September 15, 2024 (TW) __ It was a joyful moment to meet Sardar Zubair Khan Sahib and his wife at Dulles International Airport in Washington who were on their way to perform Umarah in the holy city of Makkah. They also have a plan to visit the Masjid-e-Nabawi in Medina Munawarah which is the long-cherished dream of every Muslim to make it a reality during his/her lifetime. May this spiritual journey of Zubair Sahib and Bhabi Sahiba bring boundless joy, happiness and tranquility to their extended families! Ameen.
While talking about Sardar Zubair Khan Sahib, it will be injustice if I do not mention the commitment and dedication he has shown towards the cause of Kashmir. His generosity can be measured both by the size of his kindness but more importantly by the size of his heart. It will be wrong if I do not include Bhabi (his wife) in this category too.
Zubair Sahib by profession is a businessman who opened more than eight restaurants in the Washington metropolitan area since 1980’s. I have personally attended large gatherings at his restaurants which he organized for Kashmir cause and never charged a dim from anyone. The guests included Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Mohammad Yasin Malik, Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Sahib, Barrister Sultan Mehmood Choudhary and many others.
I also know about some high-profile guests who came from Azad Kashmir since 1990s and stayed at times in hotel for weeks, Zubair Sahib never let them pay their hotel bills.
The Kashmiri American community of Washington metropolitan area is blessed to have leaders among us like Zubair Sahib. We are proud of you, Zubair Sahib and Bhabi Sahiba. Please do make Du’a for us and also for the oppressed people of Gaza, Kashmir and elsewhere! Ameen.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai is the Chairman, World Forum for Peace and Justice. He can be reached at: WhatsApp: 1-202-607-6435. Or. [email protected]