Essays

My Last Day at School

“The last day at school is of exceptional impact for students”

            The last day at school is of unique significance for the students. While the first day may cause anxiety, fear and nervousness, the last day at school is surely a day of hope, confidence and preparedness. Our school was the place where we spent golden years of our lives. Those happy days and noisy laughters still haunt my memory.

“School may b hard, annoying, and irritating. But admit it you are going to miss it when it ends”

            My last day at school was a memorable one. It is still fresh in my mind. I felt very much relaxed because there was no teaching work that day. My heavy satchel was off my back at last. It was a big relief indeed. It was a fine day. I reached school early. All the fellows were full of high hopes about the examination.  We had a lively conversation because we knew we would not meet one another for a long time. My own feelings at that time were a mixture of joy and sorrow. I was happy because I had worked very hard and sad as I was leaving my friends and school forever.

“When you leave here don’t forget why you came”

            It was a very busy day for me. I went to the library to return all the books that I had borrowed. Most of the time was spent in seeing our teachers and friends and getting our shirts signed by them. Soon we were asked to assemble in the school hall. Our headmaster and teachers were already present there. All the students were wearing good clothes. When all were in their chairs, a group photograph was taken.

“Your schooling may be over but your education still continues”

            Our juniors of ninth class hosted a farewell party. The program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran which was followed by translation. Formal farewell speeches were made on this occasion. Afterwards, we were entertained with a variety of sweet dishes and tea. A boy sang a ghazal and delighted the audience with his melodious voice. The program ended with the national anthem.

“School is like a rollercoaster; when it starts you want it to stop, but when it stops you want it to start again”

            Finally the headmaster addressed the gathering and advised the students to work with devotion and be well mannered to succeed and prosper in life. He felt satisfaction by saying that he was greatly delighted to see us fully prepared for the examination. He also advised us not to use unfair means in examination and afterwards. He concluded his speech with remarks that he will be very pleased to hear that the students had passed the examination with distinction.

“He, who opens a school door, closes a prison”

(Victor Hugo)

Before dispersing we embraced our juniors and thanked them for their nice farewell. We were feeling unhappy because we were leaving our school forever.

            Before leaving the school I decided to have a last view of my school. I spent a good time there. At that time my eyes were filled with tears.

“Farewell my friends,

Farewell my foes.

My peace with these,

My love with those.”

Sports and Games

Sports and games are a vital part of full and happy life. They are essential for health. They bring pleasure and interest to life. Sports and games play an important role in the lives of young men and women. Games help to channelize the energies of youth in constructive channels. The aim of education is the overall development of not only the mind but also the body. A healthy body is a great blessing of God. It is a common saying that

“A sound body has a sound mind”

Sports and games enable people to remain healthy and fit. They inculcate among the people a sense of discipline and integrity. They teach us how to use the energy in the right way. They teach patience, tolerance, dignity, honesty and other moral values. They create a healthy competition. They keep the body fit. The best way to keep the limbs fit is to exercise them in sports and games of physical skill and strength.

“In this age of mad rush, tension, worries and anxieties, sports are vital for mental health”

It is good that our national institutions encourage sports and games by organizing matches and awarding trophies. A number of school clubs and societies hold athletic contests. They include walking, jogging, jumping, swimming, rowing, boxing, wrestling and gymnastics. That is why sports and games are becoming very popular in our schools and colleges. Our students take an active part in all kinds of sports and games because they know that

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

A player becomes a man of principle. He respects the rules of the games he plays. He leads a disciplined life. He possesses the virtues of patriotism and loyalty to the nation. But the facilities of course are not adequate at present. In spite of this the young boys and girls know that their growing bodies need regular physical exercise to keep them healthy and fit hence they are compelled to play old cheap games.

“A healthy mind can realize God”

[Hazrat Ali (A.S)]

            Sports and games help us to keep our body active and vigorous. They enable us to face the dangers boldly. They divert our minds from the daily routine of life. When we play games, we forget all our worries and anxieties. They provide us with recreation and enjoyment. Games like cricket, hockey and football are very popular in our country. They inspire the spirit of teamwork. The discipline that is gained in playing up games is invaluable. Games cannot only bring a name to the country but also some foreign exchange.

“Games and sports widen the mental

horizon of the players and make them the

 true followers of the rules of law”

            It is therefore, necessary that our government should work out a long term national sports policy. The students should be taught the advantages of games in the school itself. Various games and sports should also be popularized and encouraged in the rural areas of the country because 64 percent population of our country lives in villages. The villagers possess better health than city dwellers. By holding sports and games in villages, we can produce many sportsmen of international level.  Sportsmen and sportswomen should be given honour and big monetary incentives to encourage them.

“Games and Sports develop character and give

health which is quite essential for improving

the quality of life, acquiring wealth and success”

My House

“There is no place more delightful than a house”

A house, you know, is an important necessity.  It is just like a mother’s lap. A mother’s lap gives comfort to a child and the house to its owner. So, what comfort I feel in my house. I do not feel anywhere.  By the grace of God, the house in which I live has all these facilities which should be present in a good house.

The quality of life improves when you have a house of your own. It gives you an opportunity to turn some of your dreams into reality. You decorate your rooms according to your taste. You look after your flowers with a loving care.

“A house is a home, when it shelters the

body and comforts the soul”

          I live in a small house not far from my school. The house is almost new. It is a little way back from the road, and in front of it is a small garden. The street that runs by our house is very wide. There are high buildings on both sides of it. It is well-ventilated and airy A path leads from the gate to the porch. A corner of the porch is ever green with a lovely creeper that remains in bloom round the year.

“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it”

(George Moore)

          Downstairs there is a lounge, which is a general room with a television. The room is used as a reception room for guests. There is a dining room, and a kitchen. The drawing room with a large window faces the front lawn. Upstairs are the largest bedrooms and the children’s room. The rooms of my house are not large. The largest room is the lounge. It has windows on both ends for proper light and ventilation.

“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort”

          My father and I love to work in the garden. We prune the bushes once a year and in summer we get our fruit tress sprayed every month. My mother loves roses and spring flowers and looks after flower-beds herself from time to time. In the centre of this plot is a fountain springing clean water.  I take care to keep the front lawn tidy by using a lawn mower.

“One’s house is a blessing indeed.”

I can easily get all the requirements and comforts of my life at home. What I enjoy the most in my house is the sweet companionship of my affectionate parents, loving brothers and sisters. All this has made my house, a home. May Allah bless our house.

“A house is made of bricks and

stones but a home is made by hearts”

Courtesy

“The best man is he who is good to others”

(The Holy Prophet )

Courtesy means politeness in behaviour and excellence in manners. It springs from gentle breeding, loving and kindness of heart. Allah almighty has granted a large number of gifts and courtesy is one of them. It makes the society trouble free. It teaches the members of society to respect the rights of others. It uproots the evils like hate and enmity from the society. It makes us aware of the moral values of society.

“The grace of God is

Courtesy”

Love begets love and politeness begets politeness. So in order to create a peaceful and happy atmosphere, we should be kind to everyone. Our dealing with the rich and the poor should be equal. Through courtesy we can remove all evils from the society. Courtesy helps a man to become a true Muslim and good citizen

“The man who does not respect the elders and does not love the younger, he is not amongst us”

(The Holy Prophet )

Good manners demand that you make no attempt to jump the queue. You should say “Thank You” to those who are good to you. In crowded bus, if you are physically fit, you give your seat to an elderly person or someone who is blind or sick.

“A good deed is never lost”

(Saint Basil)

Our religion Islam stresses upon courtesy. In an Islamic society, no man hurts the feelings of others. Every individual knows how to respect and how to be respected. Love of courtesy brings comfort, peace and harmony in life. A courteous man leads his life according to the golden principles of Islam. He is always interested in welfare and happiness of his fellow beings. He does his best to help the poor and the needy.

“Be kind to those who are on the earth so that He (Allah) Who is in the heavens may be kind to you”

(The Holy Prophet )

Courtesy is a symbol of pleasures. It helps in developing good moral character, it teaches us to serve humanity. It brings smile and wipe out tears. It turns enmity into friendship. Its value cannot be falsified. Only courtesy can make life cheerful, friendly and meaningful. We cannot deny its importance at all.

“Small courtesies sweeten life, the greater ennoble it”

Good manners are contagious. They pass from one person to another and influence the whole society. If we are polite to a man, that man will be polite to others. In this way good manners make everyday life good and desirable. It keeps the machine of life running.

“No one is more sufferable than he who lacks basic courtesy”

Libraries

“A house without books is like a room without windows”

A library is a store house where different types of books are kept. It is a place of studies and knowledge. Those who have quest for knowledge go there to enhance it. Libraries are of great use to students and general public. They are a necessary part of our life. With the spread of literacy, libraries have become essential tools for learning. Twenty first century dawns with a sure promise to be a century of peace and educational explosion.

“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library”

(Frank Zappa)

Libraries are promoting knowledge. They bring within reach valuable books which we cannot afford to purchase. Students can study their course with the help of library books. Poor students or those having less money can get their desirable books from a library. They can read different books by the same author. Teachers can teach well on their subjects. They can get from a library all the old and new books published on their subject. A library is very essential for the students as it is said:

“A Library is a house of knowledge”

Islam being the most universal religion stresses upon the gaining of knowledge. So the libraries have distinct importance in the history of Islam. Spain had been the centre of learning under the Muslim rule. Muslim scholars made great contributions in the field of education. Their great work had been stored in the form of books in libraries of Spain. Unfortunately, the biased non-Muslims when gained control over Spain burnt down these libraries extracting the basis of knowledge.

“Come and take choice of all my library, and beguile thy sorrows”

          Nowadays, libraries have become essential part of every school. A school without a library cannot inspire its students to seek higher knowledge. Both the teachers and the students need a good and high quality library in order to keep their knowledge fresh and up to date.

“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life”

          Libraries provide a very good environment for study. Nobody is allowed to talk loudly in the library. One may read with calm and satisfaction. Everyone has the access to a variety of books. We are fortunate in having a good library in our school. It is well stocked with books, magazines, periodicals, etc. There are about 50,000 books on all subjects. In our school library, there is a pin drop silence.

“To add a library to a house is to give the house a soul”

          Libraries promote a spirit of discipline, research and fellowship.  Libraries with a large range of attractive books have a healthy and beneficial effect on the eager minds of students. Libraries are public property. We should do our best to use them properly. We should handle the books carefully. Libraries should not be used as a gossiping place. We should make it certain to follow the rules and regulations of the library.

“Library obviously plays an important role in creating a genuine love of books and interest in current affairs”