PESHAWAR: The 13th annual multilingual sufi mushaira, titled “Gulha-e-Maarifat” (flowers of spiritual knowledge), was arranged at Astana-e-Aalia Haveli Sharif of Hazrat Syed Shah Qabool Auliya (RA), Namak Mandi.
A press release said on Monday it was part of the celebrations marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).In keeping with the traditions of previous years, the gathering was organized with great reverence, devotion, dignity, and solemnity.
The event was presided over by the Sajjada Nashin (custodian) of Astana-e-Aalia Haveli Sharif, Justice (Retd) Syed Yahya Zahid Gilani. Renowned poets representing various languages, along with literary and poetry enthusiasts, attended the gathering and presented their tributes of devotion and love in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The poets presented sufi and naatiya poetry in Urdu, Pashto, Hindko, Persian, and other languages, which was listened to with profound devotion and affection by the participants.The poets focused their verses on love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) , devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt (RA), sufi thought, humanism, spiritual values, and the message of peace and love.
Chief Administrator of Astana-e-Aalia Haveli Sharif, Faqir Syed Murtaza Zahid Gilani, thanked the participating poets and guests.
He said that the purpose of “Gulha-e-Maarifat” is to convey the teachings of the sufi saints, the love of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the message of love and tolerance to the younger generation.
Syed Murtaza Zahid Gilani emphasized that such spiritual and literary gatherings play an important role in preserving and keeping alive our Sufi traditions and cultural heritage.In his presidential address, Justice (Retd.) Syed Yahya Zahid Gilani said that the blessed life and exemplary character (Seerat-e-Tayyiba) of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) are a source of mercy, love, peace, and guidance for all humanity.
He said that the true essence of celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is to illuminate our lives with the light of love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and adherence to his Sunnah, and to pass on his teachings on to the younger generation.At the conclusion of the ceremony, a special prayer was offered for the security, peace, and prosperity of the country and the nation, the Muslim Ummah, and particularly Pakistan.
