Srinagar, July 2: It was prominent personalities including clerics and Ambassadors from across the globe meeting in the summer Capital to pay tributes to the Muslim saints of Kashmir and highlight their contribution.
 A big number of world famous scholars, Ambassadors, Ulema and Sajad-e-Nasheens of various shrines assembled at International Convocation Hall of Kashmir University where contribution of “Aulia-a-Kiraams of Kashmir” was highlighted.
 The Ambassador of Tajkistan  Syed Baig, a decedent of family of Hazrat Shah-e-Hamdan from Khatlan also delivered a research oriented address on the arrival of Hazrat Bulbul Shah and Hazrat Shah-e-Hamdan in 14th century.
 Besides, the delegates hailed Director Information Khawaja Farooq Renzushah who is also Chairman Bulbul Shah Trust, for having organized such a “historic event.”
 Mufti Azam Mufti Basheer-ud-Din Farooqi presided over the conference, while as, the Vice- Chancellor of Kashmir University Prof Talat Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor Islamic University Awantipora Prof ARTrag, Vice-Chancellor Central University Prof. Abdul Wahid, Chairman Minhaj-ul-Islam Moulana  Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Naqib, General Secretary Anjumani-Ahanaf Peerzada Moulana Akhzar Hussain, Mirwaiz North Kashmir, Peerzada Moulana Syed Lateef, Sajad-i-Nasheen Hazrat Mukhdoom Sahib, Peerzada Shahid Jeelani Makhdoomi, the representative of  Mirwaiz South Kashmir late Qazi Amanullah, Molvi Umar Farooq Amjadi, Directors of various departments, Ulemas of various Khankhas and shrines spoke on the occasion.
 At the start of the function, the book by Khawaja RenzuShah “OOSH TE KHOON”  (Blood and Tears) and its Sufi CD was also released on the occasion. Two books on Sufism and Rishiyat written by Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi were also released.
 The programme proceedings were conducted by Moulana Sajad Ishberi and broadcaster Ashfaq Gowhar.
 While speaking on the occasion, Mufti Azam Basheer-ud-Din Farooqi emphasized the “need to generate realistic awareness among new generation for showing traditional respect to great Sufis, saints and Auilia Kiraamas.”
 Moulana Naqib highlighted the contributions of Hazrat Bulbul Shah (RA) and Hazrat Amir Kabir (RA) and their role in creating the “real sufi culture in Kashmir which is based on mutual love and brotherhood.”
 Peerzada Shahid Jeelani Makhdoomi said that Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib (RA) and his fore fathers were first to adopt Islam alongwith King of Kashmir Sultan Sadar-ud-Din at the hands of  Hazrat Bulbul Shah(RA).
 The KU VC Prof Talat said that immediately after arriving to Srinagar he visited most of the shrines adding that people have “strong and un-dewindling faith in such spiritual places.”
 The Ambassador of Tazkistan while reciting various couplets written in Persian language on Kashmir by him underscored the need for “revival of Kashmir- Tazkistan and Turkistan and other Central Asain cultural links so that the present generation is able to discover their past glory.” He also said that he is expecting the flights very soon from Tajkistan and will be able to come here directly so that the people travel between the two places within shortest time.
 Moulana Akhzar in his research paper dwelt in detail on the impact of moral teaching of great shfi saints on people of the valley.
 The Vice-Chancellor Islamic University Prof AR Trag said Kashmir is the “epitome of sufi culture and it has its own effect on people behaviour as majority of the people are embodiment of love.
 Moulana Qazi Umar Farooq Amjadi spoke on behalf of late Qazi Amanullah of Anantnag who recently passed away.        Fateh was also offered to late Qazi on the occasion.
 Moulana Sajad Ishberi while reciting Hazrat Mirak Shah and Khawja Hazrat Habibullah Nowsheri’s Naat Sharif created “real spiritual atmosphere in the jam packed hall”, the guests said.
 J&K Bank, Tourism department, ICCR and other organizations had sponsored the event by Kashmir Society.

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