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A mother asked her kids to recreate how all 3 got on top of the wardrobe. You wouldn’t believe your eyes 😅

Amir Jama'at Canada, Lal Khan Malik Sahib, delivered a powerful and deeply moving concluding address at 48th annual @Jalsa_Canada It was a heartfelt speech —- as if an answer to a personal thought churning in my mind lately. I migrated to United States in 2000 after marriage. Having raised three children, often draft a mental profit-loss statement to assess life. I was raised up in the Zia era Pakistan (military rule under Martial Law, uber religiosity and deepest persecution of Ahmadi Muslims escalated in the 1980s via draconian blasphemy laws). As I sat in the audience at Canada Salana Jalsa this weekend, was struck by the opening remark in Amir Sahib’s speech where he mentioned how most of the attendees at the jalsa are economic migrants. Lately, I had been questioning my family’s migration to America — which indeed did begin as an economic one. Honestly, I have been beginning to feel the fallout — as my children struggle for identity in this vast wilderness of material abundance. Amir sahib drew an excellent parallel after quoting verse 42 of Sura Al- Nahl — how Bani-Israel after escaping bondage and suffering (40 years) found themselves at the shores of the Red Sea. Israel is the historical and Quranic title given to Prophet Yaqub as (Jacob), grandson of great Patriarch Ibrahim (Abraham). Israel, means "the servant of God". The children of Israel were promised glad tidings (material and spiritual) but alas they transgressed. Modern day world is witnessing firsthand — people of Israel at the giving end of the worst human atrocities in the entire history of mankind — in Gaza. This is happening because those who were promised glad tidings transgressed and immersed themselves in worldly bounties by ignoring the greater purpose of life — to serve God and his mankind. Verse 50 of Surah Az-Zumar highlights this gradual moral degradation steeped in human behavior — arrogance stemming from worldly riches & prosperity and deeming it personal achievements. Bani Israel have historically ignored God’s blessings, hence invoking His wrath despite being once favored and reminded to be meek, humble and kind. Amir sahib has personally embraced the Imam of the Age at a young age during his college years. His heartfelt plea and journey to Islam Ahmadiyyat is a testament to his belief and integrity. In this speech, he reminded how character is built through small building blocks. We need to remain vigilant and mindful of the true purpose of our existence. It is easy to slip off the spiritual guardrails by making excuses for our own minor misdemeanors. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (sa)’s character was vouched as most Trustworthy and Truthful long before his Prophethood. We must remain cognizant of who are we — embrace the message of our beloved Iman of the Age Promised Messiah (as) who was sent to revive Islam. Our children must preserve their identity. They are torchbearers of our legacy that will last way beyond our physical lives. Our personal character in every walk of life defines us. It is silent Tabligh and propagation of our faith — takes our belief beyond mere lip service and demonstrates how we are true followers of the Reformer of the Age. We must walk our talk and benefit society at large and become ambassadors of our belief and faith . Our smallest transgressions can hurt others. We have to put our faith in action by becoming loyal and honest citizens. We must stay true to our faith and strive to protect our progeny from the vast ills of society. It can only be done by staying connected with Khilafat. We have to give time and efforts. Our sacrifices must go beyond financial. We must sacrifice our desires to purify our souls, and our time to serve our faith. We must remain grateful and serve our society with humility kindness and integrity. Our words & actions must match otherwise we risk losing the favors of God and also suffer in other aspects of life. youtu.be/e0sYqZ-oa1k?is… (2 hour mark)

You're being brainwashed to fear a Muslim takeover so you won't realize Israel already has.

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Visited the bookstall during @Jalsa_Canada this past weekend. A great collection of new books and translations were available. Amir Sahib of Canada Jamaat, Malik Lal Khan Sahib reminded us that we are seeds who have been planted here as part of a Divine plan. It is imperative that we remain true to our faith and don’t forget the true purpose of our existence. We owe it to our progeny as our legacy is being etched. A distinction of the Promised Messiah (as) is affirming faith through facts and logic that has gone missing in the Muslim world at large. Islam is a living faith and we have to constantly strive to balance our physical growth with spiritual nourishment. The books of the Promised Messiah (as) are available in English. These are troves of wisdom and words of the Imam of the Age —- our recipe for personal growth to navigate in this turbulent world. روحانی خزائن is a complication of the spiritual and intellectual treatise of the Reformer of the Age, that was penned more than a 100 years ago. Increasingly, these books are proving to be prophetic and offer the perfect recipe to make sense of life. If we are to preserve our faith, we need to understand what we pray and recite and only then can be grapple with the harsher realities of life. Islam is دین کامل ۔ — a perfect and wholesome religion. It is a perfect balance of the physical and spiritual. It has not be relegated to mere rituals rather it provides complete guidance in every aspect of life. I was not able to carry the complete set of English translation of روحا نی خزائن (CA$ 150) due to logistic reasons but grabbed a few individual translations including ‘Guidance for the receiving mind’ and ‘The shining light’ plus other small booklets that my children can easily read and enjoy. Personally, attending the two jalsas in USA and Canada within the last week has rejuvenated me — making me pause to rethink and recalibrate my purpose in life as I was getting increasingly embroiled in the vagaries of life. Many of us find our sanity drowning as we grapple with the vagaries of life. The world at large is becoming unceasingly chaotic. We, the immigrant find ourselves at the next juncture of life as our children (who were born here) are ready to fly off the nest after marriage, pursuit of careers etc. Having done a lot for the physical prosperity of our children, somehow along the process we have not paid commensurate attention to their spiritual well being. Understandably, there is increasing alienation within the youth due to personal examples of adults around them. Gen Z in particular is very cognizant of the discrepancy in the actions of their elders whereby they sense the misalignment of their words and deeds. It is never too late to renew. Even we as parents need an introspection into our own vulnerabilities and embrace them. Our children are not following what we say — rather they see our actions. They are picking on our smallest actions that are sometimes not aligned with the words we churn out. Even if we have read these books, it is imperative to return and refresh. Life is constantly in flux and we mere mortals need guidance at every stage of life.

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1) know the scientific literature behind our decision making - it will make you a better IC. 2) knowing when not to do a PCI is the most important skill any interventional Cardiologist can have. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do. 3) place the patient at the centre of each of your decisions 4) there is no rush becoming an attending- experience in fellowship is much more important

B✅ Overview Lipodermatosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the subcutaneous fat, most often affecting the lower legs. It is strongly linked to chronic venous insufficiency. Damaged venous valves lead to venous hypertension, causing leakage of fibrinogen into the dermis, hypoxia, inflammation, and fibrosis. Acute cases present with painful, erythematous, tender plaques. Subacute disease shows non-tender, hyperpigmented, sclerotic plaques from hemosiderin deposition. Chronic disease produces the classic “inverted champagne bottle” leg: tapered lower leg with proximal edema and distal fibrosis. Risk factors include obesity, history of DVT, prolonged standing, sedentary lifestyle, older age, smoking, and hypercoagulable states. Diagnosis is clinical and supported by duplex ultrasound assessing venous incompetence or thrombosis, and ABPI to rule out arterial disease. This condition reflects advanced venous disease where long-standing venous hypertension reshapes the skin and soft tissue, often progressing to venous ulcers if untreated. Source: osmosis.org

This morning in Biddeford, Maine, a 26-year-old man said goodbye to his wife and daughter and left for work. Moments later he was dead, shot in the head by ICE agents, the second man ICE has killed in six days. ICE is killing our neighbors. ICE cannot be reformed. Abolish ICE.

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An ICE agent shot and killed a 26-year-old man in Maine today. This comes just days after ICE shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas. Trump’s domestic army must be stopped.