Today, I received a visit from one of the board members at Sugar Mill Gardens, who was very angry that I was trying to find Tigger a home. Tigger is, apparently, the property of Sugar Mill Gardens, and they miss him and want him returned.

 

We seem to have had some very serious misunderstandings on both sides about our intentions and Tigger's care, and she assured me that Tigger has been well cared for and will continue to be in the future. She misunderstood about the donations that we've raised for Tigger's care and felt that those should go directly to Sugar Mill Gardens. Having been unaware that Tigger was anything more than a stray cat who was inconveniencing them, I took matters into my own hands to see to it that he was cared for to the best of my ability. His funds have provided a lot of care I felt he should have. It is my hope that those who've contributed in the past will now do so directly to the gardens, specifying that any and all funds are to be used for him to have proper medical attention, food and water, and that they will remove him from the gardens during serious weather threats like tropical storms and hurricanes, and be sure he stays warm in cold weather. I will use the funds I have left, which amounts to around $100-$150 to purchase moist food and tuna, and Revolution, which I will continue to put on him monthly.

 

My apologies to any of the garden staff whom I have spoken ill of because of my ignorance of the situation. I ask your forgiveness, and will continue to encourage Flickr members to both enjoy the gardens, and contribute to them in the future, and to our beloved Tigger, himself, who is at this moment sleeping very happily on my bed. If there is anything I am guilty of, it is loving this cat like my own, something I think most of us who love cats this much couldn't possibly help doing. Tigger is one of a kind.

 

Thank you to all who have loved him over these last few months. Please continue to do so. I will get the info for Sugar Mill Gardens and post it on my profile.

 

God bless,

Chris

Driving to Carnarvon from Roma, we took a wrong turn due to dodgy signage and my own misunderstanding, which ended with us getting bogged overnight, and after a grand total of about 8-10 hours of sinking half-metre wide slabs of rock into the bog to pave our way out, while jacking the car up out of it with the same rocks under the jack to give it support, we finally drove out. Terrible experience, but definitely a lesson learned. A good thing though, was that there was a lot of wildlife to and from where we got bogged. Squatter Pigeons, Pale Headed Rosellas and Apostlebirds were birds we probably sighted in their hundreds, then probably a total of 20 or so Emus, nearly that amount of Kangaroos and a handful of wallabies. It was basically the perfect mistake.

"The Quiet and Ugly Artist (Hanoi, 1965-2015)", An art installation by Daniel Kerkhoff at Chaap Art, 82 Đê Quai Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi. October 3rd to October 11th,, 2015. Opening reception, October 3rd, 6-9pm.

 

An installation based on Daniel Kerkhoff's self-imposed artist-in-residency in Hanoi from February 6th to October 26th. It is part of a larger project which includes residencies in Ghana and Ecuador. Embedded in a community for just under nine months, the human gestation period, premature, a gradual, a creative process,

 

an exploration, noticing, weaving, sharing, and witnessing, connection, disconnection, a journal, found sculptures, painting, photographs, videos, documenting, collections, keepsakes, collages, receipts and brochures, maps, business cards and consumer packaging, consumed and consuming, souvenirs,

 

walking, discovering, travel, a paper trail, colonize, appropriate, trophies, convoluted, cover-ups, muddy, history, memory, remnants, experience, lost, absorbed, traces, vague, melding, a buried presence, fading, rotting, germinating, misunderstanding, forgotten, pollination, rejuvenation, impermanence, transformation.

 

Daniel Kerkhoff is a visual artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. You can see photos of his projects in Vietnam, Ghana, Ecuador, and other places at www.danielkerkhoff.com.

 

Prints will be available for 500,000 VND or $25.00 with all proceeds going to future exhibition costs at Chaap Art for emerging women artists.

 

The exhibition will be open everyday from 10 am to 4 pm. Chaap Art is located at No. 82 Đê Quai, Lane 310, Nghi Tàm Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi. Directions: From Nghi Tàm Street, follow Lane 310 all the way to the end where it turns left onto Đê Quai Street. Go about 500 meters on Đê Quai Street and Chaap Art will be on your left.

Phone number: 0987757769 - 0985836023

 

Chaap Art is an art space founded by a group of artists in 2009 with the purpose of supporting contemporary art activities and exhibitions in Hanoi. Our slogan is: "Cứ tự nhiên".

 

Translate in to Vietnamese:

 

"The Quiet and Ugly artist ( Hanoi,1965 - 2015 )" - " Nghệ sĩ Trầm lặng và Xấu xí (Hanoi, 1965 - 2015)

Từ ngày 3/10 đến 11/10

Mở cửa đón khách 3/10/2015 từ 18h đến 21h

 

Triển lãm sắp đặt dựa trên quá trình tự lưu trú của nghệ sĩ Daniel Kerkhoff's tại Hà Nội từ ngày 6/2 đến ngày 26/10. Đây là một phần của dự án lớn hơn bao gồm cả những chương trình lưu trú của nghệ sĩ tại Ghana và Ecuador. Hòa chung với cộng đồng chỉ chưa tới chín tháng , thời kì thai nghén của một con người, sinh non, một quá trình sáng tạo dần,

 

một sự khai phá, lưu tâm, đan kết, chia sẻ, chứng kiến, kết nối, tách biệt, viết nhật kí, tìm ra những tác phẩm điêu khắc, tranh vẽ, ảnh, video, tài liệu, thu thập, lưu giữ, cắt dán, hóa đơn, tờ rơi,bản đồ, danh thiếp, giấy đóng gói hàng, đã tiêu thụ và đang tiêu thụ, đồ lưu niệm,

 

đi bộ, khám phá, du lịch, những giấy tờ, dấu ấn, riêng biệt, danh hiệu, cuộn lại, che phủ, màu sắc mờ đục, lịch sử, kí ức, tàn tích, kinh nghiệm, thất lạc, cảm thụ, dấu vết, mơ hồ, tan chảy, chôn vùi hiện diện, phai màu, mục nát, nảy mầm, sự hiểu lầm, bị lãng quên, thụ phấn, trẻ hóa, vô thường, biến đổi.

 

Daniel Kerkhoff là một nghệ sĩ thị giác đến từ Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mỹ. Các bạn có thể xem những hinhg ảnh về dự án của ông ở Việt Nam, Ghana, Ecuador và một số nơi khác ở website: www.danielkerkhoff.com.

 

Những bản in có sẵn với giá 500.000 đồng hoặc $25,00. Tất cả tiền thu lại sẽ dành để làm chi phí cho triển lãm trong tương lai cho các nữ nghệ sĩ tại Chaap Art.

 

Triển lãm mở cửa trong 8 ngày từ 10h sáng đến 16h chiều tại Chaap Art - Số 82 Đê Quai - ngõ 310 - Đường Nghi Tàm - Quận Tây Hồ- HN

Điện thoại : 0987757769 - 0985836023

Chaap Art là một không gian nghệ thuật được sáng lập bởi một nhóm nghệ sĩ từ năm 2009 nhằm mục đích hỗ trợ các hoạt động và triển lãm sáng tạo nghệ thuật đương đại tại Hà Nội. Tiêu chí của chúng tôi trong sáng tác nghệ thuật là " Cứ tự nhiên"

Still waiting... hoping you will see this.

***** SOMETHING IS BLOCKING ME UPDATING MY FLICKR PAGES - STORIES ABOUT MY BACKGROUND - I BROKEN STORY DOWN TO SEPARATE PAGES **********

  

--- Start of Message: Updated 11.01.2014 --- Twin personality I have to go along with everything if everything and everyone starting to look calm, better, and getting very friendly. Now what we don't want further bad problems for everyone, i have to keep situation calm, and under control, what ever is going on in the background, and who knows what will surface next in the background. I have to continue pushing forward, I expect everyone who knows who I am, and do they really know me, defiantly situation are improving, everyone are starting to calm down, also, its visible I'm doing everything correct to get back to work no matter what is going on in the background scenes, forbid if there's another game plan being played in the background, to derail progress to create further problems, confusion, and legal case and paperwork, some people would do anything for money to cause problems and confusion for everyone.

 

Now, Its been a long journey for me over 35 years, from the point I was born In the country in the year 1973 and now reached specific age to this point now in the year 2014. Meanwhile It was mentioned and bought to my attention, during the durations and now that I am here in London, there are angel, religious crusaders, also hur and someone called satin and ginny and waiting for me, to take me to paradise, now my reply what, are you lot talking about, are you lot crazy, whats going on and whats paradise, and what does that have to do with me, and why should i die, and why should i die now that i have reached a specific age, if i recall same thing happened when i was working, and everyone knows what happened to my career, now, they don't teach this stuff about dying in school, college, and university, people that bought this to my attention, were from following backgrounds Jews, Muslims, Christians, Catholics, and protestants, very wealth and powerful, again meanwhile they want me to die because i reached a specific age in my life between the years 1973 - 2014, now you can imagine my reaction how scared I am, (i cannot disclose names if you understand, also elaborate further, because wheres hard evidence). NOW, I ask everyone around the world, are anyone else around the world who have reached a specific and similar age and are subjected to similar threats i was i.e prepare yourself to die, die, die, die! NOW, enough is enough, in my opinion you can not be serious, well, it is strange world planet earth, now, forbid if everyone suddenly decides to die together, please notify the law enforcement departments that paper work is order, and don't forget to pray either if you are Jewish, christian, catholic, protestants and Muslim. --------------- End Of Message ------ --- Start of Message: Updated 24.01.2014 --- Poetry : Have you ever tried on Rolex gold plated (thats what they claimed) (very light) watch worth £20,000 (cheapest range) price tag and Omega Moon Phase watch made of steel, both watchs can make your my eyes light up, also, it can kick start heart, get the heart beating again and running, it can also allow the blood flow much better through the veins in your body, and head, it can also help improve sleep, and also help and make difference if you make it to the boardroom working with best! (without offending anyone) claimed they were destined and the future was set for them. Also, it can make differences when driving Porsche 911, (997) (Pdk) Turbo, Mercedes Benz Cl63 Amg Brabus, Ferrari, you get the general idea, its also a great survival watchs. It also lights you up whilst you listen, look at the face dial (second count dial and other moving dials in the watch) clicking and sweeping/moving/ counting down and counting up. Now, when you had a job, did you ever plan to save a purchase one, however, couldn't because everything was taken away, and then career when down hill from there. What i nightmare. Whilst everyone around are wearing ......, claiming they were destined, and future they were going to create was set........ -------- End Of Message ------------- --- Start of Message: Updated 01.02.2014 --- Poetry : Poetry- it been a long journey, however, through years and now, I've been warned and hinted you cannot leave (i remained quite where am i going) unless you have sex with women and men & royal structure around world, and also they claimed i have to get married, and become part of future (i remained quite what future) and thats how they do things here and around the world, well i replied send message back .%.v ~ ?..., and don't bother me, it did not go down well, sudden silence fell and sudden silence fell again, I remained quite, why am i being treated like alien, because i have genuine passport, 'birth certificate, however that did not go down well, . Yes they were wearing rolex, omega, also, claimed they were directly and distance related to .... ... and formed part of a complicated structure. I was also offered redemption, i replied you are, however it did not go down well, i refrain from speaking out send message back, later they claimed i stole national and international secrets, now enough is enough you hear it from me, no i did not, and what secrets. On another matter, you heard correct i lean my upper body forward to each sovereign state in the North, East, West, and south continent of the world.., and i have high respect, and its not my problem. Now, I alone have to do what ever i have to do, example, have to survive, and try to get back to work. End Of Message --------- ------

Poetry: Whats Legacy, how do you create, set in place, control, timely move pieces in to place, & final put a end, screw down and close legacy story. Now, what would happen if the legacy story back fires, what are everyone going to do now, whilst everyone remain quite and watch on what happens next, and whats the next twist to the legacy story thats in writing and is there a legacy, however, i remain quite. --------------- End Of Message ------ ------ --- ---

Poetry: are everyone over past 35 years from point year 2014, yorkshire, derby, birmigham, and london still Sleeping on pillow with pea/vegetable/gold/silver nugget inside the pillow!, and how much did you spend on brand new full size bed (without offending anyone). --------- End Of Message ------ ------ --- ---

Poetry: Now, are everyone using the 35 piece cutlery set they purchased over past 35 years from point year 2014 Eating & Sleeping well on pillow, hows their leadership, and reputation holding up around the world. Note, Money (billions) in the wrong hands cannot build and provide trust and protection for long, if the truth ever gets out. Where did the money come from the state, private bank accounts... Poetry. ---------- End Of Message ------- ------- -------

Poetry: Important I want to clear up any confusion over past 35 years from point year 2014, now and into future. I am not steward to anyone --------------- End Of Message ---------- ---- ---

Poetry: now everything has been taken away, my career and education has been ruined, now they play waiting game. whats the next chapter, story to surface. --------------- End Of Message ----------------------- ---

Poetry: Now nothing changes however, what are everyone planning, what do they want me to become, meanwhile everyone should be vigilant and carry on with their lives at same time look over their shoulders, that they dont end up same way, the lives ruined, and lies that are rooted in deep. now your lives and future is in the hands of liars, who ever they are. Just matter of time --------------- End Of Message -------------------- --------- ----------- Start of Message --- ------------------------------------- --- Not been verified, I heard rumor, and my reply to that rumor: now please send a kind message to Jews around the world, IF Jews are going to invite me to their paradise, although i am NOT from there, can Jews put that writing. At the end, theres no confusion and identity crisis, when i stand alone, I am muslim. Peace to everyone and jews around the world. (Further information, anyone spreading rumors behind my back about Jews, please take down their details, what religion they are, and from what country they are from, and make their details public to everyone around the world, we dont want to cause further confusions!, and misunderstanding. --------------- End Of Message --------- --------------------- Start of Message --- ------------------------------------- --- For information: I did pray for my self only on Friday last week. I dont pray for anyone else. Yes employers, employees (they were earning lots of money, driving mercedes, everyone get the idea!) they also asked me pray for them something to do with Redemption!, (now are everyone around world still confused), i looked at them what am i looking at!, and you are!. Now, i want to clear up any confusion, Im not a Prophet, are everyone still Confused. I refrain from speaking out, also, when im confronted. Further for the record, Not my fault Now that i dont and no longer have a job, no money & i dont own my own property, meanwhile they kind of bought that word up Redemption!, at same time, i was hinted and warned cannot leave until sex, they where posh and very wealth groups of society, they also had big muscles!, i looked at them where am i going, Still confused, possible it might something to do with Redemption. Now i want to finish the paragraph/section, In my opinion i do have strong work & personal ethics, and code of practice, that also comply with ethic policy. Are Everyone still confused. I do not want to offend everyone around the world, are you lot for real/serious. --------------- End Of Message -------------- ---------------------------- ----- Start of Message --- ------------------------------------- --- Now that i don't have a job of my choice qualified by experience and skill, no money, and no property, what do everyone now want me to become, and are planning for me. --------------- End Of Message End Of Message -------------------- ------------------- ----- ----- Start of Message --- ------------------------------------- --- Rumor: Not confirmed, because thing are not working out in Britain (Britain ok), they want to send me to middle east/Asia, it was pointed out to me, they have British and Arab (Arab ok),embassy in pakistan, because they want me to understand how things are done, and whose supposed to be at the top of the food chain moreless. ( now, in my opinion, condition in pakistan are similar to guantanamo bay, without offending pakistan and anyone.) Who knows if there are plans, about deportation, also, because i am specific age. --------------- End Of Message --------- ----- ----- Start of Message --- -- I dont want to scare anyone, they continue pushing girls and women forward, (i like females) to annoy me, at same time they want me to hit them, and raise my voice when they attempt to challenge me (im not sexiest to women around the world) and if i dont hit them/ speak back to them what ever skin color, i have been called, soft, gay, wimp, and meanwhile, i have watched/seen other men, boys, white, black and asians, claim they are royal family beat women/girls up, and get away with it, while police look other way. For the record, my former employers and employees used to surround themselves with thick (rumor that they were) women and girls to protect them, and their job, when i softly approach to ask a question!. Now, you cannot be serious what goes on around the world, also, embedded in cultures, some cultures are programming people to do that while the rest of the world look civilised and well educated, modern, and again they claim they are R................... (forms part of and continues to build on demographic profile of society/class) while watch on and refrain from speaking out. --------------- End Of Message ----------------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ------------------- ----- ----- Start of Message --- -- I am Not advocate. I neither represent north, east, south & west continent. Im not advocate, (judged) however I have better understanding of worlds & mechanics. --------------- End Of Message ---------- -------------------

----- ----- Start of Message: Not verified I heard: now Message to Jews around world IF jews are going to invite me to their paradise although i not from there, can jews put that in writing. Peace. Also it helps to clear-up any confusion, and also clear up any confusion over identity crisis's, example, jews eventually know me if they invite me to their paradise, and I stand out from rest of jews population, look thats sajid, a muslim, if paradise exist. No im not racist, let keep the record straight. --------------- End Of Message ----------------------------- ------ ----- ----- Start of Message: Dont laugh at me. what ever i heard, again not confirmed, where the actual proof, its now time for me to put it out in the open for everyone to read, if everyone here going to also invite me to their paradise, great, however, i ask everyone, including christians, arabs, pakistani, catholics, buddhism etc around world not to overlook me in the future, if christians, arabs, pakistani, catholics, buddhism etc. want to invite me to their paradise. Also, theres no confusion over identity, Thank you for the invitation, please put it in writing. peace. No im not racist, let keep the record straight. -- --------------- End Of Message --------- ----- -- --- -------------------

----- ----- Start of Message: Dont hate me because of my write up and updates on flickr, twitter, facebook, reports, etc.. ------------ End Of Message --------- ----- ----- -- --- -------------------

----- ----- Start of Message: Bizarre story, over past 35 years from point year 2014, now count back, all the way back to east, west yorkshire, birmingham, university derby and london, (jews, catholic, arab, pakistani, christians, buddhism), bought to my attention they were going to report me to ru, my reply, i dont know anyone called ru, they wanted me to obey to their demands and do what they ask of me example walk with us, drive us around in the car, well my reply, first point no to their request, my reply to second point, ,i dont know what everyone talking about, i never met the person ru, and what are everyone going to report me about and to whom, never met the ... person. Strange employers, employees and parent relatives also bought it to my attention, something about ru. Now, in my opinion, it could be a practical joke, however, i didn't find it amusing, because i suffered. I want to make it clear i never met ru, have no plans ever meeting ru, i have no connection with ru. Please spread the message. ------------ End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message: Update - 01.03.2014: Whilst i was studying toward CIMA qualification & working in london i had built up small portfolio investment consisting of, isa, peps, and saving, making small profit year 2005/06. During that time, when i was making small profit from my investment portfolio and studying toward Cima qualification year 2005/6 I picked up Injury's .................. Also Employers/Employee & co.... hinted they want me not to study else, and i better understand the point that was made. Those that did not want me to study came from wealth, city & not wealth background they claim future based them destined greatness, including stock exchange. In my opinion some felt i was threat to establishment and company and co reputation because type person i am also because that i built my own small investment portfolio, making small amount profit regularly ever year. Now, i have nothing & Im renting property out with financial support i get from the UK government to have roof over my head. Embarrassing :( and it not my fault. Now, i been asked to apply jobs lower end of the job market including corner shop. Now that i have no money/saving/investments, i have no means of legally financially protecting myself, and legally relocating from the property i would have bought in london, relocating to either america else europe. (would i done that yes). And who knows if there anything going on now, about deporting me to another country (it was mentioned) without money in my pocket and saving and investments bank account. (Further details: Cima: Chartered Institute Management Accountants. location: Bpp Professional Education Marcello House 236-240 Pentonville Rd London N1 9JY). ----- End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message (updated 11.3.2014) : I was born on Earth in Britain in year 1973 my Date of Birth 5th April 1973 location Hospital Moseley Birmingham & Yorkshire Britain British, No i never died and i was never born again, im trying to control my life and career, and survive, meanwhile repair my health, what ever time i have at the age i am now, build my strength, muscle, and push my career forward. i heard a gossip, that someone has been behind my back spreading lies, example, i was born again, my reply whats that all about, i was never born again, im surviving. ----- End Of Message ----------------- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message (updated 11.3.2014) : Amusing Im not in Film Lord of The Rings 1/2/3 trilogy. based on someone some predictions, where Everyone comes together under one Leadership/Power, to script/story to the file supposed to be based 1978 America animated fantasy. Furthermore, Amusing gossip i overheard, (probably making fun a me ie small & skinny) i.e those from yorkshire birmingham derby universty, london, (without offending anyone) i want to clear it up at once, Im not based in the film Lord of The Rings 1/2/3 trilogy (hobbit) where every one supposed to come together under one leadership/power. I expect that clears up the gossip, if there is gossip flying around. Im not amused, slight upset, hobbit, well i have to concentrate on work. ---- End Of Message -------- --- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message (updated 12.3.2014) : If there question on everyone mind, what am i (sajid pervaiz fazal), because one minute im talking about Stock Exchange/Currency/Ethics/writing out Policy/Poetry/Survival/Religion/JOB, well, everyone guess was correct. --------- End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- --------- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message : Poetry- i dont know who they are over past 35 years, rumor has it behind my back, whilst i was around and in those areas, they from yorkshire, birmingham, & london including foreigners, (without offending anyone) had setup legalised business, Built on the support, and security... they got to proceed forward, something to do with destine/destined, to what they were claiming they are and claiming they are 'destined great things and the future that awaits them and everyone thats with them!. I dont know what they meant, however, they had big plans, look very big and small, very very wealth, yes you heard it they were driving around in mercedes, porsche, ferrari, rolls royce, range rovers. Yes you heard it again, they perform strange rituals, by placing gold, silver nuggets and vegitiables, including peas, inside pillow case then placing their head on top of the pillow to get good night rest. ------ ---- End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ---- ---- ------ ----- -- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message : I received reply from employer regarding job i applied, there appears to be a problem ie obtaining references, employer writes moreless something about someone, some how family reference are asked to be provided, I replied back to employer, I dont have family!, then put him in touch with Jobcentre, Bridge to success in london. Job i'm applying, Volunteer Receptionist. ------- End Of Message --------- -- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message: For record my statement: I want everyone aware, my former employers.. i generated over 5 millions revenue profit/savings over 3 years. ----- End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ---- --------- -- --- ------------------- ------- ----- Start of Message: Some employers & colleague over past 35 years use 2 make absurd claims, that i copied them ie read their thoughts, to get answer, job done. Some claimed i was blessed, i.e. chosen one!.............. then they wanted me to leave the earth!. i ask everyone around the world, dont leave me in this horrible state. End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ---- -------- ------ --------------- ------- ----- Start of Message: Over past 35 years, school/college/university & Employers/Employees including in london claim i stole their IQ to become cleaver. i ask you to help get out of this nightmare! End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ---- -------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------ - -- --- --------------- ------------------ ------- ----- Start of Message: Some employers/employees/colleague over past 35 years claim i was IQ Blessed, i.e. chosen one!.... then they wanted me to leave the earth! I need references, to get back to work. End Of Message ----------------------- ------ ----- -- --- ---- -------- ------ ----------------------------------------- -- --- ---- ---- ------ ----- -- Start of Message: Updated 20.3.2014. I want to write on my online diary - my memories have surfaced something about my past that i overlooked to write in my earlier online memoirs. now it was mentioned to me because i have reached a useless age i.e over 35 years of age and the condition of my body and health, including how small i am, it was mentioned to me, look at you (it was mentioned to me by British, black people, few jews and Arabs/Sha that came from abroad) they moreless pointed there are supplements that can fix my defects, (i.e everything about my physical body), what was mentioned they (used word very careful they) wanted me to go to America and middle east, (people that mentioned this to me lived & worked in yorkshire, birmingham, might have mentioned it at university of derby and London),, that i need to obtain special supplements there at the age i am!. i was surprised, shocked.

 

My reply, what are everyone talking about, and now that i have reached over the age 35, it too late for me and my body, ie. im still trapped in this small skeleton body and skull, with heart, brains, and lungs are trapped inside skeleton frame......, supplements wont make difference now that i have reached over 30 age, in my opinion i should have started taking supplements at age between 5-10 years old, naturally, organically, as i my age develop over the years naturally, organically, now that i have reached late in my age, ie over 35 it too late, its over. In my opinion, What a strange thing for anyone to say, probably they were making fun of me how small ...... i look. Also, it was mentioned, if im correct what i can remember, they mentioned people at Posh expensive cleaver university ...... it was mentioned they and there where big, and where destined to great things and the future that await them and everyone who are moreless with them, and they going to make a stand ........... for something in the future, (might have something to do with Lord of the Rings 1/2/3 Trilogy film, and where laughing what ever i achieved, and how small i looked. If you ask me that very strange thing to say, and how did people at that those university know and hear about me, well thats what happened more less. Another point, i am shocked to find children between 7-12 years of age taller and bigger than me, in Private schools!!. over the past 35 years.

 

I dont want to offend anyone, i am not what they think i should be and want me to be. well, the question is , how are thing now in the year 2014, and holding out.

 

its getting late today, accept my apology for poor english grammer, i have no time to correct spelling, and improve my english grammer. End Of Message ------- --------- ------------ ------------- ----------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (updated 20.3.2014 at 19:27pm) I call it poetry: what are everyone waiting over past 35 years now count back from financial year 2014, step up and take a stand, make your voice heard at global stage what ever you think you are, why make everyone wait at global stage, and how much preparation time do they need and everyone over the past 35 years now count back from financial year 2014, why is there so much secrecy, and why hide and wait!. Why is there so much confusion. Unless everyone are trying to rally up further support!, and how much support do they need. example, without offending anyone!, based on 1978 america animated fantasy film Lord of the Rings 1/2/3/ Trilogy, '' where everyone from all side of life, and background come together to go on adventure. Are you lot serious and those that crossed my path what ever you think you are and capable of !..... End Of Message ------------ ----------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (updated 20.3.2014 at 20:20pm) For the Record: when i was made Unemployed as contractor/temporary worker working in london , i then got forced out of london and Ended Up homeless living on streets over 1 year from Birmingham, to Staffordshire, and then i traveled back to london to find work, whilst i was living rough in london on the streets another over 1 year, now when i was made homeless in London, ended up on streets, some one placed £100 where i slept in London, that money i used to keep warm and eat. Now when i get back to work, and saved enough money, i am going to repay that money back by handing that money to Metropolitan Police head quarter in london (where my former employers used to work, to ask police to hand that money back to rightful owner when they come forward to the police. I'll keep everyone updated on Flickr, Twitter, Facebook ..... End Of Message ------------- ------ ----- -- --- ---- -------- ----------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (Updated 20.3.2014 at 20:37pm) Has anyone heard anything about Visa, Deportation, ***** In Preparation. ******* Possible: where the Evidence. They never made me, i just about holding on, and holding on trying to get back to work. I am innocent, i've been '' appealing '' my case about work, reference online, ive already contacted legal/lawers, they smile back and can not help. End Of Message ----------------------- -------- ---------- ------------ ---------- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (Updated 20.3.2014 at 20:44pm) When I came close to getting mortgage from bank and place a small deposit to purchase a studio flat in London else outside London, and also saving to purchase and came close: Omega Moon phase watch, and then mercedes g class , suddenly my work contract was terminated/bought to end, when i attempt to invest my money on stock market, also purchase isa, part of my investment and retirement portfolio, my work contract was terminated/bought to end, then that lead to me ending up homeless!. Yes i was paying my tax regular when i was working!. End Of Message ----------------------- -------- ----------- ----- -- --- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (Updated 24.3.2014 at 20:32pm) Poetry- I never stole architect design and plan, & for matter anything else ie from London Zoo, Central Mosque, and other Mosque and museums and the future that awaits. The Intrinsic nature of poetry, no matter where you go tax's have be paid, procedures have be followed & path leads to the entrance and the future that awaits. Free we/world are not free, however we have to strive to be free. --- End Of Message ------------------- -- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (Updated 28.3.2014 at 19:05pm) Poetry: In my opinion No one ever going to be free, how can you free someone if your not free yourself, where you going ,,,, there no negotiation, bargaining, and drawing attentions to yourself ie look at me, with so much secrecy, confusion and pain .... To free someone, it like running business, ie taxes have to be paid, but to whom and what form ........ everyone get the idea. There distinct difference between power, freeing someone and destined to lead. Summary, Like drawing, architect plan. ------- ---- End Of Message ----------------------- -------- ---------- ------------- --------- --------- ---------- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (Updated 30.3.2014) Poetry: History what was built over 1000 years ago, able to Build and Move mountains with bear Hands and thats incredible, what was their source of power, strength, and also made them mathematical clever over 1000 years ago, what were their contacts. Poetry History 1000 years ago, there's No trace from Whom & What everyone Learned from and gained strength from to Build the world today based on history, history buildings, lifestyle, education ! ! !, (why educated them) and yet the World still suffers to this day. Poetry: Over 1000 years of progress, would it take everyone back to source of origin of history over 1000 years ago, from which they Gained strength & knowledge what based on lies. Poetry What built over 1000 years ago in history, able to Build and Move mountains with bear Hands, Now we have machines that can do that whats the source of Power,and that made them clever, and what are there contacts. Poetry: why hold on history, and wait if theres no answer, to this day, everyone are not able to repeat what achieved in history, and the world still suffers, still confused. --- ---- End Of Message ----------------------- -------- ---------- ------------- ----------- ------ ----------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Poetry I'm Whatever, No anger, confusion, Not try to be anything, you Never made me, if you take my prayer away!, I No hostility, no lost Identity and i wait invention example, to paradise & equivalent from, Jews, Arabs, Pakistan, Iran, Turk, Jordan, France, Greece, Italy, Germany, India, Russia, Africa, Magicians, Wizards, Witches, Chinese, Britain, America etc.. .... Please send message back - ---- End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- -------- ------ ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Poetry: I do bow my head to Whatever Down, Up there, Future also Sovereign Head of States around World. I don't expect to be heading that way ------ End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Survival Tips: Office Work, Going On Holiday, going on Adventure, going to University : How to set-out Briefcase/Suitcase/Rucksack, please click on link within my same flickr account: www.flickr.com/photos/sajidpervaizfazal/13665463893/ ----- --- End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ----------- --------- ------ ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) With everything that has happened in my personal life & career over 35 years I now got Chance to Escape, Start my Career World as my witness --- End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ------------- ----------- ------ -------------- -------- ---------- ------------- - ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Muslims, Jews, Christian, Cahtolics, Protestant, Africans, Greek, Indians, Buddhist, around world On Friday Don't be frightened, Don't forget PRAY Bed time, can everyone read English, please accept apology it forms part of another puzzle the build up to, based on probability, LINK 1of2:::: LINK 1:: issuu.com/sajidpervaizfazal/docs/the_holy_book_noble_qura... ----------- LINK 2:: issuu.com/sajidpervaizfazal/docs/the_holy_book_noble_qura... ------- ---- -- End Of Message ----------- --- - ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Poetry I Don't want to offend!, It was pointed over 35year understand what happen before my eye form part bigger picture, build on, build on Legacy and legend and legend empire moreles ------- ---- -- End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ----------- ------ ---- -- ----------- --- - ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Question: was i supposed to be hairy all over, and with grey/white hair growing at Early Age, No, it started early age between the age i was 7-12 years old!, If affects me what im built, and the way i look now. ---- -- End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ----------- -------- --- - ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Bizarre Story: I cannot verify source, many people i heard talking about it, they also claimed i own ship over past 35 years, My reply what ship, how, im not billionaire. whats going on. Seriously I don't know if i own battle ships in america, britian, europe, middles east and asia, and how that possible, who are you lot, and how did you lot connect yourselves to me, im not what everyone think, * EVERYONE out there should try Reading more* !, probably it wont back any difference!.) Important, when groups and individuals starting talking about ships, could mean they wealth, else looking to cause trouble, placing everyone lives at danger. Im not foe and friend. . ----- -- End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ----------- ------ ---- -- --------- - ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) Bizzare: over past 35 year, count back from from year 2014 to yorkshire, birmingham, Staffordshire, university derby and london, employers, employes, residents who ever they think they are, and those that crossed my path, stated i belong to black family it happened when i was between age 7-12 years old, then it happened again between age 23-25, and employers and employees at work mentioned it also at work, well my reply take a walk and continue walking,, individuals and groups who bought it to my attentions were, white, asian and middle eastern and African skin color, NOW question, do black community around the world know whats going on, what it means, and what the future awaits for entire black population around the world. I want to make it clear im not BLACK, JEW, ARAB, SHA, INDIAN, Chinese, Pakistan, and im not from the Church, however i wait invitation to paradise else equivalent, if such place exists.. Everyone should read more!, probably it wont make a difference for everyone. ----- - -- End Of Message ------------ -------- -------------- ----------- ------ ---- -- ----------- ----------- --- - ----- -- ---------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (06.04.2014) No i was never born again, what ever happen to me over 35 years, sudden i became hairy all over and on the face, arms chest, ..., (i should not be so hairy to some it not that much hair, however, it affects the way my body, diet functions) , meanwhile out of no where lot of grey/white hair surfaced at early age whilst i was at infant/school, and then things got worse theres hospitals records in birmingham, some people called it Hell !, also the word redemption came up!, well you guess correct what my reply was remain quiet, now, I survived through the ordeal, and im still surviving without breaking the law, now im repairing healing my self, by trying to eat health fruits ....... no matter where i am now!, at the age i am now. - - End Of Message ------------ -------- ---------- ----------- ------ ---- -- - End Of Message ------------ -------------- ------- ----- Start of Message: (11.04.2014) What happen IF i wear handkerchief/tissue around my Neck when i about Eat I was Threatened/Warn not too over past 35 year. I felt bit strong. I first wore handkerchief/tissue around my Neck when i about Eat when i was about 3-8 year old, I was Threatened to stop. They sold handkerchief! that included british person and ....... Thats what i can also remember what happened to me over past 35 years and I suffered all the way from Yorkshire, Birmingham, University, and London. ------- ----------- ------ ---- -- - End Of Message --- --- ---------- ---------- Start of Message: (updated 11.4.2014) Strange Asian/White persons including at Jublee tube station, knightbridge location, dressed Hallowen grey costume Looked Lost & Confused!, Dogs/bitch dogs always go back to owner & Sit. Send polite message back to owner, you are confused, same message goes to former employers, & those crossed my path. Im back & alive!, message to everyone: Yorkshire, Birmingham, University of Derby, London, and Abroad !!!. Now, Clocks ticking and i am watching, the clock count down ! ! !, to expose everyone, to bring end to lies. I do not want to offend anyone and animals out there. I dont know if there something going on. -- -- End Of Message --- --- ---------- ---------- Start of Message: (updated 11.4.2014) I want Thank everyone support they provided help me get back work. Also thanks: military, territorial army however they helped over 35 years -- End Of Message --- --- ---- - --- ---------- ---------- Start of Message: (updated 11.4.2014) Do i have to explain everything, what ever i heard over 35 years, (based on Lord of rings, sinbad, crusade, star wars, and teleport films) NO one stepping on your dreams, and future, whats that all about, why are they stilling waiting, waiting for what, 35 years long time, are they trying to gather further support after 35 years, while the world watch on. I do not want to scare everyone, i am not what they trying to link, root, at the end everyone figure it out, same message goes out to former employers, employees, residents, 35 years long time, are you long seriously out of your heads. Now, how many times do i have to explain it, i have no money, flat, job, saving, everything was taken away from me, i have no plans meeting your queens, and kings, (something to do with Lord of the Rings and sinbad film) it best that way! --- - End Of Message --- --------- ---------------- ---------- Start of Message: (updated 15.4.2014) Over 35 years it mention Inheritance/Legacy Left in my name from Yorkshire/Birmingham & College, University and same thing happen in London i.e employers, and employees (who are you lot !), however: Not Verified & the reason Why. They got me confused with someone else!. what i heard puzzle that forms part of what i heard built over 1000 years! and something to do with empires and legacy, and that also includes something to do with Legends legacy!. My reply ..!. Not my problem, they took my job away, lost everything! ... -- End Of Message --- --- ---- - ---

In loving memory of

Wilfred Nelson (Chook) BRIGHT

Loved husband of

Phyllis BRIGHT

Accidentally killed 25th July 1938

Aged 43

“The Last Post.”

[musical notes]

 

Area 10 Block D Lot No 172

 

His obituary

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19380728.2.126

 

Born 1894 [4]

Parents: Elizabeth Bessie and William Robert BRIGHT [4]

 

As a boy aged 11 he crushed his little finger on his right hand to a pulp after being asked to place a chock under the wheel of a vehicle.[6]

 

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 195, 19 August 1938, Page 8

KIOSK WAS "ALIVE"

MAN ELECTROCUTED.

COMMENT BY CORONER.

TESTING OF SWITCHES.

"It is not my duty to find who, if anyone, is to blame, but only to find the cause of the man's death. However, from the evidence, it is clear there has been some overlapping or misunderstanding among the Power Board officials," said the coroner, Mr. F. K. Hunt, at the inquest to-day into the death of Wilfred Nelson Bright, carpenter, aged 44, an employee of the Auckland Electric Power Board. The deceased was a married man and resided at 26, Sentinel Road, Herne Bay. Deceased met his death when working at a kiosk in West End Road on July 25.

 

A number of witnesses gave evidence, and James Hedley Porteous, a carpenter working with Bright at the kiosk on the day of the accident, said he and Bright were erecting baffles and the latter was screwing a bolt. Witness heard a crackling noise and then felt a bump, and both witness and his companion fell to the ground. Blight appeared, to be severely shocked, and though artificial respiration methods were applied, and Dr. Usher administered an injection, the efforts were of no avail.

 

Arthur Holden, chief draughtsman employed by the Auckland Electric Power Board, said that Bright was the board's foreman carpenter, and worked under witness' directions. Prior to sending deceased out to the kiosk to do certain work, witness inquired from officials of the electrical department whether the high tension connection had been made and was given to understand it had not. It was his usual practice to make inquiries to be certain that there was no danger to his workmen. It was not necessary for the deceased or his mate (Porteous) to test the switches at the kiosk to ascertain whether they were alive or otherwise. Witness had nothing to do with the electrical side of the board's undertakings, nor had the men under him.

 

Evidence was given that the power at the kiosk was tested by the board's employees on July 18 and no further test had been made since that date and July 25, when Bright met his death. The witnesses called understood that the power in the cubicles at least, if not in the transformer, was dead before Bright and Porteous started work at the kiosk. Definite instructions had been given by the mains superintendent that the power was to be left dead.

 

The coroner, in finding that Bright’s death was due to him being accidentally electrocuted, said he was "satisfied the official in charge of the carpenters had done all he could to make sure the kiosk was safe for his men to work in. "It is needless for me to point out that something more is required in cases like this when inquiries are made as to whether a place is safe or not than a mere "yes."

 

Mr. J. Terry, for the Auckland Electric Power Board, said it had always been the practice of the electrical department to see that a job was safe, and in future every possible precaution would be taken. Mr. F. McCarthy appeared for the Amalgamated Carpenters' Union and Mr. S. Cleal for the deceased's widow. [1]

  

A marriage appears for Wilfred and Phillis (sic) Elaine FAUSETT in 1927 [3] however a divorce appears in 1936 for someone of the same unusual name as Wilfred:

“Separation for more than three years was the ground on which a decree nisi was granted to the petitioner … Ida Margaret BRIGHT against Wilfred Nelson BRIGHT[“2]

  

Wilfred served in WWI.

Service no. 29348

Rank: Sergeant

Occupation on enlist: Railway employee

Discharged from service due to illness. 1919

 

His military records are online to read:

ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...

 

His Cenotaph Database record:

www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/recor...

  

Phillis (sic) died in 1993 aged 90. She was born 24 February 1903 [5]

 

According to Wilfred's obituary, an older brother Henry died just days around his death. Henry was an employee of the NZ Railways for 32 years and was aged 49. He is buried in Area 10 Block D Plot 172 in Hillsbororough

 

SOURCES:

[1]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...

[2]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...

[3]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: marriage registration 1927

[4]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: birth registration 1894/11787

[5]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: death registration 1993/53551

[6]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=AS...

 

The smell of formalin turns me away

lay me down in a field of trees

Where the breeze blows gently through the Autumn leaves

Cutting sections of waxy blocks

In three micron ribbons dropped and cropped

Where the grasses glow at the break of day

And the dew on webs hold a thousand rays

The water bath spills pearls and puddles ,catches light , revealing troubles

The mist rises gently from the river below

The clouds saturate the hills and lows

The ice melts slowly throughout the day

The temperature spikes and lights flicker

The radio drones away

The greens and golds and shadows long

The clinical white of the lab coat throng

Somewhere birds sing a joyful song

An investigation into the phenomenological effect of environmental audio and verbal interactions on mental and neurological health sufferers.

 

Despite attempts to de-stigmatise mental, neurological and genetic health conditions and sufferers in society, there is a still a huge amount of misunderstanding from the general public. Some members of the public try to shy away from discussing these issues and often attempt to avoid coming into contact with those diagnosed with the conditions, while others do not know how to react with some of the erratic behaviour patterns displayed and end up embarrassed and frustrated in public.

 

It is exactly the same, however, for those who are suffering. Sufferers do not want to be seen as difficult to deal with, they want to be treated the same as everyone else in society.

This project aims to create three films that feature everyday scenarios, featuring characters suffering from Autism, Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and show how the audio of the environment around them can have a phenomenological and overwhelming effect on sufferers and also how it drives them into their erratic behaviour patterns which can cause the aforementioned embarrassment and frustration in public, as well as subjecting those afflicted to ridicule.

 

07725842288

CraigDHouston@googlemail.com

Bochner, Mel. Misunderstandings: A Theory of Photography. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970.

 

See MCAD Library's catalog record for this book.

intranet.mcad.edu/library

Vikram lives a middle-classed lifestyle in India and works as a Garage Mechanic with Roots Car Rally Company. He meets with Padmini, the only daughter of Major Harishchandra Prasad, but their meeting is marred with misunderstandings. One day his Journalist friend, Sudhakar, asks for his assistance, and Vikram tells him to meet him in the garage after hours. On his way to the garage, Vikram almost runs over a gravely wounded Sudhakar, who mumbles something incoherently. Before Vikram could assist his friend, 3 men shoot and kill Sudhakar. Vikram attempts to fight them, but is overpowered, and left unconscious. When he recovers he finds himself in a jail cell, arrested for the murder of Sudhakar. Vikram enlists the assistance of one of his co-workers, and escapes from jail - to attend a car rally in Goa - only to find himself pitted against Sudhakar's killers, who include Cobra and Kalicharan, as well as Padmini, who believes Vikram is a killer, a mysterious woman named Smita, as well as a host of Khaki-clad (Police & Army) and Khadi-clad men (Politicians & businessmen) - who appear to have one mission - terrorize, profit, and kill anyone who dares to stand in their way. Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)

Just to clarify any misunderstandings.

 

Rob wrote up a great article about his meeting with Dr. This. Read it here.

So we were meeting up in the Toll House after work to celebrate Chris's last day at Rocket. At the moment, only a half-dozen of us had showed, but Wayne knew that there'd be more coming. And he knew it'd be best if we had snacks ready when they came.

 

So when our waiter came by for the next round of Drink orders, Wayne got his ear: "Hey, we're having a little employee get together here tonight, so if you could bring out, maybe, 18 or 20 of those Slider things, that'd be great".

 

A few minutes later (and a few employees larger) our first plate came by. Boy those things were yummy! Before we were half-way done with those, a second plate showed up. We'd attacked the first plate so quickly, I guess no one caught wind of how many there were in total.. two plates must be 20-ish Sliders. Maybe more like 25.. 30.

 

Plate #3 showed up. A few of us started getting confused. Surely we've got our 20 sliders by now, why are they still feeding us? Hrmm.. Well, folks around here tend to like Wayne and Robert because they spend so much money on us.. Maybe the house is just showing their appreciation.

 

Then came Plate #4. This is getting ridiculous. As we tried to consolidate mini-burgers to make room for a fourth gigantic plate on our modest table, someone (i think Graham) said off-hand "Geez, there sure are a lot of Sliders." to which the server replied "Well, there's 20 plates coming out, so..."

 

!

 

Our jaws dropped. Everyone panicked and said at once: "NO NO! 20 Sliders!! Not 20 orders of sliders!! Not 20 plates!!" "Take the plates back! We don't want it! Cut it off!! No more!"

 

Those things were delicious, but man: 20 plates? Did they really think we wanted 20 full plates? There were only 7 of us when we ordered.. growing to 15 tops. How could they expect us to finish 20 plates of Sliders?? Did no one take a look at our tiny table ordering at least 300 sandwiches and maybe, just maybe put up a red flag?

 

We sent back the fourth plate, and didn't end up eating much more than what you see here. To this day, I don't how much of these Wayne paid for.

The Creature Walks Among Us, 1956

youtu.be/cfLKIq8XZ0M?t=2s Full Feature

 

This is the third "Creature" movie. Universal left their options open at the end of second with the exact same ambiguous ending. While sequels to sequels tend to be poor fare, gill-man fans tend to regard Creature Walks Among Us (CWAU) as being as good as the first.

CWAU shares many B-movie weaknesses. It follows formula plot elements that were hallmarks of the first movie, but it also ventures into some new material. This new ground gives CWAU some muscle of its own. The first movie had a tiny bit of science blather about evolution. The second movie didn't bother. The third, however, tried to re-inject some science into the fiction.

Synopsis

A rich scientist mounts an expedition to find the gill-man who has escaped into the Florida swamps. A local fisherman reports being attacked by a man-like "diablo" so they investigate. Using an underwater radar device (not sonar), they track him down to a narrow bayou. Here he attacks their small boat, but is set on fire by spilled gasoline. Badly burned, the gill-man collapses. The scientists take him back aboard their 100' yacht and head for San Francisco. They've bandaged him up (head to toe) and are monitoring his vital signs. During the trip the complex soap opera develops. Dr. Barton (Jeff Morrow) is the rich, but jealous husband. Mrs. Barton (Liegh Snowden) is the blonde babe no longer in love and resentful of her husbands attempts to control her. Dr. Morgan (Rex Reason) is the concerned friend. Jed Grant is the buff playboy helper. Innuendo and misunderstandings keep the pot simmering.

Along the way, the doctors find that gill-man's gills are too badly burned to supply his body with oxygen. An x-ray reveals that he has lungs but that they're collapsed and closed off. They operate to open them. He can breathe air now. They also comment about how the burns have cause the fish-like layer to fall away, and a more human-like layer of skin to develop. Gillman awakens and interrupts Jed forcing himself on Marcia. He then dives into the sea, but must be rescued before he drowns.

Back in San Francisco, Gill is taken to Dr. Barton's estate and put into an electrified pen with some other animals. He looks somewhat longingly to the water's edge, but is docile. When a mountain lion gets into the pen and kills a sheep, Gill kills the big cat. When Dr. Barton pistol-whips Jed and puts the body in Gill's cage (to frame him for the murder), Gill goes nuts, tears up the house looking for Dr. Barton, finally killing him. Gill then wanders off the estate. With everyone in funeral attire, there's a mild suggestion that Dr. Morgan will come to call on the widow Barton when a respectful time has passed. The movie closes with Gill walking down the beach towards the sea. The End.

Once you've gotten into the gill-man saga, the plot of CWAU takes it to a new level which is more thoughtful than simply another monster movie. It's also fun to see the team of Jeff Morrow and Rex Reason again -- two good actors -- who starred in This Island Earth ('54).

The original movie had two gill-man suits -- a smaller one for the underwater shots, and a larger one for the above-water shots. The second movie, Revenge, made two new gill-man suits along the same lines. For the third movie, they didn't put too much into a new gill-man suit. They created a new gill-man head and hands, but dressed him the crude sailcloth shirt and pants so as to not have to make more. For the pre-changed gill-man, they used footage from the first two movies. The only scenes which needed a new gill-man suit was where he attacked the small boat and was burned. These scenes are so quick and dark, that the lower quality Gill-Man III is not apparent.

Arthur Ross, who co-wrote the original opted for a more thoughtful script. Are we what we are because of our genes, or because of our environment? Dr. Barton is excited that the gill-man is becoming more human. The fire burned away his "old self", releasing the new. "Change the metabolism and man will change." Dr. Morgan disagrees. Science can't create a new species. They may have altered gillman's skin, but inside he's the same. As though mankind would not be fit for space travel until he evolved into something better. This is a natural sort of thought for scientism which denies there being any divine element to man. How else to define man? Our human physiology is all we have. This is reminiscent of the premise underlying The Island of Dr. Moreau. Give animals human shape, human features, and they'll become people.

The Nurture part comes where the scientists theorize that the Gill-man as a "new" man will behave good or bad, depending on how he's treated. The assumption of the Tabula Rasa.

A notion floated in the dialogue is that ordinary humans are "built" for the earth and not suitable to space. The scientists pontificate about how the aquatic gill-man was "built" for life in the water. Man, therefore, was "built" for terrestrial life. That build would not work in space, they say. "We all stand at a crossroads between the jungle and the stars." If gill-man could become a new creature, maybe man could too. Since the changed gill-man could not really become human, the inference is that man can't become this Nietzchean over-man either.

Some aspects of CWAU have spiritual parallels. The before-creature is the old "animal" nature -- rash, violent, lustful. The after-creature is the new "human" self. He's no longer lustful or rash. He's violent only as defense. At the end, he's violent but driven by a sense of justice. There's also a parallel to the biblical "fall of man" described in the Book of Genesis, in that the before creature was innocent. He needed no clothes. After the change, he needed clothing. There's also a parallel to New Testament verses which talk of the old man having to die (metaphorically) before the new man could emerge. This adds some twist to the movie's title. Our own struggles with our animal side with our divine. Dr. Barton and Jed Grant are examples of those who gives in to their animal side. Dr. Morgan and even Marcia Barton are examples of people who maintained morality.

Old Home -- Dr. Barton's estate was one of Universal's stock houses. Used in many movies, such as Tarantula

Bottom line? CWAU will appeal to gill-man fans. Since it's not simply a re-remake of the first two "Creature" films, it has some appeal to others too. It's a bit lighter on the action but more cerebral. It's worth a watch.

Better than REVENGE, but nowhere near the glorious heights of the first film (which is really the only CREATURE that you absolutely must see).

  

Our reaction to have armed police response to J-con in the news papers on the day! all a misunderstanding by a bystander!

Hard to say for sure but it looks like it could be a GM Frigidaire like PhilR2 has. this song came out in 1980, so it cant be any newer than that. Ken (airconditionerman) is from Hollywood maybe by some strange chance he knows this unit? who know. but regardless, this is one of my favorite songs from a kick ass Classic Rock band

I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the outcast.

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Allah’s peace be upon Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), the glorious Prophet of Islam, and on his Companions and his followers.

  

TASAWWUF

"There is no doubt that Tasawwuf is an important branch of Islam. The word itself may have been derived form the Arabic word "Soof" (Wool) or from "Safa" (cleanliness), but its foundation lies in one’s personal sincerity in seeking Allah’s nearness and trying to live a life pleasing to Him. Study of the Quran, the Hadith, and the practical life of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and his faithful Companions provide unmistakable support to this reality." (Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A)

 

SUFISM, AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ISLAM

Doubts exist not only in the minds of the Muslim faithful but also among the Ulema, notably the exoteric about Tasawwuf and its votaries. Often they lead to misunderstanding, as if Shariah and Tariqah were two separate entries, or that Tasawwuf was some obscure discipline foreign to Islam, or that it was altogether above the established laws and injunctions of our Religion. To help remove these misgivings and to reassure seekers, as well as scholars, our Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), Sheikh Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia, wrote Al-Jamal Wal Kamal, Aqaid-O-Kamalaat Ulmai-e-Deoband, Binat-e-Rasool (S.A.W), Daamad-e-Ali (R.A), Dalael-us-Salook, Ejaad-e-Mazhab Shia, Hayat-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Hayat Barzakhia, Ilm-o-Irfan, Niffaz-e-Shariat Aur Fiqah-e-Jaferia, Saif-e-Owaisi, Shikast-e-Ahdai Hussain and Tahkeek Halal Haram books.

 

BIOGRAPHY

Sheikh Allah Yar Khan was born in Chakrala, a remote village of Mianwali District of Pakistan, in 1904. He completed his religious education in 1934. The very year, he met Shaykh Abdul Rahim, who took him to the shrine of Shaykh Allah Deen Madni. By Divine Will his spiritual connection was right away established with the saint of the 10th century Hijra (sixteenth century) and he started receiving spiritual beneficence. His sublime education in Sufism, signifying progressive spiritual growth and advancement, continued for about twenty-five years. In 1962 he was directed to carry out the propagation of Prophetic blessings - a noble mission that he accomplished with singular enthusiasm and devotion for a period spanning half a century. Anybody who visited him was duly rewarded with a share of spiritual bliss as per his/her sincerity and capacity. Shaykh Allah Yar Khan's mission produced men and women of deep spiritual vision and distinction.

 

Although Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A) have lived a major portion of his life as a scholar, with the avowed mission of illuminating the truth of Islam and the negation of fallacious sects, and this would appear quite removed from Tasawwuf, yet the only practical difference between the two, namely the use of the former as a media to expound the truth, and the latter to imbue people with positive faith. Nevertheless, people are amazed that a man, who until the other day, was known as a dialectician and a preacher of Islam, is not only talking of Mystic Path, but is also claiming spiritual bonds with the veteran Sufi Masters of the Past. This amazement is obviously out of place in the view of Quranic injunction: This is the bounty of Allah which He gives to whom He wills. (62:4)

 

THE PURIFICATION OF THE SOUL

The purification of the soul always formed part of the main mission of the Prophets; that is, the dissemination and propagation of the Devine Message. This responsibility later fell directly on the shoulders of the true Ulema in the Ummah of the last Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), who, as his genuine successors, have continued to shed brave light in every Dark Age of materialism and sacrilege. In the present age of ruinous confusion, the importance of this responsibility has increased manifold; of the utter neglect of Islam by Muslims has not only driven them to misery, but also grievously weakened their bonds of faith in Allah and His Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The decay in their belief and consequent perversion in their conduct has reached a stage that any attempt to pull them out of the depth of ignominy and the heedless chaos of faithlessness, attracts grave uncertainties and apprehensions rather than a encouraging will to follow the Shariah, to purify the soul and to reform within. The Quranic Verse: Layers upon layers of darkness… (24:40) provides the nearest expression of their present state.

 

SHARIAH & SUFISM

Any action against the Sunnah (Prophet’s way of life) cannot be called Sufism. Singing and dancing, and the prostration on tombs are not part of Sufism. Nor is predicting the future and predicting the outcome of cases in the courts of law, a part of Sufism. Sufis are not required to abandon their worldly possessions or live in the wilderness far from the practical world. In fact these absurdities are just its opposites. It is an established fact that Tazkiyah (soul purification) stands for that inner purity which inspires a person’s spirit to obey the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). If a false claimant of Sufism teaches tricks and jugglery, ignoring religious obligations, he is an impostor. A true Sheikh will lead a believer to the august spiritual audience of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). If you are fortunate enough to be blessed with the company of an accomplished spiritual guide and Sheikh of Sufism, and if you follow his instructions, you will observe a positive change in yourself, transferring you from vice to virtue.

 

ISLAM, AS A COMPLETE CODE OF LIFE

Islam, as a complete code of life or Deen, was perfected during the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). He was the sole teacher and his mosque was the core institution for the community. Although Islam in its entirety was practiced during that blessed era, the classification and compilation of its knowledge into distinct branches like ‘Tafsir’ (interpretation of the Quran), Hadith (traditions or sayings of the holy Prophet- SAWS), Fiqh (Islamic law), and Sufism (the soul purification) were undertaken subsequently. This Deen of Allah passed from the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to his illustrious Companions in two ways: the outward and the inward. The former comprised the knowledge defined by speech and conduct, i.e., the Quran and Sunnah. The latter comprised the invisible blessings or the Prophetic lights transmitted by his blessed self. These blessings purified the hearts and instilled in them a passionate desire to follow Islam with utmost love, honesty and loyalty.

 

WHAT’S SUFISM

Sufism is the attempt to attain these Barakah (Blessings). The Companions handed down Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) teachings as well as blessings to the Taba’een. Their strong hearts were capable of infusing these blessings into the hearts of their followers. Both aspects of Islam were similarly passed on by the Taba’een to the Taba Taba’een. The compilation of knowledge and its interpretation led to the establishment of many schools of religious thought; famous four being the Hanafi, the Hanbali, the Maliki, and the Shafa'i, all named after their founders. Similarly, in order to acquire, safeguard and distribute his blessings, an organized effort was initiated by four schools of Sufism: The Naqshbandia, the Qadria, the Chishtia, and the Suharwardia. These schools were also named after their organizers and came to be known as Sufi Orders. All these Orders intend to purify the hearts of sincere Muslims with Prophetic lights. These Sufi Orders also grew into many branches with the passage of time and are known by other names as well. The holy Quran has linked success in this life and the Hereafter with Tazkiyah (soul purification). He, who purified, is successful. (87: 14) Sufi Orders of Islam are the institutions where the basics of Tazkiyah (soul purification) and its practical application are taught. They have graded programs in which every new seeker is instructed in Zikr-e Lisani (oral Zikr) and is finally taught the Zikr-e Qalbi (Remembrance in heart).

 

ZIKR-E QALBI

However, in the Naqshbandia Order, Zikr-e Qalbi is practiced from the very beginning. Adherence to the Sunnah (Prophet’s way of life) is greatly emphasized in this Order, because the seeker achieves greater and quicker progress through its blessings. The essence of Zikr is that the Qalb should sincerely accept Islamic beliefs and gain the strength to follow the Sunnah with even greater devotion. ‘If the heart is acquainted with Allah and is engaged in His Zikr; then it is filled with Barakaat-e Nabuwwat (Prophetic blessings) which infuse their purity in the mind and body. This not only helps in controlling sensual drives but also removes traces of abhorrence, voracity, envy and insecurity from human soul. The person therefore becomes an embodiment of love, both for the Divine and the corporeal. This is the meaning of a Hadith, “There is a lump of flesh in the human body; if it goes astray the entire body is misguided, and if it is reformed the entire body is reformed. Know that this lump is the Qalb”.’

 

PAS ANFAS

Recent History Khawajah Naqshband (d. 1389 CE) organized the Naqshbandia Order at Bukhara (Central Asia). This Order has two main branches – the Mujaddidia and the Owaisiah. The former is identified with Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, known as Mujaddid Alif Sani (literally: reviver of the second Muslim millennium), a successor to Khawajah Baqi Billah, who introduced the Order to the Indo- Pakistan sub-continent. The Owaisiah Order employs a similar method of Zikr but acquires the Prophetic blessings in the manner of Khawajah Owais Qarni, who received this beneficence from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) without a formal physical meeting. The Zikr employed by the Naqshbandia is ‘Zikr-e Khafi Qalbi’ (remembrance of Allah’s Name within the heart) and the method is termed ‘Pas Anfas’, which (in Persian) means guarding every breath. The Chain of Transmission of these Barakah, of course, emanates from the holy Prophet- SAWS.

 

SPIRITUAL BAI’AT (OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

It is necessary in all Sufi Orders that the Sheikh and the seekers must be contemporaries and must physically meet each other for the transfer of these blessings. However, the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order goes beyond this requirement and Sufis of this Order receive these Barakah regardless of physical meeting with their Sheikh or even when the Sheikh is not their contemporary. Yet, it must be underscored that physical meeting with the Sheikh of this Order still holds great importance in dissemination of these Barakah. Sheikh Sirhindi writes about the Owaisiah Order in his book ‘Tazkirah’: ‘It is the most sublime, the most exalted, and the most effective…and the highest station of all others is only its stepping stone.’ By far the greatest singular distinction of the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order is the honor of Spiritual Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance) directly at the blessed hands of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).

 

SHEIKH HAZRAT MOULANA ALLAH YAR KHAN (R.A)

The Reviver Sheikh Allah Yar Khan was born in Chikrala, a remote village of Mianwali District of Pakistan, in 1904. He completed his religious education in 1934. The same year, he met Sheikh ‘Abdul Rahim, who took him to the shrine of Sheikh Allah Deen Madni. By Divine Will his spiritual connection was immediately established with the saint of the 10th century Hijra (sixteenth century CE) and he started receiving spiritual beneficence. His sublime education in Sufism, signifying progressive spiritual growth and advancement, continued for about twenty-five years, after which he was directed to undertake the propagation of Prophetic blessings - a noble mission that he accomplished with singular zeal and dedication for a period spanning half a century. Anybody who visited him was duly rewarded with a share of spiritual bliss commensurate with his/her sincerity and capacity. Sheikh Allah Yar Khan’s mission produced men and women of deep spiritual vision and eminence. He authored eighteen books, the most distinguished being Dalael us-Sulook (Sufism - An Objective Appraisal), Hayat-e Barzakhiah (Life Beyond Life) and Israr ul- Haramain (Secrets of the two holy Mosques). He was undoubtedly one of the most distinguished Sufi saints of the Muslim Ummah and a reviver of the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order. He passed away on 18 February 1984 in Islamabad at the age of eighty.

 

THE CHAIN OF TRANSMISSION OF NAQSHBANDIA OWAISIAH

1. Hazrat Muhammad ur-Rasool Allah (Sall Allah-o Alaihi wa Sallam), 2. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (Radhi Allah-o Unho), 3. Hazrat Imam Hassan Basri (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 4. Hazrat Daud Tai (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 5. Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 6. Hazrat Ubaid Ullah Ahrar (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 7. Hazrat Abdur Rahman Jami (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 8. Hazrat Abu Ayub Muhammad Salih (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 9. Hazrat Allah Deen Madni (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 10. Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi).

 

THE SPIRIT OR RUH

The spirit or Ruh of every person is a created reflection of the Divine Attributes and it originates in Alam-e Amar (Realm of Command). Its food is the Light of Allah or the Divine Refulgence, which it acquires from the Realm of Command through the holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s choicest favors and peace be upon him), whose status in the spiritual world is like that of the sun in the solar system. The Quran refers to him as the ‘bright lamp’. Indeed, he is the divinely selected channel of all Barakah. All Exalted Messengers themselves receive these Barakah from him.

 

LATAIF

The human Ruh also possesses vital organs like the physical body; through which it acquires its knowledge, food and energy. These are called Lataif (singular Latifah: subtlety). Scholars of various Sufi Orders have associated them with specific areas of the human body. The Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order identifies these Lataif as follows. First - Qalb: This spiritual faculty is located within the physical heart. Its function is Zikr. Its strength increases one’s capacity for Allah’s Zikr. Second – Ruh: The site of this Latifah, which is a distinct faculty of the human Ruh, is on the right side of the chest at the level of Qalb. Its primary function is concentration towards Allah. Third – Sirri: This is located above the Qalb and functions to make possible Kashf. Forth – Khaffi: This is located above the Ruh and functions to perceive the omnipresence of Allah. Fifth – Akhfa: This is located in the middle of chest, at the centre of the first four Lataif and makes it possible for the Ruh to perceive the closeness of Allah, Who is closer to us than our own selves. Sixth – Nafs: This Latifah is located at the forehead and functions to purify the human soul. Seventh – Sultan al-Azkar: This Latifah is located at the top centre of the head and serves to absorb the Barakah of Allah into the entire body, so that every cell resonates with Zikr.

 

FIVE EXALTED MESSENGERS OF GOD

There are Five Exalted Messengers among the many known and unknown Messengers of Allah. They are Hazrat Muhammad, Hazrat Nuh (Noah), Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham), Hazrat Musa (Moses), and Hazrat Esa (Jesus), peace be upon them all. Hazrat Adam is the first Prophet of Allah and the father of mankind. Each Latifah is associated with a particular Prophet. The Barakah and lights from Hazrat Adam (peace be upon him), descend on the first Latifah Qalb; its lights are reflected from the first heaven and are yellowish. The second Latifah is associated with Hazrat Nuh and Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon them). Its lights descend from the second heaven and appear as golden red. The lights descending upon the third Latifah are from Hazrat Musa (peace be upon him) and are white. One the fourth Latifah, the lights of Hazrat Esa (peace be upon him) descend from the fourth heaven and are deep blue. The fifth Latifah receives its Barakah directly from the holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s choicest favors and peace be upon him). The lights associated with this Latifah are green, descend from the fifth heaven, and overwhelm all the first four Lataif. The Lights descending upon the sixth and seventh Lataif are the Divine Lights, whose color and condition cannot be determined. These are like flashes of lightening that defy comprehension. If Allah blesses a seeker with Kashf, he can observe all of this. The vision is slightly diffused in the beginning, but gradually the clarity improves.

 

SULOOK

Stages of the Path After all seven Lataif of a seeker have been illuminated with Divine Lights through Tawajjuh of the Sheikh and his Ruh has acquired the ability to fly, the Sheikh initiates its journey on the sublime Path of Divine nearness. The Path is known as Sulook, and its stages are not hypothetical imaginations but real and actually existing stations on the spiritual Path. These are also referred to as Meditations, because a seeker mentally meditates about a station while his/her Ruh actually ascends towards it. The first three stations that form the base of whole Sulook are described as; Ahadiyyat, a station of Absolute Unity of Divinity. It is above and beyond the seven heavens. It is so vast a station that the seven heavens and all that they encompass are lost within Ahadiyyat as a ring is lost in a vast desert. Its lights are white in color. Maiyyat station denotes Divine Company, ‘He is with you, wherever you might be.’ This station is so vast that Ahadiyyat along with the seven heavens beneath are lost within it as a ring is lost in a desert. Its lights are green in color. Aqrabiyyat station denotes Divine Nearness, ‘He is nearer to you than your life- vein.’ Again, Aqrabiyyat is vast as compared to Maiyyat in the same proportion. Its lights are golden red and are reflected from the Divine Throne. It is indeed the greatest favor of Almighty Allah that He blesses a seeker with an accomplished Sheikh, who takes him to these sublime stations. The final station that a seeker attains to during his/her lifetime becomes his/her Iliyyeen (blessed abode) in Barzakh and his/her Ruh stays at this station after death.

  

ZIKR

Why is Zikr Necessary for Everyone? Allah ordains every soul in the Quran to Perform Zikr. This not only means reciting the Quran and Tasbeeh but also Zikr-e Qalb. It is only through Zikr-e Qalbi that Prophetic Lights reach the depths of human soul and purify it from all vice and evil. Zikr infuses a realization of constant Divine Presence and a seeker feels great improvement in the level of sincerity and love towards Allah and the holy Prophet- SAWS. Such levels of sincerity, love and feelings of Divine Presence can never be obtained without Zikr. It would be a mistake to believe that Zikr may be a requirement only for the very pious and virtuous people. Zikr provides the Prophetic blessings which are in effect the life line of every human soul. It transforms even the most corrupted humans into virtuous souls by bringing out the best in them. The fact is that Zikr is the only way to achieve true contentment and satisfaction in life. The holy Quran has pointed to this eternal fact that it is only through Zikr Allah that hearts can find satisfaction. Such satisfaction and peace are the ultimate requirements of every person, regardless of religion, race and ethnicity. Practicing Zikr regularly removes all traces of anxiety and restlessness, and guides the human soul to eternal bliss and peace.

 

KHALIFA MAJAZEEN

Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), during his life time in 1974, presented a nomination list to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), during Maraqba, of expected Khalifa Majazeen for Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) approved some names, deleted some of the names, and added down the name of Major Ghulam Muhammad as also Khalifa Majaaz of Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia (which was not previously included in the list)

 

The approved names at that time included:

1. Mr. Muhammad Akram Awan Sahib,

2. Mr. Sayed Bunyad Hussain Shah Sahib,

3. Mr. Major Ahsan Baig Sahib,

4. Mr. Col. Matloob Hussain Sahib,

5. Mr. Major Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Wan Bhachran Mianwali,

6. Mr. Molvi Abdul Haq Sahib,

7. Mr. Hafiz Abdul Razzaq Sahib,

8. Mr. Hafiz Ghulam Qadri Sahib,

9. Mr. Khan Muhammad Irani Sahib,

10. Mr. Maolana Abdul Ghafoor Sahib,

11. Mr. Syed Muhammad Hassan Sahib of Zohb.

 

These Majazeen were authorized to; held Majalis of Zikar (Pas Anfas) in their respective areas, arrange Majalis of Zikar in neighboring areas, train them on the way of Sulook, prepare them for Spiritual Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance), and present them to Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan for Spiritual Bai’at at the Hand of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), in the life of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), and were all equal in status as Khalifa Majaaz of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A).

 

Presently we are following Hazrat Major ® Ghulam Muhammad Sahib, Khalifa Majaaz of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A).

 

I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the outcast.

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Allah’s peace be upon Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), the glorious Prophet of Islam, and on his Companions and his followers.

  

TASAWWUF

"There is no doubt that Tasawwuf is an important branch of Islam. The word itself may have been derived form the Arabic word "Soof" (Wool) or from "Safa" (cleanliness), but its foundation lies in one’s personal sincerity in seeking Allah’s nearness and trying to live a life pleasing to Him. Study of the Quran, the Hadith, and the practical life of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and his faithful Companions provide unmistakable support to this reality." (Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A)

 

SUFISM, AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ISLAM

Doubts exist not only in the minds of the Muslim faithful but also among the Ulema, notably the exoteric about Tasawwuf and its votaries. Often they lead to misunderstanding, as if Shariah and Tariqah were two separate entries, or that Tasawwuf was some obscure discipline foreign to Islam, or that it was altogether above the established laws and injunctions of our Religion. To help remove these misgivings and to reassure seekers, as well as scholars, our Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), Sheikh Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia, wrote Al-Jamal Wal Kamal, Aqaid-O-Kamalaat Ulmai-e-Deoband, Binat-e-Rasool (S.A.W), Daamad-e-Ali (R.A), Dalael-us-Salook, Ejaad-e-Mazhab Shia, Hayat-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Hayat Barzakhia, Ilm-o-Irfan, Niffaz-e-Shariat Aur Fiqah-e-Jaferia, Saif-e-Owaisi, Shikast-e-Ahdai Hussain and Tahkeek Halal Haram books.

 

BIOGRAPHY

Sheikh Allah Yar Khan was born in Chakrala, a remote village of Mianwali District of Pakistan, in 1904. He completed his religious education in 1934. The very year, he met Shaykh Abdul Rahim, who took him to the shrine of Shaykh Allah Deen Madni. By Divine Will his spiritual connection was right away established with the saint of the 10th century Hijra (sixteenth century) and he started receiving spiritual beneficence. His sublime education in Sufism, signifying progressive spiritual growth and advancement, continued for about twenty-five years. In 1962 he was directed to carry out the propagation of Prophetic blessings - a noble mission that he accomplished with singular enthusiasm and devotion for a period spanning half a century. Anybody who visited him was duly rewarded with a share of spiritual bliss as per his/her sincerity and capacity. Shaykh Allah Yar Khan's mission produced men and women of deep spiritual vision and distinction.

 

Although Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A) have lived a major portion of his life as a scholar, with the avowed mission of illuminating the truth of Islam and the negation of fallacious sects, and this would appear quite removed from Tasawwuf, yet the only practical difference between the two, namely the use of the former as a media to expound the truth, and the latter to imbue people with positive faith. Nevertheless, people are amazed that a man, who until the other day, was known as a dialectician and a preacher of Islam, is not only talking of Mystic Path, but is also claiming spiritual bonds with the veteran Sufi Masters of the Past. This amazement is obviously out of place in the view of Quranic injunction: This is the bounty of Allah which He gives to whom He wills. (62:4)

 

THE PURIFICATION OF THE SOUL

The purification of the soul always formed part of the main mission of the Prophets; that is, the dissemination and propagation of the Devine Message. This responsibility later fell directly on the shoulders of the true Ulema in the Ummah of the last Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), who, as his genuine successors, have continued to shed brave light in every Dark Age of materialism and sacrilege. In the present age of ruinous confusion, the importance of this responsibility has increased manifold; of the utter neglect of Islam by Muslims has not only driven them to misery, but also grievously weakened their bonds of faith in Allah and His Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The decay in their belief and consequent perversion in their conduct has reached a stage that any attempt to pull them out of the depth of ignominy and the heedless chaos of faithlessness, attracts grave uncertainties and apprehensions rather than a encouraging will to follow the Shariah, to purify the soul and to reform within. The Quranic Verse: Layers upon layers of darkness… (24:40) provides the nearest expression of their present state.

 

SHARIAH & SUFISM

Any action against the Sunnah (Prophet’s way of life) cannot be called Sufism. Singing and dancing, and the prostration on tombs are not part of Sufism. Nor is predicting the future and predicting the outcome of cases in the courts of law, a part of Sufism. Sufis are not required to abandon their worldly possessions or live in the wilderness far from the practical world. In fact these absurdities are just its opposites. It is an established fact that Tazkiyah (soul purification) stands for that inner purity which inspires a person’s spirit to obey the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). If a false claimant of Sufism teaches tricks and jugglery, ignoring religious obligations, he is an impostor. A true Sheikh will lead a believer to the august spiritual audience of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). If you are fortunate enough to be blessed with the company of an accomplished spiritual guide and Sheikh of Sufism, and if you follow his instructions, you will observe a positive change in yourself, transferring you from vice to virtue.

 

ISLAM, AS A COMPLETE CODE OF LIFE

Islam, as a complete code of life or Deen, was perfected during the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). He was the sole teacher and his mosque was the core institution for the community. Although Islam in its entirety was practiced during that blessed era, the classification and compilation of its knowledge into distinct branches like ‘Tafsir’ (interpretation of the Quran), Hadith (traditions or sayings of the holy Prophet- SAWS), Fiqh (Islamic law), and Sufism (the soul purification) were undertaken subsequently. This Deen of Allah passed from the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to his illustrious Companions in two ways: the outward and the inward. The former comprised the knowledge defined by speech and conduct, i.e., the Quran and Sunnah. The latter comprised the invisible blessings or the Prophetic lights transmitted by his blessed self. These blessings purified the hearts and instilled in them a passionate desire to follow Islam with utmost love, honesty and loyalty.

 

WHAT’S SUFISM

Sufism is the attempt to attain these Barakah (Blessings). The Companions handed down Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) teachings as well as blessings to the Taba’een. Their strong hearts were capable of infusing these blessings into the hearts of their followers. Both aspects of Islam were similarly passed on by the Taba’een to the Taba Taba’een. The compilation of knowledge and its interpretation led to the establishment of many schools of religious thought; famous four being the Hanafi, the Hanbali, the Maliki, and the Shafa'i, all named after their founders. Similarly, in order to acquire, safeguard and distribute his blessings, an organized effort was initiated by four schools of Sufism: The Naqshbandia, the Qadria, the Chishtia, and the Suharwardia. These schools were also named after their organizers and came to be known as Sufi Orders. All these Orders intend to purify the hearts of sincere Muslims with Prophetic lights. These Sufi Orders also grew into many branches with the passage of time and are known by other names as well. The holy Quran has linked success in this life and the Hereafter with Tazkiyah (soul purification). He, who purified, is successful. (87: 14) Sufi Orders of Islam are the institutions where the basics of Tazkiyah (soul purification) and its practical application are taught. They have graded programs in which every new seeker is instructed in Zikr-e Lisani (oral Zikr) and is finally taught the Zikr-e Qalbi (Remembrance in heart).

 

ZIKR-E QALBI

However, in the Naqshbandia Order, Zikr-e Qalbi is practiced from the very beginning. Adherence to the Sunnah (Prophet’s way of life) is greatly emphasized in this Order, because the seeker achieves greater and quicker progress through its blessings. The essence of Zikr is that the Qalb should sincerely accept Islamic beliefs and gain the strength to follow the Sunnah with even greater devotion. ‘If the heart is acquainted with Allah and is engaged in His Zikr; then it is filled with Barakaat-e Nabuwwat (Prophetic blessings) which infuse their purity in the mind and body. This not only helps in controlling sensual drives but also removes traces of abhorrence, voracity, envy and insecurity from human soul. The person therefore becomes an embodiment of love, both for the Divine and the corporeal. This is the meaning of a Hadith, “There is a lump of flesh in the human body; if it goes astray the entire body is misguided, and if it is reformed the entire body is reformed. Know that this lump is the Qalb”.’

 

PAS ANFAS

Recent History Khawajah Naqshband (d. 1389 CE) organized the Naqshbandia Order at Bukhara (Central Asia). This Order has two main branches – the Mujaddidia and the Owaisiah. The former is identified with Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, known as Mujaddid Alif Sani (literally: reviver of the second Muslim millennium), a successor to Khawajah Baqi Billah, who introduced the Order to the Indo- Pakistan sub-continent. The Owaisiah Order employs a similar method of Zikr but acquires the Prophetic blessings in the manner of Khawajah Owais Qarni, who received this beneficence from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) without a formal physical meeting. The Zikr employed by the Naqshbandia is ‘Zikr-e Khafi Qalbi’ (remembrance of Allah’s Name within the heart) and the method is termed ‘Pas Anfas’, which (in Persian) means guarding every breath. The Chain of Transmission of these Barakah, of course, emanates from the holy Prophet- SAWS.

 

SPIRITUAL BAI’AT (OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

It is necessary in all Sufi Orders that the Sheikh and the seekers must be contemporaries and must physically meet each other for the transfer of these blessings. However, the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order goes beyond this requirement and Sufis of this Order receive these Barakah regardless of physical meeting with their Sheikh or even when the Sheikh is not their contemporary. Yet, it must be underscored that physical meeting with the Sheikh of this Order still holds great importance in dissemination of these Barakah. Sheikh Sirhindi writes about the Owaisiah Order in his book ‘Tazkirah’: ‘It is the most sublime, the most exalted, and the most effective…and the highest station of all others is only its stepping stone.’ By far the greatest singular distinction of the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order is the honor of Spiritual Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance) directly at the blessed hands of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).

 

SHEIKH HAZRAT MOULANA ALLAH YAR KHAN (R.A)

The Reviver Sheikh Allah Yar Khan was born in Chikrala, a remote village of Mianwali District of Pakistan, in 1904. He completed his religious education in 1934. The same year, he met Sheikh ‘Abdul Rahim, who took him to the shrine of Sheikh Allah Deen Madni. By Divine Will his spiritual connection was immediately established with the saint of the 10th century Hijra (sixteenth century CE) and he started receiving spiritual beneficence. His sublime education in Sufism, signifying progressive spiritual growth and advancement, continued for about twenty-five years, after which he was directed to undertake the propagation of Prophetic blessings - a noble mission that he accomplished with singular zeal and dedication for a period spanning half a century. Anybody who visited him was duly rewarded with a share of spiritual bliss commensurate with his/her sincerity and capacity. Sheikh Allah Yar Khan’s mission produced men and women of deep spiritual vision and eminence. He authored eighteen books, the most distinguished being Dalael us-Sulook (Sufism - An Objective Appraisal), Hayat-e Barzakhiah (Life Beyond Life) and Israr ul- Haramain (Secrets of the two holy Mosques). He was undoubtedly one of the most distinguished Sufi saints of the Muslim Ummah and a reviver of the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order. He passed away on 18 February 1984 in Islamabad at the age of eighty.

 

THE CHAIN OF TRANSMISSION OF NAQSHBANDIA OWAISIAH

1. Hazrat Muhammad ur-Rasool Allah (Sall Allah-o Alaihi wa Sallam), 2. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (Radhi Allah-o Unho), 3. Hazrat Imam Hassan Basri (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 4. Hazrat Daud Tai (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 5. Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 6. Hazrat Ubaid Ullah Ahrar (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 7. Hazrat Abdur Rahman Jami (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 8. Hazrat Abu Ayub Muhammad Salih (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 9. Hazrat Allah Deen Madni (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 10. Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi).

 

THE SPIRIT OR RUH

The spirit or Ruh of every person is a created reflection of the Divine Attributes and it originates in Alam-e Amar (Realm of Command). Its food is the Light of Allah or the Divine Refulgence, which it acquires from the Realm of Command through the holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s choicest favors and peace be upon him), whose status in the spiritual world is like that of the sun in the solar system. The Quran refers to him as the ‘bright lamp’. Indeed, he is the divinely selected channel of all Barakah. All Exalted Messengers themselves receive these Barakah from him.

 

LATAIF

The human Ruh also possesses vital organs like the physical body; through which it acquires its knowledge, food and energy. These are called Lataif (singular Latifah: subtlety). Scholars of various Sufi Orders have associated them with specific areas of the human body. The Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order identifies these Lataif as follows. First - Qalb: This spiritual faculty is located within the physical heart. Its function is Zikr. Its strength increases one’s capacity for Allah’s Zikr. Second – Ruh: The site of this Latifah, which is a distinct faculty of the human Ruh, is on the right side of the chest at the level of Qalb. Its primary function is concentration towards Allah. Third – Sirri: This is located above the Qalb and functions to make possible Kashf. Forth – Khaffi: This is located above the Ruh and functions to perceive the omnipresence of Allah. Fifth – Akhfa: This is located in the middle of chest, at the centre of the first four Lataif and makes it possible for the Ruh to perceive the closeness of Allah, Who is closer to us than our own selves. Sixth – Nafs: This Latifah is located at the forehead and functions to purify the human soul. Seventh – Sultan al-Azkar: This Latifah is located at the top centre of the head and serves to absorb the Barakah of Allah into the entire body, so that every cell resonates with Zikr.

 

FIVE EXALTED MESSENGERS OF GOD

There are Five Exalted Messengers among the many known and unknown Messengers of Allah. They are Hazrat Muhammad, Hazrat Nuh (Noah), Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham), Hazrat Musa (Moses), and Hazrat Esa (Jesus), peace be upon them all. Hazrat Adam is the first Prophet of Allah and the father of mankind. Each Latifah is associated with a particular Prophet. The Barakah and lights from Hazrat Adam (peace be upon him), descend on the first Latifah Qalb; its lights are reflected from the first heaven and are yellowish. The second Latifah is associated with Hazrat Nuh and Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon them). Its lights descend from the second heaven and appear as golden red. The lights descending upon the third Latifah are from Hazrat Musa (peace be upon him) and are white. One the fourth Latifah, the lights of Hazrat Esa (peace be upon him) descend from the fourth heaven and are deep blue. The fifth Latifah receives its Barakah directly from the holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s choicest favors and peace be upon him). The lights associated with this Latifah are green, descend from the fifth heaven, and overwhelm all the first four Lataif. The Lights descending upon the sixth and seventh Lataif are the Divine Lights, whose color and condition cannot be determined. These are like flashes of lightening that defy comprehension. If Allah blesses a seeker with Kashf, he can observe all of this. The vision is slightly diffused in the beginning, but gradually the clarity improves.

 

SULOOK

Stages of the Path After all seven Lataif of a seeker have been illuminated with Divine Lights through Tawajjuh of the Sheikh and his Ruh has acquired the ability to fly, the Sheikh initiates its journey on the sublime Path of Divine nearness. The Path is known as Sulook, and its stages are not hypothetical imaginations but real and actually existing stations on the spiritual Path. These are also referred to as Meditations, because a seeker mentally meditates about a station while his/her Ruh actually ascends towards it. The first three stations that form the base of whole Sulook are described as; Ahadiyyat, a station of Absolute Unity of Divinity. It is above and beyond the seven heavens. It is so vast a station that the seven heavens and all that they encompass are lost within Ahadiyyat as a ring is lost in a vast desert. Its lights are white in color. Maiyyat station denotes Divine Company, ‘He is with you, wherever you might be.’ This station is so vast that Ahadiyyat along with the seven heavens beneath are lost within it as a ring is lost in a desert. Its lights are green in color. Aqrabiyyat station denotes Divine Nearness, ‘He is nearer to you than your life- vein.’ Again, Aqrabiyyat is vast as compared to Maiyyat in the same proportion. Its lights are golden red and are reflected from the Divine Throne. It is indeed the greatest favor of Almighty Allah that He blesses a seeker with an accomplished Sheikh, who takes him to these sublime stations. The final station that a seeker attains to during his/her lifetime becomes his/her Iliyyeen (blessed abode) in Barzakh and his/her Ruh stays at this station after death.

  

ZIKR

Why is Zikr Necessary for Everyone? Allah ordains every soul in the Quran to Perform Zikr. This not only means reciting the Quran and Tasbeeh but also Zikr-e Qalb. It is only through Zikr-e Qalbi that Prophetic Lights reach the depths of human soul and purify it from all vice and evil. Zikr infuses a realization of constant Divine Presence and a seeker feels great improvement in the level of sincerity and love towards Allah and the holy Prophet- SAWS. Such levels of sincerity, love and feelings of Divine Presence can never be obtained without Zikr. It would be a mistake to believe that Zikr may be a requirement only for the very pious and virtuous people. Zikr provides the Prophetic blessings which are in effect the life line of every human soul. It transforms even the most corrupted humans into virtuous souls by bringing out the best in them. The fact is that Zikr is the only way to achieve true contentment and satisfaction in life. The holy Quran has pointed to this eternal fact that it is only through Zikr Allah that hearts can find satisfaction. Such satisfaction and peace are the ultimate requirements of every person, regardless of religion, race and ethnicity. Practicing Zikr regularly removes all traces of anxiety and restlessness, and guides the human soul to eternal bliss and peace.

 

KHALIFA MAJAZEEN

Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), during his life time in 1974, presented a nomination list to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), during Maraqba, of expected Khalifa Majazeen for Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) approved some names, deleted some of the names, and added down the name of Major Ghulam Muhammad as also Khalifa Majaaz of Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia (which was not previously included in the list)

 

The approved names at that time included:

1. Mr. Muhammad Akram Awan Sahib,

2. Mr. Sayed Bunyad Hussain Shah Sahib,

3. Mr. Major Ahsan Baig Sahib,

4. Mr. Col. Matloob Hussain Sahib,

5. Mr. Major Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Wan Bhachran Mianwali,

6. Mr. Molvi Abdul Haq Sahib,

7. Mr. Hafiz Abdul Razzaq Sahib,

8. Mr. Hafiz Ghulam Qadri Sahib,

9. Mr. Khan Muhammad Irani Sahib,

10. Mr. Maolana Abdul Ghafoor Sahib,

11. Mr. Syed Muhammad Hassan Sahib of Zohb.

 

These Majazeen were authorized to; held Majalis of Zikar (Pas Anfas) in their respective areas, arrange Majalis of Zikar in neighboring areas, train them on the way of Sulook, prepare them for Spiritual Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance), and present them to Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan for Spiritual Bai’at at the Hand of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), in the life of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), and were all equal in status as Khalifa Majaaz of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A).

 

Presently we are following Hazrat Major ® Ghulam Muhammad Sahib, Khalifa Majaaz of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A).

 

In loving memory of

Wilfred Nelson (Chook) BRIGHT

Loved husband of

Phyllis BRIGHT

Accidentally killed 25th July 1938

Aged 43

“The Last Post.”

[musical notes]

 

Area 10 Block D Lot No 172

 

His obituary

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19380728.2.126

 

Born 1894 [4]

Parents: Elizabeth Bessie and William Robert BRIGHT [4]

 

As a boy aged 11 he crushed his little finger on his right hand to a pulp after being asked to place a chock under the wheel of a vehicle.[6]

 

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 195, 19 August 1938, Page 8

KIOSK WAS "ALIVE"

MAN ELECTROCUTED.

COMMENT BY CORONER.

TESTING OF SWITCHES.

"It is not my duty to find who, if anyone, is to blame, but only to find the cause of the man's death. However, from the evidence, it is clear there has been some overlapping or misunderstanding among the Power Board officials," said the coroner, Mr. F. K. Hunt, at the inquest to-day into the death of Wilfred Nelson Bright, carpenter, aged 44, an employee of the Auckland Electric Power Board. The deceased was a married man and resided at 26, Sentinel Road, Herne Bay. Deceased met his death when working at a kiosk in West End Road on July 25.

 

A number of witnesses gave evidence, and James Hedley Porteous, a carpenter working with Bright at the kiosk on the day of the accident, said he and Bright were erecting baffles and the latter was screwing a bolt. Witness heard a crackling noise and then felt a bump, and both witness and his companion fell to the ground. Blight appeared, to be severely shocked, and though artificial respiration methods were applied, and Dr. Usher administered an injection, the efforts were of no avail.

 

Arthur Holden, chief draughtsman employed by the Auckland Electric Power Board, said that Bright was the board's foreman carpenter, and worked under witness' directions. Prior to sending deceased out to the kiosk to do certain work, witness inquired from officials of the electrical department whether the high tension connection had been made and was given to understand it had not. It was his usual practice to make inquiries to be certain that there was no danger to his workmen. It was not necessary for the deceased or his mate (Porteous) to test the switches at the kiosk to ascertain whether they were alive or otherwise. Witness had nothing to do with the electrical side of the board's undertakings, nor had the men under him.

 

Evidence was given that the power at the kiosk was tested by the board's employees on July 18 and no further test had been made since that date and July 25, when Bright met his death. The witnesses called understood that the power in the cubicles at least, if not in the transformer, was dead before Bright and Porteous started work at the kiosk. Definite instructions had been given by the mains superintendent that the power was to be left dead.

 

The coroner, in finding that Bright’s death was due to him being accidentally electrocuted, said he was "satisfied the official in charge of the carpenters had done all he could to make sure the kiosk was safe for his men to work in. "It is needless for me to point out that something more is required in cases like this when inquiries are made as to whether a place is safe or not than a mere "yes."

 

Mr. J. Terry, for the Auckland Electric Power Board, said it had always been the practice of the electrical department to see that a job was safe, and in future every possible precaution would be taken. Mr. F. McCarthy appeared for the Amalgamated Carpenters' Union and Mr. S. Cleal for the deceased's widow. [1]

  

A marriage appears for Wilfred and Phillis (sic) Elaine FAUSETT in 1927 [3] however a divorce appears in 1936 for someone of the same unusual name as Wilfred:

“Separation for more than three years was the ground on which a decree nisi was granted to the petitioner … Ida Margaret BRIGHT against Wilfred Nelson BRIGHT[“2]

  

Wilfred served in WWI.

Service no. 29348

Rank: Sergeant

Occupation on enlist: Railway employee

Discharged from service due to illness. 1919

 

His military records are online to read:

ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...

 

His Cenotaph Database record:

www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/recor...

  

Phillis (sic) died in 1993 aged 90. She was born 24 February 1903 [5]

 

According to Wilfred's obituary, an older brother Henry died just days around his death. Henry was an employee of the NZ Railways for 32 years and was aged 49. He is buried in Area 10 Block D Plot 172 in Hillsbororough

 

SOURCES:

[1]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...

[2]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...

[3]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: marriage registration 1927

[4]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: birth registration 1894/11787

[5]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: death registration 1993/53551

[6]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=AS...

 

Bochner, Mel. Misunderstandings: A Theory of Photography. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970.

 

See MCAD Library's catalog record for this book.

intranet.mcad.edu/library

The Villa VPRO is a corporate headquarters and not open to the public; due to a series of misunderstandings and bad internal communication some of of our group ended up getting let inside by well-intentioned employees. While this happened, I was off at the front desk trying to see if there was any way we could make a supervised visit. Of course, by the time I got back to tell everyone it was a no-go, they had gone inside, and not all of them came back out promptly, so I had to go in after all to track down the stragglers.

 

It turned out that this was mainly Calhoun, who had been taken by the office's charming low-key attitude and was playing Pac-Man on an arcade cabinet they had set up. Having finished with that, he could only seem to find his way back to exterior doors that were deadbolted, so I had to find an open door and try to find him. I took the opportunity to snap a couple of photos and explained my presence to one employee by saying I was looking for "Mister Hertzberger." Mister Hertzberger is probably nowhere to be found in this building, and the second guy I told this to wasn't buying it and directed me to the exit. By then, apparently, Calhoun had found his own way out, and we met up back down the hill at Sound & Vision, with the rest of our group nowhere in sight...

jointheimpact.com/

 

From Kate Kendell - NCLR - National Center for Lesbian Rights

 

This has been a very trying, challenging, and exhilarating 10 days. We have witnessed history that raises our hopes and defeats which almost crush our spirit. The reaction to the passage of Prop 8, and other anti-LGBT measures in Florida, Arkansas, and Arizona has been unlike anything we have ever seen in our community. The energy and commitment and vow to fight on has been awe-inspiring. In the midst of these rallies and marches—tomorrow there will be over 130 across the country—we have come back from these defeats resolved to make them a relic of the past.

 

In the midst of these rallies and marches, there have also been a handful of acts that can only set us further back. The most powerful antidote to hate and misunderstanding is love and compassion and dignity. The attached letter has been generated from colleagues around California. It calls on all of us to indeed fight back, to not slink away and accept these defeats, but it also, rightly, calls on us to not, in our anger or pain, drive a wedge between our future allies. The scapegoating of African-Americans in particular, has the potential to do us real damage in the long run. A sad fact is that the often-quoted number of 70%—the figure by which black voters passed Prop 8—is terribly exaggerated and the figure is likely much closer to 57%, which is consistent with all earlier polling. We are charting a course to a new day—if we show who we really are, we will have many more on that path with us.

   

Dear Community,

 

We are on the cusp of a new era as our country has elected its first African-American president, Barack Obama. We hope this unprecedented event will usher in a new chapter in our nation’s history.

 

This past week has been a difficult time. With the passage of Proposition 8 in California to change the state constitution to eliminate the right to marry, our community has experienced a difficult defeat. We are angry and upset by the passage of Proposition 8 and the betrayal of the promise of equality that has been the hallmark of the Golden State. Yet, we know that this is only a setback in—not the end of—our journey toward full equality for the LGBT community.

 

It is natural to analyze what went wrong. But in recent days there has been a tendency to assign blame to specific communities, in particular, the African American community. The fact is, 52 percent of all Californians, the vast majority of whom were not African Americans, voted against us. In addition, the most recent analysis of the exit poll that drove much of this speculation determined that it was too small to draw any conclusion on the African American vote, and further polling shows that the margin was much closer than first reported. Most importantly, though, none of this discourse changes the outcome of the vote. It only serves to divide our community and hinder our ability to create a stronger and more diverse coalition to help us overturn Proposition 8 and restore full equality and human rights to LGBT people. It also deflects responsibility from the group that is responsible for this miscarriage of justice: The Yes on 8 campaign. They waged a deceitful and immoral campaign that brought about this violation of our human rights and dignity.

 

We as a community have come so far. Let’s not lose sight of this. Since Proposition 22 passed eight years ago by 22 percentage points, we have made our case to the people of California. We have talked to our families, co-workers and friends about what true equality looks like. In so doing, we have narrowed the gap substantially since that time. And, in the last week, we have continued to move forward with a great wave of non-violent protest and a strong and powerful legal case put together by some of the keenest legal minds, supported by the governor, our senators and many other elected officials in our state. Moreover, we have seen a great national movement growing in support of equal rights for the LGBT community as a result of our actions in California.

 

We are hopeful the election of Barack Obama signals a new spirit of collaboration among diverse groups of people. There are many allied communities—straight, African-American, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander, people of faith, and secular people—who are energized to join with us as never before. This is progress! LGBT people are a part of all those communities, and with the support of our straight allies, we know that justice will prevail.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it best: “The arc of moral justice is long, but it bends toward justice.” Now is the time to come together as one community working together toward human rights and full equality. We are confident that with our growing coalition we will ultimately win this fight.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ron Buckmire

Barbara Jordan/Bayard Rustin Coalition

 

Rea Carey

Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

 

Jennifer Chrisler

Executive Director, Family Equality Council

 

Oscar De La O

President & CEO, Bienestar

 

John Duran

Member, West Hollywood City Council

 

Rabbi Denise L. Eger

Congregation Kol Ami

 

Lorri L. Jean

CEO, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

 

Kate Kendell

Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights

 

Geoff Kors

Executive Director, Equality California

 

Francine Ramsey

Executive Director, Zuna Institute

 

Rev. Susan Russell and Rev. Ed Bacon

All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena

 

Rodney Scott

President, Christopher Street West/LA Pride

 

Joe Solmonese

President, Human Rights Campaign

 

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas

Metropolitan Community Church/LA

 

Vallerie D. Wagner

National Black Justice Coalition

 

Marshall Wong

Co-Chair, API Equality—L.A.

Whilst I am technically not a doctor... and that incident mentioned in the press was purely a misunderstanding... I do understand the need for a healthy diet.

 

That's why I always like to wash down my daily vitamin tablets with a fist full of Drumsticks.

 

It is how I have managed to keep my peaches & cream figure all these years.

Photoshop and I had a misunderstanding...

"The Quiet and Ugly Artist (Hanoi, 1965-2015)", An art installation by Daniel Kerkhoff at Chaap Art, 82 Đê Quai Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi. October 3rd to October 11th,, 2015. Opening reception, October 3rd, 6-9pm.

 

An installation based on Daniel Kerkhoff's self-imposed artist-in-residency in Hanoi from February 6th to October 26th. It is part of a larger project which includes residencies in Ghana and Ecuador. Embedded in a community for just under nine months, the human gestation period, premature, a gradual, a creative process,

 

an exploration, noticing, weaving, sharing, and witnessing, connection, disconnection, a journal, found sculptures, painting, photographs, videos, documenting, collections, keepsakes, collages, receipts and brochures, maps, business cards and consumer packaging, consumed and consuming, souvenirs,

 

walking, discovering, travel, a paper trail, colonize, appropriate, trophies, convoluted, cover-ups, muddy, history, memory, remnants, experience, lost, absorbed, traces, vague, melding, a buried presence, fading, rotting, germinating, misunderstanding, forgotten, pollination, rejuvenation, impermanence, transformation.

 

Daniel Kerkhoff is a visual artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. You can see photos of his projects in Vietnam, Ghana, Ecuador, and other places at www.danielkerkhoff.com.

 

Prints will be available for 500,000 VND or $25.00 with all proceeds going to future exhibition costs at Chaap Art for emerging women artists.

 

The exhibition will be open everyday from 10 am to 4 pm. Chaap Art is located at No. 82 Đê Quai, Lane 310, Nghi Tàm Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi. Directions: From Nghi Tàm Street, follow Lane 310 all the way to the end where it turns left onto Đê Quai Street. Go about 500 meters on Đê Quai Street and Chaap Art will be on your left.

Phone number: 0987757769 - 0985836023

 

Chaap Art is an art space founded by a group of artists in 2009 with the purpose of supporting contemporary art activities and exhibitions in Hanoi. Our slogan is: "Cứ tự nhiên".

 

Translate in to Vietnamese:

 

"The Quiet and Ugly artist ( Hanoi,1965 - 2015 )" - " Nghệ sĩ Trầm lặng và Xấu xí (Hanoi, 1965 - 2015)

Từ ngày 3/10 đến 11/10

Mở cửa đón khách 3/10/2015 từ 18h đến 21h

 

Triển lãm sắp đặt dựa trên quá trình tự lưu trú của nghệ sĩ Daniel Kerkhoff's tại Hà Nội từ ngày 6/2 đến ngày 26/10. Đây là một phần của dự án lớn hơn bao gồm cả những chương trình lưu trú của nghệ sĩ tại Ghana và Ecuador. Hòa chung với cộng đồng chỉ chưa tới chín tháng , thời kì thai nghén của một con người, sinh non, một quá trình sáng tạo dần,

 

một sự khai phá, lưu tâm, đan kết, chia sẻ, chứng kiến, kết nối, tách biệt, viết nhật kí, tìm ra những tác phẩm điêu khắc, tranh vẽ, ảnh, video, tài liệu, thu thập, lưu giữ, cắt dán, hóa đơn, tờ rơi,bản đồ, danh thiếp, giấy đóng gói hàng, đã tiêu thụ và đang tiêu thụ, đồ lưu niệm,

 

đi bộ, khám phá, du lịch, những giấy tờ, dấu ấn, riêng biệt, danh hiệu, cuộn lại, che phủ, màu sắc mờ đục, lịch sử, kí ức, tàn tích, kinh nghiệm, thất lạc, cảm thụ, dấu vết, mơ hồ, tan chảy, chôn vùi hiện diện, phai màu, mục nát, nảy mầm, sự hiểu lầm, bị lãng quên, thụ phấn, trẻ hóa, vô thường, biến đổi.

 

Daniel Kerkhoff là một nghệ sĩ thị giác đến từ Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mỹ. Các bạn có thể xem những hinhg ảnh về dự án của ông ở Việt Nam, Ghana, Ecuador và một số nơi khác ở website: www.danielkerkhoff.com.

 

Những bản in có sẵn với giá 500.000 đồng hoặc $25,00. Tất cả tiền thu lại sẽ dành để làm chi phí cho triển lãm trong tương lai cho các nữ nghệ sĩ tại Chaap Art.

 

Triển lãm mở cửa trong 8 ngày từ 10h sáng đến 16h chiều tại Chaap Art - Số 82 Đê Quai - ngõ 310 - Đường Nghi Tàm - Quận Tây Hồ- HN

Điện thoại : 0987757769 - 0985836023

Chaap Art là một không gian nghệ thuật được sáng lập bởi một nhóm nghệ sĩ từ năm 2009 nhằm mục đích hỗ trợ các hoạt động và triển lãm sáng tạo nghệ thuật đương đại tại Hà Nội. Tiêu chí của chúng tôi trong sáng tác nghệ thuật là " Cứ tự nhiên"

Hello friends!

 

i'm finally back from flickr had my stream moderated for couple of days, after a mail explaining the misunderstanding i got my stream back, so now i am back uploading photographs again.

 

as you also may have noticed i have deleted some of my nude photographs, but i'm not sure they will come up again, even if i know now that it was just a misunderstanding and that i did wrong. i am kind of scared for now to do wrong again even if i now know.

 

well life. life is kind of hard for now, and i have no energy of writing all of it, i can just say that i'm struggling with "i'm not good enough" and "my photographs aren't good enough"

 

it sucks.

  

All photographs are copyrighted by Mathilda Hartvigson

On my way to the office this morning, I heard this piece and it was like my heart was speaking to me through the DJ's voice of K-LOVE (JD Chandler). It's what I feel every single day, every minute. I don't want to sleep nor do I want to be awake. I honestly just want to be AWAY. Take my passport, picture ID what little change I have, get a 1 way ticket to some other country far far away and literally DISAPPEAR. I am trying with all I have to hold on until my son's 1st journey step is done yet June 2012 is too long for me to wait. The thoughts I have in my head right now I could end a lot of pain I feel daily. I have no clue if I will honestly make it until June 2012. LIFE TIRED, OVERWHELMED, BEYOND DEPLETED, tired of being in pain from the inside out. My frame has had enough, smiling on the outside yet dying on the inside.

 

----- K-LOVE, JD Chandler 9-15-11

 

"Lord Undo Me"

 

I don’t really worship these day

 

I don’t really stand up to praise you with songs

 

Or prayers or actions

 

or with anything

 

I am full of all the right moves

 

I am full of all the right words

 

I am full of all the right religion

 

But it is all just illusion

 

I am really

 

Lonely

 

Lost

 

Calloused

 

Jaded

 

Cynical

 

Too religious

 

Too realistic

 

and well really just to lazy

 

to worship you anymore

 

I have lost my first love

 

I have lost the joy of your presence

 

But most of all I have lost the fear of your glory

 

Father I need to see you again

 

Like Isaiah I want to stand in awe of your glory

 

To fall down at your feet

 

To come face to face with your

 

Perfection,

 

Radiance,

 

Goodness,

 

Holiness,

 

Awesomeness

 

I want to stand before you and see you for who you are

 

and me for who I am

 

I want to be undone

 

I want to know me for who I really am

 

I want to see the depths of my heart

 

And know that you are the only way

 

You are the only truth

 

You are the only life

 

I want to see me and understand

 

What it really must have taken for you to

 

Love me

 

Care for me

 

See me

 

Speak to me

 

Want me

 

Communicate with me

 

Die for me

 

Die for me

 

Die for me

 

Lord, I want to stand in that place where all I can see is your glory

 

And my sin

 

Because in that place I can’t help but worship you.

 

Lord let me come undone

 

Undo my heart

 

Lord, undo my heart

 

break down these walls that I love so much

 

No, wait don’t,

 

I’m scared I don’t know if I can handle this

 

don’t

 

But I can’t live this way anymore

 

I can’t stand here in this half-life

 

this going through the motions life

 

this not really alive life

 

Father, I need you so come in and do what you must

 

Cut out the tumor on my heart

 

Break down the walls that I love

 

Lord let me come undone

 

Undo my heart

 

let me worship you again

 

*Blake Williams

Day twenty-six/365. In our church is a heated debate about gender. Some insist it is necessary for women and men to meet separately so that they can feel free to express their most intimate thoughts outside the presence of the other gender. Others say that such segregation is unethical, as it is rooted in stereotypes and misunderstanding, and tends to reinforce those stereotypes. Instead, people need to learn to grow beyond those fears. So, what it gender? A natural affinity to one's physical sex, due to biological reasons, or something taught by culture? Is it a healthy part of one's identity and beneficial for society, or something to resisted, as it divides people? Opinions are strong; the debate is heated.

There must be some misunderstanding. There must be some kind of mistake. I waited in the rain for hours and you were late. Now its not like me to say the right thing. But you could of called to let me know. I checked your number twice don't understand it. Well I have been waiting......... I thought that maybe we could see a show. Never dreamed that I would have this feeling. Part of seeing you is believing. That is why I don't know why you did not show up that night. There must be some misunderstanding. There must be some kind of mistake. I was waiting in the rain for hours and you were late. Since than I have been running around trying to find you. I went to the places that we always go. I rang your house but got not answer. Jumped in my car when round here. Still dont believe it that you would just leave me. There must be some misunderstanding. There must be some kind of mistake. There must be som misunderstanding. There must be some kind of mistake.....Misunderstanding.......There must be...... Misunderstanding..... There must be......Misunderstanding.

Phil Collins~Genesis

 

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Original Material Type: Newspaper clipping

 

Article Title: Slight Setback for a Bayview Service Center: 'Misunderstanding' over housing fees brings fraud investigators

 

Author: Joe Strupp

 

Publication Info: San Francisco Independent

 

Subject Keywords: San Francisco, Bayview Hunters Point, Bayview Information and Resource Center, fraud, subsidized housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, San Francisco Housing Authority

 

Collection: San Francisco Public Library Branch Archives - Bayview Branch

 

Repository: San Francisco History Center - San Francisco Public Library

I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the outcast.

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Allah’s peace be upon Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), the glorious Prophet of Islam, and on his Companions and his followers.

  

TASAWWUF

"There is no doubt that Tasawwuf is an important branch of Islam. The word itself may have been derived form the Arabic word "Soof" (Wool) or from "Safa" (cleanliness), but its foundation lies in one’s personal sincerity in seeking Allah’s nearness and trying to live a life pleasing to Him. Study of the Quran, the Hadith, and the practical life of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and his faithful Companions provide unmistakable support to this reality." (Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A)

 

SUFISM, AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ISLAM

Doubts exist not only in the minds of the Muslim faithful but also among the Ulema, notably the exoteric about Tasawwuf and its votaries. Often they lead to misunderstanding, as if Shariah and Tariqah were two separate entries, or that Tasawwuf was some obscure discipline foreign to Islam, or that it was altogether above the established laws and injunctions of our Religion. To help remove these misgivings and to reassure seekers, as well as scholars, our Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), Sheikh Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia, wrote Al-Jamal Wal Kamal, Aqaid-O-Kamalaat Ulmai-e-Deoband, Binat-e-Rasool (S.A.W), Daamad-e-Ali (R.A), Dalael-us-Salook, Ejaad-e-Mazhab Shia, Hayat-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Hayat Barzakhia, Ilm-o-Irfan, Niffaz-e-Shariat Aur Fiqah-e-Jaferia, Saif-e-Owaisi, Shikast-e-Ahdai Hussain and Tahkeek Halal Haram books.

 

BIOGRAPHY

Sheikh Allah Yar Khan was born in Chakrala, a remote village of Mianwali District of Pakistan, in 1904. He completed his religious education in 1934. The very year, he met Shaykh Abdul Rahim, who took him to the shrine of Shaykh Allah Deen Madni. By Divine Will his spiritual connection was right away established with the saint of the 10th century Hijra (sixteenth century) and he started receiving spiritual beneficence. His sublime education in Sufism, signifying progressive spiritual growth and advancement, continued for about twenty-five years. In 1962 he was directed to carry out the propagation of Prophetic blessings - a noble mission that he accomplished with singular enthusiasm and devotion for a period spanning half a century. Anybody who visited him was duly rewarded with a share of spiritual bliss as per his/her sincerity and capacity. Shaykh Allah Yar Khan's mission produced men and women of deep spiritual vision and distinction.

 

Although Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A) have lived a major portion of his life as a scholar, with the avowed mission of illuminating the truth of Islam and the negation of fallacious sects, and this would appear quite removed from Tasawwuf, yet the only practical difference between the two, namely the use of the former as a media to expound the truth, and the latter to imbue people with positive faith. Nevertheless, people are amazed that a man, who until the other day, was known as a dialectician and a preacher of Islam, is not only talking of Mystic Path, but is also claiming spiritual bonds with the veteran Sufi Masters of the Past. This amazement is obviously out of place in the view of Quranic injunction: This is the bounty of Allah which He gives to whom He wills. (62:4)

 

THE PURIFICATION OF THE SOUL

The purification of the soul always formed part of the main mission of the Prophets; that is, the dissemination and propagation of the Devine Message. This responsibility later fell directly on the shoulders of the true Ulema in the Ummah of the last Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), who, as his genuine successors, have continued to shed brave light in every Dark Age of materialism and sacrilege. In the present age of ruinous confusion, the importance of this responsibility has increased manifold; of the utter neglect of Islam by Muslims has not only driven them to misery, but also grievously weakened their bonds of faith in Allah and His Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The decay in their belief and consequent perversion in their conduct has reached a stage that any attempt to pull them out of the depth of ignominy and the heedless chaos of faithlessness, attracts grave uncertainties and apprehensions rather than a encouraging will to follow the Shariah, to purify the soul and to reform within. The Quranic Verse: Layers upon layers of darkness… (24:40) provides the nearest expression of their present state.

 

SHARIAH & SUFISM

Any action against the Sunnah (Prophet’s way of life) cannot be called Sufism. Singing and dancing, and the prostration on tombs are not part of Sufism. Nor is predicting the future and predicting the outcome of cases in the courts of law, a part of Sufism. Sufis are not required to abandon their worldly possessions or live in the wilderness far from the practical world. In fact these absurdities are just its opposites. It is an established fact that Tazkiyah (soul purification) stands for that inner purity which inspires a person’s spirit to obey the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). If a false claimant of Sufism teaches tricks and jugglery, ignoring religious obligations, he is an impostor. A true Sheikh will lead a believer to the august spiritual audience of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). If you are fortunate enough to be blessed with the company of an accomplished spiritual guide and Sheikh of Sufism, and if you follow his instructions, you will observe a positive change in yourself, transferring you from vice to virtue.

 

ISLAM, AS A COMPLETE CODE OF LIFE

Islam, as a complete code of life or Deen, was perfected during the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). He was the sole teacher and his mosque was the core institution for the community. Although Islam in its entirety was practiced during that blessed era, the classification and compilation of its knowledge into distinct branches like ‘Tafsir’ (interpretation of the Quran), Hadith (traditions or sayings of the holy Prophet- SAWS), Fiqh (Islamic law), and Sufism (the soul purification) were undertaken subsequently. This Deen of Allah passed from the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to his illustrious Companions in two ways: the outward and the inward. The former comprised the knowledge defined by speech and conduct, i.e., the Quran and Sunnah. The latter comprised the invisible blessings or the Prophetic lights transmitted by his blessed self. These blessings purified the hearts and instilled in them a passionate desire to follow Islam with utmost love, honesty and loyalty.

 

WHAT’S SUFISM

Sufism is the attempt to attain these Barakah (Blessings). The Companions handed down Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) teachings as well as blessings to the Taba’een. Their strong hearts were capable of infusing these blessings into the hearts of their followers. Both aspects of Islam were similarly passed on by the Taba’een to the Taba Taba’een. The compilation of knowledge and its interpretation led to the establishment of many schools of religious thought; famous four being the Hanafi, the Hanbali, the Maliki, and the Shafa'i, all named after their founders. Similarly, in order to acquire, safeguard and distribute his blessings, an organized effort was initiated by four schools of Sufism: The Naqshbandia, the Qadria, the Chishtia, and the Suharwardia. These schools were also named after their organizers and came to be known as Sufi Orders. All these Orders intend to purify the hearts of sincere Muslims with Prophetic lights. These Sufi Orders also grew into many branches with the passage of time and are known by other names as well. The holy Quran has linked success in this life and the Hereafter with Tazkiyah (soul purification). He, who purified, is successful. (87: 14) Sufi Orders of Islam are the institutions where the basics of Tazkiyah (soul purification) and its practical application are taught. They have graded programs in which every new seeker is instructed in Zikr-e Lisani (oral Zikr) and is finally taught the Zikr-e Qalbi (Remembrance in heart).

 

ZIKR-E QALBI

However, in the Naqshbandia Order, Zikr-e Qalbi is practiced from the very beginning. Adherence to the Sunnah (Prophet’s way of life) is greatly emphasized in this Order, because the seeker achieves greater and quicker progress through its blessings. The essence of Zikr is that the Qalb should sincerely accept Islamic beliefs and gain the strength to follow the Sunnah with even greater devotion. ‘If the heart is acquainted with Allah and is engaged in His Zikr; then it is filled with Barakaat-e Nabuwwat (Prophetic blessings) which infuse their purity in the mind and body. This not only helps in controlling sensual drives but also removes traces of abhorrence, voracity, envy and insecurity from human soul. The person therefore becomes an embodiment of love, both for the Divine and the corporeal. This is the meaning of a Hadith, “There is a lump of flesh in the human body; if it goes astray the entire body is misguided, and if it is reformed the entire body is reformed. Know that this lump is the Qalb”.’

 

PAS ANFAS

Recent History Khawajah Naqshband (d. 1389 CE) organized the Naqshbandia Order at Bukhara (Central Asia). This Order has two main branches – the Mujaddidia and the Owaisiah. The former is identified with Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, known as Mujaddid Alif Sani (literally: reviver of the second Muslim millennium), a successor to Khawajah Baqi Billah, who introduced the Order to the Indo- Pakistan sub-continent. The Owaisiah Order employs a similar method of Zikr but acquires the Prophetic blessings in the manner of Khawajah Owais Qarni, who received this beneficence from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) without a formal physical meeting. The Zikr employed by the Naqshbandia is ‘Zikr-e Khafi Qalbi’ (remembrance of Allah’s Name within the heart) and the method is termed ‘Pas Anfas’, which (in Persian) means guarding every breath. The Chain of Transmission of these Barakah, of course, emanates from the holy Prophet- SAWS.

 

SPIRITUAL BAI’AT (OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

It is necessary in all Sufi Orders that the Sheikh and the seekers must be contemporaries and must physically meet each other for the transfer of these blessings. However, the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order goes beyond this requirement and Sufis of this Order receive these Barakah regardless of physical meeting with their Sheikh or even when the Sheikh is not their contemporary. Yet, it must be underscored that physical meeting with the Sheikh of this Order still holds great importance in dissemination of these Barakah. Sheikh Sirhindi writes about the Owaisiah Order in his book ‘Tazkirah’: ‘It is the most sublime, the most exalted, and the most effective…and the highest station of all others is only its stepping stone.’ By far the greatest singular distinction of the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order is the honor of Spiritual Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance) directly at the blessed hands of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).

 

SHEIKH HAZRAT MOULANA ALLAH YAR KHAN (R.A)

The Reviver Sheikh Allah Yar Khan was born in Chikrala, a remote village of Mianwali District of Pakistan, in 1904. He completed his religious education in 1934. The same year, he met Sheikh ‘Abdul Rahim, who took him to the shrine of Sheikh Allah Deen Madni. By Divine Will his spiritual connection was immediately established with the saint of the 10th century Hijra (sixteenth century CE) and he started receiving spiritual beneficence. His sublime education in Sufism, signifying progressive spiritual growth and advancement, continued for about twenty-five years, after which he was directed to undertake the propagation of Prophetic blessings - a noble mission that he accomplished with singular zeal and dedication for a period spanning half a century. Anybody who visited him was duly rewarded with a share of spiritual bliss commensurate with his/her sincerity and capacity. Sheikh Allah Yar Khan’s mission produced men and women of deep spiritual vision and eminence. He authored eighteen books, the most distinguished being Dalael us-Sulook (Sufism - An Objective Appraisal), Hayat-e Barzakhiah (Life Beyond Life) and Israr ul- Haramain (Secrets of the two holy Mosques). He was undoubtedly one of the most distinguished Sufi saints of the Muslim Ummah and a reviver of the Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order. He passed away on 18 February 1984 in Islamabad at the age of eighty.

 

THE CHAIN OF TRANSMISSION OF NAQSHBANDIA OWAISIAH

1. Hazrat Muhammad ur-Rasool Allah (Sall Allah-o Alaihi wa Sallam), 2. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (Radhi Allah-o Unho), 3. Hazrat Imam Hassan Basri (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 4. Hazrat Daud Tai (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 5. Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 6. Hazrat Ubaid Ullah Ahrar (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 7. Hazrat Abdur Rahman Jami (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 8. Hazrat Abu Ayub Muhammad Salih (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 9. Hazrat Allah Deen Madni (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi), 10. Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (Rahmat Ullah Alaihi).

 

THE SPIRIT OR RUH

The spirit or Ruh of every person is a created reflection of the Divine Attributes and it originates in Alam-e Amar (Realm of Command). Its food is the Light of Allah or the Divine Refulgence, which it acquires from the Realm of Command through the holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s choicest favors and peace be upon him), whose status in the spiritual world is like that of the sun in the solar system. The Quran refers to him as the ‘bright lamp’. Indeed, he is the divinely selected channel of all Barakah. All Exalted Messengers themselves receive these Barakah from him.

 

LATAIF

The human Ruh also possesses vital organs like the physical body; through which it acquires its knowledge, food and energy. These are called Lataif (singular Latifah: subtlety). Scholars of various Sufi Orders have associated them with specific areas of the human body. The Naqshbandia Owaisiah Order identifies these Lataif as follows. First - Qalb: This spiritual faculty is located within the physical heart. Its function is Zikr. Its strength increases one’s capacity for Allah’s Zikr. Second – Ruh: The site of this Latifah, which is a distinct faculty of the human Ruh, is on the right side of the chest at the level of Qalb. Its primary function is concentration towards Allah. Third – Sirri: This is located above the Qalb and functions to make possible Kashf. Forth – Khaffi: This is located above the Ruh and functions to perceive the omnipresence of Allah. Fifth – Akhfa: This is located in the middle of chest, at the centre of the first four Lataif and makes it possible for the Ruh to perceive the closeness of Allah, Who is closer to us than our own selves. Sixth – Nafs: This Latifah is located at the forehead and functions to purify the human soul. Seventh – Sultan al-Azkar: This Latifah is located at the top centre of the head and serves to absorb the Barakah of Allah into the entire body, so that every cell resonates with Zikr.

 

FIVE EXALTED MESSENGERS OF GOD

There are Five Exalted Messengers among the many known and unknown Messengers of Allah. They are Hazrat Muhammad, Hazrat Nuh (Noah), Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham), Hazrat Musa (Moses), and Hazrat Esa (Jesus), peace be upon them all. Hazrat Adam is the first Prophet of Allah and the father of mankind. Each Latifah is associated with a particular Prophet. The Barakah and lights from Hazrat Adam (peace be upon him), descend on the first Latifah Qalb; its lights are reflected from the first heaven and are yellowish. The second Latifah is associated with Hazrat Nuh and Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon them). Its lights descend from the second heaven and appear as golden red. The lights descending upon the third Latifah are from Hazrat Musa (peace be upon him) and are white. One the fourth Latifah, the lights of Hazrat Esa (peace be upon him) descend from the fourth heaven and are deep blue. The fifth Latifah receives its Barakah directly from the holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s choicest favors and peace be upon him). The lights associated with this Latifah are green, descend from the fifth heaven, and overwhelm all the first four Lataif. The Lights descending upon the sixth and seventh Lataif are the Divine Lights, whose color and condition cannot be determined. These are like flashes of lightening that defy comprehension. If Allah blesses a seeker with Kashf, he can observe all of this. The vision is slightly diffused in the beginning, but gradually the clarity improves.

 

SULOOK

Stages of the Path After all seven Lataif of a seeker have been illuminated with Divine Lights through Tawajjuh of the Sheikh and his Ruh has acquired the ability to fly, the Sheikh initiates its journey on the sublime Path of Divine nearness. The Path is known as Sulook, and its stages are not hypothetical imaginations but real and actually existing stations on the spiritual Path. These are also referred to as Meditations, because a seeker mentally meditates about a station while his/her Ruh actually ascends towards it. The first three stations that form the base of whole Sulook are described as; Ahadiyyat, a station of Absolute Unity of Divinity. It is above and beyond the seven heavens. It is so vast a station that the seven heavens and all that they encompass are lost within Ahadiyyat as a ring is lost in a vast desert. Its lights are white in color. Maiyyat station denotes Divine Company, ‘He is with you, wherever you might be.’ This station is so vast that Ahadiyyat along with the seven heavens beneath are lost within it as a ring is lost in a desert. Its lights are green in color. Aqrabiyyat station denotes Divine Nearness, ‘He is nearer to you than your life- vein.’ Again, Aqrabiyyat is vast as compared to Maiyyat in the same proportion. Its lights are golden red and are reflected from the Divine Throne. It is indeed the greatest favor of Almighty Allah that He blesses a seeker with an accomplished Sheikh, who takes him to these sublime stations. The final station that a seeker attains to during his/her lifetime becomes his/her Iliyyeen (blessed abode) in Barzakh and his/her Ruh stays at this station after death.

  

ZIKR

Why is Zikr Necessary for Everyone? Allah ordains every soul in the Quran to Perform Zikr. This not only means reciting the Quran and Tasbeeh but also Zikr-e Qalb. It is only through Zikr-e Qalbi that Prophetic Lights reach the depths of human soul and purify it from all vice and evil. Zikr infuses a realization of constant Divine Presence and a seeker feels great improvement in the level of sincerity and love towards Allah and the holy Prophet- SAWS. Such levels of sincerity, love and feelings of Divine Presence can never be obtained without Zikr. It would be a mistake to believe that Zikr may be a requirement only for the very pious and virtuous people. Zikr provides the Prophetic blessings which are in effect the life line of every human soul. It transforms even the most corrupted humans into virtuous souls by bringing out the best in them. The fact is that Zikr is the only way to achieve true contentment and satisfaction in life. The holy Quran has pointed to this eternal fact that it is only through Zikr Allah that hearts can find satisfaction. Such satisfaction and peace are the ultimate requirements of every person, regardless of religion, race and ethnicity. Practicing Zikr regularly removes all traces of anxiety and restlessness, and guides the human soul to eternal bliss and peace.

 

KHALIFA MAJAZEEN

Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), during his life time in 1974, presented a nomination list to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), during Maraqba, of expected Khalifa Majazeen for Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) approved some names, deleted some of the names, and added down the name of Major Ghulam Muhammad as also Khalifa Majaaz of Silsila Naqshbandia Awaisia (which was not previously included in the list)

 

The approved names at that time included:

1. Mr. Muhammad Akram Awan Sahib,

2. Mr. Sayed Bunyad Hussain Shah Sahib,

3. Mr. Major Ahsan Baig Sahib,

4. Mr. Col. Matloob Hussain Sahib,

5. Mr. Major Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Wan Bhachran Mianwali,

6. Mr. Molvi Abdul Haq Sahib,

7. Mr. Hafiz Abdul Razzaq Sahib,

8. Mr. Hafiz Ghulam Qadri Sahib,

9. Mr. Khan Muhammad Irani Sahib,

10. Mr. Maolana Abdul Ghafoor Sahib,

11. Mr. Syed Muhammad Hassan Sahib of Zohb.

 

These Majazeen were authorized to; held Majalis of Zikar (Pas Anfas) in their respective areas, arrange Majalis of Zikar in neighboring areas, train them on the way of Sulook, prepare them for Spiritual Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance), and present them to Sheikh Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan for Spiritual Bai’at at the Hand of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), in the life of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A), and were all equal in status as Khalifa Majaaz of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A).

 

Presently we are following Hazrat Major ® Ghulam Muhammad Sahib, Khalifa Majaaz of Hazrat Moulana Allah Yar Khan (R.A).

 

Oh dear, seems the girls had a misunderstanding.

I splurged a little by getting them to scan it for me - usually I do it myself. And we obviously had a misunderstanding about the price, because i paid way more than I'd like ... but it feels good to be posting something other than that expired film for a change.

A SIMPLE HUG CAN FADE ANY MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN FRIENDS......

"The Wall Of Misunderstanding. Moroccan Portraits". Photopainting by Elena Savonicheva, 2015

I think I healed up alright after having a misunderstanding with a big green monster

This is on the wall of the Nelson Dock.

Sorry for any misunderstanding

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Photo by Ravishing Photography...

 

My dear lovely Carly Rayne,

 

it happened at a time where I was thinking about to cancel my account in Second Life. I had no real motivation in that endless game of permanent doubt, misunderstanding, playing around and missing honest.

 

I never thought that there exist a person that really complete me.

 

But than I met you. From the first moment I saw you I felt that there is someone very special. For sure the first view was more than exciting because you are one of the most sexy and exiting woman I met. I was only able to think "WOWWWW" :-)

 

But from the first moment we talk to each I knew that there is someone very very special and someone who understand me in all. We have the same thoughts, dreams and fantasies what is very important. And we have the same approach of how to live together in love, peace and exciting moments.

 

Carly, I love the way you are and I love every second we are able to spend together. And you are in my mind in all the time we are not online together.

 

You really complete me in all and my only wish is to spend the rest of my life together with you and I will do all to make you happy and to let you feel safe.

 

Carly, I love you with all of my heart and soul and you complete me with your amazing special kind.

 

I promise you to be your real husband and you are the one and only for me.. I respect you, I adore you, and I love you♥

 

Be my Lady Carly Rayne Skull.

  

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miko_lee: I think that was a huge misunderstanding . Was in the phone w/kristine at Jimmy's and she told me about that excursion in May with Guy Harvey. I said I wanted to go. Found that pic on a website. Never watermarked it as mine. It's been removed and if I knew it was your friend I have problem crediting her as I did with Jimmy's pics. Apologies of I offended you. Have always been a fan of your work .

 

bboycheeze: I know! this is sick!

 

echeng: Hey, miko. Yeah, most people assume that if you post something on Instagram, it is yours (esp if it is tagged with things like #5d, which to me suggests that you took it with a 5D). Also, everyone in the comments thought you took it, and there wasn't any attempt to correct them. In any case, no worries--misunderstandings happen. :)

  

Living is easy with eyes closed

misunderstanding all you see

It's getting hard to be someone

but it all works out

I doesn't matter much to me...

 

"Strawberry fields forever" The Beatles

VOICES 2012