Srinagar, Sept. 8 -- Islam found its way into Kashmir in the 14th century through saintly personalities, scholars, and Sufi mystics who dedicated their lives to spreading the divine message of peace and brotherhood. Among the earliest torchbearers were Hazrat Bulbul Shah (RA) and Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamadani (RA), whose spiritual influence continues to flourish. The legacy of these pioneers was nurtured by many noble families of Kashmir, one of which was the Asmi family, descendants of Asim bin Umar (RA), the son of the second Caliph of Islam, Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA). From this noble lineage emerged several eminent figures, among them the revered Sheikh Ahmad Tarbali (RA). The son of Sheikh Mohammad Nayeem (RA) and grandson of Sheikh Rahm...