Srinagar, June 14 (KNS): The 92nd passing away anniversary of the prominent religious scholar and the former head of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulana Ahmadullah Shah (RA) was observed today with utmost devotion.
While the present head of the Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam Mirwaiz Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq continues to be under house arrest for the last three years, a brief ceremony was organised in this regard in which rich tributes were paid to Mirwaiz Moulana Ahmadullah Shah (RA) for his immense contribution to religious, tableeghi, social and spiritual uplift of the people of Kashmir.
The Anjuman in a statement termed him “a true Aashiq-e-Rasool (SAW) who besides being an ardent follower of the Qur’an and Sunnah was an epitome of generosity and a man of noble character”.
During his time, Mirwaiz Ahmadullah Shah (RA) not only exposed the conspiracies hatched against the ‘Khatam-e-Naboowat’ – the finality of the prophethood of the Last Messenger of Allah Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) – but also launched a vigorous movement against it thereby safeguarded the Muslims of Kashmir from the storm of disbelief and apostasy, the Anjuman said, adding that the late Mirwaiz (RA) fulfilled his responsibilities in a fair and justified manner till his last breath.
It was Mirwaiz Ahmadullah Shah (RA) who first stood against the tyrannical rule in Kashmir and to safeguard the political and social rights of the people signed a historic memorandum which was sent to the then Viceroy of India. This cost him severe hardships and he was time and again persecuted under one pretext or the other.
The Anjuman while terming Mirwaiz Ahmadullah Shah (RA) as an ideal personality paid rich tributes to him for his educational services, reforms and establishment of Islamia Oriental College under his patronage besides other pro bono publico activities.
Meanwhile, a Qur’an recitation ceremony was organised at Islamia Oriental College for the elevation of the status of the late Mirwaiz (RA), which was attended by teachers, students and staff of the college.
Special prayers were also offered in favour of the founder of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam Allama Rasool Shah (RA) and his comrades, other late presidents, officials, aides and devotees including the late Mirwaiz Ahmadullah Shah (RA), the statement said.(KNS)