What's "Rational"???

So it was Friday the 12th. And a meeting about to take place in the evening. With a guy from the Ministry. My screen was "tuned" to coreldraw and a work-in-progress brochure. So obviously this guy noticed my "godly" stuff and started a conversation about God/logic/being rational. haha. So I listened and Richard Dawkins came to mind. And he ranted that if all things are created then WHO created God. Now this guy (nice guy that he is) goes around spreading his "belief" by scoffing at people who believe in God. And no one dare scoff at his "belief." And he mentions that he teaches kids and "poisons" (my word) them with his so-called brilliant analysis. And I listened. Well my tongue was hurting and I couldnt talk except with difficulty, and it was with difficulty, I spoke. But I gave up after a few sentences as these type of materialist guys need someone on "fire." And I couldn't deliver. But my thoughts...it's nice to reach such persons who challenge your deepest beliefs...I looked at him and wondered if he was in love with his voice...And just as how he was dogmatic (something he wouldnt admit to, remember he is "logical/rational/intellectual and believers in God are not)so are others... And as I tried to let him understand how we're programming the web application and what was needed he kept saying "I don't understand how the "computer" program will work..." ...did it dawn on him that ONE "simple" web application has him on his knees (in a good position to pray)...but ALL the complexities that make life possible he stands and argues ...which brought to mind this verse of the Quran "Does not man see that it is We Who created him from sperm? Yet behold! he stands forth as an open adversary!" (36:77) This guy was a perfect example of this ayah. Well we will, if God wills according to me, and if his material world keeps on spinning as it has ALWAYS done on its OWN, according to him, meet again...when my tongue is healed...and have a go...its always great to tussle intellectually with such minds...

Birthdays are always nice

Happy Birthday Zahir. And you're EIGHT today.Wow, big boy!!! Memories are always beautiful...and I do remember the moment I held you in my hands. God I was blown away by sheer joy. You werent crying...your bright eyes (what lots and lots of people fell in love with) were staring at me...and I choked up as I read the azan in your ears. My God...eight years...of pure happiness. I have enjoyed your always bubbling and excitable self. So full of energy...even when sick. May Allah continue to bless you with strength and an intelligence that will make the world a better place. I LOVE you so much my son.