Ala Hazrat’s Philosophy Essential in the Contemporary World

Speakers at an Ala Hazrat conference said the reforms and philosophy of Imam Ala Hazrat were essential in the current global situation. They said building a society free from terrorism, corruption and drugs had become imperative.

The conference was organised by the Imam-e-Azam and Ala Hazrat Research Council at the BMA Auditorium in the capital from 9:00am on Saturday (November 7), marking the 108th death anniversary of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan, Ala Hazrat.

The programme was presided over by Principal Syed Muhammad Osiyar Rahman Al-Qaderi. Ekushey Padak-winning PHP Chairman Sufi Muhammad Mizanur Rahman delivered the welcome address. Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat Chairman Sheikhul Hadith Kazi Muhammad Mueen Uddin Ashrafi attended as the chief guest. Its Executive Chairman Allama Abul Kashem Nuri was the main speaker, while Pir Mufti Mostak Ahmad Oyesi also delivered the welcome address.

In his speech, chief guest Sheikhul Hadith Kazi Muhammad Mueen Uddin Ashrafi said repeated attacks on shrines in the name of Tawhidi Janata during the interim government and the current government’s tenure had disappointed 80 per cent of the country’s Sufi community.

He questioned the government whether Sufis were being targeted because they were not accustomed to destructive and terrorist activities. Expressing concern, he said the prevailing disorder in the country and the failure to bring those responsible for attacks on the shrines and mausoleums of Allah’s saints to justice were ominous signs.

He said the sooner the attackers were brought to justice, the better it would be for the country. He also questioned whether those who attacked shrines while chanting “Nara-e-Takbir” and exhumed bodies from graves and set them on fire represented a new religion.

In his inaugural speech, Sufi Mizan said Islamic education had become essential in the present circumstances. Due to a lack of proper Islamic education, children born into Muslim families were becoming addicted to drugs and getting involved in terrorist activities.

He said newly introduced sects imported from abroad were largely responsible for such destruction. In these difficult times, following the teachings, life and works of great scholars like Ala Hazrat would play an important role in eliminating militancy. He said Ala Hazrat had earned a place in the hearts of people across the world by spreading the message of Islam, and everyone should follow his example.

The discussion was moderated by the organisation’s convener, Vice-Principal Mufti Abul Kashem Muhammad Fazlul Haque.

Speakers included Mufti Mahmudul Hasan Qaderi, Mufti Hafiz Muniruzzaman Qaderi, Pir Mohiuddin Latifi, Khwaja Arifur Rahman Taheri, Pir Hafiz Maulana Mufti Shah Muhammad Saifuzzaman, Maulana ANM Masud Hossain Al-Qaderi, Principal Abu Jafar Mohammad Helal Uddin, Maulana Mosharraf Hossain Helali, Pir Giasuddin Taheri, Dr Masum Baki Billah, Advocate Mahbub Ul Alam Ashrafi, Maulana Abdur Rahman Al-Qaderi, Pir Jihad Uddin Nuri, Abdul Malek Bulbul, Dr Muhammad Nasir Uddin, Professor Dr Emdadul Islam, Muhammad Abdul Hakim, Maulana Ikram Hossain, Professor Ahmad Raza, Pirzada Mahbub Ullah Hamidi, Advocate Iqbal Hasan, Maulana Najmus Sadat Faizi, Maulana Jalal Uddin Ahmad Akhanji, Pir Ataul Mostafa, Abul Hossain and Kazi Muhammad Jasim Uddin Nuri, among others.

In his presidential address, Principal Syed Muhammad Osiyar Rahman Al-Qaderi said the younger generation was abandoning its faith and beliefs and going astray by becoming devoted to individuals. He said studying the writings of Imam Ala Hazrat in depth could help them protect themselves from such deviation.

He said making sudden comments on important issues raised by renowned Islamic scholars without observing, explaining and analysing their statements was a sign of ignorance.

He added that whenever someone sought a fatwa or clarification from Ala Hazrat, he would explain the matter in depth and provide a solution or guidance on the right path.

He said the philosophy and research of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi (RA), the reviver of the 14th Islamic century, had become essential for everyone. Imam Ala Hazrat had set an exemplary standard by working throughout his life to build a peaceful society and state and ensure the liberation of humanity.

Whenever fundamental principles of Islam came under attack, Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi did not delay in responding through his writings and speeches. He consistently used his pen against what he considered falsehood.

Those present at the conference included Maulana Muhammad Zainul Abedin, Syed Muhammad Hasan Al-Azhari, Principal Abdus Sattar, Alhaj Mohammad Iqbal, Maulana Principal Muhammad Abu Hanif, Mohammad Hossain, Principal Abu Naser Muhammad Musa, Kazi Muhammad Jasim Uddin Nuri, Maulana Siddiqur Rahman Sarkar, Muhammad Imran Hossain Tushar, Principal Habibur Rahman, Kazi Mobarak Hossain Farayezi, Mufti Mahmudur Rahman Chishti, Syed Muhammad Mainuddin Helal, Mufti Shahidullah Jihadi, Advocate Nurul Huda Ansari, Mufti Yaqub Hossain Al-Qaderi, Maulana Hafiz Mueen Uddin, Mostak Ahmad Ashrafi, Maulana Farhadul Islam Bulbuli, Maulana Mueen Uddin Al-Qaderi, Maruf Billah Asheki, Muhammad Harunur Rashid Majumder, Mufti Idris Hossain, Principal Ahmad Ali Helali, Advocate Saiful Islam Saif and Mufti Sheikh Mohammad Borhan Uddin, among others.

The programme concluded with Milad and Qiyam, followed by a special prayer seeking the welfare of the country and its people.