The Orator of Asia Qari Muhammad Haneef was born in 1930 and later became one of the most renowned Islamic orators of his time. He was not born blind; rather, he lost his eyesight at around the age of fourteen due to illness. Despite this, he pursued religious education and earned fame for his powerful and emotional bayānāt, receiving titles such as Khatib-e-Asia (Orator of Asia). Qari Tayyib and Ataullah Shah Bukhari were his main influences. Although the exact number of his speeches is not officially recorded, many of his sermons are preserved in audio form. He passed away in 1995 at the age of about sixty-five.
Heal Your Boredom A life filled with a variety of meaningful activities rarely becomes heavy or dull. It is this variety—changing between work, reflection, learning, movement and interaction—that refreshes the mind and prevents boredom from taking root. When a person keeps his mind and body engaged in different useful pursuits, negative states such as anxiety, stress and jealousy also find less space to grow. Idleness and monotony often magnify worries, while purposeful and varied activity brings balance, energy and contentment. History shows that the most balanced personalities lived active and varied lives, combining physical movement, social interaction, reflection, service and simplicity. The holy life of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH is a powerful example of this principle: 1) He (PBUH) often walked long distances in daily life and travel. 2) He climbed mountains and rough terrain including journeys to the Cave of Hira. 3) He spent time alone in meditation and deep thought abou...