Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA Urus Waaz & Shaadi Celebrations
17 January 2025
Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA Urus Program
On the night of the Urus of Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, Khatmul Qur’an and Sadaqallah majlis was held in the sehen area of Raudat-un-Noor. Mumineen had the good fortune of performing ziarat of Syedna Qutbuddin RA with his successor Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS. Shehzada Khuzaima Bhaisaheb Shamsuddin delivered a speech recounting Syedna Qutbuddin’s RA shanaat, referencing Rasulullah’s SA hadith on the virtues of a Mumin. He related how we all used to see the highest example of these virtues in Syedna Qutbuddin RA. Ali bhai Ebrahim also delivered a speech in which he recounted the shanaat of Syedna Qutbuddin RA and the strength with which he steered forth the ship of Dawat during the tumultuous time after Syedna Burhanuddin’s RA wafaat - truly, Syedna Qutbuddin’s RA vision and steadfastness embodied the bayan “al-Dai yanzuru binoorillah” - A Dai’s vision is with the light of Allah Ta’ala.
On the day of Urus Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS delivered an inspired waaz mubarak. He explained the taweel meanings encompassed within the well known verse of the Qur’an, ‘Ayat-un-Noor’, relating the shanaat of our Awliya and in particular Syedna Qutbuddin RA. During the waaz he conferred the sharaf of haddiyyat upon his beloved daughter Shehzadi Aamenah Behnsaheba and bestowed upon her the laqab of ‘Zuhratu Da’watil Haqq’. During the ayyam of Urus, Syedna TUS also bestowed sharaf of haddiyyat to Muminaat behno; Sheikha Masrurah Behn Ebrahim, Sheikha Asma Behn Rangwala, and Sheikha Shireen Behn Khorakiwala.
Syedi Mukasir Saheb AAB Sabaq Halqah Ziafat
Members of Mukasir-e-Dawat Syedi Husain Bhaisaheb Burhanuddin AAB Sabaq Halqah were fortunate to host a shukur ni ziafat of Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS for the great sharaf and ne’mat of praying Haqiqat sabaq from Syedi Mukasir Saheb AAB. The ziafat was held in the shade of Raudat-un-Noor where Halqah members did araz of heartfelt shukur in Hazrat Imamiyyah through speeches they had composed and madehs.
Shaadi Celeberations & Program
On the 25th of Jumadil Ukhra, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS presided over the nikah of his beloved daughter Zuhratu Da’watil Haqq Shehzadi Aamenah Behnsaheba with Murtaza Bhaisaheb, son of Mulla Saifuddin bhai Arsiwala, and Shaadi celebrations began thereforth. A grand procession (shabgast) was held in which Mumineen had the opportunity to araz tehniyyat and perform deedar of Syedna TUS on this joyful occasion. Darus Sakina was filled with an atmosphere of love, joy, and merriment as Mumineen gathered from all corners of the globe to partake in this happy occasion. Syedna TUS also presided over the nisbat of Zahra Behnsaheba, daughter of Shehzadi Bazat Tayyebah Behnsaheba with Husain bhai Kopty, son of Saifuddin Bhai and Tahera Behn Kopty.
Various programs were held during the week, from an insightful talk delivered by Yaqutato Da’watil Haqq Shehzadi Dr. Bazat Tahera Behnsaheba about her recent release of a critical edition and English translation of Nahjul Balagha to a Mushaira program. Syedna TUS also presided over the jadeed misaaq of farzando of Mumineen, and ziafats were held to araz shukur in Hazrat Imamiyyah.
We pray that Allah Ta’ala continues to bestow these blessings and joys upon our Maula Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS, that his Dawat continues to flourish, and that He grants him a long life until the day of Qiyamat. Ameen.