🌿 *A Memorable Trip During the Semester Break*
Every moment is precious for a traveler on the path of knowledge. Ordinary students spend their vacation time in sports and recreation, but those students who are familiar with the taste of knowledge and the sweetness of serving the religion, try to spend their holidays in benefit and goodness.
In this context, I had the opportunity to go to Noida during this year's semester break. The purpose was to participate as an examiner to take the examination of the children of the Maktab (religious school). It was a one-day trip, but it left such indelible memories on the heart and mind that will keep the mind and heart illuminated for a long time.
🏫 *Children's Examination and Moment of Joy*
During the examination, I saw the sparkle of the light of religion in the eyes of the little children, heard the sweetness of the Quran in their tones, and their enthusiasm and passion made the heart very happy. This scene of knowledge was truly refreshing to the faith.
Seeing all this, this sentence spontaneously came to my lips:
"These children are the lamps of the future, if they are properly trained today, they will become true servants of the religion tomorrow."
👨🏫 *Efforts of Esteemed Teacher Maulana Muhammad Mehtab Alam*
This success and light is actually the result of the day and night efforts of their esteemed teacher Maulana Muhammad Mehtab Alam. Maulana Mehtab Alam is one of our most trusted colleagues. He is good-natured, good-charactered, accomplished and possesses multifaceted abilities. He has made the environment of the Maktab such a garden with his hard work and dedication that the children there are fragrant with the scent of knowledge and action.
Certainly, such a teacher deserves congratulations and praise. He not only teaches, but also instills the love of religion in the hearts of children.
👨👩👧 *Message for Parents*
However, one shortcoming that I felt was that the parents of the children also need to come forward and cooperate further. If parents wholeheartedly accept the efforts of their teachers, spend some time with their children from their precious time, keep children away from mobile phones and seditious activities, and encourage their children's teacher from time to time—then these children can certainly become bright stars in the sky of knowledge and virtue.
I definitely want to convey this message to the parents as an examiner.
🤝 *Meeting with Friends and Memorable Moments*
After the examination, I had another joy. Our dear friend Mahmood Begusarai—who is an active member of Darul Uloom Qasmiya Deoband and is currently busy preparing to become a doctor in Noida—called with a sincere manner. His love and hospitality were truly unforgettable.
Spending time with him gave me the opportunity to see, learn and understand a lot. At the same time, our colleague Maulana Aman Qureshi also accompanied us for guidance. Furthermore, I also met Dr. Aadil, whom I was introduced to through Maulana Mehtab Alam. This meeting was also a pleasant experience and a memorable moment.
🏠 *A Beautiful Mention of Hospitality*
Finally, if I do not mention the respected mother of brother Mehtab, then this writing will remain incomplete. The love, sincerity and high taste with which she showed hospitality is beyond words. Her kindness and sacrifice left a deep impression on the heart. Such hospitality is rarely seen.
🌸 *Prayer and Concluding Remarks*
In the end, there is a prayer in the court of God that:
May Allah Almighty reward all these gentlemen.
May He make these children knowledgeable and a source of coolness for the eyes of their parents.
May He grant them a correct understanding of the firm religion.
May He bless the age, efforts and endeavors of Maulana Muhammad Mehtab Alam, and bestow upon him further advancements.
Aameen, Summa Aameen, Ya Rabbal Aalameen, Bijahin Nabiyyil Ameen ﷺ.
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