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TRANSLATION - ENGLISH INTO URDU

QUESTION NO. 11

Translate the following paragraphs into Urdu.

1. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) an Embodiment of Justice
(i)

     Hazrat Muhammad's (SAW) life is a perfect model and example for the people who want to attain goodness, piety and success in their individual as well as social life. People can seek light from the message and guidance from his life to achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life. He has set very high and noble ideals through his practical example for all mankind to follow in every field of life. 

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     Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) practically proved that no one could be more just and equitable than the Rasool of Allah Almighty. As a young trader, he earned the good reputation of being an honest, fair and just business man. He always had fair and just dealings with all people. When the Ka'bah' was being constructed, there arose a dispute among the people regarding the Black Stone. He advised the most equitable plan for the setting of the Black Stone. This pleased everyone and saved them from a tribal conflict.

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     As head of the state of Madinah, he decided all cases on merit with justice and equity, irrespective of colour, creed, or race. Once a Quraish woman was found guilty of stealing. Some people wanted to save her from punishment in order to protect the honour of the family of the Quraish. They asked Hazrat Usama bin Zain (RA) to intercede on her behalf. Hazrat Usama (RA) requested the Rasool (SAW) to forgive her. The Rasool (SAW) very furiously said, "Bani Israil was ruined because of this. They applied law to the poor and forgave the rich."
     During the Sermon, an Ansari seeing some men from the tribe of Banu Tha'lba sitting there stood up and pointed toward them and said, "O Rasool of Allah! Their ancestors killed a member of our family. We appeal to you to get one of them hanged in exchange for that." The Rasool (SAW) replied, "The revenge of the father cannot be taken on his son."

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     The Rasool (SAW) was so well-known for his justice that even the Jews, who were his bitter enemies, brought their suits to him and he decided cases in accordance with the Jewish law. He very strictly followed the Commandment of Allah: "If they come to you, either judge between them, or decline to interfere. In you decline, they cannot hurt you in the least. If you judge, judge in equity between them. For Allah loves those who judge them in equity." (5:45)

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     Justice demands that it should be upheld in all the circumstances, even if it goes against one's own self or one's family or relations. All of his life Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) judged other people's affairs with justice and told his companions to be just. It is reported by Hazrat Ali (RA) that Allah's Rasool (SAW) said to him: "When two men come to you for judgment, never decide in favour of one without hearing the arguments of the other; it is most likely that you will know the truth." Hazrat Muawia (RA) reported Allah's Rasool (SAW) as saying, "Any ruler (or judge) who closes his door on the poor, the needy and the destitute, Allah closes His door on him when he becomes needy and destitute."

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     While Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was on his death bed, he proclaimed, "If I owned something to anyone; or if I wronged any person, or damaged anyone's property or honour, my person, my honour and my property are here; he may take revenge on me in this world." There was complete silence. Only one person demanded a few dirhams which were paid to him.

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     Allah's Rasool (SAW) proved by his own example that no one could be more firm for justice than him, even it if was against his own interest or the interest of those who were near and dear to him. He decided every case brought to him, by friend or foe with justice, without fear of favour. A person of such magnitude transcends the barriers of time and space. People of all ages can find something in his life to provide them with guidance in their various fields of activity. The Holy Qur'an clearly mentions this aspect of his life, "Indeed in the Rasool of Allah (Muhammad SAW) you have good example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much."

2. Chinese New Year

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     Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations -- all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring. In China the lunar calendar is still used to determine traditional holidays like Chinese New Year. Since the lunar calendar is based on the phases of the moon -- which has a shorter cycle than the sun -- Chinese New Year is never on the same day each year, but typically falls somewhere between January 21st and February 20th. Celebrations can actually last up to a month.

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     Prior to the first day of the New Year it is customary for families to thoroughly clean their houses. Doing this is said to clear our any bad luck from the previous year and to make the house ready to accept good luck for the coming year. All cleaning must be finished before New Year's Day so there is no chance of accidentally throwing out the good fortune of the New Year. Wearing black is not allowed due to its association with death, however, wearing red is encouraged as the colour is associated with warding off bad spirits.

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     Another popular custom is to hang up signs and posters on doors and windows with the Chinese word fu written on them, which means luck and happiness. Buying flowers for the home is also commonplace since they symbolize the coming of spring and a new beginning.
     On the eve of the Chinese New Year it is customary to visit relatives and partake in a large dinner where a number of specific foods are served. It is typical for a Chinese family to make eight to nine dishes for the New Year's Eve dinner because in Chinese language the word "eight" means "prosperity" and the word "nine" means "long-lasting."

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     It is a traditional practice for adults to give children little red envelops filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. It is also common for elders to present red packets to unmarried members of the family. Envelopes are not to be opened until the recipient has left the home of the giver.

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     Every year is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. These animals are often represented in decorations. Some people believe that those born during the year of a particular animal may have the character traits of that animal.
     Chinese New Year is a time when the family should come together in order to give thanks for the year that has passed, and reinvigorates themselves for the coming year.

QUESTION NO. 12

Translate the following paragraphs into Urdu.

3.  First Aid

(i)

     We all need help at times in our lives. Sometimes we may have accidents and we may get hurt. When we are injured or suddenly become ill, we need someone to help us -- someone who knows what to do. It is the temporary and immediate help. This timely assistance, comprising simple medical techniques, is most critical to the victims and is, often, life saving. Any lay person can be trained to administer first aid. This First Aid can be carried out using minimal equipment. First aid knowledge ranges from taking care of cuts to dealing with an unconscious victim.

(ii) 

     Handling minor accidents at home or on the road develops a sense of crisis management. This may prepare people to tackle with unexpected emergencies with great confidence. Minor cuts and scrapes usually do not need to go to the emergency room. Yet proper care is essential to avoid infection or other complications.

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     Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. If they don't, apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. Hold the pressure continuously for 20 to 30 seconds and if possible elevate the wound. Don't keep checking to see if the bleeding has stopped because this may damage or dislodge the clot that is forming and cause bleeding to resume. It blood spurts or continues flowing after continuous pressure, seek medical assistance.

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     Rinse out the wound with clean water. To clean the area around the wound, use soap and a washcloth. But soap can irritate the wound, so try to keep it out of the actual wound. If dirt or debris remains in the wound after washing, use tweezers cleaned with alcohol to remove the particles. If debris still remains, see your doctor. Thorough cleaning reduces the risk of infection and tetanus.
     After you clean the wound, apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment to help keep the surface moist. The products don't make the wound heal faster, but they can help your body's natural healing process work fast. Certain ingredients in some ointments can cause a mild rash in some people. If the rash appears, stop using the ointment.

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     Bandages can help keep the wound clean and keep harmful bacteria out. After the would has healed enough to make infection unlikely, exposure to the air will speed wound healing.
     Change the dressing at least daily or whenever it becomes wet or dirty. If you are allergic to the adhesive used in most bandages, switch to adhesive-free dressings or sterile gauze held in place with paper tape, gauze roll or loosely applied elastic bandage. These supplies are generally available at pharmacies.

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     Band aids or sticking plasters are good for dressing small wounds. They come in all shapes and sizes for fingers, legs, and anywhere else you might get little cuts. Make sure the Band aid is big enough to cover the wound, if not you should use a dressing instead.
     Gauze pads or rolls are cloth pads that are placed directly on a wound to protect and control bleeding (for larger cuts and scrapes). You will need adhesive tape to keep the gauze in place. In an emergency, a clean cloth, hand towel, clean tee-shirt can be used to cover the wound.

4. Television vs. Newspapers

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     News coverage over the television is different from reading newspapers. Newspapers were primarily established to cover the news and later on they added entertainment. On the other side television was mainly invented for entertainment and then it became an effective news medium. Now television news has become a powerful rival to newspapers. Though both of these mediums cover the news effectively, there are distinct differences in the way they do it.

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     Newspapers do not require us to sit at a place and read the news. Busy people may read the news anytime of the day. They may read the news that is important to them early in the morning, and carry the paper with them to read in the bus or van. They may also choose to omit certain aspects of the news that they are not interested in.

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     Television, on the other hand, requires its viewers to be at a certain place, at a certain time in order to watch and listen to the news. If they are busy people, they will miss the news. They cannot choose to read it on the move or throughout the day. They cannot even choose which piece of news they wish to skip. One way could be to record it and watch it later. But the point here is that it is not that convenient. 

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     Television brings laziness in us. We can view the news with a little or no effort since it is particularly a form of entertainment. If we have the leisure time, we can view the television news anytime of the day and night. It broadcasts the news as it is happening. Much mastery of language is not necessary for the person who prefers to view the news on television because everything is visual and auditory. A person with a basic knowledge of the broadcast language will be able to view and understand it. In comparison, the reader of a newspaper needs to be proficient in the language in order to understand it better.

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     Although television can give us the most updated news and visuals, newspapers can give us more in-depth coverage. Editorials and column writers can give us their expert views and analysis that we can digest slowly as we read them. Many people also opt to read more than one newspaper a day so as to get different viewpoints of the story and to check for its validity. Readers can also give feedback to the articles by writing to the forum pages. Viewers of television news do not have this luxury as the news flies too fast for any feedback to be relevant. 

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     Each medium has strengths that the other does not. Each makes use of strong points that the other lacks. Television news is like having a fast food meal whereas reading newspapers is like have a ten course dinner. The ideal seems to be, if one has the time, to both read the news and watch it on television. 

QUESTION NO. 13

Translate the following paragraphs into Urdu.

5. Little by Little One Walks Far!

(i) 

     The last couple of years have been a long bumpy ride for me, as they have for everyone of my age. The experiences might be different but everyone has gone through many of the same "teenage" circumstances as I have done. All of them have dealt with them in their own way. As a personal participant in this "game", we call life, I would say I worked hard for the first place and earned it. That is just my creative view of things. It is bad, but the fact is that not everyone sees it in the same way as I do.

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     As a student, I am an active participant in academic and co-curricular activities. My first priority has always been to get good grades in school. Although this is important to me, I also know that by participating in sports, and after-school activities, I will become a well-rounded student. During the past years of my high school career I participated and received awards in the following: Quaid-e-Azam Badge in Scouting, winner of Who's Who Quiz Programme at district level, and Academic Excellence Award while participating in Inter-District Declamation Contest and Essay Writing Competition for the year 2011.

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     I also belonged to the following clubs: Reading Club (two years), second year as Secretary Reading Club, and Computer Club. In the year 2009, I received awards in the following classes: Computer Applications, Geography, and Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry. I also received an award for Most Encouraging Student. I currently belong to the Hiking and Outdoor Club, and Environmental Awareness Club. In addition, this year I participated in a programme called "Read With a Friend." In this programme I, along with a group of students, went to the nearby elementary school to read to a class of students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.

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     In order to gain an understanding of independence and responsibility, I held several summer jobs in the preceding two years. I also worked to help myself financially in a boarding school. My first summer job was at the English Language Center. My second job was at McDonalds, and my past summer job was at D.K. Academy. I am thankful to all these institutions for these job experiences. They have prepared me mentally and financially. This is important in a way that I am now more mature and responsible; which helps me not to be worried about the future but to look forward to it.

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     I am glad that I have got a taste of what the real world has to offer. I have learned many lessons from my Public High School, boarding school, and my work experiences. I am now ready to learn many more lessons through my college experience. Although it has been tough, I have succeeded so far. I am prepared to excel and make it much further in the years to come with my college education. This developing positive outlook has given me motivation that I need to become successful. I never give up. When I am determined to achieve, "I shoot for the moon and land amongst the stars."

6. Selecting the Right Career

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     There was a time when any student's future plans revolved around becoming a doctor, a pilot or an engineer. These few disciplines were thought to be the only fields that could offer rewarding careers in terms of both respect and money. Resultantly, students were unaware of other opportunities that could, perhaps, have been more advantageous.

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     Today, life has become more dynamic and innovative. Gone are the days when the medical and engineering fields were the only available choices. Now a whole world of non-traditional careers, from IT, electronic media and web networking to online business portals and fashion designing, are available for young people.

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     However, there still remains the question of choosing the right profession. Unfortunately, for most of us the right career merely means a profession that guarantees a profitable livelihood, but considerations like interest in the job and mental satisfaction should also be given importance.

     The scope of any field in terms of market demand should also be considered very seriously. We cannot practically deny the significance of hiring trends; for example, a decade ago when computer science professionals were in demand, masses of MCS (Master of Computer Sciences) students flooded the market with extremely disappointing results. 

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     Career counselors are generally well informed about such trends. They can play a key role in guiding the youth towards a rewarding profession. This highlights the importance of a full time career-counselling department at the school level. The job of this department should be to determine the personalities of students, to observe and analyze their interests and to suggest suitable careers according to their aptitude. Most of the parents and students find themselves in a fix when deciding on a career. Parents are unaware of market trends, educational systems and the scope of any particular discipline. Similarly 14-15 year old students are not mature enough to make such life-changing decisions. So it is widely felt that career counselling must be promoted from school level. 

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     Once a field has been selected, the next step is to enter that particular field. Which degrees, certifications, courses and subjects should be opted for? A student should also consult successful students and professionals of that particular field.
     Following is a brief introduction to various career choices. This is the outcome of a survey conducted among senior students and professionals to know the most suitable pathway for their selected field. 

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     Chartered Accountancy (CA), undoubtedly one of the toughest and most highly paid professions, may be started directly after the completion of the intermediate or equivalent education. However, according to experts, twelfth grade with business subjects like accountancy, business statistics, commercial geography etc. are the best route to a CA degree as it helps to build concepts. The business Studies IT (Information Technology) fields also confuse young minds with a wide range of sub-disciplines. MBA (Master of Business Administration), MBIT (Master in Business and Information Technology), MSc. IT (Master of Sciences in Information Technology) and MCS (Master of Computer Sciences) should ideally be followed by B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), BBIT (Bachelor of Business and Information Technology) and BCS (Bachelor of Computer Sciences).
     The engineering field has also been introduced to new areas like Biomedical. A great opportunity in agricultural discipline has also been developed for pre-engineering students. 

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     Mass communication is certainly one of the fastest emerging industries in the world. This field is highly rewarding in terms of both respect and money. Unlike other disciplines, Mass Communication does not require a particular line of study; you may join this field after completing you B.A., B.Com., or B.Sc. etc. Fashion and designing have now emerged as a separate industry. A number of universities are offering degree programmes in fashion designing.
     So before deciding on any career, make sure that you do not earn only money from your career but also mental peace and satisfaction. It is the only way to lead a hassle free professional life!

     

QUESTION NO. 14

Translate the following paragraphs into Urdu.

7. A World Without Book?

(i)

     An Irish novelist Colm Toibin once recounted a story about observing a Cantonese man sitting on a Kowloon footpath reading a book. The man's face was stern with concentration, and his finger tracing the line being read. At times the man's expression would be disturbed in frustration at his progress. Finally, the reader looked up at the sky, while his face was beaming. It doesn't matter whether it was because of a sudden joy with the act of reading, or revelation from what was written, or delight at how the story resolved. The point is that he was in possession of something deliciously private -- a connection between him and the writer, between the real world and the world described upon the pages.

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     There is a frequently asked question. What would the world be like without books? The very question is absurd and depressing. It is always said that the latest technology signals the demise of the book. Decades ago, it was thought that the radio would replace books. The fear has persisted throughout with the inventions of television and internet. But scenes like that of Cantonese man reading the book negate the notion that modern advances pose a threat to reading. Books are themselves a form of technology that is spread over the pages and makes us delve into the complexities of life.

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     Literature is the story of humans. It is the record of who we are, where we come from and where we are going. Books make us travel at large. During our journey, we are connected with humanity. We identify ourselves with the character we meet and learn whether we love, loathe, fear or flatter. They help us comprehend our faults and aspirations. They tell us who could we become if we are not careful. Reading provides the deepest connection to the morals that make us humans, and part of a larger society.

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     Books are a source of comfort for us. They are a safe shelter. Throughout human history man has found peace in the written works. Books are bridges -- through their pages we make our contact with society. Those who read more are better prepared to face the world than those who don't read.

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     Though reading a book connects us with humanity, it is also the last truly private act in a world that has become too public. As nourishment for the mind, it is slow food in a world given over to fast food. Blogs, text messages and e-books, bring relevance and instant gratification, much as newspapers and magazines do. But however important such forms are, they endure only as long as the stuff they are printed on. The comforts of books defy time, and break borders.

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     Books offer other types of pleasures as well. The joy of their touch, sound and fragrance is immeasurable. The pleasure of their understanding is an addition to it. The sharing of a book with friends is still another form of joy. Libraries are the evidence of grandeur of a civilization.

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     It is important that we work to give every person the opportunity to enjoy books as shelters, sustenance, and roads forward. To imagine a world without books is to imagine a world without thought, feeling, compassion, history, or voice.

8. Great Expectations

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     The novel Great Expectations was written by Charles Dickens, a famous English author. The story took place in England in the nineteenth century. The main character is called Pip. We read about his life from childhood to manhood.

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The story begins when Pip was a lonely orphan. He was brought up by his sister. She was very strict and hard with him. His best friend was Joe, his sister's husband. He was kind and warm-hearted. He loved Pip as if he were his own son.

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     One day, Pip gave something to eat and drink to a prisoner who had escaped from prison. The man was recaptured by soldiers and taken away. But he never forgot Pip's kindness. Later, Pip was told that he would be given a lot of money. This was so that he could receive good education in London and become a better person. 

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     In London, Pip studied hard. He received money regularly but he did not know where or who it came from. He lived in a flat with a young man who had little money but who worked for an insurance agent. They became friends. After some years, Pip was visited by the prisoner whom he had helped as a child. The man had been sent with other convicts to Australia and had become a very wealthy farmer there. In fact, he was the one that Pip's allowance came from. He wanted Pip to have the advantages of education and money although he was not a gentleman himself. Actually, he was still wanted by the police in England. 

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     Pip and his friend decided that London was too dangerous for the wanted man. They thought that Pip should take him abroad. As they attempted to board a ship, he was caught by the police. At his trial in court, he was sentenced to death by the judge. Before he could be hanged, he died in prison. By law, all his money belonged to the government. So Pip had to find a job to support himself. He became a clerk in his friend's office. Years later, he became part owner of the insurance firm. So, he had a successful career as a result of his own efforts and not because of the fortune that he had been promised.

QUESTION NO. 15

Translate the following paragraphs into Urdu. 

9. Population Growth and World Food Supplies

(i) 

     The alarming and incessant growth of population is causing serious economic problems in almost all continents. Great pressure is being placed on arable land, water, energy, and biological resources. As the world population grows, the food problem will become increasingly severe. The most vulnerable will be population in developing countries. The per capita availability of food grains has been declining for the past 25 years. Certainly with a quarter million people being added to the world population each day, the need of grains and all other food will reach unprecedented levels.

(ii) 

     More than 99 percent of the world's food supply comes from the land, while less than 1 percent is from oceans and other aquatic habitats. The continued production of an adequate food supply is directly dependent on ample fertile land, fresh water and energy. As the human population grows, the requirements for these resources also grow. Even if these resources are never depleted, on a per capita basis they will decline significantly because they must be divided among more people. At present, fertile agricultural land is being lost at an alarming rate. The shortage of productive fertile land combined with decreasing land productivity is the major cause of current food shortages.

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     Water is another critical item for all crops. Massive amount of water is required during the growing season for cultivation. In fact, agricultural production consumes more fresh water than any other human activity. In many countries, people are facing shortage of fresh water. Competition for water resources among individuals, regions, and countries and associated human activities is already occurring with the current world population. Water resources, critical for irrigation, are under great stress as populous cities, states, and countries require and withdraw more water from rivers, lakes, and aquifers every year. A major threat to maintaining future water supplies is the continuing over-use of surface and ground water resources.

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     Fossil energy is another prime source used for food production. Nearly 80 per cent of the world's fossil energy is being used by the developed countries. The intensive farming technologies of the developed countries use massive amounts of fossil energy for fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, and for machines as a substitute for human labour, in developing countries, fossil energy has been used primarily for fertilizers and irrigation to help maintain yields rather than to reduce human labour inputs. Because fossil energy is a finite resource, its depletion accelerates as population needs for food and services escalate. Thus, cost of fuel increases everywhere.

(v) 

     Certainly improved technology will assist in more effective management and use of resources, but it cannot produce an unlimited flow of those vital natural resources that are the raw materials for sustained agricultural production. For instance, fertilizers enhance the fertility of eroded soils, but humans cannot make topsoil. Indeed, fertilizers made from finite fossil fuels are presently being used to compensate for eroded topsoil. A productive and sustainable agricultural system depends on maintaining the integrity of biodiversity.

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     Strategies for the future must be based on the conservation and careful management of land, water, energy, and biological resources needed for food production. Yet none of these measures will be sufficient to ensure adequate food supplies for future generations unless the growth in the human population is simultaneously curtailed. Several studies have confirmed that to maintain a relatively high standard of living throughout the world, the optimum would population should be less than 2 billion. Therefore, from now until an optimum population is achieved, strategies for the conservation of land, water, energy, and biological resources are to be implemented effectively. Maintaining a sound and productive environment all over is essential.

10. Faithfulness

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     Once Hazrat Umar (RA), sitting in the Masjid of Rasool (SAW), was busy in the affairs of the state. Two young men, holding a strong and sturdy countryman, appeared before him. They complained to Harzat Umar (RA) that the person had murdered their old father. They demanded justice by punishing the murderer of his crime.

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     The Caliph looked at the young man and said, "You have heard the charge leveled against you. What have you to say in your defence?" The villager replied, "Commander of the Faithful, I plead guilty to the charge. I was leading my beloved camel. When I reached a garden and halted to rest, the camel nipped a few leaves off the hanging branch of a tree. The old man, on seeing this, hurled a stone at the camel with all his might. The stone caught the camel on the side of the head. It reeled and fell down dead. The camel was very dear to me. I could not control my anger, so I took the same stone that had killed my dear camel and hurled it at the old man with all my strength. The stone hit the old man on the head and subsequently killed him. At this, these two young men came to me and I surrendered myself to them."

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Caliph: As you have confessed to your crime, there is no need of witnesses. You are, therefore, sentenced to death.
Villager: I accept this sentence but request you to delay the execution for three days.
Caliph: Why do you ask for delay in the execution of the sentence?
Villager: My father at his death left some gold for my younger brother who is too young to be told about the place where I hid it. I have buried the gold in the earth in a field and no one knows the place. If my brother, on account of my death, does not get his due share, I shall be called to account on the Day of Judgment for being dishonest. Be kind and grant me three days' time. After handing over the gold to a trustee, I will return to face death.
Caliph: Have you anyone who can stand as surety and who will be willing to suffer death if you fail to return?
Villager: (Looking at the people present in the court and pointing to Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari RA). This gentleman will stand as my surety.
Caliph: (Addressing Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari RA). Do you agree to stand as surety?
Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA): I do.
     Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA) was a highly respected Sahabi. The Caliph accepted him as the surety. Both the accusers also agreed to it, and the criminal was allowed to leave.

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    The third day dawned. The accusers and the surety were present at the Masjid of the Rasool (SAW). They were waiting for the criminal. As time passed, Sahabah (RA) felt anxious for the fate of Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA). When only an hour remained, both the accusers came forward and demanded from Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA) their man.
Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA): Wait a little more. There is still time, if he does not come, I will give my life in his stead to fulfill justice.
Caliph: In case the murderer does not return, the law will have its course.
     Hearing this, the Sahabah (RA) became more anxious for the safety of Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA) and their eyes were filled with tears. Some requested the accusers to accept blood money. But they refused, saying, "Our demand is life for life."

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     When the whole court was in a worried state of mind, the villager reached there perspiring from head to foot. As he entered, he saluted the Caliph and said, 'Allah be praised for His mercy. I was able to make my uncle trustee of the gold. As you see I am right in time, do not delay the execution.'
     All the people present there were astonished at the honesty and faithfulness of the criminal.
Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA): Commander of the Faithful, the man was totally stranger to me. I had never known or seen him before. But when out of all the bystanders, he selected me as his surety I could not but agree. If he had not returned, I would have gladly laid down my life for him.
Villager: Sir, when you agreed to stand as a surety for a stranger, it would be against all rules of manliness and chivalry to endanger your life to save mine.
Accusers: (of one accord) Commander of the Faithful! We forgive him. Let him live.

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     On hearing these words, the audience present in the court gave cries of joy and applause and the face of the Caliph beamed with pleasure as he said, "Young men, the blood money will be paid to you from the Peoples' Treasury, and Allah will reward you for this goodness on the Day of Judgment."
Accusers: Commander of the Faithful, we forgive him as forgiveness is divine and, therefore, we respectfully refuse to accept any blood money.