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    If you have any book request or recommendation, please post here and we will see if we can help you.
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    To advise others is an easy matter, the difficulty is accepting advice -- since it is bitter for those who follow their
    own inclinations and desires
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    -Imam al Ghazali

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    Book Recommendation Request

    Any recommendations on an evidence based book about Ahmad Shah Mossoud? I would prefer a history based on the man's words themselves as opposed to the interpolations by others. My goal is to understand what Abdul Azzam saw in Mr. Mossoud that led him to view Mr. Mossoud as the man that should lead Afghanistan.

    I do not want a Saleh style writer or someone who is trying to lionize or eulogize him. A western analyst/scheuer style text would be optimal. I have already seen some, but if any have read some already and view them as very information, that would save me time.
    "2 crackheads don't become any better or stronger by sharing the same crack pipe." - Greatest PF quote

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    • #3
      BA,
      I once recommended by a Tajak to read this book.
      Amazon.com: On the Trail of a Lion: Tracking down Ahmed Shah Massoud (9780889628335): Andrew Ronald: Books
      Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

      A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

      For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


      The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

      -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Admin Khan View Post
        Hey Thanks Admin.
        "2 crackheads don't become any better or stronger by sharing the same crack pipe." - Greatest PF quote

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        • #5
          I look for the following book in e-version: Mohammad Afzaul Shah Bokawee "The Pukhtoons"
          Attached Files
          دلته دم او قدم دواړه په حساب دي - پل په لاره غلط مه ږده بې حسابه

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          • #6
            I am looking for The Great Game by Peter Hopkirk. Anyone?
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            The Secret To Eternal Life: Live Life To The Fullest, And Help All Others To Do So. The Meaning of Life Is Choice. Increase choice through direct perception.

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            • #7
              ^DM, Ihave this book in *.mobi or *.epub format. If you want, I can post it here.
              دلته دم او قدم دواړه په حساب دي - پل په لاره غلط مه ږده بې حسابه

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              • #8
                ^ have u read it? is it a good read or should i hook myself to something else?
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                The Secret To Eternal Life: Live Life To The Fullest, And Help All Others To Do So. The Meaning of Life Is Choice. Increase choice through direct perception.

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                • #9
                  ^no idea. Today I did some e-search and found it. that's all.
                  دلته دم او قدم دواړه په حساب دي - پل په لاره غلط مه ږده بې حسابه

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                  • #10
                    ^ hmm ok. if u can then please upload it to PF. Whenever you find time, Im not in a rush.

                    Manana lots =)
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                    The Secret To Eternal Life: Live Life To The Fullest, And Help All Others To Do So. The Meaning of Life Is Choice. Increase choice through direct perception.

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                    • #11
                      ^Ok. I will post later tonight, it in other books section, as a zip file
                      دلته دم او قدم دواړه په حساب دي - پل په لاره غلط مه ږده بې حسابه

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                      • #12
                        Historical and Political Gazetteer of Afghanistan


                        Originally written in secret by the British army general staff in India, 1914
                        Edited by Ludwig W. Adamec.
                        Published in Graz, Austria by Akademische Druck-u Verlagsanstalt in 1972
                        ISBN 3201012726


                        This to me is an invaluable work.
                        It's composed of 6 volumes, i'm looking specifically for volume 6.
                        Would be very grateful if anyone managed to find it.
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                        To advise others is an easy matter, the difficulty is accepting advice -- since it is bitter for those who follow their
                        own inclinations and desires
                        .


                        -Imam al Ghazali

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                        • #13
                          Leonard Fox (ed.) Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit: The Code of Lek Dukagjin, Bakersfield 1989.
                          دلته دم او قدم دواړه په حساب دي - پل په لاره غلط مه ږده بې حسابه

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                          • #14
                            can somebody help me with this one "the bear trap"?
                            Za REHMAN da aagha ilm a pannah ghwarham…
                            Che la deena la mazhaba wee sewa…

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Naveed Safi View Post
                              can somebody help me with this one "the bear trap"?
                              it's here, in English books thread
                              دلته دم او قدم دواړه په حساب دي - پل په لاره غلط مه ږده بې حسابه

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