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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Become Centres of Social Reform in Kashmir

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Become Centres of Social Reform in Kashmir

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Lead Social Reform in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Kashmir’s Chief Cleric Urges Religious Institutions to Lead Moral Revival, Unity and Community Responsibility Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for Kashmir’s masjids, khanqahs, and imambaras to move beyond the limited role of ritual worship and re-emerge as institutions of social reform, ethical guidance, and community unity. In a significant message carrying both spiritual and socio-political undertones, the chief cleric emphasized that religious spaces must actively address the growing moral…

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Breaking Bonds: Why Marriages in Kashmir Are Crumbling—and What Can Be Done

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Breaking Bonds: Why Marriages in Kashmir Are Crumbling—and What Can Be Done

Kashmir Divorce Crisis 2026: Rising Domestic Violence, Costly Weddings & Changing Social Norms By: Javid Amin | 29 April 2026 A Silent Shift in the Valley’s Social Fabric Kashmir is witnessing a profound transformation in its family structure. Marriages—once seen as enduring, community-supported institutions—are increasingly breaking under pressure. Courts in Srinagar are reportedly seeing 3–5 divorce petitions daily, while domestic violence cases have more than doubled within a year. What was once rare is now becoming visible—and in some cases, normalized. This is not a single-cause crisis. It is the…

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Liquor Ban Debate in Kashmir: Altaf Bukhari Invokes Cultural and Religious Values Amid Policy Push

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Liquor Ban Debate in Kashmir: Altaf Bukhari Invokes Cultural and Religious Values Amid Policy Push

Liquor Ban Debate in Kashmir Rekindled: Culture, Faith, and Policy at Crossroads By: Javid Amin | 02 April 2026 A fresh political debate has taken shape in Srinagar after Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari called for a blanket ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing comparisons with Gujarat—India’s longest-standing prohibition state. His remarks, delivered on April 2, 2026, have reignited a long-standing and sensitive conversation—one that sits at the intersection of law, culture, religion, economy, and identity. Political Statement: A Call for Clarity and Consistency Speaking to reporters, Bukhari questioned…

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Festivals in Kashmir During Crisis: Islamic Call for Simplicity, Compassion & Faith in Difficult Times

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Festivals in Kashmir During Crisis: Islamic Call for Simplicity, Compassion & Faith in Difficult Times

Festivals in Kashmir During Uncertain Times: A Call for Simplicity and Compassion By: Javid Amin | 18 March 2026 When Joy Feels Heavy in the Valley In the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir Valley, festivals have always carried a unique warmth. From the spiritual calm of Ramadan nights to the joyful gatherings of Eid mornings, celebrations here are deeply rooted in faith, family, and tradition. The aroma of home-cooked meals, the sound of prayers from mosques, and the warmth of community bonds define Kashmiri festivities. But in recent years—and especially in…

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‘Zamtoor Go Bartaluk Hoon’: Why the Kashmiri Son-In-Law is Called a Dog

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'Zamtoor Go Bartaluk Hoon': Why the Kashmiri Son-In-Law is Called a Dog

A Proverb That Stirs Curiosity By: Zulfikar Kashmiri | 12 September 2025 Language is more than words—it’s history, emotion, and humor wrapped in sound. In Kashmir, a land of mountains, poetry, and traditions, proverbs are a living heritage. They aren’t just sayings; they are mirrors of society, reflecting values, relationships, and even prejudices. Among the hundreds of witty, wise, and sometimes biting Kashmiri proverbs, one stands out for its peculiar harshness: “Zamtoor go bartaluk hoon.” (Translation: The son-in-law is a dog.) At first glance, it sounds offensive—why compare a son-in-law…

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Kashmir’s Marital Crisis 2025 – Why Divorces Are Rising at an Alarming Rate

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Kashmir’s Marital Crisis 2025 – Why Divorces Are Rising at an Alarming Rate

A Quiet Social Earthquake By: Javid Amin | 25 Aug 2025 For centuries, Kashmir has been celebrated as the land of romance and poetry, a valley where love stories were woven into songs, folklore, and traditions. But beneath the snow-capped mountains and the flowing Jhelum, a quiet social earthquake is reshaping the intimate lives of its people. Marriages—the foundation of Kashmiri society—are collapsing at a rate never seen before. In courts across Srinagar, Baramulla, Pulwama, and Anantnag, judges now deal with 3–5 divorce cases every single day. Lawyers confirm that…

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