Teaching issues: Descendants of Bhitai continue tug-of-war

The 12th sajjada nashin of the shrine, Syed Waqar Hussain Shah, has been challenged by his uncle.


Our Correspondent May 29, 2015
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HYDERABAD:


The throne of sufism in Sindh, the shrine of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, appears to be caught in a tumult by none other than his descendants and disciples.


The 12th sajjada nashin of the shrine, Syed Waqar Hussain Shah, who was sworn in on January 1, has been accused by his uncle, Syed Mazhar Hussain Shah aka Nazan Sain, and Ali Dino Tamrani, of promoting teachings at the shrine that are contrary to Bhitai's legacy.


"Waqar has deviated from the thought and philosophy of Bhitai. It's a conspiracy against the shrine," said Mazhar at a press conference at Bhit Shah on Friday.


Waqar told The Express Tribune that a cross has been put up and that he also receives funding from UNDP and London-based NGO NJ Arts, but the acts are meant for religious harmony. “Bhitai’s message transcends any religion. It’s universal,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2015.

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