An Ideal Student

An ideal student

Basic Points:

I. Student & Nation. (Para. 1,2) 

II. Ideal Student & his goal (Para.3,4)  

III. Persistence & Character (Para 5,6 ) 

IV. Co-Curricular Activities & Company (Para 7,8) 

V. Patriotism, Religion and Conclusion (Para 9,10)

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   A student is person who seeks for knowledge. The sole and foremost object of a student is to augment his awareness. He desires to explore and penetrate into the phenomena of nature. He deliberately ponders over the mysteries of the universe to learn more and more. Though man, with steady struggle, has discovered a lot but as compared to the mystique of the universe, it is just equal to a naught.

“The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim.”

- Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.W.) – (Al- Tirmidhi # 74)

   

To march ahead on the path of progress, a nation must produce a generation of talented and hardworking youth. Nonetheless, to create quality citizens is not a child’s play. It cannot be achieved overnight. The first step is to produce ideal students in our schools and colleges. These ideal students would go on to become ideal citizens and accomplished professionals.

“Ignorance is the curse of God;
knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.”

-William Shakespeare

  The question still remains that who is an ideal student? There is no definite answer to that because there are many qualities that together define an ideal student. The most important of these qualities is that he takes the responsibility of being a good student.  He works hard to learn more and more. He should not be only industrious but also active.  But his objective of studying is not to only score good marks or secure a high rank. Beyond that he has a passion for knowledge, an interest to anything he observes. He believes that:

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

.- Vince Lombardi

    He should have some definite goals in life. He should strive really hard to achieve his goal. He should not like an “ineffectual angel beating his wings in void and vain.” Rather, he should become the herald of new era and work for the rejuvenation of world.  He should not be a man with a limited scope. He should aim at becoming the savior and hero of humanity. He should always be cheerful and maintains a positive approach to life. He should spread hope and beatitude wherever he goes. 

“A man’s worth is no greater than his ambitions.”                               -Marcus Aurelius

   Persistence, perseverance and patience are some of the other qualities of an ideal learner. He must not be disappointed at the dismal and odd circumstances. He must reveal his strong determination for the accomplishment of his assignment. He should be able to countenance cold and cruel conditions. He should have the endurance of Hazrat Yaqob (A.S.) and the resolution of Hazrat Naoh (A.S.)

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”                 -Bill Bradley

     An ideal student is meek and humble. He never boasts of his knowledge. He is always helpful to his fellow students. He respects his teachers, parents and all elderly persons. Virtues like kindness, compassion, sincerity, honesty, politeness are found in abundance in him. In time of crisis of his friends, he is the first person to stand by them. He speaks politely to everybody. He is a man of good character.

         “Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”        -Martin Luther King, Jr.

      He studies with devotions, speaks after thinking, leaps after looking, decides after meditation and serves with sincerity. He is neither a book worm nor a frog in a small well.  He takes part in co-curricular as well as extra-curricular activities. He is good at sports and an active athlete. He is a good at debate as well. All these activities keep him sound and healthy. 

“Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.”                  -Publilius Syrus

      An ideal student avoids bad company and temptations. He devotes his full time to his studies. He is thrifty and never wastes his parents’ hard-earned money.  He is punctual and never wastes time. He chalks out a program of his daily duties and goes through it carefully. He likes informative and science related movies and also uses social media but seldom. However, he also reads good books as these are like a treat for his intellect. Moreover, he likes to associate with the virtuous and the pious people.

                          “A man is known by the company he keeps.”                                     -English Proverb

       Above all, an ideal student is a true Muslim and a true patriot. He follows the Sunnah of the Savior of Mankind. He says his prayers regularly. He is cautious towards his religious dealings. He is rational and logical in his doings. Regarding patriotism, he follows the quote of founder of Pakistan, “Unity, Faith and Discipline.” He loves his country and serves it with the best of his efforts.

“A man is a patriot if his heart beats true to his country.”               – Charles E. Jefferson

      To sum up, man’s life is motivated by idealism and perfection. Both are desirable but not attainable in purely theoretical meanings. But still these two inspired men to showcase feats of extraordinary achievements since the inception of human race and these achievements are and will be echoing in eternity. In the same way, being an ideal student is a proposition though not possible by the look of the phrase itself but still cultivation of above mentioned habits and attitude will take us near being ideal. 

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