Adil Najam
Mohabbat aisa darya hai, kay barish tHehR bhi jayee
Tou paani kam nahiN hoota
I am not much of a “Valentine’s Day” celebrating type. Yet, each year I find myself writing a post on the subject. I had convinced myself that this year I would not. But, then, just an hour ago I found myself being interviewed on excatly that – Valentine Day in Pakistan – on an Urdu radio show.
Once again, I realized the futility of such discussions. My response was simple. Since when is mohabbat (love) not part of our saqafat (culture)? And if we are to build a culture not defined by mohabbat (love), then what will it be defined by? Nafrat (hate)!!
Those who do not wish to celebrate Valentines Day, should not. And those who chose to do so can do so in totally “Pakistani ways” – as so many are already doing (Valentine’s Day cards with Ghalib verses on them!). But ultimately, mohabbat (love) is a sentiment very worth celebrating.
Mohabbat Zindabaad!
Well said, Sir.
Celebrate in whatever way you want. Pray. Dance. Do whatever. But please stay away from the hate that we seem to be exhibiting all the time.
@ Adnan…chill yo! No matter what you mullah types say or do will make any practical sense. You guys always have beautiful examples of Prophet and his companions and some surats from Quran that you interpreted in your own sick ways. None of your actions show anything peaceful, humane, courteous, and sensitive to outsiders feelings. To lighten mood up a little, here is a joke:
Aik mullah ko log maar rahe the
Aik aadmi nai poocha: kyun mar rahai ho?
Log bolay: subah say pooch raha hay keh valentines day ki namaaz kitnay bajay hogi?
LOVE is great
Too bad, if you love to hate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aQglFGrGGI
The interesting thing is that go to the smallest town in Pakistan and you will see red as dominant color in shops, even small book shops. there is such a great amount of bitterness (see last comment) around that people are gripping at anything that will take them away from the petty bitterness and anger that surrounds them.
I think this blog should send its love today to US Cheif Ambassador Raymond Davis. May already have, or probably will :)