Lamenting Pakistan - A Perspective

 
Another lament for Pakistan

http://www.dawn.com/news/1056521/another-lament-for-pakistan

The article above is from DAWN. Sometimes i think I should share jokes as well but I believe people do have other sources for that. My only concern is whether we are giving honest insights in these times or not. Do read the article and my viewpoint after reading it is given below:

"When we interact and deal with Pakistanis from different social and economic backgrounds, we'll sadly find that every second person is a liar and a cheater irrespective of any religious inclination. We will come across few honest people from both religious and secular segments. Hence, I think we need to address this fact as well. Pakistan is not 'down' because of religion but because of its corrupt masses and more so because those in influential positions (in government, politics as well as private sector) are usurping the rights of others. On the other hand, the fear of standing before the Lord on Judgment Day could instill honesty in some conscientious people and in this way religion could help create a better society. So we need to study things from all angles."

No escape from obsession

NO ESCAPE!

Movies and shows (both American and Indian) with beautiful actors & actresses that we see in our childhood and youth, spoil the sensitive souls. Those images form as ideals in their minds which they want in their real life too. Media influence leads to obsession with persons in real life & hence it becomes a vicious cycle of emotional disorders. These happenings were comparatively rare when media was not that developed, say a century ago. There is no escape from media today but what should we do then in these times with concern for those with a certain vulnerability amongst the youth? ~ Roman Ahsan.

Martyrdom of Hussain (RA) - A Note:

Martyrdom of Hussain (RA) - A Note:

WE SHOULD NOT FORGET TO PAY TRIBUTE TO "TRUE MARTYRS" IN THESE TIMES:

Each Muharram, we forget that 1^st Muharram is the day of martyrdom of Hadhrat Umar (RA) the second Caliph of Islam who was not only a strong force for Islam’s mission but his daughter was also married to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) himself….

Martyrdom of Hussain (RA) - A Note:

On the day of Ashura, the 10th day, Imam Husain's (ra) own person was surrounded by his enemies. He was brave to the last. He was cruelly mutilated. His sacred head was cut off while in the act of prayer. A mad orgy of triumph was celebrated over his body. In this crisis we have details of what took place hour by hour. He had 45 wounds from the enemies' swords and javelins, and 35 arrows pierced his body. His left arm was cut off, and a javelin pierced through his breast. After all that agony, when his head was lifted up on a spear, his face was the placid face of a man of God. All the men of that gallant band were exterminated and their bodies trampled under foot by the horses. The only male survivor was a child, Husain's son Ali, surnamed Zain-ul-'Abidin - "The Glory of the Devout." He lived in retirement, studying, interpreting, and teaching his father's high spiritual principles for the rest of his life.

Zain-ul-'Abidin says: "I understood that my father meant to inform us of his martyrdom, and tears almost choked me, but I controlled myself. I realized that a calamity was about to fall. However, my aunt Zaynab also heard what I had heard, and as she was a woman, and the women are tender-hearted by nature, and lose patience, she could not control herself. She got up suddenly and went before her brother without wearing a veil and said: "Oh! That I should become brotherless! I wish that I had died earlier. O successor of the deceased and O the refuge of the survivors! It is today that I am going to be left without mother, father and brother". On seeing his sister in a distressed condition Imam Husayn said: "Sister! Be patient lest Satan should make you lose your self-control".

Getting Married!

Getting Married!

Getting married is one of the great Sunnahs (ways of Prophet Muhammad pbuh) of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). However, it is not just a sunnah itself, but also that it opens up the door to many others as well. There are many other sunan which only married people can act on, and which single people are deprived of. Below are just a few of them. May Allaah Subahanu Wa ta’ala grant all married people, by virtue of acting on these things, a blissful, loving and lasting relationship; and may He make it easy for all of us singletons to get married, so that we can implement them as well.

1) Greet her.
2) Convey salams to her from others.
3) Smile at her.
4) Make dua for her.
5) Honour her friends, even after her death. Send them food from a sacrifice.
6) Eat from the same plate.
7) Drink from the same place where she places her mouth, and eat from the same place where she places her mouth.
8 ) Put a morsel of food in her mouth.
9) Let her comb your hair.
11) Take a ghusl with her from a single container.
12) Teach and advise her in a gentle manner.
13) Go racing with her and let her win. Later, when she puts on weight, race with her again and beat her.
14) Call her by an endearing nickname.
15) Wipe away her tears.
16) Heed her advice.
17) Take her with you on long journeys. If you have more than one wife, let them cast lots to decide who gets to go.
18) Spend time with her in entertainment, and stay with her until she is satisfied.
19) Let her spend time with her friends.
20) Give her time to adorn herself before going to her for intimacy.
21) Do not go to her in the manner of animals.
22) Make this dua before being intimate with her:
Bismillah. Allaahumma jannibnash shaitaan, wa jannibish shaitaana maa razaqtanaa.
23) Wake her up to make salaah at night. If she doesn’t get up, sprinkle water on her face. Specifically on the wedding night.

Insha Allah
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Gratitude - Wasif's Quote

GRATITUDE - WASIF'S QUOTE:

 

A WONDERFUL POST IN URDU BY PAKISTANI THINKER & MYSTIC WASIF ALI WASIF (RA) AND HENCE TRANSLATING: To feel sorry for yourself, to feel pity for yourself, to prove yourself as someone who deserves kindness, all this is ingratitude towards Allah (God). Allah does not burden any human being more than what he or she can bear. Sick (ill) and weak souls always complain while healthy souls pay gratitude. Criticism of one’s own life is criticism of Creator. And this criticism deprives you of faith. – Wasif Ali Wasif (RA) - 1929 – 1993 

Difference between bold & extremism

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING BOLD AND EXTREMISM:

An Islamic reformer or revivalist has great responsibility on his shoulders. He has to watch his steps and always keep a close check on himself, and be willing to adjust himself according to the sincere advice/criticism of others. However, many people fail in this respect. At the start, they are able to keep a stable pace in their movement but with time they lose control and become very extreme in their approach towards issues. It should be noted that there is a difference between being bold and becoming an extremist. Islam is a moderate religion and a religion for peace, and it also calls for mutual advice. Hence, this is the time when the sincere advice of others matters which should be welcomed. Unfortunately, such reformers think they are perfect and carry out their campaigns with hate instead of calming down. This clearly confirms the notion that such entities are backed by certain elements for their own agenda. And this is the time, when we should be wary of their approach and back off! ~ Roman Ahsan.

Aloofness of Iqbal

Aloofness of Iqbal

"Nations are born in the hearts of poets, they prosper and die in the hands of politicians". - Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal