Syed Qumail Hyder

Crafting the Centenary Gate of Jamia Millia Islamia University with unwavering devotion echoes the spirit of artistry.

Just as Picasso wielded colors, Van Gogh spoke through brushstrokes, da Vinci mastered vision, Kahlo painted her soul, and Monet embraced the ethereal.

The great Russian writer and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky once wrote to his beloved Maria:

"On the street where you live, there are nine women more beautiful than you, seven women taller than you, nine women shorter than you, and one woman who claims to love me more than you do. At work, a woman smiles at me every day, another tries to lure me into conversation, and the waitress at the restaurant sweetens my tea with honey instead of sugar, but still, I love you."

And after marriage, Maria proved to be a devoted wife. She endured his illness, poverty, long journeys, and absences, standing by his side through every hardship. When she layed on her deathbed, Dostoevsky whispered to her,

جوش ملیح آبادی

نظم : ہم تو مجبور وفا ہیں

- فیض احمد فیض

Let someone be the Son of Mary (Jesus), Let someone cure me of my sorrow/grief.

-Mirza Ghalib

This couplet by Mirza Ghalib refers to Prophet Jesus which expresses a sentiment that someone like Jesus should come and cure his sorrows. He often used classical references in his poetry. Here (IbnMaryam) refers to the (Son of Holy Marry ) which is the surname (kunniyat) used for Prophet Jesus in Islamic tradition.

She left on her journey, and I am here to bid her farewell. Everything within me is fading away. She was the warm ray of the harsh winter, turning the season of spring into autumn. Even today, under the full moon, nothing is visible. This separation converted the brightest moon into the darkest of the night. As I trace these words, the ink itself bears witness to the profound ache of her absence.

Let him know pen only hold hopes while sword fulfils promises

- Syed Qumail Hyder

Mahmoud ( Mahmoud Darwaish )

Saladin ( Salahdin Ayoubi, The one who liberated Jerusalem )

Che ( Che Guevara, The Cuban Revolutionary Leader)

Certainly! So, imagine you're having a conversation with Mahmoud about this:

"Mahmoud, you know, when I think about historical figures like Saladin and Che, I can't help but see this connection between their approaches.

It's like something i once said:

'A pen only holds hopes, while the sword fulfills promises.'

What I meant was, think of the pen as our dreams, ideas, and aspirations. It's what we use to write down our hopes for a better world. But without action, without the sword, those dreams remain just that hopes on paper. Saladin and Che both embodied this balance; they didn't just dream or write about change, they took action to make those dreams a reality. So, this couplet isn't just about the contrast between ideas and action, but how both are necessary to truly accomplish something meaningful.

Nobody.