History of Asota Sharif

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Name and place:
Hi friends my name is Zulfiqar Ali and I belong to village Asota Sharif, swabi, NWFP, Pakistan.
Early life and education:
I am told that I was one of the naughty children and I was brilliant student during my primary school's period, however I was backbencher at high school. During high school period I asked question frequently just to harass the teachers. I was one of the weak boys in English. After passing ssc in nearly 2nd division I got admission in premedical at Govt College swabi. The only word, which I learn, was "perpendicular motion". So I was kicked out of college after September results as a all rounder. Then I turned towards humanities, in which I was successful. After passing BA in history and political science my confidence restored to some extent. I did master in "History" with distinction. And did master in "Political Science". BED and MED gave me the chance to join education department.
My profession:
I taught as English teacher at comprehensive school in Tarbela for two years. In 1998 I joined department of education as senior English teacher I worked in GHS Tordher for four months and since April 1998 I had been working in GMS Seen khel, Maneri Bala as Head master.in 2005 I finally revenged the language which spelled a lot of troubles in my education career. yes I got master degree in English...would you believe it? in 2007 once again luck favored me and selected as SS in History cum Civics by KPK public service commission...since then I have been spending my time in GHSS Mansabdar.
My hobbies:
I have been a regular listener of radio programmes. I received so many books, gifts and certificates from different radio stations as rewards. Cricket is my favorite game and I play it regularly.
I have some 1000 coins of about 60 countries.
I read books regularly and I have a collection of about 300 books.
My best friends: I have a limited circle of friends.
I am inspired of:
My father Muhammad Ayub sani, and brother Muhammad Zahir shah, lecturer at college Swabi, who always appreciated my efforts.

Zulfiqar Ali
16,sep, 2003 updated in 2016

Historical background of Asota Sharif

Some people say "Asota pa Razaroo ke Na sahee"; it means Asota need not to be considered in regional decisions. People, who want to humiliate a person of Asota, use these like words. In fact it is historically proved that Asota sharif is one of the oldest village of NWFP.The name of Asota came from two "Sanskrit" words: AAS and WATTA, which mean "upright" and "stone".

The remains of archeological stone-circle are still exist in Asota Sharif, for which Asota was named. The sign of megaliths stones spread over the site indicates that it was a temple of sun-worshipping communities in Saravish regime [5th/6th century BC]. According to some scholars, the building had 30 doors, every one of which was used on a certain day. A local legend states that these stones were the petrified forms of a marriage procession, comprising of bride, the bridegroom and some other people /relatives, who were attacked by bandits and prayed to be petrified instead of disgraced at their hands. Sharif was added latter on due to the respectful personality of Hazrat Hameedullah Babajee.

Some important personalities belong to Asota Sharif
[Brief account]
1-*Hzrat Hameedullah [Asota Babajee]
Hazrat Hameedullah Babajee was born in 17th century at Asota Sharif. His father, a respected person of Sheikh jana, decided to migrate to Asota Sharif after a family, bloody feud and made Asota as permanent home. He sent young Hameedullah for Islamic education to swat, where he remained for many years. Hameedullah Babajee took part in Ambella war in 1863.At Asota Sharif he was great religious personality. He was great saint. People from distant area visit his shrine. There are many mureed of Babajee who belong to swat, Buner, sindh, and even to Rajestan, India.
2-Fareedullah shah bacha
Fareedullah shah bacha was the grandson of Hazrat Hameedullah Baba. He was the prominent political figure of Asota sharif. He was respected by all villagers. He has personal relations with many important personalities of his age. Sobash Chander boss came to Asota sharif and met with Fareedullah shah bacha . Nadar shah of Afghanistan sent a looking glass for shah. He has very deep relations with nawab family of Mardan.
He died on 1968 after one-month illness.
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3-DR Abdul mateen khan
Dr Abdul Mateen is the renowned economist and social worker. He is known for his strict administration as voice chancellor of Peshawar University in 1985-86.
4-DR Dur-e-kamil
DR Dur-e-kamil was one of the best skin specialist in Pakistan. His fame as skin specialist spread and wide.
5-jamal-ud-din
Jamal -ud-din is the chief scientific officer in Atomic Energy Commission. He is Gold-medalist in physics. His research papers are taught in Japan and Malaysia.
6-Muhammad Israr
Muhammad israr is also a great scientist of Atomic Energy Commission. he is self made personality and an example for the rest of students of Asota Sharif.
8-Qamar zaman
Qamar zaman was the organizer of youth social welfare organization .he revolutionized Asota Sharif. His organization won many awards from different NGO's. He was the lecturer of math at Nowshera College. He died at very young age of 35.
9- Muhammad Zahir shah Zahir
Zahir shah zahir is very popular poet of Asota Sharif. He has completed two books of his poetry. He dedicated both his books to Muhammad Ali, a renowned film star. His first book was "FANKAR" while his second book is "DA GUL PA SORY DA AZGHO PA SOOKOO"
Asota Sharif and Sports
Our villagers are sport loving people. In past times "mukha"[arrow throwing] was the popular game in Asota Sharif. But due to quarrels this game was abandoned. Now days there are three major games played in our village .
1-Cricket Cricket is played in Asota with very enthusiasm. In early days it was played with hard ball .there were many talented players in Asota Sharif .
Jamaludin: jamaluddin was the founder of cricket in Asota Sharif.He had introduced cricket in different villages of district Swabi.
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Noorul Amin: Noorul Amin was one of the best bowlers of his age. He was popular for ball deviation and perfect Yorker. It was very difficult for a batsman to face him. His best performance was 6/20 against "Taja" in 1985. He has left the cricket and nowadays busies with his electronic workshop.
Laiq Zaman>:Laiq Zaman is also very fast boweler of our village he once broke the leg of a batsman ,he was a good batsman also ,he is now working in sharja.{UAE}
Zahir shah: He was one of the best batsmen of hard ball cricket. He was popular for stay on wicket .He has the ability to play shots around the ground. It was very hard for the bowlers to get him out easily. Once he hit six sixes in an over. His best performance was 102/not out and bat-carry against Shera Ghund. He is now lecturer in Urdu at G.C Swabi.
Iqbal Muhammad: He remained caption of Asota Sharif for many years. Asota won many tournaments under his captaincy. Now Iqbal Muhammad is living in Switzerland. Hard ball cricket is, now, not played in Asota Sharif. However many boys play tennis- ball cricket. But there is no playground in Asota Sharif. And boys played cricket in stream and graveyard.
2-Football: Football is regularly played in Asota Sharif .Our village recently won a big tournament in kalukhan. Some players of our village are one of the best players of district Swabi. Pakistan army selected two football players from our village; Arifulah,and Ashfaq. Koussar Ali is the organizer of our village football game.
3- Volleyball: Now days there are no volleyball team in our village. But there are great players of volleyball living in our village.
Noorjamal: Noorjamal lala was the organizer of volleyball in Asota Sharif .he was the captain of our village team. He was the best player of volleyball. Under his captaincy Asota Sharif won many cups. He has been working in Saudi Arabia.
Zahir shah s/o mir hasham: Zahir shah was also a best player of volleyball .His pass was perfect and dangerous one. Many matches were won due to hie efforts.
Zahir shah: Zahir shah [poet] was one of the best serviceman in district Swabi .He introduced a unique style in service. And it was very difficult for opposite players to stop his service.
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My native land Asota Sharif

Asota Sharif is my native land

All types of beauty it has obtained

The green grass, the trees, the mountains

All these lovely things my village contains

The stream provides a lovely sight

Having more fireflies at the night

When the water strikes the ground

Producing a lovely hissing sound

The sound seems very lovely at the night

Like the water and ground's fight

Some playing games, some catch fish

According to their age and wish

Most of the boys and girls gain knowledge

Either it may be from school or college

I am Ibadullah of Asota Sharif

It is so long I told it in brief