Tales of Kashmir

Paradise with a Hidden Shadow Kashmir—often called Jannat-e-Benazir, the unmatched paradise on earth—looks like a dreamland. Golden saffron fields shine under the autumn sky, snow-covered peaks rise like silver crowns, and Dal Lake lies calm, reflecti…

Chapter One – The Call The soft light of late afternoon came through the dusty curtains, glowing over piles of books. The air smelled like ink, old paper, and something sharp—almost like rain that never arrived. Tom walked in through the f…

Kashmir—Jannat-e-Benazir, the unparalleled paradise—has endured armies, rulers, and empires. It has seen kingdoms rise and fall, its valleys drenched with the colors of spring and the blood of conflict. And yet, through centuries, the people kept thei…

In every era, the question of modesty surfaces in society, shaped by time, culture, and religious understanding. In Islam, modesty — known as ḥayāʾ — is a virtue deeply embedded into the heart of the believer. It is not simply about clothing, nor mere…

This story has raised a question in my head. And that is, "Whom should I mourn—the one who was martyred or the one who lost everything except life?" Image Source | Pinterest Nadia, carefully; this river is quite deep," said Sabahat to …

Lal Ded was the first mystic saint and poetess of Kashmir. She is known as Lal Ded, Lal Arifa, Lal Mouj, and Laleshwari. Her poetry and sayings are known as " Vaakhs ". They are very famous all over the world. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali (R.A.) …