Ethics

Since the human beings cannot live alone, they must have social lives. And for having a social life, we must have ethics. Ethics is the most important skill for a human being in his/her social life. Ethics is what decides your reputation and value among people and GOD. Ethics of person can change him completely, an ordinary man to a respected person, and an educated person to a useless and bad person. And we can see and feel these changes among people. Many intelligent students that did not have ethics, were out from their schools and were not given value. Good job owners that were not having ethics were given less value among the people. On the other hand, the sanitary engineers, and the garbage collectors who had ethics were given more respect than those of good job owner’s without ethics. Even the slaves which had good behavior were given more respect than those owners. Therefore, ethics is must. It is necessary in the relationships too. In a friendship, the friend not having ethics is considered bad and has less valuable. While, the friend having ethics is considered good and has more value. No body would like to be with that friend that has a bad behavior. If you do not have ethics, you will be hated everywhere by everyone. Actually, Ethics has the most effect in the measurement of virtue and evil. Moreover, the most important chapter of every religion is ethics including Islam, Christianity, etc..
The holy prophet changed the whole world. He taught and inspired them to have good behaviors. He taught them ethics. The main tool that helped him do his task was his ethics. His behavior, and personality is a sample for mankind. Secondly, Christianity emphasizes on the kindness and ethics of the prophet Jesus. He taught the people to behave good just like the holy prophet. Prophet Moses is said to have a good behavior. The Jews have learned to behave good. And the people were affected by the ethics of these prophets. On the other hand, it is not only a matter and teachings of different religions, it is, actually, the most important chapter of humanity. Many successful people had great ethics, and it was not due to his religious knowledge, but it was due to his humanity. If you are not good in ethics, you are not human. Ethics is the major part of the existence of human. It is not optional to have a good behavior, it is a must, it is obligatory.

Majority is Always wrong

Human beings have a state that they support what is in power, not what is right. And this a threat for their survival. Majority is blind, and they are unaware of responsibilities. They are in their comfort zones. And just because human beings prevent danger and seek comfort, they join and support the majority. But they are wrong, they have chosen the wrong path. Quran says “Majority does not know, majority are ignorant, majority does not think, majority does not thank Allah”. Maulana Rumi says that “the death of an educated person is worse than the death of 100 ordinary people”. This quote expresses that minority is right and more valuable.

Having a look at the history of mankind, we have been seeing minority on the right path. Different stories of different kingdoms prove minority to be better than majority. The revolutionists have always been in minority. The religious examples would of the prophet Noah, Prophet Abraham, prophet Moses, Prophet Jesus, Holy Prophet of Islam, Imam Ali, and others. Prophet Noah wanted to remind people about the creator of the world (Allah), and invite the people to righteous, and obedient to the commands of the creator (Allah). And then we can clearly see that minority followed him and majority rejected him. The result came that minority survived (Prophet Noah’s followers) and majority was drowned. Then comes prophet Abraham where minority accepted not to be normal anymore. And then came prophet Jesus, similar situation happened to him. The holy prophet, where his followers were scarce. Until he was in Mecca city, his followers were very less. And they were the people who tolerated hardships just to change the people, and bring positive changes in the people. And those minority was victorious and successful. They invaded many places and removed ignorance from the world. Imam Ali (A.S) and his followers were in minority. All his 11 children (Imams) have had less followers. On the other hand, the nations that were victims of cruelty had their insurgencies in minority. Majority of the people accepted the cruelty, being slaves, being killed, and other violets, but it was always the minority who showed condemnation against them. Like the black movement in parts of Europe and America. Majority was always coward. Mark Twain says that “Whenever you find yourself on the side of majority, it is time to pause and reflect”. Moreover, Imam Ali (A.S) says that “do not follow the majority, follow the truth”. If the world understands this quote completely and apply this technique in out practical lives, the world would be a better place to live in.

Why should you be kind?

The holy prophet says “there is reward for kindness to every living thing”, Therefore, kindness is a virtuous act. Being kind has special divine rewards. Al-Raheem is one of the names of Allah, and this conveys this message that we should this quality of Allah in ourselves. Though we can not be as kind as Allah is, but we can have this quality among the people. A person, not having kindness is not a complete human being. And those who are not kind, has a very bad position in Islam. Kindness is not only a virtuous act in Islam, but also in all the religions. Christianity, Hinduism, and other religions also emphasize on kindness. Moreover, kindness is ethics. It is taught in the course of humanity. Even the communists demand their followers to be kind. Kindness builds better relationships among siblings, relatives, friends, mates, and etc. Though kindness has nothing to do with religion, our religion underlines kindness. In addition, being kind is good for physical and mental health. Being kind releases feel-good hormone in your body. It boosts your serotonin which is responsible for satisfaction and well-being. And it prevents illness. Mentally, kindness can affect us a lot. Kindness brings happiness in your life. As it lets you be very good to the people and you see the people very happy and good to you, this can affect you mentally to become happy, as you see the people being happy. It increases love. The kindness of a person can affect others psychologically, they feel love for you, and they star loving you, specially in a relationship. It reduces stress. A kind person has no stress, his kindness does not allow him become stressed. And it reduces anxiety and fear. If you are kind to the people, they will not fight you, they will no longer expand enmity with you. It builds your personality. The people will start appreciating your personality because of your kindness.

Who actually Imam Ali (A.S) was ?

                    

      Imam Ali (A.S) was born on 13 Rajab, 21 BH as to 29 January 632 in the holy city of Mecca, at the holy place Kaaba which is the holiest place in Islam. He was the first Imam of the Shia Muslim. He is an important personality to Sunni Muslims too. He was the Husband of Fatimah, the daughter of the holy prophet. Imam Ali (A.S) was very famous for his virtuosity and had many titles. They are as following: lion of god, Al-Murtaza, Amir Al-Momineen, Imam-ul-Muttaqin, Mozahar Al-Ajaib, Bab-e Madina-ul-ilm, Sayidul Ausiya, Imam-ul Auliya, Assadullah, Lisanullah, Yadullah, Wajhullah, Nafse Rasol-ullah, Vali-ullah, Siddequl Akbar, Farooqul Azam, Abu Turab, Fateh-e-khayber, Abul Immah, Akho Rasool-ullah, Abul Etam, Haider-e-Karar, Safdar, and etc. His titles were given by the people and by the holy prophet  because of his bravery in different battles that he fought for the Muslims, having a very strong faith on the holy prophet and Islam, being the father of Imams, the chosen one of GOD, the hand of GOD, the face of GOD, being a helper, being a good leader, being a good father, being very educated, and etc. many scholars describes and praises Ali as that was the minister of the holy prophet, the picture of Haq (right), king of men. Looking at Ali is worship. Ali is not separate from the holy prophet. He is the beloved of GOD and Mustafa. We get Ali from the house of Allah. He is the first witnesser of prophecy, worships are not complete without his name and in many more qualities. Imam Ali (A.S) is understood wrongly by a group of the people, and they  commemorate and mourn him differently, not the way he deserves. We cannot complete the commands of Imam ALI (A.S) by calling his name, crying for him, telling the people about his position in the world and in the heaven, telling the people about his greatness, and etc. Being a follower of Imam Ali (A.S) is very difficult, you need to be able to distinguish between right and wrong completely and always support what is right, you must have a very good behavior with everybody, you must help everybody including orphans and the needy people in secret, you must be very active, you must stand against cruelty which is on you or any other Muslim brother, you must be very wise, you must perform all the obligatory commands in Islam, and etc. This is what most followers of Imam Ali (A.S) lack. And these were the most important points that follower of Imam must have. The people who do not follow the Islamic commands completely, do not help the needy people, do not fight cruelty do not support what is right, are the people who misuse the name of Imam. His martyrdom was also very oppressed, he was killed while praying in the perfect position while prostration in the holy mosque of Kufa on 21^st Ramadan 41 BH as to 29 January 661. The death of Ali shows his extreme love with GOD. And we must try to be a true follower of Imam Ali, therefore, we can make Earth a better place than it is. His speeches and quotes are excellent, and we can change ourselves and the world by obeying them.

What is Education?

Education is a very important tool for human beings. The value of education is beyond our imaginations. It is very effective in our lives. The value of education is beyond our imaginations. But the meaning of education has been conveyed differently to the students. Most cultures and countries believe that schools are the only source of getting education. They have kept serious rules for schools. These rules have caused the students to believe that education and school is only about being a position, or being passed in the examination. In different developed countries of the world, most of the students study just to get a good job. And in the developing countries, students just try to get themselves passed in the exams, and have no other logic to study. According to different organizations, most of the students have no direction, and no future planning. The interpretation of education is being understood very differently by the students. While they are all wrong. The actual meaning of education is “to change our behavior”. It is not about being a doctor, an engineer, and having a good salary. It is not necessary for an educated person to have a good job. While it is necessary for him to have a good behavior and to think differently. They can give better ideas to live better. They can make others happy and give ideas for other people to live better. And an ordinary man, even those doctors and engineers with good salaries can not do so. They never think of the people. They just think of their own pocket to have a good house, a good car, wife, and their children studying at good schools. This is not education. Moreover, school is not the only way to get education. Many educated people have not been to colleges and universities. They have read books, they have had good deeds, they have applied what, they have learned, in their lives. And education is not based on age. The elderly people must not make excuses not to study. It is because education is for every age group, for the kids, youngsters, and etc. Secondly, education is not limited to genders like being male or female. It is not based on any specific nation or culture. It is important for every human being. The educational system of the world has changed everything. The education of the people by the educational system. The world must change the educational system or we will suffer ignorance for longer.

Social Service

Social services are a range of services given by the government, any organization, or a private person for the public without any profit in return. Activities like Education, food subsides, health care, fire service, police, job training, and other free courses are included in social services. The holy prophet said “The most beloved person near Allah are those who are the most beneficial to Allah". In addition, Warren Buffet said " Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago". The quote of him delivers a huge morality for social service. Social service is what the developing countries lack. The most important services specifically for the developing countries are: Education, providing food, and health care. If the people of developing countries gain generosity, they can begin these activities and march the path of success. Many political men can begin these activities individually and gain followers gradually, but they lack humanity and generosity. In fact, they are all thieves. They steal the treasure. Theft of governmental treasury is almost rampant in developing countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan. If the government do not begin social services, it is a resistance for the development; but if the political men steal from the treasury, it is a loss, or strike on the development. Secondly, any man having financial resources (being rich) can begin social services individually and get followers (human resources) gradually. On the other hand, he must be a good leader, as a result, he/she can lead his followers and control them. If the leadership goes weak, the system will be weakened, and they will delay the development. Thirdly, Educational organizations are almost responsible to begin these activities. If any activity is started by a group and a group works on it, the speed of growth will be boosted, therefore, an organization is the best to begin social services from. If they lack money, they can ask to get fund from other political or rich people. Overall, an organization have both important factors of reaching a goal (Human resources, and financial resources). And if an organization begin any program, it would almost be undefeatable. Finally, only a social service can lead the developing societies to success.