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Examining the Relationship Between Pakistani History Textbooks, Curriculum Reform, and Instructors' Perspectives on International Identity
Get PDFThe aim of this study is to examine the corpus of scientific material that currently exists regarding the benefits that physical education and sport (PES) can provide for students and educational systems. The various aspects of child development, such as those related to the child's body, way of life, emotions, social interactions, and cognitive capacities, are the main focus of the research. PES is said to have the ability to significantly contribute to innovations in each of these many fields, each of which would be unique, according to this point of view. A theoretical proposition suggests that PES, or physical education and sport, could have a noteworthy effect on children's development of basic motor skills and physical competences. These abilities and skills are fundamental components for a lifetime of physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle as an adult. Furthermore, these tools can, if provided appropriately, help foster positive attitudes toward learning and one's own value, improve social skills and behavior, and, in some cases, promote cognitive and academic growth. This is a result of their capacity to encourage the growth of favorable attitudes on education and self-worth. The method also stresses that while involvement may not always result in immediate advantages, interactions between children and their instructors, caregivers, and mentors are likely to have an impact on the outcomes. When thinking about the strategy, this is something to keep in mind. These physically demanding activities are influenced in particular by the positive experiences that are prioritized, such as feelings of joy, a desire for variety, and an openness to the possibility of failing. Effective management of these environments by mentors and educators who are prepared, dedicated to their work, and supportive parents raises the possibility that participants will be able to benefit from the program. The referenced data is taken from the Journal of School Health, specifically from volume 76, number 8, pages 397–401, published in 2006
Challenges of Islamic Education in the Changing World
Get PDFIslamic education, deeply rooted in the teachings of Islam, has evolved over centuries to cater to the spiritual, moral, intellectual, and societal needs of Muslims. This article explores the historical foundations of Islamic education, its core objectives, and the challenges it faces in the modern era. The challenges include striking a balance between tradition and modernization, addressing gender equity, promoting critical thinking, countering extremism, and integrating technology. The recommendations presented emphasize curricular reform, teacher training, quality assurance, and the incorporation of critical thinking and digital integration. The conclusion underscores the dynamic nature of Islamic education, emphasizing its role in shaping well-rounded individuals who are rooted in their faith while navigating contemporary realities. The continued collaboration among educators, scholars, and community leaders is essential to ensure that Islamic education remains a transformative force for future generations of Muslims.
Keywords: Islamic education, Muslim communities, Challenge
Psychological analysis of symbolic character "bird" in majeed amjad's poems مجید امجد کی شاعری میں پرندے کے کردار کا نفسیاتی تجزیہ
Get PDFAs far as the modern urdu poetry is concerned, Majeed Amjad is widely regarded as a multi-faceted, universal and leading poet. In this article,an attempt has been made to examine and x-ray the psychological and cultural dimensions of his characters inspired by and taken from nature.Majeed Amjad has created a magnificent pageant of characters using the phenomena of nature as his ultimate inspiration and muse.And thereby he has interpreted the obvious and hidden aspects of life in such a manner that makes us realize that nature is and inexhaustible and incredible treasure trove of sympathy,love,freedom,struggle for survival and knowledge and wisdom. Majeed Amjad,as if to very profound psychological evolution,is completely lost in his characters.His poetry affords us an everlasting and ever-relevant lesson that we can be eternally intouch with the Higher Reality only by living in the very heart of nature and by living in perfect harmony with nature
A Comparative Study of the Use of Language in the Selected Poems of William Wordsworth and M. Athar Tahir
Get PDFThis research paper aims to make a comparative stylistic analysis of the selected poems of William Wordsworth and Pakistani Poet M. Athar Tahir. The researcher has made a stylistic analysis to acknowledge the use of style on the four levels lexical, grammatical, figure of speech, cohesion, and context suggested by Leech and Short (2007) in their book ‘Style in Fiction’. The study's main concern is to analyze and compare the style adopted by the two diverse poets who share a common love for nature.
Keywords: Style, Stylistic and Stylistic Analysi
A Research Study of the Social Effects of Divorce in The Light of Islamic Teachings اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں طلاق کے سماجی اثرات کا تحقیقی مطالعہ
Get PDFKeeping in mind the natural and physical needs of human beings, Allah Almighty has made marriage legal for him in order to fulfill the physical needs of husband and wife as well as to maintain the continuation of the survival and growth of the human race. Therefore, Allah Almighty stressed to keep established and maintained this contract for ever. However, due to certain unavoidable reasons, termination of this bond is allowed which is defined as divorce.Although divorce is a permissible act, considering its terrible effects, Allah Ta'ala has declared it abhorrent and undesirable compared to all lawful affairs, such as after the occurrence of divorce; a man suffers from loneliness and psychological confusion, social scorn, being a target becomes a symbol of hatred, while the future of a divorced woman is at stake, fights and conflicts arise in the family and society and prove to be a precursor to life and financial losses so divorce should be avoided as much as possible by strictly adhering to Islamic teachings to protect individuals and society from its terrible effects.
Key Words: Human beings, Marriage, Unavoidable reasons, Divorce, Abhorrent, Conflicts, Losses, Society, Terrible effects
Poverty: A Major Cause of Criminality in Women in Pakistan
Get PDFMillions of people and communities worldwide experience poverty. This research examines the complex relationship between poverty and crime, showing how economic hardship can lead to criminality in Punjab Pakistan. The research synthesizes material to explain how poverty causes crime.The relationship between poverty and crime has long fascinated experts, policymakers, and the public. Numerous studies have linked poverty to higher crime rates, especially in underprivileged neighborhoods. Due to limited access to education, healthcare, and work, poverty can foster crime. This research discusses strain, social disorganization, and relative deprivation ideas that explain poverty-crime. These beliefs argue that economically disadvantaged people are more inclined to turn to crime to meet their wants and advance socially. The abstract also examines how poverty may affect crime. It describes how economic deprivation can affect educational attainment, healthcare access, and social mobility, raising the likelihood of crime. Data was collected from 5 major prisons in Punjab Pakistan by the researcher herself through the Questionnaire. Major findings included, a lack of genuine prospects and the promise of quick money can lead some to unlawful activities, perpetuating poverty and crime. Poverty-crime policy consequences are also discussed in the research. Poverty reduction through social welfare, education, and job creation is stressed to lower crime rates. Evidence-based socioeconomic initiatives can interrupt the poverty-crime cycle in underprivileged communities. Poverty and crime have a complicated relationship. Poverty is a major factor in crime, as this research shows from the literature. It proposes a holistic approach that addresses poverty's core causes to reduce crime and promote community well-being.
Key Words: Women, Poverty, Unemployment, Criminality, Prisons, Punjab, Pakistan
Religious Influences on “Madu Jazr- al-Islamمدو جزر ۱لاسلام“پر مذہبی اثرات”
No full textAltaf Hussain Hali was born in Panipat in 1837. Hali did not get the opportunity of formal education in Panipat or Delhi. He studied Persian, Arabic, philosophy and logic and hadith and commentary books without any system. Urdu poetry enters the modern era and religious influences can be seen most prominently on modern Urdu poetry. Hali's salami tendencies were the most in his poems. No other poet could reach the status of Maulana Hali. . In the mushairas, poems such as Barkharut, Nishat, Umeed aur Munazira, Rahm o Ansaf, and Hub e Watan were recited. The effects of salam on the slogan are prominent. The thematic nature of Altaf Hussain Hali's poems is of moral subjects and these subjects are related to religion in one way or another. The second major achievement of Hali is that he justified poetry for Islam, because for the first time in Urdu poetry, Islamic teachings were popularized by Hali under a strong intellectual system. Hali laid the foundation of Salami trend in Urdu poetry.This article presented the salami trend in Hali,s poetry.
Key words: Altaf Hussain Hali, Urdu poetry, modern era, religious influences, Barkharut, Nishat, Umeed aur Munazira, Rahm o Ansaf, and Hub e Watan
A Look at How Pakistan Studies Textbooks, Curriculum Reform, and Teachers' Views on Global Identity Compare
Get PDFTwo primary responsibilities of educators in fostering students' global identity development are imparting knowledge about the world beyond their immediate surroundings and fostering a positive disposition towards it. Educators in traditional settings may perceive and consider the several efforts to modify the curriculum, which are linked to the idea of global identity, as a form of opposition. This study examined the viewpoints and opinions of teachers regarding the concept of global identity as it is taught in Pakistan Studies curricula and textbooks. The aim was to acquire a comprehensive picture of how changes in the curriculum are being implemented in secondary schools in Punjab, Pakistan. In order to accomplish the goals of this study, a sample of twenty-seven Pakistan Studies teachers, who were considered to be representative, were chosen to take part in semi-structured interviews. These instructors are employed by governmental or privately-funded educational institutions located inside a specific district in Punjab province, Pakistan. The data analysis revealed that the Pakistan Studies teachers' viewpoints and attitudes towards the curriculum policy exhibit a blend of opposition and dedication towards various aspects of curriculum reform pertaining to the global identity component of the policy. This was revealed when it was discovered that the Pakistan Studies instructors' opinions and attitudes towards the curriculum policy exhibit a combination of resistance and conformance.
Keywords: Gatekeeping in the curriculum, textbooks, global views, national identity, and cultural diversit
Exploring the Necessity, Types, and Conditions of Divine Revelation
Get PDFThe Holy Qur'an, revered as the Word of Allah Almighty, holds profound significance as the ultimate source of divine guidance for humanity. Revealed through Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), its sanctity emanates from its celestial origin and the intricate process through which it was transmitted to mankind. As the final revelation granted to the esteemed Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) by the archangel Hazrat Jibreel Amin, the Qur'an stands as a timeless beacon of spiritual enlightenment and moral guidance. In comprehending the essence of this sacred scripture, it is imperative to delve into the necessity, multifaceted nature, and contextual conditions surrounding its revelation. A nuanced understanding of these aspects not only enriches our familiarity with the Qur'an but also deepens our spiritual connection with its divine teachings.
Keywords: Qur'an Divine Revelation Prophet Muhammad Archangel Jibreel Necessity of Revelatio
Investigating the Syntactic Features in the Novel My Feudal Lord by Tehmina Durrani
Get PDFThe study entitled “Investigating the Syntactic Features in the Novel My Feudal Lord” aims at describing syntactic devices used in the novel “My Feudal Lord”. This study was conducted using a textual analysis method. This research is based on a mixed research method as it involves qualitative collection of data and then the data is analyzed quantitatively to find out the dominant feature among all syntactic features. For this purpose, the researcher has used the software SPSS to perform descriptive statistics tests on syntactic features. The theoretical framework for this research is I.R. Galperin’s book “Stylistics”. Part five “Syntactical Expressive Means and Stylistic Devices” (Galperin, 1977) of this book is taken as a model for this research. For this purpose, the researcher has selected nine samples of 10 pages each from the pdf file of the book “My Feudal Lord” available on the internet. The novel “My Feudal Lord” used eight types of syntactic features i.e. inversion, parallelism, aposiopesis, ellipsis, repetition, asyndeton, polysyndeton, and rhetorical question. These features performed some major functions in the novel. The syntactical devices most frequently used by the writers of the novel “My Feudal Lord” is a parallelism with a mean value of 29.33 and inversion (13.22) and the least frequently used devices are asyndeton (0.78) and aposiopesis (0.33). By using parallelism, the novelist draws the reader’s attention to focus on the content of the novel.
Keywords: Stylistics, Syntax, Mixed Research