FROM HOSPITAL ROOMS TO
HEAVENLY REALMS
A Journey Through Pain And Prayer
This article is written by Maulana Iqbal Umri
Our mission is not to build physical empires through force, but to establish a moral and spiritual presence in the world—a Spiritual Empire, based on peace and divine consciousness.
On the night of January 30, 2025, our lives took an unexpected turn. My mother, who had been experiencing severe leg pain, was suddenly gripped by cold and fever. We rushed her to the hospital in Jamia Darussalam, Oomerabad. Four days passed in the local hospital, yet the infection refused to subside. The attending doctor diagnosed her with varicose vein pain, cellulitis, and critically high sugar levels—a complex combination needing urgent attention. It became clear we needed expert guidance.
That’s when we turned to Dr Israr, a figure of wisdom and compassion. After examining her condition, he told us what we feared: the infection was also rooted in diabetes, and the situation could escalate. With calm authority, he advised immediate treatment at a multi-specialty hospital capable of handling emergencies. His recommendation? Narayana Hospital in Bengaluru—a name synonymous with excellence in care.
Dr Israr’s role didn’t stop at diagnosis. He provided our parents with strength at a moment they needed it most. He arranged a Rotary Club ambulance and ensured we arrived at Narayana Hospital’s General Emergency—Majumdar Medical Centre Block—at precisely 8:30 PM. Under his guidance, the admission process moved quickly. My mother was shifted to room 403SB on the fourth floor, where treatment began in earnest.
The care had been thorough, the medical staff attentive, and progress had been steady. We are hopeful that with God’s grace, we’ll soon return home—health restored, hearts full of gratitude.
While sitting in the corridors of Narayana Hrudalaya, I found myself reflecting on how massive and coordinated the modern medical system has become. I had visited this hospital several times before for heart-related care, and every time, I’ve been struck by the scale, precision, and humanity within this institution. It’s nothing short of a medical empire.
In earlier times, people knew of only one empire—the political or territorial kind. But in today’s world, every field has become an empire in itself: medical, educational, industrial, economic, and entertainment sectors each operate on a global scale. These are empires not of borders, but of influence and infrastructure.
But in the midst of these powerful empires, one remains dormant: the spiritual empire. As believers in the Last Prophet Muhammad, our mission is not to build physical empires through force, but to establish a moral and spiritual presence in the world—a Spiritual Empire, based on peace and divine consciousness.
For two centuries, misguided efforts have tried to establish dominance through conflict, but the real call is to build an empire of hearts, not territories. One that invites people to understand God’s creation plan, not through fear or force, but through love, reason, and wisdom.
Today, humanity is more informed than ever—about medicine, economics, space, and artificial intelligence. Yet, the knowledge of God and His purpose remains veiled to many. If Muslims do not rise to share this truth, God may choose to reveal His message through non-traditional means—even through AI.
This is not a dismissal of modern tools, but a reminder: truth finds its way. But the question remains—will we be the ones to carry it?
So, as I watch my mother recover, surrounded by the miracle of modern medicine, my heart beats with another prayer—a deeper one. May we awaken to the opportunity before us! May we stop placing obstacles in the path of truth and start building the spiritual empire the world so desperately needs!
