Are you Happy!!!!

First we have to look what happiness actually is .

In this quest I got an easy definition from Wikipedia.org that tells us; Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Many different approaches are used to discuss happiness in religion, science, philosophy etc.

Happiness can be taken differently by different people and the reason or factors behind also vary.

According to Idea of Socrates ; “Knowledge is necessary to become virtuous and virtue is necessary to attain happiness.”

If you have a small survey around , ask different people about happiness , then each will come up with his own concept and definition of happiness. Some will say for instance a hot cup of coffee after long working hours makes them happy, some feel happy by spending time with family and friends , some may say reading good books is happiness, watching favorite movie, association with  favorite personalities , unexpected gifts from loved ones make some people happy, accomplishment of some task is happiness for some, some are happy by hugs and love  and for others happiness can be enjoying with kids or performing religious festivals. So, for everyone around, happiness have different meaning.

Most of the time you will hear that, richness is happiness . In this case we are measuring our happiness with a materialistic approach . We think that a person who have big mansion, latest model of mobile, cars, wardrobes loaded with each and every accessory that may exit and uncountable bank account to fulfill all their dreams is the happiest in the word.

Do you believe same?

I believe money can help you get; food, cover yourself with cloths and a home to live in.  Many leaders in Developing countries have this slogan to attract masses and get popularity by emphasizing the provision of , Food , Cloth  and shelter, this shows its necessary for living only. 

You can find people sharing their experience that first you wish for these things and considered that you will be happy after having wealth , status and social acceptance, but once you have them all, this is it!Anything more does not make any difference. By buying new vehicles, wardrobe , houses happiness will come to you like a spray , but will not stay for long time. Sometimes you can be satisfied to see that you have more than other people around you but not more than that. Excellent humans , you are ..... not careful about happiness and care for attaining wealth and respect.

 One day , definitely , you will be fed up of all these luxuries you once longed for in your life and you will not be happy and satisfied any more, even having them all. They become meaningless as your standards on every achievement are higher than before and you want something else now . Ultimately every time you aspire for more than you have with you, or what you got by your effort. In this way your ever increasing aspiration and wishes continuously make you unhappy. You can see as any increase in income ever does not satisfy you and your list of demands increases to infinitely. As a result you can never have a satisfied and happy life. In your desire for more you are always under pressure, and happiness remains completely out of your reach as you have many expectations. We must fall in love with less.

If we take a silent moment and start thinking.

Think !!!

·         When you see a new seasonal flower’s blossom, how do you feel ?

·         When you see your parents sitting and chatting for hours  together, how do you feel?

·         When you see flying birds, how do u feel?

·         When you attend a function with family or friends, how do you feel?

·         When your loved one gives you surprise party, how do u feel?

·         When you find yourself surrounded by dancing children, how do u feel?

·         When someone saves any life in front of you, how do u feel?

·         When you spent some time to help someone , in need, how do you feel?

 “And after that?”

Tell me please “Isn’t that what made you happy ?”

Surely , you feel happy. These were all small things that made you happy.

So, Happiness is not getting all you desire for, it is hidden in little things surrounding us. Just be optimistic, try to observe thinks deeply, you will get it everywhere. We have to develop a sense to feel it.

This is how we take happiness , but what a child thinks about happiness , i would like to share an experience with my 3 years old daughter , what she thinks about happiness . 

Everyday , when i ask her to do something then she asks me every time , I will do this then mama and baba ( Papa) will be happy , teacher will be happy and God will be happy too? Then i always say to her YES! all will be happy if you will listen to mama and do as I say. This tells that how our levels and standards of happiness and criterion change with our ages. When we are like a kid, our way of thinking is different and when we grow up , we think in a different way .

But if you read it carefully , its actually the most important thing to attain , happiness ; by giving ease to loved ones and to have a connection with creator. If our ties with family , friends and above all with our Creator The Almighty is strongest , we will be Happiest.

I do not want to state that you should not desire, for quality life,  full of facilities . In reality, we must dream and aspire for more and better place in world . This is only way, we can proceed in our lives and bring best. All the scientists who are busy day and night to give the world most advanced technology in every field to comfort all, if they stop dreaming and wishing for best they will surely stop and cannot bring anything new and all the progress in world will come to an end. As a result we will not be able to; fight against diseases, get comfortable means to cover long distances, interact with people sitting thousand of kilometers away, effectively and easily. Achievements of scientist are based on their dreams, desires , aspirations and ideas.  This is another topic actually, I am trying to state that our behavior and reactions should not be influenced by any victory or failure. As being happy is much more than having comforts, it should not be affiliated to that. 

Some people believe that you have to go out to discover happiness but i believe that; Happiness lies within our hearts and is pinned with our souls , just have a deep plunge and get this jewel to do wonders for you. Automatically  you will feel it everywhere.  You can get rid of your sadness and start your journey on path towards happiness and you will accept that it’s really easy to be happy with every passing moment of your life. Being happy does not mean that you have everything you wished for . It means you are satisfied with what you have and you have kept aside your materialistic approach.

Idea of Socrates tells us that ; State of ones soul , determines the quality of life.

So we can easily understand that how much it is necessary for one to keep her soul pure.

Do not always think of what you do not have, try to have a look on what you are bestowed with , it will surely make you happy. Have you ever thought if you lose what you have ? What will happen then? Try to see those who are deprived, you will be contented with what you are given. In quest of happiness your choice really matters a lot . Any good choice will leave long lasting effects on your personality and moods.

I am trying to convince you that it’s just a state of mind and it is affected by our feed. I bet, if you want to be happy, then eventually, you will find a way to happiness. Celebrating International Day of happiness for one day will not help , we have to keep the passion and enthusiasm living and revive it everyday .

Now that you have read this post. Sit back , analyze and try to think of all those things that make you happy. If you still could not get any idea, check situations listed as being the first set for you to start with , then write down your own. Do not be puzzled in life just try to relax, you will feel happiness. 

1.      ___________________________________________________________
2.      ___________________________________________________________
3.      ___________________________________________________________
4.      ___________________________________________________________
5.      ___________________________________________________________

If you are done with your list , paste it on refrigerator , so, you can see these points every time while opening refrigerator and they will slowly , slowly stick to your mind.

Now tell me, are you feeling happy to see your list? I am sure, you will be. Actually, it has started coming towards you, congratulations you have found the way and you have won. 

I will also try to write about the causes of sadness and try to give some appealing strategy to help you get rid of sadness in my next article. 

For the time being try to spread this divine gift of happiness as far as you can.

Good Luck and Thank you.

Reference article:

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/278318/money-happiness.html

Killer Keyboard

Is it enough that we keep our bodies clean to be healthy?

Surely it’s helpful but not enough . We have to keep all places and objects clean around us , where we come in contact.

Growing use of technology has eased our life in many ways but we are at most risk as well. Computers and laptops are used continuously in our life, as a result we are exposed to many harms. Despite the loss of eyesight we are also exposed to many harmful radiations that are effecting us every time we use computers. Yet we have something else that need to be cared about.

Everyone using computer or laptop continuously have their hands on keyboards. If we are not cleaning our keyboards , then it is surely home of large number of many microscopic germs like viruses and bacteria. When we work on such, toxic keyboard ,germs stick to our hands and fingers.

Now what we do , completely unaware of the fact that we are carrying large number of transmittable germs with us , we never bother to wash hands . When we touch different objects around us, we leave germs in new places. In fact, everywhere where we go and touch . These microscopic organisms start multiplying in new place . They grow and grow more with each passing moment .If anyone else touches those objects then he will carry those germs with him and will eventually spread them on new ventures. These germs also enter inside our bodies when we eat with such germ carrying hands.

That’s not it , when we shake hands with others we directly pass these germs onto them. Sometimes with passage of times it happens that we develop immunity against those germs, but they can harm their new host.

So we must be very careful about cleaning our keyboards regularly with some good disinfectant. We should be very careful for cleaning our hands . All doctors emphasize on cleaning hands as most of diseases are transmitted with hands. Specially make habit of washing hands before eating , and teach kids for this practice. Its also told by Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him that clean your hands before eating.

This is not just for keyboards , as you may have noticed many such news about the key pads of your mobiles and other technological instruments like tablets etc. They have more germs then many things around us that we take as full of germs. The thing is same , when ever you use any thing like mobiles , laptops , tablets etc. clean them properly , to be safe.

So by showing a small care towards us and to others we can safe ourselves and others from many fatal diseases.

Will you remember to clean your hands next time and will you remember to share with people whom you care about.?

Stay Healthy and Blessed.

Thanks for reading. .   

How i wrote a Recommendation on Linkedin

Almost all of us know about linkedin. I was asked by my x-boss to write a letter of recommendation for her on linkedin.

I am happy to write for my boss as she was one of my best boss ever. But i wanted it to be good. So, after eagerly observing her profile on Linkedin, i came up with something that i feel she will also like. Even i was informed by her that she like it, this was all i wanted.

I would like to share my letter with you but i have changed the names of people and places.

 I feel it as my pleasure to write for Doctor and I will recommend her strongly for any academic or non-academic profession , keeping in mind her academic skills and leadership qualities, and I wish her good luck in her future endeavor. 

Doctor is currently working as a Consultant at the vice rector for planning, quality and development in one of leading Saudi University. She also performed duties of Associate Professor and Chair department of Information Technology in many other Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Universities.

Throughout her career she has been working at top positions of the high ranked organizations including a private University, where she was vice rector for all academic affairs. 

She was also dean for Computer Science department and I was working as a lecturer in Computer department under her deanship. I found her very co-operative, energetic, receptive and friendly. I really like the way she use to encourage all. I would also like to admire her approach to convey her thoughts and take everyone in confidence prior to any decision and the way she trusted her team really inspired me. I have a high regard for her because of her quick response to everyone. Whenever you need her, you will find her there standing side by side with you to help and guide you . I believe that not much people around have this ability, I feel this quality also makes a difference. She is one who is always full with new ideas and know, the way, how implemented, can produce excellent results. 

She is an excellent teacher, I deem it necessary to mention that her students really admire her methodology and her help outside class, as even being so busy, she was always ready to help out her students and give them valuable advice and open new horizons of thoughts for them . She is lady will excellent communication skills and knowledge. She worked really hard in private university for its improvement. 

She is the lady with beautiful personality for whom I personally believe that, she fits for any top management posts. 

Doctor is one of the researchers in all around the world who has done a marvelous contribution in knowledge and literature through her high quality research work. She is a brilliant researcher. Her research work is published in high ranked international journals. She has also presented her research work in different international conferences where her work was being praised a lot. 

Her expertise and interests are around but not limited to these areas: Academic Leadership, Business Development, Project and Personal Management experience. 

She has got a diverse industrial experience where she had been working for IT, Business and Healthcare industries. 

These diverse kind of experiences made her expert in wide range of fields. Doctor is an inspiring personality with high level of confidence, knowledge and experience. I wish her best of luck to achieve her all professional and personal objectives.

This was what, i finally came up with after taking guideline from one of my X colleague from Mirpur University of Science and Technology Mirpur Azad Kashmir Pakistan. Thank you "Aasim Munir Daad" for your help and guidance.

Are we Happier than our Ancestors?

An American writer, Henry David Thoreau, says that we are unhappy than our ancestors because our life is complicated than theirs.

In fact I believe that  Thoreau might had an opinion that life should be less  complicated and easy.  Without newspapers and messages that brings depressing news and frustration round the clock. People are running towards luxuries and facilities without thinking that all this , if on one hand is bringing their ego a self satisfaction or mental peace , is also making their life more complicated and disturbed as one is in continuous contact to family of friends, resulting in loss of freedom and independence . Even after having everything , dreamed of , we are still dissatisfied and are not contented whatever we have strived for.

Though we have much more facilities than our ancestors but these facilities let the modern man to be on a racing track in every moment he lives. We are continuously running an unending race and all of us are trying to beat all others. Consequently even having many facilities than our ancestors we do not enjoy spiritual peace at all . Love of money have killed our feelings , sentiments , emotions and passion . We regard others as  cogs in the machinery. Our ambitions , aims , objectives , desires are very high. We have set new goals for us in life ; having a luxurious life keeping aside love , respect and care for others. We do not care for feelings and emotions today but our personal benefits matter more to us .

Modern man has least moral values and has lost his faith in religion and the Creator of all , constantly thinking about  crossing all those limits which are kept essential for  life. As a result of this race , he is still unhappy, sorrowful , miserable and frustrated and not enjoying peace of mind by any means .

Looking at the optimistic view of Thoreau’s saying, comparing ourselves with the ancestors makes it clear that we are enjoying many conveniences and  comforts of life than them; its easy to cover great distances by flying in air like a bird, swim in deep depths of seas and oceans like a fish, and has landed on moon .Today even a child is familiar with facts of universe and solar system. At present we have access to different types of knowledge and ideas. Anyone can plan properly and execute his plan easily because of availability of many helping tools . Although all this was not available to our ancestors and I think they really suffered.

Modern man is enjoying a better and healthy life as compared to his forefathers because of access to technology and new ways of treatment like heart transplantation , limbs replacement etc.    

 In short, it can be said that our ancestors had nothing what we have now , but still , they were more contented and satisfied , enjoyed their life and had lived for long ages. Whereas we , in spite of having all , what we desire and demand for , are still dissatisfied and less-contented. The real reason is only the loose knot of our faith , that we used to have with our Creator.  

 All luxuries and facilities must be enjoyed but not at cost of peace.

 

Always remember: Life is a continuous journey, with ups and downs, not a fixed destination, so don't wait for happiness to magically arrive someday. Embrace each step, celebrate each moment, decision, and small joy along the way; that's where true fulfillment lies. 'Enjoy the process' is cliché for a reason – it's a reminder to savor life's moments now

Shafaq Akhlaq

Dua ><(((:>

Tehreek e Azadi e Kashmir 1947 and the role of Sudhnotti

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan and his interview about Molana Abul Kalam Azad

I want Peace

Think in a silent moment about life , why we were created by GOD i.e. what is purpose behind our creation , why we cannot find satisfaction anywhere we go , why we have deep wells in our minds, what is the world we long for and why we have emptiness in our souls and holes in our hearts, why we move around helpless, What we lack in our life…….I feel all is about PEACE.

 

According to definition of Wikipedia , Peace is presence of harmony with no violence, conflicts and the freedom from hostility. Peace also stands for sincere attempts for the existence of healthy relationships among mankind. It also refers to prosperity in matters of public or monetary interests. Peace strongly recommends the equality of human beings. The definition of “peace” can vary with religion, culture, or subject of study. The term is sometimes used to refer to a termination of all the aggression among all individuals.

 The International Day of Peace, also recognized as the World Peace Day, is observed  annually on 21 September. The day was first celebrated in 1981. People from different nationalities , races , religions observe this day throughout the world with a wish to have a peaceful place to live , where they can nurture their capabilities to live without poverty and many other current problems . I am glad we have one day when all people in universe focus on PEACE. All of us have this inside us kept from our Creator , as we love our family , friends etc.

I would like to dedicate this thought and writing to all those, I would rather like to say surviving in world who really wish to expand Peace on Earth.

World peace is actually the freedom for the expression of your ideas, peace of your mind , and happiness throughout the world among different nations and peoples. World peace is an idea of peacefulness by which people of the world can help , guide and cooperate each other in their capacity by their will , either voluntarily or by virtue of a system which avoids planetary conflict. World peace normally refers to a permanent end of warfare throughout planet Earth.

Being a part of this chaotic world I strongly believe that we have a voice against combat and devastation threatening all parts and I also believe that one day it will be heard and it will effect and save many lives from such brutal acts against many who are suffering directly or indirectly.

We have to rise by promoting peace and by caring for each other with love and kindness. Mankind's voice will spring louder than ever. It is our destiny and birth right. We have been given the gift to live on this earth with one another as human beings  in peace, harmony and equality. We are not the members of the same family or religion, or same country , we do not speak same language , nor we have same interests, we aren’t having same gender and color ,but the only thing common is a wish for a peaceful life .

Everywhere on internet you come across many statements like ; All I want to find in life is peace of mind and happiness for all human beings. I want to have a peace that flow to all like a river .

Peace does not mean to be in place where there is no noise or trouble or poverty or chaos at all , it means that you are surrounded by all of those problems but still you are satisfied from inner and have a clam in your heart and feel life in your soul.

This is our utmost duty to make this world a  peaceful place to live and we should hand over this love , harmony and peace of mind and soul to our next generation.

Do you believe that purpose of war in world is peace?

I believe that war in world can never give peace.  If we see around us then we’ll come to know that many people are suffering from warfare and hostility against them , they are not at peace at all . Also if we inquire about all those parts of the world who faced warfare against them in any capacity , internal or international are still paying the price . For example we should not forget about the pain of people of Japan / Germany who are still suffering from after affects of war. United kingdom still has signs of World War II.

Sometime people and nation have to pay the price of ruthless dictators and in other areas many terrorist/ religious extremist groups in different countries take benefit of youngsters who are desperate of chaotic situation , they do their brain washing and motivate them to have violent attacks , like we see many examples of suicide bombers , who attack to destroy property or people or even they create a panic and alarming condition in country , after investigation it come forward that most of them are teenagers or youngsters.

Conflict can be between groups , nations , ethnicity , religions and between countries. There can be different purposes for conflict between different groups and its size also changes depending upon whether there is conflict between groups , religions , sects or nations and countries. The biggest effects and size is when there is conflict between countries ,it cannot remain limited to just two countries as many allies also take part in war and it spreads all around. It’s devastating  after effects are inevitable. Conflicts , violence and a warfare truly cast a long and dark shadow on the lives of nations and its peoples. War has a heavy economic and human cost. After effects of war depend on the country , different countries have different outcomes. Its effects are not only limited to humans who have many psychological and numerous health related problems among still living , it creates malnutrition, water and sanitation problems , set back in education , it ultimately comes up with the loss of life, limbs, loved ones and many customs and traditions. It means that war affects people , mentally , physically and spiritually. Many wars have been accompanied by significant depopulation. It generates trade barriers. War also effects our environment , ecosystem and climate as it increases air pollution and many other problems related to environment. It pollutes air , water and soil. War brings with it the unending application of weapons, the destruction of structures/buildings crop and oil fields, it set everything on fires that comes in its path. All can notice with fear the military transport movements and have to suffer chemical spraying. We can hear screaming everywhere , everyone is afraid of sudden deaths by bombs or rockets shot or stray bullets , death prevail and is scaring all everywhere. These are some examples of the destroying impact wars have on the environment and the people.

No doubt that we cannot get rid of conflicts during this century as President of United states Barrack Obama said in his speech when he got Nobel Prize for Peace in 2009   “We must begin by acknowledging the hard truth: we will not eradicate violent conflicts in our lifetimes,” and that “There will be times when nations — acting individually or in concert — will find the use of force not only necessary but morally justified.”

But still I wish for peace and believe that secret of happiness is to count your blessings that God have bestowed on you. He have created everyone free and have not given right to anyone to enslave others.

In today’s situation around the world , do you believe that peace is possible ????

I do. I believe that we can make it happen together . It will occur by stopping violence , saving lives , healing devastated group of people and by standing together shoulder by shoulder against all conflicts regardless of any nationality , ethnicity , race or religion.

In conflicts area around the world some local people from the society are physically standing against violence and are making the difference by helping everyone who is in need. They are creating a real change by working together with many other women and men. They began by focusing on human rights, and sometimes also train youngsters to build peace by challenging violence and extremism.

I remember a line from a song ( I do not remember completely or not sure about name of singer or writer, but it says)

“We want peace, and we want it right now.”

Why do not we have a purpose in our lives and stand beside them in every way possible. There are many areas with conflict where people across the borders do not have access in such situation we must support them in every step of way and help them morally and financially and can make a cheerful combination. Together we should find a way that brings even a modicum of comfort to their miserable lives.

Violence is thus wasteful–I believe that if we take a minute to think , try and understand, what is the cost of war ,we will surely try to avoid violence as much as possible. We must understand how to create , if not a non- violent then at least a less violent world.

We must initiate and do something that is not still been done , we can win the hearts of many people around the world by standing for peace. We have to stand firm to end all brutal wars . We have to show courage , strength and determination and many lives will be saved . We need an environment where we can freely exchange our ideas , thoughts and experiences . We are living a miserable life where we miss peace and lack satisfaction. We must stand before everything is finished and we can not even get the ruins .

I strongly recommend all to stand for peaceful interpersonal and international relationships. By doing so we will achieve our inner peace , its so precious that even if paying and spending even all the wealth and resources you can not get this. The aim of our lives must be to have peace, and specifically to have a place where there is no war at all.

All I want on this planet earth is peace and what do you think is it much to ask for ?

I wish all murders and sadness is finished  , I wish people can have the right to breathe freely on earth. I want the world to unite and stand against hatred and wars. I wish to be in a world where everyone is smiling , I wish we show tolerance to everyone ,I wish there is no killing , no bloodshed ,no more deaths on name of religion , race , nationality. I wish that all future conflicts should be solved by dialogues and non-violent means and a working political order that serves the true interests of all without any discrimination of race , nationality or ethnicity  . I wish that the desire for peace and freedom will eventually win through all barriers that are laid in it's path .I wish that our eyes will open soon and rather than going blindly behind anyone who is after his own benefits and risk the life of masses  and makes lives miserable we will think , understand and try to stop any such acts against humanity. I wish we use or sight and brains to see and understand. I wish all wars and hatred is ceased one day. I wish we show love, peace and honesty towards our self and to the universe. I wish everyone get the elevated respect he is entitled to. I wish that everyone should condemn any insulting behavior towards anyone.  I wish we may not attack, insult or mock any religion like Islam, Judaism or Christianity etc. in any way , this should be unacceptable behavior. I wish to be in world where everyone have free and quality education . I wish all qualified individuals will think in this way.

I trust with all my heart that someday I will see this happening during my existence in this world. In addition to this I consider that the ability placed essential to attain this, is contained by all of us, keeping aside any difference of race, religion, tradition or faith... it initiates with love. We will accomplish it.

At the end I will appeal all of you to spread love and peace by any means you get. It can be a simple act of a smile or a little support and I pray that May peace prevail on earth.

All I want in World is Peace.

An old song by John Lennon says about peace as, 

"All we are saying is give peace a chance."

It’s that simple…. Believe me.

What do you believe about Peace??? I will be happy to hear you.


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West and Muslim Women

West and Muslim Women 

No one can negate the reality , women’s place is different than men’s in every society. Men have their own role to play , while female have some specific role of their own according to nature. If male start doing what females are supposed to do and vice verse then society will certainly be on verge of destruction.

            Have you ever thought about the life of Muslim Women and the challenges they are facing for their survival ? In my discussion today I will compare  Muslim women with Western women in my capacity and will try to find what west feels for them .

Islam is first religion who recognized rights of females in society and positioned women in a special place as she have to bring forth and bring up next generation.

If we study about the time prior to Islam, we will come to know that women had no rights , no respect and value what so ever in society and were sold as slaves and were treated badly , for being a female. Many women were even buried alive, after their birth , as they were considered worthless to live in this world. Why I am telling you about time before Islam ? Let us just have a look around us and check the statistics  of surveys published by different international organizations  about the pitiable condition of females in a Democratic and Secular country India ; how many females are killed even in womb everyday , how many lose their life after birth. We can  also check statistics about sexual harassment, rapes cases , discrimination, violence , abuse and many other such unacceptable biased reactions against women . There is no safety for women even from law of state. Now compare these figures with any of Muslim majority country in world .. the picture will be clear.

Islam addressed this problem of society; claiming it as a sin and gave rights to female to live and work in society and help in nation building. Islam declared about the equality of women and men. Women who hold with the teachings of Islam , will not demand for any other right or  freedom or feminism as common in west today.

Many westerners feel that there is gender discrimination in Islam, and as a result women feel isolated and harmed. 

Islam protected the rights of female and removed any discrimination  against them.  Islam advocates for dignity and  respect for females ever since it was revealed by Allah through Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (p.b.u.h). The law of Islam has evolved from Allah Almighty ,  can never go under any revolution as everything is written in Quran and it cannot be changed. 

According to Law of Islam "women shall work in all fields suitable to their nature" .Islam have specific roles for men and women , these roles are according to nature of women and men as we know that Allah have created human beings and every creature in universe so He knows best what are the tasks that can be performed by specific creature and what are their needs.

All Muslim women  have their legal rights, Islam enabled women to make decisions for themselves. They can easily access the courts and engage in the government . In most of Muslim –majority countries , women are granted the right to an independent identification card. Islam suggested that violence against women is not a family issue  , but rather a judicial issue. Islam condemns the concept and tradition of “honor killings” and considers it as violation against women.

If we compare western culture with Islamic culture then we will see that all rules and regulations are changing on everyday basis , during the passage of time in west .  If we have faith in our religion Islam, then we will know that, there is no reason that any Muslim claim or demand for any reforms in Islamic laws. Islam helps everyone to nurture their family on true and pure values. No one can deny this reality that there is no greater satisfaction than following Islam.

Western society claims to be most modernized and developed and stands for freedom and equality of female , but if we go in detail then it will be clear that their concept of freedom is vague , shallow , have no depth and is full of confusion.  In modern western society , female having all rights and freedom , is taken as commodity by men and they take advantage of female in every possible way , media is clear picture for this and what to say about females , they consider this as their freedom. Some of these concepts of freedom border on absurdity and most of them have severe cost on humanity.

 The reality is actually that , the modernized western women’s actions, behavior , concepts and thoughts are unclear, but the outcomes are very clear and disastrous . The concept of western civilization, away from Islam, have adverse affects on society , it has totally damaged household structure ,bringing up of children; so they can be a best civilized generation tomorrow. Female have lost her destined dignity and nature. This  so-called freedom, in reality, is an anxiety and feelings of stress ,due to Sins.

In European civilization , the notion of modernization and freedom for women  has given birth to many problems. There is no compulsory rule, actually modernization gave a way to crimes of every nature . If we check the survey reports of different organizations and compare the figures then it will be clear that there is a clear increase in number of crimes and west is spending a lot of money to investigate these crimes. 25th November is observed as 'Anti-Violence Against Women Day' decided by UN . More than 50% of World’s violence against women occurs in United Kingdom and America . Many male agreed that westerners exploit women. Different studies reveal that women complained of more anxiety, depression , insecurity and inability to cope with stress.

If Western society stands for human rights of women and children then how it will explain about all the atrocities that they are carrying out against Muslim world and specially , why they are killing innocent females and children , why they put them in prison and make them slaves to serve them as they want against the will of women and children? Why they are showing prejudice against Muslim women or why they have double standards for themselves and for others or they think that Muslim women and children are not humans or they do not have blood in their veins like they have. I receive killing  as an act of utter barbarism by the highly influential western world, this should be  brought to a spotlight to highlight the troubles of Muslim women .West quickly deny that the children and women who are  murdered are not innocent, but rather executed for helping terrorists.

International media significantly coverage about the oppression of women within Islam, even many Muslim countries suffer criticism from a number of media outlets and human rights organizations for not giving freedom to women , but it is a terrible fact that they do not pay any heed to this point of brutal killing and genocide.

This matter must be considered urgent so that prevention would be done and we can save many women and children for becoming victims of slavery or even death .

I have a sense that this point may raise the most disagreement .I am a Muslim woman and I believe that western women have to face problems with in her society but Muslim women have to stand against the injustice and issue that are not from their own society but from west against them , even some are life threatening.  As many Muslim women throughout world are suffering because of western so called War on Terror as European and U.S.-American military endeavors have been launched against many Muslim countries . A large number of  Muslim women and children are prisoners or displaced and living as a refugee and they are being killed every day in this war on terror . These are real problems that Muslim women in different countries have to face and are already struggling against that . Muslim women face daily struggles for their survival because of situation created by west in their countries .These problems are not because of law of Islam but they have to do with militarism against Muslim countries by west. Not even a single  Muslim-country has launched any military or armed action against Western nation,  but the West colonized/ invaded many of  Muslim countries like Pakistan , Iran,  Iraq , Afghanistan etc.

In this situation how west can claim to be standing for human rights and how Islam have harmed western modernization and values.

I just want to know if all those women and children were criminal or terrorist who are killed in this war and where are all human rights organizations who are not speaking against the barbaric killing of innocent children and women. Muslim women are increasingly suffering and this seems to be an unending process.  I am really saddened by the fact that no one seems to speak and stand for them as if they are not humans. 

I know this is important as many people in west think that Muslim women are invisible , kept behind high boundary walls ,not allowed to go out of their houses and cannot talk to male in any capacity and  have no right to speak for their rights  and they do not have and are not allowed to be in power. I will strongly suggest them to study Islamic history and specially learn about last prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h) , who gave Muslim women power to speak , stand and fight for their rights and a voice to be heard and how he improved women status in life . Throughout history of Islam women have played a vital role and fought shoulder by shoulder with men in every field of life. I am sure that  you will be astonished to study about First Muslim women Khadija , the way she supported Mohammad and must read about Battle of Camel how Muslims had an armed struggle  under leadership of Hazrat Ayesha( youngest wife of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) . I am confident you will have respect for them.  

These are just few examples of some of Muslim women who had played most prominent roles in the history.

Since that time till now Muslim women have also struggled for political advancement and liberation of their countries from western dominating colony system. They come out and share their ideas and register their protest . Many women have been jailed, ridiculed but they won the battle because of their strong faith and determination.

In spite of all these problems , created for them by west directly or indirectly , many Muslim women advance in education and many are studying in western universities and have their own identity and have faith on their own religion. They gain respect for being strong hardworking and intelligent by advancing in science and arts.

Islamic nations, stand firmly for the rights of Muslim women and allow them to advance as per law of Islam. Muslim women are given right to vote in public politics .If you study about political scenario of south Asian Muslim countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mali, Pakistan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Senegal and Turkey then you can find many examples of Muslim woman president or prime minister  like Benazir Bhutto , Prime Minister from Pakistan Sheikh Hasina Wajid ,   Prime Minister of Bangladesh etc are Muslim women. Similarly, Atife Jahjaga, the President of Kosovo, is the world's youngest female president. 

I will surely not say that Muslim women are without faults and they do nothing wrong toward west and also I will not say that there was nothing good between Islam and west . There are many Muslim women throughout the world who idealize and try to imitate glamorous life of western actresses and want to be in flash light and follow their footsteps , which is totally against Islam. But I am standing for the point that west is benefited in many ways from Muslim women as simply consider that  many women in Muslim majority nations do a lot of work with very low wages to produce a lot of stuff used in European countries . 

Keeping in view ever deteriorating condition in west we should think twice before following their footsteps as this is not a path toward success and security but this clearly  explains that the condition is much more worse after independence and freedom of women, women are facing really a tough time. 

As it turns out, some human rights organizations had been speaking behind the scenes and they are actually the enemies of Islam and they just play a blame game without having any knowledge about the Law of  Islam.

I await the day when human right organizations will stand for rights of Muslim women and will fight together against oppression that make their lives horrible

 Attention brought to Muslim women by international media and human right organizations can force the west to take a closer look at their killing and west will be  taking a different approach toward war on terror.  Rather than treating Muslim women and children worthy of death, forcing it underground, west will treat it as more as an issue and sin against humanity . I even know that this is far from becoming a reality but I believe that Muslim women must be treated equally   by west and must be given their right to live according to Law of Islam. It can be  a notable step in their desired direction.

Peaceful environment will enable Muslim women to contribute a lot towards a better future.

Western society stands for seeking excitement, and have nothing  to do with praising  their Lord 

 The Law of Islam  has everything to do with our society . I personally believe  that Knowledge and adherence to Islam, go hand in hand with happiness and satisfaction.

We are under strong influence of media and it makes us to react, as it wants, by distorting the facts and use information for its benefit . There are every type of people in world , some are open minded , helping and some are very narrow minded and do not let go a chance of even bullying and harassing.  I also accept the fact , that many westerners condemn abusive , cruel and discriminative behavior of western media against Islam and Muslims. I am familiar with the fact that when America invaded Iraq large number of protesters , from west came out against this act , the number of protesters were much more than the number of protesters in any of Muslim-majority nation.

At the end I deem it necessary to write that as a Muslim women , we must understand that we should not be influenced by western society, there is no solution of our problems.

I will emphasize that westerners must not hate Muslims and in particular Islam , keeping aside religious prejudice we must rise together without further ado and  take the chance to fight against poverty , domestic violence and many other social problems of women. 

In this way we can proceed towards a better and prosperous future.