I’ve decided that it’s time to close down Suspect Paki.
The name is no longer relevant and any point I wanted to make with the name of the blog, first jocular, then ironic, has long been made and perhaps, overplayed.
I’m not the same person I was when this blog started either. Some of the language I used, well, let’s just say it wasn’t becoming of a Muslim and some of the sentiment expressed, even if sampled at the peak of emotion, wasn’t Islamic either. It certainly wasn’t gentlemanly. I’m glad I did it, but I wouldn’t do it now and don’t feel or think that way now. More and more, this was beginning to cause problems, even if I stand by most, but certainly not all of the content.
I’m on Twitter quite a lot and will remain so until I decide how to restart my writing. I will insha’Allah, return with a blog at some point and I will keep this domain paid for and alive insha’Allah for historical purposes. I’m pleased that at one point I was around 10,000 or so in Technorati’s ratings, when Technorati mattered and I’m pleased that I retained some of my old friends once new friends joined me.
I love what I’ve got out of this blog and I thank you all for reading me for so long.
I will be back and I’ll let you know here when I am.
Until then, I hope that friends and foes alike will be so kind as to leave me a parting shot in the comments section.
If you’re interested in my work on the Ahmadiyya, that contnues at thecult.info, with news at thecult.info/blog and some forum activity too.
As-salaamu `alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and blessings.
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Well if sp hadn’t existed we would never have met. Still think it has value but get your reasons. It’s your blog. Hope we can still have our conversations. See you soon anyway. Lunch is on you then. X
Damn, and i only just found this website!!! shame.
Not sure if you regard me as friend or foe but thanks for the insights anyway.
I was deeply saddened by this news, and I am sure many share with me this feeling, but your ((I will insha’Allah return with a blog at some point)) gives us some comfort.
I wish you the success whatever your noble plans are, and I pray to Allah (SWT) that He would give you all the support that you need.
Respectfully,
AoA
Certainly not a good news!
May Allah bless you and guide you all the time. AMeen
Well Shahid bhai, I certainly hope you start blogging again. It won’t be the same without you.
awww man I always check this website for your latest blog. You’ve inspired my thinking and you will be sorely missed by friend and foe lol. Thank’s for the articles you’ve written and I hope you come back soon. Naz.
I wrote something longer, but the site lost it.
I can understand the reasons behind it now, thank you for explaining them to us.
Salaam, I have been reading your blog for ages – and you will be missed. Im happy to hear that your leaving SP for the right reasons and hope that you have a good future.
Salaam.
Khuram.
Salam Shahid.
I did tell you I would email you, but I decided that I would post a comment instead. When I hear about some of your personal experiences and thoughts on this blog, it really has moved me and Inshallah your blog has helped readers to get a better understanding of Islam. Learning about your path to Islam, I can draw some parallels to my path to Islam.
Although I was raised as a muslim, the pillars of my religion had very weak foundations because I did not do things in the right way. We are commanded by our lord to establish prayer, be constant in our prayers and pray on time. I would only ever pray the Eid prayer and perhaps some Juma prayers on my summer holidays. I was taught how to recite the Quran in arabic from a very young age, but I didn’t understand arabic and I was never taught the meaning of the words that I recited. However, the fasting during Ramadan was always something that I got the meaning of straight away and this perhaps made the Zakat easy for me too. I’m definitely sure lots of other muslims can relate to how I practised my religion.
The moment that changed my life was back in March 2004, I got hold of a copy of an English translation of the Quran. In one of your “A fracture in belief” speeches you gave, you mentioned how you felt after reading the first 5 verses of surah bakarah. I can remember being moved to tears reading those very same verses. Why? Well, let me relay them again:
2:1 – A.L.M.
2:2 – This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear God.
2:3 – Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them;
2:4 – And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter.
2: 5 – They are on (true) guidance, from their Lord, and it is these who will prosper.
So why am I moved to tears by these verses? Well the answer lies in what I read in the rest of the Quran, which gives me the conviction to believe that this is a book from God. I read all of the meaning of the Quran (in English) back in early 2004 and it was this book that strengthened my faith and it is this book that helped me to understand why I need to practice my religion in the way my lord commands me to. The most merciful, the most kind, the most forgiving has made me fortunate enough to understand this book – I remember how all the rituals like praying 5 times a day seemed so difficult, but once I started, only then could I notice the benefits.
I will miss reading your blog posts, but completely understand your reasons for halting – inshallah I pray you continue with your lectures and I pray your heart grows with more love for the all-seer.
See you soon inshallah.
Mebz
Dear Shahid bhai, a few years ago (I guess I was in school then) I read a interview in some newspaper (Ummat as far as I remember) about a Software Engineer who accepted the Islam and denied the lies of qadyani jamaat. About a year ago, I found your blog on a blog directory. Later, I found that you are the same person
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And yes, you are 100% Muslim Alhamdolillah, and I read your lecture “A Fracture in Belief – Audio”. Your accent told that you are a 100% Londoner as well. Dear brother in Islam, may Allah give the Ajar of what you have done, for the service of Islam.
I hope you will start writing again soon. May Allah give you the strength and health and keeps every grief of this world away from you.
We shall InshaAllah meet in Jannat one day. Ameen.
Assalamualaikum Dear Shahid.
This blog has given me much in the way of glimpses into the mind of a compassionate human being (I remember your lady friend in the wheelchair who passed away, and the beautiful way in which you described and talked about her) and I thank you for the audio link – which I honestly haven’t had time to listen to yet, but it’s there on my hard drive
We do change on this path of life in many different ways, and InshaAllah that yours is siratal latheena an amtaallaihim, ghairil mag’dubi allaihim walad daaleen.
Please let us know where we can be treated to the next stage of your writings.
All the best, your bro in Islam
lwtc247.
Will miss reading this blog Shahid!
I hope that you carry on the good work.
Goooooooooooooooood bye.
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