Jawad Ashraf:  

Jawad is from Somerville, New Jersey. He is married. His schools include Somerville High School. He later attended Raritan Valley Community College (General Science), Rutgers – New Brunswick (Political Science), Rutgers University (Philosophy, Pre-med, Political Science), Hartford Seminary (MAIS). Jawad's interests include Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi‘, Public Radio, Smiling, New York Giants, LA Lakers, New York Mets. Music he likes includes Heavy metal, Well Then, electric guitar. Books he likes include u know, BTW, Gary Knull. Movies he likes include Avatar, O Brother, Where Art Thou?. TV shows he likes include HISTORY, NBC News, Twighlight Zone. One of Jawad's favorite quotes is:"Paraphrased: Don't forget Him because if you forget Him, He will make you forget yourselves...author: lets see how good you are...you guess.... Poor translation: O valiant Eagle, do not fear the fierce wind of storms....for the winds that blow underneath your wings can only make you soar higher..... (Iqbal on struggle of the human spirit in presence of struggles and how these very struggles and tribulations represent opportunities for one to develop the self into higher states of existence). Raise/strengthen/purify your selves (khudi) to such a state that the Almighty, before the writing of every decree, He asks His slave, "tell me, what is it that u wish (pleases/satisfies you)...another poor translation of Iqbal. However, it speaks volumes on the issues of predestination and freedom. Partnership of the free-will and the ultimate ego is essentially the point here. There's a ton of others but when it comes to jotting them down, somehow, u get mental blocks.". More about Jawad:"I'm here to meet old friends from elementary school to college...and beyond. I enjoy revisiting the past so drop me a message, even if to say hi/salaam/peace. Rutgers Alumni We constantly mature and in due time, change. Time is flux...Expand for more