An Analytical Study of Hazrat Abdul Rehman (RA) Ibn Samara As Conqueror of Balochistan

Hazrat Abdul Rehman (may Allah be pleased with him) belonged to Arab tribe of Quraish and was a close relative of Mohammad (peace be upon him). At the time of conquest of Makkah He (may Allah be pleased with him) entered the circle of Islam. He (may Allah be pleased with him) is counted among the companions of Muhammad (may Allah be pleased with him) who came to sub-continent specially Balochistan in order to preach for Islam and Jihad during the Khilafat of orthodox caliphs. He (may Allah be pleased with him) came to Balochistan twice for Jihad and conquests first during the Khilafat of Hazrat Usman (may Allah be pleased with him) and second time in the early era of Hazrat Muawia (may Allah be pleased with him). He (may Allah be pleased with him) played a vital role in the wars of Balochistan. He (may Allah be pleased with him) established Zehri his abode and capital after conquering Kalat, Khuazdar (Sajistan), Kachi, Gandhava, and Chaghi, and from here he expanded the series of his conquests till Kabul and Qandar. Besides this, he included many areas of sub-continent in the Islamic empire of conquered areas. His (may Allah be pleased with him) life is consists of great chapters of sincerity in deeds. Wisdom and valor, determination fearlessness, strife, hospitality, simplicity and patience. He (may Allah be pleased with him) is counted among the great generals of Islam had the honour to have carried the message of Holy faith in every corner of Balochistan in tough and unfavorable conditions and planted the flag of Islam in Balochistan forever.  

Biochemical Portrayal of Different Bitter Gourd Momordica Charantia L. Cultivars With Special Reference to Their Therapeutic Potential

In current study, the core objective is to elucidate the nutritional composition and bioactive profile of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) cultivars in relation to their antidiabetic and antihypercholesterolemic effects. For the purpose, six cultivars viz., BG 20, Black King, FSD Long, KHBG-1, GHBG-1 & Noor were procured from Vegetable Research Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad. In first phase, bitter gourd cultivars and their parts (skin, flesh, seeds and whole fruit) were analyzed for biochemical and nutritional aspects. Results showed that bitter gourd cultivars are good source of carbohydrate, protein and minerals. Water extracts exhibited higher polyphenols, flavonoids, DPPH, FRAP, β carotene and ABTS values than methanol. In addition, bitter gourd was found to be rich source of charantin, momordicin I & II, vicine and polypeptide P. Black King was selected, owing to rich chemistry for the development of functional drink and subsequent bioevaluation trial. Efficacy trials were carried containing bitter gourd skin, flesh, seeds and whole fruit powder @ 100 and 300 mg/kg body weight against hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia. In this regard, rats were given normal diet (Study I), high sucrose diet (Study II) and high cholesterol diet (Study III). Bitter gourd supplementation in these studies showed significant reduction in body weight, serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides & LDL and marked increase in insulin and HDL level of rats indicating their effectiveness against life style oriented disorders. The whole bitter gourd fruit powder (300 mg/kg BW) performed better results than rest of the treatments. Conclusively, bitter gourd supplementation is effective to attenuate lifestyle related maladies.