Sunday, 12 June 2011

Dear Shaheed Tufail Ahmed Mattoo by Lonesome Kashmiri

Dear Shaheed Tufail Mattoo,


Assalamu Alikum,


I hope you are enjoying the company of angels in heaven. We are still suffering the humiliation under Indian rule. But don't worry we have not given up and will continue the struggle no matter what comes in future Inshallah. After you left us things have become even more difficult for us. You must know that after you left us, more than 100 brothers and three sisters joined you there as well. Did you meet Shaheed Afroza Teli from Khrew? You must have met the sister from Kreeri who died after struggling with an excruciating injury she suffered when she was protesting your death? How about Sameer.. Is he doing well ? Tell him entire Kashmir mourns his tragic departure from earth. Brother after you left we have been in mourning ever since. We miss you very much, Do you miss us? The company of angels must be too comforting for you.. You must have forgotten us by now. Your parents are still holding on the coin that was in your palm. They still have your study desk like it was when you left it. Did you know that your father is one of the bravest man I have ever seen in my life ? He is a pillar of strength and devotion. I know each day and each moment he remembers the times you spent together, Deep in his heart he is so proud of you.


Dear Tufail the barbarians split your head with a teargas shell. They kicked your body and left you lying there in blood and dust. Ah they did not even see the tender age or the exuberant youth. They acted like animals and venomous creatures. The skies cried when they saw you fall, The earth averted its gaze. Angels were shocked to see a display of extreme cruelty . Whole of Kashmir went numb and then erupted at the injustice. Dear Brother you do not need me to tell you that you were not the first to face such atrocity nor were you to be the last. We lost many more after your departure and still no end in sight. You started a revolution which lasted for almost six months. Very long period if you consider the Kashmiri psyche and persistence levels. I am ashamed to tell you that till now we have not been able to avenge any of the deaths. I am also ashamed to tell you that we participated in another election with great enthusiasm and fervor. I am sorry but you know how we Kashmiris are by nature. Your killers are still roaming free, they are still the same rapacious and barbarians. Believe me compared to us you are very lucky. You have Heaven assured for you while as we live in hell every single day.


Take pride in the fact that on the day of Judgment you will rise with Syedu Shuhda Hazrate Hamzah (RA). Take pride in the fact that you were instrumental for assuring Jannat for 118 more. Take pride in the fact that you family loved and still love you. Take pride in the fact that your death will bring the Law of Allah in Kashmir Inshallah. Take pride in the fact that your sacrifice will bring peace and tranquility in Kashmir Inshallah. Take Pride in the fact that your sacrifice will make our sisters feel secure and safe Inshallah.


Every Kashmiri eye is moist for you. Every heart aches for you.


Take care and pray for the Muslim Ummah, you are closer to Allah (JS) and he will not deny you I am sure.


Allah Hafiz,


Lonesome Kashmiri.


p.s: See you soon Inshallah.

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