Essay No. 4
Courtesy
The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.
(Hazrat Muhammad SAW)
Courtesy means excellence of manners or polite behaviour. It, of course, springs from good breeding and kindness of heart. The words "Assalam-o-Alaikum", "Please", "Thank You", and "Sorry" are the hallmarks of courtesy.
When courteous people meet, they greet one another saying, "good morning" or "good evening" according to the time of the day. Muslims greet one another, saying "Assalam-o-Alaikum". A Muslim's greeting is a kind of wind, a prayer for mutual happiness, peace and security.
A courteous man always says "Please" when he asks someone to give him something or to do something for him. However, he does not say "Please" over and over again as a way to beg for something he wants. He also says "Thank You" while acknowledging a gift or service from others.
Courtesy demands that we should use the polite expression "Sorry" to apologize for something. To say "Sorry" is one of the core reparative opportunities in damaged or strained relations. To say "Sorry" is not an act of weakness or surrender. It only means to be broad-minded and courteous.
A courteous man observes good manners on all occasions and respects the feelings of others. He makes no attempt to jump the queue. In a crowded bus, he gives up his seat to an elderly person or someone who is blind, disabled or sick. In short, courtesy keeps the machine of everyday life oiled and makes it more pleasant and meaningful.
Essay No. 5
Essay No. 5
A True Muslim
A Muslim is true if there is no difference between his claim and conduct.
The follower of the religion of Islam is called a Muslim. To be a Muslim is a great blessing of Allah. A true Muslim is one who has a resolute faith in the basic doctrines of Islam. He performs religious practices sincerely. He observes all his duties which he owes to mankind. He is thirsty of knowledge. He is a true lover of the Holy Prophet (SAW). He is, in fact, a 'Monin' in other words.
Firstly, a true Muslim has a firm belief in the basic doctrines of Islam. He believes in the absolute unity of Allah. He trusts in angels. He has faith in prophets, the final one being Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). He confides in scriptures. He is certain of the Day of Judgment.
Secondly, a true Muslim performs religious practices honestly. He offers his prayers five times a day. He keeps fasts during the month of Ramadan. If he is wealthy, he pays zakat to the needy and the poor. If he is healthy and wealthy, he performs Hajj.
Thirdly, a true Muslim performs all his duties which he owes to mankind. He respects his elders, parents, teachers, neighbours and relatives. He loves children. He is the one from whose hand and tongue all Muslims are safe. A true Muslims is ever eager to seek knowledge.
Lastly, the hallmark of a true Muslim is his earnest love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He loves the Holy Prophet (SAW) more than anything else in this world, including his own life.
Essay No. 6
My Favourite Book
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.
(Francis Bacon)
Reading is the exercise of mind mostly done with books. A book is a volume of many sheets of paper bounder together, containing text, illustrations, photographs, or other kind of information. I have read many books but the Holy Quran my favourite book.
The Holy Quran is basically a religious book of Muslims. It was revealed to the last prophet of Allah, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). The angel Gabriel brought it in the 7th century A.D. in installments. It is in Arabic. It has 30 sections, 114 chapters and 6,666 verses.
Recitation of the Holy Quran is the core of religious devotion. It is recited on many different occasions. It is recited in prayers. Ventures and public meetings are started with its recitation. The art of recitation is called 'tajwid' or tartil'.
I get up early in the morning. After offering the morning prayer, I recite a few verses from the Holy Quran and study the Urdu paraphrase of these verses. These verses teach me the spiritual, social and legal codes of conduct etc.
In short, the Holy Quran has more qualities than pens can write or words can describe. It is an encyclopedia of knowledge, wisdom and morality. So we should study it with paraphrase and act upon the golden tidings given in it. It can make us true Muslims and ideal persons for society. Thus I love it very much.
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