It is a well-known historical fact that the Kashmir Valley has been the fount of poetry and poets. Poets in particular have contributed immensely to generating interest in the language of Kashmiri and its exploration, attracting both enthusiasts and pundits from across the globe.
Among those inspiring poets is Majeed Masroor, a resident of Iqbal Colony Khansahib Budgam
Majeed’s daily Facebook posts on Kashmiri poetry has warmed and won the hearts and minds of tens of hundreds of people from all sections society, so much so that this former panchayat inspector is being widely acknowledged and felicitated for using his poetry to spiritually illumine and give direction to individuals experiencing various forms of agony in their daily lives.
To add to his social media posts, are also several books authored by him. Books like "Ta Shoke Chane", Wao Grao Manz Pokes", "Nagrad", etc., have attracted readers across the board.
A man of principle and discipline, Majeed Masroor is an inspiration for his followers, both in the Kashmir Valley, and beyond, for he has not only limited his prowess to literary pursuits, but also extended it to provide social services and to look out for the welfare of locals, wherever feasible.
A man who has wholeheartedly adopted the principle of “simple living and high thinking”, this budding poet of Budgam is on a mission to better society in the Kashmir Valley, give it much needed stability, besides working for the revival of Kashmiri as the mother language.
His followers, relatives and friends wax eloquent about his love for the fellow man, his wise words and his emotional exuberance. Humour forms an integral part of his poetry and teachings, and makes it a point to ensure that his audience and fans understand what he speaks and writes.
He appears regularly on local social networking sites or on TV, especially on Gulistan News, where he talks about the need for contributing to social causes. He applies the values of ethics, science and truth to suggest ways out of problems bedevilling society.
His poetry talks of the spirit of philanthropy, shared love, respect and all other qualities and activities of benefit to society.
His poetry has won millions of hearts. That he is also seen as a humble and respectful human being, willingly extending support to the needy, makes people approach this “pure heart” in droves.
Born in a home that was directly associated with education, mostly religious education, Majeed leaned towards Islam and its teachings at a very young age.
Over time, he has been successful in propping himself up as a “saviour”, touching the common man’s heart through his poetry that extols the beauty of nature and how the Almighty has bestowed us with unlimited beautiful creatures and bounties.