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6 Major Projects Development Around The Haram Mosque In Makkah
Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul-Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard launched six major development projects worth SR35 billion around the Haram Mosque in Makkah.
The projects, including expansion of the mosque’s northern courtyard and construction of residential towers, are aimed at providing more housing and prayer facilities for pilgrims.
The projects include the SR12 billion Jabal Omar residential towers, one of the largest ventures aimed at developing areas surrounding the Holy Haram. Spread over an area of 230,000 square meters, the project includes five-star hotels, commercial centers and prayer facilities for 200,000 worshippers.
Other projects dedicated by the Crown Prince were: Development of Ajyad General Hospital, which is located close to the mosque, and construction of another road to Haram parallel to the existing road from the Jeddah-Makkah Expressway. The new five-km road, to be named after King Abdul-Aziz, is designed to benefit pilgrims.
Crown Prince Abdullah earlier inspected the development plans set out by the Makkah Development Authority including those for the development of Shamiya, Jabal Khandama and Jabal Al-Kaaba areas around the Haram.
The new projects come as part of the government’s efforts to enhance housing and prayer facilities for the millions of pilgrims who come for Hajj and Umrah from all over the world.
The projects are also aimed at developing areas in the central region of the holy city after removing old and dilapidated buildings. They will also provide secure transport systems and reduce traffic congestions in the city.
The total area to be developed is estimated at 587,250 square meters, with 90 percent being old buildings. The expansion of the mosque’s northern courtyard itself will cover an area of 1.2 million square meters between the mosque and the second ring road to the north, Masjid Al-Haram Street to the east and Jabal Al-Kaaba Street to the west.
Abdul Rahman Faqeeh, Chairman of Makkah Construction Company, said the Jabal Omar project would provide more than 25,000 jobs for Saudis. Jabal Omar offers residential facilities for 100,000 people, air-conditioned prayer facilities for 100,000 and open prayer space for 120,000, he added.
Efforts are under way to establish a joint stock firm named Jabal Omar Development Company to implement the project.
The company will have a capital of SR3.5 billion including SR1.1 billion as shares of real estate owners in the area. Part of its shares worth SR850 million will be floated for public subscription. The value of real estate to be acquired for the project is estimated at SR4.3 billion.
Referring to the construction of a new road parallel to the road linking the Jeddah-Makkah Expressway with Haram, Faqeeh said it would start from the end of the first ring road behind the Makkah Construction Company’s residential-cum-commercial complex, pass through Jabal Omar to reach the road parallel to Um Al-Qura Road to join the expressway.
The new road will have a 1,000-meter-long tunnel and will pass by Mawarika, Tandbawe, Jabal Ghurab, Rusaifa and Zahareen.
Crown Prince Abdullah launched the projects worth SR30 billion in Makkah, including expansion of the Haram Mosque’s courtyard, development of Ajyad Hospital and construction of new residential towers in Jabal Omar and Shamiya.
Crown Prince Abdullah inspected the 50-year development plan for Makkah prepared by the Makkah Development Authority and laid the foundation stone for the SR12 billion Jabal Omar project.
He launched new residential and commercial projects in Jabal Khandama and Jabal Kaaba. Work has already been started on some of these projects while the remaining will be carried out within a timeframe, Al-Riyadh Arabic daily said quoting informed sources.
The new projects come as part of the government’s efforts to enhance facilities for the welfare and security of millions of pilgrims who come for Hajj and Umrah from all over the world.
(source: www.darul-ishaat.co.uk)
Location: Saudi Arabia
LATEST CONTINUATION UPDATE from our previous article : A Journey to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Part III: Past, Present and now… The Future. 21st Century Mecca?
الدعاء لاهل غزة – Pray for the People of GAZA – الشيخ خالد الراشد – Holocaust of Life Destruction – In support of MAS Freedom –
Zionist terrorism against children and women in Gaza. With our Prayers for the people of Gaza, insha’Allah Justice will Prevail.
جرائم الصهاينة في غزة مع دعاء الشيخ خالد الراشد
This video shows how the children in Gaza are dying for no reason while the armies in Israel are having fun in writing their names on the rockets sent to Gaza. What did the children of Gaza ever do to the Jews to deserve to die!! Don’t they deserve to live life and feel secure, instead of fearing that they will die any second!?
Astaghfirullahala’zim.
Israel ‘admits’ using white Phosphorus munitions – It is a chemical which is banned from using in Wars.
JERUSALEM – Human Rights Watch said Sunday that Israel’s military has fired artillery shells with the incendiary agent white phosphorus into Gaza and a doctor there said the chemical was suspected in the case of 10 burn victims who had skin peeling off their faces and bodies.
Researchers in Israel from the rights group witnessed hours of artillery bombardments that sent trails of burning smoke indicating white phosphorus over the Jebaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza. But they could not confirm injuries on the ground because they have been barred from entering the territory.
The Israeli newspaper Ma’ariv reported that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had privately admitted using phosphorus bombs and that the Judge Advocate General’s Office and Southern Command were investigating.
The Times first accused Israeli forces of using white phosphorus on January 5, but the IDF has denied the charge repeatedly. Phosphorus bombs can be used to create smoke screens, but their use as weapons of war in civilian areas is banned by the Geneva Conventions.
Yesterday reports emerged from Gaza about the killing of five members of the Halima family, when a single white phosphorus shell dropped on their house in the town of Atatra on January 3. Two others were in a coma and three were seriously wounded, according to doctors and survivors.
Nafiz Abu Shahbah, a doctor who trained in Britain and America, said he was sure white phosphorus was responsible. Her wounds at first appeared superficial “but it eats at the flesh, it digs deeper and gets to the bone…The whole body becomes toxic,” he said.
VIEW VIDEO AND THANK JON STEWARD HERE http://www.thankyoujonstewart.com/
On The Daily Show’s January 5 “Strip Maul” segment, Jon Stewart did what few American television personalities have dared to do: he criticized Israel’s campaign against Gaza, making it clear that bombing will not bring peace for Israelis or Palestinians. He mocked the one-sided response of U.S. politicians by calling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the “Mobius strip of issues because there’s only one side!” He’s sure to get thousands of complaints, so send Jon a letter of appreciation and then ask all your friends to watch this segment.Mahdi Bray – Muslim American Society, Pro Gaza Rally in Washington DC Jan 10, 2009
“WE all seek for World Peace”
Word History: Totality of destruction has been central to the meaning of holocaust since it first appeared in Middle English in the 14th century, used in reference to the biblical sacrifice in which a male animal was wholly burnt on the altar in worship of God. Holocaust comes from Greek holokauston (“that which is completely burnt”), which was a translation of Hebrew ‘ōlâ (literally “that which goes up,” that is, in smoke). In this sense of “burnt sacrifice,” holocaust is still used in some versions of the Bible. In the 17th century the meaning of holocaust broadened to “something totally consumed by fire,” and the word eventually was applied to fires of extreme destructiveness. In the 20th century holocaust has taken on a variety of figurative meanings, summarizing the effects of war, rioting, storms, epidemic diseases, and even economic failures. Most of these usages arose after World War II, but it is unclear whether they permitted or resulted from the use of holocaust in reference to the mass murder of European Jews and others by the Nazis. This application of the word occurred as early as 1942, but the phrase the Holocaust did not become established until the late 1950s. Here it parallels and may have been influenced by another Hebrew word, šô’â (“catastrophe,” in English, Shoah). In the Bible šô’â has a range of meanings including “personal ruin or devastation” and “a wasteland or desert.” Šô’â was first used to refer to the Nazi slaughter of Jews in 1939, but the phrase haš-šô’â (“the catastrophe”) became established only after World War II. Holocaust has also been used to translate ḥurbān (“destruction”), another Hebrew word used to summarize the genocide of Jews by the Nazis.
” The Last Lecture “- An Inspirational, Poignantly Moving Speech by Dr Randy Pausch
GREAT FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, PATIENTS, DREAMERS & ANYONE WHO ALWAYS THINK WITH THEIR CHILDHOOD DREAMS…
Bismillahirahmanirahim.
May Peace be Upon you.
Let us together offer our prayers for
Professor Dr Randy Pausch.
Al-Fatihah.
Insha’Allah this message finds you in the best of Health and Imaan. Amin. In remembrance and dedicating this specially to Mama and Papa who had persevere all their beautiful lives in Educating and Education for their children and themselves. Inspiringly loving couples who always have strong faith and principles. Yes, they NEVER had the word ‘give up’ in their life dictionary in home,work or play, hence, this very moving seminar had quickly prompt us to contribute and share with all of you dear Educators, Lovely Parents, Future Parents, Students, Patients, Dreamers and anyone who wants to achieve something in life for themselves and also, helping others to achieve their dreams. Trust me, after this, you will treat flu or cough as peanuts. You will feel the rush of fresh new air that aspire you to cherish every minute of your life.
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (October 23, 1960 – July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals. For more, visit http://www.cmu.edu/randyslecture
Professor Dr. Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
We want to say a big thank you and jazakallahu khayran to everyone who is viewing this video to share their duas for this admirable professor,
His emphasize were on:
· The POWER of ENTHUSIASM, PERSEVERANCE, EARNEST and FOCUS about what you want out of life from the time you were a kid. Quoted from Dr Randy –“When something that sticks to you from young, will always be apart of you even when you grow old.”
· Something Dr Randy Pausch had said for you to ponder upon: “Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.”
· “When you are angry at someone, you are just not giving them enough time…” – Let us ponder on Level of Patience, Analyzing and Tolerance
Inspirational Speech by Dr. Randy Pausch on the Oprah Winfrey Show:
The Last Lecture by Dr. Pausch Passed Away On July 25, 2008
Book by Randy Pausch – “The Last Lecture”
Randy Pausch, a terminally-ill Carnegie Mellon computer science professor, became a national celebrity last year after he delivered a celebrated lecture on how to live your life, which was viewed by millions on YouTube, and wrote “The Last Lecture,” which became a runaway bestseller.
‘We cannot change the cards we are dealt with,
just how we play the hand.’
He said you have to play the cards you are dealt in life. How you play those cards is your only choice. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because “time is all you have…and you may find one day that you have less than you think”). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living.
In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.
References:
http://www.newsweek.com/related.aspx?subject=YouTube+LLC
University SIM Student Portal
Carnegie Mellon University
http://youtube.com
http://www.cmu.edu/randyslecture
*The Last Lecture has been at the top of Life!’s non-fiction bestsellers’ list since May.*
May Allah place you in Heaven with all the beautiful souls in the World. Ameen.
( Professor Dr Randy Pausch 23 October 1960 – 25 July 2008 )
A Journey to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Part III: Past, Present and now… The Future. 21st Century Mecca?
Curious to know how our Kaabah in Holy Mecca looks like in our near future ?
May all the great efforts be successful and may all the ‘charity’ from the people who helped to make these holy architectural possible be blessed with great health, wealth and barakahs in their life. Amin.
Sayings of Muhammad (S.A.W.)
The following sayings are taken from A Brief History of the Fourteen Infallibles, Ansariyan Publications: Iran.
Charity
A man giving in alms one piece of silver in his lifetime is better for him than giving one hundred when about to die.
To meet friends cheerfully and invite them to a feast are charitable acts.
To extend consideration towards neighbors and send them presents are charitable acts.
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On the authority of Abu Hurairah, who said: The messenger of Allah said :“Each person’s every joint must perform a charity every day the sun comes up : to act justly between two people is a charity; to help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or hoistingd up his belongings onto it is a charity: a good word is a charity, every step you take to prayers is a charity and removing a harmful thing from the road is a charity.”
related by Bukhari and Muslim.
HOT News HEADLINE: King of Pop, Michael Jackson converts to Islam! MJ = “Mikael”
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According to reports in the Middle East, the King of Pop has officially converted to Islam.
The Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama claims M.J announced the move and revealed plans to move to Bahrain, where he has bought property.
Brother Jermaine today claimed the Thriller Hitmaker had taken interest in the religion since he converted in 1989 – and had been considering converting himself following his acquittal on child abuse charges in 2005.
Jermaine said, “When I came back from Mecca I got him (Michael) a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it’s peaceful and beautiful.
“He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
“I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.
“He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much.”
Michael Jackson has become a Muslim — and changed his name to Mikaeel.
The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal’s mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal.
Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate — days before the singer is due to appear at London’s High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik.
A source told last night how Jacko, brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness, decided to convert as he used a studio at the home of his chum to record a new album.
The star — whose hits include The Way You Make Me Feel — was spotted looking “a bit down” by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam.
“Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel and Man in the Mirror (Live,Grammys)
A MUST See Talent!”
The source said: “They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.
“An Imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief.” Mikaeel is the name of one of Allah’s angels.
“Jacko rejected an alternative name, Mustafa — meaning “the chosen one”.
Brit singer Yousef Islam, 60 — who was called Cat Stevens until he famously converted — turned up to help Jacko celebrate.
A TRIBUTE TO MICHEAL JACKSON
Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the “King of Pop” in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums have become some of the world’s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).
— A deep and meaning song: Earth Song by MJ — Love and Treasure Your World. An eye opener.—
— Dedicating to the Entire Human Race: Heal the World by MJ — We seek Peace and Harmony. This video features the Great Wars, sufferings, polutions and the innocent creations who suffered —
In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as “Beat It“, “Billie Jean” and Thriller—credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool—helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” kept Jackson as a staple on MTV into the 1990s.
With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.
Michael Jackson – Remember The Time
Michael Jackson’s Remember The Time music video was set in ancient Egypt, it featured groundbreaking visual effects and appearances by Eddie Murphy, Iman, and Magic Johnson.
Jackson has donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his Dangerous World Tour, charity singles and support of 39 charities. However, other aspects of his personal life—including his changing appearance and eccentric behavior—generated significant controversy which damaged his public image. Though he was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, the criminal investigation was closed due to lack of evidence and Jackson was not charged. He then married twice and fathered three children, all of which caused further controversy. The singer has experienced health concerns since the early 1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of further sexual abuse allegations and several other charges.
One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for Thriller as the world’s best-selling album—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. Jackson’s highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades. He has been cited as one of the world’s most famous men.
Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal (Live, New York 1988)
Michael Jackson – Beat It (Live, Auckland 1996)
MJacko Special Compilations – Moonwalking, Live Shows, Moves
Let us all pray for his Imaan and Health. May you Brother Mikael Jackson be blessed with all the Love from God and the World.
Amin.
