Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu, DD, The residents of Ustaad Mohalla in Jammu are grieving the loss of Moulana Sirajuddin Qasmi Sahib, a revered Islamic scholar and deeply respected figure who spent most of his life guiding the local community with his knowledge, humility, and unwavering dedication.
Affectionately known as Molvi Saab, Moulana Qasmi arrived in Ustaad Mohalla as a young man and quickly became a cornerstone of the neighbourhood’s spiritual and social fabric. For decades, he delivered deeply insightful Friday sermons and taught Hadith after Asr prayers at Masjid Al Hijri, drawing from a cherished, large copy of Mishkat al-Masabih. Many compared the depth and contemporary relevance of his discourses to those of Dr Israr Ahmed.
“He was not just our religious leader; he was part of our families,” said a local resident. “He named our children, officiated their Nikahs, led the funeral prayers of our elders — he was with us in every moment that mattered.”
Even in the bustling areas of Jammu, his presence brought a calm sense of continuity. His sermons offered clarity, spiritual strength, and practical guidance — always rooted in deep Islamic understanding.
In recent years, due to illness, Moulana Qasmi gradually stepped away from public life, but his influence remained. His passing is being described by many as the end of an era.
“His memory and teachings are part of our lives,” said Salman Wani, a resident of Peer Mitha. “We pray that Allah grants him the highest rank in Jannat-ul-Firdous. He gave our community a lifetime of service.”
Residents of Ustaad Mohalla and beyond continue to remember him with reverence, gratitude, and prayers — a testament to the profound legacy he leaves behind(DD)