But indeed if any show patience and forgive, that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affair. _ 042.043 

1. Falling Educational Standards And Rising Unemployment
2. Decision Making by M. Afzal Janjua
3. Public Toilets and Historic Jehangir Park
4. Al-Ghazali on Reading the Quran
5. Article Online
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Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A.) reported that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wassallum) said that encouraging good, prohibiting evil, lifting the burden of the weak, and removing an offensive thing from a path are all acceptable prayers to Allah. (Ibn-e Majah)

"We have to do the best we can. This is our sacred human responsibility." -- Albert Einstein

"Never settle for anything less than your best." 
-- Brian Tracy

Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around." --
Henry David Thoreau

We grow up with a model of life based on what we are taught by our parents, and then by our friends, teachers, employers, etc. While "truths", which are universal laws of life, are neutral, our beliefs (also known as frames, paradigms and models) color those truths in very specific ways. _Bob Burg 

Often, the greatest challenge when it comes to positive persuasion is in first understanding that the other person's "premise", or frame of reference, is not the same as ours. Before we can hope to persuade, we must understand where the other person's "coming from."
_"Bob Burg is author of "Winning Without Intimidation: How to Master the Art of Positive Persuasion"  (http://www.burg.com/f-winning.html)
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Learning Tech, Scot-Free -
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Falling Educational Standards And Rising UnemploymentRatios
Poor Attendance Of Staff In Government Schools And Other Offices.

Sporadic and disjointed efforts are being made since the last several decades to improve the standard of education in Pakistan. Some good plans have suffered due to lack of continuity or abrupt changes made out of political bias or whim or fancies. Our colleges and universities are said to be producing people fit for the jobs of peons and clerks and the unemployment ratio is going up. It is alleged that even to get a job as a primary school teacher in the Government school one has to buy a application form and than pay bribe to get selected and pass test and interview.

It is said that due to poor educational standards in the Government schools and their inefficiency people are forced to send their children to private schools preparing children for British academic qualifications and they very heavy fee beyond reach of middle class. Thus society is being fragmented.

There have been complaints that in schools and other municipal and government offices of provincial and city government the attendance record happens to be dismal despite falsification as more or less 40% to 50% staff in lower cadres is allegedly moonlig

Let us not forget what Hazrat Ali (RA) said. "The process of learning continues from cradle to grave."  A teacher can but lead you to the door; learning is up to you. 

There is no denying that our education of system needs improvements. We need more technical institutes to train mechanics, plumbers, electricians and workers in farming, 
fisheries, poultry, shipping and many other such jobs. Not every one can afford higher education nor it is possible in any economy that every body gets managerial position.

Experts like Dr. Ataur Rahman and Pervez Hoodbhoy differ in their views about the methodology, syllabus etc. Few appreciate the fact the need for correcting the general 
attitude of our teachers is far greater than the need for improving the syllabus. We rarely find teachers who are caring, gentle, logical, compassionate and articulate; who 
inspire the students. The sectarian and ethnic hatred is fanned by many teachers in backward areas and the influence of political parties does not help in correcting the 
situation. Although students in Universities are made to sign an affidavit that they will not take part in politics but they indulge in political activities openly and clashes in rival groups are common.

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Decision Making
by M. Afzal Janjua

Decision Making is an unavoidable managerial function.Even in non-work situations, it cannot be avoided.Whether it is work or leisure, earning or spending, teaching or learning, leading or following, building or demolishing, reading or writing, or any other activity decision making, determines the outcome and quality. See full article at

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Public Toilets and Historic Jehangir Park

The dire state of Karachi's historic Jehangir Park is a poor reflection on the negligence and indifferent attitude of the city administration. The boundary of the park and  footpath facing Empress Market is being used as public urinal and whole area is polluted with foul smell
and urine passing on the road. The other day I saw two men easing themselves on the footpath while two traffic constables standing nearby took no notice. A pile of debris and garbage is found as you enter the park from the main gate. The plants and green grass are disappearing.

One could hardly imagine that this is the place where leaders like Khawaja Nazimuddin and Liaquat Ali Khan used to address the public meetings and where gentry used to come for stroll.

On the other side of the park the boundary wall of a church and the footpath is also being used as public urinal. This cannot be dismissed as lack of civic sense among the common men. The city administration must take proper steps to prevent creation of such nuisance. They should also construct public toilets at both sides of the park as there is ample space lying vacant. 

There used to be a public toilet near Regal Cinema. That was demolished in 70s and the corrupt MMC official pocketed money by selling the land to the some shopkeeper. The city that used to enjoy the reputation of the cleanest city in whole of India has become one of the dirtiest metropolis in Asia.

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Al-Ghazali on Reading the Quran
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The respected Persian Islamic scholar, al-Ghazali (1058-1111, born and died in Iran), wrote a prominent book series called the Revival of Religious Sciences (Ihya'a 'ulum al-din). In the book, al-Ghazali integrates the principles of Sufism into the Islamic teachings and Shari'a. In one of this series' books, he talks about the etiquette for reading the Quran. Here's an extra brief point summary based on the book :

One should understand the magnificent nature of the Qur'an. This is a divine gift from Allah, and a tremendous favor. One should bring to mind the favor of Allah and be thankful.

Magnification of the Speaker. Bring to mind the magnification of the One who is addressing us. The reciter will then remain conscious of the fact that this Book is the speech of Allah. So when one recites, it is not like reading any book, rather the very speech of Allah. Allah is speaking to the reciter through his recitation.

Paying attention to the Qur'an: One may avoid whisperings of the self. "Oh Yahya, take the book firmly," which may be understood as ... take the words contained in it with seriousness and sincerity.

Pondering over the verses. How? Recite it according to the Sunna with tarteel, a slow, measured, distinct manner. Tajweed helps in inward reflection. There's a hadith from Nasai and ibn Majah that the Prophet, peace be upon him, prayed at night reciting one ayah repeatedly: "in tuaddhibhum fa 'innahum 'ibaaduk." If You punish them, then they are Your servants, and if You forgive them, surely You are the Mighty, the Wise. (5:118)

Seek to understand the meanings. 1) in the linguistic sense - study 
a translation if you do not know Arabic, 2) and the deeper meanings 
found in tafsirs, 3) and with reflection. Studying 'aqida helps, for 
example, reading verses about the power of Allah, and about His qadr. Don't 
interpret it with your own opinion; go look it up in a tafsir.

Remove obstacles to understanding the Qur'an. 
There are four veils according to Imam Ghazali:

Being overly concerned with outward recitation (this is one of the tricks of Shaytan to turn you away from reflecting on meanings). Find a middle path.

Superimposing one's ideas/perspectives/beliefs on the guidance of the Qur'an (ex: someone is a feminist, socialist, economist - reading the Qur'an according to his or her own perspective - preventing true spiritual benefit from the Qur'an.) Take guidance from the Qur'an itself with an open mind.

Sin, both outward and inward. Sin creates darkness in the soul and clouds the mirror of the heart, so it doesn't reflect the light of Divine guidance. How to polish the heart? With sincere and consistent repentance, and leaving sin. Keep doing this and striving until you leave those sins. This is a process: cleaning the heart and approaching Allah Most High.

One finds sufficiency on finding how meanings relate to you from tafsir. However, this is an interpretation; these tafsirs shouldn't take the place of personal reflection and application.
 

Take everything in the Qur'an as guidance for yourself because it is for all creation. When it talks about the oppressors, sinners, etc. look at your life, act on what's implied relative to your life. "Fastaqim kama umirta," be steadfast as you were commanded. Imagine how the Prophet, peace be upon him, applied the Qur'an to his life - his hair turned gray! His companions asked why his hair had turned white. He, peace be upon him, said, "Sura Hud and its sisters made my hair white." He was upright and truthful in following the Qur'an. He took every address to apply to himself personally.

Feel the Qur'an when talking about Paradise, Hell, or anything, put yourself in tune with the Qur'an.

Rise in degrees of recitation. There are three grades of recitation. Any recitation is a tremendous grade.

The lowest grade: one supposes one is reading the Qur'an to Allah, as if one is standing before Allah, in His Divine Presence, and Allah is listening to one's recitation. This is an inward state of begging, entreating, and supplicating.

The middle grade: When one beholds Allah and sees for themself that Allah is addressing us with His favor. He is bestowing His gifts, His mercy through the Qur'an. There is a sense of shame, modesty (haya) and magnification (ta'dhim). One seeks to understand and be more serious. Now it is from Allah to you! There's also a feeling of ecstasy, thankfulness, and joy! One piece of dust like you is being addressed by the Lord of every speck of dust!

The highest grade: When one beholds the Speaker Himself and His Attributes. One does not see his own actions, but completely engrosses himself in beholding Allah Most High Himself. Then next, he sees the address of Allah Most High, then sees his own recitation.

Recite the Qur'an while knowing that there is no might or power except with Allah. Qul bifaDlillahi wa biraHmatihi... say by the Grace of Allah and His Mercy; in that let them rejoice - better than what they amass - whether (worldly or spiritual amassing). Thank Allah upon good deeds. In addition, one always beholds one's shortcoming in reciting it. 
And reminding ourselves that we are not being thankful enough, look even the Prophet's hair turned gray...The soul is what turns to Allah.the body is just dust. We have infinite fear, and infinite hope in Allah... so turn to Allah and hope for His Pleasure.

And those who strive in Our (cause),- We will certainly guide them to our Paths(29:69)

Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital.

Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch. 

She is numb from her toes down. 

The skin was moist and dry. 

The baby was delivered, the cord clamped and cut, and handed 
to the pediatrician, who breathed and cried immediately. 

Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches. 

The patient lives at home with his mother, father and pet 
turtle, who is presently enrolled in day care three times 
a week. 

On the 2nd day the knee was better and on the 3rd day it 
disappeared completely. 

Patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant 
with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days. 

The pelvic examination will be done later on the floor. 

Patient was released to outpatient department without dressing. 

The patient expired on the floor uneventfully. 

Patient was alert and unresponsive. 

Examination reveals a well-developed male lying in bed with his 
family in no distress. 

Rectal examination revealed a normal size thyroid. 

She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life until she got a divorce. 

I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. 

Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation. 

Examination of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized. 

The lab test indicated abnormal lover function. 

The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stock broker instead. 

Skin: Somewhat pale but present. 

Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. Blank, who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree. 

Large brown stool ambulating in the hall. 

Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities. 

By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped, and he was feeling better. 

I have suggested that he loosen his pants before standing, and then, when he stands with the help of his wife, they should fall to the floor. 

The patient will need disposition, and therefore we will get Dr. Blank to dispose of him. 

She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in separate directions in early December. 

The patient experienced sudden onset of severe shortness of breath with a picture of acute pulmonary edema at home while having sex which gradually deteriorated in the emergency room. 

Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant. 

The patient was in his usual state of good health until his airplane ran out of gas and crashed. 

Since she can't get pregnant with her husband, I thought you would like to work her up.

Coming from Detroit, this man has no children.

Many years ago the patient had frostbite of the right shoe. 

The bugs that grew out of her urine were cultured in Casualty and are not available. I WILL FIND THEM!!! 

The patient left the hospital feeling much better except for her original complaints. 

When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room.
 

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