Date: 8th June, 2011.
This is my friend and travel partner, Adeel, making Wuzu (Islamic ablutions) at the Mazar / Shrine of Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad. About him, one website has this to say, 'Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad was one of the famous Saints of Punjab who got a reputation in Naqshbandiyyah Series (Silsala). He was born as a saint.' ..... And, 'With his blessings many dead hearts were lightened with divine light. Even still now his name is called with respect and devotion.
The Naqshbandy forefathers of Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad migrated from Kabul to Punjab and lived in Qasoor. Then migrated from Qasoor to Hujra Shah Makeem and then Sharaqpur. The father’s name of Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad was Mian Aziz Aladdin. His ethnicity was Arian. His family’s professional business was cultivation. Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad was born in Sharaqpur in 1865 CE (1282 H). After his birth from his body and shining face, the symptoms of as a saint were clear.'
You may read full details about this and other Saints of Sharaqpur Sharif (Lonely Planet Guide to Pakistan pronounces it as 'Sharakpur' Sharif).
http://www.sharaqpur.com/Hazrat_Mian_Sher_Muhammad.aspx
It is essential part of Sunni Barelvi belief system that before entering graveyard (qabar'istan) and therefore, any Tomb / Shrine, one must be ritually pure. Therefore, we Sunni Barelvis make wuzu before making our hazri (appearance) in front of Sufi Saint.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Places in Pakistan: Chitral Fort
Date: 23rd Sep, 2011.
After photographing and roaming around Chitral's Shahi masjid and after talking with its chief Imam, follower of Deobandi sect of Islam, we both moved towards Chitral Fort.
This is Adeel, with my heavy Lowpro camera bag, moving across the stone and mortar walls of the Chitral Fort. The area is completely shaded by giant chestnut trees (more of them later). The day was hot and a welcome sunshine as well. But too hot a day may also be not good for photography. After walking around these walls we were not permitted to enter the fort because the family of the Mir of Chitral, former rulers of the Kingdom, were here from Federal Capital, Islamabad, for their summers.
After photographing and roaming around Chitral's Shahi masjid and after talking with its chief Imam, follower of Deobandi sect of Islam, we both moved towards Chitral Fort.
This is Adeel, with my heavy Lowpro camera bag, moving across the stone and mortar walls of the Chitral Fort. The area is completely shaded by giant chestnut trees (more of them later). The day was hot and a welcome sunshine as well. But too hot a day may also be not good for photography. After walking around these walls we were not permitted to enter the fort because the family of the Mir of Chitral, former rulers of the Kingdom, were here from Federal Capital, Islamabad, for their summers.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Places in Pakistan: En-route to Mastuj, Pakistan
Date: 21 Sep, 2011.
Time: 5.13pm PKT
You can imagine our condition while looking at this photograph of my sleepy, tired friend, Adeel. We both were more tired than the other three for we had walked over 5 Km earlier in the day. Other three had spent most of their time in or around their room, fretting about the NATCO bus. And they had missed truly wonderful photographs. They would regret it when I showed them the day's results.
I cannot remember the name of this place but the name of the restaurant was Shandur and it was our pit stop on our way to Mastuj, now very near. At dusk we reached Mastuj and it was dark and cold. And there was a cheap hotel to stay at. But one kind stranger offered us his home and food for a night.
I always wonder about the incredible hospitality of Pakistanis of rural areas. We urbanites may never imagine such levels of kindness extended to complete strangers. But here we were in his house, munching away at brilliant pears and apples and gulping down kehwa.
Time: 5.13pm PKT
You can imagine our condition while looking at this photograph of my sleepy, tired friend, Adeel. We both were more tired than the other three for we had walked over 5 Km earlier in the day. Other three had spent most of their time in or around their room, fretting about the NATCO bus. And they had missed truly wonderful photographs. They would regret it when I showed them the day's results.
I cannot remember the name of this place but the name of the restaurant was Shandur and it was our pit stop on our way to Mastuj, now very near. At dusk we reached Mastuj and it was dark and cold. And there was a cheap hotel to stay at. But one kind stranger offered us his home and food for a night.
I always wonder about the incredible hospitality of Pakistanis of rural areas. We urbanites may never imagine such levels of kindness extended to complete strangers. But here we were in his house, munching away at brilliant pears and apples and gulping down kehwa.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
To Wakhan : Day 4 / Trek to Wargoth
This is my friend, Adeel. Some of my best travel photographs with people feature him. For many years he was in America so I was contented with shooting my other travelling partners, Uzair and Raja Islam. But he is back now and I plan to do some trips with him and with Uzair more often.
This place was just after crossing glacier known as Wargoth (or, Wargodh) glacier. It is a small glacier but is nevertheless, dangerous for a newcomer like me. Porters helped us around. Someone skidded as well but was safe. Donkeys were also a bit jerky.
This place was just after crossing glacier known as Wargoth (or, Wargodh) glacier. It is a small glacier but is nevertheless, dangerous for a newcomer like me. Porters helped us around. Someone skidded as well but was safe. Donkeys were also a bit jerky.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
To Wakhan : Day 3 / Trek from Mithramdan to Chota Yasin
Trek from Mithramdan onwards is beautiful. In fact, it should be counted as a first rate place and no wonder so many foreigners have enjoyed these treks in previous years. This place is one of the safest in the whole region and yet I was told that this year foreigners did not arrive for this trek, though they made other treks around this region. I am not sure why.
This is Adeel, my friend who've just returned from USA after completing his Masters in Abstract Algebra (first from Utah and then continued at Chicago University). This trek was at time dangerous for most of us but we were very enthusiastic about it and no one really cared a bit. We just moved on. Our spirits were high and weather was just about fantastic. As good as it could get.
This is Adeel, my friend who've just returned from USA after completing his Masters in Abstract Algebra (first from Utah and then continued at Chicago University). This trek was at time dangerous for most of us but we were very enthusiastic about it and no one really cared a bit. We just moved on. Our spirits were high and weather was just about fantastic. As good as it could get.
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