#Baba Afzal

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You are demon and wild beast and angel and human— Whatever you cultivate, that you will be.

— BABA AFDAL AL-DIN KASHANI ⚜️ Love’s Alchemy: Poems from the Sufi Tradition, transl. by David Fideler & Sabrineh Fideler, (2010)

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‏بازآ بازآ هر آنچه هستی بازآ این درگه ما درگه نومیدی نیست صد بار اگر توبه شکستی بازآ Come back, come back, whoever you are; Ours is not a shrine of despair; Even if you have broken your vow a hundred times, come back.

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Baba Afzal Kashani R.A The Divine Book's imprint is nothing but you. The mirror of the King's Beauty is nothing but you. Not a thing in this world is outside of you. Whatever you're seeking -- you'll find it in you..... *** For more about Sufism click our website link: www.thesufi.com https://ift.tt/3AVPwbq

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During my first trip to Lahore in 2014, I visited Sitara Faiyaz Ali and heard the story of the beloved cottage her family had abruptly left behind in Dalhousie during Partition. She had shown me a photograph of a cottage with green shutters, a home that her father had built with his own two hands over a period of many years. Today, August 17, marks 73 years since their departure. In all these years I have been doing this work, this story of a cottage abandoned by one family and then adopted by another is one of the most serendipitous things I have ever witnessed. As per his personal letters, in the year 1932, Khan Bahadur Muhammad Afzal Husain, the Vice Chancellor of the Punjab University from 1938-1960 purchased land in Dalhousie for the construction of a summer house. By 1943, after many years of complicated construction, the cottage with green shutters – Kehkashan, meaning a galaxy – was standing on the eastern aspect of the Upper Bakrota Hill. The house, accented with stars carved into the ceilings, and a round sun-room, was inspired by Husain's daughters - Sitara, meaning a star and Surya, meaning the sun. In the summer of 1947, Husain's entire family was holidaying in Dalhousie, when Partition was declared. For three days from August 14, 1947, there fluttered in Dalhousie’s Gandhi Chowk, the flag of Pakistan, for it was rumored that Gurdaspur District (of which Dalhousie was a part) had been awarded to the new Muslim state. But on August 17, the Tricolour took its place, forcing all the elite Muslim families that had gathered for their summer breaks in the hill station to migrate across the border in a single kafila. Afzal Husain, half brother of Sir Fazl-i-Hussain, a founding member of the Unionist Party, could not imagine his Hindustan being divided and was the last to leave Dalhousie and his beloved Kehkashan. The house was abandoned, until 1953, when it was bought by Baba Surinder Singh Bedi, along with other properties on the hill. In the autumn of 2017, contacted by the Bedi family after they read a chapter on the house in my book, I traveled to Dalhousie to finally visit Kehkashan cottage, and found it exceptionally unchanged. On that trip, despite choppy high-altitude reception in the hills, seventy years after she had left Dalhousie, Sitara Ali was reunited with her home over skype.

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Some ‘I Am Malala’ Cheat Notes

Characters:

Malala The author of this memoir, a young Pashtun woman who grew up in Swat Valley, Pakistan. She went to school throughout her entire childhood, and because of her father's example, she became famous for speaking out in favor of girls' education. When she was fifteen years old, the Taliban shot Malala in response to her activism.

Ziauddin Malala's father, whose dream growing up was to start a school. He founded the Kushal School, which Malala attended throughout her childhood, and he was a constant advocate for education. Though daughters are typically less prized than sons, Ziauddin loved Malala from the moment she was born.

Tor Pekai Malala's mother, who follows the Muslim code of purdah for women. She loves Malala fiercely and serves as a role model for her. Tor Pekai did not go to school, having sold her books for candy after the first day because she was jealous of her friends who got to stay home.

Kushal Malala's middle brother, who is two years younger than her.

Atal Malala's youngest brother, who is five years younger than Kushal.

Malalai of Maiwand The Pashtun heroine who was Malala's namesake. She is famous for using her courage to inspire her people to fight against the British army and win the battle.

Rohul Amin Malala's grandfather, whom she calls Baba. He studied in India and became a great speaker, and Malala's father spent his childhood attempting to impress him.

General Zia A military general who took power in Pakistan in 1977. He is famous for encouraging the Islamization of Pakistan, and under him Pakistan became an ally of the United States.

Mohammad Naeem Khan Malala's father's friend, and the man who originally set out to start a school with him.

Hidayatullah Another of Malala's father's friends, who played a much larger role in co-founding the Kushal School after Naeem left.

Benazir Bhutto The first female head-of-state in the Islamic world, who took power in Pakistan after General Zia died. She was a profound role model for Malala.

Moniba Malala's best friend throughout her childhood, who attends school with her and provides competition for best in the class. Moniba and Malala continue to keep in touch after Malala leaves Pakistan.

General Musharraf Musharraf took power in Pakistan a few years after Malala's birth, becoming Pakistan's fourth military leader.

The Mufti An Islamic scholar who attempted to close the Kushal School because it educated girls.

Jinnah The founder of Pakistan, who set out to make it a land of religious tolerance. He was laid to rest in a mausoleum in Karachi.

Fazlullah The leader of the branch of the Taliban that took over Swat Valley.

Nawab Ali An Urdu teacher at Malala's school who refused to teach them anymore after the Taliban began to take over.

Madam Maryam The principal at Malala's school, who is like a second mother figure to Malala and the other girls at the Kushal School.

Malka-e-Noor The girl who repeatedly challenges Malala for the top spot in the class.

Safina The neighbor girl who steals Malala's favorite toy. Malala steals from her as payback, but gets caught, thereby realizing that it is better to be honest.

Abdul Hai Kakar The BBC correspondent who seeks out Malala to write the diary of Gul Makai about life living under the Taliban.

Irfan Ashraf The Pakistani journalist who assists in filming a documentary about Malala's family life under the Taliban.

Adam Ellick An American video journalist who assists in filming a documentary about Malala's family life under the Taliban.

Shiza Shahid An Islamabad native who went to study at Stanford University. She contacts the Yousafzai family after seeing the documentary about them and becomes one of their supporters, along with a role model for Malala.

Dr. Afzal Malala's father's friend, who transports them out of Swat when they escape and become IDPs for three months.

General Abbas The chief spokesman for the Pakistani army, who sends Malala's father money to pay his teachers' salaries after three months as IDPs.

Zahid Khan A friend of Malala's father who was shot in the face by the Taliban shortly before Malala was shot.

Usman Bhai Jan The bus driver, who is driving when the Taliban pulls the bus over and shoots Malala.

Dr. Javid Kayani One of the British doctors who come to Peshawar to assess Malala.

Dr. Fiona Reynolds The other of the British doctors who assesses Malala in Peshawar. She works at a children's hospital in Birmingham, and stays at Malala's side as she is airlifted to the UK from Pakistan.

Rehenna The hospital's Muslim chaplain, who helps to ease Malala's transition into this new culture.

Atuallah Khan The man who shot Malala.

Asif Zardari The President of Pakistan, who comes to visit Malala while she is in the hospital in Birmingham.

Quotes:

"Who is Malala? I am Malala, and this is my story."

Malala ends the memoir's short prologue by echoing the question that the Taliban militant asked before shooting her in the face. In these pages she finally gets the chance to answer the question, which she did not have when it happened. She claims her name and her identity, in spite of the Taliban attempting to silence her.

"I am Malala. My world has changed but I have not."

Malala ends her memoir almost the same way that she started it, answering the question that came to define her life when the Taliban asked for her in the back of the bus. She once again lays claim to her identity, and acknowledges that even though she leads an entirely different life now, she still maintains the values, principles, and goals that she has nurtured throughout her entire life.

Symbols:

Malala's Schoolbooks When Malala and her family leave Swat and become IDPs, Malala repeatedly wonders whether or not her schoolbooks will be safe and when she will be able to study them. For Malala, her schoolbooks represent the education she has received and the education she hopes to receive in the future. They are a source of hope that she will be able to accomplish her goal of promoting schooling for all girls, not only those as lucky as she is.

The Almonds After Malala gets in trouble for stealing a neighbor girl's toys, she relays a story about a time when she was younger and ate some almonds in the bazaar that her mother could not pay for. When her father found out, he went and bought all of the almonds. She says they became a reminder of guilt, but they are also a reminder to remain honest. The memory of these almonds is one of the things that keep Malala believing that honesty is the best policy.

The Burqa The burqa, which is a full-body garment covering even the face, is a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women. Though Muslim women cover their heads for many reasons, a face covering obscures the identity of a woman, which is part of what the Taliban seeks to do. Over the course of Taliban occupation of Pakistan, women in burqas become a prominent symbol of the Taliban.

The Schoolbus The school bus on which Malala and two other girls were shot becomes a symbol of the tragedy later on. Malala includes a picture of the bus among the photos of her life that she adds in at the end of the memoir; the picture shows the bloodstains that still remain. This bus was meant to be a safe space, but, as with many other safe spaces in Swat, the Taliban corrupted it.

The Buddhas Swat Valley's ancient Buddha statues, left from when Buddhism moved through the valley, are prominent symbols of Swat's rich history and, most importantly, the region's tolerance of faiths other than Islam. When the Taliban destroy these Buddha statues, they send the message that they will not tolerate any beliefs other than Islam, and that they are eager to erase the past.

Similes and Metaphors:

"It seemed to us that the Taliban had arrived in the night just like vampires." (Chapter 9, Simile)

Malala and Moniba both read Twilight, a famous book series by Stephenie Meyer about vampires. They compare the approaching Taliban to vampires, slinking through the night and arriving unexpectedly. This is an important simile because it emphasizes the degree to which the people of Swat were caught off-guard when the Taliban began to occupy their formerly peaceful valley.

"For us girls that doorway was like a magical entrance to our own special world." (Prologue, Simile)

In this simile, Malala speaks about the entrance to the Kushal School, and how magical it felt growing up and spending every day going through these doors. For Malala, school was a sanctuary, a place where she and her friends could be themselves and focus solely on receiving an education. Even during their occupation of Swat, the Taliban could not take away their indescribable love for attending school.

Irony:

Malala vs. her father (Dramatic Irony) Malala's family constantly fears that Ziauddin, Malala's father, will be the one targeted by the Taliban because of they way he speaks out against them. No one thinks for a second that even the Taliban is cruel enough to target Malala. It is thus ironic it is Malala whom they try to kill.

Malala's Father's Stutter (Situational Irony) Despite the stutter that has impaired his speech throughout his life, Malala's father ironically devotes his life to public speaking, voicing his thoughts and rallying people to his side to stand against the Taliban. It is ironic that a man who loves poetry, words, and speaking would be cursed with such an impediment.

The Taliban and Islam (Situational Irony) Malala and many other Muslims believe that Islam is a peaceful religion, one that respects and values women and encourages tolerance and acceptance. It is ironic, then, that the Taliban claims to be fighting in the name of Islam, and yet goes against all of these accepted Islamic values.

Literary Elements:

Genre Memoir

Setting and Context Swat Valley, Pakistan, from 1997 to 2013

Narrator and Point of View Malala Yousafzai, a girl growing up in Pakistan under the Taliban’s control, narrates the memoir in first-person past tense.

Tone and Mood The first part of the memoir, when Malala is living happily in Swat, attending school and remaining at the top of her class, has a much more lighthearted tone. The tone and mood darken once the Taliban arrive to Swat Valley in 2007, and becomes much more urgent as Malala and her father step up as activists.

Protagonist and Antagonist Malala is the protagonist, while the Taliban—an oppressive Islamic fundamentalist organization that occupied Swat Valley during her adolescence—is the antagonist.

Major Conflict Though there are many struggles that accompany daily life in Swat, the primary conflict is over the Taliban's occupation of Swat. The Taliban have banned girls' education, something Malala believes is invaluable. Not only does Malala want to continue going to school, but she wants all other girls to receive an education as well, and throughout the memoir she stands up against the Taliban to promote this.

Climax The climax of the memoir occurs when a Taliban officer boards Malala's school bus, asks for her by name, and then shoots her in the face.

Foreshadowing Malala narrates this memoir in retrospect, so there are many instances where she hints at what is going to happen. A notable instance of foreshadowing occurs at the end of Chapter 23, when Malala finishes the chapter about her hospitalization in Birmingham by saying, "I didn't realize then I wouldn't be going home" (pg. 143).

Allusions Malala repeatedly alludes to Twilight, the famous book series about vampires by Stephenie Meyer. When the Taliban comes to Swat Valley, she says, "It seemed to us that the Taliban arrived in the night just like vampires" (pg. 60).

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ABOUT HIM, WHO POSSESSED THE KNOWLEDGE OF REALTY -BABA SANAULLAH THE RESPECTABLE SON OF SHAIKH MOHAMMAD AFZAL-(18)

ABOUT HIM, WHO POSSESSED THE KNOWLEDGE OF REALTY -BABA SANAULLAH THE RESPECTABLE SON OF SHAIKH MOHAMMAD AFZAL-(18)

Sanaullah who was the eldest of all was also superior to them in knowledge and practice.Shaikh Msood had acquainted him from the very childhood about his engagements, practice of religious acts.He made him to be his successor in his own lifetime and made him to sit in his place with earnest willingness.He had prepared himself in his childhood for the obedience of Allah, with the help of his…

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CM MEETS WITH HEIRS OF POLICE MARTYRS AND INQUIRES AFTER THE HEALTH OF THE INJURED

With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390.

No.603/QU/Umer

HANDOUT (A)

LAHORE, April 16:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar met with the bereaved heirs of martyred police constables Muhammad Afzal and Muhammad Imran at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh and extended sympathies to them.

The CM offered Fateha for the departed souls and sympathised with the bereaved families. He announced to provide employment and education to the children of the martyrs and the shaheed package will also be given to the martyrs' families. The CM directed the IG to complete formalities for hiring Ms Hafza Afzal, the MSc Chemistry daughter of martyred constable Muhammad Afzal. He also consoled Naziran Bibi, mother of Muhammad Imran, and said every police official is your son and further assured the heirs that the Punjab government will extend full support to them.

Later, the CM visited Jinnah Hospital to inquire after the injured police officials. He presented flowers to the injured officials and directed to provide the best medical facilities to constable Rizwan Ali who is almost paralysed due to the torture of the protesters. Every effort should be made for the treatment of Rizwan Ali as I want to see him standing on his feet, the CM directed. He also inquired after injured constables Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Farooq and Hakim Ali. Hakim Ali thanked the CM and vowed to return to his job for protecting the life and property of the people. The CM appreciated the sacrifices and passion of police officials adding that the nation salutes them. The police martyrs package will be further honed, he added. The treatment of the injured will be fully monitored and the best healthcare facilities will be provided, he said. Punjab remained peaceful today and the Jumma prayer was offered peacefully due to the sacrifices of the police. The valour and commitment of police are praiseworthy, he further said.

Law Minister Raja Basharat, ACS (Home) Momin Agha, commissioner, DC, Principal Allama Iqbal Medical College Prof. Dr Farooq Tajammul, MS Jinnah Hospital and others were also present.

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No.604/QU/Umer

HANDOUT (A)

CM CHAIRS MEETING OF CABINET STANDING COMMITTEE FOR FINANCE

LAHORE, April 16:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired the meeting of the cabinet standing committee for finance to decide about the release of funds to development projects.

The meeting was told that 6 metallic roads projects will be completed at a cost of 19 crore rupees in Lahore. The meeting, in principle, approved to develop four model graveyards in Lahore through Shehr-e-Khamoshan Authority. Approval of water supply schemes was also granted for Chichawatni and Harappa. Both the projects were announced by CM during his Sahiwal visit. It was decided to build a modern bus stand in Mianwali, while the sewerage and drainage project in the bus stand will be completed with a cost of 13 crore rupees. 4 development projects were approved for Mianwali city along with the approval of 5 roads' construction schemes.

The CM approved funds for the up-gradation of THQ hospital Minchinabad with a cost of 37 crore rupees. Expansion in the premises of Khawaja Ghulam Fareed mausoleum at Kot Mithan was approved and a boundary wall and marble floor will be constructed there. Different schemes of provision of water for drinking and irrigation purposes under Koh-e-Suleman Development Authority were also approved. The meeting was told that numerous projects will be completed with an amount of 5.71 billion under the Koh-e-Suleman Improvement Project. Bridge and the metallic road will be constructed at Sanghar Nullah and 3.97 crore rupees will be spent to complete the water supply scheme at Sakhi Sarwar.

The meeting also approved Rs. 500 million each for Baba Farid University Pakpattan, Koh-e-Suleman University Rajanpur and University of Hafizabad. In-principle approval was accorded to give 8000 laptops to rural markaz-e-maal while the CM directed to give 2200 laptops to backward areas' colleges. The meeting further approved giving the status of associate colleges to five colleges.

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Claim of Violation of Merit in Selection of VC Baba Guru Nanak University by Senior Professors

Claim of Violation of Merit in Selection of VC Baba Guru Nanak University by Senior Professors

Lahore: Following the appointment of Nankana Sahab as the new Vice Chancellor of Baba Guru Nanak University, other candidates have reportedly filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, claiming that Dr Muhammad Afzal has been given merit in electing the new Vice Chancellor. Ignored. University Furthermore, the candidates also claimed that the election of the new Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Afzal…

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Not a thing in this world is outside of you. Whatever you’re seeking— you’ll find it in you.

— BABA AFDAL AL-DIN KASHANI ⚜️ Love’s Alchemy: Poems from the Sufi Tradition, transl. by David Fideler & Sabrineh Fideler, (2010)

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“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, idol-worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again, come, come.” — Baba Afzal Kashani

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Bagh-e-Jinnah

Bagh-e-Jinnah is a historical park in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lawrence Gardens. Today, the largegreen space contains a botanical garden, Masjid Dar-ul-Islam, and Quaid-e-Azam Library situated in a Victorian building.

There are also entertainment and sports facilities within the park: an open-air theatre, a restaurant, tennis courts and theGymkhana Cricket Ground. It is located on Lawrence Road next to Lahore Zoo, directly across from the Governor's House onThe Mall. 

Present – Bagh-e-Jinnah

Jinnah Garden Lahore that is situated on 141 acres (0.57 km2) at this time, earlier it was in 176 acres (0.71 km2), but the land was given to Lahore zoo, botanical garden govt. college university Lahore and to roads alongside the garden. Now it is almost the plant area except roads building is 121 acres (0.49 km2). It is a beautiful and well managed botanical garden in Pakistan.

It has almost 150 varieties of trees, 140 types of shrubs, 50 types of creepers, 30 palms, almost 100 succulent and about same indoor along with almost all varieties of annual flowers. The garden has a good name in Chrysanthemum shows, it was the first institute that started growing chrysanthemum and maximum no of varieties for it. It has 3 nurseries, 4 hilloaks in it.

Information and services

Bagh-e-Jinnah has two libraries, Quaid-e-Azam library and Darusalam in it. Regarding collection of trees, shrubs and climbers a book has been published by Ch. Muhammad Tariq (DDA Jinnah Garden, Muhammad Ramzan Rafique (Agricultural Officer)and Dr. Muhammad Afzal (Instructor). (Flora of Jinnah Garden) This book contains common name, botanical name, flower time, type of plant(deciduous or evergreen), flowering color of each plant along with its picture. Furthermore this book contains selective pictures from palm garden, annual flowers in this garden. This book can be obtained from the office of Jinnah Garden.

The park receives a nostalgic mention of the 1970s and 1980s life in Bano Qudsia's remarkable urdu novel Raja Gidh. The Park has a Tomb of Great Saint named Peer Sakhi Abul Faizul Hassan commonly known as Baba Turat Muraad Shah, with a heavy number of visitors.

Cricket Ground

Bagh-e-Jinnah park is a famous cricket ground since 1885, built for the entertainment of government officers and civil servants.[6] Lahore Gymkhana Club had regular fixture here. The ground played host to friendly matches, competitive fixtures and host to Pakistan's first unofficial Test against the West Indies in 1948. A few more unofficial Tests later, Bagh-e-Jinnah became a Test venue when Pakistan took on India in 1954–55. New Zealand[7] and West Indies[8] also played a Test here before Bagh-e-Jinnah lost its Test status as it played second fiddle to Gaddafi Stadium but still hosts tour matches involving visiting nations, especially England.

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Islamic Zindagi

Wife: Assalamu Alaikum Afzal Koi Job Mili Aapko ^ Husband: Nahi Wajiha Job nahi Mili, Mil jaati to Ramzan Eid Me Kapdo ka Intezam ho jaata, Iss bar bhi Tum Apni Maa k Yaha se Kapde le aana ^ Wife: Shadi k baad se Ye hamari 5th Eid hai Aur har Martaba Ramzan Eid Me kapde Mere Waliden k Ghar se hi aate hai ^ Husband: To kya hua Is bar bhi le aana ^ Wife : Aapko Malum hai na Papa ka Retirment ho gaya aur Ammi ki Bimari bohot Mushkil se wo Ghar chala rahe hai ^ Husband: Tumhara Bhai to bohot Raees aadmi hai usse kaho na ^ Wife: Mera Bhai Yakinan Paiso se Raees hai lekin Dil se bohot Garib Mere Bhai Joru k Ghulam hai unn Me zara si Gairat hoti to aaj Mere Ammi Baba ko is Haal me Chhod k Biwi k sath Alag na rehte uss Behuda Insaan k aage Hath failane se acha hai mai Bhuki Marr Jaun ^ Husband: haan Haq baat kahi "Jo Insan Apne Maa Baap ka Na ho saka wo kya kisi ka hoga

❤ ^ wife: Ye Koi Zaruri Nhi k, Eid Manane k liye Naye kapde hi liye Jaye.. Purane Kapdo Me bhi Eid ho sakti hai ^ Husband: Mere Masum Baccho ke Alhamdulillah Roze Namaz o Tilawat ho rahi hai wo kitne khush hai k Eid pe Unko Naya Joda Milega

☺ Mera Dil nahi Manta unko Purane kapde Pehnane ka Jaane do Ek kaam karta hu Mai apna Mobile Bech deta hu un paiso se Bachcho ko Kapde bana lenge Aur Naya kaam milne k Bad phir Mobile kharid lenge ^ wife : Ek baat kahu aap apne Chhote bhai se kuch Paise Manglo na ^ Husband : wo Nahi dega ulta Apni Biwi k saamne Char Baatein Suna kar Zaleel aur Ruswa kar dega Bewajah Izzat Chali Jayegi Dono Miya Biwi Roze se the Unhone Ek Dusre ki taraf Bebasi se dekha aur Phir Dono ki Aankhon se aansu Jaari ho gaye "Apne liye to sabhi Jeete hai, Aisa Jina bhi kya Jina hai, Jiyo kuch is Tarah ke, Jab logo ke Juban pe aapka Naam aaye to Aankh Bhig Jaaye..!!" Dil

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