No Prostration or Seeking Favors at Shrine: Sarsina Peer Sahib
Amir-e-Hizbullah Hazrat Maulana Mufti Shah Abu Nasar Nesaruddin Ahmad Hussain (M.Z.A.), the Peer Sahib of Sarsina Darbar Sharif, stated that the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah must be integrated into personal, family, and social life by adhering to the authentic creed and ideals of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah. He urged everyone to uphold the true beauty of Islam by eschewing shirk, bid’ah, superstitions, and unethical practices committed in the name of religion.
He remarked that those laid to rest in shrines are revered, righteous servants of Allah whose ideals should inspire us and who deserve proper respect. However, prostrating at graves, playing drums, seeking favors from the deceased, or participating in rituals contrary to Sharia are strictly prohibited. All prayers and requests for assistance must be directed solely to Almighty Allah. While one may ask Allah through the intercession (wasilah) of the righteous, invoking them directly or praying to them to fulfill needs is unacceptable. Furthermore, activities that conflict with religious tenets, such as constructing unnecessary domes over graves, must be avoided.
Addressing the people of Chattogram, he added that Chattogram is a historic land associated with the propagation of Islam, Islamic education, and numerous saints. If the people of this region play a role in building a society free from shirk and bid’ah following the tenets of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah, Chattogram will, InshaAllah, be recognized as the capital of saints.
He made these remarks as the chief guest during an Isale Sawab and prayer gathering held on Saturday (November 7) after Asr prayer at the field adjacent to Barrister Sultan Ahmad Chowdhury Degree College in the EPZ area of Chattogram.
Prominent Islamic scholars accompanying Peer Sahib delivered religious discourses at the event. Finally, Peer Sahib led a special prayer and munajat for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the nation and the Muslim Ummah.
