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Our Teachers Through Their Autographs Our Teachers through their Autographs By Kazi Zulkader Siddiqui, 671/Latif House Published in Petaro and Petarians Over 50 Years © Edited and Published by Kazi Zulkader Siddiqui, 2007 I have a little autograph book that has been one of my greatest treasures since I left Cadet College Petaro in 1969. It contains autographs of most of my teachers and some close friends at Petaro. This small book is a treasure-house of the sentiments expressed, and reflective of the character of our teachers and my colleagues. Whenever I flip through its pages, it reminds me of so many things that I have been taught as a child. It is those values that were ingrained in me during my formative years which indeed bring out the best in me. I am indeed thankful to my teachers and my mentors for all I gained from them – for their words of wisdom and for their well wishes and blessings. Cdr.(R) Firoz Shah’s Autograph When I approached Cdr. Firoz Shah – who was our principal in 1969 – for his autograph, it didn’t take him a minute to write his thoughts down immediately. Our final Intermediate exams had been delayed due to the disturbances and agitation against Field Marshall Ayub Khan all over Pakistan. It was already the month of July, and Petaro was simmering. Only the 12th class was still around in the college to sit for the final Board exams. All other cadets had gone home much earlier. On the 21st of July 1969, the first man ever in the history of mankind – Neil Armstrong – and his colleague landed on the moon. We were all excited that day, trying to see the pictures of the moon landing on TV. I happened to approach Commander Sahib that very day, requesting him to write in my little book. It seems that this event had overcome him too. As he pondered over the achievements of man, the words seem to flow automatically on to the page. Indeed, those who conquered space are men like us and not super beings. The destiny of Pakistan lies in our hands – men and women who can also achieve heights in every field of life. “Remember space has been conquered today and those who have accomplished the task are men like you.” Signed Firoz Shah Cdr. Firoz Shah’s own handwriting and signature 21.7.1969 Prof. Syed Shaida Azim’s Autograph Mr. Syed Shaida Azim (or S.S. Azim as he was normally known as) was the college Vice Principal as long as we were at Cadet College Petaro. Later on, he rose to become the only permanent civilian college principal from 1972 to 1975. All others were retired or in service Pakistan Navy officers, except for Colonel Coombes who was from the Army. Azim Sahib was indeed an “azeem” personality. He was a master at English and at Mathematics though he only taught us English at Petaro. His greatness lay in his extensive knowledge base and his command over the subjects he taught. Azim Sahib used to talk very fast, and move very fast. For those of you who remember him, I am sure that you will recall many interesting anecdotes about him. The autograph Azim Sahib wrote for me is so reflective of his personality. You must know him to appreciate what he wrote for me. Just imagine him saying these words very quickly with his own tongue, in short bursts, and then disappearing from the scene as fast as he would have entered the room. He was without a doubt a very benevolent person, and truly a fatherly figure where he always treated us like little boys – and as his own sons. In fact, if you visit him even today at Maymar Apartments in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, he will tell you that he has 7000 sons. This short autograph is so telling of his goodness and how he relates to us. Azim Sahib is 90 years old now masha Allah, and still going strong despite his age and the tragedy of the death of his dear wife last year. “You are a good boy and I hope you will continue to be good throughout your life.” Signed S.S. Azim 8th July, 1969 Mr. S.S. Azim’s own handwriting and signature Prof. Aziz Ahmed Faruqi’s Autograph Mr.Aziz Ahmed Faruqi was one of the first 5 staff members ever to join the college in 1957. He retired from the college in 1988, and presently lives a retired life in Karachi with his son Cdr.(R) Rashid Faruqi, kit no. 7192. Faruqi Sahib was another great institution at Petaro. He used to teach us Urdu. During the 1960's he got his second M.A. - this time in English Literature and won a gold medal. I remember that day, because then he also started taking some English language classes as well. Faruqi Sb was famous for his intellectual discourses. He was definitely anti-mullah, and had a flair for left of the center thought in his philosophical leanings. This is so well reflected in his autograph he wrote for me, where he is critical of the typical "ritualism" in our society. In fact, he knew me well in how my fledgling mind worked. While at Petaro, I was deeply involved with the Tableeghi Jamaat, going to the dorms every week on gasht and inviting everyone for namaz. We used to have our weekly tableeghi talk at the masjid. I would never miss my namaz. And I was so deep into the spiritual activities that I would rarely miss the roza (fasting) of the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month. Faruqi Sb's almost prophetic autograph hit me many years later. I had left Petaro and gone off to Turkey for doing my engineering at METU. I stayed in Ankara, Turkey for 2 years, and during those 2 years all my namaz and nafil rozas were gone. I did pray Juma namaz, but my regular prayers were left behind at Petaro. I would remember Allah at times, but the material world showed me that all my rituals were meaningless. I had never understood Islam or the true meaning of faith in all those years with the Petaro Tableeghi Jamaat. It was a great spiritual experience in a specific environment, but devoid of true understanding of Allah. Finally, it was when I moved to Boston, USA to study at MIT when I started to re-discover God and the true meaning of faith. It was a journey of a life when I realized that banging my head on the ground or repeated incantations of tasbeeh alone could not lead me to the ultimate reality. Despite all that, East Pakistan was lost, and we Muslims killed each other. I believe I have a much better appreciation of what is the true meaning of humanity in Islam now. And I pray to the Almighty to grant me greater understanding of faith through love of mankind - not through mere ritualism. I have been regular in my prayers once again for decades. But now it is not merely for the sake of ritualism. Prayer and all other faraiz must be a part and parcel of a greater reality. I finally met Faruqi Sb again in 2001, after nearly 32 years. He now has a long beard, and looks more like a maulvi himself. I am sure he too has gone through his own experience in life and has found his ultimate reality. May Allah bless Faruqi Sb for being one of those who guided me towards seeking faith with understanding - moving beyond the simplicity of utter blindness! By the way, just for the sake of those who do not understand Persian, Faruqi Sb summarized the meaning of the Persian couplet he wrote in English in that autograph page. “Do not be from the people who deceive God by prostrating before him and counting beads for the Prophet.” Signed Aziz Ahmed Faruqi 12th July, 1969 Mr. Aziz Ahmed Faruqi’s own handwriting and signature Sqn.Ldr. A.A. Shaikh’s Autograph Sqn. Ldr. A.A. Shaikh - may Allah have mercy on his soul - died of tongue cancer back in 1986. Shaikh Sahib was the Senior House Master of the College, and was next in rank only to the Vice Principal Mr. S.S. Azim. He also used to teach us English. Shaikh Sahib left Petaro rather early - in 1971. After leaving Petaro, he became Controller of Examinations at Karachi University, a post he held until his last days. Shaikh Sahib was one of the most unique of all our teachers. He had a great sense of humour in a very serious style. Therefore the students would enjoy his class very much. Let me give you one incident. Shaikh Sahib used to laugh very loudly - just like he spoke very loudly. Many a time, his jokes would not be understood by the students, but the students would make it a point to laugh as loudly as Shaikh Sahib did. Once we were in class and Shaikh Sahib cracked a joke, and the entire class guffawed in the loudest of laughs. Azim Sahib (the Vice Principal) was on his regular rounds to check the classes. Hearing this loud noise, he immediately walked in and in and in 5 seconds expressed his disgust in the fastest speech ever (he used to speak so fast that many times we wouldn’t understand what he said). Then as Azim Sahib walked out, Shaikh Sahib laughed aloud, and all the class laughed in chorus with an even louder laugh.
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