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Hello Ed,

I would agree with the writer of the article “Rejuvenating the spirit of Karachi” (Sept 1) that many historical places like Frere Hall, Mohatta Palace in Karachi are just “good landmarks” that help us reach our destination. We drive past these magnificent buildings and also try to take a photo from our moving car, but we never bother to learn about their cultural significance.

It’s great to hear that TDF Ghar is now a public space. As TDF Ghar is located in Jamshed Quarters where Muslims, Christians, Parsis, Hindus and Jews used to live together, it will once again encourage people from different backgrounds to visit this place and use it to discuss ideas and engage in productive activities.

Few months back, Bohri community had their food festival at Frere Hall; and how much fun foodies had eating Bohri food! This way they not only enjoyed Bohri food, but they also exchanged love.

I hope more and more historical sites are opened to public and we use them constructively to “revive” and “restore” our city.

Rubab Syed, Karachi

Hello Eddy,

“Just a little drive” (Sept 1) by Laiba Siddiqi was an inspirational read! I often hear elders say young people are materialistic and only think of their needs and wants. But see, how the writer and her young friends worked together to run a successful donation drive. They spent their energy and time in the best way possible to spread smiles.

The best thing about the story is that the writer has shared her genuine feelings about the experience starting from how a video inspired her to help others to what lessons she took home after running a donation drive for Indus Hospital.

That’s true, like the writer says, we don’t know what we are capable of; we keep making excuses and don’t realize that even small efforts can make a huge difference. We all should use our creative energies to serve others and spread happiness.

Maha Naseem, Lahore

Dear Ed,

I’m afraid I’m one of the “emotionally stunted” people mentioned in Bits ‘N’ Pieces last week.  I belong to the Gen Z group, blessed with the technological advances from an early age as others perceive it. But can I give my explanation here? At my age, it’s always a competition with peers - not just over cool gadgets but over active social media profiles as well. More posts, more followers, more likes, more posts again. Anybody acting all grown-up is immediately shunned from the groups. Where would that lead to, if not depression, since everybody else is already - as mentioned - “engrossed in their phones”?

Besides, we can consider this positively as well, right? We are talking to people we have never met, will probably never meet, and we get to exchange opinions, reflect and learn from each other. True, kids are more vulnerable, but then even adults get into troubles online so I guess it’s safe to say every experience is different and we cannot generalize on the basis of one finding.

Naseer Ahmed, Islamabad

Reflection

Narrated by Anas (R.A)

Once Allah’s Apostle (S.A.W) visited us in this house of ours and asked for something to drink. We milked one of our sheep and mixed it with water from this well of ours and gave it to him. Abu Bakr was sitting on his left side and ‘Umar in front of him and a bedouin on his right side. When Allah’s Apostle finished, ‘Umar said to Allah’s Apostle “Here is Abu Bakr.” But Allah’s Apostle gave the remaining milk to the bedouin and said twice, “The (persons on the) right side! So, start from the right side.” Anas added, “It is a Sunna (the Prophet’s traditions)” and repeated it thrice

 

Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 47, Number 745

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