The Impact of the Prophetic Sunnah on Character Building of an Individual Person

Character building of a person is very necessary to make any society better, healthier and superior as the construction of society depends upon the people's character building. A number of crime cases are evident that the character of most people is already in alarming phase. However family members, society, Islamic schools mad?ris, universities, and cultural activities can play vital role in character building. Improvement in our current situation as well as development of our future depends upon the building of people character. This study aims to highlight the impact of the Prophetic Sunnah and to show its effective role in building the character of a person individual through the selection of practical models of the true Sunnah, for example, showing great care for all aspects of human such as materialistic, mental and spiritual aspects. If we really want to improve our society or turn it to perfection, people will have to focus on character building, particularly on people's moral, spiritual and social character so that society can present the real portrait of peace and prosperity. This study concluded that the Prophetic Sunnah is rich in the educational principles which preceded the contemporary research and theories, making it first reference as a basic requirement.

Health Action Schools in Pakistan a Case Study

This investigation is a case study focusing on how a community based primary school in Pakistan has tried to implement the Comprehensive School Health Promotion (CSHP) model after one year of intervention. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the process the school had gone through to became a ‘’Health Action/ Health Promotion School’’, and of the constraints that were faced by the school. In order to explore the above mentioned process, this study was carried out using a qualitative paradigm, employing semi-structured interviews, focused group discussion, observation, document study and photography. The findings of the study illustrate that the IED health team has attempted not only to assist the school in gaining new knowledge and skills but has also given them ownership of the programme, a factor which has played an important role in developing enthusiasm and confidence among the teachers and Headmistresses of the school. As the findings of the study revealed, during the implementation process of the CSHP model, teachers faced constraints such as work load, understanding of the health education content and Child-to-Child methodology, use of an integrated approach to health education, and creating awareness in the community about the innovation. Teachers overcame some of these initial constraints by attending teacher education workshops on the Child-to-Child approach. In addition, the use of a separate teaching approach for health education was more effective than an integrated approach due to the lack of teachers' knowledge and experience in the area of integration. The findings have shown that the support of the Head is crucial in bringing about change in a primary school. Implications of the study are presented together with some recommendations for other Pakistani schools in the case that they decide to become health promoting schools.