Mujh se pehli si mohabbat..Fiaz par execllencce

Mujh se pehli si mohabbat meray mehbub na maang
Don't ask me for the love I once gave you, my love
mein ne samjha tha kay tu hai to darakhshaan hai hayaat
I had thought if I had you, life would shine eternally on me
tera gham hai to gham-e-dahar ka jhagdra kya haiIf
I had your sorrows, those of the universe would mean nothing
teri surat se hai aalam mein bahaaron ko sabaat
Your face would bring permanence to every spring
teri aankhon ke sivaa duniya mein rakkha kya hai
What is there but your eyes to see in the world anyway
tu jo mil jaaye to taqdir niguun ho jaaye
If I found you, my fate would bow down to me
yun na tha mein ne faqat chahaa tha yun ho jaaye
This was not how it was, it was merely how I wished it to be
aur bhii dukh hain zamaane mein mohabbat ke sivaa
There are other heartaches in the world than those of love
raahaten aur bhi vasl ki raahat ke sivaa
There is happiness other than the joy of union
anaginat sadiyon ki taarik bahimanaa talism
The dreadful magic of uncountable dark years
resham-o-atalas-o-kamkhvaab mein bunavaaye huye
Woven in silk, satin and brocade
jaa-ba-jaa bikate huye kuuchaa-o-baazaar mein jism
In every corner are bodies sold in the market
khaak mein lithade huye khuun mein nahalaaye huye
Covered in dust, bathed in blood
jism nikale huye amaraaz ke tannuuron se
Bodies retrieved from the cauldrons of disease
piip bahatii hu_ii galate huye naasuuron se
Discharge flowing from their rotten ulcers
laut jaati hai udhar ko bhi nazar kyaa kije
Still returns my gaze in that direction, what can be done
ab bhi dilkash hai tera husn magar kya kije
Even now your beauty is tantalizing, but what can be done
aur bhii dukh hain zamaane mein mohabbat ke sivaa
There are other heartaches in the world than those of love
raahaten aur bhi vasl ki raahat ke sivaa
There is happiness other than the joy of union
mujh se pehli si mohabbat meray mehbub na maang
Don't ask me for the love I once gave you, my love

Reminiscing

I was amazed in my Islamic Education's class , when I came to know that students did not know much about the legend of Islam and his philosophical contributions, so here is a breif introduction about of Imam Ghazali. Abu Hamid al-Ghazali is one of the great Muslim jurist, theologian and mystics of the Muslim world. He lived in the 12th Century. He was a polymath who wrote on a wide range of topics including jurisprudence, theology, mysticism and philosophy. In the west he is famous for his devastating attack on philosophy specifically metaphysics in his tahfut al-falasifa, Incoherence of the philosophers. He is also the author of the famed ihya' `ulum al-din (Revival of Religious Sciences) a book that combined mysticism with practical everyday life actions by emphasizing the underlying psychology of daily life practices and its ramification on life in this world and the hereafter. AKA: al-Ghazzali , Algazel (450-505 AH/1058-1111 AD)

Around Lahore, in four hours

On the faithful morning of Saturday, I was told by my friends that we’re supposed to visit four different corners of Lahore in four hours. My adventurous and nomadic sense was yearning for some amusement of such sort. So, we started our journey from the center of Lahore the Food Street, notorious for its hors d’oeuvres. Of course, one can not just be there and not eat. So, our first stop for eating was the Paradise Hotel, apparently it’s not very hygienic so if you happen to be a high maintenance freak, I would not recommend that place to you. The environment is dull and there is not much to enjoy expect for the spinning sound of the fan, or every now and then, some woman asking her children for more roti(bread). With such nauseous surrounding, we were finally provided with the menu card. People, who know me, are aware that I prefer vegetables to chicken anytime. But, I was thrilled to my bone to see all the chicken dishes on the menu card. I finally made my mind about what I was going to have with apprehensions, why choice for the day was chicken Karahi, Chicken Boti, with Nan and drinks. Finally, after much waiting the viands arrived. And contrary to my expectations, the food was scrumptious. Any connoisseur of food would agree to it, the food was perfectly cooked; the spices were just about right. However, the fat (the ghee content) was a little over the top. The second stop was Lahore museum art gallery. The gallery was exhibiting oil, pastel, and glass paintings, along with trinkets such as wax candles and vases made by the fresh graduates of National College of Arts. I was very impressed by the work of the students; some of the abstract landscapes and oil paintings were out standing and that too, for a cheap price. My recommendation to all the avid art collector is this; instead of buying printed paintings, buy the original, it will not only look good but also encourage the upcoming talent. The third stop was a distant area of canal, but it was beautiful. The fourth destination, a high tea at Nandos, which was not at all that special, but nevertheless we stayed there for an hour or so. The fifth destination, Islampora’s bazzar, interesting place if you want to buy stuff on cheap price, I recommend it highly. And my adventurous expedition finally came to an end.

Brotherhood of Islam!

We are the members of the brotherhood of Islam, in which all are equals in rights dignity and self respect. Consequently we have a special and a very deep sense of unity. But make no mistake about it Pakistan is not a theocracy or anything like it.These were the words uttered by the man, who is now considered to be the father of Pakistan on February 19, 1948. Who is revered and celebrated by all Pakistanis, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, but I am sure people will think twice before citing this statement. Pakistan was supposed to be a haven for the Muslim community from the prejudice of a predominantly Hindu society. Pakistan was never supposed to be a Theocracy. Had it been the case, it’d not taken 25 years for the political forces to decide its name. But, I can vouch that this is not the Pakistan, Jinnah had envisage. Pakistan has seen many forms of governments from dictatorships to pseudo democracies. But, nothing has worked; we need to re-evaluate our way to approach things. This by no means a secret, that the cause of Pakistan has been high jacked by the clergy. And the political forces manipulate people under the grab of religious doctrines, whenever they deem it suitable. Consequently people only respond to authoritarians. People who hold secular views are always considered to be subversive and incendiary agent of hell. People are incited to do things because they are told that it is God’s decree. I am by no means, suggesting that religions are to be blamed for the adverse state of Pakistan. However, a state should never endorse any religion and try to be as impartial as possible. If Pakistani Government can become more tolerant to the different opinions and different school of thought, this can instill a very good example for general public to follow.The greatest right in the world is the right to be wrong. Harry Weinberger.

Pakistani Political Doldrums

With exacerbating political circumstances on the political front, one wonders, why Sharif brothers choose such a bad time for a popular agitation? Yes, yes I know they have had a history of toppling toddling governments before, but considering what’s going on in FATA and Swat where is general political prudence in burning tires and cars? As we all saw Nawaz making rhetoric in Sheikhpura, I wondered why all the promises for electricity and economic prosperity sprouts up when they are canvassing or inciting people to ‘Sarkoon pay nilkaanien’? I know that Zadari is not the man we want as president; he is corrupt, unpopular and lets be honest the guy doesn’t deserve to be a president of some obscured company, let alone a President of a nation! But, having said all that, do we really want yet another coup de tat? followed by a so-called ‘struggle for democracy’? followed by an ass finally becoming the next president of Pakistan? Considering the circumstances, if the Sherifs really did care about Pakistan as they say they do, ‘I am not here for my personal objectives, I am here to save Pakistan' said Nawaz in reverberating voice , then they would look for middle grounds and not ‘the Sarkain’.

Birth

The strife of soul with; with my flesh
Eevery tendon my body shackles its rush
What consummation does it yearn?
That I have yet to learn
The embryonic cord that links them
Feeds my soul; bit by bit
Like an infant, born from her mother's womb
So will my soul
After my body's dome