Category: Events
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Remembrance
Every year, on December 25th, Bazm-e-Ahbab-e-Pakistan, a social organization for Pakistanis in Norway, celebrates the birth of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Here, the general secretary, Muhammad Anwar Soofi, is watching a video being projected on the wall of the basement-hall rented for the evening.
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Best Wishes
On this eve of another new year, I offer my best wishes to you. May the coming year bring you joy and happiness, and success and prosperity. Life is full of ups and downs, and never seizes to surprise. May the surprises be joyful, and nudge you closer to fulfillment of your dreams. Some things…
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Monster
You always wear a mask, because if removed, people will see you as a monster. You know you stand out when you hide your face like that, but it is still better than to be hunted for who you are. A small mistake, and you will discover that the road from love to hate is swift…
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Celebration
On May 17th, Norway celebrates the 200th anniversary of its constitution, and, as usual, the children’s parades form the central elements of the national celebration all around the country. In the capital Oslo, the children are in for a treat as according to tradition, all the city’s elementary schools parade past the King’s palace, where…
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Goodbye
I pray that when you read this, you are safely on the other side of the ocean. It was good to have you here as always. Remember that I will always be eagerly awaiting your next visit, in whichever season it may be. And always receive you with a big smile. Take with you all…
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Perfection
Your carefree smile, your tears of frustration. Your playful laughter, your heart-rending cries. Your repertoire of sounds, your unambiguous communication. Your drive to explore, your fear of the unknown. Your boldness and trust in your abilities, your confidence in me. Your defiance and determination, your obedience and cooperation. Your anger and resilience, your unconditional love.…
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Waiting
At school, it is just another October day. With reading, maths, and those tiring group work sessions. Back home there is homework to be done, and as the application requesting dismissal of today’s chores is denied, there is no other way than to make them a quick affair. Hoping that their quality is maintained within…
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Eid Mubarak!
About Eid, the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, `They are days of eating, drinking, and remembrance of God.´ (Reported by Bukhari in his Sahih, an authoritative collection of the sayings of the Prophet) I wish all Muslims a happy and blessed Eid!
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Ramadan Mubarak!
Believers! Fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoined upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (Qur’an 2:183, Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari’s translation of Syed Abul A’ala Maududi’s Tafhim Al Qur’an) With these words from the Qur’an, I wish the Muslims of the world Ramadan Mubarak!
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Wizard
It’s not that I don’t cherish every moment we’re together. It’s not that I am not thankful for your every breath. It’s not that my heart doesn’t melt every time your eyes meet mine. But it’s when I cradle you in my arms like this, that magic happens. The world is blocked out. Time comes to…
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