SRINAGAR, JANUARY 13 (KNS) ; Amid the rush of modern life, a gentle voice from Veersiran in the tourist town of Pahalgam is gaining prominence. Suhail Ahmad, who writes under the pen name Raj Soub, is emerging as a significant young voice in Sufi poetry, blending the region’s deep spiritual heritage with honest, accessible language.
Soub’s verses meditate on inner peace, divine love, and lessons drawn from Sufi saints, particularly Shah Rasheed Sahib. His work emphasises patience, kindness, purity of heart, and unwavering trust in the divine. Eschewing complexity for its own sake, his poetry remains soft, thoughtful, and invites quiet reflection.
In an interview, the poet revealed he began writing seriously in 2021, describing his practice not as a mere hobby but as a calling. He advocates for expressing profound spiritual ideas in simple, everyday language that readers can intuitively feel and understand.
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Rooted in the hills of Kashmir, his work carries a distinct local pride while exploring universal emotions, speaking of boundless love, fearless faith, and a humanity that transcends all divisions. His readings at mushairas and cultural events are increasingly drawing attentive audiences.
Following a recent gathering in Srinagar, literature enthusiast Aisha Bhat observed, “His words feel like a mirror to the soul and a poignant reminder of Kashmir’s enduring Sufi traditions.”
Though still early in his journey, Raj Soub is forging a connection between the wisdom of the past and contemporary life. In an age of speed and noise, his verses offer a rare stillness, a sense of healing, and a unifying spirit. (KNS)