Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam remembers Mirwaiz Ateequllah Shah on 61st anniversary
Srinagar: The 61st passing away anniversary of Mirwaiz Moulana Ateequllah Shah (RA), the prominent religious scholar, spiritual leader and former president of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam, was observed with great devotion and respect, under the auspices of this over-a-century-old educational institution.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the teachers, staff and students of the Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam paid homage to Mirwaiz Ateequllah Shah (RA) for his invaluable educational services and reforms to the institution.
They said the tenure of Mirwaiz Ateequllah Shah (RA) as the Chairman of the Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam was an unforgettable, illustrious and golden period for the institution in all respects as it produced a large number of doctors, scholars, engineers, scientists and intellectuals under his guidance, who excelled in their respective fields and earned fame for Kashmir.
The statement said that shortly after the establishment of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam in 1899, Mirwaiz Ateequllah Shah (RA) was appointed its General Secretary and after the demise of Mirwaiz Ahmadullah Shah (RA) in 1931, the responsibility of presiding over the institution was placed on the shoulders of Mirwaiz Ateequllah Shah (RA) and since then until his last breath, the late Mirwaiz added a valuable chapter in the history of the Anjuman by devoting all his abilities to achieve the goals and objectives of the institution.
The statement said that the late Mirwaiz made great efforts for the betterment and reform of the society besides guiding the people of Kashmir in matters of politics and religion in the most unfavorable conditions. His divine qualities and God-given abilities benefited the people in every walk of life.
Mirwaiz Moulana Ateequllah (RA) was a great Islamic scholar who was greatly respected and loved by people and was easily accessible to all for guidance and help. His contribution on social and educational fronts will be remembered for a long time, Anjuman said.
Meanwhile, a special Qur’an recitation ceremony was organised by Islamia Oriental College in which students, teachers and staff paid their respects to Mirwaiz Ateequllah Shah (RA).
