World Urdu Day: Despite his mother’s passing in Chakia, Champaran, Qaed-e-Urdu Shamim Ahmed conveys greetings and urges people to preserve Urdu for future generations.
By Qalam Times News Network
KOLKATA / CHAKIA, CHAMPARAN, November 9, 2026
World Urdu Day carries a deeply emotional significance for Qaed-e-Urdu Shamim Ahmed this year. While the Urdu-speaking community across the world is celebrating the occasion, Ahmed is mourning the passing of his beloved mother, who breathed her last in Chakia, Champaran, Bihar. Despite this profound personal loss, he did not forget his responsibility towards the language and its community. He extended his heartfelt greetings to Urdu lovers on World Urdu Day and shared an inspiring message about the enduring importance of Urdu.
His decision to convey greetings amid personal grief reflects his longstanding emotional and cultural association with the language. World Urdu Day, therefore, became an occasion not merely for celebration but also for remembering the values, affection and cultural heritage that Urdu represents.
“Urdu Is Not Just a Language; It Is a Civilisation, an Emotion and a Love”
In his message to the Urdu-speaking community, Qaed-e-Urdu Shamim Ahmed described Urdu as much more than a medium of communication. Expressing his deep affection for the language, he said: “Urdu is not just a language; it is a civilisation, an emotion and a love. As long as love remains alive in people’s hearts, Urdu will continue to live.”
His words capture the emotional and cultural dimensions of Urdu, a language whose literary traditions have developed through centuries of poetry, prose, intellectual discourse and social interaction.
Shamim Ahmed’s message carries special significance at a time when questions concerning the preservation, promotion and transmission of languages continue to attract public attention. For him, the survival of Urdu depends not only on institutions and official recognition but also on the everyday commitment of its speakers, readers, writers, teachers and younger generations.
A Call to Preserve Urdu for Future Generations on World Urdu Day
Extending his message beyond greetings, Ahmed appealed to Urdu speakers to make a conscious commitment to the language. He urged people to speak Urdu, write in Urdu and ensure that its rich literary and cultural heritage reaches future generations.
He emphasised that a language remains alive when it is actively used in homes, educational institutions, literary gatherings and everyday social life. Merely expressing admiration for Urdu on a special occasion is not enough; meaningful efforts are required to make it an integral part of daily communication and learning.
His appeal is particularly relevant for young people, who have an important role in carrying forward the language’s literary legacy. Encouraging children to read Urdu books, appreciate its poetry, develop writing skills and engage with its intellectual traditions can help ensure that the language continues to flourish.
Urdu: A Shared Heritage of Literature, Culture and Humanity
Urdu has a remarkable literary and cultural legacy. Its poetry, storytelling, journalism and intellectual contributions have enriched the cultural landscape of the Indian subcontinent. It has also served as a bridge connecting communities through literature, shared expressions and human emotions.
Shamim Ahmed’s message highlights this inclusive spirit. By describing Urdu as a civilisation, an emotion and a form of love, he draws attention to the values of compassion, mutual respect and cultural understanding associated with its literary tradition.
His greetings on World Urdu Day, despite the painful loss of his mother, add a deeply personal dimension to this year’s observance. They reflect the strength of his attachment to Urdu and his desire to remain connected with the wider Urdu-speaking community even during a difficult moment in his life.
A Message of Hope on World Urdu Day
Concluding his message, Qaed-e-Urdu Shamim Ahmed extended his warm greetings to Urdu lovers everywhere and called upon them to work collectively for the language’s growth and preservation. His message can be summed up in a simple but powerful appeal: speak Urdu, write Urdu and pass it on to the next generation. As the world observes World Urdu Day, his words offer a reminder that the future of a language ultimately rests in the hearts, homes and everyday practices of the people who cherish it.
Qalam Times News Network extends its heartfelt condolences to Qaed-e-Urdu Shamim Ahmed and his family on the passing of his beloved mother. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace, and may the bereaved family find strength and patience during this difficult time.
