World Affairs And Beyond

Mubarak Ho ! Eid ka chaand nazar aa gaya hay.

Today the North-West of Pakistan felt an earthquake of 5.5 Magnitude ! Pakistan was born today in 1366 A.H (Hijri calendar), and this earthquake was definitely that moment in time and space when that agreement was made. The man who sacrificed everything he had to build this country for us Quaid-e-Azam said, "Unity, Faith and Discipline" do not ever forget this. This moment of Earth Shaking beneath the feet of the Pakistani people this night of the 27th of Ramadan, was a reminder for the people of Pakistan not to forget "Pakistan" & not to forget  "Unity, Faith and Discipline" ! Like it if you agree with me. Like it if you think it's time Pakistan should wake up and realize the need for "Unity, Faith and Discipline" !

This Ramadan is teaching me what no Ramadan in the past has ever taught me before. It is making me feel the other side of the story. Those who have been good guys all their lives, do not know what it is like to be a bad guy. It is teaching me why the bad guys are bad guys. Why the greedy are greedy. When given a chance, they too can become good people. It is just that they do not have faith in their tomorrow. They need to reach deep inside their hearts and find that faith. It is patience and faith that is missing in their lives.

The battle against evil and injustice is not easy. You will make many foes. Those who were once your friends will become your enemies. Your own family will become your enemy. Nobody wants to be corrected and if you try to come in the way of their evil doings, you will be targeted as well.  It does not mean you should stop doing good because it bothers others. If there are bad people in the world, there are good people in the world too. Those who have a problem with your good work, have a problem with themselves. Let nothing discourage you. Let nothing hurt you. People are just people, they will say just about anything to bring you down. Know that God is there to support you. With God by your side, there is no way you are alone in your battle against evil and injustice.

I've been looking for the meaning of the word "Ali" for over a year now. I cannot disclose my reasons for now, but it has been a very long and tiring quest. Last night while I was reading Allama Iqbal's Persian poetry book Asrar-e-Khudi (The Secrets of the Self), I came across a poem I am sharing here. This seems to be linked to the quest somehow.  Setting Forth The Inner Meanings Of The Names Of Ali در شرح اسرار اسمای علی مرتضی Ali is the first Muslim and the King of men, مسلم اول شہ مردان علے In Love's eyes Ali is the treasure of the Faith. عشق را سرمایہ ی ایمان علے Devotion to his family inspires me with life از ولای دودمانش زندہ ام

  The Upper Kachura Lake is approx 70 metres deep.