Importance of Traffic Rules and Regulations

 Importance of Traffic Rules and Regulations

In cities, where there is great rush on roads, traffic rules and regulations should be followed strictly. If there were no traffic rules and regulations, then there would be severe danger to the lives of people. There are different traffic signs. All drivers should follow these traffic signs. If a driver does the rash driving, he gets challaned by the traffic police. Nobody is allowed to drive on the wrong side of the road. In order to have a u-turn, one should do it at a specific place. Traffic rules and regulations are for the safety of the public. A lot of accidents are avoided by following the traffic rules. It is the drivers of public transport should be given proper training to obey the rules and regulations of traffic. It is very important for the drivers and the general public to be aware of the traffic rules and regulations. 

The traffic can be made disciplined only with the help of the traffic rules and regulations.  

The Obedience to Parents and Teachers

 

The Obedience to Parents and Teachers

       Parents and teachers are great blessing of God. Parents suffer a lot to up-bring us. They provide us everything. They send their children to schools to get education. In schools, teachers help the students to gain knowledge. We should be thankful to teachers and parents for their kindness.

    It is extremely important for students and children to obey their parents and teachers. If one respects his parents and teachers, his parents and teachers will be very happy. God also says that we should respect and obey our teachers and parents. God does not like those people who are disobedient to their teachers and parents. 

    The Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) has advised us to be obedient to our teachers and parents. Parents and teachers pray for their obedient children and students. The obedience to parents and teachers helps a person to be successful in life. It is saying that those who are obedient are lucky and blessed, while disobedient are unlucky. They never succeed in life. Those who do not show any regard to their parents and teacher's orders, they cannot learn any good things and cannot get to be obedient to his parents and teachers. 

    

A visit to a fair in my country (Pakistan)

          Pakistan is a land where fairs and festivals are held frequently. Most of the Pakistani people lives in village. Village folks love their fairs and tradition.  People go to a fair for the sake of merrymaking and enjoyment. A Pakistani fair, however, does not provide entertainment only. It also provides the people with a market for their goods. All kinds of shops dealing with goods from handkerchief to forming tools are set up. Most of the villagers do their shopping here.

        Every year a Baisakhi fair is held in our village namely 35-Chak, in the open field. It is a very important day for us. People make special arrangements for the fair. A few days before the fair, the village is decorated with buntings and colorful flags. It is attended by thousands of people from far and wide. Last Sunday, I went to visit the fair along with my elder brother.

        As we came out of the village, we saw an immense crowd of people making its way to the fair. When we reached the place, we saw a vast crowd of men, women and children in their beautiful attires. They were clad in various kinds of clothes, and looked happy and gay. The huge crowd of people gathered from different places. They were talking in their local dialects.

        When we went a little ahead, we saw two rows of shops. A temporary bazaar was set up in the fair. Sweets, fruits and toys were displayed in abundance in shops. There were shops of sweets, toys, fancy goods, etc. Huge preparations were made. The stalls and shops were well-decorated. They had a beautiful arrangement of a variety of articles and material. There were many hawkers. They were selling pins, brooches, bangles and other trinkets to women and children. A stream of men, women and children passed through the bazar, making purchases and enjoying themselves.

        The chief articles of consumption were the sweetmeats and the other eatables. The confectioners had displayed their wares to the best advantage. They tempted every passer-by to purchase something or the other. The consumption of sweets on this day is the highest. Confectioners start preparing sweets many days in advance. Otherwise, they cannot cope with the heavy demand of the customers. A number of shopkeepers declared “Clearance Sale”. They were selling goods at a discount to attract customers.

        On the other side there were various kinds of amusements. At one place we saw a merry-go-round with its load of gay children and young men whirling in the air. Here a bioscope show was being displayed and there a juggler was showing his feats. Acrobats and rope-dancers were also performing their feats in a corner. There was travelling circus too, admission to which was by tickets. On the other side, the puppet dance was being showed. Children were enjoying the dance. In other corner, people were dancing traditional Luddi and Bhangra. A large crowd had surrounded the dancers and was encouraging them. My brother bought me some sweets which we ate with great relish.

        It was now getting dark. We took our way home. On the way, we came across many groups of happy villagers. They were laden with the day purchases and were wending their way homeward. I enjoyed myself at the fair the whole day. It will always refresh in my mind. I will never forget this visit to the fair. I wish, I could go to this fair every year. (576 Words)

Resso and her pot of milk

 

Moral Story: Resso and her pot of milk

Once upon a time, in a small village there lived a good girl “Resso”. She helped her mother in her work. She milked her cows every day.

One day her mother gave her a pot of milk. She said “You are a good girl. You help me in my work. I am very pleased with you. Take this pot of milk in the bazaar and sell it. You may need the money for yourself.”

Resso was very pleased. She said, “Oh! Thank you mother.” She put the pot of milk on her head and set out for the bazaar.

On the way she said to herself, “What shall I do with the money which I get by selling the milk?” “I shall buy some eggs,” she thought. “My hen will sit on the eggs, and I shall soon have some chickens. When the chickens are big, I will sell them. This will give me more money. Then I will buy more eggs, and so get more chickens. Soon I shall get rich.

Then I shall buy fine clothes. All the young men will stare at me when I passed by. I shall feel very proud and will toss my head –like this.”

She actually tossed her head. The pot fell to the ground, and all the milk was lost. She began to cry but it was useless to cry over the spilt milk.

Moral:

It is no use building castle in the air;

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

The Bullet Proof Coat

 

The Bullet Proof Coat

One day, a clever man who claimed to be a great inventor came to military office. He said, “Sir, I have invented a bullet proof coat. It will be of a great use to the soldiers. It will save many precious lives from death.” The military officer examined the coat very carefully, but he did not find any extraordinary things in it. Then he gave the coat to the inventor and said, “Please put on, and let me see whether it is really bullet-proof coat or not.

The man put it on and the military officer went to another room to fetch his gun. When he returned with the gun, he found the man was missing.

Moral:

His coat was good for others but not for his own self

The Foolish Mouse

 

Moral Story: “The Foolish Mouse”

 

Once a little mouse and her mother lives in a rich man’s house, one night the mouse said to her mother, “Mother, I want some cheese to eat. Please give me some.” Her mother said, “I have no cheese to give you” “Then I shall go and look for some in the house. “Oh! Don’t go out. There is a trap in the house. You may be caught in it.” But the little mouse was very obstinate. She did not listen to her mother’s advice and went out of the hole. She ran all over the house but did not find any cheese.

At last, she smelt cheese. The smell came from inside a small box. The mouse said in her mind. “This must be the box in which they keep cheese. The box is open. Let me enter in and get cheese. So, she ran inside and began to eat the cheese. Suddenly, there was a click and the trap shut. She ran about to get out but in vain. She was caught in the trap.

Moral:

·        Those who don’t listen to their parent’s advice often suffer

The farmer and the snake

 

Moral Story: “The farmer and the snake”

 

In a cold night, a farmer was returning home from the town. He saw a snake almost frozen on account of cold. He took pity on it, and carried it home in his basket. There he placed it near the fire, and his children gathered around it. After a few minutes, it began to move about. All of a sudden it rushed at one of them. But the farmer killed it with his stick, before it could bite him.

Moral:

·        The nature cannot be changed

Rolling stone gathers no moss

 

Moral Story: “Rolling stone gathers no moss”

Once upon a time the king of the forest died. So, birds and animals held a meeting to choose his successor. The eagle said, “I am the bravest of the birds. So, I deserve to be the king.” So, I am the fittest to be the king.” There was a long discussion, but they did not arrive at any decision. The result was that they began to fight.

The bat played a very strange role in the fight. If it saw that the birds were about to win the fight, it went over to their side saying, “I am a bird like you. You see that I have wings and fly like you.” But if it saw that the animals were winning, it went over to them saying, “I am animals like you.” It’s double game irritated both the birds and animals.

At last, the animals carried the day. The bat went to their camp to congratulate them but they turned it out saying, “You fly, and you went to the bird’s camp. They, too, turned it out saying, “You are an animal. You give milk to your young ones.” The poor bat stood between the two camps repenting over the double game it had been playing during the fight.   

Moral:

·        Rolling stone gathers no moss

 

Moral Story: Yousuf and Ibrahim

 

Moral Story: “Yousuf and Ibrahim”

One-night Yousuf was sleeping in his tent. At midnight a stranger entered his tent and said, “I am weary and hungry. The police is after me. I have no place to take shelter. You are called “the good among all our tribes. Please give me food and shelter for tonight.” Yousuf said, “Apparently this tent belongs to me. But in fact, it belongs to God. Be at peace. Eat what you like. That night Yousuf entertained his guest in every way. Early next morning he awakened the guest and said to him, “Take this gold. My swiftest horse is standing at the door. Ride away as soon as you can lest you should be caught.”

The stranger was much moved by Yousuf’s kindness. He knelt down and said, “I cannot leave you thus. I am that wretched Ibrahim who killed your eldest son. Now you may do with me whatever you like.” Yousuf was a noble hearted man. He said, “Take thrice the gold and ride away as fast as you can. My black thought of revenge will ride away with you. I have been avenged.”   

Moral:

·        Forgiveness is the best revenge

The Mischievous Monkey

 

The Mischievous Monkey

Once upon a time, a mischievous monkey lives in a tree near the shop of a poor shoe-maker. He sat on the nearest branch for hours and saw him at work. Undoubtedly, all the monkey copy others but that mischievous monkey was very fond of doing new mischiefs. As soon as the shoe-maker went out the shop, the cheeky monkey come down to work like him and spoiled the leather and damaged many shoes. He jumped quickly out of his reach, the moment he saw shoe-maker coming back.

One day the shoe-maker thought of a clever plan to get rid of his cheeky little enemy. He sat down in his shop in full view of the monkey. He pretended to cut his throat with a sharp razor. Then he left it on the floor and went in. On his return he was delighted to see the monkey lying dead in the shop.  

Moral:

v Monkey see, monkey do;

v Don’t pull someone’s leg;

v Never took a leaf out of someone’s book

Who will bell the cat?

 

Moral story: “Who will bell the cat?”

Once upon a time many mice lived in a house. They ate up everything in the house. The owner of the house got tired of them and brought a cat. The cat was very clever at catching mice. In a few days she caught many mice and ate them up. Now the mice stopped coming out of their holes for fear of the ca and began to starve. At last, they held a meeting to think out plans to get rid of the cat. Many plans were discussed and rejected for one defect or the other. At last, a young mouse stood up and said, “I know what can do to get rid from the cat. “We should tie a bell round the neck of the cat. So, whenever she would move towards us, the bell would ring and we will run into our holes immediately.”

Everyone in the meeting liked the plan very much, they began dancing with joy. Just at the time an old, experienced mouse stood up and said, “No doubt it is good plan and I like it very much but please tell me, who will bell the cat?” No mouse had the answer to this question. The meeting ended without decision.

Moral:

·        It is easier said than done;

·   One should have the courage to face the tough situation rather than running away

The Missing Nail

 

Moral story: “The Missing Nail”

Once upon a time, a rich man was about to set on a journey. His horse was saddled. His syce found a nail missing from the horse shoe. He pointed it out to the rich man.

The rich man was in a great hurry to leave. He paid no attention. He said that he had only a short distance to go. He set out on his journey. On the way the horse shoe fell off. The rich man did not pay any attention to it. The horse walked without shoe. Suddenly a thorn pierced the foot of the horse. The horse started limping. He could not carry the weight of the rich man. The rich man had to get down from the back of the horse. He had to walk and lead the horse.

It grew dark. When the rich man was passing through the jungle he was attacked by the robbers. They made off with his money. The rich man repented his folly for not fixing the nail on the horse’s shoe in his haste.

Moral:

A stich in time saves nine;

Haste makes waste;

It is no use crying over spilt milk

Short Essay on TV

 

Influence of TV on Young Generation 

Television is very important scientific invention. The word TV is the abbreviation of television. Television is a system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on TV screens. It has great influence upon young generation. Children can be impressed by everything quite easily. The minds of the children are immature. They cannot understand the good and bad effects of anything. Children are very fond of watching TV. According to the America Academy of Paediatrics, teenagers between 2 to 18 ages spends an average of three hours viewing time on television.

It is the responsibility of the parents to be aware that what type of programmes their children like most. Parents must see that children should watch special programmes for children. They should not be allowed to watch such programmes which are for elders. Some children use to watch the TV all the time. They do not give proper attention to their studies. Young generation is the future of a country. If they get spoiled by watching harmful programmes, then they will not become good citizens. Young boys and girls watch movies, plays, music, sports and other programmes with great interest. These programmes can have good and bad influence upon the children. If these programmes are watched under the supervision of parents, then there will be no harm. Children get a lot of knowledge by watching TV. Informative and knowledge-based programmes help the children to increase their knowledge. TV is very powerful medium. Only its proper use will he helpful for the young generation while its misuse is good or bad.

If the young generation watches the TV just to get entertainment and knowledge then it is good use. If, on the other hand, young generation watches those programmes, which make them aggressive then it will be bad use.  

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A Visit to Hospital

 

A Visit to Hospital

A hospital is a facility where sick or injured people can receive medical care and nursing. A visit to a hospital is an experience itself. Last Sunday I happened to visit the District Hospital to see my friend who was injured in an accident. I experienced many things there.

As I entered the hospital, I found a number of patients sitting on benches. Some of them were waiting to be called by the doctor. Some of the patients were talking about their diseases. They were talking each other their experiences about hospitals and doctors. Most of them were worried about their health. Women’s outdoor ward was full of women. They were waiting anxiously to tell the doctor about their diseases.

There were heart-rending sights in the medical ward. Some patients were moaning with pain. Some of them were lying in their bed unconscious. The doctor was on his round. He examined the patients in this ward turn by turn. He instructed the nurses on duty. His way of talking was itself very consoling. The nurses were moving from bed to bed to look after the patients. They were helping them in taking their medicines.

After walking a little, I visited the surgical ward. The patients were lying silently on their bed. Some of the patients had their arms and legs bandaged and plastered. A doctor and nurse were attending on them. They were enquiring about the welfare of the patients one by one. He listened very sympathetically to troubles of the patients. The doctor came to my friend and examined him carefully. He gave him some medicines but he refused to take them. The doctor was not angry. He was very polite. He smiled and assured my friend that he would get well soon. The doctor also told me that he was out of danger. I thanked God.

Then I decided to leave the hospital. I had to see many horrible scenes. I passed by the Emergency Ward. The condition of the patients in this ward was pitiable. Some patients were in a serious condition. They were being carried on the stretchers to this ward. The corridors were crowded with patients. There was no doctor in attendance upon them.

The environment of the hospital looked gloomy to me. The doctor and nurses were performing their duties in a good way. They were solving the problems of the patients wisely and carefully. The atmosphere of the hospital was filled with the enchanting smell of air-fresher. The patients were looking happy with the behaviour of the staff.

I then came out of the hospital. I saw some patients lying on the ground in the shade of trees. The sight was unbearable. I trembled with fear and prayed for their recovery. I took my motor-bike and returned home with a heavy heart. I prayed to God to save us from diseases.

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Short Essay on Culture Shock

 

Short Essay on Culture Shock

Outline:

1.      Culture

2.      Culture shock

3.      Types of culture shock

4.      Examples of culture shock

5.      Prevention of culture shock

6.      Conclusion

Definition of Culture

Culture can be defined as the ways of living including arts, beliefs, customs and trade of a population. Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire society. It also includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, art etc.

Definition of Culture Shock

Culture shock refers to the feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when they move from one country to other country or one society to other society. The concept of culture shock was given by Kalervo Oberg, who coined the term culture shock in the mid-1950s, defines culture shock as “the anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse” (Oberg 1954).

People might experience culture shock when they relocate to a new location for a variety of reasons, including travel, study, employment or even vacations. When someone moves to a new environment and struggles to acclimate, they frequently experience confusion and anxiety. However, going through culture shock has a big positive impact on one's personality since it teaches people how to become more self-assured and adaptable, deal with times of isolation and unfamiliarity, and maintain their strength when faced with vulnerability. Culture shock can help to build self-confidence and independent attitude in one’s personality.

Types of Culture Shock

 There are often four stages of culture shock; the honeymoon, the frustration, the adjustment, and the acceptance. The impact of each stage as well as the order in which they occur varies greatly from person to person. They can, however, provide a guideline of how we adapt and cope with new cultures. (Source: Sverre Lysgaard, 1955)

 There are obvious examples of culture shock such as getting used to a different language, different dress, wild food, different religion and faiths.

Food Culture Shock

Here are some examples of food from various cultures that will astonish you, such as, in some countries like Thailand and Africa, people eat wild field Rats roasted on a stick. In China and some Chinese restaurants around the world, eating chicken feet is common. Some Korean restaurants cultures specialized in dog meat dishes. In Cambodia fried tarantulas and hairy arachnids are considered a popular snack, Pork is preferred in some countries but it is banned in Muslim countries. Locusts in Israel and Jellied Moose Nose in Canada etc.

 Travel Abroad Culture Shock

When someone travel abroad, he faces many barriers in food, language, culture, people and places. When you enter in a country like Japan, you don't know the language, even ordinary things like using the metro, placing of a restaurant order, or calling for cab become more challenging. In this regard, culture shock can result in feelings of irritation, helplessness, and uncertainty as a result of your inability to communicate. For examples, in Russia, China, Germany, Japan and in many countries, people don’t speak and understand English so don’t assume people speak your language. Learn a few keywords and phrases before you go in the certain country to avoid culture shock.

 Prevention of Culture Shock

Overcoming the culture shock is possible, and there are numerous approaches to deal with this phenomenon. Today, information technology and social media is providing a number of platforms to learn the local customs and traditions in order to become more familiar with the local environment. Making new friends and exploring familiar things can also help in overcoming of culture shock. One should be flexible, adaptable, calm and don’t be discouraged. Share your experiences with others. Culture shock could be stressful but if you find healthy ways to cope with this stress and engage in stress-relieving activities such as exercise or go for walk, experience interesting things and meet different people to relieve the stress of culture shock.

Conclusion

Culture shock is a universal phenomenon that is reversible. Before relocating, one should learn as much as possible using the internet and social media. Be open minded to learn. Ask questions about unfamiliar things, and enroll in a couple of languages classes. Make new friends and associate with positive people. Stay in touch with family and friends back in home via social media. This can provide you with some comfort while you are abroad and will reduce the impact of culture shock.

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Better alone than in a Bad Company

 

Moral story: “Bad Company”

Once upon a time there was a rich man had a son. He loved his son clearly. He was a body of great promise. His father was proud of him. Unfortunately, the boy got into a bad company. He lost interest in studies. He wasted his time in idle gossip and play. He was no longer a good student.

His father grew worried. He advised his son but without success. At last, he hit upon a plan.

He bought a basket full of fine apples from the market. He got a rotten apple also. He then asked his son to place the rotten apple inside the basket of fine apples.

In the morning, the boy took out apples to eat. To his surprise all the apples were rotten. This left a deep impression upon his mind. He realized the evil influence of bad company. He gave up bad company and steadily improved. His father was please.   

Moral:

Better alone than in a bad company

Bad company corrupt good characters

A Fortune-Teller

A Fortune-Teller

Fortune-telling is the art of predicting the future of an individual using supernatural or mystical methods. The history of fortune-telling goes back thousands of years when special spiritualists were hired by kings and clergymen to predict the most suitable strategies for them. However, during the 17th and 18th centuries, fortune-tellers quickly lost respect and popularity. In Europe, fortune-telling is considered a crime and therefore legally prohibited, and passed civil law prohibits it entirely. However, in some countries like India, China, fortune telling is considered an important part of social and business culture, and a large number of methods are used to predict the near future.

Everyone is curious about their future. A fortune teller is a person who predicts destiny. A fortune teller is incredibly smart. He practises psychology. A fortune teller is a common sight in many countries. He can be found in villages, towns, and cities. He is a very clever individual. His clothes are shabby, but he keeps himself clean. In cities, he sits near public parks, main offices and on footpaths. A small signboard in front of him explains what he is. He is carrying some old books, cards, and a pencil. He claims to know everyone who comes to him.

Some fortune-tellers have very trained parrots. In fact, the parrot is the real fortune-teller who never picks up the wrong card. As soon as a clint is trapped the parrot picks up one of the cards. It gives the card to the fortune-teller and gets something to eat. The particular card picked up by the parrot will declare, “You are a very lucky man. The darkest period of your life is over. Success is not far from you” and other sayings like that. The fortune-teller reads the hopeful words written on the card and charges his fee. The poor fellow loses his money but gets nothing.

The fortune-teller is a big fraud. He is a very clever person. He cleverly traps the simple people and befools them. He pretends to know the movement of stars and their influence on people’s lives. He knows to satisfy his customers because he knows something about the human psychology. Simple people believe in astrology. He amuses them with his oily tongue. He also reads the palm and asks some clever questions. The answers give him a clear understanding of what his client really wants to hear. He sometimes draws a horoscope on a slate, impresses the simple persons and charges his fee from them.

Villages and womenfolk are his victims. He shows them a bright future and they are fully satisfied with his remarks. When he has no client, he reads the newspaper of previous day. When the weather is unpleasant, he has to stay at home. He must be feeling miserable as he cannot earn ever a single penny on such day.

The point is that why people seek the services of a fortune teller. I think some people often go to the fortune-teller because they are not sure about themselves. They feel great satisfaction and pleasure when a fortune-teller tells them that they are the luckiest people. It is human nature to feel happy after hearing such words. Some drowning people use him as a straw. When he tells them they will have a job, a wife, a son, a house, a 12-acre farm, or a tractor, the illiterate poor people are satisfied. But we can't say that only idiots visit the fortune teller. A careful examination reveals that even the most educated and wise people seek the advice of a fortune teller. It is because everybody needs to know about their future. Some people go to him just for fun only. He can deceive you in such a way that you may be sure of what he is saying. In short, the professional fortune-teller should not be allowed to deceive the common people.  

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The Holy Quran

 Essay on The Holly Quran

'My Favorite Book, the Holy Quran'

Introduction

The Holy Quran is the sacred book of the Muslims. The word “Quran” means the Reading. It is a book not written by a human being. It was sent for man’s guidance by the Allah Almighty through the Last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Hazrat Gabriel As used to carry the message of Allah. It is the book, widely read in the world.

Chapters and Surah

The Holy Quran is divided into 30 ‘Paras’ and 114 ‘Surahs’. Each surah contains a different number of verses. Out of 114 ‘Surahs’ 86 were revealed at Makkah and 28 were at Madina. The Holy Quran contains 6666 verses, 77934 words and 323760 letters of Arabic language. The opening chapter of the Book is regarded with special reference by the Muslims. It is called ‘Surah Fateh’. It contains seven verses. We recite in in our daily prayers.

Complete Code of Life

The Holy Quran provides a complete code of life. Every corner of life is discussed in it with detail. It tells us what is right and what is wrong. It teaches us truth, non-violence, love, mediation, compassion, etc. It also teaches us love of neighbors and self-sacrifice. This Holy book is a sort of history. These are the stories of old nations in it. We can learn many lessons from them. It tells us about the powerful kings who considered themselves to be Gods and how they were punished by the Allah Almighty. The Holy book gives a clear picture of events that would take place in the world where everybody has to go after death. In fact, the book is matchless.  

Book for Human Beings

 The Holy Quran is written in Arabic which is a very forceful language. Its style is highly impressive and appealing. It is so perfect and lofty that neither men nor jinn can produce a single verse similar to it. The book was not sent for the Arabs alone, but for the whole world without distinction of colour, creed or caste. The book is our best guide. It is full of wisdom, truth, facts, philosophy, beauty, grace and love. It tells us about our duties to our parents, children, relations, strangers, etc.

The Holy Quran is an everlasting book. Allah has declared in the Holy Book that it is He Who is responsible for its safety. That is why, no one has succeeded as yet to alter even the smallest verse in the Holy Book. It was compiled during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (R.A) who was interested in its compilation. The 'Aaraab' and other signs were put on the Holy Book by the two disciples of Hazrat Ali (R.A), under his guidance. Many Muslims learn this voluminous book by heart. They are called Hafiz-e-Quran. This is a miracle of this Book.

The Holy Quran is the only book for the betterment of human beings in the world. A person, man or woman, who acts upon the teaching of Holy Quran, is always inclined to relieve human misery and increase happiness. He is full of compassion and benevolence. He is honest to the core. He hates cunning, hypocrisy, cruelty, etc. He cultivates universal brotherhood.

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The Greedy Dog

 

Moral story: “The Greedy Dog”

A dog was hungry. He found a piece of meat. He was afraid that the other dogs would steal the piece of meat. So, he ran out of the town. On the way there was a canal. There was a bridge over the canal. He stopped for a while and looked into the water of the canal. The dog saw his own reflection in the water. He thought that there was another dog in the water with a bigger piece of meat in the mouth. The dog became greedy. He thought that if he could scare away the other dog, he would be able to have two pieces of meat. The dog opened his mouth to bark at the shadow in the water. As he did so, the piece of meat, in his mouth, fell into the water. The dog realized his mistake. He felt very sorry and ashamed of his foolishness.

Moral:

    Greed is curse

    Do not be greedy

    Greed is not beneficial

A Stich in Time Saves Nine

Timely action often prevent some great loss or harm that occur in the future. We usually have habit of putting things off, to do it at a later date and that later date never comes.  The story shows us how much loss one can bear by putting things off.

 

Once upon a time, a merchant earned a large sum of money by selling his goods. He had to go a long way to reach home. He went to an inn to get his horse. The stablemen brought out his horse and said, “Sir, your horse has lost a shoe nail. You better wait and have it put in.” The merchant said, “Sorry! I have no time now and will get fix it later. Moreover, one nail more or less in the shoe does not matter much.” Saying so, he got on his horse and galloped it towards his destination.

After some time, another nail from the shoe of the horse came off. The horse began to limp. Being in a hurry, the merchant did not stop to repair the damage. After some time, the horse began to stagger. Very soon darkness of the night prevailed everywhere. This further decreased the speed of the horse.

The darkness was falling. He was getting late. At last, he got down and led the horse. In the meantime, a gang of robbers appeared from the forest. The merchant could not speed up his horse and save his money. He was at the mercy of the looters. They thrashed him thoroughly and snatched his money. The merchant returned home with a lame horse and empty pocket. His carelessness had cost a heavy price.

Moral Lesson: 

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine