From attender to trusted pillar: Mohammed Jaffar’s long service in Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem
By: Mohammed Yahya Damudi
If anyone wishes to see a living example of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and dedication, they need only look at the life of Mohammed Jaffar, son of Mohammed Ismail Jambar, who recently retired after serving the Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal for more than five decades.
At just 22 years of age, a simple-hearted young man stepped into the Tanzeem office as a humble worker. His journey began as an attender with a monthly salary of only Rs. 125. But for him, this was never just a job. It was a sacred trust, and for half a century he fulfilled it with absolute honesty and commitment. With time, his responsibilities grew, but never once did he complain or show displeasure. His salary may have risen from Rs. 125 to Rs. 19,000 over the years, but his true earnings were the respect, love, and prayers of the community he served.
One incident still shines brightly in the history of Tanzeem. A philanthropist once came to the office to make a large donation. At that time, only Jaffar was present. The donor called the then-secretary and asked if he could entrust the money to Jaffar. The secretary’s reply has become immortal: “You may have doubts about the secretary, but never about Jaffar.” These words stand as the greatest recognition of his lifelong honesty and trustworthiness.
Jaffar witnessed every rise and fall of Tanzeem. Leaders changed, committees came and went, decisions were made and debated – but he kept every secret buried deep within his heart. His service extended beyond office hours: riding a bicycle up Bhaktal’s steep slopes to distribute agendas, arranging files and meetings, ensuring everything ran smoothly. His quiet efforts became the very foundation that kept the institution strong through all seasons.
In his personal life too, he lived with simplicity. He built a small mud house on the hillside of Bhatkal, later covering it with tiles, then adding a concrete slab, and eventually, through a generous contribution during Tanzeem’s centenary celebrations, the humble dwelling was turned into a modest yet permanent home. But simplicity and contentment always remained his true identity.
Now, after 51 years of continuous service, his health has weakened. Walking has become difficult, and illness troubles him, but his heart still beats for Tanzeem. His only wish is to continue visiting the office daily and spend time in the institution he loves so dearly.
The lifelong service of Mohammed Jaffar is a priceless asset for the community of Bhatkal. He is a shining lamp who not only illuminated his own era but also set a lasting example of service, honesty, and loyalty for future generations.
We owe him deep gratitude for devoting the golden years of his life to the service of the community. May Allah grant him complete health and strength. Ameen.
Note: How wonderful it would be if our youth federation were to organize a grand felicitation program in his honour.
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Road crash in UP leaves 10 dead
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP) (PTI): Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur national highway on Monday, police said.
The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages.
Circle Officer of Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, said all nine passengers travelling in the van and the driver were killed.
District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri Anjani Kumar Singh told reporters that the van collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction, leading to nine casualties on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at the district hospital.
Circle Officer, Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh told PTI, "Efforts are on to establish the identity of other deceased persons."
The seven of the deceased have been identified as Jaideep Singh (25), Pawan (23), Sohan (21), Ram Goyal (42), Sahajram (35), Pappu (18), all residents of Bahraich district and Adnan Khan (15), a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said.
Condoling the loss of lives in the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X, said, "The loss of life in the unfortunate road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply distressing and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families."
"I have directed the local administration to provide prompt and adequate assistance to the injured and the victims. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and to bestow a speedy recovery upon the injured," Adityanath said on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak too condoled the loss of lives in the accident.
"The loss of lives resulting from the road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply tragic and heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families," Maurya said.
