Archive for October, 2009

Why Muslims can’t live peacefully in non Muslim countries?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Muslims are demanding for Sharia law in UK. Muslim schools in India are dictating Fatwa not to recite country’s patriotic national song. French Muslim team refuses to play gay rivals. After so many such instances one is forced to cogitate why Muslims are ghettoing themselves in non Muslims countries? Why in each way of life Muslims have a different approach? After many rigorous debates with my friends I have come to 11 rationales why Muslims can’t live peacefully in non Muslim countries.

Theologically – No, Because their allegiance is to Allah and not even mother India that’s  why Deoband prohibited  Muslims to recite Vande Mataram by dictating  a Fatwa.

Religiously – No, Because no other religion is accepted by Muslims. And those who are non Muslims are infidels and destined to be annihilated.

Socially – No, Because they are prohibited to greet someone with Namaste or Namaskar as it is against Muslim laws to bow someone other than Allah.

Economically – No, Because Muslims are prohibited to take interest (reba) on debt and can’t invest in the stock markets.

Constitutionally – No, Because they do not believe in constitution of the country but Sharia laws. If a woman takes ride to someone other than his father or husband and if being raped, it is not the fault of rapist but the moron lady’s why she took the ride? And it the lady who is chastised not the rapist.

Politically- No, Because their adherence is to the five pillars of Islam and the Quran and not towards their country and its functionaries.

Doctrinally – No, Because they must submit to the mullah and ulemas who teach annihilation of all infidel nations till they become Muslims.

Domestically – No, Because they are instructed to marry four women and also allowed to whip their wives even if the husbands merely fear high handedness in their wives.

Intellectually – No,  Because girls have strict edicts to wear Hijab and not to mingle with any other man except their  father or brother or husband.

Philosophically – No, Because Islam and the Quran do not allow freedom of religion and expression.

Revelry- No cause they can’t drink wine and in the month of holy Ramdan not even outside food and how can one party without wine and dine?

After 9/11 there is a steep change in the minds of Muslims and as they are feeling more insecure and more isolated, they knowingly or unknowingly stepping towards such a path that is only augmenting their fanaticism and intolerance towards non Muslims. Bolstered by colonial oppression by the western states and post colonial betrayals by military rulers (As is the case of Pakistan, Iraq and other small African countries) and further backed by the fanatic theories of Saudi Islamic schools, Muslim society is feeling themselves in quandary over religion and to a response they are opposing each and every nook that they do not find appropriate according to Quran. This is the time when Muslim laureates should come forward and propagate the peaceful cohesion of thoughts and ideas. A more hierarchical preference is a need for cultural reform, so that they can become more in line with the liberal values of equality, freedom and brotherhood. This is the time to choose whether religion or humanism. If Muslim society gives preference to the latter one only then these 20% humans can live with the rest of the society cordially.

There are several edicts in Hinduism and Christianity that also propagate fanaticism but still major chunk of Hindus and Christians are liberal and tolerable to others ideas and thoughts and this is what Muslims should follow for the betterment of Muslims and for the betterment of 6 billion humans.

Redefining Job Security

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

I heard an interesting take regarding job security recently that’s worth a closer look:

The only job security you have are the skills you bring to the marketplace.

We all know there’s really no such thing as job security in the traditional sense (at least in the private sector). There are no guarantees when it comes to employment.

Adjust your thinking, though, and try looking at “job security” as something that’s in your hands…not the hands of your employer. It’s obvious that your skills (your marketability) are your most bankable asset. Paying attention to your marketability throughout your career is crucial.

Of course, a top notch skill set doesn’t ensure that you’ll hang on to your job with your current employer. It doesn’t guarantee you’ll never be downsized, or that your company won’t go belly up.

If you’ve kept yourself as marketable as you possibly can be, though, it will give you a professional advantage. That is your job security. It means the odds will be increased in your favor.

Why?

Far too many people don’t pay enough attention to marketability. They may give it lip service – and they may think they’re marketable. But if a person gets complacent and don’t stay on top of his personal “brand,” he’s probably not as marketable as he thinks he might be.

That’s a mistake.

You need to continually measure your effectiveness; analyze your key competencies; assess those areas in which you have gaps in your knowledge and/or experience; develop and refine your unique selling proposition.

What have you done lately to step out of your comfort zone? Would you describe yourself as a lifelong learner? How marketable are you?

One key adjunct to the whole idea of “marketability” is the fact that you must learn to be your own advocate on the job. Your skill set isn’t worth a lot if you’re an invisible employee. If senior management doesn’t know you exist, your skill set isn’t very bankable. An important component of marketability is making sure your accomplishments are known.

Start thinking about job security in terms of something you provide for yourself. Step one: make sure you’re as marketable as you possibly can be.

Sources of Muslim Law

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

SOURCES OF MUSLIM LAW

Muslim Law is a religious law and it is applicable to a person, who is Muslim either by birth or by proselytization. However, Islamic law is based on man’s duties or obligations rather than on his rights. Islamic law is a branch of Muslim theology, giving practical expression to the faith, which lays down how a Muslim should conduct in accordance with his religion, both towards god and towards other men. According to prophet Mohammad, the Muslim law is commandment of God and the sovereigns in the Muslim states and it is his (Muslim’s) duty to follow it literally.

Nevertheless, if we give a few moments over the word Islam – it means ‘total surrender of oneself to God’, and its follower i.e. Muslim – means, ‘who submitted himself to God.’

Sources

1. Quran : The sacred book of Muslims meaning “recitation” contains the word of God, being the inspired utterances of the prophet Mohammad. It is basically lectures of prophet Mohammad which had been written by his disciples, during his life time (570 – 632) itself. Quran has 114 chapter (Suras), under which there are 6236 versus (ayat).

However, it is a moral guideline and portrays Islamic principles and values.

2. Sunna : It is a paragon of prophet’s conduct means prophet had decided meaning question from case to case and the collection of his words and deeds captured in writing which is known as Sunna or traditions. Subsequently, the Sunna or traditions which is nothing other than rules of law, gave the platform for the development of Islam.

3. Ijma : Part of Islamic law developed through consensus of opinions of scholars over legal issues.

4. Qiya : Simply, it is the procedure of analogical deductions from the first three (given above).

5. Customs (Urf) : Do not keep much meaning, but of course, an important source of law.

Besides, there are some terminologies and essential practices define Muslim law viz. …

1. Fiqh (Jurisprudence) ‘Intelligence’, it is the knowledge of one’s rights and obligations derived from the Quran or the Sunna of the prophet or consensus of opinion of scholars or analogical deductions.

2. Fiqih : Simply means ‘jurist’, who has the prowess of independent judgment.

3. Shariat : The Cannon law of Islam, contains infallible guide to ethics and deals fundamental doctrine of duties and obligations .

Essential Practices :

1. Shahadah : is fundamental creed of Islam.

2. Salah : is a ritual prayer.

3. Zakat : is religious obligations to give alms, one who afford it.

4. Sawn : is the practices of fasting during the month of Ramjan.

5. Hajj : every Muslim who can afford should visit the city of Mecca at least once in life.

Moreover, Muslim law is a religious law which deals all aspects of life i.e. from daily conduct and behaviours of one’s life to State matters such as governance, foreign relations etc.

Social Security Disability Appeal

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

If you are not approved the first time that you apply for SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance, then there is a social security disability appeal process that you are going to want to become acquainted with. If you were denied for your disability claim, then you are given a period of not more than sixty days to appeal the decision with the Social Security Administration. There are four different opportunities available to you for appeal, and they go in the following order:

The first step is the reconsideration. The second step is a hearing in the presence of a judge. The third step is a review by the appeals council. The fourth step is a review by the federal court.

If you have been denied for the benefits that you deserve in the past, then you are encouraged to find out more about the social security disability appeal process. You need to submit your request for an appeal within sixty days following the receipt of your denial letter from the Social Security Administration.

Reconsideration – The first step in most areas is the request for reconsideration. In this appeal, someone that was not originally a part of the decision is going to review your case and make a new decision. All of the original evidence and any new information that you have will be provided to them. If your case is reconsidered and still denied, then the next step is to request a hearing in front of an ALJ or Administrative Law Judge.

Hearing – The second step is to go before an Administrative Law Judge for a hearing. He or she will not have any previous knowledge of the claim that you are making. Before you go before the judge, you are going to want to make sure that you are prepared with all of the right evidence and paperwork. After your hearing has been completed, a decision will be made by the judge based on a combination of the initial evidence and any new evidence that you have provided to the court.

Appeals Council – Should you disagree with whatever decision is made by the judge, the next step in the claim process is to approach the appeals council for the Social Security Administration. The council will look at all review requests and can reject any review that they feel was properly determined. If the council does decide that they would like to review your case, they will make a decision themselves or appoint a new ALJ.

Federal Court – If the decision that the appeals council made was not the decision that you were hoping for, or if the appeals council refused to hear your case, then the final step in the process is to file a lawsuit by contacting a federal district court. This is the final stop in the process, and you must make sure that you have all of the necessary evidence and information to plead your case, otherwise there are no further chances in the process.