MUMBAI: In a exceptional show of devotion transcending spiritual boundaries, Shabnam Sheikh, a Muslim lady from Mumbai, who launched into a pilgrimage to Ayodhya to hunt blessings on the revered Ram Temple, has arrived within the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh. Shabnam Sheikh’s timeless devotion to Ram Lalla and her pilgrimage to Ayodhya not solely challenges societal norms but additionally displays the common enchantment of Lord Rama.
A Journey Of Faith And Pride
Shabnam, accompanied by her companions Raman Raj Sharma and Vineet Pandey, commenced her 1425-kilometer trek from Mumbai to Ayodhya on December 21. Undeterred by the bodily challenges of the pilgrimage, Shabnam and her companions started their journey greeting everybody on their means with the divine chant of “Jai Shri Ram.”
Shabnam whereas expressing satisfaction in being a Muslim lady on this journey questioned societal norms that restrict such pilgrimages to males. She emphasised that devotion to Lord Rama doesn’t necessitate adhering to a selected faith however merely being an excellent human being.
A Spiritual Quest
Shabnam has now reached Sendhwa within the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, protecting a day by day distance of 25-30 kilometers together with her companions. Driven by unwavering devotion, she stays unsure concerning the date of her arrival in Ayodhya, citing the divine saying, “Ho Ihi Soi Jo Ram Rachi Rakha. (That which is ordained by Lord Rama will come to pass).”
Shabnam’s journey has sparked discussions on social media, together with her messages resonating past spiritual boundaries. She goals to convey two important messages by way of her pilgrimage – first, that Lord Rama belongs to everybody, transcending caste and creed; and second, that girls are equally able to endeavor such journeys.
Breaking Stereotypes
Despite dealing with some hateful feedback on social media, Shabnam has acquired overwhelming assist for her journey. She carries the saffron flag, symbolizing her devotion, and has skilled heartening moments the place Muslim communities alongside the route not solely salute her but additionally take part chanting “Jai Shri Ram.”
Shabnam dispels the misperception that sure duties are reserved just for males, asserting that girls, too, can embark on such non secular quests. As she continues her journey, she stays optimistic, hoping to achieve Ayodhya on or earlier than the Ram temple consecration ceremony slated for January 22 subsequent yr.Â
Shabnam’s Ayodhya pilgrimage is a testomony to the transformative energy of religion, breaking down boundaries and galvanizing others to problem societal norms in pursuit of non secular fulfilment.
