Tuffam: Fasting and Tafsir of Ma’ariful Qur’an

Tuffam: Fasting and Tafsir of Ma’ariful Qur’an: يٰأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ‘O those who b...

Tuffam: Fasting of Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم

Tuffam: Fasting of Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم: The nafl saum (fast) of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam is discussed here. It was the noble practice of Sayyidina Rasu...

Tuffam: Virtues of Iftari

Tuffam: Virtues of Iftari: Hadhrat Sahal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that the holy Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said: “The people will remain prosperous so ...

Tuffam: Virtues of Sehri

Tuffam: Virtues of Sehri: by Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad ZakariyyaHADITH NO. 7 Ibn Umar (Radhi Allaho anho) relates: Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) sai...

Living the Laptop Lifestyle

WHAT IS THE LAPTOP LIFESTYLE? A BUSINESS UNDER THE PALMS OF YOUR HANDS.You must be wondering what is the Laptop Lifestyle. The Laptop Lifestyle is a lifestyle career that allows you to work under yourown terms and earn an income, using a laptop alongside a decent internet connection. What does this mean? You are able to work anywhere, anytime you want. There is no boss, no 9-to-5 andno alarm clocks. But you may ask, how is this possible? Well because of the Internet! Twenty years ago this wouldn't have been possible, but with the introduction of the internet, things started to change. Now you're able to earn an income online. There are many different ways youare able to do this, a few include Blogging, Affiliate Marketing, Paid Advertising, Social MediaMarketing, Graphic Design and much more.WHAT DOES THE LAPTOP LIFESTYLE HAVE TO OFFER?The Freedom and the Flexibility that comes with an Internet Business is Un-believable. Just imagine, you could be traveling to new places around the world, every week! Did I also mention that once you have set up your business, and have put in the time and effort, you can be earning an income even while you are sleeping! How about meeting some amazing people just like you, around the world that are also living this kind of lifestyle? Living the Laptop Lifestyle also means that you are able to base your business onanything that you are passionate about, and provide value to and helping particular people over the internet. Furthermore, as you start to develop your online business, you start to learn key skills and experiences that will stay with you for life, which you can apply to new divisions of your business in the long-term.HOW CAN YOU CREATE A LAPTOP LIFESTYLE FOR YOURSELF?The first thing that you want to look into when starting your Laptop Lifestyle journey is to find great Teachers or Mentors that will guide you along your path to your destination. It's important to find Mentors that have similar values and resemble what you believe in. A good thing to look for in Mentors and Teachers is not only that they provide guidance for starting and developingonline internet businesses, but they also provide help in other areas. Such areas include Mind-set Shifts, Personal Development, Creating Visions, Providing Value and other unique and underrated areas.My Website ishttp://lotusnation.com/Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Ediz_Emin/2298150

UAF scientists urged to help increase farm yield

Punjab Agriculture Secretary, Muhammad Mahmood urged agriculture experts to find solutions to increase farm yield and help solve problems faced by farmers keeping in view new challenges.Muhammad Mahmood was chairing a meeting of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and attended by the vice-chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and all deans and directors of UAF.He said 'High Efficiency Irrigation System' is not taking off in the country and sought opinion of agriculture experts to make it a success story.He said, they were launching an interest-free loans scheme for the farming community under which Rs 25,000 loan will be granted in the Rabi season and Rs 40,000 for the Kharif season and added that in the future, increases in per acre yield would be linked to the loans.A huge gap between the yield of progressive and ordinary farmers exists, and added, that awareness and affordability of modern farming methods will help small farmers increase yield and for this they will soon be using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to disseminate agriculture related information which would include weather forecasts, market news, and know-how on input and seed use etc, to enable farmers increase per acre yield.He said, the government had currently reduced farm input prices by 17 percent and also waived General Sales Tax (GST) on pesticides and hopefully in the future there will be further reduction of input prices to benefit farmers he added.Punjab Agriculture Secretary further said, the government was planning to establish Agri Hi Tech Machinery Service Centre and directed the UAF to draw business plans in this regard.He further mentioned, that cotton yield deteriorated in the fields due to stagnant rain water owing to a lack of proper drainage.He also urged UAF scientists to devise strategies for agricultural problems, policy making and rural development issues.He highlighted, that the government was working on drip irrigation system on 20,000 acres run on solar energy and farmers will pay only 20 percent cost and stressed upon the need to devise a strategy to fight the mealybug pest and other crop diseases in order to increase yield.UAF vice-chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said that cotton yield was down since the last 20 years due to climate change.He said that the UAF had developed a short duration of cotton variety called PB 896 this year, and ten varieties of mango with excellent aroma and taste.He said that citrus greening was heavily damaging the citrus crops and steps were being taken by UAF to control the disease.He said that the UAF Department of Entomology was leading the Punjab Dengue Programme. He said that the UAF was theonly institutions in the country which was is ranked in the top 100 universities of the country.News SourceNews Collated byPAKISSAN.com

Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination - Live Out Loud!

I truly believe that lifeis a journey and not adestination. The goalin life is not to rush to the finish line, but to enjoy every step ofthe journey as much as possible along theway. Nothing makes this sentiment more clear than when you lose a loved one. I know this because I just loss one of my favorite uncles whoalways seemed to live life out loud. He was so fullof life and laughter. You always knew when he walked into the room because he had such a grand presence. Ironically, he was also the one in the family who assumed the role of notifying family members when there were grave illnesses and deaths of other family members and longtime friends. Sometimes he would call to announce deaths of others who had such a distant and/or non-existent relationship with you that you would have to ask, "Who"? Then he would go through the lineage year by year; personby person, until you finally said, "Oh yeah, I remember - that is so sad to hear of their passing". Sometimes what I would really be thinking is, "Um, I really have no idea who you are talking about". But, in any case, I would express my condolences all the same.Although my uncle was a very religious man, he seemed in many ways to be intrigued by death. I am not sure if this was based on the time he spent in the military, or what. But, anyone over 50 was considered old by his standards and was subject to the grim reaper knocking at their door at any moment. Anyone older than that just needed to be thankful as they were simply living on borrowed time; according to my uncle's ideology, anyway. By the way, I loved my uncle dearly yet I have never shared his preoccupation with death or his rigid views on the relationship between age and death. It's a good thing he was always up for a good debate. My viewpoint on thecorrelation between age and death, I would tell him, was predicated on the fact that we all know of little ones who have had very short lives here on earth as well as knowing elders who have lived well beyond a century! My uncle and I even debated this very subject during the funeral of hisdad, my grandad, who lived to be over 90 years of age. And his mother, my great-grandmother, I reminded my uncle, was over 100 years old when she passed.My uncle would humor me by listening to my sideof the debate, but in all the years I have known him, he has never changed his opinion. Even though I did not agree with him on many things such as this, I have always had respect for peoplewho have strong opinions and are not afraid to voice them; even if it may not be a mainstream point of view. That was one of the many things I loved about my uncle. He had many opinions thatwere clearly not mainstream. If you knew him; you would always know where he stood on issues. I do, however, believe that he and I both agreed on at least one point concerning life which is that our time here on earth is very precious. That is why it is so important to live life to the fullest and enjoy the journey each and every day. I remember the last time I saw my uncle. It was an invaluable experience that I would not trade for any monetary or material value.Speaking of such, on the day that I went to see my uncle in the hospital, I actually had a prior engagement planned. My friend and I had alreadymade plans to hop on the train and do a day trip to one of the outlet malls to shop for handbags. We had been talking about this day trip for months and finally made arrangements to go. At the very last moment, in the midst of planning thelast minor details for the trip, I received a phone call from my mom who informed me that my uncle, her brother, was in serious condition in the hospital. I could hear the fear in my mom's voice which confirmed to me that not going to the hospital to visit my uncle that day was simply not an option.I am sure my friend could not believe that I was cancelling our shopping trip. We both knew we were foregoing what most likely would have beena blast because when she and I get together, we tell jokes, poke fun at each other, and constantly laugh about the minutest things. Everyone shouldhave a friend like this. Every now and then, we have serious conversations. But for the most part, she and I just seem to find humor in many different situations. It's like being friends with JayLeno or Eddie Murphy - she's that funny, but without the cursing! Once we were out having lunch during the work week and an elderly gentleman came over to our table after he finished lunch and playing chess with his friend. Obviously retired, he said he and his buddy have been playing chess for years. He said he just had to come over to our table before he left and comment about how he got such a kick out of listening to our non-stop chatter and laughter. That's the kind of fun my friend and I always havewhenever we get together - the laughter is contagious!.However, I knew going to visit my uncle was going to be my priority that day of our trip. When I got to the hospital and saw my uncle, the look of surprise and sheer joy that came over his face when he saw my mom and I was priceless. I will never forget the way he threw his head back in laughter just for the simple fact that he was happy to see us. My uncle has always had such a strong presence and a bigger than life personality. Seeing a glimpse of that as he lay in his hospital bed was a memory that I will cherish forever. On the flip side, for just one brief moment, I looked at him in that hospital bed and for the first time I felt his vulnerability. I saw for one fleeting instant a sign from him that he had accepted the fact that he was seriously ill. I tried to play down his comment to me when I leaned down to kiss him on the forehead and asked him how he was doing. He responded, "Oh, your uncle is just too old". Like I said before, my uncle has talked about aging ever since I can remember. But, it was the way he said it that time which made it seem like he was succumbing to his illness. I tried to dismiss what he said - but deep down, I felt he really meant it. My uncle has always been the strong, prayerful warrior who would visit the sick and shut in and give them hope. Now, as he laid in that hospital bed - even with his bible laying across his chest and reading glasses nearby, I felt he was now that person whowas in need of prayer and encouragement.After we greeted each other, I immediately pouredmy uncle an obligatory glass of ice water. Not just water, it had to be ice water. This gesture was my "job" which my uncle had assigned to me when I was a little girl. This tradition was part joke which we always laughed about each time we saw each other and it was also part of what sealed our connection as uncle and niece. I took my "job" of getting him a glass of ice water very seriously. I am pretty sure there were times he wasn't even thirsty, but it was our tradition and hewould always drink the obligatory glass of ice water no matter what. So after the traditional pouring and drinking of the ice water, all the childhood stories and reminiscing began between him and my mom. This was one of their traditions each time they got together. They proceeded in telling the same funny childhood stories about growing up in the country which they said they would not have traded for anything in the world.My mom and uncle laughed and then laughed some more as they retold the "milk-'n-bread" AKA the "milkybread" story which I may have heard over a dozen times (or two) over the years. But it has always been just as funny each time I hear them tell the story of how all their siblings would gather around a pan of fresh out of the oven cornbread doused with buttermilk. They all readied themselves with their spoons in hand waiting to dive into the delicious feast; each one vying for their favorite section of the bread pan. My uncle, being one of the oldest and biggest, always got his favorite section as well as his fair share of the pan of bread. My mom, the ultimate negotiator/diplomat, always seemed to have gotten her favorite corner piece, as well. I almost feel like I was there with them, back in time, as I watched my mom and uncle's eyes light up as they relived their "milkybread" story through tears of joy and laughter. Of course, they also had to tell the story of when my mom was a majorette and my uncle was the drummer in their school band. As the story goes, they would ride back home on the school bus. My uncle, being the prankster that he was even back then, hid behind one of the seats in the back of the bus. He did notresurface until after he heard his cue which must have been music to his ears listening to my mom shouting at the top of her lungs to the bus driver in sheer panic to, "Stop the bus, my brother is missing!" Only then would my uncle pop up from hiding after hearing her shrilled command to the bus driver. They laughed and laughed as if it had just happened yesterday. The story-telling would not be complete without them re-telling the story of the snakes. They talked about swimming downby the creek near their house and then noticing there were snakes swimming in the creek with them. Listen, it does not matter that the size of the snakes gets bigger and bigger each time the story is retold. The point is sharing in the joy between my mom and uncle as they laugh while telling their childhood stories. To this day, however, because of the snake story I cannot put on a pair of boots without first smashing down the entire bottom half and shaking it out rigorously, just in case a snake is hiding in there.Well, the story-telling has ended and I cannot believe that my uncle is gone now. I try to find comfort in remembering that he is now in a muchbetter place; even better than his childhood memories that brought him so much happiness. He is in a familiar place that he prepared himself for his whole life to spend into eternity. Fortunately, his boisterous laughter and memories will live on forever in my heart and in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. I am so glad that I made the choice to go with my mom to visit my uncle that day in the hospital. Although I had no idea that would be the last time I would see my uncle, the memory of his laughter and storytelling are forever embedded in my memory.Oh, by the way, and on a lighter note - my friend ended up going shopping at the outlet without methat day. She sent a text that evening and asked me how my uncle was doing. At the time, he was actually doing better which I explained to her. Shortly thereafter he had even been released from the hospital. She said she was happy to hear that he was doing well. After all the pleasantries and well wishes were extended, she then texted me a picture of the brand new Kate Spade briefcase that she bought during the shopping trip. You know the briefcase, the one I had my eye on for months! She's got a lot of explaining to do. She didn't stop there. About a week later, we were in a joint meeting at work andshe had the nerve to place the huge, and admittedly gorgeous, briefcase right in the middleof the table across from me. I think she was trying to be cute - or spiteful; take your pick. I could literally smell the new leather aroma from across the table! Of course, no one else in the meeting knew she was taunting me, so I just had to chuckle to myself and keep it movin'.But guess what? In all seriousness, the last minute decision that I made that day to forego myshopping trip with my friend and visit my uncle was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The positive, lasting memories that came from that one moment in time was shockingly the last time I will ever see my uncle, kiss him on the forehead and bring him a glass of ice water. That moment will far outlast any material thing on this earth. Like I said before, the goal in life is not to rush to the finish line, but to enjoy each and everystep of the journey as much as possible along theway. The unforgettable journey through a time of shared memories that I experienced visiting my larger than life uncle for the last time here on earth was priceless! You just never know the last time you will have the opportunity to see someone and tell them you love them. With that in mind, make your journey through life one that you will be proud of and one with no regrets. And remember, live life out loud day by day as a beautiful journey.Dare to be more, do more and expect more.Be proud and live your life out loud with no regrets!Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Elle_Michelle_Anderson/1746025

EFT Tapping for Headaches

TheEmotional Freedom Technique, orEFT, is a new type of therapy which can benefit people who are experiencing emotional problems that may be causing physical trauma. It can alter a person's electromagnetic field.This technique is known for its thought and feelings-altering ability. Many physical problems can be exacerbated when a person changes their attitude about an illness or symptom. Tapping may have this ability, by removing blocked energyalong acupuncture meridians.EFT is a method that allows you to release problems hidden deep within your subconscious. In laymen's terms, it's a simple non-complex method for eliminating resistance and fears that exist in your life.Everyone has problems they must deal with on a daily basis. Problems can range from anxiety, phobia of public speaking, fear of the opposite sex, to fears about finances. EFT is the easiest, most efficient method to relieve your headache, fears, or blocks that exist in your subconscious.How Does EFT Work?Emotional Freedom Technique can be traced back to ancient Chinese healing systems. It utilizes the same meridian points that the Chinese healing art of acupuncture uses. Instead of using needles, though, EFT uses the tips of your fingers.Consequently, it is easier to perform than acupuncture. In fact, once you know EFT, you canadminister the treatment yourself in the comfort of your own home. Or, if you prefer, you can use the services of an EFT professional, either in person or online.EFT for headaches has been used extensively by many people in recent years and with good results. This is the reason why EFT has grown in popularity. Even medical professionals are knownto use the technique as a supplement to conventional forms of therapy.As our attitudes to alternative medicine are beginning to change, many people are now looking to these wonderful alternative processes to heal ourselves. If you don't use these tools to cope with a migraine headache, you could find yourself turning to destructive ways of coping, such as using harmful painkillers.Details of EFTIn addition to tapping on the acupuncture meridian points, EFT also usesaffirmations, words that are meant to elicit a particular response from the body. The same affirmation is said out loud with each tapping sequence. It has three parts:1. "Even though... "2. A reminder phrase, such as "I have this throbbing headache in my forehead"3. "... , I deeply and completely love and accept myself."Thetapping sequenceconsists of nine acupuncturemeridian points: the karate chop part of your hand, the eyebrow, the side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, the chin, the collarbone, under the arm, and the top of the head.For each meridian point, tap it from two to five times, saying your affirmation each time you tap. Take a deep breath after each tapping sequence.Followup Meridian Tapping SequencesWhen you're finished, you may notice that your headache has disappeared. If it hasn't, then repeat the entire Emotional Freedom Technique, using a new reminder phrase, such as "my throbbing headache remains". If you have reason to believe that you might know the cause of your migraine, use that as your reminder phrase.Any negative emotion, person, or habit that might be causing you to have your headaches can be tapped away with this method. Many headaches are caused when you store up negative emotions.EFT is without a doubt one of the best, quickest, and simplest ways to let go of a negative emotionsuch as anger, fear, sadness, or guilt.The sooner you release and stop holding onto your negative feelings, the sooner your headaches will disappear.Visit the author's website,Headaches17.info, for more info on headache types, causes, and cures. If you would like to see a diagram showing the location of the recommended tapping points, see the author's article onEFT Tapping and Migraine Headaches.Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/David_Broadhead,_Ph.D./224683

آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...! کیپٹن بلال ظفر جوانی میں شہید ہوتا ہے

آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
کیپٹن بلال ظفر جوانی میں شہید ہوتا ہے ، شہادت سے ایک روز قبل اپنے دوست کیپٹن راحیل سے کہتا ہے دیکھنا تم غازی ہوگے اور میں شہید ہوں گا
آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
سیکنڈ لیفٹیننٹ اسد اظفر وزیرستان میں سینے پر گولی کھاتا ہے ، محاذ پر جانے سے پہلے ماں سے کہتا ہے " میری شادی کی باتیں نہ کیا کرو میں نے ویسے بھی شہید ہوجانا ہے ".
آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
میجر جنرل ثنا الله نیازی گرم محاذ پر خود آگے جاتا ہے . اور ریموٹ بم حملے میں شہید ہوجاتا ہے .
آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
کیپٹن علی نواز اپنی ماں کو اپنی پسند کا بتاتا ہے کہ میں اپنی کزن سے شادی کرنا چاہتا ہوں ، کزن بھی پیار کرتی ہے خاندان میں شادی کی تیاری چل رہی ہوتی ہے تین دن بعد علی نے آنا ہوتا ہے پر جس دن مہندی ہوتی ہے اس دن علی وزیرستان میں شہید ہوجاتا ہے .
آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
ایس پی امتیاز سرور کا اکلوتا بیٹا کپتان سلمان سرور ، باڑہ خیبر ایجنسی میں شہید ہوتا ہے ، ماں باپ کا اکلوتا لخت جگر .. بوڑھے باپ نے جوان بیٹے کا جنازہ اٹھایا
آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
سپاہی رضوان احمد بلوچستان میں شہید ہوئے ، جس دن جسد خاکی گھر آیا ایک اس دن ان کے گھر ماتم ہوا اور پھر جب تین ماہ بعد اسکے پہلے بیٹے کی پیدائش ہوئی تو پہلے سے زیادہ ماتم برپا ہوا
آپ ٹھیک کہتے ہو پاک فوج ڈالر کے لئے لڑتی ہیں ...!
لیفٹیننٹ سلیم انجم مقام شہادت سوات .. اسکی ماں آج بھی اسکا انتظار کر رہی ہے .
! ٹھیک کہتے ہو ڈالر کے لئے ہی تو لڑتی ہیں ...!
آئی ایس آئی ... جاتے ہیں کچھ سروس کرتے ہیں کچھ دوران سروس کسی اور کام میں سلیکٹ ہوجائیں تو گھر والوں کو خبر ملتی جوان بیٹا اب نہیں رہا . لاش بھی نہیں ملی اور پھر وہ شخص ماں باپ کے ہوتے ہوئے بھی دنیا سے گمنام ہوا پھرتا ہے ، کہیں موت آجاۓ تو لاوارث لاشوں میں کبھی دفنا دیا جاتا ہے اور کبھی جلا دیا جاتا ہے کبھی اسکی لاش لیبارٹری ٹیسٹ کے لئے کوئی رکھ لیتا ہے ، دل آنکھیں گردے نکال لئے جاتے ہیں .
پر کوئی بات نہیں یہ سب ڈالر کے لئے ہی تو کرتے ہیں .
آپ لوگ بلکل ٹھیک کہتے ہو سب کچھ ڈالر کے لئے ہی تو کرتے ہیں...!
کتنے نام گنواؤں؟
سپاہی غلام مرتضیٰ ، کیپٹن نجم ریاض ، کیپٹن راشد حکیم ، سپاہی الله ڈنو ، میجر عابد مجید ، سپاہی محمد اخلاق .....
گیاری سیکٹر کی لہو کو جما دینے والی سردی ہو یا تھر کے ریگستان ، وزیرستان کے پہاڑ ہوں ، سیالکوٹ کی فائرنگ رینج ہو یا سیلاب کی تباہی کے بعد سب سے پہلے عوام کی مدد کو پہنچنا ہو ، زلزلہ ہو یا تھر کا قحط ... یہ ہر جگہ ڈالر کے لئے ہی تو جاتے ہیں . گیاری کی ٹنوں برف تلے دب کر شہادت ڈالر کے لئے ہی تو تھی . صوابی کا کیپٹن کرنل شیر خان ڈالر کے لئے ہی تو ہندوستانی آرمی میں گھس کر انکے سپاہیوں کو پاکستانی زمین پر قدم رکھنے سے روکتا ہے .
بس ایک آپ ہی تو ہو جو فیس بک پر یا ٹی وی چینلز کے ٹھنڈے اے سی روم میں بیٹھ کر فی سبیل الله پاکستانی قوم کی خدمت کر رہے ہو .

The Reality of Fasting حقيقة الصيام

Summary1)The arrival ofRamadhaan2)Characteristics ofRamadhaan3)The human self is inclined towards evil and is not chained when the devils are chained inRamadhaan4)Allaah makesSiyaam, or fasting, easy for the Muslim Nation5)Siyaampurifies the soul and prevents it from sinning6)Generosity in spending is one of the characteristics of a Muslim7)The Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamlived an ascetic lifeFirst KhutbahThe crescent of a noble month has been sighted, marking the start of a blessed season. The Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamused to giveglad tidings to his companions upon the arrival ofthis month.O Believers! Therefore, glad tidings to you for the month ofRamadhaan, the month in which Allaah ordained fasting and revealed theQur'aan. He made this month a season of worship and hard work, a season of goodness and blessings. He made it a time of action and striving for four things: fasting,Qur'aan, worship, and other righteous deeds – these are the most obvious gifts andfeatures of this month. I shall talk about these four things during the coming Fridays of this month, Allaah willing.Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamsaid:"When Ramadhaan arrives, the gates of Heaven…(and in another narration)…the gates ofParadise… open,  the gates of the Hellfire are sealed, and the Shayaateen (devils) are chained.”(Bukhaari & Muslim).Hesallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamalso said:"On the first night of Ramadhaan, the Shayaateen and the leaders of the Jinn are chained."(Ibn Maajah).This means that their ability to tempt people is diminished during this month. Evil and disobedience decrease, because, although the causesof disobedience are many, the greatest factor of all is the whispers of Satan. However, not allShayaateenare chained during this month for other narrations prove that only the leaders of theShayaateenare chained. That is why, even thoughevil and disobedience diminishes during this month, it does not come to a complete halt.There are many other sources for evil that still remain, one of them is the human soul, which is naturally inclined towards evil and accompanies one at all times. Human devils are another reasonfor immorality in addition to man's own lusts and desires. Yet another reason is that the remaining soldiers of the devils that do not get chained continue to misguide people. Nevertheless, all of these reasons and causes have a lesser effect over fasting people because fasting bestows upon them a certain blessing.O Muslims! This is the value ofRamadhaan, the month of fasting. Allaah ordained fasting during this month whereby people refrain from food, drink and conjugal relations from dawn until sunset. When the sun sets, a fasting person can eat and drink and have marital relations. The nations that came before us were not allowed to touch their spouses, even at night, and if a personfrom them fell asleep before he had the chance to eat or drink anything, then it was forbidden for him to eat or drink after that; he had to continue fasting until the end of the next day.However, Allaah has made it easy for this Nation. It is from Allaah's mercy that He made all of this permissible, thus releasing the believers from theheavy burdens that were upon the previous nations. As soon as the sun sets, it becomes lawful for the fasting person of this Nationto eat, drink and to have relations with his/her spouse. Allaah says that which means:“… Allaah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardshipand [wants] for you to complete the period and to magnify Allaah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.”(Al-Baqarah: 185).Moreover, in another verse, to demonstrate to thisNation His favours upon it, Allaah says that whichmeans:“It has been made permissible for you thenight preceding fasting to go to your women [for sexual relations]….”(Al-Baqarah: 187).This means, in other words, that this was not lawful forthe people before you but now it is lawful foryou, ONationof Muhammadsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.Of the signs of ease of this religion and the mercythat Muhammadsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamcame with is that the ill person and the traveller can break his fast and make it up at a later time afterRamadhaan. Also, the elderly who cannot bear fasting, as well as people who have no hope of a cure (i.e., the chronically ill), can feed the needy and they do not have to make up for their missed fasting. It is not righteous to fast while travelling, nor is it better for the ill to fast if it is difficult for them to do so. In these cases, they are to make use of the permission that Allaah hasfurnished them with, because He likes it when people take heed of the mercy that He has endowed.O Muslims! Know that fasting is a protection fromwrongdoing. This month is an opportunity for youto purify yourselves and release yourselves from the effects of sins, so take advantage of it. DuringRamadhaan, a Muslim has fewer burdens as his desires are diminished and he acquires more goodness from being involved in fasting; one canrid himself of bad habits, such as overdoing matters which are lawful, such as overeating, talking too much and being over indulgent in sexual relations with ones spouse; we must stop the awful habit of going to extremes in fulfilling these desires.Some people fail to understand the reality of fasting. They refrain from eating and drinking in the daytime but do not abstain from sin or oppression. They continue their practices as usual or if they do stop in the daytime, they continue with their normal routine as soon as they break the fast. They spend their mornings hungry and thirsty and their evenings are full of sin and evil. They spend the whole night watchingtelevision with their wives and children. Others refrain from food during the daytime, and after sunset, they eat all night long to make up for the food they missed. Therefore, fasting is nothing for such people except a change in the times of eating – for they eat during the night rather than the day. When night comes, all kinds of foods are put forth for them to consume - one kind of food is not sufficient for these people - and they stuff their stomachs with all these various types. It is as if these people have never heard of the saying of the Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam:"The believer eats in one stomach, and the disbeliever and the hypocrite eat in seven."(Bukhaari and Muslim).In another narration of thisHadeeth, it is mentioned:“A man by the name of Abu Ghazwaan came to visit the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam. This was before Abu Ghazwaanhad become Muslim. The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam was the most generous of all people. He milked seven sheep for him, so the man drank all of the milk. Then the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said to him:"Isn't it time you became a Muslim?"He replied: 'Yes' andbecame Muslim.The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam then stroked his chest (while supplicating for him). The next day, the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam milked only one sheep for him, but Abu Ghazwaan, may Allaah be pleased with him, was not able to drink all of the milk. So, the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamasked: "What is the matter Abu Ghazwaan?”He, may Allaah be pleased with him, responded: 'I swear by the One Who sent you as a Prophet, I have had enough.' So the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said:“Last night you had seven stomachs while you were a disbeliever and today you only have one stomach.”(At-Tabaraani).This saying of the Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallammeans that a believer can eat less and control his desires more, since he does not eat toenjoy nor to fulfil a desire, but rather to stop hunger and become stronger so that he can worship Allaah. The disbeliever, however, who does not believe in the Day to come, eats with a strong desire and the lust of animals, as Allaah describes him in theQur'aansaying that which means:“…But those who disbelieve enjoy themselves and eat as grazing livestock eat, and the Fire will be a residence for them.”(Muhammad: 12).O Muslims! One type of cooked food is enough; let us not be like the Children of Israel who would not settle for only one kind of food. O people who observe fasting! When you put these different types of foods on the table in front of you, remember before you begin to eat, that the master of all the creations of Allaah, the leader of all Messengers and creation, the Seal of the Prophetssallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, would remain without lighting a fire in his house (i.e. without cooking) for one or even two months.“Heand his family only ate dates and drank water.”(Bukhaari). One or two months! This was not because hesallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamcould not have obtained it and that he had no choice, because he could have had all he had wanted. It was only due to the fact that he stayed away fromworldly pleasures, living an ascetic life and aimedto draw ever closer to Allaah. Even though Allaah offered him control of the treasures of the earth and the opportunity to live like kings, having a nice, easy, and comfortable life, hesallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamchose to live in poor conditions, eating as a slave eats, sitting as a slave sits. Hesallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamused to say:"O Allaah! Let me live as a Miskeen (humble servant)and resurrect me with the Masaakeen (humble)."(Tirmithi & Bayhaqi).O Muslims! Let this month be an opportunity that we take full advantage of. Let us get used to these customs - the customs of the Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam. Let us get rid of the habit of overeating like animals. Let this month be a chance to purify ourselves and become elevated from lusts, desires, and trivialities that are of no real value. Let us elevate our souls to the heavens with faith – we can elevate them from the pleasures of this world to the pleasures of the world to come.Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophetsallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallamsaid:“Fasting is a shield (protection), so when one of you fasts, let him not touch his wife (for sexual relations), and let him not badmouth anyone; and if someone fights him or upsets him,let him say, 'I am fasting, I am fasting.' I swear by the One in Whose Hand my soul is! The smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allaah than the smell of musk.”Also, Allaah says as reported in aHadeeth Qudsi:“He left eating and drinking and his desires for My sake. Fasting is for Me and I give reward for it - one blessing (for fasting) is multiplied ten times.”(Bukhaari).

Bose SoundSport Wireless Review

The Bose SoundSport Wirelesst is essentially an "open" ear-bud style headphone that effectively isolates noise. It is an in-ear headphone designed for those who don't wish to get their eartips jammed way into their ears. Thus the budsremain loosely in your ears, held in place by means of proprietary StayHear tips that are is made in a particular shape, in order to act as a soft seal at the opening of your canal, thereby helping to improve audio performance. Plus, there is a flexible wing that makes use of the ridge of the ear for active support, thereby imparting appreciably improved stability without the need to force the tips in.Design and FeaturesStayHear tips work well your ears, keeping the buds securely and comfortably locked in, even while you are jogging. However, the open design can let in ambient sounds,so they aren't much good when you are in a noisy environment. The Bose SoundSport Wirelesst comes with a uniquesport version of the Stay-Hear tips that conforms to any ear shape, and remain in place comfortably, throughout the day. They are available in a wide variety of colors such as Charcoal, Energy Green, Frost, Power Red and Neon Blue. Apart from these, it comes with a sport-inspired case that matches the color of your own headphones. The case protects as well as stores the headphones while not in use. It can also hold your cash and keys, when you are out exercising.Naturally, the Bose SoundSport wireless effectively resists water and sweat and water. It boasts of a remote and inline mic that allows you to skip songs if necessary, regulate the volume, as well as make and take calls, without in any way reaching out for your smarphone. These amazing headphones are designed to overcome thedemands of a busy life. In fact Bose is flaunting its quality for making calls, and its reliable Bluetooth connection. By the way, Bose is also introducing SoundSport Pulse, a fully integrated hear-rate monitor, compatible with fitness apps such as Runkeeper, and Endomondo. The SoundSport has decent battery life of about six hours, and five hours for SoundSport Pulse.Tangle Free Bluetooth and NFC PairingIt is very easy to pair The Bose SoundSportwireless to any Bluetooth device. The same is the case, if you happen to own an NFC enabled phone, all you need to do is to quickly tap between the phone and inline remote. This way you can concentrate on your workout or sport and not your headphones.Pros and ConsPros· Secure and comfortable· Sweat and weather resistant· Pleasant full bass· Integrated mic and remote· Matching carrying caseCons· Let ambient sound in· Not fit for noisy environments.While the Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Earmight not the finest sounding in-ear headphone for your money, its design as well as comfort level are superb. In fact, it's the very thing you need if you are looking for this type of headphone style, without jamming the tips right into your earcanals.Adrian T is an avid gadget geek, who spentmost of his time hiding in his cave writing review on the latest, "shiniest" gadget out there in the market, ranging from smartphone, tablets to drones.Check it out at:http://gadgettested.comArticle Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Adrian_T/2280377

Today's Generation

Times have surely changed since the early1900's. Everything is so different these days from technology, to education, and even social gatherings. Back then, it was all about family and bringing the family together. Now, you hardly ever see familiestogether because of certain situations in society has broken families apart.Technology has changed over time now everyone has laptops, smartphones, iPads,tablets and more. Children as early as five years old have these devices. People do not use phone books anymore because you have an electronic devices which backs contacts up for you. Technology hasallowed online banking from your phone; which is great however, that affects peoplewho work at the bank. Families are being divided due to these electronic devices. You cannot even have a nice meal without seeing someone on their phone. People would rather play on their phones than engage in conversations. Technology has definitely taken over this generation.Education is definitely not the same anymore. When I was in elementary schoolI would have homework and would go to tutoring sessions. Now, there is not any homework being given. Also, instead of teachers helping with work and teaching students how to get the right answers, teachers are giving the answers. By giving answers to the students, they will never learn anything. I come from a school where we did nothing but sat in the classroom and chit chat with our peers. However my mother and I wanted a change. I had the potential so I knew I had to go somewhere else to get a better education and I did. I then transferred to a different school where they were all about educating the students and helping students better themselves. I feel that education can just go back to the old waysthen we would have much more educated men and women.A social gathering is where people should come together hoping to reconnect with old friends and family members or possibly make new friends. However, things are totally different now. People are set in their ways, they do not want to meet new people or they are holding grudges from the past. Technology and electronic devices could also come in to play with this subject because people are often too busy on their phones than interacting with others. People lack communication skills because they choose not to get out and socialize.Many things would be different in today's generation if we could just take away some things that has been holding this generation back. If people would limit the amount of time they spend on their electronic devices the world would have much more educated human beings. Also, if we could bring back homework and tutoring sessions into schools and homes this would also help make a difference. Lastly, people should communicate more with each other the world would be a totally better place.Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Alexes_B_Thigpen/2292202

1990 میں صدر غلام اسحاق خان نے اپنے صدارتی اختیار 58 ٹو بی کو استعمال کرتے ہوئے بے

1990 میں صدر غلام اسحاق خان نے اپنے صدارتی اختیار 58 ٹو بی کو استعمال کرتے ہوئے بے
نظیر بھٹو کی حکومت کو کرپشن کے الزامات کے تحت برطرف کر دیا۔ نواز شریف نے صدر کے اس
اقدام کا بھرپور انداز میں خیر مقدم کیا۔

1993 میں صدر غلام اسحاق خان نے اپنے اسی اختیار کو دوبارہ استعمال کرتے ہوئے کرپشن کے
الزمات کے تحت ہی نواز شریف کی حکومت ہٹانے اور اسمبلیاں توڑنے کا حکم جاری کیا تو نواز
شریف نے صدر کا یہ حکم ماننے سے انکار کر دیا۔

نواز شریف نے صدر کے اس حکم کو سپریم کورٹ میں چیلنج کر دیا اور سپریم کورٹ نے 26 مئی
1993 کو اپنا ایک انتہائی متنازع فیصلہ سنایا جس میں وضاحت کی کہ کرپشن اور بیڈ گورننس سے
آئین شکنی نہیں ہوتی لہذا صدر مذکورہ صورتوں میں اسمبلیاں نہیں توڑ سکتے۔
ایوان صدر اور نواز شریف کے درمیان تنازع جاری رہا جس پر باالآخر پاک فوج نے مداخلت کی اور
دونوں سےا ستعفی لے کر معاملہ ختم کر دیا۔

1997 میں نواز شریف دوسری بار ملک کے وزیراعظم بنے تو اس نے فوری طور پر 14ویں آئینی ترمیم کرتے ہوئے صدر کی اسمبلیاں توڑنے کا اختیار ختم کر دیا۔ اس آئینی ترمیم کے بعد وزیراعظم کسی کے سامنے جوابدہ نہ رہے۔ نواز شریف نے مزکورہ آئینی ترمیم میں ایسی شقیں ڈالیں جس کے بعد پارلمنٹ بھی اس کی مرضی کے خلاف کوئی فیصلہ کرنے کے قابل نہ رہی۔
کچھ اراکین پارلیمنٹ نے اس آئینی تریم کے خلاف سپریم کورٹ سے رجوع کیا۔ سپریم کورٹ نے
درخواست سماعت کے لیے منظور کر لی تو نواز شریف سخت طیش میں آگئے اور کھل کر سپریم
کورٹ پر تنقید کی۔ جب پر سپریم کورٹ نے ان کو توہین عدالت کا نوٹس بھیجا۔

حاالت خراب ہوتے دیکھ کر صدر پاکستان اور پاک فوج کے اس وقت کے سربراہ نواز شریف کو
سمجھانے آئے اور درخواست کی کہ اس معاملے کو اچھے طریقے سے حل کریں۔ نواز شریف نے
ضد کی کہ " چیف جسٹس سجاد علی شاہ کو اپنا عہدہ چھوڑنا ہوگا" ۔ ساتھ ہی نہایت جارحانہ انداز میں نہ صرف سپریم کورٹ میں اپنے مرضی کے ججز تعینات کرنے شروع کر دئیے بلکہ جسٹس سجاد علی شاہ کے قریب سمجھے جانے والے ججوں کی تنزلی بھی کر دی۔ جن ججوں کی تنزلی ہوئی
انہوں نےنواز شریف کے اس حکم کے خلاف کوئٹہ ھائی کورٹ میں اپیل کر دی اور بہت سے ججز
چیف جسٹس سجاد علی شاہ کے ساتھ کھڑے ہوگئے۔
اسی دوران پشاور ھائی کورٹ سے ان دو ججز کی معزولی کا حکم آگیا جنکی تنزلی ہوئی تھی اور
پشاور ھائی کورٹ کے چیف جسٹس سعید الزماں صدیقی نے خود کو سپریم کورٹ کا عبوری
چیف جسٹس قرار دےد یا۔
تاہم چیف جسٹس سجاد علی شاہ اپنی کرسی پر موجود رہے اور نواز شریف کے خلاف کیس کی
سماعت جاری رکھی جس پر 30 نومبر 1997 کو عین اس وقت جب کیس کی سماعت جاری تھی نواز شریف کے کیبنٹ کے وزراء اور بہت بڑی تعداد میں پارٹی اراکین نے سپریم کورٹ پر حملہ کر دیا
اور عدالتی کاروائی روک دی۔

چیف جسٹس نے پاک فوج سے مدد طلب کرتے ہوئے فورا 14 ویں آئینی ترمیم کو منسوخ کر دیا اور
صدر کے اختیارات بحال کر دئیے۔ پاک فوج نے حالات کی نزاکت کو دیکھتے ہوئے چیف جسٹس کا
یہ حکم ماننے سے معذوری ظاہر کی۔ نواز شریف نے فوری طور پر صدر فاروق لغاری کو استعفی
دینے پر مجبور کر دیا اور وسیم سجاد کو عبوری صدر مقرر کرتے ہوئے چیف جسٹس سجاد علی
شاہ کو برطرف کر دیا۔
یوں نہ صرف اپنی مرضی کا صدر مقرر کیا بلکہ سپریم کورٹ میں بھی اپنی مرضی کے ججز تعئنات
کرنے میں کامیاب ہوگئے۔

جنرل جہانگیر کرامت جنرل وحید کاکڑ کی جگہ نئے چیف آف آرمی سٹاف مقرر ہوئے۔ انکی مدت
ملازمت جنوری 1999 میں ختم ہونی تھی۔ لیکن نیشنل سیکورٹی کاؤنسل میں پاک فوج کا نمائندہ شامل کرنے کی تجویز پر نواز شریف نے غضب ناک ہو کر اکتوبر 1998 میں جنرل جہانگیر کرامت سے
زبردستی استعفی لے لیا۔ پھر کئی جنرلز کی سینیارٹی کو نظر انداز کرتے ہوئے پرویز مشرف کو
چیف آف آرمی سٹاف بنا دیا۔
پاک فوج نے نواز شریف کے اس فیصلے کو خاموشی سے برداشت کر لیا۔

لیکن کارگل جنگ میں پسپائی کے فیصلے کے بعد پاک فوج اور نواز شریف میں موجود سرد مہری
نے باقاعدہ اختلافات کی شکل اختیار کر لی۔ نواز شریف کے اس فیصلے نے ایک جیتی ہوئی جنگ
ہروا دی۔

اسی سال 1999 میں نواز شریف نے پاک فوج کے ان جوانوں کی لاشیں قبول کرنے کے انکار کر دیا
جو افغان جنگ میں طالبان کا ساتھ دیتے ہوئے شہید ہوئے تھے۔ اس پر پورے ملک خاص کر پاکستان
کے مغربی علاقوں میں پرزور احتجاج ہوا۔ نواز شریف نے دباؤ میں آکر وہ لاشیں قبول کر لیں لیکن
ساتھ ہی حکم جاری کیا کہ پاک فوج ملا عمر کی امداد بند کر دے۔ پرویز مشرف نے نواز شریف کا
حکم ماننے سے انکار کر دیا اور ملا عمر کی امداد جاری رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
پاک فوج کے ساتھ معاملات مزید خراب گئے۔

اگست 1999 میں دو انڈین ائر کرافٹس نے پاکستانی نیوی جہاز مار گرایا جس میں نیوی کے 16
افیسرز شہید ہوگئے۔ نواز شریف نے معاملے کو نظر انداز کر دیا۔ اپنے وزیراعظم کی اس بے حسی نے نیوی پر بہت برا اثر ڈاال اور اس وقت کے نیوی ایڈمرل عبد العزیز مرزا بھی نواز شریف کے
خلاف ہوگئے۔

پاک فوج پر قابو پانے کے لیے نواز شریف نے 12 اکتوبر 1999 کو اس وقت کے آرمی چیف پرویز
مشرف کو برطرف کر کے ان کی جگہ پر اپنے وفادار جنرل ضیاالدین بٹ کو لگانے کی کوشش کی۔
اس وقت جنرل مشرف سری لنکا دورے سے واپسی پر تھے اور انکا جہاز ہوا میں تھا۔ نواز شریف
نے حکم جاری کیا کہ کراچی ائر پورٹ مذکورہ جہاز کے لیے سیل کر دیا جائے۔ لینڈنگ کی صورت
میں اس وقت کے آئی جی سندھ کو آرمی چیف کو گرفتار کرنے کا حکم جاری کیا۔
جہاز کے کیپٹن نے ری فیولنگ کے لیے نواب شاہ ائرپورٹ پر اترنے کی اجازت مانگی تو نواز
شریف نے حکم جاری کیا کہ یہ ری فیولنگ انڈیا میں کروائی جائے۔ یوں پاکستان کے حاضر سروس
چیف آف آرمی سٹاف کو انڈیا بھیجنے تک پر تیار ہوگئے۔

پاک فوج کے ساتھ جاری اس خطرناک کھیل پر باالاخر پاک فوج کے کئی اعلی جرنیلوں نے بغاوت
کردی اور نہ صرف جنرل ضیاالدین بٹ کو گرفتار کر لیا بلکہ ملک کی کئی اہم عمارات کا کنٹرول
بھی سنبھال لیا اور جہاز کو نواب شاہ ائر پورٹ پر اترنے کا حکم دے دیا۔ جس کے بعد پرویز مشرف
نے پورے ملک میں مارشل لاءنافذ کرنے کا اعلان کر دیا۔

یہ نواز شریف کو وہ ماضی ہے جس کو مٹایا نہیں جا سکتا۔ اقتدار کی ھوس میں وہ اپنے ہی ملک کے
ریاستی اداروں کے خالف مسلسل برسرپیکار رہے اور ہر حد عبور کر لی۔
نواز شریف کی یہ ھوسناک جنگ آج بھی جاری ہے جسکا مشاہدہ اس وقت پوری قوم کر رہی ہے۔ تاہم
یہ جنگ لڑنے کے لیے اس کے پاس جھوٹ، مکر، چالبازی، فریب اور دھوکے کے سوا کچھ نہیں۔ امید ہے کہ اس بار یہ جنگ فیصلہ کن ہوگی !

Securing Your Property With The Right Fence

For many home and property owners, protecting occupantsand belongings can be an issue of great concern. Installations that canrestrict access, enhance privacy and ensure that properties are able to be kept safe and secure can often be an invaluable resource. Learning more about installation and service options can ensure that property owners are better able to find the resources and solutions that have the most to offer.A poorly maintained perimeter can lead to any number of issues and concerns. The right installation can serve as both an obstacle to deterunwanted visitors and intruders as well as the means to improve privacy. Open areas and properties that lack a suitable installation often make for a very inviting target for thieves, vandalsand other intruders who may pose a threat to the safety of possessions and occupants.Creating and maintaining a more secure property often requires considerable expense. Finding more affordable resources and solutions means that homeowners will not be forced to choose between their safety and their bottom line. Fences are a proven resource that can often be obtained for much less overall cost than monitoring systems and other resources.Failing to address potential safety issues and concerns can lead to any number of potentially serious problems. Investing in the right equipment and taking a few basic precautions can greatly reduce a number of risks and concerns. Fence installations can play an invaluable role in efforts to secure a home, protect a business or address specific issues and concerns in order to create a more secure property.With so many different materials and installation options to choose among, finding the best selection of resources and solutions can be a bit of a challenge. Learning as much as possible about various installations and the service providers that can be found is always a smart move. Possessing the right information can greatly simplify the decision making process.Costs are not an issue that should go overlooked,especially for property owners who may have only limited financial resources. Cost effective installations make it much easier to protect a property without placing greater strain on budgets and finances. Shopping around in an effort to find more affordable installations and options can be well worth the extra time and effort.Online research is often the smartest way to begin outlining different options. Contacting a service representative in order to address specific questions and concerns can also be verybeneficial. Knowing enough to select the right installation is not something that should be takenlightly, especially for property owners who are seeking the most effective equipment options.When it comes to finding the best security fencing, it pays to do business with the right service provider. Having to choose from a limited range of options or spending too much on purchases and installation services can be difficult to avoid for those who choose to do business with the wrong provider. When it comesto protecting a home or business, it pays to do business with only the best service providers, equipment retailers and installation professionals.Visit UsArticle Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/VS_Singh/2182324

Setting Goals In Life

Setting goals is an important part of being human. Most people understand the importance of goals in living but aretoo harsh in their demands upon themselves. They feel that their goals are too insignificant, that their achievements will hardly be counted for anything if they are not able to endracial prejudice or the world poverty.This is a mistake. While we might not be the president of United States, making decisions of global importance; or Richard Rodgers, working on a new musical which millions may see; we are individuals also, we too are made in GOD's image,and endowed with a wonderful body; we too have mind, feelings, needs, aspirations. We too mean something,if we mean something to ourselves."The trouble with not having a goal is that you canspend your life running up and down the field andnever score" ~ Bill CopelandOften, we have trouble getting started with our goals, or we discover that achieving them is going to take more time and effort than we thought it would, and we start to lose our motivation. But we have to realize that living without having goals or plans to reach them, is like a ship which is set to sail with no destination."One of the secrets of life is to make stepping-stones out of stumbling blocks." ~ Jack PennIf you are a teen-ager, there is no shortage of goals for you. Mastering a skill, exploring an aliensubject matter, hitting a baseball, making new friends, learning a popular dance. And within the span of these broad goals, you can pinpoint daily goals that are satisfying for you.If you are in your twenties, thirties or forties, your broader goals may change in terms of specifics, but they are nonetheless potentially satisfying. You may be involved in enlarging your vocational scope, raising a family, managing money skilfully,learning hobbies, often you may aim at achievements within framework of these larger goals, or spontaneously which are fun. You should think in terms of daily goals too, not just life goals.If you are older, cooking a good meal for yourself and your spouse is a fine goal; it may be commonplace, but it is productive. You give him or her satisfaction with your labour and the more creatively you work with your ingredients, the more pleasure you give him (her) and yourself. Painting a picture may give many people days of enjoyment, even weeks. Mixing the paints, organizing your materials, brushing on your colours, shading and shaping for subtle effects. Itis not Rembrandt? That is not the point. Are you putting the best you have into your picture? Would you like to frame it and hang it in your living room? It is more important to you than the next flight into outer space. And it should be."Life's blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed by the fire of enthusiasm." ~Norman Vincent PealeYou must not block yourself off from your goals, and you must move every day, feel a sense of direction toward a goal every day, no matter how small that goal might be. You keep moving in the streams of things, doing the best you can. And if you have no goal, you keep moving anyway, and agoal will catch up with you. Your sense of direction is forward.The reality is that no matter how smart we may be, we cannot predict the future. Things are moving so fast and we're so interconnected that it is impossible to predict where we'll end up five years from now. We just don't know. And that's not necessarily a bad thing, because we will not be basing our choice of direction based on a forecast that's likely to be wrong. By recognizing and accepting the unpredictable nature of life, wecan stop over-thinking and over-analysing and start living more in the present moment. This helps us to open our mind up to new areas of possibilities and conquering the limitations whichwe have imposed on ourselves.You'll be making your choice on what's really important to you, right here and right now, not tomorrow.GOD didn't put you on this earth to languish in misery; He gave you the success impulses which you have to use them. If you have problems, if you meet obstacles, then you are just like most people. Most of us are familiar with the life of Hellen Keller, who overcame staggering physical handicaps to rise to her incredible achievements. You may not know that Florence Nightingale, the famed nurse, was a confirmed hypochondriac whose services of mercy involved convincing herself first thatshewas not dying.The biggest difference between successful people and others isn't intelligence or opportunityor resources. It's the belief that they can make their goals happen. We all deal with vulnerability, uncertainty, and failure, but we have to trust that if we move forward anyway, then we will figure it out."When you doubt your power, you give powerto your doubt." ~ Honore de BalzacIf you learn to believe in yourself, and do what youwhat you want to do, your accomplishments may amaze you. Remember that by moving forward and taking small steps each and every day, putting aside over-thinking, and realizing that you have everything you need deep within, you can find the right direction in your life. And while it may not be the direction you expected, it will workout just fine.Nowset goalsand make them happen, and when you reach your goals take time to enjoy them and thank those that helped you. Think about what you enjoyed and learned along the way. Life is a learning process! Keep your spirit up and be the best of yourself."Every day you spend drifting away from your goals is a waste not only of that day, but also of the additional day it takes to regain lost ground" ~Ralph MarstonSetting goals in life is something that we all hear about throughout our lives. But what is the most important benefit of setting a goal isn't about achieving it, but what we do and the person we become to achieve it.Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Mitra_Shahidi/1998302

Performance Appraisal and Personal Development - The Unholy Alliance

There is currently an increasing emphasison maximum performance from each individual in organisations. At the same time there is a corresponding concern as to how to achieve this in a way which is effective and focused for the organisation, and motivating and constructive for each employee.In most organisations the assessment process take the form of an annual performance appraisalreview between the manager and the employee. This interview provides the opportunity for a full and frank discussion about the individual's job performance for the previous 12 months, and for both parties to agree the key performance and development issues resulting from the discussion. These issues normally include updated performance measures, new personal objectives, and the delivery of training and personal development plans.Whether appraiser and appraisee admit it or not, pay is also an important part of the agenda, and in the future it will become even more so, as remuneration becomes increasingly performance-related.However, the irony of the current situation is that whilst Performance Appraisal is being undertaken by many organisations with a fresh urgency and focus, feedback from managers and employees suggest that very little is being achieved. In fact, current Performance Appraisal procedures seem to excite most staff to a level comparable to a visit to the dentist!Why? Surely an organisationaly-supported discussion which gives managers and employees the opportunity to discuss their views and ideas on critical work issues like performance, pay, and career development should only benefit both.What Is Going Wrong?There are a number of key issues which organisations need to urgently review:- unclear and unreviewed job roles- 'woolly' or ill-defined performance measures- inconsistent and unimaginative pay and performance policies- 'wayward' and frankly inconsiderate interpersonal skills on the part of the managers.However, the most critical factor requiring a complete re-think is that of a personal development planning forming an integral part of the Performance Appraisal Discussion.For the majority of employees, the Annual Appraisal Meeting is still the only time that their career path and personal development will be discussed in any detail with their manager.Many employees complain that their personal agenda of career development, job satisfaction and personal development is just 'tacked-on' to the Performance Appraisal discussion, and in an atmosphere where all too often subjective options about performance are being expressed and a pay award is up for grabs?? Not easy.So why is the atmosphere of the Performance Appraisal meeting not at all appropriate for Personal Development Discussions? Because theemphasis and focus of each should be different.Performance Appraisal- Manager led- Results based- Past performance- Organisational needs- Pay/Compensation related- JudgmentalDevelopment Discussion- Employee led- Skills/Talents based- Future growth- Individuals' needs- Career related- DevelopmentalPerformance and pay cannot be sensibly discussed alongside growth and development. The danger is that the shorter term pay issue will always cloud the longer term development issue. The development issue, which is actually of greater long-term benefit, will always come a poorsecond.Organisations must recognise and signal that employee success is not just about past performance, it's as much about their future personal development.So What Is The Remedy?1. Personal career and development planning requires the same organisational priority as performance management, assessment techniques, training and compensation. It needs to stand alone as an essential piece of personnel practice in its own right.2. The view that career development can only be measured in promotional terms has to be put intoperspective. The stark reality is that 'right-sizing' will preclude promotion for an ever-increasing number of employees. Organisations and employees need to accept this and redefine the meaning of success at work.3. Each employee must be taught how to take responsibility for their personal growth and development. They need time and encouragement to prepare a regular personal development agenda for discussion with their manager.4. Growth and development should concentrate on an individual's personal skills and talents, particularly those which individuals want to use more and are also crucial to job success. The result is a win/win for the individual and employer.5. People's growth and development will require more flexible organisational job structures where new responsibilities, assignments and projects will provide the opportunities for personal growth.Recent research has shown again and again that growth and development are amongst the top motivational issues for employees today. To increase corporate performance the personal development issue must be tackled as a strategicissue.Employees must be given quality time and opportunity to discuss with their manager their development and growth plans and aspirations. They also need a means to achieve this.Just as Performance Appraisal never works in the hands of untrained managers so it is with Personal Development Discussions. They simply won't happen unless Managers are trained to handle them effectively.Performance Appraisal Meetings and Personal Development Discussions are essential for any organisation wishing to increase performance, maintain motivation and retain their staff. Both activities are ultimately inter-dependent and interrelated, yet with an emphasis and focus which are different.Performance Appraisal discussions should focusprimarily on 'how effectively did you perform against the objectives which we discussed and agreed, and what needs to be done to improve performance in the coming year?'Personal Development Discussions should focusprimarily on 'what actions do you feel need to be taken to make your job more satisfying, and to make greater and more effective use of your talents and skills?'There is a 'wind of change' blowing which recognises that individuals hold the key to organisational success. Individuals will provide the organisation with increased performance if the organisation provides the individual with real opportunities for personal development and growth. Organisations won't grow if the individuals within them are not growing.The message is clear. Personal Development hasoutgrown Performance Appraisal; it now stands as its equal and must be treated separately.For similar free articles just contact us.Contact UsEmailjeremy.francis@constantior.comHead OfficeTel: +44 (0) 1634 787454Skype: constantior15 Prospect RowBromptonGillinghamKent, ME7 5ALUNITED KINGDOMArticle Source:http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Jeremy_Francis/2270277