Meeting the Man Who Knew Too Much – Dr. Fida Hassnain

One of the most memorable moments of my trip was meeting Dr. Fida Mohammad Hassnain, a former Director of Archives, Archaeology, and Museums for Kashmir. A soft-spoken yet deeply insightful man, Dr. Hassnain had dedicated decades of his life to investigating the hidden life of Jesus in India. His books, especially “A Search for the Historical Jesus”, had opened the eyes of thousands around the world.

He shared with me manuscripts, local legends, and Persian and Arabic historical references that pointed to one central truth: Jesus, known in the East as Yuz Asaf, did not die on the cross but traveled to Kashmir, where he lived, preached, and ultimately died.

His sincerity and scholarship left a deep impression on me. This was not blind belief—this was carefully documented research by a man who had nothing to gain and everything to share.

🕍 My Visit to the Rozabal Shrine

Then came the moment I had been waiting for. I walked through the crowded, narrow lanes of Khanyar in Old Srinagar until I reached the Rozabal Shrine—a small, modest structure that seemed to hide a colossal secret.

As I stepped into the shrine, I could feel a strange and sacred energy—as if centuries of forgotten truth still lingered in the air. And then I saw it—the tomb.

To my amazement, the tomb was aligned East-West, not North-South as per Islamic tradition. This detail confirmed what I had read in ancient texts and modern theories alike: the person buried here followed Jewish customs, not Islamic ones. And more importantly, the man entombed here, Yuz Asaf, was described in local texts as a prophet who came from the West and preached love and peace—just as Jesus had.

I looked at the shrine, the markings, the reverence of locals, and I knew: This was real. This was not legend. This was truth buried under centuries of political and religious censorship.

📜 Jesus in India – Not Just a Theory

Many researchers have hinted at Jesus’ travels to India, including:

• Nicolas Notovitch, who discovered Tibetan scrolls about “Issa” (Jesus) visiting Ladakh and studying Buddhism.
• Holger Kersten, whose book “Jesus Lived in India” brought this theory into global spotlight.
• Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who proclaimed Rozabal as Jesus’ tomb.

But reading these theories and witnessing the evidence with my own eyes were two very different experiences.

✈️ A Journey Through Ancient Roads

Dr. Hassnain explained to me that Jesus’ journey likely followed the Silk Route—through Persia, Afghanistan, and Taxila, and finally to Kashmir. This path was historically used by traders, saints, and seekers. It was not only possible but probable that Jesus, after surviving the crucifixion (the Swoon Theory), sought refuge and purpose in the spiritual East.

In the land where Buddha once walked, Jesus found understanding, peace, and his final calling.

🧬 Evidence Is There—If Only We Dare to Look

Despite the rich evidence—texts, tombs, and traditions—no modern government or religious institution dares to formally excavate Rozabal. The implications are too immense. It would shake the foundations of established beliefs, especially in the West.

Why is this investigation being suppressed? What are they afraid of discovering? Or more importantly, what do they already know but are afraid to admit?

👣 The Lost Tribes and Kashmir’s Jewish Links

During my stay in Kashmir, I also noticed remarkable cultural and genetic similarities between Kashmiris and ancient Israelites. Dr. Hassnain shared with me linguistic, cultural, and ritual evidence that suggests Kashmiris may be descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel, the very people Jesus came to find and guide.

Their customs, facial features, and dietary practices bear a striking resemblance to ancient Jewish traditions.

🙏 For Me, There Is No Doubt

I have traveled, researched, and questioned many things in life. But nothing has ever struck me with such clarity and conviction as my visit to Rozabal Shrine. I have seen the tomb. I have felt its presence. I have heard the truth from a man who gave his life to uncover it.

For me, Jesus in India is not a theory. It is a truth—one that deserves to be known, respected, and integrated into our understanding of human spiritual history.

This truth has the potential to transform Srinagar into a global pilgrimage site for Christians, spiritual seekers, and historians alike. It can inspire new waves of interfaith harmony and place India at the heart of the world’s greatest untold spiritual story.

🌍 A Truth That Can Unite East and West

Imagine the unity this truth could bring. Imagine Jesus as a bridge between Eastern wisdom and Western theology, between Buddha and Christ, between Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. He walked the lands of India. He lived among its people. And here, in the lap of the Himalayas, he rests.

Until we open our eyes, the Rozabal Tomb will remain not just a physical grave, but a burial of truth waiting to be resurrected.