Huzurala's (tus) Arrival In London, UK.
Sunday 8 July 2001 / 17 Rabi al-Aakhar 1422H
The 52nd Dai al-Fatemi, Shams al-Duat al-Mutlaqeen, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (tus), emerged from London's Terminal 4 to a chorus of a thousand cries of "Maula!" "Maula!", from the huge crowd of Mumineen assembled outside eagerly anticipating their Maula's (tus) arrival. On seeing their Maula (tus), they were overcome with heartfelt tears of joy. The Jamali Scout Band paid tribute to Aqa Moula (tus) as Mumineen waved flags of the Dawat as well as the Union Jack.
Maulana's (tus) chehra mubarak dazzled as he graced the reception held in his honour. All Mumineen had the sharaf of deedaar as Aqa Moula(tus) graced the stage. Sharbat and Wadhawanu rasam took place according to the nahj of Dawat. Then Moulana (tus) bestowed the barakaat of duai kalemaat upon the large gathering of Mumineen, adding that this was the first time in London, on his 90th Milaad, that such a grand reception was held at the airport.
Mumineen from all over the world were present; many clambering up any form of vantage point they could find to get a glimpse of Aqa Maula (tus). Indeed, even outsiders were seen to take the opportunity presented to them to witness this grand event.
Maulana (tus) then bestowed salaami to all Mumineen and walked towards the Rolls-Royce, which was then led by a motorcycle escort through the vast crowd of Mumineen who had lined the streets on either side to obtain the sharaf of deedaar of their Moula (tus).
Al-Masjid al-Husaini is alive with Mumineen, khidmat guzaars and mehmaano, with activity going on long into the night. We now await again, eagerly, keenly, excitedly for the sharaf of deedaar of our beloved Moula (tus).
May Allah Ta'ala grant Aqa Moula (tus) long and healthy life in sehat and afiyyat and continued unending khidmat of Imam-ul-Zamaan (s.a.) till Yawm al-Qiyamat.
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Al-Jameatus Saifiyah Library, London