Title:- WAR AND PEACEMonalisa Parida War and peace lies in every fellow who lives in this world. There are some people who are always ready to do war in small issues where it is not at all necessary on the other hand issues can get solved with the help of weapon of peace but still there are some people who don’t understand the language of peace and so in this situation fight takes place. But there are some people who always try to solve the problem with the help of peace. In this world where people are ready to show their superiority wherever they get a chance, people who believe in peace and they always try to solve their difficulties with the help of peace. War and evil, the greatest catastrophe that befalls human beings. It brings death and destruction, disease and starvation, poverty and ruin life. Peace is generally considered to always be a direct result of warfare. Peace is the concept of friendship and harmony among each other in the absence of violence, brutality and sadness. We can bring peace even without war. Peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflicts such as war and freedom from fear of violence between individuals and groups. The whole world is divided into two parts, one is that there is all happiness, hope, light; the other is where there dejection and darkness. When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. Once the Prime Minister of India said:“Instead of thinking of war and preparing for war; we should think about peace and prepare for it.”
Abhishek Boney Singha – An Inspiration News Kashmir Desk Lauded as Padman of the North East the young and dynamic Abhishek Boney Singha has done a commendable job in the field of hygiene and Sanitation especially when it comes to ensuring required assistance to the women gender in this regard . Abhishek Boney Singha hails from the picturesque district of Golaghat in Assam wherein women did not use sanitary napkins and did not have any proper awareness of menstrual hygiene. He points out that majority of the women did not know about sanitary napkins and would begin laughing on the idea. He said that this zero awareness of health issues motivated him to begin the white revolution. Incidentally, this is the first sanitary pad bank in Assam and as Abhishek pointed the communities in the region were rife with superstition, taboos which often pushed these women to adopt unhealthy ways like use of a dirty cloth, during periods. Due to this the women were thus exposed to deadly diseases in the later stages of their lives.But Abhishek Boney Singha has come as fresh air of change .As a matter of fact , he started his work from Ground zero. reaching out to the community elders and educated women in the villages. He also got health workers on board for this mission. To create a model of deliverance, he reached out to Suhani Jalota of Myna Mahila Foundation that has set up a factory which manufactures sanitary products and employs underprivileged women. As part of Singha’s health awareness camps, women were educated about how to take care of their health and hygiene during menstruation using locally available means and food. “He is certainly a human of inspiration.
Aam Aadmi Party after its historic sucess in the recent Punjab Assembly elections is embarking on mission Jammu and Kashmir.
As the delimitation is about to be complete the likelihood is that Jammu and Kashmir would see historic assembly polls in October – November.
The ground zero pulse is that In the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir the National Conference of Abdullah family ruled the roost for several decades , but Mufti family lead Peoples Democratic Party had also come of age in the previous two decades.
With the abrogation of article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir state into two Union territories Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh the realities have changed. NC and PDP seem to have lost the selling points as they revealed their politics revolved around 370 .
The weak health of Congress Party at national level has impacted the local unit of Congress too.
Bhartiya Janta Party is wooing voters through different promises but several Muslim majority seats in Jammu and Kashmir make its task herculean. The fatigue with BJP in its bastion Jammu could also be its undoing .
The ground thus currently has much in offer for AAP.
Pertinently, this time due to absence of article 370 the national players would be having firmer chance .
Dynasty tag associated with regional powerhouses PDP and NC seems to be going against them now .
Many are stating that among national players AAP could be more serious challenger especially inJammu region as opposed to Kashmir region.
Historically, Punjab has had a huge cultural and social influence on Jammu. Soon after the AAP’s recent Punjab victory, Jammu which is a bastion of BJP, is abuzz with new political slogans. The AAP is using both nationalism and development to challenge BJP .
With BJP playing the major step of article 370 abrogation the local parties are struggling to present the agenda.
The Aam Aadmi Party is trying to cash in anger in pockets towards BJP among Jammu and Kashmir voters and lack of selling points for local parties to carve its base .
The recent joining of many leaders from Jammu and Kashmir including some municipal councillors from Srinagar in Aam Aadmi Party fold at a function in Delhi has boldened the AAP ambitions in JK .
The party leaders of AAP are motivated for the challenge.
NAVNEET MISHRA, STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER Aam Aadmi Party states : ” We have strong electoral fortunes in Jammu and Kashmir .
We need to remind ourselves that politicians for their selfish politics have made the place complex . They have lend great losses to the masses of Jammu and Kashmir via their vested interests . The Aam Aadmi Party will make sure the rise of common masses of JK and like Punjab and Delhi make them masters of governance. We envisage to end VIP culture. We have already formed committee in Jammu and Kashmir regions. We will contest all the 90 seats and achieve a thumping victory in the Assembly elections of Jammu and Kashmir. “
Navneet states that Aam Aadmi Party will revolutionize the all important health and education sectors of Jammu and Kashmir and make them free and accessible to one and all.
Mohammad Amin Dar, Secretary Kashmir Aam Aadmi Party stated :” The way traditional political parties for their selfish and vested interests have looted time and again the poor masses of Jammu and Kashmir, the ground is quite fertile for the growth of Aam Aadmi Party in Jammu and Kashmir. The AAP as Party has proven its effectiveness and efficient governance in Punjab and Delhi. The way bloodshed and corruption has been unleashed by the all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir we are bound to sweep the Assembly polls whenever they are held here .”
• FREE LEGAL AID IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR : challenges and recommendations By Advocate Adnan Magray (Adnanmagray123@gmail.com)
Legal Aid implies giving free legal service to the poor and needy who cannot afford the services of a lawyer for the conduct of a case or a legal proceeding in any court, tribunal or before an authority. The concept of legal aid in the form of Article 39A exists in our constitutional framework. Hence, legal aid is not a charity or bounty, but is a constitutional obligation of the state and right of the citizens. The problems of human law and justice, guided by the constitutional goals to the solution of disparities, agonies, despairs, and handicaps of the weaker, yet larger brackets of India’s humanity is the prime object of the dogma of “equal justice for all”. Thus, legal aid strives to ensure that the constitutional pledge is fulfilled in its letter and spirit and equal justice is made available to the downtrodden and weaker sections of the society. It is the duty of the State to see that the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity for all its citizens. It must therefore arrange to provide free legal aid to those who cannot access justice due to economic and other disabilities.Time and again it has been reiterated by our courts that legal aid may be treated as a part of right created under Article 21 and also under Article 14 and Article 22(1)[Hussainara v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar. Also Khatri v. State of Bihar, Suk Das v. Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh, Kishore v. State of Himanchal Pradesh.• How to avail of free legal aid ?• The right of early access to legal representation is one of the fundamental elements of fair trial rights. • Free legal aid can be availed either offline or online depending upon the preference of an individual. • One can directly approach the nearest Legal Service Authority and can either opt for already filled up forms or can put down on paper necessary details stating, in brief, the purpose for seeking legal aid.• Another alternative is to send the application online • i.e. by email to NALSA (at dlsa@nic.in) or through the online application form available at the official DLSA’s website• A person who qualifies the expressed norms demonstrated in the Legal Service Authorities Act 1987[8] within working days action is taken upon the stated application, without investing a cent and irrespective of fact one having his counsel during all stages can get free legal guidance and aid.• Regardless of getting legal aid from DLSA, one can still avail the services of private counsel after taking permission from the member secretary of DLSA . • Various Means of Justices Delivery System• Lok Adalat • How can one approach Lok Adalat? • A person can simply put down on paper the essential details with intention and can move to the nearest Lok Adalat service. Subsequently, before the trial procedure if a party wishes to resolve in the Lok Adalat[9] they can through the format available with Legal Services Authorities[10] or through an application. • Mobile Lok Adalats: A New Initiative • Mobile Lok Adalat is also known as Justice at the doorsteps. A team consisting of skilled individuals visits numerous remote areas as per the agenda instructed with the aid of DLSA. They stress resolving confrontations through compromise, they provide assistance and necessary information in case one requires legal help and focus on organizing legal literacy campaigns. • Legal Aid Clinics• The paralegal volunteers operate these clinics focusing on fixing issues of common people with dedication and a sense of commitment. • Legal Aid Clinics camps are located in a habitat that is easily accessible to the local people. To make them conscious of their protected rights and equip them to avail the privileges of the several aid programmes financed by the State and Central Government. • Pro Bono Legal Services• Pro bono legal services is a complimentary service that can be accessed through the website[11] using which the weaker and downtrodden sections of the society can approach a professional pro bono
• Online Forums• Every year we observe an increase in the volume of lawsuits adding to this the underprivileged people residing in villages and remote areas struggle to approach the courtroom taking into account the above-mentioned reasons DOJ (Department of Justice) had launched “Nyaya Bandhu”, a mobile application for the purpose to the uplift condition of the people making convenience pro bono services for all persons. • While other apps including path legal, legal aid, free legal advice are too available on the Google Play Store. One can post law-related queries, as well as search for specific lawyer’s and can get online advice, free legal advice etc. • Obstacles to Legal Aid in jammu and kashmir : • According to the recent census 13% to that are poor, while jammu and kashmir continues to be home to 32% illiterate people), the facts suggest that the large number population is illiterate and also unaware of their protected rights. • Lawyer’s cannot be Compelled• It is an undeniable fact that the attorneys furnishing pro-bono aid neither can be pressured nor can be compelled to go ahead with the lawsuit since they are not the public prosecutor so it’s up to their individual choice to continue with the case. • Although on many occasions the praiseworthy effort of many lawyers serving the impoverished area of society by means of imparting them relevant legal help free of cost has not received any worthy commendation.
• Major Drawbacks of legal aid in jammu and kashmir : • Lack of public legal awareness• About 70% of the people living in rural areas are illiterate and even more than that percentage of the people are not aware of the right conferred upon them by law.• It has been observed that even literate people on occasion lack awareness.• In the city area of Srinagar or jammu itself, only 76. 2% of women possessed the knowledge of how and what the legal aid services were and 23.8% were having no clue about the same . • Perception plays a significant role in shaping people decision• According to the one report, 76.2% of women knowing the types of poor services offered by Legal Aid counsels did not engage with them, while 23.8% women ignorant of such services, engaged in the decision-making process of not hiring a LAC just based on their perception (that itself was shaped by other) that the quality of the services suffers. • Further, the research also proved the fact that most of the women make these decisions based on perceptions of low quality as 97.2% of them had not previously engaged in any kind of legal aid services and had no direct exposure to the same. Only 2.8% of them had engaged in such services.• Poor shape of Legal Aid Counsels• As estimated by a study, 81% of Legal Aid counsels take up the job intending to serve the poor. However, this may be undermined by the following problems:• Low salary and delay in payment: the major issue affecting lack of incentive and preference for private law practice is the meagre amount of payment they receive with almost 23% of the candidates complaining regarding the same according to a study.• The research states the major cause of such delay to be the non-availability of funds with the DLSAs. • Legal aid as last option resorted to by people.• Almost 75% of people adopting such legal services believe in doing so as a last resort. Almost 22.6% of people have also shown their disapproval for resorting to such services in the future.• Also, due to lack of trust and reliability over legal aid services, 60% of women under the Study, despite being familiar with such services went on to adopt private lawyers.
• Recommendations : • The Legal Aid panel needs to begin with grass-root level, accordingly facilitating door to door services focusing on the layman and underprivileged section who seek legal guidance. A timely and coherent manner is vital for the sound working of the justice system and also enable the built-in trust of people. • Legal awareness drives need to connect far off remote regions for this traditional media, roadshows, loudspeakers, banners, brochure distribution so forward can be effective. • Informative projects or educational sessions running in the online media, print media requires a prior strategy i.e. set an intended interest group before dispatch of such projects as it will assist with bringing gigantic traffic. • Among the legal profession incentive for pro-bono must be inculcated. Paralegal career advantages must be promoted among undergraduates as the employment of paralegals and legal assistants are projected to grow 12 per cent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. • As discussed above, the board working toward legitimate help should participate in discussion with the public authority as the active role of legislative organizations in supporting and providing funds are imperative to provide the right tract to any awareness drive. • NGO’s, student organisations must promote informal paralegal services in isolated towns wherein basic amenities are not accessible.• The Legal Aid policy drafted by the paralegal groups must be monitored and biannual reports must be submitted to the respective DLSA.
• Frequent meetings must be conducted by the head DLSA of a distinct state to work on the ambiguity in the laws and work on solutions that navigate around the problems. • Mobile Lok Adalats must be backed financially by the government as it tends to be an effective instrument in settlement through compromise and facilitating legal counsel and direction.• For the youth activities – vivid work of art, banner making, animated videos, reviews, survey, paper perusing, attire and embellishments can be utilized to show support for a reason, enrolling like-minded individuals through online portals and wireless networks are few prescribed ways to boost legal literacy.• Incentives must be given on time and commendation by the aid of rewards, certificates, recommendation letters, remuneration to advocates and paralegals is requisite as it works as a motivating factor contributing to volunteer services. • Case Law• In Khatri v. State of Bihar[15], the Supreme Court held that the state is constitutionally bound to provide legal assistance by hiring a lawyer to an accused person not only at a trial stage. • Also when they are first produced before the magistrate or remanded time and again and such a right shall not be denied on the ground of financial or administrative inability or that the accused did not ask for it. • Magistrates and Sessions Judges have the responsibility to inform the accused of his rights.
Overpricing Overpricing is the act of setting a higher price than the value of a product or services. From an entrepreneurial standpoint, overpricing means setting a price that’s higher than what the market is willing to pay. In most cases, overpricing goes hand in hand with low sales volumes, and so it is not a commonly recommended pricing strategy.In Kashmir overpricing has been a serious issue . This issue breaks the economic backbone of the masses. Amid complaints about overpricing of essentials, the government has sealed over 50 shops and also recovered over Rs five lakh fine from the norm violators in the ongoing holy month of Ramadan.According to the data available the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) has sealed a total of 54 shops in the ongoing month while 23 have been sealed in Srinagar only.The other districts where the shops have been sealed include Bandipora, Budgam, Kulgam, Kupwara and Pulwama districts.Earlier, The Jammu and Kashmir administration had said that market checking committees have been constituted in view of the complaints regarding the selling of essential commodities at exorbitant rates in the holy month of Ramazan.The need of the hour is to check the menace of rising prices of especially essential commodities and go hard on hoarding and overpricing by the Shopkeepers .The prices of large number of vegetables and fruits which are being consumed by the people including dates, watermelons, bananas, meat and chicken have gone up since the commencement of the holy month. One hopes overpricing would soon be a thing of past in Kashmir.
Covid-19 induced recession proved more deadly than disease. Dr Suhaib Ashraf Bhat
Coronovirus really bankrupted more people than it killed and this is now going to be real global emergency. Since from 2008 till now, I have seen many ups and downs, be it mass agitation, total lockdown or flood. I have witnessed all these things but have never ever witnessed people suffering like this. Since the corona virus was declared pandemic on the same day I wrote corona virus will bankrupt more people than it kills and now it’s clear. In these months I saw the cream of society talking about suicides; some have huge loans while some owe money to others. The ultimate tragedy I witnessed since the outbreak of covid-19 is, I saw the cream of people literally in begging mode, but due to the status they hold they are not able to speak out. I am of the strong opinion that it’s always middle class who suffers a lot. Neither they can go out and beg nor will anyone knock their door. In these days I met few people and I really felt that problem is with us. We should speak out to our friends, neighbours or anyone whom we know. Trust me there are many who need our support. Yes there are many. Before understanding the problems of middle-class family we should first understand what the middle-class family is? A middle-class family is a social group that consists of ordinary people who usually have good jobs and are neither rich nor very poor. We saw the whole world suffering from Coronavirus Pandemic and during this Pandemic we saw rich class busy in learning new skills and hobbies while the poor class was suffering for life and death and both the rich and the poor class is always getting attention. But there’s an another class of which nobody talks and care about. When all is shut and all is dwindling at an unprecedented pace it is necessary to evaluate our situation. Enormous government schemes, all lined up at the time of Covid-19 range from feeding the poor to the old. Thus, each provide for the rural sector to get an upward push amidst this financial stoop. We all know how badly people are being affected during and after lockdown. The economy is shrinking at a great rate. The government took a number of measures to ensure the least number of casualties in this pandemic and also that lower class and people with no jobs should have food and shelter. The upper class already had proper facilities and is still going well. However, the future still holds bleak for, a middle class. A middle-class person is a self-respecting person. They do not dare to ask for food and essential things from anyone. Whatever resources they have, they always live their lives. They never ask for too much but the amount in which they can live and fulfil their small dreams. They are busy solving their big problems and enjoying their small happy moments. Those who have to pay monthly rent, those who are working in a private company and are not getting salary or are getting less salary than their expenses, are the ones facing some major issues. Whatever happens, the middle class is always left behind.
NEED OF THE HOUR: The best among you are those who bring greatest benefits to many others. Charity preached by every religion of the world, is a way of bringing justice to society. And justice is the essence of religion, Islam has therefore made charity that is Zakah, obligatory and binding upon all those who embrace the faith; it has been made into an institution in order to give in permanence and regularity. You know that charity, is the Third Pillar of Islam, a major teaching. Being charitable and providing for the needy are important features of the Muslim character. Why is charity so important?The existence of countless starving, poor, hungry and destitute Muslims and non-Muslims in the world points to the need for this essential teaching to be put into practice. Affluent Muslims may not realize how their wealth could strengthen whole communities. Giving charity correctly is crucial to both the well-being of the needy as well as the ultimate happiness of the wealthy. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) emphasized this principle repeatedly. Every situation, good or bad, it’s a choice upon ourselves. Predicted on our intentions, whether it becomes a tool for good or for bad, the choice is yours. Either you can decide to follow it through to raise you up or you can complain about it, and send you down. That’s not theory, that’s a practise. If you practise it, you know that everything is due to Allah swt. And if you know that Allah swt acts with Hikma, with wisdom, then you know that in all occurrences, there is wisdom in that what happens to you. There is the opportunity for khayr and for goodness. Secondly, being kind to people in word and deed, and all kinds of doing good. This is one of the means of removing worry, distress and anxiety. By this means Allah swt wards off worries and distress from the righteous and immoral alike, but the believer has the greater share of this, and is distinguished by the fact that his kindness to others stems from sincerity and the hope of reward, so Allah swt makes it easy for him to be kind to others because of the hope that this will bring good things and ward off bad things, by means of his sincerity and hope of reward. Allah swt says (interpretation of the meaning): “There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause), or Ma‘roof (Islamic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allah has ordained), or conciliation between mankind; and he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allah, We shall give him a great reward.” [al-Nisa 4:114] Allah swt says (interpretation of the meaning): “O you who believe! Spend of that with which We have provided for you, before a Day comes when there will be no bargaining, nor friendship, nor intercession. And it is the disbelievers who are the Zaalimoon (wrongdoers)”[al-Baqarah 2:254] “The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah swt, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah swt gives manifold increase to whom He wills. And Allah swt is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.262. Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah swt, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve”[al-Baqarah 2:261-262] “O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which We have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it, (though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate therein. And know that Allah swt is Rich (Free of all needs), and Worthy of all praise”[al-Baqarah 2:267] “Believe in Allah swt and His Messenger (Muhammad), and spend of that whereof He has made you trustees. And such of you as believe and spend (in Allah swt’s way), theirs will be a great reward”[al-Hadeed 57:7]It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) said: Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives charity equal to a date from good (halal) earnings – for Allah swt does not accept anything but that which is good – Allah swt will take it in His right hand and tend it for the one who gave it as any one of you tends his foal, until it becomes like a mountain.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1344; Muslim, 1014. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah swt be upon him) said: “There is no day on which the people get up but two angels come down and one of them says, ‘O Allah, give in compensation to the one who spends (in charity),’ and the other says, ‘O Allah, destroy the one who withholds.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1374; Muslim, 1010.
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah said: ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5073; Muslim, 993. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)On the day when all other shade will be gone, Allah swt will shade and shelter those who give charity and care for the poor. The Muslim’s sacrifice in this life will be their protection on the Day of Judgment.
Kashmir Needs Vision of Humanity By Syed Irfan Hashmi You can never forget a person who came to you with a torch in the dark. Humanity is the highest form of morality, Ethics and religion. Who never discriminates, divides, hurts and always teaches to be united, integrated, to spread love, brotherhood and non-violence is valued before God . But in this age Everybody speaks humanity but no one is practising in real life. No religion teaches hatred, prejudices, innocent killing, exploitation or to oppose humanity. But Alas! In today’s day and age humanity is easily murdered and have no value, and human Rights organisation are not bothered. No religion allows or teaches to support inhuman activities. Then why ? all the people remain silent, Why they support inhuman activities. When will people understand the social and moral obligations. When their soul will strike them to accept the cruel Reality and support truth to save humanity. Enough is enough wake up people don’t wait, don’t be slave, don’t tolerate the injustice. This is the better time to speak before it is too late. We want peace, prosperity and a life with respect & dignity. Being a Kashmari social activist / writer I have seen since from my childhood Kashmir is the most conflict / ignored zone of all the Times. The circumstances and present situation is witness of it. All Kashmiri people are suffering in all ways from decades. Civilian killings, stone pelting, Hartal, anti-national agenda became trend. Wrong perception has been created among the people of Jammu and Kashmir and has been used for political mileage and other agendas.
Since 1946 People are being exploited by the Congress govt in central and NC, PDP in the state. Every time a common Kashmiri people, especially poor and middle class families suffered. The people of Jammu kashmir has dual policies as like their politicians. Who has sold the blood of common masses of Jammu Kashmir. Kashmir have deliberately being made hell by the main stream politicians, separatist Leaders and bureaucrats together for their personal benefits. No one leadership has seriously thought about Jammu Kashmir people. They have never framed any people centric policies, National interests or to boost the Jammu Kashmir as model or as an International Business hub.
The biggest mistake of people of Jammu kashmir during elections is to vote without knowing leaders potential / worth / moral character and they simply sell his/her vote. The mistake of people is to be silent when need is to speak about the injustice. Why people support propaganda’s, hell Agendas, Radicalisation, injustice, bloodshed , rape, extortion, harassment, violence against innocent people and remain silent. Everyone is responsible for this bloodshed -the person who is doing and the person who is enjoying or taking for granted. Where is the life ethics, morality and religious teachings. Speak up the truth and don’t bother about the consequences. Support truth, humanity as greatest religion in the world. My Kashmir was Paradise on Earth!
But Alas! It is called the hell now. Everyday humanity is murdered by means of terrorism, human rights violations, injustice, radicalisation, Extremism, Civilian Killings, Rapes, etc. Where is the development, Lakhs of Educated youths are unemployed. Agriculture and other resources at zero level progress , Education which has never been considered as integral part, in three decades scores of youth died , many youth are in Jail, thousands of orphan and widows fighting for survival Why? Does humanity exist! No humanity doesn’t exist, When Religious becomes business and politics as Leaders property, how can humanity survive. The main stream Politicians and others so called separatist leaders are responsible for this bloodshed and distraction in Kashmir. It is high time to wake up and elect A strong Leadership based on ethics, morality, people centric Leadership and need to come forward with slogans of Peace and prosperity. Whose agenda can be to save the humanity, to respect nature and national security. Help people on humanitarian grounds not for any personal interests. Even today administration needs to improve policies and implementations on ground levels. People basic needs, education, healthcare should be always priority. The lack of proper coordination between the departments leads to government failure. The day when person will understand the natures Law, respects and follows the humanity Peace will prevail, the prosperity will prevail, when all the people can obey, respect the humanity not any religion or thought. Humanity as the greatest religion in the world. The writer Syed Irfan Hashmi hails from Watergam, Kreeri Baramulla, North Kashmir. He is young mainstream youth leader .
SSF Constructions and Supply enterprises office Inaugrated
A name to reckon with in corporate Sector of Kashmir,THE SSF construction and Supply enterprises have recently inaugurated their office at IQ Mall Hyderpora, Srinagar ( First Floor ).
It is pertinent to mention that the company deals with EPC contracts ( Engineering Procurement Construction) and Augmentation of receiving stations with notable being Bihbagh, Achabal and STD Bijbehra.
Director SSF Constructions and Supply enterprises Mr. Saayim Feroz Bhat stated that his company is motivated to revolutionize the infrastracture of the power sector of Jammu and Kashmir as they also deal with subtransmission and distribution sector and in this regard completed works at Ganderbal, Budgam, Srinagar and Kulgam .
The company has also started its sister concern Green Globe Hortifresh Private Limited, and send scores of containers especially kashmiri apples , DRY fruits to the UAE .
SSF Construction and supply entreprises are highly grateful to the current Government and its dispensation for the support and encouragement provided to new entrepreneurs especially the leadership of dynamic Lieutenant Governor Honourable Manoj Sinha .
Pertinent to mention after studying in prestigious institutions of the country, especially the prestigious Modern School Road Barakhamba Road Delhi Mr. Saayim Feroz Bhat has come back to roots to promote entrepreneurship and employment in Kashmir valley.
He believes that investment and buisness climate is fast improving in the Jammu and Kashmir.
CHARITY: THE BEST DEED IN THE MONTH OF RAMADHAN Dr Suhaib Ashraf Bhat
The first thing is to give something in charity in secret. Allah swt says, “If you give charity openly then what a good thing it is; and if you give to beggars in secret it is better for you than everything, and He will remove some of your sins. And Allah is Aware of what you do.“(Qur’an 2:271). The best among you are those who bring greatest benefits to many others. Charity preached by every religion of the world, is a way of bringing justice to society. And justice is the essence of religion, Islam has therefore made charity that is Zakah, obligatory and binding upon all those who embrace the faith; it has been made into an institution in order to give in permanence and regularity. You know that charity, is the Third Pillar of Islam, a major teaching. Being charitable and providing for the needy are important features of the Muslim character. Why is charity so important?The existence of countless starving, poor, hungry and destitute Muslims and non-Muslims in the world points to the need for this essential teaching to be put into practice. Affluent Muslims may not realize how their wealth could strengthen whole communities. Giving charity correctly is crucial to both the well-being of the needy as well as the ultimate happiness of the wealthy. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) emphasized this principle repeatedly. Every situation, good or bad, it’s a choice upon ourselves. Predicted on our intentions, whether it becomes a tool for good or for bad, the choice is yours. Either you can decide to follow it through to raise you up or you can complain about it, and send you down. That’s not theory, that’s a practise. If you practise it, you know that everything is due to Allah swt. And if you know that Allah swt acts with Hikma, with wisdom, then you know that in all occurrences, there is wisdom in that what happens to you. There is the opportunity for khayr and for goodness. 2ndly, being kind to people in word and deed, and all kinds of doing good. This is one of the means of removing worry, distress and anxiety. By this means Allah swt wards off worries and distress from the righteous and immoral alike, but the believer has the greater share of this, and is distinguished by the fact that his kindness to others stems from sincerity and the hope of reward, so Allah swt makes it easy for him to be kind to others because of the hope that this will bring good things and ward off bad things, by means of his sincerity and hope of reward. Allah swt says (interpretation of the meaning): “There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause), or Ma‘roof (Islamic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allah has ordained), or conciliation between mankind; and he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allah, We shall give him a great reward.” [al-Nisa 4:114] Allah swt says (interpretation of the meaning): “O you who believe! Spend of that with which We have provided for you, before a Day comes when there will be no bargaining, nor friendship, nor intercession. And it is the disbelievers who are the Zaalimoon (wrongdoers)”[al-Baqarah 2:254] “The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah swt, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah swt gives manifold increase to whom He wills. And Allah swt is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.262. Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah swt, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve”[al-Baqarah 2:261-262] “O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which We have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it, (though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate therein. And know that Allah swt is Rich (Free of all needs), and Worthy of all praise”[al-Baqarah 2:267] “Believe in Allah swt and His Messenger (Muhammad), and spend of that whereof He has made you trustees. And such of you as believe and spend (in Allah swt’s way), theirs will be a great reward”[al-Hadeed 57:7]It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) said: Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives charity equal to a date from good (halal) earnings – for Allah swt does not accept anything but that which is good – Allah swt will take it in His right hand and tend it for the one who gave it as any one of you tends his foal, until it becomes like a mountain.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1344; Muslim, 1014. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah swt be upon him) said: “There is no day on which the people get up but two angels come down and one of them says, ‘O Allah, give in compensation to the one who spends (in charity),’ and the other says, ‘O Allah, destroy the one who withholds.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1374; Muslim, 1010.
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah said: ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5073; Muslim, 993. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)On the day when all other shade will be gone, Allah swt will shade and shelter those who give charity and care for the poor. The Muslim’s sacrifice in this life will be their protection on the Day of Judgment.The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “If anyone would like Allah swt to save him from the hardships of the Day of Resurrection, he should give more time to his debtor who is short of money, or remit his debt altogether.” (Muslim)If someone owes you money, it is considered charity if you show mercy, give the debtor more time to pay back his loan, or even cancel out the person’s debt. If charity is a person’s shade on the Day of Judgment, cancelling a person’s debt will also serve as a protection.It is considered better to give charity than receive it. One should be wary of repeatedly soliciting and taking from sadaqa and zakat funds. Those who refrain from taking these funds (so that more will be left for the other needy) will be provided for by Allah swt and be made self-reliant by Him.The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The upper hand is better than the lower hand (he who gives is better than him who takes). One should start giving first to his dependents. And the best object of charity is that which is given by a wealthy person (from the money left after his expenses). And whoever abstains from asking others for some financial help, Allah swt will give him and save him from asking others, Allah swt will make him self-sufficient.” (Al-Bukhari) The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)On the day when all other shade will be gone, Allah swt will shade and shelter those who give charity and care for the poor. The Muslim’s sacrifice in this life will be their protection on the Day of Judgment. By sacrificing part of one’s wealth and giving it in charity, the individual is guaranteeing protection for themselves from tragedy and misfortune.The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” (Al-Tirmidhi) suhaibbhatt85@gmail.com
Extramarital affairs leading to more divorce in Kashmir valley
Mir Sabeen Gulrez Nearly 50 cases of domestic violence being reported in every month in Srinagar:Officials “Our lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring comfort in our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.” (Ayat No. 74, Verse 25 of the Quran) According to officials, nearly 50 cases of domestic violence are registered in the District Court of Srinagar each month, some of which are old and the majority of which are new while the scenario is getting worse instead of improving, the case of extramarital affairs, which is alarming these days, and is unfortunately becoming a trend in future generations and major cause of increasing divorce rate . Marriage is a pious relationship between a man and his woman and is endorsed by the Holy Scripture as well as by the great teachings of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). But nowadays, marraige is becoming a burden because of some misunderstandings, domestic violence, and most importantly, because of extra-martial affairs, which are very common these days. Having an affair after a marriage is becoming a new trend as people find themselves very comfortable with the opposite sex rather than their wives. They begin to chat or gossip with a friend, willingly or unwillingly, and fall into the trap of an affair without disclosing to the other their secret of already being married. Having an affair these days is not bad, but when you are already married and share the bond with the next person who is your wife, it becomes the first gap in their relationship. This becomes the first issue to be raised as a man or woman loses interest in their partners as they start spending their precious time with their friends or partners, which should be given to their family. They always remain on their cell phones instead of giving time to their husbands or wives. This leads to heated arguments, which lead to domestic violence most of the time. Divorce under Muslim law is classified into several categories, including husband (Talaaq-ul-Sunnat, Talaaq-ul-Biddat, IIa, Zihar), wife (Talaaq-ul-Biddat, IIa, Zihar), and father (Talaaq-ul-Biddat, IIa, Zihar).Divorce by wife (Talaaq-E-Tafaweez), divorce by mutual consent (khula, mubarat), and divorce by judicial decree under the Muslim Dissolution of Marriage Act, 1939 (lian, fask). As per Section 13 B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Section 28 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the couple should be living separately for at least one year before divorce proceedings can begin. However, Section 10A of the Divorce Act of 1869 requires the couple to be separated for at least two years. For couples, healthy mirages are good for their mental and physical health. For children, growing up in a happy home protects them from mental, physical, educational, and social problems. Marriages, which don’t last, can have numerous reasons for their call off. In a chat with News Kashmir, Advocate Sana Khan, a J&K High Court lawyer, stated that when handling these cases there first priority is that the perpetrator be punished. But it is very unfortunate that these cases take time.She observes “Everyone in the room has something valuable to contribute; we deserve a spot at that Physical Or Metamorphical Table.It is Axiomatic, that there is no smoke without fire. The same is applicable to divorce.The most common “Final Straw”, reasons of divorce are:1.Domestic Violence2. Infedility between Partners .3. Lack Of Intimacy.4. Arrogance/Egoistic Nature.5. Third Party Factor6.Medical Reason and Dowry somehow responsible as well. These cases should be handled on priority as the person, either male or female, is suffering. When the person who is a victim comes with these kinds of cases, they always complain of only one thing: “I haven’t narrated all the things to anyone.” This becomes the first issue, as when you keep mum, the other person takes advantage of that and thinks that we aren’t answerable to anyone. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is defined by Section 498 of the Indian Penal Code as violence or some form of abuse, including mental, physical, and sexual abuse, in a domestic setting such as marriage or cohabitation. a common occurrence throughout the world, but in India it is prevalent here as the issues of dowry, male dominance, and living in joint family setups are the norm here. Section 498A deals with “matrimonial cruelty” perpetrated on a woman. Matrimonial Cruelty in India has now been made a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.” She further added that a woman or man should take legal advice first before falling into these kinds of traps. There is a case where a man (name withheld) who was a divorcee married a woman who was also a divorcee and who had a 12 year old daughter at the time she (her mother) got married. The person accepted her and her daughter accepted willingly and now when she turned 22, he (the father) is saying that he won’t keep that girl in his house because she is not his daughter. Besides, the girl has done so much for that house. Even while working with some meagre wages, she purchased everything from household things to carpets out of her own salary. But, alas, no court or judgement can save her today. So there should also be something for adoption in Muslim law. Meanwhile, While talking with Advocate Barkat Kaur Rattan and Advocate Barjis firdous, working independently for the J & K High Court in Srinagar, told news Kashmir, that, “In Islam, Muslim women have been given various rights, but nowadays, men have changed it according to their ease and usually under Sec 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, while the case is pending, only a man can remarry only while taking permission from the first wife itself, but here we see to whom justice has not been done, which also concludes domestic violence in the shape of emotional and physiological abuse. And secondly, whenever a woman who is a victim of domestic violence is to be suggested to go for a Domestic Violence Act case first, not only for maintenance, as she can ask for maintenance in the Domestic Violence Act case itself as a prayer. Moreover, there is one issue whenever a party in a Domestic Violence Act comes into compromise. The men usually keep one condition, that is, if the wife remarries, she has to give the child to the father, but if the husband remarries, no condition is applied. That is totally wrong. Why do women only suffer? They make such kinds of conditions to make women’s lives hell so that she suffers more and the man himself enjoys his normal life”. She further added that one more thing in Muslim law is that there is no scope for adoption. There is another case where a lady (name withheld) who was married in the year 2018 has a child with her who is almost one year and six months old. The issue is that the person (name withheld from her husband) who was working outside and after marriage started delay tactics for work, the lady herself started working while the man was always giving excuses for work in one way or the other. She thought once Ishehad a child, he would start working, but this was her illusion instead of work. When the weird guy started having an affair with other ladies, once, when she confronted him, he started doing mental torture to her. Her sister-in-law, who is married from the beginning, has created havoc in her brother’s wife’s life. Never leaves a moment to taunt her. The lady, who is a victim, wished to be free of this toxic relationship but is unable to do so due to societal constraints.In between, their child is suffering as he needs his father and mother’s care too as they both wanted to get rid of this relationship. And instead of women, who should get moral support from relatives, they are struggling because of society’s fears.
