Hans Christian Andersen -Translated by Atifa Jameel

یہ کہانی ایک ایسے خوشحال گھر کی ہے  جہاں ایک ننھے بچے کی پیدائش پر ہر طرف خوشیاں بکھری ہیں۔ قسمت کی ہر نعمت اس کے جھولے میں رکھ دی گئی ہے: صحت، دولت، محبت اور آسائشیں۔ مگر پھر بھی ایک کمی باقی ہے، ایک ایسا تحفہ جو ابھی نہیں ملااور وہ ہے ’’آخری موتی‘‘۔وہ انمول موتی جو صرف غم کی پری دے سکتی ہے۔مگر وہ پری کہاں رہتی ہے اور کیا اس موتی کے بغیر خوشیاں نامکمل ہیں ؟ کیا یہ موتی مل پائے گا؟ جاننے کے لیےآئیے   کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Fairytale

Moral

Urdu

Akhree Moti

Enid Blyton-Translated by Atifa jameel

یہ کہانی دو ہمسایوں کی ہے جو میلے میں انعام جیتنے کے خواب دیکھ رہے تھے۔ دونوں نے بڑی محنت سے اپنی سبزیاں اُگائیں لیکن ایک چھوٹی سی بحث نے سب کچھ برباد کر دیا۔ جھگڑے کے دوران ان کی ساری محنت ضائع ہو گئی اور گاؤں والے تماشا دیکھتے رہ گئے۔ کیا وہ میلے کے مقابلے میں شامل ہو سکے؟ کیا ان کا خواب سچ ہو پایا یا سب کچھ غصّے کی نذر ہو گیا؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے  یہ دلچسپ اور مزیدار کہانی پڑھیے۔

Humor

Chattakh Patakh! Dhap Dhap

Maria Hussain

یہ کہانی ایک ایسی سلطنت کی ہے جو دولت مند تو تھی مگر اختلاف اور ضد نے اسے کمزور کر رکھا تھا۔ جب دشمن نے حملہ کیا تو سب تنہا لڑے اور شکست کھا گئے۔ لیکن کیا ایک بہادر نوجوان اسکندر سب کو جوڑ کر جیت کی راہ دکھا پائے گا؟ آئیے، کہانی پڑھ کر جانیں۔

Woh Jo Sab Ko Jor Gaya

James Baldwin-Translated by Atifa jameel

یہ کہانی ہے اسکاٹ لینڈ کے بہادر بادشاہ رابرٹ بروس کی، جو بارہا شکست کے بعد مایوس ہو گیا تھا۔ مگر ایک ننھی سی مکڑی کی لگن اور ہمت نے اسے زندگی کا نیا سبق سکھایا۔ اب سوال یہ ہے کہ بروس نے اس نصیحت سے کیا سیکھا اور ساتویں بار کی کوشش کا نتیجہ کیا نکلا؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

Hoslay Ki Door

Aesop-Translated by Atifa Jameel

ایک دفعہ ایک بھوکے بھیڑیے کی ملاقات ایک پالتو کتے سے ہوئی جس کی جسامت دیکھ کر بھیڑیا حیران رہ گیا اور اس کی خوب تعریف کی۔ جواب میں پالتو کتے نے اسے بھی اس  کی طرح موٹا تازہ ہونے کی ترکیب بتائی لیکن بھیڑیے کو وہ نامنظور ہوئی۔ آخر وہ کیا بات تھی جس پر بھیڑیے نے لذیذ کھانوں کی بھی قربانی دے دی؟ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھیے۔

Fable

Azaadi Hazaar  Nemat

Frank Stockton

This story is about a semi-barbaric king who built a strange arena for justice. An accused person had to choose between two doors: behind one was a hungry tiger, and behind the other was a beautiful lady who would become his wife. When the king discovered that his daughter loved a young man of low rank, he sent him to the arena. The princess secretly found out which door held the tiger and which held the lady. What would the princess do? Would she give the right hint to the young man? What would come out of the door he opened—the lady or the tiger? Read this mysterious tale to find out if the young man’s life is saved or not.

Short Story

Mystery

English

The Lady, or the Tiger?

H.G. Wells

At a table, a man with a scar on his face began to share a strange tale of survival. Years ago, while searching for rare eggs in Madagascar, he and two native companions discovered enormous Aepyornis eggs؛ remains of a giant bird thought to be extinct. But greed and betrayal left him stranded alone on a deserted island with only a canoe, a few supplies, and three of those precious eggs. To his amazement, one of the eggs hatched, and he found himself raising a giant bird he fondly named “Man Friday.” For nearly two years they lived together on the lonely island, until the bird grew into a towering creature with a dangerous temper. Did the scarred man manage to tame this monstrous bird or was he forced to make a terrible choice? What happened when his only friend turned against him? And how did he finally escape the island? Read this captivating tale of adventure and survival to explore the secrets of Aepyornis Island.

Adventure

Aepyornis Island

Aesop

Once a Jackdaw saw an Eagle carrying a lamb in her strong talons. This made him think that he too was big and strong enough to do the same. So, he spotted a large Ram in a field and landed on its back. But when he tried to fly away with the Ram, what do you think happened? Will the foolish Jackdaw be able to soar like the Eagle? Read this story to find out!

The Eagle and the Jackdaw

Hans Christian Andersen

Once a flax plant felt so happy to be fine and long, dreaming that it would be turned into something beautiful. This thought filled it with joy. But one day, the poor flax was pulled up by its roots and thrown into water, then placed near a fire. Later, it was put on the spinning wheel. These were painful and difficult moments for the flax. Yet, despite all the suffering, it stayed content, knowing that something new awaited. At last, the flax was made into beautiful linen, and it began a new journey full of surprises. But was this really the end of its story or just the beginning of something greater? What will happen to the linen next? Could the flax’s story still continue in an even more unexpected way? Read this story to find out!

The Flax

Peacocks are known for their beautiful, vibrant feathers. But there was a time when they did not have them. One day, the peacock was granted his wish for long, colorful feathers, and from then on, he began to walk proudly among the birds. However, this gift came at a cost. Which quality did the peacock lose because of his new feathers? Was it more important than having beauty alone? Read the story to find out!

The Peacock

L. Frank Baum

In Part 2, Dorothy met a Scarecrow who joined her on the journey to the City of Emeralds, hoping to get some brains. Now, as they walked together, the Scarecrow often stumbled because the road was uneven and many yellow bricks were missing. At noon, they sat down by the roadside near a brook to have some food. Dorothy ate from her basket, but the Scarecrow refused, as he was never hungry. During their rest, the Scarecrow shared his story with Dorothy. What could his story be? And where would Dorothy, Toto, and the Scarecrow spend the night? Read this part to discover the tale of the Scarecrow and why he longs for brains.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Part 3

Muhammad Usman Jalal

’’العيون اليواقظ‘‘ مجموعة رائعة من الحكايات والأمثال الأخلاقية. من خلال شخصيات من الحيوانات والبشر، تعلِّم هذه القصص دروسًا في العقل والصبر والأمانة والصداقة والتدبير. كل حكاية لا تُمتع القارئ فحسب، بل تُرشده أيضًا إلى مبادئ مهمة في الحياة.
يَشْمَلُ هٰذَا الجُزْءُ
في رجل عشق نفسه 
السبع والذئب والثعلب
الديك والثعلب 
في المعدة والاعضاء 
في الشيخ الذي تزوج امرأتين

Poem

Arabic

Al-'Uyn al-Yawqiz (The Watchful Eyes) 18

’’العيون اليواقظ‘‘ مجموعة رائعة من الحكايات والأمثال الأخلاقية. من خلال شخصيات من الحيوانات والبشر، تعلِّم هذه القصص دروسًا في العقل والصبر والأمانة والصداقة والتدبير. كل حكاية لا تُمتع القارئ فحسب، بل تُرشده أيضًا إلى مبادئ مهمة في الحياة.
يَشْمَلُ هٰذَا الجُزْءُ
في الضفدعة والفارة 
في فار الخلا وفار المدينة
في السلحفاة والطيور
في الصياد الجبان
في السبع العاشق

Al-'Uyn al-Yawqiz (The Watchful Eyes) 6

Hammad Younus

One day, a shepherd who used to take the village’s livestock to graze in the forest thought of making fun of the villagers. He began shouting at the top of his voice that a lion had come. However, when the villagers rushed to help him, there was no lion, only the boy laughing. But when the lion came for real, did anyone come to help the poor shepherd? How will the boy be punished for lying? Read this thought-provoking story to find out!

The Lying Shepherd

A crow was flying in search of water, as he was very thirsty due to a long drought that had dried up all the rivers, streams, and lakes. At last, he found a pitcher with very little water in it. Using his clever mind, the crow thought of a plan. He began dropping pebbles into the pitcher and drank the water as it rose. But will other crows follow this wise act? What will one crow do that leads to his death instead of quenching his thirst? Read this story to find out!

Two Crows and a Lesson Told

Once, there lived a crane and a fox who were friends. One day, the fox invited the crane to dinner. However, he served the food on flat plates, making it impossible for the crane to eat with his long beak. What will the crane say to the fox? And how will the fox pay for his mockery? Read this short fable to discover how the crane teaches the fox a lesson in return.

The Crane and the Fox

Once, a hungry bear hunted a deer and was joyfully on his way to enjoy his meal when he encountered a lion, who attacked him to claim the deer for himself. A terrible fight broke out between the lion and the bear, but who will get the deer after the fight? Or will someone else come to claim the meal? Read this story to find out!

Lion and Bear

A proud rabbit always made fun of his neighbour, the slow-moving tortoise. One day, he challenged the tortoise to a race, which the tortoise reluctantly accepted, as the challenge was made in front of a large crowd. Will the rabbit win the race as usual, or will his haughty behaviour be punished? Read this short fable to find out what happens when pride meets perseverance.

The Tortoise and the Rabbit

Once, there lived a shepherd who used to take his cattle for grazing. However, despite his strong protection, a cunning wolf set its eyes on the livestock and began following the shepherd’s herd. Pretending to be helpful, the wolf acted like a guard, protecting the sheep from harm. But will the wolf truly serve as a guardian or is something terrible about to happen? Read this story to find out the true aim of the so-called guardian wolf.

The Guardian Wolf

A hungry dog was running around in search of food when he came across a river full of fish. Unable to reach the river’s depth, he called his fellow dogs for help. What will the dogs do to reach the fish? Will they succeed in their efforts, or will they learn a valuable lesson? Read this story to find out!

The River and the Dogs

One day, a hungry fox, while wandering in the jungle in search of food, spotted a crow sitting on a tree branch with a big piece of meat in its beak. The fox wanted that piece of meat and came up with a plan to snatch it from the crow. How will the cunning fox deceive the so-called wise crow? Will the crow fall into the fox’s trap? Read to find out who will get to eat the meat.

The Fox and the Crow

When the hungry wolf found a weak, stray dog, he quickly pounced toward him. However, when the dog requested the wolf to leave him for a few days and eat him when he became healthy again, would the wolf listen to the dog? Would the dog really become fat and fall prey to the fierce wolf? Read this short fable to find out the fate of the dog.

The Wolf and the Dog

Once, a wolf was running into the forest with a goat kid when he came across a large, ferocious lion who grabbed the goat kid from him. The wolf, being so terrified, could not utter a word. However, when the lion was at a distance, the wolf angrily muttered that the lion had no right to take his belonging. What would the lion say to the wolf? Would the lion hand over the goat kid to him? Read this short fable to find out!

The Wolf and the Lion

A young deer became friends with a wolf. They played together and spent most of their time in each other’s company. The deer’s father often warned him, saying that the wolf can never be his friend, but the young deer did not pay any attention to his father’s wise words. One day, the deer went with the wolf and his pack on a hunting trip. What tragedy lay ahead for the poor deer? How will he pay for ignoring his father’s advice? Read this thoughtful tale to find out!

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