Articles by: Shafi Ahmad

Exploring the Mystical Depths of Sufi Poetry in Kashmir

Exploring the Mystical Depths of Sufi Poetry in Kashmir

Golden Semee Of Ahad Zargar , Translator: Mushtaque Barq                                        Poetry, at its core, serves as a conduit for the expression of one’s deepest emotions, a realm where sentiments are adorned with words, metaphors, and similes. Within this realm, Sufi or mystic poetry holds a unique position – simultaneously challenging and enchanting. Mystic poetry is a profound exercise, requiring a[Read More…]

by 29/08/2023 Comments are Disabled Book Review
The Sentiment in my stone; a review

The Sentiment in my stone; a review

An  acclaimed columnist wrote recently  in one of his social media posts , “ I love to buy books written by our children . It gives me unique inner satisfaction .May Allah protect our children.” One such young boy is Aazib Manzoor who has come out with around three hundred page debut novel titled “The Sentiment in my Stone”.  One[Read More…]

by 27/05/2021 Comments are Disabled Book Review
Azad ; The poet of revolution

Azad ; The poet of revolution

Alam ha kari yaad Azad Azad (Abdul Ahad)               kuni saate wuchte yaad pawayi madano. The world will frantically search for Azad. The time will come when  you will recollect, my love! What prompted the tall turbaned school teacher to brag about his personality ? When one meanderers through the life history, achievements and the literary work he accomplished ,one[Read More…]

by 08/05/2021 Comments are Disabled Arts/Literature, Life/Philosophy
Kashmir; The Conflict of languages

Kashmir; The Conflict of languages

          In its recent order Indian Union cabinet declared five languages as official languages in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The President of India, subsequently, put his seal of approval. These include English, Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri and Dogri. Urdu was originally the prime official language in the erstwhile state of J&K. As such, the new order implies Urdu[Read More…]

by 22/10/2020 Comments are Disabled India
Shades and shadows; A book review

Shades and shadows; A book review

Few years back, at a book release function, Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat remarked , “I have not read the book but the author.” I have been reading the author Mushtaque Barq , the author , columnist, short story writer, poet , translator  and what not. He has now joined the group of novelists and come up with a novel titled[Read More…]

by 17/09/2020 Comments are Disabled Book Review
Indian Muslims  At the Cross roads

Indian Muslims  At the Cross roads

I had cultivated an idea before 2014 elections that BJP in power is a better option than out of power. It was based on the perception that BJP in the long run wants to grab power and it creates an anti Muslim rhetoric to win majority community votes .And when power is achieved they don’t need the anti minority path.[Read More…]

by 07/09/2020 Comments are Disabled India
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Kashmir; craving for democracy

Jammu and Kashmir, downgraded to UT status a year before, is battling on two fronts; one Corona virus and second restoration of democracy. The virus cases are rising day by day with more and more deaths reported .In this fight warriors are fighting, even some consumed by the death. Restoration of democracy has hit roadblocks at various levels. Kashmir has[Read More…]

by 23/08/2020 Comments are Disabled India
Kashmir; A year after

Kashmir; A year after

                In about a week’s time abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcating of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir will complete one year. The ruling party of India BJP has decided to celebrate the event in a big way. It was 5th August 2019 when Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and his team bulldozed through a resolution for abrogating special[Read More…]

by 02/08/2020 Comments are Disabled India
Kashmir; A peep through lockdown

Kashmir; A peep through lockdown

Reasons may be different but for Kashmiris lockdown ,due to COVID 19, is nothing  new.  During past thirty years people in this part have experienced many occasions when they had to sit inside and not venture out . On some occasions parties seeking separation from mainland India have been giving calls for general strike across the state and on other[Read More…]

by 13/04/2020 Comments are Disabled India
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