Friday, October 26, 2012

"Wishing You A Season Full Of Delight And Brilliant Happiness, Eid-ul-Adha Mubarrak"

 There is a fascinating story that states the significance of Bakri Eid. Once, Allah challenged Prophet Ibrahim, the friend 
of Allah and the father of Prophets. Ibrahim had to prove his faith in Allah. Allah asked him to sacrifice the dearest 
and nearest one in his life. Ibrahim decided to take up the challenge and decided to sacrifice his son Ismail.

His love towards his son was as strong as his faith in Allah. Though his heart went numb, he put his son on the altar 
at the mount of Mina near Mecca. It was impossible to see his son dying in front of his eyes. He could not imagine 
slaying his own child but he could not deny the order of higher power.

Bakra Eid Mubarak (click to view)

He closed his eyes and raised the sharp sword. Reciting Allah's name he divided the head from the body. He opened 
his eyes and could not believe on his senses. His son Ismail was standing healthy and hearty in front of his eyes. A 
dead ram with his head apart was lying in the pool of blood. Ibrahim emerged as a winner as he accepted god's 
challenge with complete faith.

Since then people ardently believe in the mercy of Allah and in the authenticity of Quran. They devotionally sacrifice 
a ram on Eid-Ul-Zuha. On the holy occasion of Eid-Ul-Zuha, prayers are offered by Muslims and animals are sacrificed 
to show faith and sincerity towards Islam. The festival also signifies the Ibrahim's belief in almighty. 

 

Mind Bending Shadow Conceptions

 

 

Monday, October 8, 2012

Motivation...

A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of root beer and started his journey.

 

When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.

 

His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted!

 

They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.

 

As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile ever...

 

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?"

 

He replied, "I had lunch with God." However, before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? He has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen! Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, "dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?"

 

He replied, "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."

 

Too often, we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of kindness, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace all equally!

 

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