GRAND INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST with prizes worth Indian Rs. One Million (US$ 20,000)

LET US KNOW THIS MAN PROPHET MUHAMMED(S),THE MESSENGER OF PEACE 

No matter who you are, no matter what your religious, ideological and political beliefs are, you must know this Man. Prophet Muhammed (S) was an epitome of truth, purity and righteousness. He was the most remarkable man that ever set foot on Earth. He preached a religion, founded a State, built a nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and political reforms, and established a dynamic society where fairness and integrity were the norms. 

A simple incident provides a glimpse to his personality: 

Once some of his companions took away the chicks of a bird from their nest to stroke them. When the mother bird found her chicks missing from the nest, it began to fly around screeching. When informed of the matter, Prophet Muhammed (S) the messenger of God disapproved the act of his companions and ordered the chicks to be put back in the nest. 

Here we present all non-Muslims a golden opportunity to know the greatest benefactor of mankind and how his revolutionary teachings can change our lives in order to make this world a better place to live in. All you need to do is submit an essay on the topic, ‘Let us know this man’, keeping in mind the following rules. Exciting cash prizes are up for grabs. 

Rules and Guidelines for Participation in the Essay contest 

Eligibility: 

This contest is exclusively for Non-Muslims from any part of the world. 

Scope of the Essay: 

The essay ‘LET US KNOW THIS MAN’ must cover most of the following dimensions of the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammed (S): 

• His teachings on Peace,
• Unity of God, 
• Unity of Mankind, 
• Human Relations and 
• Universal Brotherhood 
• His success in liberating the society from evils 
• His attitude towards his opponents, people of other faiths and Prisoners Of War (POW) 

Conclusion: 

Please write your impressions about Prophet Muhammed (S) before and after joining this contest. 

Sources: 

For information on the above subjects, the participants may visit the following links or may benefit from any other source. However, please do mention those sources in your essay. 

• Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum – The Sealed Nectar, by Saifur Rahman al-Mubarakpuri
• MUHAMMAD The Last Prophet, A Model For All Times Sayed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
• Articles by Dr. Muhammed Rateb Nabulsi
• Biography of Muhammad Rasulullah by Abul hasan ‘Ali Nadwi  
• MUHAMMAD The Last Prophet, A short biography by Abul hasan ‘Ali Nadwi  
• The translation of the holy Quran by Abdullah Yusuf Ali  
• Other books  
• For more sources  

Enrolment :

The process of enrolment will begin on 7th January 2013 and will end on 15th March 2013. Candidates willing to participate in the contest must enroll themselves by providing the following details: 

1.Name, age, occupation and address – both e-mail and postal address 

2.Brief self introduction 

3.Copy of any authentic photo ID card. 

4.A Passport size photo. 

These details may be sent by email to madhyamakendra1@gmail.com OR madhyamakendra2@gmail.com 

You may also send your essays by post to 

Madhyama Kendra, 

P.O.Box No 156, 

C 21, 2nd floor Al Rahaba Plaza, 

Nellikai Road, 

Mangalore, 

Karnataka, 

India -575001 

Last date for submission of essays: 

15th April 2013. 

Modes of Submission: 

1. Please carefully note the dates for enrollment and the final date for submission of the Essays. 
2. Preferably, the essays must be written in English. 
3. However, Indians may write their essays in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi and Assamese language as well. 
4. The essays may be submitted online or in the form of hard copy. 
5. Only original essays will be considered for the competition. 
6. No part of it should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication or a contest elsewhere. 
7. Any form of plagiarism will result in is disqualification of the entry. 
8. Only one essay per participant is permitted. 

Length of the essay: 

The essay shall be not less than 3000 words or 10 A4 size pages.

Essays must have a cover page containing the name and contact details of the participant, The words “Essay Competition” must be clearly written on the top of the external cover /envelope. 

Online email submission should be in MS WORD attachment, clearly mentioning the subject. 

Prizes The Winners will be awarded as follows: 

# First prize : Indian Rupees 500,000 (US $10,000) 

# Second prize : Indian Rupees 300,000 (US $6,000) 

# Third prize : Indian Rupees 200,000 (US $4,000) 

# Special prizes for 200 select entries. 

Selected essays will be published in 4 major languages i.e. English, Hindi, Arabic and Urdu.

In case 200 or more essays are received from any particular country, three special prizes will be awarded to selected participants from each such country. 

In case 200 or more essays are received in any particular Indian language, three special prizes will be awarded to selected participants in each such language. 

Prizes will be distributed in a specially convened international conference 

Other terms and conditions: 

The entire administration of the contest including determining the eligibility of participant or essays, standard of essays , evaluation and awarding of the prizes is within the sole and absolute discretion of Madhyama Kendra, Mangalore. Madhyama Kendra, Mangalore assumes no responsibility for lost, delayed or incomplete entries or technical malfunction of the server, traffic congestion on net or a combination thereof.

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[The Hindu] Why I can’t pay tribute to Thackeray

 

MARKANDEY KATJU

Political leaders, film stars, cricketers, etc. are all falling over one another to pay tribute to the late Bal Thackeray. Amidst this plethora of accolades and plaudits pouring in from the high and mighty, I humbly wish to register my vote of dissent.
I know of the maxim De mortuis nil nisi bonum (of the dead speak only good), but I regret I cannot, since I regard the interest of my country above observance of civil proprieties.

What is Bal Thackeray’s legacy?

It is the anti-national ‘sons of the soil’ (bhumiputra) theory.

Article 1(1) of the Indian Constitution states: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”
Thus, India is not a confederation but a union.

Article 19 (1) (e) states: “All citizens shall have the right — to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.”

Thus, it is a fundamental right of a Gujarati, south Indian, Bihari, U.P.ite, or person from any other part of India to migrate to Maharashtra and settle down there, just as it is of Maharashtrians to settle down in any part of India (though there are some restrictions in J&K, and some North-East States, due to historical reasons).
The bhumiputra theory states that Maharashtra essentially belongs to Marathi people, while Gujaratis, south Indians, north Indians, etc. are outsiders. This is in the teeth of Articles 1(1) and 19(1)(e) of the Constitution. India is one nation, and hence non-Maharashtrians cannot be treated as outsiders in Maharashtra.
The Shiv Sena created by Thackeray attacked south Indians in the 1960s and 70s, and vandalised their restaurants and homes. In 2008, Biharis and U.P.ites living in Mumbai (the bhaiyyas who eke out a livelihood as milk and newspaper vendors, taxi drivers etc.) were described as infiltrators and attacked, their taxis smashed, and several beaten up. Muslims were also vilified.

This, of course, created a vote bank for Thackeray based on hatred (as had Hitler, of whom Thackeray was an admirer), and how does it matter if the country breaks up and is Balkanised?

Apart from the objection to the ‘sons of the soil’ theory for being anti-national and unconstitutional, there is an even more basic objection, which may rebound on Thackeray’s own people.

India is broadly a country of immigrants (like North America) and 92-93 per cent of the people living in India today are not the original inhabitants but descendants of immigrants who came mainly from the north-west seeking a comfortable life in the sub-continent (see the article ‘What is India?’ on my blog justicekatju.blogspot.in and the video on the website kgfindia.com ).

The original inhabitants (the real bhumiputra) of India are the pre-Dravidian tribals, known as Adivasis (the Bhils, Gonds, Santhals, Todas, etc.) who are only 7-8 per cent of our population today.

Hence if the bhumiputra theory is seriously implemented, 92-93 per cent of Maharashtrians (including, perhaps, the Thackeray family) may have to be regarded as outsiders and treated accordingly. The only real bhumiputra in Maharashtra are the Bhils and other tribals, who are only 7-8 per cent of the population of Maharashtra.

Several separatist and fissiparous forces are at work in India today (including the bhumiputra theory). All patriotic people must combat these forces.

Why must we remain united? We must remain united because only a massive modern industry can generate the huge wealth we require for the welfare of our people — agriculture alone cannot do this — and modern industry requires a huge market. Only a united India can provide the huge market for the modern industry we must create to abolish poverty, unemployment and other social evils, and to provide for the huge health care and modern education systems we must set up if we wish to come to the front ranks of the most advanced countries.

Hence I regret I cannot pay any tribute to Mr. Bal Thackeray.
(Markandey Katju is Chairman, Press Council of India.)

Source: The Hindu - 19/11/2012.

## Respected Katju Sir, I appreciate your courage and Determination.

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Save yourself from the FB side bar Fitnah..!!

If you are tired of seeing those almost half nude Ads shown on FB'S side bar, then follow these steps.

1. Bring your cursor to the ads top right corner, and you will see a 'X' .
2. It will show you 'Hide This Ad / Hide all Ads from so and so'.
3. Choose what you want to do.
4. From the resulting window, choose any of the below options.
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Ads hidden
We'll try not to show you ads from xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Why did you hide them?

• Uninteresting
• Misleading
• Sexually explicit
• Against my views
• Offensive
• Repetitive
• Other

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5. Again it will ask you
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To help us show you better ads, tell us what you like.

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6. Go to the resulting page and choose as much as Islamic oriented or kids oriented or science / schools / FMCG brands... whatever you like.

7. Remember that these Ads are analyzed from your 'Likes' so like such good / decent / information pages which will protect your 'Hijab' from the half-nude-sidebar :))

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The Ten Days Of Dhul Hijjah

The Best Days of Deals are Here !!!

RasulAllāh صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “There are no days wherein righteous actions are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days (of Dhul Hijjah).” They said: Not even jihad in the way of Allaah? He صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Not even jihad in the way of Allaah, except for a man who leaves out (for jihad) with his wealth and self and doesn’t return back with any of them.” - Saheeh Bukhaari, Book of The Two Eids, Hadith #919 RasulAllāh صلى الله عليه وسلم was asked about fasting on The Day of ‘Arafah. [He, صلى الله عليه وسلم replied]: ‘Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is an expiation of last year’s and next year’s sins.’ - Sunan Nisaa’i, 4/205 and Sunan Abu Dawud; classified by al-Albaani as saheeh in Saheeh Abi Dawud, 2/462 Please note: The Day of Arafah is the day before the day of Eid. Fasting expiates minor sins of last and next years; for major sins, repentance is required. It is not established in the Sunnah for pilgrims to fast this day.  (source). Remember Allah much - sitting, standing, walking, lying by your side. "…and the men and the women who remember Allaah much with their hearts and tongues – Allaah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise)." - Surah al-Ahzaab 33, Aayah 35 Keep saying: Sub-han-Allah | Al-Hamdu-Lillah | Allahu akbar Laa-ilaaha illallah Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, la ilaaha ill-Allaah; wallaahu akbar Allahu akbar wa Lillaahi’l-hamd About saying takbeer (Allahu akbar) after each Salaah, refer here. Write the above adhkaar, stick them in your workplace and inside home. RasulAllāh صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “When any one of you intending to sacrifice the animal enters in the month (of Dhul-Hijjah) he should not get his hair or nails touched (cut/trimmed)”. - Saheeh Muslim, The Book of Sacrifices, Hadith #146 What about family members, are they allowed to cut hair or nails? Know it here. Perform Hajj: Rasool Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم is reported to have said: "An accepted Hajj brings no less a reward than Jannah". Those not going to Hajj should gain the Love of Allah during these special days by worshipping Allaah, praying (salaat), reading Qur`an, remembering Allaah, making supplication (du‘aa), giving charity, honouring his parents, upholding the ties of kinship, enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil and so on.

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Help and reap immeasurable rewards.

Pl see this link for Tamil version -- http://bit.ly/Sadaqah
Pl Contact in mail, if you need a handwritten request and/or hospital acknowledgment.

HELP WANTED FROM KIND-HEARTED PEOPLE :
    This letter is in regard to one of a Tamilian who was severely injured while working in Riyadh and is seeking all of our help.

Habibur Rahman from Melappalayam Tirunelveli District after completing his alim course from Usmaniyya arabic college , had to go to Riyadh to work and thereby support his family in poverty .
    In his work , while he was trying to attach a built steel room onto the elevator , the rope that was tied  with the rollerwheel , got cut , and fell right onto the steel room floor base and he was severely injured , his spine bones collapsed .  . He wasn't able to feel anything from below his ribs. He was taken to the hospital for first aid treatment ...After a short  treatment , the hospital administration sent him out.Don't know why !
    The company that was in charge of the entire lift project declined that Habirur Rahman worked for them and they cannot offer help. The sub-contract company that he worked for, gave only Rs .2000  and said they can't do more. So his family and friends are trying to get him to a hospital in Kottayam in Kerala for further treatment. Meanwhile he is staying in a Riyadh baddha - aljazeera hospital room with the help of Br.Shihab and Kerala association
    Br.Habib Rahman has three sisters. His family , being poor ,he took the responsibility of three sisters'  wedding  and everything .Now he himself is in a very bad condition.
    So please if you could help with anything ,Allah SWT will reward you immensely. His family is trying to fly him in  Air India ( with wheel chair assistance because he cannot sit ) to Cochin and then to Kottayam. It is definitely going to cost a lot.
    So whatever your help would be , send them to imthias@imthias.com. We'll send them to concerned person as soon as possible.


Regards,
Imtiaz
Secretary 
Riyadh and Saudi Tamil Sangam
Chairman: Taffaraj
Phone - 0540753261

May Allah accept all our good deeds, Kindly find below the bank details, you may transfer to any of the bank below;

Saudi British Bank :  005-060520-101 IBAN : SA6645000000005060520101
Saudi Hollandi Bank : 032289448688 IBAN : SA09 5000 0000 0322 8944 8688
Al-Rajhi Bank : 166608010107787 IBAN : SA15 8000 0166 6080 1010 7787
Indian Bank : Name:  Aimthias Ahmed   (yes, No Spelling mistakes. This is the proper name.)
        Account number : A/C : 6134 0120 0541 NRO
        ICICI BANK, Thillai Nagar Branch, Trichy
        Branch Code: 006134
        MICR Code: 620229004
ICICI ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME: Abdul Rahman Imthias Ahmed

Name :

InshaAllah I shall handover the money to the concerns.
Best Regards,
Ahmed Imthias
imthias@imthias.com
 +966540753261

Contact Person in India:
Name: Mohamed Sheikh Farook (Patient's Father)
Account Number: 1109101037051   
Bank:Canara Bank, Melapalayam Branch  
Tirunelveli-627005
Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

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Dannon Flavored Yogurts are just not Haram, but have inedible ingredients too..!!

The daycare provider that my kids goto said that they love Dan-O-Ninos and hence asked me to supply them for snack times. Though I had already instructed her to inform me about just any food they are eating which are not provided by me, I have to remind it again it seems...!! Anyway, thinking that Dan-O-Ninos are kosher gelatin based, I searched in net but found confusing statements. I thought to give them a call and a mail. Result, Had to file a BBB complaint against them now. Why? Here's the reply mail. Note down the highlighted sentence. I ask, How dare they add a inedible ingredient in baby food??????????????

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April 11, 2012

Anisha,

Thank you for contacting the Dannon Company concerning Gelatin.  The gelatin used in our products provides the proper consistency and texture for the blended style yogurts.  It is certified K Kosher because it is derived from the pure, inedible collagen of beef hide.  If you cannot eat the animal gelatin, I would suggest that you would try one of our traditional yogurts: Plain, Oikos or Lowfat Flavored, which do not contain any gelatin.

Current Dannon Flavored Yogurt Flavors (6oz)
Vanilla
Lemon
Coffee

Current Dannon Flavored Yogurt Flavors (32 oz)
Vanilla

Current Dannon Oikos Flavors (5.3oz)
Plain
Strawberry
Blueberry
Vanilla
Honey
Peach
Black Cherry

Current Dannon Oikos Traditional Flavors (5.3oz)
Strawberry
Key Lime
Raspberry

Current Dannon Oikos Flavors (32oz)
Plain
Vanilla

Current Dannon Plain Yogurts (assorted sizes)
32 oz Lowfat Plain
6 oz Lowfat Plain
32 oz Nonfat Plain
6 oz Nonfat Plain
32 oz Natural Fullfat Plain Yogurt

Current Dannon Activia Yogurts
24 oz Activia Plain

Dannon DanActive and Dannon Dan-o-nino do not contain any gelatin.

We appreciate your interest in our products and are always available to answer any questions or concerns that you have. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our toll-free number 1-877-DANNON-US (1-877-326-6668), Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Eastern Time.

Best Regards,


Lisa Moore
Consumer Response Representative
1-877-DANNON-US (1-877-326-6668)
(Mon-Fri, 9AM - 6PM ET)
Ref#:1428401N

============================Thanks Dannon,  =============================

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