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CATHY: "Mom, can we have a picnic this afternoon?"

MOM: "Sure, Cathy. Where should we have it?"

CATHY: "How about the lake?"

MOM: "That's a great idea."

CATHY: "What should we pack for lunch?"

MOM: "I can make beef sandwiches and potato salad."

CATHY: "Yummy. I love beef sandwiches and potato salad."

MOM: "Tell your sisters about the picnic."

CATHY: "Ok. I think it is going to get hot later today."

MOM: "That's good. It will be a good day for a swim in the lake."

CATHY: "I'll tell Cindy and Alison to wear their swimsuits."

MOM: "Don't forget to pack your life jackets too."

CATHY: "Ok. Will Andy be joining us?"

MOM: "Of course, your brother will be joining us. Where is he?"

CATHY: "He's taking a nap on the couch."

MOM: "Let's wake him up."

CATHY: "You can wake him up. I'll get my sisters."

MOM: "Andy, wake up. We're going to the lake."
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"When we answer the phone, we typically say 'Hello.' But what is Hello?

It may surprise many to learn that 'Hello' is not just a greeting, it's rather the name of a specific person. 'Hello' was in fact the name of Alexander Graham Bell's fiancée, Margaret Hello.

Bell, the inventor of the telephone, used 'Hello' as the first word during the initial test of his invention. This simple utterance quickly became the standard opening for phone calls worldwide, enduring as the greeting we use to this day when picking up the phone."

د زیات تعداد ملګرو په غوښتنه
- **Whoڅوګ?** (person): Used to ask about a person or people.
- Example: Who is your teacher?

- **Whichکوم ?** (choice): Used to ask about a choice between a limited number of items.
- Example: Which color do you prefer?

- **Whereچیرته?** (place): Used to ask about a location or place.
- Example: Where do you live?

- **Whoseدچا ?** (possession): Used to ask about ownership or possession.
- Example: Whose book is this?

- **Howڅنګه?** (manner): Used to ask about the way something is done or the manner of something.
- Example: How did you make this cake?

- **Whatڅه?** (object, idea): Used to ask about things, objects, or ideas.
- Example: What is your favorite movie?

- **Whyولې?** (reason): Used to ask about the reason or purpose for something.
- Example: Why are you late?

- **Whenکله?** (time): Used to ask about the time something happens.
- Example: When is your birthday?

- **How oldڅوکلان?** (age): Used to ask about someone's age.
- Example: How old are you?

- **How muchڅومره?** (quantity - uncountable): Used to ask about the amount of something that is not countable.
- Example: How much water do you need?

- **How farڅومره لرې?** (distance): Used to ask about the distance between two points.
- Example: How far is it to the nearest gas station?

- **How manyڅومره?** (quantity - countable): Used to ask about the number of countable items.
- Example: How many apples are there?

- **What kindڅه قسم?** (description): Used to ask about the type or category of something.
- Example: What kind of music do you like?

- **What timeڅه وخت?** (time): Used to ask for the specific time.
- Example: What time does the movie start?

- **How longڅومره لرې?** (duration): Used to ask about the length of time something takes.
- Example: How long is the movie?

- **How oftenڅوځله?** (frequency): Used to ask about the frequency of an event or action.
- Example: How often do you exercise?

Story of Prophet Lut AS (Lot) in Islam
Prophet Lut AS was the nephew of Prophet Ibrahim AS. According to Islamic scriptures, he was born in Haran and spent his time traveling to faraway places with his uncle. On one of these journeys, he received the news of prophethood and became a messenger to the people of S***m. This blog will discuss the people of S***m and Gomorrah, their destruction, and the lessons from the story of Lut AS.

The Cities Of Sin
After receiving the news of prophethood, Prophet Lut AS immediately migrated to the city of S***m to turn its people back towards Allah SWT and put a stop to their atrocious activities. There were four other cities in the region where S***m was situated, but S***m was the largest in every aspect, i.e., prosperity, population, heinous acts, and crime rate.

Everyone from this nation engaged in unspeakable activities, but their major sin was homosexuality, which meant that they had sexual relationships with the same gender. Not only did the people engage in these activities in broad daylight, but they were also very proud of them and openly talked about it. The people of Lut were the first to introduce homosexuality to the world, and no other nation had committed these sins before them.

Preaching Islam Among Sin
As per the command of Allah SWT, Prophet Lut migrated and settled in these communities. He was well aware of the fact that these communities were the most terrible of their time, but he hoped and prayed to Allah SWT to show these people the error of their doings and to turn them towards Islam. He asked the city’s men if they would not fear Allah SWT. He said he is a trustworthy messenger, so they should fear Allah SWT and obey him.’ He also clarified that he does not ask for any kind of reward, as his reward is with the lords of the world, i.e., Allah SWT.

The Issue Of Homosexuality
Then he raised the issue of homosexuality and asked the nation, Why do the men of his nation lust after men, leaving the wives that Allah SWT has created for them? Certainly, they were transgressing. But the people became angry and threatened that he would be expelled from the city if he didn’t cease his preaching. The people also mocked Prophet Lut AS and said to him that he could bring Allah SWT’s punishment upon them. Even after this threat, Prophet Lut PBUH responded that he truly despised their shameful practices.

Arrival Of The Angels
After this conversation, Prophet Lut AS tried his best to convince the people to enter the fold of Islam, but no one restrained them from their activities. In response to their unwavering disbelief, the Prophet turned to Allah SWT and sought his help by saying, ‘Oh Lord! Protect me and my family from the consequences of what the nation is doing.

In the meantime, Allah SWT sent three to Prophet Ibrahim’s AS house. These angels appeared as three handsome and well-dressed men. To welcome his guests, Prophet Ibrahim AS prepared a fat-roasted calf. But when the angels did not eat the food, he became suspicious and fearful of them. (In the ancient Middle Eastern culture, if guests refused to eat the food provided by the host, it was considered a sign of ill-will). But the angels reassured him that he should not be afraid and that they were angels sent only against the people of Lot. They gave him some good tidings and told him about the near destruction of the nation of Lut.

When Prophet Ibrahim AS. heard this, he became worried for his nephew. The angels reassure him that Prophet Lut AS and his family will be kept safe, except for his wife, who was one of the wrongdoers and hence was among the doomed. After the angels departed from the house of Prophet Ibrahim AS, they came to Prophet Lut AS. Knowing the fate these men will face at the hands of men of his nation, Prophet Lut AS quietly led them to their home, ensuring no one saw them.

When they entered his home, Prophet Lut AS expressed his worry about their arrival. But the angels told him the same thing: they told Prophet Ibrahim AS that they were here to destroy the city, and his family would be protected except for his wife.

Disrespect Of The Guests
While all this was happening, Prophet Lut’s AS wife, a disbeliever, ran to the city and told the men that her husband had three handsome men at home. At this news, the nation’s men rejoiced and gathered outside his home.

Tired of the crowd, Prophet Lut AS pleaded with the people that these people were his guests and to not embarrass him in front of them. In response, the crowd questioned Lut if they had not forbidden him to entertain anyone.

Prophet Lut AS answered by saying to the men that his daughters (the single women of his nation) were here, and they could all marry them if they wished. But the men did not pay him heed; instead, they replied that the Prophet knew what they desired.

He became helpless against the wrongdoers and responded that if only he had the strength to resist the corrupt people or had a strong supporter to rely on,

At this, the three men (angels) replied that they were the messengers of the Lord and none of these horrible people would ever come near him. Furthermore, the angels instructed the Prophet to leave in the dark of night and not let any member of his family look back, except for his wife, who would suffer the same fate as the rest of the people of his nation. And the appointed time of the destruction was the morning.

The Annihilation Of S***m and Gomorrah
Prophet Lut AS left with his family, and at sunrise, an awful cry overtook the city, leaving the occupants in great fear and pain. Moreover, it is also mentioned in a Quranic verse that after this horrendous cry, Allah SWT turned the cities of S***m and Gomorrah upside down, and clustered stones of baked clay were rained upon the cities, destroying everyone and everything.

Today, the location of these cities lies in the vicinity of the Dead Sea and serves as a reminder of Allah’s SWT wrath on the people who defy his commands. The crime of the people of S***m left such a big mark on history that now the word so**my refers to having same-gender sexual relationships.

Conclusion from the Story of Prophet Lut
The story of Prophet Lot AS in the Quran, highlights the end of wickedness, teaches us a lesson about morality, and draws a clear line between good and bad. Going against Allah SWT and ridiculing or abusing others in any way never has a good outcome.

Jot It Down

A simple secret of success is to write down whatever is important. Very few people have this good habit of jotting down important pointers or ideas. For instance, at a seminar you can see two types of people in the audience. One group listens attentively and jots down the important points in their notepads or books.

The second group may also listen to the seminar attentively, but they do not care to take notes of the important ideas they have heard. Two days later, the latter would have forgotten what the seminar was all about. They may try to remember the ideas, but the mind is just like the sands on a beach - whatever you draw on it gets washed away by the next wave.

To be successful, remember this simple secret – “Jot it down”. Jot down the ideas that come to your mind and jot down the noteworthy points in a meeting or seminar. Jot down anything and everything that is important because the pen and the paper are your best friends.

Long after the mind forgets an idea, the pen and paper makes you remember it from what you had written. Successful people will tell you that one of the best ways to be successful is just to “jot it down”. Jot the ideas down and soon you will be on your way to success.

Bury “BUT” and Forget “BIBS”

Success can be achieved provided you learn to bury the word “but”. “But” is a failure word. When you use “but” in your life very often, it actually stops you from succeeding. Hence remove the word “but” from your vocabulary completely! People sometimes say, “I would have succeeded, “but” because of certain reasons, I did not do it”; “I also would have succeeded, “but” the markets were not right at that point of time”; or “I would have succeeded, “but” my family didn’t support me”.

These types of statements with “but” are sure to hold us back from success. To be successful, BURY BUT, and along with burying “but”, forget “BIBS”. We all know that bibs are for babies, but the “BIBS” I am referring to here is an acronym for “But, If, Because, and Someday”.

Many people use all of BIBS, which is another cause for their failure. Stop saying “I would have succeeded “if ” I had the money”; “I did not succeed “because” I fell sick”; and “I will succeed “someday””. Once you forget and bury “But” and “BIBS”, you will surely be on your way to success!

Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dreams

The Secret of Success is to have dreams and the drive to make them come true, come what may. Many people have dreams, but unfortunately, their dreams are stolen by dream stealers! Yes, there are robbers all around, who come to steal your dreams.

Who are these dream stealers? Sadly, they are sometimes our closest friends and relatives – our very near and dear ones. When we set a dream that may seem impossible to fulfill in the beginning, they discourage and tell us, “This dream is impossible!

How will you convert it into a reality?” These people are, in fact, the dream stealers who come in from the back door and steal our dreams without our realization. To be successful, it doesn’t matter if somebody steals your wallet, credit cards, or cash, you can still go ahead without these. But by letting someone steal your dreams, you let them steal your success too!

The Day You Stop Dreaming, You Start Dying

Success comes to those who not only just dream once, but also continue to dream. When one dream is achieved, they dream another. Sometimes when the dream is not achieved, they still dream another because they know that the great dreams of great dreamers are not achieved, but they are transcended. They evolve from one dream to another.

When people stop dreaming, they stop succeeding because dreams and success go together. This Secret of Success says that the day you stop dreaming, you start dying. Yes, the body and mind start decaying, and this decay will take you to defeat and death. Today, make a commitment to dream! Never stop dreaming till you die because the day you stop dreaming is the day you start dying.

هېڅوګ هم پوره نه دى، نه ﺯه، نه ته، نه دوى؛ ارام شه او هغسې ځان قبول کړه چې څوګ يې، او اخترام وکړه نورو ته چې دوى څوګ دي‌.
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