God says “Undoubtedly God bestows sense/knowledge of religion to somebody and selects him for doing such work”. In compare to the old days, media, television and newspapers have made the world a global village. If it is observed keenly, it does not remain secret that due to development in science, literature/education and materialism in the world, there is disturbance and uncomfortableness everywhere in the modern world. Inspite of remaining behind in the past in the race of age, we were leading a peaceful life, acting upon the principle of brotherhood “live freely one another”. Due to contentment, well wishing and spirit of sacrifice for among the people for the others, face of humanity was bright. Whereas today’s people are afraid and restless. Under these circumstances where the values of moral are being crushed badly. In this situation the message of tolerance, patience and spiritual peace should be promoted in the society. Great Sufi poet, Sartaj-e-Auliya and Sultan-ul-Arfeen Hazrat Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri spread the light of spirit all over the world through Dastan-e-Ameer Hamza, Ahsan-ul-Qasas, Chithian and many other books. It is the importance of the age that the message of the great Sufi poet was to be conveyed to the people. In order to bring in the knowledge of the people the correct/actual life history, status, personality, teachings and the message of brotherhood of Maulvi Sahib and in the recognition of his great services regarding religious, spiritual, social and literature, his published and unpublished books be published and do research work on his literary work, Sahibzada Masud Ahmed, the maternal grandson of Hazrat Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri played an historical role and laid the foundation of Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Truest on Friday 30 November 1990. Acting upon the programs of the organization, for the betterment of the coming generation, development of country and the creation of nation, the promotion of Punjabi language & literature and the betterment of humanity will be carried on.

This work/achievement of Sahibzada Masud Ahmed was highly appreciated by the well known personalities of India and Pakistan. The messages regarding Maulvi Sahib have been received from them. Particularly from Pakistan i.e late Mr. Muhammad Haneef Ramay (Former CM Punjab), Mr. Fakhar Zaman (Chairman, Pakistan Academy of Letters), Mr. Muhammad Afsar Sajid (Former Deputy Commissioner), Mr. Tariq Saleem Lon (Former I.G. Islamabad), Prof. Pareshan Khatak, late Mr. Ahmed Rahi, Syed Sibtal Hassan Zaigham (famous poet), late Mr. Syed Akhtar Hussain Akhtar (chief editor monthly Lehran), Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Qureshi (famous historian), Mr. Meharka Chelvi (famous author & poet of Sindh province), Mr. Prof. Ghulam Rasool Azad (Principal, Govt. College Sheikhupura), Mr. Hameed Ullah Shah Hashmi (Principal, Sir Syed College of Wah Cantt.) Mr. Dr. Sabir Afaqi (famous poet of Azad Kashmir), Mr. Qadar Afaqi (poet & researcher) and late Mr. Raja Rasalo (secretary, Punjabi Adbi Board). Messages received from India i.e Mr. Indar Kumar Gujral (Former Prime Minister of India), Mr. Dr. Karnail Singh Thind (famous writer & poet), Mr. Dr. Jagtiar Singh (famous writer & researcher), Mr. Prof. Udham Singh, Mr. Pyaray Singh Bogal, Mr. Sardar Nirmal Singh, Mr. Chanan Singh Virk and Harbhajan Singh Gill. Besides this, it includes a lot of people and friends who have love and regard for the great Sufi poet.

In 1992 Pakistan Television broadcast a memorable and beautiful programme consisting of three (3) episodes regarding the life history and work of Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri. This programme was hosted by famous singer Inayt Hussain Bhatti. Its producer was Syed Qaiser Ali Shah. It also included interview of Sahibzada Masud Ahmed.

Urs Mubarak of Maulvi Sahib is celebrated on 15 Harr each year in Alampur, distt. Hoshiarpur, India. Thousands of people belonging to different religions gather on the occasion of his Urs to pay homage to the great Sufi poet every year. The important and renowned literary personalities of that region are awarded Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Awards in recognition their literary services. When Sahibzada Masud Ahmed reached at the shrine of Maulvi Sahib on 20 April 2007, then he fixed the next date of urs Mubarak which falls on 7 March (24 Phagan). It is the date of death of the great Sufi poet. Sahibzada Masud Ahmed participated in different seminars as a Chief Guest which held in Alampur and district Hoshiarpur in the memory of Hazrat Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri. A lot of Indian people attended these functions and showed love with the famous Sufi poet. Print and electronic media gave a wide coverage to these functions. On the occasion of a dinner hosted by Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur in the honour of Sahibzada Masud Ahmed. At that time he presented a Memoir to the Deputy Commissioner in which it was demanded to rebuild the Mazar-e-Aqdas of Maulvi Sahib, construction of residential rooms for the visitors and scholars, a research centre and a library. The Dasuya-Miani road which passes by the shrine should be nominated in the name of Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri. It was also demanded that the well of Maulvi Sahib’s time should be renovated whereas a road should be constructed to link Dasuya-Miani road with the Mazar-e-Aqdas. In the presence of honourable persons of the locality Deputy Commissioner promised with him that he will act upon it very soon. In this connection Sahibzada Masud Ahmed gave rupees 10,000 Indian to the President, Sardar Jarnail Singh Ghumman of Sahit Sabha Dasuya Garhdiwala. On May 2007as per his directives, the inhabitants of the area and with the special co-operation of Sardar Jagdish Singh Sohi, a road was got built which leads to the shrine of Maulvi Sahib in May 2007. During 1994-1995, a “Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Memorial Hall” was established in Govt. High School of Alampur. This Memorial Hall was used to be Maulvi Sahib’s Masjid. With the intense efforts of Chetan Singh (Deputy Director of Language Department Punjab, Patiala) a library was established in the name of Maulvi Sahib in Government High School Alampur in 2007. With the special efforts of Chetan Singh and Director, Language Department Punjab Patiala during 2009-2010 a grant of one lac ten thousand rupees (1,10,000) was sanctioned by “Raja Ram Mohan Rai Foundation” for “Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Library”.

Sahibzada Masud Ahmed has collected all the published and unpublished books of Maulvi Sahib with great efforts and the same are available in the organization. After making endless efforts and doing research work for a long time, collecting authentic information, Sahibzada Masud Ahmed got published two books regarding the life history and work of Maulvi Sahib. First book with the title of “Doonghey Raaz” (A study regarding Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri) was published by “Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Trust (Regd.)” in 1999. The topics/essays regarding Maulvi Sahib written by great personalities of India and Pakistan are available in this book. This book is included in the course of M.A level in Pakistan. This book has gained popularity in the literary circles of India and Pakistan. His second book with the title of “Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri: Personality and Work” has recently been published by the “Pakistan Academy of Letters” in 2011. The Urs and different other literary functions are being celebrated in the memory of Hazrat Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri each year in Pakistan. In this connection Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Trust is playing an important as well as an active role. Since 7 March 2008 organization in the memory of Hazrat Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri has started giving awards and admirable certificates to the selected great personalities of the world in recognition of their great services in the field of literary work.

Under the supervision of organization, a lot of great functions were conducted. The foremost duty of the organization is to publish all the unpublished books of Maulvi Sahib and the books already published will be republished after rectifying the printing mistakes. Besides this, it is the aim of the organization is that literary library, research centre, school, college and hospital will be established in the name of Maulvi Sahib. Those who will participate in this sacred mission some constructions will be mentioned in favour of them. Because those who co-operate in achieving sacred cause, their love and memory must be remembered.

With the special efforts of Sahibzada Masud Ahmed, a website consisting of 3,000 pages has been prepared on the life history and great work of great Sufi poet, Sartaj-e-Auliya, Sultan-ul-Arfeen Hazrat Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri in 2004. The website contains details regarding complete information about Maulvi Sahib as well as his books too. Essays and poetry about Maulvi Sahib have been uploaded on the website. The website also includes pictures of his shrine and other memorable events. The establishment of the Trust, Aims & Objectives, Rules & Regulations, pictures and introductions of the members of Governing Body and Committee members can be seen on the website at any moment.

Sahibzada Masud Ahmed Alampuri
Maternal Grandson of Hazrat Moulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri
(Founder & President)
Hazrat Moulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Trust (Regd.), Faisalabad, Pakistan.
(Founder & Chairman)
Hazrat Moulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Trust (Regd.), Hoshiarpur, India.
(Patron)
Hazrat Moulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri Educational Charitable Society, Hoshiarpur, India.
Postal Address: Post Box No. 1022 People's Colony Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Cell No: +92-313-8666611, +92-300-4473366
Website: www.alampuri-research.org
E-mail: president_alampuri@yahoo.com, president_org@hotmail.com