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The Disorientation Of Contemporary Life: Civilization In Search Of Its Soul

From Heidegger to Nasr, from Rumi to Iqbal, from Guénon to Illich—a convergence of voices across traditions argues that the crises of our age...

Power Of Flexibility In A Fast-Paced World!

Sometimes, the beauty lies in accepting what comes our way and making the best out of it. Flexibility and empathy transform ordinary moments into...

Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Are Building Blocks Of Intellectual Structure

Students promoted without foundational skills; gaps become insurmountable by higher education. Teachers, institutions must embrace result-oriented, objective-specific teaching. Mohd Ishq Shah Education has been the topmost...

How The West Defines And Demonises ‘Terrorism’ To Whitewash Its Crimes

A deep dive into the biased narratives, selective outrage, and political motives that shape our understanding of international crises and terrorism Raqif Makhdoomi Terms like "Islamic...

The King Who Ruled Nothing: A Study Of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Life 

A poignant journey through his life, poetry, and enduring legacy as a tragic hero of India's colonial history        Tallat ul Sideeqa Abu Zafar Siraj ud-Din...

In Memory Of A Friend And Mentor

An ode to a man whose humility, humour, and humanity continue to inspire beyond borders and time Zeeshan Rasool Khan On 30th March at 4:45 pm,...

Why The Strait Of Hormuz Is The World’s Most Fragile Energy Corridor

It handles between 17 and 20 million barrels of oil per day—roughly one-fifth of internationally traded oil—making it the world’s most consequential maritime passage....

Why Kashmir Came To Be Known As ‘Iran-e-Saghir’

From Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani's arrival in the fourteenth century to the Persianate zenith under Mughal patronage, Kashmir absorbed and reshaped Iranian influences. The...

Time To Empower Masjid And Village Committees For Social Impact

By expanding their focus from maintenance to meaningful community engagement, and by ensuring capable leadership, they can transform local institutions into pillars of support,...

India’s Transgender Law Under Threat: A Step Back From Constitutional Dignity

New amendments narrow legal protections, risking marginalisation and reinforcing outdated biological definitions A protest against the transgender rights bill passed in Parliament, in Mumbai, India,...

Revolutionising School Education In J&K With Full-Fledged Vocational Streams

There is a need to expand trades, industry-relevant skills, and infrastructure to prepare students for a self-reliant future Arfat Wani Vocational education is a crucial...

What Is Fear? A Self-Created Ocean, A Shadow That Points Toward Light

We have accepted fear as inevitable – the student fears exams, parents fear children's futures, the elderly fear abandonment. Yet fear has no separate...

Iran: From Qajar To Revolution—A Brief History Of Clerical Authority, Constitutional Struggle, And The Legacy Of 1953

Qajar dynasty (1785–1925) institutionalised Shia clerical hierarchy. Constitutional Revolution (1905–1906) forced parliamentary governance. 1921 coup established Pahlavi rule. 1951 oil nationalisation. 1953 CIA–MI6 coup...

Bab El-Mandeb: Iran’s Next Front?

Iran’s threat to activate a secondary front at Bab el-Mandeb signals a doctrine of horizontal escalation. Disruption here would not remain local; it would...

Zakat And The Institutional Dependence: Are The Poor Being Overlooked?

When institutions grow, but the poor remain hungry, we must ask—are we preserving religion, or neglecting its purpose? Er Ishfaq Khaliq Zakat, one of the fundamental...

When Allah Wills: A Story Of Dua, Sincerity, And The Unexpected Answer

We strive, we plan, we work, but above all, we trust. What is written for us will find us. What Allah wills will always...

The Absurd Logic Used To Silence Kashmiri Women Online

Women are shamed, threatened, and blamed for natural disasters. Men face no such scrutiny. Silence protects wrongdoing. The responsibility lies with abusers and the...

Transforming education in Uri: A 30-day initiative to boost literacy and numeracy among young students

Foundational First programme leverages targeted, data-driven teaching methods to achieve learning gains in govt schools Irfan Gul Education is a fundamental tool for human emancipation and...

The Tyranny Of Interpretation: How Meaning Is Made, Controlled, And Can Be Liberated

A cross-cultural exploration of how power, technology, and inner anxieties shape interpretation, and how dialogue, humility, and critical awareness can transform it into a...

PhD, NET, SET—Yet Still ‘Contractual’

The system undervalues qualifications, normalises instability, and overlooks the emotional toll of constant uncertainty Dr Towseef Bhat There is a peculiar kind of silence that surrounds...

Antimicrobial Resistance: The Slow-Moving Pandemic Threatening Global Health

4.7 million deaths associated with AMR in 2021. Standard antibiotics are becoming less predictable. Causes: overuse, self-medication, agricultural practices. Solution: surveillance, responsible prescribing, and...

Justice In Wealth Distribution Among Children: A Qur’ānic And Prophetic Warning Against Injustice In Property And Inheritance

Whoever takes even a handspan of land unjustly, Allah will encircle him with it from seven earths on the Day of Resurrection:  Sahih al-Bukhari Muhsin...

The Universal Lament Of The Algorithmic Age

Beneath the screen, algorithms anticipate our pauses and swipes with ‘dark poetry written in code’. The solution is not more consumption, but selective disengagement. Shakir...

Are We Losing Ourselves In The Illusion Of Social Media And Modern Lifestyle

We can reflect on where we are heading and what kind of life we truly wish to live Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat When we talk about today's...

Responsible use of AI in J&K’s digital governance

Artificial Intelligence can make governance more transparent and accountable, but only with strong ethical safeguards Aufaid Ahmad Wani Over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir has...

The invaluable role of govt teachers: facing more challenges, delivering the same results

Both government and private teachers contribute to society but the former face unique obstacles—no entrance tests, irregular parental support, and outdated facilities. Yet, they...

A Contemporary Analysis Of Shia Islam In The Context Of Modern Iran

Muslims must re-examine assumptions rather than rely on older polemical writings. There is a need for informed engagement over generalisation in inter-sectarian discourse. Prof Hamid...

Lal Ded – The 14th-Century Mystic Poet Whose Vaakh Still Speaks To Kashmir’s Soul

Her poetry continues to inspire tolerance, wisdom, and unity across religious lines Rakshanda Gul The spiritual and cultural history of Kashmir is rich in the lives...

A Tale Of Two Widows

Two fish sellers’ stories reveal a society that has failed its most vulnerable women Sayeesa Shaban In Kashmir, the plight of elderly widows is a pressing...

Dr Muhammad Kamal Ismael – The Architect Of Harmain Shareefain

He chose silence, sincerity, and Aakhirah over wealth Dr Fazal Wani In a world that runs after fame, applause, and recognition, there once lived a man...

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