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INDIAN PRIME MINISTER INAUGURATES WORLD CLASS
HOSPITAL IN MUMBAI
- PM LAUDS THE PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS OF DR. SYEDNA AND HIS FOLLOWERS
- “IT’S A DOUBLY BLESSED DAY FOR ME” PRIDES DR. MANMOHAN SINGH, “BECAUSE
THIS (HOSPITAL) IS YET ANOTHER NOBLE ACT BY THE BOHRA COMMUNITY IN THE
SERVICE OF MANKIND
- “WHAT A CO-INCIDENT”, HE EXCLAIMS “THE INAUGURATION COINCIDES WITH THE
94TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. SYEDNA MOHAMMED BURHANUDDIN SAHEB”
- DR. MANMOHAN SINGH EMPHASIZES “THE INAUGURATION IS TAKING PLACE ON
THIS AUSPICIOUS DAY (94TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. SYEDNA) WHICH SPEAKS ABOUT THE
GLORIOUS FUTURE OF THIS SAIFEE HOSPITAL”
The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today (Saturday, June
4, 2005) inaugurated the Saifee Hospital - a landmark gift of Sultan ul
Bohra, 52nd Dai el Fatimi, Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb to
Mumbai city - amidst the presence of dignitaries and government
officials from across India and 43 countries, including the U.A.E.
Goodwill and congratulatory messages poured in from world leaders while
the inauguration ceremony was watched live by over more than one million
community members across 800 centers around the world.
Dr. Syedna extended a warm welcome to the Prime Minister and the
distinguished guests and thanked them. He prayed for peace, progress and
prosperity for India and the world. Dr. Manmohan Singh said “the Saifee
Hospital is a role model for medical institutions at other levels”. “The
Dawoodi Bohra Community in our times has been a pace setter in this
direction and is a true example of unity in diversity in this great
ancient land of India” applauded the Prime Minister.
After a brief tour of the hospital accompanied by Dr. Syedna Mohammed
Burhanuddin, the Prime Minister commended the noble endeavor. “It is not
only a modern facility; I am truly touched by the philanthropic spirit
of Dr. Syedna and the Dawoodi Bohra Community, which stands before us in
the form of bricks and mortar with high credentials of charity”, he
said.
The 14-level, 259 Bed, ultra-modern, multi-specialty Saifee Hospital
built by Dr. Burhanuddin is named after his late father Dr. Syedna Taher
Saifuddin of revered memory. Located across the Charni Road, the
sprawling Hospital building constructed over an area of 4,500 square
meters can be seen from a distance outlined against the Mumbai skyline
and stands in testimony of the unflinching commitment of Dr. Syedna in
spreading the noble cause of philanthropy and service to mankind.
Paying tribute to Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin ‘s father of revered
memory, Dr. Manmohan Singh said “I pay tribute to the late Dr. Syedna
Taher Saifuddin Saheb in whose memory we are dedicating this magnificent
hospital. His spirit of humanity and compassion has been inherited by
Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb, who is respected all over the
world.”
The Saifee Hospital, built over 4 years, is not only equipped with
state-of-the-art technology, offering its healing touch to the needy,
but is infused with the spirit of humane care, and adds a new dimension
to the architectural ambience of the city of Mumbai.
The best lives are those that
are not only replete with personal achievements, but those that enrich
and enhance the lives of those around them. Clearly, one of the noblest
in the stream of Dr. Syedna’s endeavors is this memorable hospital whose
gates have been thrown wide open by the Prime Minister today.
“May Allah alleviate the
afflictions of all those who come to this Hospital seeking remedy and
free them from their pain” These solemn words of Dr. Syedna’s prayers
sums up his vision, concern and commitment for the health and well being
of humanity at large.
Dr. Syedna’s unswerving
philanthropic contributions and assistance to innumerable medical
institutions and human welfare activities across the globe have ensured
a remedial change in many a life. His teachings and messages of love and
comfort beamed across the weak and the afflicted influence the homes and
hearts of the faithful.
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PS: I have most humbly written the above quick impromptu report from the
live video cast this morning , extracts from which have been sent to the
UAE press for publication. The words of the PM in praise of Bawa Shafeeq
Maula Mun’em Aaqa e Girami Maulana Mohammed Burhanuddin were
reverberating in my ears and therefore with ajz and qusoor. I reiterate
that the PM speech was very comprehensive and the above report can do no
justice to the words of praise and appreciation showered by the
Honorable Prime Minister on Aqa Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Maula T.U.S.
His Aaliwaqar Shehzadas and on Maula’s taa’be’een, Mumineen.
Pray Allah grant Maula sehat aafiyat malabis fakhera zafiyah taa yaum al
qiyama.
Wa tawwil Elahi Umr Burhane di nekal; Lazi Haza Min Ghurrish Sho’ou Ne
afanina”
Abde Syedna T.U.S.
Shk. Abdulhusein Zakir
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
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