Moulana Hakim Akhtar is probably one of the most influential Muslim Sufi Shaikhs of the current times. His real name is Mohammad Akhtar but he is more popularly known as Hakim Akhtar because of a degree he holds in Hikmat (Eastern Medicine), although he never reportedly operated a full time Matab (Clinic) as a profession. Born in 1928 in the (then) undivided India, Hakim Akhtar was raised learning regular school and studied 'Tib' (Oriental Medicine) at A.K. Tibiyya College, Allahabad.

Since his early ages he had a natural inclination towards Islamic Sufism and Masnavi of Maulana Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi. Having a strong affiliation towards the Deobandi tradition of Islamic scholars and recognizing the importance of Tariqah in his youth, he traversed the path under the guidance of Maulana Shah Abdul Ghani R.A and later with Maulana Shah Abrarul Haq R.A, both crowned disciples (Khulafa) of Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi R.A who is popularly known as Hakim ul Ummat- Curer of  

Al-Taqwa Mosque (Melbourne)is facilitating a detailed workshop about the importance and requirement of the sighting of the crescent to establish the lunar months, as well as fasting and 'Eid. Presented by Imam Afroz Ali from Al-Ghazzali Centre. Everyone is welcome to this FREE event.

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