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Saturday, October 26, 2013

10:50 AM

HISTORY...YES...IT DOES REPEAT ITSELF.....

It is said that History keeps repeating itself;

And we Pakistanis off course have witnessed this phenomenon regularly.

INCOMPETENCE REPLACED BY INCOMPETENCE...number of times? Can't count;

CORRUPTION CHANGING WINGS WITH CORRUPTION..is a routine;

INJUSTICE BREEDING INJUSTICE at a frequency not matched even by Rabbits and Rodents;

JUGGLERS, LIARS, COMIC HEROES can make ......... out of us AT WILL and what is funny about it that our indulgence is voluntary and sincere, in fact can go to the extent of laying our lives for them.

You may rubbish this [out of context] preamble at your convenience please:

Following, however, merits attention because this "REPEAT" is quiet curious. Ponder this rather astounding comparison of the assassinations of two famous American presidents:

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.

John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860.

John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960.

The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.

Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost children while living in the White House.
Both presidents were shot on a Friday.

Both were shot in the head.
Lincoln’s secretary was named Kennedy.

Kennedy’s secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.

Both were succeeded by Southerners.

Both successors were named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.

Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.

Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.

The names of both assassins comprise fifteen letters.
Booth ran from a theatre and was caught in a warehouse.

Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theatre.
Booth and Oswald were both assassinated before their trials.
A week before Lincoln was shot he was in Monroe, Maryland.

A week before Kennedy was shot he was with Marilyn Monroe.

AMAZING....ISN'T IT?

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

10:16 PM

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO...AND...PURSUE IT TIRELESSLY

As-Salaam-O-alaykum, wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh.

All praises for Allah Karim; Whom we must worship for 'Him Alone' ! Darood-o-Salam on Prophet ﷺ because Allah Karim ordained us to do that ! Peace upon Prophet's (ﷺ) family, company, successors and those who follow his path.

A Master has said :

'Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.'

....And then there was another Master who wanted his pupil to learn TRUE DEVOTION and RECOGNITION OF "THE DESIRE" which must be realized through sheer hard work and unflinching Sincerity of Purpose. One day:-

The master took his disciple down to the lakeside.

“Today I am going to teach you the meaning of 'True Devotion',” he said.

He asked the disciple to enter the lake with him, and placing his hands on young man’s head, he thrust him under the water.

The first minute passed.

In the middle of the second minute the young man was struggling with all his strength to free himself of the master’s hand and return to the surface.

At the end of the second minute the master released him.

With his heart beating fast and completely breathless, the young man stood up and shouted: “You tried to kill me!”

The master waited for him to calm down and then said: “I didn’t want to kill you, because if I did, you would no longer be here. I just wanted to know what you felt while you were under the water.”

“I felt I was dying! All that I wanted in life was to breathe some air!”

“That’s exactly it. 'True Devotion' only appears when we have just 'One Desire' and feel that we will die if we cannot realize that desire.”

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

10:21 AM

WILL THEY EVER WIN 'IN THE REAL SENSE OF IT'

As-Salaam-O-alaykum, wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh.

All praises for Allah Karim; Whom we must worship for 'Him Alone' ! Darood-o-Salam on Prophet ﷺ because Allah Karim ordained us to do that ! Peace upon Prophet's (ﷺ) family, company, successors and those who follow his path.

Allah Karim Ordained in Quran :

.......Then, when you have Taken a decision put your trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him). AALE-IMRAN [3] : 159.

That is what Allah Karim has enjoined on the believers, consultation, deliberation, preparation and ACTION. Strange, however, are the ways of the people occupying THE CHAIRS in the great Islamic Republic, they get into a huddle, make speeches, listen briefings, chart out a course of action, make promises, proclaim illusionary onslaughts, wave delusive fists and THEN FORGET and get busy into their favorite merrier pastimes {which are many}....and in their nefarious pursuits THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VICTORIOUS.

Here is for them:

Those who were never defeated seem happy and superior, masters of a truth they never had to lift a finger to achieve.

They are always on the side of the strong. They’re like hyenas, who only eat the leavings of lions.

They teach their children: ‘Don’t get involved in conflicts, you’ll only lose. Keep your doubts to yourself and you’ll never have any problems.

If someone attacks you, don’t get offended or demean yourself by hitting back. There are more important things in life.’

In the silence of the night, they fight their imaginary battles: their unrealised dreams, the injustices to which they turned a blind eye, the moments of cowardice they managed to conceal from other people – but not from themselves – and the love that crossed their path with a sparkle in its eyes, the love God had intended for them, and which they lacked the courage to embrace.

And they promise themselves: ‘Tomorrow will be different.’

But tomorrow comes and the paralysing question surfaces in their mind: ‘What if it doesn’t work out?’

And so they do nothing.

Woe to those who were never beaten! They will never be winners in this life.

.....MAY WE REFLECT....

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

5:06 PM

THE RACE CONTINUES...

As-Salaam-O-alaykum, wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh.

All praises for Allah Karim; Whom we must worship for 'Him Alone' ! Darood-o-Salam on Prophet ﷺ because Allah Karim ordained us to do that ! Peace upon Prophet's (ﷺ) family, company, successors and those who follow his path.

Allah Karim Ordained in Quran :

And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out. And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. AT-TALAAQ [61] : 2-3.

Two 'key posts' in Military hierarchy in PAKISTAN are falling vacant in next few days/weeks. Historical perspective and ground realities make ONE OF THE TWO extremely important for those who are IN THE CHAIR/WAITING FOR THEIR TURN and WELL WISHERS in particular and FOR PAKISTAN 'IN GENERAL'. While THE CHAIR remains confused, undecided and mired in reflecting on the 'consequences' of LAST TWO SUCH DECISIONS IT MADE or CONSENTED IN, "THE PROMOTION FOR THE PROMOTION" continues {IT HAPPENS ONLY IN PAKISTAN - I Can't say whether MOTIVATED or not}. Some excerpts for reference :-

Gen Rashad likely to be new army chief. Consultations have been completed to choose Kayani’s successor as the government will not wait for November 28, the day when incumbent Chief of Army Staff is going to retire.

General Salim Nawaz a God fearing and upright officer who was wounded in an active operation against terrorist in Balochistan , A Bloch by cast who deserves to be the next COAS.

Lt General Haroon Aslam currently holds the position of Chief of Logistics Staff at the Army Head Quarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. He enjoys a credible reputation within the military ranks and a strong army career during which he commanded the Bahawalpur Corps and was later promoted to the position of Lt General in April 2010. He also participated in the 2009 Rah-i-Rast operationconducted against Taliban militants in Swat. If the principle of seniority is upheld, then Gen Haroon Aslam will be appointed to the office of COAS.

Lt General Raheel Sharif: Third in the seniority list post October retirements, Lt General Raheel Sharif is younger brother of Nishan-i-Haider Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed. Promoted as a Lt General in October 2010, he was first entrusted to command the Gujranwala Corps............ Lt General Raheel Sharif is known to Lt General (retired) Abdul Qadir Baloch, a close confidante of PM Nawaz Sharif.

Lt General Tariq Khan: Winner of Sword of Honour in 55 PMA,.....has an illustrious track record as a “fighting commander.”

If the PM decides to opt for Lt General Tariq, he would be able to ward of allegations and criticism of giving all important political and bureaucratic posts only to those who have some linkage with Lahore. Moreover, as the US and international forces withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, it would be beneficial to have a COAS who has hands on operational field experience of formulating policies to effectively deal with the menace of militancy and the larger issues involved in Afghanistan’s transition.

..........It all started months back and will end only when someone is nominated.

The Al-Chemist (Mr. Paulo Coelho) has something beautiful and very pertinent to say on the subject :

Life is like a great bicycle race, whose aim is to fulfill one’s Personal Legend – that which, according to the ancient alchemists, is our true mission on Earth.

At the start of the race, we’re all together – sharing the camaraderie and enthusiasm.

But as the race progresses, the initial joy gives way to the real challenges: tiredness, monotony, doubts about one’s own ability.

We notice that some friends have already given up, deep down in their hearts – they’re still in the race, but only because they can’t stop in the middle of the road.

This group keeps growing in number, all of them pedaling away near the support car – also known as Routine – where they chat among themselves, fulfill their obligations, but forget the beauty and challenges along the road.

We eventually distance ourselves from them; and then we are forced to confront loneliness, the surprises of unknown bends in the road, and problems with the bicycle.

After a time, when we have fallen off several times, without anyone nearby to help us, we end up asking ourselves whether such an effort is worthwhile.

.......I FOR ONE WOULD VOUCH FOR, PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPETENCE, CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY, PATRIOTISM AND OPTIMISM, RESPECT FOR THE RULE AND OATH AND BELIEF AND SINCERITY OF PURPOSE........THE RACE HOWEVER MUST GO ON.....AS IT HAPPENS ONLY IN PAKISTAN.

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12:51 PM

DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO SYNC YOUR INNER-SELF WITH CRETOR'S DESIRE - THE LIFE LIES THEREIN

As-Salaam-O-alaykum, wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh.

All praises for Allah Karim; Whom we must worship for 'Him Alone' ! Darood-o-Salam on Prophet ﷺ because Allah Karim ordained us to do that ! Peace upon Prophet's (ﷺ) family, company, successors and those who follow his path.

Allah Karim Ordained in Quran :

Whoever submits his whole self to Allah, and is a doer of good, has grasped indeed the most trustworthy hand-hold: and with Allah rests the End and Decision of (all) affairs.LUQMAN [31] : 22.

Dr. Muhammad Iqbal RA had said :

اپنے من میں ڈوب کر پا جا سراغِ زندگی

تو اگر میرا نہیں بنتا نہ بن، اپنا تو بن ۔

Following tale (I believe) can help in comprehending the essence of above quoted Ayat and Verse:

A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream.

The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food.

The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him.

She did so without hesitation.

The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime.

But, a few days later, he came back to return the stone to the wise woman.“I’ve been thinking,” he said. “I know how valuable this stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious.