Education Is The Car In Which We Will Ride To The Journey Where Prosperity Waits For Us.

We are the beginning of the new century which is nearing its first decade, more than six decades old and are still lagging behind in the field of education. People from the west have reached the moon and are trying to touch other galaxies because they invest in the most vital entity for the survival of harmony – education. Education instills in one’s mind the urge to excel in ones desired field. Moreover, it acts as an eye-bath for the eyes of the public which are relentlessly being infected by the dust blown by selfish opportunist leaders. But for the past sixty years, ‘adventurers’ of the ‘MT. loot-at-every-given-opening’ have denied the human of its basic right i.e. education. To save their skin from accountability of drying up our resources, these sly capitalist organizers have spread foolishness into the houses of the masses because they know that if education prevails then they would have to pack their bags up to go for a long and agonic journey to hell. As a result, the most important condition required for the spread of education is political will because without it there would be no commitment i.e. absence of a positive result. To achieve positive results in the field of education so that we make the populace literate following steps are must.

Firstly and most importantly, the children should be provided free education and parents should be provided employment opportunities so that they don’t force their children into the work-field. Government should open up nationalized business which will be involved in the manufacture of goods which can be exported for a profit. These government business ventures should open up in each and every ‘nook and corner’ of the country so that local people are employed, and paid well, so that they don’t push their children into the pit of work field. This would encourage parents to send their children to school and will also help the government to provide education on the house with the funds generated through the business ventures.

Secondly, the infrastructure of the school should be upgraded so that level of commitment and urge for achievement rises. In Pakistan, most of the students in the government schools are deprived of electricity several times during the school timings which disallows the school to use laboratory and computer facilities. Moreover, due to the menace of electricity state of the art technology for teaching and learning purpose is not available in Pakistan. To regularize this condition, government should provide ‘state of the art’ schools in poor districts so that the children learn in a healthy environment where all facilities are provided for their progress. Moreover, the government should advise WAPDA not to disconnect electricity at schools and universities as it hinders the education process. Additionally number of classes should be increased, toilets should be hygienic i.e. the infrastructure should be analyzed.

Thirdly, the curriculum and standard of teachers should be examined and new measures should be taken to improve the condition. The curriculum is so dull that it does not motivate the children. Children are being taught Allah is great but make them understand the meaning of Allah and his greatness. Stories from Prophet Muhammad’s life should be shared with the children in lighter vein so that the understanding of Islam increases in their mind. Moreover, the curriculum should be made entertaining so that the children enjoy it and learn from it. This will also help in eradicating the problem of booty mafia and blind memorizing. Teaches should conduct exercises so that the children could apply what they have learnt. Most importantly, there should be a ‘check and balance’ system placed at a district level to monitor the teachers. An awful teacher is enough to kill the inspiration in a child who wishes to progress in the future. There have been cases against teachers either punishing children harshly for small mistakes or molesting them. Such activities crush down the morale of a child and can lead him to a dangerous curve of life where a ‘do or a die’ consequence arises. Therefore, curriculum should be so good that even if the teacher is below standard, children learn to ask questions – to ask a question is 50% knowledge. On the other hand, teachers should be selected on the basis of merit so that all probabilities of mismanagement are buried down.

Finally, the government has to play a vital role to implement these measures. Implementation is the key word and political will is the machinery to do it. Government should take all the parties concerned (parents, teachers, administration and youngsters) and make a forum where problems related to the education field are evaluated. Moreover, awareness campaign in rural and urban areas should kick started so that all the parties learn the importance of education. Under performers in school should also be encouraged by the authorities. In order to take this step, government should deploy counsel at all educational institutions to help students with their troubles. Moreover, schemes like ‘Parha Likha Punjab’ should not be initiated because these projects were completely depended on World Bank loans so that individuals can gain popularity. It also creates a dent on our liabilities which pushes us deeper into the pit of debts.

We as a nation have the duty to provide the coming generations with the wealth of knowledge which includes the studies of the world and religion. This duty can be performed exceptionally well if there is dedication from all parties involved. Pakistan has become a vulnerable state because bad decisions are been taken regularly which has caused a leadership crisis. We have to educate the children today so that we make them ready to face the challenges of tomorrow and make them future leaders of Pakistan. Let’s groom the future leaders of Pakistan.

Charity A Source Of Generating Happiness

Charity is the source of spreading happiness in the society by giving basket full of benefits to the deserved ones. This benefit is not just entitled for the person who receives relief but it brings equal remuneration for those who sponsor relief to the poor, needy and the orphans. Charity is essential for the development of society because it provides prosperity and calmness to both the receiver and giver, thus creating harmony in the process.

Moreover, charity invents the widest imaginable smile on the faces of the needy. The cause is uncomplicated; it grants them with the vital requirements in life which includes health, education, clothing, shelter and food. These rations are indispensable to the growth of a person’s character and his livelihood. Hence, the lesson to be learnt for the ones born with a golden spoon in their mouth is that they should be grateful to the Almighty Lord for his generosity. In fact, we are blessed with health and wealth to such a large extent that we should employ these two resources to supply assistance to the people who deserve the most for mutual benefit.

“The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He Wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower.” (2:261)

Interestingly, the above verse from Quran confirms the notion that the ones who contribute from their wealth to the needy will have their wealth blessed and multiplied. Moreover, it will bring prosperity and economic satisfaction in the lives of the giver and receiver because it will open the doors for success and peace to come in as Allah would start showering them with his blessings continuously.

Human Relief Foundation (HRF), which aims to supply assistance to the ones who deserve the most in our society. The organization is dedicated to provide facilities so that the poor, needy and the orphans have the state of art facilities of health, education, clothing, food and shelter. To reach this goal, the HRF has reached the remotest areas in the earthquake hit areas of Kashmir to provide the local people with basic amenities by providing them relief. During Ramadan, food packages are given to the deserved ones so that their oven remains hot during the holy month. Moreover, meat packages are provided at the time of Qurbani to circulate ‘right money’ to the ‘right people’. Additionally, HRF constructed a lot of Shelters for the people who lost their houses during the earthquake and provided them a place to remember Allah – mosque. Therefore, my brothers and sisters give charity to the deserved ones in order to bless your wealth and to spread smiles on the faces of those who are crying for your help – mutual benefit.

For A Nation Every Individual Is The Star In The Galaxy Of Its Destiny

The story of Pakistan is the story of ambitious generals who are denying the people of their rights; therefore, today's Pakistan is a baby who is deprived of mother's milk. At the age of sixty, it should been as strong as a warrior. But due to the situations, this baby is not budding because of under-nourishment. The reasons for this under-nourishment are not inestimable and the solution of it lies in the mindset of the people. The two main circumstances which have led Pakistan to the edge of the pit are the following.

Firstly, the political turmoil is disturbing the growth of this country which was the brain child of its founders. Since 1947, Pakistan's politics is engulfed in power politics. Due to the fight for the chair and political victimization from the holder of the chair later on, Pakistan's resources are wasted by corrupt leaders who just want to succeed themselves or want to suppress their enemies – the general public. This type of governance, which is running for the past six decades in our country, is not democracy but ‘demo-crazy’. Secondly, the slogan raised by Iqbal and Jinnah was ‘Two Nation Theory’ which insisted for a separate country for the Muslims. Unfortunately, the constitution of our country is not very Islamic and even if a school of thought argue that it is, the ‘tits and bits’ present in the charter are not applied in the society. Thus lack of leadership and non application of the Islamic rule is the root cause for our grievances.

The Mother’s milk which this baby needs would be produced if it’s manufactured the following way. Importantly, lets not forget that we the People of Pakistan are Muslims first and Pakistanis later. To curb this menace of volatility we have to increase literacy in our country. Due to lack of education, of the religion and world, people with vested interests pull the wool over our eyes. We realize the facts when it’s too late because we are not able to differentiate between right and wrong. The key to end our misery is spreading education between the masses. The first step to be taken is to discourage Child Labor so that up bringing of the future generation is nurtured. It would be a tough pill to swallow for the poor, who have to make their children work to make the ends meet, but if we don’t plant the tree now then how come we would get the fruits of prosperity. Additionally, the government with its resources has to apply a valiant and expensive measure of making education on the house for all in all the provinces. As a result of the appliance of education, Pakistan will attain an intellectual workforce who would be equipped with the knowledge of the world and religion. As soon as these two motives are accomplished, political turmoil will wear out, Islamic laws would be applied effortlessly and prosperity will come to our door step to kiss our feet.

To achieve this milestone, we need a phenomenon in the ranks of our leadership swiftly. Leaders have to go through a re-incarnation process so that they see the bigger picture. The bigger picture is that we have to realize the fact that we are the servants of Almighty Allah and have come to this creation of his to carry out the duties he has assigned for us. Veteran politicians, once cleansed of impurities of the current materialistic world, have to guide the generation of new leaders to the path of honesty which lead this country into social and economic prosperity further.

Interestingly, everyone wants to be a leader but will not do the dishes with his mom which I wish is as false as prophecy as it is outlandish. One who wants to lead or is a leader of a family should provide the necessary guidance in his home because it will make the foundations of this country strong. Moreover, a leader should have courage to lead and the audacity to apply the change required rather than giving long speeches otherwise the above prophecy would turn out to be true. Furthermore, a leader is who leads the public to the path of success. Therefore, he should always keep in his mind that the main motive he is bestowed with power is to serve people rather than to rule them arrogantly. Power intoxicates and when one overcomes this notion, he has passed the test God has laid for him with flying grades which means one is fit to lead for eternity.

One should think over that these issues are the basis of our insecurity and realize these factors should not be thrown at the back burner otherwise our fate is doomed. We, the People of Pakistan, are given a chance to be the producers of our own destiny and if we stand united, we will overcome all problems. As God tells us to believe that whatever happens is for the good, then we the people should be thankful to the Lord for the current crises, food inflation and energy crisis, because it has made us united and has become a blessing in disguise for us. Crises create motivation and we are motivated to nourish this baby with the mother’s milk it has been deprived of.

War On Terror

The 'war on terror' in Afghanistan is an unending war as its pinnacle where no one is able to surrender. Americans have brought so much carnage that they cannot leave the battlefield untill and unless stability starts to reside in Afghanistan again.

Afghanis consists of Taleban supporters and Karzai supporters which includes the Northern Alliance, for them its has become a matter of pride to leave v. The Taleban wants to govern again and the Karzai clan wants to cling to power. Due to lack of education and some vested intrests, the ever-fighting parties of Afghanistan think that the only way to capture power is by the force of weapon, they dont know that there is a system of governance in the world which is widely known as democracy.

Moreover, If you shift to the situation in Pakistan, Afghanistan's neighbour and USA's main ally in the war on terror, your mind would get puzzled to guess what is the role of Pakistan in war on terror. After the September Attacks, the government was forced to ally with USA in order to save its skin and avoid going through thick and thin. Pakistan entered into the war field against the Taliban which they supported for two decades. As Pakistan is a muslim country, people are die hard supporters against the torture metted to muslims. It can be easily calculated that there is not a single soul in Pakistan which approves the war on terror. Due to this clash in government and the people, we see people daily dying on the roads and northern areas, either getting targeted by sucide bombers or dying due to military action.

The biggest challenge for the new governement is to take Pakistan out of this atate of confusion. Priority should be this rather than getting rid of controversial amendments and the only way to do it is to make the judiciary independant because war is too serious a thing to be left on generals.

Mariott Bomb Blast

The Bomb blast in the Marriot hotel in Islamabad has brought Pakistan to a point which has shaken it from its base. Every Pakistani has been pushed into a maze of questions which were deemed sacrilegious to our nationalism sometime back. But now the answers to these questions are the key to our survival.

Why was Pakistan created? What are Pakistanis – Either Nationalists or Muslims or a mixture of both?

Pakistan was formed in 1947 for the Muslims residing in the Indian Sub continent. The cause purely for its creation was that the Muslims just couldn’t live to tell the tale by co-existing with the Hindus and vice versa. The tolerance between the Muslims and Hindus got dented heavily and the handshake of peace between the two broke hells loose – thus this 500 year rapport, older than the Mughal Empire came to an end on 14th August 1947 with Pakistan gaining its freedom from the British and the Indians simultaneously. Interestingly, the British applied the ‘United we stand, divide we rule’ formula brilliantly and reaped the the fruits for it. ‘The division of the golden bird’ was the name of the fruit which was toxin for this part of the world and tonic for another.

Moreover, Pakistan has gone through an out of the ordinary 60 years which were full of empty slogans used by the people in power who had more interests for themselves than for their countrymen. Ayub gave us some, Bhuttos gave us plenty and Musharraf gifted the most implausible one – ‘Sub Se Pehle Pakistan’.

Qs- ‘What’s wrong with it?’
Answer – ‘What’s right in it?’

It did create sentiments in the people to think about their country, which is good, Agreed. But the problem is that it just created nationalists mind-set which are secondary to every Pakistani, the primary is the Islamic ones because that is what we are based on. The meaning of Pakistan is that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. We are Muslims first and Pakistanis secondary. If my name is told to a westerner, the first thing he would say is that, ‘Oh! That’s a Muslim name’. So the matters rest there.

Noticing, the above paragraph one would understand why we exist as a different country in this Indian Sub Continent. There are only two countries in the world that were made in the name of religion – one Pakistan and the other Israel. Please become aware of the fact that we have got a crescent in our flag which symbolizes Islam while the Star of David on the flag of Israel shows their strong Jewish sentiments. So being a Nationalist is nothing to be proud but actually to be ashamed of and that goes for the liberation armies in Balochistan too. Therefore, we cannot put the Islamic ideologies on the back burner. Mr. Two face who was overthrown by ‘The Dark Knights’ after 9 years of evilness, Mr. Musharraf, slyly applied the same formula of ‘Divide & Rule’ during his tenure, because he wanted to transform Pakistan into what Uncle Sam desired.

Damage: The slogan created nationalist feelings in the people of Pakistan which brought dreadful results for this country. Firstly, a majority of people thought the bombing of Afghanistan after the 9/11 ‘fake drama’ was right – what the poor souls did not know that Uncle Sam was not against a particular nation but he was against an ideology. For America, communism was a threat to their free market enterprise system, so they destroyed and yes applied the divide formula again to disintegrate USSR into several countries. Secondly, the same way the Islamic way of living a life was also becoming a threat because it was turning Sams into Sameers. Thus, the Americans had to do something, and they did that on 9/11/2001, demolished the WTC building by using the controlled demolition processes used to bring down skyscrapers when they turn old. They blamed the Afghans for it, made a way into the fields to wipe us and our ideology out of this God’s green world.

Current Scenario: The previous government and the current government in Pakistan are still supporting the sentiments of the Americans and sorry to say are paying the price for it. They have bought nationalists feelings for the price they paid to America for adopting their thoughts. These thoughts are termites which have eaten up the peace in Islamic world.

Solution: The government should join hands with all the current parties in the assembly and out of it to build a national consensus policy to tackle these situations, suicide bombing & baseless attacks on Agencies in FATA, where innocent Pakistanis are losing their lives daily which in fact are regularly shaking our nation and its people. We need to solve this dilemma through negotiations and not by the use of arms because no one will drop weapons if you continue to kill their brothers. The power of revenge and hatred develops so harsh feelings that at times one forgets the laws laid down by God. It’s only the power of love which can transform this lunacy to serenity.

Unity, Faith and Discipline

Unity, faith and discipline - I wonder who follows it these days in our country. This dream of Mohammad Ali Jinnah is stomped on harshly by the successive regimes of our country. Unity creates brotherhood and gives patience in return to survive with people of different ideologies, Faith is the basis for the creation of this country – the country was made for the Muslims of the people of the Indian Subcontinent, while discipline is required to create peace in the country.

But, due to the interest of the few, we have stopped implementing the three most essential rules of life. All what I have said up till now does not signify that that this trio of success is not present in the country anymore. It’s present in the divided form but is not embraced as a whole in our system.

At the time where we are at crossroads, we have to learn and unite with each other. We have to unite because we want to throw the concept of ‘divide and rule’ by the British to the garbage. We need to have unity at the national level to evade a civil war and internationally to eradicate ‘Islam-o-phobia’.

Ah! Don’t be surprised about this term; it’s the latest type of phobia which has spread in the West. The westerners are afraid of Islam because they think that the Muslims are a bunch of terrorists. This has been spread by the people who want to shake the foundation of Islam. This is actually the second step which they have adopted to erase us from this world. The first was to lure us to the capitalist world which they done very successfully. Our entrance into the world of capitalism, has tied us in such chains that we are often concerned about the materialistic world which makes us fail to the see the bigger picture – the autocracy by the nepotism.

Islamic countries are going through its worst ever turmoil as the three most essentials rules of life and peace are fading away. Brothers are killing their own brothers, raping their sisters and there is pandemonium all over. Mayhem can be curtailed and peace can prevail; all is possible if we go through a re-incarnation process where we realize the importance of religion. Religion teaches us tolerance which will make the learning process of unity, faith, and discipline easier.

We are sent by God to perform duties which include protecting the religion. We have to perform well in our work field and socially so that we can throw Islam-o-phobia in the bin. We don’t have much time to wait either. Or, we can’t live on thinking that someone will come or God will come and make things easier for us. Thus, we need to have faith in the Almighty lord and unite with discipline so that we can fight those elements who are trying to wipe out our existence otherwise we are doomed.

Do People Fear God?

Do people fear God ?

In any religon of the world, God has sent the message of peace and the guidance to the world time to time through his messengers. God has suggested us to do good deeds in order to get rewarded in this life and the hereafter and when one does evil, he should be ready for Wrath of God. The criminals behind growing injustice, inequality in wealth, racism, harrassments, rapes, terrorising and other evil doings are haunting me to ponder - Do these people fear God?

Along with loving God one should equally fear him so that one thinks twice before indulging into an evil act. The examples of his wrath can be found in history. He sends the angel of death to suck the soul of one evil person or of a whole community who stop getting fear from him. This attitude is not allowed and it boils God anger who later on punishes these people in hell fire. How can such people forget that God is watching each and everyone ?

We cannot see or touch God but he is as near to us as our viens are to our body. They create havoc and panic in the lives of millions around and think that God wont be able to punish them is a thought of a foolish man. But its never too late for seeking forgiveness from God for inflicting damages to his creation. God is kind and the forgiver, go and pray to god for your sins before people pray for you to say Sayonara !