Lesson From The Demise Of Rabbani Abdul Quddoos

Muslim Murasu, November 2012

One should get mentally prepared for death after reaching sixty three. God is very fond of Prophet. He is fountain of goodness, yet it is important to accept the need to vacate the place from earth. No one can escape death. Death will conquer. Time and age remain undisclosed.
It is a huge fortune for a cadre to get close to leader in a democratic political party. After gradual advancement and submitting oneself to the goals of the organization, a cadre can evolve as personal assistant for his leader.
Leader is different. No one will respect us as leader. A loyal follower skillfully handles burden, grief, routine tasks and functions of the leader. He shouldn’t show any reflex to different moods, countenance, appreciation, irritation or rejection that he may encounter. He should not take crown on his head either.
Leader props an organization and assistant props the leader. His responsibilities and talent match with the leader. An ill-intentioned assistant will ruin the organization and the leader. He will alienate approaching people and cause disconnection with public.
He should know to handle black sheep. It is not wrong to be deceptive to hypocrites.
Activities in an organization are confidential. It is impossible to become MP without spending twenty crore rupees. An organization cannot be run without crores and crores of rupees of black money. The person accompanying and shadowing the leader will not reveal economic strength and weakness to outsiders. Absolute silence is required about how the money and post came and how they disappeared. Silence and smile should suffice.
His service may be acknowledged and a big cabin may be given. When the scenes change, treatment can be different, adverse. A person devoted to nation, community, God and immersed in public life should maintain balance and composure. He should neither be overwhelmed nor despair.
Only good things shall be said of a deceased person. This is religious guideline.
Rabbani Abdul Quddoos is a candidate for heaven. His death holds numerous lessons for cadres and leaders alike. A person despising death will commit grave mistakes. A person accepting death will be satisfied in people interaction. Let us rededicate ourselves to the interest and wellbeing of every life form. We will be blessed with the friendship of Rabbani Abdul Quddoos.