Srinagar, June 24 -- Ponder, O man tossed to the ground

See the signs strewn all around

Travel through the earth and see the woeful end

Of mighty people, who, manifest signs didn't comprehend

Blessed are those for whom Allah has arranged

A PILGRIMAGE, to perform; the rite ordained.

The apt response to the clarion call of Allah-that was voiced by the Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) and later by the praise-worthy Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W), can be none other than Tasleeman- Labb'aik (Accepted- Here I am). The call is an all encompassing invitation to accept, declare, ponder and to comply- of ushering ones head, heart and soul unto Almighty's divine presence by offering one's cleansed self in His Majesty's service; seeking in all humility His bene...