Deaf teen in Kashmir handwrites Holy Quran
Without formal training or guidance, 16-year-old Mavish Arif spent nine months transcribing the Holy Quran
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — In Indian-administered Kashmir’s remote Doda district, a 16-year-old deaf and mute girl has completed a spiritual task that has moved her entire region and beyond.
Mavish Arif, a 10th-grade student from Batara Gawalo village in the Bhalesa region, handwrote the entire Holy Quran over a period of nine months—without any formal training, coaching, or outside assistance. Her quiet determination has turned her into a symbol of spiritual resilience and hope for many in Kashmir’s marginalized tribal belt.
Her father, Arif Hussain Magray, said Mavish began the project nearly ten months ago. “She would wake at 4 a.m., shut herself in her room, offer her five daily prayers, and spend hours writing,” he said. “She refused help from anyone. Her only companion was her pencil and unwavering faith.”
According to the family, Mavish worked in complete seclusion, driven by a deep sense of purpose. Despite being born deaf and mute, she never asked for assistance—even with complex diacritical marks or pronunciation.
Local educators say her accomplishment is unprecedented. “Being a deaf and mute girl, she has uplifted the spirit of not just our school, but the entire region,” said Ajeet Singh, principal of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Gandoh. “She may not speak, but her actions speak louder than words.”
Previously enrolled at Dream Valley Public School, Mavish is described by her teachers as deeply focused and spiritually mature. Her handwritten Holy Quran has been reviewed by the local imam of Jama Masjid Gundoh, who praised the clarity and beauty of her script.
“This is a blessed moment,” the imam said. “Even many educated people would struggle to produce such clean, legible writing. This reminds us of the devotion once seen in saints and scholars. May Allah continue to bless her.”
In a region with limited educational access, her achievement has drawn praise from across the community. Teachers, elders, and religious leaders have hailed her work as a reminder of what is possible when discipline meets faith.
“In today’s world of distractions, her focus is a lesson to us all,” said one elder. “She has revived something sacred—and she did it in silence, with love.”
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