CHAIRMAN MESSAGE.

"Among mankind, the best is the one who benefits other people" (Al-Hadith)

Islam is a complete way of life that was revealed for all mankind through Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).  Islam urges us to uphold two types of rights:

• The rights of Allah (God); and
• The rights of human beings.

The rights of Allah (God) are the duties we have towards God (that is, belief in Him, worship of Him and obedience to Him). The rights of human beings are the kind actions that we do for our fellow man (e.g. the rights of parents, the rights of neighbours or the rights of the sick, etc). 

The life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is a perfect example of the above.  In the light of Quran and Sunnah (the two main sources of knowledge in Islam), the Sahabah (companions of Prophet Muhammad) and the Salaf-salah-heen (the following generation after the Sahabah) showed examples of both types of rights. Their example is like a beacon shining in the past for all of mankind’s dignity and honour. They recognised others needs and looked after them. 

In fact, the meaning of “human rights” in Shariah (Islamic Law) is simply to look after and serve for the betterment of mankind. However, unfortunately, in this materialistic world, the emotional and moral values have slowly eroded away.  Love and greed for this materialistic world has divided people into groups.  Spiritual and moral values are rapidly disappearing from our society.

In these circumstances, the time is now calling us to make our goals to work for the needy, the helpless and destitute (those less fortunate than us). The aim of “human rights” is to build such a society with balance between materialism and spirituality. To achieve this objective, we need to establish organizations that cooperate in a spirit of unity to strive for the rights of humanity so that basic needs of all people may be fulfilled. 

It is a universal truth that Muslims, in the light of Prophet Muhammad’s example, strive to eliminate discrimination and oppression. Thus uplifting the human spirit, so that people may again have dignity and feel a part of the wider society – not experience despair and rejection. 

In this materialistic time, when people have become selfish and individualistic, where mankind has indulged in favouritism, prejudice and greed to achieve wealth and happiness, there are also people who still think that “the greatest work is to serve mankind”. 

Sahibzada Muhammad Latif (Chairman)

Board of Trustees:

RAHMA-TUL-LIL-ALAMEEN Trust Eye Hospital Board of Trustees

Sahibzada Muhammad Latif (BSC Electrical Eng. Chairman Trust)

Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Wahid (BA , MIS Australia) Secretary Trust)

Dr Muhammad Iqbal (BSC. M. B. B. S. DLO (ENT)

Shaykh Sahibzada Haji Muhammad Abdul Wahid

Haji Ashfaq Hussain  (BA)

Allama Riaz Ahmad Tahir (BA, MA) 

Sahibzada Muhammad Masood Ul Hassan (BA)

Dr  Muhammad Sadiq (BSC, M.B.B.S.)

HISTORY OF PAKPATTAN

In 1990 Pakpattan sub-division was declared as district by Mr. Nawaz Sharif with merger of Arifwala sub-division in to it. The name Pakpattan was given by Akbar-e-Azam keeping the sanctity of shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid-ud-Din Masood Ganj-e-Shakar (RA). The district Pakpattan consist of two sub-division i.e. Pakpattan and Arifwala.

The very first name of this district was Ajudhan. This name was given to the city by Raja Ram Chandra's family. This city remained a capital of "Chalukia Raj Dhani". When "Alexander" the great entered India this city was also on the map of the world. At the time of battle of "Mahabharatia" its name was "Dhara Nagri". It adopted many names in the great span of time. It had gathered fame under such names "Gurwa", "Anheel Wara" or "Anheel Pattan". Ibne Batutta has referred it as "Ajudhan" in his traveling book in 1234 A.D. Akbar-e-Azam gave it the name of Pakpattan by keeping the sanctity of shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid-ud-Din Masood Ganj-e-Shakar (RA) in view.

In nineteenth century Arifwala was only a village named as chak No. 61/EB. Later, it was called Arifwala because of a landlord named "Arif" having Agriculture land in this village. In 1908, the Deputy Governor "Hurbert" founded new city of Arifwala. In 1987, Arifwala was raised to the status of sub-division and in 1995 it was attached to Pakpattan district.

LOCATION

The district lies between 30-06 and 30-38 North latitudes and 73-03 and 73-36 East longitudes. It is bounded on the North by Sahiwal and Okara district, on the East by Okara district, on the  South-East by Bahawalnagar district and on the West by Vehari district. This district has natural boundaries of River Satluj and Sukh
Biyas which depart it from Bahawalnagar district and Sahiwal, Okara district.

POPULATION & GROWTH

The total population of Pakpattan district was 1,286,680 as enumerated in March, 1998 with an intercensal percentage increase of 52.5 since March, 1981 when it was 843,623 souls. The average annual growth rate was 2.5 percent during this period. The total area of district is 2,724 square kilometer which gives population density of 472 persons per square kilometers as against 310 persons observed in 1981 indicating a fast growth rate of the district.

Population & Its Age-Wise Distribution