Syed Abdullah Tariq

  Khudi ka sirr-e-nihan la ilaha illallah Khudi hai taeg, fasan la ilaha illallah The secret of the self is hid, in words “No god but He alone” The self is just a dull-edged sword, “No god but He” the grinding stone This couplet introduces the main theme of the poem, which is the concept of khudi or selfhood. Iqbal says that the secret of khudi is the affirmation of the oneness of God, which is the core of Islam. He says that the self is like a sword that needs to be sharpened by the stone of “la ilaha illallah” (there is no god but Allah). This means that the self can only realize its true potential and power by following the divine guidance and striving for excellence. Ye dour apne braheem ki talash mein hai Sanam-kada hai jahan, la ilaha illallah This age is in search of its Abraham The world is full of idols, “No god but He” This couplet compares the present age to the time of Prophet Abraham, who destroyed the idols of his people and proclaimed the ...

  نہیں ہے ناامید اقبالؔ اپنی کشت ویراں سے ذرا نم ہو تو یہ مٹی بہت زرخیز ہے ساقی   nahīñ hai nā-umīd 'iqbāl' apnī kisht-e-vīrāñ se zarā nam ho to ye miTTī bahut zarḳhez hai saaqī   This is a famous couplet by Allama Iqbal, a renowned poet and philosopher of the Indian subcontinent.  The couplet is from his collection of poems called Baal-e-Gibril The couplet is based on the idea of khudi, or selfhood, which is one of the core concepts of Iqbal’s philosophy. Khudi means the development of one’s individual and collective personality, potential, and identity.  Iqbal believed that khudi is the source of creativity, dynamism, and progress for Muslims and humanity in general . According to Iqbal, khudi is not something that is given to a person, but something that has to be achieved through hard work, struggle, and faith. He said: “Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqdeer se pehle Khuda bande se khud pooche bata teri raza kya hai” "Elevate your selfhood so high tha...

 Consumerism is the ideology that promotes the acquisition of goods and services as a means of achieving happiness and well-being. It is based on the assumption that more consumption leads to more satisfaction and that the market can provide for all human needs and wants. However, consumerism has many negative consequences for individuals and society, as well as for the environment. In this essay, I will discuss some of the downsides of consumerism and how it enslaves people through corporate jobs, loans, EMIs and credit systems.   One of the downsides of consumerism is that it creates a false sense of identity and self-worth based on material possessions. People are constantly bombarded with advertisements and messages that persuade them to buy more products and services, often beyond their means and needs. These products and services are presented as symbols of status, success, happiness and fulfilment, creating a culture of envy, comparison and competition. People are m...

"Ever since they tore me from my oiser bed, My plaintive notes have moved men and women to tears. I burst my breast, striving to give vent to sighs, And to express the pangs of my yearning for my home. He who abides far away from his home Is ever longing for the day he shall return.  My wailing is heard in every throng, In concert with them that rejoice and them that weep. Each interprets my notes in harmony with his own feelings, But not one fathoms the secrets of my heart. My secrets are not alien from my plaintive notes, Yet they are not manifest to the sensual eye and ear. Body is not veiled from soul, neither soul from body, Yet no man hath ever seen a soul." ~Maulana Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi (extracted from his book "The Masnavi i Ma'navi") T he poem “Ever since they tore me from my oiser bed” by Rumi is a poetic expression of the idea of love for God. Rumi was one of the most influential and popular poets, who used his poetry to convey his spiritual ins...

  Ever since I was a child, I learned what it meant to be a man. I looked up to my father, who loved me dearly, but also disciplined me and taught me how to do things. He knew that by being strict, he might not win my affection as much as my mother did, but he chose to be respected rather than loved. He wanted his family to trust him and rely on him for everything. He endured countless hardships to provide for my brothers, my sister and my mother, giving them the best possible food, education, clothes and lifestyle. He never allowed anyone to doubt him or question his methods. He was the ultimate authority in our home. But he also sacrificed his own needs and comfort for ours. He always put us first. He was ready to face any danger or challenge for us. He was the one who would rush to put out a fire, or intervene in a conflict, or take responsibility for any problem. All my life, I wanted to grow up and become a man like him. A man who could provide, comfort and support his family....

 In the light of the Life of Noble Prophet PBUH Introduction Education is the process of acquiring knowledge and applying it in various aspects of life. Knowledge is more than just information; it is information that is comprehended and utilized for a purpose. Knowledge can be acquired through different methods and sources, such as through theoretical learning or practical experience, or through formal education or informal learning.   Being educated means being enlightened and informed about various matters, not being ignorant or uninformed about them. Ignorance is different from illiteracy; illiteracy is the lack of ability to read and write, while ignorance is the lack of awareness or understanding of something. Literacy is an essential component of education, but education is a wider concept that encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and values that can enrich one's life. Education can help people to develop their cognitive abilities, such as critical thin...