Archive for June, 2011

Is this Islam?

Tonight as we all know is the Lailatul Asra – night of the holy ascent and many mosques are decorated and the loud speakers are on the full volume. No doubt its good to listen to naat but not when one is forced to listen to them. I wonder whats wrong with these naat khwans [...]

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U.S. Exit Strategy – Intrigues against Pakistan

On June 25, 2011, during counterterrorism summit of Tehran the presidents of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan agreed to join forces in combating militancy. The participants of the summit stressed that their efforts would be aimed at eliminating extremism, militancy, terrorism, as well as rejecting foreign interference, which is in blatant opposition to the spirit of [...]

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Top 3 Fashion Statements for Pakistan

Pakistan fashion is very deeply rooted in timeless tradition.  The fashion here is very ornate with elaborate embroidery and beading.  The fabrics are very rich with bold colors.  There are three top items to be in fashion here though.  The Salwar Kameez, Dupatta and bangles, bangles, bangles! Fashion is taken very seriously in Pakistan.  They [...]

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Promoter Of Terrorism In Afghanistan?

Pakistan is a problem or solution to the problem; the American hi ups are in a continuous state of confusion regarding the role of Pakistan in the Afghan war since day one.  Their confusions are giving birth to more perplexity and the bitter consequences of these confusions are affecting none but the innocent and peace-loving [...]

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The Month of Rajab By Mufti Taqi Usmani

Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al-Ashhur-al-hurum) in which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet . It is also a prelude to the month of Ramadan, because Ramadan follows it after the intervening month of Sha’ban. Therefore, [...]

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Love, Marriage and Family

Where in the world, are the Muslim youth getting their ideals about love, marriage and family? Are we turning to the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet SallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam? Unfortunately, we do not. In the Indian subcontinent, we’re turning to Indian films; In America and possibly the rest of the world, we’re [...]

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IS IT ALLOWED TO HAVE A GIRLFRIEND?

Allah states in the Qur’aan, ‘Do not come close to adultery.’ Therefore, adultery and any act prior to adultery like speaking, seeing, etc. is Haraam and forbidden. Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] is reported to have said, ‘The Zina of the eyes is to look, the Zina of the tongue is to speak…’ (Jaamius sagheer Hadith4564) [...]

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Samsung Launches Smart TV in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in the electronics industry has today officially announced the launch of their latest Samsung Smart TV series in Pakistan. Mr. HD Lee, General Manager Samsung Electronics Pakistan and Mian Ahmed Fazil, Director Orient Group were present on the occasion. Samsung was pleased to have Wateen Telecom as [...]

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Handbags: Style vs Comfort

Many of us do not consider that handbags are not only for carrying useful items like wallets, car keys, cosmetics items, and other useful things that they need to carry with them when they go out but handbags are also a fashion accessory which can also offer comfort along with style. Many ladies go out and buy a handbag [...]

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ZONG has Introduced an Amazing Service for Students – Zong Student Portal

Now students can prepare for their exams, find the exaam date sheet and view their results from this service. Not just this ZONG Student Portal also offers Vocabulary Builder – giving you a chance to improve your vocabulary and also find the meaning of the difficult worlds from the Dictionary. Student Portal also offers chat [...]

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