Uzma Jobwali

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

💰 How Mulla Nasruddin Tricked the Greedy Merchant

One day in a busy market town lived the clever and humorous Mulla Nasruddin. Everyone in the town admired his wisdom and wit.

In the same town there was a merchant known for his extreme greed. He charged unfair prices and always tried to cheat people to earn more money.

One afternoon, the greedy merchant proudly announced in the marketplace

“Whoever can make my donkey speak like a human will receive a bag full of gold!”

The villagers laughed because everyone knew such a thing was impossible. But the merchant secretly hoped someone would try and fail so he could humiliate them.

Mulla Nasruddin stepped forward calmly.

“I can make your donkey speak,” he said.

The merchant smirked.
“Very well! But if you fail, you must pay me fifty gold coins.”

The crowd gathered with excitement.

Mulla took the donkey aside and whispered something in its ear. Then he placed a basket of fresh carrots in front of the donkey but kept them just out of its reach.

The hungry donkey began making loud sounds, braying again and again.

Mulla turned to the merchant and said,
“Listen carefully! The donkey is saying, ‘Give me the carrots! Give me the carrots!’”

The crowd burst into laughter.

The merchant angrily shouted,
“That’s just the donkey braying!”

Mulla smiled and replied,
“Exactly! Just like your promises in the marketplace — they sound impressive, but they mean nothing.”

The villagers laughed even louder because they knew the merchant often fooled people with empty promises.

Embarrassed and unable to argue, the merchant had no choice but to hand over the bag of gold.

Mulla Nasruddin accepted it with a smile and said,

“Greed makes people blind. Sometimes they cannot see the joke — even when it is right in front of them.”

The villagers cheered, happy to see the greedy merchant finally taught a lesson.

Moral of the Story

Greed often leads people to foolish situations, while wisdom and humor can expose the truth.

The future of work is not about a place or a job title, but about flexibility, adaptability, and the constant evolution of skills.

One morning, the emperor of a great kingdom woke up feeling deeply troubled. During the night, he had seen a strange dream, and it left him restless and worried.

In the dream, the emperor saw that all of his teeth had fallen out except one.

Disturbed by this vision, he immediately called the royal dream interpreters to his palace. One by one, they came forward to explain the meaning.

The first interpreter bowed and said nervously,
“Your Majesty, this dream means that all your relatives and loved ones will die before you.”
The emperor became furious.

“How dare you say such terrible things!” he shouted. The poor interpreter was quickly dismissed.

The second interpreter gave the same explanation in slightly different words. The emperor became even angrier and ordered him to leave as well.

Finally, someone suggested calling **Mulla Nasruddin**, who was famous for his wisdom and clever thinking.

When Mulla Nasruddin arrived, the emperor explained his dream and asked for its meaning.

Mulla listened carefully, stroked his beard, and smiled gently.
“Your Majesty,” he said respectfully, “this dream brings wonderful news.”

The emperor leaned forward with curiosity.
Mulla continued,
“It means that you will live longer than all your relatives and loved ones.”

The emperor’s face brightened with relief.
“What excellent news!” he exclaimed. “You are truly wise.”

He rewarded Mulla Nasruddin with gold and praised his wisdom.
As Mulla left the palace, one of the palace guards whispered to him,
“But Mulla, the other interpreters said the same thing as you. Why were they punished while you were rewarded?”
Mulla smiled and replied,
“My friend, the truth may be the same, but wisdom lies in how you present it.”

Moral of the Story
Wisdom is not only about knowing the truth, but also about expressing it with kindness and intelligence.

Automation will reshape the future of work, but creativity, empathy, and collaboration will remain distinctly human qualities.

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.
Sam Levenson

راشن وقتی ضرورت پوری کرتا ہے (چند دن یا ہفتے)

تعلیم اور ہنر پوری زندگی بدل دیتے ہیں

Work will no longer define who we are; rather, how we work will define the world we create.

ایک حقیقت ہے جسے ہم ماننا نہیں چاہتے۔

اگلے 10 سال میں کامیاب ہونے والے بچے لازمی نہیں کہ وہ ہوں گے جن کے ہر امتحان میں A گریڈ آتے ہیں۔

اصل کامیابی ان بچوں کو ملے گی جو کم عمر میں ہی یہ سیکھ لیں گے کہ:

1.کچھ کیسے تخلیق (Create) کیا جاتا ہے.

2.اپنے آئیڈیاز کو کیسے بیچا (Sell) جاتا ہے

3.اور تنقیدی انداز میں سوچنا (Critical Thinking) کیسے سیکھا جاتا ہے

جو بچے 16 سال کی عمر سے پہلے یہ صلاحیتیں سیکھ لیں گے، وہی آنے والے دور کے اصل لیڈر ہوں گے۔

تعلیم صرف نمبر لینے کا نام نہیں، بلکہ سوچنے، بنانے اور دنیا میں فرق پیدا کرنے کا نام ہے۔

Transforming traditional schools to AI schools.

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to conduct a 2-hour training session on the Importance of AI for Teachers at Beginnings School Muzaffarabad Campus, Azad Kashmir.

We not only discussed how Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, but also did hands-on practice with practical AI tools that teachers can use to save time, create better lessons, and enhance student learning.
It was inspiring to see teachers eager to learn how technology can empower them in the classroom.

The future of education belongs to those who embrace technology and continuous learning.
If your school, college, or institute would like to arrange a practical AI training session for teachers, feel free to connect.

Together we can prepare educators for the future of education.

روایتی اسکولوں کو AI اسکولوں میں تبدیل کرنا

آج مجھے بیگننگز اسکول مظفرآباد کیمپس، آزاد کشمیر میں اساتذہ کے لیے Artificial Intelligence کی اہمیت پر مبنی 2 گھنٹے کی تربیتی نشست لینے کا شاندار موقع ملا۔

اس سیشن میں ہم نے نہ صرف یہ بات کی کہ مصنوعی ذہانت تعلیم کے نظام کو کس طرح تبدیل کر رہی ہے بلکہ اساتذہ کے ساتھ عملی طور پر مختلف AI ٹولز کا استعمال بھی سیکھا۔ یہ ٹولز اساتذہ کو وقت بچانے، بہتر اسباق تیار کرنے اور طلبہ کی سیکھنے کی صلاحیت کو مزید بہتر بنانے میں مدد دیتے ہیں۔

یہ دیکھ کر بہت خوشی ہوئی کہ اساتذہ کس قدر جوش اور دلچسپی کے ساتھ ٹیکنالوجی کو اپنے تدریسی عمل میں شامل کرنے کے لیے تیار ہیں۔

تعلیم کا مستقبل انہی لوگوں کا ہے جو ٹیکنالوجی کو اپناتے ہیں اور مسلسل سیکھنے کے عمل کو جاری رکھتے ہیں۔

اگر آپ کا اسکول، کالج یا تعلیمی ادارہ اساتذہ کے لیے AI کے عملی استعمال پر مبنی تربیتی سیشن منعقد کرنا چاہتا ہے تو رابطہ کرنے میں ہچکچاہٹ نہ کریں۔

آئیں مل کر اساتذہ کو تعلیم کے مستقبل کے لیے تیار کریں۔

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