Light and darkness have always stood in contrast.Throughout history,people have seen life as a balance between good and evil, the seen and unseen,hope and despair. Darkness often means sorrow and anxiety,while light brings growth and hope.Every society has looked to light as a source of truth and well-being.In this spirit,Khawaja Osman Faruquee stands out today as a steady guide.He brings warmth and hope to those who are struggling.Through his words and actions,he helps ease suffering and encourages people to seek a deeper connection with what is lasting and meaningful.For decades,Khawaja Faruquee has been carrying this lamp of light with quiet determination.As the long serving editor of `Sufinama Journal’, he has spread the fragrance of peace,love and purity across communities.His writings are not mere words,but luminous seeds planted in human hearts,urging them to blossom into compassion and understanding.At the very heart of his mission lies the call to purification.To Khawaja Faruquee, this is not a superficial cleansing, but a profound inner awakening an arduous journey of self-discipline that only sincere striving and long years of devotion can achieve.The Sufi masters,those ancient heralds of truth, have always maintained that self-purification is the only gateway to ultimate knowledge. Such knowledge is not attained through books or arguments,nor by the strength of human intellect alone.It is unveiled through profound inner vision,through transcendent perception and through an unyielding longing for the Divine.Khawaja Faruquee has walked this path with courage and humility and now he guides others toward the union of the soul with the Creator.We live in times of deep restlessness.Humanity drifts,like a fragile boat in stormy seas, caught in the turbulence of consumerism, conflict and despair.Amid this tempest Khawaja Osman Faruquee shines as a voyager of light.He sails steadily,humble yet firm, devoted yet unyielding.Those who have been blessed to encounter him closely know that his life is simplicity itself yet a simplicity filled with profound meaning.His days are marked by service,sacrifice and scholarship.His every action carries the fragrance of humility, his every word a reflection of wisdom.
As a humanitarian,social reformer, Sufi thinker,researcher and writer, Khawaja Faruquee carries forward the rich legacy of mystics who came before him.His life is an inheritance of centuries of Sufi devotion now reframed for the modern world.The twenty-first century has exalted material gain above all else eroding the inner beauty of the soul.The relentless chase for possessions,power and pleasure has left humanity exhausted restless and fragmented. In this barren landscape where spirituality is silenced and hearts grow arid,Khawaja Faruquee offers an oasis of meaning.His tireless labor is dedicated to human liberation not through political slogans or material promises, but through the call of love.In his presence,despairing souls discover solace.In his words, seekers find direction.He reminds us of a simple but profound truth:“The religion of the heart is silence,for in silence one turns inward, and therein lies the path to self-discovery.”This is not mere philosophy it is a lived reality a spiritual compass for the modern seeker.For over a decade, Khawaja Faruquee has guided seekers along the transformative path of Sufi meditation.This method which he developed with deep insight,is not an abstract theory but a practical discipline to heal anxiety and restore harmony between body and soul.His seminal work,Sufi Meditation,stands as a milestone in Bangla literature,bridging timeless Sufi wisdom with contemporary spiritual need.In this book he reminds us that the liberation of man is not found in external pursuits, but within.The mirror of the mind reflects the essence of the soul and it is in this inner reflection that true peace resides.Through his Sufi Spiritual Foundation,Khawaja Faruquee has initiated countless programs that address both the spiritual and social dimensions of life.His second major work,The Science of the Soul: Philosophy, Meditation and Spirituality in the Light of the Qur’an invites readers on a journey into the very core of existence.Those who venture deep into its pages encounter truth itself, shining like a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered.
To encounter Khawaja Faruquee is to meet a man who is utterly free of arrogance,utterly committed to love. He does not seek acclaim, yet his character mesmerizes.He does not claim power,yet his presence uplifts. His message is universal transcending the barriers of creed, culture and classHe bridges divides, reconciles contradictions and draws diverse hearts into the common sanctuary of humanity.At a time when noise overwhelms and distractions abound,Khawaja Faruquee insists that salvation lies not in outward conquest but in inner stillness.His lamp burns at the mouth of life’s dark alleys, illuminating the way for those who seek refuge from despair.His philosophy is not abstract mysticism but living truth one that repairs broken hearts and renews the spirit.9 September marks the birthday of this thinker organizer, theologian and devoted servant of humanity.On this day we pause not only to celebrate a man, but to honor a light.Khawaja Osman Faruquee is more than an individual; he is a living symbol of the eternal lamp that has guided civilizations across ages.
We wish him health, long life, and enduring strength.May his lamp of love continue to shine, undimmed and unbroken.May he remain steadfast with light and goodness, guiding the lost toward their true path.And may his message remind us that in a world restless with noise,the heart must learn once again the silence that leads to self-discovery.For as long as humanity needs hope, for as long as hearts yearn for peace,the lamp of Khawaja Osman Faruquee will continue to burn bright unwavering, and eternal.
Writer,
Professor Dr.Md.Osman Goni
Department of Persian Language and Literature.
University of Rajshahi.
