Year 2020 is a year of global crisis, an uncertain year, a year never forgettable, a year which snatched the lives, happiness, and freedom of most of the people around the world. The Covid-19 caused more than 1.5 million people’s death around the globe. World has changed a lot this year, especially for those who have lost their loved ones because of the pandemic crisis. This crisis is still going on. As year 2020 ends in the days ahead, still an unprecedented and challenging time for all of us, but also a time of incredible resilience as people pull together. People are mentally prepared and ready to face unexpected situations and cumulative their immunity system to keep themselves healthy.

Governments of all countries around the globe are working more rigorously competitively for keeping people safe, healthy, and peaceful at this crucial time. It is the time to be thankful to Scientist, Doctors, Nurses, and other medical, healthcare, and pharmaceutical related staff. England is the first country has started distributing vaccine. Vaccines of this global pandemic (COVID-19) are coming soon in the market for other countries. May Allah (God) keep us safe and healthy. انشاء اللہ.

Sense of positivity is still there in the year of 2020, a 103-year-old woman won her battle against Coronavirus. This year made people realize the importance of families. Instead of Golf, Baseball, Cricket and Hockey, People found enjoyment in playing Ludo King, Puzzles and Chess with their family members. Instead of attending parties in the restaurants, People found attending parties over zoom and teams to be exciting too. For some people it is the time for sharpening the skills and enhancing their knowledge. Most of the people taking rest and spend time with their families.

Here are some more remarkable bad incidents. The year 2020 is shaking the walls of Royal Place in England when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decide to step back as Royals and live the life of a common people. People all over the world were not over with the celebrations of new year when they heard the ear blasting news of Ukrainian Plane Crash costing the lives of 176 people. The fires in Australia burnt millions of acres of land resulting in loss of 3,000 homes, making species extinct and continuous smoke from fire crossed borders. The Covid-19 then shifted to year 2020 having major impact around all the borders. The ears which were bearing the weight of earrings, spectacles and headphones now suppose to manage masks too. Welcoming People turned to avoid people from 6 feet. The on-campus classes now went to virtual. The tables in Cafes, Hotels and Restaurants are now covered with tapes saying “Sorry, Dine-in is closed”. The birthday parties, marriages and anniversaries are now to be joined by no more than ten people just giving disheartening to people. Individuals found time to sharpen their skills like cooking, gardening, sewing and other creativity. The Scientists are struggling to find the Vaccine and somehow, it is questioning their abilities. In some of the regions, people do not even get to see the face of their loved ones for the last time. Then comes another thing: Racism began among Chinese people in America blaming them for Coronavirus, renaming it to “The Chinese Virus”. On Jan 26, the news of the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant left every basketball lover in shock and grief. At the end of January, the United Kingdom withdrew from European Union. On March 10, Italy became the first country to announce the lockdown closing the borders. The next day, WHO declares Covid-19 disease as Pandemic. Then came the bad news for all sports lovers, the Summer Olympics were delayed till 2021. On 15th of March, Nigeria faced an explosion of gas which cost 15 lives. Then came a point when people started losing trust in Police Officers after news crashed about George Floyd’s killing caused by Police. The world was full of enthusiasm and relief when the rumor about the death of Kim Jong Un spread. The famous actor Chadwick Boseman ends his life Journey after continuous fight of 4 years against Cancer. The Second woman ever appointed at the high court died on Sept 18. On Oct 2^nd, the President who initiated racism on behalf of Coronavirus got infected from the same virus. Another Celebrity died of Cancer on Oct 6 named Eddie Van Halen. On Halloween day, the streets of Quebec were filled with fear when a man dressed in a Halloween costume with Japanese sword stabbed two people to death. On November 11, Joe Biden was announced as Next President of States leaving Trump and his lovers in grief.

Some real fact of year 2020:

Dr. Alia Nawaz

The Remembrance Day – the day to remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during war is celebrated around the world on 11^th November. It all started in 1919, when King George V asked people to remember the loved ones, we lost during the First World War while fighting. In England, it is celebrated with huge enthusiasm. Usually, the members of the Royal Family and politicians of England gather at Whitehall situated in London for the memorial service. All the individuals hold the silence for two minutes to remember the soldiers who lost lives for their peace. Apart from this, people wear a red colored poppy to give them a tribute and out of respect. The poppy was introduced by a charity which was formed by Veterans of World War one. Some people think the poppy is just a symbol of death and war due to its red color. Also, some people do not prefer to wear the poppy as they think it is something related to politics. In Canada, it is also known as Armistice Day. Also, two weeks ahead of 11^th November, the buses in Canada display the slogan “Lest We Forget” for Reminders to remember the soldiers.

Celebrating Remembrance Day is important as the Army is the backbone and a sole protector of each country. Since the past, there have been a lot of instances when armed forces lost their lives just to protect the country’s people. It is their dedication, passion and love for the country due to which we are safely roaming and spending our lives on our own terms. During their duty, they are always on the edge to die. Some soldiers protect our country by staying in regions where they do not have enough oxygen to breathe, food to eat and quite cold temperature. They are doing a lot to let us breathe and we can not thank them enough for that but still we can at least have a day to remember them.

This year due to coronavirus, the excitement is not observed on the faces of people and celebrations are hugely affected. Due to the restrictions from the authorities from every country, people can not get together for holding two-minute silence. Most importantly, the poppy this year will be digital too. Although the times are hard, still for the sake of our country’s army and their sacrifices, we can hold a two-minute silence at our respective homes. We Salute to the army as they protect us by living far away from their family and in the area where danger always lurks. Would you like to donate for them, please provide your donation here. Thanks.

Dr. Alia Nawaz November 10, 2020

July 1 is the national day of Canada, We all Canadians are celebrating 152^nd birthday of Canada in year of 2019.

Canada is the best country having people all over the world. I am very blessed and proud Canadian-Pakistani thriving with success, still waiting much more to achieve.

Canadians are more humble and proud to celebrate birthday of their beloved country. We are involved in gathering with friends, family, food; flags and a fanfare of fireworks.

Here are some pictures of Toronto and other places across the country of Canada.

Some more pictures of Canada

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Today, from February 17, 2019, one of my dreams is going to be true. Insha’Allah.  This is a very first step or initial stage of progress. (No need to provide details). May Allah Bless Pakistan always! Long live Pakistan. May Allah provide more peace, prosperity, respect, leadership and friendship to Pakistan, among all Islamic countries and all over the World! Ameen.

Happy New Year 2019!

New Year’s is the perfect occasion to celebrate our achievements, love, respect, friendships and all the good things in life. Let’s take the time to appreciate what year 2018 has given us. What the New Year 2019 is about to bring! Always hope for the best. The Best is yet to come!

May the New Year 2019 bring peace, prosperity and wellness to all, all over the World. May Allah provide guidance to find our right path and may the New Year give us the strength to face the challenges of life, create peace, provides courage to adjust the sail so as to take every situation in our stride.

I wish that all best wishes for all of us are fulfilled this year. We all of us have extremely blessed, successful year of 2019. May Allah keep our spirits and determination unshaken, and provide us more strength and courage, faith and great power to achieve everything as we planned. We all have a great year 2019 and all coming years ahead! Insha-Allah!

Message:

Today is the first blank page of a 365-page book.
Write a good one, for yourself, for your city, your country and for the World. Emphasize for peace only peace. No war at all. We all human beings are friends of each other. No fights at all please (promise).

Now special prayers for my native country Pakistan, may Allah keep it safe and secure from natural disasters and from any enem ies. Make Pakistan very peaceful, prosper, clean and green. Ameen. Pakistani Institutions are working well. Hopefully everything will be alright in this year. Once more Happy New Year to all.         

 Thanks and Regards to you all.

Dr. Alia H Nawaz

All Muslims everywhere in the world are celebrating Eid Miladun Nabi today, on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal with religious zeal.

Mubarak to all Muslims for the celebration of birthday of holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW (PBUH). Muhammad is the prophet and founder of Islam, Great leader, Philosopher, Prophet (c. 570–632)

I am very thankful to the government of Pakistan has announced to celebrate this occasion as an official event also encouraging to the Pakistani PM for his two new important official announcements during his speech in Eid Miladun Nabi conference.

The day dawned with gun salutes and with the offering of special prayers for the unity of Muslim Ummah, progress and prosperity of the country. Private and government buildings, mosques and shrines, houses, all city and country have already been illuminated to commemorate the Day. Hundreds of Mehafil-e-Milad and ceremonies are being organised by different religious, social, academic organisations besides, holding processions, rallies in all cities, towns and villages of the country. Religious scholars delivered speeches in mosques and at different venues to highlighted different aspects of the life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). founder of Islam.

We all Muslims are followers of our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW. We respect our all prophets and our religion. Actually, we respect all religions, that’s why we don’t expect any bad word or any kind of unsuitable activities against our prophets and religion. As i am residing in Canada Toronto. Here we have all kinds of different religions and believe. We usually discuss different topics about religion. Try to understand the differences, thoughts and clarification among religions. We feel satisfaction when we explain our religion Islam to non-Muslims and answer their questions. We still work together respectfully.

To be religious is the best thing, but this is not enough; we need to have more humanity and higher respect and value of human. We need to make significant changes in our lives. We should have more tolerance, brotherhood, respect, high values of life, positive attitude, unity and peace among all, especially in Millat-e-Islamia and among Muslim Ummah.

The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW’s the unrivaled benefactor of humanity, messenger of Almighty Allah and the flag bearer of the great religion of Islam, We all Muslims must follow his great, exemplary and extraordinary life everyday as much as possible.

Great Leader

Darood Shareef

Ahadees

Recite

Daughter of Islam

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Happy Canada Day! On this Canada Day of 2018, I want to wish all Canadians a wonderful celebration.

I am proud to call myself Canadian. The country that has given so much to me and my family.

Canada is a magnificence land of dignity, history and diversity. We are blessed with an abundance of resources, elegant and smart people. We are the envy of the world in so many ways.

I have had the pleasure of travelling across the country, visiting cities and towns; really Canada is an enormous country, having historical and natural beauty.

Canada, a country that always strives to be smarter and more caring, I hope that we can continue to be a nation that imagines infinite possibilities and works hard to create them.

Good wishes for Canada always, Keep going, Canada!

Happy birthday, Canada! 

from  Alia  H Nawaz

Very busy days of first half of year 2018, could not get any free time to post on any occasion. Now ready to take on the second half of this year.

Canada Day Greetings

Today is 12 Rabi ul Awal,   All Muslims are celebrating the Prophet’s Muhammad (PBUH) Birthday, and his miraculous Life.

May the blessing of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) be with us in our heart and home always!

May his enlightened message, guide us on the path of peace, kindness & humanity!

All Muslims must follow Prophet’s Muhammad (PBUH), his exceptional and superlative life and his message of compassion towards all fellow beings.

Remember me in your Prayers….

Muslims status in the World:

There is a lot going on in the World against Muslims. Nowadays unfortunately, Muslims are facing false propaganda about Islam and lot more… What should Muslims do under this situation? What we will do if Muslims are fighting and killing Muslims? First of all, all Muslims should be united; our complaints are not valid if Muslims are not united.

Muslims should not be divided in different religious groups. All Muslims believe in Allah and his holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and follow Qur’an.

Prophet’s Muhammad (PBUH) and his life is an example for all Muslims. Follow his life, follow his messages; Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last messenger of Allah. This is very true.

There are some more points to discuss about Muslims status in the World, but not at this very religious and happy occasion.

Some photographs of Prophet’s Muhammad (PBUH) old house in Mecca, using it as a library now.

Congratulation!

Congratulation Pakistan, The Pakistani Cricket Team and all Players

Today, Sep 15, 2017, Pakistan defeated the visiting World XI by 33 runs in a gripping contest for the Independence Cup at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. This is not really a matter who won the series. What is the matter most is the revival of international cricket in Pakistan, since 2009. The successful completion of the tournament is a real milestone, a big step and success for peace.

We hope Pakistan will host more games in near future and will have a peaceful environment for all kind of activities including games.

Thanks, both Cricket Team members for making everyone happy. Now doors are open for all International players to come to Pakistan for all kind of games. Now Pakistan is a peaceful country.

Dr. Alia Nawaz

What we were seeing today!

All Eyes were on the Sky! Using SAFE Eclipse Special Glasses.

 Real Solar Events, very special day today! Day light to Disc.

Solar Eclipse in Canada!  From Toronto Canada:

On Monday, August 21, 2017, partial Solar Eclipse 76 % was observed in Toronto, from many places such as the CNE, Ontario Science Center etc. partial solar eclipse where the moon covered part of the sun’s disk.

 In Canada, there was a party on the “path of totality.” Victoria got Canada’s best view for Eclipse. (90%), Crowd was very excited to Corona was very beautiful, Spectacular, completely amazing.

A Total Solar Eclipse 2017 in United States! Totality was last for 2 minutes and 40.2 seconds, when the moon completely blocks the sun. A rare total eclipse of the sun was visible in North America for the first time since 1979. Real magical moments, breathtaking, incredible, inspiring sights

Prime Venues in the “path of totality,” the thin path of totality will pass through portions of 14 states.  All of North America was treated to an Eclipse of the sun. Many states and cities were included, such as Lincoln Beach, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North and South Carolina near Charleston, Carbondale, Illinois, Casper Wyoming, Victoria, Toronto and many more places…..

What is Solar Eclipse?

This celestial event is a solar eclipse in which the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks all or part of the sun for while.

From:  Alia Nawaz, Toronto

My tribute to Dr. Ruth Pfau, a true humanitarian was buried today on 19 August 2017.

She is no more with us, but we will remember her always “Pakistan’s Mother Teresa

“Her selfless and unmatched service to humanity will be remembered and she will remain in our hearts as Shining Star.”

According to her, “Not all of us can prevent a war; but most of us can help ease sufferings—of the body and the soul”  — Ruth Dr. Pfau

 Dr. Ruth Pfau, was a German-born Pakistani physician and nun of the Society of Daughters of the Heart of Mary. She moved from Germany to Pakistan and devoted nearly 55 years of her life to fighting Leprosy which resulted in deceleration of Pakistan by WHO to have controlled Leprosy.

Known as “Pakistan’s Mother Teresa“, Dr. Pfau contributed in founding 150 leprosy clinics across Pakistan. She travelled to various parts of Pakistan and across the border to Afghanistan to rescue patients who were abandoned by their families or locked in small rooms for a lifetime.

Life of Dr. Ruth Pfau:

She dedicated her life to the people of Pakistan and their battle against leprosy outbreaks. While in Karachi, by chance she visited the Lepers’ Colony behind McLeod Road.

Here she decided that the care of patients would be her life’s calling. She started with medical treatment for the leprosy patients in a hut in this slum.

Dr. Ruth, founded The Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre, which later branched out into tuberculosis and blindness prevention programmes) and social work for the leprosy patients and their family members.

In 1979, she was appointed as the Federal Advisor on Leprosy to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Government of Pakistan.  Dr. Pfau went to distant areas of Pakistan where there were no medical facilities for leprosy patients. She collected donations from Germany and Pakistan. In recognition of her service to the country, she was awarded Pakistani citizenship in 1988.

Due to her continued efforts, in 1996, the World Health Organisation declared Pakistan one of the first countries in Asia to have controlled leprosy.

On 9 September 1999, Archbishop Simeon Anthony Pereira of Karachi celebrated a Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Sr. Dr. Pfau’s 70th birthday, which was attended by Christians together with Muslims.

Death and Funeral of Dr. Ruth Pfau:

Dr. Ruth Dr. Pfau died on 10 August 2017, at the Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi. She had been suffering with several health problems due to her advancing age, including kidney and heart diseases.

On 19 August 2017, a state funeral for Dr. Pfau was held at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, in front of which the flags of Pakistan and Vatican City were raised at half mast. Dr. Ruth was buried in a Christian cemetery in Karachi.

Dr. Ruth Pfau was reportedly the first Christian to have a state funeral in Pakistan.

 Awards and recognition:

 Ruth Dr. Pfau is recognised in Pakistan and abroad as a distinguished human being and had been awarded many awards and medals:

• 1969: Order of Merit (Germany)
• 1969:  Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam
• 1979: Hilal-e-Imtiaz
• 1989: Hilal-i-Pakistan, at the President House for her work with leprosy patients
• 2000, to mark the 47th World Leprosy Day, President of Pakistan, Rafiq Tarar praised Dr. Pfau, who built up the National Leprosy Control Program in Pakistan, for working not only for those afflicted with leprosy, but also for those with tuberculosis.
• 2002: Ramon Magsaysay Award
• 2003: Jinnah Award for 2002
• 2004: Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris causa. Aga Khan University, Karachi
• 2006, Dr. Pfau was honoured as the ‘Woman of the Year 2006
• 2010: Nishan-i-Quaid-i Azam for public service.
• She was hailed as Pakistan’s “Mother Teresa” after her work towards helping people displaced by the 2010 Pakistan floods
• In 2015, Dr. Pfau was awarded the Staufer Medal, the highest award of the German state of Baden-Württemberg
• 2017: Renaming of the Civil Hospital, Karachi to Dr. Ruth K.M. Dr. Pfau Hospital. As an acknowledgment of “selfless services of the late social servant”