580) Will Egypt turn into a Theocratic Country?!

I am against the concept of "Theocratic Country" where people are ruled in the name of God and all the power is centralized in one hand who has divine guidance. I know that the power still in one hand even in an Autocratic regime like ours, but theocratic is even worse as we don't have even the privilege of arguing!

That is why I don't like the Ekhwan Moslmeen movement. What I hate about it is the political agenda they have under the name of Allah. I consider this hypocricy, they want power like everyone else but they want in a way that doesnt keep a space for anyone else.

Prophet Muhammad PBUH, has said that we know more about running our everyday operations because it is something that is subject to change all the time and there is no one size fits all. So, dealing with everyday challenges is a pure civil activity as long as we didn't surpass the general divine limits. Why do we need then someone to rule in the name of God!

The question that I don't know an accurate answer for though is why El Ekhwan still exists although they have been banned for more than 60 years! Sometimes because the ruler uses them like what Sadat did with Omar El Telmisani, sometimes because they play on the basic needs of the people (food, shelter..etc), but still I can't find an overall answer, and please don't tell me because "El Eslam howa el 7al" as it is too general to fit an agenda or a strategy.

I am just afraid that with all the current disappointemts in the Egyptian society, and as they say "fe ghafla men al zaman" we end up as a Theocratic country, will we? Hopefully not.

Mohaly

579) 3asr El Hareem !!!

Do you know that we are the 3rd generation since pre-history that doesn't have "gawary" or "melk el yamin". For thousands of years men could legitimately have the right to have relations with women other than his wife. Now all that is over .. Is this good or bad news?!

P.S. lately I have met many people and read more than an article longing to the Hareem Age and feeling bad that they weren't living at that time!

Mohaly

578) Why don't we do it?!

when we know that we r wrong....
and we know what is the right thing to do ...
why the hell we don't do it ....
why is it so hard to do it?
?!

Mohaly

577) God Bless Marwa El Sherbini !

I don't think that the reaction of the Egyptians is exagerated as some people are claiming. I don't know if the word "glad' is appropriate here, but I am glad that at last we can show the world that terrorsim is not an Islamic or Arabic product, and our blood is not cheap or less important than the rest of the world.

Marwa was a young promising Egyptian girl who was just staring a small family and all her fault -from her killer's point of view- was that she is muslim and wearing Hijab! How fanatic is that!

In August 2008 Alex W. abused Marwa in a Dresden playground as “islamist”, “terrorist” and “bitch”, obviously of her wearing an Islamic headscarf. According to some sources Alex W. stated “You don’t deserve to live.” This was the reason that the Public Prosecutor filed an appeal, to achieve a higher degree of penalty with regard to the open xenophobic background of the felony. When the appeal was in negotiation, Alex W. surprisingly stabbed Marwa 18 times and so killed her..

The thing I don't understand is that how come such a scene happen in a German Court!!!!!

May Allah bless Marwa and her family, and we did the right thing, OUR VOICES HAVE TO BE HEARD!

Mohaly

واتهم ألماني من أصل روسي عمره 28 عاما بقتل مروة الشربيني في محكمة بمدينة دريسدن خلال نظر استئناف حكم صدر ضده لادانته بسبها.

وقال مكتب المدعي العام في دريسدن ان المصرية التي كانت تقيم في دريسدن مرافقة لزوجها المبعوث لنيل درجة علمية تلقت على الاقل 18 طعنة بسكين كما تلقى زوجها الذي حاول صد الهجوم عليها ثلاث طعنات. كما أطلق رجل شرطة رصاصتين على قدم الزوج ظنا منه أنه المهاجم.

ويرقد علوي علي عكاز في المستشفى في دريسدن في حالة حرجة لنفاذ الطعنات الى رئته وكبده بحسب قول أقارب له في الاسكندرية ويقول أطباء في دريسدن ان حالته حرجة فعلا.

576) In Love & Loving II !

It is soooo good to the extent that I can't even comment!

Mohaly

البعض نحبهم

لكن لا نقترب منهم ........ فهم في البعد أحلى

وهم في البعد أرقى .... وهم في البعد أغلى

والبعض نحبهم

ونسعى كي نقترب منهم

ونتقاسم تفاصيل الحياة معهم

ويؤلمنا الابتعاد عنهم

ويصعب علينا تصور الحياة حين تخلو منهم.

والبعض نحبهم

ونتمنى أن نعيش حكاية جميله معهم

ونفتعل الصدف لكي نلتقي بهم

ونختلق الأسباب كي نراهم

ونعيش في الخيال أكثر من الواقع معهم

والبعض نحبهم

لكن بيننا وبين أنفسنا فقط

فنصمت برغم الم الصمت

فلا نجاهر بحبهم حتى لهم لان العوائق كثيرة

والعواقب مخيفه ومن الأفضل لنا ولهم أن تبقى

الأبواب بيننا وبينهم مغلقه...

والبعض نحبهم

فنملأ الأرض بحبهم ونحدث الدنيا عنهم

ونثرثر بهم في كل الأوقات

ونحتاج إلى وجودهم ......كالماء ..والهواء

ونختنق في غيابهم أو الابتعاد عنهم

والبعض نحبهم

لأننا لا نجد سواهم

وحاجتنا إلى الحب تدفعنا نحوهم

فالأيام تمضي

والعمر ينقضي

والزمن لا يقف

ويرعبنا بأن نبقى بلا رفيق

والبعض نحبهم

لان مثلهم لا يستحق سوى الحب

ولا نملك أمامهم سوى أن نحب

فنتعلم منهم أشياء جميله

ونرمم معهم أشياء كثيرة

ونعيد طلاء الحياة من جديد

ونسعى صادقين كي نمنحهم بعض السعادة

والبعض نحبهم

لكننا لا نجد صدى لهذا الحب في

قلوبهــم

فننهار و ننكسر

و نتخبط في حكايات فاشلة

فلا نكرههم

ولا ننساهم

ولا نحب سواهم

ونعود نبكيهم بعد كل محاوله فاشلة

.. والبعض نحبهم ..

.. ويبقى فقط أن يحبوننا..

.. مثلما نحبهم

جبران خليل جبران

575) 1st of July !

I love and wait for the 1st of July every year, this time it is not because it reminds me of special one but I have always scheduled something important on that day every year since 1990! I think it works when you want to create your own special days. .

Mohaly

P.S. If I lived till July 2010, I will celebratethe consistency of succeeding in creating an event every year for 20 years

574) Non-Productive Outings!

Quick and simple question:

Why are most of our outings (at least in Cairo) non-productive ... (eating out,..antakha)?!

Mohaly

573) Good Bye Pop Legend !

Although Michael Jackson hasn't been around for almost a decade, but I think he has contributed one way or another in shaping part of the artistic personality of my generation (1970s). The word pop-music is directly linked to MJ in my mind. I think MJ in western music, and Amr Diab in arabic music were the music icons of our generation.

This guy has lead a misrable life, specially the last 10 years. I don't know why did I feel that, but I felt "makbos" when I heared the news, but when I started reading the readers comments in the the Arab website, I was furious! People are soooo shallow and mainly fighting if he will go to hell or heaven as if they have "tawkeel" from God to decide about that.

If you liked MJ, just feel sorry and keep his songs; if you don't then just ignore the whole thing, but please don't play "God"... listen to his song "Allah Rahim"!

Mohaly

572) Personal ::: Khabteteen fel Ras!

sweet messages
nice emails
care and interest
from 1 side..

too much care..
daily asking..
from 1 side.

no not the same person..

one day both of them confessed that they love me!!
I have never said or made any signs to any, how come? and both on the same day!

What did I do wrong?

Mohaly

571) How much is "Too Much"?!

How much money is enough?

How much money can make people satified and not worried?

What can someone do with 20 billion that he can't do with 10 billion?

Is the answer: "Infinity"?

Then it is pointless! as you will never reach your goal and be a slave for your "wants" rather than "needs" ...

very confusing... how much is "too much"?

Mohaly

570) Why is it hard to be CLEAN ?!

I realized that all the precautions to avoid Swine Flu are simply about "BEING CLEAN" and I also realized that the danger in Egypt is not because of the flu itself as much as not having the "being clean" culture.. I kept on thinking and I wondered Why aren't the majority of the Egyptian people in the 21st century clean? what have led to this? If the religions tell us to be clean, and all creatures care about being clean, so why aren't we? why are many of us:

throwing garbage?

spitting?

even pissing in streets?

not washing hands?

not washing teeth even once per day?

not showering every day?

not cleaning after us in public toilets?

smelling awful? and many other examples..

I am not talking about everyone but in 3 non-successive days I counted the people I saw and this was the result:

• Day 1: have seen/met 76 .... 21 clean, 55 doing one or more of the above.
• Day 2: have seen/met 53 .... 23 clean, 40 doing one or more of the above.
• Day 3 (weekend): have seen/met 35 .. 17 clean, 18 doing one or more of the above.

so clean is always the minority!

My question again, WHY? and what led to this?

Mohaly

(busy detaching a gum from my shoe!)

569) The Egyptian Dream !

Have a deep look on the below information, and let me know what do you think...
What does it tell you about Egyptians in the 21st century?
Mohaly

أكد استطلاع حديث للرأي حول احلام المصريين أن56.9 % من الشعب المصري يحلم فقط بالستر وان 41.4% يحلمون بالصحة.
وكشف الاستطلاع عن ان 84.6% من المصريين يحلمون بتثبيت الأسعار و73.6% يحلمون بتطوير التعليم.
وأن77.6% قالوا انهم لا يحلمون بشيء.
وكانت المفاجأة ان 1.5% من الشعب المصري يحلمون بالفوز برئاسة الجمهورية.
جاء ذلك في بحث تم استعراضه خلال المؤتمر السنوي لمركز البحوث الاجتماعية والجنائية وأجري على 3 آلاف مواطن في 20 محافظة يمثلون مختلف الفئات.
وأظهر البحث أن مسألة الفقر والمرض من أكثر المشكلات التي تشغل تفكير المصريين بنسبة %67.
ورفض 82% من المستطلعة اراءهم فكرة الهجرة للخارج.
وعلى الصعيد السياسي أيد 71% استمرار العلاقات مع إسرائيل وطالب 13.2% بإلغاء معاهدة السلام.

المصدر: صحيفة الجمهورية

568) Love & Signs !

This is a beautiful video about how love can change our lives even through simple signs. I think TRUE love is a filter that holds back all the negative feelings and only passes the beautiful side of life.



Enjoy
Mohaly

P.S> Romantic People will cry from the overwhelming passion.

567) Thank You Obama ... What is Next?

I am writing this while Obama is finishing his speech. I have to admit that the speech is integrated, impressive, & inclusive.

I am glad that I witnessed such historical moment, and I do really thank Obama for this great overwhelming speech ... However, it is now Time for Action from both US & Muslims, or else .. kol speech wentom taybeen!

Mohaly

566) Islam: Quantity or Quality?!

Take a look at this video produced as a wake-up call to save the west from the expected domination of Islam in less than a generation. My questions is: Do we measure the success of Islam in the number of its followers or the quality of life we produce to the world?

If we - muslims- became the largest religion in the world by 2015 as expected, is this a good or bad?! I guess the answer depends on what these new muslims have to say to the world. If it is peace and accepting others then that is good news, but if it is terrorism and Qaida-like muslims, then that is terrible news. I hope that we can have a role in putting things in the right place and let the world know the true meaning of Islam, and they took the first step... Obama's visit next Thursday, but that is another talk...

Mohaly

565) El 7okoma wel Gama3a !

For the first impression you may think that this is a political post about the government and el ekhwan, but actually it is about wives!

In short: 

1. Why do a significant number of Egyptian men when they talk about their wives, they say: El 7okoma or El Gama3a? 

2. Why don't they just say Meraty?!!!

Mohaly

back in cairo..

564) Their Laughter, & Our Tears!

How can their laughter, bring us close -actually into- tears!

View this movie at cultureunplugged.com

Would you please thank God and be statisfied with what you have... 

Be ambitious and try to get more but consider the more as a bonus. Your life shouldn't be planned on the bonus, you happiness shouldn't depend on the bonus. Don't let yourself go after the temptation of endless power and money, and know that with everything you get, there is something you let go of, so it is better to let it go yourself!

Real Happiness is in giving, not only getting!

Mohaly

563) Condolences to President Mubarak!

I am really sad for the death of Mohamed Alaa Mubarak (12 years) the grandson of President Mubarak. Although Mubarak's regime has done lots of faults but when it comes to the death of a child, I find myself extremely sympathising with the ruling family.

May God bless all our children.

Mohaly

562) FUN ::: A Tale of Two Girls !!

Last week, Tamer was in Cairo and we had breakfast together in Cilantro. We were sitting close to the restroom. While we were sipping our coffee we found 2 girls (early 20s) going together into the restroom (single restroom)! At this point we weren't paying much attention.

Then they spent more than 20 mins together, and when 2 little girls were bored from waiting, they started knocking on the door, till it was partially opened. The little girls was kind of astonished for 10 seconds, then looked to each other and left quickly!!!! Now, we were really paying attention!

Then when the 2 girls were leaving, another 2 girls were entering and passing by the restroom, and gave the first couple a VERY weird look!! At this point we went nuts wondering what is going on and we missed!!

Tamer and I were really wondering about:

1. Why the hell 2 girls go together to a single bathroom?

2. What did the 2 little girls see and made then run away?

3. Why were the entering 2 girls looking at them this way?

P.S. Please don't tell us it is non of your business coz it is a public place, and it seemed that we were the only people who didn't get what is going on! 

Mohaly

561) How much do you Love yourself ?!

I was wondering, how far do we love ourselves?

Do we love it more than anything in the world?
Do we love it to the extent that we can sacrifice anything for its sake?
Do we love it so much but less than other things that we can sacrifice ourselves for?
Do we love as we love other things?
Do we love it the least?
or Do we love it Not?

What is right? ... if you love yourself so much you will be accused of being selfish and if you don't love yourself, you won't be able to give love to others.. I personally see that we should love ourselves first, and build on this love to develop winning relations with others; i.e loving ourselves but not on the expense of others..

Mohaly

560) Fathers Endless Love!

Fathers are a huge blessing from God. If you still have your's, make sure that you make him happy coz he deserves it.

P.S. On his birthday today, I miss my dad veryyyy much...

Mohaly

559) Obama Chooses Egypt !!

What does it mean that Obama after more than 100 days of thinking choose Egypt to address and reconnect the Muslim world? 

Does this mean that the US see a potential in Egypt to rise and take its abdicated role again?

Does this mean that the US will ignore the authoritarian ruling issues that were the main point of conflict with the Bush admin.?

Does this mean that Egypt will be the bridge between the East and West? 

Last and not least; does this mean that we will have June 4th as a vacation?! as having the US president in Cairo means 1 thing: COMPLETE PARALYSIS and it is better to stay home. Ya Rab make them decide to do it in Sharm :)

Mohaly

558) The Female Rules When She Rules !!

Although it is fun to read but I stopped at it for a long time, and I told myself that if most of my audience are females, they can help me to know if that is true or not!!

Mohaly

I have got the following on email; FEMALE RULES:

1. The Female always makes THE RULES. 
2. THE RULES are subject to change without notice. 
3. No Male can possibly know all THE RULES. 
4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all THE RULES, she must immediately change some or all of THE RULES. 
5. The Female is never wrong. 
6. If it appears the Female is wrong, it is because of a flagrant misunderstanding caused by something the Male did or said wrong. 
7. If Rule #6 applies, the Male must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstanding. 
8. The Female can change her mind at any given time. 
9. The Male must never change his mind without the express, written consent of The Female. 
10. The Female has every right to be angry or upset at any time. 
11. The Male must remain calm at all times, unless the Female wants him to be angry or upset. 
12. The Female must, under no circumstances, let the Male know whether she wants him to be angry or upset. 
13. The Male is expected to read the mind of the Female at all times. 
14. At all times, what is important is what the Female meant, not what she said. 
15. If the Male doesn't abide by THE RULES, it is because he can't take the heat, lacks ackbone, and is a wimp. 
16. Any attempt to document THE RULES could result in bodily harm. 
17. If the Male, at any time, believes he is right, he must refer to Rule #5

557) The Flu Century !

If you noticed; since the start of this century, we have been dealing with a new flu or respiratory disease or epidemic every couple of years: Sars, Chinese Flu, Bird Flu, Swine Flu.... Tab ne3mel eih!

I am not a doctor and I don't know why does such diseases happen, but I am really worried about our ability in Egypt to contain it.

Rabena yostor!

For Q&A about Swine flu : http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30503177/

Mohaly

556) Women Treatment in Egypt !

I am wondering why didn't you discuss such important topic that was raised by Mona in post 553, I am re-publishing it again for discussion...

Mohaly

Mona said:
I have a burning question that I cannot hold in any longer, so I am just going to ask it anyway. The bad treatment of women in Egypt has been making the international news for awhile. I mean it is to extent that they are starting to warn female tourists of the danger they will be subjected to during their stay in Egypt.
Do you think it is an exaggeration or it's for real?

555) Thank You God !

Thank God for everything...

Thank God for granting me good health..

Thank God for granting me thinking mind.. 

Thank God for granting me good friends..

Thank God for granting me a loving family..

Thank God for granting me great students..

Thank God for granting me supporting clients..

Thank God for granting me amazing readers.. 

Thank God for granting me the ability to love and be loved...

Thank God for granting me the feeling of being missed that drives me to come back and get in touch with the most real part in me ... My Blog and its lovely readers and followers...

Welcome back dears :)

P.S. It is mere coincidence that this post about God gifts is no. 555 (khamsa we khemesa).

P.S. 2: For those interested in knowing the PhD status, I have good news :)) My dissertation was accepted and hence my PhD is granted verbally, and I am waiting for reciving the degree officially within the coming 2 weeks. (bardo mere coincidence with 555)!

Mohaly

554) Moh@lyics Break II ...

My Dear Readers,

This period is very hard on me after what I have been through during the last couple of days. It is even harder as I am preparing for the discussion of my final dissertation for PhD next week. So I need time to forget the pain, reflect on the changes I am passing through, and focus on the final studies, specially that I will be out of town/country from now till the end of the month.

It is about time to have the 2nd break since I started this blog. I haven't stopped blogging since the last break in December 2007. 

After your kind permission: The Blog break starts today, and the Blog will be resumed after 10 days on Monday April 27th 2009 in-shaa-Allah.

You are more than welcome to dig through the blog, comment, or dicuss any topics in the comments area in this post.

Till April 27th, I wish you best of luck, and pray for me. Thank you, and you will be missed.

Mohaly

553) Use Death to Enrich Life ... !

Death is a reality for all of us. On any given day, at least 130,000 people worldwide die. Some deaths are peaceful and others violent. Some die of disease; others, from thirst, starvation, murder, accidents, illness or the easing away of the body after a life well lived...

Burrying someone you love with your own hands is a life changing experience. Something is overwhelming me... yes I am back to work, but not back to me!! I am changing, don't know how yet, but I can feel that there is something major changing within me...death helps us to have more strategic look over our lives..

I want to share with you this article, may be it helps in getting my point of view in better words, as I don't have the capacity to write what I wanna say at least for a while...

It is important that we come to terms with our own death. Unless we do, we will limit our ability to assist and understand those who are dying and those grieving the death of a loved one. Accepting your death will help ease your fears and enable you to offer more peace and comfort to those struggling with death and loss.

"You see more clearly what's important and what's not. As a result, you are likely to focus on values and goals close to your heart," Dr.Turner says.

Everyone needs to make peace with death. Take some time alone to ponder several or all of the following items. Go slowly, so you can consider the questions in a heartfelt way. You may even want to write your answers. Then discuss your responses with a good friend or loved one.

• If you discovered you were going to die later today, would you make any phone calls? To whom? What would you say?

• Do you believe in God in a vision that lends purpose and meaning to your life?

• Do you have a philosophy of life? On why we exist?

• Are you willing, given the limited time available to you, to say what's on your mind? To do what you think is important? To stop hiding behind pretensions and facades and be the real you?

• What things are most important to you? Does the way you use time and set priorities reflect your most deeply held values?

• Would you like to make changes in the way you live routinely?

• Can you imagine your own death and write an obituary that expresses how you would like to be remembered?

• Do you sense in your most important relationships any unfinished business? A troubled relationship you would like to heal? Loved ones to whom you might better express your feelings? Someone to whom you want to apologize or express thanks?

• Does the thought of your own death frighten you, or are you at peace with the idea? What do you believe happens after death? What could you do to better prepare yourself for dying?

• What do you like best about your life? Consider how you are blessed. Ponder opportunities you might want to pursue.

Use death to enrich life. Lawrence LaShan, author of Cancer as Turning Point, believes each of us has a dream that burns brighter than all the rest. Sometimes this dream is known as a "passion." Those who have the courage to follow their hearts live healthier, richer lives, LeShan says. He suggests a three-part exercise as a way of exploring and perhaps living your dream or passion.

Imagine that six months from now, your outward life -- the work you do, the place you live, the person or people with whom you live, and the way you spend your time -- can be exactly the way you want it. Describe your ideal, outward life.

Then, think about your ideal inner life. Six months from now, what attitudes, gifts and abilities would you like to have acquired, developed or strengthened?

And lastly, consider your responses to the first two items. What efforts have you made recently to realize these things? What elements of your personality make such changes difficult? How might you overcome these internal obstacles?

When properly understood, death becomes an exquisite teacher, throwing life into sharp perspective and encouraging us to achieve our fullest potential. Death reminds us our time is limited, that it is important not to put off those things we value most, and that each moment is a fresh and precious opportunity.

Ref: Dr. Jo Turner, Professor Family and Consumer Economics, University of Florida. 

552) SHE LEFT IN PEACE ;(((((((((((

After the midnight of Wednesday and before the dawn of Thursday, I lost a big love, a great passion, I lost one of the few people I really really loved in my life, I lost the one who loved me unconditionally and was always her favorite person on earth. I lost my second mother, I lost my grandma ... Mama Didi 7abebti ... 

Ana ta3baan away ... maleesh nefs ... ahhhhhh... so bitter inside ... I burried you with my bare hands, I can't believe I did that...

bye bye ya Didi, i cant believe that i wont see u again and be taken within your hug, or take you in my arms, I won't see your lovely smile, adorable golden and silver hair, and those small hands that were very big in what they give...

Don't know what to say... Ina Lellah We Ina Ilaih Rag3oun

Mohaly

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sad :(((((

551) FUN ::: The True Friends?! ;)

Would you do the same for your friend? 

Mohaly