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I read this story when I was in grade 7. I hope you enjoy reading it.

There was a cafeteria at the college in which there was a rule that by paying twenty rupees one could have a square meal.
A bunch of friends while having lunch at the cafeteria were making so much noise of which the management of cafeteria took serious notice. The manager warned them but went in vein. He, helplessly took all of them out of cafeteria.

One day, they brought a gourmand to revenge the management. The gourmand, after paying twenty rupees, asked the manager for twenty chapati which were sufficient for 10 persons. He alone ate all of them and calling for more. The manager ordered to arrange more chapati. He ate all of them at once. The whole management was extremely shocked, but had no idea what to do. When he completed a century and asked for more, the manager came front of him with beseeching manner, he requested him to leave the cafeteria as soon as possible . The gourmand replied " Remember! I have paid you twenty rupees." The manager, after paying back twenty rupees to him, ordered him to leave it before I would commit suicide. He, then, agreed to leave. :D

Can gourmand be used to punish like this?

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It was the time when I was about 9 or 10 years old. My mother wrote her problems on a paper and  instructed me to give it to the man who was about 81 years old at that time wearing while curta, white turban, white beard and fair skin with shining face living in small room at the top of Mosque. I used to think that old people were unable to read and write, so I asked my mom if he could read what you had written. My mom, at once, castigated me and forbid to speak like this about him. She further educated me that Allah the Almighty had granted the power of listening to him who could listen to what we were talking about him from far away. That's called " Kashaf" in English "To be honest, I paid no heed to what my mom said to me at that time, but when I reached him and took out that paper from my pocket, he began smiling and said, "I don't know how to read". He asked me to read it loudly. I said to myself, "it means I am right. He doesn't know reading." While I was reading it, he kept smiling. I came back to home and told my mom the whole story. She said, " be careful next time and don't listen any comment on him." Despite all this, I  assumed that I was right and my mom was wrong.After few months, I got a chance to meet him at the night of Friday, I stepped up the stair of the mosque, at the top of which he used to live. As soon as I entered his room, I was astonished to see him reading, rather studying a book for preparation to orate at Friday prayer. I really felt ashamed of myself and fully convinced that these are people who hear and see by the light (Noor) of Allah. Later I came to know that he knew many languages, yet he never let anyone perceive that he was something. Very humble and so simple! That was a beginning.Who was he to me? He was my grand grandfather. He is known as Hafiz Gee or Hafiz sahab. He was pash Imam of Ghusia Masjid, B-one Area Liquatabad, bus stop old Dakhana, Karachi. He used to lead Eid pray in playground situated in B-One Area. When he departed from this worldly life, there were thousand of people in his funeral prayer.Nonetheless, this is not the criteria of judging the real Sufi or Wali as there are two types of sufis one is right and one is wrong. So, the best way of ascertaining Sufi or Wali is to analyze his actions with that of Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). The real Sufi never acts against Sharia. That's miracle! I have witnessed many miracles in my life.
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Islam is a deen which means complete code of life. The external deeds are categorized as per degree of virtuous points such as prayer, fast, Zakat, performance of Hajj etc which are preached by the theologians, whereas the Sufi/WaliAllah make these deeds acceptable by working on the hearts of their disciples. Acceptance of actions base on purity of intentions at heart as the blessing sees the intention nay actions.

"Verily, he who has purified the heart is successful and he who has despoiled it has lost."

Some scholars who sees the action nor intention consider this way of Sufism out of sharia. tasawwuf/Sufism is not breaking off relations and living isolated life from the world. They present themselves before Allah Almighty 24 hours and never let even a moment go by without remembering Allah Almighty. They always worry about the purity of their soul and heart and these of their disciples. They have high spiritual power as per their position. They remove the doubts in faith of their disciples through miracle by the order of Allah.

Some Sufis are  appointed or elevated to the position of serving mankind regardless of religions, castes, languages. One of main duties of them is to protect the faith of believers against invisible evil forces which try to mislead them astray misquoting Islamic scriptures. The Sufi (WaliAllah) see by the light (Noor) of Allah. The theologians peach the Jihad against visible enemies while The Sufi train their disciples how to fight against evils within themselves. In a nutshell, fighting against ill-wishes within ourselves is the greater Jihad.

It's generally said that control your tongue while you are sitting before theologians and control your hearts before Sufi / Waliallah who is able to listen to intention at heart.

Feel free to question, but with intention to increase knowledge.

May Allah guide us to the right path! Ameen!

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How I Enjoyed My First Salary

The first day in school, the first love, first wife, the first job and the first salary always become unforgettable part of memory. I, first time, applied for the job. Gracefully, I was inducted in an organization where more than five hundred applications were received. After rendering almost two months service, I was asked to collect the cheque of my first salary. I, at once, went to the bank nearby office to draw all amount. I was so much excited to have the first salary, which I earned by myself, in my hand. The atmosphere was so pleasant. Everything seemed congratulating me, cheering up that added so much energy to my soul.At that time, I had no private convenience and used to use public transport. While standing up at the bust stop. I felt like that I should reach at home by flying and tell my mom this breaking news :). Meanwhile, I frequently checked my wallet to make sure if the wallet was in my pocket or not lest happy news would turn into sad news. Everyone, who stood around me could easily notice the complexion of my face, which exhibited the glee in my soul. The realization of being useful part of the family as well as the society is beyond the description.On the way to home when I passed by a confectioner's shop. I turned back to the shop where I bought 2 kg chum chum and ordered to wrap it with beautiful paper just to express my merriment. When I entered home, I saw everyone busy in his work. I thought if I excited more than requirement. They might judge me wrong. So, I went to my mom to whom I gave the sweet, whispering her, "this sweet I bought from my own pocket. I mean from my first salary." My mom, at once, kissed my forehead and prayed so much for infinite success in future. I felt bit emotion for awhile. This was how I enjoyed my first salary.
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Departure Of Ramadan

All praises be to Allah the Almighty, I've written a farewell poem on this Ramadan as I did last year. So, I hope you like iyKeeping us away from sins throughout the dayTaking us to the mosques five times to prayNights of blessing are gradually moving awayThank for the whole month, Ramadan with us you staySatan who remained captive so far released to foray.Anxious to beat us with his tricks and lead us astray.Palace built in heaven by virtues coming out to destroy.the departure of Ramadan is leaving us alone to cryRegards!
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Today, 27th Ramadan is the birth day of Pakistan in accordance with Islamic calendar. Pakistan came into being on midnight of 27th Ramadan, 1366 Hijri, the most blessing night. Interesting thing is that in Islamic History, there are two states which came into being on the name of Islam, Madina Munawwarah and Pakistan. From this aspect, its birth in Laila-Tul-Qadar left a very positive sign for those who think.You know the Ramadan is the chief of all months and Laila-tul-Qadar is the most blessing night of all nights. However, we officially celebrate Independence Day throughout Pakistan as per English Calendar. I feel proud of my elders who made great contributions in the establishment of Pakistan by taking very effective part in Pakistan movement.Thank Allah the Almighty for gifting us an Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I hope a brief information on Pakistan may have enhanced your general knowledge.
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In continuation of series under title " A Brief History: Foundation Of Pakistan." As demandedAfter war for independence took place in 1857, in which more than two millions lives were lost, the Britisher realized that there must be a political party which represent all Indian opinions and all the issues must be resolved politically through dialogue with its representatives. Thus, a political party named " Indian National Congress" was formed in 1885 by Allan Octavian, a retired British Civil Servant. However, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan warned Muslims not join the Congress which was a Hindu dominant party and urged them to pay attention to their education. But prominent Muslim politicians at that time turned deaf ears to his concerns.All Indian Muslims leaders including Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the Congress and Muhammad Ali Jinnah was very soon known as bridge and ambassador between Hindu-Muslim unity. He worked with Gandhi in tandem, the reservations of Sir Syed Khan was proven true at the partition of Bengal in 1905, from where Muslims could elect their electorate due to their majority. Resultantly, all Hindus boycotted British's products and a strong agitation came to see. Muslims leaders were convinced that the future of Indian Muslims laid in forming their own political party. Hence, on 1906, the foundation of All Indian Muslim League was laid down. But Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the only Muslim leader who expressed displeasure over separation of Indian Muslim from Congress. Actually, he wanted to see India as third most powerful country in the word after USA and Russia.(To be Continued )
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In Pursuit Of A True Friend

In this sarcastic world where everyone lives for himself, wills to have such people who may benefit him to the maximum for no gain, who may help him in need, and tend to him all the time, but (s)he never tries to be sincere, honest and true to his words in relation or friendship. Even (s)he is found reluctant to reciprocate due to egoistic nature. At the end, (s)he blames one another of separation.


We might read and see others referring to this famous proverb hundred times "A friend in need is a friend indeed" to motivate others for theirs own benefit on the name of friendship. In my view, it's exposure of their selfish nature. What is a friend? A friend is he who may be trusted in all matters that concerned with your personal life. A friend is he who brings you closer to Allah the Almighty, helps you practise all the commandments of Him and His Prophet (peace be upon him) and points out errors in you appropriately in private.

Contrary to the above content, I have seen many of us lay down the foundation of friendship with bricks of the lie and then try to win the trust of the friend, assuming that they are on the same wavelength, but after spontaneous efforts, they are separated when the reality reveals on any of them about the lie being hidden to strengthen the friendship. Thus, the tower of friendship founded with lies falls down. It is stupidity, isn't it?

What do you say?

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A working Woman in our society.

Since an industrial revolution in 1970s, there is a rapid increase for equal opportunity. In recent, women are being given more opportunities as compared to men. The women comparatively feel more secured from the aspect of financial need. However, she still feels uncomfortable as far as moral support is concerned. Working among male employees, who give strange gaze at her, hinders her from applying her ability she possesses.

Most of the working women, due to slight negligence in dealing with male workers, have to face some embarrassing situations. They might try to prove themselves very amicable persons or to adapt to new environment, but the reality is that there is no better strategy to cope with such people except being modest, straight forwarded and little harsh. Too much politeness may cause a great misunderstanding among any of male colleagues. As a result of unavoidable/unpleasant circumstances caused by themselves, they have to quit the jobs at the end.

In high rate of inflation, where the salary of an individual is not sufficient, the gentle women hopelessly come out of home to support their husbands financially and release them from some extra burdens, but those women, despite being affluent and have higher status, when join any organization care for nothing and waste so much time on makeup during duties hours and thus, create hurdles for gentle female colleagues. For I suggest to pay more attention to their families and make their home heaven for them

I have witnessed a case which forces me to write it here. So, please drop your comments in support of needy working women and advise upper class working women. I am already grateful to all of you who read, leave comments and press like.

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It has been a long time, I have written poetry. So, I would like to share with my readers my latest poem in which the boy tries to show manifesto of his life to his future wife through poetic way. Hope you like it.

If you are desirous to lead rest life with me
Prepare yourself to set yourself free
From the slavery of ill-wishes and greed
To fill our life full of pleasure and vitreous deed.

Drag me back to the right path when I go stray
Taking no interest in duties and getting lazy to pray
Shower on me water to get me prepare
When I fall into deep sleep before morning pray.

Follow the same path leading to the pleasure of Lord
Never be the part of corruption, thief, cheat and fraud
Help the needy and respect elders for sake of God
Support beauty works and redress our fault.

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Who Are Normal People?

Who are normal people? To know the answer, read it till bottom line.

Since childhood we have seen many times that an abnormal person who doesn't take bath for years nor does he change his dress for a long time. He who by appearance, by attitude, and face looks mad. Even a medical report in respect of him is issued containing the detail information about his abnormality, yet when someone call him mad, he flares up at once, rather begins pelting stones on them angrily. We can say that this is the highest level of abnormality and madness.

Similarly, we have also seen many of people whom we meet everyday apparently seems decent, sober, sane, hilarious, well educated etc, but once you call them mad, and then see the reaction how they will respond you. They take it to self respect. Most of the people leave no stone unturned to teach you a lesson. Calling anyone or any respectable person mad intentionally or unintentionally is not good, but here we discuss that the mad who is certified by the doctor, also reacts when it comes to self respect. Hence, the people who get furious over any abusive words or comments which stir up their ego can be called normal?

Who are normal?

In order to ascertain the right answer, you have to look up the verse No 63 of Surah Al Furqan in The Quran, Allah the Almighty says,
"The servant of Allah are those, who walk on the earth in humility and when the ignorant address them, they call Peace!"

PM: The respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it.

Thank for reading!

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Are We Normal Or Abnormal?

Since childhood we have seen many times that an abnormal person who doesn't take bath for years nor does he change his dress for a long time. He who by appearance, by attitude, and face looks mad. Even a medical report in respect of him is issued containing the detail information about his abnormality, yet when someone call him mad, he flares up at once, rather begins pelting stones on them angrily. We can say that this is the highest level of abnormality and madness.Similarly, we have also seen many of people whom we meet everyday apparently seems decent, sober, sane, hilarious, well educated etc, but once you call them mad, and then see the reaction how they will respond you. They take it to self respect. Most of the people leave no stone unturned to teach you a lesson. Calling anyone or any respectable person mad intentionally or unintentionally is not good, but here we discuss that the mad who is certified by the doctor, also reacts when it comes to self respect. Hence, the people who get furious over any abusive words or comments which stir up their ego can be called normal? So, figure yourselves out and then let us know whether you are normal or abnormal? .
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Take Care Of Yourself

Dear members.


Have you ever realized or gone into the depth of this line "take care of youself." When I used to think of myself that I was nothing nor my life was important for others, I never took care of myself, but as soon as I became the hope for someone and my presence delighted a particular person, I began keeping myself healthier, enhancing my strength, keeping myself more active in all sections of life just to be more helpful, supportive, and protector.

Whoever said it I agree with him that you are nothing for others, but the whole world for someone. There are million people, who may live for themselves, but the real charm of life lays in living for others. Most of us engage ourselves in hectic schedule for the purpose of making money for family, but don't realize that our health for them is much important. For we, at least, have to take out some time for ourselves.

So, promise me to take care of yourself not for me but for the one who takes you as a ray of hope for himself/herself.


Thank a lot for reading and thank in advance for commenting!

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Bride Carrying Ceremony

There are many rites in a marriage that cheer up the participants and make it more memorable, but some rites are not very easy to do. Yes, to what I wanna draw your attention is that uncle of bride has to carry her on his hand to the car which is decorated with roses at the time of nika/ departure from her parental house.A few months ago, my cousin who was very fat felt ashamed of her figure when no our uncle came forward to lift her and moved to the car. She had four uncles, but all of them disappeared as soon as the bride stood to be carried. Eventually, the bride had to move to the car by foot. But the overall situation was very interesting and funny. Everyone in the marriage was smiling and enjoyed the whole scenario.If the bride in your country is carried by uncle/ brother at the time of her nika and you are going to be bride in coming soon, check your weight or be sure whether any of your uncle is strong enough to carry or not.
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Parts of Speech"






I tried my level best to describe English- Parts Of Speech the way I was taught when I was child with the intention to help the learner who are still struggling to understand the fundament of English.

There may be many examples which help the learner comprehend intricacies of the subject. The parts of speech is the most fundamental rule of English. The most of learners have been found reluctant to learn them. Every word that we utter is a part of speech which maybe Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective, Preposition, conjunction, and Interjection.

Why do we need to learn or to be familiar with parts of speech?

There are many words being composed in a sentence to make a proper sense. All words used in it have different properties or role just like all workers in an organization are apparently persons, but as per their job descriptions they play different roles such as managing director, director, manager, typist, poem watchman etc. They all perform their duties at their place and no one can take place of other. A managing director can't be replaced with a watchman nor is the director replaced by peon. Similarly, all the words have different role in a sentence as per their characteristics. A noun is replaced by noun. A verb is replaced by verb. Learning the placement of these terms in a sentence is called syntactical rules of the language.

1. Noun: a part of speech which describes the name of place, things, persons etc and is used as subject, object and compliments

There are five kinds of noun such as common noun, proper noun, collective noun, material noun, abstract noun. For instance, poet, Allama Iqbal, people, iron, ability.

2. Verb: a part of speech without case inflection, but inflected for tense, person and number, signifying an activity or process performed or undergone.

3. Adjective: a part of speech and is a describing word, the main syntactic role of which is to qualify a noun or noun phrase, giving more information about the object signified.

4. Pronoun: a part of speech substitutable for a noun and marked for a person.

5. Adverb: a part of speech without inflection, in modification of or in addition to a verb, adjective, clause, sentence, or other adverb.

6. Preposition: a part of speech placed before other words in composition and in syntax.

7. Conjunction: a part of speech binding together the discourse and filling gaps in its interpretation.


PS: I am not teacher nor am I interested in teaching English or any subject. I have taught English when I was in college. I believe I could describe it even better, but due to shortage of time I just described its importance. Please pardon me if I missed out something.

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AZADI-E-AFKAR SE HAI UN KI TABAHI
RAKHTAY NAHIN JO FIKR O TADABBUR KA SALIQA
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HO FIKR AGAR KHAM TAU AZADI-E-AFKAR
INSAN KO HAIWAN BANANAY KA TAREEQA.

Translation:-

The freedom of thoughts destroys those who have no way of thinking and making strategy.

If the thoughts are immature, this freedom of thoughts is a way of converting humans into animals.

Interpretation:-

Man is a superior to all other creatures. The main reason of being superior is that he has been blessed wisdom and consciousness which help him differentiate the right and wrong, or there may not be difference between him and animals. The animals have also consciousness, but to the extent of building nest, searching foods, having sex etc.

Allah the Almighty has given law through His Prophet (peace be upon him) to lead life under compliance of that law, which is not applicable to the animals. When it comes to leading life as per law, there are some apparent problems have to be faced. The thoughts, which are formed in the light of law, are mature and ulterior. Thus, he completely comes under the strategy of Allah the Almighty and saves himself from unnecessarily self created tragedy.

Implementation of law is real wisdom if applied in all departments of life will not only lead us to our mundane destination, but to the real destination i.e the recognition of Creator the Almighty. The first principle of strategy is to hold honesty and truthfulness firmly in every walk of life. Bear it in mind that the blessing of Allah the Almighty be upon those who adhere themselves to this path even in the time of crisis and downfall.

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Hallucination

Once upon a time, there was a king named Mahmood Gadnavi who had a servant, Ayaz. Azaz, despite being very poor, remained the most loyal and sincere to him. The king elevated his poor servant, Ayaz to the post of Advisor and rewarded him so much that he began being counted among the rich.Ayaz woke up at the middle of every night and moved to his old hut where he used to live before being elevated. After spending sometime there, he came back to his home. People hallucinated that Ayaz had stolen something from the treasures of the king and hid in his hut. Hence, one day, people assembled around the king and poisoned the king's ears against Ayaz that he had hidden something in his hut. The king had no slightly doubt about honesty of his most loyal servant, yet he ordered all, who complained against his most obedient servant, to chase him (Ayaz) that night so that his honesty would be revealed on everyone.The king along with all the complainants stayed nearby his hut and waited for Ayaz to enter the hut. When Ayaz entered his old hut, they all also sneaked in his hut to ascertain what he hid in hut. Ayaz took out an old small box, unlocked it, and then begun weeping saying these words " O' Allah! I was very poor man. You have blessed me more than I deserved. I fear I will not forget You. Suddenly, he heard some noise. When he turned back, he saw the king along some people coming close to him. The king curiously asked him what was hidden in that box. He with bit hesitation opened it. Everyone in his hut was shocked to see that there were a pair of his old sleepers and raged dress in it. When he was asked why he came there every midnight. He replied that by having a look at that old small hut and all those things which remained him the time of his poverty, he broke his pride. By doing so, he became more thankful to the real King, Allah the Almighty and considerate.Hallucination means "Illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder". Sadly to say that the most people suffer from hallucinations.
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Hello members,

In continuation of my blog under the title of A Brief History: Foundation Of Pakistan Part One, I have written this blog as desired 

      The era of Muslim sovereignty, which commenced at the beginning of seven century in South Asian subcontinents, was declined at the middle of eighteen century, after about a thousand year when the British occupied the Punjab in 1849, later on the whole India.  In the meanwhile, Islam  was not only introduced as a new religion, but also brought in the region a new civilization, culture, architecture, way of life and a new set of values, which laid down the foundation of a new nation who entirely differed from the aboriginals, Hindus. The difference between these two nations was, later on,  expounded as Two Nation Theory.

      In 1001 AD, Al-Beruni (973-1048), the historian, having visited at India along with Sultan Muhammad of Ghazna, wrote in his book, Kitab-ul-Hind that India was inhabited by two  distinct nations whose way of life such as marriage, festivals, traditions, religious ceremonies, funereal rites  were completely incompatible with one another. In spite of all this facts, Muslim rulers protected all the sacred places of Hindus during their kingdom as in Islam preserving the sacred places of non-believers is the utmost duty of the ruler of the time, rather using any abusive language against even false gods is also prohibited.Allah says in [6:108] "Do not abuse those whom they worship besides Allah lest they become disrespectful towards Allah’s Majesty, through injustice and ignorance."

      Therefore, Hindus, despite having so much heterogeneity with them in all aspects of life, lived in harmony under sovereignty of Muslims for  a thousand year. But after a war in 1857, in which 200,000 of people, majority of whom, were Muslims, sacrificed their lives for the sake of independence from British domination, the extremist Hindu turned against the long lasted unity between Hindu and Muslims. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who was the only highly educated Indian leader of both nations Muslims and Hindus at that time, turned off supporting the unity having seen the extreme views of fanatic Hindus against Muslims after Banarus incident in 1867, which was the agitation against the proposal of Urdu as an official language of India.

      Sir Syed Ahmed Khan became the first Indian leader who expounded the "Two Nation Theory". He foresaw that the future of Indian Muslims could be preserved by empowering them in the field of education. He, therefore, launched the educational movement popularly known as Alighar movement, which, later on, produced many great Muslim leaders and freedom fighters such Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar, Liaquat Ali Khan,  Allama Iqbal, Muhammad Ali Jinnah who made the greatest contributions in emancipating Indian Muslims from the tyranny of both extremist Hindus and extremist Britishers.

To be continued........

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