Friday, March 26, 2010

milee hawaaon maen urnay kee woh saza yaaro
ke maen zameen ka rishton say kat gaya yaro

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

"Halal" or "Lawful" Sustenance and tough tests for those who earn it

Halal or should I say "Lawful" sustenance to begin with is not an easy thing; it comes with tough tests for the person who is earning it for himself and the family. There are many social and monetary challenges associated with that. For instance, you may not be able to buy all the luxuries that life offers, or may I say you may not afford tthe finer things in life per say if you stay honest in earning.

For instance, take an example of a corrupt person who doesnot regard to the legality of the means he is using to earn sustenance. The misuse of the system lets him earn loads of money, that he could throw on his family like a crazy person. He could use that illegally earned money to buy finer things in life for his kids, the family, and even for aquaintainces. He might end up buying a nice house, spend lavishly among the family members, and in some cases show it off as well.

How deceptive this person is? How deceptive, unfair, and mean are the people who do try to brag about "this show off". Very disappointing indeed.

On the other hand, a person who is being lawful in earning sustenance may not afford those finer things; in some cases he will have to make choices that if he takes vacation, he will have to let go other things on the list that are out of budget. In many cases he may not be able to save much, not able to guarantee his kids education in the best of the best schools, may try to meet both ends meet on month to month basis.

For the people who are blinded by the "shines and shimmers" of illegal wealth, the high time of unlawfully earned money - this honest guy may stand nothing but low as a loser.

How sad this episode is. I wish if people could see the difference.

I wish.

A great proverb

Calm seas seldom create skillful sailors
(African Proverb)