Almighty. <br />3. It reminds us of the sufferings of early Muslims in Makkah, and how they left all worldly pleasures to please Allah the Almighty. It is only because of their sufferings and sacrifices that Islam is what it is today.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Lessons from Hijrah</span><br />1. If something is not working out as planned, look for alternatives (Prophet`s seeking alternative land for establishing the deen when efforts at Makkah failed)<br />2. Don`t do anything hastily. Proper planning is the key. (The Prophet took few years seeking alternatives to Makkah. He went to taif, and had contacted other nearby tribal leaders. He migrated more than two years after people in Madina started accepting Islam and opened their doors to him)<br />3. Rely on Allah, only after diligent planning. (The Prophet and Abu Bakr (r) journey was not a straightforward trip along the regular route. It was very well planned and well executed)<br />4. There is no fault in taking help from experts (Prophet had a trusted non-Muslim bedouin who knew the area well as a guide)<br /><br />Finally here is an excerpt from <a href="http://www.onislam.net/english/reading-islam/understanding-islam/ethics-and-values/heart-a-soul/450014-the-true-meaning-of-hijrah.html">an article on onislam.net</a> about attaining true Hijrah<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Five Important Areas for a True Hijrah: To attain true Hijrah, here are the five areas we have to work on</span><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Faith</span>: We should work on strengthening our faith to be able to pull away from what God has forbidden.<br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Knowledge</span>: Only with good knowledge could our faith see us through the trials and tests of staying on the straight path. (Knowledge is not limited to religious information only)<br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Acts of worship</span>: Migrating away from what God has forbidden to worship, which not only brings us closer to God and supplies us with essential strength, resolve and tranquility, but also humbles us enough to see we’re only creatures like the rest of the creation, and that we have to maintain an ethical relationship with the universe and other people. <br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Desire</span>: Controlling one’s urges and desires is prerequisite to how much success in this life one achieves as a migrant to God.<br />5. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ethics</span> : A person who is full of great concepts and no deeds to prove it is a loser. Unless our Islamic ethical system is apparent through our everyday behaviors and manners, there is no hope for us to be true Muslims and a true migrant in the way of Allah.<br /><br />In short, a true immigrant is an ethical, well-mannered and pious Muslim, and that is what we should all strive to be everyday of our lives. Allahumma Ameen.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JhtClG_aj8s?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JhtClG_aj8s?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="320"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-43472482628139140612010-12-07T13:04:00.003+06:002010-12-07T13:09:24.022+06:00Turning to the Qur’an in times of tribulationby Uthman Khan<br /><br />The murder of a family member causes great unrest in one’s heart. And indeed the death of a small animal is sufficient for an individual to remember the return to their Lord. Upon the idea of the creation of mankind, the Angels were disturbed because of the potential level of injustice and the spilling of blood that we would cause. Yet Allah, with His infinite wisdom created mankind, and informed them of their role as custodians of truth and justice in this world. With this in mind, we reflect on the current situation of the world, and the escalating legitimized removal of wealth, freedom and life.<br /><br />The greatest crimes on a global scale are arguably those committed against Muslims and many find entertaining the regular action-packed news of the ‘progress’ being made to maintain safety and security. But the same ‘progress’ is at the expense of the freedom and lives of many Muslims who are often unable to fulfill their basic human necessities. Chilling is the image of another Muslim being killed and even more so, the mass murder that we witness regularly. Allah informs us that “<span style="font-style:italic;">the believers are nothing else than brothers,</span>” (Qur’an, 49:10) and His Messenger (peace be upon him) said that “<span style="font-style:italic;">the Muslim nation is like one body…if a single part hurts then the rest feels the suffering with fever, and cannot sleep.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)<br /></span><br />Throughout history trials and tribulations have faced those nations that affirmed the truth of Allah’s sovereignty and unity of worship. However, this nation, as in those who follow Muhammad (peace be upon him), has been given a special status coupled with a complete and comprehensive source of guidance to last till the Day of Resurrection.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“Thus We have made you the best nation, so that you be witnesses over mankind, and the Messenger (Muhammad) be a witness over you.” (Qur’an, 2:143)</span><br /><br />The Muslims must therefore appreciate and understand the position that they hold and turn to the guidance that they have been blessed with. Some individuals feel secure from such trials, and find themselves busy in their own affairs. Yet Allah warns us:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“Do people think they will be left alone because they say we believe, and will not be tested. And indeed We tested those who were before them. And Allah will certainly make known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make known (the falsehood of) those who are liars.” (Qur’an, 29:2-3)</span><br /><br />All of mankind will therefore be tested and in addition, the same tests will affect both the sinners and pious among mankind due to their vastness. In another verse we are warned:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“And fear the Fitnah (affliction and trial, etc.) which does not affect only those of you who do wrong (but it may afflict all the good and the bad people), and know that Allah is Severe in punishment.” (Qur’an, 8:25)</span><br /><br />Tribulations and whatever else the Prophet (peace be upon him) informed us about must surely take place. Therefore, it is incumbent upon Muslims to observe patience, prepare, and be cautious of them. In fact, we must take extra caution in our current times because we have drawn closer to the final hour. The nature of tribulations is that they spiral out of control and often confuse people so that one would assume something prohibited to be permissible or vice versa. The 9/11 and 7/7 events are pertinent examples and the perpetrators are unable to control the plethora of consequences that result.<br /><br />Due to the complexity of tribulations and their potential implications, many respond incorrectly and often go to extremes, despite knowing the Qur’an has been revealed to guide us in all of our affairs.<br /><br />If a Muslim responds to a situation in accordance with the Qur’an then they will be elevated in status and rewarded, while if they do otherwise they will be lowered and face the consequences. Thus, we find guidance through correctly contemplating the verses and in particular stories of the Qur’an, and contrasting them with our own situations. Allah says:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“(This is) a Book which We have sent down to you full of blessings, so that they may ponder over its verses, and so that men of understanding may remember.” (Qur’an, 38:29)</span><br /><br />Many of the stories in the Qur’an provide exemplary responses which can be correlated to situations that we witness today. Stories of true leaders, who acquired great strength in their belief, were steadfast upon the truth, and endured physical, mental and emotional tests. Every Muslim who is granted wisdom must contemplate the path that Allah chose for the best of the believers.<br /><br />Patience and firmness upon the religion of Allah, while seeking the reward in the next life, is perhaps the most common lesson that can be taken from the stories in the Qur’an. The knowledge and wisdom in these stories is abundant and a fundamental source of insight into these stories is authentic exegesis.<br /><br />The Qur’an is the source of guidance, honor, and strength for the Muslims. We must all build a relationship with the Qur’an, study its meaning and understanding, contemplate its verses, and remember Allah through them. Allah says:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Qur’an, 13:28)<br /></span><br />[<a href="http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2010120288443">Source: The Saudi Gazette</a>]<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-58952994857441873042010-09-28T10:03:00.006+06:002010-09-28T12:04:38.287+06:00Is justice the privilege of only a selected few?Jamaat leaders Nizami, Mujahid, Kamruzzaman and Abdul Kader Molla are now in police custody and being tried for so called war crimes. It is alleged that they were involved in many crimes against humanity during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, which ultimately resulted in Bangladesh emerging as an independent country. However, all this fiasco almost four decades after the war has lead to many questions.<br /><br />1. According to media reports, Nizami is around 70 while the other three leaders are in their early 60's. That means during the war, they were youths in their early 20's with the exception of Nizami, who was 30 or so. <br />If we take a look at the political leadership today, we will hardly find any national leaders who are even in their forties, let alone be of their age then. There is not even a single national leader or political personality who is in his mid or even late 20's. Even the leaders of student organizations like BCL, BCD or Shibir are in their mid 30's. <br />So, isn't it funny when we hear that these handful of youths were the leaders of the entire anti-liberation movement and perpetrators of large scale crime against humanity?<br /><br />2. It is reported that these jamaat leaders were members of a student organization in 1971 when carrying out the crimes. Were they the only members of this organization? Was it that only this four persons were the perpetrators of those horrendous crimes? Where did they get their training? Where did they get the arms? Who showed them directions? Who assisted them in various capacities?<br />Probably these four are supermen with extra-human capabilities!<br /><br />3. All these four people are from different parts of Bangladesh. Nizami is from Pabna, Mujahid from Faridpur, Kamruzzaman from Sherpur and Abdul Kader from Mirpur. Most of them were students at their local colleges, and hence there is no chance of them knowing each other then.<br />Years later, they all joined Jamaat. Call it a miracle or whatever you may, exactly these four turned out to become its top leaders four decades later.<br /><br />3. I pity the other members of their student organization then. Had they been involved in crimes against humanity, they too could have become top leaders and national politicians, including ministers.<br />Or is it that allegations of crimes against humanity is brought against these people only because of their political position???<br /><br />4. During the war in 1971, many political parties and personalities opposed the separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan, including Muslim League and the communist parties (which are now part of the government). There is no mention of their names or even of the fact that these parties opposed the separation. <br />It seems all others, apart from the few scattered and independent alleged war criminals (who were not even jamaat members then), were and are 'doa tulshi pata' (as innocent as an angel).<br /><br />5. Some months ago, the government handed out a list of 40 suspected war criminals. Does that mean that the BAL government wants us to believe that out of the entire 75 Million people, only these forty (remember they are only suspected criminals) were involved in crimes against humanity. <br />Some quarters have spends all their time, energy and money in highlighting the reign of terror lashed out by the anti-separation forces. Was all that terror and devastation and sufferings and killings committed by only this (at most) forty people. <br />It is said that three millions were killed and 200,000 women raped in the nine months of war. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">All that carried out by this forty disconnected young men???</span><br /><br />6. In late December 1971, American channel CBS broadcasted images of Mukti bahini killing tens of innocent biharis and rajakars in broad day light in front of thousands of people in the then racecourse maidan. The incident took place on the 18th of December, and was lead Kader Siddiki, a prominent freedom fighter. <br />This is not an isolated incident. During the nine month war, millions of Biharis and anti-separation Bangladeshis were tortured, raped, made homeless, maimed, robbed and thousand of them killed. Most of these were carried out by the mujib bahini, which was a guerilla unit trained by the forces of and in a neighboring country. It is alleged that this force was formed during the concluding part of Liberation War according to the policy of Awami League and the ally, India, aimed against the actual freedom fighters to bar them from taking the lead in the War; and they did not actually take part in the fighting against Pakistani forces.<br />Was these not crimes against humanity? Will these crimes never be tried just because it was perpetrated by elements of BAL?? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Is justice the privilege of only a selected few???</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-28036830642067231602010-08-08T17:27:00.005+06:002010-08-09T01:04:10.824+06:00Fair media in a free landThe hottest media sensation in Bangladesh last week was the joint interrogation of Maulana Saidur Rahman, Amir of the terrorist organization, JMB and the top three leaders of Bangladesh Jamaate Islami. Every day the newspapers carried sensational and detailed reports of what went in the interrogation cell. <br /><br />One report mentioned that the three top Jamaat leaders (Maulana Nizami, Maulana Sayedee and Mr. Mujahid) were lying down on a green blanket when Saidur was produced before them in the DB office. Surprised and startled at meeting an old acquaintance and ex Jamaat leader, all three of them jumped out of the blanket. In another report, it was said when Saidur was brought face to face with Nizami and Mujahid, Saidur greeted them with Assalamu alaikum. Only Nizami responded to Saidur’s salam whereas Mujahid put on a stone face and kept silent. Yet another report portrayed the scene of Mr. Mujahid meeting Maulana Saidur. According to the report, at first Mr. Mujahid claimed that he didn’t know Maulana Saidur. But upon reminding him of their meeting in 1990 at jamaat office where Mr. Mujahid was boasting about his participation in the Intellectual killing in 1971 while peeling an orange, Mr. Mujahid kept numb and faced the floor in shame.<br /><br />All these reports are so vivid and detailed that it seems all these interrogations take place in the presence of reporters. <br /><br />However, a little scrutiny and reading of other related reports make it clear how false and fabricated these reports are. Here are just a few examples.<br />It was reported both in print and electronic media that due to lack of facilities and space at the DB office in Mintu road, Maulana Nizami, Maulana Sayedee and Mr Mujahid could not be accommodated in DB office at the same time. First only Maulana Sayedee and Mr Mujahid were held there. Later when Maulana Nizami was transferred from central jail to DB office, Maulana Sayedee had to be shifted to Ramna thana. This was confirmed by the OC of Ramna thana in the electronic media. How could it then happen that all three of them were lying down on a green blanket when Maulana Saidur was brought in their presence??<br />Most importantly, the Deputy Commissioner of DB police said in a TV interview, that Maulana Saidur and the three top leaders of Jamaat are arrested under different cases, with their investigating officers being different and also in most cases even the thana being different. Thus there is no question of bringing them face to face.<br /><br />Yet these are the media outlets which claim they are “angshik noi, puro shott” (the complete truth), ”niteer proshne aposh-heen” (firm on principle) or "committed to the people's right to know".<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-20596755532790471822010-02-25T03:19:00.000+06:002010-02-27T03:24:58.453+06:00unhealed wounds25th February marks the first anniversary of one of the saddest events in the history of modern day Bangladesh. Here is a <a href="http://www.savebd.com/articles/bdr-mutiny-and-massacre/">detailed analysis</a> of what happened then. Much of it make sense, and worth the read.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-47099164372150162502009-10-20T13:51:00.003+07:002009-10-20T14:01:53.594+07:00why i threw the showi usually dont like to copy paste posts on this blog, but i couldnt get my hands off this one.<br /><br />-----------------------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Why I threw the shoe<br /></span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I am no hero. I just acted as an Iraqi who witnessed the pain and bloodshed of too many innocents<br /></span><br />by Muntazer al-Zaidi<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gamersjar.com/images/shoe-bush-game1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 152px;" src="http://www.gamersjar.com/images/shoe-bush-game1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I am free. But my country is still a prisoner of war. There has been a lot of talk about the action and about the person who took it, and about the hero and the heroic act, and the symbol and the symbolic act. But, simply, I answer: what compelled me to act is the injustice that befell my people, and how the occupation wanted to humiliate my homeland by putting it under its boot.<br /><br />Over recent years, more than a million martyrs have fallen by the bullets of the occupation and Iraq is now filled with more than five million orphans, a million widows and hundreds of thousands of maimed. Many millions are homeless inside and outside the country.<br /><br />We used to be a nation in which the Arab would share with the Turkman and the Kurd and the Assyrian and the Sabean and the Yazid his daily bread. And the Shia would pray with the Sunni in one line. And the Muslim would celebrate with the Christian the birthday of Christ. This despite the fact that we shared hunger under sanctions for more than a decade.<br /><br />Our patience and our solidarity did not make us forget the oppression. But the invasion divided brother from brother, neighbour from neighbour. It turned our homes into funeral tents.<br /><br />I am not a hero. But I have a point of view. I have a stance. It humiliated me to see my country humiliated; and to see my Baghdad burned, my people killed. Thousands of tragic pictures remained in my head, pushing me towards the path of confrontation. The scandal of Abu Ghraib. The massacre of Falluja, Najaf, Haditha, Sadr City, Basra, Diyala, Mosul, Tal Afar, and every inch of our wounded land. I travelled through my burning land and saw with my own eyes the pain of the victims, and heard with my own ears the screams of the orphans and the bereaved. And a feeling of shame haunted me like an ugly name because I was powerless.<br /><br />As soon as I finished my professional duties in reporting the daily tragedies, while I washed away the remains of the debris of the ruined Iraqi houses, or the blood that stained my clothes, I would clench my teeth and make a pledge to our victims, a pledge of vengeance.<br /><br />The opportunity came, and I took it.<br /><br />I took it out of loyalty to every drop of innocent blood that has been shed through the occupation or because of it, every scream of a bereaved mother, every moan of an orphan, the sorrow of a rape victim, the teardrop of an orphan.<br /><br />I say to those who reproach me: do you know how many broken homes that shoe which I threw had entered? How many times it had trodden over the blood of innocent victims? Maybe that shoe was the appropriate response when all values were violated.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uIj0YvDBKE">When I threw the shoe in the face of the criminal, George Bush</a>, I wanted to express my rejection of his lies, his occupation of my country, my rejection of his killing my people. My rejection of his plundering the wealth of my country, and destroying its infrastructure. And casting out its sons into a diaspora.<br /><br />If I have wronged journalism without intention, because of the professional embarrassment I caused the establishment, I apologise. All that I meant to do was express with a living conscience the feelings of a citizen who sees his homeland desecrated every day. The professionalism mourned by some under the auspices of the occupation should not have a voice louder than the voice of patriotism. And if patriotism needs to speak out, then professionalism should be allied with it.<br /><br />I didn't do this so my name would enter history or for material gains. All I wanted was to defend my country.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Muntazer al-Zaidi is an Iraqi reporter who was freed this week after serving nine months in prison for throwing his shoe at former US president George Bush at a press conference. (note: freedom of speech comes at a price)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-83404930513995352232009-09-23T15:13:00.004+07:002009-09-23T15:47:51.890+07:00EID MUBARAK, عيد مبرك ، ঈদ মোবারক<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://9teen7eventy5ive.ca/images/eid_mubarak01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://9teen7eventy5ive.ca/images/eid_mubarak01.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Eid is a day of thankfulness - thanking Allah for enabling us to complete the fast of Ramadan<br />Eid is a day of joy and happiness - an peek into the happiness of receiving the ultimate reward, in Hereafter<br />Eid is a day of gratitude - gratitude for all the goodness and blessings Allah has bestowed upon us. in deen and in life<br />Eid is a day of remembrance - remembering the dear and near ones who have left us. remembering that we too will have to follow suit one day<br /><br />Eid is a day of joy, and laughter. day of celebration - celebration of life and Love.<br />Love for family, Love for friends, Love for those around us, Love for humanity. and above all, love for God Almighty - the lover of all lovers, the source of all love.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-8806882156109293242009-08-26T17:01:00.004+07:002009-08-26T17:07:52.577+07:00Tariq Ramadan's Ramadan Chronicles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtzN2NOQzwbBCJrrLXinbnEkgllWfty3qEhfeUJd1l9lUXoAM_UqvpmV4XTy6l4AXJNXv1MGD0JIBB0O0ez2XuSiaMH02rg_2VoO7dvznwKYmhg2szPasMHtRrBJy6ceZnrD7Mw/s1600-h/142-158991.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtzN2NOQzwbBCJrrLXinbnEkgllWfty3qEhfeUJd1l9lUXoAM_UqvpmV4XTy6l4AXJNXv1MGD0JIBB0O0ez2XuSiaMH02rg_2VoO7dvznwKYmhg2szPasMHtRrBJy6ceZnrD7Mw/s200/142-158991.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374211273662661826" /></a>Renowned Islamic scholar and thinker, Dr Tariq Ramadan started this innovative Ramadan Chronicles on his website. Its basically a collection of short nasiha (words of wisdom) from this great man. Each day throughout Ramadan, he uploads a new nasiha for Muslims around the world. <br /><br />In his own words: "<span style="font-style:italic;">These are reflections around some Prophetic traditions referring to fasting, its meaning, its objectives, and our responsibilities. A short talk lasting between 3 and 5 minutes in order to meditate, to think, and to share: your comments every day are most welcome.<br />I hope these exchanges are going to be useful and they will help, all of us, to reconcile ourselves with our hopes and our quest for peace.<br />May the Light go along with you and love you. May these days be profound, nice, and full of love. It is our prayer, and your gift in sha ar-Rahman (by the will of the Merciful)</span>"<br /> <br />You can listen to them on his <a href="http://www.tariqramadan.com/spip.php?rubrique104">website</a>. <br /><br />For a taste of it, here is <a href="http://media.tariqramadan.com/chroniqueramadan/2009/en/day1.mp3">the Chronicle from day 1</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-3007655984124014482009-08-10T21:22:00.003+07:002009-08-10T21:28:50.820+07:00past vs. present; success vs. failure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0VtT3V7vPMt-NTBZ62mYiG4V2NRbqhbVcvG64b041SqCszbWoPgHriUL8myYq4Eby9j9Nyt7a9ypip80cEAiwPCJL68rIy9QJgXKferJqvXtrG05qnTkxe0HYWELvLu83A/s400/success.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0VtT3V7vPMt-NTBZ62mYiG4V2NRbqhbVcvG64b041SqCszbWoPgHriUL8myYq4Eby9j9Nyt7a9ypip80cEAiwPCJL68rIy9QJgXKferJqvXtrG05qnTkxe0HYWELvLu83A/s400/success.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>this is life. not everything is as it should be.<br />unfortunately in our case, Bangladeshis, most things are not.<br />however, as is always the case, just criticizing others and grumbling over the past will not change anything. as the wise man said, history is for us to learn from. thats all!! there is nothing we can do to change the past, so there is no point wasting our valuable time discussing what was right and what went wrong.<br /><br />it is the present that we live in, and what we do here matters most. when i see all the injustices and screwed up things all around me, i get frustrated and pissed off. but then, when i ask myself what am i doing to make things better - i put myself to shame. i see that i am just talking the talk, but never walking the walk. <span style="font-style:italic;">eta nai, sheta nai; erokom kora uchit chilo, sherokom korle valo hoto: kintu korar khetre ami shunno.</span><br /><br />so, my dear friends, let us stop talking the talk and start walking the walk. our capabilities and abilities may be little, our hands may be weak, and the destination may be too far away; but i am sure, together we can at least do something. we may never reach the goal, but we will at least be able to take one single step towards it.<br /><br />remember, success is not reaching the goal, success is in working towards the right end. Similarly, failure is not failure to reach the target, it is failure to try.<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-2799889413899797022009-08-02T20:33:00.004+07:002009-08-26T17:11:19.156+07:00they say its friendship day today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.allbestwallpapers.com/wallpaper/flower/image/a_red_rose_for_you.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.allbestwallpapers.com/wallpaper/flower/image/a_red_rose_for_you.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />to my friends<br />-------------<br /><br />once we dreamed of a perfect world, only to realize later that there is no utopia<br />then we dreamed of a bright future, only to find out that future also becomes present one day<br />today we dream of happiness, may be tomorrow we will discover that that too is an illusion<br />BUT<br />we have always dreamed of <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span>, and still do. let us know, my dear friends, <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> is eternal. the flame of <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> will never falter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> will keep us alive. <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> will keep our dreams alive.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> will keep our friendship alive.<br /><br />long live our friendship<br />long live our struggle through life<br />long live our sweet and sour memories<br />and most importantly<br />long live our <span style="font-weight:bold;">dreams</span> and our <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span>.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> for ourselves. <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> for our friendship. <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> for the Creator who gave us this friendship.<br /><br />i <span style="font-weight:bold;">love</span> you all<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-56322155976800106482009-05-14T18:03:00.006+06:002009-05-19T04:04:42.750+06:00the future of the world is being planned while you are reading this<object width="425" height="349"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bLObMiM5QuE&border=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bLObMiM5QuE&border=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="349"></embed></object><br />it may sound like something out of a john grisham title, or from the pages of a hollywood script; but it is the bitter truth that the future of our world is being shaped in a secret cabal of the worlds rich and discreet 'behind the scene' rulers. "Don’t tell anyone, don’t breathe a word, but the world’s most powerful men are meeting secretly again to save the planet from economic catastrophe." reports the London Times.<br /><br />yes, its the annual bilderberg group meeting that i am referring to. the annual meeting of the 150 or so top financiers, bankers, business-controllers, royalties and their stooge politicians. kissinger, rockefellar, rothschild, queen beatrix, this are just a few of the big names behind this group. this year, they meet from May 14-17, under wraps as always, in the luxury astir palace resort of the beautiful greek peninsula vouliagmeni. <br /><br /><br />this way for more info<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/may/13/in-search-of-bilderberg">guardians 'mole' in vouliagmeni</a><br /><a href="http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=13526">the agenda for this year meeting</a><br /><a href="http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/category.asp?ID=36">the bilderberg aggregate</a><br /><a href="http://www.prisonplanet.com/">the truth will set you free</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-68955053620651109782009-03-26T20:43:00.003+06:002009-03-26T20:47:50.087+06:00একটি বাংলাদেশ তুমি জাগ্রত জনতার, সারা বিশ্বের বিস্ময় তুমি আমার অহংকার<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thedailystar.net/campus/2008/03/04/sp02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://www.thedailystar.net/campus/2008/03/04/sp02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The preamble of our Constitution states: "We, the people of Bangladesh, having proclaimed our independence on the 26th day of March and through a historic war for national independence, established the independent, sovereign People's Republic of Bangladesh."<br /><br />On the 39th anniversary of this day, one of the greatest in our history, let us all unite in praying for a truly independent, peaceful, prosperous, powerful, just and proud Bangladesh in days to come.<br /><br />Let us all work towards betterment of our beloved motherland. Let us do whatever we can, large or small, in serving this glorious land of ours. Let us love Bangladesh, our fellow Bangladeshis, and all that bring betterment for our country. And last but no least, let us pray for God Almighty's special mercy and blessings for her and all her children in this turbulent time of ours.<br /><br />The SONAR BANGLADESH of our dreams is not far away...<br /><br />[photo credit: <a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/">the daily star</a>]<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-19330121790396798862009-01-28T03:12:00.006+06:002009-01-30T22:17:01.903+06:00ammu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvo_njux4xNLP2_MJCHNMAU4qA3fglsnmXea2zOCq0-0ssRXjiu7Io7TtOy_NpLvKwtMeFworxoGUOp_6s3CYLeSHF1g0yQBCY0JU3bv5wvRSh4_wzdo31WIj4PizZv9W1Za6wg/s1600-h/mothers+love+800.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvo_njux4xNLP2_MJCHNMAU4qA3fglsnmXea2zOCq0-0ssRXjiu7Io7TtOy_NpLvKwtMeFworxoGUOp_6s3CYLeSHF1g0yQBCY0JU3bv5wvRSh4_wzdo31WIj4PizZv9W1Za6wg/s320/mothers+love+800.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296284835633075618" /></a>it was not until my visit home last Christmas that i realized how much sacrifice a mother makes in letting her children go. until then, going away, both for studies and work, has always been an entry to a new world - with all the thrill and excitement making me too blind to notice the sad cry and deep sorrow hidden in my mom's eyes.<br /><br />this time however things were different. it was a full house with all but one of her seventeen member family gathered under a single roof, a roof that otherwise silently cries out for inhabitants. and for two long weeks, it was just food, fun, and fervor for us grown ups; and quarrels and make ups for the little ones. we all wished time stood still in that little house of ours with nobody ever having to return to the real world. but like all things mortal - and there is nothing worldly that is immortal - there came the time for the dream to end; and for the harsh reality to once again steal us away from our beloved mother's lap. i had a few more days of leave, and thus it was i, alone with my parents and not so little youngest sister.<br /><br />its these very few days that opened my eyes to a mother's heart. a heart that is so tender, yet so strong. a heart that every single mother have so successfully hidden away from the rest of the world. a heart that we, the children (esp. us men), will never learn to appreciate. a heart that would do anything and everything to hold on to us, yet lets us go because her well-wishes outweigh her love for us. and above all, a heart that will always be there for us - no matter what.<br /><br />i pray Allah gives all mothers strength to persevere, and that their gone away children grow up to be men and women whom the whole world are proud of.<br /><br />[<a href="http://www.diannerini.com/">photo credit</a>]<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049184.post-53622485165181639872009-01-24T16:40:00.007+06:002009-02-02T18:41:20.429+06:00what on earth is on with these people?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcy9AGIo7iD8dzSrS2UrMA3hDqPZ0DZTPlww0Yv_hGtMyC3aBA-wjpnPJ9yGhir_f9TGgAkoPV_YFIs8fDsRlE31Hkgexkj3PwiwZeaPtbolmo9MgQcR1kta6nWM3ISam1AjMCAQ/s1600-h/introspection.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcy9AGIo7iD8dzSrS2UrMA3hDqPZ0DZTPlww0Yv_hGtMyC3aBA-wjpnPJ9yGhir_f9TGgAkoPV_YFIs8fDsRlE31Hkgexkj3PwiwZeaPtbolmo9MgQcR1kta6nWM3ISam1AjMCAQ/s320/introspection.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294816901162093650" /></a><br />i wonder how much benefit is there in reading news from bangladesh. but stil i do, at least every now and then. after all, home is home...<br /><br />just came across <a href="http://www.newagebd.com/2009/jan/24/front.html#10">this</a> (see <a href="http://www.newagebd.com/2009/jan/24/img11.html">image</a>). clash over who will lead the prayer. its simply beyond me how people can argue, let alone fight with fists, in a masjid, and still call themselves devout muslims. masjids are supposed to be houses of GOD Almighty, a place of worship and spiritual strengthening. a place for one to escape the hues of cries and endless selfishness of this mortal world.<br /><br />everybody has their way of seeing things. so why does it matter what viewpoint prof salahuddin (the newly appointed national khatib) holds, as long as it doesn't unequivocally contradict the fundamental message of islam? if you cant bear him, pray elsewhere. i remember learning dhaka is the city of mosques.<br /><br />the very same people who outburst with rage over the carnage against humanity in gaza, are the ones violating the sanctity of the house of God - a crime against God Himself. its a funny world, isnt it?<br /><br />how i dearly wish we all had a little respect for others, a little more toleration for different views, and a lot more introspection for the stances we take.<br /><br />[<a href="http://paulbuckley14059.wordpress.com/2008/01/05/a-very-short-introspection/introspection/">photo credit</a>]<div class="blogger-post-footer">(c) bodda 2008 | durerkontoshor at gmail dot com</div>boddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06193640096484751410noreply@blogger.com1