"Accept every instruction thy Teacher giveth, for he knoweth which is the Path and where is thy good."
He
is a great mystic, with a pure selfless heart, disentangled
from materialism. He is a genuine preacher that disregards
ostentation and self-interest. He propagates Islam in its true
pristine form and invigorates the love of Almighty Allah, his
beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and his Companions (RA) in the hearts
of mankind. His noble lineage (Siddiqui) can be easily seen in his
principles of gentleness, respect, humility, modesty,
self-denial, tolerance, culture and forgiveness.
His
appointments in the Islamic field are wide and varied such as, Principal
of the Madrassa Azhar-ul-Uloom Educational Center in Lahore
(Pakistan);
His
mission has always had been peace objectives and communal
harmony as preached by Islam. His humility and sincerity of
purpose attracted followers to his Path. He speaks softly and
cautiously in order not to hurt the feelings of others. Yet,
when he has to break the fetters of human weakness such as
hatred, vengeance, jealousy, greed, rancor, pride, superiority
complex, exploitation of others, lack of compassion,
understanding and respect for others, his voice becomes a
ragging torrent that strikes even the hardest rock.
His greatness lies in the fact that wherever
he goes, he conveys the message of love to humanity in tune
with the Islamic teachings. He ranked himself amongst those
great men of religion that has taken love, compassion, regards
for others, altruism, sincerity of purpose and the spirit of
human brotherhood as their leitmotiv in the fight against,
greed, envy, the evils of pure materialism and the constant
menace of war.
Such a
man could, if he had so wished, pursue higher studies to
become a professional and lead a quiet life. Nay, his noble
soul is different from that of others. He has a special
mission to accomplish that of guiding people on the right
Path. He has fought like a true
spiritual warrior and his effort has been crowned with
success, like the moon that has veiled herself for the coming
of another day.
Indeed
before the arrival of this great mystic, there was a
negligence of religious duties on the part of many Muslims.
The lives and teachings of the great Saints of Islam (Sufis) were known
to but a few firm disciples of earlier Spiritual Masters whose
feet had blessed the soil of Mauritius and other countries
around the world. The pressing need of the time was,
therefore, for the necessity of having a preacher and mystic
who would inflame the hearts of people to study Islam in its
true form. Hence began the new era. A great man was born to
revive that love of religion amongst the followers of Islam as
he hails from the long and glorious line of the Qadiri Sufi
Order.
He
is essentially a man of culture. The way he walks,
sits, greets, talks to and smiles at people, his tact shown in
a discussion, his patience in listening to others, all combine
to make a unique mystic in the field of religion today. His
Eminence enlightens and educates his followers on: How to love
ones religion without offending others, how to open ones doors
to whomsoever knocks at, irrespective of creed or color, how
to be patient in times of turmoil and odd moments, how to give
love in return for hatred, sincerity for hypocrisy and
friendship for hostility.
All
the institutions His Eminence has caused to establish both in
Mauritius and abroad in no less than 20 countries have stood
the test of time and are keeping aloft the flag of Islam.
Khanqah’s (building used for spiritual retreat and
training), Mosques, Madrassas and Eid Gahs have been the
fulfillment of his long-cherished dreams and thus the Islamic
education and practices find their full accomplishment within
the doors of these institutions. From Mauritius he was able to
extend his activities and spread the Society to such countries
as South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, United Kingdom,
Holland, France, Australia, USA, South America, etc, not forgetting India and Pakistan, which pulled the
trigger for his religious movement.
Like
the well known roving Sufi Saint,
Maulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui
Qadiri (may Allah be pleased with him)
who was also sent by Alahazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qadiri (may Allah be pleased with him) to spread the true form of Islam across the
world. This he did admirably, converting people to true Islam
and establishing the Qadiri Tradition in such far-off places
as Mauritius, Fiji, Canada, Guyana and Kenya to name only a few
places.
Many
hundreds of books, manuals, pamphlets, articles, reviews, etc on different topics of Islam were published during the
past 35 years under the guidance of His Eminence. How could it
be otherwise when such a preacher would burn the midnight oil
to commit to paper ideas, which necessitated ardent
expression? His whole body and soul would express contentment
when the Society succeeded in publishing new books, treaties,
pamphlets or other manuals. He is a passionate educator to the
very core and can well serve in this field as a lighthouse to
others. This is due to the fact that while many writers write
for their own glory or material benefits, this poet and writer
writes to please his Creator, the Lord of the Universe, his
beloved Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him
peace) and other true sons of
Islam.
Just
imagine a preacher sitting night and day within the four walls
of an office, leaving his beloved wife and children far away,
exploring every avenue through research work for the benefit
of others and Islam; you will wonder whether he does not set a unique
example in his field. Despite this, he knows everything that
goes on even in the remotest corner of the globe and can
advise on many steps that could be taken to remedy an unwanted
situation.
He
is passionately remembered when the General-Secretary of the
Society met him at his residence in Manchester in 1978. In
such a permissive society as ‘Europe’, he would sit as he
does everywhere, on his mat as a humble servant of Islam in
quietude and contemplation, trying to see through his infinite
wisdom what else could be done in the realm of religion. His
manner and characteristics are truly worthy to emulate for one
who seeks peace in his final abode and salvation hereafter. It
is truly amazing that this gentle and soft-spoken beloved of
Allah can hardly be heard in a private sitting but when he
climbs the Pulpit, the transformation in incredible and his
thunderous discourses can be heard from miles.
His Eminence
is indeed from amongst the rare breed of men. His restless
soul never permits him to stagnate in any single place for too
long, always on the move from one city to another and crossing
continents to meet his devout disciples. At the same time,
organizing Halqas Zikr’s, arranging religious
functions, advising his friends and well-wishers, visiting
sick disciples and always planning new projects for the
glorification of Islam and for the pleasure of Allah and His
beloved Prophet (Allah bless
him and give him peace).
During
his speech on the occasion of the 16th Eid Milan
Party in Mauritius in December 1999, he stated that he has
been humbly able to serve his followers on the basis of love
and truth. By deeds, not by words, as this Master would always
say 'action', not talk, but action. Talking and sermonizing
are easy jobs. What is difficult is to carry out a mission
with sincerity of purpose. The Path of sincerity and
truthfulness is always strewn with obstacles. It demands a
great deal of courage and determination to go through. To work
just to carve a name for ourselves leads us nowhere. It is a
secret to nobody that today egoism has taken precedence on
altruism. We always refer to our status in society without
questioning ourselves whether we are humane in our
relationship with others. Indeed, we ought to be human first
and then anything else.
Professor Dr. Masud Ahmed in his treatise called 'Reflections', in honor of His Eminence, reflects a high esteem for Hazrat Maulana Khushtar as an author, accomplished poet, preacher, Spiritual Guide and roving Ambassador of Islam.