ESSAY WRITING:
I- ESSAYS ON ACCOUNT OF PERSONS:
1- A GOOD MUSLIM:
OR A GOOD PERSON:
A good Muslim is one by whose hands and tongue, the other muslim or his brother is safe. Such Muslim is a true Muslim and a very good person too. He prays five times a day. He acts upon the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He never tells a lie. He is always ready to serve the suffering humanity. He always tries to seek the bliss of Allah. He shares sorrows of others. He feels a strange happiness when he helps others. Success lies under his feet.
He is very polite in his manners. He does not fear anyone but Allah. He always speaks the truth. He is very kind and sympathetic to others. He is always busy in the service of mankind. He always fulfils his promises. He never hurts anyone. He always obeys his elders and teachers. He also respects his parents and treats the children kindly. He is a sociable person. So, to be successful in our life and to be a good person, we should act upon the principles and the teachings of Islam.
2- DR. ALLAMA MUHAMMAD IQBAL:
OR OUR NATIONAL POET:
Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is the not only the poet of the east but he is also our national poet. He was born at Sialkot on 9th of November, 1977 in a religious family. His father, Sheikh Noor Muhammad, also had a deep inclination towards mysticism. Therefore, Allama Iqbal also inherited this great thing from his father. He got his early education from Mission High School and also did his matriculation from there. Then, he went to Lahore and got admission in Govt. College and did M.A. in Philosophy and then went abroad and did his PhD from Germany.
Then he returned to his country and began to write poems and novels. His poetry carries the message of Islam. He also wrote many poems for the children. His verses blew a new spirit in the Indian Muslims. He was a great thinker and intellectual. Our great leader, Quaid-e-Azam respected him and honoured his opinions. He was the man who first saw the dream of Pakistan. But he could not live long to see Pakistan and died on 21st April, 1938. He was buried near Badshahi Mosque, Lahore. May his soul rest in peace. Amin.
3- MY BEST FRIEND:
A good friend is a dear gift that God exalts to a very fortunate person. A person who is friendless is considered to be the poorest person on earth. It is very easy to find good friends but it is very difficult to become a good friend. A good friend is your good confidant. I have many friends but Harris is my best friend. He is my bosom friend. Both of us are in class seven. He is very simple and honest by nature. He is a brilliant and hardworking student. He always obeys and looks up to his elders. He is the position-holder of our class. I am really proud of him.
He says his prayers five times a day. We go to school together and help one another in our studies. He is the apple of his parents’ eyes. All the teachers of the school like him. He is also very polite in etiquettes. He loves to read storybooks. He likes to eat pizza and burger. We like to share our things and ideas with each other. We have a good understanding. I like him very much. May he live long?
4- MY BEST TEACHER:
A good teacher not only gives us the formal education but also shapes our character. A teacher is also said to be our spiritual father. He is the person who educates in order to help us shaping a nice character. Similarly, I also have many teachers but Mr. Amin is my best teacher. He is our class teacher. He is 35 years of age. He has done M.A. in English (Literature). He is highly experienced and punctual. He always puts on nice suiting. He is very kind and lenient to us.
He has been adorning the children of this school with the ornaments of education for the last ten years. He is a light-hearted person. He teaches us English, Pak Studies and Science. His way of teaching is wonderful. We learn quickly whatever he teaches us. He always keeps a good discipline in the class. His class always shows 100% result. He also teaches us different etiquettes be adopted on various occasions. Due to these qualities, I like him very much. May he live long?
5- MY FATHER:
The name of my father is ……… He is 35 years of age. He is a very successful businessman of the city. He runs the business of Publishing. He works hard to earn money for us. He is very responsible person. He fulfils our every necessity of life. He is very loving, caring and God-fearing. He is also very kind and lenient to us. He takes us for a picnic on every Sunday. He accedes to our every fair demand. He is very sincere, honest and straightforward by nature.
He lends us a helping hand in our studies. He is a man of principles. He also advises us to do all our works i.e. homework and class work according to a schedule. He also gives us advice to be punctual. He always counsels us to act upon a timetable and also advises us to say our prayers five times a days. My father has become an ideal personality for me and I feel pride to follow my father’s instructions. Because, I realize that I can become a successful man by following the advice of my father. I love my father very much. May he live long?
6- MY NEIGHBOUR:
A good neighbour is a blessing and a value added asset for us. He keeps aware of the difficulties and problems of his locality and is engaged in settling them. Mr. Anees lives in our street. He is a very good neighbour of ours. He is 55 years old. He is very sympathetic, co-operative and talkative by nature. He is a retired employee of the Education Department. He is a stout and sturdy man. He is ready to help anyone at anytime. He is also very charitable and God-fearing. He offers five times a day. He lives happily with his family. He has three sons and one daughter. All of them are married. They behave very nicely with their parents. He shares the sorrows of his neighbours.
He loves the children very much. He takes exercise regularly. This keeps him fit and fine round the clock. I have never seen him smoking. It is the secret of his health He often remembers the days of his youth. He loves to read newspapers, magazines and novels. Everyone in the neighbourhood admires his co-operation.
7- MYSELF:
My name is …… I am … years old. I study in class eight. The school where I study is a reputed school of our city. I have … sisters and … brothers. I am elder than … of my siblings. My father name is …. He is a well-known businessman of our country. My parents are very loving, caring and God-fearing. I offer prayers five times a day. I am apple of the eyes of my parents. I have two friends. They are my coevals. I love to play with them as they live in my neighbourhood.
I like to play video-game. I love to eat pizzas and chocolates. I would like to become an army officer when I grow up. I also like to read horror and suspense stories. I am also an industrious student. I always get 1st position in the class. I never fight with my juniors. I always look up to my elders and teachers. I always display good manners. All my teachers like me. I have a good ear to music. My favourite colour is green. My favourite storybook is Harry Potter. I like riding a bicycle and hiking. It is the brief description of my personality.
8- OUR HOLY PROPHET (PBUH):
OR THE GREATEST EDUCATOR OF MANKIND:
OR THE LAST PROPHET:
OR MESSENGER OF ALLAH:
Our beloved Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was born on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 579 A.D. in the Holy city of Makkah. His (PBUH) father was died before his birth. His (PBUH) mother, Hazrat Bibi Amina brought him up. But at the age of six, she died and his (PBUH) grandfather, Hazrat Abu Mutlib brought him up. But, at the age of eight, his (PBUH) grandfather also died. Then, his (PBUH) uncle, Hazrat Abu Talib (R.A.) took his (PBUH) responsibility. He brought him (PBUH) up in a very nice manner.
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was honest and kind right from his childhood. He (PBUH) was given the name of Sadiq (Truthful) and Amin (Honest). He (PBUH) used to help the poor and needy people. He (PBUH) respected his elders and treated the younger lovingly. He (PBUH) never hurt anyone. The Holy Quran said, “He (PBUH) is the mercy to whole universe”. At that time, the darkness of ignorance had prevailed over the whole Arabia. He (PBUH) was married at the age of 25 to Hazrat Khadija (R.A.). At the age of 40, Allah bestowed Prophethood on him. Then, he (PBUH) began to spread the message of Islam in the whole world. He (PBUH) had to face many difficulties and hardships in his way but he (PBUH) remained resolute and determined. He (PBUH) enlightened the whole world with the teachings and light of Islam. At the age of 63, he (PBUH) met his Maker.
9- OUR SCHOOL PEON:
The name of our school peon is Pervaiz. He has been retired from the army. He is a stout and sturdy person. He looks fresh and active all the time in the school. He takes a seat on a stool near the main gate of the school. He carries out his duty in a nice manner. He is very responsible and honest. He puts on a blue uniform. He rings the bell when a period is over. His duty is as hard as an uphill task. He is always on the alert.
He also rings the bell for recess. He also performs the outdoor jobs of the school on the orders of the school principal. He also has to attend to the staff of the school. He is always on the guard and ready to carry out any order. He has the full authority to refuse the unconcerned person to enter the school premises. He knows and recognizes the relatives of the children by face. He never entrusts any child to any stranger at the full break. His job is very tough. He is also known as the custodian of the school.
10- QUAID-E-AZAM MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH:
OR MY FAVOURITE PERSONALITY:
OR THE FATHER OF OUR NATION:
OR MY HERO IN HISTORY:
OR MY FAVOURITE POLITICIAN:
Muslim history is replete with great heroes and leaders who sacrificed their lives for the progress and uplift of their nations and their fellow-beings. Their names have been written with golden words by the historians in order to pay homage to their great deeds and services. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is one of those great heroes. He is the father of our nation. I like him very much.
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25th of December, 1876 at Karachi. He got his early education from the local high school. After his matriculation, he was sent abroad for higher studies. After four years, he returned as a barrister and began to practise law in Bombay. Soon, he became one of the leading lawyers.
Then, he joined Congress and began to safeguard the rights of the Indian Muslims. Soon, he realized that Congress was not sincere to the Muslims. So, he left it and joined All India Muslim League which was recently formed in 1906. He began to struggle for a separate homeland for the Indian Muslims. It was mainly due to his efforts that Pakistan came into being on August 14, 1947. Just one year after the establishment of this new nation, he died on 11th of September 1948. But, he will always live in our hearts. May his soul rest in peace. (Amin)
II- ESSAYS ON ACCOUNT OF ANIMALS AND ARTICLES:
11- A HORSE:
A horse is a swift and vigorous animal. It is found everywhere in the world. It has many species. It is widely kept as a pet in different countries. It may be brown or white or grey or black in colour. It has mane on its neck. It runs very fast. It is also said to be a beast of burden. People take many jobs from it. It is used to pull the carts. It was also used for warfares in the past. It used to be the royal conveyance of the Kings and Queens in the past. But now, bicycles, ships, cars, buses and aeroplanes have replaced it.
It is a herbivore and mainly feeds on fresh grass, leaves and fodder. It loves to eat roasted grams. Its legs are very strong. It is also tamed and well trained to work in the circus where it shows different exciting feats in order to amuse the spectators. It is a very productive and faithful animal. It recognizes its owner well. It is also used in different sports and games like Polo, Horse Riding, Horse Race etc. Many people keep it as a pet animal. It is really a useful animal.
12- AN AEROPLANE:
Aeroplane is the fastest travelling from one place to another. There are many kinds of aeroplanes. Some are used to carry the passengers e.g. Boeing, for cargo handling, e.g. C-130 and for private use e.g. Cessna. Some of them are jet fighters which are used to attack the enemy hideouts e.g. F-16, F-18 etc.
Every plane is comprised of four basic components i.e. at least two engines, two wings, a number of propellers and a tail. A passenger and cargo plane can fly at an average speed of 600 to 800 miles per hour. But the jet fighters can fly many times faster than the speed of the sound. Now, the Air France has introduced the most modern plane. Its model is A-380. It is the world’s first double-decked passenger plane with all the seven-star hotel facilities. It has a swimming pool, a club, a pub and many other entertaining facilities. In short, aeroplanes have shortened the distances and made this world a global village.
13- AN ELEPHANT (THE BIGGEST TERRESTRIAL ANIMAL):
Elephant is the biggest terrestrial animal on earth. It is found in the Asian, African forests of the world. It has a huge and awkward body. It has small eyes and a small tail. It has a long trunk, which is always moving here and there that helps it in keeping off the tiny insects. It has big ears like fans which keep its body temperature normal all day long. It feeds on sugarcane, fodder, leaves of the trees and twigs. Its baby is called a calf. It has two unique tusks. Their life can be measured with the help of the size of their tusks.
Their average life span is about 70 years. They always walk in groups. The female elephant is called a cow. All the elephants protect and pamper their babies. They help each other in the hour of need. The weight of a fully grown elephant lies between 2,500 to 3,000lbs. They can drink about 10 gallons of water everyday. They were also used in warfare in the past. It is also worshipped in some countries. They spend most of their time in bathing and eating. Hunters kill them for their tusks as their tusks are used to make valuable articles, jewelry and many other things.
14- MY FAVOURITE BOOK:
Books are our best friends. They give us a lot of knowledge. I love to read books. Therefore, I have many books. But one book is my favourite. It is my English Book of eight class. Its name is … It has more than 50 lessons. There are 450 pages in it. It is self-explanatory. There are beautiful and multi-coloured pictures in it. It contains many appealing and moral giving stories. It also has a lot of exciting and interesting poems. I have learnt a number of poems from it.
I always keep this book with great care. After reading, I keep it in my bag. I read it regularly. I have bought it from my school bookshop. Its price is Rs. 100. This book is my best friend. It teaches me good manners. I like it very much.
15- MY PET ANIMAL:
OR MY PET DOG:
Many people in the world keep pet animals. They love them and take care of them. They feed them well. I also have a pet dog. Its name is Jacky. Its colour is brown and white. It is a medium-sized dog. It is stout and has a small head. Its jaws are strong. Its ears are hanging down. It has small eyes. It has a short tail. It is a shaggy animal. It runs very fast and I take it for a long walk everyday in the morning.
It likes to eat meat and fish. It likes to drink milk. It loves to play with ball. It is very active and is always on the alert. It never lets the unconcerned people to enter the house. It does not bark on the beggars. It guards our house with agility at night. In the morning, I give it a delicious breakfast. I give it a bath after a couple of days.
When I return home from the school. It runs to me and licks my feet. It is very faithful. It feels very happy when I take him out for a walk. It does not bite anyone. It also does not dirty its place. All my family members like it very much.
III- ESSAYS ON ACCOUNT OF PLACES:
16- A VISIT TO A HISTORICAL PLACE:
OR A VISIT TO A MUSEUM:
OR A VISIT TO A STRANGE PLACE:
Last Sunday, I visited the historical museum of Lahore with my school teachers. The Lahore museum is a significant place where work of art and other objects of historical value are preserved in a proper way and displayed in a grand style. It is an old imposing building with a high ceiling.
The incharge of the museum is called the curator. Our knowledgeable teacher took us round different sections of that spectacular museum. There were smartly kept glass cases in which ancient swords, daggers, garments of the ancient Kings, ornaments, coins, bows and arrows, clay pots and metal pots were displayed.
A brief description of each article was given below on a small carved sheet of steel. There was also a clay model of Queen Victoria, which lay in a room. There was also an old priceless manuscript of the Holy Quran in one room. There were old picture frames in another room. The Lahore museum gave us a wealth of information and insight about our glorious past. It was a worthwhile visit without a doubt.
17- A VISIT TO A GARDEN:
OR A PICNIC PARTY:
OR THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE:
Last Sunday, we paid a visit to the most beautiful and lush green garden of Lahore, i.e. “Jinnah Garden” which is also known as the “Lawrence Garden” to celebrate a picnic party. We had resolved to go there a day before. So, we packed our luggage and necessary things as well as Tiffin carriers and left for “Bagh-e-Jinnah” at 11 in the morning.
It was a very pleasant and cloudy holiday. We reached there at 11:30a.m. Many people had come there to enjoy the beauty of nature. We entered the garden with great joy. The flowers were smiling and dancing in the air to express their excitement and thus adding beauty to the nature. The murmuring sound of the wind, the singing birds and the sweet fragrance of the flowers received us with open arms. We sat under the shadow of the trees and began to play the different sports i.e. ludo, caremboard, chess etc. Then we took our lunch and after it, took a round of the whole garden to see different kinds of flowers.
At about 6p.m., we were much exhausted and came back to home with happy and joyful memories of our wonderful picnic. It was really the happiest day of my life.
18- A VISIT TO ZOO:
Last Saturday, we had a holiday and we decided to pay a visit to the Lahore zoo. So, I visited the zoo with my parents. We packed our necessary equipment and left for zoo at 1:30p.m. The weather was very fine and pleasant. A cool breeze was on the move. We reached there at 2:00p.m. My elder brother bought the entry tickets and we entered the zoo. Many visitors had come there to enjoy the weather.
First of all, we went to the cages of monkeys and baboons. We threw some grains to them. Then we went to see the birds. There, we saw the enclosures of the pigeons, parrots, sparrows, owls, sparrows, kingfishers, swans, cranes, ducks, pelicans and many other birds and amused to see their colours and play. We also saw deer, stags, rabbits, ibexes, two-humped camels, kangaroos, bears, giraffe and many other animals. We enjoyed their movements. Then we went to the cages of lions, tigers, wild cats, leopards, ocelots, lynxes and panthers. They were roaring and enjoying their meals. We also beheld snakes, peacocks, zebras, ostriches, crocodiles and alligators.
Lastly, we saw the elephant. We had a ride on the elephant. We enjoyed the ride very much. Then, we had cold drinks at the cafeteria of the zoo. After this, we left the zoo and reached home at 6:00p.m. It was really a pleasant experience for me.
19- MY BELOVED COUNTRY:
The name of my beloved country is Islamic republic of Pakistan. It is situated in South Asia. It covers an area of about 8,03,000sq/kms. It came into being on 14th of August, 1947. It got her freedom from the British with the help of Quaid-e-Azam. Quaid-e-Azam is also considered the founder and father of our nation. My country covers a large with hilly mountains, snowy peaks, vast plains, deserts, mighty rivers, lovely waterfalls, lush green valleys, fresh water lakes and many other things.
The official religion of my country is Islam. The population of my country is about 150 million (15 Crores). My country has four provinces i.e. Punjab, Sindh, Balouchistan and N.W.F.P. My country has two seaports. It has many historical buildings and hill stations. Our national language, dress, fruit, flower, drink and game are Urdu, Shalwar Kameez, Mango, Lily, Sugarcane juice and hockey respectively. People of my country are very simple, honest and hardworking. I love my country very much
20- MY SCHOOL:
The name of my school is … It is a recognized school of my city. It is located on the busiest road of the city. Its building is well constructed. It covers an area of 10 Kanals. It has 40 classrooms. All the rooms are kept tidy. It has two playgrounds. The office of our principal is well furnished. There is a computer lab in my school that has many computers for the students to do their practices.
There is also a big well-kept library. It contains a large variety of books on all subjects. The books are arranged in a nice manner. There is also a cafeteria in our school. There are about 60 teachers in my school. All are well educated and qualified. They are very lenient to the students. Our school principal is a nice person. My school is the best place to study in. I love my school very much.
IV- ESSAYS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS, GAMES, FESTIVALS AND JOURNEYS:
21- USES OF EXERCISE:
OR HEALTH IS WEALTH:
It is a common saying that “Health is wealth”. It means that if a man is in good health then he can conquer the world. He takes pain in every job. On the other hand, if a man is not sound in health then he can never carry out any job properly. So, in order to remain fit and fine mentally and physically, we should take light exercise regularly and make it a part of our life.
Exercise strengthens our body parts and it makes them agile and active round the clock. Our diet also becomes the part of our body. It also gives us energy to work for the whole day. He, who takes exercise regularly, remains fit. On the other hand, A person who is sluggish and does not take exercise, he often remains ill. So, in order to remain hale and healthy mentally and physically, we should take exercise regularly.
22- USES OF KNOWLEDGE:
OR KNOWLEDGE IS POWER:
Knowledge means seek information from someone or something else. It is knowledge that makes the man “The crown of the creation”. It is the knowledge again that man has been given a greater status than the angels. All the progress in the world is mainly due to knowledge. Our beloved Holy Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Seek knowledge whether you have to go to China”. He (PBUH) also said, “Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave”.
Knowledge is an imperishable wealth. It does not decrease by sharing but it increases on sharing. No thief can take it away from anyone. Through knowledge, a man can recognize his Creator. Knowledge teaches us to distinguish between the good and the evil. So, knowledge can make us eternal in this world.
23- USES OF SCIENCE:
OR MIRACLES OF SCIENCE:
The term ‘science’ is borrowed from the Greek language, which means knowledge. Miracles of science are seen everywhere in the world. It is through science that we have gained access to the Planet Mars.
These miracles of life have made our life very comfortable. These miracles are the fastest means of communications i.e. Satellite Phones, Mobile Phones, Internet, Computers, Laptops, Palmtops, Televisions, Radios etc. The science has also done miracles in the fields of Engineering, Medicines, Medical Equipments, Space Race, Transportation and almost in all the other fields of life. Science has also produced nuclear bombs and other weapons which can cause vast destruction in a few moments. But, everything has a good and a bad use. If we use science for peaceful purposes, we can make this world like a paradise.
24- A CRICKET MATCH:
Cricket is the most favourite and trendy game played not only in Pakistan but in many other countries of the world. It is the joint national sport of Australia and England. Pakistan has won its World cup once in 1992. It is played with 12 players now in which one is a substitute. A few days back, I viewed a one-day cricket match. It was played between the Faisalabad Falcons and Peshawar Panthers. It was a one-day match with fifty overs.
The match started at the fixed time. There was a great hustle and bustle among the spectators. The players of the both teams played with great zing. The onlookers encouraged the players of both the teams. It was a great show of entertainment. The match ended in the victory of the Peshawar Panthers. It was really an entertaining match. I enjoyed that match very much.
25- A HOUSE ON FIRE:
One day, I was coming back from my friend’s house in the evening. When I got near my house. I heard some people shouting, Fire! Fire! I got a little nearer when I saw a house was on blaze. The residents were evacuated safely from the affected house. The people were throwing buckets full of water on the fire. But the flames were mounting high up in the sky. I also began to throw water on the fire. But the fire was growing by and by.
Then the fire brigade was called for help. The fire brigade came after a few minutes13. The fire fighters got their water hoses out14 and began to spray the water on the flames. It took them about half an hour to extinguish the fire completely. Luckily, there was no casualty. The house was partially damaged by the fire. There was an approximate loss of Rs. 1,00,000. But, it was retrievable. The residents of the house thanked the fire brigade staff for their in time help. The cause of the fire was reported to be due to some short circuit. Then, I also left for my house from there.
26- A MORNING WALK:
Regular exercise keeps our body and mind healthy and sound. I wake up at the crack of dawn daily. After offering morning prayers, I go out of my house to have a morning walk. The streets are vacant early in the morning. The weather is fine and fresh cool breeze is on the move. There is no one on the road. The birds are chirping on the trees and praising the glory of God. There is peace and serenity everywhere. People are still enjoying a sound sleep. I pass through the green farms and take long breaths to inhale fresh air. I see the farmers working on their fields. I go to some garden and take exercise there. Many people are also busy in taking exercises.
I love to enjoy the sight of rising sun. The pale beams of the sun begin to hit the place. Soon, the sun rises in the east completely and I am ready to leave for home. Then, I return home full of energy. For the whole day, I become fresh and active mentally and physically. Now, morning walk has become an essential part of my life.
27- A RAINY DAY:
It was the month of July and the scorching heat of the sun had perspired everyone from head to toe. All were confined to their houses. Suddenly, some dark clouds appeared in the sky from the north. Soon, the whole sky was overcast with dark clouds. The cool breeze began to blow. Soon, it began to drizzle which was followed by heavy rain. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief and thanked the God. People came out of their houses and took a bath in the rain.
Children’s faces began to glow with happiness. They began to play in the canal streets. The birds began to twitter with joy. After about two hours, the rain stopped. The weather had become very pleasant and the temperature became quite low. After rain, all the streets, leaves of the trees, roads and buildings were washed. A lovely rainbow was formed into the sky. That day, we also went on a picnic in some park and enjoyed our eatables. The weather remained cool the whole day and we enjoyed a sound sleep.
28- A ROAD ACCIDENT:
Last Thursday, I was coming back home from my school. I was walking safely along the busy one-way road. Suddenly, I saw a motorcyclist who was driving very fast. In the meanwhile, a car appeared from the opposite side of the same road at a greater speed. Its driver was also driving the car rashly. The motorcyclist was rashly overtaking the vehicles with dangerous twists and turns. All of a sudden, both the car driver and the motorcycle driver came on one lane. Both applied the brakes but in vain.
The bike collided with the car and it threw the motorcyclist several feet away. He was seriously injured and fainted on the spot. A crowd had gathered there. The car driver remained safe. He came out of the car at once and put him in his car and rushed to the nearby hospital. The accident occurred as the result of the negligence of both the drivers. After some time, the police came and took the statements of the witness and went away. Next day, many newspapers bore the news of that accident.
29- EIDS OR EIDAIN:
Eid means “Joy”. It brings joys and happiness in the lives of the Muslims. Muslims celebrate two Eids every year i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. One is celebrated in order to praise the glory of Allah on the completion of the holy month of Ramadan on 1st Shawwal. Children receive “Eidi” from their elders. The latter is celebrated in order to honour the great sacrifice given by the Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated on the 10th of Zilhij. Prosperous Muslims of the whole world give sacrifice of a goat, cow or a camel. Their meat is divided into three equal parts. One for the poor, one for the relatives and friends and the third is kept with us. Muslims also go to the holy city of Mecca in order to perform Hajj in this month. These are the two religious festivals that Muslims celebrate with traditional zeal and zest.
30- MY HOBBY:
OR MY FVOURITE PASTIME:
OR HOW I SPEND MY LEISURE TIME:
OR WHAT I DO IN MY SPARE TIME:
Hobby is an activity which we do in our spare time. It helps us in spending our leisure time in our favourite activity. It also helps us in maintaining our physical and mental health. The hobbies people usually take on, may be gardening, collecting matchboxes, collection of stickers, collection of the coins of different countries, collecting stones and philately (Collection of stamps).
My favourite pastime is gardening. It assists me in maintaining my health as it is also said to be a refreshing hobby. I have a spare piece of land at the back of my house. I fulfil my fondness for gardening there. It is haleful as well as affordable hobby. I really enjoy it and it keeps my lawn colourful the whole year.
First of all, I soften the land with manure and irrigate it to make the land fertile. Then, I sow the seeds of different vegetables and fruits and I also take the twigs of some fragrant flowers and sow them in the flower pots. I regularly water them and take a very good care of them properly. After a few weeks, my efforts are granted and I enjoy seeing my lawn full of colourful flowers, fruits and vegetables. This is the most pleasant sight for me. I like my hobby very much.
V- PARAGRAPHS ON VARIOUS OTHER TOPICS, PROCESSES AS WELL AS AUTOBIOGRAPHIES:
31- A BALANCED DIET OR A PERFECT DIET:
Our health relies on the diet that we take in our daily meals. If we are taking a balanced diet then we remain healthy and no disease can approach us easily. A balanced diet is one in which all those nutritious components are present which are needed by our body to for its proper growth. These components are proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, salts and iron. If we include a required quantity of these nutritious ingredients in our diet daily. Then we can remain fit and fine round the clock.
Many different diseases due to malnutrition often surround us. Some of these diseases are diarrhoea, quick loss of weight, obesity etc. Taking a balanced diet can control these diseases. Milk is a perfect diet. As it is of great nutritious value. We can lead a healthy and prosperous life by taking a balanced diet. It also helps in producing a healthy society. Healthy people bring prosperity in the country and it is possible only through balanced diet.
32- AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A THOUSAND RUPEE NOTE:
In the very beginning, I was in the form of a paper of the finest quality. Then, the labourers cut me in a specified shape and I was sent to the Govt. Press where they printed me and gave me my real shape. Then, a banker issued me from the bank and put me in the ATM machine along with my other companions. I was feeling quite comfortable there then a man drew me out through his ATM card. He folded my every limb and joint and put me in his wallet mercilessly.
Then he used me for shopping and I was put in the cash counter of the shop. I was to talk to them, just then, the cashier put me with his untidy hands and entrusted me to a lady. She put me in her leather bag where there was dark all around. I lay there for more than one week then she used me for giving donation to the victims of Earthquake in Pakistan. It was a lovely experience for me because I was being used for a noble cause. Now, in spite of being weary, I felt peace and since then I am counting the days my life in the donation box.
33- CLEANLINESS:
Islam has greatly stressed on the cleanliness and purity of body, dress and place. Because prayer of any kind cannot be accomplished unless our body is clean. Our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Cleanliness is the half faith.” He said at another occasion, “The essence of Islam is based on cleanliness and purity.” The Holy Quran said, “And keep your clothes clean and keep away from the filthiness.” At another occasion, it is said, “No doubt, Allah like those who remain pure and clean.”
Cleanliness is the fundamental key to the healthy body as Health is wealth and it is only possible through cleanliness. Cleanliness of body protects us from many diseases. We should make sure about the cleanliness of our dress and body. We should also take care of the hygiene of our food. We should always ensure the sanitation of our house. If we adopt the principles of cleanliness, we can be healthy and hale round the clock. It will also lead us to strengthen our belief.
34- MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION:
Horses, camels, donkeys and mules were used the beasts of burden and also as the means of transportation in the past. People used to drive them either behind the cart or behind a carriage. For moving in the water from one place to other, they rowed the boats with oars and small ships which were not very reliable and were often wrecked by the sea storms which caused deaths on a larger scale in those days. But now, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, buses, truck, vans, trains, big ships, helicopters and aeroplanes have replaced them. These means of transportation are more reliable, speedy, timesaving and accessible then it was in the past.
The distance, which was done in days and months in the past, can now be done in hours and minutes. The fastest means of transportation is by means of an aeroplane. It has shortened the distances between the countries and the continents. We can travel thousands of miles within hours by air. The slowest means of transportation is through bullock-cart. It is still used to carry the goods. These means of transportation have made our life fast and we can access to the other cities within hours. Now, we can never think of a life without these means of transportation.
35- POLLUTION:
Pollution is a universal problem faced by almost all the countries of the world. Pollution can be of three to four types i.e. water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution and land pollution. All these types of pollution are dangerous.
The burning of fuel, gas, oil, petrol and garbage causes air pollution. It damages the ozone layer surrounding our earth. It protects us from the harmful rays of the sun. As we live on land and we see heaps of garbage thrown in the streets, roads even outside our houses. This situation causes the land pollution and is the major factor of diarrhoea and many other diseases in human beings.
One third of our entire earth consists of water and it is also being polluted as we flow the waste chemicals and toxic water in the ponds and streams that cause the death of the marine animals. If crops are irrigated with this water and we eat these grains then we are picked on by the food poison. So, we must take steps to eliminate this pollution so that we can make this world a healthy place to live in.
36- USES OF COMPUTERS:
Computer is derived from the English word ‘compute’ which means to calculate. It is one of the most modern and useful inventions of science. We can do many of our jobs using a computer. We can write our notes on the computer and save it for a long time according to our will. We can play music on it. We can store our favourite movies, games and programmes on it and play it according to our will. They have helped us in saving our time to a great extent.
In the early days, computers were very big in size. They used to occupy a whole room. But now its size has been reduced to palm size. We can easily carry it in our pocket and use in the bus or train or anywhere else. Modern computers are easily seen in the form of PC’s or Desktop Computers, Palmtops, Laptops, Tablet PC’s, Mobile computers, PDA’s and Supercomputers. We can also make pictures and create different graphics with its help. In short, it is a miraculous invention of science. Now, it can be commonly seen in banks, factories, academies, Internet café’s, restaurants, offices, bookshops, hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, Filling stations and many other places.
