Nishan-e-Haider holders names

Every Country has its civil or military awards, so does Pakistan. In Pakistan, the highest civil award is Nishan-e-Pakistan and the highest military award is Nishan-e-Haider. Our point of focus is, Nishan e Haider that is awarded to military personnel only. Read more Nishan-e-Haider holders names

The Nishan e Haider literally means “Symbol of the Lion” and is awarded to those who show utmost gallantry on the face of war. Moreover, Haider is the Sobriquet of Hazrat Ali (A.S), who in Islamic scripture is called the sword of Allah, the most chivalrous fighter and leader of the Muslims.

Besides, the significance of the award can be weighed by the fact that it has only been awarded 11 times since 1947 (the independence of Pakistan). The award is only awarded to the soldier after his martyrdom in the air, sea or land conflict; no person has ever received Nishan-e Haider in his lifetime.

Here are 11 soldiers who received Nishan-e Haider on their fearless sacrifices for the land of pure, Pakistan.

SAIF ALI JANJUA SHAHEED

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He belonged to Azad Kashmir Regiment and got Shaheed in 1947 Indo Pak war. Saif Ali Janjua was a platoon commander during the skirmish in Kashmir. He was tasked to defend Budha khana where he encountered heavy machine gun fires. He bravely defended his post and was hit by artillery fire and succumbed to his wounds. He was awarded Hilal-e Kashmir, which was later declared equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider.

Major Tufail Mohammad (SHAHEED)

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The brave Major was martyred on August 7, 1958, in Lakhimpur. He belonged to the 16th Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Rifles. In 1958, Pakistan and India were at daggers drawn at each other over the conflict of East Pakistan. Major Tufail’s Company encompassed the Indian post, which was illegally established inside Pakistan’s territory. He bravely attacked the post and got immensely hurt in the skirmish. His injuries did not stop him and fought without a weapon. In a hand to hand combat, Major Tufail succeeded in defeating Indians and killed 3 of their soldiers and made the others prisoner of war. Sadly, the brave major espoused martyrdom due to severe injuries and received Nishan-e-Haider.

Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas

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Pilot Rashid Minhas, was inducted in the regiment number 2, Fighter Conversion Unit (FCU) and was martyred on August 20, 1971. On the day of his martyrdom, a Bengali Pilot deliberately forced into his cockpit while he was taking his aircraft in the direction of the runway. The Instructor Pilot(IP) gained control of the craft and went towards India. After getting consciousness, the brave Rashid Minhas realised the situation and being unable to fight the Bengali owing to injuries he pushed the plane and crashed it. He successfully crashed the aircraft inside Pakistan’s Territory. He sacrificed his life for the dignity of the nation and was awarded Nishan-e-Haider.

Major Muhammad Akram

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Major Muhammad Akram belonged to 4 Frontier Force Regiment and got martyred on December 5, 1971. The intrepid major was the commanding officer of his company in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. His company was obstructing the route of the enemy; hence, the company was under immense fire from the opponent. However, the major successfully obstruct the opposition for two weeks and finally embraced Shahadat in the close combat with the enemy.

Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar

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Captain Raja espoused Shahadat on July 27, i948 and belonged to Punjab Regiment. In 1948, in a war over Kashmir with India Captain Sarwar initiated an attack in the Uri Sector and greatly damaged the enemy. He volunteered to destroy the enemies spiked wires in order to advance his forces into rival’s sector. However, in doing that he got martyred and was awarded Nishan-e-Haider.

Major Raja Aziz Bhatti

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The brave major was martyred on September 10, 1965, and hailed from 17 Punjab Regiment. In the 1965 conflict between Indian and Pakistan, he was the commanding officer in an area called Burki at Lahore sector. His company was facing heavy artillery fires for continuous five days, but he never backed down. However, on September 10 while directing and artillery attack he got hit by a tank shell and espoused Shahadat.

Major Shabbir Sharif

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Major Shabbir Sharif was Martyred on December 6, 1971, and hailed from 6 Frontier Force Regiment. In 1971 Major’s unit was assigned to seize a ground at Sulemanki Headwork, which was under the control of Indian forces. Major Shabbir Sharif successfully killed 43 Indian soldiers and destroyed their four tanks. However, the Indian army retaliated heavily and the gallant major himself fired the anti-tank gun on the enemy. Indian Army spotted major’s location where they shot him. The major was awarded Nishan-e-Haider for his heroic act.

Muhammad Hussain Janjua

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Hussain Janjua belonged to 20 Lancers Regiment and got martyred on December 10, 1971. Although he was a driver, he was always avid in doing extraordinary jobs. During the conflict, he saw that the enemy was digging in the Harar Khurd village, he directed the army and the army destroyed sixteen Indian’s tanks. While directing he was shot by a machine gun; thus, embraced Shahadat and got Nishan-e-Haider.

Captain Karnal Sher Khan

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Sher Khan was martyred on  July 5, 1999, and belonged to 27 Sindh Regiment. At Line of Control, Captain Karnal Sher Khan defended 5 posts and established his post and jawans on 17,000 feet. The gallant soldier was unable to be defeated; however, two Indian battalions with heavy fire able to capture some of the areas. Soon after that Captain Sher Khan tried to recapture the area where he was hit by a machine-gun and received Nishan-e-Haider.

Havaldar Lalak Jan

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Havaldar Lalak Jan embraced Shahadat on 7 July 1999 and hailed from Northern Light Infantry Regiment. The chivalrous soldier offered himself and volunteered on being deployed at top front positions. The brave Havaldar wreaked havoc on the enemy with some of the major loses. On the day of his martyrdom, the brave soldier got seriously injured due to heavy attacks of the enemy but still defended the land, he was situated on. Later on, succumbed to his wounds and got Nishan-e-Haider. Read more Nishan-e-Haider holders names

MUHAMMAD MAHFUZ SHAHEED

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Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz Shaheed belonged to the 15 Punjab Regiment and got Shahadat in 1971 Indo-Pak conflict. The Shaheed was serving in a unit, which was stationed at Wagah sector near Lahore. The enemy attacked the post destroying Mahfuz Shaheed’s machine gun. The Lance Naik advanced towards an enemy fortification without a gun, while reaching the post he got badly wounded. When he reached a bunker, he started fighting the enemy with a hand to hand combat but was stabbed by another opponent soldier and received Nishan-e-Haider for his sacrifice.

Rights of Wife in Islam

The Rights of Wife in Islam include their right as wives in the marital relationship as well. In Islam, marriage is not confined to satisfying physical and emotional needs. There are many verses, stories, and narrations speaking about different aspects of marriage, including the mutual rights that the couple has over one another. 

In this article, the rights of the wife over her husband have been summarized into the following two categories of financial and non-financial. It is noteworthy that this classification is embedded neither in the Quran nor the narrations and therefore, other classifications from other perspectives are also possible.

 

Financial Rights of Women as Wives

It is obligatory for a man to pay marriage portion (Sedaq) to his spouse as one of the most significant women's rights in Islam. The marriage portion is, by definition, a property which a husband gives his spouse upon marriage. This mandatory payment whether in the form of money or possession is upon husband until the time he fulfills it.

In due course, his wife has the right to either ask for or forgo it. In the case of forgoing, the husband is no longer required to fulfill this duty. Interestingly, in contrast with the idea which regards marriage portion as a price for a woman, a marriage without a fixed marriage portion is also correct [1].

But, how much should the marriage portion be? Islam has not specified the exact amount of the marriage portion. However, the amount of five hundred silver coins (Derham), which is equal to today’s $724.5 [i], fixed by the Prophet (PBUH) for his wives and daughters is an encouraged model for Muslims. On account of this, it has been recommended that the marriage portion doesn’t exceed this fixed amount. Nevertheless, any amount of marriage portion that both parties agree upon is allowed by Islam [2].Read more Rights of Wife in Islam

Furthermore, a man is financially obligated to pay for the living expenses of his spouse (Nafaqah) including food, clothes, shelter, living necessities and the things that a wife usually needs in her life [3]. It makes no differences in this duty of the husband, whether his spouse earns money out of work or not, since she is not required to provide for the family [4].

As for the woman’s property, her husband also doesn’t have the right to take the outcome of her efforts into his possession [5]. Even if the wife asks wages for her works inside the house, the husband is supposed to pay, due to the Islamic laws [6]. God has underscored this supportive role of the men in the Quran as follows: “Men are the protectors and maintainers of women… (4:34)”

However, the man is responsible for arranging the comfort of his spouse as long as she does not disobey his legal demands [7]. Moreover, it makes no sense whatsoever to take the duty of providing the sustenance of the family as the sign of superiority of the man over his spouse [8].

When the husband dies his spouse inherits from him as well. According to the Islamic rules of inheritance, the woman is entitled to one-fourth of her spouse’s property in the case that he leaves no child as heir. But, if her spouse has any children, she is just entitled to one-eighth of her spouse’s property [9]. However, this topic in different cases includes some details which have been elaborated in the judicial sources.

Non-financial Women's Rights in Islam as Wives

The second type of women's rights in Islam concerns the moral rights of the wife. Our infallible Imams (A.S) reportedly advised their followers to be kind and respectful toward their wives and treat them gently. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says: “The best of you are the ones who treat their family the best, and I am the best of you towards my family.” [10]

He, also, on various occasions recommended his companions to help their wives in the household chores and outlined many rewards for them regarding this act [11]. When some people inquired from him about the rights of a wife over her husband, he answered: “He should overlook her minor faults, and if she commits a major mistake then he should forgive her.” [12]

Imam Sajjad (A.S) has beautifully described women's rights in Islam and men’s moral duties toward their wives by demonstrating the blessings which God grants them through marriage: “The right of your wife is that you know that God has made her a repose and comfort for you; you should know that she is God’s favor towards you, so you should honor her and treat her gently.”[12]

 

Notes:

[i] This amount has been calculated based on the price of silver on 11th of November 2016. It may need further modification in future.  

References:

[1] Islamic View on Human Rights: Viewpoints of Iranian Scholar.

[2] http://www.hadith.net/.

[3] Ali Ibn Hussein Zaynul Abidin, A commentary on Imam Sajjad’s “The Treaties of Rights,” translated by Ali Peiravi, Ansariyan Publication.

[4] Islamic View on Human Rights: Viewpoints of Iranian Scholar; this book is available at https://www.al-islam.org/.

[5] Makarem Shirazi, Naser, 180 Questions Enquiries about Islam, translated by Shahnawaz Mahdavi, vol. 1.

[6] Khorasani, Hussein Vahid, Islamic Laws, Create Space Independent Publishing, 2014, p. 393.

[7] Hussein, Jamila, Islam, Federation Press, 2011, p. 109.

[8] Kamrava, Mehran, The New Voice of Islam: Rethinking Politic and Modernity: a Reader, University of California, 2006, p. 163.

[9] Shabir Khan, Muhammad, Status of Women in Islam, APH Publishing, 1996, p. 50.

[10] Ali Ibn Hussein Zaynul Abidin, A commentary on Imam Sajjad’s “The Treaties of Rights”, translated by Ali Peiravi, Ansariyan Publication.

[11] Javadi Amoli, Abdollah, Mafatih al-Hayat, Asra, 2012, p. 257.

[12] Rizvi, Athar Hussein, Islamic Marriage, World Islamic Network.

[13] Ali Ibn Hussein Zaynul Abidin, As-Sahifa Al-Kamilah Al-Sajjadiyya, Muhammadi Trust of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Places to visit in Karachi

1. Clifton Sea View

If you are visiting Karachi for the first time it is the best place to start with. Seaview or Clifton beach is the main attraction of Karachi city. This beach once held the record of the most famous silver sand beach but the sand got affected by an incident of oil spill in 2003. But it still holds its charm that is worth a watch. Tourists and families visit the beach 24/7. Camel and horse riding, dirt-bikes, surfing and parks are the reason too that Seaview is always crowded. There are more Places to visit in Karachi.

2. Mazaar–e–Quaid

Also known as National Mausoleum. It is the resting Place of the Founder of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Jinnah. This tomb is among the most popular destinations for the foreigners as well as the locals. The tomb usually remains calm and peaceful. It was designed by a great architect Yahya Merchant and built with white marbles. This masterpiece was completed in late 1960s. Mazar e Quaid is located in the heart of the city on small hill and very well famous for its design, atmosphere along with some lush green gardens.

3. Mohatta Palace

The Mohatta palace is a great place to visit if you are interested in the history. It was built by Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta who lived in this palace for 2 decades and then left for India after independence. This Place covers an area of 18,500 sq. ft. It has luxurious rooms and 9 dorms. This palace is close to the sea and there is a secret underground tunnel for the safety that leads to a Hindu temple that is just a kilometer away. Now this palace is a museum that exhibits treasures and other collections. The whole Palace is full of airy gardens.

4. Charna Island

Charna Island is a small island around 6 to 7 kilometers away from Karachi in the Arabian Sea. Charna is a giant piece of rock in the middle of the sea covering the area of around 1.5 km sq. The main attractions of this island are Scuba diving, Cliff diving, Jet skiing and Snorkeling. So if you want to boost up your adrenaline, you must visit this island. This Island also used by the Pakistan Navy as a shooting range. Fishermen come near this island for fishing as there is vast species of Lobsters, carbs and other fishes. The underwater world near this island had plenty of species that really allure the divers.

5. Devils Point

Talking of good food, Kolachi is a famous restaurant in Karachi that has great food to offer and some breath taking views; both the ambiance and food is good enough to leave you with a memorable experience. It is located in Defense housing authority. The menu choices offered are terrific and it serves a variety of cuisines such as Delicious Bar B.Q, Continental, Italian, Chinese, Seafood and Pakistani. The Price range for 3 course meal for 2 people is 40-60$. The service is friendly and the environment is quiet and peaceful.

6. Port Grand

Port Grand is the entertainment hub of Karachi. Due to its vast variety of food and the cinemas it is so tempting and irresistible. It has a one kilometer bridge that is transformed into a food street and other stalls. If you want to try some real Pakistani food, you must visit this place. The price range is affordable and it will cost you 4-5$ (Rs. 300-400) for a full belly meal. It is also a cheap shopping hub with a vast collection of wearables for both men and women.

7. Karachi Zoo

Karachi zoo was established in 1878. It is also known as Mahatma Gandhi Garden and Karachi Zoological Gardens. Since then most of the animals were imported from other countries and also collected from different parts of Pakistan. It has a beautiful lake for Swans, Ducks, Crocodiles and Alligators. The views are soothing to heart and if you by chance forget your camera, don’t worry as there are plenty of professional photographers that provide you with some best clicks in very low prices. There is also a Mughal garden in the zoo known for its greenery and flower beds. Many movie scenes are filmed here. They also have white lions that were bought in 2012 for breeding purposes. Read more Places to visit in Karachi.

8. Pakistan Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum is a naval museum with the area of 28 acres. It has a large auditorium and galleries. The museum, which was based and built on modern concept of education, has several ancient art galleries. The museum also displays a Minesweeper ship, Breguet Atlantic aircraft and a wooden barge that was given by the Her Majesty, Queen of England to Naval Chief Of Pakistan in the 60’s. It also displays a full class Submarine PNS Hangor (S131). The timings of the museum are 8:00 to 22:00 and the ticket cost 2-3$ (Rs. 150-250) depending on adult or children.

9. Masjid E Tooba

Masjid e Toobah also known as Tooba Mosque or Gol Masjid was built in Defense Housing Authority in 1969. And it is known as the largest single dome mosque in the world and the 18^th largest mosque with the capacity of 5000 people in the hall. This mosque is beautiful and has eye catching infrastructure. It is made purely of white marble. The dome has a diameter of 70 meters and has no central pillars. The other main thing of the mosque is that the engineers kept acoustics in mind while building it, hence if a person speaks at one end of the dome, it can be heard from the other end.

10. Karachi Safari Park

It is located in the main town of Karachi Gulshan e Iqbal. It is a public funded safari park covering the area of 0.60 kilometer sq. It has a zoo and you can take a ride on chairlift and view Karachi in an aerial view. The park also has 2 lakes. There is a privately funded amusement park with the collaboration of world renowned Czech Republic Base company. It consists of indoor rope climbing, golf section and paintball.

These are just some of Karachi’s acclaimed places, there’s many more!

Places to visit in Punjab Pakistan

Top 10 Tourist Attractions of Punjab, Pakistan

Tourism in Pakistan is gradually rising as the security situation calms down. The economic corridor is also kicked off with several batches of trade goods reaching Gwadar and Khunjerab Pass. It is likely that business will eventually bloom in this country. Such a country would attract foreign people and local investors as well. Consequently, people would certainly travel within Pakistan, and that is why we have gathered some of the top Places to visit in Punjab Pakistan.

1) Katas Raj Temple

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Among the top attraction Pakistan has to offer in the Punjab region, this one is located about 16 km from Kallar Kahar, in the District of Chakwal. It is about 40 km from Chakwal city. This place is a historic combination of seven ancient temples called Satgraha. Although there are newly constructed temples, the oldest one was built in the 6^th century A.D. The Holy pond between these temples is held sacred for Hindus.

2) Badshahi Mosque

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Another top attraction Punjab has is the country’s second-largest mosque. The mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 A.D. Also the 8^th largest in the world, this mosque has a small museum for tourists who are interested in some ancient and religious artifacts. Present in the middle of Lahore city, this is near to other top tourist attractions of Punjab as well.

3) Minar-e-Pakistan

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This structure is a symbol of freedom as it was built to commemorate the Lahore resolution which Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah gave on 23^rd March 1940. The monument is present on the other side of the road that leads to Badshahi Mosque, and one can view both places at some locations in the historic Walled City of Lahore.

4) Derawar Fort

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Located about 100 km from Bahawalpur, this fort is the most magnificently sustained fort in Pakistan. It is a top tourist attraction of Cholistan Desert. Each wall is 204m in length, 30m high, and the fort has a circumference of about 1.5km. Hindu Rajput, Rai Jajja Bhati built the fort.

5) Noor Mahal

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Another top attraction Pakistan has includes Noor Mahal or Noor Palace. Located also in Bahawalpur, the palace is about 150 years old. By 1999, most of its precious belongings had been smuggled out and sold all around the country. Pakistan Army then took the responsibility to restore the palace, and by 2001 Government of Pakistan declared it as a protected monument. Nawab Subah Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV built this palace in the memory of his wife.

6) Tomb of Jahangir

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Tourist attractions present in Punjab are not only urban locations like major cities. There is a mixture of ancient landmarks and historic monuments. Tomb of Jahangir is one of them. Mughal Emperor Jahangir was buried here in the year 1627. The tomb is present in the outskirts of Lahore, near Shahdara. Nur Jahan, his wife, and he were in love with this location during their stay in Lahore. So it was only logical to build his tomb at this location.

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7) Khewra Salt Mine

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Tourist attractions of Punjab also has Khewra mines in its list. It is the second largest salt mine in the world and is located in Jhelum. It is about 245 km from Lahore and the whole mine is situated 288m above sea level.

8) Rohtas Fort

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Located near the Grand Trunk Road, Rohtas Fort offers great historical value. Afghan king, Sher Shah Suri, built this fort in the 16^th century. It was completed in 8 years and has a circumference of 4km.

9) Wazir Khan Mosque

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As Islam is the country’s state religion, and previous rulers were Muslim Mughal Emperors, there are a number of mosques present in the subcontinent that hold historical importance. Some are so marvelous to the eyes that architects and engineers are left in awe. Wazir Khan Mosque is one beauty not to be missed.

10) Shalimar Gardens

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Famously known as the city of gardens and ancient history, Lahore contains many historical monuments and parks for tourists. These gardens are also part of the Mughal Era in the subcontinent. The park was built was Emperor Shah Jahan who was quite attached to nature and its beauty.

These tourist attractions of Punjab are certainly worth a visit if you are coming to Punjab, Pakistan for a visit. Make sure you visit all of them at least once in your life.