786 Thousands of mumineen from East Africa had gathered at the airport, patiently awaiting the istiqbal of Aqa Moula (TUS) in Mombasa as from Moula (TUS) arrived by Air India flight at the airport at around 3.15 p.m. Raised aloft a miano and sheltered from the sun with a bright red umbrella, Huzurela (TUS)stepped onto a stage that was decorated with a green background and a backdrop of Burhani masjid with a seafront view and flags of Ya Hussein, Dawat’s and Kenya fluttering. The words ‘Hubulwatan Minal Iman’ (Love For our Motherland is a part of faith –Rasulullah Peace Be Upon Him) were written clearly on the backdrop. The District Commissioner (D.C) Mr. Hassan Abdi, the Provincial Commissioner Mr.Ernest Munyi, the Deputy Mayor Mr. Gideon Munga’ro, Kisauni M.P.Hon. Ali Hassan Joho, Minister for East African Community Hon.Amason Kingi were all present to receive Moula (TUS). Starting with ‘Inafatana Lakafatan…’ recitation by Shz. Husseinbhai Saheb,the gathering listened with rapt attention as Moula (TUS)appeared clam and divine dressed in pure white and with a brown shoulder shawl. The Honouranble Minister appreciated that Moula (TUS) had graciously accepted the invitation to Mombasa and said that the President had just flown into Mombasa to meet up with His Holiness. He said he will meet Moulana one-on-one and he hoped he will tap into his wisdom and blessings. He reiterated the fact that he was touched and humbled by His Holiness’ presence. He believed that Moula’s prayers had helped in the healing process after the post-election violence and that the Dawoodi Bohras had been in the forefront of helping the victims of the post-election violence. The M.P. for Kisauni speaking in an Arabic-Swahili tone said that we are all children and we need your blessings. Chanting “Takbir, Takbir,Takbir!” he welcomed Moula (TUS). |