Syedna al-Qadi Noman (RA) in his Kitaab of Daaim al-Islam Vol 2 has narrated a beautiful riwayat that fascinates me, and in it I find the aroma of Ikhlas, purity of intent and heart as well as the readiness to sacrifice all will and possessions for the mere khushi of Rasulallah (SA).
No wonder Rasulallah (SA) has been listed as the most influential persons throughout history apart from the spiritual aura to command obedience that he possesses. In a few years Islam emerged to be the most powerfully and widely accepted faith not because of the sword as most shallow minded and uninformed people claim, but because each word of the Prophet of Islam Mohammed al-Mustafa (SA) became a law for Muslims, a code of conduct and a way of life.
In the very first chapter in which Mumineen are encouraged to strive to earn livelihood, Syedna al-Qadi al-Noman relates a riwayat. Rasulallah SA passed by some traders who were called Samasera (middlemen) during those days. Rasulallah (SA) said that I do not call you all Samasera, rather I call you Tujjar (traders). A tajir is fajir, a person who commits immoral and foul actions; and a fajir is in hell fire. On hearing this from Rasulallah (SA), everyone shut down their businesses and shops and went away.
The next day when Rasulallah (SA) passed by, the market was closed. He saw no one. To this he inquired as to where everyone was. He was informed that the Muslimeen heard what he said and therefore shut down their businesses. Rasulallah (SA) said, Even today I say the same as yesterday, (that a fajir is in hell fire) except for those who are honest in their transactions.
The riwayat is so fascinating that if we ponder upon it, we can notice that Rasulallah (SA) did not tell the Muslimeen to shut down their businesses, but his mere word that trade could lead them to hell fire was taken so seriously that the market place was shut down entirely. Such were the people in obeying the Messenger of Allah. There was no room for a second thought or consideration in their souls except that they had to seek his happiness.
It is a rare thought, but many still ponder on asking for a leave or closing their businesses for Ashara Mubarakah for attending the majalis and waaz before time. Everything is secondary to people who are still in the consideration mode, to the mere concept that the requisites of Mohabbat and Walayat for Rasulallah (SA), his Itrat Taherah (AS), and Dai al-Zaman Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS) is, that their happiness be sought. The farman of Aqa Maula (TUS) be obeyed and there is no other priority greater than that.
In light of the riwayat above where Muslimeen sacrificed everything just to the happiness of Rasulallah (SA) where there was no farman to shut down worldly affairs it is indeed a thought provoking stand for every Mumin to weigh his own position in mohabbat for Imam Husain (AS) and his Dai. Whereas Maulana al-Muqaddas (TUS) and Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS) have done farman that it is compulsory on every Mumin to attend Ashara Mubarakah from the first waaz onwards on time.
For us there is no looking back. Labbaik Ya Husain, Labbaik Ya Daiyallah! Our pledge is to our souls and to the requisite of our mohabbat for our Maula (TUS). Have you done your pledge?
May Allah Subhanahu bless our beloved Maula Syedna Abu Jafarus Sadiq Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS) a long life for the buka and matam of Imam Husain (AS). Ameen
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A wonderfully written script that keeps hold of the audience till the last bit of the climax. The suspense is really catchy but each part of the story has something to tell. This is a one of those very few movies that I have loved watching and reflecting on its story rather than getting bored to hell or just feeling entertained.
Vijay (Ajay Devgan), whose schooling background was just below the Primary level and the suggestions made about it in the entire movie just reflected that today, education has simply become a business and that not all costly schools provide the best of teaching nor upbringing altogether while one can always be educated in the school of life and achieve the greatest of heights, becoming a good human being who cares for his family and the society on the whole. A person can always learn by his passion and earn a good living by doing the work that he or she likes.
The influence of cinema on real life is very well reflected in this movie when certain people tend of adapt the fiction into their own lives which might lead to problems. The visual/virtual world and living that moment, creates memories and mesmerizes the human mind in ways that is beyond imagination making people believe in what may not be true at all. The the effects of media are very well highlighted.
The story is a mix of drama, pushing physical and psychological limits of the human kind in the race for survival. It is not just a suspense movie but includes the touch of cultural values of the Indian Society as well.
Certain things that do hit hard on our own day to day lives in the story can be listed in a few sentences but may not be limited to it as well.
1. The closely knit Indian society and the family system that India enjoys are worth giving a thought. A person can go far beyond his human strengths to protect his family and for the well being of the society on the whole. These values of the Indian culture bring out the best in every person if followed accordingly. These values were reflected beautifully in the fear, the guilty conscience and the dilemma between right and wrong throughout the story within Vijay’s family or the Police circle itself during the investigations.
2. Education and upbringing are the responsibilities of parents and cannot be substituted by material wealth, expensive schools and/or caretakers or by any other means. Often this is being overlooked by the recent drive towards a capitalistic economy and career oriented schooling in India, while these do not represent the Indian values at all times.
3. Cell phone have become a nuisance and lost its touch in the purpose behind its creation. Children should be kept away from it at all times and its very important that parents and teacher as well as schools work alongside to keep children at a distance rather than promoting its prototypes like tablets for instance. The media has its own responsibility towards the protection of individual privacy and thus securing human ideals.
4. The parent children relationship is built on trust and care. Children must be taught and brought up in such a way that they feel at ease with their parents in discussing each and every aspect of their lives while being assured that their parents would standby them in the most difficult situations as well.
5. A human can hardly live with guilt and therefore it is necessary to first learn to forgive ones own self and let go of ones fears. The fear of loss at times makes a person do unjust deeds resulting in tyranny while guilt prevents life from moving forwards. The past always needs to be buried where is can never be found even if its beneath ones own feet.
Anyone who would want to add to the above list of events in the story is welcomed to comment as I leave the post here incomplete.
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Jul 15
22
Sozo Water Park Lahore
The Sozo water park is a economical way to thrill yourself in a water park in Lahore. The tickets are cheap with enough water rides to enjoy a decent few hours.
Thought the park is not quite well maintained and it does need some eye into safety features but it does keep you busy with a little watching out yourself. There are small pools for children and a total separate area for ladies as well.
The Water Slides are cement made and I would avoid going up for a second time. However there are other rides that do cover up for it.
Cleanliness is average on the better side though it needs a lot of attention as well. On the other hand the park authorities could restrict food areas and bringing in outside food to maintain proper hygiene as well.
The Water Park also has a theme park in it with free rides for the family.
The season was quite good, cloudy with very slow showers and droplets of rain. Over all its quite fun. After all what can one expect from a few hundred rupees only.
There is the Jallo Forest Park nearby that can be visited if time permits.
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Jul 15
22
Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore
Bagh-e-Jinnah is a historical park in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lawrence Gardens. Today, the large green space contains a botanical garden, Masjid Dar-ul-Islam, and Quaid-e-Azam Library situated in a Victorian building.
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