Entries by Moiz Amjad

Rewards and Punishments: Qur’anic Perspective vs. Human Use

  یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں When discussing the long-term harms of rewards and punishments, people often raise a key objection: “If rewards and punishments truly had negative effects, why would God use them in the Qur’an to warn against evil and encourage good deeds?” This is a valid question. In this article, we aim […]

What Reaches You And How You Meet It

  یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں Life brings unexpected events: a diagnosis, a layoff, a sudden loss, a careless comment that wounds, or a plan that falls apart for no clear reason. In our faith terminology, we call this qadar—what arrives at our door by God’s permission. But the story doesn’t end there. The very […]

Standing Firm on Principles in a World of Convenience

  یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں In both personal life and professional settings, one of the toughest challenges a person faces is balancing principles with handling criticism. When we choose to live by clear standards—whether ethical, moral, or professional—we often face resistance. People might call us rigid, inflexible, or even “troublemakers.” However, without standards, there […]

Fear, Strictness, and the Role of Unconditional Love

    یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں Fear, like reward, is an extrinsic motivator. From childhood, many of us are conditioned through fear: “A ghost will come,” “A bird will eat you,” “If you don’t eat, the doctor will prick you with a needle.” Fear-based environments suppress creativity and initiative because they require freedom, curiosity, […]

Invisible Heroes: Living Beyond Credit

    یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں History is often remembered through the names of a few, while many others go unnoticed. Yet behind every speech, movement, or breakthrough, there are people whose contributions never hit the headlines. Their work, however, is just as important. Take, for example, Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a […]

Rewards Corrupt Motivation

    یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں Intrinsic motivation is when we act simply because we value or enjoy the activity itself—like reading for love of books, painting for joy, or praying out of devotion. Extrinsic motivation is when we act for external outcomes—money, grades, applause, or fear of punishment. Examples: A flute player initially […]

Through People, From God

    یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں One of the most difficult aspects of faith is understanding how God’s will manifests in human interactions. Most of the tests we face in life do not come directly from natural events like earthquakes, storms, or sudden illness. They come through people: a colleague undermines us, a family […]

Personality Development vs. Character Development: The Hidden Risk of Hypocrisy

    یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں In today’s world, there is a strong emphasis on personality development—the ability to present oneself well, speak confidently, smile at appropriate times, and follow social etiquette that makes someone seem polished and refined. These skills are important. They help social and professional interactions go more smoothly and feel […]

Teaching Beyond Ego and Credit

  یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں Teaching isn’t just about sharing knowledge; it’s about making sure the learner truly understands. Often, teachers encounter situations where a student struggles to grasp a concept, no matter how many times it’s explained. In those moments, humility and sincerity become the real tests of a teacher’s character. A wise […]

Faith: The Root of Lasting Motivation

  یہ مضمون اردو میں پڑھیں A key question in religious life is: what truly drives us to carry out our responsibilities? Is it the watchful eye of others, the fear of authority, or the living presence of faith in our hearts? The distinction matters greatly because it influences the durability and sincerity of our […]