A forum that was alive once
a place where i was alive once
is so dead today
alas

its heart breaking to see the discussions so dead today
the forum keeps on jumping from here to there like a jumping jack
i can only wish, we were good enough people
who thought to bring some good
back to their own lives
but alas

its was a slef driven, self centered and self projection episode for few
i would have kept quite, if it was over
but alas
it still continues till day

Mothers are the most beautiful and valuable creatures of all.Today is my Mother's Birthday and i simply cannot express myself,the way i feel,in words but there is this song,whenever i listen to it...it just reminds me of my mom and dad

This is for you, Mom..and for all the Mothers out there


For all the stands you stood for me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made the truth
For all the love I found in you
I’ll be forever thankful
You’re the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You’re the one who saw me through
Through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn’t speak
You were my eyes when I couldn’t see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach
You gave me faith because you believe
I’m everything I am because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand, I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love, I had it all
I’m grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don’t know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
Light in the dark
Shining your love into my life
You have been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place
Because of you

(song by Celine Dion)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY ,MOM

Dr Sadaqat Ali is the founder and head of Sadaqat Clinics. He appeared on Loose Ends' shows on "Addiction and Rehabilitation" telecast on 23rd June 2006 and "Suicide Prevention" telecast on 18th August 2006.

Dr. Sadaqat Ali, a graduate from Dow Medical College, Karachi is a recognized professional in the field of addiction. He has a background of training at “HAZELDEN”, Minnesota, USA. In 1992 Dr. Sadaqat Ali did an official tour of America in connection with comparative study of addiction treatment on the invitation of government of America. He is the project director of Sadaqat Clinic Lahore, Karachi and Murree. His name was included in international “who is who” professionals directory in1999. This is the first ever distinction of any Pakistani doctor.

Dr. Sadaqat Ali is also the Project Director of Suicide Prevention And Rehabilitation Center (SPARC), a project of Sadaqat Clinic which provides 24 hours toll free helpline that puts you in touch with professional psychological counselors. If you are feeling down and out, or are suicidal, just call at 0800-77272. No CLI. Anonymity Assured.

The Sadaqat clinics are located at:

Head Office
71 A Jail Road, Near APWA College, Lahore
Phones: 7567486- 7
Email: info@sadaqatclinic.com

Lahore
203, Shadbagh
Phones: 7283232, 7281166
Email: lahore@sadaqatclinic.com

Karachi
1-A 1/29, Nazimabad
Phones: 6687025, 6687026
Email: karachi@sadaqatclinic.com

Murree
Don Lieth Cart Road
Phones: 411702, 411707
Email: murree@sadaqatclinic.com

Islamabad
5, Azeem Plaza, Blue Area.
Phones: 2822044, 2276744
Email: islamabad@sadaqatclinic.com

For more information, please see their website: www.sadaqatclinic.com

Hello to all the Loose Ends members. I had beem posting on these forums today left right and centre. So i though to myself " these ppl will b freaked out by who this POST MANIAC is". The thing is, iv been a member of the forums 4 a while bt wasnt able 2 write 4 reasons i shall elude 2 later. Bt i just want everyboyd 2 know that im a huge fan of the show & just wanted 2 express all i could when i had the time. So plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz dont get freaked out here.

As i said i wasnt able 2 write 4 soooo long. Well actually im a student at GIKI and in my 2nd year now. Ppl here mostly come from the elite of our country as it is arguably the best & most expensive engineering university in Pakistan. Therefore the general attitude of ppl here is the same as prevalant in most parts of our elite culture. However me & some of my frndz had already started talking abt such issues as usually described in Loose Endz. However it is very difficult to convivce young minds who r so assured of wt they think. The posh's thought that we were losers who couldnt succed in life and wanted a way to hide our failures. The theetas thought that we contradict all their efforts of getting a succesful career etc. Basically nobody bothered at all. Bt we kept hammering our opinion on the, and ppl got agitated. One way or another we started 2 b even more blatant abt the truth bt ppl took it as allegations levelled at them which i think was a fair call anyhow. Well the thing is that due 2 the agitations our group got some serious vberbal (and at times physical) tapping. We were banned from uisng the internet. Fortunately our academivs went safe due 2 connections of one of our group members in the hiererachy of the admininstration. Since then, there is a general feeling of ignorance towards us bt in a way ppl hav started 2 accept things in their heart. Its just that they dont beleive that they've been a bit kniive & thus they force themselves not to admit their guilt. The struggle still goes on bt its nice 2 see other ppl doing smthing much much bigger as well and i deifnitely want 2 b a part of it.

I Am Woman!

We are so much more special and important than the world makes us feel. Muslim women live in every country in the world. They face every imaginable dilemma and challenge. What do we see?

The courageous women of Africa – Rwanda, Congo, and more.

The patience and steadfastness of Palestinian women.

The fortitude and gentleness of Asian women.

The dedication and strength of women in the Russian states.

The staying power of Muslim women in Western countries.

We see women who make Allah the Almighty the center of life; struggle to keep balance, harmony, peace, and love in the family unit; strive to educate themselves and fulfill their individual potential; and bend in gentleness to the small and weak while speaking out bravely in the faces of the powerful and oppressive.

It is very often women who bear the brunt of the effects of war, earthquakes, famine, drought, and the unending disasters that encompass the world. They are often the ones who keep the family intact and the community hopeful.

All the elements that constitute the inner workings of life can be found in a woman. She holds the keys to insight, creativity, giving, and reaching within.

It's all about her capacity to love, to give, to forgive, to keep going no matter what surrounds her, and to struggle to fulfill her potential as an individual.

First and foremost, she is a servant of Allah the Almighty. In that alone, she is valued and revered even if the world fails to recognize her. She has intrinsic value, in a world that puts obstacle after obstacle in her way.

Song:Ek Chalis ki Last Local's Laaree Chote By call the band(Xulfi)
Movie:The Holiday
Actor:Josh Hartnett
Hobby:haha

With renewed hope of getting the show back on air, i thought this would be a good time to kick start the coffee sig.

Please note we are having the first coffee SIG meeting on Friday 21st March at 6:00pm at Costa Coffee (6th Commercial Street, Zamzama, Karachi).

Please note thats it's on a self financing basis.

Please confirm your availability. Contact me on my email address (mehwish.looseends@gmail.com)
in case of any queries.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Regards,
Mehwish Akif

THE NUMBER "19":

Many genius Muslims have passed by who practically tried to fully delve deep into the Qur'anic message, or rather a serious question, in which Allah (SWT) says:

"DO THEY NOT PONDER OVER THE QUR'AN?" [Al-Mu'minoon : V. 68]

To be quite brief, we Muslims have staunch faith that The Qur'an is The Miracle of Miracles. Not only does it contain psychological, geographical, oceanological, embryological, psychiatrical, medical, logical, chemical miracles, to top it all off, this magnificent Final Revelation of The Almighty also contains Mathematical (Lexical) miracles! How, you may ask?

Let's see..

Masters of Qur'anic wisdom such as Mr. Harun Yahya and the founder and crew of The Qur'anic Research Group have unlocked some wonderful mysteries into the insight of The Qur'an's mathematical miracles and astonishing wonder, revealed upon an unlettered prophet (SAW) 1400 years ago in the middle of nowhere!

Like The Bible, The Qur'an has a specific set of numerical values assigned to every individual letter of the Arabic alphabet. For example, ALIF is "1", BAA is "2", FAA is "80", RAA is "200" and so on. For a detailed numerological list of assigned values, please click here: www.quranmiracles.com/19/19read.asp?id=1

Islam is the most strongest abrogater of monotheism, strict monotheism to be precise. No trinity, no son, nothing. Allah is free from such blasphemies and interpolated attachments. Neither Jesus nor Uzair (Ezra) are the "sons of God". God is One, or Alone, to be precise.

The numerical equivalent of the Arabic word "wahid" meaning "one" is: WAA (6) + ALIF (1) + HAA (8) + DAA (4) = 19

Please bear this distinct number in mind. It will be used for reference purposes later, Insha'Allah.

Anyhow, it seems to be nothing but logical that behind every thing created is a Creator. Fair enough? Take the example of some items you have bought at a local shopping store. They all have bar-codes pasted on them for direct price-verification at the counter via the information contained in those distinct and unique set of thick/thin black lines.

In the same way, Allah leaves his "bar-codes" or signs (aayaat) in his creations so that the people who want to find their Creator find him and then bow down before Him in humbleness and submission. The number "19" is a similar bar-code. There are other numbers which are also used as "stamps" for proclamations and creations, they will be discussed later, Insha'Allah.

THE IMPORTANCE OF "19":

Following are the translation of some relevant verses from The Qur'an, which amazingly give us the precise reason for the number "19" being so important:

THEN SAID HE (The Unbeliever): "THIS IS NOTHING BUT MAGIC, DERIVED FROM OF OLD;
THIS IS NOTHING BUT THE WORD OF A MORTAL!"
SOON I (Allah) WILL CAST HIM INTO HELL-FIRE!
AND WHAT WILL EXPLAIN TO YOU WHAT HELL-FIRE IS?
NEITHER DOES IT PERMIT TO ENDURE, AND NEITHER DOES IT LEAVE ALONE!
DARKENING AND CHANGING THE COLOR OF MAN!
OVER IT ARE NINETEEN (19)
AND WE HAVE SET NONE BUT ANGELS AS GUARDIANS OF THE FIRE; AND WE HAVE FIXED THEIR NUMBER ONLY AS A TRIAL FOR UNBELIEVERS - IN ORDER THAT THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK (Jews & Christians) MAY ARRIVE AT CERTAINTY, AND THE BELIEVERS MAY INCREASE IN FAITH - AND THAT NO DOUBTS MAY BE LEFT FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK AND THE BELIEVERS (Muslims), AND THAT THOSE IN WHOSE HEARTS IS A DISEASE AND THE UNBELIEVERS MAY SAY, "WHAT SYMBOL DOES ALLAH INTEND BY THIS?" THUS DOES ALLAH LEAVE TO STRAY WHOM HE PLEASES, AND GUIDE WHOM HE PLEASES: AND NONE CAN KNOW THE FORCES OF YOUR LORD, EXCEPT HIM, AND THIS IS NO OTHER THAN A WARNING TO MANKIND. [Al-Muddathir : V. 24-31]

To summarize the above verses, the unbeliever in a state of sheer infidelity mocks at the notion of "19" i.e. monotheism, alleging that it is a form of magic, or in modern terms, some kind of esoteric freemasonry. But Allah says that He will throw such a denier in the Sarqa (Hellfire), wherein due to the intense heat, man's color will blacken, roast, he will burn up, he will be given new flesh again, and the process keeps repeating itself. The statement neither does it leave alone refers to the re-giving of new flesh for repeat of punishment. Over it are nineteen is one of the most amazing statements I have come across so far. From the next verse we come to know that there will be 19 angels on top of the Hellfire. This is a sign of Truth, especially for the People of the Book (Jews & Christians) and furthermore, a sign for the existing believers who are low in faith, there faith will thereforth increase till the level of staunchness. As we read on, we come to know that the unbeliever will question as to what Allah implies by the specific quantity of angels. At the end, we realise that "19" i.e. monotheism and Oneness of Allah is a warning to all of mankind.
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SOME IMPORTANT CODES:

Allah = 66
Muhammad (SAW) = 92
Ahmad (SAW) = 53
Islam = 132
Deen (way of life) = 64
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SOME NEWLY DISCOVERED MIRACLES:

It was an average day, that I started getting bored of my preparatory studies for my Class XII Engineering finals. The same old syllabus, monotony at its finest, too damning, if you may. I decided to pick up my calculator, the numerical values were on my mind, I started experimenting with different Qur'anic verses, words and occurrences. And then I discovered (not made) these miracles. I thank Allah Almighty for blessing me with this honour. I in no way intend to boast of my findings. Feel free to share them. Allahu Akbar!!

1. YAJOOJ-MAJOOJ
Yajooj-Majooj are not huge-eared big-toothed monsters. Rather, it refers to two twin tribes (savage) who are humans like us, but extremely violent, dis-civilized and ferocious. They are from the offspring of Yafith, son of Prophet Nuh (AS).

The only information from The Qur'an that we get of these two tribes, is that their ferocious characteristics have been explained by the inhabitants of a particular tribe, upon whom King Dhul-Qarnayn (the Two-Horned one) stumbled upon. He had ordered the people to help him build a wall (barrier) between them and Yajooj-Majooj so that they might not harm them anymore. [1]

These two-tribes are an important end-of-time sign/happening. Very important, to be precise, as their destruction will be one of the reasons for Prophet Isa's second coming to this world, before the killing of Dajjal. It is believed by genetic-specialists that the offspring of Yafith bin Nuh are believed to be all or atleast a portion of those people who are naturally red-haired. Probably, the reference is towards the Nordics, Scots, Irish peoples who are mostly from the lineages of famous Vikings (a savage and barbarious nation).

Anyways,

YAJOOJ = YA (10) + ALIF (1) + JA (3) + WA (6) + JA (3) = 23
MAJOOJ = MA (40) + ALIF (1) + JA (3) + WA (6) + JA (3) = 53

To be noted that Yajooj-Majooj are always mentioned together, whether in The Qur'an, Hadi'th or in stories reported by famous historians. Hence, it is suitable to add both their respective values.

23 + 53 = 76

And 76 is a multiple of 19 => (19x4)! Allahu Akbar!
Allah has left His monotheistic imprint, thus verifying the authenticity of their emergence.

2. THE DAJJAL
The Dajjal refers to the Christian Antichrist who is the most important end-of-time figure. The word literally means "The Deceiver", one who will claim false divinity. To be remembered that we are advised by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to memorise the first ten verses of Surah Al-Kahf to protect ourselves from The Dajjal's fitnas (afflictions). Our Prophet (SAW) further advised us that The Dajjal would be one eyed, whereas our Lord (Allah) is not one-eyed, thus explaining the falsehood of the Messiah Dajjal. [2]

DAJJAL = DA (4) + JA (3) + ALIF (1) + LA (30) = 38

And 38 is a multiple of 19 => (19x2)! Allahu Akbar!
Allah has left His monotheistic imprint, thus verifying the authenticity of his emergence.

3. AL-RAHMAAN
The word is the first of the beautiful names of Allah. It literally means "The Compassionate". The Qur'an itself testifies to this being Allah's favourite names as there is a special surah (chapter) entitled with its name called "Surah Al-Rahmaan", whose very first verse only mentions this name. Hence:

AL-RAHMAAN = ALIF (1) + LA (30) + RA (200) + HA (8) + MA (40) + ALIF (1) + NA (50) = 330

Though 330 is not a multiple of 19, it is directly a multiple of Allah (66) => (66x5)! Allahu Akbar!
Allah has left His own name, thus verifying the magnificence of this beautiful attribute.

4. MOMINEEN
This Arabic word literally means "those of faith", or rather, conviction. To be kept in mind that the the stage of momin (singular) is above the rank of a muslim, as a momin not only surrenders his will to Allah but also has strong personal conviction and testifies to the Truth with his heart also.

MOMINEEN = MA (40) + WA (6) + MA (40) + NA (50) + YA (10) + NA (50) = 192

Now, the numerical equivalent of Islam is 132. And that of deen is 64. Momineen are those who not only consider Islam itself as a religion, but also foremostly as a deen (way of life).

Hence: ISLAM (132) + DEEN (64) = 192 (MOMINEEN)!
Allahu Akbar!


5. AL-KHIDR
There are many narrations on Al-Khidr. As a final deductive result, some believe him to have passed away, like Ibn Taymiyyah. Others still believe he is alive, as he reported to have drunk the "Aab-e-Hayat" i.e. 'Water of Life', as reported by Hafiz Ibn Katheer in his recordings. [3] And Allah Knows Best.

The only mention of Al-Khidr in The Qur'an is in Surah Al-Kahf, where we are told that Prophet Musa (AS) went with him on a journey, but failed to keep by his promise of remaining calm and patient. [4]

After reading the relevant verses of Al-Khidr and Musa (AS) in The Qur'an, we also realise that he was a man gifted with wisdom and guidance by Allah.

AL-KHIDR = ALIF (1) + LA (30) + KHA (600) + DWA (800) + RA (200) = 1631

Now, 1631 is also equal to the numerical value of the verse "FABI AAYI AALA-EE RABBIKUMA TUKADHIBAAN" i.e. "Then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?" Allahu Akbar. This means that we learn that Allah can bestow His special favours, including guidance and wisdom, upon some of His Servants whenever He pleases. Allahu Akbar. And so, indeed, which of the favours of Allah can we deny? Think about it...

6. SIRAATIM-MUSTAQEEM
The word literally means "The Straight Path" or "The Correct Path".

SAWD (90) + RA (200) + ALIF (1) + TAW (9) + MA (40) + SA (60) + TA (400) + QAF (100) + YA (10) + MA (40) = 950

And 950 is a multiple of 19 => (19x50)! Allahu Akbar!
Allah has left His monotheistic imprint in the mention of the Straight Path!

7. HUSSAYN (R.A.)
He was the grandson of the Prophet (SAW), the second son in line of the offsprings of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib. Hazrat Hussayn was also a member of the Ahlul-Bayt i.e. Household of the Prophet (SAW).

We all know how he had sacrificed his life, and those of his family and relatives, for the protection of Islam from the innovator Yazeed, the cursed.

HUSSAYN = HA (8) + SA (60) + YA (10) + NA (50) = 128

Now, 128 is a multiple of Deen (64) => (64x2)! Allahu Akbar!
The deen of Islam remembers the sacrifice of Hazrat Hussayn, and the contribution of his family.

8. KHAIRUKUM-MAN TA-ALLAMAL-QUR'AANA WA ALLAMAH
The above is a complete saying of the Prophet (SAW) which means "The best of you are those who learn The Qur'an and who teach it (to others)". The Hadi'th was reported on the authority of Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan, the third Rightly-Guided Caliph and is mentioned in Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal's Musnad.

Now, the numerical equivalent of the above saying equals 2033. And it is a multiple of 19 => (19x107)! Allahu Akbar!
Allah Has left His monotheistic imprint in this saying of the Prophet (SAW), thus signifying the immense importance of acquiring Qur'anic wisdom!

9. INNASH-SHIRKA LA-ZULMUN 'AZEEM
"UNDOUBTEDLY, SHIRK (ASSOCIATING PARTNERS WITH ALLAH) IS A GRIEVOUS CRIME"

The numerical equivalent of the above Qur'anic verse is 2622, which is a multiple of 19 => (19x138)! Allahu Akbar!
Allah Almighty testifies to the seriousness of this blasphemy!

10. AAYAAT
The word means "signs", or rather, "verses", to be more relevant. The Qur'an is based upon a total of 6666 verses*, which is a direct multiple of Allah (66) => (66x101)! Allahu Akbar!

11. LA TARKABUNNA TAWBAQAN 'AN-TAWBAQ
It is verse 19 of Surah Al-Inshiqaaq, meaning "YOU WILL INDEED TRAVEL FROM STAGE-TO-STAGE"
Verse 18 prior to this verse mentions an oath of Allah, where Allah swears by the Moon (wal qamari idhat-tasaq).

Miracle analysts believe verse 19, in context of its previous verse, to foretell, or rather, announce the journey of man to the Moon.
The numerical value of the above verse equals 1045, which is a multiple of 19 => (19x55)! Allahu Akbar!

12. PAKISTAN
Yes, probably one of my favourite discoveries. Since the letter Pa does not exist in Arabic, it is unsuitable to calculate the total of "Bakistan". Hence, we denote/represent Pakistan by it's sq. area i.e. 796,096 sq. kms. It is a multiple of Deen (64) => (64x12439)! Allahu Akbar!

Allah has left the imprint of His Deen (system of life), reminding us that Pakistan was indeed created for the purpose of establishing Deen, as we Muslims claimed before partition and for which our forefathers sacrificed so many of their lives, in the form of Khilafah. Allahu Akbar. Imagine the secularist theories!

13. HIJAAZ
It is the name of the province wherein are situated both the holy sacred cities of Makkah and Madina.

HIJAAZ = HA (8) + JA (3) + ALIF (1) + ZA (7) = 19!!

Allahu Akbar!!

14. LETTERS IN THE QUR'AN
There are a total of 323,760 letters* used in The Qur'an. Now, this quantity is also a multiple of 19 => (19x17,040)! Allahu Akbar!!
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At the end, I would again like to thank Allah for giving me this honor and hope that you don't take this as a joke, rather as a sound warning.

Lastly, lastly, I would be most thankful if anyone could point out mistakes in any of the discoveries. I shall be most relieved, as I had to constantly check and go through all the discoveries carefully before poblication. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil-'Aalameen. Allahu Akbar!!

For other, more wide-range miracles and discoveries, please visit the following websites:

www.miraclesofthequran.com
www.quranmiracles.com
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REFERENCES:

[1] Surah Al-Kahf V. 94-98, Surah Al-Anbiya V. 95-97

[2] Sahih Bukhari Vol. 4, Bk. 55, Hadith No. 649

[3] Ibn Hajar in Fath al-Bari (1959 ed. 13:104) cited Ibn `Arabi's questioning of this view as unsupported by proof. Ibn Hajar continues: "Those who hold it have used for proof the hadith related from Abu `Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah whereby the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: 'It may be that one of those who saw me and heard my speech shall meet the Dajjal.' Narrated by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih (15:181) with a weak chain according to Shaykh Shu`ayb Arna'ut, However, Imam al-Tirmidhi in his Sunan said it is also narrated from three other Companions and thus graded the hadith itself "fair and single-chained (hasan gharib) as narrated from Abu `Ubayda."

Al-Barzanji (d. 1103) said in his book al-Isha`a li Ashrat al-Sa`a (al-Jabr ed p. 204-205=Zakariyya al-Kandihlawi ed. p. 279-280) at the mention of this hadith: "This believer whom al-Dajjal kills is al-Khidr, peace upon him." He then cites the proofs for this view and states that it is also the view of Ibn `Abbas, Ma`mar (d. 154), and others.

[4] Surah Al-Kahf V. 60-82

* - Authenticated by a fatwa by the Al-Azhar University (Egypt)