Srinagar May 5 (KNS): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of Hazrat Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, a distinguished Islamic scholar and visionary educationist of the Muslim community.
In a message posted on his official handle, Mirwaiz paid rich tributes to Maulana Vastanvi, describing him as a forward-thinking and dedicated scholar who devoted his life to integrating traditional Islamic knowledge with modern education. As the founder of Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom in Akkalkuwa, which houses the first minority-run medical college in India, Maulana Vastanvi’s pioneering efforts left a lasting imprint on the educational and religious upliftment of the Muslim community across the country.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Mirwaiz said that Maulana Vastanvi’s legacy will continue to inspire generations and serve as a model for holistic development grounded in faith and progress. He prayed for the maghfirah of the departed soul and for the Almighty to elevate his ranks in Jannat al-Firdous and accept his lifelong khidmat in the cause of Islam and the Ummah.(KNS)