Date: 8 Rabi ul Awwal 1438H, December 18, 2016
Respected Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani Sahib (may your blessings continue)
Assalamulaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh
From the platform of Nizamuddin Markaz Tabligh, Maulana Saad Kandhlawi Sahib’s thoughts and ideas have been reaching both common people and scholars from time to time. For some time, scholars within and outside the country have been quite concerned about these ideas. Scholars and serious individuals have been approaching various ulema and Tabligh representatives seeking clarification, and these individuals would explain the correct position by describing such statements as incorrect thoughts of a single person.
Some scholars have been pointing out errors in writing and speech, but this hasn’t produced satisfactory results. Finally, considering the extremely problematic situation, and to support and protect Tabligh movement, the central institution of Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat in the Islamic world, Darul Uloom Deoband, after reviewing the facts and making various attempts at reform, has issued a clarifying statement identifying Maulana Saad Sahib’s incorrect thoughts and ideas. They have also mentioned potential risks and concerns, appealing to influential individuals to address these issues.
All madrasas associated with Majlis Tahaffuz Madaris Gujarat-India endorse this advisory action and clear position of Darul Uloom Deoband. We express our satisfaction with it and request Muslim scholars and the public to firmly hold onto the moderate path of Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat alongside this movement and effort, and not let one person’s incorrect thoughts and denial overshadow the agreed-upon creed of Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat. Only work and movement that prioritizes the path and message can be fruitful.
Regards,
Mufti Ahmed Devalvi President, Majlis Tahaffuz Madaris Gujarat
