Apparently this was originally printed in Forbes Magazine but has since been removed:
Commentary: Obama and Ahmadinejad
Amir Taheri 10.26.08, 1:33 PM ET
Is Barack Obama the “promised warrior” coming to help the Hidden Imam of Shi’ite Muslims conquer the world?
The question has made the rounds in Iran since last month, when a pro-government Web site published a Hadith (or tradition) from a Shi’ite text of the 17th century. The tradition comes from Bihar al-Anwar (meaning Oceans of Light) by Mullah Majlesi, a magnum opus in 132 volumes and the basis of modern Shi’ite Islam.
According to the tradition, Imam Ali ibn Abi-Talib (the prophet’s cousin and son-in-law) prophesied that at the End of Times and just before the return of the Mahdi, the Ultimate Saviour, a “tall black man will assume the reins of government in the West.” Commanding “the strongest army on earth,” the new ruler in the West will carry “a clear sign” from the third imam, whose name was Husayn ibn Ali.
The tradition concludes: “Shi’ites should have no doubt that he is with us.”
In a curious coincidence Obama’s first and second names – Barack Hussein – mean “the blessing of Husayn” in Arabic and Persian.
His family name, Obama, written in the Persian alphabet, reads O Ba Ma, which means “he is with us,” the magic formula in Majlesi’s tradition.
Mystical reasons aside, the Khomeinist establishment sees Obama’s rise as another sign of the West’s decline and the triumph of Islam.
Obama’s promise to seek unconditional talks with the Islamic Republic is cited as a sign that the U.S. is ready to admit defeat. Obama’s position could mean abandoning three resolutions passed by the United Nations Security Council setting conditions that Iran should meet to avoid sanctions.
Seeking unconditional talks with the Khomeinists also means an admission of moral equivalence between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic. It would imply an end to the description by the U.S. of the regime as a “systematic violator of human rights.”
Obama has abandoned claims by all U.S. administrations in the past 30 years that Iran is “a state sponsor of terrorism.” Instead, he uses the term “violent groups” to describe Iran-financed outfits such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
Obama has also promised to attend a summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference within the first 100 days of his presidency.
Such a move would please the mullahs, who have always demanded that Islam be treated differently, and that Muslim nations act as a bloc in dealings with Infidel nations.
Obama’s election would boost President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s chances of winning a second term next June. Ahmadinejad’s entourage claim that his “steadfastness in resisting the American Great Satan” was a factor in helping Obama defeat “hardliners” such as Hillary Clinton and, later, it hopes, John McCain.
“President Ahmadinejad has taught Americans a lesson,” says Hasan Abbasi, a “strategic adviser” to the Iranian president.
“This is why they are now choosing someone who understands Iran’s power.” The Iranian leader’s entourage also point out that Obama copied his campaign slogan “Yes, We Can” from Ahmadinejad’s “We Can,” used four years ago.
A number of Khomeinist officials have indicated their preference for Obama over McCain, who is regarded as an “enemy of Islam.” A Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran does not wish to dictate the choice of the Americans but finds Obama “a better choice for everyone.” Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Islamic Majles, Iran’s ersatz parliament, has gone further by saying the Islamic Republic “prefers to see Barack Obama in the White House” next year.
Tehran’s penchant for Obama, reflected in the official media, increased when the Illinois senator chose Joseph Biden as his vice-presidential running mate. Biden was an early supporter of the Khomeinist revolution in 1978-1979 and, for the past 30 years, has been a consistent advocate of recognizing the Islamic Republic as a regional power.
He has close ties with Khomeinist lobbyists in the U.S. and has always voted against sanctions on Iran.
Ahmadinejad has described the U.S. as a “sunset” (ofouli) power as opposed to Islam, which he says is a “sunrise” (tolou’i) power.
Last summer, he inaugurated an international conference called World Without America--attended by anti-Americans from all over the world, including the U.S.
Seen from Tehran, Obama’s election would demoralize the U.S. armed forces by casting doubt on their victories in Iraq and Afghanistan, if not actually transforming them into defeat.
American retreat from the Middle East under Obama would enable the Islamic Republic to pursue hegemony of the region.
Tehran is especially interested in dominating Iraq, thus consolidating a new position that extends its power to the Mediterranean through Syria and Lebanon.
During the “World Without America” conference, several speakers speculated that Obama would show “understanding of Muslim grievances” with regard to Palestine.
Ahmadinejad hopes to persuade a future President Obama to adopt the “Iranian solution for Palestine,” which aims at creating a single state in which Jews would quickly become a minority.
Judging by anecdotal evidence and the buzz among Iranian bloggers, while the ruling Khomeinists favour Obama, the mass of Iranians regard (and dislike) the Democrat candidate as an appeaser of the mullahs. Iran, along with Israel, is the only country in the Middle East where the United States remains popular. An Obama presidency, perceived as friendly to the oppressive regime in Tehran, may change that.
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Amir Taheri is the author of 10 books on Iran, the Middle East and Islam. His new book “The Persian Night: Iran Under the Khomeinist Revolution” will be published by Encounter Books in November.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Obama and Ahmadinejad
Thursday, October 23, 2008
American Muslim? So what?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Ali Maula Ali Maula Ali Dam Dam
Ali Nu Yaad Karo -Remember Ali
Ral Ke Fariyaad Karo -Cry out Together
Hai Gareebaan-da, aho Aasraa - Ali is the shelter of the destitute
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Dam Dam - Ali Master Ali Master Ali in every breath
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Dam Dam - Ali Master Ali Master Ali in every breath
Lakh tay Karor Wari Akho Dam Dam - Hundreds and Thousands times say Ali in every breath
Ali Sade Dilan Wich - Ali in our hearts
Ali Sade Sawan Wich - Ali in our breaths
Ali Sadey Aase Paase - Ali all around us
Ali hay Nighawan Wich - Ali in our eyes
Ashkaan De Deray Par Ali Diyan Rawan Wich - The resting place of lovers is Ali's way
Rab Raakhe Saaryaanu Ali Di Panahvaa Vich! - May Allah (SWT) Keep All of Us In Ali's Shelter
Nabi Da Piyaara Ali Noor Allah Noor - Dearest of Mohammad Ali is the Light on Light (Noor Ala Noor)
Ali Kary Allah Allah Kabay wich Zahoor -Allah Allah, Ali appears in Kaba
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Ali - Ali Master Ali Master
Ali Mola Audy Jeday Mola Nay Hazoor - Ali is the Master of those of whom the Prophet is his Master
Ali Pir-a-Piraandaa Hai Dilan da Saroor - Ali is saint of saints and cheers for hearts
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Ali - Ali Master Ali Master
Wali-an de Siran Da Hai Taaj Ali Ali - Ali is the crown of the Saints' Heads
Momina dee Bas Hai Meraj Ali Ali - Ali is the ascent (Miraj) for momineen
Hey Gin Gin Dassan ki main Ali De Karam - How could I count and tell the kindness of Ali
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Dam Dam - Ali Master Ali Master Ali in every breath
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Dam Dam - Ali Master Ali Master Ali in every breath
Ali Di Pehchaan Hai Rab Dee Pehchaan - Knowing Ali is Knowing Allah
Ali Diyan Dastana Jaanta Jahaan - The world knows powers of Ali
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Ali - Ali Master Ali Master
Rab Da hai Sher Oonchi Ali Dee hey Shaan - Ali is the Lion of Allah, his grandeur is higher
Kul-e-Imaan Ali Nabi Da Elan - Ali is the Complete Imaan, the Declaration of the Prophet
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Ali - Ali Master Ali Master
Hyder-e-Karaar, Bu Turab Ali Ali - Haider-e-Karar Abu Turab Ali Ali
Hashmi-e-Jawan Lajawaab Ali Ali - Ali is the supreme portrait (jamaal) of dignity (Hashmi)
Jaina Da Na Koi Ali Ona Da Bharam - Ali is the one who gives dignity to those who do not have anyone to protect their dignity
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Dam Dam - Ali Master Ali Master Ali in every breath
Ali Mola Ali Mola Ali Dam Dam - Ali Master Ali Master Ali in every breath
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Maalikul mulk laa shariikaa lahuu
vaahdahuu laa ilaaha illaa huu
Shams Tabrez gar Khudaa talaabii
khusbuukhaaN laa ilaa illa huu
Kaunain kaa masjuud hai maabuud hai tuu
har shai terii shaahid hai ke mash’uud hai tuu
har ek ke lab par hai terii hamd-o-sanaa
har soz meN har saaz meN maujuud hai tuu
You are the Lord of the two worlds, you are to be worshipped
all creations are your witnesses because you are to be witnessed.
On every lip is your praise and eulogy
you are present in all passions and all music.
tere hii naam se har ibtidaa hai
tere hii naam tak har intihaa hai
terii hamd-o-sanaa, alhumdulillah
ke tuu mere Muhammad kaa Khudaa hai
All beginnings begin with your name
and all the [blessings] end with your name.
Your praise is praiseworthy
because you are the God of my Muhammad.
Allah huu Allah huu
Allah huu Allah huu
Sufi mystic chants.
ye zamiin jab na thii, ye jahaaN jab na thaa
chaaNd suraj na the, aasmaaN jab na thaa
raaz-e-haq bhii kisii par ayaaN jab na thaa
jab na thaa kuch yahaaN, thaa magar tuu hi tuu
The time when there was neither land nor the world
nor moon, sun or the sky,
[and] when truth was not known to anyone.
At that time there was nothing except you.
pahuNche meraaj meN arsh tak Mustafaa
jab na maabuud-o-bande meN pardaa rahaa
tab malaaik ne Hazrat se chhup kar kahaa
saarii maKhluuq meN haq-numaa tuu hii tuu
When Mustafa (another name of Prophet Muhammad) ascended to heavens
[and] when there was no veil between the master and the servant.
Then the angels said secretly to the Prophet
that of all the creations, only he was truth-like.
kyuuN piyaa ibn-e-Haider ne jaam-e-fanaa?
Khaal khichvaa’ii Tabrez ne kyuuN bhalaa?
daar par chaRh kar Mansoor ne kyaa kahaa?
sab banaa ke khilone rahaa tuu hii tuu
Why the son of Haider drank the cup of annihilation?
Why Tabrez agreed to be skinned alive?
What Mansoor said on the gallows?
After making all these toys, you remained the same.
Khaaliq-e-kul hai tuu ismeN kyaa guftuguu
saare aalam ko hai teri hi justujuu
teri jalvaagarii hai ayaaN chahaar-suu
laa shariikaa lahuu, maalik-e-mulk tuu
There is no argument that you are the master of all
[and] the whole world pines for you.
Your splendor is obvious everywhere
No one can be associated to you, you are the master of the world.
har shai tere jamaal kii aaiinaa-daar hai
har shai pukaartii hai tuu parvardigaar hai
Every creation reflect your glory
all creations chant that you are the Lord.
terii rabuubiyat kii adaa ko kamaal hai
tuu rabb-e-qaaynaat hai, tuu laa-zavaal hai
The beauty of your Lordship is perfect
you are the Lord of the Universe, you are without decline.
tuu jo har aan nayii shaan dikhaa detaa hai
diidaa-e-shauq ko hairaaan banaa detaa hai
Daalii Daalii terii takhliiq ke gun gaatii hai
pattaa pattaa terii qudrat kaa pataa detaa hai
You, the one who glows with new radiance every moment
[and] perplex the yearning eyes.
All the branches [of trees] sing praise of your creation
[and] all the leaves lead to your omnipotence.
laa ilaahaa terii shaan yaa! vaadahuu
tuu Khayaal-o-tajassus, tuu hii aarzuu
aaNkh kii roshnii, dil kii aavaaz
thaa bhii tuu, hai bhii tuu, hogaa bhii tuu
There is no one like you and that is your grandeur, O! the unique one
you are the imagination and inquisitiveness, you are the wish
you are the light [and] the voice of heart
you were there, you are there and you will be there.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Haq Ali Ali Maula Ali Ali - Part 2
Courtesy of http://nusrat.info/ali-maula-ali-maula/
jap le jap le mere manvaa
yahii naam sacchaa hai pyaare
yahii naam tere sab dukh haare
isii naam kii barkat ne diye raaz-e-haqiiqat khol
O my heart! chant this
[as] this is the name that is true.
This is the name that removes suffering
[and] the auspiciousness of this name opened the secrets of being.
shaah-e-mardaaN Ali
la fataa illah Ali
sher-e-yazdaaN Ali
King of the brave, Ali.
There is no one except Ali
[and] the lion of God is Ali.
tan par Ali, Ali ho zubaaN par Al Ali
mar jauuN to kafan par bhii likhna Ali Ali
My body chants Ali, so does my tongue
[and] when I die, then write Ali on my shroud.
baGhair hubb-e-Ali mudd’aa nahiiN miltaa
ibaadatoN kaa bhii hargiz silaa nahiiN miltaa
Khudaa ke bandoN suno Ghaur se Khudaa kii qasam
jise Ali nahiiN milte use Khudaa nahiiN miltaa
Without the love of Ali, desire is not fulfilled
not even the prayers are answered.
O! slaves of God listen carefully, by God!
One who does not realizes Ali does not realize God.
basad talaash na ab kuch vus’at-e-nazar se milaa
nishaan-e-manzil-e-maqsuud raahbar se milaa
Ali mile to mile Khaana-e-Khudaa saa hameN
Khudaa ko dhuuNdha to vo bhi Ali ke ghar se milaa
Don’t search for anything now, match the eternal search
match the footprints of the desired destination with guide
to get Ali is like getting a house of God
searching for God too, we found Him in Ali’s house.
diid Haider kii ibaadat, hai ye farmaan-e-nabii
hai Ali ruuh-e-nabii, jism-e-nabii, jaan-e-nabii
gul-e-tathiir Ali
haq kii shamshiir Ali
piiroN ke piir Ali
The sight of Ali in itself is prayer, so said the Prophet
Ali is the soul, body and life of the Prophet
Ali is the purified flower
Ali is the sword of the truth
Ali is the saint of the saints.
dast-e-ilaa kyuuN na ho sher-e-Khudaa Ali
maqsuud har ataa hai shah-e-laa-fataa Ali
jis tarah ek zaat-e-Muhammad hai be-misaal
paidaa hu’aa na hogaa ko’ii duusraa Ali
“Bedam” yahii to paaNch haiN maqsuud-e-qaaynaat
Khairunnisaa, Hasan, Hussain, Mustafaa, Ali
Haq
Ali Ali Ali
Ali Maula Ali
[The] truth!
Ali
Ali, [my] master Ali
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Haq Ali Ali Maula Ali Ali - Part 1
Courtesy of http://nusrat.info/ali-maula-ali-maula/
Ali imaam-e-manasto manam Ghulaam-e-Ali
hazaar jaan-e-giraamii fidaa-e-naam-e-Ali
Ali is the master of all, I am the slave of Ali
a thousand lives are to be sacrificed for Ali
Note: Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. He is especially revered by the Sufi mystics.
Haidariam qalandaram mastam
bandaa-e-Murtaza Ali hastam
peshvaa-e-tamaam virdaaram
ke sage kuu-e-sher-e-yazdaanam
Haider [Ali] is the generous monk
Ali is the chosen one [by God]
[and] the leader of the people swaying in [God’s] remembrance
I am the dog of the streets of God’s lion.
kabhii diivaar hiltii hai, kabhii dar kaaNp jaataa hai
Ali kaa naam sun kar ab bhii Khaibar kaaNp jaataa hai
Sometimes the wall shakes, sometimes trembles the door
on listening the name of Ali, the fort of Khaibar trembles even now.
Note: During the fight for the Fort of Khaibar, Ali rooted out the heavy door of the fort and used it as his shield.
shaah-e-mardaaN Ali
Ali Ali Ali
Ali Maula Ali
King of the brave
Ali
Ali, [my] master Ali.
patthar pe alam deen ka gaaRaa jisne
lalkaar kar Marhab ko pichaaRaa jisne
[One] who implanted the flag of faith on the rocks
[One] who challenged Marhab and defeated him.
Note: In the same war, Ali challenged and defeated the celebrated warrior Marhab.
Haq
Ali Ali Ali
Ali Maula Ali
[The] truth!
Ali
Ali, [my] master Ali
Saturday, September 13, 2008
QURAN RECITATION NEARLY 30 JUZ'S/PARAS IN YOUTUBE
http://www.youtube.com/profile_play_list?user=cpkami
Click "Play All" in each Surah (Chapter) you want to select. For example, click it in "002 Sura Al-Baqarah", the playlist of 10 videos will be automatically set up for you. So far 43 Chapters (until Surah Zukhruf, almost 25 juz's) plus the last 2 juz's of the 29th and the 30th) had been prepared. Missing only the remaining Juz 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th. Insha Allah will be completed as soon as they become available.
The recitation is also completed with the English translation for your convenience. Try your best to "play" all of them especially during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Enjoy it.
Wassalaam,
AMS
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Doa Sesudah Salat di Bulan Ramadan
Allahumma adkhil ‘ala ahlil quburis suruur
Ya Allah masukkan rasa tentram pada diri para penghuni kubur
Allahumma aghni kulla faqiir
Ya Allah kayakan orang-orang miskin
Allahumma asybi’ kulla ja’i
Ya Allah kenyangkan (dengan pangan) orang-orang yang (ke)lapar(an)
Allahummaksu kulla ‘uryan
Ya Allah beri pakaian/sandang orang-orang yang telanjang (tak memiliki sandang)
Allahummaqdhi dayna kulli madiin
Ya Allah buatlah mampu orang-orang membayar hutang-hutangnya
Allahumma farrij ‘an kulli makruub
Ya Allah gembirakan orang-orang yang berduka
Allahumma rudda kulla ghariib
Ya Allah kembalikan para perantau ke tanah airnya
Allahumma fukka kulla asiir
Ya Allah bebaskanorang-orang yang tertawan
Allahumma aslih kulla fasidin min umuril mu’miniin
Ya Allah damaikan/perbaiki segala kerusakan diantara urusan-urusan kaum Muslimin
Allahummasyfi’ kulla maridh
Ya Allah sembuhkan semua orang yang sakit
Allahumma sudda faqrana bi ghinaak
Ya Allah timbun/hilangkan kemiskinan kami dengan kekayaan-Mu
Allahumma ghayyir sua halina bi husni halik
Ya Allah ubah hal-hal/keadaan buruk kami dengan keadaan/anugrah baik-Mu
Allahummaqdi ‘annad dayna wa aghnina minal faqri
Ya Allah bebaskan kami dari belenggu hutang dan kayakan kami dari kefakiran
Innaka ‘ala kulli syai’in qadiir
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