A Devastating Human Toll This August, Punjab has faced one of its harshest floods in decades. Streets, fields, and entire villages are submerged under water, leaving families scrambling to save what little they can. Children sit on rooftops, parents carry belongings through waist-deep water, and the elderly struggle to escape the rising rivers. The human...
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August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Columns
Rabi‘ al-Awwal: The Arrival of the Prophet ﷺ, The Reality of Innovations, and Historical Insights
Rabi‘ al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar. It holds a special place in Islamic history as it was in this month that the Leader of all Messengers, the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ, was both born and passed away. These two events are of immense significance for the Muslim Ummah....
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August 24, 2025August 24, 2025Columns
Stateless in Dhaka, Silent in Islamabad: No country for the Patriots?
Whenever I have written about the pro-Pakistan, non-Bengali Urdu-speaking community in former East Pakistan—(which included Punjabis, Pathans, and people from UP and CP, but most prominently Bihari Muslims who migrated from Bihar)—whether in columns, podcasts, or on social media, I have faced two kinds of responses. The first is cold silence, as if no one...
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August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Columns
Hero Shepherd Saves Hundreds as Glacier Lake Outburst Flood Ravages Ghizer Talidas Village
A massive glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) swept through Talidas village in Ghizer district on Friday, destroying nearly 80 percent of the settlement. Miraculously, no casualties were reported. Locals credit the quick thinking of a shepherd, Wasiyat Khan, for preventing a tragedy. Living near the glacier,wasiyat Khan noticed unusual water movement and immediately warned downstream...
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August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Columns, Uncategorized
Medals, Unmeddling, and Armed Bureaucracy: A Reflection on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day Awards
Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, marked by vibrant parades and aerial displays. However, amid the patriotic fervor, there were noticeable absences and questionable practices that merit critical reflection. Pictures of key national icons such as Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father and visionary of Pakistan, and Allama...
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August 14, 2025August 14, 2025Columns
Pakistan: A Story of Sacrifice, Honor, and Unity
August 14 is no ordinary day. It marks the moment when the chains of slavery were broken and a free nation proudly emerged on the world map. It reminds us that Pakistan is not just a piece of land, it is an ideology, a solemn pledge, and a sacred trust earned through the blood and...
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August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Columns
The Collective Challenges of the Ummah and the Responsibility of Scholars
Every creature on the face of the earth partakes in the blessings of the Almighty, but upon humanity particularly the believers His ocean of mercy flows continuously. And for those believers whose hearts and minds have been illuminated with the light of knowledge, the divine favors and mercies bestowed upon them are even more profound....
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August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Columns, Uncategorized
The Morning That Burned the Sky;Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the city of Hiroshima woke up to a familiar rhythm. Children made their way to school, shopkeepers rolled open their stalls, and homes echoed with the sounds of daily life. The air was warm, peaceful — ordinary. But above the clouds, a silence was building. It came in...
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August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Columns
Sponsoring an Imam: A Collective Religious and Social Responsibility
Mosques are the heart of Islam. They are not just places for offering prayers but also centers for religious education, moral development, and social guidance. The most significant role in a mosque is that of the Imam, a person who is not only a worshipper but a spiritual leader, mentor, and preacher for the entire...
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July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Columns
Safar: Separating Myths from Truth & Honoring Historical Milestones
Safar, the second month in the Islamic calendar, has been burdened with misconceptions and cultural superstitions. Some view it as a month of bad luck or illness and avoid weddings and travel during this time. However, Islamic teachings refute all such beliefs with clarity and wisdom. Religious Standing of Safar The Prophet ﷺ said: “There...