Tousif Raza

In the rich tapestry of Kashmiri literature, there exists a continuous stream of remarkable voices that embody knowledge, spirituality, and empowerment. Among these luminaries, Dr. Shahida Shabnum emerges as a trailblazing mystic composer who has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of Kashmir.

Dr. Shahida Shabnum, a revered figure in Kashmiri literature, has left an indelible mark with her captivating and profound works. Her poetry resonates with the essence of feminism, a legacy initiated by Lal Ded that continues to thrive today. Like a flowing river, our literature as a female has revived hearts for generations, and Dr. Shabnum stands as a cherished female voice in this rich literary tradition. In this analysis of poetry, we delve into the enchanting world she creates through her verses, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and transformative power of her words.

Dr. Shabnum’s influence extends beyond her literary works. Having had the privilege of meeting her during her tenure as a Kashmiri language instructor at her college, I was fortunate enough to receive a collection of her books. The encounter was a profound and enlightening experience, igniting a deep curiosity to delve into her life and explore her poetry as a woman. This event served as a bridge, connecting generations of women poets and fostering a network that spans decades. Dr. Shabnum is rightfully recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers, with her literary prowess acknowledged through prestigious accolades such as the Sanskriti Award. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor, imparting her knowledge of Kashmiri at the Government Degree College Dangiwacha Rafiabad in Baramulla. Her presence as an educator further solidifies her commitment to nurturing the next generation of literary voices.

Dr. Shabnum’s literary contributions span an impressive collection of over 23 books, delving predominantly into issues concerning women, expressed in both prose and poetry. Her poetic verses serve as a vessel for spiritual contemplation, delving into the realm of the metaphysical universe. With profound depth, her poetry transcends the superficialities of the materialistic world and offers a glimpse into a higher consciousness. One of her notable works, “Tresh Te Sehra,” imparts invaluable lessons on love, unveiling the essence of heavenly connections. It beautifully portrays love as a transformative force, where every moment leads to the unveiling of a hundred veils, urging us to release the constraints of worldly existence. Through her poignant words, she guides readers on a path that transcends physical boundaries and elicits an inner echo, representing the true essence of self-expression and self-discovery. As an example you can read

“Yach kaeli az be hijran
karnas Betaab saqi
Nat waens gai mai chalaan
Eshqun azab saqi
Guftar chani posho
Gulshan barith chu aamut
Roi chon gulshanas manz
Folwun gulab saqi ”
Tresh Te Sehra pg 18

The poetry book by Shahida Shabnam is the outcome of a protracted period of abstinence and a spiritual quest. This extensive voyage has given rise to a notion and a route that welcomes us and invites others to brighten our hearts by leading us down many spiritual, mystic, and metaphysical routes. Her voice of poetry is a message of spiritual discipline, a purifier for the spirit, as she says:

“Yim jigrik daag ti chalna Zanah
Yim Ani gaeti shaam ti dalna Zanah
Mat e Shabnum kawan dit Saban
Yim chacharik jaam e ti walna Zanah”
(Sirr Bowum Naras Unpublished )

These profound verses reflect the depths of her introspection and the resilience of the human spirit. They remind us of the enduring journey towards self-discovery, where inner wounds remain unhealed, and the darkness of life’s challenges persists. Shabnam’s poetic voice resonates with a resolute determination to reject superficiality, as symbolized by the reference to crows. Her refusal to adorn herself with fading frills exemplifies her unwavering commitment to authenticity and a higher spiritual calling. Through her poetry, she compels us to embrace our true selves and embark on a transformative quest for inner liberation.

The poetry contained within “Tresh Te Sehra” offers a profound assurance of the soul’s unwavering spiritual serenity, even as it resides within the confines of the physical body. It serves as a testament to the emergence of the spiritual realm, guiding readers towards an eternal voyage of love and an appreciation for the aesthetic world. Readers often find themselves commenting that these verses are not merely poetry but rather a mystifying enigma concealed within their hearts. The poems within this book serve as a transformative gateway, initiating the spiritual journey and brimming with profound wisdom and spiritual experiences. Each verse becomes a sacred passage, inviting readers to delve deeper into their own souls and unravel the mysteries that lie within.

This remarkable collection serves as a profound lesson in spiritual treasures, reminding us not to be content with mere stories but to explore the paths traversed by others. It encourages us to unfold our own myth, forge our own unique journey, and discover the precious treasures of love and light that await us. Shahida’s poetry skillfully weaves together themes of self-respect, self-containment, and love. Allow these lines to resonate within you:

“Mai rovum zindagi hund saaz wadna
Kaleyam zew gayam awaaz wadna
Pakhan toksoor korham haedisaato
Natai aesis wudaan shahbaaz wadna
Wolut osum karith sadman khushi hund
Sapiid waeni faash saeri raaz wadna”
Tresh Te Sehra pg 29

These poignant verses encapsulate the complexities of the human experience, evoking a sense of raw vulnerability and the inevitability of shedding tears in the face of adversity. Shahida’s profound words remind us that it is through acknowledging our pain and embracing our emotions that we truly embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Shahida Shabnam’s poetry possesses a unique linguistic quality, characterized by a seamless and lucid expression that resonates with both the common readership and the intellectual class. While her verses flow smoothly, there are moments where she employs subtle language techniques, adding layers of depth and intrigue. This duality allows her poetry to engage a wide audience, making it accessible to all while captivating those who seek profound contemplation. Shahida’s ability to strike this balance showcases her skill as a poet and solidifies her position as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

In Shahida Shabnam’s poetry, the character of the Mujahid embarks on a captivating journey in search of enduring peace. Her verses traverse a wide spectrum of topics, encompassing the depths of human suffering, the sorrows of life, and the profound experience of love. With unparalleled skill, Shahida not only crafts her poetry but also masters the art of interpreting the prevailing persecution of the times. She fearlessly advocates for love, bridging the divide between opposing forces and establishing a profound connection between them. Her poetry becomes a powerful medium through which she confronts societal challenges and advocates for unity and compassion amidst tumultuous times.

As a reader, I have arrived at a resolute conviction that Shahida Shabnum is a poet who endeavors to beckon humanity towards its inner essence, a realm where unparalleled beauty and intoxicating fragrances await those who embark on the quest for eternal tranquility. Upon concluding the reading of Shabnam’s verses, one cannot help but be compelled to ask themselves, “When will I embark on that profound journey of self-discovery?”

Dr. Shahida’s mysticism shines through with a harmonious fusion of intuition and intellect, weaving a tapestry of profound meaning. Her poetry is not didactic in nature but instead invites readers to immerse themselves in its rich tapestry of words. As she eloquently expresses:

“Yi KYa wuchum achew mai
Yi kus badal jahan oas
Cho paeri shoar e mahsharah
Yi naar kyuth wuhaan oas
Qayamatuk hyu manzarah
Su bar zakahich hish daw dawah
Na kaensi kanh wuchaan oas
Na kaensi kanh sanaan oas ”
Tresh Te Sehra pg 104

These verses evoke a sense of introspection, urging us to ponder the essence of our existence and the enigmatic forces that surround us. Dr. Shahida’s unambiguous stance towards mysticism stirs the soul, igniting a desire to explore the depths of our consciousness and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Dr. Shahida humbly refrains from assuming the role of a preacher. Instead, she gracefully unveils the insights she has gleaned from her own life’s journey. Without delving into analytical dissection, she skillfully weaves these revelations into pulsating words that exude an undeniable vitality. Her approach is suggestive, allowing readers to embark on their own interpretive voyages. In another instance, she beautifully conveys:

“Chi boaz az soz e jigrich lai
Chali bai chahme muchraawakh”

“Wazi paani che andrim nyee
Chali bai chahme muchraawakh”
Tresh Te Sehra pg 53

These lines resonate with a transformative power, encouraging listeners to embrace their inner selves and flourish effortlessly. Dr. Shahida’s poetic expressions serve as catalysts for personal growth, inviting us to discover our own paths and blossom authentically.

Her innate introspection serves as a steadfast filter, discarding the superficial and embracing the essence of purity. Her unerring intellect acts as the yardstick, guiding her poetic expressions. Thus, “syr bhowum narus” becomes a codified embodiment of her emotions, transcending mere moral or ethical discourse. Her poetry delves deep into the realms of the human experience, exploring the intricacies of emotions, thoughts, and spirituality. It surpasses conventional notions of right and wrong, instead delving into the profound realm of personal truth and authenticity. Dr. Shahida’s poetic compositions resonate with a profound sense of individuality, urging readers to embrace their own unique journeys of self-discovery.

The Author Hails from Tangmarg and can be reached at tousifeqbal555@gmail.com

Note: The views  and opinions expressed in these articles are the personal opinion of the author.

By Samuel Baid

The general election in Pakistan may take place at the end of this year may be in November.  But the main question is that can the victory of a party or of a conglomeration of parties like the present ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) stem the country’s drift towards chaos.

This will be a Herculean task in a country where politicians are not only nincompoops but also anti peace and where the national interest no more binds the Army. They have together taken the country to almost zero production. In one year, its GDP growth has fallen to 0.3 per cent. It is expected to fall further. With 38 per cent inflation, the common man is finding it difficult to survive. The country’s total indebtedness has gone up to Rs 58 trillion. And the civil military leadership does not seen keen on normalising relations with immediate neighbours.

The most debilitating fact about the current state of Pakistan is the loss of its people’s faith (rather blind faith) in their Army. This faith was so strong that the people identified the ideological and geographical integrity of Pakistan with it. The loss of east Pakistan in 1971 hardly damaged this faith.

What has brought Pakistan to this pass?  It is Army machinations to keep the country’s political system and social life under its control. It knows in Pakistan peculiar system (neither Islamic nor democratic or anything else, thanks to the founder of the country) it (Army) will sustain by the very political system that it dominates.

There is a story of a man who tried to chop off a tree’s branch on which he himself was sitting. The Pakistan Army did the same foolish thing in 2017. It decided to finish all mainstream political parties in the country in favour of Islamist groups. Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) shared the ideology of the Islamist group’s and had nominal presence in Parliament.

Three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who headed a strong all Pakistan political party was disqualified by the Supreme Court to be a member of Parliament and lead his party. Thus, country’s main political party was thrown at sixes and seven. The second top party, the People’s Party of Pakistan (PPP) was already in leadership crisis. Nawaz Sharif  and his family member’s were sent to jail. Now his party Muslim League (Nawaz) was rudderless. It’s members were encouraged to join the PTI.  Those who joined the PTI were aware that the Army was behind it. The July 2018 elections proved that the Army can rig the election in favour of Imran Khan, no matter what the voters or the media says. The Army forced incompetent but braggart Imran Khan on the country as Prime Minister for almost four years. But the Army which ruled Pakistan for about 44 years, badly exposed itself in Imran’s incompetence, being on the same page with him in everything.

The Army chief Gen. Javed Bajwa’s pleading for a third extension as the Army Chief and Prime Minister Imran’s condition that he should first remove the cup of PDM’s no-confidence motion in front of him, make the two look very petty.

The no-confidence motion was successful, but the Army brought another nincompoop as Prime Minister (Shahbaz Sharif) who destroyed everything in less than two years but made Pakistan notorious all over the world for human rights violation. Whatever Shahbaz does goes to the account of the Army. Amid that, there are rumours that now the Army wants to make Bilawal Bhutto the Prime Minister.

If these rumours proved correct, the PDM will break up, leaving PTI without much challenge.  But if the PDM breaks up, where will the Army go? It will have to rig the next elections to bring back PPP to power whose past enmity against the Army is well-known.

PDM’s disintegration or weakening and the sullen PTI which has been deserted by many of its heavyweight members, will make the next election a plaything for the Army. If it wants Bilawal to be the next Prime Minister, it will have no problem in lashing back all deserters in to the PPP. But is it the job of the Army in a country?  The Army can split the political parties into as many pieces as it wants.  But does it help the country?

There are reports that the Army may be spinning another conglomeration around sugar mafia chief Jahangir Tareen, who has influence in Punjab.  If true, the coming elections will produce results that will make formation of a stable government impossible.  In this case, friends  of Pakistan as also the World Bank and the IMF may find a fifth military rule in the country a lesser Evil. The mob attack on military establishments on May 9 is a signal that the common man can no longer be taken for granted.

Note: The views  and opinions expressed in this article are the personal opinion of the author.

By Samuel Baid

While suppressing Islam or even trying to eradicate it in China, the country’s President Xi Jinping supports India-specific Islamic terrorists in neighbouring Pakistan.

President Xi does not hide his abhorrence for Muslim signs, customs and even food. He is for sinicisation of religion that can take away Muslims’ and Christians’ sleep in China. Xinjiang has turned into a laboratory where Uyghur Muslims are made to forget their Islamic culture and its practices and customs to learn Communist culture and history. Here the success of sinicisation will mean end of Islam in this province

Xi does not like to see domes on top of mosques, prayer caps on Muslims’ heads or beards on their faces. He even does not like to hear that Muslims don’t eat pork. He makes fun of Muslim’s insistence on halal meat. Muslims or for that matter Jews, don’t touch pork non-halal meat. Their faith restrains them from consuming it. The cross on church building and a dome on a mosque are an eye sore for Xi’s government. It has ordered removal of crosses from church buildings and told Muslims not to have domes on their mosques. This order goes against China’s world-wide boast that, being a Godless Communist country, it allows religious freedom in the country.

China has about one crore Hui Muslims. Of them largest number, seven lakh, live in China’s south-west province of Yunnan. Here Muslims are up in arms against a 2020 court order which asked for the removal of a domed roof and minarets added in recent years to the 13^th-century Najiaying Mosque in Naga town. This has led to clashes between the police and local Muslims. Some people threw stones at the police. Many Muslims have been arrested so far.

This is the second time in about five years that the Muslims are protesting against the government’s move to demolish a mosque. In 2018 hundreds of Muslims came out in Ningxia region to save their mosque from being demolished. The Muslims saved the mosque from being demolished but agreed to erase some signs from it.

The same year three mosques in Yunnan were shut because they were    running what the government called “illegal religious education” perhaps it means madarsas.

In the face of Muslims, determination about their mosques, President Xi announced his sinicisation programme to transform religious beliefs to reflect Chinese culture and society.

President Xi has been duplicitous in his attitude towards Muslims in his own country and Muslims in neighbouring Pakistan.  He, with his money power, has convinced Muslim countries that the camps for Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang are to cure them of terrorism. But they refuse to admit that the whole programme in camps is designed not to fight terrorism but to wean Muslim inmates from Islam and its practices,

Xi’s government wants to be in the good books of Pakistani Islamists. None of them, except Hafiz Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), has sympathised with encamped Muslims in Xinjiang. On the contrary, Pakistan’s top fundamentalist party, Jamaat-i-Islami has good relations with Xi’s Administration.

The reason for Pakistani fundamentalists love for China is the latter’s hostility towards India. Therefore, they are grateful to China for trying (failed) to save Hafiz Saeed and his accomplice to be nominated as global terrorist by United Nations Security Council for organising 2008 massacre in Mumbai. Again China persistently tried to save Jaish-e-Mohammad Chief Masud Azhar from being nominated global terrorist.

Note: The views  and opinions expressed in this article are the personal opinion of the author.

 Samuel Baid

Army’s agents, who enforced disappear people in Baluchistan, seem to have enfranchised local goons to commit crimes like kidnapping a seven-year old girl for forced marriage, throw young people into wells, run private jails for women, children and men and last but not the least, forced disappear poor people’s camels and donkeys. These crimes have not dented the figures of enforced disappearances committed by the Army and its agents.

In March, the Baluchistan Post reported a horrendous story of seven-year old girl of Naseerabad. The accused, who had the police support, broke into her house and took away her father to force him to agree to his little daughter Shahr Bano’s marriage. The police are not acting against the goons because of their connection, her mother and brother told newsmen. What connections? Is it a reference to those who are responsible for forced disappearances of people in Baluchistan?

There are reports of Baluchistan Provincial Ministers running private jails. In Barkhan district Provincial Minister Sardar Abdul Rahman Khetran is reported to be running a private jail. It came to light in February, when bodies of a woman and two young men were found in a well in Barkhan area. It was presumed that the woman was the mother of the two boys. The woman’s husband had complained that his wife and seven children had been incarcerated in the jail of Communication Minister Sardar Abdul Rahman Khetran.

In the Harnai District of Baluchistan another Provincial Minister Noor Muhammad ran private jail. It came to light when an angry 12-year old boy left his house and remained untraced for one-and-a-half months. His brother approached the police which traced the boy from a Provincial Minister’s jail.

The existence of private jails are possibly the places where disappeared people are taken to be tortured – sometimes to death. If a prisoner dies, there is no respect for the dead – he or she may be thrown into a well, or into a running river from a bridge.

The private jail owners may very likely be enjoying patronage of the Army.  Goonda elements in Baluchistan may also be the Army protégé. That is why the crime of forced disappearances had increased and become multi-dimensional. Poor people cannot expect any help from the Provincial government whose Ministers themselves run private jails perhaps to co-ordinate the Army’s crime of forced disappearances.

The Province has an elected government that does not solve the people’s problems. The people’s complaints to the police do not help. So is the case with levies.

Baluchistan is Pakistan’s most backward and deprived province in terms of health, education and human rights. Turbat is Baluchistan’s second largest city after Quetta. Here health facilities are miserable. Malaria and typhoid are endemic here because of the non-availability of clean drinking water and existence of pools of stagnant water of last rain or flood. Malaria and typhoid patients have to be taken to Karachi. In Turbat there is dire shortage of doctors. A woman, under treatment in the District Teaching Hospital, died in April because there was no doctor.

Education receives low priority in the province. It may please the Army which especially picks up young educated people for disappearance and even for elimination. Education is anathema to all who want to exploit Baluchistan. The Baluchistan Post writes that out of total population of 2.7 million children as many as 1.8 lakh children don’t go to school. Condition of schools is very bad. Hundreds of teachers come to school on the first of every month just to collect their salaries. This means there is no teaching in schools. In Gwadar, reports of forced disappearances are not so frequent as in the rest of Baluchistan, but here the people are learning that after the Chinese advent in Gwadar, they have no right to their land and their source of earning.

Head of “Haq Do Tehreek” (the movement for rights) in Gwadar Maulana Hidayat Rehman Baloch told newsmen that in Gwadar, trawlers, mafia, drug mafia, extortionist mafia and thieves and dacoits were free to loot.

What the Maulana said is the reason why more and more people want liberation from Pakistan. On March 27, Baluchistan National Movement (BNM) organised a rally in Netherlands to protest what they called “forced occupation of Baluchistan”. They said they wanted to tell the world that “Pakistan is a cruel and oppressive state violating the international political and humanitarian laws. Pakistan has occupied an independent country and Baluch are fighting the enemy country, Pakistan, on every front against this occupation,” according to the Baluchistan Post.

Note: The views  and opinions expressed in this article are the personal opinion of the author.

Rayees Ahmad Bhat

The importance of Youth is another name for strengths, abilities, courage, perseverance, loftiness and ambitions. The youth has an important role in the success and failure, victory and defeat, progress and decline and rise and fall of any nation and country. Every revolution, whether it is political or economic , social level or national level, scientific field or information and broadcasting field, the role of youth is very important and key in all fields.
Even in the past, as history has proved, every small and big change has come through the youth. Even in modern times, every small or big organization or movement whether political or religious, social or military, young people are at the forefront.

Now let’s discuss about what the Holy Quran has to say about the importance and role of youth. The Qur’an describes the character of the youth in reference to the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad in this way: “We narrate their original story to you.” They were a few youths who believed in their Lord, and we advanced them in guidance. These were the young people who dared to stare in the eyes of the tyrant rulers of the time and declared their righteousness by believing in the Lord of the Worlds.

Allah Ta’ala says thus about their ambitions, courage and unwavering faith and their universal proclamation.
(Al-Khaf 18:14) “We made their hearts strong when they stood up and declared that our Lord is He Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and we worship no other God besides Him. Will not call. If we do that, we will be talking in vain.”

The role played by a few young people in their time is an example for all young people. In the same way, the Holy Qur’an mentioned some young people who believed in Hazrat Musa (AS). Hazrat Musa (AS) was denied by the people in every way, but they were only a few young people who declared their faith in the prophethood of Hazrat Musa (AS) in difficult circumstances. It is said by Allah Ta’ala.

(Yunus 10:83) “None believed Moses except a few youths from this nation, because of the fear of Pharaoh and the fear of the leaders of their own people that Pharaoh would punish them.”

The roles of young people and the guiding principles for them are often found in the hadiths of the Prophet. Adolescence is the most powerful period of a person’s life. At this age young people can do whatever they want. If a person tries to spend this age properly, all kinds of success will touch his feet, and if he is negligent in this age, he will have to bear the consequences for the rest of his life. The age of youth is a great blessing for every person from Allah Ta’ala. That is why he will be specially asked about it on the Day of Resurrection.

It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Masoud that the Messenger of God said: “On the Day of Resurrection, a person’s feet will not be able to move from their place until he is asked about five things.” Age lost in what works? Where spent the energy of youth? Where did the wealth come from? And where spent? To what extent did you follow the knowledge you received? (Tirmidhi Chapter Safat Al-Qiyamah).

In this blessed hadith, four questions are related to youth. An age question will be asked. This includes youth. The relationship of earning money also starts from this age. Acquiring knowledge is also related to this age. The age of youth is to develop skills and improve them. At this age, young people decide different goals of science. This is the age in which the youth can quench their thirst for knowledge well.

Regarding this period, Allama Iqbal has said, “Shabbab jiska ho bey daag zarab bekaari”. That in their young stages of life, the young Companions performed great feats. This is the age in which Hazrat Osama bin Zayd led and took responsibility. This is the age in which Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed received the title of Saifullah from the Prophethood. During his youth, Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Musab bin Umair, Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir, and four servants of Allah, including Ibn Umar, Ibn Abbas, Ibn Zubair and Ibn Amr Ibn Al-Aas made a covenant with the Messenger of Allah. In the same age, Ibn Taymiyyah, Shah Waliullah, Muhaddith Dehlavi, and Imam Ghazali entered the depths of modern science. Salahuddin Ayyubi, Tariq bin Ziyad and Muhammad bin Qasim enlightened Islamic history with their achievements.
At the same age, Hasan al-Banna Shaheed made the land of Egypt, where the indelible imprints of the Pharaoh still remain like Bahr Talatum, abode for Dawat-i-Allah. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad took up the field of journalism at a young age and Syed Maududi, at the age of 23, cleared all the misunderstandings of not only non-Muslims but also Muslims were victims of by writing a book like Al-Jihad-e-Islam. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) has advised to consider this age as a booty.
Because great feats can be done at this age. On the authority of Hazrat Umar bin Maimon RA, he said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised a person and said: Treasure five things before five things: youth before old age, health before sickness, happiness before poverty. , leisure before busyness, life before death. (Tirmidhi).

In modern times, when young people are asked what is the purpose of life, they have no answer. In relation to the purpose of life, among the educated youth, not only believe but also follow the outdated and deceptive slogans like Eat, Drink and be Happy, that is, enjoy yourself well because the world is not the same. The purpose of Islam is to have a clear attitude towards life. There are mentions about the purpose and goal of life in the Qur’an and Hadith.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said: “The wise man is the one who takes account of his soul and acts for the life after death.” (Tirmidhi).

Youth today are far from divine revelation and the biggest problem among the youth of the Ummah is that they are ignorant and distanced from the divine teachings. The youth generally consider the Holy Quran as a formal and religious book. Their concept regarding this book is that even if a relationship is established with it, it should be limited to recitation as much as possible. They believe that this book does not have the ability and capacity to face the challenges of the present time. The fact is that the Holy Quran is a book of revolution.

It is not only capable of meeting the challenges of today but also provides solutions to all problems. Where the Qur’an makes man travel the horizons, it also enlightens us about the nature and reality of self. While giving guidance on worship, it also prescribes guidelines for political matters. While it gives instructions on moral teachings, it also provides solid foundations for economic systems. While it teaches the distinction between halal and haram, it also develops the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. Youth cannot achieve real success without this book revolution. Therefore, this book should be considered as the only source of salvation.

Another thing is the Careerism in youth in today’s age, the purpose of education is only to get a profession, placement and money and capital. Every young person runs after these three things. Today, in the era of science, technology and knowledge explosion is on the other hand, the competition and the tune of getting ahead of each other has created such an environment that every young person does not even bother to look left and right and back.

He is indifferent to other people living in the society, he is also indifferent to his next door neighbor because he follows this self-imposed principle that I have nothing to do with anyone else but himself. He is always eager to put bows on the moon but is unaware of his purpose. He has remarkable credentials but lacks the spirit of support and sympathy for others. He has an abundance of knowledge, but is deprived of knowledge and lives like a donkey on whose back a load of dogs is loaded, but the poor donkey does not know what kind of donkey is on his back.
Islam does not forbid to improve career and future. Islam emphasizes on building a career in an orderly and well-mannered manner, but what Islam forbids is to live life by turning away from other people. Blind careerism has isolated our youth from the society.

This is explicitly prohibited by the Holy Qur’an. Allah has quoted the words of Hazrat Luqman in this regard that he said while admonishing his son: (Luqman 31:18). And don’t turn your back and talk to the people. Sa’ar is actually a disease known in Arabia in camels. Just like this is the behavior of career oriented youngsters. So this careerism should be avoided.

Today, the youth of the nation is facing many problems and confusions. On the one hand, there is an imbalanced /ailing education system and on the other hand, it is suffering from economic problems. On the one hand, if there are problems of not getting married on time, on the other hand, the problems of unemployment have caused problems. In the same way, in addition to the problems created by poor education, and arrogant western thought and civilization, there is also a pile of problems and confusions created by new ideas, from which this important section of the Ummah is divided. It should be noted that the youth section is also shy from facing problems. Because they are not getting the required guidance in this regard so that they can easily deal with these problems.
In this regard, it is the responsibility of parents, scholars and intellectuals is to play a mentoring role so that the youth can play an effective role in building and reforming the nation and society in the future. The training method of the Messenger of Allah should be brought forward.

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to train and assign responsibilities to the youth keeping in mind their tendency and nature.

The mannerism of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) is very magnificent and unique. He used to pay a lot of attention to the character building of youth and not only solved their external problems but also solved their psychological problems. One day, a young man from Quraish came to the presence of the Messenger of God and said without fear and hesitation: O Messenger of God! Allow me to commit adultery۔

The Companions of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) were shocked at the senseless audacity of this young man and wanted to punish him severely, but the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) took a completely unique approach. He called this young man near and said: Do you like this for your mother? The young man said: May my life be sacrificed for you, I can never like this for my mother. Then he asked such questions about his sister, paternal aunt and aunt. Later asked him, do you like it for them. He used to say this every time: May my life be sacrificed for you, by God! I cannot like this at all. Then he called this young man close to him and prayed to Allah for him, after which he was never inclined to this senseless act (Musnad Ahmad).
This incident gives us a good idea of ​​how the psychological problems of the youth need to be explained and solved with love.

Today the obscenity, nudity, and vulgar media have engulfed every home and family. Innumerable magazines, journals and newspapers are promoting promiscuity. There are countless promiscuous websites on the Internet that are easily accessible to every young person. From the home to the college and from the college to the market there is an immoral environment. Such a society and atmosphere arouses the sexual desires of the youth. Immorality is an epidemic that is showing its effects with great speed due to which fear, stress, mental and psychological problems are increasing day by day among the youth today.
Evils, problems, obscenity and moral vices are eating the youth like termites. It will be a renewal work of time to define the youth with peace of heart, purification of mind, modesty, purity and good morals. According to Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi, the renewal work of the time is to restore the fundamentals of Islam and its systems and facts and the trust of the Prophet Mohammad in the young and educated class of the Ummah, which has been lost from the hands of this class. . The greatest worship today is to cure the intellectual anxiety and psychological confusion in which today’s educated youth is badly gripped and to make his rationality and scholarly mind fully satisfied with Islam.

It is also the responsibility of parents to arrange the marriage of their children at the appropriate time because it is very important for their children’s honor, chastity and purity.

The current education system is based on the ideas and theories of the British thinker Lord Macaulay. In today’s age, narrow-mindedness, localism, materialism, moral depravity and exploitation of women, increasing crimes among the youth, as well as the increase in the graph of suicide, all these are the signs of the poor education system. These defects in the education system prove that there is an urgent need to give it the right direction so that it can meet the real needs of both the individual and the society.

The development of every individual and nation depends on a meaningful and value-based education system, but if it is said that the better future of the nation or nation depends on the education system, then it will not be wrong. A famous educationist was asked what he would like to say about the future of the nation. His answer was: (Show me your education system then only i can tell what its future will be)

Unlike the prevailing education system, the Islamic education system is based on divine instructions which is free from any deficiency or defect. It contains comprehensive instructions for the construction and refinement of the individual. It illuminates the individual’s personality. The greatest virtue of this system of education is that it provides answers to the basic and important questions of life, for example, who am I? am What is my life purpose? Who created me? Why did he send me to the world? And what does he want to do? What are the relations between the creator and the creature?

It is very important for us to be familiar with our culture, history and knowledge heritage. A nation that neglects its history and intellectual heritage is erased from the entity page like a wrong letter or deleted. Being ignorant of its history, no nation can move towards a better future and development.

At this time, the situation of the Muslim Ummah is that this important capital is completely ignorant of its history. The youth of the nation have no knowledge of Islamic conquests. There is no familiarity with the achievements of the Caliphs. They are far from the lives of the veteran companions of the Prophet.

They don’t know anything about the famous personalities like Imam Ghazali, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Taymiyyah. They have no knowledge of what services Syed Qutb, Hasan Al-Banna and Syed Maududi have rendered. Connecting this section of the nation with the capital knowledge and history of Islam is the most important call of the time.

Through globalization, the West has established free trade markets throughout the world, resulting in the spawning of secularism and atheism. Globalization is a trend whereby the West is promoting a free economy and trade market in every corner of the world. In this world of glamour, the people of the West are also rapidly setting the effects of their civilization.

The four things that the West is engaged in spreading widely through globalization are: civilization, technology, economy, democracy, and in addition, capitalists and MNCs (Multi National Companies)
And the only class that all these institutions have captured the most is the youth class.

In nutshell the Muslim youth should know that Islam is a universal system of life, it is made by the creator of the universe for man. Allah introduces himself in the Holy Qur’an as the Lord of the Worlds and his Messenger as the Merciful, and the Holy Qur’an is a guide for people. In addition, Islamic civilization is a civilization in which the attributes of substitution are present at the highest level.

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