Ensuring cleanliness and well-being in the barracks is crucial, encompassing both physical cleanliness and leadership. The task of cleaning windows, for instance, is directly linked to maintaining overall cleanliness in these facilities. Furthermore, as leaders, we regard cleanliness as a significant aspect of our responsibilities.
Unfortunately, some people struggle to understand this important aspect, which is not often seen in our everyday experiences. Therefore, it is vital for both individuals and teams to engage in deep reflection and work together harmoniously to accomplish successes that showcase our individual abilities.
Maintaining your barracks room is a simple task. Putting away dirty clothes, washing them, making your rack, and dusting are all easy to do. Not maintaining the room puts me, my roommate, and others at greater risk of getting sick. Unsanitary conditions in the barracks room are disgusting and can lead to illness spreading among soldiers. If one person becomes sick and spreads it to others, that soldier could face possible punishment. The examples from the Holy Quran and the sayings of the Holy Prophet highlight the importance of cleanliness for spiritual closeness to Allah and the completion of faith.
Much is said rhetorically about cleanliness in our society but practically its application is missing. A quick observation can reveal how insensitive a culture we have developed regarding cleanliness and hygiene.
Throwing garbage in the streets, roads, or parks has become a common practice in our society. In public places, dustbins are seldom found. Even if dustbins are installed, people do not use them properly. Instead, they prefer to throw garbage outside of the dustbins. Furthermore, it is observed that people clean their homes and shops but discard the garbage on the street without considering the consequences. It is evident that even students from elite schools dispose of garbage on the ground, even when garbage bins are available. This demonstrates our disregard for cleanliness and hygiene.
Another common habit in our society is the public act of spitting. Individuals spit paan from moving vehicles without any regard for pedestrians on the road. This habit not only has a negative impact on the environment but is also visually unappealing.
One major issue is the unacceptable state of public toilets. The insufficient quantity of these facilities leads people to resort to using open spaces for their needs. Furthermore, the existing toilets are in such poor condition that they are unusable.
Highlighting the need for collective action, there are many instances that showcase the inadequate cleanliness and hygiene in our society. Urgent measures must be taken to educate individuals about the significance of cleanliness, drawing from our religious beliefs. Educational organizations, media outlets, and religious institutions all have a crucial role to play in tackling this issue.
It is crucial to provide civic education for the youth in Pakistan. To achieve this, changes are necessary in the education system’s methods. This includes incorporating cleanliness and hygiene teaching materials into the curriculum and textbooks. Additionally, educational institutions should set an example by maintaining cleanliness on their premises. Furthermore, schools should engage students in cleaning activities within their schools, homes, and surroundings to emphasize proper sanitary practices. Strict enforcement of using bins within school premises is required.
Furthermore, the media plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and imparting knowledge to the public regarding the significance of cleanliness and the drawbacks associated with an unhygienic lifestyle. It should concentrate on highlighting both positive and negative practices prevalent in our society.
Religious institutions, such as mosques and madressahs, can educate individuals on cleanliness through Islamic teachings. The government also has a crucial role in preserving cleanliness and hygiene in society. Their commitment is essential in developing policies and enforcing them at the local level. This includes activities like cleaning public areas, installing trash bins, managing waste collection, and upholding anti-littering legislation.
Both personal and community life are affected by cleanliness, which has a profound impact on human health, spiritual growth, and environmental advancement.
By integrating cleanliness and hygiene into our daily habits, we enhance both our personal health and the preservation of vital resources, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. Moreover, embracing cleanliness has advantageous effects on various aspects of life including art, architecture, food, music, and more, thereby contributing to the advancement of civilization.
Islam regards cleanliness as an integral aspect of faith, highlighting its significance. Therefore, it is crucial to actively educate individuals about its importance. To achieve this, it is necessary to take significant measures at various levels to incorporate this invaluable value into both our personal and communal lives.
