سید غلام رسول شاہ بخاری

Biography of Late Syed Ghulam Rasool Bukhari (RA)
Written by: Syed Ulfat Rasool
The late Syed Ghulam Rasool Bukhari (RA) was born on May 22, 1928, in the spiritually and intellectually vibrant village of Saidpora, Beerwah (District Budgam). He belonged to a prestigious Saadat family, tracing his lineage back to Syed Ali Alauddin Khan Bukhari Al-Rizvi (RA). His grandfather had migrated from Chewdara, Beerwah, to settle in Saidpora. His father, Syed Habibullah Bukhari, was an Imam by profession. From his early childhood, Syed Ghulam Rasool Bukhari was the "shining star" of his family, exhibiting a natural inclination toward knowledge, religion, and exemplary character.
Educational and Professional Journey
He received his primary education from Mazhar-ul-Haq School. Owing to his academic merit and passion for teaching, he was appointed as a government teacher in 1954. While in service, he continued his academic pursuits, successfully obtaining his M.A. and B.Ed. degrees. He held the distinction of being the first government teacher in his family. Throughout his career, he served with absolute honesty and dedication, eventually retiring as a Master in 1982.
Religious and Social Contributions
Beyond his professional life, he was a man of deep faith and devotion. Alongside his government duties, he served as a Mosque Imam for nearly seventy years. His personality was a beautiful blend of piety, righteousness, and kindness. He was held in high esteem by the local community, who frequently sought his counsel on religious and social matters.
His contributions to the wider community included:
Administrative Service: Served for approximately twenty years as the Nazim (Administrator) for Jamia Deeniyat Deoband and Jamia Aligarh Muslim University.
Literary Contribution: Driven by his profound love for the Holy Quran, he completed a word-for-word Kashmiri translation of the Quran, marking a significant milestone in his religious legacy.
Legacy and Passing
The life of Syed Ghulam Rasool Bukhari was dedicated to the promotion of knowledge, faith, and humanity. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his simplicity, humility, and noble character.
On April 19, 2016, this great personality passed away after a brief illness. He was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard, beside Syed Abdul Latif Khan Bukhari (RA). His passing left an immense intellectual and spiritual void in the region.
May Allah (SWT) grant him complete forgiveness, bestow upon him the highest station in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and elevate his ranks. Ameen, O Lord of the Worlds