Mud (2013)

A beautiful little fool

Is that the best thing they can be or is that the best thing they can make the world believe?

It's curtains...

Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die. (Ibn Majah)

The love of books...

You need to see this if you love (and I mean really love) books...

Red wedding, take a hike!

"The survivors in Damascus are confronted on a dark night as the victorious Abbasids sweep into Syria and invite the Umayyad nobility to a "feast of reconciliation." ... The feast is to be held in the Umayyad palace, and everyone gathers ... The dinner is made up of the victors and the defeated ... when most are lulled by wine and food into the quiet of evening, the secret orders goes out among the visitors, and the terrible swords begin to do their duty. The Abbasids mercilessly slaughter every man, woman, and child of the Umayyad court, from cooks and servants to the wives of the harem, the sons and daughters, the cousins and retainers .... Nurseries, bedchambers, and kitchens become pools of blood, and the stones of Damascus ring out with a sound no one should ever have to hear ..."

~Morgan, M. H. (2007) Lost History. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society.

A good book can make your mouth water for at least the promise it holds...

A country going to/gone to ...

Anchor: Who discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun?

Audience

1) Newton
2) Einstein
3) wait for it .... Abdul Qadeer
4) Galileo ... phew

Random Verses

کشتہ  عشق کو عیسیٰ  نفسوں  کے  آگے 

موت  آجایے  جو جینے کا  خیال  آیے 

(احمد جاوید )

موجیں خوں سر سے گزر ہی کیوں نہ جایے 

استاناے  یار  سے  اٹھ  جایئں  کیا ؟

(احمد جاوید )

ایمان کی سنجیدگی

 ایمان کی سنجیدگی  یہ ہے کہ تم ہر لمحہ اپنے آپ کو الله کے حضور میں سمجھو 

شیخ  

معبود اور محبوب

ہم نے معبود نہیں بدلا بلکہ محبوب بدل لیا ہے - الله ہمارا معبود ہے لیکن دنیا ہماری محبوب ہے -  

شیخ

The heart beats faster and louder and you wish for a reciprocation of rythm from the one right next to you. 

If the world is thrown at your feet; don't embrace it. Don't even lift it up ...

The Waiting Room

He had hidden his face partly with the cashmere muffler but those salt and pepper hair and inquisitive eyes were enough to give up his identity. It took only a single glance by the incoming stranger to recognize him. There was plenty of room in the waiting area but the stranger took a seat on his right side making it possible to observe him directly. The stranger shifted uncomfortably in his chair as he vexed to initiate a conversation.

It is a queer feeling watching someone in person whom you have seen all your life on television. What made the entire situation even more interesting was the premises; the stranger never expected to find someone of this person’s caliber to be sitting comfortably in a place like that without a hint of the usual security which accompanies such people. The stranger even hesitated to take out his cellphone from the inner pocket that it might be considered a suspicious move and some undercover agent might pounce on him from somewhere.

The television at the far end of the corner was turned on. The picture tube was probably malfunctioning as the corners of the screen were hazed with green color. A famous political talk show was airing; how apposite! It was not very uncommon for this person to be a part of this show every other day. On that particular day, another member of his massive political campaign was a part of the expert panel on the show.

After a while he casually glanced at the stranger. It was exactly what the stranger was waiting for; he stood up and extended his hand.

“It is a pleasure to meet you Sir”

The person nodded appreciatively; shook hands and then again focused his gaze on the television.

Bummer!

He needed to initiate a conversation; feeling drawn into the power vortex.  

While keeping his eyes on the television, the stranger remarked; “A poor Christian girl would be bullied for her alleged blasphemy but an imported cleric would be hailed as a messiah even after irrevocable proof of him issuing certain tickets.”

The trump card was played. After all they were sitting in a waiting area and as is the case with these waiting areas; sooner or later one of them had to leave.

Now the stranger had this person’s attention and the conversation began. He had hit the right spot as after that there was no stopping the other person. They had a healthy discussion on the political scenario and it left the stranger kind of perplexed. He never expected such a person to be so normal.

‘Baba’, a girl with disheveled hair and slightly stoned eyes called the person sitting in front of the stranger.  The former stood up immediately. It was time to leave. The stranger intentionally ignored the father and daughter. His instincts told him that this must be something sacred as it portrayed the sheer human side of this larger than life person.

They shook hands and parted while the stranger kept sitting there waiting for his turn. He felt sorry but at the same time he feared the initial pull he felt towards this person. It kind of dawned upon him as to why it becomes so difficult for political workers to disagree or even criticize their own political movement. The aura of power can neutralize rationality as one feels the urge to bask under the warmth of privilege. 

Just for a change...

The maid holds the child while the couple eats their food. Why not for once the couple holds the child while the maid eats food first or like in a family gathering where women take turns ...

The hatred of people...

Reminds me of Hitler's quote which is being so shamefully forwarded these days. It goes something like this; "I left some Jews alive so the world could see why I killed the rest". What happened to not letting the hatred of some people lead us to transgression and hostility.

Falling from the stars

Corridors were empty; thirsty for footsteps and muffled gossips. Standing there at the edge of the entrance and basking under the September sun…Summer has come and passed; The innocent can never last…

The attendant at the far end of the corner was busy, loudly slurping his tea as the sound echoed. Echo from Ekho, a beautiful nymph which was cursed by the gods so that she could only repeat what others say as a punishment for distracting others with her beautiful voice. A faint smile passed through. These anecdotes gave him food to gloat about. Maybe all that haphazard reading may not be as useless as he thought it would be. He had never been a cohesive reader; started three or four books at a time and only few books getting their last page feel the human touch.  Perhaps someday a pattern would emerge from all the chaos.

Then he would stand in a corner and savor the moment as all the pieces come together in a brilliant fashion. Just like at the end of a great book which takes eons to end as it suffers the fate of others books like it which are beautifully penned down.

There is more to this world than what just meets the eye; the crispness of lies still haunted the mind…drenched in my pain again…Perhaps that euphoric feeling had the ability to make you disregard the byzantine design and you never realized that you were protagonist in a play whose script was never handed over to you. The spotlight made sure that you remain blinded and oblivious. One could sense the audience but it was modeled as paranoia. There might be something going backstage as well. They could all be in cahoots or it could have been just him. 

. انسان سے غلط کام تین حالتوں می کروایا جا سکتا ہے

١- رزق بند کرنے کی دھمکی دی جاۓ، جیسے نوکری سے نکالنے کا کہا جاۓ  

٢-  بدنام کرنے یا عزت خاک میں ملانے کی دھمکی دی جاۓ 

٣- جان سے مار دینے کی دھمکی دی جاۓ 

    عجیب بات ہے کے یہ دھمکیاں جن سے ڈر  کے ہم غلط کام کرنے پر مجبور ہو جاتے  ہیں ، ان تینوں کے بارے میں ہمارا  ایمان  ہے کہ وہ الله کے اختیار میں ہیں 

Actions speed louder

Once Abul Ala Maududi conveyed his disagreement over Abul Kalam Azad's decision to join politics. The reply Azad gave was very profound, "حضرت ساری عمر دوربین نہیں بنانی چاہیے، کبھی چاند ستاروں کو بھی دیکھ لینا چاہیے " (One shouldn't spend the entire life in making/improving telescope, once in a while one should also use it to observe moon and stars as well)


Heard during a dinner.

I believe I can ...

What would be the best part of tipping the scales in your favour? To munch a vanilla filled chocolate donut without a hint of guilt...

"He pushes people away before they have a chance to leave him." - Sean 

(Good Will Hunting)