Legacy of Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (RA) Discussed

ILIAS RIPON, CTG MAIL:

The Madina Islami Mission Bangladesh organised an Ashrafi Conference in Chattogram on Wednesday, bringing together Islamic scholars, Sufi leaders, academics, researchers and community figures from across the country to discuss the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Sufi traditions and moral values.

The conference was held at the Engineer Abdul Khaleque Auditorium of the Chattogram Press Club under the initiative of the century-old religious organisation.

The event was presided over by Maulana Muhammad Nizam Uddin Ashrafi, founder and chairman of Madina Islami Mission Bangladesh and a spiritual successor of the Silsila-e-Aliya Ashrafia. It was jointly conducted by Executive Secretary General Advocate Mir Muhammad Ferdous Alam Selim and Joint Secretary General Syed Muhammad Salahuddin Khokon.

The programme was inaugurated by Engineer Md Javed Absar Chowdhury, vice-president of Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital and a social organiser.

Sheikh Nabi, chairman of the Sheikh Nabi Foundation and a Commercially Important Person (CIP), attended the conference as the chief guest.

The keynote address was delivered by Professor Maulana Abdul Mannan Ashrafi, while Shah Sufi Sagir Shah Al Amiri Alamaizbhandari Al Chishti spoke as the special speaker.

Among the special guests were Alhaj Shahzada Marmik Kobi Syed Sirajuddoula, Maulana Syed Jun-Nurai, Maulana Nurul Absar Nuri, Maulana Moin Uddin Rezvi, and Maulana Shafiqul Islam Al Qaderi.

Addressing the gathering, the speakers said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remains the greatest role model for humanity, having transformed a society immersed in ignorance into one founded on justice, compassion and moral values. They said generations of Sufi saints have carried forward his message of peace, humanity and spiritual enlightenment.

The speakers also highlighted the life and legacy of Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (RA), describing him as one of the eminent representatives of the Prophet’s teachings. They noted that he renounced worldly power and royal privileges in Persia to pursue a life devoted to spirituality and later migrated to the Indian subcontinent, where he made significant contributions to Islamic scholarship, humanitarian service and spiritual education.

They said the successors of the Ashrafi spiritual order continue to promote religious harmony, humanity and Islamic values in different parts of the world.

Among others who addressed the conference were Siraj Ud-Doula Chowdhury, Pirzada Muhammad Hasan, Alhaj Mannan Khan Ashrafi, Maulana Syed Zulqarnain, historian Sohel Muhammad Fakhruddin, Maulana Nasir Uddin Al Qaderi, Maulana Forqan Al Qaderi, GM Mamunur Rashid, and writer Hanif Mannan Qaderi.

The speakers called upon people from all walks of life to uphold the ideals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), follow the teachings of renowned Sufi saints and work collectively to strengthen peace, social harmony, tolerance and moral values in society.