Bhatkal Delegation Visits Nadwatul Ulama to Offer Condolences on Maulana Saeedur Rahman Azmi Nadwi’s Demise

Lucknow (Fikrokhabar News): A delegation of scholars and representatives from Bhatkal visited Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow to offer condolences following the demise of its former rector, Maulana Dr. Saeedur Rahman Azmi Nadwi. The delegation met members of the late scholar’s family, the institution’s administration and its teachers to express their grief and sympathy.

During the visit, the delegation met Nadwatul Ulama Nazim Maulana Syed Bilal Hasani Nadwi, newly appointed rector Maulana Abdul Aziz Bhatkali Nadwi, Deputy Rector Maulana Niaz Ahmad Nadwi and several other officials and teachers.

The delegation also visited the residence of the late Maulana in Makarim Nagar, adjacent to the Nadwatul Ulama campus, where they met his sons and son in law and conveyed their condolences.

Maulana Saeedur Rahman Azmi Nadwi Had Strong Ties with Bhatkal

Maulana Saeedur Rahman Azmi Nadwi maintained close ties with Bhatkal and its religious and educational institutions. He had a special association with Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, the Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Islamic Academy and other institutions in the town.

Representatives of various Bhatkal institutions regularly sought his guidance and advice on academic and religious outreach matters. During his visits to Bhatkal, local scholars and students had opportunities to benefit from his knowledge and experience.

His demise has brought deep sorrow to the scholarly and religious outreach communities, particularly those who shared a close association with him and his work.

Congratulations to the New Rector of Nadwatul Ulama

The delegation also met Maulana Abdul Aziz Bhatkali Nadwi to congratulate him on his appointment as the new rector of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama.

Representing Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, the Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Islamic Academy, Fikrokhabar Bhatkal and other institutions in Bhatkal, the delegation extended its best wishes to him.

The members expressed hope that under his leadership and guidance, Nadwatul Ulama would continue to make progress in education, scholarship and Islamic outreach.

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Nadwi Addresses Students on Contemporary Methods of Islamic Outreach

As part of the visit, an academic session titled Contemporary Methods of Islamic Outreach was organised at the historic Jamalia Hall in the hostel named after the renowned scholar Allama Shibli Nomani.

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Nadwi, founder and general secretary of the Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Islamic Academy in Bhatkal, delivered a lecture to the students on the importance of adapting methods of Islamic outreach to the needs of the present age.

He explained that inviting people towards Islam is an established duty rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, while the methods used to convey its message can vary according to changing circumstances, the needs of the time and the understanding of the audience.

Referring to the Quranic guidance on wisdom, good counsel and engaging with people in the best possible manner, he emphasised that modern communication tools and effective approaches can be used for Islamic outreach as long as they remain within the boundaries of Islamic teachings.

He said the central objective must always be to convey the message of Islam with wisdom, sincerity, understanding and concern for others. While the purpose of Islamic outreach remains unchanged, permissible methods can be adapted to suit different situations.

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Nadwi encouraged students to take an active role in Islamic outreach, understand contemporary challenges and use their abilities to serve the faith with wisdom and insight.

Jamia Islamia Bhatkal Rector Maulana Maqbool Ahmad Nadwi also addressed the gathering.

Special Meeting with Students from Bhatkal

A separate meeting was organised for students from Bhatkal studying at Nadwatul Ulama. During the session, Maulana Maqbool Ahmad Nadwi urged them to follow the institution’s rules and regulations and conduct their affairs in accordance with its guidelines.

He reminded the students that they had travelled a considerable distance to pursue their education and should remain focused on that primary objective. He described their time at the institution as a valuable opportunity to develop their abilities and encouraged them to make the best possible use of it to achieve academic success.

The General Secretary of Majlis Islah wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal, introduced the organisation and explained the importance of its reform-oriented mission. He encouraged the students to contribute to its activities to the best of their abilities.

He also pointed out that the responsibility of social and moral reform does not end in one particular place. After completing their studies, students may serve in different professional and social fields, but they can continue contributing to reform wherever they live and work.

Maulana Musaddiq Nadwi, General Secretary of the Nadwatul Ulama Alumni Association in Dubai, advised the students to preserve their religious and scholarly identity wherever life takes them. He also stressed the importance of maintaining strong relationships with their educational institutions and teachers, adding that guidance and experience gained from teachers can prove valuable at every stage of life.

Members of the Delegation

The delegation included Maulana Maqbool Ahmad Nadwi, Rector of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal; Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Nadwi, member of the Shura Council of Nadwatul Ulama; Maulana Bashir Ahmad Nadwi, accountant of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal; Maulana Azizur Rahman Nadwi, General Secretary of Majlis Islah wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal; Maulana Musaddiq Nadwi; Maulvi Ismail Naif; and others.