De-escalation Between Pakistan and India: A Call for Wisdom, Dialogue, and Humanity
Rasheed Ahmad chughtai
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In an age where the world craves stability, compassion, and cooperation, the continuation of hostility between Pakistan and India is not only tragic but irrational. Both nations, blessed with vibrant cultures, resilient people, and immense potential, have endured the burden of conflict for decades. It’s time to shift from confrontation to collaboration.
India must come forward for meaningful dialogue. Peace cannot be built on silence or indifference. Pakistan, despite enduring the scourge of terrorism at the hands of groups like TTP, TTA, and Al-Qaeda, has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to regional peace. Terrorism is not a problem confined to borders—it threatens the very soul of our civilizations. India too has suffered from violent extremism. Hence, both nations must rise above the blame game and jointly wage a moral, intellectual, and security-based campaign against terrorism, purging these evil elements that stain our societies.
Let us remember the words of the Holy Qur’an (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:10):”The believers are but a single brotherhood. So make peace and reconciliation between your brothers, and fear Allah, so that you may receive mercy.”
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)** taught: “Do not wish for war; ask Allah for peace and security.”*And Imam Ali (AS) said: *”People are of two kinds: either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.”
These divine principles urge us not toward hostility, but toward harmony, respect, and unity. War is not a display of power—it is a failure of wisdom.
**President Harry S. Truman’s vision, captured in his immortal slogan, “No war—only peace,” remains as relevant today as it was in the aftermath of World War II. The world looks toward moral leadership. It is hoped that the leadership of the United States and the global community, inspired by Truman’s ideals, will help **facilitate peace talks between Pakistan and India, fostering trust, dialogue, and understanding.
We must redirect our energies. Let us not build weapons; let us build schools. Let us not prepare for war; let us prepare to eliminate poverty, ignorance, and injustice. Let the subcontinent become a symbol of peace, not peril
The time has come to serve humanity, uphold human dignity, and align ourselves with the divine laws of justice, mercy, and compassion. Nature demands peace. Civilization thrives in love, not in war.
Let peace, love, kindness, and harmony prevail. For every bullet fired in hate, a hundred innocent dreams die. But every hand extended in peace brings hope to millions.
Rasheed Ahmad chughtai
www.rachughtai.com