Pearls of Wisdom

In the first waaz mubarak of the year 1447H, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin^TUS unveiled the topic for this year’s Ashara Mubarakah i.e. THE SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE OF THE STARS (ZODIACS) ON CREATION. This topic gains significance as this year marks the centenary of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin’s^RA misaaq, which is considered a mumin’s spiritual birth. Thus, the topic will transcend the physical and the spiritual confines of human existence and provide profound understanding of the physical as well as the spiritual being.

The first waaz started with the identification of Falak e Muheet, the Surrounding Orbit, and its significance and influence on the universe. Maula^TUS explained that Falak e Muheet and all the orbits below it are like the layers of an onion. Falak e Muheet and its continuous and tireless movement is the force that drives the entire universe. Falak e Muheet itself moves, with immense accuracy and speed, to make the orbits below it move with it. Just as Dai al Zaman^TUS is the force that drives mumineen towards adherence to faith and righteousness. The Duat Mutlaqeen^RA themselves set an example of how an ideal mumin should conduct himself. This guides mumineen in particular and humanity at large towards a moral and harmonious existence.

Maula^TUS highlighted this by narrating how, when he visits any town or village, people from all faiths and all walks of life throng towards him and try to gain barakat. Maula^TUS explained that this is because mumineen, following the example of their Maula^TUS, assimilate into society with such harmony and integrity that people are drawn towards them and their Maula^TUS.

So, just as Falak e Muheet diligently works to drive the universe, the Duat tirelessly strive to guide mumineen with love, affection and kindness. But, as Maula^TUS pointed out, the Falak e Muheet doesn’t feel pain, but the Duat are in human form thus they are prone to pain, exhaustion and fatigue. Yet, the Duat tirelessly work towards the physical, spiritual, economic and educational welfare of the mumineen and they do so always with a warm smile and a large heart. 

This is the mark of a true leader. One who is always kind towards his followers and always works for their benefit.

Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah Burhanuddin^RA displayed the virtues of this mercy during the fitnat of Sulaiman. When Emperor Akbar insisted on Syedna Dawood^RA personally attending his court, Syedna immediately accepted in order to save mumineen from harm. Thus, he embarked to Lahore even though it was personally dangerous for Syedna to reveal his location and the journey from Ahmedabad to Lahore was extremely perilous.

These are the virtues of the Duat and the example they have set for mumineen as followers as well as leaders.

Maula^TUS highlighted the different positions of society that play a leadership role in their own ways. For example, a parent, a CEO, a leading businessman, a successful teacher etc. they all influence those who look up to them and thus are leaders in their own capacity. And the most effective way to lead is by example. As Maula^TUS stated: Actions speak louder than words.

So, we as followers of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin should strive, as much as we can, to elevate ourselves to his lofty standards. By doing so we will reach greater heights of success, achievement and satisfaction and become leaders for others.

During these days of Ashara Mubarakah, as we remember Imam Husain^AS, who endured heart wrenching atrocities and unbearable grief for the salvation of mumineen. Let us resolve to follow the example of Imam Husain^AS and Dai al Husain^TUS in every aspect of our life. Let us strive to be true followers of Imam Husain^AS in words and in actions. And exemplars in the noh and aweel and matam of Imam Husain^AS. That is what the Dai al Husain Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin^TUS has always guided mumineen to achieve as followers as well as leaders.