So many times I have seen it from a distance but never went close. Today I don't know why I unintentionally turned my self towards it as some strong spiritual power was calling me towards itself.:-) & captured my attention, when I reached it, I was totally amazed with its beauty and soon I found a stone board which was beautifully written and was giving the impact of a strong history of the Giant beauty. Then I came to know that It was not just a tree but a 450 years old one. When I was standing beneath its huge branches I was feeling great!! This tree has enjoyed 450 years of life and still living a healthy life. It has observe a long history and must had seen a large number of legends and great historical ups and downs from the same place where it is standing with great pride. For me It is not just a tree but a witness of so many historical events. I also captured a glimpse of one of the greatest natural assets in Pakistan. Have a look on the giant whose name is "Peepal ka darakht".!! :-)
I wish you a very happy and peaceful Eid. May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions and ease the suffering of all people around the globe.
The dengue fever outbreak in Pakistan has officially become an epidemic, reports the International News Network. Hundreds of people have died of the disease and more than 8000 people have been infected. Dengue fever is an infectious disease transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito carrying the virus. Characteristics of the disease include fever, severe headache, muscular and joint pains, and rash. The disease is non-fatal, reports The Nation.
Poor hygiene is the most common cause for the spread of the disease, but heavy rainfall is providing a breeding ground for the mosquitoes, Doctors advised that dengue fever affected patients should ensure the maximum use of boiled water, besides, using honey in normally hot water. The common use of fruit like oranges, guava, apple and Kalwanji and black pepper could also help prevent the dengue fever, especially in growing children.
This information is about Dengue fever for my friends and all the people around who are infected or not because it is better to stop something bad happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened as we all know very well that prevention is better than cure. If you think that i am doing right please move it forward as it is an ongoing charity (Sadqa-e-Jaria).
Dengue Fever Treatment and Management
Dengue fever is usually a self-limited illness, and only supportive care is required. Acetaminophen may be used to treat patients with symptomatic fever. Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteroids should be avoided.
Patients with known or suspected dengue fever should have their platelet count and hematocrit measured daily from the third day of illness until 1-2 days after defervescence. Patients with a rising hematocrit level or falling platelet count should have intravascular volume deficits replaced. Patients who improve can continue to be monitored in an outpatient setting. Patients who do not improve should be admitted to the hospital for continued hydration.
Patients who develop signs of dengue hemorrhagic fever warrant closer observation. Patients who develop signs of dehydration, such as tachycardia, prolonged capillary refill time, cool or mottled skin, diminished pulse amplitude, altered mental status, decreased urine output, rise in hematocrit levels, narrowed pulse pressure, or hypotension, require admission for intravenous fluid administration.
Successful management of severe dengue requires careful attention to fluid management and proactive treatment of hemorrhage. Intravascular volume deficits should be corrected with isotonic fluids such as Ringers lactate solution. Boluses of 10-20 mL/kg should be given over 20 minutes and may be repeated. If this fails to correct the deficit, the hematocrit value should be determined, and, if it is rising, limited clinical information suggests that a plasma expander may be administered. Starch, dextran 40, or albumin 5% at a dose of 10-20 mL/kg may be used. One recent study has suggested that starch may be preferable because of hypersensitivity reactions to dextran.If the patient does not improve after this, blood loss should be considered. Patients with internal or gastrointestinal bleeding may require transfusion. Patients with coagulopathy may require fresh frozen plasma.
After patients with dehydration are stabilized, they usually require intravenous fluids for no more than 24-48 hours. Intravenous fluids should be stopped when the hematocrit level falls below 40% and adequate intravascular volume is present. At this time, patients reabsorb extravasated fluid and are at risk for volume overload if intravenous fluids are continued. Do not interpret a falling hematocrit value in a clinically improving patient as a sign of internal bleeding.
Platelet and fresh frozen plasma transfusions may be required to control severe bleeding. A recent case report demonstrated good improvement following intravenous anti-D globulin administration in two patients. The authors proposed that, similarly to nondengue forms of immune thrombocytopenic purpura, intravenous anti-D produces Fcγ receptor blockade to raise platelet counts.
Patients who are resuscitated from shock rapidly recover. Patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome may be discharged from the hospital when they meet the following criteria:
September 6th is a red letter day in the history of Pakistan when our armed forces with the solid support of the people exhibited extraordinary courage in grave threats to the country as on this day in 1965, the armed forces successfully defended the motherland against the invasion of Indian Army without any formal declaration of war. 6th September is marked as the 'Defence Day' of Pakistan.
46th Defence day celebrations across the country with renewed pledge, commitment and resolve to defend the ideological and geographical boundaries of the country from any aggression in line with the spirit and unity exhibited by the whole nation by standing shoulder to shoulder with defenders of the motherland. Today every year we pay homage to our brave martyred and courage of our soldiers who defended country heroically.
Well, one day i was on my way to Daman-e-Koh, (A picnic spot at Margallag hills) i found this tree near a road side khoka or refreshment center, first when i sew this tree, it was looking like other normal trees, but when i gave it a little more attention i found some thing strange in it. that's why i captured some pictures and now sharing with you, hope you will find it too what i saw in that tree!!
If even then you don't find it, see the image below, it is ALLAH is Arabic, at that moment this particular ayat came in my mind "We will show them Our signs in all the regions of the earth and in their own souls, until they clearly see that this is the truth ..." (Surah Fussilat, 41:53)
Let’s Celebrate Freedom by Promoting a Human rights Culture in which respect,dignity and equality become a code for living. This will be our role to Live up to the dreams of 1947. Have a look at Picture & Enjoy the enthusiasm of Pakistani Nation, The night before The Glorious Morning.
A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the communications satellite PAKSAT-1R blasts off at 0:15 a.m. Friday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center China's Sichuan province. PAKSAT-1R will provide a range of services, including broadband Internet, telecom and broadcasting, covering some regions of Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and the eastern Africa.
Foreign Secretary Pakistan said "The successful launch is yet another shining illustration of the time-tested friendship between Pakistan and China and has ushered in a new era of cooperation in space technology between the two countries".
Chairman Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in an interview termed the launch as a "historic event" as it is for the first time that a commercial, fully capable communication satellite has been launched in which scientists and engineers of SUPARCO have worked very closely with the Chinese in all stages of its design and development.
The launch came ahead of Pakistan's 64th Independence Day on August 14 and coincided with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
While i was browsing different sites i found these pictures, here they are for you..I would like to Thank China as they always prove to be the friend of Pakistan indeed.
Artist's concept of the PakSat 1R satellite in orbit. Credit: SUPARCO
One year on, thousands of families still need support to rebuild their lives.
It’s been a year now since the destructive floods of July-2010 that caused extraordinary damage, displacing uncountable people and animals but it also gave us real life lessons about how to fight a catastrophe much bigger than your strength.
A year after monsoon floods in Pakistan, The United Nations today pledged its continued assistance to the people of Pakistan as they rebuild their lives one year after the country faced devastating floods " the largest natural disaster in its history.
More than 20 million people were affected by the floods that began in late July 2010, submerging almost one-fifth of the country under water. The disaster claimed 2,000 lives and destroyed 1.6 million homes across the country.
The lives of millions of people were changed in a matter of days and there were numerous challenges for those who survived the disaster, including loss of shelter, crops and livelihoods. Govt. of Pakistan, UN agencies and their partners provided emergency aid in the aftermath of the floods and have been continuing to help families get back on their feet.
"We certainly need to do more. We certainly need to draw lessons" we certainly need to keep up the momentum to continue to deliver the promises we made one year ago to our brothers and sisters in Pakistan," The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Assistance to Pakistan, Rauf Engin Soysal, and he admired the "resilience, strength and courage" of the Pakistani people, and acknowledged the hard work and continued commitment of the country"s authorities in the post-flood response.
According to Member // Water Aid One year on from a crisis that destroyed much of Pakistan's infrastructure, a lot has been done to help affected families have their basic needs met. However, many areas still require proper sewerage systems, access to safe, sustainable water supplies, and permanent homes, schools and facilities to help people rebuild their lives and have hope for the future.
Fatima Jinnah was the younger sister of Quaid -e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan. She is commonly known in Pakistan as Khatun-e Pakistan (Lady of Pakistan) and Mader-e Millat (Mother of the Nation) She was born in Karachi, She was an active political figure in the Pakistan movement and the primary organiser of the All India Muslim Women Students Federation. After the formation of Pakistan and the death of her brother, she remained an active member of the nation's politics. She continued to work for the welfare of the Pakistani people until she died in Karachi on July 9, 1967.
1965 - Madar-i-Millat's Message to the Nation.
"Let us sink all our differences and stand united together under the same banner under which we truly achieved Pakistan and let us demonstrate once again that we can, united, face all dangers in the cause of glory of Pakistan, the glory that the Quaid-i-Azam envisaged for Pakistan."
May ALLAH reward her with the best place he has as she, like her brother always worked for the betterment of Pakistan and was a great woman. She is a role model for all the women of the World as she was an example of Courage and Bravery. May her soul rest in Peace always. Amin
"It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin masood that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was taken for the Night journey, he was taken to Sidrat-ul-Muntaha, which is situated on the sixth heaven, where terminates everything that ascends from the earth and is held there, and where terminates every- thing that descends from above it and is held there The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was given three (things): he was given five prayers, be was given the concluding verses of Sura al-Baqara, and remission of serious Sins for those among his Ummah who associate not anything with Allah" ~ Sahih Muslim, Book # 001, Hadith # 329
Happy Shab-e-Maraj,The night of blessings, The night of the beautiful journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Shab-e-Miraj means the night of Ascent. It is the blessed night when the Holy Prophet of Islam was spiritually transported to heaven and he reached a high stage of nearness to God Almighty which is beyond ordinary human comprehension. The Ascent took place on 27th day or Rajab, 2 years before Hijra. On the way the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, met Hazrat Adam (Adam), Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham) , Hazrat Moosa (Moses), Hazrat Eesa (Jesus) and some other Prophets. The purpose of the Ascent was to confirm the high status of the Prophet of Islam, a position which all Muslims believe, is impossible to attain by any other human being. It is related that even Hazrat Jibrael A.S (Gabriel), the Angel who was accompanying the Holy Prophet remarked at one stage, 'I am forced to stop here. I cannot go any further, but you O Messenger of peace and friend of the Master of the worlds, continue your glorious ascent and The Holy Prophet went to meet Allah Almighty alone.
Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi wrote the following Qasida-e-Mairaj to pay tribute to the Holy Prophet and he also sketches the verses in such a way that the whole journey of Mairaj is summarized in them. I hope when you'll read it spirituality will touch your soul and you'll feel so contented and blessed.
When the supreme Prophet went to his journey to the Divine Throne of Allah,
There were very special arrangements made to welcome the unique guest from Arabia’
It was springtime; there were echoes of salutary greeting in the dales;
Then Angels and the skies were singing happy songs in their own way like the nightingales.
On the Heavens above and the earth below there was festive celebration;
The dazzling lights came down smiling and the fragrant perfumes went up on this occasion.
The light emitted by his radiant face created a moonlight near Allah’s throne;
The night was resplendently lit through a multitude of mirrors and brightly shone.
The Kaaba dressed herself most immaculately to welcome her bridegroom with pride;
The black stone looked like a beautiful mole on her charming body’s side.
With bashful looks the niche lowered her upright head in sheer delight;
The covering black curtain gracefully moved, saturated with the Divine Light,
The clouds spontaneously advanced and the hearts engaged in a peacock dance;
To honour the Prophet in a creative stance the Kabaa gazed at him in a lyrical trance.
The golden ornaments of Meezaab gently moved towards the ear from her forehead;
When it drizzled, the raindrops gathered like pearls on Hateem’s welcoming bed.
The bride’s body-fragrance intoxicated the surrounding breeze and her own garment;
When the perfumed curtain furled, the gazelles rushed to store its unique scent.
The happy hills smiled and their elegant tops stood out in space;
Like a maiden’s head-scarf the shoots of green grass rhythmically moved with grace.
The fresh-looking and well-clad rivers ran through the well-trimmed bowers;
It was a rare visual feast of stormy waves, rushing waterfalls and bubbling showers.
The old white-floor of moonlight was removed as it was not satin-free;
The new green-floor consisted of gardens and flowers as far as one could see.
More precious to us than our lives! Where is the Blessed Prophet’s blessed pathway,
On which our humble hearts, the heavenly damsels and wings of the angels lay.
The moment was indescribably exciting, when the angels, pure and wise,
Gathered round him and dressed him as the bridegroom of Paradise.
The light emitted by his face was distributed among the beggars with generosity.
The moon and the sun begged most eagerly for this bright charity.
The same luminous water still shining in their bright path,
Which the stars had gathered in their cups from his overflowing bath.
With the surplus sole-washed water Paradise was painted bright,
Those who wore his used-clothes became flowers, of the garden of light.
The sun revealed the news that Allah Almighty’s beloved Messenger
Was soon expected to come back after meeting his Creator.
The wedding crown of Allah’s light was on his head amidst a blissful prayer;
The Angels stood on both sides of his way to present a salute of honour.
Had we been there, we would have sought for some charity;
How could that happen, when we were destined to live this life of poverty?
He had hardly sat on the saddle that the journey of salvation ended at a glance;
The salvation itself congratulated him and the sins engaged themselves in a dance.
It is understandable why the Prophet’s horse startled like a frightened deer;
The rays of light dazzled his eyes and the lightning flashed too near.
The clouds gave alms to the beggars and made sure there was enough room;
The angels held the reigns respectfully and welcomed the bridegroom.
The dust of the luminous path rose up like the clouds of light;
The space overflowed with rain and the whole way was exceptionally bright.
0 moon! You should have brought some dust from the Prophet’s way;
You would have got rid of your spots by rubbing it on them for a day.
The hoff-prints of the ‘Buraq’ filled the entire way with flowers;
In no time all over the place there were fragment orchards and bowers.
The divine wisdom of ‘Aqsa’ prayer was to unfold the secret of first and last;
All the Prophets prayed behind him, though they had actually lived in the past.
The dignity of his arrival brightened up everything immaculately;
The stars, the skies, the cups and the containers cleaned smartly.
When he advanced, his unveiled sun-like face shone with glamour;
The sky felt over-awed and the stars became dimmer and dimmer.
The overflowing light filled the path with luminous water;
The stars slipped time and again and fell at the feet of Allah’s messenger.
The ocean of Unity surged forward and washed sands of Diversity;
Forget the dunes of the sky, just two bubbles were ‘Allah’s Arch and Kursi’
His sun-like merciful face eclipsed the stars that shine;
The moonlight and starlight looked like shadows in his sunshine.
When the unique bridegroom advanced even the lote tree failed to hold him back;
In the wink of an eye he went beyond this and that range of the track.
The angels felt that a glimpse had flashed through their sight and mind;
The bridegroom went far ahead but his companions were left behind.
Gabriel’s wings got tired and he could not accompany the divine guest;
The Prophet’s stirrup slipped out of his hands though he tried to hold it to his best.
He, who reflected on the Prophet’s speed suddenly found his mind aflame;
All the trees in the woods of intellect started burning with shame.
The birth of intellect flying ahead of the Prophet ended in a miserable plight;
They could not go beyond the lote tree in their insurmountable flight.
The strong-winged birds of superstition flew but soon lost their breath;
They sustained a fatal blow on their chests and fell down bleeding to death.
At the moment of Allah’s throne heard the angels raising a salutary uproar;
How nice to welcome back the same auspicious feet, which graced us before.
On hearing this, the devotee exclaimed, “Where is my master?
How lucky that my eyes will again kiss the soles of Allah’s Messenger!”
Allah’s throne knelt down to welcome, the angels fell again into a prostration’
It rubbed his eyes on his feet; they showed their utmost veneration.
Such a bright light shone that all the candles flickered;
The lamps felt ashamed when the ‘sun’ itself appeared.
In this atmosphere the Messenger of Mercy came respectfully to say;
“Those ways are open for you today, which were closed for Moses one day.”
“Move forward, O Muhammed! [Peace Be Upon Him ] Come nearer, O Ahmed, My beloved.”
What a lovely call it was and what a joyful atmosphere it created!
“O Allah, all praise be to You; You are undoubtedly carefree;
Once Moses insisted to see you; here You became anxious to see.”
Let intellect bow its head, because it has traveled beyond imagination;
Direction itself is baffled and it cannot dare to imagine his destination.
Who could answer where or when? Who could tell us what or how;
There was neither any companion nor any milestone between them and now.
Allah greatly encouraged him though his pace was humbly slow;
Grandeur checked him but Grace inspired him steadily to go.
He advanced hesitantly with feelings of respect and humility;
Allah led him on this endless journey with an exceptional agility.
The Prophet’s motion was nominal; it was all done by divine will;
Whenever he slowed down, Allah commanded him to come nearer still.
At last a barge emerged from the ocean of His Personality;
It took him near Allah’s lap and untied the anchor of morality.
Who could see this ocean’s shore? It was all speed and surprise;
He leapt like sight and became hidden from his own eyes.
When the secrets of Nearness were unveiled, who knows what the Reality was?
There was no room for otherliness; don’t say he wasn’t; he really was.
The garden so blossomed that the buds and the roses looked very charming
The unblown and the fully-blown flowers became equally inviting.
To differentiate between the circumference and the centre was difficult;
The arches bowed and the circles felt giddy as a result.
Millions of veils disappeared revealing endless oceans of luminosity;
It was strange Union of Lights which symbolised diversity in Unity.
The waves showed their parched tongues and wriggled in search of water;
The whirlpool fainted with thirst and its eye stared farther and farther.
He is the First and the Last; He lives in the Absence and the Presence;
His own hidden light went to see His own visible existence.
O dots on the arch of probability! Why do you guess the first and last?
Ask the track of the circumference, where did the process begin in the past?
Here Allah gave His beloved Messenger a gift of formal and ritual prayers,
He also honoured him with garlands of durood, and salaam’s regal flowers.
The tongue was anxious to speak and the ear was eagerly to go very near;
Mysteriously and silently he said what he wanted to say and heard what he wanted to hear.
Then the distinguished guest was taken to Paradise soon;
The stars of Paradise felt honoured to see the glory of their Arabian moon.
The Arabian moon was accorded a glorious welcome joyfully;
All the heavenly flowers became daffodils and the chandeliers shone more brightly.
The spirit of ecstasy edged him on but the sense of humility checked him modestly;
A real conflict of emotions: “To advance or just to stay there reverently.”
Allah’s omnipotence be praised! His truthful moon shone at millions of stations on his way;
Even when he returned home by dawn before the starlight faded away.
Take pity on Raza, O our Intercessor and Allah’s Messenger of Mercy!
Grant him a small share from the gifts distributed during the Meraj journey.
My mission is to praise the Prophet; my aim is to achieve his pleasure;
The poetic rhymes and refrains have no value; Mustafa’s (PBUH) Love is my true treasure.
Written By : Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
English Translation By : Prof. G.D. Qureshi
(Shab-e-Meraj, Lailat-ul-Miraj) in the Glorious Qur'an:
The Heavenly Journey of Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing be upon him and his progeny has been straight forwardly explained in the following Surah of the Glorious Qur'an.
In the Surah al-Isra (Surah 17 - also known as Bani Isra'il), it is mentioned: Glory be to Him Who made His servant (Prophet Muhammad) to go on a night from the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) to the Farthest Mosque (Masjid al-Aqsa) of which We have blessed the precincts, so that We may show to him some of Our signs; surely He is the Hearing, the Seeing. (Qur'an, 17:1)
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