From time to time evolution of each and everything takes place, in each and every field sooner or later. But it may be good or bad irrespective of our choice. Same is the case, here in education. There was a time when Imam Gazali RA, used to run along with horse every day to gain knowledge, and that is why his hard work paid off and he became Imam of the whole Muslim ummah. Today we are having a number of degrees so-called qualifications, but we are very far far away from morals, ethics and the real education that is the need of this era. I would like to conclude my whole talk in the form of a story below that I have heard but have no answer of its authenticity.
There were four friends who went on a trip to Dubai, as we all know that Dubai is very popular for skyscrapers. So,they went to a hotel and asked the manager for a room. Manager decided to gave them room but kept two conditions. First one was that there is no room except on the 100th floor and second one is that there will be no lift after 10:00 pm. They agreed and decided to took the room. They were enjoying a lot and everything was going fine, but one day they were late at night and the time was over 10:00 pm, so there was no lift. They were already exhausted after enjoying whole day. So,they decided to go through stairs,which was not an easy task. So they made a plan, that we are four and this is hundred story building so what we will do is we will divide it and in return, we each get 25 stories, and each one of us will tell best moments and stories of their life. They all agreed and decided to move away. The first friend started and told his best moments of his life and they were able to cross the first 25 stories. Then the second friend started and told his story and crossed the other 25 and then third and then fourth. When the fourth friend started he tried his best to make them energise and laugh. They all were tired but tried their best to reach their goal. They reached at 99 and then hundred. Their room was in front of them, they were exhausted but decided to listen fourth friends whole story. When he was over they decided to rush towards the room and then fourth friend stopped them and said,you all listened my stories and best moments, don't you want to listen worst story of my life. His friends replied,do you have any bad story. He said yes, of course, we all tried our best, reached here but unfortunately the worst moment of my life is that I have forgotten the keys of our room in my car..........😢
I can't imagine their feelings, but today we all have the same story as those four friends. We are having the doctorate and Post-doctorate degrees. But the only thing missing is the real education i.e., social engineering, ethics and discipline. Today we are having enough knowledge but the only thing that makes it sour is the lack of discipline.