World Affairs And Beyond

At the park outside the "Army Stadium", there were only a few people, when I was passing by. The next two, you've got to guess. (Fireworks???) This was outside Chaman Ice-cream. This below, is not a ghost town, it's the road outside Chaman Ice-Cream. But we had a lot of fun, I bet we were probably the only people out that night.

Ever felt like the most precious ideas pour out of your head only when you are having that "moment of solitude"? Tell me about it.

The Prophet (PBUH) said, Whoever stands the nights of Ramadan in prayer out of faith and seeking reward shall have their previous sins forgiven. (Al-Bukhaari and Muslim) I'tikaf is a great experience, it's like therapy, for your mind and soul. The way a student confines himself/herself to his/her study room, and stays there during preps for exams, to avoid unnecessary contact with the world, allowing him/her to concentrate a 100% on his/her preparation for exams. Similarly, the sole purpose of Seclusion, for prayers, is better concentration, better communication. When you confine yourself to one place, be it for a few minutes, or for hours or be it days, and with all your concentration, offer your salāt, and perform zikr/dhikr. It will benefit you, in many ways. It will connect you, to your inner self and to Allah. Distractions and preoccupations corrupts the heart. These moments of solitude help you find and rediscover yourself. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “In the body

Ayla Nisar, a 14 year old student at Presentation Convent School, ninth science, is a God gifted girl. She has made these and many more beautiful sketches. They are really very impressive.

An event at Convent. (Photo above) The new badge of Presentation Convent High School Peshawar.

3rd September 2009

3rd September 2009 The Sky A picture is worth a thousand words!