My name is Hamid Latif Jarral.
I belong to Tehsil Barnala, District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir. My educational qualification is not something special, which is why I am still in the process of learning. In 2007, I began writing columns for various newspapers, and to this day I remain connected with journalism. Since 2012, I have also been running a business in District Bhimber.
The graves of my grandfather, my father, my uncles, and other elders are in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. My forefathers and I spent a significant part of our lives in Mardan, and I have an emotional attachment to that city.
I deeply enjoy reading, traveling, meeting remarkable people, and embracing new adventures. I have a great passion for tourism. Because of this passion, I have visited places from Karachi to Muzaffarabad, Chakari, Chakothi in Azad Kashmir, and every city of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Beyond Pakistan, I have traveled to Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Malaysia, Türkiye, Egypt, and South Africa—and I plan to explore further. I preserve my memories through photographs and on my computer.
At times, I also feel compelled to write, especially when I witness unrest, injustice, oppression, poverty, and deprivation in society. I have many friends, and in some part of each day, we engage in Islamic, educational, and literary discussions from which I always learn and reflect.
I am not someone of great importance—less than even a drop in the ocean—but I firmly believe in the saying, “Drop by drop, a sea is formed.” With this belief, I strive, from time to time, to awaken positive, intellectual, and revolutionary thought within myself and in others. Every individual has their own way of thinking and expression, and if guided positively, it can at least develop into a thoughtful approach.
Life is a beautiful journey. Its hardships, trials, and struggles only add to its brilliance. If you view difficulties from two perspectives, you will realize that:
With every hardship, there is ease. After every dark night, there is a bright morning. Whenever the grip of trial tightens, know that relief is near.
When one recalls the bitterness of the journey after reaching the destination, the joy of arrival doubles. The comfort of standing at that point feels even greater. Ease and abundance then seem like priceless blessings, and they make one truly grateful—because they have been earned with a cost.
My life has been full of challenges, yet I never lost courage. I always held on to the desire to move forward and keep learning. Even in the darkest days, I carried the candle of hope in my hand, reminding myself every day that my time will come—and it will come beautifully.
What sustained me throughout this journey, above all, is the grace of Almighty Allah, and then the prayers of my mother—my universe. I have also been blessed by the kindness of my siblings, tireless hard work, sincerity of intention, the spirit to walk hand in hand with my companions, sharing pain with empathy, and complete trust in Allah, the Lord of Glory—Alhamdulillah. The passion for serving humanity comes from my parents and siblings, who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around them.
One great lesson I have learned is that unity and harmony are essential. Let people live. Bring reform in society, but first establish love. Differences should never become the enemy of humanity and affection; otherwise, prejudice is born, which never leads to reform but rather causes corruption on earth.
Ideologically, I admire every elder and every personality who presented a living example of “Qal Allah wa Qal al-Rasul” (the Word of Allah and the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ) in their life. Those who spread the light of guidance among people, lit the lamps of brotherhood in society, and carried forward Muhammadan teachings—saving their families and companions from the fire of Hell and guiding them toward Paradise. May Allah shower His mercy upon all: protect those who are alive, and illuminate the graves of those who have departed with His light—Ameen.
To my peers and the younger generation, I want to give this message—the essence of my own life:
Never fall short in honoring your parents; their prayers play the foremost role in climbing every ladder of success.
Do not fear dark nights or difficult times. The fierce winds and opposing storms only blow to lift you higher.
Whenever you feel like you are losing, when despair surrounds you, keep working hard according to your ability. Do not worry about results. The results are in Allah’s hands, and He will surely grant you so much that your heart will be content.
Always carry with you the provisions of good deeds and prayers, for who knows when life might lock you in a dark cave and place a stone above it. In such moments, only good deeds and prayers become the means of salvation.
Finally—keep sharing, keep giving. The more you give, the more the Owner (Allah) bestows. Once a vessel is filled, no one continues to pour into it. Therefore, keep making space in your vessel so that He continues to bless you and fill it with barakah. What you give, He returns seventy times over. There is no trade more profitable than trading with Allah.
For me, giving sincere advice and guidance is an act of worship, and through this worship, I feel true joy. For this reason, I regularly share creative content on my profile to guide my friends. If even one sentence of mine benefits you, then your visit to my profile has been worth it. (Though I strongly believe you will gain much more 😉).
Stay connected 🌹 Keep spreading love ❤️
May Allah be our Protector and Helper.
(Hamid Latif Jarral)
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