Window to Gilgit-Baltistan

By  Syed Shamsuddin A Mother’s Passing: An Irreplaceable Loss When a mother’s hand rests upon one’s head, every worry fades away. Her love is not merely an emotion; it is a shield of protection that guards us through every hardship. The passing of one’s mother is an immeasurable loss that leaves behind a void no passage of time can ever fill. A mother’s departure from the ephemeral world to eternity deprives her children of her unconditional love, silent prayers, and lifelong blessings—leaving a wound that remains tender throughout life. When both parents are gone, it feels as though the shelter overhead has collapsed, leaving the offspring exposed at the very stage when parental presence is needed most. While death is an inescapable reality ordained by the Almighty— “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return” —the loss of a mother carries a uniquely profound anguish that words can scarcely convey. Every moment of life ...