✍️ Danish Mengal
The tragic Nushki incident has once again delivered a bitter but essential lesson: no matter how serious or complex a conflict is, its solution does not lie in force, revenge, or haste. True resolution comes through dialogue, patience, tolerance, and timely reconciliation.
Had the parties involved in this horrific event acted with reason, controlled their anger, and sought mediation through respected elders and community leaders, four precious lives could have been spared. This tragedy is not limited to a few families; its impact resonates across all of Balochistan. Every conscious citizen is compelled to ponder the suffering of the bereaved families—parents, widows, orphans, and devastated households. These losses are the result of a moment’s obstinacy, anger, and intolerance.
The loss of human life is a wound that does not heal in years but echoes across generations. If such incidents are not carefully managed, timely reconciliations are not carried out, and the flames of hatred are ignored rather than extinguished, enmity evolves into long-lasting and bloody cycles. Such hatred does not remain confined to one event; it passes from generation to generation, and as long as even a single family member remains, the fire of revenge continues, targeting individuals selectively. Our society is replete with such examples.
Collectively, we must understand that any dispute—personal, tribal, or social—must be resolved through immediate dialogue. In this process, the role of local elders, tribal leaders, scholars, and conscious citizens is crucial. These are the people whose guidance is respected, and who can stabilize deteriorating situations through wisdom and experience.
Unfortunately, a dangerous mindset has also taken root in our society: “This is not my problem; let others handle it.” This attitude is not only wrong but also hazardous. If we remain silent spectators today, the same fire may reach our own homes tomorrow. Equally concerning are those who, rather than resolving conflicts, exacerbate them by spreading rumors, inciting one party against another, and watching the chaos unfold. While seemingly silent, such individuals are in fact partners in discord.
Islam teaches us that mediating between two disputing parties carries immense reward, while spreading discord, fueling hatred, and igniting conflict is a grave sin. The Quran and Sunnah issue stern warnings for those who choose chaos over reform. Indeed, Allah’s punishment is severe for such acts.
The time has come to learn from tragedies like Nushki. Our response should go beyond condolences and mourning. We must pledge to act practically—intervene promptly whenever a dispute arises, promote dialogue, convey the message of patience and tolerance, and play an active role in reconciliation.
May Allah grant us the wisdom to distinguish right from wrong, soften our hearts, provide patience and perseverance, and make us agents of peace and reform in such matters. May Allah bless the souls of those martyred in the Nushki tragedy, grant their families patience, and protect our society from future bloody incidents. Ameen
