A great Sufi saint of the
recent-time, Al-haj Faqeer Muhammad Ibrahim (NM-AM) was departed to the world
hereafter, on the 40th day of his sadden accidental death thorough recitation of
the Holy Quran was observed at his holy shrine, located at Khaplu Ghangche
Gilgit Baltistan. His followers from all over Pakistan participated in that
devout event. His departure has made an irreplaceable loss to humanity, as he
has been a God fearing personality devotedly strived for peacemaking.
Undoubtedly, he was a great reformer, always loved the destitute, deprived and
underprivileged folk of the societies regardless of any prejudices. The deprived
people used to get cure and relief from him in term of social security,
spiritual healing, financial assistance and homoeopathic and allopathic
medication. He had been visiting the Deo-Sai Pleatue (famous tourist resort) to
collect medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs. His inspiring personality was
comprised of strong political will, educational wisdom and scholarly fabulous
leadership characteristics. He has a wish to establish a University in Baltistan
to promote both contemporary education and religious research. He regenerated
the spiritual practices which has been given up for many years, he rejuvenated
“Tazkiya” with its real spirit as it was being practiced in the era of Holy
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his true followers, Imams, Sufis and Saints. After
world famous Sufi Saint and religious reformer Ameer-e-Kabeer Syed Ali Hamadani
(AR), Buwa Faqeer Muhammad Ibrahim (NM-AM) was the only one and the only
son-of-the soil in Baltistan who promoted “Tazkiya”, “Zikir” and “Tawuba” on a
largest scale. He served Pakistan Army for many years and proved himself as a
brave, patriotic and wise soldier. He was appointed on various sectors along
with the LoC. He had a matchless sincerity with Pak Army and he used to pray for
Pakistan and its brave army during auspicious religious events and occasions for
its sovereignty and dignity. The stories of his godliness, humility and meekness
are on the tongues of his badge-mate soldiers. He was renowned as a “Sufi” among
all the religious sects and segments. He urged his followers to adopt pure
hygiene practices, modest characteristics and godly behaviors. He brought a
significant change among the youth and they are committed to retain all the good
practices even after his sudden death. People of Baltistan, irrespective of age,
gender and other biasness, are in sadden bereavement, grief and sorrow. They
have been showing a strong commitment and concern to preserve and promote his
teaching for humanity and peacemaking. They are committed and cooperate to the
leadership chosen by and among his greatest pupils. I personally felt a tragic
interval in the way of scholarly reforming and sermonizing revolution but I am
quite hopeful that the new leadership will keep no stone unturned in the way of
promoting inter-religious harmony, peace-processing and leading the youth upon a
righteous trek. Hazrat Faqeer Muhammad Ibrahim (NM-AM) has buried beside his
home at Khaplu Khanser and construction of a shrine upon his grave is on
paper-planning process. Numerous philanthropists, social workers and donors have
been devotedly offering services in cash and kind. I believe that Allah will
bless us soon with a substitution, having more-or-less same virtue and wisdom, “InshaAllah”.