Dusk to Dawn

29Mar09

You might have wondered, at some point, why I chose to name this blog, “Between Dusk and Dawn”. It’s not just something that I picked out of a hat, neither was it planned as a mystical name to capture the attention of readers. It’s not the title of any book or sonnet I know, [...]

Filed under: Experiences, Faith Re-inforcers, Ibadah (Worship), Miracles, Peace, Praise be to Allah!, Quran, Reflections, Reminders, Sunnah   |  1 Comment
Tags: Faith, Ibadah, Islam, Muslims, Night, Peace, Prayer, Worship

Patience: Is it possible?

23Mar09

It is easy to talk about something or make tall claims without having experienced the situation we’re so confidently declaring our opinions about. In times of ease and comfort, when the going is good and the prospects are bright, it’s not difficult to say that I would certainly remain thankful and patient if unpleasant or [...]

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Tags: Faith, Islam, Patience, Peace, Trials

Yes We Can! (Alhamdolillah!)

16Mar09

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It is with great pleasure that I write these words, mere hours after my last post.
The PM played his role in the crisis and announced in an address to the nation that the Judiciary will be “restored” and notifications for that matter will be issued today. All arrested lawyers and political workers will be released [...]

Filed under: Faith Re-inforcers, Good stuff, Meet the People, Miracles, Pakistan, Politics, Praise be to Allah!, Society   |  2 Comments
Tags: Ch. Iftikhar, Judiciary, Lawyers, Pakistan, Politics, Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani

We, the people!

15Mar09

Go “Long Marchers”, go! May Allah(swt) aid with His Strength those who are fighting for the right cause. We, the people of Pakistan, are not going to stop before the Judiciary is restored to its 2nd Nov, 2007 position. We want an independent Judicial system and we want this Long March and the resulting sit-in [...]

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Tags: Islamabad, Judiciary, Lawyers, Long March, Mr 10%, Pakistan, Protest, Rights, Zardari

Wide Awake

10Mar09

I can’t believe it’s been about a month since I last blogged. Strangely, every time I felt like it, I wasn’t anywhere near a computer or, if I was, the electricity decided to take a break! Really, I’m not joking. My dear country Pakistan, a land of great potential, is facing major issues these days, [...]

Filed under: Dreams, Islah, My Blogs, Pakistan, Peace, Politics, Society   |  2 Comments
Tags: change, Pakistan, Politics