By Syed Ajaz
Tral, 15 Nov: A young student from Tral in south Kashmir, Muntasha Khanum, who is pursuing her studies at Madrasa Taleem-ul-Islam Tral, has made her debut in the literary world with the publication of her first book, “The Tapestry of Dreams.”* The Class 9 student has demonstrated her creative talent at a young age by stepping into the world of writing and literature.
Sharing her journey as a writer, Muntasha Khanum said that her passion for writing began when she was around 11 years old. Since childhood, she had developed a habit of writing down almost everything that came to her mind. She would put her thoughts, feelings and ideas into words, and gradually, writing became an important part of her life.
She said that as she grew older, her imagination and creative thinking continued to develop, giving birth to new ideas and stories that she wished to share with others. Eventually, she realised that instead of keeping her ideas confined to her thoughts, she could transform them into something meaningful. With this inspiration, she began writing her book “The Tapestry of Dreams” while studying in Class 9.
For Muntasha, writing the book was not merely about expressing her ideas but also about giving a voice to her imagination and turning the dreams and thoughts in her mind into reality.
She said that she is still learning, growing and working to improve her abilities as a writer. However, she feels proud and happy that she has taken the first step towards pursuing something she has loved since childhood.
It is worth mentioning that at a time when a significant section of the younger generation is gradually moving away from books and spending more time on social media, Tral continues to have a rich tradition of literary interest. A number of young aspiring writers from the area are showing a keen interest in writing books despite their young age, reflecting the region’s growing literary potential.
