Jub Zindagi Shuru Hogi / جب زندگی شروع ہوگی

by Abu Yahya

بنیادی طور پر یہ ناول ایک فکشن ہی ہے ۔ ہر ناول ایک فکشن ہوتا ہے جو تصورات کی دنیا میں امکانات کے گھروندے تعمیر کرتا ہے ۔ یہ گھروندے ممکنات کے کتنے ہی آسمان چھولیں ، ان کی بنیاد حقیقت کی زمین ہی پر رکھی جاتی ہے ۔ میرا یہ ناول اپنے مرکزی کرداروں اور ان کے ساتھ پیش آنے والے متعین واقعات کے لحاظ سے ایک فکشن ہے ، مگر یہ فکشن امکانات کی جس دنیا سے آپ کو روشناس کرائے گا وہ اس کائنات کی سب سے بڑ ی حقیقت ہ
ے ۔ یہ قیامت کے بعد قائم ہونے والی دنیا کی حقیقت ہے جو انسانیت کا مستقبل ہے ۔ بدقسمتی سے آج یہ حقیقت انسانی نگا ہوں سے پوشیدہ ہے ، مگر اب وہ وقت دور نہیں رہا جب امکانات کی یہ دنیا ایک برہنہ حقیقت بن کر ظاہر ہوجائے گی.
ابو یحییٰ

Genres: Islam, Religion, Spirituality, Fiction

281 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Asim Bakhshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fictional account of Islamic eschatology which is really interesting and has amazing psychological and spiritual benefits. The account is aimed to be really simple so as to reach most of the people. Literary criticism can be abundantly advanced by the critics but, in my view, this is a superbly simple achievement in Urdu on the tradition of Divine Comedy and Javed Nama. I call it simple because the author has refrained from the philosophical exploration of eschatological themes and tried to put across his simple and direct understanding of scripture.

[Ayesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh! Finally, I am writing a review of a book after a long time.
Jab Zindagi shuru ho gi is one of the best books which refreshes our mind and forces us to think about real and unending life. This book simply teaches us the real purpose of our existence. We all have to face a day “THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT”. WELL, the best book with the best concept. I suggest everyone read it. Hope you all enjoy it.

[Yusra · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book in the world.... aside from the Qur'an ;)
Learned a ton! Will probably read again and againnn

[Mahnoor Asif · Rating 5 out of 5]

I should say this is a must-read book.

The subject of this moving tale is so tough to write about. It's not fiction but reality-based fiction. Abu Yahya realized that our young generation is very much occupied by atheist beliefs and somehow forgetting the Day of Judgement. The author tries his best to engage his young audience through a tale whose subject based on the ground reality of the day when we'll be getting paid for all our deeds which we have done in this world. That day is unavoidable, inescapable and everyone will be under Allah's grab. It's our deeds that'll decide whether we'll be the blessed one or the humiliated one.

An eye-opener tale by Abu Yahya.

[Anam Sheikh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intellectually overwhelming...makes one grow above the happenings of the world and re-check ones perspective about life...perhaps my first urdu read after the school text books but its so beautifully scripted that it mesmerizes you...its not a book but an experience-leading towards contentment!

[Hayat · Rating 3 out of 5]

4

This book is a religious fiction exploring what happens when life begins again after the end of the world as we know it.


I can't help but think we may have lost something in translation from Urdu to English. The story was fascinating, informative and absorbing and strange mixture of fiction with religious predictions about the day of judgement and the life to come. All of this aligned with scriptures was eye-opening and very different. The surprise twist in end was a treat and I couldn't but wonder what happens next and if book two will be out soon.

Who would say no to never ending youth and a beautiful eternity full of perfection, beauty, grace and peace.

The catch is that you first have to pass the test of life and the fine print is that we humans chose this test called 'life on earth' and how difficult or easy we want it to be. The downside is there is a reward or a penalty to passing or failing the test of life and its many challenges. The guides that will help you navigate the test are the prophets and messengers send by God. The saboteur is the Devil (a.k.a Satan) the enemy of humanity since the creation of Adam. Humans are free to choose to follow their respective messenger from God or refuse and do their own thing. After death each person will know wither they passed or failed and judgement day (which as as long as fifty thousand years) is the ultimate day of justice.

Downsides:

The writing style did not flow easily But the author and translator (as explained in the first two chapters) were already aware of this problem and decided to keep the formate close to the original Urdu story and include the religious text such as non English words and terms. But sadly, some new words were not explained properly and the lack of reference, links or an appendix means that the story is slow in places taking away some of the enjoyment.

One major sticking point for me was the gender inequality. I know I'm going to get some backlash for this but the truth needs to be said and facts examined as far as possible. The old 'it is all fair in gender and love and anyway there is no jealousy in paradise when your husband plays with his many adoring paradise girls but you will spend eternity with your old hubby because you are so much prettier then them and anyway he loves you more etc..' This is ridiculous, ludicrous and even insulting to women!! God almighty is fair but man is weak and has many prejudices and sexism is right at the top.


I've read the authors explanations and I have also looked up the references he provided on his opinions on gender and I'm not convinced. I have looked at both sides of the debates on gender and now realise the issue is partly male ego and mostly Quranic Arabic terminology and lack of knowledge. The author himself admits that he does not have scholarly level of understanding of one or more of the different branches of knowledge within the religion. With this in mind, I'd like to point out that If, as the author say, gender roles, social hierarchy and even how people relate to each other changes completely and everyone is equal in the next world to come then it follows that women will do as they please and spend time with their numerous beautiful male partners because there is no such thing as jealousy, prejudice or physical limitations in paradise and the women have worked just as hard as their male counterpart. So ladies, Ask and you shall receive!


I want to keep this short so a more in-depth discussion/quotes using scriptures is under:

"Abu Sa’eed narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “The lowest station of the inhabitants of Paradise will attain eighty thousand servants, seventy two spouses and erected for him is a dome of pearls, chrysolite and ruby, similar to the distance between Al-Jabiyyah and San’a.” Narrated Imam At-Tirmidhi with a sound chain – Hassan Gharib.

Whenever I get a question that confuses me I try to look at the original sources and then use this as a base for my answers. Now their claim is that men get this reward and not the women. My first problem is that the hadith says ‘Ahl Al-Janna’ which we have translated as the inhabitants of paradise. Does this not include women? It must and it must also include Jinn. Note the hadith is Hassan Gharib which is a hadith that has a sound chain but has come to us from two chains of narrators. The next problem is the word ‘zawjah’ or spouses, which has been translated as women. We can understand this but if you look towards the rules in Arabic for the use of the number seventy, which precedes it, what follows must be a feminine singular noun. This leads us to say that this hadith includes women and Jinn, for the above reasons, to have multiple partners in paradise.

We can also examine the Quranic chapter the Heffer (2:25) which states, “They have purified partners, in there, and abide therein forever.” Partners (azawaj), as Zaynab Ansari rightly pointed out, is not gender specific".

http://sheikhynotes.blogspot.co.uk/20...


This gender issue is an ongoing debate between those extreme in their religious views and would like the women to see themselves as second class citizen's and those who approach the world in a balanced, unprejudiced non-sexist way. For those those people who have tunnel vision/blinkers on when it comes to religion and gender you need to deal with your own issues and your opinions are just that, an opinion.

Apart from the gender issue This book was surprisingly enjoyable and it was free!

[tabasum ☘ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sun, Moon and All the Stars

I am at a loss for words to review this ULTIMATE MASTERPIECE. Abu Yahya has done an incredible incredible job. This book is about the HEREAFTER, the ultimate and inevitable TRUTH. I don't know how to describe how eye-opening, mind-boggling, yet at the same time beautiful and comforting this book is. Not a single page passed without me crying my heart out and getting goosebumps.

Do yourself a favor, READ IT IMMEDIATELY (If you are a Muslim, you must read this book. PERIOD.)

Non-Muslims can also read it if they want to.

P.S. Don’t forget to read the explanation written at the end of the book. It'll clear any doubts you might have had while reading it.

[Yar Gul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Initially I heard many times from people claiming that this book was life changing for them. This made them read the Quran with true meaning. This book made them realise of the world that is sure to come. And I definitely agree that it does change perspective in a way you can't imagine. This will challenge your weak belief, if you have, and replace it with a strong one increasing your inner strenth.
This is generally a story of an aged man Abdullah who wakes up before the Day of Judgment. He is already decided for Jannah but the situation of the Judgement day is told through his narrative. Terrifying yet so incredible work of fiction that will make you want more of it.
This book is one of its kind as I kept reading this book, I realized how far I was from the God almighty the most merciful. Though this is a work of fiction but it is just more than that. Its an idea that could be the effective force to bring you on the right path. I won't shy to admit that I had tears at some points while reading the book that I can't put into words the reason of.
So if you are looking for a new perspective for your life and want to get back onto right path after being mislead, this book is for you. ♥️♥️👌👌

[Ayeshaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My words can't do justice to explain how best the book is 😩
I can't count for how many times I cried while reading it
This masterpiece has my whole heart
♥️♥️♥️
From the first page to the last I was fully occupied with the beauty of scenarios this novel has and the eloquent words being so impactful that I can't even explain😭

Must must read if you want to revive the LOVE OF ALLAH SWT in your hearts 😭 and feel the pleasure of MEETING Him😭♥️
Ibn-Al-Qayyim RA said
"If the human knew the pleasure of meeting Allah and being near Him, he would feel grief for being distant from Him"

May your hearts find peace this book offers
Àameen ♥️

[Komal Ehsan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Jab Zindagi Shuru Hogi"(When life will begin), is a considerably beautiful book from the pen of Abu Yahya Sahib. Because of its extraordinary subject, the book has been translated into English and many other languages. The story of this book deliberately weaves the events of the 'HereAfter' including the Day of Judgement. The fact of the matter is that this book is indeed one of the best explanations of life after death. It beautifully describes the true meaning of the word "Achievement" which we can only attain in 'Paradise' through our good deeds.

(Komal Ehsan..)

[Muhammad Shaheer Uddin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extraordinary novel.
MUST-READ

[Aaiza عائزہ [Hiatus] · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, by far, was the best. Everyone who has read it knows that the awesomeness of this book cannot be described merely in words.

It may be fiction, but the lesson one gets to learn from it can go as far as to change a person's entire life and personality. The emotions in this book were also...voluminous (that's the furthest I can go to describe it). The happiness, sadness, sympathy and joy were enough to fulfil the need for it from other books.

No matter how many times I read this book, I can never be satisfied and want to read it a million times more. One gets to learn new things they may not have heard about for me it was the story of Prophet Yarmiya (Jeremiah) [my curiosity about him has increased tenfold thanks to this book and I can't live without not knowing all I can know about him (it's my biggest weakness, curiosity)]. and it also clears some doubts many people have about the Qur'an and the Hadith.

It also tells a person that they still have a chance. A really important chance that, when missed, can never be gotten back. A chance to make things right. To make yourself right. A chance that you might regret not taking, so it's better to try not to have any regrets in this life. A life that is only equal to 2, 1 day or even only some hours compared to the endless other life which is without any death. Only you can decide if having no death can be in your favour or against it.

Warning : This book is fiction and most of the things are confirmed from the Qur'an and Ahadith but some are still from the imaginings of the author of what that day will be like. In my opinion, we should not be sure of anything other than the confirmed things. The author only explained the other things to give the readers an idea, but nobody can really be sure, exactly, what it will be like.

[Fizza · Rating 4 out of 5]

When life begins is a fictional novel depicting the events which will take place in the Hereafter. It has brought about a positive change in the lives of thousands of people. The bone-chilling sketches of the judgement day allow the readers to visualise that which has been promised in the Quran.
The story revolves around Abdullah,a pious and God-fearing man, who is saved from the harshness of the Hereafter because of his virtue. The book follows Abdullah's perception of his surroundings, his conversation with the angel Saleh and his reunion with his family. The author has truly outdone himself! There are some parts which don't have valid sources but the author already addressed this matter in the preface that it is a mix of facts and fiction. This piece of literature instills in one's mind the awareness of accountability and the determination to please the Lord. It FORCES the readers to think about their actions! This tale leaves us with the message that worldy joys and sorrows are simply tests for us. They should never distract us from our true purpose on Earth i.e. to estabilish the laws of Islam and to follow Allah's orders so that we may attain eternal success.

[Ahsaan Ullah · Rating 5 out of 5]

یہ ناول ایک آدمی کے مرنے کے بعد کے حالات اور پھر قیامت کی ہولناکیوں کے بیان میں رونگٹے کھڑےکر دیتا ہے۔اور آنسوؤں کے اس سفر میں کہیں کہیں نیک لوگوں کو ملنے والے پروٹوکول میں امید اور ہمت باندھتا ہے۔اور آخر میں جنت کی بہاروں میں لے جاتا ہے۔یہ بہت سادہ الفاظ میں لکھا گیا ناول ہے جو زندگی میں پیش آنے والے حالات سے اسلامی طریقے سے نمٹنے کے لیے اچھا مینول بھی ہے۔

[Alina Naz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is on another level of awesomeness. It grips you from the start and doesn't leave you for life. It is a life changer and a faith strengthener, that's what it is. It makes us question ourselves and our life style.

[Iqra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth reading book!!!
Whenever i read it, i learn alot from it...
Once you start to read this book, you will find yourself in a new world yet to come..

[Sohail Babar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonder reading, must read for everybody. A rare novel, based on definite facts, encapsulated with fictious aura to keep readers engaged.Author spoke his heart out with absolute calrity, wherein he sets guiding tenants to set our course right.

[Sarah Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Life is a beautiful journey!only if u enjoy

[Lubat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someday I will complete this book, not now.

I can't make myself read this book further, I tried, I honestly did but it isn't something I can read further.

[Rabia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been Published in 2011, this is a fictional Islamic novel by Abu Yahya, whose real name is Rehan Ahmad Yousafi, it is certainly the first of its kind in Urdu literature in which the Day of Judgment has been mapped out in the form of a fictional story. The novel revolves around a character named Abdullah who, being among the righteous, learns the details of the time and place of the Resurrection through the angel "Saleh" who recorded his good deeds. While writing the novel, great care has been taken to narrate the circumstances and events in the light of Qur'an and Sunnah, thanks to author who wrote this novel for Muslim ummah, by reading this particular book one gets an outline of the action of the Day of Judgment. Written in simple language, this book is useful for everyone, young and old, who want to reflect on their own lives so that they can be happy on the Day of Judgment. It can be read at every stage of life and it'll give goosebumps along chills sometimes.
It is one of those books that has the potential to imprison you completely for a while.
Thank you so much for sharing this kind of book. It is a beautiful book. May Allah guide us to the right path. Ameen

[Soha Ashraf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will hold a special place in my heart for numerous reasons. My classmate recently died and it was his favorite book. So when I got to know about his death and started going through his social media I saw a post mentioning this book. I was devastated and heartbroken after the news of his death. But eventually I started reading this book. And to say the least, this book is mind-blowing. I had so many question regarding life after death and it had all the answers. This book is informative and realistic. It is my new fav and at the top of fav shelf with Reclaim your Heart.

[Qurat Ain · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a must read best book about hereafter!
Its a life changing book, after reading it we realize the true worth of our every deed in the life hereafter...while reading it i feared,wept and demanded forgiveness to Allah swt because in our really busy lives we indulge in various useless things but this book is a reminder for us to visualize and sort out our matters to become His favourites.
This is one of my favourite books indeed!!

[Azeezat Adeola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly moving, powerful, and revealing. It is said that those who remind you of God are true friends, in this light, I consider this author a true friend. This has been such an eloquent and beautiful reminder. May Allah reward his efforts, and make me of His humble servants. Ameen

[eny]

i do appreciate the good intentions behind this book but i cannot get my head around the fact that someone had the idea of writing a fictional work on the islamic account of the day of judgment ??!??! like idk but theres literally no need for it ??
DNF

[Jawaad Saleem · Rating 5 out of 5]

A life changing book. Once I began reading it, I just couldn't let go. Now I question my actions everyday only thinking, how will this help me for the real life that begins after death.

[Amina Arif · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Changing Book. It increased my Faith & Believe

[Sobia · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unputdownable book ! Thought provoking !

[Ayesha Iftekhar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wake up call for all of us!
A-WOULD-SHOULD-COULD read.

[Muhammad Ahmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

"جب زندگی شروع ہوگی" ایک ناول ہے۔ اگر آپ نے یہ ناول نہیں پڑھا تو میری رائے یہ ہے کہ آپ بغیر کوئی اثر لئے اس ناول کو پڑھیے۔ بعد میں چاہیں تو یہ تبصرہ بھی پڑھ سکتے ہیں۔ لیکن اگر آپ اس ناول کے بارے میں تجسس رکھتے ہیں تو پھر ہمارا تبصرہ حاضر ہے۔

کراچی ایکسپو سینٹر میں ہر سال کتابوں کی نمائش منعقد ہوا کرتی ہے اور ہم کم از کم ایک بار تو وہاں حاضری دے ہی دیتے ہیں۔ "جب زندگی شروع ہوگی" کا پہلا دیدار ہمیں کراچی ایکسپو سینٹر میں ایسی ہی ایک نمائش میں ہوا کہ جب ہم وہاں پہنچے تو دیکھا کہ ہال کے داخلی دروازے پر دو تین لوگ اس کتاب کا ایک ایک نسخہ لیے ہر آنے جانے والے کو گھیرنے کی کوشش کررہے ہیں اور ہر ایک کو روک کر کہتے ہیں،کیا آپ نے یہ کتاب پڑھی ہے؟

میری طبیعت کچھ ایسی ہے کہ میں اُن چیزوں سے کافی بیزار ہو جاتا ہوں جن کی بہت زیادہ مارکیٹنگ ہوتی نظر آتی ہے اور میں سوچتا ہوں کہ بھلا کوئی مجھ پر کوئی شے کیوں مسلط کرے۔ سو اپنی طبیعت کے باعث میں ہمشہ اس گروہ سے بچ کر نکل جاتا۔ پھر اُس کے بعد کہیں نہ کہیں اس کتاب کا دیدار ہوتا رہا کہ اکثر کتابوں کی دوکان پر یہ کافی نمایاں مقامات پر رکھی نظر آتی۔ اور میں اپنا پہلا تاثُّر لیے اسے نظر انداز کر دیتا۔

پھر ایک بار ہمارے ایک شفیق اُستاد نے ہم سے اس کتاب کا ذکر کیا اور بین السطور اس کی تعریف بھی کی۔ تب کہیں جا کر ہم نے اس کتاب کو فہرستِ مطالعہ میں جگہ دی۔ اور کرنا خدا کا یہ ہوا کہ ان دنوں ہم نے یہ کتاب پڑھ بھی لی۔


"جب زندگی شروع ہوگی" ایک ناول یعنی فکشن ہے۔ لیکن یہ عام فکشن نہیں ہے۔ دراصل مصنف نے اسلامی عقیدے کے مطابق انسان کی اُخروی زندگی کو ایک ناول کی صورت پیش کیا ہے۔ اس ناول کا آغاز ہی موت کے بعد دوبارہ زندہ ہونے سے ہوتا ہے۔ اس ناول کا مرکزی کردار عبداللہ نامی شخص ہے اور ناول کے تمام تر واقعات عبداللہ ہی کی زبانی بیان ہوئے ہیں۔ ناول میں حشر کے طویل ترین دن کا بیان ہے کہ کس طرح کے اعمال والوں کے ساتھ اُس دن کیا سلوک ہونا ہے۔ حشر کے دن کی سختیاں اور ہولناکیاں اس میں بتائی گئی ہیں ۔ حساب کتاب کیا ہوگا، کس طرح ہو گا۔حشر کا دن، اللہ کے انسانوں سے کئے گئے وعدوں کے پورا ہونے کا دن، کیسا ہوگا۔ جس نے اللہ کے وعدوں کو سچ سمجھا، اُس کے ساتھ کیا معاملہ ہوگا اور جس نے اللہ کے وعدوں اور وعید وں کو نظر انداز کرتے ہوئے دنیاوی زندگی کو ہی سب کو کچھ سمجھ لیا، اُس کے ساتھ کیا ہوگا۔ پھر جنت اور جہنم کا بیان۔ جنت کے حسن و جمال اور عیش و آرام والی زندگی کا بیان اور جہنم کے بدترین حالات اور اہلِ جہنم کی مصیبتوں کا احوال اس تحریر میں موجود ہے۔ ساتھ ساتھ بین السطور اس بات کا بیان کہ کس طرح کی زندگی گزارنے والے کی آخرت کیسی ہوگی۔ اعمال کا وزن کس طرح ہوگا۔ نیّتوں کا کیا دخل ہوگا ، اور اللہ کی رحمت اور رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی شفاعت کا بیان۔ غرض کہ ایک کوزے میں سمندر کو بند کر دیا گیا ہے اور وہ بھی دلچسپ کہانی کے پیرائے میں۔

گو کہ مسلمان یہ سب وعدے وعید کہیں نہ کہیں پڑھتا سنتا رہتا ہے لیکن یہ سب چیزیں اکثر کسی ایک جگہ نہیں ملتیں ۔ انسانی فطرت ہے کہ کہانی کی شکل میں چیزوں سے زیادہ اثر لیتا ہے سو یہ ناول ہم سب کو پڑھنا چاہیے۔

اس ناول پر کچھ لوگوں کو اعتراضات بھی ہیں ۔ اور اعتراضات کا ہونا بعید از قیاس ہرگز نہیں ہے کہ ان سنجیدہ موضوعات کو کہانی کی شکل دینے میں کئی ایک قباحتیں درپیش ہو سکتی ہیں۔ تاہم مصنف کا کہنا یہ ہے کہ اُس ناول میں تمام تر مندرجات اور واقعات نگاری کے لئے اُنہوں نے اسلامی تعلیمات کے اہم ترین ماخذ قران اور صحیح احادیث سے استنباط کی بھرپور کوشش کی ہے۔ یہ ناول پڑھتے ہوئے آپ کو کئی ایک احادیثِ مبارکہ اور قرانی آیات یاد آئیں گی جو اس بات کی دلالت ہے کہ یہ محض ایک فکشن نہیں ہے بلکہ مصنف نے اس کے مندرجات کی تحقیق میں کافی عرق ریزی سے کام لیا ہے۔

ناول کے بارے میں مصنف نے کچھ وضاحتیں آغاز میں اور کچھ ناول کے انجام پر پیش کی ہیں جس سے عمومی شکوک و شبہات کا ازالہ ہو جاتا ہے۔

شرعی اعتبار سے اس قسم کے ناول کی کیا حیثیت ہے میں اس حوالے سے کچھ بھی کہنے سے قاصر ہوں ۔ تاہم اتنا ضرور ہے کہ یہ ناول بڑی تاثیر رکھتا ہے اور پڑھنے والے کو خدا سے قریب کرتا ہے اور فکرِ آخرت کو مہمیز کرتا ہے۔

یہ اُن تمام تحریروں سے کہیں بہتر ہے کہ جو ہمیں فکشن کو حقیقت بنا کر سُناتی ہیں اور اس پر یقین کرنے کا مطالبہ بھی کرتی ہیں، اور ہم میں سے بہت سے سادہ لوح اُن پر یقین بھی کر لیتے ہیں۔ تاہم یہ ناول ہے اور مصنف نے اسے بطورِ فکشن ہی پیش کیا ہے۔

اگر آپ اس ناول کی صنف کے متعلق تذبذب کا شکار ہیں تو میرے نزدیک اس کی مثال بچوں کی کہانیوں کی سی ہے کہ جو ہوتی تو فکشن ہی ہیں لیکن اُن میں دیا گیا اخلاقی سبق بالکل سچ ہوتا ہے ۔ شاید آپ نے بچپن میں اُس لکڑ ہارے کی کہانی سنی ہو کہ جس کی کلہاڑی دریا میں گر گئی اور ایک جل پری نے اُسے ایک چاندی کی کلہاڑی دکھائی کہ شاید یہ تمہاری کلہاڑی ہے۔ جس پر لکڑہارے نے منع کر دیا کہ یہ اُس کی کلہاڑی نہیں ہے۔ اُس کے بعد جل پری نے اُسے سونے کی کلہاڑی دکھائی اور اس بار بھی لکڑہارے نے انکار کر دیا ۔ اور جب تیسری بار جل پری نے اُسے اُس کی اپنی لوہے کی کلہاڑی دکھائی تو لکڑہارے نے کہا کہ ہاں یہی میری کلہاڑی ہے ۔ اور اس کے بعد اُس کی ایمانداری کے انعام کے طور پر جل پری نے اُسے سونے اور چاندی کی کلہاڑیاں بھی بطور تحفہ دے دیں۔ اب دیکھا جائے تو یہ خالص فکشن ہے لیکن ایمانداری کا سبق اپنی جگہ مسلم ہے اور ہماری توقع ہوتی ہے کہ بچے اس قسم کی کہانیاں سن کر ایمانداری سیکھیں۔

بہرکیف ایک کتاب کے تبصرے کی مد میں اتنا کہنا کافی ہے۔ آپ اپنی رائے کتاب پڑھ کر قائم کر سکتے ہیں۔ آخر میں ایک مشورہ ہماری طرف سے یہ ہے کہ اگر اس کتاب میں پیش کیے جانے والا کوئی خیال یا تصور آپ کے لئے نیا ہو یا چونکا دینے والا ہو تو اِ سے ایک دم قبول یا رد نہ کریں بلکہ تھوڑی سی تحقیق کریں جس سے آپ کی بھرپور تشفی ہو سکے۔

اللہ تعالیٰ ہمیں اور آپ کو ہدایت عطاء فرمائے اور دُنیا میں اور بالخصوص آخرت میں کامیابی سے سرفراز فرمائے۔ آمین۔

[Sabeen Imran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the perfect picturization of our eternal lives. Every chapter reminds you of your true purpose in this world and refreshes the spiritual connection with The One. A must read especially in this era..!!!