The 814th Annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty concluded peacefully and successfully at Ajmer Sharif, with the participation of over one million devotees from India and across the world, who gathered in devotion, prayer, and humility.
Speaking on the occasion, Haji Syed Salman Chishty, Gaddi Nashin of Dargah Ajmer Sharif, said:
“We are deeply grateful to the Almighty that the 814th Urs concluded successfully with more than one million seekers gathering at Ajmer Sharif in an atmosphere of peace, love, and devotion that transcended faith, language, nationality, and culture.”
He emphasised that the Urs was not merely a ritual observance, but a living prayer for humanity at a critical moment in world history.
“For over eight centuries, Ajmer Sharif has remained a spiritual refuge where wounded hearts find solace, divided souls find unity, and humanity reconnects with its shared moral compass,” Chishty said.
Recalling the core teaching of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, he added:
“The message of Hazrat Khwaja Sahib—‘Love towards all, malice towards none’—is not confined to one community. It is a universal ethic for a world yearning for healing. True spirituality unites; it never divides.”
Prayers for Global Peace and Humanity
Reflecting on global developments in 2025, Haji Syed Salman Chishty said the year had witnessed deeply painful incidents of terror, violence, and rising polarisation, threatening human fraternity and social harmony.
“Every innocent life lost—regardless of faith or nationality—is not a statistic; it is a sacred trust violated. Pain does not belong to one community alone. The suffering of one is the suffering of all humanity,” he said.
From the spiritual centre of Ajmer Sharif, he offered special prayers:
“We pray for the safety, dignity, and freedom of the Hindu community in Bangladesh, for all minorities and vulnerable communities worldwide, and for families shattered by terror and injustice.”
Message to India and the World
Addressing the people of India and the global community, the Gaddi Nashin said:
“India’s soul has always been anchored in pluralism, coexistence, and spiritual democracy. Ajmer Sharif stands as living proof that diversity is not a weakness—it is our greatest strength.”
He cautioned against the misuse of faith:
“Faith should heal hearts, not harden them. Religion must protect life, not politicise it. True devotion is measured by compassion in action.”
A Call for Hope in 2026
Looking ahead, Haji Syed Salman Chishty called for a renewed global commitment to peace:
“As humanity steps into 2026, we pray that it becomes a Year of Hope—where peace is rooted in justice, dialogue replaces division, education defeats extremism, and service triumphs over selfishness.”
He underlined the shared responsibility of faith institutions and media:
“Words shape minds and narratives shape nations. Faith institutions and media must amplify truth, not fear, and uphold human dignity beyond headlines.”
Concluding his message from the sacred threshold of Ajmer Sharif, he said:
“May hearts soften where hatred has hardened. May dialogue replace discord. May justice walk hand in hand with mercy. May humanity rediscover its shared soul.”
Urs Mubarak to all.