In the City of Slaughter (1903)  [Hayim Nahman Bialik]   A secular Jewish Poet Introduction : " In the City of Slaughter" is a seminal Hebrew poem written by Haim Nahman Bialik in 1903 as a response to the horrific Kishinev pogrom, which he personally documented by interviewing survivors. The "plot" unfolds as a guided, prophetic tour led by a divine voice that commands the narrator to "arise and go" and witness the visceral devastation—the blood-soaked streets, the cellars where women were raped, and the attics where men hid in terror. Rather than offering a traditional lament or martyrology, the narrative shifts into a scathing indictment of the victims' passivity and cowardice, depicting the survivors as "slaves" who use their wounds to beg for pity while God Himself.  The Kishinev Pogrom was a violent anti-Jewish riot that took place in 1903 in the city of Kishinev, then part of the Russian Empire. A mob of Christians attacked Jews, k...

  دوستوں کی آٹھ اقسام ہیں۔ (1) #قرین: یہ وہ دوست ہے جو ہمیشہ تمہارے ساتھ اٹھتا بیٹھتا ہے۔ (2) #مونس: یہ وہ دوست ہے جس کو دیکھتے ہی تمہارے دل میں سکون آ جاتا ہے۔ (3) رفیق: یہ وہ مہربان دوست ہے جس سے تم کچھ بھی کہو، وہ برا نہیں مانتا۔ (4) صَدِيق: یہ وہ سچا دوست ہے جس کے حلق پر اگر تلوار بھی رکھی جائے تو بھی وہ جھوٹ نہیں بولتا۔ (5) خَلِيل: یہ وہ دوست ہے جو تمہارے دل میں رہتا ہے، چاہے اس سے بات ہو یا نہ ہو۔ (6) حَبِيب: یہ وہ دوست ہے جس کے تم دیوانے ہوتے ہو۔ (7) وَلِيّ: یہ وہ دوست ہے جو تمہاری مدد کے لیے ہر وقت حاضر ہوتا ہے۔ (8) صَاحِب: یہ وہ عام دوست ہوتا ہے جس کا ہونا یا نہ ہونا زیادہ فرق نہیں رکھتا۔ ================== تم تکلف کو بھی اخلاص سمجھتے ہو، فرازؔ دوست نہیں ہوتا ہر ہاتھ ملانے والا۔

  The Foolishness of the Caliph Led to the Fall of Baghdad in 656 A.H. Caliph Mustasim was the last Abbasid caliph in Baghdad. He was not wise and did not understand the danger around him. Because of his poor decisions, Baghdad fell to the Mongols in 656 A.H. (1258 CE)  When the Mongol army, led by Hulegu Khan, first attacked, the Baghdad army fought them. The Mongol soldiers were also tired and injured. But instead of preparing for another attack, Caliph Mustasim felt happy and believed the danger was over. Like modern Muslim rulers, he was addicted to pleasures and underestimated his enemy.  His minister, Ibn Alqami, did not tell him the truth. He secretly sent information to Hulegu Khan. Soon, news came that Hulegu had surrounded Baghdad with a huge army. The common people of Baghdad tried to defend their city. For 50 days, they stopped the Mongols from entering. But some people inside the city contacted Hulegu and made agreements for their own safety. Ibn Alqami conti...

  The Orator of Asia Qari Muhammad Haneef was born in 1930 and later became one of the most renowned Islamic orators of his time. He was not born blind; rather, he lost his eyesight at around the age of fourteen due to illness. Despite this, he pursued religious education and earned fame for his powerful and emotional bayānāt, receiving titles such as Khatib-e-Asia (Orator of Asia). Qari Tayyib and Ataullah Shah Bukhari were his main influences. Although the exact number of his speeches is not officially recorded, many of his sermons are preserved in audio form. He passed away in 1995 at the age of about sixty-five.

  Heal Your Boredom A life filled with a variety of meaningful activities rarely becomes heavy or dull. It is this variety—changing between work, reflection, learning, movement and interaction—that refreshes the mind and prevents boredom from taking root. When a person keeps his mind and body engaged in different useful pursuits, negative states such as anxiety, stress and jealousy also find less space to grow. Idleness and monotony often magnify worries, while purposeful and varied activity brings balance, energy and contentment. History shows that the most balanced personalities lived active and varied lives, combining physical movement, social interaction, reflection, service and simplicity. The holy life of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH is a powerful example of this principle: 1) He (PBUH) often walked long distances in daily life and travel. 2) He climbed mountains and rough terrain including journeys to the Cave of Hira. 3) He spent time alone in meditation and deep thought abou...

   Fasting in the Holy Month Of Ramadan 1. Fasting in Islam is obligatory for believers only. 2. The believer should be an adult , not a child. 3. The believer should be healthy . 4. The believer should not be a traveller of long distances. 5. The believer should be physically and spiritually clean . 6. The believer should abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk. 7. The believer should abstain from sexual relations from dawn to dusk. 8. The believer should not see evil , listen to evil, speak evil, do evil, or promote evil. 9. The believer should refrain from quarrelling . 10. The believer should spend time reciting the Holy Qur’an and remembering God . 11. The believer should exercise patience , kindness and generosity. 12. The believer should offer prayers on time . 13. The believer should not fast to show off. Narrated Abu Huraira : Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, " Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual r...

  Know The Valley of Kashmir  –Sahil Sharifdin Bhat   Agar firdous bar-roye zameen ast,  hameen ast, hameen ast, hameen ast. English translation : If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this. The Valley of Kashmir, comprising ten districts and nearly 3,000 villages, is a region of remarkable natural beauty, cultural depth and social diversity. Home to over 6.8 million people, it reflects a rich blend of faith, language, education and heritage. From its demographic structure and economic workforce to its schools, shrines, literary figures and world-famous tourist destinations, the valley presents a complete picture of a vibrant and evolving society in 2026. Districts: 10   Villages : ~3000  Towns : 42 City : 01 (Srinagar) Population according to 2011 Census: Muslim (96.41%) [ 6,641,178] Hindu (2.45%) [168,767] Sikh (0.81%) [55,800]  Govt Employees : Approximately 2.8 to 3 Lakh govt employees.  Agriculture Workers : ~1...