TORONTO, DECEMBER 25, 2017.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS BRINGS 

CHRISTIANS & MUSLIMS TOGETHER

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

        TORONTO: Merry Christmas to all Christians world over and Happy New Year to all my fans, friends, near and dear ones and members of all communities.

        The Christian community members in most parts of North America including Toronto are very lucky to have a white Christmas. It is indeed a good omen and doubles the joy of celebration.

        For Muslim community too  Jesus (PBUH),son of Mary (PBUH), is a highly respected prophet. Those who think otherwise cannot remain a Muslim. Quran has special mention for Jesus (PBUH).He is the one who will come descend to the earth to save the world from the cruelties and cunningness of the extremely powerful Anti-Christ (Dajjal) and his evil army including distortionists, confusion and hatred creators. Instead of hatred against each other, we must understand the realities and facts. We must get united and prepared to face and fight the common enemies of God, good and mankind. If we don’t then get prepared worst destruction. So we must avoid playing in the hands of enemies. Every human being needs protection and it is our duty and responsibility to help and protect the good, innocent and helpless people.

        I have some very good Christian friends including Michael Morris and his wife Janet, Dominic Jacob and Samson Javed. They are also friends of my friends Shahid Hashmi, Syed Muhammad Iqbal and Tariq Rehman.

        Mike Morris invited us twice at his residence for a nice party. Once Samson Javed cooked extremely delicious lamb item (Lamb Karahi). The next was a turkey party. The extremely delicious turkey was prepared by Janet. Michael and Janet are amazing couple. They lived in Sindh, Pakistan, for over 22 years, they and their children speak fluent Sindhi and some Urdu as well.

        When we meet, we discuss little bit of religion as general information but avoid arguments and unnecessary discussions. This is how we respect each other. As a show of love, Samson Javed presented me a bag full of several items.

Shahid Hashmi too presented gifts to Michael Morris and Samson Javed. This is how our friendship flourishes.

        Living abroad, if one has good company and family friends then life and stay becomes very beautiful.

        December 25 is also a special occasion for Pakistanis. They celebrate the birth anniversary of Founder and Father of the Nation---Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

        Jinnah was a great visionary leader. Pakistan came into being on August 14, 1947, and unfortunately Jinnah passed away on September 11, 1948.

        This, the assassination of the first prime minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan in 1952, who was the right hand of Jinnah, and the mysterious death of Fatima Jinnah in 1965, who was the sister of Jinnah, were all great tragedies for Pakistan and Pakistanis. With their passing away, their dreams and visions to make Pakistan a welfare state for all to live happily and

peacefully too were badly shattered.  Under the military rule, Pakistan was torn into two pieces.

        Slowly and gradually the society, system, rulers, leaders and the people were all corrupted. Now you never know what you are eating---stray dogs, dead animals, pigs, cats, rats and all sorts extremely dangerous and unhygienic things. People are drinking sewage water which gets mixed with drinking water. The media people keep shouting and exposing them but no attention is paid and deaf ears are turned. It seems people are deliberately being killed in this manner.

        Pakistanis including me love Pakistan very much but the facts and realities are extremely disturbing. Now there every second person looks like a thief, robber and beast. They are like termites eating and destroying my beautiful motherland Pakistan. It is indeed one of the best countries in the world.

        I believe that God will soon send a strong to wipe out corruption and the beasts from the soil of Pakistan.

        So next time my Pakistani friends on December 25 let’s all  celebrate both Christmas and the birth of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Both of them bring and give happiness. All Muslims must join in celebrating Christmas. Let’s commit to serve humanity in reality. SHIR (Serve Humanity In Reality) is my motto, vision and cause. Join me in helping, serving, supporting and protecting humanity.  

       JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles , please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles. 

JZ'S ARTICLE: RESPECT & RECOGNIZE THOSE MAKING CANADA PROUD AND WORLD LEADER

RESPECT & RECOGNIZE THOSE MAKING

CANADA PROUD AND WORLD LEADER

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

        TORONTO: Time has come for Canada to change its old, bad and wrong policies in the larger and best interest of the country and the people.

        World renowned, respected and recognized professionals and personalities with extremely valuable and rich experience have made Canada their homeland and the world leader in their respective fields.

        They are doing this in their own capacities, limitation and freedom Canada gives to all Canadians.

        They can do far much better if the Canadian government, policy makers and leaders realize and recognize their importance and the essential need for Canada and make changes accordingly in the policies to allow them best space, funds, positions and boost.

        Presently, they are ignored and degraded to the level of odd jobs and labour force. For survival they do everything like security jobs, driving cabs and labour jobs in the factories and shops.

        The dignity of labour gives respect to all but this does not suit these best professionals and gems of their professions and Canada. It is an insult of both Canada and the people.

Some of the present policies for them are reflection of the Colonial rule and must immediately be rejected and replaced by the good Canadian policies, policymakers and leaders like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This is the moral duty and responsibility of the Canadian rulers, good leaders and policymakers. 

Because of the wrong policies and differences as a result some important leaders have resigned and quit politics. This is a tremendous loss for Canada but those making such policies remain adamant and stick to what they are doing which is extremely harmful for Canada.

        In the parliament, we need good leaders loyal to Canada and the people and not poodles and puppets loyal to powers playing with Canada.  The Conservative Party under the leadership of Stephen Harper caused more damage than good to Canada. This is why people rejected both the party and the leaders because they now know their reality.

        WORLD LITERARY CENTRE: Like I said before those coming to Canada, particularly genius and gems, have through their hard work, struggle and contributions have made Canada, people and their community proud.

They rightly and proudly consider and call themselves Canadians because they are Canadians but discrimination because of the wrong policies and bad policymakers is hurting them badly and making them feel like second and third class citizens and Canadians. This is putting a bad patch on the beauty of Canada and sending a wrong message to the world.

        The intellectuals coming to and settling in Canada are playing an important role. Through their tremendous contributions and their growing numbers and strength have made Toronto and Canada the world literary centre. The number from Pakistan is great followed by India and others.

SENIORS CLUB: The Thorncliffe Seniors Club in Toronto keeps inviting, introducing and promoting such important personalities.  

        Distinguished personalities and community members attend in large numbers and make the events successful.  Ahmed Hussein, Executive Director of the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office (TNO) keeps supporting the club to serve the seniors of the locality and those coming from other and far off places. The TSC team including Syed Shakeel Ahmed, President, Naseem Ahmed, Vice President, Azhar Bokhari, General Secretary, Afzal Khan Nayyar, Abdul Razzak Chishti, Joint Secretary, Coordinator, Javed Zaheer, Founder and Honorary Secretary, keep working hard to promote the club and the cause: Serve seniors in reality. So far it is performing successfully and attracting leading and distinguished personalities of all fields including literature, music, poetry, etc. The purpose is not only to introduce and promote the personalities but their important messages as well.     

        On November 5, 2017, the TSC invited as chief guest Mirza Yasin Baig, journalist, writer and author. The event was held at 1 Leaside Park Drive,Toronto.

        Mirza Yasin Baig a renowned and distinguished personality, as chief guest, chaired the second session of the program. He thanked the TSC organizers for inviting him and to speak about his two books in Urdu language: “Desi Life In Canada” and “Parchay”.

        Mirza Yasin Baig spoke about the books and read many humorous items. The fully enjoyed his presentation. The books were sold ($15) like hot cakes. He signed all the books.

        Both books are based on class humour. Desi Life In Canada (300) pages/96 chapters). Parchay (230 pages/85 chapters). The content and quality could be judged when the books were sold like hot cakes.

        I knew Mirza Yasin Baig since 1999 but met him first in this event. His columns are quite popular. In this world full of stress, such good humour acts good for the mind and soul.

        Another distinguished personality Shahid Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber of Commerce, chaired the first session of the program.

        In his message, Shahid Hashmi congratulated the organizers for organizing a successful event. He was happy and impressed that TSC was doing a great work and attracting distinguished and leading personalities and community members. 

        He said that young members must also be included in the TSC team and given chance to promote the TSC and serve seniors and the community.

        Shahid Hashmi said that we must promote literature in reality and properly and promote and not sell Urdu,

        He assured the TSC members of his full support in promoting the TSC and serving seniors in reality.

        Shahid Hashmi and his spouse Seema Hashmi impressed the TSC members and the audience and won their hearts when they not only stayed till the last moment but both helped the organizers in picking up the chairs and tables and cleaning the hall. The couple and the family is best known for their hospitality,  generosity and goodness. Shahid said people must not feel ashamed in helping the organizers when help is needed. He said that the VIP culture must end because it is harming the community. This is Canada and all are equal. We must learn to live and work together.

    The TSC team including Shakeel Ahmed, Azhar Bokhari, Naseem Ahmed and Javed Zaheer thanked the two important distinguished guests and the audience which included Ayesha Arshad, Founder of Ummid International, and Ayesha Alam and Mahboob Alam of 50 Plus Club and other clubs for attending and making the event successful.

        Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Club, in his message, congratulated the TSC team for the successful program. He hoped that the TSC would keep performing in much better ways.  

MY COMMENT: Read and enjoy the humour and also judge the quality of the books, content and the author. For every book we need a competent critic, who put a seal of quality on the books. There are so many writers and authors but competent critics are rare. Let’s find and promote the critics as well.   

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles.

                                                                     

JZ'S ARTICLE: BECOME CONSCIENCE TO REMIND ALL TO BE BETTER & DO BETTER

BECOME CONSCIENCE TO REMIND ALL  

        TO BE BETTER & DO BETTER

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

TORONTO: How important it is to become strong voice of the people can be judged from the remarks made by Liberal MP Rob Oliphant about Javed Zaheer, journalist and human rights activist.

 While recognizing and presenting him the citizenship award and medal, Rob Oliphant, MP, said:  “Javed is a freedom fighter and my conscience and keeps reminding me to be better and do better.”                                                               Javed Zaheer first thanked God (Allah) for the blessing and then Rob Oliphant for the recognition and respect, which has made Canadians of Pakistani origin proud.

        In his message to the community embers, leaders, media and journalists, he said that those choosing Canada to settle they all call themselves Canadians and all, particularly community media, must take full advantage of the freedom to become powerful voice of the people and a strong platform. They must respect and fully enjoy the freedom. The freedom helps connect leaders with the people and keep guiding both of them.

        While talking with friends and colleagues on the occasion, Javed said: “Forming team and circle of like-minded people and family friends always helps a lot to learn and work in a better way. It brings happiness in lives of all.

        He gave example of Shahid Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber of Commerce, and his family, he said that since 2000 he proved to be very good and trusted family friends.  I cherish his friendship, goodness and hospitality. Another good friend is Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of PSF, who is one of my important source of news and knowledge.  So this is how we live and work together successfully.

Javed said: “I have found Rob Oliphant as a true leader and a friend of the people. He listens and tries his best to help the people of his constituency. His young and competent assistant Shifa Tauqir seriously respects, hears and helps all. This is my personal experience.”

Javed Zaheer’s two sons---Junaid Muhammad Javed and Muhammad Talha Javed--- and Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum (PSF) were also impressed by the recognition ceremony and by the personality, attitude and leadership of Rob Oliphant. Rob chatted with them and was impressed by their progress.

Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, recognized the journalists from across the Greater Toronto Area for their contributions to journalism and to the promotion of citizenship through culturally relevant media in Canada.

As part of Don Valley West’s Canada 150 celebrations, Rob Oliphant presented his Member of Parliament’s Sesquicentennial Citizenship Award to the following reporters, journalists, broadcasters and publishers who contribute to the fabric of Canadian society and build Canadian citizenship through responsible and engaging journalism.

 1. Latafat Siddiqui, Canadian Asian News.

 2. Syed Tausif, Urdu Post

 3. Badar Munir Chaudhary, Akhbaare e Pakistan, Geo News, and Canada One TV

         4. Mohammad Nadeem, Pakistan Times

         5. Azfar Amin, Pakistan Post

6. Rana Suhail, Urdu Khabarnama

7. Arshad Bhatti, Radio Pakistan

        8. Arifa Muzaffar and Majid Jamal, WTOR 770 AM Radio and Eawaz TV

        9. Fazal-e-Moeen Siddiqui and Irfan Siddiqui, RawalTV

        10. Mohsen Taghavi, Salam Toronto

        11. Hassan Zerehi, Shahrvand Publications

        12. Shilpesh Parikh, Gujarat Abroad Canada Inc.

        13. Nilesh Tailor, Swadesh

        14. Patrick Long, CCVOICE

        15. Rick Fang, Ming Pao

        16. Kwok Yui Henry Liu, Sing Tao

        17. Ahmad Hotaki, Afghan Post

        18. Javed Zaheer, long time journalist and human rights activist

        Rob Oliphant, MP, said: “Community newspapers, television, radio and new media provide a vital link between public leaders and

members of Canada’s culturally diverse communities. They ensure that the community members have accurate information and analysis regarding current issues and events. They also enable political and other leaders to take the pulse of the many communities which make up this tremendous country.”

        Rob Oliphant was first elected in 2008 and again in 2015.  He said: “As Chairperson of the

House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, I am well aware of the special needs of newcomer communities in Canada. Culturally relevant media are key partners in helping to meet those needs.

        Rob Oliphant’s Member of Parliament’s Sesquicentennial Citizenship Award both celebrates the 150^th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation and honours people who have built our country through their contributions in leadership, community service, media, sport and countless other ways.

        Rob Oliphant concluded his remarks by saying, “As a Member of Parliament, I strongly believe it is important to recognize those people among us who have quietly, selflessly and tirelessly continued the work of  building a Canada that we can all be proud of and celebrate.”

        The Medallions and Certificates were presented to the award recipients in a ceremony at Pasha Restaurant, a Turkish fine-dining establishment on Overlea Boulevard in Thorncliffe Park, Don Valley West at which time Rob Oliphant thanked them for their passion and commitment to excellence.

        JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles.

JZ'S ARTICLE: CUT-MULLAH’S ARE BRAINWASHING, MISGUIDING MUSLIMS

CUT-MULLAH’S ARE BRAINWASHING,

             MISGUIDING MUSLIMS

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

                TORONTO: Allah’s Islam is very simple and Mullah’s Islam is very difficult.

        This was stated by Hazrat Allama Pir Syed Muhammad Husaini Ashraf, son of Sheikh-e-Tariqat Hazrat Allama Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf.

        He was speaking at the residence of Shahid Hashmi on September 10, 2017. Both were special guests. Selected distinguished guests were invited including Salma Zahid, MP, Dr Taqi Abedi, Sohail Rana, Dr Ali Naqvi,  Nazimuddin Nazim, Bashir Khan, Arshad Bhatti, Nasir Shah, Mohsin Masood, Muhammad Shaikh, Syed Muhammad Iqbal, Javed Malik and Masoodul Haq. Most  of them had very good and informative discussion with the Sheikhs, who too took keen interest in the literate people and their talks. Talks of the Sheikhs impressed the audience very much.

        Both the Sheikhs---father and son---spoke on sufism and how it is helping people understand and follow Allah’s Islam and protecting them from Mullah’s Islam.

        Both said that God showers great blessing on those who like and love children. They said that in the mosques children should not be pushed rudely to the back row.

        They said that children learn most from observation i.e. from what we do and not from what we keep saying and which they mostly ignore.

        What I have seen is that because of so-called Mullah’s wrong propagation of Islam, which is suited to their vested interests, people are being misguided and suffering.

        In the families people have been divided and keep fighting with each other on petty religious and social issues. They even hate each other. The so-called mullah’s and others take full advantage of this.

        As regards sufism, only few Muslims understand it. There are so many spiritual groups and schools of thought that Muslims as a result of brainwashing are totally confused. Ninety percent of them have become prey and slaves of the cut-mullahs.  

        Unfortunately, they are fast  drifting away from Allah, Quran and true Islam. It has become like a fish market. All of them run after one thing: Money in any shape. In the Muslim World over ninety persons of Muslims are poor and helpless while the cut-mullahs have become millionaires and billionaires.  

        This is how they are serving Islam. Look at the lifestyles of prophets, their companions, saints and pious person all of whom lived a very simple life. They never went after money but served humanity in reality. It is not difficult to recognize the good and bad religious and spiritual leaders. Those who seek the path of those who were blessed by God are the true believers and followers. This is what Surah Fateha (Chapter one) says. The others belong to  the group which suffered the wrath of God. 

        In this alarming and critical situation, Hazrat and his son’s efforts to teach and preach and create proper awareness and understanding of  true Islam and the divine message of God through proper education of religion and other subjects taught in colleges and universities are a great blessing of God.

        Since both the Sheikhs are highly educated and have a vision to serve and protect humanity, they are organising an educational conference in December, 2018, in Mumbai, India, where hundreds from all over the world are expected to participate.  

        Also since they are working on mega educational projects for which millions of dollars are required therefore they are asking people to contribute as much as possible and become a part of the projects.

        HASHMI FAMILY: Hazrat Allama Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf is a family friend of Shahid Hashmi and Seema Hashmi. Some years back when he visited Canada he stayed at the residence of Shahid Hashmi for few days.

        On the occasion on September 10, 2017, at the residence of Shahid Hashmi, Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament, made a presentation on behalf of the federal government to both the Sheikhs and their spouses.  She was impressed by the team work of the Hashmi family, which is a regular feature, in taking good care of the guests.

        Such gatherings bring people closer and know and understand each other. Shahid Hashmi is very fortunate that his family including Seema Hashmi, Sohabe Hashmi, Saman Hashmi, Savera Hashmi, Shakaib Hashmi and Sidra Hashmi help and support him wholeheartedly.

        Both the Sheikhs and most of the ladies highly appreciated serving of the food first to the ladies. They said that this practice of Shahid Hashmi and his family is in accordance with teaching of true Islam.

        After Maghrib prayers, Sheikh-e-Tariqat Hazrat Allama Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf in his touching address offered special prayers for the welfare and prosperity of the mankind and humanity. 

        After the prayer, Shahid Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber of Commerce, thanked both the Sheikhs and all the guests for attending, particularly those guests who came for few minutes but stayed till the end. He specially thanked Seema Hashmi for serving food to the ladies first and his family for always helping and working as a team.

        He said that no man can be successful without help and support of their spouses. He stated that he always tries to follow true Islam and remains straight forward in promoting and defending truth.

        Earlier, in his introductory address, Shahid Hashmi introduced both the Sheikhs to the audience and said that he is supporting their sincere efforts to promote education and true Islam.

        He said that they are holding an educational conference in December, 2018, in Mumbai, India,  and asked the  audience to attend it because it will help people understand and follow true Islam and how to serve humanity through education and teaching of all subjects.

        Two distinguished personalities, Sohail Rana, world renowned music maestro and legend, and Dr Taqi Abedi, world renowned literary figure, held detailed discussion with Sheikh-e-Tariqat Hazrat Allama Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf and his son Hazrat Allama Pir Syed Muhammad Husaini Ashraf. Dr Taqi Abedi invited them to his library where  there is collection of rare books.

        Both Sohail Rana and Taqi Abedi were impressed by the efforts of  both Sheikhs to promote education and true Islam. The Sheikhs invited them to attend the educational conference to be held in Mumbai in December, 2018. They accepted the invitation and assured their support.  

        Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum, held fruitful discussion with Sheikh-e-Tariqat Hazrat Allama Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf. He told him that he was very close to the Sheikh in Karachi, Pakistan. He said that they were also doing great job in promoting education and used to send free their magazine to the hundreds of people on their list.

        Syed Muhammad Iqbal was greatly impressed by efforts of the Sheikhs in promoting education and true Islam. He thanked Shahid Hashmi for introducing the Sheikhs to him and all the guests. He said that the Hashmi family keeps holding such gatherings and introducing the special guests to the selected audience. He was impressed by this nature, character and contribution of the Hashmi family.                                                                                                                                       

        Hazrat Allama Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf and his son Hazrat Allama Pir Syed Muhammad Husaini Ashraf arrived in Toronto on September 9, 2017.They will leave Toronto on September 17, 2017. This time he was the guest of Bashir Khan, media personality, who gave him a grand welcome.

        BIOGRAPHY: Sheikh-e-Tariqat Hazrat Syed Muhammad Jilani Ashraf was born on 4 July 1946 (1365 AH) in the illustrious city of Kichhauchha Sharif, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is the son of the well respected Hazrat Syed Muhammad Ashraf and grandson of the highly revered Hazrat Muhaddith-e-Azam-e-Hind

        The blessed Ashrafiya family can trace their lineage back to the great reformer and revivalist of the 8th Century (Hijri), Hazrat Syed Ashraf Jahngir Samnani born in 707 AH.

        Over the past several hundred years, the family have left a legacy of delivering spiritual and ethical services at a global level.

        He is the 28th descendent of Ghaus-e-Azam Syedina Abdul Qadir Jilani and the 38th descent of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

        Sheikh-e-Tariqat received his primary education at Kichhauchha Sharif, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, followed by Darul Uloom Ashrafia in Mubarakpur, Azamgarh and Jamia Arabia in Sultanpur. After completing his education in Philosophy and Logic, he moved to Bhiwandi (Mumbai) where he established Darul Uloom Deewan Shah, an Arabic college, in 1968.

        He has gone on to initiate many projects and charities so that work on spirituality, humanity and morality can be carried out through Sufism. He founded Spiritual Foundation and Sufi Foundation which have grown globally. Spiritual and educational centres have been established in India, England, France, Portugal, Canada, America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, Middle East amongst various other countries.

        Sheikh-e-Tariqat is also a distinguished writer. He has compiled a book on Tasawwuf (mysticism) called Kashful Quloob, which contains several thousand pages and is seen by many as an encyclopaedia of Tassawwuf.

        He has authored more than two hundred books pertaining to ethical and spiritual subjects. In addition, between the years of 1974 and 1987, he edited a well-known and widely read journal known as ‘Al-Meezan’.

        He has also established Jamia Sufiya; the first modern educational and training institute for the revival and preservation of the teachings of Sufism in Kichhauchha Sharif, Uttar Pradesh, India.

        He has been granted permission for Baiat-o-Iradat (administering oath of allegiance). He is an heir to the Qadriya, Chistiya, Naqshbandiya, Shuharwardiya and Nizamia Ashrafia lines of mysticism.

        He has a vast number of disciples in all parts of the world. New disciples are introduced in accordance to the aforementioned mystical paths (silsila).

        The movement that Sheikh-e-Tariqat has initiated is growing globally as each day passes. Through firm determination and constant struggle, Sheikh-e-Tariqat is engulfing the world in love.

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles. 

JZ'S ARTICLE: MUSLIM WORLD:REAL ENEMY OF ROHINGYAS & MUSLIMS

MUSLIM WORLD:REAL ENEMY

  OF ROHINGYAS & MUSLIMS

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

TORONTO: Since when we expect the HUMAN BEASTS to rise and serve humanity in reality?

Instead of looking towards the enemies of Muslims and humanity, why don't we look towards the Muslim states, leaders and the MUSLIM WORLD.

If you ask me, I will directly hold responsible the Muslim World for all the cruelties and brutalities against Muslims and their massacre.

Silence of the Muslim World shows that they are partners in crimes against Muslims and humanity. They have a mind and tongue which work for the enemies and devil.

The Muslim army generals and leaders go to Saudi Arabia, puppet of the enemies of Muslims, to US, UK and other places because they get MONEY AND HONEY from there.

By helping, supporting and protecting the helpless and innocent Rohingyas and Muslims and others elsewhere in similar condition and situation  they will get nothing.

In the holy Quran, God has told His followers that it is their duty and responsibility to help, support, protect and serve the innocent and helpless people. Are we following the command of God? What in reality we are doing is disobeying God.

Children of Muslim Rohingyas are being beheaded and buried alive. Not only the Rohingyas in Myanmar (Burma), the helpless and innocent Muslim Children are being mercilessly killed by the heavy bombardments and wild shooting causing mass killing and massive destruction.

When I asked a veteran army officer about killing of helpless and innocent people during wars, he stared at, remained silent for a moment and then said: “The governments are responsible. We just follow the orders.”.  They follow the orders of their governments but ignore the orders of God. They are brainwashed and don’t listen to their conscience. Which is important the order of God or the government? While God asks the good people to serve and protect helpless people, the orders of governments result in killing of millions. By doing this, they become enemies of God and humanity. 

 While our hearts bleed because of the massacre, those who can help including particularly the Muslim leaders and army generals are doing nothing and just shedding crocodile tears. The shameless and immoral Muslim leaders and army generals, who are helping the enemies of Rohingyas and helpless and innocent people, stand fully exposed. Instead of weapons, they need  bangles and ornaments. Because of their  character, they deserve this.

I know this very well that my voice and writing will not affect them at all because their conscience are dead and they just need power, money and honey.

As founder of the SHIR (Serve Humanity In Reality), it is my duty and responsibility to keep writing,, fighting and shouting against the army of evils and for help, support and protection for the helpless and innocent people irrespective of their religion, race and colour. We all must do what we can do.  Such contributions will definitely bring a change. Nowadays, Nobel Prizes for humanity and peace are being used as weapons. They are given to people who serve the vested interests of the enemies of mankind and humanity.

Just look what good people and leaders say:

“Norwegian Nobel Committee: Aung San Suu Kyi should be stripped of Nobel Peace Prize immediately

“AUNG SAN SUU KYI is an apologist for genocide, ethnic cleansing and mass rape. For the past year, Aung San Suu Kyi has been State Counselor, or de facto head of government, in Myanmar, where members of the Rohingya Muslim minority in the northern Rakhine state have been shot, stabbed, starved, robbed, raped and driven from their homes in the hundreds of thousands. In December, while the world focused on the fall of Aleppo, more than a dozen Nobel Laureates published an open letter warning of a tragedy in Rakhine “amounting to ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.”

Is this situation and condition not the work of the devil and their touts (The Muslim leaders and army generals, because of whom the Muslims are suffering badly, being harmed and killed

mercilessly)?

        Instead of watching helplessly, we must do whatever we can to help the helpless and innocent ones. We can protests regularly in front of the Myanmar embassies and consulates, demand break of diplomatic and all ties with Myanmar till it stops the genocide and massacre  of Rohingyas.

Beheading of small children and them alive is a serious crime against humanity. We must demand immediate stop of all such merciless acts. I could not imagine that the Burmese rulers so cruel and proving human beasts. We must help, support and protect by all means the good humans from the human beasts.

Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize winner, too critisized Aung San Suu Kyi for speaking and working against Rohingyas. She condemned the violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar.

This is not enough. Malala is in a position on raising the burning issue on all important platforms. Rohingyas and the helpless and innocent people need her strong voice and support. She can do a lot. Now is the testing time for her to prove whether she is working for humanity or the human beasts. Leaders like her can attract attention of the world.

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles.  

JZ'S ARTICLE: PAKISTANI LITERARY FIGURE HONOURED, MUSHAIRA HELD

PAKISTANI SCHOLAR HONOURED,    

              MUSHAIRA HELD

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BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

TORONTO: The Thorncliffe Seniors Club organized a literary meeting and Mushaira (Gathering of poets) on August 27, 2017, at 1 Leaside Overlea Boulevard.

Distinguished personalities, internationally renowned and recognized poets and literary figures of the Pakistani community were present on the occasion.

As founder of the Thorncliffe Seniors Club, I felt proud and congratulated my TSC team members---Azhar Bokhari, General Secretary, and Afzal Khan Nayyer, Coordinator. They deserve full credit for great efforts and success of the memorable event. Afzal Khan remains socially very active and because of his efforts such a good gathering of leading poets and literary figures was made possible. I knew his this ability and introduced him to the TSC and kept pushing and encouraging him and finally, with support of Azhar Bokhari, he managed to organize this event successfully.  

Syed Shakeel Ahmed and Razzak Chisti, founding members of the TSC were also present. Syed Shakeel Ahmed, President of the TSC, who was out of the country and return only on the event day, was introduced to the audience. He welcomed the guests and presented a Naat (Rhythmic deliverance in praise of Prophet Muhammad-PBUH).

The guests included Sikander Jaffer,

a well-known figure of the Indian community. He shows keen interest in TSC and the Pakistani community.  

Unfortunately, the Pakistani community members find hard to work with most of the Indian community members, who because of their narrow mentality keep letting down and discouraging the Pakistanis. Because the Pakistanis feel uncomfortable with them this is why I had told my friends and community members to remain alert and away from  such Indians, who keep bringing bad name to the Indian community.

I have Indian friends including Jawaid Danish and Hameeduddin Ahmed, who are not only broad- minded, highly educated, literary figures and of good nature and character. I have great respect for them.   

The poets enjoyed so much the gathering that they desired and demanded holding of such meeting and kept congratulating both Afzal Khan and Azhar Bokhari. It was not only a mushaira and literary meeting but proved a wonderful social gathering as well where they expressed love and respect for each other. No one was seen as stranger.

The renowned poets who presented their  poetry were: Karaamatullah Ghori,  Darakhshan Siddiqui, Kafil Ahmed, Kazim Wasti, Farhat Shujaat, Basharat Rehan, Rida Fatima, Salman Athar, Asar Akbar Abadi, Jamil Qamar, Khalid Rauf, Parveen Sultana Saba, Swaleh Acha, Nazimuddin Maqbool, Jamal Ahmed Anjum, Munif Ashur. Rehman Khawar.

The event comprised two sessions. The first session was in honour of Jamal Ahmed Anjum, who possesses great literary qualities including columnist, author of several books, publisher and poet. He was presented the Life-Time Achievement Award. Karamatullah Khan Ghori, ex-ambassador, chaired this session. The speakers spoke on the tremendous contribution and personality of Jamal Anjum and praised him. He is a highly respected columnist and the English Daily DAWN, Karachi, regularly publishes his articles.

In the second session, the poets presented their poetry. Rehman Khawar, a renowned poet and a literary figure, chaired the session.

Shahid Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber of Commerce, praised the holding of social and cultural gatherings and events in the community. He is greatly disappointed by attitude of most of community members and keep giving them the message to act practically. I agree with him because I am too fed up with such attitude---Khao-Piyo-Khisko (Eat-Drink- Slip Away).   It is a practice which is found worldwide in the community. This is why serious, sincere and sensible people avoid attending community gathering and events.

This is why I try bringing like-minded people of good nature and character together so that we can serve the community, all communities and humanity in reality. God had blessed me with success in this connection. Very soon I am planning to do more with the help of my friends for practical promotion and recognition of the community. There will be no place for rotten eggs, rain frogs, exploiters and hypocrites.

  Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), congratulated Afzal Khan, Azhar Bokhari and other TSC members for organizing the successful event.  

Since the TSC was formed, many social and cultural events were organized including musical program in which Pakistani Ghazal singer Salahuddin, who is fan of late Mehdi Hassan and sings his Ghazals, performed, Ramazan Aftari (ending of fasts of the day) and so on.

The TNO Director Ahmed Hussein always supported and encouraged all such programs for seniors and their families.

Being founder of SHIR (Serve Huumanity In Reality)  Network I keep trying to support and promote all those trying to do something good and positive for the community. The community is expecting great support from Salma Zahid, MP, who, being a Pakistani community member, is already doing a lot for the community.

She has made the community proud by becoming the Member of Parliament in Canada. She is proving a strong voice in the parliament. She needs to keep a good distance from the exploiters lobby and hypocrites who keep harming the community and misguiding the good leaders.   

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles.                                                                   

JZ'S ARTICLE: THOSE CONFUSING PEOPLE ARE ENEMIES OF GOD AND GOOD

 THOSE CONFUSING PEOPLE ARE      
   ENEMIES OF GOD AND GOOD  

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

TORONTO: If all the fools were one powerful fool, if all the idiots were one powerful idiot, if all the cunning, corrupt, crooks and sinners (By nature and character) were one powerful one and if all the superpowers and powerful nations of the world were one powerful one and if they keep trying to imagine and think of reaching and teaching God a lesson, as they have been trying to do for thousands of years with all their might and cunningness, they will  find themselves losers and doomed and ultimately burning in their graves and hell. To destroy these creeps and children and followers of devil, God has to say only three words: Kun Faya Koo (Be it). They know this very well but still the evil commands and temptations. The true believers and followers of God will never waste their time and energy on them and leave them to God Who will take “Very good care”. They know their fate---Burning and charred bodies. This will be permanent process. No prophets  including David, Moses and Jesus, who all obey the commands of God, would be there to help them.

This is their fate. They know their fate very well but because of their bad nature and character and the huge amount of money they get for such dirty job they keep firing shots in the sky and trying to conquer space with ulterior motives. The good people try to reach the space and

deepest part of the ocean for the purpose of research and in the interest of humanity and mankind. The corporate world and most of rich people are the biggest enemy of humanity. They only know one thing and that is their vested interests. They spent billions of dollars on making fake mullahs, priests and rabbis whose dirty job is to keep misguiding, misleading, exploiting and confusing the poor and innocent people. Confusion is one of their most powerful weapons supported by evil temptations. The fact and reality is that they themselves (The whole lot) are the one who remain the most confused.

        Since the cunning, crook and corrupt people face utter failure in all their sinister acts and moves against God, and also they miserably failed to create distortion in the holy book Quran, which is a standing challenge of God to them so now they have adopted a strategy of confusing people through whatever ways and means possible. Instead of giving them importance and taking them seriously our focus must remain on helping, protecting and guiding all good, poor and innocent people. No sensible person would exchange precious stones for filth. This is for sure. Also, we must pray to God for giving them guidance.

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles, please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004). Visit www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.com. for latest articles.