Assalamu Alaikum! This happens to be a fairly easy subject for me to write about. I am offended that I need to defend my Imam, my Murshid, my Sheikh and Friend, the Honorable Syed Mubarik Ali Gilani Wal Hashimi Wal Hussaini. However, I am pleasured and honored to do so.

Shah Sahib became a part of my life when I was a young man in my mid 20's. I am now entering my mid 50's and really, at this point in my life, have had a successful religious career as well as a successful corporate career. It has been my beloved Murshid that has molded me and prepared me for both theaters in life.

Shah Sahib has laid the foundation of my value system both religiously and socially for the past 30 years AlhamdulilLah! He has taught me and has led me through his example and demonstration of our Blessed Nabi Pak, Rasooli Akram (saw). And again, through this example I have found success in all the paths of my life and I thank Allah for creating this synergy and allowing me to be a student of this blessed family member of the Holy Last Messenger Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him forever).

If I could choose amongst a billion Murshid Kamils (perfect spiritual guides), my choice would still be my beloved Sheikh, Syed Mubarik Ali Gilani. I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Syedina Muhammad (saw) as my Prophet, Islam as my religion and Shah Sahib as my Sheikh.