Heading to Karachi...

[AhmedSyed]

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Salams, I'll be heading to Karachi this summer. First time since 1993, so it's been roughly a decade. Is there anything I should keep in mind?

I'm planing to see some good masjids in the area, do you guys know any exceptional ones?

Thanks.

[ze leetle elper]

Ohhh wow mashaAllah. :D

Seems like everyone I know is heading off abroad for the hols. :)

I have never been to Pak, my mind conjures up images of rickshaws, cows and people on a crowded street. :D (darn those stories my cousins told me! :p )

Keep your passport hidden, and act like a desi...that is the best advice I can give you. ;) :D

[AhmedSyed]

and act like a desi...that is the best advice I can give you.

Hmm...shouldn't be too hard. ;)

But after 10 years, you never know. Might be called an 'ABCD':mad:

[baba]

Originally posted by ze leetle elper
Keep your passport hidden, and act like a desi...that is the best advice I can give you. ;) :D
From my experience in Sri Lanka, that is very good advice. Keep that foreign accent well hidden, or you'll be hugely overcharged by shopkeepers.

[AhmedSyed]

Originally posted by baba
From my experience in Sri Lanka, that is very good advice. Keep that foreign accent well hidden, or you'll be hugely overcharged by shopkeepers.


:rotfl: Oh ok!

That reminds me, I better brush up on my Urdu. I read Urdu like a one word/minute.

[AhmedSyed]

Hey Baba, I rarely see you around to forums man. You ought rhyme in that that "bored" tread man. You where good, beta. :)

So, go on about your experiences in Sri Lanka...I wanna hear more.

[baba]

Lol I'll come up with some more rhymes inshaAllah when I get time, exams are still going on for me at the moment.

Anyway in Sri Lanka, I was mobbed my loads of my cousins, who all knew me, but I did not know some of them... and that was kinda embarrassing, especially when they asked whether I remembered them, and whether I could remember their names lol!

Another fun thing was answering my auntie's phone in a posh English accent, and explaining to the surprised callers that my auntie had hired a new butler from England (me). They were like "wow she's got an English butler!!!!" lol :D

[Ebony]

its best to take some1 local to do your shopping with u. they know the prices and can def smell a dodgy deal.

hwever, despite u speaking the language, the way u walk etc they can still tell ur not 'native'. i think they all have radars !

Ws

[AhmedSyed]

Originally posted by baba
Lol I'll come up with some more rhymes inshaAllah when I get time, exams are still going on for me at the moment.

Anyway in Sri Lanka, I was mobbed my loads of my cousins, who all knew me, but I did not know some of them... and that was kinda embarrassing, especially when they asked whether I remembered them, and whether I could remember their names lol!

Another fun thing was answering my auntie's phone in a posh English accent, and explaining to the surprised callers that my auntie had hired a new butler from England (me). They were like "wow she's got an English butler!!!!" lol :D

Lol, must be frusterating to see some guy you don't remember asking you if you know his name. Might be something they might ask me...better brush up on relatives.

Oh, and lol at butler!

:D :D

[Lateafha]

Have a safe trip ahmed, May ALlah bring you back safe and sound.:)

[ze leetle elper]

Originally posted by AhmedSyed
But after 10 years, you never know. Might be called an 'ABCD':mad:

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[AhmedSyed]

Originally posted by ze leetle elper
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:mad: No, not funny. Especially if you end up asking them to repeat what they have just said.:freedom:

Maybe I can pretend that I have a sore throat and can't talk...hmm not a bad idear...

Something tells me I'm going to be the butt of all jokes in Karachi:mad: :freedom: :badguy:

[Ayah]

I totally know how ya feel. I'm also going overseas in about a month insha Allah, to visit my relatives and I'm a bit nervous about having to converse with them. I can perfectly understand them, and although I do speak arabic at home, I mix english words in my sentences all the time :p But ya know what, it should be okay. I'm sure your relatives will be so happy to see you that they may not even bother making fun ;)

~Ayah

[ze leetle elper]

Originally posted by AhmedSyed
:mad: No, not funny. Especially if you end up asking them to repeat what they have just said.:freedom:

:rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

[AhmedSyed]

Ok the countdown begins...only 8 days until I leave :cool:

[ze leetle elper]

Ohhhh it must be SO exciting! :D

How long are you going for? Make sure you get me a prezzie (no, not paan :rolleyes: ) and pack the mosquito repellent! :D

[nam]

Sallaam

Yeah i have some advice, whenever your visiting any country in the sub continent fart as often as you like because the place most likely stinks anyway.

Allah HAfiz

Nam ("to buy a crappy car is like buying underwear you know is goin to give you a rash" 01/07/04)

[Abdullah al-Muhajir]

No it doesn't. In the countryside, where most of the subcontinent is based upon, there is beauty and serenity everywhere. So much more different from the polution-populated West.

Ahmed, whenever you get a chance to visit the subcontinent, dare not go to the City. Head over to the countryside, and feel the tranquility and serenity radiating inside.

I have been living in the subcontinent all my life. And the beauty radiates my heart closer to Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He.

[Omar]

yeah if u get a chance brother go to swat its beautiful. and If u want to go further goto Kalam u'll love it waterfalls and mountains its wonderful

[AhmedSyed]

Ohhhh it must be SO exciting! :D

How long are you going for? Make sure you get me a prezzie (no, not paan :rolleyes: ) and pack the mosquito repellent! :D

I think I'll be back July 28. LOL, I can't mail you the pretzel Ze, it will most likely decay by the time it reaches your doorstep.

Your idea about the mosquito repellent reminded me that I should pack mosquito repellent. But then again, I have develped an immunity to mosquito bites (at least to the American breed).

Yeah i have some advice, whenever your visiting any country in the sub continent fart as often as you like because the place most likely stinks anyway.

LOL! I'll keep that in mind when I go to eat at Sabiri Nihari. Inshallah.

Ahmed, whenever you get a chance to visit the subcontinent, dare not go to the City. Head over to the countryside, and feel the tranquility and serenity radiating inside.

Sorry kiddo. I live in the city, there is no escaping the city. Besides, they serve "rainbow juice" there. :D

yeah if u get a chance brother go to swat its beautiful. and If u want to go further goto Kalam u'll love it waterfalls and mountains its wonderful

The only waterfalls I will see will probably be at "Aladdin Waterpark". :( But fun none the less.

22 hour airplain ride...but guess what! I'll be stoping by Birmingham Airport (in England)! And that will be the closest I will get to many of my Ummah pals :(.

[ze leetle elper]

22 hour airplain ride...but guess what! I'll be stoping by Birmingham Airport (in England)! And that will be the closest I will get to many of my Ummah pals :(.

Ooo how long is your stopover? :D

Hey maybe I won't need to FedEx that kebab after all... :nuts:

[nam]

Sallaam

Ok Tashin, i will change what i say. My new point of view is this. My time in the subcontinent i found its odur to be offensive. I am speaking from experience, your thoughts of polution - populated west, they from experience as well?

Allah HAfiz

Nam ("Fobby accent" 04/06/04)

No it doesn't. In the countryside, where most of the subcontinent is based upon, there is beauty and serenity everywhere. So much more different from the polution-populated West.

Ahmed, whenever you get a chance to visit the subcontinent, dare not go to the City. Head over to the countryside, and feel the tranquility and serenity radiating inside.

I have been living in the subcontinent all my life. And the beauty radiates my heart closer to Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He.

[AhmedSyed]

Ooo how long is your stopover? :D

Hey maybe I won't need to FedEx that kebab after all... :nuts:


Did you really save me that kebab, Ze? :eek2:

Anywhooo, the stop over will probably be for refueling and to board/unload passengers. I think I'll be on the same plane? So if you wanna come aboard, I'll tell you the flight number, lol. :nuts:

[ze leetle elper]

Ha!

Well take advantage of the Duty Free :D I'd prolly hide in the luggage compartment and get a flight to Pak ;) Only to be sent home on landing...

...All for free. :nuts:

[AhmedSyed]

Did you hear about the dude who shipped himself to his parents in a crate? Spent 3 days in there...must have been good at doing a fetus curl, ouch!

Anywhoo, I'd advise you to bring some Brit pounds or something. Paki officials are easy to bribe, lol!

[ze leetle elper]

:p

[AhmedSyed]

One more day...

[ze leetle elper]

Yikes!

Well have a safe trip inshaAllah :) and try not to get too char grilled :D

[Mary Carol]

May Allah (swt) inshallah make your journey enjoyable and return you safely to your family. May you profit both in your knowledge and in your experience. May your soul gain from the depth and beauty of all that your eye beholds.

And may you find more to eat than just your feet...:)

[*IslamicGirl*]

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:salams


Hp u have a safe journey InshAllah!!:)


:salams

[Abdullah al-Muhajir]

May Allah (swt) inshallah make your journey enjoyable and return you safely to your family. May you profit both in your knowledge and in your experience. May your soul gain from the depth and beauty of all that your eye beholds.

And may you find more to eat than just your feet...:) Ameen. :)

[.: Anna :.]

May Allah (swt) inshallah make your journey enjoyable and return you safely to your family. May you profit both in your knowledge and in your experience. May your soul gain from the depth and beauty of all that your eye beholds.

And may you find more to eat than just your feet...:)

ameen :) have fun bro! :D

[JiHaD_JoE]

i think im a bit too late (typical of me :rolleyes: ) but have fun....and get access to a computer to tell us how its going

[AhmedSyed]

Ze, Mariam, IG, Xman, Anna, and JJ (as well as the rest of you who did dua) thanks.

I'm back from Pak >lol<. It has been a very, very, enlightening experience that I will never forget.

When you leave a privileged American suburb and step into a third-world nation, your world is turned upside down. Its sooooooo different here, just about everything, right down to which side of the car the steering wheel is on.

I'll tell you all about my trip later in the General forum, perhaps.

[*IslamicGirl*]

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:salams


WELCOME BACK!

Good 2 know ur trip went well :)

:salams

[007]

go to clifton beach its like ace

[.: Anna :.]

Welcome Back Ahmed :)

[ze leetle elper]

Fantastico! :p

Let's hear all the stories, including the one where you get married. :D ;)

[AhmedSyed]

including the one where you get married.

I had no idea you were also interested in my daydreams :wink:

[*IslamicGirl*]

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:salams


including the one where you get married.

I had no idea you were also interested in my daydreams :wink:

Sis Ze's a Marriage maker, whaddya expect? :p

I doubt there's a single thread on ummah that talks abt marriage w/o her post(s) lol

:salams

[ze leetle elper]

I had no idea you were also interested in my daydreams :wink:
Ahh yes, I see beyond the outer eye. :D

So what's her name? :p

[JiHaD_JoE]

Ze, Mariam, IG, Xman, Anna, and JJ (as well as the rest of you who did dua) thanks.

I'm back from Pak >lol<. It has been a very, very, enlightening experience that I will never forget.

When you leave a privileged American suburb and step into a third-world nation, your world is turned upside down. Its sooooooo different here, just about everything, right down to which side of the car the steering wheel is on.

I'll tell you all about my trip later in the General forum, perhaps.
wow that fast?

[AhmedSyed]

wow that fast?

In Karachi you need two watches...because one will most likely be broken.

Ahh yes, I see beyond the outer eye. :D

So what's her name? :p
lol...for me to know and for you to....................................not find out:D

[AhmedSyed]

I really want to relate my experiences to you all. But I feel that if I do, I will become nostalgic about my jolly old cousins and of the chicken tikka, and of the pollution and smoke (I'm starting to miss that too!)

But no matter, I will go on.:freedom: The show must go on! And no shesh kabob, nor biryani will stop me..................................on second thought, perhaps a nihari would.

I'm make a thread soon, you'll know where to find it.

[ze leetle elper]

lol...for me to know and for you to....................................not find out:D
You can run, but boy O boy you cannot hide. :D

[Ebony]

In Karachi you need two watches...because one will most likely be broken.
Or stolen :rolleyes:

Welcome bck :D

[Sayed Viqqas]

hey ahmed sayed good luck man......u will enjoy the trip dude pakistan is not my taste coz i have lived in australia wayyyyyy to long and cant adapt to that environment anymore even though it is my homeland but ehhh....i think u will enjoy it man make sure u head over to gilget its got great site seeing there man and i heard there building a new mosque up there coz i got a few relos that have been stationed there in the army........gilget i rate it