Oh, What Games They Play

An interesting comparison of Orwell and Huxley. Thanks to RecombinantRecords.net

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Meri Mehboob Kahin Aur Mila Kar Mujh Se

Sahir’s poem on Taj Mahal reminds one of Ali Shariati’s On the Plight of the Oppressed People. Like Ali Shariati, Sahir seeks to set the standards for beauty and love in this poem.
A question that comes to mind: Beauty and Truth, are they two separate things? Could a magnificent monument – whether Taj Mahal, Egyptian [...]

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Connect Your Hearts With Gaza’s

An excerpt from “What Gaza Asks From Supporters?” from Gaza Awareness:
“The plight of the oppressed Palestinians and the cause of resisting the occupation are good enough reasons for people of conscience from different backgrounds to come together. This movement is not for particular individuals or organizations – religious or secular – over in Palestine or [...]

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The Message of Karbala

I find the below message quite inspiring. Reminds one of Ali Shariati’s Arise and Bear Witness.
A Message from Sheikh Muhammad Bin Yahya Al-Ninowy:
Virtues of Muharram
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
“Among the believers are Men, who delivered their promise to Allah” (Ayah 23/Surat Al-Ahzab)
If history has taught us anything, it has certainly delivered a message with unequivocal resonance; Haqq [...]

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Every Day is Ashura, Every Land is Karbala

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