{"id":683,"date":"2025-11-14T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/468\/?p=683"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:51:57","slug":"our-languages-our-pride-by-ms-hidayat-khatoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/468\/our-languages-our-pride-by-ms-hidayat-khatoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Languages, Our Pride By Ms. Hidayat Khatoon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Languages, Our Pride: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Why Sindhi and Urdu Matter More Than English<\/strong>
By Hidayat Khatoon<\/em><\/h3>\n

In today\u2019s world, English dominates classrooms, conversations, and even our dreams of success. But in this race for fluency, are we losing something precious\u2014our own languages?<\/p>\n

Every day in Karachi, I see children fluent in English but hesitant to speak Sindhi or Urdu. Some even feel shy using their mother tongue, thinking it\u2019s \u201cless important.\u201d Parents proudly say, \u201cMy child speaks perfect English!\u201d but rarely celebrate fluency in Sindhi or Urdu. We\u2019ve begun to undervalue our languages, forgetting they carry our culture and identity.<\/p>\n

Sindhi and Urdu are not just means of communication\u2014they are part of who we are. Sindhi holds the poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and the warmth of Sindh\u2019s culture. Urdu carries centuries of art, literature, and emotional expression. Replacing them with English doesn\u2019t make us smarter, only more disconnected from our roots.<\/p>\n

English is undoubtedly important\u2014it opens doors and connects us globally. But it should remain a tool, not a measure of intelligence or status. Sadly, many children believe speaking English makes them superior. This mindset must change\u2014at home, in schools, and across society.<\/p>\n

As a teacher, I see Sindhi fading in Karachi, dismissed as \u201cold-fashioned\u201d or \u201cuseless.\u201d Yet, teaching Sindhi and Urdu gives children pride and belonging. In my classroom, I encourage students to express themselves freely in their native tongues because true learning begins when children feel seen and valued.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s beauty lies in its linguistic diversity\u2014Sindhi, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi\u2014all reflect our heritage. We need not reject English but restore respect for our mother tongues. Let\u2019s speak, write, and create proudly in Sindhi and Urdu\u2014because real confidence comes not from imitation, but from celebrating our own voice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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