Friends! we arrived in this world and we shall leave it in the same way. During this life humans try different ways to manage their loneliness. A child considers his mother’s lap and milk as the first life support. When he grows up he finds a class-fellow to support him in his studies and recreational activities. Later he finds a means of earning to fulfil his worldly needs. Utilises latest technology to remain in contact with his friends. Then, when one gets old one finds support in their grandchildren. Finally a time comes when he is left all alone just like the way one came into this world. Friends! the point is that Pharaoh depended on magicians and his strong army to defeat Moses (AS) but was still defeated and drowned in the sea. Nimrod was proud of the doctors in his kingdom but he was left helpless by a tiny mosquito. Today, when the world is increasingly becoming dependent on latest technology and unknown viruses have completely secluded us from our relatives and friends. There is no harm in utilising technology but we must also pay heed to the teachings of the Sufi saints, which are an extract of what the Quran and our Prophet (SAW) instruct us that is to find everlasting support, one that supports you unconditionally when you are left all alone. And this precisely is our organisation’s manifesto. Let us try to search for the path that leads to this infinite support through abundance of Durood Pak, which brings us closer to our Prophet (SAW) who will never leave us alone. Just like Imam Hussain (AS) never felt he was support less, even at the ground of Karbala, he followed the Prophetic teachings and pleaded for Allah’s (SWT) support by bowing in front of Him. This is the Qalandari ideology which is being taught to us.
Friends! the days and nights of this life are truly intriguing. Getting the love of your parents during childhood, particularly the paternal affection of our fathers despite our mischief and coquetting the fights and play between the siblings everything turns into a distant memory. Then the education and beautiful friendships of the school days those day fly by as well. Then one steps in the age of mid-forty, the era when one spends one’s entire energies in the greed to conquer the world. At times illiterate people accumulate great wealth while others are unable to do so despite being educated. And then comes the age of sixties, when one gets tired. Despite efforts one is unable to retain the beauty and youthful looks. Wrinkles appear and serve as a reminder that once this face was charming but now look at your helpless being which you were so proud. When one turns seventy he loses his jobs, positions and entitlements. No more guards peons or people showering praises; only loneliness remains. Illness overpowers your once healthy body even relatives grow weary of you. A time comes when all the wealth, property and possessions become worthless. But, if we follow the teachings of our beloved Prophet (SAW) during our youth and consider life as Allah’s gift then we will not face shame or remorse in old age. Because you have already made the preparations and you don’t have to worry about losing anything. My point get closer to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through abundance of Durood Pak. You will be reverted and people will follow you, even after leaving this world. This is the Qalandari ideology and thinking, which may Allah (SWT) bless everyone with.
Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah Qalandri
Kunri, Sindh, Pakistan
