Author: sammilogger

Inspite of having been blessed to enter Kaaba and also go to its roof, this was first time I, along with my sons climbed Mt Alnoor to visit Hira Cave on last day of 2019. The experience was outlandish. Saudis have obliterated memories of the Prophet (PBUH) with reasons best known to them, however Cave is the only site still intact in it’s original from. Whereas Holy Prophet (PBUH) tops the list of most influential people of the world, Hira Cave is the most captivating site which transformed the most influential personality of the world. The uniqueness, secludidness, solitariness and arduousness (of the climb) is amazing. Selection of site for the most revealing truth of the world is thought provoking. Prophet (PBUH) retreated to this cave for meditation. Some time his stay spanned over a month. Its here that truth began to be revealed. It started with dreams and on the Night of Power Angle Gabriel ascended with first revelation. The climb to the cave is a bit tough but strongly recommended for able bodied Muslims. It can take 30 to 90 mins (we took 22 mins). After reaching the peak one has to descend approximately a score of stairs. The most interesting part is access to the cave. There are two narrow alleys between rocks. One is so narrow to raise concerns of getting stuck. One has to do jugglery of bones to get through. The cave is not closed at other end. It’s rather a narrow space between rocks with openings at both ends. Wind flows freely through the cave due to venturi effect. Its awe inspiring to enter the place where Muhammad (PBUH) became a prophet. The relationship between site and person is amazing. Allah chose the most rugged, secluded, tough and challenging site for the person He loves the most. May be owing to it’s original form it gives very strong feelings to be there at the site. Allah may bless all to be at the place.

https://sammilogger.blog/2018/09/09/withering-away-of-muslim-ummah/

As corollary to my previous blog on, ‘Withering Away of Muslim Ummah’, I feel Ummah is now dithering from withering. Developments preceding Kuala Lumpur summit make me feel like that. One is at loss to understand, why Muslims on the whole are so low on certain essential attributes? These attributes include, knowledge, collective thinking, unity, vision, discipline and harmony. At the individual level as well as collective level, we fail to look beyond our nose. Vested interests, self interests and myopic thinking are serving us well. In spite of all the bashing the Muslims are getting, the unity remains a far cry. Efforts for unity in Muslim world are betrayed by Muslims themselves. As existing divisions were not enough amongst Muslims new divisions are being set in. Besides Sunni and Shia discord we will now witness, discord between progressive Islamic countries and regressive countries. How unfortunate and deplorable. I once read,

“In this world we are getting bashing because we are Muslims and in the next world we shall get bashing because were not good Muslims”

Discrods and divisions in Muslim world are fomented and instigated by the powers who want to keep Muslims low. But most ironic is indifference and callous attitude of Muslims themselves, who prefer to stay in their clutches. No option but to look upto Allah for His blessings. Alas, even in this case He, Himslef has injunctioned that He doesn’t improve the state of people who themselves dont want to improve.

https://sammilogger.blog/2019/08/18/bjp-a-blessing-in-disguise/

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kargil-war-veteran-mohammed-sana-ullah-declared-foreigner-sent-to-detention-centre-assam-nrc-1538097-2019-05-30
I have written many blogs on BJP, Modi and the way India is heading under BJP.
While writing these blogs I never visualised that my thoughts will be vindicated so early. Policies of Modi are unravelling the union of India. Secularism which has been considered as centre of gravity of India is being torn apart by Modi. Modi is turning out to be a blessing in disguise. Ultimately, he may be Gorbachev of India. Junaid Ahemd in his book, India: An Aperthied State, has claimed that India is bound disintegrate sooner or later. It is happening much sooner than later. Thanks Modi, keep it up. May you have long life and tenure.

Yet, once again our national modesty, decency and civility has been betrayed. Yet, once again its proven that there is no fear of law in our society. Yet, once again its proven that our education isnt real education. Educated lot becoming beasts leaves us shamefaced. It seems the custodians of various fields are themselves exploitors of same very field. Teachers are exploiting education, clergy is exploiting religion, doctors are exploiting field of medicine, politicians are exploiting people and lawyers are exploiting the law. Societies are driven by shame, guilt or fear. Shame and guilt are individual’s call of conscience whereas fear can be instilled by the state. Shame and fear have since long evaporated. State is also shying away from asserting itself. Every incident gets hushed up on illogical and bizarre grounds. Why we are failing to prevent recurrence of such shameful incidents? We fail to condemn to the least and punish the culprits to the most. Attitudes after incidents bespeak of our callousness. There are people on media justifying these acts. Our views are poles apart. Unless we agree on basics our responses will not be unified. We have good examples infront of us. How Australian society reacted to a mundane issue of cheating by cricketers on the field and how New Zealand society responded to act of terrorism? These serve as shame instilling acts from down- and-under for up-an-above. A chaotic society needs iron hands to mend its ways since education is failing. Even in developed world its fear of retribution which prevents crimes. After incident attitudes, response, discussions and analysis are bigger cause of shame.

https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/all-humans-will-not-have-the-same-future-yuval-noah-harari-1.67929367

Found an interesting read which resonates with my thoughts expressed in a blog written on 14 Jun 19 and cited below

https://sammilogger.blog/2019/06/14/the-future/

Human civilisation is definitely treading a course. This course is dictated by human intelligence and abilities bestowed by nature. However, mother nature holds all plans up its sleeves. Humans inadvertently or advertently might tread a course which is preordianed by mother nature. The evolution of humankind has picked up pace. The life of technology, ideas and concepts has shrunk from 50 years to less than 10 years. Production has over taken trial. Yuval Harari is genius and so was Stephen Hawlking. Both predicted a dangerous course humankind has taken. Both suggested appropriate management for better future. Besides technology I find chaos increasing in every sphere of life. Chaotic politics, chaotic world, chaotic information, chaotic attitudes are to name a few. I am certain wise men will make corrections and mankind will get to the course which spells better future.

I have written a lot on our societal decay. I may sound hyper critical of our social behaviours and attitude but incidents are indeed mind boggling. A teacher being mauled by students is unthinkable. Delicate children being molested by adults is unbearable. Crimes against women are unethical and unmanly. My heart bleeds seeing these clips. I am at loss to understand what has gone wrong to our national character. These attitudes can only be displayed by animals. A reasonably well groomed adult will never resort to these things. Hazrat Ali (Karram-Allah-u Wajhahu) said, “I am slave of the person who has taught me even a single word, he can enslave me or set me free”. How far have we gone from civility and teachings of Islam. Punishments aside, as a society we shall have to realise how badly are we grooming our children. Turkey celebrates 24 Nov as Teacher’s Day. They send bouquets, flowers, gifts and messages to their teachers. Look at what are we doing. Intolerance, animal instincts, bigotry, obscurantism and so many ills have crept deep into our society. Every other day our conscience and soul is shaken by despicable and deplorable events. All parents, teachers, religious teachers, intelligentsia and law enforcement agencies must brace to reform our decayed society. Allah may bless us.

Above is a link of 19 minutes clip on the subject. Optimists will see it positive and pessimists negative. I shall call it balanced and an excellent depiction. The style, content and knowledge is marvelous thus strongly recommended. The clip also retells, how well Pakistan is blessed – albeit betrayed by our incompetence. In the reemerging geopolitics, Pakistan’s geography is getting preeminence. Rise of China which is inhibited by geographic limitations and contested by the US has rendered greater importance to geography of Pakistan. The regions occupied by Pakistan were first traversed by Alexander the great for an access to the subcontinent. Second time these regions became areas of contestation between British Empire and Soviet Empire in early part of 20th century. After creation of Pakistan, in 70/80s these regions became battle grounds for Cold War between the US and USSR. Yet another time in the start of 21st century these regions saw worst of bloodshed due to Global War on Terror. Thus, in modern times merely in nine decades Pakistan’s geography has come into lime light four times because of rivalry of two giants. However, unlike past three times which involved fighting and destruction, this time it’s for growth and development but with inbuilt dangers of conflict. That all bespeaks of importance of geography of Pakistan. We need to brace ourselves to make best use of this blessed geography. Opportunities are blessed by Allah whereas we can convert them into blessing through hard work or curse through incompetence. Allah may bless us and Pakistan.

https://sammilogger.blog/2019/04/26/islam-despiritulized/

I wrote above referred blog in Apr 19. Today came across this clip which is highly meaningful, relevant and thought provoking. Let’s shun ritualistic Islam and practice practical Islam. Our religious teachers confines us to ritualistic Islam as it suites him.

Education is always considered as panacea for all our social ills. Indeed it is, but if we truly realise this then our pursuits should be directed towards improving education. While travelling on Murree expressway many a times I observed huge and sprawling infrastructure on the slopes of opposing hills near Murree. I always presumed that it was a university or an educational institution. Somehow or the other, I could never presume something different in that serene environment. However, I felt pity, pity and pity once I learnt that those were Murghee Khana (Chicen Farms) of Hamza Shabaz. I have no words to explain this pitifulness. Another occasion while travelling in Lahore Cantonement I noticed an underconstruction beautiful building, again my silliness came my way and I presumed it must be a school building. I was once again horrified to know that infact it was a marriage hall. If these are our priorities then no wonder we ought to be what we are. We shall keep talking about education but will keep acting to mint money.

Human actions are measured on various parameters like gains, stakes and moral grounds. In civility, moral grounds take the highest precedence. India and Pakistan continue exchanging strokes. India and Pakistan are also known as siamese twins. Neither they can live together nor away from each other. In India off late we are witnessing a mindset of ‘might is right’, machiavellian politics, haughtiness and stubbornness. Wiser Indians are continuously raising concerns on the way India is heading. Intolerances, subjugation and antisecularim forces are ruling the roost. Every day brings an event which takes India to further darkness. As if subjugation of Kashmir wasn’t enough Indian Supreme court passed a judgement on allocation of Babri Mosque land for construction of a temple. The timings morality of such a decision couldn’t have more absurd. While, across the divide Pakistan was busy in morally soundest act of opening of Kartarpur crossing, in India the court was dictating a shameful decision of quelling rights of minorities. Pakistan’s action has taken it to higher pedestal of moral grounds, while Indian action has taken it down the drain in morality. BJP government in India is already bent upon hurting country’s centre of gravity ie secularism. Learned and honourable judges have also jumped the bandwagon. It’s highly ironic and bizarre that complete system of India is up against minorities. One wonders where the sanity has gone in India.