Eminent Religious scholar Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi interview
- Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Almoosavi is the Successor and the Elder Son of Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah. A very famous Islamic Scholar who’s popular among the youth completed hi
s basic education in Kashmir. A Science Graduate from Kashmir University pursued Islamic Studies in Iran, and returned to Kashmir after 8 years with a purpose and a mission to reach the grassroots of community, addressing the problems faced by youth and setting a stage for lifting the downtrodden.
Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi has a clear vision and Intellect. He’s currently the President of Anjuman e Sharie Shiayan, Shariatabad Budgam, a lecturer at Aga Syed Yousuf Memorial Educational Institute, Shiganpora, besides leading Prayers at Imambara Bemina.
In an exclusive interview he talks to Farzana Mumtaz and Rameez Makhdoomi.
What is the holistic vision of battle of Karbala and month of Muharram?
The holistic vision of Month of Muharram and battle of Karbala is that we have to always rise against injustice and tyranny. The path of Justice is enshrined in universal laws and things by the Almighty and we need to strive to unfurl justice.
What about some sections going for fast on 9th and 10th Muharram?
The sunni Muslims are having two opinions in this regard, one section believes in going for fast on these days while as other doesn’t go. When the fast has already been made mandatory in the holy month of Ramadan there is no scope for fast in other months. Plus it has been held that Bani Ummayad observed the fast in what they called celebration of victory of Yazidi forces.
In Shia school of thought there is no scope for fast in these days. Although on day of Ashura we drink almost just water but no fast .
How do you see the trend of making wishes and happiness by some sections of Muslims on eve of start of Islamic New year ?
This trend of wishing people on eve of Muharram as Islamic new year has no base or reason in the Islamic history. There is lot of hypocrisy among few scholars who issue edicts on wishing when Christain new year begun while remain mum on eve of Muharram.
The second Caliph had carried forward the tradition of keeping Islamic new year from Muharram without any celebration and when there are numerous instances in favour of Mourning of Martyrs of Karbala then how can one make celebration is beyond logic and rationale .
What lessons can we draw in our lives from the battle of Karbala?
We need to bear in mind that from battle of Karbala we learn that we as humans have to identify first the path of truth and justice and then strive for achieving same. The battle of Karbala was fought for the sake of humanity and human values and to enrich same.
How do you see rising drug addiction and other crimes?
The basic things are that we only see a drug addict affected youth or a crime doing person but not the reasons that lead to such things. The religious scholars have responsibility to rise above secterain hate and work for betterment of society. We can learn lessons from Karbala that Imam Hussain (AS) can’t be an Imam of unhealthy society but a epitome of morality and positive deeds.
Do you belive on ground sunni shia relationships are strong in Kashmir?
Yes absolutely the bonds of harmony are strong. With the advent of Social media the message of Imam Hussain (AS) and Karbala is reaching far and wide. Karbala, Imam Hussain ( AS,) is not just treasure of Shias but entire humanity.
