I'm gonna share some notes and collection of Expansions. So for that very purpose, me starting this thread also request you people (fellows, members and seniors) to contribute here. I'm sure you people will definitely speak well of my efforts...

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We often make promise to our self everyday, I will go to gym, i will finish my work on time, i will clean the room everyday, I would study daily and what not but how often to we really put them in practices!.

When we read the biographies of great people like, Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) to Quaid-e-Azam, we find that they had a strong will, they never gave up even in hard times. They overcame there difficulties and find the right path to success. Many of us in this generation don’t have patience we want to achieve everything super fast which is a wrong attitude.

Suppose a student think to secure a first class in examination but doesn’t put any effort then he would gradually not achieve the goal but if the student makes a firm resolve to achieve his or her goal and works towards it wholeheartedly, he or she is almost certain to achieve success. Things which seem to be impossible can become possible. In past aeroplane, mobile phones, space travel were all just a fantasy which is now a part of our realities. Today we see that this thing which used to be consider as impossible have now became possible .

How have these impossibilities been achieved? By man’s will-power, determination and dedication.If we determine anything and focus on it then nothing is impossible. If we have the will to win then we would surely find our way sooner or later and marches to ultimate victory.

So let us cultivate a strong will, a keen desire and the determination to achieve our goals. If there is no way we will create one. That’s why its right said :-”where there is a will, there is a way”



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"Procrastination Is The Thief Of Time."

It has been said, "Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today". Yet there are many people who enjoy postponing things. Such people do not realize the dangers of delaying. Work does not disappear if we postpone it. One day or the other it has to be done. The more we postpone, the more the work piles up. Finally we have no choice but to tackle it. then the amount of work seems too much. We then have to work for long hours under great strain and tension. finally we do it hurriedly and in a careless manner. It is as bad as not doing the work at all.

Again, when some work is delayed, the time which would have been profitably used is wasted. Time wasted is time lost for ever, Hence procrastination, that is the habit of postponing things, is rightly called the thief of time. Precious time wasted means opportunities lost, and lost forever. by the time we realize how much time we have wasted and how many opportunities we have missed by delaying word, it may be too late. And then nothing remains for us except to regret and repent.

Sometimes a very heavy price has to be paid for delaying things. The person whi delays insuring his house will regret it when the house is gutted by a sudden fire. Delay in the treatment of a disease may make it worse, and may even result in death. The student who goes on postponing studies will need to burn the midnight oil for the last minute preparations.

There are other proverbs conveying similar meaning. Thus we say: ”Time and tide wait for no man” and ”A stitch in time saves nine“. All these proverbs warns us against the dangers of delay in actions, and stress the importance of timely action and punctuality.



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Cut Your Coat According To Your Cloth

If you give a piece of cloth to a tailor to make a coat, the tailor will first measure the cloth and then decide what kind of coat has to be made out of it. He will not be able to make a coat that requires more material than the cloth provided. The same is the case with our expenses and income. Our expenses should always be within the limits of our income. Otherwise, we surely land in debit and difficulties. The proverb thus tells us not to spend more than what we earn i.e., to live within our means.

The proverb applies not only to individuals but also to business establishment. Of course, a company may raise a loan to expand or diversify its business. But it must do it judiciously; otherwise it will be in deep trouble. Even the government of a country has to keep in mind its total resources while spending. If it does not do so and goes on borrowing recklessly from the people and from foreign countries as Pakistan government is doing so since decades, it would become bankrupt one day, and come to grief.

So the proverb is of universal application. It teaches us that our actions should suit the circumstances or resources. The wisdom of the proverb would guide everybody to live and work within their means and to avoid possible shame or punishment resulting from living beyond their means.



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Honesty is The Best Policy

The key word in the proverb is ‘Policy’. According to the dictionary, a ‘policy’ is a plan or a course of action or a guiding principle that influences our actions. Looking at the proverb with this insight, we understand that ‘honesty is the best plan or course of action or guiding principle’.

It is not because the wise said that honesty is best policy, but because it makes sense to be honest. An honest person is upright and has no fear of guilt. He or she has a clear conscience. Over and above all he or she has the priceless treasure of peace of mind. In addition, dishonestly causes undue and unnecessary stress. Research shows that dishonesty weakens the immune system. This results in a host of physical illnesses. On the emotional plane, honesty strengthens our self-image whereas dishonesty damages our self-esteem.

Every religion tells us that we must be honest. No one likes dishonest people because they cannot be trusted. The truth is always so simple. Dishonesty is like a web that has no beginning and no end. Sometimes we are punished for being honest, but it is nothing compared to the pain and suffering we cause due to dishonesty. Our Holy Prophet's (S.A.W.W) honesty is notable in historic perspective. Likewise, Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal has also laid great emphasis on the need to be truthful in words and deeds. Their lives throughout were a great struggle to uphold the virtue of truth. A truthful man can speak and act with moral conviction. He commands respect and reverence in society.

Looking at it whichever way we will, honesty is the best plan of action. It keeps our body healthy, our relationships strong, our mind calm and composed and our spirit unruffled. Thus honesty is the best policy. As the Mundaka Upanishad says:’Satymeva Jayate‘, Truth Alone Triumps.’



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The source of the proverb is the Bible: “What so ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

The religious meaning of the proverb is that one will be rewarded or punished according to whether one leads a virtuous or a sinful life. Accordingly, happiness or misery in our life is the result of our own deeds. In an extended sense, the proverb suggests that we are responsible for the consequences of our actions. Every action of ours has a result. Good actions produce good results where as bad actions produce bad results. The results are proportionate to the efforts men put in.

A person who sins throughout life one cannot expect salvation. A student who wanders throughout the year cannot think of topping in the examination. In much the same way, a farmer’s labours and his seeds are returned to him in the form of the yield of his crop. The output of the farmer is dependent on the quality of the seeds and the manner of the sowing.

Every discipline has its own character and demands and until one fulfils them he cannot reach anywhere. Rise and success in life demand labour, industry, toil and effort. A good result is a manifestation of intense efforts that have gone into its making. A lazy person cannot achieve anything good as long as he does not exert himself enough. Jinnah is known as “Father of Nation” today because of the intense effort he and his companions put in for Pakistan Movement and liberation of Muslims. Florence Nightingale’s name we lovingly recall because of the love and care with which she nursed the wounded soldiers. Hitler creates terror in our hearts and is abhorred to this day.

In a nutshell, one cannot achieve fair ends by using foul means. Even if one does, it is short-lived. Lasting peace cannot be brought about by violent means. Good always triumphs over evil and the lives of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W) and his companions are the proof of the truth of the maxim. Thus, it becomes clear that ‘as you sow, so shall you reap’.



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Examples here means a model deed or an action for others to follow, precept means a rule or a command, people advice others on any issue that comes up. People generally like to give advice, but do not like to be advised. All of us are natural-born preachers. But when it comes to practicing what we preach, we make up excuses. Very often giving advance can become sheer nagging. It can become so irritating that it has no more or even the opposite effect on the hearer.

Though before we give advice, we should ask ourselves whether we practice what we preach. It is natural that young people look up to the old for guidance. Very often we find parents, teachers, preachers and political leaders speak on useful precepts, but themselves not living in accordance with those precepts. As a result, their advice goes unpracticed. If we smoke and tell our children not to smoke, it won’t have any impression on the boys. They may not smoke in front of us, but will surely make an experiment when a chance comes. If a person advises others to be honest and sincere, but does not he practice these virtues, his words will have no effect on others. Today social workers and political leaders speak endlessly on principles. But they themselves do not set an example. They ask others not to give bribe when they themselves accept bribe. Modern political leaders exhort the youth to be patriotic when they themselves indulge in anti-national activities. A person should be extremely honest to set an example before he begins to advice others. Our Holy Prophet’s (S.A.W.W) life is an eye-opener in this connection. He won immense following as history reveals because he practiced what he preached. He never preached what he himself did not practice.

To conclude, the best way to teach is not to preach but to set and example by actually putting the preaching into practice. This is because human beings and especially children, are imitative by nature. In fact, the instinct to copy is very powerful in human beings. We should make the fullest use of this instinct to teach children what we want them to learn. If a father wants his child to never start the habit of smoking, he should first give up smoking himself. If parents wants their children to pick up good manners, they should themselves be models of good behaviour. In short, we should ourselves do what we want others to do. This is because example is better than precept and deeds are more powerful than words. Actions speak louder than words likewise an ounce of practice is more than a ton of precept.



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The proverb stands as a touchstone of true friendship. It states that only that person who helps us when we are in need or difficulty is a true friend. In our daily life we come across people who over a period of time become close to us. But we cannot be sure if they are true friends or just fair-weather friends. Many people develop contacts with influential people for their benefit. It will be a great mistake if one considers these apparently close people as friends.

The test of true friendship is in time of difficulties. On the other hand, the fair-weather friends disappear in times of trails. They find excuses to distance themselves from us. But a true friend will always stick to a person when if that person is in deep trouble. He will be concerned about the welfare of a person when he considers as a friend. If need be, he will make every effort to help his friend overcome the difficult situation, instead of running away from him. As the saying goes, ‘prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them’.

Take for example the friendship of Antonio and Bassanio in the Shakespearean play ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Antonio helps Bassanio even at the cost of losing his life- a pound of flesh. The history of Islam also showcase timeless illustrations of true friendship. A good friend will help you with all their might and in their power as Abu Baker did devoid of discerning provided his whole life earnings in the way of Allah and Prophet (S.A.W.W) moreover Umer, Usman and Ali were also there with Hoy Prophet (S.A.W.W) through his thick and thin. In short, on every occasion companions of Muhammad (S.A.W.W) stand by him and showed the world that good friends always value the bond they share. Such friendship stands the test of time. Such friends are life’s greatest blessing. Friendship with people like these last a lifetime.

Thus the proverb not only shows the nature of a true friend but also offers a method of choosing good friends. It also cautions us of ‘fair-weather’ friends.



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When someone does you a good deed, you must never forget it. You must look out for the opportunity to do a good deed to that person. If you do not get that opportunity then you must pass on the good deed to someone else. It is quite a strange fact of life, that a good deed done to another always bring some kind of reward to the person who has done the good deed. Hence you must always return good with good.

People go throughout their day encountering random acts of kindness in many various ways. Whether it is simply acknowledging someone who walks right past you by saying hello and smiling, or just holding the door open for someone entering behind you, kindness is everywhere. However, there are also certain people who do not openly express their kindness to others. For example, take the driver who suddenly and abruptly cuts you off when changing lanes; even though you would like to tailgate him all the way to his house to make him angry, “one good turn, deserves another.” Let the driver go, and carry on with your day. In return, the driver may feel sorry for his or her actions and perhaps one day, when you extremely need to craft a massive 5 lane change manoeuvre, someone will let you go.

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him has always preached the philosophy "Always be kind to others" to his Ummah. Once he said, “He who is deprived of kindness is deprived of goodness.” Even if others may not behave in a benevolent manner towards you, always respond with kindness.

A favour in return for a favour
That is what any man will do
A favour in return for an evil
That is what a manly man will do

Sometimes, people may be astonished by your response and feel obliged to do the same to others. In addition to it, a touch of satisfaction lies in performing good to others. There is a wonderful poem about a man who helps an old woman across the street. The woman blesses him for helping her. At the end of the poem the man expresses the fond hope that some young man like himself will help his mother when she is in trouble.

To conclude, in the relay race of life, we must continue to pass on the baton of kindness to one another. If people stumble, or choose not to pass it on, we must continue pass it on because this is what makes the world run: Kindness. Therefore, one should never hesitate to do good for others. For one good turn deserves another.



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Nice job doen kindly write an expansion on the topic
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

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