Atif jamal
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I write heart-touching stories and thought-provoking articles inspired by nature, emotions, and everyday life
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The Unseen Cost of War
When the Dust Settles: A Child's Silent Cry from the Rubble The ground is cold. The air is filled with dust. The silence is deafening—broken only by the distant wail of a mother or the soft crumble of debris. Among the rubble lies a child. His eyes are open, but they carry a weight no child should ever bear. His face, smeared with dust, does not cry anymore. He has already cried too much.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Families
The River Took Her Silence
Shazia sat on the wooden bench outside her small brick house, staring blankly into the golden horizon. Her neighbors whispered, birds flew overhead, and the village life went on—but her world had ended the day her daughter disappeared.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Confessions
When the Tree Gave Shade, and Learning Took Flight
Some images don’t just capture a moment — they hold a piece of the soul. This hand-drawn picture is one of those rare creations that speaks louder than words. A large, leaf-covered tree stretches its branches like open arms, casting a gentle shadow over a group of children seated beneath. They are not in a school — no walls, no desks, no blackboard. And yet, this is the most beautiful classroom I’ve ever seen.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Education
The Day His Mother Slept Hungry So He Could Eat
> It was just another ordinary night in their small, dimly lit home. The boy laughed, his belly full after a rare warm meal. But behind that smile, his mother sat in silence—her stomach empty, her eyes quietly watching him with love and hunger dancing together. She had lied. She said she had already eaten. But she hadn’t. And he didn’t know… not yet.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Families
The Rule in My Grandfather’s Will We Broke—And the Truth It Uncovered
By Atif Jamal When my grandfather passed away, the silence in our home was not only because of grief. It was heavier—weighted with questions we never asked, stories never told, and an old rule that none of us fully understood. His will was simple, direct, and mysterious. It had only one strict instruction:
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Families
The Blood on the Border: Remembering the Martyrs of Mir Ali
On June 28, 2025, the silence of a summer morning was shattered by a deafening blast in Mir Ali — a region that has seen too much, bled too long, and cried too often. A suicide bomber, heartless and calculated, rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a convoy of Pakistani security forces near a roadside checkpoint.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Families
Dancing Through Time: The Day Nana Remembered Joy
In a quiet neighborhood where the trees whispered with the wind and birds made symphonies out of silence, lived Nana—a woman of gentle strength and timeless kindness. To most of the world, she was just another elderly lady with silver hair and a soft laugh. But to her family, she was the heartbeat of generations.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Families
The Tradition of Circumcision in Islam: History, Significance, and Practice
Introduction Circumcision, known in Islam as "Khatna" or "Khitan", is a well-established religious and cultural practice observed among Muslims around the world. Although it is not explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an as an obligatory act, its roots are deeply embedded in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the traditions of earlier Prophets, particularly Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) عليه السلام. This article explores the origin, religious justification, spiritual symbolism, medical perspective, and cultural relevance of circumcision in Islam, tracing how this practice became a vital part of Islamic identity and hygiene.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Humans
When Joy Turned into Tragedy: The Swat Flood That Shattered Lives
When Joy Turned into Tragedy: The Swat Flood That Shattered Lives On the morning of June 27, 2025, what began as a joyful family outing in Pakistan’s Swat Valley ended in an unimaginable tragedy. A large family, visiting the beautiful and lush valley to enjoy a picnic by the riverbank, was suddenly swept away by powerful and unexpected flash floods. The joyous laughter of children turned into screams for help. Within moments, lives were lost, dreams shattered, and hearts broken.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Humans
The Dog Who Waited: A Story of Unbreakable Loyalty
🐾 The Dog Who Waited In a quiet town nestled between emerald hills and whispering winds, lived a dog named Bruno. He wasn’t flashy or famous. His fur was a patchy mix of brown and white, his ears always alert, and his eyes — oh, those eyes — held a softness that only comes from deep, silent love.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Petlife
Tourism in Pakistan: A Hidden Gem Waiting to Shine
When most people think of traveling in Asia, they think of Thailand’s beaches, India’s culture, or China’s cities. But nestled quietly between the mighty Himalayas and the Arabian Sea lies Pakistan, a country often misunderstood, yet one of the most breathtakingly diverse travel destinations in the world.
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Wander
