The Last 10 Nights of Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr: A Divine Opportunity
By: Dr Aftab Jan The last ten nights of Ramadan hold immense significance in Islam, offering believers a golden opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and blessings. Among these nights, Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power) is the most sacred, as Allah (SWT) declares in the Qur’an: “The Night of Decree is better than a […]
Ignorance is either not knowing or knowing wrongly
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Ignorance is not just the absence of knowledge; it is also the presence of misinformation. In an age where information is abundant, ignorance thrives not only because people lack knowledge but also because they accept and spread falsehoods. This is particularly relevant in today’s world, including in India, where misinformation, half-truths, […]
Fatherly love is pious
By: Syed Majid Gilani A father’s love is one of the purest and most selfless forms of devotion. It is not just a relationship—it is a foundation upon which a child’s identity, security, and future are built. This bond is deeply rooted in nature, an unshakable force that neither time, distance, nor hardships can truly […]
Finding Light in Darkness: A Universal Message of Hope and Strength
By: Dr. Aftab Jan Life is a journey filled with challenges. Every human—regardless of race, religion, or nationality—faces hardships. From financial struggles and health crises to personal losses and emotional pain, suffering is a shared experience. But amid the storms of life, there is one universal truth: hardship is never permanent, and relief will come. […]
The True Measure of Friendship
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Life has a way of revealing the truth when we least expect it. We often count the people around us, mistaking their presence for genuine companionship. But when storms rage and the tides of fate turn, we realize who truly stands with us—not just in our moments of triumph but in […]
Junk Food is devastating for our Health
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Kashmir has long been known for its rich cultural heritage, strong traditions, and wholesome lifestyle. However, in recent years, our dietary habits have undergone a drastic transformation. We Kashmiris have always been quick to adopt new trends, often without fully considering their consequences. This adaptability, though beneficial in many ways, has […]
An Open Letter to CEO Hajj Committee of India
Respected Sir Hajj issues faced by Kashmiri women continue to be ignored year after year, and this time is no different. It is extremely disappointing that not a single female State Hajj Inspector (khadim) has been selected from Jammu & Kashmir, nor has any female trainer been appointed to guide Kashmiri women Hajis. This is […]
A wake up call for Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Water is life. Water nourishes our bodies, fields, and ecosystems. And yet, as we celebrate World Water Day, we must use our brains to the water scenario in Kashmir the “Paradise on Earth” still in the equilibrium of a burgeoning water crisis today. As much as the grand rivers, green meadows, […]
I’tikaf: A closer connect with Allah (SWT)
By: Waris Nissar In the bustling world we live in, where distractions are abundant and time is fleeting, few practices offer Muslims a chance to disconnect from the material and reconnect with the spiritual like I’tikaf does. This revered practice, which involves secluding oneself in a mosque for worship, prayer, and reflection, is particularly significant […]
The Story of Bhagat Singh’s Prison Notebook
By: Kalpana Pandey On the occasion of the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh and his comrades Sukhdev and Rajguru, let us briefly explore Bhagat Singh’s jail diary. This diary, similar in size to a school notebook, was given to Bhagat Singh by jail authorities on September 12, 1929, with an inscription stating “404 pages for […]
