have the patron of our madrasah, Shaykh
Zulfiqar Ahmad دامت بركاهتمas the guest of
honour on this occasion. He narrated the first
hadith along with it’s chain of narrators beginning
from himself, and extending all the way to the
Prophet Muhammed . This was followed by a
very deep and detailed explanation of the hadith
itself, and we were mesmerised by his knowledge
and eloquence. He concluded with the most
beautiful dua (supplication), and every time I
think of that day, the same emotions fill my
heart, but it is very difficult to describe them in
words.
None of us thought we were worthy of being
the students of Daura Hadith; of holding these
magnificent books, and of being part of this
blessed ceremony in the company of our blessed
teachers. Our hearts were trembling with
gratitude for the blessings of Allah that He
had immersed us in, and our eyes were filled
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