Zeeshan Rasool Khan

We are in blessed month of Rabi-ul-awal which according to many Islamic historians is birth month of prophet Muhammad ( Pbuh ), the last messenger of Allah, the leader of ummah in particular and ideal for humans in general, the teacher and preacher of love, peace and harmony, torchbearer of human and even animal rights and the person whose comparison is impossible to be made. Even non-Muslims acknowledge Muhammad (Pbuh) as matchless personality that cosmos produced. Michael H. Hart's in his master piece 'The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History', described Muhammad (Pbuh) as the most influential person in history. Hart asserted that Muhammad was "supremely successful" in both the religious and secular realms. In this month, Muslims round the globe express their love towards Prophet ( Pbuh ), processions are taken with hymns on lips and Conferences are organized to highlight his magnificence. However, right to have different opinion is the

It is human to hate pain and so humans hate to see others in pain. Humans feel sympathy and empathy when they see others in pain. Not only this but human make it their resolve to work out the means and methods which could relieve the pain of those who are in pain. And, to achieve this they are ready to sacrifice their time, energy and resources. Having said that, sometimes human behavior becomes hard to decipher, we expect something and diametrically opposite action or behavior is displayed by them. This erratic and unexpected behavior is in display in case of the Rohingya Muslim. They are beaten, butchered, charred and chopped but hardly any sympathy, empathy or actions to provide any relief to them are in sight. From last couple of months, horrifying pictures and video-clips of Rohingya Muslims do rounds on social media on regular basis .Powerful enough to wrench hearts of common masses, fails to stir the conscience of champions of humanity whose every utterance starts and ends

                            Unsung Hero: Syed Qasim Shah Bukhari (r.a) The valley of Kashmir is not only world-renowned for its beauty but is equally well known for being “Peer Waer” meaning “Alcove of Sufis and saints ”. Because under the cover of beautiful appearance, Kashmir holds spiritual attributes making it synonymous with spirituality , which has allured great dignitaries including seers and savants from time to time. During the reign of Sultan Zainul Aabideen, Sayyid’s entered into the Kashmir valley. Being the direct descendants of Prophet ( PBUH ); they were warmly welcomed and revered by Zainul Aabideen. Since then Sayyid’s inhabit all across the vale. This reputed, honorable dynasty gave birth to great personalities, who enshrined, and animated hearts with their wisdom and divine attributes. One such great man who erupted from this magnificent and sublime dynasty was Allama Syed Qasim Shah Bukhari (r.a). Born in 1910 in the home of noble person Syed Abd

Seven decades are on, Kashmir; the conflict torn zone continues to yearn for resolution. Time and again, Kashmir erupts to make its voice audible to the world especially India but later lends deaf ears to aspirations of its people every time. After 2008 agitation new wave of largely non-violent protests against Indian establishment emerged in Kashmir with youth actively playing part and 2010, 2016 uprising further fanned the flames of discontent. The 2016 intifada left such an impact that even after a year, peace and normalcy struggles to dominate in the region and people are adamant not to change their opinion vis-à-vis Kashmir. This has perhaps resulted into change in government’s callous attitude which hitherto used all sorts of repressive measures to gag the voices of dissent, to choose the path of previous regime; that is, appointing of interlocutor to hold dialogue. The objective of dialogue has always been to achieve practical and peaceful solution to the problems and factua