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A Great Lost – Dr. Israr Ahmad Passed Away

Lost of a scholar is no doubt one of the biggest lost in the world. The renowned Islamic scholar and thinker Dr. Israr Ahmad (Bani e Tanzeem e Islam) passed away last night making us all very sad (Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Elyhi Rajion). His Nimaz-e-Janaza will be offered today after Asar prayer in at Central Park, Model Town, Lahore. May Allah accept all his struggle and service for Deen-e-Islam, give him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdoos. (Ameen)

Mahatma Gandhi About Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

I have already written the views of “Michael H. Hart“, about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in his book “The 100“. Let me share the comments of some other great people in history including the leader of Indian Independence movement Mr. Mahatma Gandhi .

Mahatma Gandhi said about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

“I became more than convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission“.

Here is what Michael H. Hart said about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

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Taxi Driver Asif Hussain Shah – For Hire

As I have mentioned in some of my previous posts that the use of internet in Pakistan has increased rapidly. Another example of this fact is the taxi driver Asif Hussain Shah. This taxi driver is very popular in Pakistan these days for using Google to advertise his taxi business and his book “For Hire”. Asif Hussain Shah wrote his book in Urdu and used a very interesting way to attract people and market his book. “For Hire” is a 120 page book containing 35 real life stories of Asif Hussain Shah. The book is released by Ferozsons and is available for a minimal price of Rs. 150. Hats off for Mr. Asif for his efforts, hard work and passion.

Following is a clip by Asif Hussain Shah, introducing himself and his book – “For Hire”.

Ashfaq Ahmed About Pakistan

Ashfaq Ahmed, was a distinguished writer, playwright, broadcaster, intellectual and spiritualist from Pakistan. His prime qualities of heart and hand earned appreciations across the borders. He was regarded by many as the best Urdu Afsana (short-story) writer following the publication of his famous short-story “Gaddarya” (The Shepherd) in 1955.

I am a big fan of Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed and love watching his program “Zavia”. Here are a clip from one of his programs about Pakistan. What a beautiful thinking about Pakistan he has. I totally agree with him and strongly believe in the view presented in this clip by Mr. Ishfaq Ahmed.

Anwar Masood Banyan

Anwar Masood is no doubt  one of the most famous Pakistani poets. He is famous for his unique style and the way he presents his poems to the audience listening to him.  He has got a huge variation in his poems. There are poems that can leave you crying poem like Ambri (Mother) and poems that can make you smile like Banyan. The most popular of his poems are Anar Kali Diyan Shana, Aj Kee Pakaeay, Banyan, Juma Bazaar, Ambri and many more.