We want to study...........Will you let us?

We want to study...........Will you let us?, originally uploaded by Rashdi.

From Jinnah; To Pakistan...

  Quaid Speech: The task ahead (30th Oct 1947)

Speech at a Mammoth Rally at the University Stadium, Lahore on 30th October. 1947

The speech starts in Urdu, Quaid first highlights about the problems that Muslims faced during migration, amazingly put by him! then he tries to boost morale of people by saying his famous words "Mussalmaan Musibat mien Ghubraya nahi kerta, Humare Honslay Buland Hain"

The Speech continues and then Quaid asks the crowd to address in English too, he tells them that foreign journalists are also present and they must understand our message to, then he jokes that "Mujhe b zarurat hai"

The English part goes like this.


"We have achieved our cherished goal of freedom and have established Pakistan as an independent, sovereign State, fifth largest in the world. That freedom can never be attained by a nation without suffering and sacrifice has been amply borne out by the recent tragic happenings in this subcontinent. We are in the midst of unparalleled difficulties and untold sufferings; we have been through dark days of apprehension and anguish; but I can say with confidence that with courage and self-reliance and by the Grace of God we shall emerge triumphant.

Some people might think that the acceptance of the June 3 Plan was a mistake on the part of the Muslim League. I would like to tell them that the consequences of any other alternative would have been too disastrous to imagine. On our side we proceeded to implement this plan with a clean conscience and honest intentions. Time and history will prove that. On the other hand, history will also record its verdict on those whose treachery and machinations let loose forces of disorder and disruption in this subcontinent causing death of lakhs, enormous destruction of property and bringing about suffering and misery to many million by uprooting them from their homes and hearths and all that was dear to them. The systematic massacre of defenseless and innocent people puts to shame even the most heinous atrocities committed by the worst tyrant known to history. We have been the victims of a deeply-laid and well-planned conspiracy executed with utter disregard of the elementary principle of honesty, chivalry and honor. We thank Providence for giving us courage and faith to fight these forces of evil. If we take our inspiration and guidance from the Holy Quran, the final victory, I once again say, will be ours.

Do not for a moment imagine that your enemies can ever succeed in their designs. But at the same time do not make light of the situation facing you. Search your hearts and whether you have done your part in the construction of this new and mighty State.

Do not be over whelmed by the enormity of the task. There is many an example in history of young nations building themselves up by sheer determination and force of character. You are made of sterling material and are second to none. Why should you also not succeed like many others, like your own forefathers. You have only to develop the spirit of the "Mujahids". You are a nation whose history is replete with people of wonderful grit, character and heroism. Live up to your traditions and add to it another chapter of glory!

All I require of you now is that everyone of us to whom this message reaches must vow to himself and be prepared to sacrifice his all, if necessary, in building up Pakistan as a bulwark of Islam and as one of the greatest nations whose ideal is peace within and peace. Your immediate task is the rehabilitation of millions of our distressed and unfortunate brethren who are either already with us or who have still to join us in Pakistan, bereft of all they possessed or had in this world. The least we now can do for them is to receive them as our own brethren. No decent or sane person should consider that they are unwelcome burden thrust on us. Save all you can and give towards the relief of these victims of bestiality and vandalism who have suffered all this for the sole reason that they are Muslims.

Along with this, keep up your morale. Do not be afraid of death. Our religion teaches us to be always prepared for death. We should face it bravely to save the honor of Pakistan and Islam. There is no better salvation for a Muslim than the death of a martyr for a righteous cause.

I would also impress upon every member of this State, particularly our youth, to show the right spirit of devotion, courage and fortitude, to give a lead to the others and to set a nobler and higher example for those who may follow us and the coming generations.

Remember that the scrupulous maintenance and enforcement of law and order are the prerequisites of all progress. The tenets of Islam enjoin on every Mussalman to give protection to his neighbors and to the minorities regardless of caste and creed. Despite the treatment, which is being meted out to the Muslim minorities in India, we must make it a matter of our prestige and honor to safeguard the lives of the minority communities and to create a sense of security among them. I would like to impress upon every Mussalman, who has at heart the welfare and the prosperity of Pakistan, to avoid retaliation and to exercise restraint, because retaliation and violation of law and order will ultimately result in weakening the very foundations of the edifice you have cherished all these years to erect.

Do your duty and have faith in God. There is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan. It has come to stay. Our deeds are proving to the world that we are in the right and I can assure you that the sympathies of the world, particularly of the Islamic countries, are with you. We in turn are grateful to every nation who has stretched out to us its hand of help and friendliness.

In the end, I once again appeal to the good sense of every subject and citizen of our State not to take law and order into his own hands but so to behave and act as to be a pillar of strength to his Government and leaders who are sincerely doing their best to put an end to the miseries and hardships of our unfortunate brethren seeking shelter with us, and battling against grave danger and menace which is facing us.

Pakistan Zindabad"

 
Pakistan Zindabad! Pakistan Zindabad! Pakistan Zindabad!

A Little Book of Love

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A Little Book of Love

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meets in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which Heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impair'd the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress
Or softly lightens o'er her face,
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek and o'er that brow
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,—
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent.

Larkana Trip

Well it all started when i reached Larkana as to make my Domicile. I have never visited it since past eight years. since i was busy with my high studies and never wanted to go there in summer holidays as it hot out there and frequent electric load shedding. But this time it was different since i had my reasons to be there and further more i had a hobby that i have to feed in something. Went to see Pir-Jo-Goth Naodero( my village) and visited my family graveyard. It was awesome trip that after eight years i had some thing that would remind me of my true self.

Well this would be mine first photo blog.

Larkana Trip Photos









You can visit my flickr website

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rashdi/

for few other pics as well

Thoughts..................

Indeed life is funny, holding each memory for a meaning. We seek, we learn but somehow in the end, we fail to understand as to why for once things couldn’t go our way. What I feel may be simple but it holds such depth that at times I get scared. Get scared for how I think, get scared for how I feel, get scared for what exists, get scared for what does not exist, get scared for what will happen if hopes break….
Life is huge and I may have seen just a fraction of it. Emotions thickening, faith building, hopes rising; my heart feels the ache; I cry and laugh all at the same time…my smile widening and my tears doubling.

Sufi

What have you done to me
I was an ascetic, independent of this world
Now my feet are lifted agaiinst my will
this body turns inspite of itself.
And if i stop my ears with my fingers
The music plays only louder.
I tried to hide my heart
but you found it and stole it
and now nothing of myself remains
but this puppet which turns and turns.

The things I have seen (Picture By Rafey Shah)

Son, I want you to listen to me.
I have something important to say

Yes dad

No son, really listen.
Come, sit next to me.

Ok dad

I’m not young like you, but I was once.

I know dad. If this is about the…

No son It’s not. You promised to listen.

Sorry dad…

Well, can you see I’m aging?
I’m not the same as I was before.

You look great for your age

Yes?
How old am I?

You are 10?

No son, I’m over 100 years old.

Like I said dad, you look great for your age.

In my life I have seen a lot of things.
I’ve seen a rainbow after a storm.
I’ve seen clouds that took a swim in the ocean.
I’ve seen divers find treasures only to die of sunburn.
I’ve seen captains risk their lives to save a whale and others risk a whale to save their lives.
My son, I’ve seen a lot.
Every wrinkle, every stain of rust, every hole in my crumbling body is something I’ve seen and learned.

I know dad… can I go now?

Son, you promised me you listen, will you keep your promise?

Yes dad.

Well, after all I’ve seen there is one thing I know.

What’s that dad?

I’ve learned I know nothing.
I can’t explain, and I can’t predict anything.
Life is a big storm, and we must assume we can drown in any minute.

I don’t understand.
If I know nothing, how do I know that?

Now son,
Now I know you were listening.

I think it’s my time to go.