Rafi Urges Society to Guide Gen Z
Retired police inspector Mohammed Rafi called on society to recognise young people's individuality while inaugurating Kerala Piravi celebrations in Qatar.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Youth
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Retired police inspector, author and social activist Mohammed Rafi urged society to support and guide Generation Z while inaugurating the Kerala Piravi celebrations organised by the Qatar Chapter of Mind Tune Eco Waves. He also presented a copy of his book Unplugged to the organisation during the event.
Why it matters
Rafi said the younger generation faces growing cultural and behavioural challenges, including rising alcohol and drug abuse among students and young people. His remarks frame those pressures as a concern that calls for guidance rather than control.
The remarks were made at the Kerala Piravi celebrations in Qatar, hosted by the Qatar Chapter of Mind Tune Eco Waves. No quantitative data on youth alcohol or drug use was provided at the event.
The players
Mohammed Rafi
A retired police inspector, author and social activist who spoke on the role of society in guiding young people.
Mind Tune Eco Waves
A community organisation whose Qatar Chapter organised the Kerala Piravi celebrations and received Rafi's book.
Mashood Thiruthiyad
Global Secretary-General of Mind Tune Eco Waves who led the Kerala Piravi Day pledge at the event.
The details
Muthalib Mattannur, President of the Qatar Chapter, presided over the function, and Ayisha Saeed Salman compered the programme. Mashood Thiruthiyad, Global Secretary-General of Mind Tune Eco Waves, led the Kerala Piravi Day pledge.
Timeline
The Kerala Piravi celebrations and Rafi's remarks were reported on November 1, 2026.
Culture Shift
The remarks reflect a diaspora community organisation in Qatar using a cultural celebration to address concerns about youth behaviour. Such discussions occur within the wider Kerala diaspora as younger generations grow up across national boundaries.
Parents and community members in the Kerala diaspora may consider how cultural programmes can address youth challenges like substance use. The remarks encourage families to recognise individual differences in young people.
The takeaway
Rafi's message emphasises that recognising young people's individuality is central to guiding them through cultural and behavioural pressures. Families and community groups can apply this by listening to younger members before setting expectations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Qatar Tribune.
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