Sunday 15 January 2012
Verses of Holy Quran Appeared on Skin of a 9 months old baby in Rusia
Verses of Holy Quran Appeared on Skin of a 9 months old baby in Rusia
Thousands of pilgrims queued up this week in blazing sunshine to get a glimpse of 9-month-old baby Ali Yakubov, on whose body verses from the Koran are said to appear and fade every few days.
Pinkish in colour and several centimetres high, the Koranic verse "Be grateful to Allah" was printed on the infant's right leg in clearly legible Arabic script this week, religious leaders said. Visiting foreign journalists later saw a single letter after the rest had vanished.
October 23, 2009
— Seorang bayi menimbulkan gelombang spekulasi di Rusia setelah frase-frase yang diduga sebagai ayat Al Quran muncul di kulit tubuhnya. Ayat-ayat ini dikatakan tampak di punggung, lengan, kaki, dan perut bayi berusia sembilan bulan bernama Ali Yakubov sebelum kemudian hilang dan diganti dengan ayat-ayat baru.
Para dokter Rusia bingung atas kasus ini. Awalnya, ayat-ayat itu muncul di dagu si bayi beberapa minggu setelah lahir. Para dokter menyangkal bahwa tanda-tanda di kulit bayi itu ditulis seseorang.
Sang ibu, Madina, mengatakan bahwa dia dan suaminya bukan merupakan orang yang taat beragama sampai tulisan-tulisan itu muncul. Madina mengatakan, mereka awalnya tidak memperlihatkan kepada siapa pun mengenai tulisan-tulisan yang tidak bisa dijelaskan itu sampai akhirnya mengungkapkan hal tersebut ke dokter dan imam di desa mereka, Oktober Merah, yang merupakan kawasan dengan pengaruh Muslim yang kuat.
Saat ini, si bayi menjadi fokus perhatian orang-orang Muslim di kawasan tempat tinggalnya di Provinsi Dagestan yang berdekatan dengan daerah konflik Chechnya di selatan Rusia. Seorang anggota parlemen lokal, Akhmedpasha Amiralaev, mengatakan bahwa "Bayi laki-laki ini merupakan tanda dari Allah. Allah menggirimkannya ke Dagestan untuk menghentikan pemberontakan dan ketegangan di republik kita."
Ibu si bayi mengatakan, "Biasanya tanda-tanda itu muncul dua kali seminggu, pada hari Senin dan pada malam antara Kamis dan Jumat. Ali selalu merasa kesakitan ketika itu muncul. Dia menangis dan suhu tubuhnya tinggi. Tidak mungkin menggendongnya ketika itu terjadi. Badannya aktif bergerak, maka kami menempatkan dia di ayunannya. Sedih rasanya ketika melihat dia menderita." Frase-frase itu, kata Madina, secara teratur bergantian muncul di kulit si bayi.
Seorang imam lokal, Abdulla, mengatakan kepada penduduk bahwa dalam Al Quran dikatakan, sebelum akhir zaman datang, akan muncul orang-orang dengan ayat-ayat kitab suci di tubuh mereka. Dia mengatakan, salah satu tanda yang terbaca berbunyi, "Jangan sembunyikan tanda-tanda ini dari orang-orang." Kisah bayi dari Dagestan ini juga telah menarik perhatian media Rusia.
October 26, 2009
— Islam Miracle Baby in Russia. Dagestan has shocked news. The country had a child, whose body manifested verses from the Koran. Expertise is already spent and doctors, and priests, but the nature of the surprising phenomenon no one yet can not explain. Correspondent Omar Magomedov visited the family a miracle baby. First signs of skin baby's parents were perceived as birthmarks, then as irritation and postnatal scarring. Fearing for the health of the child, a young couple called the doctor of an ambulance, but doctors just shrugged, referring to the unknown science of skin disease. Said Rasulova, the ward nurse: "From the standpoint of medicine, I can not explain what it is. With her mother's words, it appears with the temperature. At the invitation of relatives, family Yakubov visited a local priest, who saw a bizarre zigzag traces the Arabic word "Allah", and later the prayers and even whole passages from the Koran. Two days ago, at the foot 9-month, Ali made another inscription. What a surprise it was a priest, when the same text of the prayer he found in the Holy Quran. Abdullah, the imam of the village mosque: "The book is written, which is closer to the end of the world such inscriptions, signs will be apparent even to the human body. There are sayings in Islamic books. " Now home photo album filled with pictures Yakubov with unusual inscriptions. In the form of an Arabic ligature often occurs on the back, legs and hands, a little less on her stomach and head. And, periodically one text is replaced by another. At this time, say doctors, a baby's temperature rises to 40 ° C. For parents, this seemed to signal that soon the skin will make the next inscription. Madina Yakubov, mother of Ali: "Keep it impossible. We have to be laid in the cradle, it raises the body like this, crying, crying. Temperature to 40 ° C rise. Very much a child suffers. Throughout the night, when it appears he is not asleep. At the request of Madina child's face we do not show, so as not jinxed. Not long ago about an unusual child was known only to parents, neighbors, local doctors, then with the advent of Arabic inscriptions, which translated literally means "show the signs of my people," the news of the birth of a miracle baby broke up the whole neighborhood. Local priests have decided that this is a sign, but because the boy's need to show people. Now the family Yakubov only has time to take crews and give interviews. And. Yakubov began earnestly to pray and became deeply faithful. However, in the country a lot and those who still doubt the divine origin of the inscriptions.
October 27, 2009
A BABY boy (Ali Yakubov) has left doctors baffled after passages from the Koran were found on his skin.
The parents of nine-month-old Ali Yakubov were stunned when the word Allah appeared on his chin soon after his birth.
Since then scores of writings in Arabic script have emerged on his back, arms, legs and stomach.
Amazingly his family claim the old markings vanish before the new words arrive — twice a week.
Medics say they cannot explain his mysterious condition — but deny the possibility that the marks are from someone writing on the child's skin.
His mother, Madina, said that she and her husband were not religious at all until the words started appearing on his skin.
Initially they did not show anyone the unexplained scribbles, but eventually revealed them to their doctor. The boys mother claimed: Normally those signs appear twice a week - on Mondays and on the nights between Thursdays and Fridays.
It was reported that Ali was diagnosed ischemic heart disease of the second degree and infantile cerebral paralysis in the maternity clinic. However, when inexplicable things started happening, he was examined and found healthy.
Local imam Abdulla has told locals that the Koran forecasts that before the end of the world, there may be people with its sayings on their bodies. One of the writings on him read Do not hide these signs from the people.
Interpreted that this is a warning to all Muslims of Russia and Dagestan, namely that they should turn to the wisdom of the religion of Allah, repent of their sins, and abandon their discord, conflicts, and the fratricidal confrontation that today shakes the blessed land of Dagestan and the entire Caucasus.
Thousands of pilgrims queued up this week in blazing sunshine to get a glimpse of 9-month-old baby Ali Yakubov, on whose body verses from the Koran are said to appear and fade every few days.
Pinkish in colour and several centimetres high, the Koranic verse "Be grateful to Allah" was printed on the infant's right leg in clearly legible Arabic script this week, religious leaders said. Visiting foreign journalists later saw a single letter after the rest had vanished.
October 23, 2009
— Seorang bayi menimbulkan gelombang spekulasi di Rusia setelah frase-frase yang diduga sebagai ayat Al Quran muncul di kulit tubuhnya. Ayat-ayat ini dikatakan tampak di punggung, lengan, kaki, dan perut bayi berusia sembilan bulan bernama Ali Yakubov sebelum kemudian hilang dan diganti dengan ayat-ayat baru.
Para dokter Rusia bingung atas kasus ini. Awalnya, ayat-ayat itu muncul di dagu si bayi beberapa minggu setelah lahir. Para dokter menyangkal bahwa tanda-tanda di kulit bayi itu ditulis seseorang.
Sang ibu, Madina, mengatakan bahwa dia dan suaminya bukan merupakan orang yang taat beragama sampai tulisan-tulisan itu muncul. Madina mengatakan, mereka awalnya tidak memperlihatkan kepada siapa pun mengenai tulisan-tulisan yang tidak bisa dijelaskan itu sampai akhirnya mengungkapkan hal tersebut ke dokter dan imam di desa mereka, Oktober Merah, yang merupakan kawasan dengan pengaruh Muslim yang kuat.
Saat ini, si bayi menjadi fokus perhatian orang-orang Muslim di kawasan tempat tinggalnya di Provinsi Dagestan yang berdekatan dengan daerah konflik Chechnya di selatan Rusia. Seorang anggota parlemen lokal, Akhmedpasha Amiralaev, mengatakan bahwa "Bayi laki-laki ini merupakan tanda dari Allah. Allah menggirimkannya ke Dagestan untuk menghentikan pemberontakan dan ketegangan di republik kita."
Ibu si bayi mengatakan, "Biasanya tanda-tanda itu muncul dua kali seminggu, pada hari Senin dan pada malam antara Kamis dan Jumat. Ali selalu merasa kesakitan ketika itu muncul. Dia menangis dan suhu tubuhnya tinggi. Tidak mungkin menggendongnya ketika itu terjadi. Badannya aktif bergerak, maka kami menempatkan dia di ayunannya. Sedih rasanya ketika melihat dia menderita." Frase-frase itu, kata Madina, secara teratur bergantian muncul di kulit si bayi.
Seorang imam lokal, Abdulla, mengatakan kepada penduduk bahwa dalam Al Quran dikatakan, sebelum akhir zaman datang, akan muncul orang-orang dengan ayat-ayat kitab suci di tubuh mereka. Dia mengatakan, salah satu tanda yang terbaca berbunyi, "Jangan sembunyikan tanda-tanda ini dari orang-orang." Kisah bayi dari Dagestan ini juga telah menarik perhatian media Rusia.
October 26, 2009
— Islam Miracle Baby in Russia. Dagestan has shocked news. The country had a child, whose body manifested verses from the Koran. Expertise is already spent and doctors, and priests, but the nature of the surprising phenomenon no one yet can not explain. Correspondent Omar Magomedov visited the family a miracle baby. First signs of skin baby's parents were perceived as birthmarks, then as irritation and postnatal scarring. Fearing for the health of the child, a young couple called the doctor of an ambulance, but doctors just shrugged, referring to the unknown science of skin disease. Said Rasulova, the ward nurse: "From the standpoint of medicine, I can not explain what it is. With her mother's words, it appears with the temperature. At the invitation of relatives, family Yakubov visited a local priest, who saw a bizarre zigzag traces the Arabic word "Allah", and later the prayers and even whole passages from the Koran. Two days ago, at the foot 9-month, Ali made another inscription. What a surprise it was a priest, when the same text of the prayer he found in the Holy Quran. Abdullah, the imam of the village mosque: "The book is written, which is closer to the end of the world such inscriptions, signs will be apparent even to the human body. There are sayings in Islamic books. " Now home photo album filled with pictures Yakubov with unusual inscriptions. In the form of an Arabic ligature often occurs on the back, legs and hands, a little less on her stomach and head. And, periodically one text is replaced by another. At this time, say doctors, a baby's temperature rises to 40 ° C. For parents, this seemed to signal that soon the skin will make the next inscription. Madina Yakubov, mother of Ali: "Keep it impossible. We have to be laid in the cradle, it raises the body like this, crying, crying. Temperature to 40 ° C rise. Very much a child suffers. Throughout the night, when it appears he is not asleep. At the request of Madina child's face we do not show, so as not jinxed. Not long ago about an unusual child was known only to parents, neighbors, local doctors, then with the advent of Arabic inscriptions, which translated literally means "show the signs of my people," the news of the birth of a miracle baby broke up the whole neighborhood. Local priests have decided that this is a sign, but because the boy's need to show people. Now the family Yakubov only has time to take crews and give interviews. And. Yakubov began earnestly to pray and became deeply faithful. However, in the country a lot and those who still doubt the divine origin of the inscriptions.
October 27, 2009
A BABY boy (Ali Yakubov) has left doctors baffled after passages from the Koran were found on his skin.
The parents of nine-month-old Ali Yakubov were stunned when the word Allah appeared on his chin soon after his birth.
Since then scores of writings in Arabic script have emerged on his back, arms, legs and stomach.
Amazingly his family claim the old markings vanish before the new words arrive — twice a week.
Medics say they cannot explain his mysterious condition — but deny the possibility that the marks are from someone writing on the child's skin.
His mother, Madina, said that she and her husband were not religious at all until the words started appearing on his skin.
Initially they did not show anyone the unexplained scribbles, but eventually revealed them to their doctor. The boys mother claimed: Normally those signs appear twice a week - on Mondays and on the nights between Thursdays and Fridays.
It was reported that Ali was diagnosed ischemic heart disease of the second degree and infantile cerebral paralysis in the maternity clinic. However, when inexplicable things started happening, he was examined and found healthy.
Local imam Abdulla has told locals that the Koran forecasts that before the end of the world, there may be people with its sayings on their bodies. One of the writings on him read Do not hide these signs from the people.
Interpreted that this is a warning to all Muslims of Russia and Dagestan, namely that they should turn to the wisdom of the religion of Allah, repent of their sins, and abandon their discord, conflicts, and the fratricidal confrontation that today shakes the blessed land of Dagestan and the entire Caucasus.
Mangho peer Karachi
Save the Crocodiles of Manghopir
Dr. Babur Zahiruddin
12/07/2009
In my life time I must have visited Karachi more then 30/ 40 times for the purpose of leisure, pleasure, work or to attend family functions. Hailing from an orthodox religious family I have always been inspired and attracted to visit Holy places and shrines for personal Nirvana and to pay my homage to the great Holy Sufi’s and Saints of the Indo Pakistan sub continent. I have visited most of the shrines in an around Karachi going right up to Sehwan Sharif but some how or the other I missed paying my homage to the shrine of Pir Manghopir. This time on a teaching assignment to Karachi I had a few days off from my busy schedule of delivering lectures, examinations and the most laborious job of marking papers that made me take a break. Somehow or the other I got an inner inclination a sixth sense intuition and spiritual call to visit the shrine of Manghopir.
THE SHRINE OF MANGHOPIR
It was a sunny afternoon on Friday 19th November 2009, when I along with my family made my way in the early hours of the morning from my sister’s house in DHA Karachi to Clifton and from there to Saddar garden. The roads were congested and traffic was slow like a snail, but my experienced driver SALEEM was very apt meticulous and expertly maneuvered his way in the traffic. Our Route took us to Bismillah Hotel Pak colony, Bara Road Habib Bank Chowk and Valika Stop. There we were caught in the traffic and had to wait for sometime. The road onwards from Valika Mills to Benares Chowk Baluch Colony and Pukthoonabad was dilapidated and broken which speaks well of the malfeasance, apathy and in competency of the Civic authorities. Finally after one hours plus drive we were able to reach the shrine of MAGHOPIR. At the shrine we were mobbed by the beggars Vagrants and self styled religious guides who forcefully and emphatically offered their services to conduct us around the shine. Without indulging too much into the religious background and the family tree of the saint buried there, (much is available on the net for which I have given the relevant links). I undertook my poignant religious rituals and paid my homage to the saint. My wife along with my sister and brother–in–law took a longer time to offer their prayers and paid homage like a devout devotee.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pir_Mangho_Urs
MANGHOPIR HISTORY
Manghopir has the oldest Sufi shrines in Karachi, hot sulphur springs that are believed to have curative powers, and many crocodiles - believed locally to be the sacred disciples of Pir Mangho. Balochs often call this place as ‘Mangi’ or Garm-aap / Sard-aap (due to the presence of the hot & cold springs).
Sheedis and festivals
Manghopir is mostly inhabited by one of Pakistan's smallest ethnic communities, Makrani or Sheedi. Sheedi are said to be the descendants of African slaves brought from Zanzibar and maintain their distinct African identity in the midst of the dominating South Asian cultures.
Crocodiles
The crocodiles are an integral part of the shrine, chronicle of the saint, and are so tightly interwoven that it is almost impossible to judge between fact & fiction. There are many traditions about myth of crocodiles, as if it is believed that Baba Farid gifted the reptiles to Manghopir. The second myth is quite factious - during a visit of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (the celebrated saint of Sindh) in order to make the barren valley more inhabitable, he caused a hot spring to issue forth from the rock and a grove of date palms to spring up from the ground and the crocodiles were originally the lice of a saint, which he gifted to Pir Mango, to put them into the pond and then each turned into a crocodile. According to a third legend, the crocodiles were introduced in Manghopir by Mor Mubarak (also a saint), who brought them from a cave in Korangi, as a result, after the name of saint, the chief of crocodiles (the eldest one) came to be known as ‘Mor Sahib’.
According to scientific explanations, these crocodiles were carried through some heavy floods, during ancient times and later gathered or collected at this pond. Archaeological investigations have also suggested the existence of a Bronze Age settlement (2500-1700 BC) near Manghopir, who worshipped crocodiles and before the advent of Islam crocodiles were also thought sacred for Hindus. More to the point, certain signs of crocodile-myth in form of animal magic & witchcraft are also seen in the African countries like Guinea and Zaire. Certainly, these trends are because of the unique nature of the reptile, which is always quick and ruthless and one who maintains a cool behavior at the surface of water, while paddling like a devil underneath.
Hot springs and healing resort
There are hot and cold springs about a kilometer from the shrine. Warm water passing through the sulphur rocks is said to contain some medicinal qualities. Many people with skin diseases regularly come from long distances to have a bath to cure them. There are separate swimming pools and shower rooms for men and women. Scientific analysis has shown that this warm water is naturally saturated with carbon dioxide, besides containing some sulpher & other skin friendly nourishments, which are no doubt suitable for many skin-disease patients.
AUTHOR AND WIFE ON THEIR SENTIMENTAL PILGRIMAGE WITH THE CROCS IN THE BACKGROUND.
newspaper/local/karachi-manghopir-crocodiles-recaptured-579 I along with my entourage took the services of a local guide who took us to the back of the shrine where there were hot sulphur springs in which many people were bathing. The hygienic and cleanliness of the bathing area of the hot springs left much to be desired the lesser I write about it the better it would be. http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-
As I made my way to the crocodile compound I was struck with consternation, awe and amazement at the mammoth size, color & numbers of the crocodiles basking in the winter sun. The sight of such an enormous collection of reptiles must make the National Geographic channel coverage of crocs in the river of Africa and America look like a mini version. They remained there listless & lifeless like perfect stone statues as if someone had carved them out of stone except for an isolated movement of the limb and flicker of the nictating membrane of the eye.
They were more than hundred of them and mostly their ages ranged from seventy to eighty years. The head of the Crocodiles who is known as MOR SAHIB was about hundred (100) years old and was a sight to watch. He was the centre of attraction with his retinue and seemed to command a mandamus authority over his kingdom.
There were some small babies as well who were swimming in the green murky and dirty waters of the pool whose size was not more than 150 / 200 square feet.What really shocked me was that there was no organized systematic, regular arrangement for the feeding of these crocodiles as they were at the mercy of the local people & devotees. I enquired from the guide that from where and how are these mammoth creatures fed; I was told that the local villagers and devotees feed them daily in the afternoon between 3 – 4 pm. I looked up towards the sky with spiritual ecstasy and some how or the other thanked and praised the GOD Almighty that even in this remote and desolate place He had arranged for the food in such large quantity for these enormous creatures.
I have visited many crocodile farms and resorts in Thailand Malaysia and United States of America where I had to pay an enormous amount of entry fee to watch them playing and being fed.Their enclosures were clean spacious and well kept with plenty of space for their swimming and basking.They were fed regularly and were under care of dedicated care takers and veterinary doctors and of course the patronage and sponsorship of the local / state governments was very much there. There were no more than 30 / 40 of these creatures in each farm I visited abroad.
Its make me think and ponder that outside Pakistan we pay so much to see these sites and habitats of flora and fauna but in Pakistan where we have a rich cultural heritage of natural treasures we leave them at the mercy of nature, Auqaf, heritage departments and despondent individuals who are out only there to make a fast buck and do not care about our national and cultural heritage.
Please ask your self this question what type of a Pakistan are we leaving for our children? It is our duty to leave a legacy rich in flora and fauna for our future generations.These are good slogans creating a sense of environmental awareness but in order to implement them each one of us must do our bit by contributing their efforts spare time and funds for the upkeep and preservation of our rich cultural heritage.
As a social activist, environmentalist and a conscientious Pakistani, I appeal to all and sundry and all well to do philanthropists to come forward and join hands with me for the renovation extension of the Pond area and rehabilitation and well being of these Manghopir crocodiles.
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Dr. Babur Zahiruddin
12/07/2009
In my life time I must have visited Karachi more then 30/ 40 times for the purpose of leisure, pleasure, work or to attend family functions. Hailing from an orthodox religious family I have always been inspired and attracted to visit Holy places and shrines for personal Nirvana and to pay my homage to the great Holy Sufi’s and Saints of the Indo Pakistan sub continent. I have visited most of the shrines in an around Karachi going right up to Sehwan Sharif but some how or the other I missed paying my homage to the shrine of Pir Manghopir. This time on a teaching assignment to Karachi I had a few days off from my busy schedule of delivering lectures, examinations and the most laborious job of marking papers that made me take a break. Somehow or the other I got an inner inclination a sixth sense intuition and spiritual call to visit the shrine of Manghopir.
THE SHRINE OF MANGHOPIR
It was a sunny afternoon on Friday 19th November 2009, when I along with my family made my way in the early hours of the morning from my sister’s house in DHA Karachi to Clifton and from there to Saddar garden. The roads were congested and traffic was slow like a snail, but my experienced driver SALEEM was very apt meticulous and expertly maneuvered his way in the traffic. Our Route took us to Bismillah Hotel Pak colony, Bara Road Habib Bank Chowk and Valika Stop. There we were caught in the traffic and had to wait for sometime. The road onwards from Valika Mills to Benares Chowk Baluch Colony and Pukthoonabad was dilapidated and broken which speaks well of the malfeasance, apathy and in competency of the Civic authorities. Finally after one hours plus drive we were able to reach the shrine of MAGHOPIR. At the shrine we were mobbed by the beggars Vagrants and self styled religious guides who forcefully and emphatically offered their services to conduct us around the shine. Without indulging too much into the religious background and the family tree of the saint buried there, (much is available on the net for which I have given the relevant links). I undertook my poignant religious rituals and paid my homage to the saint. My wife along with my sister and brother–in–law took a longer time to offer their prayers and paid homage like a devout devotee.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pir_Mangho_Urs
MANGHOPIR HISTORY
Manghopir has the oldest Sufi shrines in Karachi, hot sulphur springs that are believed to have curative powers, and many crocodiles - believed locally to be the sacred disciples of Pir Mangho. Balochs often call this place as ‘Mangi’ or Garm-aap / Sard-aap (due to the presence of the hot & cold springs).
Sheedis and festivals
Manghopir is mostly inhabited by one of Pakistan's smallest ethnic communities, Makrani or Sheedi. Sheedi are said to be the descendants of African slaves brought from Zanzibar and maintain their distinct African identity in the midst of the dominating South Asian cultures.
Crocodiles
The crocodiles are an integral part of the shrine, chronicle of the saint, and are so tightly interwoven that it is almost impossible to judge between fact & fiction. There are many traditions about myth of crocodiles, as if it is believed that Baba Farid gifted the reptiles to Manghopir. The second myth is quite factious - during a visit of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (the celebrated saint of Sindh) in order to make the barren valley more inhabitable, he caused a hot spring to issue forth from the rock and a grove of date palms to spring up from the ground and the crocodiles were originally the lice of a saint, which he gifted to Pir Mango, to put them into the pond and then each turned into a crocodile. According to a third legend, the crocodiles were introduced in Manghopir by Mor Mubarak (also a saint), who brought them from a cave in Korangi, as a result, after the name of saint, the chief of crocodiles (the eldest one) came to be known as ‘Mor Sahib’.
According to scientific explanations, these crocodiles were carried through some heavy floods, during ancient times and later gathered or collected at this pond. Archaeological investigations have also suggested the existence of a Bronze Age settlement (2500-1700 BC) near Manghopir, who worshipped crocodiles and before the advent of Islam crocodiles were also thought sacred for Hindus. More to the point, certain signs of crocodile-myth in form of animal magic & witchcraft are also seen in the African countries like Guinea and Zaire. Certainly, these trends are because of the unique nature of the reptile, which is always quick and ruthless and one who maintains a cool behavior at the surface of water, while paddling like a devil underneath.
Hot springs and healing resort
There are hot and cold springs about a kilometer from the shrine. Warm water passing through the sulphur rocks is said to contain some medicinal qualities. Many people with skin diseases regularly come from long distances to have a bath to cure them. There are separate swimming pools and shower rooms for men and women. Scientific analysis has shown that this warm water is naturally saturated with carbon dioxide, besides containing some sulpher & other skin friendly nourishments, which are no doubt suitable for many skin-disease patients.
AUTHOR AND WIFE ON THEIR SENTIMENTAL PILGRIMAGE WITH THE CROCS IN THE BACKGROUND.
newspaper/local/karachi-manghopir-crocodiles-recaptured-579 I along with my entourage took the services of a local guide who took us to the back of the shrine where there were hot sulphur springs in which many people were bathing. The hygienic and cleanliness of the bathing area of the hot springs left much to be desired the lesser I write about it the better it would be. http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-
As I made my way to the crocodile compound I was struck with consternation, awe and amazement at the mammoth size, color & numbers of the crocodiles basking in the winter sun. The sight of such an enormous collection of reptiles must make the National Geographic channel coverage of crocs in the river of Africa and America look like a mini version. They remained there listless & lifeless like perfect stone statues as if someone had carved them out of stone except for an isolated movement of the limb and flicker of the nictating membrane of the eye.
They were more than hundred of them and mostly their ages ranged from seventy to eighty years. The head of the Crocodiles who is known as MOR SAHIB was about hundred (100) years old and was a sight to watch. He was the centre of attraction with his retinue and seemed to command a mandamus authority over his kingdom.
There were some small babies as well who were swimming in the green murky and dirty waters of the pool whose size was not more than 150 / 200 square feet.What really shocked me was that there was no organized systematic, regular arrangement for the feeding of these crocodiles as they were at the mercy of the local people & devotees. I enquired from the guide that from where and how are these mammoth creatures fed; I was told that the local villagers and devotees feed them daily in the afternoon between 3 – 4 pm. I looked up towards the sky with spiritual ecstasy and some how or the other thanked and praised the GOD Almighty that even in this remote and desolate place He had arranged for the food in such large quantity for these enormous creatures.
I have visited many crocodile farms and resorts in Thailand Malaysia and United States of America where I had to pay an enormous amount of entry fee to watch them playing and being fed.Their enclosures were clean spacious and well kept with plenty of space for their swimming and basking.They were fed regularly and were under care of dedicated care takers and veterinary doctors and of course the patronage and sponsorship of the local / state governments was very much there. There were no more than 30 / 40 of these creatures in each farm I visited abroad.
Its make me think and ponder that outside Pakistan we pay so much to see these sites and habitats of flora and fauna but in Pakistan where we have a rich cultural heritage of natural treasures we leave them at the mercy of nature, Auqaf, heritage departments and despondent individuals who are out only there to make a fast buck and do not care about our national and cultural heritage.
Please ask your self this question what type of a Pakistan are we leaving for our children? It is our duty to leave a legacy rich in flora and fauna for our future generations.These are good slogans creating a sense of environmental awareness but in order to implement them each one of us must do our bit by contributing their efforts spare time and funds for the upkeep and preservation of our rich cultural heritage.
As a social activist, environmentalist and a conscientious Pakistani, I appeal to all and sundry and all well to do philanthropists to come forward and join hands with me for the renovation extension of the Pond area and rehabilitation and well being of these Manghopir crocodiles.
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Arfa Karim
FAISALABAD:
World’s Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim Randhawa is no longer with us. Pakistan has lost its one more gem.
IT genius Arfa was laid to rest in her ancestral village Ramdewali amid tears and cries.
Qari Ashraf, who led her funeral prayer, said that “Arfa was not only extra ordinarily brilliant in Information Technology (IT) but was also very fond of Hamd, Naat and Allama Iqbal’s poetry”
Talking to the media, Arfa’s father Colonel (Retd) Amjad Karim Randhawa said that “Arfa was a gift of God to me and now He has taken it back.”
“I am proud of being the only person in the world whose daughter was recognised as the youngest Microsoft professional certificate holder at an age of just 9 years,” he said. “We provided every possible opportunity and encouragement to promote her acumen,” Randhawa added.
Saying that his daughter was far wiser than her age, Randhawa said that Arfa could not enjoy her life for long. “We could not see her genius flourish,” he said with grief.
Recalling Arfa’s meeting with Bill Gates, Randhawa said that the Microsoft Chairman was stunned to see Arfa promptly answering to all his technical questions.
Gates acknowledged Arfa’s qualities and his company contacted her family when she was admitted in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore for treatment.
“Microsoft’s doctors were in touch with the CMH doctors and provided assistance in diagnosis, prescriptions and treatment of Arfa,” Randhawa said.
Randhawa fondly highlighted his daughter qualities, saying that she always had positive approach towards everything.
“She had a creative mind and always wanted to do something extraordinary far beyond her age,” he said.
“Arfa always surprised her teachers and class fellows with her intelligence and thought provoking questions,” Randhawa added.
A local resident of the village, Noor Din, said that although Arfa had not spent much time in the area, yet she lived as if she had been here for a very long time.
“My daughter had always desired and insisted upon meeting Arfa, but sadly I failed to do so and now I can never do it,” he said.
Another villager, Ghulam Qadir, admitted that he had never seen such a huge funeral procession as of Arfa’s.”
Muhammad Akram, a close relative of Arfa said that she always wanted the area’s IT lab to be upgraded so it can provide maximum educational facilities to the young people, especially females.
Asking government to honour the IT genius’ desires, Akram said that Arfa believed that other girls of her village should get opportunities of good education as there was so much talent in them.
World’s Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim Randhawa is no longer with us. Pakistan has lost its one more gem.
IT genius Arfa was laid to rest in her ancestral village Ramdewali amid tears and cries.
Qari Ashraf, who led her funeral prayer, said that “Arfa was not only extra ordinarily brilliant in Information Technology (IT) but was also very fond of Hamd, Naat and Allama Iqbal’s poetry”
Talking to the media, Arfa’s father Colonel (Retd) Amjad Karim Randhawa said that “Arfa was a gift of God to me and now He has taken it back.”
“I am proud of being the only person in the world whose daughter was recognised as the youngest Microsoft professional certificate holder at an age of just 9 years,” he said. “We provided every possible opportunity and encouragement to promote her acumen,” Randhawa added.
Saying that his daughter was far wiser than her age, Randhawa said that Arfa could not enjoy her life for long. “We could not see her genius flourish,” he said with grief.
Recalling Arfa’s meeting with Bill Gates, Randhawa said that the Microsoft Chairman was stunned to see Arfa promptly answering to all his technical questions.
Gates acknowledged Arfa’s qualities and his company contacted her family when she was admitted in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore for treatment.
“Microsoft’s doctors were in touch with the CMH doctors and provided assistance in diagnosis, prescriptions and treatment of Arfa,” Randhawa said.
Randhawa fondly highlighted his daughter qualities, saying that she always had positive approach towards everything.
“She had a creative mind and always wanted to do something extraordinary far beyond her age,” he said.
“Arfa always surprised her teachers and class fellows with her intelligence and thought provoking questions,” Randhawa added.
A local resident of the village, Noor Din, said that although Arfa had not spent much time in the area, yet she lived as if she had been here for a very long time.
“My daughter had always desired and insisted upon meeting Arfa, but sadly I failed to do so and now I can never do it,” he said.
Another villager, Ghulam Qadir, admitted that he had never seen such a huge funeral procession as of Arfa’s.”
Muhammad Akram, a close relative of Arfa said that she always wanted the area’s IT lab to be upgraded so it can provide maximum educational facilities to the young people, especially females.
Asking government to honour the IT genius’ desires, Akram said that Arfa believed that other girls of her village should get opportunities of good education as there was so much talent in them.
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