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Friday, 11th September 2009

Words ofWords of Quran-e-PaakQuran-e-Paak

“…Surely Allah does not change the condition of a nation until it changes its own condition; and when Allah intends evil to a nation, there is no averting it, and besides Him it (the nation)

has no protector.”

Surah-Ar-Ra’d

Surah # 13, Verse # 11

Words of Words of Prophet (P.B.U.H.)Prophet (P.B.U.H.)

The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:

He who makes honest efforts for (the development) of his parents, is working on the Path of Allah; he who makes honest efforts for (the development) of his spouse and children, is working on the Path of

Allah; and he who makes honest efforts to save himself from poverty and hunger is also working on the Path of Allah.

(Tibrani)

Words of Words of Quaid-e-AzamQuaid-e-Azam

“The prosperity and advancement of a nation depend upon its intelligentsia, and Muslim India is looking forward to her young

generation and education classes to give a bold lead for our guidance and a brilliant record of historical achievements and traditions. Islam

expect every Muslim to do this duty, and if we realize our responsibility time will come soon when we shall justify ourselves

worthy of a glorious past.”

December 24, 1940

Words of Words of Allama IqbalAllama Iqbal

Allah Almighty has never changed the situation of a nation towards betterment,

If the Nation Does not want to (and does not act to) make its own situation better

(This is a poetic translation of Verse # 11 of Surah-Ar-Ra’d

{please refer to slide number 1 of this presentation})

A Humble Compilation by:

Akhlaq Akram