PEN FOR PEACE: Welcome Ramadan

Welcome Ramadan

Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by peoples around the world. While major holidays of other faiths have largely become commercialized events, Ramadan retains its intense spiritual meaning. The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word for "parched thirst" and "sun-baked ground." It is expressive of the hunger and thirst felt by those who spend the month in fasting. As opposed to other holidays, when peoples often indulge, Ramadan is by nature a time of sacrifice.

Through fasting, peoples experiences hunger and thirst, and sympathizes with those in the world who have little to eat every day.
Through increased devotion, peoples feel closer to their Creator, and recognize that everything we have in this life is a blessing from Him.
Through increased charity, peoples develop feelings of generosity and good-will toward others. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said, "A man's wealth is never diminished by charity."
Through self-control, a people practices good manners, good speech, and good habits.
Through changing routines, peoples have a chance to establish healthier lifestyle habits -- particularly with regards to diet and smoking.
Through family and community gatherings, peoples strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood, in their own communities and throughout the world.

Ramadan is a very special time for peoples, but the feelings and lessons we experience should stay with us throughout the year. In the Qur'an, peoples are commanded to fast so that they may "learn self-restraint" (Qur'an 2:183). This restraint and devotion is especially felt during Ramadan, but we all must strive to make the feelings and attitudes stay with us during our "normal" lives. That is the true goal and test of Ramadan.

May Allah accept our fasting, forgive our sins, and guide us all to the Straight Path. May Allah bless us all during Ramadan, and throughout the year, with His forgiveness, mercy, and peace, and bring us all closer to Him and to each other.

Self evaluation: Urdu Literature without Borders.

Urdu language and literature has a long and colorful history that is inextricably tied to the development of that very language, Urdu, in which it is written. While it tends to be heavily dominated by poetry, the range of expression achieved in the voluminous library of a few major verse forms, especially the Ghazal and Nazm (poetry), has led to its continued development and expansion into other styles of writing, including that of the short story, or Afsana. Urdu literature is principally popular in India and Pakistan. Additionally, it enjoys substantial popularity among South Asian immigrants in North America, Europe and Middle East and usually around the world. It is widely understood in Afghanistan. Urdu is finding interest in North American, European and South Pacific Asian countries primarily through South Asian immigrants.

in the light of my scholarship skill always I am trying to explore my knowledge and spreading it through teaching and learning with the vision “Protection and promotion of aesthetical and cultural values of Urdu Language, Literature and its historical consciousness” and with the mission “to develop it as a combination of archives, museum, library, cultural research institution and wishes to be perceived as an authority in Urdu Language, Literature & Culture both in terms of collection and conservation”.

Full time I am entail in teaching, learning and writing I have written lot of articles which are based on Urdu language and literature but approaches are interdisciplinary (few articles and books) Electronic Publications link are given below I will be happy if you will made a rational comment.

http://www.urduhamasr.dk/articles/story.php?code=20111119125814

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