the unveiling ceremony of the book “Jannat al-Baqi; History, Facts and Documents” written by Hujjat al-Islam Jalal Haider Naqvi was held in New Delhi on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the destruction of the holy graves in the historical cemetery of Jannat-al-Baqi. The ceremony was attended by scholars, thinkers and people from different walks of life.
Jannat al-Baqi; An Issue Belonging to All Muslims
At this ceremony, Professor Akhtar al-Wasi, referring to the importance of Jannat al-Baqi in Islamic beliefs, stated,” Jannat al-Baqi does not belong to just one particular religion, but is an issue that encompasses the entire Islamic Ummah. In this holy place, the graves of the Ahlul Bayt (PBUT), the dear companions of the Messenger of God (PBUH) and his holy wives were located, which were unfortunately destroyed in a tragic incident.”
He praised the author of the book, adding,” Hujjat-ul-Islam Jalal Haider Naqvi deserves appreciation for completing this scientific and research work with commitment, and perseverance. He has previously played an active role in keeping the issue of Palestine and the ideal of Quds alive in India, and today he is pursuing the issue of Jannat al-Baqi with the same seriousness.”
A reference work for researchers and those interested in Islamic history
Hujjat al-Islam Qadi Syed Mohammad Askari stated in his speech,” The present book, compiled with the efforts of Hujjat al-Islam Jalal Haider Naqvi, is a valuable work and a comprehensive reference on the issue of Jannat al-Baqi. The title of the book alone speaks volumes about the depth and importance of its contents, and it is expected that this work will find a special place among researchers and enthusiasts of Islamic history.”
In addition, Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Ali Mohsen Taqvi, while expressing gratitude for the author, noted, “The writing of this book responds to the needs of the times. Once, ceremonies were held on the eighth of Shawwal, and after that, a wave of protests formed. But today, through scientific activities, this issue has been revived, and the present book is a major step in this direction. A collection of this comprehensiveness about Baqi’ cannot be found anywhere else.”
