Aqa Moula TUS arrived in Tanga, Tanzania

(As reported by Shk. Aliasger Sulemanji, from Tanga)

25th Shawwal 1422H/January 9th 2002

Huzure Aala TUS graced the soil of Tanga with His Qadame Maimoon on Wednesday at 10:45 am. Huzure Aala TUS was welcomed by the Taheri Scouts Band who played the music of Ya Aala Tahar Ridha... Moula TUS descended the airplane as Shk. Yusufbhai Nadir, Janab Aamil Saheb of Tanga, did Talaqqi Khidmat. Also, present at the airport to recieve Aqa Moula TUS were Hon. Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs Mr. Bakari Mwapachu, Mayor of Tanga Seif Kasauji, Director of Municipal and other government officials along with Mumineen. After a brief visit with the officials, Aqa Moula TUS left for the residence of Shk. Aliasger Rashid with police escort and security.

At 12:15 pm Moula TUS left the residence to arrive at Saifee Masjid for Zohr Asr Namaaz. After Namaaz, there was Maqdam Majlis, Sharbat and Wadhawanu was performed by Shahzada Saheb. Anjumane Burhani did Arz of Najwatush Shukr. Madrasah Farzando recited Qasida of Ya Aala Tahar Ridha.. in front of Aqa Moula TUS.

Aqa Moula TUS gave nine families Sharaf of Majmooee Ziyafat. With Karam ane Ehsaan Moula TUS then gave Raza for Qadambosi to one male/female member of the families offering ziyafat. Aqa Moula TUS bestowed Hadiyat Sharaf to Shaikh Aliasgar Mansurali Sulemanji and Mafsuhiyat Sharaf to Mulla Mohamed Manyusiwalla.

After ziyafat, Moula TUS bestowed Mumineen with Doa e Kalemaat and recited Shahadat of Aqa Hussain SA after which Mumineen did Purjosh Matam. During Bayaan Moula TUS ye farmayu 'today's visit is too short but next time, InshaAllah, I will arrange a progrramme to stay for 10 days in Tanga'. (Ameen! Summma Ameeen!!)

With Moula's Kalemaat ringing in their ears, Mumineen of Tanga are already looking forward to another visit of Aqa Moula TUS in a near future. Moula TUS left the masjid at 1.45 pm for residence of Shk Aliasger Rashid where lunch was served to all royal guests. The government officials who were present to receive Aqa Moula TUS at the airport came back to the residence for a visit with Huzure Aala TUS.

After the meeting with officials Aqa Moula TUS left for the aiport with police escort and security.

Aqa Moula TUS left for Mombasa at 3:00pm (Wednesday). WIth Karam ane Ehsaan Moula TUS granted our home town with His auspicious presence for a few hours. Though living miles away from Tanga, we are not far in sharing the joy and happiness together with mumineen of Tanga on this historic day. We do Arz of Shukr Sajadaat in Hazrat Aaliyah Imaamiyah for granting us such a memorable day.

May Moula TUS's Ummid of a longer stay in Tanga be fulfilled very soon. May we mumineen of Tanga, scattered in various parts of the world be there to do Moula's TUS khidmat when this day comes. (Ameen) May Allah Ta'ala grant Aqa Moula TUS a long, healthy and prosperous life till the day of Qayaamat. Ameen!

Shukran WasSalaam

Amate Syedna TUS

Habiba Mulla Shabbirhussein Janoowalla

Altamonte Springs, (Orlando) FL

USA