Epitome of Humility: Shaykh Muhammad Ayyub A’zimi (Part Two)

This tragic news reached Jami'ah Islamiyyah Dabhel by telegram on Saturday 7th Shawwal. Many hearts were saddened and many became unsettled. This news spread throughout the surrounding areas of Dabhel. Recitation of the Noble Qur'an took place in many masjids for the isal al-thawab of the shaykh.The Jami'ah was still closed at this time. It reopened on 14th Shawwal. After admission formalities, lessons commenced and on the 19th of Shawwal the students also recited the Noble Qur'an for isal al-thawab. Supplications for forgiveness were made, and grief and sorrow was expressed at the passing of the shaykh. His life and virtues were enumerated and people were encouraged to follow his footsteps.It was supplicated that Allah Most High grant the deceased a high stage in Jannah al-Firdaws, and that Allah Most High compensates the grief incurred by Muslims, especially the Jami'ah, at the loss of the shaykh in a most appropriate manner. Classes were, thereafter, suspended for the day.

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