Sammilogger

Nature has her own designs to impose caution once humankind goes wayward. Noah’s arc was meant to save the good and perish the evil. Followers of Prophet Loot also faced the wrath of Allah becuase of their misdeeds. In modern world every now and then humankind is baffled with a totally bizarre disease. Two decades ago AIDS spread as an epidemic. It seemed a caution from mother nature due to sexual waywardness of the the West and Africa. Once again the world is scared with incidence of CoronaVirus. There seems to be yet another design of nature to impose caution. Is it that nature has come to impose caution on wayward eating habits by Chinese? While Islam is most stringent on dietary rules, Christianity is a bit lax and Chinese have gone totally wayward.

Islam has laid out logical and comprehensive injunctions for dietary habits of its followers. There is a concept of Halaal and Haram (legal and illegal). Science has been proving periodically that injunctions of Islam are based on wisdom and logic. It is expected that due to CoronaVirus Chinese will realise to mend their ways. It is also surprising that while Chinese have best of wisdom and knowledge but they lack discipline in dietary habits.

I also googled the incidence of epidemics in history of mankind. The data is thought provoking.

From 429BC-1551 there were 16 incidents of epidemic. From 1545-1690 these were 27. From 1702-1798 there were 40 incidents. From 1800-1900 thr number stood at 72. From 1896-2000, 35 incidents of epidemic occurred. From 2001-2019, 69 incidents have been recorded. The numbers speak that as the knowledge is rising so is the number of epidemics. In 21st century merely in first two decades the number is alrmingly high ie 69.

https://sammilogger.blog/2019/10/27/tainted-intellect/

Above are links of my last blog and latest vedio clip of Mr Hoodbhoy. I did not know the gentleman as much as I am now getting to know him through his views. I have heard of pseudo intellect, tainted intellect but this I would call as shameful intellect. His body language belied his arguments. Red face, spitting through mouth shows that gentleman is himself not sure of what he is saying. I read long time ago, JISS KA MUQADMA KAMZOR HO USS KEE AWAAZ OONCHI HOTI HAI (the one who has weak arguments, he shouts louder). A good intellectual should prevent his arguments getting affected by his emotions. Instead of logic he speaks with vengeance. I have no problem with his views but disrespecting our founding father and our ideology is shameful. Providence didn’t bless sufficient time to Muhammad Ali Jinnah to provide sound foundation to the country. This confused intellectual has the qualms to allege him for confusion. We have seen a lot of illogical intellectuals perishing ahead of him. He can also achieve nothing more than satisfying his lowly vengeance. Allah may help such corrupted minds.

It is second time I am seeing vedio of this insane person from India. Such assertions were even made by ex Army Chief of India Gen VP Singh. These clips invoke responses of rage and bluster from us. In actual fact we should play cool. Enemies are deterred by strong capabilities and not by furore. Let me assure you this stooge need not be told that if they do what he is suggesting, then what all Pakistan can do? Indian vulnerabilities are ten times more than Pakistan. ISI is ten times more capable than RAW. If they put one inch of Pakistan on fire, we shall pay back with much higher penalty.

They already have tried all this and miserably failed. He sould rather suggest to his own leadership on how to put out fire in India. The fire which is of their own making. If Pakistan adds a bit of fuel to this blazing fire we shall covert it into an inferno. The leadership of India is much better aware than awareness of this chic.

https://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11202001250425&EN_ID=11202001250141&EMID=11202001250051

https://sammilogger.blog/2019/09/07/from-victim-to-partner-in-holocaust/

First is reference of an article authored by Farrukh Khan Pitafi published in today’s Express tribune.

Second is refernce of my blog date 7 Aug 19.

Both are strongly recommended for reading and cross reference. It shows how realpolitik is endangering the world. There is a 1963 English movie titled, ‘Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World’. I feel inspite of human growth in knowledge we have transited from madness to craziness. In 21st century it could be titled as, ‘Its Crazy Crazy Crazy Crazy Wrold. Men of knowledge like Stephen Hawlking, predicted that the world is in danger because of Brexit, Trump and AI. Modi can also be included in this list. There was a time when a scornful US’ Secretary of State Madeleine Albright called, Pakistan as ‘Global Migraine’. If asked today she may term India as, ‘Global Piles’ because actions of Modi government are defying all elements of civility. Mr Pitafi feels that the world is waiting for another Churchill who can call a spade a spade. I have repeatedly felt that Modi is a blessing is disguise for Pakistan. He is doing to India what enemies of India might have on their wish list.

Harry and Meghan took a decision; which to most of us, may seem to be bordering on insanity. The time will tell wheter it augurs well for them or not.

For quite some time I have been trying to find a comprehensive definition of success. Success has to be defined by the person pursuing success. Success will always come with a cost. A particular cost for a kind of success may be unacceptable for one person but acceptable for another. I feel real success is to achieve an objective without compromising on one’s values or principles. If so, does it mean the person not accepting the cost and forgoing success should be seen as unsuccessful. In my view no, he is successful in guarding his value. He is successful in attending to his conscience. I came across a very good definition of success by John Wooden,

“Success is peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”

This definition implies that, some one who seems to be successful might have compromised on a principle, call of conscience or value for which he may still be lacking ‘peace of mind’ and ‘self-satisfaction’. Based on this analogy, I shall term Harry and Meghan as highly successful. They took a bold decision in pursuit of peace of mind and self satisfaction. Giving up on apparent successful life needs strength of character. Breaking the norms needs courage. He has emulated his mother. He has preferred his family over artificial life. I bid the couple the best of luck and foresee that the decision will augur well for them. Like Diana became ‘princess of hearts’, he will also stand tall for displaying right priorities, courage and strength of character.

The US is waning and China is waxing. Indeed it’s happening. Its matter of time, may be a couple of decades or a little more to reach the tipping point. The transition is becoming fraught with risks as anticipated by Thucydides. An established power always sees an emerging power as a threat. Out of 16 such transitions 11 times there have been wars. This is called Thucydides’ Trap. The world is holding its breadth to be amongst 5 such cases where this trap was successfully averted. Couple of days ago there were drum beats of 3rd World War. I never thought it will go that far, however the danger did exist. Stephen Hawking predicted before his death that the world is in danger due to Brexit, Trump and AI. All three are there as a stark reality and Modi is also putting in his bit. In the process of waning, the US is becoming increasingly agitated and frustrated. I thus feel that, “An agitated, frustrated and reactive sole super power led by a mercurial leader is highly dangerous”. Hillary Clinton also predicted the same. We pray that sense prevails.

Pakistan is surrounded by three countries facing instability. In the East, US’ strategic ally – India is confronted with self created chaos by annexation of Kashmir and Citizenship Amendment Bill. India is in turmoil as protests, agitation and sectarian strife are brewing. In the West, in Afghansitan US’ presence is causing instability. US is struggling hard to find a face saving exit. Notwithstanding, desperation of the US to leave Afghnaistan, mercurial leader of the agitated, frustrated and reactive sole super power has opened another front. Droning of Gen Qassem Suleimani has fomented instability in third neighbour of Pakistan. Pakistan: a country that has faced perpetual conflict since late 70s is yet again faced with dreadful scenario. Conflict of US and Iran is that of unequals. Iran being the weaker side, in my view will opt for asymmetric warfare; a choice of the weaker. It appears US hasn’t picked up right lessons from Afghanistan or vested political interests have outweighed to create situation of BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious). Situation of Iran has created a linkage between instability of Afghanistan and Iran. Afghanistan may become yet another proxy of Iran to bleed the US. Apparently exit of US from Afghanistan has become more improbable. Pakistan which was craving and struggling for stability, growth and development has once again been surrounded by “Arc of Instability”. Balochistan, a strategically important province of Pakistan (in view of CPEC) facing instability due to neighbouring Afghanistan will now face Iranian instability. In all three surrounding unstable countries around Pakistan, the US has a role to play. In greater perspective, instability surrounding Pakistan can endanger smooth execution of CPEC. Pakistan will face impact of sectarianism incase of showdown between Iran and US (supported by KSA). Pakistan will have to play a balancing act to keep insulated. Allah may help Pakistan and Islam.

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.