Mohajirs Are People Too

Mohajirs Are People Too Re: # 24
Alhamdulillah not so, I can prove for anyone that is an erroneous statement, only those who practiced Hinduism and saw the light of truth said their Shahada and chose Islam as their deen prior to being a part of the movement that led to a separate homeland for the Muslims of India.
Your comment is absolutely irrelevant and shows what your kind of people look for, but you are not going to get what you came seeking to this corner.
May Allah SWT show you the right path and bless you with the wisdom and include you in the ones those that can be guided by Almighty Allah only, ameen.

Mohajirs Are People Too Re: # 32
Dear friend Aatif
I quite understand regardless of your ethnicity you have done a great job and have contributed to this topic in quite a reader friendly manner, I appreciate very much the effort you have put in to produce such a lovely composition.
What I was pointing in my observation is not the abrasiveness of your writing but it is how some of the interactors have read or interacted with it.
I find it very important that our brothers and sisters from all ethnicities of Pakistan & India quit trying to read between lines and feel charged enviously, if you get my point here. We should be able to take pride in each other rather than finding ourselves envying each other.
Not only Karachi but entire Pakistan on an overall basis would be a heavenly place if all of us would began to practice tolerance for each other and give up our embedded nature of speculating as to what the writer or speaker was saying in between the lines and be able to tolerate if one praises the qualities of another like you did in your article.
I feel that intolerance has prevailed on all sides of the ethnicity, for example when a non-Urdu speaking individual addresses a speaker of Urdu by saying tum or tou it should not automatically be misconstrued to as an insult since speakers of other languages address the one's they like or love most in those terms although it goes against the literary Urdu.
In other words I like that prescription for chill pill and it is necessary for a "kool" environment. :)
It is nice to have read your article, keep up the good work Pakistan needs many more Aatifs to close this gap of ethnicity.

Best wishes.

Mohajirs Are People Too There is a lot more in the background than what is visible in the colorful painting; without the extraordinary contributions of people of various ethnic backgrounds it would not have been possible to culminate what you noticed in the given picture of Karachi that you observed and recorded in your comments.
One of the pioneers of Urdu at all levels was Baba-e-Urdu, Maulvi Abdul Haq and one can look up his life history and achievements in detail by visiting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maulvi_Abdul_Haq .
Another few who dedicated their lives to the mission of imparting education and establishing institutions that would help create more knowledgeable and educated Pakistanis included Quaid-e-Taleem Late Mr. A.M. Qureshi (Founder Islamic Education Trust & Islamia College Complex Karachi), Khadim-e-Islam Late Allama Shabbir Ahmed Usmani, Mohadis-e-Azam Late Allama Suleman Nadvi, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Late Mr. Zahid Hussain and Khadim-e-Qaum Late Mr. Syed Ahmed Ashraf while a summary of their achievements can be referred to by visiting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamia_Science_College_%28Karachi%29 .
Another stalwart Pakistani originally from Peshawar thus a Pushtoon brother of ours was Sardar Abdur Rab Nashtar who served the people without distinction along lingual or ethnic sub-divisions and was a dedicated and devoted Pakistani a summary of his life and career can be referred to at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Rab_Nishtar .
Another contributor to the educational & academic well being of the upcoming generations was Seth Ahmad Dawood, one of the pioneering industrialists of Pakistan who being a great visionary through his auspicious Dawood Foundation incepted the Dawood College of Engineering & Technology a degree college for engineering. Mr. Dawood established a trading house dealing in commodities, textiles, jute and yarn, with branches in many cities and towns in pre-partition India. He was commanded by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah to migrate to Pakistan and set up industry.
Similarly another contributor to the mission of educating was SIR ADAMJEE HAJI DAWOOD who was honored by "The Pakistan Memon Educational & Welfare Society" that established the SIR ADAMJEE INSTITUTE (SAI). The aim of the society has been to impart education to youth without any discrimination.
Habib Bank, Hamdard Trust, Valika and the list can go on and get longer if each and everyone is mentioned have all contributed not only to Karachi but to entire Pakistan.
Government National College, Karachi was founded by a group of dedicated teachers and city philanthropists as “National College” in 1956 under the umbrella of “National Educational Society” established in 1954. The society comprised of Mr. Saudagar Darwesh (President), Professor Hasan Adil (Secretary), Professor Hasnain Kazmi, Mr. Asghar Hussain (Advocate), Mr. M. M. Malik and Mr. Shamsuz Zaman (Advocate). The college was initio headed by Professor Hasan Adil — March 1956 through September 1972. It was nationalized on September 1, 1972. The college had been working under double shift programme till 1993 when the evening shift of the college was granted the status of a separate and independent college by the Provincial Government.
Rana Liaquat Ali Khan Government College of Home Economics was founded by Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan wife of first Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawab Liaquat Ali Khan.
Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's founding father, realized the importance of financial intermediation while he was campaigning for the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of India. He persuaded the Habib family to establish a commercial bank that could serve the Indian Muslim community is initiative resulted in the creation of Habib Bank, with HO in Bombay and fixed capital of 25,000 rupees. The bank played an important role in mobilizing funds from the Muslim community to finance the All-India Muslim League's campaign for the establishment of Pakistan. Habib Bank also played an important role in channeling relief funds to the people hurt in the communal riots and violence that preceded the departure of the British from India. Habib Bank Limited established itself in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1941.

After Pakistan was born in 1947, Habib Bank, at the urging of Governor-General Jinnah, moved its headquarters to Karachi, Pakistan's first capital. The Habib family owned and managed the bank until the Pakistan government nationalized it on 01 January 1974.

Education is the backbone of any society while maintaining good posture is a must for the health of a backbone and it is the culmination of a few contributors mentioned above among numerous others that have changed the lives of so many that received their education which brings about the level of interaction experienced by people with a good sense who are able to observe.

It would not be out of place to mention here that while majority of such institutions took good care of those who were not able to afford the fees to receive education at such institutions even after having created such institutions from their charitable trusts and educational foundations they went farther but supporting those who legitimately could not afford to pay the fees.

Having read several comments/interactions by readers of your article some don’t find it appropriate that you may have adopted an abrasive tone in describing people other than mohajirs or Urdu speaking .e. those who sacrificed their entire wealth, property and even for some it was their loved ones whose lives were taken by those that opposed the creation of a homeland for the “Muslims of India”, while some go to the extent of attempting to over rule the facts involving with the progress of Urdu as a language, for those who may not be aware of the roots of Urdu language I would like to mention here that there are three principle locales that are considered to be the cradle(gahwara) of Urdu language, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Lahore while literary people from Punjab deserve the credit to have played a credible role in the establishment and progress of Urdu and even today there are many great writers and poets from Punjab that intensively participate in activities surrounding Urdu literature, similarly there have been many literary Sindhi intellects who have demonstrated a credible participation in Urdu literary works as a matter of fact I had the pleasure of meeting (Late)Mr. Abdul Wahid Sindhi who was renowned for Urdu text books he authored and were adopted by the education system in India as well as in Pakistan.

It is my earnest request and wish that we should give up and refrain from this habit of placing wedges amongst ourselves and envying instead of taking pride in each other each time we forget who we are and what our mission was in establishing and founding this nation of Pakistan we should revisit the theme of our main mission i.e. “a separate homeland for the Muslims of India” and overcome the superficial differences which get us stuck in the false pride which is not so important.
Lets not forget who we are.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough Re: # 77
SubhanAllah, I am impressed to see that some here are as polite as you in your approach.

May Allah SWT bless you with honor.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough Under no circumstances one is to beat another soul unless they are in a appropriately incepted Jihad fi sabeel lillah, and even during Jihad one is not intentionally kill the other if there is a slight chance of capturing the enemy.
With regards to woman's status in Islam it is very clear but it is due to the level of illiteracy among Muslims who only know that the man is the head of the household and nothing beyond that so they go to establish their administration in all the wrong ways they are able to.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough arjun i.e. a train without the engine that is known as brain you are not dignified enough to be commenting on any of these issues you go worship your idols till they speak back to you.
This forum is not meant for your indulgence, so stay within your dhoti till your arse is burned and beaten while being burned by your qualifying sons who will lit the fire to burn you providing you a hell immediately as you cease to exist.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough It is an intense issue while some are buying into establishing NGOs appearing to be women rights organization aspiring to collect Grant funds from various resources and so-called think tanks that are busy using the statistics of a nation to portray its marred image in the international arena affecting other implications against such nations while failing to look under their own arms.
Its a big game played on the lives of many women around the world selectively.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough more @ http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/MFAArchive/2000_2009/2001/8/The%20Advancement%20of%20t he%20Status%20of%20Women%20-%20Israel%2020

Since its establishment in 1948, the state of Israel has had the image of a country in which women enjoy full equality. This image, due to the liberal and socialist ethos of the Zionist movement, is, however, somewhat misleading. There are many areas, in which traditions, social institutions, religious rules, and even laws have kept women at a disadvantage: in the workplace, in divorce proceedings and as victims of violence. Changes in the political and economic climate, such as the Middle East conflict onflict in the Middle East and the influx of thousands of guest workers, have created new problems. The widening economic gap in Israeli society, along ethnic and geographical lines, points to the entrenchment of poverty and disadvantage in particular groups. Old women, single mothers, Arab women, immigrants from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union and foreign workers (with or without work permits) are most vulnerable to poverty, health problems and abuse of basic rights. Women as a group are disadvantaged in the labor market, the health system, education, the courts and religious institutions and are subject to harassment and violence.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough This does not justify violence anywhere but read:
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/domviolence.htm

Domestic violence continues to invade the public and private lives of women, men, and children, impacting families, friends, co-workers, and communities. These behaviors--whether physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological—continue to occur in all homes regardless of education, income-level, or geography.

I encourage all individuals and groups to use October, designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to help raise awareness. Domestic violence is not only a personal tragedy, it is a serious crime that negatively affects women, men, children, neighborhoods and communities. We must join together to address the causes of this crime so that each and every home can be a place of peace and safety.

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) continues to make vital contributions to help those negatively impacted by domestic violence. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, OVW has launched a powerful public service announcement (PSA), airing this month, to continue to raise awareness and increase education. This PSA, entitled “End It Now,” will target men, women, children, and the general public. Our goals at OVW are to encourage prevention and facilitate a greater public dialogue.

On August 28, 2007, I attended the grand opening of the New Orleans Family Justice Center. OVW made $3 million available to help create this support center, where victims can find the services they need in one central location. Through programs like the Family Justice Center communities are being transformed.

Let us take the opportunity this month to speak out and help others who have been impacted by domestic violence. I urge you to actively participate and show your support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by getting involved with your state or local domestic violence program. At OVW we believe, “working together to end the violence” is the first step. We are all agents of change, whether we work locally in the community or as part of a large government agency. Thank you for doing your part to raise awareness.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough Re: # 64
It further does not mean that it exists in all households across the board but it is deplorable in the strongest terms wherever it exists.

Can the Judiciary Save the Coalition? Re: # 87
Pakistan3 states:
"It is a disgusting discussion because it didn't suit your self riteous personality."

and then signs off as "idiot"

Had I known your level of "idiocracy" I would have saved some minutes and mileage responding to you as my brothers in Islam are better than your sign off.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough From the one who bestows Rizq and blessing upon all of us:

Al-Baqara
2:212 The life of this world is alluring to those who reject faith, and they scoff at those who believe. But the righteous will be above them on the Day of Resurrection; for Allah bestows His abundance without measure on whom He will.

Al-Yunus
0:31 Say: "Who is it that sustains you (in life) from the sky and from the earth? or who is it that has power over hearing and sight? And who is it that brings out the living from the dead and the dead from the living? and who is it that rules and regulates all affairs?" They will soon say, "(Allah)". Say, "will ye not then show piety (to Him)?"

Al-Hajj
(This verse tells about those who take a step in the name of Allah SWT be it migration or to defend the land)
22:58 Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah, and are then slain or die,- On them will Allah bestow verily a goodly Provision: Truly Allah is He Who bestows the best provision.

(In the Ayah below, Allah SWT does not discuss anywhere that should the believer be located in Pakistan, China or North America)
24:38 That Allah may reward them according to the best of their deeds, and add even more for them out of His Grace: for Allah doth provide for those whom He will, without measure.

An-Naml
27:64 Or, Who originates creation, then repeats it, and who gives you sustenance from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah. Say, "Bring forth your argument, if ye are telling the truth!"

Al-Ankabut
29:60 How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah who feeds (both) them and you: for He hears and knows (all things)

SAba
34:24 Say: "Who gives you sustenance, from the heavens and the earth?" Say: "It is Allah. and certain it is that either we or ye are on right guidance or in manifest error!"

Fatir
35:3 O men! Call to mind the grace of Allah unto you! is there a creator, other than Allah, to give you sustenance from heaven or earth? There is no god but He: how then are ye deluded away from the Truth?

Ghafir
40:40 "He that works evil will not be requited but by the like thereof: and he that works a righteous deed - whether man or woman - and is a Believer- such will enter the Garden (of Bliss): Therein will they have abundance without measure

Ash-Shura
42:19 Gracious is Allah to His servants: He gives Sustenance to whom He pleases: and He has power and can carry out His Will.

At-Talaq
65:3 And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is ((Allah)) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion.


Al-Mulk
67:21 Or who is there that can provide you with Sustenance if He were to withhold His provision? Nay, they obstinately persist in insolent impiety and flight (from the Truth).


2:13 And when they are told, "Believe as other people believe," they answer, "Shall we believe as the weak-minded believe?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who are weak-minded -but they know it not!


An-Nisa
4:54 Do they, perchance, envy other people for what God has granted them out of His bounty? But then, We did grant revelation and wisdom unto the House of Abraham, and We did bestow on them a mighty dominion:

An-Nahl
16:90 BEHOLD, God enjoins justice, and the doing of good, and generosity towards [one's] fellow-men; and He forbids all that is shameful and all that runs counter to reason, as well as envy; [and] He exhorts you [repeatedly] so that you might bear [all this] in mind.

When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough Re: # 55
buzz off to your rizk-givers where you have brought up your three generations according to Allah's teachings. If you had such belief, why did you not wait and look for RIZQ here?

This is where your Islam begins or ends?

Wait and look for Rizq? go learn from the teachings of Islam, the Quran the Hadith and then come back to post another time.

Those who keep sitting by the well dont quench their thirst, it takes one to move and make an effort, that people typical to your thinking fail to do, because Allah SWT has said that HE does not help those who do not help themselves.

May Allah SWT bless you & me with wisdom to appropriately understand and place things where they belong and avoid entangling un-necessarily, ameen.

Volume 3, Book 48, Number 847:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Apostle said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three:
(1) whenever he speaks, he tells a lie,
(2) whenever he is entrusted, he proves to be dishonest,
(3) whenever he promises, he breaks his promise.

Can the Judiciary Save the Coalition? Re: # 87
Understood HP, this needs to be concluded.

Can the Judiciary Save the Coalition? Re: # 86
Wake up Pakistan3, you cant survive without us, and your frequenting here is a proof of that, otherwise you would have gone back to your cage and stayed there.
When the people forget their creator/sustainer the wrath of Allah SWT descends in many shapes and forms like natural disasters, cruel rulers, shortage of food, famine and much more. Not only the Muslims of America but also some from other faiths as well become concerned about the "people" in Pakistan and do all they can to help their brotherhood in that part of the world.
But, it hurts to see the arrogance of some brainless emotional people alike you and all we can say is a prayer that Allah SWT comforts you folks better than he has provided for us so that you get out of this envying, ameen.
According to a Hadith, the Prophet PBUH has recommended that when you see or feel that another person has something that your eyes cant avoid, dont envy, instead pray to Allah SWT(sincerity is a must) seeking for yourself as well, as Allah SWT is pleased when you dont envy and seek.
Come to senses Pakistan3.