The details of works of the great people, important events and occurrences,
the rise and fall of nations, the information about prophets, saints,
reformers, warriors and great generals of the past, all add up to make history.
If a person in some family gets high rank in learning, becomes a great
scientist or earns fame as brave solider, the other members of the family,
consciously or unconsciously, try to follow him. No matter whether Peron lives
in present or is a tale of past. Whenever he is recalled, he comes before us as
a fact, as an example to be followed. We inspire our children giving examples
of his achievements in life. Actually, we are impressed by history. This is one
of the sole aims to study history.
No nation can achieve its glory and a respectable place a in the
world unless being well aware of its existing history. The progress, prosperity
and power of affecting world’s politics need a complete awareness about past. Individuals,
as well as nations, if plan to correct the state and condition of their present
deteriorating plight, they must look into their past mistakes, blunders, and
follies. If Pakistan’s young generation do not know about the causes and
reasons of separation of West Pakistan, how they will be able to save the rest
of their country. Pakistan’s attaining nuclear power is the result of this
thinking. China’s wonderful progress is the outcome of their acquaintance with
their history. The nations who did not learn from history became a lesson for
the others. The leading politicians must have good knowledge about the world
history. They have to steer the nation through thick and thin, they have to
make decisions pertaining to the destiny of the nation. They have to be well
aware of the mistakes of the past to acquire a respectable and glorious place
among the world community. The generals, whether it is war or peace, must remain
in close connection with history, so that they might be able to do the best in
the light of past, in their current circumstances. The great figures not only
affect their own era but the ages after them. An individual can have an
excellent chance to extract the tips to uplift his life, to get the nobleness
of mind, to have a good character.
The history can also serve as a tool to satisfy the curiosity of men
having wandering minds. When we move around in this world, we come across
the wonderful objects attracting us. A sense of curiosity arouses and forces us
to know about them. The pyramids of Egypt, the remains of the Babylon and
Nineveh’s civilizations are a great question mark for our minds and intellect. Here
history comes forward with satisfactory answers. The grandeur of their art and
skill, the height of their learnings, the honesty of their minds, the devotion
of their hearts and the hard work of their laborers can only be revealed by the
sources of history. No need to go far, the Mughal Monuments in the sub-content invite
for the study of history to have their complete knowledge.
History can also be used to preach the mankind. The Noble Quran
describes the past nations living in full prosperity enjoying their lives in good
conditions. The power and skill of these nations was matchless. They were given
special gifts of God but when they went astray, God made them meet their
unfortunate and tragic fate. They have become the signs to get wisdom and to
make firm resolute not to disobey God.
Successful nations never forget their heroes, their great
politicians, the versatile artists, the immortal actors, the great musicians
with their evergreen melodious symphonies. They pay them tribute and consider
them a precious asset. They hand their memories over to their coming
generations. Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi in sub-continent, Atta Turk
in Turkey, Nelson Mandela in South Africa were not only history makers but had
become a revering history for their people.
The importance of learning history can also be gauged by the fact
that people attain knowledge of good moral values from it. Every religion of
the world, whether it is worldly or divine, puts forward an embodiment to get
inspiration. Confucius for Chinese is the source of religious and moral
instructions; Gautama Buddha is the light of faith for his followers and Hindus
look towards Ramchanderji for their religious matters. History maintains the
record of their sayings and maxims. The Muslim historians have preserved complete
life of their Prophet in the form of the most authentic books containing his
revered sayings. Whenever needed, they take guidance from their history.
The scholars of history have great analytic power and guide the
people. The base of all our learning relies upon the knowledge of history.
History is not mere interesting incidents. The tales of kings and queens are a
way to illuminate our minds. It provides guarantee for strengthening roots of
society. It arouses the urge of struggling more and more for country and
nation. The people having this knowledge receive reverence and respect
everywhere.
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