The Propeth of Muhammad

One day, while all the townspeople were out, Abraham angrily

smashed all the idols with his right hand except for one which was very

large. When the people returned they were furious.

They remembered the things Abraham had said about the idols. They

had him brought forth before everyone and demanded, 'Is it you who did

this to our gods, 0 Abraham?' Abraham replied, But this their chief did it.

Ask them, if they are able to speak.' The people exclaimed, 'You know

they do not speak.' 'Do you worship what you yourselves have carved

when Allah created you and what you make?' Abraham continued, 'Do

you worship instead of Allah that which cannot profit you at all, nor harm

you?' (Qur'an 37.95-6)(Qur'an 21.66)

Finally, Abraham warned them, Serve Allah, and keep your duty unto

Him; that is better for you if you did but know. You serve instead of

Allah only idols, and you only invent a lie. Lo! those whom you serve

instead of Allah own no provision for you. So seek your provision from

Allah, and serve Him, and give thanks unto Him, (for) unto Him you will

be brought back.(Qur'an 29. 16-17)

The people of Ur decided to give Abraham the worst punishment they

could find: he was to be burnt to death. On the chosen day all the people

gathered in the centre of the city and even the King of Ur was there.

Abraham was then placed inside a special building filled with wood. The

wood was lit. Soon the fire became so strong that the people were pushed

back by the flames. But Allah said: “O fire, be coolness and peace for

Abraham”. (Qur'an 21.69)

The people waited until the fire had completely died down, and it was

then that they saw Abraham still sitting there as though nothing had

happened! At that moment they were utterly confused. They were not,

however, moved by the miracle that had just happened before their very

eyes.

Still Abraham tried to persuade his own dear father, who was named

Azar, not to worship powerless, un-seeing, un-hearing statues. Abraham

explained that special knowledge had come to him and implored his

father, 'So follow me and I will lead you on the right path. 0 my father!

Don't serve the Devil.' But Azar would not listen. He threatened his son

with stoning if he continued to reject the gods of Ur. He ordered Abraham

to leave the city with these words: 'Depart from me a long while.'

Abraham said, 'Peace be upon you! I shall ask my Lord's forgiveness for

you. Surely He was ever gracious to me.‟ (Qur'an 19.43-7)

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad The Life of the Prophet Muhammad

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

How It All Began

Nearly four thousand years ago, in the Sumerian town of Ur in the valley

of the river Euphrates, lived a young man named Abraham. The people of

Ur had once worshipped Allah but as time passed they forgot the true

religion and started praying to idols, statues made of wood or clay and

sometimes even of precious stones. Even as a small child Abraham could

not understand how his people, and especially his father, could make

these images with their own hands, call them gods, and then worship

them. He had always refused to join his people when they paid respect to

these statues. Instead he would leave the town and sit alone, thinking

about the heavens and the world about him. He was sure his people were

doing wrong and so alone he searched for the right way. One clear night

as he sat staring at the sky he saw a beautiful shining star, so beautiful

that he cried out: „This must be Allah!' He looked at it in awe for some

time, until suddenly it began to fade and then it disappeared. He turned

away in disappointment saying: I love not things that set. (Qur'an 6.77)

On another night Abraham was again looking at the sky and he saw

the rising moon, so big and bright that he felt he could almost touch it. He

thought to himself: This is my Lord. (Qur'an 6.78) But it was not long

before the moon set as well. Then he said, Unless my Lord guide me, I

surely shall become one of the folk who are astray. (Qur'an 6.78)

Abraham then saw the beauty and splendor of the sunrise and decided

that the sun must be the biggest and most powerful thing in the universe.

But for the third time he was wrong, for the sun set at the end of the day.

It was then that he realized that Allah is the Most Powerful, the Creator of

the stars, the moon, the sun, the earth and of all living things. Suddenly he

felt himself totally at peace, because he knew that he had found the Truth.

When he said unto his father and his folk: What do you worship? They

said: We worship idols, and are ever devoted to them. He said: Do they

hear you when you cry? Or do they benefit or harm you? They said: Nay,

but we found our fathers acting in this manner.

He said: See now that which you worship, You and your forefathers!

Lo! they are (all) an enemy to me, except the Lord of the Worlds. Who

created me, and He guides me, And Who feeds me and waters me. And

when I sicken, then He heals me. And Who causes me to die, then gives

me lift (again) And Who, I ardently hope, will forgive me my sin on the

Day of judgement. (Qur'an 26.70-82)

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Dr Muhammad Shahidullah

Allah has created many great and noble men. Learned Dr Muhammad Shahidullah was a wonderful creation of Allah on earth. Many people contributed of Dr Muhammad Shahidullah largely for our mother tongue. The invaluable contribution of Dr Muhammad Shahidullah towards Bengali Language and literature and even Sanskrit is unforgettable in the history. The greatest scholar Shahidullah was born at 24 Pargana in west Bengal in 1885. He passed the Entrance Examination is 1904. He obtained his BA degree in 1910 and MA in 1912. He took a degree in LAW in 1914. He joined the University of Dhaka as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He got his Doctorate Degree from Pairs in 1928. His “Bengali Shahitter Katha” publishes in 1953. Was the first well arranged history of Bengali literature. He had to remain in sick bed for two and a half years after he had fallen ill in 1966. The great scholar who was a linguist also, left this world on 13 July, 1969 in Dhaka. He was buried in Dhaka University campus. In memory of his contribution a hall of Dhaka University was named after him. We pray for him. May his soul rest in peace.

Student should not take part in politics

A student is expected t devote his time and effort to studies. In the case of student, studies and politics can not go together. In fact, as attributes these are opposite to each other. It is, however, unfortunate that money and power attract the students if they are involved in politics.

Once politics was associated with social service, and a political worker was social worker or reformer. During our struggle for independence, students were in the forefront for unifying the people of the country and fighting against the enemies. Ever since independents of political parties have vitiated the political atmosphere of the country. Political has become a full fledged profession which is beset with corporation.

It is unfortunate to see the students being increasingly exploited by the political parties for their selfish interest. The political parties exploit young blood for their dirty work in order to achieve their selfish end. The students are now used by them as their tools and violence. Quite often many a promises youth’s career is ruined because of this.

The students should, therefore, not take part in politics. Politics for students should be banned in no time. The political parties should not involve students in politics and their dirty activities.