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Throughout intellectual history, mystics, philosophers, poets, and aestheticians have engaged in discussions about the concept of beauty. The character of beauty is also considered a divine attribute reflecting God's love for beauty. Consequently, everything created by Allah is beautiful. Human beauty is unparalleled in terms of the appropriateness and attractiveness of his stature, shape and appearance. Allah's blessing is that the almighty created man's best creations and created his structure in good manners. Khawaja Farid, a Sufi poet, also shed light on the concept through his poetry, particularly in glorifying female obsession with ornaments. Khawaja Farid belongs to the pantheistic (Wahdat Al-Wajood) spiritual school of thought. Those affiliated with this spiritual school of thought loved every creature of this universe. As a result, they love the creator and have more spiritual intimacy with God. In this article, I aim to answer several questions regarding this theme, including the types of ornaments used, their purpose, the feelings they keep, and their symbolic meaning. Khawaja Farid's poetry indicates that all ornaments, colours, and forms are used to enhance the beauty of the female form for the beloved. These ornaments are worn on various body parts, such as fingers, wrists, elbows, nose, ears, neck, head, and feet, to gain the romantic approval of the beloved. Female characters in his poetry not only adorn themselves but also try to acquire famous and expensive clothes and ornaments from different places and cultures to increase their attractiveness. These ornaments' purpose is aesthetic and symbolic, representing the lover's desire to draw the beloved's attention and keep their love alive. The feeling of wearing these ornaments arises from the belief that they will enhance the wearer's beauty and make them more attractive. However, the critical study also finds these ornaments uncomfortable and impractical. Although these beautiful ornaments make life complicated and unbearable, they still practise those traditions to impress the beloved. In overview, the article excavates into the aesthetics of Khawaja Farid's poetry and the role of ornaments in enhancing the female form's beauty. The embellishments are worn to gain the beloved's romantic appreciation and represent the lover's desire to keep their love active. Although these ornaments are uncomfortable, they are essential for aesthetic and symbolic value. The article provides insight into the romantic aspects of ornamentation in poetry and the hidden sense behind these adornments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Pakistan is one of the countries where practice of forensic odontology and its record keeping is poor due to which we face difficulty in identification of individuals in disasters and other medicolegal problems. The objectives of this study were to know the status of forensic odontology and to determine the dental status of adult patients attending dental outpatient department of Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad. Methods: A cross-sectional Study was carried out from 1st September to 30th September 2018 in the Department of Dentistry, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. A questionnaire was designed including preliminary record, standard dental chart, notation chart and other variables. A sample of 96 patients having all permanent teeth were included and examined. Non-probability convenience sampling was used. Data was collected and analyzed on SPSS. Results: The sample consisted of 59.4% males and 40.6% females. Mean number of present teeth with sound status was 24±5. Faulty development was found in 14.6% of the patients. Faulty alignment, black/brown stains and attrition were observed in 38.5%, 86.5% and 25% of the patients respectively. No statistically significant association was found (p >0.05) between gender and faulty development, faulty alignment, staining or attrition. Forensic odontological practice and its record are not maintained in the hospital. Conclusions: High proportion the patients have black/brown stains. Faulty alignment is more as compared to faulty development. In our study we observed that no odonatological record is maintained in our hospital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Oral health is considered as being free from any kind of oral disease. Objectives: To explore the LAYMAN'S PERSPECTIVE regarding oral health, his awareness about oral diseases. To examine their attitude and beliefs regarding the maintenance of oral health. Study Design: We conducted mixed study on educated and uneducated people. Study Period: 01 May, 2016 to 01 May, 2017 Study Place: Punjab dental hospital, Lahore. Material & Methods: Qualitative method was used to collect knowledge and perspective of uneducated people. Quantitative method was used to collect data from educated people. We interviewed uneducated people in differenst places of Lahore and questionnaires were filled by educated people. Results: 58% of educated people and majority of uneducated people think they should visit dentist only at the time of need. 73% educated people said bleeding gums are indicative of oral disease, while majority of uneducated people said it does not indicate oral disease. Educated people were somewhat more aware of oral health and oral disease while uneducated people were unaware of even maintenance of oral health and its importance. Conclusion: Education makes the difference. Educated people have more awareness about oral health. Still awareness is needed a lot. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]