Regrettably, these days, Mufti Abdul Wahab finds himself lacking the motivation to engage in writing or any other activities, possibly due to my ongoing illness.
After a considerable hiatus, I had the opportunity to watch an interview with a prominent world leader. It struck me that there are leaders with remarkable vision within the Muslim Ummah, although they may not be well-known to us. Initially, the content was somewhat challenging to comprehend due to my limited familiarity with the English language. However, over time, I have become proficient in English, allowing me to understand and appreciate content broadcasted and printed in this language, Alhamdulillah.
Watching television regularly for extended periods is not feasible for me, and I generally avoid the news. Nonetheless, I occasionally tune in to Al-Jazeera or TRT news for a brief period in the morning to gain fresh insights and knowledge. Yesterday, I had the television on, tuned to TRT, a Turkish news channel. I was captivated by a conversation between a knowledgeable scholar and a distinguished individual who turned out to be the former Crown Prince of Jordan, Hassan Bin Talal.
His interview was truly enlightening, and I intend to write a separate article on it. Prince Hassan Bin Talal may not be a familiar name to today's youth. However, he has had a deep connection with Pakistan. He met Sarwat Ikramullah, the youngest daughter of Pakistan's former foreign secretary Ikramullah, while both were studying in Britain. They married in August 1968, and their wedding garnered widespread attention, with PTV broadcasting it live. The witnesses at the wedding included Field Marshal General Ayub Khan and King Shah Hussain of Jordan himself. The media extensively covered this event, and Pakistan celebrated with zeal. Karachi, in particular, was adorned like a bride. Those who witnessed this event will surely recall the grandeur of the occasion. Prince Hassan's connection with Pakistan continued as he visited the country regularly, even speaking Urdu. Prince Hassan is widely recognized for his outstanding merits. He has received honorary degrees from numerous universities worldwide and is an accomplished author and scholar. His wife is also a highly knowledgeable individual, proficient in English, French, and Arabic.
It was a pleasure to see him on screen after a long time and to watch an engaging and informative interview. His words radiated positivity, and his historical insights and future analyses were truly impressive. Although he refrained from discussing politics openly, it's important to note that Prince Hassan served as the crown prince for many years, during which time King Hussain, his elder brother, ruled Jordan. However, shortly before his passing in 1999, King Hussain removed Prince Hassan from the line of succession, naming his eldest son as crown prince instead. Prince Hassan gracefully accepted this decision and pledged allegiance to his nephew. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to charitable endeavors, but in recent times, he has chosen to live a more private life.
I implore that the Islamic world not be deprived of the
leadership of a visionary thinker and leader of Prince Hassan's caliber. Today,
it is evident that the Muslim Ummah lacks such educated and worldly leaders.
While a detailed discussion regarding why Prince Hassan was not allowed to
ascend to the throne of Jordan will be saved for another occasion, there is no
doubt that he is a dedicated and contemplative leader. The Islamic world is in
desperate need of such individuals.
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