วันศุกร์ที่ 14 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Indian Weddings

In Indian culture marriage is regarded as a sacrament, a rite that enables two individuals to begin their life together. The diversity and the ethnicity of the Indian community are evident in the myriad of colourful weddings that are celebrated. Indian marriages, all over the world, are big events and are held in an extravagant manner. The weddings are replete with ceremonies and rituals that are entertaining, fun filled and enjoyable.

Marriages among the Indians are dependant on the religion to which the bride and the groom belong. While the marriages vary greatly among the different ethnic communities and religions, there are certain basic ceremonies that are observed in all the Indian weddings. There are pre wedding, main day and post wedding rituals that are observed in all the marriages in the country. The wedding day is always preceded by an engagement ceremony wherein certain rituals are performed and the boy and the girl exchange rings. This is generally followed by the all important and very colourful Sangeet ceremony. This is a fun filled event and is accompanied with much song and dance.

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The main wedding is when the celebration begins in full swing. Indian marriages are two to three day affairs wherein several traditions are followed by both the bride and the groom. Every ritual is performed in great detail and with total dedication. The marriage begins with the arrival of the groom to the house of the bride, which is the wedding venue. The groom and his friends are known as Baraatis. Welcoming them is an important part of the main marriage. They are let into the house amidst much fanfare and celebration. They are the pampered guests of the bride's family and are given the royal treatment.

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While the rituals of the marriage are being conducted the guests are treated to a sumptuous meal. The feast at an Indian wedding is elaborate and the choicest cuisines are on offer for the guests. After the wedding rituals are over, there are a number of wedding games that are conducted. These are an important part of the post wedding ceremony. The games are centred on the bride and the groom and the family and friends of both parties join in the merry making.

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Among the post wedding rituals is the Vidaai. This is when the bride bids adieu to her family and is all set to proceed towards her husband's house. The welcoming of the bride at the house of the groom is also an important occasion. There are prayers that are offered for blessings to be showered on the newly weds as they begin their new life. A reception is generally held at the groom's place in honour of the bride.

The many traditions that are followed at the time of the wedding add to the glamour and charm of the event. These transform the occasion into a joyous celebration. The weddings not only mark the union of two individuals but also the coming together of two families. The Indian marriages are grand affairs and the family members and friends of both the bride and the groom participate with much joy and enthusiasm to make it a truly memorable event for all.






Indian Weddings

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 13 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Islam Versus Atheism

This is an imagined discussion between a muslim and an atheist. But it is based on my actual discussions with atheists.

Muslim: Do you believe in God?

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Atheist: There is no God. Can you prove that there is a God?

Islam Versus Atheism

Muslim: The universe, the land, the see, the sky, the sun, the moon,....etc are all evidences that there is a God who has created the universe.

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Atheist: Can I see and hear the God?

Muslim: You cannot see the God. We have the word of the God which is the Quran. The language of the Quran is Arabic. We -Arabs- know very well that the Quran cannot be written by a human being. The Quran has challenged the old Arabs to write something that resembles the Quran. The old Arabs were genius poets but they could not. Nowadays, some persons tried to write something that resembles the Quran, but they made themselves a joke.

Atheist: Then the Quran is for Arabs only.



Muslim: The Quran is the word of the God for all peoples. Indeed the Arabs can feel the greatness of the Quran more than the other peoples. But the other peoples can read the translation of the meanings of the Quran. They can see the wisdom of the Quran. They can see the scientific accuracy of the Quran.

Atheist: Can you give me an example of the wisdom of the Quran?

Muslim: Islam forbids homosexuality and sex outside marriage. We can see clearly that homosexuality and sex outside marriage caused the spread of AIDS which caused or will cause the death of millions of people. Besides, with Islam, a man can be sure that his son is really his son. But in western countries, a man cannot be sure that his son is really his son.

Atheist: I want to discuss the presence of the God. The universe is created by the God. Who has created the God.

Muslim: The God has not been created. The God is eternal.



Atheist: I can say that the universe is eternal.

Muslim: The universe is changeable, so it cannot be eternal.

Atheist: You did not convince me.

Muslim: I invite you to read the Quran. I invite you to rethink about the common secular idea that there is no God. It is a common idea, but it is completely wrong.


Islam Versus Atheism

วันพุธที่ 12 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Tall Women's Clothing

Tall women require an extra degree of attention in choosing clothing and fashion styles to flatter their figure. For example, if a tall woman wears skirts that are too short or too long, it makes their body look out of proportion. Therefore, it is important that the length of their skirts be at either the knee or just below knee level.

A tall woman can also play down the length of her torso by wearing blouses that fall over the pants and skirts, giving an illusion of a perfectly proportioned figure.

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Some fashion experts also suggest that tall women should avoid pants with tapered legs, as they appear to lengthen the legs and accentuate the size of the hips and thighs. Tall women should wear clothes with seam lines, belts, bows and collars to shorten or narrow the torso. They may even wear prints around the neck and over the shoulders, to make those areas appear wider. In fact, low-rise pants and shoes with straps make the legs appear shorter, thus giving the body an evenly proportioned look.

Tall Women's Clothing

Fashion experts say that too much color for a tall figure can be overwhelming. Therefore, they advise a tall woman to wear several different colors. Wearing the same color of nylons as the skirt and shoe lengthens the leg, so if one wants to have the appearance of shorter legs, then one should wear a natural nylon color.

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There are many fashion suggestions for tall women available through various online and catalog stores. Several manufacturers offer clothing designed for taller women. However, getting one's clothes custom tailored might be one of the best options for tall ladies to keep looking great in clothes specifically modified to flatter their figure the best.






Tall Women's Clothing

วันอังคารที่ 11 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Beautiful Story Telling With Modern Asian Wedding Photography

Beautiful Story Telling With Modern Asian Wedding Photography

The first thing to note is that Asian wedding photography is an interesting term which means more than photographing at an Indian or Pakistani wedding. It is the art of telling the story of the Indian or Pakistani wedding beautifully, artistically and unobtrusively.

You are likely to find that wedding photographers who specialize in Asian weddings offer a combination or reportage or photojournalistic coverage together with artistic couple portraits, but good Asian wedding photographers need to have far more than excellent reportage and portraiture skills.

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Setting the Scene

To tell a complete story of your wedding day, your wedding photographer will need to be a story-teller and able to photograph the events, people and details in a way which sets the scene. Like the elements of a written story, the setting and mood needs to be conveyed.

In photographic terms this means capturing the venue of the wedding in the most flattering manner, giving a sense of weather and the season. For example, at winter wedding, you will want your wedding photographer to brave the elements to capture the couple's venue and establish the place and time- be it the country house screened through raindrops on bare branches or a starburst of sun coming out from behind the temple.

When the day starts at the bride's or groom's home, there may be details of the welcome decorations over the doorway or a scene through a window and open doorway.

Telling the Story

Just as in any great story, there is a beginning, middle and an end, and this is filled plot and subplots, with characters and their actions and emotions and details which reveal more about the mood and style of the story.


Conveying the action of what is happening at an Asian wedding requires knowledge of the traditions and ceremonies. Many wedding ceremonies and traditions take place quite quickly, the mother of the bride welcoming the bridegroom and his family with a garland or blessing, the throwing of petals, the tying of the knots and pouring rice into the fire, and the photographer has to know what to expect and be ready to capture it beautifully and creatively.

Capturing the Family

The members of an Asian family are often very close-knit, so it is important to photograph not only the bride and groom, but their parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and grandparents.

The emotions and closeness of parents and aunties and uncles are some of the most beautiful and treasured details of the wedding day. Asian wedding photography specialists will endeavour to photograph the couple's parents during the wedding ceremony and capture the tears and smiles of pride.

Revealing Detail

Details can reveal so much about the day and the personality of the bride and bridegroom, and it is important to photograph these details. The flower arrangements, table settings, favours, jewelery, car and elements of the Hindu wedding, Islamic or Sikh ceremonies make beautiful and thoughtful photographs which can really enhance the design of the wedding album.

Wrapping it up

Finally, like a good ending to any story, it is important to photograph the final moments of the wedding day- the venue lit up at night under a starry sky, driving away or simply enjoying a well-deserved moment away from their guests.

Asian wedding photography done well require the skills of architectural photography, magazine-style details, photojournalistic moments of the ceremony and emotions and creative portraits to completely tell the story of the wedding artistically and completely.


Beautiful Story Telling With Modern Asian Wedding Photography

วันจันทร์ที่ 10 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Islamic Clothes Promoting Islam With Slogan

With the ever evolving world looking for newer trends to promote and market to their targeted niche market, clothing articles with various slogans have become very popular. Islamic clothes with catchy phrases depicting Islam have also gained a lot of popularity amongst the Muslim communities. In particular Muslims living in non Muslim countries rely on these types of Islamic clothes to voice out their feelings about their religion.

Today the Islamic clothes with phrases like "I Love Islam", "Proud to be a Muslim" and many other similar ones can be widely seen all around Europe and the Americas. Young men and women in particular are very focused on stating to the world about their choice of being Muslim. For them it is important to let others know that regardless of being born in Muslim families, they choose to practice Islam for its teachings and values. Therefore, they opt to inform the people around them by wearing stylish Islamic clothes with religious phrases printed on them.

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There are numerous Islamic clothes retailers who sell creative and captivating one line statements in favour of Islam. These slogans portray the true feelings behind Islam as opposed to the extremist and fundamentalist view that people have developed about the peace loving religion. Wearing these clothing items allows the younger generation to express their point of view and freedom in addition to letting the people around them understand the significance of Islam.

Islamic Clothes Promoting Islam With Slogan

T-shirts, caps, bags and Islamic clothes for children are available in an array of colours, designs and slogans. People can choose the styles they prefer to wear and express themselves. These apparel and accessory items are easily available at numerous Islamic retail stores and online shops catering to the needs of the Muslims across the globe.

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The most commonly seen attractive statements on Islamic clothes include:"Mini Muslim", "I only eat Halal", "Muslim for Life", "I Love my Prophet", "Allah's Little Angel" and "Jannah under mother's feet" to list a few. These slogans are not only eye catching but also create good feelings about the religion. Other messages include different names of Allah printed on apparel items or verses from the Quran in beautiful fonts and styles to emphasize the importance of these verses in a Muslim's life. These slogan bearing clothing articles are a great way to not only express your religion but to also promote the goodness behind its teachings.






Islamic Clothes Promoting Islam With Slogan

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 9 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Man's Search For God - History of the World! (In Rhyme)

Facultied one - in the spirit, imagination, fear, felt, felt hope and scholars say - found the deification of the terrible forces in his life as a response to his need for help for his commitment to the forces that make the case. And so he prayed to the Sun, and Storm, Earthquake and deities, and gave his best for them to appease their anger.

They multiplied and prospered, most established companies in search of purpose in his life and devotion significant, sought after for such ideals worth fighting forObjectives, for the hope, so he created the gods reign with powerful forces and scope, as Thor and Zeus and Jupiter, and less well Gods, and gave them human-like qualities, the mountains to dwell on those. Then the man of culture, art and myths inspired features designed with the accepting of the human form, some with human companions and children demigod procreation. Myths, heroic deeds, to worship as the Greeks and Romans, this is filling the needs of humanity.

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And then the Israelites came with their mono-Godconcept, invisible "Yahweh", his ten commandments to be kept uplifting Man and God. No idols! No slayings! Revere: God; parents; neighbors; life. Abhor evil! Be good. Severe these changes from the brutish world: the Torah; Creation; Noah's flood; patriarchs; Moses! And Laws for a just nation. But fierce was Yahweh's anger if there would be transgression, so to pagan idol worship there'd be no regression. Thus centuries passed - Jews worshipped God, dwelling in their land. The surrounding heathen cultures they were able to withstand.

Man's Search For God - History of the World! (In Rhyme)

Then elsewhere rose great teachers, who, their goals of Life pursued with selflessness and Golden Rule, their peoples they imbued. In India was the Buddha - six centuries B.C. In China was Confucious - the following century. Meditation and serenity inspired their devotees. Two great religions grew, in time, from these philosophies.

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Meanwhile, across the world, marched the mighty Roman legions, dominating, ruthless, yet permitting conquered regions their own religious rites. But Rome's political restrictions quickly crushed all revolt-threats through their leader's crucifixions. But revolt in Israel brewed. And Christ was born and died. And thirty years thereafter, Rome completed genocide of the Jews at Massada - slaying all not taken slaves, except the few who fled and hid in desert sand and caves.

And all the western world was under Roman might and rule. Its citizens had full freedom, but life for slaves was cruel. Hard labor, torture, misery - their lives had little worth. But hopeful whispers then were heard - a new religion's birth. From newly captured slaves, tales of wonder, of "Life to Come" to those with faith in Jesus Christ and his millennium. A man called Paul preached of this Christ - of love, faith, charity, and of the Gospels - testament of Christianity.

Thus centuries passed, slaves turned Christian, faith their sole comfort. But Rome fed Christians to the lions, blood-thirsty in their sport, in their genocide attempt - as before against the Jew -to abolish one-God faiths. Still Christianity grew in all the Roman empire and beyond. And with Christ tales, his sermons and his miracles, and virgin-birth details Son-of-God beliefs were inspiring idealogy to heathen-converts steeped in god-on-earth mythology. From firstly secret gatherings, through many generations, Christ's story and his teachings spread across the many nations, till finally the emperors of Rome themselves embraced the Christian faith. But then, the story of Christ's death transplaced all blame - four hundred years before - from Roman rulers - to the group to which his followers plus Christ belonged - the Jew! Thus was established pogrom-hate-base for millennia. From children-mind implantings of - "Jews killed our Christ" idea, came hatred of the Jew, to run amok throughout the ages: Crusaders, Inquisition, and the Holocaust rampages.



First Rome became the center of the spreading Christendom, established rites, canons and doctrinal compendium, preachings from Christ's teachings of his sublime divinity, and introducing Father-Son-and-Spirit trinity, with one Commandment changed - for prayer to statued Christ and Saints. But with Church growth, divisions grew, first questions then complaints. And Luther rose, and led his Protestant Reformation from mother Catholic Church, effecting separation. Then was the Pope's authority by English King defied, Detaching Church of England, to wed his forbidden bride. But Mohammed of Mecca, in sixth century A.D. Envisioned Lord God Allah as the world's sole diety, banned girl-slayings, idol-worship; preached brotherhood of man, Islamic precepts, the Koran. Thus Moslem faith began.

Centuries passed - and man progressed - and Christian power grew. By thirteen-hundred, all Europe - was: Christian, dead or Jew -through sword and Bible. Then came the Crusades - the Holy Land to be recaptured. Ethnic hatreds, uncontrolled, were fanned. First, killing all of Europe's Jews, unluckily in their path, then slaughtering a million Greeks, next victims of their wrath though Catholic all! Thus, the Holy Land was sanctified with blood of Jews and Muslims who futilely fought and died.

Two major events then occurred in fourteen-ninety-two, Spain launched its Inquisition to convert or expel the Jew. One-third, several hundred thousand, accepted Catholicism; another third did also, but, practiced, in private, Judiasm. The rest, although for centuries they'd made their home in Spain, fled anywhere and everywhere, their religion to maintain.

Discovered also then, was the great New World - manifold its bounty, teeming with simple, naked natives - its gold soon taken. The conversion to Catholicism was swift, the Conquistadors offering their own God Christ as "gift". A trade - Christ for gold - enslaved natives being forced to mine, whilst their pagan gods were changed to the Spanish God, divine. But scores of millions of natives, from white man's germs did die, while tons of gold were taken from them, Spain to glorify.

Then Man's Industrial progress became a "Revolution", ending endless toil for food - through technical evolution. But Man now lived in cities, less at mercy of Nature's whim, and therefore less inclined to pray to "Powers" beyond him. Then Man expanded culturally, studied Science and Art, Philosophy, Government - Democracy had its start. With the masses taking power, came revolt against the Czar, while worshiping of "god-less-ness", became quite popular.



Then came the nineteen twenties, the "good life" a goal for all, But Economic's pendulum swung backwards in a fall. World Wars were fought as leader's sought by conquest to gain fame, and ethnic hatreds were unleashed - on the helpless to lay blame for all man's ills. But there was no God to stay the Holocaust! Eleven million, six million Jews - children, women, men - lost!

Now Islamic suicide bombers pose a world-wide threat To even fellow Muslims - Israel constantly beset; With Arab oil-funded terrorists seeking WMD, The coming decade may well be the end of history!

Man's knowledge now in Science grows steadily apace: Atomics, electronics, and the conquering of "Space". To deadly foes like Cancer - Medicine gives closing chase, So, soon, our growing knowledge may Life's mysteries outpace. But what will be the consequence of our "most deadly" race, the spread of ethnic hatreds - versus Earth's jammed populace, Plus every country's goal - a WMD power base! Islam's religious hatred sets the world afire - no place on Earth, no one - is safe: Infidel or Muslim ; the killers embrace their bombs. Crying "Allah Akbah:" they die - they think - in grace. Pure ethnic rage - unchecked - amok! For "Tolerance", no place! So many crucial elements, and all must interface! All factors are increasing: with accelerating pace, plus mankind's warlike nature - it seems a hopeless case! Millions - from murder, hunger, war - live and die without a trace! World leaders, uncaring or helpless - Man, the inhuman race!

Help us, Oh God! We are so self-destructive!! We need you!


Man's Search For God - History of the World! (In Rhyme)

วันเสาร์ที่ 8 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Kurdish Wedding Traditions Culture

Kurdish Wedding Traditions Culture

Kurdish Culture

Kurdish culture has distinctive traits that are very dissimilar to Toronto traits. Kurdish traditions are similar to those of the Iranians. Some of these similarities include the celebration of different occasions like weddings. Additionally, both cultures celebrate Nawroz, which is their New Year celebration.  Nawroz is celebrated on twenty first of March. Kurd are considered as moderate Muslims thus the less observation of Islamic rules. For example, Kurdish culture allows women to work outside their homes. Unlike other Muslims, Kurdish cultures have less restriction about women wearing the hijab The Kurdish people also have unique wedding cultures admired by many people around the world.

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Kurdish Marriage Procedure

Unlike Toronto weddings, three or four men and women with an advanced age visits the brides home before the ceremony as dictated by the Kurdish wedding traditional culture. In the first day of visit, the visitors tell the bride's parents the reasons for their visit. The purpose of this visit is to inform the girl's parents about their interest in her to get married to one of their own. After explaining their motive, the girl's parent may agree or refuse to hand their daughter for marriage.

When the girl's parents show some interest, the guests ask for some water. The girl's parents then ask her to serve the guests with water. The objective of this act is to give guests a chance to view the girl's stature, character as well as appearance. According to Kurdish wedding traditional culture, the girl is supposed to stand there until the guest finish drinking water. If the guests are impressed with the girl, they organize a second visit. In the second visit, the guest comes along with the man intending to marry the girl.

The elderly guests introduce the man to the girl and her parents. This gives the young girl and man a chance to interact and know each other. According to Kurdish wedding traditional culture of the ceremony occurs only when the man is satisfied with the girl and agrees to marry her. If this happens, ask the older guests, the parents of the girl, the daughter her hand in marriage. When both girls and boys are happy and content, the wedding is planned. Unlike weddings in Toronto, this marriage will be prepared the same day.

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Just like Toronto weddings, Kurds celebrate during the union of a man and awoman. During this ceremony, there is performance of music performed by traditional musicians. According to Kurdish culture, there are three categories of music performance. This includes storytellers, minstrels as well as bards. Majority of songs performed are meant to cement love between the lovers. Some songs have an epic characteristic because they praise the wedding couples as heroes and winners. According to Kurdish culture, music performance stars one day prior to the wedding occasion.


On the actual day just like in Toronto, the groom puts a ring on the bride's finger while present audience celebrates the occasion in song and dance. As song and dance is taking place, the young man's relatives offer presents and gifts to girl's parents. This serves as a sign of appreciation. According to Kurdish wedding traditional culture, the ceremony ends after presentation of shara buke, which is a shawl, placed on the bride's head. The shawl must have white, yellow as well as red colors on it. Two rings are put on the bride's finger. Following Kurdish wedding traditional culture, the main ring symbolizes engagement while the second ring symbolizes the right of the husband to visit the home of the bride any time he wishes.


Kurdish Wedding Traditions Culture