Zeeshan Rasool Khan

A MAN OF PURPOSE (Dr. Muhammad Sameer Siddiqui) Becoming a Da'ee and contributing to the spread of Islam is obligatory for Muslims. The majority of Muslims aspire to evolve as Da'ee, but it is a matter of fortune. Truly, those who achieve this goal are fortunate. However, more blessed are those who abide by the principles of the 'Dawah' by strictly adhering to knowledge, wisdom, morality, politeness, kindness, generosity, hospitability, tolerance, etc. Throughout the world, there are many such daees (preachers) who are heard, followed, and adored globally. Our valley has witnessed great Da'ees and scholars; whose eloquence, expertise, acceptance, and efficacy influenced the people regardless of their faith and religious sects. But, with heightened sectarianism, intolerance, and takfiri extremism, the number of such scholars has dwindled with time. Notwithstanding, there are some active preachers and scholars in Kashmir who imitate the latter. Like their predecessors