قرآن مجید ایک مقدس کتاب ہےقرآن پر ایمان لاناہر مسلمان کے لئے لازم ہے۔جوشخص قرآن پر ایمان نہیں رکھتاوہ مسلمان نہیں ہو سکتا۔قرآن پر ایمان لانے کا مطلب یہ ہے کہ اسے اللّٰہ تعالیٰ کا کلام مانا جائےاور اسے آخری نازل شدہ کتاب تسلیم کیا جائے۔اس کی تعلیمات اور احکامات کو سچ مانتے ہوئےان پر عمل کیا جائے۔جس طرح حضرت محمد صلی اللّٰہ علیہ وسلم کے ذریعے دین اسلام کی تکمیل ہوئی ہےاسی طرح قرآن میں بھی پہلی تمام کتابوں کی بنیادی تعلیمات محفوظ کردی گئی۔قرآن حکیم اپنے اندر بہت سی اعجازی خصوصیات رکھتا ہے اس میں مختلف علوم و فنون ودیعت کر دیئے گئے ہیں۔ اس کا یہ کمال ہے کہ ایک آیت ایک کم پڑھے لکھے انسان کو سادہ نظر آتی ہے مگر ایک عالم کو وہی آیت حقائق و معارف سے لبریز دکھائی دیتی ہے۔اور پھر مزید یہ کہ متعدد علوم کے ماہرین کو وہی آیت اپنے اپنے علم و فن کے لحاظ سے مختلف نظر آتی ہے گویا کہ وہ مختلف علوم کے لحاظ سے بےشمار حکمتوں کا مجموعہ ہوتی ہے جس سے ہر شخص اپنے اپنے ظرف کے مطابق فائدہ حاصل کر سکتا ہے۔ اور یہ صرف خدا کے کلام کی خصوصیت ہو سکتی ہےورنہ انسانی کلام میں اس کی مثال ملنا ناممکن ہے۔قرآن مجید میں انسان کو سمجھانے کے لئے مختلف اسالیب استعمال ہوئے ہیں مثلاً کہیں قصص بیان کئے گئے ہیں تو کہیں امثال، کہیں تبشیر تو کہیں انذار، کہیں بیانیہ تو کہیں استفہامیہ، سوال گفتگو کی بنیاد ہے اسے مختلف مقاصد کے لئے استعمال کیاجاتا ہے ادب میں استفہام کسی حقیقت سے مخاطب کو آگاہ کرنے مخاطب کو غور و فکر کی دعوت دینے اور اپنی بات کے اثبات کے معنی میں استعمال ہوتا ہے قرآن مجید میں استفہام کا اسلوب بکثرت استعمال کیا گیا ہے قرآن نے مخاطب...
Watermelon is gaining importance as a functional food due to its therapeutic effect. The therapeutic effect of watermelon has been reported and has been attributed to antioxidant constitutes. The major component in watermelon rind is citrulline that has a strong antioxidant effect which protect body from free-radical damage. Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of microwave powers (150 W, 300 W & 450 W) and time intervals (1, 3 & 5 minutes) on total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) and antioxidant characteristics i.e. DPPH and ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) of microwave assisted extracts of watermelon rind powder. Methods: The extracts collected after Microwave assisted extraction (MAE) of watermelon rind wereanalyzed for their antioxidant potential through different tests including total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), DPPH assayand FRAP. Results: Microwave assisted extraction by using ethanol as a solvent at different microwave powers and various time intervals showed that total antioxidant potential was significantly higher at low microwave power such as TPC ranges obtained at 150W for 1, 3 & 5 minutes of time intervals show ranges (159.84, 160.04 & 169.71 mg GAE/100 g). While TFC ranges at 150W for time 1, 3 & 5 minutes were (21.31, 24.15 & 42.20 mg CEQ/100g) whereas DPPH ranges at 150W for time 1, 3 & 5 minutes were (53.14, 54.87 & 68.17 % ascorbic acid inhibition) and FRAP values at 150W for time 1, 3 & 5 minutes were (201.71, 221.50 & 326.43 mg FE/100g). While high microwave power 450W can result in disruption of some antioxidants at various time intervals. Conclusions: Watermelon rind is a rich source of many antioxidants andmicrowave assisted extraction technique should be implemented in the food and nutraceutical industries and microwave assisted extracts of watermelon rind should be utilize for the development of new functional food to combat many health related problems
Youth has been considered the most important part of society. There are thousands of institutions and communities working for the positive development of youth around the world.Faith-based organizations are playing a significant role in the development of the youth and community throughout Pakistan. Many faith-based organizations are engaging youth in different volunteer activities. In this connection, the Ismaili Muslim Community of Karachi has developed organizations and mechanism to engage the youth in the volunteer activities. In this case study, the role of volunteerism in developing leadership skills among the Youth of Ismaili Muslim Community in the context of Karachi, Pakistan has been explored through in-depth interviews of four senior volunteers (age group 25-35) and three focus group discussions (age group 18-25) from different areas of Karachi were carried out to understand the role of volunteerism in developing leadership skills among the youth of the Ismaili Muslim community. The data showed that all the youth members of the Ismaili Muslim community have a clear understanding of volunteerism and its characteristics. Religion influence emerged as a consistent point for performing volunteer services. They all resonate their narrative of performing volunteer services as an expression of faith. The study showed that their moral codes are developed by faith but have a clear understanding to serve humanity regardless of any difference; besides, their religious engagement the data showed that the youth render volunteer services for many other reasons such as to learn new skills, or to gain inner satisfaction, etc. The finding revealed that there is a positive relationship between volunteerism and learning in personal, social, and professional domains of life. One can develop essential qualities and traits through volunteer work which includes confidence, communication and presentation skills. The youth further link volunteerism to increase their academic knowledge, communication skills, love and respect for others. The study confirms the improved job performance as one of the outcomes of the volunteer services. They also expressed their critical insights on volunteer services experience which shows that there is a further need for transparency in volunteer management in the organizations. Overall, the youth appreciate the efforts institutions make for their development.