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I am an ordinary person with ordinary skills and abilities. I do however; have a serious urge to take on extraordinary ambitions and challenges in life. I am Logistician by profession and serving proudly in a very prestigious Government service of Pakistan.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Should children be bribed to help with household chores?: 1 of 7
The world around us revolves around the system of rewards and punishments. Right from the religion to ordinary dealings in one's life, the foremost motivational factor either remains the fear of punishment or greed for some reward. Why would our children be any different? Nevertheless, the choice of words like bribe and fe... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Introducing a new pet to your baby: 6 of 34
Some people consider pets necessary to complete the family. Studies reveal that children learn a great deal of giving affection and receiving loyalty and devotion from their pets. Nevertheless, it is better to familiarize your baby with pets at not too early age. If you must, bear some important considerations in mind as brie... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion The status of Jesus in Islam: 3 of 12
Once asked by a Christian (American), what Muslims think about Jesus? I replied in simple words, "No one can claim to be a Muslim, if he denies prophet-hood of Jesus or bear any disrespect for Jesus in his mind." To my surprise, my answer stunned him so much that he kept sitting for hours asking more about Islam. I am not a s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Islamic culture: The recommended dress code for the Muslims: 1 of 3

Islamic dress code is another string in the long and comprehensive chain of provisos of Quran that encompass every aspect of life. Some aspects were further defined and elaborated through the exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). In doing so, Islam has often touched upon such minor details of conduct, where ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Biography: Bilal al-Habashi, the first muezzin of Islam: 1 of 3
He was dragged like animals in the streets and beaten furiously by his masters on the way. After every strike on his black skin, his aggressors were further outraged upon his resounding of the greatest truth; Ahad (Allah is one and only). He was Bilal ibn Ribah (RA), the slave of a non believer, freed by the fa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam How to keep Muslim traditions alive while living in non Muslim countries: 1 of 3

Islamic traditions and culture stem from the set of beliefs and value system taught by Quran and Sunnah. These beliefs when translated into action by a society in large, are commonly regarded as Muslim traditions or culture. It may however be objectionable for some Muslims to label them as traditionalist; rather they feel pri... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam The Islamic perspective on euthanasia and suicide: 1 of 2
What is the ultimate show of scepticism, cynicism, uncertainty, pessimism and disbelief? The undisputed answer to the question is committing suicide or euthanasia. How can any faith support this act of unfaithfulness, be that Islam, Christianity, Judaism or else. How can any religion permit its followers to give up on God Alm... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) The Internet and its history: 1 of 2
Internet derived from the words, Interconnection and Network can also be defined as The Network of Networks. Often simply referred as the Net, it connects thousand of networks with unprecedented integration of capabilities enabled by telegraph, telephone, radio, fiber optics, satellite communications and computer. A whol... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam The proper etiquette of reading the Quran: 1 of 1
Listen to me when I am talking to you! More often than not, similar commands strike our ears, when some parent is annoyed at his child or a boss with his employee or a teacher with his student. Our ordinary souls, being very humble and feeble creations are not willing to tolerate disregard to our words. We take it as disrespe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam The Islamic perspective on infertility treatments: 1 of 1
Islam takes infertility as it should be: a disease that needs to be cured. Infertility treatments are also taken as they should be; they are OK as long as biological father and mother are under valid marriage contract and womb of the wife is used. In simple words, that is all to it. Islam considers a family ... More..