PAK SCENARIO, AURANGEZEB EXHIBITION

AURANGZEB  EXHIBITION

The British divided the Hindus and Muslims in India. It seems that this tradition is being followed by foreigners like Mr. Francois Gautier whose Aurangzeb painting exhibition held at the Lalit Kala Akademy was closed by the police for reasons best known to it. Mr. Gautier's claim that the exhibition was artistic is false because he failed to highlight the emperor's contributions. One of them was granting 330 bighas of land for the Balaji temple at Chitrakoot. It is a temple town in Uttar Pradesh where Lord Rama spent more than 10 years. If Aurangzeb was a hated communal king, he would not have ruled India for 48 years. However, the undeniable fact is that he was an ambitious king doing everything necessary to safeguard his throne. He had the support of Hindus more than Muslims.  

Published in Deccan Chronicle dated 15 March 2008.

 

PAK SCENARIO

The oath taking ceremony of Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in the absence of the PML(N), headed by Nawaz Sharif, and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, was lacklustre, President Pervez Musharraf administered the oath of office and promised to co-operate with the new government in the midst of Nawaz Sharif's rhetoric that they did not recognise him as the President. The indications are that a big struggle is in store for these political leaders. It appears that a secular and democratic system is yet to see a dawn in Pakistan.

Published in Deccan Chronicle dated 27 March 2008.

GREAT LOSS

Dr. Rafeeq Zakaria's passing away is a great loss to the country. He was a multi-faceted personality. His contribution's to the community and country as a freedom fighter, political leader, educationist and reformer are immense. He walked in the path of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (founder of the Aligarh Muslim University) to make the Muslim community realise the importance of modern education and established many educational institutions. He was also the author of many books in English and contributed articles to various dailies and periodicals. His invaluable comments on important and sensitive national issues were eagerly awaited. He was an Islamist in the real sense in working for camaraderie among different religious communities. Such a great personality is no more.

Published in Deccan Chronicle  dated 11 July 2005.

 

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PEOPLE'S WIN

V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN

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PEOPLE'S WIN

The people of Jammu and Kashmir have proved once again that they love freedom and have a strong faith in the democracy and sovereignty of our country by participating and exercising their franchise in the assembly elections despite threats from a few separatist elements like Syed Ali Shah Geelani. It is a mandate that the state is an integral part of India. The Kashmiris are now determined to rule the state by a well-attended democratic process. The separatists have been shown the door. The people deserve praise.

Published in DC, 27 December 2008.

YASSIN KILLING

The assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin by Israel is, as you have rightly pointed out in your editorial (TNIE, March 25), an 'insane' act condemnable by one and all and the world press has rightly done so. One wonders how can Israel or its supporters expect peace if this Jewish country does not shun state terrorism even after many resolutions of the UNO and world opinion against it.

The US claim that it is waging a war against terrorism will have no takers if it continues to arm Israel and keeps quite seeing all its 'terrorist activities' perpetrated on the Palestinian people. It has waged war on Afghanistan and Iraq for no valid reasons and supports Israel in its terrorist activities against the Palestinian people. This has to be stopped. India should also condemn Israel for such crimes and ask the U.S. not to play double roles. Our print media is always alert and says just things in an impartial manner as you have done now in an appreciable manner. Israel should know that the world opinion is against its stand on the Palestinian people.

Published in TNIE dated March 27, 2004.

ISLAMIC BAN

This has reference to Fatwa on feast on black money (DC, Dec.12). The world famous Islamic seminary Darul Uloom at Deoband in Uttar Pradesh has given the right advice to a questioner that participating in a feast hosted by a person who has earned money through illegal and unfair means is "haraam" (prohibited) according to the holy Quran. We appreciate this sincere and honest fatwa.

Every Muslim knows that Islam does not permit links or associations with criminals and anti-social elements whose activities and earnings are "haraam". Such persons are called "haraamkhore". There is no question of verification at all. If a person knows the guilty who invites him for a dinner, he should not participate in it according to Islam.

There is no point in the criticism of this fatwa by Dr. Abbas and Tabassum Zaidi. I am of the opinion that every right thinking person will welcome and appreciate the noble thought expressed in this fatwa. I have seen some pious people who do not attend functions hosted by "haraamkhore".  Let our religious leaders reform the society by such good advice.

Published in DC, 13 December 2007

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Language of the holy Quran

V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN

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LANGUAGE OF THE QURAN

I read with interest the write-up on The Musalman, the 81 year hand written Urdu daily published from Chennai. But describing Urdu as the language of the Quran is not correct. Everyone knows that Arabic is the language in which the holy Quran was revealed. Urdu is of course an Indian language which has been enriched by people belonging to different religious communities. Even the mother tongue of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was Urdu. It is also a fact that Urdu is not the language of Muslims alone. In Tamil Nadu the mother tongue of an overwhelming majority of Muslims is Tamil. Urdu is spoken in places like Chennai, Ambur, Vaniyambadi and Pernambut. Urdu is a rich and beautiful language. It is also the language of Hindi films. It has been enriched by great non- Muslim writers and poets.

Published in DC dated 1June 2008.

GAZA ATTACK

It is shocking that the US backed Israel has attacked Gaza Strip killing more than 250 people and injuring 400 in one of the bloodiest air assaults and the world is helpless in in putting an end to the 60 year old Israel-Palestinian conflict and such atrocities on human beings.

What is the use of the world body United Nations Organisations if it remains a silent spectator to to the brutalities of this high magnitude without responding to it? The US and Israel are 'terrorist' countries like Pakistan. Our country should be very careful in dealing with these undependable countries and should condemn the worst mayhem perpetrated by Israel on the Palestinians.

Published in DC dated 29 December 2008.

 

 

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EXERCISE FRANCHISE

Muslim leaders including Ulama have been motivating Muslim voters – men and women – to exercise their franchise in elections stressing on the significance of the mandate in the light of the holy Quran. A Maulana even campaigned for it and said that, it is not allowed for a Muslim to avoid voting thinking that it is a worldly business." The All India Muslim Personal Law Board should interfere and tell the Muslims that there is no point in the argument of the petitioner and make its point clear to enable all Muslim women to get voter identity cards as per the rules and exercise their franchise in elections.

Published in Deccan Chronicle dated 24 January 2010.

MUSHARRAF

This refers to A Joke Too Far (DC, Sept. 16) That Mrs, Bhutto's credibility has already been eroded before her arrival in Pakistan and that General Pervez Musharraf has the strong advantage of  not being branded by anybody as corrupt despite his many disadvantages after more than seven years in power are undeniable facts. However , one feels that the author is not right in assessing former cricketer Imran Khan. He may command the attention of the media for some reason or other. But he does not seem to enjoy any reputation among the masses. Perhaps he is notorious for his marital  and other controversies. He cannot have any electoral advantages. Islamic parties like Jamat-e-Islami have made an inroad into Pakistan's political scene because of some failures of the present regime. There is every likelihood of these parties posing a big challenge to General Pervez Musharraf's coterie rather than any other party. The tragedy of Pakistan is that despite its 60 years of independence, there is no democracy there. It has not produced good democratic and secular leaders in the political arena. Pakistan has to go a long way to achieve secularism and democracy. It seems that General Pervez Musharraf will stay in power for some more years in one position or other, election or no election.

Published in Deccan Chronicle dated 17 September 2007.

HANEEF CLEARED

Dr. Mohammed Haneef's release from his 25 day detention in Australia is a big relief not only to his family but also to all those people who believe that no innocent person should be punished and no guilty spared. One can imagine the agony he must have undergone for no fault of his and due to the highhandedness of the Australian authorities. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh deserve all praise and thanks for his timely statement. Mr. L.K. Advani's criticism of the Prime Minister in this matter was in bad taste. The action taken against the doctor shows how biased the Australian authorities are when dealing with Indians. Australia should allow Dr. Haneef to return home to Bangalore and pay suitable compensation to him for keeping him in police custody for so long.

Published in Deccan Chronicle dated 29 July 2007.

VEIL ISSUE

This refers to A speck of dust (DC, June 24) Thank you Mr. Akbar, for your informative write-up on the 'veil issue' based on historical facts. One wonders how it was possible for Ms. Patil to make disparaging remarks about the veil, distorting historical facts. She didn't even think of the secular and pluralistic character of the country. It reminds me of the teachings of ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar who once said: "One should use his/her tongue carefully without hurting anybody as the fire burns can be healed and not the burns inflicted by the tongue and that even an ignorant person is alright in the midst of the learned people if he or she keeps silence." Ms. Patil, if elected, is going to be the President of India. It is therefore necessary for her to be cautious while expressing her views. Let her take a lesson from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the most popular President of India, to understand how a President should behave and function.

Published in Deccan chronicle dated 25 June 2007.

MUSLIM MARRIAGES

Islam ordains men to give meher  and not to take dowry at the time of marriage. The Muslim organisations particularly mosque Jamaats should try to reform the Muslim community by encouraging dowry free and simple marriages. The poor should not try to imitate the rich in conducting lavish marriages and the rich should become models in solemnising simple marriages as per Islamic doctrines. According to Islam, the rich and scholars must show the right guidance to the community.

Published in Deccan Chronicle dated 8 September 2008.

PROUD INDIAN

The clarification by filmmaker Akbar Khan on his brother Feroze Khan's excellent speech in Pakistan is really surprising to people like me who have read and appreciated it very much. I don't think there is anything wrong in his remarks. He said that he is a proud Indian and we endorse it as we also feel so. He said that Pakistan was formed in the name of religion but Muslims are killing Muslims there and we feel he is right. India is our motherland which is the most beautiful in the world. To a Muslim like me its beauty and importance is more and more because Prophet Mohammed endeavoured his best and and succeeded in bringing people of different backgrounds together by saying that there is no difference between man and man on the basis of colour, creed or any such thing except on the basis of good character and piety.  A Muslim should willingly respect people of all cultures and religions as the humanity is the same and one.

Published in The New Indian Express dated 10 May 2006.

 

 

 

 

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Bank Loan

This refers to your editorial "Kalam's Visit to Tamil Nadu" . You have rightly pointed out that the good suggestions of President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam regarding the prediction of the quantum of rain, inter-linking of rivers and creating employment opportunities by students need implementation in the best possible manner by the authorities concerned. The Finance Ministry should sanction loans to qualified youngsters at the lowest possible rates to start some enterprise of their choice. The present rates of interest are exorbitant and unworkable. It is not easy for young entrepreneurs to get a loan from a bank or financial institution. We have seen the fate of farmers in Maharashtra, Andhra and Tamil Nadu committing suicide because of their inability to repay the loans.

Published in The New Indian Express dt. 7 December 2005

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INTEREST FREE BANKING SYSTEM

INTEREST FREE BANKING SYSTEM

By V.M. Khaleelur Rahman


The talk about Interest free banking system is in our country since about 50 years without a solution. Some years ago Maulana Taqi Usmani sahib also addressed a meeting in Chennai on this subject. There cannot be two opinions about the fact that "riba" is prohibited in Islam and Muslims should refrain from doing things which come under this word "riba". Riba means not only interest but all forms of exploitations. This is the reason why all the past great translators of the holy Quran had given the right meaning for it as "usury". The beauty of the holy Quran is that it prohibits any exploitation in business, not only interest.

As far as the banking interest is concerned, one feels that an industry cannot be established and managed without involving interest. If a person establishes a factory getting loan from a bank on interest and gives employment opportunities to some people, it is undoubtedly laudable. We must appreciate him. We have to move with the times to be respectable citizens of the present highly materialistic world where nobody seems to care for anybody. Giving sermons is different from practising things. This apart unless an interest free banking system comes into existence, we cannot condemn the present system in the way we usually do.

It is heartening to know that many Muslims have availed bank loans and established industries giving jobs to thousands of people belonging to all communities particularly women. It is a great venture. We salute them wholeheartedly because poor people are getting benefits.

It was reported some years ago that the Saudi Arabia and other oil rich countries had invested billions of dollars in the American and other banks and are not getting any interest and the banks use these interest amounts for their own purposes – right or wrong. How far can this be right according to Islamic principles?

I heard the speech of Maulana Taqi Usmani sahib. It was thought provoking. We have all respect for him and his thoughts based on the holy Quran and Ahaadees even though many conferences of ulema on this subject had resolved to present the issue in a different way considering the time we are living in and where an interest free banking system is not available.

To the question asked by a legislator "if a Muslim student can avail loan given by banks for seeking education", there was no reply at all. All this shows that nobody thinks of the have nots who have no other go except to avail bank loans for education and business purposes. We should understand that even well to do non-Muslims avail bank loans for educational and other purposes for the obvious reasons. Where do we stand in this regard?

We all know that the loans availed by farmers were pardoned several times in different states of the country by the state governments and even the union government some years ago. There were reports of Muslim farmers having suffered heavy losses due to their inability or aversion to get loans in states like U.P., M.P., Bihar etc.

How long should Indian Muslims wait to see Interest free banking system in our country? Quite a large sum of money is spent trying to get this.

There is an urgent need for the community particularly Ulama to discuss Bank Loan interest issue seriously arrive at a conclusion and guide the community in the present difficult times so that more and more people throughout the country may progress and prosper in educational and industrial arenas and benefit the people by providing employment opportunities.

WHERE IS REAL HAPPINESS OF EID?

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WHERE IS REAL HAPPINESS OF EID?

REAL HAPPINESS OF EID 

BY V. M. Khaleelur Rahman 

Eid-ul-Fitr or Ramadan Eid is celebrated as a day of th

Eid-ul-Fitr or Ramadan Eid is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving to God after successful completion of the month-long fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and on sighting the crescent moon of the 10th month called Shawwal. Ramadan is meant for fasting, worship and charity, and also for self-introspection for the purpose of purification of one's soul and body by giving up bad and attaining good things. The Holy Quran says, "Fasting is prescribed to you as it was to those before you so that you may learn self-restraint." Fasting brings people together and creates a sense of camaraderie among them. It inculcates in them righteous conduct, to be good people and brotherhood of man by eradicating evils such as anger, greed and malice.

Prophet Mohammed (Sal-am) has said, "Do not belittle even the smallest act of kindness even if it is no more than meeting your neighbour with a smiling and cheerful face. We should not consider any charity small or not worth doing. Charity, big or small, should be given in a pleasant manner without hurting the feeling of its receivers and with the thought that we are only discharging a religious duty from the wealth God has given us." According to Islam even our day-to-day acts, like being kind to others at home and outside, are charity and it makes a big difference in our relations with them.

Once when Prophet Mohammed (Sal-am) was on his way to Idgah for Id prayers, he saw a poor boy about five-years-old sitting on the pavement sadly. He went near him and asked, "Why are you alone here, my dear boy?" The boy started weeping and said, "I am an orphan with nobody to care for me." The Prophet could not bear the pathetic words of the poor boy and consoled him saying, "From now on you can look to me as your father and Ayesha as your mother," and returned home with him. When his wife Ayesha fed him and dressed him well for Id prayers the Prophet lifted him on his shoulders and said, "Ayesha, this is the happiest Id for me. I experience true happiness at the happiness of this little orphan boy." He was a great benefactor of humanity and his mission right from the beginning to end was to see that every individual maintained his self-respect free from any sort of slavery.

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With deep sorrow it is learnt that Dr. Kamal Sharief sahib is no more...Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi Rajivoon..

May Allah rest his soul in peace and give sabr to his near and dear ones. 

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٢٢ شعبان ١٤٤٢5 اپریل 2021آج بعد نماز عصر کانگرتکیہ مسجد میں جمعیت علماء شہر آمبور کا انتخابی اجلاس منعقد ہواجس کی صدارت الحاج مدیکار اشفاق احمد صاحب نائب صدر اہل سنت والجماعت آمبور نے فرمائ۔اجلاس کا آغاز مولانا سعیدالدین صاحب قاسمی خطیب و امام محمد پورہ مسجد نے تلاوت قرآن مجید سے فرمایابحیثت مشاہد مولانا خطیب سعید صاحب باقوی جنرل سکریٹری جمعیت علماء تاملناڈو تشریف فرما رہے مولانا سعید نے جمعیت علماء ہند کے خدمات اور کارنامہ پر نہایت پر مغز خطاب فرمایااس کے بعد جمعیت علماء تاملناڈو کے رکن حسن احمد آمبوری نے منتخب شدہ عہدے داران اور اراکین منتظمہ آمبور کا اسم گرامی پڑھ کر سنایا۔اس موقع پر شہر کے معروف و مشہور علماء کرام شریک رہے جن میں خاص طور پر مفتی مصباح اللہ صاحب قاسمی خطیب و امام مسجد نوراللہ پیٹ مولانا سعادت اللہ صاحب قاسمی خطیب و امام مسجد ھاشم درگم عبد اللہ صاحب لیاقت علی صاحب الحاج مدیکار اشفاق احمد صاحب وغیرہ قابل ذکر ہیں۔ہدیہ تشکر صدر محترم مولانا ضیاالدین صاحب مدنی نے فرمایااجلاس کا اختتام مفتی مصباح اللہ صاحب کی دعا پر ہوا۔از خدام جمعیت علماء تاملناڈو

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5 اپریل 2021

آج بعد نماز عصر کانگرتکیہ مسجد میں جمعیت علماء شہر آمبور کا انتخابی اجلاس منعقد ہوا

جس کی صدارت الحاج مدیکار اشفاق احمد صاحب نائب صدر اہل سنت والجماعت آمبور نے فرمائ۔

اجلاس کا آغاز مولانا سعیدالدین صاحب قاسمی خطیب و امام محمد پورہ مسجد نے تلاوت قرآن مجید سے فرمایا

بحیثت مشاہد مولانا خطیب سعید صاحب باقوی جنرل سکریٹری جمعیت علماء تاملناڈو تشریف فرما رہے مولانا سعید نے جمعیت علماء ہند کے خدمات اور کارنامہ پر نہایت پر مغز خطاب فرمایا

اس کے بعد جمعیت علماء تاملناڈو کے رکن حسن احمد آمبوری نے منتخب شدہ عہدے داران اور اراکین منتظمہ آمبور کا اسم گرامی پڑھ کر سنایا۔

اس موقع پر شہر کے معروف و مشہور علماء کرام شریک رہے جن میں خاص طور پر مفتی مصباح اللہ صاحب قاسمی خطیب و امام مسجد نوراللہ پیٹ مولانا سعادت اللہ صاحب قاسمی خطیب و امام مسجد ھاشم درگم عبد اللہ صاحب لیاقت علی صاحب الحاج مدیکار اشفاق احمد صاحب وغیرہ قابل ذکر ہیں۔

ہدیہ تشکر صدر محترم مولانا ضیاالدین صاحب مدنی نے فرمایا

اجلاس کا اختتام مفتی مصباح اللہ صاحب کی دعا پر ہوا۔

از خدام جمعیت علماء تاملناڈو

Remembering the late Muthavalli sahib

Assalamu Alaikum 

Ali janab Alhaj Nattamkar Abdul Wahab saheb, Muthawalli, Neel Field Mosque who passed away on March 11, 2020 had served as Muthawalli of the mosque for about 50 years efficiently administrating and expanding it beautifully with new buildings to accommodate increasing namazees. 

The commercial spaces constructed under his management for the benefit of the mosque are a testimony of his great services.

I know him since my young days.His sincere and dedicated services are appreciated by all. He did his best to improve the masjid and its revenue. 

He was connected with the Ambur Muslim Educational Society and served it being an executive body member. He was a very humble, honest and friendly person, the like of whom are rare. 

He has created a sort of history by serving the mosque for as long as some 50 years. 

We lost a sincere, humble and friendly Muthavalli sahib last year on this day. Let us pray for his maghfirat. There is need for younger generation to get inspiration from his great services for the benefit of the community. 

V. M. Khaleelur Rahman 

Ambur

“Muslims in BJP..." by Mr. Pavan K. Varma

The following is the letter sent to the Deccan Chronicle:

Dear Sir/Madam,

While thanking Mr. Pavan K. Varma for his beautiful article "Muslims in BJP...." (Deccan Chronicle dt.18/10/2020) about the present unfortunate political situation and mindset of Muslim leaders in the BJP, I humbly feel that the only expectation is from the self-respecting Mr. Arif Mohammed Khan, the honourable governor of Kerala, and the others mentioned in the write-up are considered non-entities from whom neither Muslims nor non-Muslims seem to expect any say on the basically communal state of affairs prevailing in the country with or without the connivance of the dirty political powers. 

A section of the print media like Deccan Chronicle and the judiciary are a strength to all the right thinking but somewhat disappointed people belonging to all communities who stand for peaceful co-existence of all sections of the society strongly believing in the secular and plural concepts enshrined in the Constitution of our country. Insha Allah time will heal the situation and make the friendly and peace loving people happy. Frankly speaking Indian Muslims do not expect anything from any leader, yes any leader and have pinned their hope in God for redressal of their grievances. Time never remains the same.People never remain the same. It is a natural phenomenon. The world is round and it revolves. We have to believe "surely with hardship comes ease". 

Thanking you,

Yours truly,

V. M. Khaleelur Rahman,

Ambur 

Remembering the great Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who was like a "Sahaba".

 REMEMBERING THE GREAT DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM WHO WAS LIKE A "SAHABA". 

                                                       V. M. Khaleelur Rahman

Dr. Kalam was the people’s President. All liked him and more so the students from elementary to college levels. We, the people of Ambur, were lucky to have him in our midst. He came to Ambur at the invitation of the Ambur Muslim Educational Society (AMES) and inaugurated its Centenary Celebrations held on 5^th and 6^th September 2006 in the campus of the Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School, Ambur.  The inaugural function took place on 4^th September 2006 along with Question-Answer session. 

Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam’s inaugural address was illuminating, power-packed and question-answer session full of wise thoughts, so necessary for everyone particularly the students who are to shape the destiny of our country –the beautiful India – in future.

We must be proud that Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a scientist par excellence, who was determined to mould the minds of the students for better India and make India a developed nation before 2020 was the President of India. 

Dr. Kalam was a great “ teacher ” worth the name. He gave importance to the teaching profession and encouraged students to dream their goals and endeavour their best to achieve them. He asked everyone to be honest and clean our society from evils like corruption.

I still remember how the people of Ambur were delighted in welcoming him at Ambur and listening to his lecture and interaction with the students which were full of honest and inspiring advice. He felt at home in the midst of the people there and wished them well.

At that time Mr. Chand Basha was the Headmaster of the Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School. This is one of the six institutions established and managed by the Ambur Muslim Educational Society including a full fledged Science and Arts College. He was pleasantly surprised when Dr. Abdul Kalam called him to the dais and handed over some books for the school. All this shows the intense interest he had in the spread of education and knowledge. He strongly believed that it is education which can change ones destiny for better and make our country a progressive and prosperous one. 

Dr. Abdul Kalam will always be remembered for his role as an excellent scientist, as a people’s president, as a good writer and orator and  most importantly as a humble and genuine human being. It is amazing how he carried himself and mingled with people both rich and poor. His simplicity and good nature won hearts and his words and inspirational speeches made people think and work for a better and bright future. 

Dr. Kalam was a man of principles and led a simple life working for the country and inspiring the people, particularly students, till his last. His passing away was so sudden. There is a good lesson even in his so simple passing away which can be described as a mercy of the Almighty Allah. 

The nation will always remember him. May his soul rest in peace. 

V.M. Khaleelur Rahman