The Overwhelming Influence of The Bradford Godfather | Our History

A documentary portrait of Mohamed Fazal Hussain - one of the first immigrants to settle in Bradford from what is now Pakistan. At 73, he is the oldest member of the Muslim community, amongst whom he wields enormous influence.
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This film was first broadcast: 1976

Among the Muslim community of Bradford, 73-year-old Mohamed Fazal Hussain wields enormous influence. In the 1930s he was one of the first five immigrants to arrive from what is now Pakistan to settle in Yorkshire. This absorbing documentary finds Hussain planning the fulfillment of two great ambitions - the completion of his feature film, and his plans to visit his homeland for the first time in 16 years to settle urgent family matters. The programme follows his journey to bring back two of his nieces to marry into the Bradford side of the family. But once in Pakistan, there are circumstances that are destined to test the tough exterior of 'The Bradford Godfather'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some lessons learned from history?

History has taught us three important lessons. First, you must do it yourself when you change the world. The second is to ensure that people are ready to accept change in their lives. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.

First, there are two ways to make the world better. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. You can lose sight of the reason you started fighting.

Although you cannot control the reactions of people to your ideas, you can control how they are presented. If you attempt to convince someone of something, you'll fail. But, if your goal is to inspire someone to act, you'll be successful.

People had an idea, and they decided to take action. This is how most great movements started. It doesn't matter if you're trying to create change or react to it. These are the rules that will help you make an impact.

The second lesson is the fact that we all have the power to make our lives better. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means we must decide what kind of life we want to lead. Do we wait for someone else to permit us to live? Or do we want to take charge of our destiny?

I think we're living a golden time right now. There's more opportunity than ever before, creating a lot of excitement. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

This creates a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.

Let's assume you want to purchase a house. Or you could just sit back and wait for someone to give you a gift card to Home Depot. You could also think about what you would love to do. Look for a job which allows you to do that. Finally, apply for financing.

Let's pretend you want to travel all over the globe. You might ask yourself, "Where do I want to go?" Next, you might start saving money, looking up countries online, and talking to your friends. Then, you book a trip.

Let's pretend you didn’t know what your goal was. You would most likely do one of these things. You can increase your chances to get what you want by asking these questions. It may seem odd, but it works.

The third lesson is to never lose sight of the possibility of improving the future. It is easy to see why. Your choices determine who you are and who you become.

It is important to take inspiration from past experiences, learn from mistakes and succeed until you are successful.

If you don’t believe you can offer anything, you’re already behind. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.

Don't worry if you don't know where you should start. Start small and build from there. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What have you failed to do? What were your successes? What have you done to overcome obstacles?

Don't forget to remember that only you can limit your potential. No matter how much anyone tells, you can achieve anything you set your mind.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "Nothing will work unless you do."


What is the most valuable thing that you have learned in history?

This question is not easy to answer. Learning is about three things. First, knowledge is power. We must also recognize the fact that knowledge is cumulative. Third, we must appreciate how quickly knowledge changes.

Knowledge is power because it empowers us to make better decisions and improve our lives. We would not have any trouble making decisions if our information was perfect. We would always do exactly what we wanted without worrying about whether it was right or wrong.

Knowledge is power, but it can also be cumulative. This means that once we've learned something, we continue to add more knowledge to our brains. As we get smarter, our brains become more sophisticated. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's now look at the third. While knowledge is cumulative, it doesn't stay static for very long. Information is constantly changing. Scientists are constantly discovering new facts, theories, or ways to think. Every day, new discoveries are made.

Technology allows us to quickly access knowledge, and is crucial for our culture. Technology allows us to save vast amounts data and share it between millions of people across the globe.

Globalization has changed how we think about technology. Globalization refers the process whereby ideas and products are spread across borders. Globalization means that knowledge is accessible anywhere.

Access to information from anywhere on the planet is possible thanks to the internet. Anyone can read books, watch movies, listen to music, play video games, and surf the web. All these activities require knowledge.

Knowledge is becoming more accessible but also more specialized. You can find thousands of websites that offer advice on subjects such as finance, health, business, sports, and travel. These sites have information on every topic.

There are likely to be only a few websites offering automotive-related products or services if you try to search the internet for a car. There are many sites that cover every topic, but you will only find a few websites that focus on cars.

Experts in particular fields have the ability to share and create value. This is why experts in these areas are so popular. Experts are often experts in a specific field. Experts are also capable of producing high-quality content targeted at their audience.

This specialization is good news for consumers because they don't need to search through tons of useless information. Instead, they can rely on a limited number of websites that offer lots of valuable content.

Experts can also benefit from specialization as they are able to build strong businesses around what they know. A person buys a book because he expects that the author is knowledgeable enough about his topic to be able to give a concise and clear explanation. He wants to be confident that the author understands his message.

Experts who do not specialize risk losing potential customers.

It's not necessary to be a specialist in only one area. Most people are experts in multiple areas today. It could be that we are an accountant, a lawyer or a doctor. Or a teacher. We are also likely to be parents, spouses and friends.

Some experts say that the commonality of specialization makes it impossible to succeed in many different areas.

So, how do you become a specialist in multiple areas? It's simple: practice. To learn anything, you have to practice. And when you make progress, you keep going until you reach a level where people recognize your expertise.

Nowadays, there are entire industries devoted to helping others achieve this goal. Some courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, and even schools teach people how to gain knowledge quickly.


What can we learn by Abraham Lincoln's example?

Abraham Lincoln said that he was slow to learn, but quick to forget.

He understood how important it is to keep learning. He also knew that there would come an occasion when he would need the ability to abandon old habits and learn new ones.

The same applies to our businesses. No matter how hard we plan for success there will be times where we run into roadblocks that cause us to get stuck in a rut.

It is vital to continually learn and develop new skills. If we do nothing else, we must continue to learn, even after we reach the pinnacle of success.

Lincoln was the right person. He recognized that while he could become more effective in his business, he couldn't stop learning.

There are two types. There are two types: those who stay active and those who stay informed.

People who are always busy work solely to grow their businesses. They will be involved in product development, marketing strategies, customer service, or any other daily tasks.

They may feel accomplished, but they are often missing the mark. Entrepreneurs who aren't focused on learning more won't see sustainable growth.

What sets successful entrepreneurs apart? The ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

When faced with challenges, successful entrepreneurs always look for ways to improve their existing products or services.

On the other hand, average entrepreneurs cling to outdated methods that no longer work. They will not change their ways until they fail.

To succeed, you must master both the art of adaptation and self-reflection.


How to Learn Easily from Human History's Victories and Failures?

You don't need to wait for history repeats itself. Learning from human history's mistakes doesn't take long. Just make sure you are not repeating them yourself!

The key is to recognize what worked well in the past and apply those lessons to your business.

This is possible by studying books about leadership and managing strategies as well case studies of successful businesses that have been around for decades.

By doing this, you can draw inspiration and avoid the same pitfalls they did.

Also, you can find examples of bankrupt businesses. What made them fail? Are there any common themes among these failures? These insights will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Finally, learn about the lives of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln (John D. Rockefeller), Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs), and Elon Musk. They had the most impressive resumes but none knew how managing people or running a company. Learn from their mistakes to help you make better decisions.

Learning from human history's mistakes and victories is simple. It is easy to think about the things that worked well in the past today and find ways to make them work for you today.


Statistics

  • According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
  • During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
  • But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
  • According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
  • The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)

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What can humankind learn by the past mistakes of its ancestors?

We've been there before and we'll likely be back. Learning from history is a good thing. It may even help humanity survive another crisis.

It's possible to survive if we remain open-minded and continue to learn from our mistakes.

Problem is when we don't learn from the mistakes of the past and deny that the human nature hasn’t changed much since the beginning.

There is much wisdom in the old ways but we tend ignore them because they don't fit with our beliefs. We instead of making changes we find difficult we stick to the familiar.

The world is constantly changing and our way of living together changes. Our environment is becoming more complex, and we face more problems to solve.

That means we need to change too. That makes us vulnerable to failing because we can't rely upon the strategies that worked before.

If we do this, we lose sight and succumb to our habits.

Our brains evolved to adapt and cope with conditions that existed thousands upon thousands of year ago. Those days aren’t gone forever.

The future isn’t certain. There's still room for improvement.

Amazing feats can still be achieved by humans. We have the ability to create incredible technologies. To uncover new frontiers.

And yet, we often choose to limit ourselves. To fear evolution. To reject evolution. To believe that what worked yesterday can work tomorrow.

This is what some people do to combat it. They see themselves to be warriors against this status quo. Fighting against the establishment. Against the system.

They view themselves as rebels who are proud to challenge convention. They are those who challenge the conventions and norms of society.

They rebel against rules. They loathe conformity. They don't care about social expectations. They believe they know best than everyone else.

To these people, I say good luck!

You'll need it!

You're facing a difficult battle. These forces are strong and drive mainstream society.

In many places around the globe, the majority has no interest in listening to you. There is no interest in your point of view.

It doesn't matter how well-intentioned or brilliant you are. Your ideas might not be accepted by the majority.

Your message might not reach the right people. That's precisely why you'll need strange lessons from the past.

Because that's where the real power is. This is where you can truly make a difference.

This is where people can be inspired to follow their dreams. Here you can inspire others to create movements that change societies.

Let me ask you one question. Is it your goal to live up the other person's expectations all of the time? Or, would you rather choose to create your own path?