It would have been different - the possibilities were there for sure.
MUBARAK ! MUBARAK ! MAROL JAMAAT. You have become the nucleus where the worldwide mumineen, who will be gravitating, in the coming days. Hope and pray that you will be rising up to the occasion and the aspirations. Here is wishing you all the best.
As I reflect back on the past two months, sweet memories induce a trance like effect on my mind, and vivid scenes flood my memory. I had been planning meticulously to show case are State to the worldwide mumineen, who would have come. Good accommodation in out of the beaten track city areas, Chandernagore lights, mobile kathi roll vans and mishti doi outlets, are some of the few niche areas I had been working on. Every thing will have to wait, as of now.
There are no regret though. It had been a wonderful experience and I am deeply indebted to Janab Yunusbhai Saheb (DS) for providing the opportunity, to dream our dreams and also making it a possibility.
The power of our youth was evident, and there may be shortcomings and lapses in certain key areas, but as the final days approached. we all became 'ekjan' and this according to me is the singular achievement of mumineen of Kolkata.
It is but natural that after expectations had reached fever pitch, and the 'fasal mubarak' of MAROL on Jumoa night left many including our Janab Saheb teary eyed, emotions welled up in many a hearts, it was an obvious outcome.
Here is a comment from a young friend of mine :
'It was not us this time.Our hearts are indeed burdened. Of course burdened because our aspirations,imaginations are void now. Burdened with Void..what a strange feeling.After all its aala niyat. But I have just one hidayat to give "We see things as we think they are, Huzurala see's things as they will be in the future"!! Bhai Shabbir Z. Kohadawala - Former student of Don Bosco - Kolkata;Computer Application U.G. Christ College - Bangalore
December 10, 2009 7:55 PM
Similar feelings are being expressed by many of my young friends, many of whom have been reading and getting inspired by my blog post. One young I/T member told me that she got so tired after working at the E Jamaat verification task, one night. Her dad was observing her working late, and feeling tired. He came over, told her read one of my post, and this is what, she said : 'after reading your post I really got so energized and motivated'
So my young friends I know what all is going on in your minds. I am an old horse, who has faced many challenges in life. I have struggled hard, life has not been a cake walk for me. I have fallen flat many times, but each time I have bounced back, with more vigor and energy to take life head on.
AKHBAR IS ANWA'R - and the following episode from the glorious history of Islam, will surely provide a reassuring answer and solace, that what you have achieved by doing 'ohbat' is most praiseworthy. This is my way of saying THANK YOU FRIENDS.
Read on and you will soon realize that what transpires in life, we may not be able to understand at that particular time, but after many years, when we look back, the clear picture emerges. No good deed is in vain.
Now every one must be doing 'tilawat' of Surah - Al Fath (48) which opens with the ayah - 'Inna fat'hana lakal fath'al mubeena - Verily, We have given you (O Mohammad (S.A.) a manifest (clearly seen) victory. '
Now on reading this, what is your immediate thought. Is it not that Allah has granted his Rasul (SA) a victory in a decisive battle against munafekeens and after the victory, this Ayah may have been revealed ? Do you not think this Ayah may have been revealed after the Conquest of Makkah 8 A.H. ? Is it not so ? This is apparent.
But wait friends, you are in for a surprise ! The historical episode that happened is very very different, and in it a lesson is learnt, and by reflecting on it, many queries troubling you will be answered.
The Surah Al Fath was Revealed in Madinah in 6 A.H., not after a battle victory but after signing of the Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty at Thaniyatul Murar, with Quraish who succeeded in blocking the Muslims from reahing Ka'bah.
In short,the historical episode preceding the revelation of Surah Al Fath is as follows:
In the 6th Year of Al-Hijra in Madinah, Nabi (SA) had a dream that he had entered Makkah in security with his followers, and was performing Umrah.
In the month of Dhul Qadah at the head of 1400/1500 Muslims, carrying sheathed swords of travelers, as they had no intention to fight, he proceeded towards Makkah. When they reached Dhul-Hulaifah he ordered that the sacrificial animals be garlanded, and all of them entered into the state of Al-Ihram.
The Quraishites decided to resist the Prophets mission, at all cost and dispatched 200 horseman led by Khalid bin Al Walid. What followed was days of negotiations, as the Muslims were very clear, they had not come to fight.
Finally the Treaty of Al-Hudaibiyah was signed, under terms of which Nabi (SA) and the Muslims had to return back this time, and return next year, and they shall be allowed to stay in Makkah for three days only.
As expected the Muslims were grieved and many raised questions. When Nabi (SA) reached Madinah the Surah Al- Fath was revealed. It apparently seems to be a paradox, but it was this Treaty of Al-Hudaibiyah that finally led to Nabi (SA) marching triumphantly with a large Muslim army into Makkah in 8AH., and without bloodshed, the manifest victory over entire Arabia was achieved.
So friends this Akhbar may have given you the anwa'r (light) What is apparent to us, may not be real always. In the context of the above historical fact, now start reflecting, and I am confident that your many questions and doubts will be answered.
This ASHARA OHBAT has achieved much, it has energized and given focus to the community, it has changed 'mindsets'- it has removed 'cobwebs' of negative attitudes, it has bought into focus many more mumineen with talent and a desire to serve selflessly, it has achieved much much more - it is in truth a manifest victory for the Bohra Community of Kolkata - so rejoice my freinds and do not sulk !!
AQA MOULA (TUS) WILL SURELY BLESS THIS CITY !
On this very optimistic note, I finally end my last post.
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WE MUMINEEN OF KOLKATA HAD FORGOTTON TO DREAM. OUR AMIL SAHEB WITH HIS SINCERE EFFORTS TO GET THE ASHARA PERFORMED BY HUZARAL (TUS) AT KOLKATA HAS INSPIRED US TO START DREAMING. ONCE YOU START DREAMING WILL YOU ONLY TRY TO CONVERT IT INTO REALITY. IT IS NOW ONLY THAT WE SHOULD KEEP THIS DREAM ON,AND PUT IN MAXIMUM EFFORTS TO CONVERT IT INTO REALITY - THAT WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR ACHIEVING OUR GOAL.
ReplyDeleterespected asger uncle.,
ReplyDeleteit was nice article posted as last blog of ashra ohbat. BUT this is a begining and not the end, as we kolkatan have united for a cause should be united till aqa mauala(t.u.s.) bless us with his visit,inagurate the masjid and we at last, get for what we have come together, stayed together,prayered together,and i salute to those all who has put their best to realise a dream of each and every mumeneen of kolkata.and even though we did not win this race this year, one clear winner will always remain in heart of all kolkattan and that is janaab yunus bhai saheb(d.m.) and his family. for every possible efforts they have put in during this ohbat days.i salute to them for what he has done for us. thanks to you too for motivating us during this period. may we get to see you next as our thirst is yet to be quenched and our niyyat remains till the arrival of aqa maula(t.u.s.) arrives here. regards and salaam. yusuf bhinderwala
Dear Asghar Uncle,
ReplyDeleteAs my heart is still filled with what I just cant understand myself (wehter its grief or something else) As my fingers tremble on the keyboard.
I just dont know wat should i write... as some tears are waiting for fill my eyes.
Its like im trying to put head over heart.
Honestly telling you, I dint feel SO MUCH LET DOWN even on the EVE OF JUMOA, than what i felt when i read your HEADING TO THE ARTICLE ,
WHICH SAYS IT ALL
MY LAST POST - KOLKATA ASHARA..
I plead you pls change it... we are not so brave hearted to take it or accept the fact.
change it .. start new
A FRESH START - KOLKATA ASHARA OHBAT 1432H
(INSHALLAH)
ALI ASGAR NIMUCHWALA
Dear Asghar Bhai
ReplyDeleteThis article is a very positive attempt for people of Kolkata be optimistic again.
Your reference to Islamic history indeed sheds a new thought process and certainly appreciative.
As for me an vision of swelling crowds, thunderous echoes of 'maula' 'maula', a sea of white in the by lanes of Lohapool, a gleam of noor from one Leader, raised on a palqi among bobbing heads; all are still fresh. So it will be for every Kolkatan's heart till its emulates into reality!! Ameen and Allah bless you and your talent of the PEN!!
And yes, Thank you for my integrating a reference to my post in your article.