CREATIVE WRITINGS, LIFE EXPERIENCES, REAL LIFE STORIES

A SAINT OF YORE  Maulana Syed Mohammad Yasin Shah Gilani                  (TEATH SEAB)   BY SYED MAJID GILANI  Born on July 18, 1890, in the historic Khanquah Moulla, nestled in the heart of Srinagar, Kashmir, Maulana Syed Mohammad Yasin Shah Gilani’s life became a shining testament to resilience, cultural preservation, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Despite not having formal education in English, mathematics, or science, he acquired profound Islamic knowledge, spiritual wisdom, and a deep understanding of Fiqah, Quran, and Hadith. He was a polyglot, well-versed in Persian, Urdu, and Kashmiri languages. Inspired by his paternal grandfather's legacy, Hazrat Syed Mohammad Fazil Shah Gilani RA, whose revered mausoleum lies within the sacred Dastgeer Sahib Shrine in Khanyar, Srinagar,  Maulana embarked on a journey of spiritual discovery, following in the footsteps of his illustrious ancestor. Maulana's spiritual journey was a deep dive into the ocean of fait

Er. Syed Javed Nazir Mantaqi (August 24, 1972 - July 30, 2013) Syed Javed Nazir Mantaqi ,a talented and dedicated individual,  left an indelible mark on the lives of his family members, relatives, friends and all those who knew him. Born to Syed Nazir Ahmed Mantaqi, at Khanquah Moulla, Srinagar, on 24.08.1972 , he showed great promise from a young age. After completing his early education at the prestigious Burn Hall School in Srinagar, he went on to earn a degree in Engineering from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College in Bangalore. Syed Javed began his career as a junior engineer at the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation, where he was posted at the Baghlihar Power Project in Ramban. His dedication and zeal made a significant impact in his field, earning him recognition as a brilliant and committed engineer. Tragically, his life was cut short in a car accident on July 30, 2013, while commuting to work from Srinagar to Ramban. He left behind his grieving parents, wife,