#iftikhar

[tinysoultimetravel]

When Javed Akhtar wrote and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sang, "Chehra uska hai ya koi mahtaab hai."

When Richard Siken wrote, "You were pointing at the moon and I was looking at your hand."

When Iftikhar Naseem said, "Us ke chehre ki chamak ke samne saada laga, asmaan pe chand pura tha magar aadha laga."

[aashiqui-aashiqui]

okay sodhi i would have appreciated if you actually dropped it but oh well goodbye iftikhar chacha

[zonetrente-trois]

The co-creator of A League of Their Own, Will Graham, has joined a growing number of voices opposing Amazon Prime’s decision to cancel the second season of the LGBTQ+ series.

[urduclassic]

دن گزارا ہے سزا کی صورت

دن گزارا ہے سزا کی صورت رات آئی شبِ یلدا کی طرح

صحن کی آگ میں جلتے ہوئے شعلوں کی تپش منجمد ہوتے ہوئے خون میں در آئی ہے

یادیں یخ بستہ ہواؤں کی طرح آتی ہیں آتشِ رفتہ و آئندہ میں رخشاں چہرے

برف پاروں کی طرح دل کے آئینے میں لو دیتے ہیں، بجھ جاتے ہیں

پسِ دیوار ہے خورشیدِ تمنا کا قیام ختم یہ سلسلۂ رقصِ شرر ہونا ہے

شبِ یلدا کا مقدر ہے سحر ہونا ہے

افتخار عارف

[akultalkies]

Sargun Mehta, Ajay Sarkaria, B.N. Sharma, Prince Kanwaljeet Singh, Amar Noorie, Iftikhar Thakur, Jatinder Kaur, Prit Aggarwal, Joty Kay

[nakibistan]

List of notable Muslim allies of queer, trans or LGBTQI+ folks

Imam al-Nawawi – ally of Mukhannathun or trans femmes, female transsexuals and effeminate queers

Saint Khawaja Gharib Nawaz – ally and patron of Hijra and Khawaja Sara communities

Saint Baba Bulleh Shah – ally and patron of Muslim Khawaja Sira communities

Saint Lal Shabaz Qalander – patron of Khawaja Sira & trans Muslim communities

Abu Muhammad Ali Ibn Hazm – ally of queer Muslims

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini - ally of transgender & intersex folks

Sheikh Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi - ally of trans & intersex folks

Amina Wadud - ally of LGBTQI+ Muslims, founder of Queer Islamic Studies and Theology (QIST)

Gulbanu Khaki/Gul Khaki - ally of LGBTQ+ muslims, mother of a gay imam

Khaled Hosseini - ally of transgender & proud muslim dad of a transgender child

Siddika Jessa - LGBTQI+ activist, mother of a gay muslim son

Ani Zonneveld

Pamela Taylor

Laura Silver

Omid Safi

Kecia Ali

Ghazala Anwar

Ensaf Haider

Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur

Farid Esack

Zaitun Mohamed Kasim/Toni Mohamed Kasim

Anne-Sophie Monsinay

Imam Kahina Bahloul

Imam Philip Tuley

Imam Tahir Chaudhry

Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle

Farouk Peru

Abdennur Prado

Ingrid Mattson

Hasan Minhaj

Reza Aslan

Alia Bano

Zaid Ibrahim

Azahn Munas

Ayman Fadel

Inayat Bunglawala

Shahla Khan Salter

Nakia Jackson

Jeewan Chanicka

Taj Hargey

Michael Muhammad Knight

Maajid Nawaz

Shehnilla Mohamed

Mustafa Akyol

Writer Sabina Khan

Activist Jerin Arifa

Urvah Khan - LGBTQI+ ally, co-founder of Muslim Pride Toronto

Imam Khaleel Mohammed

Imam Tareq Oubrou

Imam Dr Rashied Omar

Shaykha Fariha Fatima al-Jerrahi

Shaykha Amina Teslima al-Jerrahi

Scholar Hussein Abdullatif

Maysoun Douas

Fátima Taleb

Aydan Özoğuz

Omid Nouripour

Özcan Mutlu

Ekin Deligöz

Cem Özdemir

Artist Nadia Khan

Marina Mahathir

Siti Musdah Mulia

Karima Bennoune

Grand Mufti Sheikh Assadullah Mwale

Muneeb Qadir

Dr. Amir Hussein

Dr. Sana Yasir

Dr. Sali Berisha

Dr. Omer Adil

Hashim Thaçi

Albin Kurti

Supermodel Nadia Hussain

Irish-Bangladeshi singer Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes

Salma Hayek

Fouad Yammine

Pakistani Director Asim Abbasi

Pakistani Actress Nadia Jamil

Indian Actor Saqib Saleem

Indian Actor Irrfan Khan

Indian Actor Aamir Khan

Indian Actress Zeenat Khan/Aman

Indian Actress Shabana Azmi

Indian Actress Saba Azad

Indian Actress Sara Ali Khan

Indian Actress Huma Qureshi

Indian Director Zoya Khan

Pakistani Actor Furqan Qureshi

Bangladeshi Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon

Actor Muneeb Butt

Indian Actress Zareen Khan

Indian Actor Imran khan

Pakistani Actress Mehar Bano

Filmmaker Faruk Kabir

Filmmaker Saim Sadiq

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Riz Ahmed

Zayn Malik

Sally El-Hosaini

Malala Yousefzai

Hafid Abbas

Hojatoleslam Kariminia

Singer Sherina Munaf

Writer Alifa Rifaat

Writer Ismat Chughtai

Activist Nida Mushtaq

Activist Aan Anshori

Abdul Muiz Ghazali

Kyai Hussein Muhammad

Marzuki Wahid

Gigi Hadid

President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) - ally of waria or transgender females

Sinta Nuriyah - ally of trans & waria folks

Politician Keith Ellison

Mayor Sadiq Khan

Politician Ilhan Omar

Politician Rashida Tlaib

Politician Rushanara Ali

Politician Nabilah Islam

Politician Shahana Hanif

Politician Rama Yade

Politician Humza Yousaf

Politician Zarah Sultana

UK Sectratary General Zara Mohammed

Turkish politician Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

Bengali Influencer Sobia Ameen

Shaykh Michael Mumisa

Muhammad Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan

Mufti Abdur Rahman Azad - Hijra ally

Sheikh Hasina - Ally of hijra-intersex communities

Lawyer Iftikhar Chaudhry

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh

Professor Amel Grami

Professor Muhammad Aslam Khaki

Mohammad Hashim Kamali

Mehrdad Alipour

Lawyer Imaan Mazari/Iman Mazari

Shireen Mazari

Syed Murad Ali Shah

[myauditionfordrphil]

Did I just see Rishabh Pant trying to force Iftikhar to hit the stumps with his bat 😭

[jinjurloaf]

مجھ سے نفرت ہے اگر اس کو تو اظہار کرے

کبھ میں کہتا ہوں مجھے پیار ہی کرتا جائے

TRANS

If he detests me so, why not confess?

When have I ever asked him to go on loving me?

Iftikhar Naseem

[aashufta-sar]

مٹی کی محبت میں ہم آشفتہ سروں نے وہ قرض اتارے ہیں کہ واجب بھی نہیں تھے

Mitti ki mohabbat mein hum ashufta saron nay Woh qarz utaare hain ke waajib bhi nahi thay

Iftikhar Aarif / افتخار عارف

[qalbofnight]

society always made fun of one's failure ,and when it comes to the one's who failed in love ,people never missed a chance to make fun of their failure in love and disgrace them ,there's a social pressure every person feels who has once loved someone and failed it in front of the world as a divorce or else..,

which reminds me of some couplets..,as Mohtarma Parveen Shakir said,"Kaisey keh doon ki usne chodh diya hai mujhko ,baat to sach hai magar baat a ruswayi ki.,

Ahmad Faraz wrote,"kis kis ko batayenge judayi ka sabab hum,tu mujhse khafa hai to zamaney ke liye aa.,

Faiza Iftikhar wrote," Suna hai

Rab Dilon Mein Base,Dil Jadun Fr Tuttee Jag Ye Sara Hanse,Koi Maslehat Hi Hove".

[noorjehan]

"kitna sunsaan hai rasta dil ka,

qaafila koi luta ho jaise"

- Iftikhar Aazmi

[truecrimewithsami]

The case of Shafilea Ahmed - an honour killing.

Shafilea Ahmed was a 17 year old British-Pakistani girl who was murdered by her parents, iftikhar Ahmed and Farzana Ahmed. She was killed in an honour killing due to the fact that she refused to accept an arranged marriage.

Shafilea was born on 14 of july 1986 in Bradford England. She was described as a confident and very kind young girl who the community loved.

On 11th of September 2003, shafilea was reported missing for a week by her teachers, so missing posters were put up by the police in order to find the young girl,

The police were convinced that she could have been Murdered in a possible honour killing due to shafilea coming back to England from pakistan with a damaged throat, from her drinking bleach in a suicide attempt, which her parents played off as an accident. Shafilea had also been reported to have run away many times before her disappearance.

In February 2004, some dismembered remains were found in river Kent, near Cumbria after heavy flooding. The police had a suspicion that the body was Shafilea so they asked the parents to identify the body, and they were Correct. The body was Shafilea’s. They identified her body by her golf zigzag bracelet and blue topaz ring. Since her body was very badly decomposed, the cause of death couldn’t be determined. Another way they identified that the body was Shafileas was by examining the dental work on it. Her dentist was 90% sure that the body was shafileas.

The police had no idea what to think, most of them thought it was her parents but had no evidence to say it was definitely them. The only evidence they had was shafileas friends telling them that her parents were kind of abusive, like one time a friend of Shafilea recalled that farzana called shafilea a “slut” for wearing nails and dying her hair and that shafilea wrote poems saying “I’m trapped.” Even when they tried to ask iftikhar and farzana, the two straight out refused and didn’t allow any questions.

Also at a press conference that spoke about shafileas death, iftikhar and farzana appeared after saying that they were not going to be making an appearance. Since the police did not trust them, the parents had to guilt trip the police and act all innocent. Iftikhar and farzana cried on television, praying for their daughter.

The family was left alone for many years until on 25th August 2010, Shafileas younger sister alesha had called the police saying that a robbery had taken place. When they police got there, it was a lie so they took alesha into custody, that’s when alesha told them everything. She told them that her parents had murdered Shafilea in front of her and her younger siblings by putting a plastic bag over Shafileas head and suffocating her. All because Shafilea refused to marry somebody. Alesha had also told them that iftikhar had driven to Cumbria all the way from bradford just to dump her body in the river Kent. T

So on the 7th September 2011, the police had announced that shafileas parents were charged with murder and in may 2012 their trial will begin. Farzana and Iftikhar were both found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, with the minimum sentence of 25 years on 3 August 2012.

Honour killings are not legal or good under any circumstances. Don’t let these continue.

R.I.P shafilea Ahmed ❤️‍🩹🕊️

[worldcurrentaffairs]

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan's Triumphs and India's Concerns - A Preview of the High-Stakes Clash

The upcoming clash between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup 2023 on September 2nd has generated a wave of anticipation and tension. Pakistan's recent significant victory has added an extra layer of complexity to this highly awaited encounter. In a match preceding this clash, Pakistan secured a resounding win against Nepal, setting a strong precedent. As the rivalry heats up, India's apprehensions seem to be growing due to Pakistan's recent surge in form.

**Dominating Performance Against Nepal:**

Pakistan demonstrated its prowess in the first match of the Asia Cup 2023 by defeating Nepal by a margin of 238 runs. This victory not only showcased Pakistan's batting might but also highlighted its remarkable prowess in bowling. Pakistan's comprehensive triumph against Nepal has raised eyebrows in the cricketing world, particularly in India.

**Babar Azam's Stellar Form:**

Captain Babar Azam led from the front with an exceptional century. His well-calculated innings of 110 runs in 110 balls laid a strong foundation for Pakistan. Babar's remarkable strike rate and subsequent half-century in just 20 balls reflected his exceptional form and adaptability. Babar's innings, powered by four sixes, contributed significantly to Pakistan's total score of 151 runs.

                     

**Emerging Threat for India:**

Babar Azam's excellent form could pose a serious challenge for India. Additionally, Iftikhar Ahmed's impressive 109 runs off 71 balls marked his maiden century in One Day Internationals. Ahmed's performance has the potential to address Pakistan's middle-order concerns, showcasing his versatility in various cricketing departments.

**Bowling Brilliance and Spin Mastery:**

Pakistan's bowlers continued their splendid form in the match against Nepal. Shaheen Afridi's early breakthrough with two wickets in the first over set the tone. Naseem Shah, in his first over, took a crucial wicket, and Haris Rauf's stellar mid-over performance secured him two wickets as well. Pakistan's spinners, especially Shadab Khan, displayed their mettle, taking four wickets for 27 runs in 6.4 overs. Nawaz's contribution with one wicket in his two overs further bolstered Pakistan's bowling prowess.

**The Ominous Message for India:**

Pakistan's resounding victory against Nepal sends a strong message to India. This victory not only puts Pakistan in good stead but also serves as a warning to India. If Pakistan maintains this level of performance, the upcoming clash against India could be a closely contested battle, promising a thrilling encounter between the two cricketing giants.

**Emergence of Pakistan's All-Rounders:**

Pakistan's recent victory against Nepal was also a showcase of its all-round strength. Iftikhar Ahmed's century and his vital role in the middle order have undoubtedly eased the worries of Pakistan's team management. His ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball adds depth to Pakistan's lineup. Additionally, his century might just be the boost Pakistan needed to address their middle-order concerns, a facet that had been under scrutiny in recent times.

**Impressive Bowling Ensemble:**

The Pakistani bowling attack once again proved its mettle. Shaheen Afridi's knack for early breakthroughs and his fierce pace provide a promising start to the team. Naseem Shah's ability to extract wickets early in his spells showcased his potential to unsettle the opposition's top order. Haris Rauf's consistent performance and his knack for picking up crucial wickets during the middle overs adds a valuable dimension to Pakistan's bowling attack.

**Spin Wizardry and Indian Batting Challenges:**

The Asia Cup also witnessed Pakistan's spinners weaving their magic. Shadab Khan's ability to bamboozle batsmen and create pressure in the middle overs cannot be overlooked. His economy rate and wicket-taking ability are bound to pose a challenge for the Indian batting lineup. As Indian batsmen have struggled against quality spin in the past, Pakistan's spin attack might just be the X-factor that could make the difference in the high-stakes match.

**Setting the Stage for India vs. Pakistan Clash:**

With this convincing victory, Pakistan has set the stage for an intense showdown against India. The match between these arch-rivals on September 2nd promises to be a battle of nerves and skills. Pakistan's recent successes have boosted their confidence and put India on high alert. As both teams gear up for this monumental clash, the cricketing world braces for an epic showdown that could shape the course of the Asia Cup and set the tone for the future matches between these two cricketing giants.

**Conclusion: A Tale of Anticipation and Rivalry:**

The Asia Cup 2023 has already presented us with intriguing narratives and performances that have left cricket enthusiasts at the edge of their seats. Pakistan's triumphant march and their well-rounded approach have not only added excitement to the tournament but have also raised the stakes for the forthcoming clash with India. As the cricketing world holds its breath, we can only wait to witness whether Pakistan's recent surge will continue, or if India will rise to the challenge and reclaim their dominance on the field. The Asia Cup stage is set, and the cricketing drama is about to unfold!