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 Younus M Bhatt ✉ Respect is the foundation of a harmonious society. As the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said , ‘He is not of us who does not respect our elders and have mercy on our young ones.’ (Tirmidhi:1919) Contrary to this, what we see nowadays is that disrespect, ridicule, and mockery have become commonplace. It is essential to remember the value of respect, especially towards those who have dedicated their lives to preserving our moral heritage and spiritual traditions. Photo by Andri Helmansyah on  Unsplash In the past, Islamic scholars and preachers were held in high esteem, with honorific titles like “Molvi Sahab” or “Maulana” commanding respect. In Islamic parlance, there is no use of such terms; however, the Maulana or “Molvi Sahib” term is used in the Indian subcontinent as a respectful term for an Islamic preacher. However, with the advent of modernism, our youth have begun to discard these respectful affixes, reducing the term “Molvi Sahib” to a der...

 Younus M Bhatt, M L Bhatt ✉ The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved despite ourselves.” — Victor Hugo In pursuing happiness, many of us have been misled into believing that material success is the key. We’re often told that marrying a wealthy person will guarantee a life of comfort and security. But is that true? Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on  Unsplash Among these miscalculations is the belief that it equates to happiness, particularly when a woman dreams of marrying a man who is already wealthy, assuming that financial security is the foundation of a fulfilling life. To her, love may seem secondary to comfort — after all, isn’t it better to cry in a Mercedes than to struggle on a dusty road? But the truth is far less romantic. While wealth can provide ease, it does not guarantee affection, loyalty, or emotional fulfilment. Marrying a man whose empire you did not help build often comes with unforeseen consequence...

 Sayima Akhtar, Younus M Bhatt ✉ The renowned linguist, Joshua Fishman , once said, “Language is not just a tool for communication, but a symbol of identity, culture, and community.” Image Credits: ttps:// www.omniglot.com/writing/kashmiri.htm Once a language is lost, the culture and civilization associated with it are also lost forever. Language is the soul of a culture, the vessel through which traditions, values, and history are carried forward. When a language dies, it is not merely words that are lost, but an entire worldview, a distinct way of thinking and understanding the world. The Kashmiri language , once the heartbeat of the Valley, is now on the brink of extinction, slowly being replaced by English, Hindi, and Urdu . What makes this decline even more tragic is that it is not merely an external force eroding the language, but a self-imposed rejection by its speakers. Kashmiris have gone English-crazy! Even when talking to fellow Kashmiris, they insist on speaking in Engl...