Guardian angel: that’s how I remember Moulana Taher Saifuddin RA. From the most trivial issues to life-threatening hardships, he was always there as a saviour.
I was about 10 years old, a mischievous kid often deserving the beatings I got.
On one instance, it was Moulana Taher Saifuddin’s Milaad Mubarak and Moulana RA was in Mumbai. I would eagerly await his presence during such festivities because he would treat the children with mewo – a handful of sweets and chocolates.
On that special day, Moulana Taher Saifuddin RA was at Saifee Masjid. My grandmother reminded me to go and extend the felicitations. I rushed to Saifee Masjid to do salaam and collect my goodies. As I stood in front of Moulana RA, something strange transpired. Without thinking, I lifted my shirt and said, “Moula jo mane mara maa maare che.” I still don’t know why I did that.
Moulana Taher Saifuddin RA smiled and calmly told me to inform my mother that he wanted to see her. About ten minutes later, I stood before him with my mother.
I vividly remember Moulana Taher Saifuddin RA looking at us keenly. He asked my mother, “Tamne khabar che aa kon che?” She stayed quiet. After a brief pause, he added, “Aa sagla mara bachao che, mara che, maro nahi ehne.”
His voice was firm, his gestures steady, and his eyes resolute.
My mother nodded, and I left with an intense feeling of protection and warmth.
Today, whenever I see a hardship befalling or a calamity trying to strike me, I transport myself to his Qabr Mubarak and hear his words: “Mara che, maro nahi ehne.”
Shk Saifuddin Bhai Husseinibhai Bhol
Mumbai, India
In the means of shukr and zikr, anyone who is willing to share his/her’s acquaintance, incident, or any experience with Moulana Muqaddas RA or Moulana Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS can mail it to dm@tazkerat.org & md@tazkerat.org
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