The writer, Asgar Jafferali Dhanji (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) served as the Secretary-General of the Africa Federation for two – 3-years terms. He served as JIBA Vice Chairman – with a particular passion for raising funds and offering microfinance to our Community – for low-income, underprivileged, startups, Business loans, individuals, and small enterprises — thereby giving them opportunities to grow economically. He is the founder of Imaan Finance Ltd — the First Islamic Finance Institution in Tanzania. and has also served in Dar es Salaam Jamaat’s Arbitration Committee as well as a Board member of Ebrahim Haji Charitable Hospital – with a particular passion for the project of building the new hospital. He is now a motivational/Inspirational speaker giving regular Saturday Fajr lectures at Dar Imambara.
Personal Development:
Suffering is an inevitable part of life, and it comes in many forms, whether physical or emotional. Understanding the root causes of suffering can help us navigate through challenges with more resilience and empathy. Generally, suffering arises in three primary ways:
Our Own Choices and Behavior: Often, our own wrong decisions, poor choices, and inappropriate behaviour contribute significantly to our suffering. This could range from small, everyday mistakes to larger, life-altering decisions. It’s important to recognize when we are the source of our difficulties, as this awareness can lead to personal growth and better decision-making in the future.
Other People: The actions and behaviour of others can also cause us pain. Whether it’s a difficult neighbour, an abusive boss, a broken relationship, or even something as trivial as a mosquito, external factors can create distress. There’s a humorous anecdote about a baby mosquito that, after its first flight, excitedly told its father that people were clapping for it. The father knew, of course, that they were trying to swat the mosquito away. This illustrates how a positive outlook can change our perspective, even in the face of adversity. However, it’s also a reminder that while maintaining a positive attitude is essential, we must not forget that others can and will affect us.
Forces Beyond Our Control: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts remind us that some suffering is caused by forces beyond our control. These events disrupt lives and cause tremendous pain, yet they are part of the world we live in.
While suffering is unavoidable, we can reduce its impact on others by being mindful of our actions. By choosing not to add to others’ pain through our words or behaviour, we can contribute to a more harmonious environment.
Ultimately, maintaining a positive outlook, like the baby mosquito, can elevate our consciousness and help us endure life’s inevitable disturbances. As the saying goes, “Rather than leaving someone in pieces, we should try and bring them peace.”
Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.
90 days
__utma
ID used to identify users and sessions
2 years after last activity
__utmt
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests
10 minutes
__utmb
Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
30 minutes after last activity
__utmc
Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.
End of session (browser)
__utmz
Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server
6 months after last activity
__utmv
Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
2 years after last activity
__utmx
Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.
18 months
_ga
ID used to identify users
2 years
_gali
Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked
30 seconds
_ga_
ID used to identify users
2 years
_gid
ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity
24 hours
_gat
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager
The writer, Asgar Jafferali Dhanji (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) served as the Secretary-General of the Africa Federation for two – 3-years terms. He served as JIBA Vice Chairman – with a particular passion for raising funds and offering microfinance to our Community – for low-income, underprivileged, startups, Business loans, individuals, and small enterprises — thereby giving them opportunities to grow economically. He is the founder of Imaan Finance Ltd — the First Islamic Finance Institution in Tanzania. and has also served in Dar es Salaam Jamaat’s Arbitration Committee as well as a Board member of Ebrahim Haji Charitable Hospital – with a particular passion for the project of building the new hospital. He is now a motivational/Inspirational speaker giving regular Saturday Fajr lectures at Dar Imambara.
