Sindh Belongs to All Who Belong to Sindh

Those who join hands with the people of Sindh today—regardless of their past—will be welcomed.

By Dr. Muhammad Mataro Hingorjo | Ireland

Being Sindhi is not a matter of race, religion, language, or lineage. It is a matter of love, loyalty, and a deep-rooted connection to the land, the people, and the timeless traditions of Sindh. Anyone who commits themselves to the soil of Sindh, embraces its Sufi ethos, respects its tolerant and secular society, and contributes to its peace and prosperity—that person is a true Sindhi.

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, the soul of Sindhi thought and spirituality, prayed: “O Allah, O beloved! Keep Sindh safe and prosperous—and the entire world as well.” This prayer reflects a unique kind of nationalism—one that does not exist in isolation. It recognizes that the safety of Sindh is intrinsically tied to the safety and harmony of the wider world. This is not narrow nationalism; it is universal humanism rooted in Sufi values.

Sindh has always embraced the trials of history with grace and resilience. Its people, guided by love of God and humanity, have endured oppression, injustice, and marginalization, yet they have never surrendered their values. That is why Sindhi culture, language, and traditions have survived for centuries—and continue to thrive.

This land has long been a refuge for migrants from all corners of the world. Many came here seeking safety or opportunity, and Sindh welcomed them not just with shelter, but with dignity. Over time, they didn’t just live in Sindh—they became Sindhi. They adopted the Sindhi way of thinking, contributed to its progress, and stood with its people in good times and bad.

However, a small segment of those who arrived after 1947 have chosen to remain separate—by design, not by destiny. These are not natural migrants. These are the ones who have been politically and socially planted—disconnected from the soul of Sindh, and often working against the interests of its people. History shows that such artificial separations never survive for long. The sustainable future lies in integration, not isolation.

This land has long been a refuge for migrants from all corners of the world. Many came here seeking safety or opportunity, and Sindh welcomed them not just with shelter, but with dignity. Over time, they didn’t just live in Sindh—they became Sindhi.

There is still time for reflection, reconciliation, and renewal. The ongoing people’s movement in Sindh against the illegal water blockade of the Indus River and the systematic land grabbing by the Pakistani establishment is a historic moment. It is a spring of awakening—a call for unity, dignity, and justice. This is the time to stand with Sindh. It is not just a protest; it is a path to a glorious merger with the soul of this land.

Those who join hands with the people of Sindh today—regardless of their past—will be welcomed. Forgiveness, not vengeance, is the Sindhi way. The future can be shared, and the past can be healed.

A shining example of this spirit is Aamir Waraich. He is not Sindhi by blood or language, but he is Sindhi by his courage and his loyalty to the land he lives in and serves. His example proves that the bond of belonging is not inherited—it is earned.

Sindh belongs to all who belong to Sindh. And Sindh will thrive when all who live on this land choose to thrive with it.

Read: Historic Awakening against Indus Water Theft

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Dr. Muhammad Mataro Hingorjo is a Family Physician based in Limerick, Republic of Ireland.