Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might

14th August, 1947

Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen
Ya Allah (SWT)! Please protect Pakistan from all evils.  Ameen

Dua for Protection

Pre-School Programs

  

Pre-School Program

Pre-School is the term used for educational and training program for children from 2 to 5 years of age.  A variety of systems with different names have been introduced world-wide under pre-school programming.  Montessori, Kindergarten, Prep and Nursery are the most famous among them.  
   
The first pre-school institution was believed to be opened in 1816 by Robert Owen in Scotland.  Then Theresa Brunszvik in Hungry opened one in 1828.  Friedrich Frobel launched one in Germany introducing the term "Kindergarten" for his pre-school system.

In United States, the first pre-school program named "Head Start" was launched by President Johnson in 1965 for low-income families.  

Pre-School Systems

Early Childhood Education by Ibn-Sina/Avicenna

Abu Ali Al-Husayn ibn-Abdullah ibn-Sina (commonly known as Ibn-Sina/Avicenna - 980 to 1037) was a Persian philosopher and scientist.  His books on medicine and philosophy were used as a text-book in western universities.
About one thousand years ago, Ibn-Sina presented his educational perspectives regarding children's education and training at different stages.  He also elaborated the teaching methods for boys and girls by age group.

The purpose of education according to Ibn-Sina is building a sound personality through intellectual work which is based upon theoretical sciences and practical work which is based upon vocational preparations and instructions. 

He suggests physical exercises, sports and education through art music for age from infant to 6 years old.

Montessori System by Dr. Maria Montessori

Maria Tecla Artemesia Montessori (August 31, 1870 - May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician who introduced a unique pre-school educational system which is meant to create a child's curiosity, a love for knowledge and a strong desire to learn through material especially designed to teach various concepts  and an organized environment, freedom of choice in a non-competitive environment.

Kindergarten

This is a pre-school program which prepares children for First Grade through various teaching techniques and teaching resources.  It a yearly-based systematic program which enables children to learn concepts and skills that can be helpful in elementary school.  It also trains children to be disciplined in order to cope with the disciplinary actions in regular schooling.
The term 'Kindergarten' literally means 'Children's Garden' was coined by Friedrich Frobel in 1837 for his play and activity institute.

Nursery/Playgroup/Play-School

This is a pre-school system designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers to learn through fun activities rather.

Differences and Similarities between Montessori and Kindergarten systems

As an overall system, Kindergarten sounds more systematic, organized and result-oriented as compared to Montessori system, which represents kind of a home-schooling methodology in an fixed premises outside  home.
Montessori system is planned though as the daily activities are carried out according to a time table, but it cannot be called systematic as it does not presents any specific sequence in learning and does not set any timely conditions regarding children's overall progress.  Neither it promises any preparation for the next level.

1 - Age Group

Kindergarten deals with the children of same age group (usually 5 to 6 years old) learning and working together as a team while Montessori suggests vertical grouping, i.e. children from 2 to 5 working together.

2 - Group or Individual Learning
In Kindergarten, a small group of children is taught one topic or given same activity at one time.  While in Montessori, children are usually assisted on individual basis whenever they show interest in a specific material or activity.

3 - Freedom of Choice
Kindergarten emphasizes on the concept of time management by asking children to complete their given task or work during a certain period of time.  While Montessori system provides freedom of choice to children to choose work themselves and take time in understanding what to do with it.

4 - Work Cycle
In Montessori, work cycle is defined as the time given to children to choose their work, which is usually one and half hour.  It is believed that work cycle helps children to become self-disciplined, controlled and independent in handling objects.


5 - Teaching Resources
Montessori system is completely based upon materials (known as Montessori material) specifically designed to teach children real life concepts and skills.  Kindergarten is not limited to such materials but in general, whatever can be helpful in preparing children for the next level.
However, both systems value art presented in an orderly manner as an essential tool for learning.

6 - Phonics
In a Montessori system, lower-case letters are introduced as the beginning sound of the objects.  Letters are taught as sounds according to children's understanding and recognition.  Sequence of letter is not necessary.
While in Kindergarten (mostly) flash cards and other resources are used to teach names of objects emphasizing on their beginning sound for clear and proper pronunciation (only if it is necessary).  Letters, however, are taught in sequence.

7 - Working Areas
Montessori system is founded upon five working areas; Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Cultural.
Kindergarten system is not limited specific working areas and totally depends upon teachers's approach to prepare children for the next level.

8 - Preparation
Kindergarten program is designed to prepare children for 1st Grade.  In contrary, Montessori system is not bound to prepare children for the next level.  Rather, it lets children reveal their potential with the passage of time, without any pressure.

9 - Remuneration 
In Kindergarten, children are appreciated for showing progress and are awarded in different ways for others to be encouraged.  While in Montessori, children work in a non-competitive environment.

10 - Adult's Supervision
Be it parent or teacher, Montessori system designates a very limited role to both group of adults and believes in children's own understanding and working abilities in a given environment.
While Kindergarten is a trio, in which parents and teachers hold equal role as the base for raising children as a disciplined and well-trained knowledgeable individuals.

11 -  Assessment
Despite of having different systems, both Kindergarten and Montessori set certain criteria for time to time assessment of children aside from traditional academic progress.  The criteria includes personality grooming and ethics as the integral part of children's overall progress.

The Possible Reasons for Choosing either System

All pre-school systems may have certain advantages as well as disadvantages.

One reason that parents would like to choose Montessori for their children could be to provide them with a clean, organized, calm and peaceful environment outside home where they can walk around freely and reveal their potential under a 'mostly silent-adult-supervision'.  Such parents must understand that Montessori methodology is not only time consuming but requires the equally set environment at home too.  

Kindergarten system could be the priority of those parents who want their children to show progress in a certain period of time, learn to work on instructions and follow disciplinary actions in order to carry on peaceful and harmonious social interaction.

In Muslim countries, religious and semi-religious minded people have been choosing Madrassah system as a substitute to pre-schooling.  Madrassah system is more compatible to Kindergarten system and can easily be merged together by preparing a planned and precise syllabus as a part of curriculum.

The Journey of Karbala

THE JOURNEY OF KARBALA

What a contrast that Muslims are living in!

The month of Muharram, the place Karbala, two nouns that are the subject of life for one half of Muslim ummah called Shia…. while remain just two nouns for the other half…. who knows which one is a better half?  One part of Ummah is wailing and mourning, while the other part is wondering why mourning or why mourning with this intensity?  Many just regard the incident of Karbala as a historical event that just took place somehow or as a political issue which only deserves a tribute (in the form of poetry or an article) or a critical analysis.  In general, the entire event is known as “Shia issue”.

A vast majority of Muslims also thinks that the details of Karbala are nothing but just an exaggeration. 

Oh really, an exaggeration???, like, hmmm, the brutal killing of two brothers in Sialkot… the govt official, police, common Muslims, all took part in beating, smashing, and torturing two very young Hafiz-e-Qur’an in the month of Ramdhan, like the photos of women with burning faces/bodies, like little children strangled to death…. is that all an exaggeration too?

In brief, Muslims have been trying to the most touchy and the most sensible part of our history and in return, it has been following them throughout the period at every place.  All Muslim lands are presenting the scene of Karbala, is that an exaggeration too?.

جودلوں کو فتح کرلے وہی فاتح زمانہ۔۔۔ یہ ہر کوئی نہیں کرسکتا۔۔۔ ہر کوئی کرنا بھی نہیں چاہتا۔۔۔

مسلمانوں کا ایک بڑا حصہ جوخود کو سنی کہتاہے اور اس بات پر مطمئن ہے کہ وہ ان مسلمانوں کی طرح جوشیعہ ہونے پر فخر کرتے ہیں کی طرح کافر نہیں بلکہ جنت کے راستے پر رواں دواں ہے۔۔۔ البتہ کفرہی صحیح لیکن ماتم و عزاداری کی وجہ سے جو تین چار دن کی چھٹیاں مل جاتی ہیں وہ سنی حضرات کے ہلے گلے کے  کے لئے کافی ہوتی ہیں۔۔۔ بہت سے سنی خواتین وحضرات کے نزدیک حسین کا معاملہ شیعہ ایشو ہے۔۔۔ انھیں یہ بھی معلوم نہیں کہ حسین ابن علی کی کوئی زینب اور ام کلثوم نام کی بہنیں بھی تھیں۔۔۔ اسلامی تاریخ تو ویسے بھی اسلامیات میں ایم اے کرنے والوں کامضمون ہے۔۔۔ یاپھر کسی کورس کومبینیشن میں اس کو رٹا لگاکر کوئی ڈگری لی جائے۔۔۔ اور کربلا کے واقعات تو خالص شیعوں کا مسئلہ ہیں۔۔۔

یہ بھی پاپولر خیال ہے کہ شاید کربلا کے واقعات اس طرح نہیں ہوئے تھے جتنی مبالغہ کے ساتھہ بیان کئے جاتے ہیں۔۔۔ یزیداتنا بھی ظالم نہیں تھا۔۔۔ کچھہ غلطی تو حسین ابن علی کی بھی ہوگی۔۔۔ فالتو وقت بہت ہے نہ ہمارے ہاں۔۔۔ جس طرح کرکٹ اور ہاکی پر گھر بیٹھے تجزیہ کرتے ہیں کہ کپتان اگریہ کرتا تو نہ ہارتا اور وہ کھلا ڑی اگر یہ کرتا توٹیم جیت جاتی۔۔۔ یہی سب کچھہ ہم کربلا کے واقعات کے ساتھہ کرتے ہیں۔۔۔

چند مہینے پہلےسیالکوٹ میں دو  بھائیوں کو جس وحشیانہ طریقے سے مارا گیا۔۔۔ کم عمربھی تھے ۔۔۔ حافظ قرآن بھی تھے ۔۔۔ روزے سے بھی تھےیعنی بھوکے پیاسے بھی تھے۔۔۔ قتل عوام کے محافظوں کے سامنے ہوا۔۔۔ عام عوام نے اس  قتل میں حصہ بھی لیا اور بہادری کے ساتھہ اس کو لائیو دیکھا بھی۔۔۔ وہ چیخے بھی چلائے بھی ہونگے۔۔۔ ماں باپ کو بھی یاد کیا ہوگا۔۔۔ گرفتاریاں ہوئیں بھی تو مجرم رہا ہو گئے۔۔۔ اس مجمع میں جو لوگ موجودتھےان میں سے  شاید آج تک بھی کوئی شرمندہ نہیں۔۔۔ حکومتی چیلوں میں سے ایک شیطانی آواز یہ بھی آئی کہ دونوں بھائی اتنے بھی معصوم نہیں تھے۔۔۔ یہ  شیطانی آوازڈاکٹر فردوس عاشق اعوان کی تھی۔۔۔ ڈاکٹر کے بجائے قصائی فردوس عاشق اعوان پکارا جائے تو زیادہ صحیح ہوگا۔۔۔ نسوانیت کے نام پہ موٹا دھبہ۔۔۔

جب عورتوں پرتیزاب ڈال کران کے چہرے مسخ کئے جاتے ہیں۔۔۔ تیل چھڑک کر آگ لگا دی جاتی ہے۔۔۔ ہاتھہ پیر توڑے جاتے ہیں۔۔۔ تب وہ بھی درد سے تکلیف سے چیختی چلاتی ہوں گی۔۔۔ دس گیارہ سال پہلے جاوید اقبال نامی شخص جب زنجیر سے بچوں کا گلا گھونٹتا ہوگا تو وہ بھی درد کی شدت سے چلاتے ہوں گے۔۔۔ مقبوضہ کشمیر میں جب زندہ لوگوں کی کھال پاکستان زندہ باد کہنے پراتاری جاتی ہو گی تو ان کے چیخنے چلانے کا کیا حال ہوتا ہو گا۔۔۔

کیا یہ سب بھی مبالغہ ہے۔۔۔

بات یہ ہے کہ کوئی ظالم اگر دشمنی پر اتر آئے تو اسکے انسان یامسلمان ہونے سے کوئی فرق نہیں پڑتا۔۔۔ ظالم کانام فرعون ہو نمرود ہو یا یزید۔۔۔ کربلا پچھلے ڈیرھ ہزار سالوں میں عام مسلمانوں کی بے حسی کی گواہی دیتی اور بے غیرتی پر ماتم کرتی ہوئی ہر سنی شیعہ ممالک کے گلی محلوں میں پہنچ چکی ہے۔۔۔ اور یہ مبالغہ بھی نہیں۔۔۔

اس وقت کے عام مسلمانوں نے بھی روٹی کپڑامکان پر اپنے حاکموں اور امراء سے سمجھوتہ کرلیا ہوگا۔۔۔ کچھہ کے ذہنوں میں بٹھایا گیا ہوگا کہ تم عام ہو تو کیا۔۔۔ کسی قابل نہیں تو کیا۔۔۔ پھر بھی ایوانوں تک پہنچ سکتے ہو۔۔۔  اس وقت کی حکومت کے شیطانی چیلوںنے بھی یہ آواز لگائی ہو گی کہ حسین اتنے بھی معصوم نہیں تھے۔۔۔ اگر اس وقت کے عام مسلمانوں نے , اختیارات کے حصول اور تماشہ بازیوں سے ہٹ کے کربلا کا حساب کتاب مانگ لیا ہوتا۔۔۔ تو عام مسلمانوں پر اتنے تسلسل کے ساتھہ مسلمان حکمرانوں ہی کے ہاتھوں ظلم نہ ہوئے ہوتے۔۔۔ شاید ہم فرقوں کے بجائے ایک قوت ہوتے۔۔۔ ہزار ہزار سال کی حکمرانیوں کے بعد ہم اتنے ذلیل و رسوا نہ ہو رہے ہوتے۔۔۔  دوسری قوموں  کو تو کیادیتے اپنے ہی گھروں اورمحلوں کو کوئی نظام نہ دے سکے۔۔۔

اس وقت اس ظلم کے خلاف آواز نہ اٹھائی گئی۔۔۔ اور عام مسلمانوں میں یہ روایت آج تک برقرار ہے۔۔۔ چودہ سو سال پہلے کے واقعات کو ایک تاریخی واقعہ سمجھنے کا نتیجہ یہ نکلا کہ رفتہ رفتہ الله نے عام مسلمانوں کے دل ایکدوسرے کے لئے سخت کردئے۔۔۔  بے بس مرد وعورت گدھے کی طرح دن رات ایک کر کےاپنے گھر والوں کے لئے روٹی کپڑا اور مکان جمع کررہے ہیں یا باختیارمرد وعورت گدھ کی طرح دوسروں کا حق چھین کر اپنے خاندان کو یہ سہولتیں دے رہے ہیں۔۔۔ یا لومڑ اور لومڑیوں کی طرح اپنے ہی گھر والوں کے خلاف سازشیں کرتے ہیں کہ انھیں کس طرح نیچا دکھائیں اور کس طرح لوٹیں۔۔۔ بے بس بچے جانوروں کی طرح استعمال ہو رہے ہیں سڑکوں پر یاپھر گدھوں کی طرح پتہ نہیں کون سے مستقبل اور ترقی کے لئے کمر پر کتابوں کابوجھہ لادے پھرتے ہیں۔۔۔ اور ہم ان مظالم پر شرمندہ بھی  نہیں ہوتے روتے بھی نہیں۔۔۔ تو پھر  کربلا سےتو چودہ سو سال کے فاصلے پر آگئے ہیں انکا درد کیا محسوس کریں گے۔۔۔

شاید اسی لئے یہودیوں نے ہمیں جینٹائلز کہہ دیا یعنی انسان نما حیوان۔۔۔ شاید خدا ان سے قیامت کے دن پوچھے کہ تم نے سیدالبشر کے ماننے والوں کو یہ لقب کیوں دیا۔۔۔ ڈر مجھے یہ ہے کہ پڑھے لکھے لوگ ہیں بہت اچھی طرح اپنا دفاع کرلیں گے۔۔۔

Allama Iqbal

 "Rise above sectional interests and private ambitions... Pass from matter to spirit. Matter is diversity; spirit is light, life and unity."