Newspaper “Telegraf”, January 29, 2022 – Gjakova. Bektashi clerics, father Mumin Lamaj and father Musa Himaduna are commemorated

Lorik BAKIJA
Journalist

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the Bektashi Quarter in Gjakova, a memorial ceremony was held for the anniversary of the passing of the former Chairman of the Bektashi Community of Kosovo, Baba Mumin Lama (1949-2021), as well as the 47th anniversary of the passing from life, of father Musa Himaduna (1900-1975). In addition to the Bektashi World Leader, His Holiness, Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj, participated and the head of the cadre sect in Tirana, sees Bujar Horosani; dervish of Harabati tekke in Tetovo, dervish Abdylmutalib Beqiri; Bektashi myhibja Aferdita Lama etc.… The ceremonies were led by His Holiness, Haxhi Dede, Edmond Brahimaj. After the greeting of the Grandfather, the dervish Rrauf Radoniqi spoke; the head of the cadre sect in Tirana, sees Bujar Horosani; dervish of Harabati tekke in Tetovo, dervish Abdylmutalib Beqiri; Bektashi myhibja Aferdita Lama…
In his speech, in memory of Baba Mumin, the Bektashi World Grandfather, His Holiness, Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj, among others said: “. .. Here, in this place, a full year ago, our brother, father Mumin Lama, was physically separated from this world. Our brother, the clergyman Mumin Lama, left the material world to unite with pure souls, leaving behind the example of devotion, devotion to the path of Haxhi Bektash Veliu, the precious religious and patriotic contribution of our peaceful faith. Separation from this life of our brother, father Mumin Lamaj, is a loss for all of us Bektashi believers everywhere in the world, at the same time an obligation to work harder, together with the myhibs, the clergy, the benevolent believers, to lead more beyond the religious and patriotic mission of father Mumin Lama. Baba Mumin Lama was born on June 1, 1949 in Gjakova, from a well-known family of the Bektashi faith. In 1987, he was accepted as myhib by father Tajari. In 1993, Tajari's father promoted Mumin Lama 'Dervish'. After the passing of father Tajari's life in 1994, the members of the Gjakova tekke decided that the chosen leader should be the dervishes Mumin Lama. In 1996, Father Mumin Lama was appointed postmaster of the Gjakova tekke by His Holiness, Haxhi Dede Reshat Bardhi. Baba Mumini was put in charge of the tekke of Gjakova, in difficult times for Kosovo. The 90s of the 20th century, stood out in history for the comprehensive violence of the Serbian regime against the Albanian population; institutions and schools were closed. But, Father Mumin, knowing the Bektashi tradition and that of the tekke he led, committed to turn this religious temple into a center for religious-cultural-artistic and historical manifestations, and at the same time gave the tekke for school, for the graduates of the gymnasium of Gjakova. Baba Mumini was known for the calmness he reflected, for his great wisdom and generosity. He showed respect for every human being, he stood up with consideration for both children and the elderly… "
Dervish Rrauf Radoniqi of the Gjakova Tekke spoke about Baba Mumin Lama. Among other things, he said: “The months and years are moving very fast, but the longing is also increasing. Baba Mumini led the Tekke and the Bektashi Community of Kosovo. He was fortunate to be a leader in difficult times, in war and after the war. He has made a great and valuable contribution. He experienced the burning and destruction of the tekke, the tomb and the library. He rebuilt the tekke, the tomb and committed himself to enriching the library. There is no doubt that Baba Mumini will be mentioned and remembered in this tekke, but also in other spaces. It is his wisdom that will guide us. His gentleness will motivate us. "
In her speech, the Bektashi myhib, at the same time the wife of the deceased, said among other things: “… As the family of father Mumin, we had the privilege to learn up close the value of being human, peaceful, and devoted. For three decades incessantly the father with his tireless work became an example of interfaith tolerance at home and abroad. As a myhybe today and every time I am grateful to the Bektashi world leader, Dede Mondi, for the spiritual care and humanism he showed from illness to the passing into eternity of father Mumin. "
At the same time, the 47th anniversary of the death of Baba Musa Himaduna was commemorated. With the prayers of the Elder, according to the Bektashi rule, the tomb of Baba Musa Himaduna was completed in the tomb of the fathers in the Bektashi tekke of Gjakova, after his reburial, which took place on January 15, 2022, after 47 years, remained in the city cemetery in Gjakova.
Dede Edmond Brahimaj, remembering father Musa Himaduna, among others, said: “The activity of dervish Musa, throughout his life, revealed deep mystical love. Knowing well who the dervish Musa was, his religious, intellectual preparation and human sensitivity, Halife Baba Qazim Bakalli-postmaster of Grandmother Harabati, promoted Musa Himaduna "Baba" and placed the postmaster in Kichevo. Here, Father Musa Himaduna received many muhibs, in Kichevo, from other areas of Macedonia to Turkey. Father Musa Himaduna's activity continued even further in the Harabati tekke in Tetovo. Father Musa Himaduna also continued his activity for a while in Macedonia. Abuses and various plots, made father Musa Himaduna, finally, in the sixties of the 20th century, to return to Gjakova. "
About Baba Musa Himaduna, spoke the dervish of the Tekke of Gjakova, Rrauf Radoniqi, who among other things said: “Baba Musa passed from life to a difficult era, when due to political circumstances they could not bury him in the tomb, because the tekke was in the center of Gjakova. After such a long time of waiting, with the fervent desire of the Bektashis of Gjakova and with the permission of the Grandfather, Dede Edmond Brahimaj, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, father Musa came to the place that was reserved for him and that belonged to him. Now, we pay our respects to him at the tomb of the fathers of our tekke. ”
In the ceremony of placing the tomb of Baba Musa was present his myhibja, our sister Emine, who came from Macedonia to honor her myrshyd. The attendees followed with interest the photo exhibition prepared for this event.

Prepared by: Kujtim BORIÇI