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Independence Day Of Pakistan On 14th August 1947 the world welcomed a new country “Islamic republic of Pakistan” as an independent country. According to the Islamic calendar, Pakistan was born on the 27th of Ramadan. Pakistan is one of the biggest Muslim states in the world today. The country emerged out of the Indian sub-continent on the map of the world in 1947. The country has a majority Muslim population. Even after 1947, Pakistan remained a dominion for nine years. It was only on the 23rd of March, 1956, that the country was declared an Islamic Republic. The word “Pakistan” is a combination of two words. “pak” means pure and “stan” means homeland. Both words belong to the Persian and urdu language. Today, the nation is comprised of 4 major provinces - Sind, Baluchistan, Punjab and the KhyberPakhtunkhwa province along with the Federal Capital, Islamabad, and other tribal areas. The tribal areas coming under the government of Pakistan are Khyber, Kurram, Malakand, Mohmand, North Wazirstan and South Wazirstan. Pakistan was previously part of the United India under the British rule, but later, historical, cultural, religious and social differences between the two nations accelerated the pace of political developments that eventually led to the division of British India into two separate, independent states, Pakistan and India, on August 14 & 15, 1947, respectively. Pakistan gained Independence after remarkable efforts made my Mr. Muhammad Ali Jinnah who was a man of great calibre and had the belief that Muslims could only live happily when they
would own a country led by their own people and a country that would be according to the ideology of Islam. The Muslims of the subcontinent gave many sacrifices for several years as they were not allowed to practice their own religion with freedom as they were the minority. However, the efforts made by people like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan made sure that their sacrifices did not go in vain and they were able to provide the Muslims an independent homeland. The 14th of august is celebrated with much pomp in Pakistan and for Pakistanis living in all four corners of the world. In the urdu language this day is called “yom-e-Istiqlal”. The 14th August is a national holiday in Pakistan. The day is celebrated all over the country with flag raising ceremonies, tributes to the national heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital, Islamabad. The main celebrations take place in Islamabad, where the President and Prime Minister raise the national flag at the Presidential and Parliament buildings and deliver speeches.
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We are constantly charmed by advances in technology, science and education every day. Looking closely we see the attraction of advances and development but on the other hand we also see the world going towards a loss. Virtues in society appear to have moved backwards with the advent of selfishness, materialism, aggression and society dividing into further groups of colour, creed, religion, cast, nation, language and so on. Further divisions can take place in cities, groups and provinces. People and society have been divided by these factors in order to give a social structure and educate and civilise people, by bringing them closer to a common cause. Old philosophers and scholars, who talked about life and research of it, have said that humans are moving towards disadvantage and injury to mankind. The United Nations aim to unite nations and the world peace organisation, NATO, claims to be the forerunner for peace. But more wars have been started in the name of peace by these institutions than by aggressive or dangerous people around the world. Yes they have helped to avert danger although not wholly prevented genocide and civil wars, but with agendas based around profit, oil and regional control, wars in the name of peace have been started. The world aspires to end hunger, but instead has ended
the feeling of hunger. Today’s advanced nations, if told about hunger, poverty and hunger in the world, leads the new generation to be shocked as if they have been told there is no water on the moon. Many of our youth struggle to understand the notion of hunger and the idea seems so alien to them. How can we compare crime statistics of a developed country to an undeveloped nation? Undeveloped nations are synonymous with crime which is often a result of poverty and lack of opportunities. Statistics will always highlight a bigger crime ratio in these nations, but if we look a little closer and take out the ideas of advancements in policing, the deterrents available to prevent crime and the number of security and bodyguards, then the equation will give us a clearer picture of the crime in the western world. It’s easy for anyone to picture how the map would look then, but has humanity advanced or rather corrupted society. ILM magazine aims to raise thoughts in society to educate, and promote health, friendship, behaviour and tolerance. We want to make a positive impact by bringing positive aspects that will help us to learn the lessons from history but to maintain the balance of respect and value of humanity. We believe that without ethics and virtues, mastery over the sciences can not only devoid its value, but hazes the insight. It has been said that, `knowledge is the thickest of veils', which prevents man from seeing reality.
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BEAUTY OF FLOWERS Attractiveness and beautifulness of flowers are unanimously acknowledged. Look at literature and visual arts. Their impact on people may be enchanting because one can find myths and tales on the magic power of flowers. It is possible that medicinal impact of some plants might have had some influence on men and this have been combined with their attractiveness. In most cases, the beauty of flowers needs no explanation, as it happens. The beauty and attractiveness of flowers are for humans context-dependent: either in reference to meetings, encounters and feelings, either as part of the setting for experiences, either as message-bearing. Moreover, in some cases flowers are beautiful just on their own. Flowers have always been a symbol of beauty and vitality. Using flowers as a gift have the following meanings: Showing emotions, Creating a pleasant feeling, Mark passion, Grace and freshness, Reducing grief and issues, Increase in interest, Stability of love. 1- Dianthus The Symbol of: Charm (attractiveness)
2- Chrysanths The Symbol of: Friendship
3- Symphoricarpus The Symbol of: Honest love
4- Red Rose The Symbol of: Romantic love
5- Pink Rose The Symbol of: Hidden Love
6- Yellow Rose The Symbol of: Friendship
7- White Rose The Symbol of: Heartfelt love
8- Lilium The Symbol of: Pure and being lovely
9- Orchid The Symbol of: Love and Beauty
10- Jasminum The Symbol of: The first love
The Veil Throughout history, the veil has been one thing that is common among women of all major faiths. Depending upon the culture, woman's veils serve different purposes. However, the common denominator in their use is that they are primarily for modesty. In many cultures, veils are tied strongly to tradition. Veils are seen in all major religions. In Christianity, almost all depictions of the Virgin Mary show her veiled. The Old Testament refers to the use of veils. The Apostle Paul's call to universal principles is often interpreted to encourage their use as well. Veils are seen in wide use in churches at funerals and most Christian weddings. Up until the 1960s, veils were commonly seen during regular church service and you'll still see them in the more traditional churches today. Veil use is seen extensively among various orders of nuns thus the term "to take the veil" is used when a woman becomes a nun. Veil use among nuns varies depending upon the traditions of any given order. Amongst many Anabaptist denominations such as the Amish, Mennonites and Hutterites, the female head cov-
er is seen in almost constant use. We should also consider that the veil is used for covering religious objects as a sign of preserving that object with honour and dignity. This can especially be seen in the three Abrahamic faiths. In Islam, the Holy Kaaba is covered, and often the Holy Quran is covered. In Christianity we see the covering of important objects used in prayers including the tabernacle. This is most prevalent in the Roman Catholic church. The purpose of these veils was not so much to obscure as to shield the most sacred things from the eyes of sinful men. By seeing the veil covering in this aspect we can make the conclusion that even for a woman, it is a sign of respect and honour to cover. In Judaism, we see the use of embroidered curtains used extensively. This material is used as a cover or veil for the Ark of the Law which contains
or coconuts. The groom wears this throughout the day concealing his face even during the wedding ceremony. the scrolls of the Torah. In Hinduism a head covering is also often seen on woman. While not common in all parts of India, you will see them widely worn in northern India. Men also wear veils! Among the Tuareg, Songhai, Moors, Hausa and Fulani of West Africa, women do not traditionally wear the veil, while men do. The men's facial covering originates from the belief that such action wards off evil spirits, but most probably relates to protection against the harsh desert sands as well; in any event, it is a firmly established tradition. Men begin wearing a veil at age 25 which conceals their entire face excluding their eyes. This veil is never removed, even in front of family members.
Women in Islam also commonly wear a head covering. A common one is the Hijab, sometimes referred to as a veil. In fact the word Hijab means the principle of dressing modestly. So the word can refer to the head covering or just the modesty principle of dress in general. Islam recommends that woman wear non-form fitting clothes such as long shirts or skirts if choosing western wear or the more traditional forms of modesty such as the Hijab.
In Indian, Pakistan, Bengldesh and Nepal men wear a 'sehra' on their wedding day. This is a male veil covering the whole face and neck. The sehra is made from either flowers, beads, tinsel, dry leaves
Now that you've seen how a veil in many forms is used in all major religions, you may see it in a whole new light. We see that it is common among women (and men) all over the world and is primarily a style of dress that represents modesty.
Why We’re So Materialistic extent, even if we don’t go overboard. We tend to equate buying things with positive emotions. Subsequently, we think that purchasing new stuff makes us happy. It’s a pretty clear correlation. Researchers look at what’s going on in the brain when we think about buying stuff. When a product image flash before people’s eyes, (i.e the power of advertising), an area of the brain called the nucleus accumbens lights up when we like what we see. Essentially, the brain’s pleasure center kicks into gear and floods the brain with dopamine at the very thought of getting something we want. The weirdest thing about this is that just thinking about buying something is pretty much the same as actually buying it.
No matter who you are, it’s easy to get a little caught up in the idea of getting new stuff. Here’s a look at why your brain is so materialistic and what you can do to keep it from overwhelming you. Materialism is one of those things that most of us don’t want to think about, especially when it causes trouble in your marriage or stresses you out. As a stereotype, a materialistic person is a high class one-percenter snob whining about getting a Porsche instead of a Lamborghini, but it’s something we’re all prone to. Whether it’s a gadget you’re coveting, a game you have to buy, or a brand you have to wear, we all have a bit of a materialistic side. Subsequently, there’s been a lot of research into materialism and researchers consistently come to the same conclusions: objects don’t make us happy. So why do our brains continue to convince us that they do? Here’s what’s going on. Why We Want to Buy Things Materialism is one of those ugly words that gets thrown around a lot. It’s best defined as an insatiable desire to own things and the belief that when those desires are fulfilled we’ll achieve happiness. Basically, materialism suggests a yardstick for success: the more you own, the better your life will be. It sounds horrible, but we all do it to some
Thinking about acquisition provides momentary happiness boosts to materialistic people, and because they tend to think about acquisition a lot, such thoughts have the potential to provide frequent mood boosts, but the positive emotions associated with acquisition are short-lived. Although materialists still experience positive emotions after making a purchase, these emotions are less intense than before they actually acquire a product. Put plainly, our brains think that acquiring new stuff will make us happy, but we’re not entirely sure why our brains work this way.
Many of us believe that acquisitiveness—the impulse to buy and possess things—is natural to human beings. This seems to make sense in terms of Darwin’s theory of evolution: since natural resources are limited, human beings have to compete over them, and try to claim as large a part of them as possible... Another theory is that the restlessness and constant wanting which fuels our materialism is a kind of evolutionary mechanism which keeps us in a state of alertness. Dissatisfaction keeps living beings on the look out for ways of improving their chances of survival; if they were satisfied they wouldn’t be alert, and other creatures would take the advantage. Neither of these theories are perfect, but we do know that regardless of why we’re always wanting new things, getting them rarely has a positive effect on our well-being. Buying Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happy It’s probably no surprise to most of us, but study after study shows that buying stuff doesn’t make us happy. More importantly, we’re actually unhappy when we put too much value on material objects. The big problem here isn’t just that we’re a little bummed out when someone else has more stuff than we do. It’s that when we put a lot of emphasis on materialistic value, we’re prone to depression, personality disorders, and more. Existing scientific research on the value of materialism yields clear and consistent findings. People who are highly focused on materialistic values have lower personal well-being and psychological health than those who believe that materialistic pursuits are relatively unimportant. These relationships have been documented in sample of people ranging from wealthy to poor, from teenagers to the elderly, and from Australians to South Koreans. Several investigators have reported similar results using a variety of ways of measuring materialism. The studies document that strong
materialist values are associated with pervasive undermining of people’s well-being, from low life satisfaction to happiness, to depression and anxiety, to physical problems such as headaches, and to personality disorders, narcissistic, and antisocial behaviors. Materialism is tied to shopping pretty closely, so you can try to fight against it by understanding what’s really going on in your brain when you’re out shopping. It’s no secret that your brain does plenty of things to screw with your shopping choices. From misunderstanding numbers tobelieving deals are better than they are, you can fight against the ways stores manipulate you pretty easily. Likewise, if you get a better understanding of why you feel inclined to upgrade your gadgets all the time you a good idea of what’s going on inside your brain when you want to buy things you probably don’t need. These tricks don’t “beat” materialism, but they can at least keep you mindful of how it’s affecting you. Experiences Are Better than Objects Think about the last time you really wanted something. Let’s say it’s a shiny new iPad. When you wanted it, you probably couldn’t think of much else. When you eventually get that iPad, you sit and admire it the first few times you interact with. As time goes on, that iPad means less and less to you. Now, instead of thinking about that iPad,
think of your last amazing vacation. Chances are, that vacation makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside when that iPad makes you feel nothing at all. The reason is that we tend to value experiences over objects, even if we don’t think we do. Granted—none of this means that you need to get rid of all your stuff, stop giving gifts, or boycott iPads. It’s just an explanation of why we’re so prone to buying things, even when we don’t really need them. For some people, that iPad offers an experience on par with a vacation. Likewise, sometimes we just need to buy stuff and there’s nothing wrong with that. The difference between
need and want is that we rarely expect the things we need to make us happy. We all make the mistake of believing that the more money and stuff we have, the happier we’ll be. We’re all prone to comparing what we have to what our friends and family have, and then worrying about how those objects might reflect on us as people. Unfortunately, that’s just a recipe for anxiety, depression, and unhappiness. There’s no real trick to preventing yourself from getting caught up in these materialistic values, but it’s always good to keep these ideas in the back of your mind when you’re out shopping.
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We are all fortunate to have been educated but it’s also important to make education accessible to those less fortunate by giving them the necessary opportunity and support. Every child contributes to the prosperity of a nation.
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The gap between those who could afford it and those who could not always remained. When Pakistan was struck by the devastating floods every Pakistani outside of Pakistan felt compelled to help in any way they could, and my family decided to make the school free education for all children and release the par-
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Top 10 Most Spoken Languages In The World Language is perhaps the most important function of the human body – it allows us to get sustenance as a child, it allows us to get virtually anything we want as an adult, and it allows us many hours of entertainment through literature, radio, music, and films. This list (in order of least to most spoken) summarizes the most important languages in use today. 10 French Number of speakers: 129 million Often called the most romantic language in the world, French is spoken in tons of countries, including Belgium, Canada, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Haiti. Oh, and France too. To say “hello” in French, say “Bonjour” (bone-JOOR).
Malay-Indonesian is spoken – surprise – in Malaysia and Indonesia. There are many dialects of Malay, the most popular of which is Indonesian. But they’re all pretty much based on the same root language, which makes it the ninth most-spoken in the world. Indonesia is a fascinating place; a nation made up of over 13,000 islands it is the sixth most populated country in the world. Malaysia borders on two of the larger parts of Indonesia (including the island of Borneo), and is mostly known for its capital city of Kuala Lumpur. To say “hello” in Indonesian, say “Selamat pagi” (se-LA-maht PA-gee). 8 Portuguese Number of speakers: 191 million
9 Malay-Indonesian Number of speakers: 159 million
Think of Portuguese as the little language that could. In the 12th Century, Portugal won its independence from Spain and expanded all over the world with the help of its famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry the Navigator. Because Portugal got in so early on the exploring game, the language established itself all over the world, especially in Brazil (where it’s the national language), Macau, Angola, Venezuela, and Mozambique. To say “hello” in Portuguese, say “Bom dia” (bohn DEE-ah).
but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. (to name just a few places). To say “hello” in Russian, say “Zdravstvuite” (ZDRAST-vet-yah).
7 Bengali Number of speakers: 211 million
4 Spanish Number of speakers: 392 million
In Bangladesh, a country of 120+ million people, just about everybody speaks Bengali. And because Bangladesh is virtually surrounded by India, the number of Bengali speakers in the world is much higher than most people would expect. To say “hello” in Bengali, say “Ei Je” (EYE-jay). 6 Arabic Number of speakers: 246 million
Aside from all of those kids who take it in high school, Spanish is spoken in just about every South American and Central American country, not to mention Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. There is a particular interest in Spanish in the U.S., as many English words are borrowed from the language, including: tornado, bonanza, patio, quesadilla, enchilada, and taco grande supreme. To say “hello” in Spanish, say “Hola” (OH-la). 3 Hindustani
Arabic, one of the world’s oldest languages, is spoken in the Middle East, with speakers found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. Furthermore, because Arabic is the language of the Koran, millions of Muslims in other countries speak Arabic as well. So many people have a working knowledge of Arabic, in fact, that in 1974 it was made the sixth official language of the United Nations. To say “hello” in Arabic, say “As salaam a’alaykum” (As sah-LAHM ah ah-LAY-koom).
Number of speakers: 497 million
5 Russian Number of speakers: 277 million
Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and Yakov Smirnoff are among the millions of Russian speakers out there. One of the six languages in the UN, Russian is spoken not only in the Mother Country,
Hindustani is the primary language of India’s crowded population, and it encompasses a huge number of dialects (of which the most commonly spoken is Hindi). While many predict that the population of India will soon surpass that of China, the prominence of English in India prevents Hindustani from surpassing the most popular language in the world. If you’re interested in learning a little Hindi, there’s a very easy way: rent an Indian movie. The film industry in India is the most prolific in the world, making thousands of action/ romance/musicals every year. To say “hello” in Hindustani, say “Namaste” (NahMAH-stay).
2 English Number of speakers: 508 million
While English doesn’t have the most speakers, it is the official language of more countries than any other language. Its speakers hail from all around the world, including New Zealand, the U.S., Australia, England, Zimbabwe, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Canada. We’d tell you more about English, but you probably feel pretty comfortable with the language already. Let’s just move on to the most popular language in the world. To say “hello” in English, say “Hi?” (Hi). 1 Mandarin Number of speakers: 1 billion+
Surprise, surprise, the most widely spoken language on the planet is based in the most populated country on the planet. Beating second-place English by a 2 to 1 ratio, but don’t let that lull you into thinking that Mandarin is easy to learn. Speaking Mandarin can be really tough, because each word can be pronounced in four ways (or “tones”), and a beginner will invariably have trouble distinguishing one tone from another. But if over a billion people could do it, so could you. Try saying hello! To say “hello” in Mandarin, say “Ni hao” (Nee HaOW). (“Hao” is pronounced as one syllable, but the tone requires that you let your voice drop midway, and then raise it again at the end.)
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pakistan all rounder Abdul Razzaq (born 2 December 1979) is a Pakistani right arm fast-medium bowler and a righthanded batsman and a member of Pakistan cricket team. He emerged in international cricket in 1996 with his International debut against Zimbabwe at his home ground in Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan, just one month before his seventeenth birthday. He has played 265 ODIs and 46 Tests for Pakistan. Razzaq made his One Day International debut in November 1996, against Zimbabwe, but had to wait just over three years to make his Test cricket debut for Pakistan, eventually doing so against Australia in Brisbane on November 1999. In the 1999–2000 Carlton and United Series, he rose to fame and was named man of the series for his all round performance. During a match in Hobart against India, Razzaq scored a half century and took five wickets. Razzaq became a regular member of his national side during the 1999 world cup held in England. During the event, he got the attention of selectors as he performed well both with the ball and bat. His brilliant performance with the bat came in the group match against Australia, where he went on to score his first half century making 60 runs in a long and stable partnership with Inzamam-ul-Haq, which helped Pakistan reach a defendable target of 275. Pakistan went on to win the match by ten runs and as a result qualified for the Super Six stage. With the ball, he made a brilliant performance against the tough West Indian cricket team by taking three wick-
ets for 32 runs having three maiden overs, which proved decisive for Pakistan at Bristol. In 2000, Razzaq became the youngest cricketer in the world to take a Test cricket hat trick in a match against Sri Lanka. He has scored three centuries and twenty two fifties in One Day International matches. He has also played at the English county level for Middlesex, Worcestershire and Surrey. He joined Surrey in June 2008 on a short term contract to play in the Twenty20 Cup. He helped Surrey win against Sussex by scoring 39 runs from 19 balls. Despite his short period at The Oval, Razzaq became a favourite player amongst Surrey supporters. In March 2010 Razzaq signed for Hampshire County Cricket Club as one of their four overseas players for the English domestic Twenty20 competition. He played a starring role in their victory against Somerset on finals day at Hampshire's home ground, the Rose Bowl. Razzaq signed for Leicestershire County Cricket Club as their second overseas players for the English domestic Friends Life t20. At the2011 Friends Life t20 he again played for the winning team, this time as a Leicestershire player, against Somerset on the finals day. He also played in both Leicestershire's games in the Champions League T20s, but was unable to help Leicestershire through the qualification stage. He has signed for Staffordshire club Hem Heath for the 2014 Season.
Test cricket •Test Debut vs Australia in Brisbane in 1999–2000. •Best Test batting score of 134 runs was made against Bangladesh in Dhaka in 2001–2002. •Best Test bowling figures of 5 wickets for 35 runs came against Sri Lanka in Karachi in 2004–2005. •He took his first Test Hat-trick vs Sri Lanka in Galle International Stadium in 2000. One Day International •One Day International debut vs Zimbabwe in Lahore on 1996–1997. •Best One Day International batting score of 112 runs was made against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on 2002–2003. •Best One Day International bowling figures of 6 wickets for 35 runs came against Bangladesh in Dhaka on 2001–2002. •Best 7th wicket score (109 from 72 balls) against South Africa in Abu-Dhabi on October 2010 Achievements •He is one of 53 players, including 8 who have represented Pakistan, who have achieved the double of 1,000 Test runs and 100 Test wickets. •He is the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick, against Sri Lanka in 2000, at the age of 20. •Has Batted at every position from an opener to No.11
Lord Nazir Ahmed
Rt. Hon. Lord Ahmed of Rotherham is a member of the House of Lords, and was appointed by Prime Minister Tony Blair in 1998. He was one of the first Muslim Peers and is currently an Independent Member of the House of Lords. On his first day in Parliament, he took oath on the Holy Qur’an and obtained a prayer room. Lord Ahmed was born in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on 24 April 1957 to Haji Sain Mohammed and Rashim Bibi. His parents moved the family to the UK when he was 12 and he has lived in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, since his childhood. He attended Spurley Hey Comprehensive School,
then Thomas Rotherham Sixth Form College. He studied for a degree in Public Administration at Sheffield Polytechnic and joined the Labour Party when he was 18 years old. In 1990 Lord Ahmed began his political career as a local Labour Party councillor, becoming the chair of the South Yorkshire Labour Party in 1993 and holding both positions until 2000. He founded the British Muslim Councillors’ Forum and was a Justice of the Peace between 1992 and 2000. He was both the first Asian councillor of Rotherham and the town’s youngest magistrate.
He is listed as one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world for the last 5 years. He founded the British Muslim Councillors' Forum. In 1999, he led the first delegation on behalf of the British Government for the Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj to Saudi Arabia. In 2001, he introduced a Private Members Bill against Islamophobia. He was instrumental on appointment of a Muslim advisor at the Home Office and appointment of imams in HM prison service for the religious needs of the Muslim inmates. Lord Ahmed campaigned for an appointment of an imam in the Ministry of Defence. As well as his services in the UK, he has led numerous delegations to Palestine, Kashmir,
North Africa and the Arab world. At home, he speaks on wider equality issues, and has spoken several times on issues of race, religion and gender; he has advocated legislation against religious discrimination and forced marriage. Lord Ahmed secured the release of British School teacher Gillian Gibbons from Sudan and led the British Peace and reconciliation initiative in Darfur and has been active in international peace projects. His most recent efforts include campaigning for the rights of the Rohingya community in Burma.
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Allama Iqbal Sunday Cricket League PMC Sheffield The Pakistan Muslim Centre in Sheffield is celebrating its 25th year of success. As well as the vast variety of courses and events over the span of 25 years, the PMC has also provided the chance to all members of community including youngsters, children and elders to gain physical and spiritual exercise. Various sports events have seen people from Sheffield and Rotherham coming together to form a strong and healthy community and give pride to our culture and country. One of these successful sports and culture programmes is the Allama Iqbal Sunday Cricket League. The Allama Iqbal Sunday Cricket League PMC Sheffield was started in 2008. The first league matches were played with 4 teams. The league was very small and in its infancy. An Independence Day tournament was introduced and matches were played between 8 teams. The Winner of the 2008 AISCL cup was; Sehnsa CC. The winner of Independence Day tournament; Sheffield Friends CC. In 2009 the official beginning of the league was launched. An executive committee was formed to declare rules and regulations and register teams. The league grew to 6 teams. Cup matches were played between the 4 most successful teams. The Independence Day tournament was again played with successful matches between 16 teams from within and outside the PMC league. Winner 2009; Al Mahdi XI CC. Runner-up 2009; Sehnsa CC. Cup winner; Al Mahdi XI CC. Independence Day tournament; Al Mahdi XI CC In 2010 the league improved and progressed into a bigger and more popular league and attracted more teams in the league. 12 teams participated in the tournament divided into 2 groups. Cup matches were played by the 4 most successful teams and the Independence Day tournament was played by 16 team participants. Winner 2010; Al Mahdi XI CC. Runner-up; Abbeydale CC. Cup winner; Global CC. Independence Day tournament; Al Mahdi XI CC. In 2011, the League winner of Division A was Al Mahdi CC and runners up Sheffield Friends CC. Division B winner was Eagle stars CC and Madina Masjid CC were runners up. The Independence Day Tournament winner was Eagle Star CC. Eagle Stars CC dominated the league this year. In 2012 we saw the winner of Division A as Al Mahdi XI CC. Runner up in Division A was Abbeydale CC. The winner of Division B was Global CC and runner up Presidents XI CC. Cup winners were Global CC. Al Mahdi XI CC took the trophy for the Independence Day Tournament. 2013 saw the league being very successful with incredible records being set. The league was greatly contested be 3 dominant teams, Kashmir CC, Sheffield Friends CC and Sehnsa CC. The last match saw action between Kashmir CC and Sehnsa CC. Sehnsa chased the set score in the final over and wont the 2013 league. It was a great credit to all teams who made 2013 a season to remember. The PMC also held the League Cup tournament where all teams participated but Osgathorpe CC skilfully took the cup from Kashmir CC in the final. Osgathorpe ended the season taking the Independence Day Tournament Cup too. 2014 has seen.............................
40 Tips For a Better Life! Life is made up of good and bad lessons we accumulate along the way. In order to understand it, we must separate it into a few domains, each with its own lessons to teach us. This list of good advice was given by a group of people from all ages. So here are 40 great tips for a great life!
Health 1. Drink a lot of water
5. Make time for contemplation and/or prayer
2. Eat your breakfast like kings, lunch like princes, 6. Involve more game playing in your life and dinner like beggars 7. Read more books than you read last year 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants 8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes a day and eat less foods made in factories 9. Invest at least 7 hours of sleep every sleep 4. Live your life according to the TEE principle: Truth, 10. Take 10-30 minutes to walk somewhere each Empathy and Energy. day. Smile while you walk.
Character 11. Don’t compare your lives to those of others. 13. Don’t exaggerate in your actions, keep yourself You have no idea what their journey really looks in check. like. 14. You don’t have to win EVERY argument. Agree 12. Don’t waste time on negative thoughts or to disagree. things you cannot change. Instead divert your energy to a positive moment in the present. 15. Don’t waste your energy gossiping.
16. Dream more while you’re awake.
you at present.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You may already have 21. No one is responsible for your happiness but all you need, but if not, envy won’t get it for you. you. 18. Forget past events and don’t remind your part- 22. Realize that life is a school and you’re here to ners of their past mistakes. It will ruin your present learn. Problems are just a part of learning, but the happiness. lesson they teach will be with you for life. 19. Life’s too short to hate people. Don’t hate in 23. Smile more. Laugh more. vain. 24. Don’t take yourselves so seriously, no one else 20. Make peace with your past, or it will destroy will!
Community 25. Call your family often. 26. Every day give something good to another. 27. Forgive everyone, for everything.
29. Try to make at least 3 people smile, every day. 30. What other people think of you is none of your concern.
28. Spend time with people over 80 and under 6 - it 31. Your work won’t take care of you when you’re will teach you a lot. sick. Your family and friends will. Don’t cut ties.
Life 32. Do the right thing. It pays in the long term
37. The best is yet to come.
33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful 38. When you wake up alive in the morning, don’t or brings you take it for granted - embrace it. wenjoyment. 39. The secret of secrets in your heart is that you 35. Forgiveness heals all wounds. CAN be happy - so be happy. 36. No matter how good or bad the current situa- 40. Never forget to enjoy the time you have, the tion is, it’ll change. moment you are in, and the people that share these things with you!
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The 7 Most Important Religious Lessons Everyone Should Know It doesn't matter if you're an atheist, devout follower of your faith, an agnostic, or anywhere in between—there's wisdom to be learned from the world's religions. Here are some of the most important, universally applicable teachings from sacred texts everyone would benefit from learning. One thing that strikes us is the common themes running through them all—stories of community,
of treating others with respect, and of finding your purpose in life. Putting aside differing beliefs—about the afterlife, the nature of the divine, and religious rituals—we can all glean life lessons from ancient scriptures. Here are some of the most notable ones from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
1. The Golden Rule
your career and social life. It's about understanding where the other person is coming from and, even more important, treating their concerns the way you would your own.
If there's any universal truth or common teaching across various religions, it's probably the golden rule: Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself. This tenet is expressed in Christianity, Confuscianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, and Zoroastriantism. The Jewish Talmud, for example, says: What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. The Hindu Mahabharata declares: This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you. And from the Islamic Sunnah: No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself. In the secular world, this is called empathy, one of the most important skills you can learn both for
2. Work for the Happiness of Others, Especially the Poor and Unfortunate This teaching is similar to the golden rule, but expressly asks us to look out for others less fortunate than us. Studies have found that the most successful people tend to be givers rather than takers, and religions advocate this idea of selflessness and charity. Buddha's final instructions on 'the mission' set before us, for example, is to work for the happiness of others: Go your ways, oh monks, for the benefit of many, for the happiness of many, out of compassion for the world, for the good, benefit and happiness of gods and men.
The Bible also preaches concern for the unfortunate: If…there is a needy person among you… do not harden your heart and shut your hand against your needy kinsman. Rather, you must open your hand and lend him sufficient for whatever he needs. For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is why I command you: open your hand to the poor and needy… Caring for the unfortunate is one of the founding tenets of Sikhism: Guru Nanak said that if you want to meet God, serve the poor people. Gurdwaras around the world variously incorporate clinics, schools, guest quarters and community centers, which Sikhs say is a sign of the religion's values of service and equality. Islamic prophets also emphasise the importance of being a beacon for others (and turning the other cheek: "Be like the flower that gives its fragrance to even the hand that crushes it." - Imam Ali ibn
3. Focus on the Present As much as religions preach about the afterlife, they also emphasise making the most of the time we have available now. Buddhism's emphasis on mindfulness and meditation might be the most prominent examples, but other religions also encourage us to savour the moment and sharpen our awareness. Hinduism is hinged on your 'rightful stage' or life priority at the time: Everyone's at a different place in life, with different priorities, and that's a good thing. And Jesus told his followers: Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for tomorrow shall take thought of the things for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
In other words, worrying is a pretty useless pastime. The only things you'll actually regret on your deathbed are things like not expressing your feelings and sacrificing family time for work.
4. Aim for Achievements, Not Money More money doesn't always mean more happiness—an idea most religions are happy to point out. Stop running after material things, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism agree. Imam Ali ibn abi Talib says: "The parable of this world is like your shadow - If you stop, it stands still. If you chase it, it distances itself from you." Money can also distract you from the bigger picture, as Jesus said: It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." That's not to say we have to cast off all material possessions. Buddhism teaches the joy of not being in debt and finding your career path. Still, the things that make us happiest in life are not things we can add up with a calculator.
5. Interact with the Community Religious practice forces you out of your shell. That's a good thing, because shared religious beliefs or not, we all depend on each other to not just survive but also thrive. A Jewish rabbi, pointed out that community is the defining trait of Judaism: Life is about the people you're with, a sense of community with those around you; nothing else matters nearly as much.
Other religions also emphasise this. Islam's five daily prayer practices, for example, bring followers together throughout the day, as do other religion's formal, regular services. Catholic mass has always been about 'peace be with you' shaking of hands with the strangers in your pew - I bestow peace on you, you bestow it on me, and at least in that moment everything is right with the world. Being an active participant in the community might not come naturally to many of us, but at the very least, religion reminds us that we are not alone.
All beings are the owners of their deeds (karma), the heirs of their deeds; their deeds are the womb from which they sprang…Whatever deeds they do—good or evil—of such they will be the heirs. Karma for Christians is essentially, you reap what you sow. Psalm 126:5 says, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy."
7. Know Yourself (Make Up Your Own Mind)
6. Take Responsibility for Your Actions 'What goes around, comes around'. Most religions
have their own interpretation of karma and warn followers that your choices and actions have consequences. Karma yoga is perhaps the central teaching from Hinduism's Bhagavad Gita. It's not the action itself that matters, but the quality of mind behind your actions that bind you. Act for the sake of acting, without desire for the rewards: If one identifies with one's actions, desiring certain results, one is bound to that actionpattern and doomed to rebirth. However, if one acts earnestly but without attachment to results, performing every action as an offering to God, knowing that God alone is the only Actor, one proceeds on the path to liberation. The core doctrine of Buddhism also teaches in the Eightfold Path that:
Many people associate religion with indoctrination, but if you study the texts from the world's major religions, they actually advocate looking within yourself to make up your own mind—and maybe find your spiritual core within yourself. Even though religions have very structured practices, self-reflection is strongly encouraged. Nearly all wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists in two parts: The knowledge of God and of ourselves. One can not truly know God without knowing oneself and that one couldn't truly know oneself without knowing God. And Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib advises: One who often thinks and reflects develops his foresight and vision. Don't discount the wisdom of the ages.
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What Proverbs Say Proverbs never go out of fashion. Generation after but most are like legends passed down over centugeneration have benefited from the wisdom they ries. They are a timeless labour of love. give us. So what is the significance of similar proverbs ocProverbs are like verse. If you are tempted to re- curring in English? What it shows us is that despite phrase them, you will end up spoiling them. Prov- being divided into nations, tribes, clans and famierbs come with their own diction. So many refer lies for eons and being separated by huge distancto an ancient tool or profession which has long es, humans are essentially the same people. Their ceased to be a thing of everyday use but which still efforts and experiences are so alike, their desires amuse and enlighten us. and longings and their frustrations and fears so similar that their expressions too have to be greatWhat’s a proverb? It is an unbelievably apt expres- ly similar. sion of an experience shared by a people. It has a conciseness and comprehensiveness about it that Differences of language and culture, of geography makes it as enjoyable as poetry and a luminous and history, make them sound different but every wisdom comparable to choice quotes from sages. now and then we come across something that shows us that what we had long believed to have Of course, there is no telling who authored a par- been an expression produced by our unique social ticular proverb. In that respect proverbs are like environment has had a parallel in a far off land. folk poetry. The collective creative conscious of a people plays on the shared human experience to This is a feeling akin to that produced by reading come up with expressions that are then entrusted folk tales from other lands. Thousands of miles to the collective memory. These nuggets are then away, in a land that looks nothing like ours, inhabpassed on from a generation to the next and we no ited by a different race, in a society that evolved in longer need to hone or polish them further at the entirely different ways, we learn, children are told individual level. The collective creativity of society a tale we remember having heard from our own takes care of it. Some were penned by learned grandmothers. Despite differences, historic dismen, wise elders of ancient civilisations; ancient putes and bloody feuds, mankind is one big family. philosophers and great writers of years gone by, As you sow, so shall you reap Jaisi karni waisi bharni.
Distance lends charm to the view - Dur ke dhol suhanay.
A guilty conscience needs no accuser - Chor ki daarri mai tinka.
Even walls have ears Dewaroon ke bhi kaan hotay hai.
A bad penny always comes back - Khota sika kisi ko kabool nahi.
Lost reputation is seldom regained - Gai izat wapis nai aati.
A man is known by the company he keeps - Insan apni sobat say phechana jata hai.
Is takes two a make a quarrel/ tango - Taali dono haton say bajti hai.
Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today - Aaj ka kam kal par mat choro. All that glitters is not gold Har chamakti cheez sona nahi hoti. A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend - Bewaqoof dost say aqalmand dushman acha hai. First come, first served Pehlay aye pehlay paiye.
Blood is thicker than water Apna apna ghair ghair. All is fair in love and war Mohabat or jung mai sub jaiz hai. In at one ear and out at the other - Ek kan say suno or dosray say nikal do. A stubborn person will never accept logic - Latoon kay bhoot baton say nai mantay.
As many mouths so many opinions - Jitnay mu utni batain.
The nearer the church. The farther from god - Charag talay andhera.
Money for money and interest besides - Aam k aam ghutliyo k daam.
A rolling stone gathers no moss - Dobhi ka kutta na ghar ka na ghaat ka.
If I lose my honour I lose myself - Deen say gaya duniya say gaya.
Think before you speak Pehlay tolo phir bolo.
An empty vessel makes the loudest noise - Khali bartan ziyada bolta hai.
An idle brain is a devil’s workshop - Bekar dimagh shaitan ka ghar.
Society moulds a man Kharbozay ko daikh kar kharboza rung pakarta hai.
Silence is golden - Saray chup sukh he sukh.
Necessity is the mother of invention - Zarorat aijaad ki maa hai.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – A half baked physician - Neem hakeem khatra e jaan.
Out of the frying pan into the fire - Asman say gira kajoor mai atka.
Do well and have well - Kar bhala so ho bhala.
Beauty is but short-lived Char din ki chandni phir anderi raat. A friend is need is a friend indeed - Dost wohi jo musibat mai kam aye. Habits take long to depart Rassi jal gai lakin ball nai gai. While there’s life there’s hope - Jab tak sans tab tak aas.
The tree is known by its fruit Darakht apnay phall say pehchana jata hai. Every rose has its thorn Jahan phool wahan kantay. A wolf in sheep’s clothing Bhagal mai chakoo mu mein allah allah. A nod to the wise and a rod to the otherwise - Aqalmand ko ishara or bewaqoof ko phitkara.
Pride hath a fall - Gharoor ka sir neecha. Truth is bitter - Such karwa lagta hai. Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow - Aaj ka saag kal ki murgh say acha hai. What the eye sees not - Na rahay ga baans na bajay gi bansuri.
Everyone knows a proverb is a saying that conveys a specific truth in a pointed simple way. So proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience of popular wisdom. A proverb is a sententious sentence and describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. I hope this study has increased your appreciation for Proverbs and your knowledge about this will be improved.
BRITAINS FIRST MOSQUE
The first mosque founded in England, which has stood as a derelict shell for many years, has been refurbished and reopened to Merseyside's 20,000 Muslims. But how did it come to be there in the first place? On Christmas Day 1889, the Liverpool solicitor and Muslim convert William Abdullah Quilliam opened the doors of what is England's first mosque.
ture rooms. Most of the 'Saracenic style' renovations Quilliam made to the terrace were paid for by the Shahzada (prince), the son of the Ameer (ruler or chief) of Afghanistan. The Liverpool Review reported the city's first Muslim funeral on 18 April 1891 with some bemusement:
Quilliam was the son of a wealthy watch manufacturer. At 17, and newly qualified as a solicitor, he was sent to Morocco to recuperate from illness. By the time he returned a year later, he had taken his 'Shahadah' - a Muslim declaration of faith. He changed his name from William to Abdullah.
"It looked rather strange to see the member of the congregation who officiated as Imaum (someone who leads prayers in a mosque) clad in a suit of light tweed, and for the presiding Mollah (the head of a mosque) to be attired in a light blue tie and light kid gloves."
A famously charismatic man, he initially held lectures on Islam in the Temperance League Hall on Mount Vernon Street in Liverpool.
He converted 200 locals and 600 people in the whole of the UK and spent a lot of his time persuading people about the merits of Islam. Because he was successful and Christians were converting to Islam, it produced a lot of hostility. He fought against injustice and slavery and encouraged everyone to pray together at his mosque, which included followers of Islam from around the world who would arrive at the Liverpool docks and visit the place of worship. He transcended sectarianism and was known for his regular interaction with non-Muslims.
As the number of converts began to grow, Quilliam purchased number 8 Brougham Terrace. With his architect, Joseph McGovern, he made adjustments to the building named the 'Liverpool Muslim Institute'. A prayer room was built as an extension at the back of the building. Until recently it was used as a storage room. Quilliam also bought numbers 9 to 12 turning them into a boarding school and lec-
Quilliam's work and reputation led him to be ap-
A local man was arrested for throwing a snowball containing a stone at the muezzin, as he called the faithful to prayer. It turned out the arrested man was a local Sunday school teacher! The community dissolved in 1908, when Quilliam moved to Turkey. Many of its members moved to England's first, purpose-built mosque, in Woking, Surrey. He returned much later under the name Haroun Mustapha Leon and settling in Woking, where he died in 1932. The terrace was subsequently bought by the city council, and used as a register office until the beginning of July 2000. It stood empty until members of the 'Abdullah Quilliam Society' raised money to buy the building and renovate it as a Muslim heritage centre. The terrace is currently under consideration for listing by English Heritage and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. pointed Sheikh-ul-Islam of the British Isles by the last Ottoman ruler Sultan Abdul Hamid ll in 1894 and recognised by the Shah of Persia and the Emir of Afghanistan as the leader of British Muslims. However, Liverpool's first Muslim community came up against some opposition. In December 1891 the Liverpool Review reported that an angry mob of up to 400 people pelted worshippers at the mosque with mud, stones, and live fireworks.
• The Liverpool Muslim Institute was England's first recorded mosque, opening on Christmas Day 1889 • The first purpose-built mosque was the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, which was constructed in the same year • Only a handful of other mosques were built before the 1960s, including the Fazl Mosque at Southfields, London in 1926. Up to that point, the majority were house-mosques, like Quilliam's
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