The Sakooter Speaks

Entries from February 2008

Manners of talking in the light of the Quran.

February 12, 2008 · 7 Comments

Got this in an email. Its a lesson for all of us to learn and implement in our lives…
Manners of talking in the light of the Quran
· Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception [33:70]

· Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way [17:53, 2:83]

· Do not shout. Speak politely keeping your voice low [31:19]

· Always speak the truth. Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious [22:30]

· Do not confound truth with falsehood [2:42]

· Say with your mouth what is in your heart [3:167]

· Speak in a civilized manner in a language that is recognized by the society and is commonly used [4:5]

· When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative [6:152]

· Do not be a bragging boaster [31:18]

· Do not talk, listen or do anything vain [23:3, 28:55]

Categories: Muslim issues · Other Authors

I am going…inshaAllah

February 8, 2008 · 3 Comments

I am going!

If you are interested, please visit http://barcamp.org/CampKashIT200802

Categories: Announcement

Its snowing!

February 5, 2008 · 1 Comment

It has been snowing. Well its been like that for many mornings. I see the snow. Its snows and snows and we have just about an inch of snow everywhere.. and then it stops and then the sun shines. :)

But today…

today its been snowing and its snowing like it wouldnt stop!

the snow seems to be in no mood to stop….

Categories: Kashmir · Random Thoughts