Monday, May 24, 2010

Bhutan


Bhutan used to be one of the most isolated countries in the world, but the urban areas have been increasingly modernized by international flights, mobile phone networks, internet, and cable television.
Their government takes great measures to prevent their culture, identity, and environment. Bhutan was elected the happiest country in Asia and the 8th-happiest in the world. The population is predominantly Buddhist and Hinduism being the second largest. The capital and largest city is Thimphu, Official language Dzongkha. Bhutan is a member of the UN and the SAARC.
The terrain is consisted most of mountains with some fertile valleys and savanna.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Stoning in Iran

I did not know about the stoning before I watched the movie. It certainly makes me sad and angry at the same time. Unfortunately these kind of things happen all the time and everywhere, people are killed for no reason or over something silly. Where I come from I have with my own eyes seen people get brutally beaten to death over a discussion. A friend of mine was murdered when he asked his money back from the guy he sold a CD player. He unbelievably died because of 69 dollars. Back to the point, the Iranian women are a good example of how unfair some people are, The women are treated differently and with no respect at all. the most intriguing part is that people do not seem to stop it. People spend time and money fighting each other, instead of fighting for their rights and to giving people descent lives. Look at these poor lady Soraya has done everything possible to please her family, worked hard, was beaten several times by her husband, and she was stoned for being a good person. Sometimes I feel that all of us do not deserve to be part of these land. People are so cruel, there is not a such violent and cold animal as humans are.
That is just my opinion again.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Marriage in Islam

Islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage. There is no place for celibacy like, for example the Roman Catholic priests and nuns. The prophet (pbuh) has said "there is no celibacy in Islam.

Marriage is a religious duty and is consequently a moral safeguard as well as a social necessity. Islam does not equal celibacy with high "taqwa" / "Iman". The prophet has also said, "Marriage is my tradition who so ever keeps away there from is not from amongst me".

Marriage acts as an outlet for sexual needs and regulate it so one does not become a slave to his/ her desires.It is a social necessity because through marriage, families are established and the family is the fundamental unit of our society. Furthermore, marriage is the only legitimate or halal way to indulge in intimacy between a man and a woman.

Islam takes a middle of the road position to sexual relations , it neither condemns it like certain religions, nor does it allow it freely. Islam controls them and regulates their desires, whatever they may be so that they remain dignified.

To make the marriage legit.

1) consent of both parties.

2) " Mahr" a gift from the groom to his bride.

3) Witnesses- 2 male or female.

4) The marriage should be publicized, it should never be kept secret as it leads to suspicion and troubles within the community.


UAE - United Arab Emirates

UAE which has approximately the size of the US state Maine were formed when the states abu zaby, ajman, al fujayrah, ash shariqah, dubayy, and Umm al qaywayn merged to form the UAE. In 1972 they were joined by Ras al khaymah. Since then their GDP has grown enormously and so has the immigrants thanks to their oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy that drives the UAE'S economy. In 2009 , the UAE population was estimated at 6 million, in which under 20% are nationals or Emirates, The country's net migration rate is 22.98, THE WORLD'S HIGHEST!
Its capital is Abu Dhabi