BITS ‘N’ PIECES
Narrated ‘Abdullah:
I asked the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) “Which deed is the dearest to Allah?” He replied, “To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times.” I asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To be good and dutiful to your parents.“ I again asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, ‘To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah’s cause.” ‘Abdullah added, “I asked only that much and if I had asked more, the Prophet would have told me more.”
Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 10, Number 505
Five skills you can learn during this summer break
By Memoona Mukhtar
While it is great to have free time during the summer vacations, we often find ourselves getting bored with the usual activities, like gaming, watching movies, and reading novels. Many of us want to do something productive during our summer breaks but aren’t sure where to start.
Here are five interesting things you can learn in your free time:
Writing is a skill that helps you convey your thoughts and explore your imagination. In this digital world, you can easily boost your writing skills through online courses. By learning this skill, you might even be able to write articles and stories on different websites.
You can learn a new language or improve your command over the English language. Delving into a language not only increases your knowledge but it also makes it easy to learn about the culture and history of the people speaking that language.
As Pablo Picasso said, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Art not only opens a new door of creativity for us but also increases the levels of dopamine, a happiness hormone. This skill can be learnt through online platforms, like YouTube tutorials. So pick up a brush and dive into the creative world of colours.
Cooking is a skill which requires passion and practice. In the beginning, it needs persistence. Don’t get discouraged if your early attempts don’t yield the desired result. Baking and cooking are all about experimentation.
In this technology driven era, you should know how to make use of your computer. Learn different digital skills, like digital marketing, graphic design, content creation, and programming. These skills are crucial, and everyone should learn them, regardless of their profession. You can even earn a few extra dollars online by learning these digital skills.
So choose an activity based on your interest and embark on an amazing journey of creativity. I wish you all a very happy summer break!