December 1 6Patron-in-Chief of Idara Taleemat-e-Islamia Pakistan, Allama Syed Riaz Hussain Shah, stated that the Holy Qur’an guides humanity to the Straight Path and emphasizes responsibilities alongside virtues.He said true excellence lies in obedience to the commands of Allah, adding that all ranks, from the Prophets to the Companions (RA), are divinely ordained, with the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the Seal of the Prophets.
He expressed these views while addressing a spiritually uplifting gathering held on the occasion of the Day of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA), which began with recitation of the Holy Qur’an and Naat. The proceedings were hosted by Sheikh Muhammad Qasim, Deputy Director. Scholars highlighted the exemplary life, devotion, and lofty status of Siddique-e-Akbar (RA), particularly his unparalleled loyalty to the Holy Prophet ﷺ.Allama Shah emphasized that Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) was appointed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ to lead prayers in his final days, reflecting his eminent rank.Referring to Sufism and the renowned work Kashf al-Mahjub by Hazrat Syed Ali Hujwiri (RA), he said that the first station of the friends of Allah is to be “Sahib-ul-Waqt”, a quality found in Prophets and saints. In contrast, modern man has largely become “Ibn-ul-Waqt” (a follower of circumstances), whereas being “Sahib-ul-Waqt” is a great spiritual rank. This is followed by the stages of Sahib-e-Maqam, Sahib-e-Haal, Sahib-e-Takween, and ultimately Sahib-e-Tamkeen.Highlighting the unparalleled love and loyalty of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) for the Holy Prophet ﷺ.The gathering concluded with special prayers for national security, unity of the Ummah, and the supremacy of Islam.
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