KASHMIR DAY

Kashmir Day

A Symbol of Resistance Against Oppression

Every year on February 5th, Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed to express unwavering support for the people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their struggle for self-determination. This day is not just a reminder of Kashmir’s plight but also resonates with the suffering of oppressed Muslims in Palestine, Syria, Myanmar, and other parts of the world. From the streets of Srinagar to the rubble of Gaza, the echoes of resistance against barbarism, occupation, and human rights violations reflect a common struggle—one against tyranny and injustice.

The Ongoing Tragedy in Kashmir

Kashmir has remained one of the most militarized regions in the world, with over 900,000 Indian troops deployed to suppress its people. The abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in 2019 stripped Kashmir of its special status, intensifying the repression. Curfews, enforced disappearances, illegal detentions, communication blackouts, and extrajudicial killings have become the norm. International human rights organizations have repeatedly documented the use of pellet guns against children, mass rapes, and demographic changes aimed at altering the region’s Muslim-majority status.

Despite the overwhelming evidence of war crimes committed in Kashmir, the world remains largely silent. The principle of self-determination, enshrined in United Nations resolutions, continues to be denied to the Kashmiri people, making Kashmir an open-air prison much like Palestine.

Parallels with the Palestinian Struggle

The situation in Gaza and the West Bank mirrors the oppression faced in Kashmir. Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes, imposed brutal blockades, and committed mass killings of civilians, including women and children. The bombardment of hospitals, schools, and refugee camps exposes the sheer inhumanity inflicted upon innocent lives.

Like Kashmir, Palestine has been fighting against illegal occupation for decades. The forced evictions of Palestinians from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah, the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the continued expansion of illegal settlements are tactics designed to erase the Palestinian identity. Similarly, in Kashmir, India is granting domicile rights to non-Kashmiris to alter its demography and erase its Islamic heritage.

Oppression beyond Kashmir and Palestine

The atrocities against Muslims are not limited to these two regions. In Myanmar, the Rohingya Muslims were victims of genocide, forcing over 700,000 people into exile in Bangladesh. In Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, endless wars have devastated Muslim communities, leading to mass displacement, starvation, and untold suffering. China’s Uighur Muslims face one of the worst human rights abuses, with millions forced into re-education camps under state-sponsored persecution.

Despite the clear violations of human rights and international laws, the global powers and Western-dominated media sources selectively highlight injustices, often ignoring the Muslim perspective.

The Role of the Muslim World

The silence of the Muslim world has contributed to the prolonged suffering of these oppressed nations. While protests and symbolic gestures are essential, concrete action, diplomatic pressure, and economic boycotts must be prioritized. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and other global institutions must rise beyond statements and work towards real solutions that ensure justice and self-determination for Kashmir, Palestine, and other oppressed Muslim regions.

Conclusion

Kashmir Solidarity Day is more than a commemoration; it is a reminder of the shared pain of Muslim communities suffering under dominance and oppression. Whether in Kashmir, Palestine, or Myanmar, the brutality continues while the world watches in silence. The resilience of the people of Kashmir and Palestine proves that no amount of tyranny can erase the will for freedom. It is the duty of the global community, especially the Muslim Ummah, to unite against injustice, apartheid, and genocide, ensuring that no nation is left to suffer alone.

Kashmir will one day be free. Palestine will one day be free. And justice will prevail.

Dr. Alia Nawaz

My previous writes on Kashmir Solidarity Day.

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Thanks giving 2024

Enjoy, thanks giving long weekend of year 2024!

My special thanks to Allah (God) and lot of thanks to everyone else for their support and love throughout the year.

Alia Nawaz

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Humanity has no religion

https://alianawazblog.wordpress.com/ — No War Please

Humanity has no religion:

The Israel-Hamas war is ongoing conflict between Israel-Palestine militant groups led by Hamas. The recent war rage started on 7^th October 2023 when Hamas militants invaded Israel from the Gaza strip. Israel formally declared war on Hamas a day later. The event is part of the decades –long Arab-Israeli conflict, particularly the Gaza-Israeli conflict. Since 2006 Hamas and Israel have gone to war several times, Palestinians aims to end the blockade of Gaza and the Israeli occupation while Israelis occupation while Israelis aim to end the lives of the innocent people of Gaza .Since decades, Israel have consumed thousands of lives of the innocent families, people have become hostages as well.

More than 330000 people displaced across Gaza strip, U.N says. Palestinians are restricted even for the water and basic necessities of lives their lives are totally abandoned since days. Israel’s use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon puts civilians at risk of long term injuries. Israel’s military pounded Gaza with rockets on Sunday and killed hundreds of people after the surprise attack by Hamas. In view of the situation of war, Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation and asked to be prepared for a “long and difficult” war a day after Hamas fired a barrage of rockets at Israel and also sent hundreds of its fighters to invade the territory. In Gaza, airstrikes by Israel have continuously been causing damage while several school and hospitals have been damaged and impacted according to the reports.

The major reason of the dispute is obviously Al Aqsa mosque, which is sacred mosque to both Muslims and Jews .This site, known to the Jews as the Temple Mount. The domination over the Holy place is the major reason for the ignition of violence over the decades. USA and Britain and some other countries are in great favor of Israel and supporting for the attacks on Gaza whereas Arab countries and Muslim world are willing to send Aid and support the Palestine. Gaza strip is badly impacted and the territory is completely destroyed. People are being homeless and hopeless as the Israeli militants are showing the roughest act of cruelty over the poor and innocent lives.

My Message:

We hereby condemn and raise voice against this situation, and request the UN TO INVOLVE and take firm decision for the sake of humanity as humanity has no religion. The land should be at peace hereafter. People of Palestine need support and care, they need immediate first aid facilities, food shelter and moral support as well. This war should be ended immediately and the issues must be resolved by the dialogue as soon as possible.

Credit:

Some lines of this post and pictures are taken from media or on-line NEWS.

Alia Nawaz

Canadian Family Day 2023

To my Family:

Happy family day to you all. It is my honor to be a part of such an amazing and supportive family.

On May 28, 2012, it was announced that Family Day would be observed on the second Monday in February each year, starting it from February 11, 2013. Now the third Monday of February is observed as “Family Day” in many Canadian provinces every year.

Today, Canadian families are celebrating and enjoying this day with various kind of activities.

Some may choose to have a festive meal together while others can instead attend a religious event or simply take a picnic. Either way, this day is one of the best ways to remind us of the importance of family in our lives. Actually in Canada, Family Day celebration is in recognition of the importance of home and family. Strengthen ties and bring relatives together to celebrate this day.

It’s the time of the year when family members express their love to each other. Family time is valuable, it is the opportunity that family members creative and lovely family day messages. Improve family relationships.

My Previous post on family.

Today, because of my very busy schedule, do not have enough time to write about this important day. Anyways for me and my family, we celebrate family day whenever we have time or when we are together.

No one has a perfect family. As a matter of fact some family members are still not happy with me, but if we adore our family as it is, everything will become happier than ever.

Happy Family Day! I consider myself so fortunate to have you all as my family members.

Here are some photographs for celebration of family events.

https://atomic-temporary-110027336.wpcomstaging.com/ — Celebration after performing Umrah

Outside event:

There are so many photographs, can not be include in this post.

From Dr. Alia Nawaz

Khan removed as PM

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been removed from office after a no-confidence motion against him succeeds.

There is a lot to talk about it. Writing a post about the crisis of Pakistani politics.

This post will be completed after he will be the Prime Minister of Pakistan once again. In sha allah

Just Wait.

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Unique date 22022022

The date on Tuesday 22 February 2022 is unique. The date will read the same from left to right, from right to left, and upside down! 22022022

This post is just for an interesting script, it has some kind of calculation according to numerology, which has some hidden information about the future. The sequence of 222. Why Seeing 222 is a Powerful Sign? 2/22/22

February is the shortest month of the year. The month kicked off with a New Moon in Aquarius accompanying in the energy of new beginnings and change, and just one day later, we got to experience what some called the first of the last three 222 days of the century, which occur on February 2, 2022, February 20, 2022, and February 22, 2022. This is the end of a 222 sequence that started back in 2000, with other key years of 2002, 2020, and 2022. We won’t see this sequence again until 2/2/2222.

Significance in numerology, the 222 sequences of numbers are often referred to as Angel Numbers. Also, the number 2 in numerology references the energy of duality, partnership, relationship, and balance. The key lessons when dealing with the number 2 are generally centered on compromise, acceptance, compassion, cooperation, and harmony.

When 2 is in sequence like it is in 222, this energy is super-charged. There is a call to approach life with more compassion, to seek better balance, to work cooperatively with others, to seek partnership when you can, and strive for the direction of the right path.

When you think about the last almost 22 years, don’t so many of these themes ring true? This is especially profound when you think about 2020! There is no way we could have made it through the last two years without compassion and cooperation. So much of our world has changed, especially the ways in which we interact with others.

What’s more, the United States has it is very first Pluto Return on 2/20/2022 coinciding with the second 222 days of the month. Since America is a relatively young country, it has never experienced the return of Pluto or the start of a new Pluto cycle. For your reference, when Pluto—the lord of destruction, transformation, and power—makes a return (which takes approximately 247 years) that entity (in this case, the US) has an opportunity to let go of archaic systems and structures that no longer benefit the masses so that every individual associated with that entity gets to maximize the potential of their soul.

If we look to older countries for some insight, it’s very easy to deduce that major power shifts occurred during that time. Pluto Returns in France and Russia marked the deaths of Napoleon and Stalin. Spanish dictator Francisco Franco relinquished power during Spain’s last Pluto Return. Some even argue that the UK’s last Pluto Return coincides with their unofficial fall from world leader status. Historically, this time is marked with a lot of change and most believe that for the US that will be no different.

Fortunately, the good thing about change and transformation is, well, change and transformation. As painful as it might be to see failure, it is incredibly powerful to be able to see the potential. This is what makes the 222 days so profound!

222 days serve as a reminder for us to know that, no matter what happens in our world, we are in a time of cooperation, compassion, duality, and harmony—if we so choose to embody these qualities. So, hopefully, you choose to use the last days of this magical 222 energy like a portal to channel all the love and hope you can. For yourself first, and then for others.

What is Twosday 2022 and why is it so special?

For me, Twosday has no historical significance nor any cosmic message, but it’s a fun pun to mark a rare occasion of the dates colliding together to form a palindrome: 22/2/22.

Everything in this post is taken as it is from net browsers, There is so much on the internet about these numbers, I am not a numerologist, so, please ignore everything which is not understandable and acceptable. Thanks.

Dr. Alia Nawaz

This has only happened twice before with 1/11/11 and 11/11/11, and the next one will occur in 11 years, as threesday – 3/3/33.

Some people have recognized this date as a day of great spiritual meaning, as a sign from the universe that they’re on the right path with people interested in numerology intrigued with what the date could mean for their spiritual well-being. In astrology, the number two signifies the union of two people or two ideas and is a day about collaboration and community.

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Happy Valentine’s Day 2022

#Happy Valentine’s Day for those who are celebrating this day. Celebrate it with safe, peaceful and respectful manners.

#Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 every year. This day is dedicated to celebrate love, friendship, and admiration. It is the most awaited day of the year for any couple who believe in Valentine’s Day. It is a #Christian festival where people dress completely in red, including clothes and shoes, and they exchange red flowers. At this day love is in the air, Red color resonating the feeling of love, affection, warmth.

This day filled with the most love and affection with people for celebrating the popular festival of love, Valentine’s Day. The occasion not only allows people to shower their loved ones with love but also gives a perfect opportunity to confess one’s true feelings.

Although the occasion has far more #historical significance than most people know, it is heartily celebrated in the modern world famously with chocolates, flowers, gifts and romantic dinners.

Let us look at the historical background of Valentine’s Day before diving deeper into the issue and its reality.

Valentine’s Day (Islamic guidelines):

”Is it permissible to Muslim for celebrating Valentine’s Day?” A debate arises over the permissibility of celebrating Valentine’s for Muslims.

As Muslims, we are supposed to love one another and to wish and inculcate love among people regardless of their color, race, religion, or identity. However, this does not mean dissolving our identity or blindly pretend and imitating other religions’ traditions and practices. Most people believe that it is prohibited to celebrate this Day because of these three reasons.

Firstly, they believe that according to Islamic law, there is no logic or reason to celebrate this Day.
Secondly, they say that it is a celebration of love and passion but in a wrong manner such as, without getting married or not supposed to getting married, but acting as if the marriage is already done.
Lastly, it fills the heart with matters which are prohibited according to proper Islamic guidance.

Love in religion of Islam:

Islam is the religion of love, righteousness, mercy, and maintaining relations. Islam encourages all kinds of love. One of the most essential duties for Muslims is to become the ambassador of Islam by showing its beauty with their manners, actions, and words.

Also convey and portray that Islam is not a religion of revulsion and conservativeness but its beliefs are the most respectable that empowers the women as well as it also beautify the relationships in accordance with shariyah and Islamic Laws.

Love between Spouses:

When we speak of love, the first thing which appears to mind is love between a man and woman. Islam promotes it within the holiness of marriage rather than prohibiting this kind of love. The foundation of marriage is love, compassion, understanding, forgiveness, and respect is found in the Qur’an and is stated as;

Perhaps nowhere is this more summarized than in love between Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his wife, Khadijah. He loved her deeply despite the age difference, and she loved him despite his poverty. She loved him because he was filled with Nobel manners, trustworthiness, perfect character, humanity, and loyalty and was also graceful. He loved her beauty of nature, nobility, understanding, and believing in him. Their love was so great that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) continued to love Khadijah until the day he died.

It was reported that once Aisha asked him, was Khadija the only woman worthy of this love? After that, he replied that she was the only one who believed in me while no one else did. She accepted Islam while people display me, and she was the only one who helped and comforted me when none could help me.

Love for Others, Whether Muslims or Non-Muslims

Muslims are encouraged to treat everyone with kindness and purity, including non-Muslims. God does not prohibit us from keeping good ties with non-Muslims. You can treat them kindly and exchange gifts with them. Our religion is the most patient and peaceful one as it gives the message to be kind and gentle not only with the humans but animals as well….

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. –Mother Teresa

Dr. Alia Nawaz, Other Blog

Credit: Some lines and history of Valentine’s Day is taken from media and internet, if there is any error or mistake, please ignore it. Thanks Alia

Historical Background of Valentine’s Day:

Let us look at the historical background of Valentine’s Day before diving deeper into the issue and its reality.

The general story is that it was originally unconvinced celebration, but legends vary on the Day’s origins. However, the most famous story revolves around the Roman prince called Valentine, who was martyred during Emperor Claudius 2.

For reasons over which there is a difference of opinion, all the marriages and engagements were banned by Rome’s emperor. Valentine defied the emperor and married couples in secret for the defense of the divine union. Valentine was arrested after his actions were discovered and were put to death on the 14th of February. Legends say that a farewell note was left by valentine for the jailer’s daughter. She was his friend before the execution. The letter said, “From your Valentine“. Eventually, the 14th of February became a day to celebrate love exchange love poems, messages, and gifts.

There is another story regarding the background of Valentine’s Day. The Origin of “Valentine Day” or “Festival of Love” was one of the festivals of the pagan Romans when paganism was the prevalent religion of the Romans more than seventeen centuries ago.

In the pagan Roman concept, it was an expression of “spiritual love”.

There were myths associated with this pagan festival of the Romans, which persisted with their Christian heirs.

Among the most famous of these myths was the Roman belief that Romulus, the founder of Rome, was suckled one day by a she-wolf, which gave him strength and wisdom.

The Romans used to celebrate this event in mid-February each year with a big festival.

One of the rituals of this festival was the sacrifice of a dog and a goat.

Two strong and muscular youths would duab the blood of the dog and goat onto their bodies, then they would wash the blood away with milk.

After that, there would be a great parade, with these two youths at its head, which would go about the streets. The two youths would have pieces of leather with which they would hit everyone who crossed their path. The Roman women would welcome these blows, because they believed that they could prevent or cure infertility.

The Connection between Saint Valentine and This Festival Saint Valentine is a name which is given to two of the ancient “martyrs” of the Christian Church. It was said that there were two of them, or that there was only one, who died in Rome as the result of the persecution of the Gothic leader Claudius, c. 296 CE. In 350 CE, a church was built in Rome on the site of the place where he died, to perpetuate his memory.

When the Romans embraced Christianity, they continued to celebrate the Feast of Love mentioned above, but they changed it from the pagan concept of “spiritual love” to another concept known as the “martyrs of love”, represented by Saint Valentine who had advocated love and peace, for which cause he was martyred, according to their claims. It was also called the Feast of Lovers, and Saint Valentine was considered to be the patron saint of lovers.

Kashmir Solidarity Day

“Freedom Fight for Kashmiri’s hopeless people”

#Kashmir Solidarity Day is a national holiday in Pakistan celebrated on February 5th annually. Kashmir Solidarity Day, also known as ‘Youm-e-Yakjehti-e-Kashmir’ has been observed in Pakistan since 1990 as a day of protest disagreeing with Indian control of a part of Kashmir. It is to convey the country’s identification with the civilians of Indian-administered Kashmir who want self-determination. It is also a day of remembrance to commemorate those Kashmiris who have died.

“Kashmir Solidarity Day” is the day to highlight the issue of Kashmir, it was first suggested by Qazi Hussain Ahmad of the Jamaat-e-Islami party in 1990. The idea was supported by Nawaz Sharif, Punjab’s Chief Minister at the time, and the Prime Minister at the time, Benazir Bhutto. The Pakistan People’s Party then declared February 5th as a public holiday. On Kashmir Day, all government, semi-government, and private offices across Pakistan remain closed. The State Bank of Pakistan also remains closed. The day is marked by political rallies, marches, and speeches about Kashmir. A human chain is formed on the major route from Pakistan to Kashmir. A one-minute silence is observed at 10 am local time in honor of the martyred. Radio Pakistan broadcast a special marathon transmission focusing on different aspects of the Kashmir dispute.

#Kashmir is famous for its scenic beauty, Kashmir is in the northernmost part of the Indian subcontinent, bordered by the Himalayas. At the time of the partition of India, the region was a significant state under the British Dominion. The state was divided into three, now controlled by India (Jammu and Kashmir), Pakistan (Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan), and China The split of Kashmir between India and Pakistan has led to enmity and bloodshed with three wars between India and Pakistan over the region – in 1947, 1965 and 1999. Pakistan considers the issue of control of Kashmir as the core issue between India and Pakistan, Pakistan feels they need to devote a significant portion of their national income to military budgets.

The entire world is in a state of mourning in the wake of the indiscriminate destructiveness of the Covid-19 pandemic. But in places like Kashmir, the devastation of the virus is coupled with the ongoing torment of the crackdown in the region.

Before the #word ‘lockdown’ became a part of our everyday vocabulary, it was already a reality in Jammu and Kashmir. Since late 2019, its people have witnessed communication blackouts, detentions of activists and politicians, the prevention of foreign journalists entering the region, and the use of pellet-firing shotguns which contravene human rights standards, among other violations. On the 30th of January 2021, the Economic Times reported that 1,933 Covid-related deaths have been recorded in Jammu and Kashmir. It is hard to determine the population of the region, but it is likely to be somewhere between 13 and 16 million based on projections after the 2011 census. Relative to more developed areas of the world, the number of deaths proportionate to the population is not too high. But it is not only the number of deaths because of Covid-19 which solely determines the extent to which the region has been affected. Though the economies of many countries have been hit hard by the prevention of tourism, among other restrictions, as a measure to disrupt the transmission of Covid-19, the Kashmir Valley had an unfortunate head start. As soon as its special status was revoked, tourists were told to leave after suggestions of an increase in terrorist activity. International organizations have grown quiet on the Kashmir conflict since September 2020, after concerns were raised on the 5th of August, a year on from the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government. Such organizations have been crucial in raising awareness of the human rights abuses carried out against the Kashmiris, but their recent silence emphasizes the importance of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

While the conflict in #Jammu and Kashmir remains unresolved, its people will suffer needlessly and lives that need not be lost will continue to be lost. As outsiders looking in, we cannot determine the exact state of things in Jammu and Kashmir. The communications blackout still restricts the freedom of the press, with independent platforms like The Kashmir Walla continuing to report despite their lack of resources and the constant state of threat to their very existence by security forces. So, on this year’s Kashmir Solidarity Day, the voices of the censored Kashmiris will be heard through others. Various events will be held which will see politicians and activists discuss the injustices facing the region and what more can be done internationally to bring a peaceful resolution to a crisis that has lasted over 70 years.

As #Kashmir is renowned for its scenic beauty, the God-gifted natural beauty of Kashmir is very attractive to the tourist, now because of the above-mentioned crises the loss of the tourism industry contributed to high economic losses. According to estimations by the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries, around half a million jobs were lost and the region suffered a loss of around $5.3 billion between August 2019 and June 2020. Another significant cause for concern is the state of peoples’ mental health. A report published in the Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection suggested that the lockdown and the pandemic have caused a sharp increase in mental health conditions which cannot be treated sufficiently due to the limited mental health services available in the Kashmir Valley.

Kashmir is famous for its scenic beauty:

#God gifted the Natural Beauty of Kashmir:

#My all best wishes and prayers with #Kashmiri’s people for their freedom and peaceful life. #Dr. Alia Nawaz

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New Year 2022!

#My best wishes to all of you for a happy and prosperous #new year 2022!

May in this new year, we all have a hundred reasons to laugh, a dream to live for, a thousand joys to enjoy, no reason to suffer. Success and Goodluck will be with us in each phase of life.

# Happy New Year 2022 from Dr. Alia Nawaz

New Year’s Day is the most active-minded holiday. Usually, people evaluate their lives and values, remember last year’s achievements and failures, and look forward to the promise of a New Year make new plans more seriously, change their mindset for better lives. they make resolutions for the new year according to their needs.

Most people find joy in the planning and celebrating of various festivals and celebrations that bring families and friends together over the winter season. Different activities for the new year in different places across the World.

#Reality of a New Year.

Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning, time is still going on, Time has no divisions to mark its passage,
there is never a thunderstorm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. With all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. But for entertainment they organized parties, get together with families and friends, the most popular enjoyment with fireworks, singing and dance. There are other lots of different types of activities on celebrations of #New Year Eve and #New year.

#New year celebration in pandemic time:

New Year’s has a deeper significance at this #pandemic time.

We need prayers from bottom of our heart

Nowadays, the whole world has been changed, because of Covid 19. As people around the world celebrated New Year’s Eve and New year celebrations in a restricted environment.

Two years ago, a new global threat emerged…Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken so many lives and caused massive disruption to families, societies, and economies all over the world.

But it also triggered the fastest and most wide-reaching response to a global health emergency in human history.

The hallmarks of this response have been an unparalleled mobilization of science, a search for solutions, and a commitment to global solidarity.

Acts of generosity, large and small, equipped hospitals with the tools that health workers needed to stay safe and care for their patients.

Outpourings of kindness have helped society’s most vulnerable through troubled times.

Vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics have been developed and rolled out, at record speed, thanks to collaborations including the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator.

Vaccines offer great hope to turn the tide of the pandemic.

But to protect the world, we must ensure that all people at risk everywhere – not just in countries who can afford vaccines – are immunized. This is the challenge we must rise to in the New Year. The events of 2020-2021 have provided telling lessons, and reminders, for us all to take into 2022.

#Steps to be taken for safety measures:

There is light at the end of the tunnel, and we will get there by taking the path together.

Millions around the world have been seeing out 2021 and marking the start of 2022, although the coronavirus pandemic has forced many celebrations to take place in muted form behind closed doors.

With lockdowns or other restrictions in place in many countries,

Others have attended ceremonies or festivals wearing masks or taking other precautions.

As #omicron spreads ever more gloom around the globe ahead of New Year’s Eve, governments are moving at different speeds to contain the scourge, with some reimposing restrictions immediately.

All these things are in preparation in hopes to have next year’s celebration, return a little bit closer to normal.

These are the best ways to protect yourself and slow #the spread of COVID-19 this season also feel better at the same time:

Get vaccinated, including a booster shot if you’re eligible, Wear a mask, Stay home if you’re sick, Get tested before and after traveling or gathering for the holidays, Gather outside or increase airflow in indoor spaces, Going for a walk, doing something you enjoy or mindfulness techniques like yoga, meditation or breathing exercises can help. It is important to remember that not everybody has someone to celebrate with. and that some people may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Enjoy the festivities as much as you can:

While it’s natural to want to be with your loved ones in person, ensuring they are as protected as possible from coronavirus may be the greatest gift you can give this year. Ensure safety by doing covid tests before traveling to meet family and friends for the holidays, and check that the people you are visiting have done their tests too.

Speak to your family and friends now to decide on alternative ways that you can mark a holiday. We all hope that by the time the occasion arrives that there will be some way of coming together, but the fact is that we don’t know. Making a loose plan is a good idea – but be prepared for it to change as well.

Perhaps you’ll decide to gather via an online video link to eat a meal together or play party games. Or perhaps you’ll choose to support a charitable organization together, raise money or get involved in helping others in your community, subject to the rules in your area. This can create a sense of belonging and purpose, reducing feelings of isolation.

Being kind and focusing on the good you can do, can be a real boost to your mental wellbeing. Kindness matters, particularly now when people may be feeling the effect of certain restrictions more acutely.

Taking the time to do a good turn for someone else can also reduce your stress, improve your mood, and increase happiness.

If you are feeling down, talking to people can lighten your load. Likewise, if you notice that someone you care about is showing signs of distress, ask them how they are feeling and what they need.

Try to balance your sense of obligation against your need for self-care.

“When we get into the new year, of course, we will see then if we do need to take any further measures, but nothing more until then, at least.”

#History of celebrating New Year:

The Gregorian calendar (so-called because it was developed by Pope Gregory) was decided on the 1st of January as the New Year to celebrate the circumcision of Jesus. Its origin – like so many modern-day holidays – lies in the pagan Roman festivals associated with Janus – the two-headed deity who symbolized change.

However, celebrating the New Year does no such thing.

Firstly, the number of scholars who condone the celebration of the New Year is in the minority.

Secondly, the scholars who do condone it almost never actually celebrate the New Year themselves or with their families – at least not in public – showing that even though they may believe it acceptable, it is not preferable.

Thirdly, many of them predicate their views based on several caveats – that it is no longer a pagan or Christian ritual, that it is good dawah to non-Muslims, and that it does not involve any un-Islamic element. Most of these caveats are difficult to satisfy adequately.

This is meant to be a gentle reminder and not a harsh rebuke. It would be against the spirit of Islam to not show kindness and respect to non-Muslims. We are encouraged to be warm and welcoming, not least because it will attract others to our faith. By the same token, it is against the spirit of Islam to do any of the above by subordinating our own faith, culture, or heritage.

There are many ways to showcase our manners and act as ambassadors for our faith without having to adopt the celebrations of others. By adopting the celebrations of others, we may be harmlessly saying a few words or just enjoying ourselves. Equally, we may be opening the door to disappearing within the dominant culture and to a future which of blurred boundaries for our community and children.

#What is Muslim’s perception regarding New Year?

As Muslims, we have our own calendar that has been in constant use for the last 1400 years. Even though we may end up using the Gregorian calendar due to circumstances beyond our control, we know for a fact that Allah has ordained the use of the lunar calendar for us in our worship. According to our Hijri calendar (initiated by the great Shaba Umar), the new year begins on the first of Muharram…

Enjoy your Holidays, and New Year 2022 Celebration. Alia

May you reach out to great glories and achieve all that your desire in Year 2022, #Happy New Year!”

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Please ignore any mistakes of this post. Thanks

Benazir Bhutto, Tribute to a Brave Woman

Benazir Bhutto was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She belongs to a prominent political family. Her father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is the ninth Prime Minister of Pakistan and the fourth President of Pakistan.

date of birth June 21, 1953 ==== Date of Death December 27, 2007

Her Education:

After completing her early education in Pakistan, at the age of 16, Benazir Bhutto left her homeland for pursuing her higher education, she attended Radcliffe College and then enrolled at Harvard University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in comparative government. Then she studied at England’s Oxford University, completing her degree in International Law and Diplomacy.

Her Struggle:

After that, she returned to Pakistan, where her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, had been elected Prime Minister, but days after her arrival, the military seized power and her father was imprisoned. In 1979 he was hanged by the military government of General Zia Ul Haq.

Benazir Bhutto herself was also arrested many times over the following years and was detained for three years before being permitted to leave the country in 1984. She moved to London along with her brothers, she worked as a joint leader of PPP in exile. She founded an underground organization to resist the military dictatorship. When her brother Shahnawaz died in 1985, she traveled to Pakistan for his burial and was again arrested for participating in anti-government rallies. She launched a nationwide campaign for open elections.

Her Political Achievements:

She was elected co-chairwoman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), along with her mother. After that She got married to Asif Ali Zardari, in Karachi on December 18, 1987. After her long struggle, free elections were finally held in 1988. She herself became Prime Minister. At age of 35, she was one of the youngest chief executives in the world, and the first-ever female prime minister of a Muslim nation on December 1, 1988.

Benazir Bhutto was elected prime minister barely three months after giving birth to her first child. She was defeated in the 1990 election and found herself in court defending herself against several charges of misconduct while in office. Benazir Bhutto continued to be a prominent focus of opposition discontent and won a further election in 1993. She initiated an anti-corruption campaign.

Her Political Struggle and Achievements:

Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan, is presented with the Academy of Achievement’s Golden Plate Award by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. David Herbert Donald at the 2000 Achievement Summit in London.

While in self-imposed exile in Britain and Dubai, she was convicted in 1999 of corruption and sentenced to three years in prison. She continued to direct her party from abroad, being re-affirmed as PPP leader in 2002.

Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan on October 18, 2007, after President Musharraf granted her amnesty on all corruption charges, opening the way for her return as well as a possible power-sharing agreement.

Tragically, Benazir Bhutto’s homecoming rally after eight years in exile was hit by a suicide attack, which killed 136 people. She only survived after ducking down at the moment of impact behind her armored vehicle.

Her Assassination:

Benazir Bhutto was killed when an assassin fired shots and then blew himself up after an election campaign rally in Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007. The attack also killed 28 others and wounded at least another 100. The attacker struck just minutes after Bhutto addressed a rally of thousands of supporters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, eight miles south of Islamabad. She died after hitting her head on part of her vehicle’s sunroof—not because of bullets or shrapnel, a spokesman for Pakistan’s Interior Ministry said.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners paid last respects to former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto on December 28, 2007, as she was buried at her family’s mausoleum in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, the southern province of Sindh. She was buried alongside her father Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Pakistan’s first popularly elected prime minister who was executed by hanging. Benazir Bhutto’s husband, Asif Ali Zardari, her three children, and her sister, Sanam, attended the burial.

Who’s to blame?

“The United States strongly condemns this cowardly act by murderous extremists who are trying to undermine Pakistan’s democracy,” President George W. Bush said from his ranch near Crawford, “Those who committed this crime must be brought to justice.”

Her Legacy:

Benazir Bhutto left a deeply polarizing legacy. Her career has been celebrated as a triumph for women in the Muslim world and for the global fight against Islamic extremism. At the same time, she has been accused of corruption and bad governance. Her efforts and struggle to champion democracy remain a legacy that is deeply respected among her rivals. Several universities and public buildings in Pakistan bear Benazir Bhutto’s name, while her career influenced several young activists.

Now, Benazir Bhutto is seen as a symbol of women’s empowerment, and today, parties from across Pakistan’s political spectrum, allow women to be a part of their organizations and fully participate in elections. Her efforts to promote democracy remain a legacy forever.

May God Bless her soul in rest and peace. Inshallah! Alia Nawaz

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Some contents of this article taken from The Biography.com

https://www.biography.com/political-figure/benazir-bhutto

As I am writing this post on the basis of history, if there is something wrong -, please just ignore it. Thanks.

D r. Alia Nawaz https://alianawazblog.wordpress.com/2021/12/27/benazir-bhutto-brave-woman/

World Cancer Day

World cancer day is celebrated on 4 February every year. This day is wished to increase Global awareness of cancer. It was introduced in the year 2000 and the very first summit against cancer was held in Paris where government agencies and cancer organizations from all over the world approved and signed the charter of Paris against cancer.

Cancer awareness is a very important factor as there are plentiful advancements in researches on cancer. Many cancer diseases are diagnosed each year but 40% of deaths are prevented. Awareness of cancer has become a conspicuous goal around the world. Health Institutions and many cancer centers organize webinars and educational materials to aware of cancer and cancer prevention. On cancer day many parades, Fundraising events, galas, concerts, and auctions are organized. More than 75% of the deaths occurred from cancer so, many governments had launched Awareness television shows and radio programs. World cancer day and the world cancer campaign have been launched to spread awareness and it has become a mechanism to pull attention toward cancer prevention.

The pink ribbon represents Breast cancer Researchers in many organizations wear a pink ribbon to aware people to stand against the beast and save lives as well as raising funds to help the people.

Cancer is the mal growth of abnormal cells in the body. Our nation is suffering from more than 200 types of cancer such as Bladder, skin cancer, Breast, Colorectal, Kidney, Lung, Pancreatic, Thyroid, etc. When normal body cells start developing abnormally that causes cancer. A person exposed to chemical compounds, ionizing radiation, insertion of pathogens, etc. could cause cancer. There are signs and symptoms that depend upon the degree of cancer a person is suffering from. A person basically feels tired, Pain, change in skin texture, weight loss, cough, bleeding, etc. There are many tests to screen and diagnose cancer. Every cancer is of a different kind and is treated in a different way according to its variety and stage. Most of the cancers are cured by means of surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation therapies

Cancer is a leading cause of death but during this time most of the researchers are indulged in searching for the cure to the covid-19, which has been declared as a global pandemic and every nation is trying to come over this.

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Happy Independence Day of Pakistan

Jashne e Azadi Mubarak to all Pakistanis (1947-2018)

We Pakistanis are celebrating the 71^st Independence Day of Pakistan in Pakistan and everywhere in the World. Celebrating with the message of freedom and peace to the World.

I remember my last year 14 August Independence Day post on Facebook. I was so desperately praying for the betterment of Pakistan’s internal and external situation. Now in one year, I can see changes and hope in the future Allah bless Pakistan more with integrity, stability, prosperity, and peace. I want to see corruption-free, tension-free, respectful, peaceful Pakistan on World Stage. (Umeed Salamti Eeman, Humara Pakistan).

On this occasion, I also pay honor to people who devoted their lives to Pakistan’s freedom movement and made sacrifices to attain Pakistan’s independence.

Now, the new government is taking the oath, I congratulate Mr. IMRAN KHAN to become the new Prime Minister of Pakistan. He worked hard for getting this position. He is a real patriotic Pakistani. Nowadays, Pakistan is facing many challenges and problems. IMRAN’s government has to solve all problems conscientiously. I believe IMRAN has the ability to overcome all problems of Pakistan and fulfill his responsibilities as Prime Minister; He has to choose trustworthy, intelligent, educated, experienced, and right people for the right ministry. He needs to select a very competent team in government, in advisory groups, or in the secretariat level.

We have a lot of hopes for this new Pakistan or a new chapter of Pakistan. In spite of all the trials & tribulations, I am confident that one day my mother country will emerge with flying colors!

I Love my homeland, LONG LIVE PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN ZINDABAD

May Allah Bless Our Pakistan always!

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan (اِسلامی جمہوریہ پاكِستان )

Special Message:

Hum Sub Ki Pehchan Hum Sub Ka Pakistan

Mohbat Aman Hei Aman Ka Pegham Pakistan

Tu Nishan e Azm e Aali Shaan, Arz e Pakistan

Let’s revere the great martyrs who make us enjoy freedom by sacrificing their lives. No more war on the Earth, please…

Lot of respect to the Pakistan Army and all institutions for making our country more stable and peaceful-Thanks

Founder of Pakistan

Pakistan Jashn-e- Azadi

Dr. Alia Nawaz

Toronto, Canada

Dr. Alia Nawaz, my Story, my vision, my mission

December 31, 2017, today is the 17th anniversary of my journey from Pakistan to Canada, (from Eastern country to Western Country). I moved to Canada with my family on December 31^st1999. We arrived at 8:00 PM in Canada; I was so tired and exhausted because of very long hour’s flight, so went to sleep early and woke up by feeling sunlight on my face directly. It was the first day of January 2000 and my very first day in Canada. So, I started my new life in Canada from millennium year.

I was qualified for Canadian immigration on the basis of my education, job experience, scientific skills and expertise, and on running business. After few years I received Canadian citizenship as per Canadian rules. I have visited so many countries before I came to Canada; my education is from Eastern, Western and European countries, which was helpful for settling in Canada, but I had to evaluate my previous educational degrees from Canadian University, also received more educational degrees, diploma and certificates from Canadians institutions.

Canada is very peaceful, beautiful, demanding and challenging country. Canadians are smart, well-mannered, courteous, graceful and helpful people. As a new comer in Canada I had to work hard and diligently to prove ourselves that Pakistani people are able to live in any part of the world and can make space for ourselves in a respectful manner and style. So I did it. In Canada, I have worked a lot in various categories: such as in education, in health care, in business, some work in leadership and politics, and completed a lot of constructive projects successfully.

I am admiring Canadian people so much; it doesn’t mean that other country’s people are not good. They are always very nice with me except few. I should mention that Pakistani people have uncountable qualities. I have been living in Canada since 18 years, also spent a lot of time in various Eastern and Western countries. Despite of our culture, life style and religious differences we are friend of each other, we respect and help each other. My real focus is on country policies, regulatory system, economy, business, education and health care. We can contribute to build better country!

Wishing you and your family a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year filled with joy and prosperity! You have much joy, advancement and success in the year to come. Happy New Year 2018!

My best wishes for the all years ahead, May we join together in this time of returning light to envision peace on earth and a more enlightened future for humanity!

May there be peace on Earth. Every one of us needs to contribute something for this great purpose, especially world leaders.

So what is a new promise and intention for year 2018! Work Hard and Work Smart to make our city, our country and our World a better place.

Alia Nawaz

My working projects

For the help of Rohingya’s Muslims

All Muslim Countries Alliance for the help of Rohingya’s Muslims

It is not too late for creating all Muslims Countries Alliance for this great cause.

Since now, we all know that what is going on with Rohingya’s Muslims. In recent months, thousands and thousands of Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh amid a military crackdown on insurgents in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state. There are lot of horrifying stories of rapes, killings and house burnings are coming through media. Rohingya’s are suffering “mass atrocities” perpetrated by security forces in the northern part of Rakhine state.

I am not talking this matter on the basis of religion. Situation of Rohingya’s Muslims need to be considered on Humanitarian basis. They are all human being; they are all rejected by the country they call home and unwanted by its neighbours. Bangladesh is not accepting them. Thousands of people have already been departed. Remaining Rohingya’s Muslims are impoverished, in a very bad condition, no home, no shelter, no food, no clothing, virtually they are stateless.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel peace laureate and political leader, her failure to defend the Rohingya is extremely disappointing. There are many investigations has been done, but all hopeless.

All world’s leaders and Humanitarian activist organizations are helping to some extent, but this support is not enough. We really need to do more for Rohingya’s Muslims. I am in Canada, and know Canadian government has donated by 12.1 Million dollars (read more); many organizations are working very well privately. I know about the help of Turkish govt. also few more Muslims countries, but I don’t know about Pakistani government, what’s the planning about Rohingya’s Muslims help.

This is very tough and uncomfortable time for Rohingya’s Muslims. At least all Muslims Countries need to be united on one platform for help and solve Rohingya’s Muslims problems. I hope my voice will be heard and will achieve positive response from all Muslims world leaders that they will be together and will take action and make serious decisions for this purpose. I also hope Pakistan will lead all countries. Ameen.

Message from Dr. Alia Nawaz

I stopped posting anything on my website because of a controversial quote that was posted last month. It was discussed and criticized a lot in public, even on government level. I have received several emails, so I need to explain my point of views about this quote.

Quote: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams

This is very wise saying and it is from famous world leader.

My interpretations of this quote:

If I take it personally, for me to do more is a very optimistic sign, more expectation based on my capability. I do not feel any insult for doing more. There is no ego for doing more, I should be grateful to God that I possess power and ability to do more, that is why people are asking me for the same because they know that I can do more. (We must have right direction to do more for completing our plans and missions, otherwise we will not achieve positive results.

If you are doing more, you are doing for your Yourself, for better Life, for the best Leadership, for your Family, for betterment of your Kids’ future, for better Business, for better City, for better Nation, for better Country and for better World. This quote realizes your capability that how you can become more, how you can take people with you, how your leadership qualities make you popular that everyone follows you, you can make crowd around you. How you can change or make this world a better place for everyone. Alia

I think this is more than enough to write about it.

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Do It once and Do It Right, this wording was criticized a lot.

It is the best way to complete work in this manner: ‘Do It once and Do It Right’

But it is not possible everywhere, It does not fit in all situations.

This wording does not work for those people who have creative they always find new ways that their innovation will be the best from every aspect. They spend time on it do it several times.
Even normal people know and believe that better is always possible. Chances of improvement are always there.
Researchers and scientist always try to demonstrate and validate their research’s results in various methods. They do it so many times to make research authenticated and confirmed.
For those people who are doing anything very first time, they make mistakes and correct all mistakes. To make corrections is not a bad idea in learning new language or technique or something else. So, do it once and do it right, also not applicable here.

This is my message for those who try to discourage and criticize innocent people without any purpose. Please do not do it again. You know that whom I am talking to…. Thanks, Alia