11/05/2005

Injustice in the name of Ajr

Is it time for us in Phx to hire a contractor that sets up the prayer area for eid and then cleans up after we finish. He should take care of the parking, prayer area setup, speakers etc etc. Just the imagine the dawah the entire community will be doing to these Maccu (you think americans are going to be involved in the setup hahaha). We can stand with the money boxes, because hey, we would be crossing the line of no return if are not able to that!!!

Seriously but when i look at it, the community positively ridicules any dedication. I know that those beamers, infis, mercs, jags and hummers are never ever going to waste time in this. But still why should we have only one mosque volunteer when this was a "phoenix" event. i may as well do that for one mosque!! Yes ultimately there are only a handful that can give the completing touch. but expecting A to Z from these handful is injustice. Oh what about ajr for the sa....., Yes inshallah I seek to gain some ajr by contacting my kith and kin on this joyous occasion. Isnt that important too? I think i am not the only one who needs it. And isnt this the best time to use my cellphone and bluetooth handset? batein kuch aur nigahein kahi aur!!

So moral of the story: For next Eid
[1] Get those finest of dresses that you can afford. Wear a turban or hat or fur cap. Only be very very careful of the niyat.
[2] In your same car, get your friends who have a meeting or a class or a family member with you. Isnt carpooling fun!!
[3] Arrive on time taking care of the traffic conditions because the Salaat is important.
[4] chat among your friends who have come along with you at the Eid site if it is not ready. Offer to put a few chairs and if you really want to do something join the welcome committee. Joining the pre-event mgmt committee is better but at this time you are too late.
[5] Concentrate on the salaat and khutba.
[6] Wish all the people you know. Take photos so that your relatives are informed and your blog/site looks more colorful.
[7] Use the ramadas that come along with the site. Sit there and chat. You dont want to waste any money invested for this event. If all are occupied proceed to the parking lot. Repeat step 6.
[8] If you are still on the site, offer to put back any chairs that you may have set up in [4]. Say a few encouraging words to the handful of gullible victims aka volunteers, so that they complete all other tasks.
[9] your friend/family member should have started pestering you by now. Else it is your responsibility to pester them.
[10] Leave for the Castle's & Coasters to be among the first 20/50 family. Hey dont I deserve this on my Eid !!

Am i missing something?

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