YS Jagan expresses deep sorrow over demise of Maulana Mufti Abdul Wahab
Tadepalli, Dec 28: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep grief over the passing away of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual leader Maulana Mufti Abdul Wahab Saheb Qasimi Rashadi of Nellore.
In a condolence message, YS Jagan said the death of Maulana Abdul Wahab is an irreparable loss to the Muslim community and the field of Islamic spiritual service. He noted that the Maulana had been unwell for some time and breathed his last on Sunday evening in Nellore.
YS Jagan recalled that Maulana Abdul Wahab was a highly respected Islamic scholar and jurist who dedicated more than six decades to Islamic education and the teaching of the Quran and Hadith. He served for many years at Jamia Noorul Huda Madrasa and played a key role in shaping thousands of students.
He also pointed out that the Maulana served as the state president of Tabligh-e-Jamaat for nearly 50 years and later as the honorary president of the State Jamiat-ul-Ulama from 2008. Remembering him as the first Mufti of Nellore district, YS Jagan said his services to Islam and education will always be remembered.
YS Jagan conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, followers, and students, and prayed for strength to them to bear the loss.