By: Tuaha Younas
Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudam-e-Suffiya in keeping with the grand traditions of Auliya Allah paid rich tribute to the Martyrs of the Karbala in a program held on Ashura, August 19, The program began with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran and presentation of respectful salutations to the Imam Hussain A.S. and the Household of the Holy Prophet PBUH (Ahl-e-Bayat) which were widely appreciated by the many attendants of the program. The multifaith program was attended by people of multiple religious-ethnic backgrounds, united in their respect for Imam Hussain A.S. and indebtedness for His message.
The Program started with the recitation of Talwat by Ryan Ahmed, Qari Anwar Naqasbandi, Mr. Muzamil Ahmed, Chaudhary Ijaz, and Mr. Naseer Pirzada recited beautiful Naats and Nasheeds. The main speaker Pir Afzal Ahmed Naqshbandi, who presided over the gathering, expounded, with great conviction, that salvation in this world and Hereafter is only possible by following the path of Ahl-e-Bayat – a feat only possible with the fermentation of their love in one’s heart. He said that Allah does not reject any supplication made by any true lover of Ahl-e-Bayat in their Holy name. Pir Sahib also expatiated on the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and Ahl-e-Bayat, their bravery,
fortitude, and grace in the face of the horrors and savagery visited upon them by the bestial horde besieging them. No other group amongst the children of Adam has been tested by Allah the way Ahl-e-Bayat has been tested. Yet, all Imam Hussain requested in return for His great sacrifice was the forgiveness for the Muslim Ummah. Pir Sahib ended his poignant address by urging everyone to love Ahl-e-Bayat for just as Allah has purified them (Quran 33:33), they, too, purify anyone who comes to their door with faith in his heart.
The program ended, as it had begun, with salutations on Holy Prophet and His Ahl-e-Bayat. Pir Sahib made a special dua for the stability and prosperity of Muslim Ummah in general and for the salvation from the COVID pandemic.
In the end, Duaa was made by Shaykh Malik.
