A letter to Mr. T. Rafeeq Ahmed written on 27.11.2008

Dear Mr. T. Rafeeq Ahmed,

Assalamu Alaikum

I thank you for your invitation to the inauguration of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of T.Abdul Wahid Matriculation and Higher Secondary School and All India Mushaira on Friday, 28th November 2008.

On this happy occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations we cannot but remember the great services of your father Janab T. Abdul Wahid sahib who was responsible not only for the tremendous development of the leather and leather products industry in Ambur but also in making the people, particulary educationally backward Muslims, realize the importance of modern education by establishing this high standard school in Ambur. He was also connected with different educational institutions and welfare associations in Ambur, Chennai and other places.

I know pretty well as my children had the opportunity to study in the school that it is an excellent institution which imparts good education with moral instructions by providing necessary facilities to the students. The Principals and teaching staff are very dedicated.

Many students, thanks to their education in your institution, were able to get admission in different prestigious colleges in Chennai and other places. Your school is instrumental in producing many high professionals like doctors, engineers, teachers, businessmen, etc.

We are sure that the soul of the late lamented visionary Janab T. Abdul Wahid sahib who had the interest of the community and country at heart will be happy to see his institution and foundation under your able guidance doing their best.

At this time also remember the soft spoken gentleman Janab Y. Mohammed Yousuf sahib who managed the institution so efficiently as its Correspondent.

We are also confident that you will take a pledge during this happy time to see your dream of establishing a women’s college at Ambur come true in the near future.

You are in the right position now enjoying trust and confidence of the people and there is no doubt at all that you will receive unexpected big support from all quarters in establishing the college in Ambur. This will be the best commemoration of the silver jubilee celebrations of the institution and a befitting tribute to its founder. The community has pinned high hopes in you.

Thanking you and wishing the silver jubilee celebrations all the best,

Yours sincerely,

V.M. Khaleelur Rahman