7th of the Month of Ramadhan, 25th Death Anniversary of marhum Ghulam Hasnain Kararvi,

Remembering Marhum Sayed Ghulam Hasnain Rizvi Kararvi (taaba saraah) on his 25th death anniversary on 7th of the month of Ramadhan.

 

It’s been 25 years since Maulana Sayed Ghulam Hasanain Rizvi in Lucknow at the age of 62. A trustee of Zainabia Trust, Marhoom Ghulam Hasanain was the first editor of Al-Muntazar magazine published by the Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.). 

 

Besides Al-Muntazar, he was also the co-founder of Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) along with Marhum Agha Ismail Rajabi (taaba saraah), the pesh Imam of Moghul Masjid. 

 

Maulana Ghulam Hasanain translated many Persian books/booklets written by Marhum Agha Ismail Rajabi (taaba saraah) into Urdu which were published through Idara-e-Nashre Uloom-e-Aal-Mohammad (s.a.w.), Moghul Masjid. 

 

He had translated over 250 Persian books/booklets and unaccounted articles for the Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) into Urdu. 

 

He taught Urdu to the students of Najafi House Hawza, Jamae Amirul Mo'mineen and mentored his students to become good and responsible Aalim-E-Deen. He always tried to bring out the best from the youths and always guided and encouraged them. 

 

He polished the Urdu language of his colleagues and even those who were elder to him. For example, one of his best friends, Sayed Mohammad Akbar Rizvi who is two years elder than him, and the current editor of the al-Muntazar magazine, proudly says that Marhum was his teacher and calls him Ustad-E-Mohtaram.

 

Akhtar Hasan Rizvi (Rizvi Builders) still feels his absence. The sad demise of Marhum Sayed Ghulam Hasnain (taaba saraah) was a personal loss for him as he always consulted him in religious matters. 

 

It was marhum who insisted Dr Rizvi establish a college at his native place (Karari). Today Rizvi College in Karari stands taller in 4/5 Districts around Allahabad with more than five faculties and a modern English medium school.

 

Marhum's love for Imam Mahdi (atfs) was profound. After a hectic tour of eastern Uttar Pradesh, holding exhibitions and functions, celebrating the birth of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) during the Holy Month of Sha'ban, (with Kanpur being his last city) he breathed his last in Lucknow on January 27, 1996. He was buried in his home town Karari, beside his father Marhum Amir Ali ibne Roshan Ali. After his burial in his ancestral graveyard, the cemetery was renamed Waadi-Us-Salaam.

 

Marhum Sayed Ghulam Hasnain (taaba saraah) never believed in groups among the Mo'mineen. He brought the people together. He organised the Moharram Majalis in Karari as the timings of majalis in Imambadas clashed with each other. Now the Majalis are held as per the timetable arranged by him.

 

Maulana Mehmoodul Hasan of Jaunpur recited the Majlis on the eve of his Chehlum at the Shia Jama Masjid in Karari. His Chehlum Majlis was addressed by Marhum Maulana Mirza Mohammad Athar Sb. On the evening of his Chehlum, Maulana Sayed Safi Haider Sb, recited a Majlis by his grave at Waadi-Us-Salaam.

 

He left behind four sons and three daughters. Janab Ainur Raza is his eldest son-in-law, Hujjatul Islam Maulana Sayed Hasnain Kararvi is his second son-in-law and Prof. Nazar Abbas Jafri is his youngest son-in-law.

 

His only brother Janab Sayed Ghulam Sibtain Rizvi was a scholar himself. 

 

Marhum was very kind and loving. His wrote eulogies under the pen name “Shafeeq”. He was very much in love with his hometown and wrote Kararvi after his name. Hujjatul Islam Sayed Mohammad al-Musavi always referred to him as “Janab Kararvi Saheb.”

 

May Almighty Allah elevates his position in the Hereafter. I feel that during the time of the re-appearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) he will come out from his grave wrapped in Kafan, holding a sword in his hand as one of his (atfs) helpers. InshaAllah.

 

A request of Sura-e-Fateha for his departed soul.

The Issue of School Dropouts in North India

The increasing number of dropouts from schools and colleges is not a local problem but it is prevalent globally.
This was said by Prof Ahmad Ali of BBD during a seminar on ‘Responsibility of parents in children’s education and reasons for dropouts in higher education’ organised by Anjuman Wazifa-e-Sadaat at Imambada Gufraanmaab.
Prof Ahmad said that in Muslims, the dropout rate was around 25 per cent which was a grave situation. “In such a case, we need to find out a solution before it is too late. In 2009, Central Government came up with Right to Education (RTE) which was implemented in most of the states by 2011. This law provides for free education to children in the age group of 6-14 years,” he said.
Citing poverty as the reason for increasing number of dropouts, he said there were a number of cases where schoolgoing children had to leave school after class IV to VI.
“These children start working in shops and workshops to help their family financially.There are some welfare organisations which compensate the families so that children can attend school and get education,” he said.
Member of Anjuman Maulana Syed Zahid Husain said: “We have been working for the welfare of poor students by providing small aid to them for acquiring education.” Anjum Hasnain, Nasir Husain, Ainul Raza, Muzammil Abbas and others were present on the occasion.
While addressing the gathering,senior auditor in Basic Education department Asghar Mahdi said that people should be encouraged to acquire education.“Government has been providing help but still people lag behind due to lack of awareness. People, especially those belonging to the Muslim community,should focus on the education of their children and engage them in the area of their interest,” he said.
“As per recent reports from Ministry of HRD, the dropout rate in the country was 26 lakh in which 10 lakh was in the state. We all should fix targets of education so that children can pursue the same subject in higher education too,” he added.

courtesy: Hujjat Raza

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Shia Claim on Lucknow Jewish temple

Free Masonic Temple at Ram Tirath Marg in Hazratganj area was originally a Waqf property and is mausoleum, Karbala Moatmuddaula.

Lucknow: Shia community has once again raised the demand for handing over the Free Masonic Temple situated at Ram Tirath Marg in Hazratganj at Lucknow. A signature campaign has begun by Shia-e-Haider-e-Karrar for staking claim over the campus.

The association aims to get over two lakhs signatures in support of their campaign. “We will hand over the signatures and memorandum to the Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Shia clerics have also extended their support to our movement,” said Ali Agha, an office bearer of the association.

Earlier on 12 September 2011, hundreds of of Shia Muslims led by Imam-e-Juma Maulana Kalbe Jawwad had staged protest to stake claim over Free Masonic Temple. Shias claimed it be to a mausoleum of their Imams and presently being illegally occupied by Jews.

 As per the claims of the Shia Muslims, the Free Masonic Temple is waqf property registered by the name Waqf Karbala Moatmuddaula with Shia Waqf Board. It was constructed by King Naseeuruddin Haider in 1815. It came under the possession of East India Company in February 1856 and they handed it over to Jews."

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmfRS2PWn8M

Land Sharks Gobble Up 31 Shia Graveyards out of 47 in Lucknow

Lucknow had 47 Shia graveyards registered with the Shia Central Board of Waqfs (SCBW), but 31 of them do not exist any more. Private houses and other establishments have come up on their land. This has resulted in acute land shortage for burial space, leading to a steep rise in the rates of grave land. People are reserving their burial land in graveyards during their lifetime at a premium.

The situation came to the fore when some Shia community members complained to SCBW about costly grave land at Imambara Ghufran Maab, which is allegedly under the caretakership of Shia cleric Kalbe Jawwad. Working chairman of SCBW Syed Waseem Rizvi confirmed the report and stated that land of each grave was sold for Rs 65,000, making it impossible for poor Shias to bury their dead.

People have started booking their grave land while still alive. Such land, known as hayati qabr (living grave), usually has a small board with the name of the person who has bought it. The general rate is Rs 10,000 for the first three years and then renewal on additional payment. People also make bulk bookings and then sell grave land like real estate. Full Story

Passing Away of Maulana Shakir Naqvi

Maulana Shakir Naqvi, an 84-year-old religious scholar passed away today at about 11.00 AM in Lucknow. He will be buried in his hometown, Amroha.
He served at Nazmia Arabic College, Lucknow as a teacher and was one of the most respected ustad in Hawzaat of India.
Many of his books have been published in Arabic and have been praised by scholars of Iran and Iraq. He has also translated many Arabic and Persian books into Urdu. Born in Amroha, he lead a simple and secluded life and spent most of his time writing and hence he was not so famous as are the orators of the Shi'a community. 
Please do not forget him tomorrow for Namaz-e-Wahshat.

Remembering Marhum Maulana Ghulam Askari (TS) Sahab

A Majlis has been organised by Zainabia Trust, at Zainabia Imambada tonight at 8.00 PM for the eisaal-e-sawaab of marhum Maulana Sayed Ghulam Askari (TS).
It will be recited by Hujjatul Islam, Sayed Hasnain Rizvi Kararvi.
Marhum Ghulam Askari (TS) was the founder of Tanzeemul Makatib, Lucknow. This Organisation was founded for the religious education for the young generation.
After the demise of marhum in May, 1985 it was propelled ahead by marhum Allamah Sayed Zeeshan Haider Jawadi. But, after the passing away of Allamah in year 2000, it had become unstable. Many founder members, scholars and Olama of Tanzeem have resigned
The secretary has been on his post nearly  for two decades.
There are two groups now. Accusing each other of corruption and electoral manipulations.. Many cases have been filed in the court of law against each other.
Famous personalities and the likes of Dr. Payam Azmi, Maulana Tasdeeq Husain Rizvi, Maulana Maroofi (London) have disassociated themselves from Tanzeem.
Maulana Manzar Sadiq who was the principal of the Hawzah of Tanzeem was forced out from him post.
We pray to Allah that this dispute is settled amicably, which will be beneficial for the children of the community.

Chehlum of marhum Sayed Haider Mahdi

Chehlum of marhum Hujjatul Islam, Sayed Haider Mahdi Zaidi, the founder of Jaameatuz Zahra, Lucknow is to be held on 27th February 2011, 9.00 AM at Chhota Imambada, Husainabad Lucknow. Maulana Hameedul Hasan Sahab will be the Zaakir. All are invited.

Shia Anjumans and Mumbai Shab-bedaaris

Last night, Mumbai city witnessed Majalis followed by Nauha and Matam at various places. At Sitaphal wadi it was the annual programme of Aza on the night of Arbaeen. Maulana Aziz Haider was the zakir. Two anjumans did nauha and maatam reciting about 4 nauhas each. Anjuman-e-Aabidya and Anjuman Haidery of Hallaur.
Another venue was Moghal Masjid, where the zakir was from Lucknow. The crowd was spilling out on the road for Maatam.
At Zainabia Imambada more than 50 anjumans enrolled their names for Nauha Khwaani. The zakir at Zainabia was Sadaf Jaunpuri.
At Imambada Haidery, Yacoob Gali, there was no space inside Imambada, the sitting arrangement for azadaars was made in the lane itself.
The Majlis at Imambada Baaqarya started a bit late. The zaakir was Maulana Ahmad Ali Aabidi. They have very nicely decorated the place and were relaying the programme live from Karbala, Iraq on a big screen.
Elsewhere in the city, the Shab-bedaari was held at Kurla, Govandi, Mumbra, Mira Road, Jogeshwari (east), Malad Malony, Andheri, Bandra and other places.

Moghal Masjid

Imambada Baaqarya

Imambada Zainabia

Imambada Haidery

Maulana Haider Mahdi Passes Away

Hojjatul Islam Maulana Haider Mahdi Zaidi has passed away just an hour back in Lucknow. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and 2 sons. He was hospitalised when he got a heart attack at 5.30 AM in the early hours of morning and passed away at 8.35 AM. He was about 52 years of age.
He was the director of Jaameatuz Zahra, an educational institution for girls. He was managing Zahra Life Care, a medical aid centre for the poor and destitute. Marhum lived in Zahra Colony, Muftiganj, Lucknow.
He resigned from Tanzeemul Makatib due to the dictatorial attitude and manipulations in organisational election by Maulana Safi Haider. He served Tanzeemul Makatib for all of his life and Jameatuz Zahra was the result of his devoted work. He will be buried at Gugfran-ma'aab graveyard at 10.00 PM tonight.
Please recite a surah Fateha for his departed soul.

125th Year of Anjumane Imamia

There are more than 250 maatami anjumans in the Mumbai city. They organise majalis, shab bedaari, participate in juloos, arrange Mehfile Maqasida, erect water sabeels, ditribute niyaz and tabarruk, etc. One of the anjuman is, Anjumane Imamia.
The membership of this Anjuman has crossed the 300 mark. Majority of them belong to Lucknow of Northern India. They organise 10 majalis every year from 1st Safar to 10th Safar, the second month of the Islamic calendar.
The president of this anjuman is Kausar Zaidi and the secretary is Rizwan sahab. They had been managing the affairs of this anjuman competitively for the last few years.
This anjuman was established 125 years ago. The majalis of Safar is 100 years old. Marhum Taher Jarwali, one of the greatest orater of his time had been one of the most successful zakir. The azadaars would come an hour in advance to hold their places on farshe aza of Babar Ali Imambada (now Zainabia). His sudden and sad demise in Mashhad left the members of Anjuman perplexed.
They invited Agha Ruhi from Lucknow, but, after 3 or 4 majalis he discontinued due to ill health and invited maulana Ghazanfar Abbas to carry the ashra till 10th Safar. This year is the 25th Ashra of the said maulana. Tonight is the 9th majlis and tomorrow will be the last followed by Shab bedaari.
Watch the below video of maulana Ghazanfar Abbas to know more about it.

Revival of Marsiya in India

Janab Abbas Nigaar is a famous personality of Lucknow. He had been active in Delhi before. An experienced event manager. He has organised many literary seminars and meets in Northern India. Last week he visited Mumbai.  At the final Majlis of Marsiya at Daray Zainab he spoke to us about the art of Marsiya. He tries to explains something about it in the below video.

Marsiya in Mumbai

On Monday it was the 5th and the last Majlis of Marsiya Khaani at Daray Zainab, Versova (Andheri). The famous marsiya khaan from Lucknow Janab Sayed Haider Nawab Jafri recited in his unique style.
He was invited by Zafar bhai. We present here the recording of that marsiya.

Imam Hasan (a.s.): A Qaseeda by Asad N. Naseerabadi

This qaseeda was recited by the famous poet Asad Naqvi Naseerabadi on Hadhrat Imam Hasan (a.s.) in Mumbai on 27th August 2010 exclusively for Mumbai Shia News. He came from Lucknow and has been in Mumbai for a week.
For compliments and best wishes he can be reached on his cell no. +91 9307812457

Maulana Kazim Raza Sahab Passed Away

On 29th of January 2009, former Pesh Imam of Shia Jame' Masjid, Palagali Passed away in the morning and was buried in the evening. Marhum was a good Shia and lived a simple life. His home was the office of Tanzeemul Makatib during the life time of marhum Ghulam Askari sahabm the founder of the said organisation. Due to ill health he retired and went to his home town Rudauli near Lucknow. Maulana Aneesul Hasan sahab who was the inspector of Tanzeemul Makatib replaced marhum as the Pesh Imam and still continues to be. Few years back due to political squabbles among the Tanzeem office bearer, one of his enemies called up Mumbai Pesh Imam, Maulana Aneesul Hasan sahab to announce the pray for marhum Maulana Kazim Raza sahab's health that he has become mentally unstable. Maulana Aness did so and without confirming the news requested the momineen.

Jashn on Imam Hasan (a.s.)

There was a Mefil-e-Maqasedah on the occasion of the birthday of Hadhrat Imam Hasan (a.s.) last night celebrated at Zainabia Imambada from 9.30 pm till Sehri.

The Announcer was Dr. Abbas Raza Nayyer who came all the way from Lucknow. Five other outstation poets also presented their poetries.