Opinion | Molana Khalil-Ur-Rehman Sajjad Nomani in kashmir

Who is not acquainted with Molana Khalil-ur-Rehman Sajjad Nomani, a name who is not popular only in India but had gained popularity outside the country and thousands of lovers and disciplines believe in his ideology, spirituality and his way of preaching and spreading universal brotherhood across the globe. Apart from his Islamic profile he had lots of attributions to his name. He has been a prominent orator, globe trotter, social reformist, spiritual mentor, Great human being, and philanthropist. He is serving the humanity as a powerful motivator. His ideologies are based on truthfulness, equality, freedom, justice, mutual understanding and integration. Hazrat is very fond of Kashmir and has deep love for its culture and climate, its beautiful rivers and streams, snow-capped mountains and its landscape provides spiritual peace and gratification to soul. Hazrat says, “I’m deeply pleased to visit Kashmir, as lots of Awliyay-yay Kiram, saints, Islamic jurists are buried here”. He says the simplicity of Kashmiri people, their human compassion, hospitality and brotherhood are the attributions which distinguishes kashmirians in the whole world.

Hazrat visited Kashmir, the land of Hazrat Molana Anwar Shah Kashmiri (May Allah SWT be pleased with him) some 15 years before and thousands of people attended his majlis and pledged allegiance under his guidance. Nowadays Hazrat is on a specific visit to Kashmir, initially he gave his valuable speech at Jammu and then he entered Kashmir province. Today on dated 4th of August 2024 Hazrat addressed at Jamia Islamia Reyaz-us Soliheen Botingoo Sopore where huge crowd of people thronged the jamia. Apart from Bandipora and sopore people had come from all corners of the valley and from other districts as well. Before sharing his minutes of speech, it is indispensable to let you know a brief account of Jamai Reyaz-us-Soliheen Botingoo Sopore. This Madrasa is situated on a very high altitude attractive hill about two kilometres away from the village offers a beautiful view in the middle of the majestic valley. After reaching there, it becomes clear that the chief patron of Madrasa venerable Hazrat Molana Sajjad Nadvi sb a young, energetic and dedicated one is a far-sighted and valuable treasure for Kashmir. He had established Madrasa some 13 years before and now some 80 Hufaaz have completed their education and are pursuing knowledge at different institutions of the valley. Madradsa was established at a place which is totally cut off from habitation, no road facility and all deserted. But now everything is in order, a beautiful mandamised road, water facility and qui-vive of Infrastructure. These all things illustrates his generousness, trust in Allah (Subhana hu w’tala), commitment, perseverance, dedication and application of hardwork. May Allah (Subhana hu w’tala) accept his valuable service and may he live long.
Hazrat Molana Khalil-ur-Rehman Sajjad Nomani arrived here around 3:45 p.m. and a large number of people including men, women, youngsters, students and children were already gathered to listen his valuable sermon. In his speech, Hazrat Molana touched almost the important stakeholders of many professions and made them to realize their services and responsibilities. In his address he requested handfoldedly to Ulmas (Islamic scholars) be compassionate with the Ummah. This Ummah is desired of love and compassion and is thirsty of it. There are already other sects present to bifurcate and distract them from the real path. He urged the scholars to unite them as an ummah and don’t spread heartedness among them. He said,
“Tou bara-yay wasal kardan aamdi
Nay bara-yay fasal kardan aamdi”
Translation: – You have come to spread love and unite people. You have not come to distract people and bring intricacies.
Your every word must work as ointment for the people. Do not become the staunch believer of any particular sect but become the preacher of Islam as Islam has a wastfield. People’s way of understanding changes with the passage of time. So it is incumbent for all of you to guide them correctly. It is quite unfortunate that the children of Kashmir are not getting a congenial atmosphere of compassion, love and sympathy. They are not receiving spiritual guidance. Day in and day out they are moving away from Madrasas and Maktabs so it is indispensably required for them to get proper guidance and proper counselling.
In his speech he further stressed that the Ummah must understand and comprehend Holly Book of Allah (Quran). It is unfortunate part of this Ummah that they have ignored Quran and are not working to understand its message. Quran is the best guidebook, it illustrates how to lead a successful life, a life without corruption, injustice, inhumane character. Quran makes us understand how to deal with others. It clears how to lead a life of austerity and goodness. It urges people to make their earnings through proper channels.
He said very emphatically that he was extremely nervous when he came to know that most of the kashmirian’s are deeply involved in “Interest Based Economy”. He said refrain from the interest based system. This system will ruin Kashmir, no need to construct huge buildings, no need to travel in beautiful air conditioned vehicles, be simple and real. Best of the provision is that which suffices. Most of the Kashmiri houses are highly decorated and constructed with multi stories and an outsider feels good but after clarification it hurts heart when one knows that it is based on interest. How can I show the injuries of my heart? You the Kashmirians have lead a combat with Allah (Subhanahu w’tala).
In his breath-taking speech he said, “I’m telling you clear crystal that Allah (Subhana hu w’tala) has not declared war with one who is skipping obligatory prayers, one who is drinking alcohol, one involved in adultery but undoubtedly had decleared war against the person who is indulged in Interest based System. So refrain from it with prompt of time.
The profession of a doctor is the noble profession. A profession to please Allah, a profession to serve mankind and get eternal blessings. Doctors who are the real slaves to Massager of Allah (Subhana hu w’tala) will work as per the demands of society and patient. Sometimes uttering two words of love and compassion turns out healing touch to a patient. But unfortunately Doctors have turned butchers. They are in-humanely treating patients and prescribes medicine out of their budget which brings calamities. So the doctors were warned to prescribe affordable medicine, and refrain from un-necessary tests. Help humanity. The politicians were advised to serve the mankind. Make the proper usage of money. Don’t wash money extravagantly. You are accountable before Almighty Allah (Subhana hu w’tala) and will be asked for its proper usage. Those who will work with such intentions are the real ambassadors of Islam and humanism.
The writer is a teacher at BHSS Halmatpora Hyhama and can be reached at darmaqboolinkashmir87@gmail.com