Riphah International University's weekly e-magazine offers insightful thoughts on various topics. This week the editor has brought our attention toward the Ethics and Morales of Fasting, our basic duty. Please do read and share this document. Jazakallah!
The document discusses the merits and blessings of Friday as the holy day in Islam. It lists several virtues of Friday, including that there is a blessed hour where a person's prayers and supplications are more likely to be answered by Allah. It also notes that there is no day more virtuous than Friday, and that a Muslim who passes away on Friday is saved from the punishment of the grave. The document provides these details on the importance and significance of Friday in Islam.
The document discusses comparatives and superlatives in English. It explains that comparatives are used to compare two people or things, and are formed by adding -er or more+adjective to adjectives. Superlatives compare one person or thing to two or more others, and are formed by adding -est or most+adjective. Examples are provided such as Lisa being older than Maggie, and Maggie being the youngest of the family. Irregular adjectives are also mentioned.
Este documento analiza el concepto de moda como forma de consumo en la sociedad contemporánea. Explica que la moda se caracteriza por lo efímero, la diferenciación y la seducción a través del diseño y la búsqueda de placer individual. También describe cómo el consumidor busca pequeñas diferencias entre productos cada vez más estandarizados y cómo las marcas usan ídolos y celebridades para impulsar la renovación constante asociada a la moda.
Riphah International University's weekly e-magazine offers insightful thoughts on various topics. This week the editor has brought our attention toward the Ethics and Morales of Fasting, our basic duty. Please do read and share this document. Jazakallah!
The document discusses the merits and blessings of Friday as the holy day in Islam. It lists several virtues of Friday, including that there is a blessed hour where a person's prayers and supplications are more likely to be answered by Allah. It also notes that there is no day more virtuous than Friday, and that a Muslim who passes away on Friday is saved from the punishment of the grave. The document provides these details on the importance and significance of Friday in Islam.
The document discusses comparatives and superlatives in English. It explains that comparatives are used to compare two people or things, and are formed by adding -er or more+adjective to adjectives. Superlatives compare one person or thing to two or more others, and are formed by adding -est or most+adjective. Examples are provided such as Lisa being older than Maggie, and Maggie being the youngest of the family. Irregular adjectives are also mentioned.
Este documento analiza el concepto de moda como forma de consumo en la sociedad contemporánea. Explica que la moda se caracteriza por lo efímero, la diferenciación y la seducción a través del diseño y la búsqueda de placer individual. También describe cómo el consumidor busca pequeñas diferencias entre productos cada vez más estandarizados y cómo las marcas usan ídolos y celebridades para impulsar la renovación constante asociada a la moda.
This document is a student transcript for Khurram Ahmad showing grades for 3 courses in Spring 2019: Advanced Software Requirement Engineering (grade of B), Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (grade of A), and Software and System Quality (grade of C). The transcript also lists the student's GPA as 3.30, earned credit hours as 9, and attempted credit hours as 9.
The document discusses the importance of the high surface tension of water for plants and living things. It explains that water's high surface tension allows plants to transport water from their roots to their highest branches without needing pumps. This is because the tubes in plants are designed to take advantage of water's ability to "climb" upwards in narrow tubes due to its surface tension. If water did not have this high surface tension, land plants would not be able to survive. The compatibility between water's properties and plant structures indicates an intelligent creation by God.
The document summarizes Pakistan's national guidelines on education from 1947 to 2010. It shows that all policies have emphasized educating students with Islamic ideology and values, strengthening Pakistan's identity as a united Islamic nation, and preserving the Islamic way of life. The most recent National Education Policy of 1998-2010 aimed to make the principles of the Quran and Islamic practices an integral part of the curriculum to disseminate the message of the Quran and educate students as true practicing Muslims prepared for the future.
The document discusses a book review of "Everyday Greatness" by Stephen R. Covey. It summarizes that the book narrates 63 true stories from Reader's Digest over 80 years about common people who lived up to their potential through adversity. Each story addresses a unique personal challenge like courage, integrity, empathy or magnanimity. The author links these stories to three daily choices - to act or be acted upon, one's purpose, and living by principles. Reading the book can have a positive impact on the reader and those around them.
This document discusses various topics related to patience and perseverance. It notes that patience and perseverance are essential traits for success. It provides examples to illustrate that achieving goals requires enduring hardships and working diligently through challenges. Success comes to those who are steadfast in their efforts and do not give up when faced with difficulties or setbacks. Patience paves the way for victory while laziness often leads to failure.
The document summarizes statements made by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, regarding the nature of the Pakistani state. It presents quotes where Jinnah emphasizes that Pakistan was created to establish an Islamic system where Islamic principles could be freely practiced. Jinnah rejects the idea that Pakistan would have a secular constitution, and stresses that Islamic principles are as applicable today as they were over a thousand years ago. He describes the goal of independence as creating a state where Muslims could live freely and develop their rights, culture and Islamic social justice.
This document lists the many blessings and merits of Friday in Islam. It notes that there is a blessed hour on Fridays where Duas are more likely to be accepted by Allah. Additionally, it states that Friday is the most virtuous day of the week and that Muslims who pass away on a Friday will be saved from punishment in the grave. The document provides references from hadith sources like Bukhari and Muslim to support these Islamic teachings around the importance and significance of Friday.
The document discusses barriers to effective internal organizational communication. It identifies several common issues: misunderstanding of objectives by top management when results are presented; failure to properly describe deliverables and get clear understanding from managers; and lack of proper planning and task assignment which can lead to blame and low quality work. Effective communication requires clear understanding between all parties, proper planning and direction of work, and good communication skills to express ideas understandably. Other potential barriers mentioned include interpersonal skills, trust issues, generational gaps, lack of technological understanding, and absence of clear feedback.
The document discusses the importance of mutual cooperation and social security systems in society. It argues that smaller, localized institutions focused on cooperation and mutual help are needed. Islamic principles of supporting one another, as seen in hadiths, encourage providing security for the vulnerable. Historically, pre-Islamic systems also involved mutual cooperation arrangements. The document suggests various formal and informal institutional structures could provide social security, risk mitigation, and future planning for members. This includes limited companies, friendly societies, takaful insurance, microfinance, and jointly owned charitable endowments. Such mutual systems could also help with savings, investments, and future expenses.
There are many blessings associated with Friday in Islam. Some key blessings mentioned are that there is a blessed hour on Fridays where du'as are more likely to be accepted, Friday is considered the most virtuous day of the week, and those who pass away on a Friday are saved from the punishment of the grave. The document provides a list of topics that will be discussed in an upcoming event and includes contact information for the HR department. It also includes the Islamic calendar date and a weekly calendar highlighting the days of fasting for the month.
There are many blessings associated with Friday in Islam. Some key blessings mentioned are that there is a blessed hour on Fridays where du'as are more likely to be accepted, Friday is considered the most virtuous day of the week, and those who pass away on a Friday are saved from the punishment of the grave. The document provides a list of topics that will be discussed in an upcoming event and includes contact information for the HR department. It also includes the Islamic calendar date and a calendar showing the dates of Fridays for that month.
The document discusses 10 steps for setting and achieving goals. It states that top achievers are intentional about their goals while others are not. The 10 steps are: 1) Be specific, 2) Keep goals simple, 3) Make goals significant, 4) Design strategic goals that impact multiple areas, 5) Make goals measurable, 6) Make goals rational and explainable, 7) Make goals tangible, 8) Write goals down, 9) Share goals with a support system, and 10) Ensure goals align with your values. Following these 10 steps can help anyone achieve their goals every time.
The document outlines the five steps of the writing process:
1. Preparation - Establishing the purpose, audience, context, scope, and medium. Research includes brainstorming, research, note-taking, and interviews.
2. Research - Conducting research, taking notes, interviewing, creating questionnaires, and documenting sources while avoiding plagiarism.
3. Organization - Choosing methods of development, outlining ideas, developing visuals, and considering design and layout.
4. Writing - Selecting a point of view and style, using effective sentences and paragraphs, adding quotations and paraphrasing, and writing an introduction and conclusion.
5. Revision - Checking for unity, concise
The document discusses the importance of reciting Surat Al-Kahf every Friday according to teachings of Prophet Muhammad. It states that the Prophet taught that reciting the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of the surah protects one from the deception of Dajjal. It also explains the four stories within Surat Al-Kahf act as parables for four trials that will occur during the Dajjal's appearance: the trial of religion, wealth, knowledge and authority. Reciting Surat Al-Kahf helps understand these future trials and how to avoid falling into deception.