Muslims who vote are observing an act of worship.
We have to respect the fact that Canada is a gift for both its citizens and the world as it offers a unique model of democracy that is absent or fought for in many places in the world. While nothing is perfect it’s an amazing experiment of success that stands apart in the world of corruption and buying of votes.
Hence when Muslims deny the duty to vote and play politics of back stabbing each other, while calling towards one's religion or ethnic background they are playing into the very devil that chose to divide the Umma upon the demise of the Holy Prophet, on whom be peace. People wanted the Caliph to be on their tribal lines, family ties and friendship basis. The decision to finally choose the Caliph Abu Bakr, may Allah be please with him, was on virtue, wisdom, experience, leadership, piety, and character, that were placed in front of the Companions and their response became unanimous despite the initial divide. Like block voting or coalition votes!
This shows that we have a duty to speak from the mimbar/pulpit and its likes today, as Umar Bin Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, stood up and spoke out that day on behalf of not only the religion and its preservation but the preservation of life, property, dignity, justice and well being- the very values Islam and Canada share like canoes and Canadian lakes.
Are we remiss of the fact that it’s not about religion only that marks support of leadership when King Negus is praised before Islam for his justice and reliance to help Muslim refugees? Have we forgotten the fact that the Holy Prophet, on whom be peace, remarked if he was called again to join the League of Justice established before Islam in order to grant respite to poor Arabs he would respond and attend? Have we not realised that 75% of Muslims do not live in a Muslim majority country and even those that do are not governed completely by Islamic Laws? Then to show indifference in the name of religion is to lack the proper attitude towards religion of social cohesiveness and tradition of community participation.
For those who have bad experiences in their previous domicile they need to understand the transparency, supervision and meticulous care that was taken to build the present democratic machinery of Canada and must have faith in a system that provides security, livelihood and opportunities beyond comparison
So vote and be blessed and encourage others to do the same and get double reward- for whoever establishes a good deed gets the rewards of those that follow.
Voting is bearing shahadat or testimony on behalf of a candidate that you think in your best knowledge is best capable of the job at hand. To be a witness is an act of conscience and when the whole world tells you otherwise remember the Hadith says ask your conscience and follow your heart. So this is so much a freedom of expression that you are exercising and is so much compared to the verse-
2:283 And do not conceal what you have witnessed - for, verily, he who conceals it is sinful at heart; and God has full knowledge of all that you do.
and
2:256 Let there be no compulsion in religion.
Thank You!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving-
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=HY27482779
A time to reflect
On the many gifts
God has us bless
Especially being in Canada
Second largest country
With best standard of living
Offering respect for diversity
And lots of security
Thanking God is an everyday affair
Sometimes special time is needed
To sit and have a meal
And laugh and pray to some things unique
Like finding love
In the mayhem of irrational thoughts
Like opening this mail
And finding joy in the craziness of the world
So Thank God, Thank Your Maker
With whatever way you chose
Remember the poor and needy
Remember being broken is worse than being hungry!
Its essential to have your turkey,halal, kosher
Not that you can't make massala curry or vege
But sometimes the original
Brings you closer to what being a pioneer felt like.
So Happy Thanks Giving
Thanking all for every thing
Thanks to our Lord
For whatever gifts every creation brings.
"If ye are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you; but if ye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed." (Quran 14:7)
http://www.dar-al-masnavi.org/thanksgiving.html
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=HY27482779
A time to reflect
On the many gifts
God has us bless
Especially being in Canada
Second largest country
With best standard of living
Offering respect for diversity
And lots of security
Thanking God is an everyday affair
Sometimes special time is needed
To sit and have a meal
And laugh and pray to some things unique
Like finding love
In the mayhem of irrational thoughts
Like opening this mail
And finding joy in the craziness of the world
So Thank God, Thank Your Maker
With whatever way you chose
Remember the poor and needy
Remember being broken is worse than being hungry!
Its essential to have your turkey,halal, kosher
Not that you can't make massala curry or vege
But sometimes the original
Brings you closer to what being a pioneer felt like.
So Happy Thanks Giving
Thanking all for every thing
Thanks to our Lord
For whatever gifts every creation brings.
"If ye are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you; but if ye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed." (Quran 14:7)
http://www.dar-al-masnavi.org/thanksgiving.html
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Poem on learning a new langauge and the lanaguage of love
Learning a new language
Setting out on sea
The sail and waves
Words new to the tongue it seems
Arabic brings musical thoughts
The swing on great minds like a new love
Walking the sounds of new words
Making headway into a new world
Your every thought
Kills the yesterday memory
the return of those anxiety spells
Scares the daylight out of me
As much as your love is painful
It's real for feelings are the thermometer of the heart
Your every laughter, words and canter like a new dictionary
Envelope my passion into an impatient frenzy
Habeebe is the friendly lover in Arabic
Everyone should learn this ancient lingual lineage
That be spells poetry, music and scripture
Into a gallery of picturesque beauty whoever she speaks to.
Setting out on sea
The sail and waves
Words new to the tongue it seems
Arabic brings musical thoughts
The swing on great minds like a new love
Walking the sounds of new words
Making headway into a new world
Your every thought
Kills the yesterday memory
the return of those anxiety spells
Scares the daylight out of me
As much as your love is painful
It's real for feelings are the thermometer of the heart
Your every laughter, words and canter like a new dictionary
Envelope my passion into an impatient frenzy
Habeebe is the friendly lover in Arabic
Everyone should learn this ancient lingual lineage
That be spells poetry, music and scripture
Into a gallery of picturesque beauty whoever she speaks to.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Taqwacore: How to focus on God?
Taqwacore: How to focus on God?
It seems these days that everyone is focusing on some kind of special sensation. Either, the green thing or simply yoga classes. Every now and then the motivational seminars will urge you to buy tickets because life without focus is plainly without success or meaning.
As with others, the season of Ramadan also implores in the minds of the many spiritual seekers the awe of Taqwa. Maybe like every other core and hard core element of media hype, Taqwa must be some kind of deep-seated core-thing that enters ones mind nohwistanding life. After all the Quran uses it not only as raison d’etre of fasting but almost 150 times calling for some kind of abstinence or protection in life’s complete matrix.
But God should be the focus. Where does He fit in a constant mindboggling, mind jammed atmosphere; where every tweeting unknown friend, radio broadcaster while on the road, tons of family barbeques plus hard wired in-love thought and the crack-berry et al compete for His minimal attention. Is he just a linger during prayers and lost during work?
According to Rumi the gnostic is the one who keeps the Zikr in his heart, and leaves behind the attachments of the lower worldly life as mentioned in Musnad Ahmad, "The people of Zikr are the people of My presence."
The brain is wired to grasp active spiritual engagements and not so sensitive to mere repetitions of words. Such rote belongs elsewhere but the centre of devotion. It’s great to know Islam offers zikr:- a version of lyrical mantra made in Arabic but yet so any language will do. And the language of the heart is indispensable when it comes to remembering God- a mere sigh is enough with Love according to the Throne Owner’s manual; whereas a clouded mind, isolated from the lip- synching ritual of saying thousands of rosary verses or lyrical chants is useless.
Quran 50:37 Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).
Again this is a challenge unknown to angels and animals- how to engage the mind- the most powerful parachute of human existence into becoming the core value of ones Taqwa, that when God is called upon it’s not like your concierge or bellboy- He is the one you converse with everyday many times more than text-friends and cell-buddies because He is with you. No one knows you better than Him. Your Friend! Your Companion! Your Lawyer! Your Everything and of course your object of Adoration and goal of devotion- the Latif of life, if you like!
It seems these days that everyone is focusing on some kind of special sensation. Either, the green thing or simply yoga classes. Every now and then the motivational seminars will urge you to buy tickets because life without focus is plainly without success or meaning.
As with others, the season of Ramadan also implores in the minds of the many spiritual seekers the awe of Taqwa. Maybe like every other core and hard core element of media hype, Taqwa must be some kind of deep-seated core-thing that enters ones mind nohwistanding life. After all the Quran uses it not only as raison d’etre of fasting but almost 150 times calling for some kind of abstinence or protection in life’s complete matrix.
But God should be the focus. Where does He fit in a constant mindboggling, mind jammed atmosphere; where every tweeting unknown friend, radio broadcaster while on the road, tons of family barbeques plus hard wired in-love thought and the crack-berry et al compete for His minimal attention. Is he just a linger during prayers and lost during work?
According to Rumi the gnostic is the one who keeps the Zikr in his heart, and leaves behind the attachments of the lower worldly life as mentioned in Musnad Ahmad, "The people of Zikr are the people of My presence."
The brain is wired to grasp active spiritual engagements and not so sensitive to mere repetitions of words. Such rote belongs elsewhere but the centre of devotion. It’s great to know Islam offers zikr:- a version of lyrical mantra made in Arabic but yet so any language will do. And the language of the heart is indispensable when it comes to remembering God- a mere sigh is enough with Love according to the Throne Owner’s manual; whereas a clouded mind, isolated from the lip- synching ritual of saying thousands of rosary verses or lyrical chants is useless.
Quran 50:37 Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).
Again this is a challenge unknown to angels and animals- how to engage the mind- the most powerful parachute of human existence into becoming the core value of ones Taqwa, that when God is called upon it’s not like your concierge or bellboy- He is the one you converse with everyday many times more than text-friends and cell-buddies because He is with you. No one knows you better than Him. Your Friend! Your Companion! Your Lawyer! Your Everything and of course your object of Adoration and goal of devotion- the Latif of life, if you like!
JULY EVENTS
Toronto hosts Interfaith conference on Promised Mahdi
Its summer and who wants to be indoors? Well how about attending a conference outdoors?
The organisers of this remarkable event, Ahl Bayt, Mr Ghulam Sajad, thought just that and planned the conference outdoor the Metro Hall at 55 John St under a huge tent. The topic was what do the various religions say about Imam Mahdi.
The organisers listed perspectives from the Zoroastrian, Jewish, Sikh, Christian, Sunni and Shia communities and in so doing was able to demonstrate the common theme of Hope in a Saviour among humanity. Sh Habeeb in his presentation reminded all that hope is ingrained within us as we seek for the next iPhone or call for the dream job and hence when humanity waited for the Messiah during Pharaoh’s oppression Moses appeared and during the Pharisees Jesus came and during the Aus and Khazraj Muhammad was sent so today that Future leader will appear in order to establish justice but he will have to be multicultural, inclusive, educated, tech- savvy and of course speak Arabic and be of the house of Muhammad, on whom be peace!
Scarborough missions hosts film- Allah and God need to talk!
Ask for an oxymoron and you have one just here! Well that’s what inspired film maker Ruth Broyde Sharon to make this interesting film that broadcasts Jews and Muslims celebrating Ashura, Rosh Hanna and with Christians during a Sunday Service.
She actually saw a billboard advertising this silly statement and when she finally got in touch with the owner in Hollywood his context was Muslims and Jews after 911 need to talk. Of course we know in Abrahamic Faiths that God and Allah is One and the Same. However this session aimed to make humanity, few Muslims and Jews, who were in attendance that night at Scarborough Mission but with father Terry warmth the audience soon realised that they had to do something to make a difference in the world. Ruth actually challenged all present to take up a project of interfaith and reminded all that a little finger raised according to physicists affects the entire universe. Habeeb was fortunate to attend and being the only Muslim present extended invitation to all to attend the Mosque- many of whom never went to a mosque. They were happy for this. You have to be there- the right place at the right time! The Interfaith Minister Leslie riveted the audience with Rumi and his songs of love!
Ramadan and Summer- Just have to love it!
Ramadan buzz is here and so too is the heat of summer 2010! As Canadians we wait all year long for this heat to warm up the bones, attend weddings and being outdoorsy! After thirty years almost the lunar month of Ramadan arrives in the summer of Canada and the thought of long hours of fasting without thirst quenching cold ones startles us.
In Edmonton that will not be 15 hours but 18 hours!
Isn’t it time to consider Canada an abnormal zone and take the standard from the nearby normal zone? Just a thought for the Muslim Scholars!
The Quran reminds us under the passage of fasting that Allah wishes ease and not hardship. The many concessions of fasting including health, travel, hard labour etc should remind one that Allah is not in need of the actual physical sacrifice but the sincerity and dedication behind any devotion. So warm up the barbeque and make your Iftar a true Ramadan Summer, drink lots of fluids outside fasting hours and get into a sleep schedule knowing how late taraweeh will be and let those lectures after taraweeh be rescheduled or reduced so the wonders of Ramadan is not loss in the haze of rituals and speeches. And while we’re at it, remember the unfortunate victims in the flood hit areas of Pakistan presently or wherever they maybe among the one billion humans who live below a dollar a day.
The Prophet, on whom be peace, said: If a person does not avoid false talk and false conduct during Fasting, then Allah does not care if he abstains from food and drink. Bukhari.
Ramadan is excitement and with the Canadian born generation we have to make it exciting so they too may have stories for their children to come!
Happy Ramadan!
Its summer and who wants to be indoors? Well how about attending a conference outdoors?
The organisers of this remarkable event, Ahl Bayt, Mr Ghulam Sajad, thought just that and planned the conference outdoor the Metro Hall at 55 John St under a huge tent. The topic was what do the various religions say about Imam Mahdi.
The organisers listed perspectives from the Zoroastrian, Jewish, Sikh, Christian, Sunni and Shia communities and in so doing was able to demonstrate the common theme of Hope in a Saviour among humanity. Sh Habeeb in his presentation reminded all that hope is ingrained within us as we seek for the next iPhone or call for the dream job and hence when humanity waited for the Messiah during Pharaoh’s oppression Moses appeared and during the Pharisees Jesus came and during the Aus and Khazraj Muhammad was sent so today that Future leader will appear in order to establish justice but he will have to be multicultural, inclusive, educated, tech- savvy and of course speak Arabic and be of the house of Muhammad, on whom be peace!
Scarborough missions hosts film- Allah and God need to talk!
Ask for an oxymoron and you have one just here! Well that’s what inspired film maker Ruth Broyde Sharon to make this interesting film that broadcasts Jews and Muslims celebrating Ashura, Rosh Hanna and with Christians during a Sunday Service.
She actually saw a billboard advertising this silly statement and when she finally got in touch with the owner in Hollywood his context was Muslims and Jews after 911 need to talk. Of course we know in Abrahamic Faiths that God and Allah is One and the Same. However this session aimed to make humanity, few Muslims and Jews, who were in attendance that night at Scarborough Mission but with father Terry warmth the audience soon realised that they had to do something to make a difference in the world. Ruth actually challenged all present to take up a project of interfaith and reminded all that a little finger raised according to physicists affects the entire universe. Habeeb was fortunate to attend and being the only Muslim present extended invitation to all to attend the Mosque- many of whom never went to a mosque. They were happy for this. You have to be there- the right place at the right time! The Interfaith Minister Leslie riveted the audience with Rumi and his songs of love!
Ramadan and Summer- Just have to love it!
Ramadan buzz is here and so too is the heat of summer 2010! As Canadians we wait all year long for this heat to warm up the bones, attend weddings and being outdoorsy! After thirty years almost the lunar month of Ramadan arrives in the summer of Canada and the thought of long hours of fasting without thirst quenching cold ones startles us.
In Edmonton that will not be 15 hours but 18 hours!
Isn’t it time to consider Canada an abnormal zone and take the standard from the nearby normal zone? Just a thought for the Muslim Scholars!
The Quran reminds us under the passage of fasting that Allah wishes ease and not hardship. The many concessions of fasting including health, travel, hard labour etc should remind one that Allah is not in need of the actual physical sacrifice but the sincerity and dedication behind any devotion. So warm up the barbeque and make your Iftar a true Ramadan Summer, drink lots of fluids outside fasting hours and get into a sleep schedule knowing how late taraweeh will be and let those lectures after taraweeh be rescheduled or reduced so the wonders of Ramadan is not loss in the haze of rituals and speeches. And while we’re at it, remember the unfortunate victims in the flood hit areas of Pakistan presently or wherever they maybe among the one billion humans who live below a dollar a day.
The Prophet, on whom be peace, said: If a person does not avoid false talk and false conduct during Fasting, then Allah does not care if he abstains from food and drink. Bukhari.
Ramadan is excitement and with the Canadian born generation we have to make it exciting so they too may have stories for their children to come!
Happy Ramadan!
EID GREETINGS
Eid Mubarak to you too
The happiness we share at this time of year, having found sweet recess from a month of fasting, nightly vigil, extra discipline and lots of charity is surely divine and warrants gratefulness. As we watch the human tragedy unfolds in Pakistan, engulfing the country with relentless grips of poverty and desperation we are indeed thankful for having Eid spent in safer and cleaner environments.
Also the action of a few fame-seeking zealots, in wrongfully associating the Quran with wanton violence and wishing to provoke the Muslims after a peaceful month, should remind us that we will not be excited foolishly but will remain conscious that the true reverence of God's Word is in reciting its verses, learning its meaning and practising its laws, while civilly engaging the world about its message.
As students return to school around this time, this is another kind of rejoicing too, as they rejoined old friends and make new ones while recommitting to a year of study and abstinence from wasteful actions. Eid definitely resonates with this lesson and it seems as if the summer holidays and Ramadan happened together to allow us the reinforcement of those values. Kudos to those who braved their passions and tightened their waistbands in order to fight the little distractions and have arrived at this juncture more balanced, more peaceful and more loving, ready to travel yet another year in life with resolve to make humanity a better place to live and let others live.
The tragic events of lost, as in the case of the woman, who lost her three workers and three customers in life-gutting fire in Bridgetown, is mind boggling unless Faith is what we trust in. She was fasting when held and remarked how calm she became, readily handing over the cash, more traumatised by this immense lost of her 'family'. Such stories are the hallmark of Faith wherever we go and whoever we meet in whatever tradition we belong; they are the richness of faith and spirituality that doesn’t make the radar or the statistics but like the downtrodden workers around the world, are the core foundation of modern civilization. Rather they are the fodder that breathes life into every Eid and makes happiness worth celebrating in every family and without the day off to enjoy the harvest the toil becomes a burden; rather slavery to a tasteless love.
May your days be like the joy of every new moon and may your month long retreat bring you fruits for a long time after and may the gifts you share around the world bring us closer to reality that the Everlasting Eid is surely worth working for.
Quran 2:185 “Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. God intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful. “
The happiness we share at this time of year, having found sweet recess from a month of fasting, nightly vigil, extra discipline and lots of charity is surely divine and warrants gratefulness. As we watch the human tragedy unfolds in Pakistan, engulfing the country with relentless grips of poverty and desperation we are indeed thankful for having Eid spent in safer and cleaner environments.
Also the action of a few fame-seeking zealots, in wrongfully associating the Quran with wanton violence and wishing to provoke the Muslims after a peaceful month, should remind us that we will not be excited foolishly but will remain conscious that the true reverence of God's Word is in reciting its verses, learning its meaning and practising its laws, while civilly engaging the world about its message.
As students return to school around this time, this is another kind of rejoicing too, as they rejoined old friends and make new ones while recommitting to a year of study and abstinence from wasteful actions. Eid definitely resonates with this lesson and it seems as if the summer holidays and Ramadan happened together to allow us the reinforcement of those values. Kudos to those who braved their passions and tightened their waistbands in order to fight the little distractions and have arrived at this juncture more balanced, more peaceful and more loving, ready to travel yet another year in life with resolve to make humanity a better place to live and let others live.
The tragic events of lost, as in the case of the woman, who lost her three workers and three customers in life-gutting fire in Bridgetown, is mind boggling unless Faith is what we trust in. She was fasting when held and remarked how calm she became, readily handing over the cash, more traumatised by this immense lost of her 'family'. Such stories are the hallmark of Faith wherever we go and whoever we meet in whatever tradition we belong; they are the richness of faith and spirituality that doesn’t make the radar or the statistics but like the downtrodden workers around the world, are the core foundation of modern civilization. Rather they are the fodder that breathes life into every Eid and makes happiness worth celebrating in every family and without the day off to enjoy the harvest the toil becomes a burden; rather slavery to a tasteless love.
May your days be like the joy of every new moon and may your month long retreat bring you fruits for a long time after and may the gifts you share around the world bring us closer to reality that the Everlasting Eid is surely worth working for.
Quran 2:185 “Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. God intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful. “
Honoring guyana son
Dear editor
Allow me to share an interesting event I recently was blessed to be part of.
It’s the tenth Guyana Awards of recognising excellence, held in multicultural Toronto.
Among the recipients were outstanding leaders, excelling businesses, super achieving scientists, accomplished students, superlative musicians and simply selfless serving volunteers.
Among the recipients is a person that resonates closely. He hails from my town of birth- the land of hope and icon of sacrifice- Enmore, ECD.
Dr Bram Rajiawan was selected among the many short listed for excellent academic pursuit in scientific research and health. He made the Enmoreans proud as much as the Guyanese and fellow Canadians. He actually joined with the many successful ancestors of this unique domain by giving Hope to Guyana.
He said that in reminiscing his past he is mindful always of the motto at Enmore Hope Primary- with labour success. Now that’s not an easy feat. I mean the remembering part!
He also credits his early education teachers! Now that’s definitely a humbling rarity.
Enmoreans in the Diaspora have been equally diligent in maintaining their cultural roots and if you are in Toronto that’s easier than if you are living like Dr. Bram in Winnipeg. He amazes me how a boy going to ‘refugee’ school can enter the snow white belt of upper echelons and receive some of the highest positions in his field and yet be ‘cool’ with his compatriots!
However, the final straw of recognition of greatness is one’s place of birth and I call upon Enmore council to set up a Wall of Fame in Enmore to inspire our generations about the great people Enmore produced, is producing and will produce.
I must take this opportunity to thank the organisers of the Enmore picnic and all their diverse activities during the year including fundraising for Haiti and Enmore itself. The place to check them is www.enmoretoronto.com
The fact is when you take you are nourishing your body but when you give you nourish your soul.
How about funding the poor students of both Enmore Govt and Primary with bursaries to further their dreams? How about establishing some structural protection and aesthetics to the cemetery at Logwood- treatment of the dead is symbolic to treatment of living?
Talk half. Left Half.
Yours truly,
Habeeb Alli
Allow me to share an interesting event I recently was blessed to be part of.
It’s the tenth Guyana Awards of recognising excellence, held in multicultural Toronto.
Among the recipients were outstanding leaders, excelling businesses, super achieving scientists, accomplished students, superlative musicians and simply selfless serving volunteers.
Among the recipients is a person that resonates closely. He hails from my town of birth- the land of hope and icon of sacrifice- Enmore, ECD.
Dr Bram Rajiawan was selected among the many short listed for excellent academic pursuit in scientific research and health. He made the Enmoreans proud as much as the Guyanese and fellow Canadians. He actually joined with the many successful ancestors of this unique domain by giving Hope to Guyana.
He said that in reminiscing his past he is mindful always of the motto at Enmore Hope Primary- with labour success. Now that’s not an easy feat. I mean the remembering part!
He also credits his early education teachers! Now that’s definitely a humbling rarity.
Enmoreans in the Diaspora have been equally diligent in maintaining their cultural roots and if you are in Toronto that’s easier than if you are living like Dr. Bram in Winnipeg. He amazes me how a boy going to ‘refugee’ school can enter the snow white belt of upper echelons and receive some of the highest positions in his field and yet be ‘cool’ with his compatriots!
However, the final straw of recognition of greatness is one’s place of birth and I call upon Enmore council to set up a Wall of Fame in Enmore to inspire our generations about the great people Enmore produced, is producing and will produce.
I must take this opportunity to thank the organisers of the Enmore picnic and all their diverse activities during the year including fundraising for Haiti and Enmore itself. The place to check them is www.enmoretoronto.com
The fact is when you take you are nourishing your body but when you give you nourish your soul.
How about funding the poor students of both Enmore Govt and Primary with bursaries to further their dreams? How about establishing some structural protection and aesthetics to the cemetery at Logwood- treatment of the dead is symbolic to treatment of living?
Talk half. Left Half.
Yours truly,
Habeeb Alli
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