This document contains several tributes and remembrances of Professor Akhter Ahmad, a pioneering neurologist in Pakistan who passed away in 2014. One tribute is from his former student Dr. Zeba Vanek who recalls him as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Another is from his daughter Yasmeen Ahmed who shares fond memories of her father's accomplishments and passion for teaching, as well as his kindness and dedication to family. The document also includes some poetry written by former students in his honor.
What does the word 'Islam' mean?
What is a follower of the religion of Islam called?
Who gave the name of Islam to our religion?
Can you quote the verse of the Holy Quran where the name of Islam has been given to our religion.
What are the main qualities of Islam?
FIVE ARTICLES OF FAITH
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The Foundations of Islam
What are the fundamental principles of Islam?
AHMADIYYAT - THE REVIVAL OF ISLAM
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What is Ahmadiyyat and who founded it?
Tell me more about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian.?
Who were Successors (Khalifahs) to the promised Messiah?
What are the main organisation in the Ahmadiyya Jama'at?
The document discusses the thaqalaan, which refers to both people and jinn. It provides characteristics of jinn, noting they were created from fire before humans. Jinn can choose between good and bad and have families. The purpose of creating both jinn and humans was for worshipping Allah alone. Worship includes obligatory acts like prayers and optional good deeds without shirk or showing off. The document encourages discussing places jinn may live and remembrances to protect from them.
From the first revelation to the migration to madinah.
Hope You Like It.
Its my First time and the first presentation i'm Posting so forgive if any mistakes.
Muhammad (SM) was born in 570 CE in Makkah and became orphaned at a young age. [1] He was known for being thoughtful, honest, and truthful from childhood. [2] He lived a simple, modest life and married wealthy widow Khadija when he was 25. [3] In 610 CE, the Angel Gabriel visited Muhammad and asked him to recite verses that became the first revelation of the Quran, beginning his prophethood.
This poem summarizes the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth in 570 AD in Mecca to his prophethood. It describes how he was orphaned as a child and raised by his grandfather and uncle. As a young adult, he worked as a merchant and married Khadija. He had spiritual experiences on Mount Hira where he received the first revelations from God and became a prophet. He faced opposition from the people of Mecca but found acceptance in Medina. The poem highlights his guidance of the Muslim community and conveys the importance of following his teachings.
Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in 571 AD in Mecca and belonged to the noble Quraysh tribe. He taught the people of Mecca to worship one God instead of idols, which most refused to accept and caused troubles for Muhammad. In 622 AD, Muhammad migrated to Medina with his friend Hazrat Abu Bakr to escape persecution. In Medina, Muhammad established the first Islamic society based on principles of Allah's power, Muhammad as prophet, and Muslims as brothers.
Imam Ali (as) was known for his piety, bravery, justice, and generosity. He was raised by the Prophet Muhammad (saw) from a young age. Some key facts about Imam Ali (as) include:
1) He was born in the Kaaba and was personally trained by the Prophet. The Prophet appointed Imam Ali as his successor on multiple occasions.
2) Imam Ali fought in all the major battles to defend Islam and the Prophet without seeking personal glory. He also advised the early caliphs after the Prophet.
3) As Caliph, Imam Ali was known for his simple lifestyle and ensuring wealth was distributed to the poor
A presentation on the event of Ghadeer khum, where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) selected Imam Ali has his successor. More information available at http://al-islam.org/ghadir/
What does the word 'Islam' mean?
What is a follower of the religion of Islam called?
Who gave the name of Islam to our religion?
Can you quote the verse of the Holy Quran where the name of Islam has been given to our religion.
What are the main qualities of Islam?
FIVE ARTICLES OF FAITH
......................................
The Foundations of Islam
What are the fundamental principles of Islam?
AHMADIYYAT - THE REVIVAL OF ISLAM
..........................
What is Ahmadiyyat and who founded it?
Tell me more about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian.?
Who were Successors (Khalifahs) to the promised Messiah?
What are the main organisation in the Ahmadiyya Jama'at?
The document discusses the thaqalaan, which refers to both people and jinn. It provides characteristics of jinn, noting they were created from fire before humans. Jinn can choose between good and bad and have families. The purpose of creating both jinn and humans was for worshipping Allah alone. Worship includes obligatory acts like prayers and optional good deeds without shirk or showing off. The document encourages discussing places jinn may live and remembrances to protect from them.
From the first revelation to the migration to madinah.
Hope You Like It.
Its my First time and the first presentation i'm Posting so forgive if any mistakes.
Muhammad (SM) was born in 570 CE in Makkah and became orphaned at a young age. [1] He was known for being thoughtful, honest, and truthful from childhood. [2] He lived a simple, modest life and married wealthy widow Khadija when he was 25. [3] In 610 CE, the Angel Gabriel visited Muhammad and asked him to recite verses that became the first revelation of the Quran, beginning his prophethood.
This poem summarizes the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth in 570 AD in Mecca to his prophethood. It describes how he was orphaned as a child and raised by his grandfather and uncle. As a young adult, he worked as a merchant and married Khadija. He had spiritual experiences on Mount Hira where he received the first revelations from God and became a prophet. He faced opposition from the people of Mecca but found acceptance in Medina. The poem highlights his guidance of the Muslim community and conveys the importance of following his teachings.
Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in 571 AD in Mecca and belonged to the noble Quraysh tribe. He taught the people of Mecca to worship one God instead of idols, which most refused to accept and caused troubles for Muhammad. In 622 AD, Muhammad migrated to Medina with his friend Hazrat Abu Bakr to escape persecution. In Medina, Muhammad established the first Islamic society based on principles of Allah's power, Muhammad as prophet, and Muslims as brothers.
Imam Ali (as) was known for his piety, bravery, justice, and generosity. He was raised by the Prophet Muhammad (saw) from a young age. Some key facts about Imam Ali (as) include:
1) He was born in the Kaaba and was personally trained by the Prophet. The Prophet appointed Imam Ali as his successor on multiple occasions.
2) Imam Ali fought in all the major battles to defend Islam and the Prophet without seeking personal glory. He also advised the early caliphs after the Prophet.
3) As Caliph, Imam Ali was known for his simple lifestyle and ensuring wealth was distributed to the poor
A presentation on the event of Ghadeer khum, where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) selected Imam Ali has his successor. More information available at http://al-islam.org/ghadir/
Hazrat abu bakr sid deeq with rasool allah sawwfarahm3d
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq R.A was a close companion of Prophet Muhammad SAW. Some key facts about him:
1) His real name was Abdullah but he was known as Abu Bakr. He was one of the first people to convert to Islam and provided strong support to the Prophet.
2) During difficult times, including when the disbelievers forced the Prophet to leave Mecca, Abu Bakr stood by the Prophet's side and provided comfort.
3) Abu Bakr was praised by the Prophet for having the strongest faith of all believers. After the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr became the first Caliph and helped unite the Muslim community
- Abu Bakr was the closest companion and friend of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the first adult male to convert to Islam after the Prophet received his first revelation.
- Abu Bakr helped spread Islam by preaching to others and accompanying the Prophet. He endured hardship and persecution from the Quraysh in Mecca for his faith.
- Abu Bakr protected the Prophet from an assassination attempt and helped plan the Hijra (migration) to Medina. He fought bravely alongside the Prophet in all battles and remained a devoted companion until the end.
Imam Ali was born in the holy Kaaba in the best of places and families. He was born in the month of Rajab and was the first person the Prophet Muhammad saw after opening his eyes. Imam Ali was taught by the Prophet and was known as the most knowledgeable person after him. He defended Islam with his sword Dhu'l-Fiqar and was a heroic fighter in battles like Badr. Imam Ali was chosen as the rightful successor by Muslims but was denied his right. He was martyred while leading prayers in the Mosque.
This document provides biographical information about Imam Ali (as) in 3 sentences:
Imam Ali (as) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), who was born in the Kaaba in Mecca. He was the first male to accept Islam and protected the Prophet throughout his life, fighting bravely in all the early battles of Islam including Badr, Uhud, and Khandaq. Ali (as) is highly respected in Islam for his courage, faith, justice, and kindness.
The document summarizes the event of Ghadir Khumm, where the Prophet Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib as the leader and Imam of the Muslim community after him. It describes how the event took place after Hajj, with over 100,000 companions present. The Prophet gave a sermon establishing Ali's leadership and had those present pledge allegiance to Ali. It provides context from the Quran and hadith to support the theological significance of Imamat being an integral part of Islam.
Hazrat Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. He accepted Islam at a young age and was the Prophet's standard bearer in many battles. The Prophet spoke very highly of Hazrat Ali and considered him his successor. Hazrat Ali played a major military and political role after the Prophet, fighting against pagans and later against other Muslims. He was assassinated while praying in the mosque of Kufa by an extremist group. His eloquent sayings were later compiled in the book Nahjul Balagha.
Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the first male to convert to Islam and devoted his life to serving the Prophet. He participated in many battles, earning a reputation for bravery. The Prophet entrusted Ali with important responsibilities and considered him part of his household. After the Prophet's death, Ali became the fourth caliph but faced several rebellions during his caliphate from 656 to 661 AD.
Imam Ali (pbuh), a Master of Leadership- part 1Farhad Zargari
Imam Ali (PBUH) in his period of government (Khalifate) displayed a leadership model based on social justice and real acknowledgement of human rights. Once he appointed one of his faithful disciples as the Governor of Egypt. Maalik al-Ashtar was a famous companion of Imam Ali and Imam had specially taught him the principles of administration and jurisprudence. The following instructions in the form of a letter were written to him by Imam Ali when he left for Egypt. The letter is a comprehensive set of political, social, economic and moral instructions for a governor to rule with honesty, fairness, and equality.
The document summarizes the Ghadeer-e-Khum incident where the Prophet Muhammad declared Ali as the master of all believers. On the return journey from Mecca to Medina, the Prophet stopped at Ghadeer-e-Khum, a place near Al-Johfa, where he received a revelation from God. In front of over 100,000 companions, the Prophet raised Ali's hand and announced that Ali would be the mawla and successor to the Prophet for all believers. The companions present pledged their allegiance to Ali at the instruction of the Prophet. This event perfected Islam as the final religion according to the Quranic verse revealed at Ghadeer-e-
Anne Stephens (Khadiejah) of www.Muhammad.com articulated in 37 booklets some of the 9408 companies of Prophet Muhammad, whom Hafiz Ibn Hajar compiled their biographies. Enjoy
1) Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique was the closest companion and first Caliph of Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his honesty, sincerity, and helping the poor and needy.
2) As the first Caliph, he standardized the military system, established Bait-ul-Maal for financial management, and ensured the rights of minorities were protected.
3) He made great contributions to the preservation and spread of Islam through dawah, participation in battles, and as a trusted advisor to the Prophet during his lifetime.
The document discusses the concept of Imams in Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It states that Allah (SWT) would not leave mankind without guidance, so He appointed special servants known as Imams from the Prophet's (PBUH) household to continue guiding Muslims and teaching the final message. The Imams had to possess certain qualities like being sinless, highly knowledgeable, and exemplary moral character so they could lead Muslims on the straight path and guard against corruption of the faith. The document provides examples of miracles and achievements of some prominent Imams to establish their credentials as the rightful guides appointed by Allah (SWT) after the Prophet (PBUH).
This document provides biographical details about Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first Caliph of Islam. It discusses that he was the first male convert to Islam and was given the title "as-Siddiq" by the Prophet Muhammad for his affirmation of prophethood. It describes Abu Bakr as extremely generous with his wealth in supporting the Prophet and the cause of Islam. The document also highlights Abu Bakr's courage and knowledge of the Quran and hadith, and states that companions and Islamic scholars considered Abu Bakr to be the most meritorious companion after the Prophet Muhammad.
Slideshow presentation of the meaning and background information for Surat Al-Nasr. This is a great resource for Islamic Studies and Quran teachers to use in the classroom.
For a free digital copy and worksheets, DM quran4kidz on Instagram.
The document summarizes the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Hajarah (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS). It describes how they were left in the barren valley of Makkah on Allah's command. It then discusses the founding of the Kaaba by Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS), the beginning of Hajj rituals, and key events in Hajj such as Tawaf, Sa'ee and stoning of the pillars in Mina.
The document discusses the five pillars of Islam:
1. Shahada - proclaiming there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet
2. Salah - praying five times daily while facing Mecca and going through ritual washing
3. Zakat - annually giving a portion of savings to charity to help the poor and "purify" wealth
Abu Bakr was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was the first Muslim caliph. He helped establish order after the Prophet's death and defended against those who claimed prophethood. Umar succeeded Abu Bakr as caliph and continued the Muslim conquests, expanding Islamic rule into Roman and Persian lands including Egypt and Damascus. During Umar's reign, the Islamic state reached its greatest territorial extent yet but he was assassinated in 644 CE by a Persian man.
Hazrat abu bakr sid deeq with rasool allah sawwfarahm3d
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq R.A was a close companion of Prophet Muhammad SAW. Some key facts about him:
1) His real name was Abdullah but he was known as Abu Bakr. He was one of the first people to convert to Islam and provided strong support to the Prophet.
2) During difficult times, including when the disbelievers forced the Prophet to leave Mecca, Abu Bakr stood by the Prophet's side and provided comfort.
3) Abu Bakr was praised by the Prophet for having the strongest faith of all believers. After the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr became the first Caliph and helped unite the Muslim community
- Abu Bakr was the closest companion and friend of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the first adult male to convert to Islam after the Prophet received his first revelation.
- Abu Bakr helped spread Islam by preaching to others and accompanying the Prophet. He endured hardship and persecution from the Quraysh in Mecca for his faith.
- Abu Bakr protected the Prophet from an assassination attempt and helped plan the Hijra (migration) to Medina. He fought bravely alongside the Prophet in all battles and remained a devoted companion until the end.
Imam Ali was born in the holy Kaaba in the best of places and families. He was born in the month of Rajab and was the first person the Prophet Muhammad saw after opening his eyes. Imam Ali was taught by the Prophet and was known as the most knowledgeable person after him. He defended Islam with his sword Dhu'l-Fiqar and was a heroic fighter in battles like Badr. Imam Ali was chosen as the rightful successor by Muslims but was denied his right. He was martyred while leading prayers in the Mosque.
This document provides biographical information about Imam Ali (as) in 3 sentences:
Imam Ali (as) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), who was born in the Kaaba in Mecca. He was the first male to accept Islam and protected the Prophet throughout his life, fighting bravely in all the early battles of Islam including Badr, Uhud, and Khandaq. Ali (as) is highly respected in Islam for his courage, faith, justice, and kindness.
The document summarizes the event of Ghadir Khumm, where the Prophet Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib as the leader and Imam of the Muslim community after him. It describes how the event took place after Hajj, with over 100,000 companions present. The Prophet gave a sermon establishing Ali's leadership and had those present pledge allegiance to Ali. It provides context from the Quran and hadith to support the theological significance of Imamat being an integral part of Islam.
Hazrat Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. He accepted Islam at a young age and was the Prophet's standard bearer in many battles. The Prophet spoke very highly of Hazrat Ali and considered him his successor. Hazrat Ali played a major military and political role after the Prophet, fighting against pagans and later against other Muslims. He was assassinated while praying in the mosque of Kufa by an extremist group. His eloquent sayings were later compiled in the book Nahjul Balagha.
Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the first male to convert to Islam and devoted his life to serving the Prophet. He participated in many battles, earning a reputation for bravery. The Prophet entrusted Ali with important responsibilities and considered him part of his household. After the Prophet's death, Ali became the fourth caliph but faced several rebellions during his caliphate from 656 to 661 AD.
Imam Ali (pbuh), a Master of Leadership- part 1Farhad Zargari
Imam Ali (PBUH) in his period of government (Khalifate) displayed a leadership model based on social justice and real acknowledgement of human rights. Once he appointed one of his faithful disciples as the Governor of Egypt. Maalik al-Ashtar was a famous companion of Imam Ali and Imam had specially taught him the principles of administration and jurisprudence. The following instructions in the form of a letter were written to him by Imam Ali when he left for Egypt. The letter is a comprehensive set of political, social, economic and moral instructions for a governor to rule with honesty, fairness, and equality.
The document summarizes the Ghadeer-e-Khum incident where the Prophet Muhammad declared Ali as the master of all believers. On the return journey from Mecca to Medina, the Prophet stopped at Ghadeer-e-Khum, a place near Al-Johfa, where he received a revelation from God. In front of over 100,000 companions, the Prophet raised Ali's hand and announced that Ali would be the mawla and successor to the Prophet for all believers. The companions present pledged their allegiance to Ali at the instruction of the Prophet. This event perfected Islam as the final religion according to the Quranic verse revealed at Ghadeer-e-
Anne Stephens (Khadiejah) of www.Muhammad.com articulated in 37 booklets some of the 9408 companies of Prophet Muhammad, whom Hafiz Ibn Hajar compiled their biographies. Enjoy
1) Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique was the closest companion and first Caliph of Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his honesty, sincerity, and helping the poor and needy.
2) As the first Caliph, he standardized the military system, established Bait-ul-Maal for financial management, and ensured the rights of minorities were protected.
3) He made great contributions to the preservation and spread of Islam through dawah, participation in battles, and as a trusted advisor to the Prophet during his lifetime.
The document discusses the concept of Imams in Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It states that Allah (SWT) would not leave mankind without guidance, so He appointed special servants known as Imams from the Prophet's (PBUH) household to continue guiding Muslims and teaching the final message. The Imams had to possess certain qualities like being sinless, highly knowledgeable, and exemplary moral character so they could lead Muslims on the straight path and guard against corruption of the faith. The document provides examples of miracles and achievements of some prominent Imams to establish their credentials as the rightful guides appointed by Allah (SWT) after the Prophet (PBUH).
This document provides biographical details about Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first Caliph of Islam. It discusses that he was the first male convert to Islam and was given the title "as-Siddiq" by the Prophet Muhammad for his affirmation of prophethood. It describes Abu Bakr as extremely generous with his wealth in supporting the Prophet and the cause of Islam. The document also highlights Abu Bakr's courage and knowledge of the Quran and hadith, and states that companions and Islamic scholars considered Abu Bakr to be the most meritorious companion after the Prophet Muhammad.
Slideshow presentation of the meaning and background information for Surat Al-Nasr. This is a great resource for Islamic Studies and Quran teachers to use in the classroom.
For a free digital copy and worksheets, DM quran4kidz on Instagram.
The document summarizes the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Hajarah (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS). It describes how they were left in the barren valley of Makkah on Allah's command. It then discusses the founding of the Kaaba by Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS), the beginning of Hajj rituals, and key events in Hajj such as Tawaf, Sa'ee and stoning of the pillars in Mina.
The document discusses the five pillars of Islam:
1. Shahada - proclaiming there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet
2. Salah - praying five times daily while facing Mecca and going through ritual washing
3. Zakat - annually giving a portion of savings to charity to help the poor and "purify" wealth
Abu Bakr was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was the first Muslim caliph. He helped establish order after the Prophet's death and defended against those who claimed prophethood. Umar succeeded Abu Bakr as caliph and continued the Muslim conquests, expanding Islamic rule into Roman and Persian lands including Egypt and Damascus. During Umar's reign, the Islamic state reached its greatest territorial extent yet but he was assassinated in 644 CE by a Persian man.
This document provides information about prominent Memon individuals and families from Karachi, Pakistan. It discusses the origins and migration of Memons as Muslim converts from the Lohana caste in Sindh who established themselves as merchants along coastal areas from India to Pakistan. It profiles several influential Memon figures from Karachi's history, including Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon who was a prominent businessman and political leader in the early 20th century, his son Muhammad Yusuf Abdullah Haroon who worked closely with Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Seth Ahmed Dawood who was one of Pakistan's wealthiest industrialists in the 20th century and founded several educational and medical institutions.
Umar Farooq is remembered by classmates for his leadership and ability to get results during difficult times at Dow Medical College in the 1970s and 1980s. He organized student protests and helped secure the release of classmates who were arrested. After becoming a doctor, he pioneered endoscopic sinus surgery techniques in Pakistan. He later served as Pro-Vice Chancellor and principal at Dow University of Health Sciences, helping to build modern facilities. Izhar Khan recalls being inspired to pursue nephrology after visiting the renal ward at Civil Hospital Karachi. After training in the UK, he established a successful research career studying outcomes of renal replacement therapy across Europe. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and supervised the work of other
This document summarizes the 30th reunion of the Dow Medical College Class of 1985 held in Orlando, Florida in August 2015. It describes the various events held over the weekend reunion including a dinner on Friday, the main reunion program and brunch on Saturday, and a farewell dinner on Sunday at the hosts Yousuf and Salma Bhaghani's home. It provides details on the organizing committee and highlights of the reunion celebrations, including fundraising, catching up between classmates, and sharing memories. Numerous photos are included of attendees and events from the successful weekend reunion.
Haneef Haji has been a close friend of the author since they were in the 8th grade. They studied together throughout high school and medical college. Haneef was a leader among their friend group and always ensured everyone was included. He never let down his friends and enjoyed organizing trips and purchasing tickets for sports matches and other activities for the whole group. Haneef had a hidden depth to his personality despite his short stature. He remains a source of pride for the author in their long-lasting friendship.
Is The Quran Gods Word Part 1 (By Dr Zakir Naik)zakir2012
The document provides an introduction to a talk on whether the Quran is the word of God. It begins with recitations from the Quran in Arabic and their translations. It then introduces the speaker, Dr. Zakir Naik, and discusses the objective to critically analyze the topic. The main talk is then introduced, where Dr. Zakir Naik will examine the three possible assumptions about the source of the Quran: that Muhammad consciously authored it, that he obtained it from other sources, or that it is the verbatim word of God. The discussion will focus on analyzing these perspectives and determining which is most logical and supported by evidence.
This document provides an introduction and first chapter of a book discussing life after death in Islam. It begins by establishing Ibn al-Qayyim as a reliable source on the topic, being a renowned Damascus-based scholar. The chapter then describes what happens at the moment of death, with the soul seeing and interacting with the Angel of Death. It discusses the soul's journey to meet others in the next world and to be brought before Allah. It also describes the soul returning to witness funeral rites and reside with the body until questioning in the grave.
This document provides a summary of Islamic beliefs about creation according to the Quran and Hadith. It describes how Allah first created angels, the sky, sun, moon, stars, and planets. Allah then created animals and jinns. Finally, Allah created the first man, Adam, out of clay and breathed life into him. Adam was taught the names of all things. Iblis disobeyed Allah and was cursed, becoming Satan. Satan convinced Adam and Eve to eat from the forbidden tree, causing their fall from Jannah to Earth. Allah told Adam he would send prophets to guide humanity.
The soul journeys to the afterlife upon death. Angels meet the pure soul with joy and fragrance, carrying it to Allah and back to witness the funeral before insertion in the grave. Two angels question the soul to judge its fate - believers answer correctly and are blessed, unbelievers answer wrongly and are punished. The hadith describes the soul's journey and grave experience in vivid detail.
The document discusses different terms related to having fear of Allah (SWT) when reciting or remembering the Quran and Allah. It provides definitions of terms like wajal, khawf, khashyah, and haybah. It also shares stories and sayings of the Prophet (SAW) and Sahaba about how they were moved with fear when reciting certain Quranic verses or passages. The document emphasizes the importance of having one's heart tremble with khawf and khashyah of Allah to truly benefit from reciting the Quran.
This document discusses religious consciousness and belief in the oneness of God. It defines religion and explores tools to determine which religion is true, including whether a religion's sacred text has been preserved without alteration, whether the teachings of its prophets have been securely documented, and whether it provides comprehensive moral and social guidance. It notes that the Quran has been preserved in its original form and the teachings and life of Prophet Muhammad have been securely documented. It also discusses the need for religion to nourish both the body and soul and provide guidance on worldly and spiritual matters.
This document summarizes the Islamic beliefs about what happens after death based on quotes from the Quran and hadith. It describes:
1) How the soul is taken by the Angel of Death at the time of death, even though the dying person can see and speak to the angel in a way the living cannot perceive.
2) How pure souls are greeted by loved ones in heaven and taken before Allah, while impure souls are wrapped in rough cloth and denied heaven.
3) A hadith describing how the soul is returned to the body in the grave for questioning by angels about faith, and the rewards or punishments that follow for believers and non-believers based on their answers.
I reject and disown kufr (disbelief).
Virtue
Nabi j said that whoever recites this kalimah with conviction and
sincerity, Allah Ta’ala will remove kufr and shirk from his heart
and replace it with Emaan.
1) Imaam Ahmad valued memorizing the Quran greatly and said that it is difficult to accept that the dunya could melt the hearts of those who have memorized it and comprehend its meanings.
2) He continued seeking knowledge throughout his life, even carrying an inkwell like students. He said he would seek knowledge until being placed in his grave, and asked for a hadith on his deathbed.
3) Imaam Ahmad forgot some Quran due to focusing on hadith studies. He realized he should have asked God to grant him memorization "in safety and good health" instead of just memorization. He then memorized the Quran while imprisoned.
1) Imam Jafar As-Sadiq engaged in a discussion with his student Jaber Ibn Hayyan about various philosophical and scientific topics.
2) During the discussion, Jaber asks Imam Sadiq questions about the nature of sound, the speed of sound, creation of the universe, and whether everything is Allah.
3) Imam Sadiq provides thoughtful, nuanced responses based on reason and logic to explain these complex topics at a level appropriate for both scientists and common people.
Allah sent prophets and messengers to guide people in how to worship and obey Him. The prophets and messengers include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). They told people about Allah and showed them how to lead lives that please Him. Obeying the prophets and messengers is important because it allows people to worship Allah correctly and be rewarded with paradise.
This document provides an overview of Islam through several sections:
1. It defines Islam as submitting to God through monotheism, obedience, and avoiding worship of anything other than God.
2. It outlines some of the key pillars and principles of Islam, including its emphasis on mercy, compassion, tolerance and spiritual peace.
3. It notes that Islam is a universal religion for all of humanity, not specific to any race or people. It also abolishes all previous religions and scriptures.
4. The document seeks to explain Islam to readers through concise definitions and quotes from the Quran and hadith to dispel misconceptions and prejudice about the religion.
Seerah of The Final Messenger
By Mufti Muhammad Shafi' Usmani
A brief book on the life of Rasuluallh ﷺ. It pays special attention to the Finality of the Prophethood, a belief that is fundamental and necessary for one to remain within the fold of Islam.
The document discusses the compilation of hadith over four periods of Islamic history. The first period saw hadith being preserved through memorization by prominent Sahabah like Abu Hurairah and Aisha. Some Sahabah and Tabi'een also began writing down hadith, including the Sahaifah of Ibn Amr al-Aas and the Sahaifah of Humaam ibn Munabbih. This laid the foundation for hadith science and the formal recording of prophetic narrations.
Apj abdul kalam's vision of developed nepal nov 2008Bhim Upadhyaya
Dr Kalam came to Nepal in Nov 16 2008 and presented this lecture on how to bring Nepal to a state of a Developed Nation. Dr Kalam has been the visionary personality of the world, wherever he would go, he would go with a vision for that place and people there. My heartfelt Tribute this great son of the mother Planet.
True promise of paradise by sheikh muhammad mitwalli ash sharawi, translated ...docsforu
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The document discusses why prayer is important for Muslims. It explains that prayer helps humans recognize their weakness before Allah and show gratitude for Allah's blessings. It describes how the Prophet Muhammad was first instructed to pray by the angel Gabriel. Prayer allows believers to spiritually ascend and communicate with Allah five times daily. The document emphasizes that prayer is a pillar of Islam that strengthens one's faith, and neglecting prayer can lead one towards disbelief.
The document discusses why prayer is important for Muslims. It explains that prayer helps humans recognize their weakness before Allah and show humility. It also discusses how prayer was instituted by Allah and Muhammad to provide spiritual ascension for believers five times a day. Finally, it emphasizes that prayer is a pillar of Islam and that prayers must be performed with full concentration and humility to be accepted by Allah.
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D85 Digital Magazine February 2015
1. A TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND
PROFESSOR AKHTER AHMAD
EDITED BY:
SALEEM A KHANANI
SAMEENA KHAN
ميحرلا نمحرلا هللا بسم D85 DIGITAL MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015
2.
3. REMEMBERING A TEACHER AND A MENTOR
Zeba F Vanek, MBBS, DCN, MD in Neurology (Done under Dr Akhter)
Thank you for inviting me to write a few words about Professor Akhter
Ahmed, who passed away on November the 9th
, 2014.
Akhter Saheb was my teacher and a mentor as he was to so many of his
students who pursued the field of Neurology.
I had the honor of studying under him and worked in the department of
Neurology at the Civil Hospital Karachi from 1988 to 1992 during which I
did my research under his supervision on movement disorders and got my
MD, Doctorate in Neurology. I will always remain indebted to his invaluable
mentorship and guidance.
Dr Akhter was a great neurologist, an inspiring educator and a dedicated
and meticulous researcher. Indeed, he is the pioneer of neurology in
Pakistan. It was in the early 1970s that he established the department of
neurology at the CHK.
Akhter Saheb was a perfectionist and a brilliant clinician. He taught us how
to pay attention to the minutest details in the history and examination of the
most challenging of patients. He showed us how to clinically localize
lesions in the nervous system most accurately, before imaging became
widely available. His work ethic was exemplary, his character impeccable
and he taught us what discipline and professionalism is in academics.
May Allah rest his soul in eternal peace! May He bless him for all the good
he did in his life; the numerous students he taught and the patients he
helped in his life. His contributions to the field of Neurology in Pakistan will
always be remembered. Pakistan has truly lost a great man.
4. PROFESSOR AKHTER AHMED – MY FATHER
YASMEEN G AHMED DOWITE 1985
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to talk about my beloved father and our teacher, Professor
Akhter Ahmed, who passed away November 10th
, 2014 in Karachi.
Abba was born in Hyderabad, India, on February 9th
, 1935, and migrated to Pakistan in 1949. He
entered DOW Medical College in 1952 and graduated from DMC at the top of his class with a Mistry
Gold Medal in 1957. He completed one year of House Job, and married his class fellow, my mother Dr.
Shamim Akhter, in the end of 1958.
Fifteen days after their marriage, they boarded the
ship Queen Mary to come to the United States to
start a residency in Cleveland, Ohio. They
completed two years of residency training and
received credit for three years. From there, they
sailed to Britain, where he did his MRCP, then
returned to Karachi in 1962 to settle and serve in
their own country. After working at Navy Hospital
Karachi and JPMC from 1962 to 1969, he returned
to DOW Medical College as Assistant Professor of
Neurology in 1970. He rose to the position of
Professor and Head of Department in Neurology at
5. DOW Medical College and Civil Hospital in 1979. He was also the Vice Principal of DOW Medical College
from 1986 to 1988. Later he worked as a clinical professor of Neurology at AKUH as well contributing to
the training of medical students, residents and postgraduate doctors.
Abba had a passion for neurology and teaching, from the very beginning. Many of Abba’s students are
renowned neurologists in different parts of the world, including Pakistan, USA, and UK. Our dear class
fellow, Dr. Zeba Vanek, now Director of the Spasticity Clinic and Associate Professor of Neurology at
UCLA, was one of his prized pupils. He took pride in his students’ successes.
Among his myriad accomplishments are:
Research fellowship for study of mental
retardation in USA in 1965.
Awarded a WHO fellowship in Neurology in 1979.
Published several original papers, including:
1. The angiographic study of strokes
2. Survival and disability following strokes
3. Consanguinity and mental retardation
4. Degenerative ataxias
5. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
6. Epidemiology of SSPE
7. A survey of mosquitos in Karachi
8. Joint research report with Japanese team
from Nihon University and Institute of
Neurosciences, Tokyo.
He was presented Professional Excellence Award
by DOW University of Health Sciences in March of
2013.
Abba and Ammi, a very well-known OBGYN, together herself, established a private practice and a
reputed private hospital, Specialists’ Clinic and ZAYEM Neurological Center, from 1968 to 2004. They
benefited many thousands of patients with their expertise and generosity. He practiced until 2012, after
which ill health did not allow continuing practice.
On a more personal level, he enjoyed world travel, long drives, music, and nature, including astronomy.
We had a large telescope mounted at the top of our house, and we spent many evenings and nights
with Abba observing different satellites and constellations and learning about them. Ammi and Abba
traveled extensively all over the world. Within Pakistan, we drove from Karachi to the Himalayas almost
every year, sometimes twice a year, during the summers as well as winters, to enjoy the beauty and
snow in the Himalayas. On our many outings and picnics, he played the bansuri (wooden recorder)
beautifully, while Ammi sang Lata’s songs. He also played the harmonium very well, and later the
keyboard. He was a great fan of Allama Iqbal, whose poetry he explained to us and had us memorize. He
was an avid reader of all subjects, including religion, literature, and history.
6. As a father, he was always there for us despite his extremely busy professional life. He took an active
role in raising us. We were four sisters, all of whom became doctors. He gave us the tools to approach
life, and his lessons ring true for us even today. He was a loving husband and father, son, and brother.
He loved children, and lovingly enjoyed his eleven grandchildren too. He had just become the great-
grandfather of my first grandson in August 2014. He was very kind and caring to all around him.
Abba passed away on November 10th
, 2014, after battling dementia for some years. He will be
remembered for the kindness and generosity he extended to his patients and all others around him, the
knowledge he spread, his uncompromising standards, and his drive for perfection. To me, he will always
be there, as a role model, still giving me strength in everything I do in life. He is missed. May Allah SWT
grant him the highest place in Jannah and make his children Sadaqa-e-Jariah for him. Ameen.
7.
8.
9. Earn 2500 good deeds every day!
by Asma bint Shameem
Okay. Let's get right to the point. Want to know of a deed that's super easy, super fast and
super simple yet it's so great in the sight of Allaah that it takes you to Jannah?
Why not, right?
Here's how.
Abdullah ibn 'Amr (Radhi Allaahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa
Sallam) said:
“There are two characteristics that whenever the Muslim maintains them will enter Jannah.
These two traits are easy to possess. However, only a few people acquire them.
Say “ Subhaan Allaah” ten times, “Alhamdulillaah” ten times and “Allaahu Akbar” ten times at
the end of each Salah. By practicing this deed you earn one hundred and fifty rewards for your
tongue and one thousand five hundred for the scale (of good deeds).
And before you go to sleep say “Subhaan Allaah” thirty three times, Alhamdulillaah” thirty three
times and Allaahu Akbar thirty four times. By saying these words before you sleep you gain one
hundred good deeds for your tongue and one thousand deeds for the scale.
So who among you would commit two thousand five hundred sins in one day (to counter that)?
They said: 'How could we not count (our sins)?'
He Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said,” Right after a person finishes praying, Shaytaan comes
to him and reminds him of this or that (something that he has to do). Therefore this person gets
up and leaves without saying these words. Additionally, when he lies in his bed Shaytaan
comes to him and causes him to fall asleep before he can mention these words."
„Abdullah ibn „Amr(may Allah be pleased with him)said , “ I saw the messenger of Allaah Sal
Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam say these words using his hand to count them.
Recorded by Abu Dawud, at Tirmithi and others. Verified to be authentic by al-Albani (Sahih ut
Targhib wat-Tarhib)
10. Explanation:
Subhaan Allaah!
What a beautiful yet easy way to earn Jannah!
All you have to do is the following:
1. After each salaah, remember to say Subhaan Allaah 10 times, Alhamdulillaah 10 times and
Allaahu Akbar 10 times. That makes a total of 30 after each salaah.
2. If we say these words after each of the five daily prayers, that makes a total of 30 X 5 = 150
3. Each good deed is recorded as 10 good deeds or more, by the Mercy of Allaah. So saying
these words after each salaah will be recorded for us as 1500. How? (150 X 10 = 1500)
4. Then when you go to bed, remember to say Subhaan Allaah 33 times, Alhamdulillaah 33
times and Allaahu Akbar 34 times. That makes a 100. ( 33 + 33 + 34 = 100)
5. Saying these words 100 times will be recorded as 1000 good deeds by the Generosity of
Allaah al-Kareem.
6. Adding the two together gives us 2500 good deeds (1500 + 1000 = 2500)
Allaahu Akbar!
What more could a person ask for? How much easier could it get?
Yet the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam informed us that, although saying these words is
really easy, only a fewpeople do it.
And how TRUE that is.
We all are way too familiar with how the Shaytaan will come to us at the end of our prayer and
make us remember a thousand other things that suddenly will seem so 'important' to us that we
will forget to say these easy words and go rush off to finish that 'urgent' matter.
And even if we do manage to defeat the Shaytaan after the prayers, and remember to say these
words, he surely comes to us as we are getting ready for bed and makes us soooo tired and
sleepy that we are asleep even before our head hits the pillow and we forget to say these
amazingly easy words!
EXCEPT for those on whom Allaah has mercy. And In Shaa' Allaah we can be one of them.
All we have to do is:
- Have SINCERE intentions to say these words after every salaah and before you go to bed.
- Specifically ASK the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the One in control of every thing and
every one, to enable you to say these words and make it easy for you. All you have to do is ask.
And He will make it possible for you.
11. - be PERSISTENT in your effort to say these words. Don't get discouraged if you forget a few
times. Keep at it and In Shaa' Allaah soon, it will become part of your routine and the shaytaan
won't be able to distract you, bi ithnillaahi Ta'ala.
Two thousand five hundred sins?
Another point to ponder over is the statement of the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam
when he said:
"So who among you would commit two thousand five hundred sins in one day (to counter that)?"
In other words, if Allaah Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala is giving us this opportunity every single day to
earn 2500 good deeds, then there should be absolutely ZERO excuse for the person whose
sins are heavier than his good deeds in the scale on the Day of Judgment.
Just think about it.
In order for that person to have his scale of bad deeds heavier than the scale of good deeds, he
must have done at least 2500 bad deeds per day, to get to that point! May Allaah save us and
protect us. Ameen.
So who amongst us does 2500 bad deeds in a day?
In Shaa' Allaah there's NONE amongst us who does that.
So strive to do good deeds all day long....all life long. Stay away from bad deeds and bad
company. And remember to say these beautiful yet easy, simple words at the end of the salaah
and at the end of the day and In Shaa' Allaah Jannah will be yours.
And Allaah knows best.
12. POETRY BY DOWITES
SYED KHALID ANWER D86
THE SHAPE OF LOVE
Look how lovingly L straddles the words
O is the circle of infinity that makes the
world go round
Spinning in a celestial spirit
Looping again and again
Continuously, insatiably
Vagaries of V sitting comfortably
Between O and E
As if relaxing on its elbows
Viewing the cosmos and
Wondering on this most
Wondrous of emotions
E is for eternity
Although at the end
But without an end
A perpetual continuum
And has an eye
That all-encompassing eye
Of exuberance, elegance
Eternal flame, once excited, ignited
Can never be extinguished
Enigmatic, ecstatic, exalting, enduring
Ah! The shape of
L O V E
AISHA IDRIS D87
Loneliness is now my preference,
Had a good look at all, and hence
Staying alone makes perfect sense;
No more sinning and no further penance!
After a lifetime of doing right and wrong
I'm neither an angel nor a monk
Don't want to end the life in a Swansong
No explanations either short or long!
Life has given more hurt than joy
Best time of life wasted in a cry
Divinity often left me high and dry
Just do no harm to a honeybee and
butterfly. ......
15. D85 2015 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
ARJUMAND ASIF
Welcoming A New Dow Class of 1985 Volunteer and Leader- Arjumand Asif
NADEEM ZAFAR
When I was asked by the Chief Editor of this electronic magazine to write some impressions
about our classmate Arjumand Asif, I told him that I knew very little about her except for our
recent interactions regarding D-85 projects and projected future needs of this group. But I
willingly accepted this request from Saleem Khanani as I felt I owe it to my colleague Arjumand
to recognize her hard work and dedication for she has really taken the Dow Class of 1985 family
and projects to heart with visible energy and dedication.
As everyone is aware, Dow Class of 1985 has come together as a very coherent and dedicated
group not just for the D-85 colleagues but for their extended family members as well. While this
journey has been very rewarding, there have been painful episodes along the way with some of
our colleagues moving to the eternal life- I cannot recall anyone more fondly than Shoaib
Tauheed, Professor of Physiology DUHS. And this family came together to set up world class
medical care for Shoaib but we could not go against the Divine Will. We however feel that we
did all we could to help him. We also set up an excellent project at Civil Hospital Karachi, by
providing machines to set up digital x-rays. These machines serve around 3000 plus patients a
week and have done so for the last five years, surpassing beyond our wildest dream the service
these machines were supposed to provide. A dedicated team of leaders to include Afzal Saeed,
Shiab Tauheed, Intikhab Taufiq, Shahab Ghani, Samrina Hashmi, Humaira Bayer, among
others, worked diligently to bring this process to reality. In the back ground many other personal
support projects went on based on colleague-colleague/family contacts, resulting from this
group sticking together around 30 years after graduation from Dow.
More recently, when Dow Class of 1985 colleagues got together in Karachi in November and
December 2014, we saw a new colleague stepping up to offer her dedication and energy to
support Dow Class of 1985 and its projects. Most recently, the organizing committee, including
Arjumand, decided to step up to help a deceased colleagues family‟s needs for their two
daughters, one of whom will insha-Allah marry in July 2015 and the other trying to finish off her
Ph.D. in rehabilitative care. It was extremely gratifying to see Arjumand take the lead on this
project, reconnecting with friends and associates from Dow Class of 1985 to ensure that we
collected and crossed our target of Rs. 800,000. With Allah‟s Blessing and tremendous help
from her, the class exceeded this target by around Rs. 600,000 which will allow us to support
other projected requirements of this family as other siblings line up to become meaningful
citizens Insha‟a Allah. In addition, I believe, she will work with our deceased colleague‟s wife to
ensure that the wedding organization is streamlined for the family.
On a personal level, Arjumand is one of many sisters with no brothers but has three sons- so
the only lady of the house. Arjumand my colleague and sister, you have arrived with a bang and
16. we are so pleased to have a tireless worker like you helping this class of very dedicated
physicians! God Bless you and congratulations on being selected the Dow Class of 1985
Person of Year for 2014. JAK!!!
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17. ARJUMAND ASIF AS I KNOW
SAMEENA KHAN
It was a dull day... Everything was on a standstill.... except for clock hanging on the wall
ticking... With each tick, time was taking her away from me... minute by minute, breath by breath
she was slipping from my hands...
My heart was full of gloom... I was sitting silently in the waiting area of the special care of
AKUH... there was a looming sense of utter helplessness... I was praying for her to come back
to life... but deep in my heart, somehow, I had started feeling that I was about to lose her...
During those moments of silence, despair and hopelessness, emerged a slim figure, which was
walking towards me... I squinted my tearful swollen eyes to try to recognize the graceful lady
with dupatta on her head and a reassuring smile on her kind face...
This affectionate lady was Arjumand Asif whom I vaguely remembered from my Dow days... and
had started knowing her a bit more through our recent Facebook interaction...
She came closer and gave me a hug... At that moment of loneliness and despair, her gentle
touch was like a reminder of the presence of selfless love in this world... I was so tense that I
broke into tears... she sat with me, listened to my plight with patience and kindness... I felt as if I
always knew her... I felt a strong bond of closeness and trust with between us... Her presence
had a calming effect on my aching nerves... we talked for some time... she shared her life's
struggles with me trying to make me understand that life was not easy with anyone... The way
she came to visit my very sick mother who was on her deathbed, in spite of not being a close
friends, made my heart melt for her...
Since that day, I developed a warm feeling for her which also carried an element of trust and
respect... Taking time out from one's busy schedule and visiting a mere colleague's dying
mother, sitting there for more than an hour trying to share her pain, is not an ordinary job... Only
those who have been through such sad and lonely times can understand the worth of a
reassuring hug, a keen ear and some soft words of love and reassurance...
This is all that I know about this lady... and I don't think I need anything more to know about
her... What else is requited to make a person a good human being??
the same qualities that Arjumand has...
Then later I saw some more great qualities in her, like quick action, ambition, hard work,
perseverance and honesty... but I think it is better that you know about those from Nadeem
Zafar who witnessed her sense of responsibility, power of decision and self-confidence while
collecting money for a noble cause...
I wish Arjumand all the best in her years to come... may she live a long and healthy life to be
able to serve more human beings and touch their hearts with her soft presence, care, love and
sincerity....
18. ARJUMAND ASIF: A PERSOANL PROFILE
GRADUATED FROM DOW MEDICAL COLLEGE IN 1985
Married to Asif who works as a drilling co-ordinator in British Petroleum.
She is currently working as chief woman medical officer (BPS-19) in the Government of
Sindh. She is an administrative RMO in the department of medicine.
She has 3 sons mashaaAllah
Osama is doing MBA.
Faizan is in the 3rd year of civil engineering
Hassan is in 1st year.
19. REMEMBERING AFAQ BUTT
Jamshed Bashir DMC 1986
ارامھنخسمھسفنمھوہارہتساک راتکی رجھوہ
وہاتگ مرراتلک کہ اتس،اراتپامناکاسےرہادس
„What investigations would you do for acute appendicitis‟? Asked Mr Sarwar, associate
professor of surgery to the gathered 3rd and 4th year medical students around a patient, who
had had an appendicectomy done the night before. He looked around to choose a victim and his
fishing tackle landed on Afaque, who blushed before mumbling that he would decide on the
basis of clinical examination and had no idea of any investigation.
„What, no idea? You have no idea‟? Mocked Mr Sarwar before turning to Anwer Mulla with the
same question.
„Sir, I have an idea but don‟t know the answer‟. He clarified as if this fine distinction would
placate the professor.
„Look at this moron, he has an idea‟! Prof repeated, emphasising the word „idea‟, before turning
to his audience to celebrate Mulla‟s stupidity. „What is your idea, please share it with us?‟ he
asked, his voice bristling with sarcasm.
„X-ray abdomen‟! Anwer blurted out.
„X-ray abdo? Why the bloody hell would you do x-ray of abdomen? What would that tell you‟?
Anwer remained quiet. „No, there is no need to do an x-ray‟, Prof asserted.
„Then why have you done one'? Anwer retorted suddenly, taking us all by surprise. Then he
moved forward and pulled out an X-ray, tucked under the pillow of the patient and waved it, to
prove his point. We held our breath and looked at the Prof for his reaction
Prof was unprepared for this sudden confrontation. We could see his anger rising and turning
into fury. He screamed.
„This X-ray has been done by some idiot like you! I have a lot of idiots on this ward. I can‟t keep
an eye on all of them. That‟s why, listen to me carefully and learn something, you moron.
Understand?‟
Anwer, a little chastened, nodded without any further defiance. Afaque, was shocked with
embarrassment, his hand on his mouth.
My earliest memory of Afaaque is fairly vivid. It was in the corridor of Surgical VI, just before our
Associate Professor‟s tutorial. He must have been 21, a little older and a year ahead of us in the
medical school. I remember he was tall, athletic and fair with short black hair, earnestness in his
black eyes and his cheeks flushed when he spoke to the girls in our group of third year
students, who were keen to learn everything there was to learn. And he had a pale canvas bag
20. hanging by his shoulder, with Cancer emblazoned on it. He was shy and soon the girls started
to like him, as did the rest of us. One day I asked him, what appeared to be a silly question, if he
was Cancerian. He smiled but rather than give a straight answer, looked at his friend, Anwer
before nodding affirmatively. It wasn‟t long before we found out that Afaaque had bowel cancer.
I am unsure if he had had operations in the past and if the disease had been completely
removed or not, but I guess the later was true. During those three months in Surgical V as I got
to know him, I found him friendly, funny and always willing to help with our numerous questions
and queries. I realised that he was more comfortable talking to one person at a time and was
painfully shy in the company of girls. Then we parted and I never heard of Afaaque again for
quite some time but then found out one day that his cancer had recurred. His friends launched a
campaign to collect funds to send him to the UK for specialist treatment. I didn‟t see him before
he left, but went to meet him with Khurram and Fakhri when he returned. The British surgeons
had declined surgery, as the disease was far too advanced and therefore only palliative
management was considered appropriate.
As I entered his room in the private suite of CHK, I was shocked to see Afaque, lying on a clean
bed, his head lying on a pillow with his dad sat on a chair close to the wall. He had been
reduced to a shadow of his former self, emaciated, wasted and withered, but his face lit up
when he saw us. His smile was still the same, as was his voice, which boomed as if it belonged
to somebody else and his cheeks flushed with embarrassment as they did when we were
posted in Surgical VI. He raised himself to greet us and announced that he was glad to see
friends. He was fine and had a good time in the UK, he told us. The nurses were beautiful and
they all looked after him very well. We hesitated and spoke carefully, avoiding any difficult
question, but he spoke easily and fluently about missed lectures, college and friends, as if he
had never left the medical school. His dad remained quiet and did not participate in our
conversation. He hid himself behind a newspaper, but Fakhri noticed that he was crying and did
not want his son, or us, to see him.
Afaque died a few days later.
21. WE PROTEST THE KILLINGS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE INCLUDING DOCTORS
Tahir Husain
بیٹی کی مسیحا ھے مانگتی پناه
The most moving experience of this evening gathering @ PMA house was the address by a
daughter of a doctor who was targeted and killed a few months recently. She recounted before
a packed hall how her life and that of her family was brutally destroyed by that tragic incident.
The gathering was arranged to pay tributes to all the doctors who have been killed over years in
Karachi by Quran Khwani , Ijtimaii Dua and Candle Vigil. The doctors overwhelmingly supported
the call for Black Day and kept their OPDs and Clinics closed in nearly all the public and private
hospitals and clinics in Karachi and rest of Sindh.
The young girl described how her father was a reasonably well to do doctor and one day without
any rhyme or reason was shot dead in front of her and her family‟s eyes as he returned from his
clinic. The target killers pumped six bullets into him. She then went on to describe how being the
only bread winner of her family was lost in a minute and what problems overtook her family as
they are now nearly at the doors of her bankruptcy . As expected no help was available to the
family from the government due to whose negligence her father lost her life. At the end of her
speech there was not an eye in the hall which was not moist. I could her some suppressed wails
and sobs as well.
The young girl accosted me outside the auditorium in the recess and said that she had heard
my Facebook page is viewed by many doctors and she wants me to write her immediate
problem. She said that her family has seen good days and her late father had got her admitted
in Dow International Medical College. She was paying her dues up to now but her family had
exhausted their savings and they were now not in a position to pay the fees for DIMC which is
much more than DMC. She requested that I should use my influence to plead her case so that
she may be able to continue her career in Medicine. She requested that if there was no way her
fees could be waived at DIMC she may be transferred to DMC where the fee structure is much
less. I promised her that i will plead her case and took her to the Pro Vice Chancellor of the
DUHS who was present there and put forward her case. He was very sympathetic but he said
that the Government rules binding on the College do not allow fee waiver or transfer. Despite
that he said he will try to see what can be done. I suggested to him that in our College at KMDC
a colleague died of cancer and his daughter was a similar sort of case and we despite being a
Govt facility somehow managed to see her through her remaining years in Medical College and
she is now a Doctor and soon to be married.
I am well aware of Govt rules and regulations and how difficult it is to bypass them but im also
aware that given the will to help some way can always be found out. I am sure the authorities at
DUHS my Alma mater will try their best and I don‟t doubt their sincerity knowing well the
magnanimity of their Vice Chancellor who is a very beloved and benevolent Senior to me from
my association with him as a junior colleague at Dow and Civil Hospital where I taught but I
know their limitations as well
Saying that I am putting the case of this medical student whose dad a doctor was killed without
any reason before my audience. Her name and whereabouts are available with the PMA and if
anyone is willing to help then they know how to find her.
ھوگا بھال تیرا کر بھال ھاں
؟؟ ھے کیا صدا کی درویش اور
22. Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing:
NADEEM ZAFAR
Some call it Shia killing, some call it genocide. This has been going on for a very long
time. Who should we blame? Just the terrorists- for they would not be terrorists without
the tacit compliance/in-aptitude of the sitting governments and agencies and all of us
who would not give a damn unless the fire touches our homes. Let's be honest about it!
Those who don't like things work to change them not just verbalize their anguish.
Some of us may have asked ourselves what needs to be done to stop this genocide but
backed off when we realized there may be a personal price to pay. As a child, I have
seen processions being attacked in Muharram as they would pass behind my flat in
Saddar. The front part of the juloos would be shia the back part of the juloos being
sunni, with taazias that I really liked for it was a reality show for the kid in me- one
mourning the deaths, the other celebrating valor. Why could not these processions go
on un-molested while the kid like me could really enjoy the rooh afza waalqa doodh that
was made available for the marchers.
As a child I was told many horrible things about shias while I was sent to Habib Public
School to study. In Dow I would visit one home of a very dear friend every year who is
shia for koondas so that I could eat some exquisite cuisine. And we would tease him
about the myths of how the kkondas that we were given were dealt with differently. He
never felt bad and laughed about it. But I feel truly bad now for while some of us could
keep ourselves away from hatred but look at where is this country and the world has
ended in now.
So I apologize to Syed Razi Muhammad and others for not having written this earlier. I
was depressed having written this eulogy and condemnation so many times thinking it
was falling on deaf ears. I never realized that these words of a very very weak person
did make a difference to those who are hurting big time and have tried to bring these
ethnic communities together.
Hope my shia colleagues accept my unconditional apology. Theological differences
should never preclude common decency and human behavior. Unlike the white blood of
cowards, thugs and murderers, the Shia blood resembles mine, Seema's and off course
Inam's.
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29. POET OF THE MONTH
دردرميہواجخ
By
Mahwah Gaba DMC 1985
Khwaja Mir Dard
Khwaja Mir Dard is one of the three major poets of the Delhi School — the other two being Mir
Taqi Mir and 'Sauda' — who could be called the pillars of the classical Urdu ghazal.
Dard was first and foremost a mystic, a prominent member of the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi order,
and the head of the Muhammadi path (tariqah muhammadiyah, a Mujaddidi offshoot) in Delhi.
He regarded the phenomenal world as a veil of the eternal Reality, and this life as a term of
exile from our real home. Dard inherited his mystical temperament from his father, Khwaja
Muhammad Nasir Andalib, who was a mystic saint and a poet, and the founder of the
Muhammadi path.
Dard received his education in an informal way at home, and in the company of the learned,
acquiring in due course a command of Arabic and Persian, as also of Sufi lore. He also
developed a deep love of music, possibly, through his association with singers and qawaals
who frequented his father's house. He renounced earthly pleasures at the young age of 28, and
led a life of piety and humility.
The secret of Dard's appeal as a poet lies not in his mysticism, but in his ability to transmute this
mysticism into poetry, and to present transcendental love in terms of human and earthly love.
Although he has written ghazals which are unambiguously mystical in their intent, his best
couplets can be read at both the secular and spiritual levels, and are, for this reason, acceptable
to all and sundry.
30. In addition, Dard had also written ghazals which deal with a patently sensuous and earthly love,
and deserve to be classed with the best poetry of this kind. Dard generally excels in short
ghazals of about seven to nine verses, written in comparatively short measures. His style is
simple, natural and musical; his content, thoughtful and thought-provoking. His poetry includes a
collection of Urdu ghazals and a divan in Persian.
Dard's Persian prose works are extensive, consisting of the Ilm ul Kitab, a 600+ page
metaphysical work on the philosophy of the Muhammadi path, and the Chahar Risalat,
collections of more than a thousand mystical aphorisms and sayings.
Khwaja Mir Dard's Works:
Ilm ul Kitab- a 600+ page metaphysical work on the philosophy of the Muhammadi path
Chahar Risalat - collections of more than a thousand mystical aphorisms and sayings.