سکھ مت کا تصور توحید اور اس پر اسلامی تعلیمات کے اثرات کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ (گرو گرنتھ صاحب کی روشنی میں) An analytical study of the concept of monotheism in Sikhism and Islamic influences on it

The basic concept of monotheism is found in the teachings of Guru Nanak. There are basically two doctrinal things in Sikhism. One is the belief in the oneness of God and the other is the promotion of human brotherhood. In Guru Granth Sahib, the words of some devotees also convey the idea of polytheistic beliefs. However, as far as the words and ideas of Guru Nanak are concerned, they seem to be safe from polytheism. According to Sikh Dharma, God is the Creator and Almighty of the world and he is eternal. Guru Nanak's concept of God is similar to Islam's concept of monotheism. The monotheism of Sikhism as a whole is between Islam and Hinduism.  In addition to acknowledging the existence of God, Granth Sahib also acknowledges the greatness of the gods and goddesses. But Guru Nanak used to give the status of creatures to all these gods and goddesses. The philosophy of Wahdat-ul-Wujud is very strong in Sikhism. But in Islam and Sikhism there is a clear difference between the interpretations of the doctrine of Wahdat-ul-Wujud and Wahdat-ul-Shuhud. Undoubtedly, Guru Nanak was deeply influenced by the concept of monotheism in Islam. Similarly, other Gurus have also stated contradictory teachings in their discourse on monotheism in Granth Sahib.

Breeding Potential for High Yield and Fe/Zn Biofortification in Wheat

A collection of 85 wheat genotypes was evaluated to determine the genetic diversity regarding iron and zinc content in grains alongwith yield and yield contributing traits. Correlation, principal component and cluster analyses were carried out to find the interactions and components of variation on the basis of similarities and dissimilarities. So, screened material was further utilized to estimate the general and specific combining ability of parents and their cross combinations to identify the gene action involved in the transfer of performance of traits. Evaluation of hybrid vigor was also the component of this research. This study was carried out in the experimental field of Plant Breeding and Genetics, the Department of University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. The research was completed focusing the evaluation of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) content in grains, days to heading, days to maturity, Plant height, spike length, fertile tillers per plant, flag leaf area, peduncle length, spikelets per spike, spike density, grains per spike, 1000 grain weight and grain yield per plant. Ten lines along with five testers were crossed under line into tester mating design. BFT11, BFT72 and BFT3 proved to be the best general combiners and showed additive type of gene action. Fifty crosses were evaluated and BFT11 X BFT24, BFT72 X BFT24 and BFT65 X BFT3 proved to be best specific combiners and exhibited significant heterosis in evaluated traits. Non additive type of gene action was observed for these crosses. These parents and their hybrids are useful in providing a good input for further breeding programs.