Saturday 18 January 2014

Pathan Follows Pashto


           What is Pashtunwali or Pukhto or Pashto: Pashtunwali (Pashto: پښتونوالی) or Pakhtunwali is a non-written ethical code and traditional lifestyle which the indigenous Pashtun people follow.It could be said that it is simply a system of law and governance from the prehistoric times when humanity was completely illiterate or unable to use written instruments such as books, and is preserved and used up until modern times but mostly in the rural tribal areas. Some in the Indian subcontinent refer to it as "Pathanwali". Its meaning may also be interpreted as "the way of the Pashtuns" or "the code of life"

Although not exclusive, the following ten principles form the major components of Pashtunwali. They are headed with the words of the Pashto language that signify individual or collective Pashtun tribal functions.
(1)
Melmastia (hospitality):> - Showing hospitality and profound respect to all visitors, regardless of race, religion, national affiliation or economic status and doing so without any hope of remuneration or favour. Pashtuns will go to great lengths to show their hospitality.
(2)
Nanawatai (asylum):> - Derived from the verb meaning to go in, this refers to the protection given to a person against his or her enemies. People are protected at all costs; even those running from the law must be given refuge until the situation can be clarified.This was demonstrated when Osama bin Laden was provided special protection by a group of Pashtuns in Abbottabad,. Nanawatai can also be used when the vanquished party in a dispute is prepared to go in to the house of the victors and ask for their forgiveness. (It is a peculiar form of "chivalrous" surrender, in which an enemy seeks "sanctuary" at his enemy's house). A notable example is that of Navy Petty Officer First Class Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of a US Navy SEAL team ambushed by Taliban fighters. Wounded, he evaded the enemy and was aided by members of the Sabray tribe who took him to their village. The tribal chief protected him, fending off attacking tribes until word was sent to nearby US forces.
(3)
Badal (justice):> - To seek justice or take revenge against the wrongdoer. There is considered to be no time limit to the period in which revenge can be taken. Justice in Pashtun lore needs elaborating: even a mere taunt (or "Paighor") is regarded as an insult which usually can only be redressed by shedding the taunter's blood. If he is out of reach, his closest male relation must suffer the penalty instead. Badal may lead to a blood feud that can last generations and involve whole tribes with the loss of hundreds of lives. Normally blood feuds in this male-dominated society are settled in a number of ways.
(4)
Turah (bravery) :>- A Pashtun must defend his land, property, family and women from incursions. He should always stand bravely against tyranny and be able to defend the honour of his name. Death can follow if anyone offends this principle.
(5)
Sabat (loyalty):> - Loyalty must be paid to one's family, friends and tribe members. Pashtuns can never become disloyal as this would be a matter of shame for their families and themselves.
(6)
Imandari (righteousness) - A Pashtun must always strive for good in thought, word and deed. Pashtuns must behave respectfully to people, animals and the environment around them. Pollution of the environment or its destruction is against the Pashtunwali.
(7)
Isteqamat :>- Trust in God (known as "Allah" in Arabic and "Khudai" in Pashto). The notion of trusting in the one Creator generally comports to Islamic idea of belief in only one God (tawheed).
(8)
Ghayrat (respect, honour and courage) :>- Pashtuns must demonstrate courage. Their honour, or pride, has great importance in Pashtun society and must be preserved. They must respect themselves and others in order to be able to do so, especially those they do not know. Respect begins at home, among family members and relatives. If one does not have "Ghayrat" they are not classed as a Pashtun.
(9)
Naamus (protection of women) :>- A Pashtun must defend the honour of women at all costs and must protect them from vocal and physical harm.
(10)
Nang (Honour) - a Pashtun must defend the weak around him.

Tuesday 1 January 2013

Where to burn 2013

Daily chart: A quarter of a century ago, The World in 1988 light-heartedly ranked 50 countries according to where would be the best place to be born. Then, America came top (see chart on left). Now the Economist Intelligence Unit has more earnestly calculated where would be best to be born in 2013

Sunday 13 May 2012

Mother's Day

                            

Your arms were always open when I needed a hug.
Your heart understood when I needed a friend.
Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson.
Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly

Saturday 7 April 2012

Whom should we LOVE

A girl asks her boy friend if you can prove me that you love me then I'll marry you.
Girl: Take your mother's heart out of her body and give it to me.
Boy: Did the same and gave it to girl.
Girl: She said no, I dont love you and threw his mom's heart away and went forth.
Boy: jumped to catch his mother's Heart but unfortunately he couldn't.
Mother's Heart: Son are you ok.
Boy: Cried a lot and a lot.......

Moral:  LOVE THOSE WHO LOVES YOU.



BY:    Muslim Khan Hayat

How to live

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
William James

Friday 6 April 2012