Reminder:
kindly study Part 01 (Crisis) - 03 (Reversal) for tommorow sitting.
Regards, Dr. Hena Jawaid.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Summary of IS session -16-05-09
From last session, 8- week course has been introduced to the regular participants consisting upon IQBAL literary and poetry work . Session covered 5 initial chapters of "Republic of Rumi" (by Khurram Ali Shafique).
The only way to enter into a Garden is the great move towards understanding and vision that can only be developed successfully if one removes all accounts of previous values and fantasies.
"With the help of parable, poetry, flute and some whirling dance he soon raised the plebeians to such level of religious elevation where they all could vote on matters of religious interpretation. The clergy became very upset…."
This level of union, faith, and spiritual highness can give way towards Eternity. This is a message, Iqbal wanted to be observed by his nation.
Just to snatch Democracy from East or impart them democracy without Spiritual realm is all that is fatal for Ummah.
Lack of Spiritualism has begotten the ravenous wave of greed, lust and insatiable hunger for more and more that has oriented bodily life but deprived one from listening spiritual call. The entire treasures of this mortal world would be useless if heart does not learn to become satisfied for whatever it has.
"Whoever devours grass would eng-up under the butcher's knife. Whoever feeds on the light of God becomes the Word of God.."
P.S- kindly study Part 01 (Crisis) - 03 (Reversal) for the next sitting, 23/05.
Regards,
Dr. Hena Jawaid
henajawaid000@hotmail.com
The only way to enter into a Garden is the great move towards understanding and vision that can only be developed successfully if one removes all accounts of previous values and fantasies.
"With the help of parable, poetry, flute and some whirling dance he soon raised the plebeians to such level of religious elevation where they all could vote on matters of religious interpretation. The clergy became very upset…."
This level of union, faith, and spiritual highness can give way towards Eternity. This is a message, Iqbal wanted to be observed by his nation.
Just to snatch Democracy from East or impart them democracy without Spiritual realm is all that is fatal for Ummah.
Lack of Spiritualism has begotten the ravenous wave of greed, lust and insatiable hunger for more and more that has oriented bodily life but deprived one from listening spiritual call. The entire treasures of this mortal world would be useless if heart does not learn to become satisfied for whatever it has.
"Whoever devours grass would eng-up under the butcher's knife. Whoever feeds on the light of God becomes the Word of God.."
P.S- kindly study Part 01 (Crisis) - 03 (Reversal) for the next sitting, 23/05.
Regards,
Dr. Hena Jawaid
henajawaid000@hotmail.com
Thursday, May 14, 2009
A Walk Through the Works of Iqbal
The next eight sessions at TDC (every Saturday) are going to be "A Walk Through the Works of Iqbal". Based on The Republic of Rumi, this will be an interactive summary of the entire works of Iqbal, beginning this Saturday.
It has been limited to those who have attended sessions in past, or any friends which you may want to bring. Later, the course will be marketed separately to general public.
This round is free for limited audience. Please let us know if you would be interested, so your place could be reserved.
Regards,
Dr. Hena Jawaid.
It has been limited to those who have attended sessions in past, or any friends which you may want to bring. Later, the course will be marketed separately to general public.
This round is free for limited audience. Please let us know if you would be interested, so your place could be reserved.
Regards,
Dr. Hena Jawaid.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Iqbal Sciences- 09/05/09
An Open session of Iqbal sciences consists upon ideas which have been discussed so far for people who have missed or lost some episodes of reflections.
Discussion on previous discourse and specific as well as general questions can be raised to surface.
The past sessions have covered following grounds;
Introduction to the history of Pakistan through concepts derived from the writings of Iqbal. The story of Pakistan in order to explore how the founding fathers foresaw the destiny of Pakistan and what opportunities can be found through our shared experience.
Art and literature is usually categorized as “high” and “popular”. This workshop introduced a third option: “consensus literature”. It different from our common perception of literature.
“Achieve a real collective ego,” said Iqbal in the Presidential Address after outlining his concept of Pakistan. Ways in which our collective ego unfolded itself through popular media.
The recent history of Pakistan seems candidly similar to “the Valley of Wonderment”, the sixth valley in the journey of the birds towards Simorgh in the classic tale by the thirteenth century Sufi poet Sheikh Fariduddin Attar. Better understanding of the sixth valley can help us discover new perspectives about our present situation and find innovative solutions.
Iqbal Academy Pakistan is offering a series of weekly workshops about the basic ideas of Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal and related subjects. Participation is free for the month of April, but due to limited space, please register yourself in advance and be there in time (seats will be given on a “first come first” basis).
Resource Person:Khurram Ali Shafique, author of The Republic of Rumi: A Novel of Reality.
Contact for further information: Dr. Hena Jawaid henajawaid000@hotmail.com
Discussion on previous discourse and specific as well as general questions can be raised to surface.
The past sessions have covered following grounds;
Introduction to the history of Pakistan through concepts derived from the writings of Iqbal. The story of Pakistan in order to explore how the founding fathers foresaw the destiny of Pakistan and what opportunities can be found through our shared experience.
Art and literature is usually categorized as “high” and “popular”. This workshop introduced a third option: “consensus literature”. It different from our common perception of literature.
“Achieve a real collective ego,” said Iqbal in the Presidential Address after outlining his concept of Pakistan. Ways in which our collective ego unfolded itself through popular media.
The recent history of Pakistan seems candidly similar to “the Valley of Wonderment”, the sixth valley in the journey of the birds towards Simorgh in the classic tale by the thirteenth century Sufi poet Sheikh Fariduddin Attar. Better understanding of the sixth valley can help us discover new perspectives about our present situation and find innovative solutions.
Iqbal Academy Pakistan is offering a series of weekly workshops about the basic ideas of Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal and related subjects. Participation is free for the month of April, but due to limited space, please register yourself in advance and be there in time (seats will be given on a “first come first” basis).
Resource Person:Khurram Ali Shafique, author of The Republic of Rumi: A Novel of Reality.
Contact for further information: Dr. Hena Jawaid henajawaid000@hotmail.com
11th IS session (02/05/09) - Summary
The 11th session of Iqbal Sciences was focused on 6th Stage present in Attar's "The Conference of Birds" called The Valley of Wonderment.
The presence of a state which is full of metamorphosis of a person on collective and individual level representing disorientation of a whole society is a beginning of new life. It's not vain in any way as this disintegration and formation is shaping out our destiny towards final realm of Golden Age. According to Iqbal's educational approach, Ego is present in three forms; Finite, Collective and Ultimate. From this discourse, he signified the essence of Collective Ego. The best way to identify it is through 'Consensus'. This is a complete and harmonious move towards whole society.
The access towards Consensus is much deteriorated due to a division in society's pattern of thinking by "High Culture". The said theme imported from West containing disdain and total dir-regard for selected group of people present in a social order.
It has distanced a common person from thinking and also regarded him as unable to do this. This behavior of ignorance left a great mass in a shell that remained unheard. Although, very few souls from our history dissociated from this course and gave significance to every class regardless of any occupational or social norms.
The Spirit of Unity, according to the nature is a ruling power. , whoever addressed this issue has remained immortal in her or his heart and also in the hearts of their followers.
The presence of a state which is full of metamorphosis of a person on collective and individual level representing disorientation of a whole society is a beginning of new life. It's not vain in any way as this disintegration and formation is shaping out our destiny towards final realm of Golden Age. According to Iqbal's educational approach, Ego is present in three forms; Finite, Collective and Ultimate. From this discourse, he signified the essence of Collective Ego. The best way to identify it is through 'Consensus'. This is a complete and harmonious move towards whole society.
The access towards Consensus is much deteriorated due to a division in society's pattern of thinking by "High Culture". The said theme imported from West containing disdain and total dir-regard for selected group of people present in a social order.
It has distanced a common person from thinking and also regarded him as unable to do this. This behavior of ignorance left a great mass in a shell that remained unheard. Although, very few souls from our history dissociated from this course and gave significance to every class regardless of any occupational or social norms.
The Spirit of Unity, according to the nature is a ruling power. , whoever addressed this issue has remained immortal in her or his heart and also in the hearts of their followers.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Interactive Workshops about Iqbal - May Sessions
The Valley of Wonderment – Saturday, 2nd May
The recent history of Pakistan seems candidly similar to “the Valley of Wonderment”, the sixth valley in the journey of the birds towards Simorgh in the classic tale by the thirteenth century Sufi poet Sheikh Fariduddin Attar. Can a better understanding of the sixth valley help us discover new perspectives about our present situation and find innovative solutions? Find out in this advanced workshop especially designed for those who have attended any of the first three.
Iqbal Academy Pakistan is offering a series of weekly workshops about the basic ideas of Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal and related subjects. Participation is free for the month of April, but due to limited space, please register yourself in advance and be there in time (seats will be given on a “first come first” basis).
Resource Person:Khurram Ali Shafique, author of The Republic of Rumi: A Novel of Reality
Venue: Teachers’ Development Center,
Karachi.
Timings (for all workshops): 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Contact for further information: Dr. Hena Jawaid henajawaid000@hotmail.com
The recent history of Pakistan seems candidly similar to “the Valley of Wonderment”, the sixth valley in the journey of the birds towards Simorgh in the classic tale by the thirteenth century Sufi poet Sheikh Fariduddin Attar. Can a better understanding of the sixth valley help us discover new perspectives about our present situation and find innovative solutions? Find out in this advanced workshop especially designed for those who have attended any of the first three.
Iqbal Academy Pakistan is offering a series of weekly workshops about the basic ideas of Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal and related subjects. Participation is free for the month of April, but due to limited space, please register yourself in advance and be there in time (seats will be given on a “first come first” basis).
Resource Person:Khurram Ali Shafique, author of The Republic of Rumi: A Novel of Reality
Venue: Teachers’ Development Center,
Karachi.
Timings (for all workshops): 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Contact for further information: Dr. Hena Jawaid henajawaid000@hotmail.com
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