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MY FAVOURITE PERSONALITY
Greatness be nothing unless it be lasting
(Napoleon)
Hero is a man of sky high personality with an exemplary character,
distinctive deeds and ingenious ideas. He must be a man of exceptional qualities
of heart and mind, unparalleled vigor, matchless genius and unique talent. He
must possess the charismatic qualities of an inspiring leader to lead his people
to their ultimate destiny despite whatever grave difficulties may hinder his way to
success.
With his self less and sincere efforts, he can mould the fate of his people.
He is a man of determination, will-power, steadfastness and undaunted spirit.
His charismatic personality stimulates the energy, courage and enthusiasm of
the people and welds them into a nation. His words have power to inspire
devotion and dedication.
Muslim history is replete with great leaders of marvelous achievements,
but my favorite personality is our beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
At the time of birth of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), the Arabs were sunk to a
very low state. They were fond of intoxicants, gambling and idol worship. They
buried their infant girls alive for fear of disgrace. Slavery was rampant throughout
the land. Not only Arab, rather the whole world was deeply sunk in the
transgressions, crimes and sins. That was the time when Holy Prophet
Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was born in Mecca in 570 A.D.
He was born an orphan, as his father died a few months before his birth.
He was handed over to Halima, the wet nurse, and he spent five years with her.
His mother died when he was about 6 years old, his grandfather who was his
loving and devoted guardian, died when he was 8 years old. He then passed into
the care of his uncle, Abu Talib, the father of Hazrat Ali (R.A).
This is confirmed beyond any doubt that his childhood and youth remained
very pure and clean in the corrupt and debased society of Mecca. He lived in
Mecca among the idol worshipers, but he never paid homage to an idol, never
ate of anything presented as offering to an idol. He never touched liquor, neither
gambled, nor took part in any of the frivolous activities of his fellow youths. It is
beyond the shadow of doubt that Almighty Allah safeguarded him against every
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kind of lapse. He arrived at his full maturity without the slightest stain on his
character.
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During the journey of Al-Taif, to convey the message of God to people, the
fanatic youth started throwing stones at him and he was bleeding from top to toe.
At that moment, he just prayed to God:
Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) enjoined upon Muslims to treat the poor kindly
and to help them with alms, zakaat and in other ways. He did not prohibit the
acquisition of wealth but insisted that it be lawfully acquired by honest means
and that a portion of it should go to the poor. He advised his followers:
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Holy Prophet was very kindhearted and merciful. He not only preached the
people to show kindness to each other but also to all living souls. He always
treated the animals with great care and love. If he saw any animal overloaded or
ill-fed he would call the owner and say:
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TERRORISM
Religion is nothing else but love to God and man
Terrorisms means the threat or use of force against civilians or armed
forces for the political or personal interest. Terrorism has become one of the
most dangerous forms of international crimes. Terrorists attack the civilian
population to create terror or general harassment in society. They resort to
bombing, killing, hijacking and large scale destruction of property. A large
number of innocent civilians have been killed in these savage attacks. A wave of
terror and insecurity has travelled around the globe. People are wonder-struck
and terrified at the cruel activities of terrorists in spite of great measures of
security and defense.
Terrorism is the most horrible threat of today. The whole world is facing
the horrible consequences of terrorism. The main motive of international
terrorism is to weaken a country politically, socially, economically and
administratively. Though much effort is in progress to eliminate terrorism from
society but it cannot be rooted out unless some international laws of justice are
devised.
As a wise man said:
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activities in various parts of the world. Usama Bin Ladin and some specific
countries are their targets.
As far as this problem in Pakistan is concerned, it has three main causes,
terrorist activities of RAW and other international terrorist organizations, injustice
and sectarianism. Our chronic enemy India has always triggered troubles for us
on national and international levels. To prevent us from providing the Kashmirs
with moral support in their struggle for independence, India often sent his
terrorists to our country to play havoc. She is dreaming of becoming an absolute
authority in Asia.
It is said that:
Secondly, the denial of justice from police and other concerned offices
presses the innocent people to be terrorists. When innocent people are treated
cruelly without any grave offense on their part, they become terrorist for revenge.
The main problem of our country is the delay in social justice.
It is said by a famous philosopher:
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I frequently visit the college library if I find a vacant period. I feel a peculiar
satisfaction to sit in calm and peaceful atmosphere there. Such a place is very
suitable for deep study, and full concentration of mind. I find the college library a
place of peace and isolation in the hue and cry of the college campus.
Our college library has been housed in a separate block, consisting of a
spacious hall, a reading room and the office of the librarian and his assistants. In
fact, it is a world of books, knowledge and wisdom. It contains a wide and careful
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selection of books which may be taken by college students for a higher and
deeper study of their subjects. Good teachers usually guide their students which
books they should get from library to study at home.
If on returning a book, it is found tom and de - shaped, the student is bound to
replace it with a new one or to pay its price. For this purpose, every student is
required to pay library security. Which is refundable to the students when he
leaves the college. Our college library has been divided into a number of
sections labeled as literature, social sciences, physical sciences etc. All the
books are placed in properly locked book - cases having glass doors. These are
daily dusted and cleaned before the opening time. All the library books are
systematically catalogued.
A big portion of our college library is called the reading room. It has large
and long tables with chairs for the students to sit and study. A large variety of
daily newspapers, magazines and illustrated monthlies is found spreading on
these tables. The students are allowed to benefit from them.
In short, the college library does an invaluable service to the college
students and they should visit it as often as they can. It helps in developing
reading habit among the young men and at the same time quenches their thirst
for knowledge. In this way they become men of good knowledge, new ideas,
better understanding and mature minds.
A PICNIC PARTY
OR
A VISIT TO A HISTORICAL PLACE
Cowper Said:
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their big bellies but do nothing for their vexed souls. They have confined
themselves to the small stinging nooks of the houses or the offices. They toil
from dawn to dusk to make loads of money. Life has become flat, boring and
monotonous for them. They spare no time to enjoy a fresh nutritious breath.
They have no time to spend in the company of balmy nature.
W. H. Davis says:
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Shopkeepers and hawkers were their goods to the visitors and tourists.
They were advertising their goods at the top of their voice. They attracted a large
number of customers.
On entering the gate we saw spacious lawns on either side of the road.
The green soft grass presented a pleasant view of the eye. The grand building
was surrounded by open lawns. There were green grassy plots with fountains on
either side of a canal. Cypress and other trees added to his charm. Its 4 great
minarets stood like watchmen. There were flowers of different colours and kinds.
All the plants and flowers were in their bloom. A sweet fragrance spread all
around.
In the inner room of the tomb, sleeps the great Mughal Emperor, Jahangir.
The walls of this room have beautiful designs on them. We were greatly
surprised to see the craftsmanship of the stone cutters and artisans of Mughal
times. The Kalima and other verses of the Holy Quran carved on the marble
epitaph had a beauty of their own.
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The huge mausoleum had a vast terrace. In each corner, a minaret soared
up in the sky. We went up to one of the towers and from there we could see the
lofty building of Badshahi Mosque. The whole city of Lahore was before our
eyes. The river Ravi appeared to us no more than a silvery line. We came down
and offered Fateha at the grave of the great Mughal king.
A wise man said:
It was evening and the light began to fade. The whole scene was
presenting a beautiful picture. Now it was time to come back. So we came back
tired but happy. It was an unforgettable visit to the historical place. We all
enjoyed very much. Our hearts were saturated with pleasure.
Indeed this was really a wonderful day to be cherished in our memory and
recounted with pride.
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Students constitute the most important portion of population. They are the
future of a nation. They are the people who would run the administration of the
country. Therefore, it is necessary for them to take part in politics in student life
so that they might learn the art of politics. In this way, they will be successful
politicians in future. They will know how to run the political system of the country.
So, students life should be their first training ground for politics.
Why should they not participate in politics in student life if they are to take
part in politics in practical life. So, it is in the interest of a nation that the students
should go into the politics. A student union is made for this purpose.
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PLACE IN SOCIETY
Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said:
People used to think that woman was for the hearth. She was considered
to be subordinate to man. Her whole life was spent in showering affections upon
others. As a girl, she had to tolerate the preference given to her brothers. As a
mother, she had to make sacrifices for the sake of her children. Man and woman
are the two parts of a whole. One is incomplete without the other.
The Holy Quran says:
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role for the general welfare of society. Islam gave them the rights which were not
granted to women even in Europe for more than eleven hundred years. No other
religion gives her so much importance as Islam gives her. As a mother, she
enjoys matchless honour.
A wise man said:
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Even in Pakistan, women are doing positive activities towards the welfare
of the society. In various departments, they are working as nurses, air hostesses, clerk, steno typists, sale - girls, police and military officers. If we wish
to see our country progressing by help and bounds, women should be allowed to
work, shoulder to shoulder with men in every field of life. We should get rid of
conservative thinking and accept the reality that women are an integral part of
the civil society.
Our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said:
They should be given every chance for the betterment of themselves and
society. They should come out to work with their men but as True Muslims.
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As Emerson said:
MY HOBBY
John Keats says:
W. H. Davies says:
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Hobby is an activity that one does in spare time for the sheer sake of
delight and recreation. It invigorates both our body and soul. It breathes new life
into a lethargic and lazy body. Therefore hobby is a felicitous activity to refresh
body and brain.
I live in a big city where life is too much mechanical, dull and dreary. It is
void to peace, serenity, calm and quietness. I often desire to do some
recreational activity to get rid of this tedious and boring life - style. For this
purpose, I have made a very beautiful lawn in front of my house.
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surroundings. The clean brown soil of the beds of flowers present a sharp
contrast to the lush green grass of the garden. The trunks of the trees have been
white - washed approximately up to a feet.
A little fountain has been built in the heart of the lawn. When it sprinkles its
light shower, it look fascinating. Then the water of the fountain flows to the beds
of flowers and trees. The soft, tidy and trimmed grass of the lawn looks like a
green velvety floor. It looks sparkling when the rays of sunlight are reflected from
the pearl - like dew drops lying upon the lush grass at dawn. Briefly speaking,
the lawn and the garden of my house are so attractive that they are the
persuasive proof of my devotion and dedication to my hobby.
Douglas says:
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MY AIM IN LIFE
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There are many honorable professions lying before me also. But I love to
teach. Therefore I want to become a teacher in future.
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an extensive library for this purpose. I would study, examine and analyze the
education systems of the developed countries. I would endeavor to inculcate
their excellent educational qualities into our education system. In this way, we
would be able to adopt what is good and appreciable in their educational system.
As Bacon said that:
I know that teaching is not a well - paid job. All over the world, teachers
are low - paid. But that does not matter much. I do not want to be a moneybags.
I know that there are other professions that pay a good deal. They bring fame
and fortune as well. But I like teaching for other things. I like it for its sacredness,
simplicity, sincerity and service of humanity. I love it for the sake of it and I know
that:
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"The best people are those who make others useful citizens."
I love teaching for it helps a teacher to establish very sacred relations.
These are the relations between a teacher and his students. The students are
just like children for a teacher. He feels fatherly affection for all his pupils. He
feels proud of training some persons who are useful for their nation and the
country. He feels pleased with being respected, honoured and loved by his
students because it is a natural fact that all the students respect their teachers.
Whenever he sees any of the students doing something exceptional, he feels
proud. He takes pride in the achievements of his pupils. This is a great feeling.
No amount of wealth can be alternative to this sentiment. It is a feeling of being
important and useful.
I think that teaching is the best profession of all the professions. It will not
only help me but also the others to seek success in both this world and the world
hereafter. However honesty and hardworking is the demand of every profession
without which we can not get success.
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Dreams of future are always more beautiful and charming than the
realities of today. As soon, as I appeared in my matriculation examination, I
started thinking of the free independent and interesting life of college. My elder
brother used to tell me that life in a college is more a fun than a serious effort to
get education. A college is a place for making friends. This description of life was
in sharp contrast to the school life which I had seen for ten years. So - called
discipline at school had bored me and the attitude of teachers in making us feel
that they knew everything on earth had developed a positive hatred for the
school life in me. That is why I was dreaming of college life.
As someone said:
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They had worked out their own plans to make the new - comers indulge in
strange actions.
superiority."
We decided to act together to avoid their practical jokes. However, they
were larger in number so they made us subdue immediately. They asked us to
do strange actions, like singing ridiculous songs and doing monkey pranks. The
sense of self respect did not allow me to act according to their wishes. Still they
forced me to obey their orders. I felt a little humiliated but took it sportingly.
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We went to the hall. The principal addressed the students and advised them not
to take part in politics at college and pay full attention to their studies.
As it is said by Edward Everet:
Afterwards, a professor guided us about the college time and class rooms.
Our first period was of English. We went to the class room and set on the
benches. A professor entered the class room, the girls stood up to greet her. She
took our roll call and entered the names of the students in her attendance
register. She did not teach us but advised us about our future life.
She addressed that we should not misuse the liberty here rather we
should make full use of the opportunity to achieve our end. She spoke to us very
frankly, much different from the school teachers.
As one said:
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Nasir Mahmood
M.A English
(Literature)
M.Ed.