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I received an email and not only myself, many others would have received such kind of an email in which someone tried to prove that the numeral '786' does not refer to Bismillahir raHmanir raHeem and it is an innovation by ignorant people. Moreover he copied the 7-8-6 Numerals of Sanskrit Language then flipped/arranged them in a way that makes the symbol for Hari Krishna and said that it also spells out Hari Krishna. REFUTATION TO THE BASELESS ACCUSATION Praise be to Allah Almighty who is the Lord of the Worlds, and may Endless Blessings be showered upon His Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (SallaAllahu Ta'ala 'Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) Well, there are hundreds of scripts and languages in this world, take any sentence or numeric’s, write it in NON-TRADITIONAL styles, FLIP horizontally or vertically, ARRANGE it as you want and produce any rubbish as the people did. Don't they have anything better to do with their time than mess around with stupid letters and flip them whatever? Ask then to Go and do some proper research in Quran and Hadith rather than wasting their little brain's cells on imaginary letters. People use 786 to represent Bismillah as a short or to prevent disrespect when writing letters and posting. ‘786’ is indeed the numerical value of "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem", what difference does it makes if it coincides with the numerical value of the name "Hare Karishna"? A Muslim writes 786 with the intention of "Bismillah...". It is mentioned in the first Hadith of Sahih al-Bukhari that for everyone it is their intention that matters. A person who performs Salah for the pleasure of Allah he is rewarded duly and the one who performs Salah to be noticed by people is not rewarded. In the period of our beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him, numerology (the knowledge of interpretation of words according to numbers) was present, as evident from the following incident. Hadrat Abdullah Ibn Abbaas narrates, Abu Yasir Bin Akhtab, his brother Hayy Bin Akhtab and Ka'b Bin Asharaf asked Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam "to swear and tell us if the Alif Laam Meem has been revealed on you as is"? Our beloved Nabi Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam replied "yes". Hayy then said "if you are truthful then your Ummah will remain for a few years, so how can we accept this religion." They pointed out that according to the knowledge of numerical value it is obvious from the letters of Alif Laam Meem that this nation will be obliterated within 71 years. Hayy asked, "is there any other word like this." The Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam replied "yes, there is Alif Laam Meem Saad." Hayy said. "this value is 161 which is more than previous". Then he asked, "is there any more?" the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam replied "yes there is Alif Laam Raa." Hayy said "this is even more than first and the second, and we bear witness that your Ummah will only be dominant till 231 years." Then he said "is there anything else besides these?" The beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam replied "yes Alif Laam Meem Raa is also revealed on me." Hayy said, "we won't believe in you because we are not sure as to which one of your words we should believe." Then Abu Yasir spoke, "we bear evidence that our Prophets have informed us that this Ummah will rule but they did not tell us for how long, so if Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam is truthful in his statement then according to my understanding Alif Laam Meem, Alif Laam Meem Saad, and Alif Laam Meem Raa all will be gathered for this Ummah." Then all the Jews got up and left by saying "your matter is doubtful to us." [Hashiya Saikh Zaadah, Tafsir al Baydawi, Vol. 1, Page 65] It is clearly evident from this narration that the knowledge of Numerology was used in the discussion and the beloved Rasool was well acquainted with the subject matter, and answered questions according to their level of understanding. It also indicates that this knowledge was not hidden from Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam However it must be noted that numbers cannot have the same significance as the actual recitation orally or in the written form of the complete Quranic words and cannot replace it. So, To write 786 in lieu of the Bismillah is permitted. The numeral 786 represents the Abjad [letter-numeral] value of the Bismillah [bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem]. If there is fear of disrespect for the Bismillah if written in full then it may be preferable to use the number 786 instead. Occasional use of Abjad numerals has long been current among the Ulama. Following is the table of "Abjad" [letter-numeral] values: Abjad letter-numerals are the letters of the Arabic alphabet given numerical values. They could thus be used in various combinations to represent any number from 1 to 1999. It is not a place-notational system, for their value does not depend upon their position relative to one another. Thus the number 652 would be represented by the letters kha', [= 600], nun [= 50], and ba' [= 2], no matter in what order the letters were arranged. The name abjad comes from the first four letters in the sequence to which values 1, 2, 3, and 4 were assigned, that is, letters, alif, ba', jim, and dal. The symbol for zero was derived from Greek astronomical and mathematical manuscripts where a symbol was often used as an abbreviation for the Greek word Ouden, meaning "nothing". The letter-numerals for numbers 1 through 50 were the same throughout the Islamic lands, but there were differences between the Western areas and the Eastern when it came to assigning letters to the remaining values, as can be seen in the following table: Objections to using 786 in the sense of the Bismillah fall into three categories: 1. The objection that the numeral 786 does not represent the Bismillah. This is simple ignorance of abjad values. Such an objection carries no weight at all. 2. The objection that using 786 is a novelty. This is correct but so is the spread of printed matter and worldwide literacy. The Sunnah way in this regard is to find ways to curb the risks of heedlessness and disrespect to sacred things in print. The use of 786 is one such way. A better one is to write the Arabic letter Ba' to stand for the Bismillah or to write: Bismihi Ta`ala = "In his Name, Most High." The use of abjad numerals was accepted by the Ulama of Islam East and West long ago and therefore cannot be called a bid`ah except by those constantly and/or essentially at odds with the Ummah's understanding and practice i.e. the bid`ah sects themselves. They can be exposed by their own key statements, such as "Was the verse, 'Today I completed your religion for you', revealed to the Prophet or to the so-called scholars of our age who are all bent to amend the Divine principles?" 3. The objection that it is potential kufr because 786 also happens to stand for the abjad value of "Hari Krishna" if Arabized as Ha'-Ra'-Ya'-Kaf-Ra'-Shin-Nun-Alif. This is a grave charge and false on many fronts or rather backsides to boot. It is ironic that this objection was published in a country that has allowed the name of their king to be engraved on the very door of the Ka`bah in full letters, yet they do not raise a peep against such an act! More importantly: (i) False witness against fellow Muslims, chronic suspicion of fellow Muslims, and diseased pride are all among the Kaba'ir. They must be avoided at all cost and such an accusation should have never seen the light of day nor be given the time of day. Instead, it is being re-posted and circulated! (ii) Those that levelled these false accusations of potential kufr and bid`a against Muslims should repent, as the accusations have now returned upon them. The same applies to the propagators. Allah Most High has placed the Hurma or sanctity of a Muslim too high to allow such reckless accusations to be thrown about without consequences. (iii) The correct abjad value of Hare Krishna is NOT 786 but 776. There is no long Ya at the end of Hari but a brief vowel that does not stand for a letter. The result is: NOT h-5, r-200, i-10, k-20, r-200, sh-300, n-50, a-1 = Aggregate 786 BUT h-5, r-200, k-20, r-200, sh-300, n-50, a-1 = Aggregate 776 (iv) The numeral 786 might apply to any number of names or phrases. However, it is used by Muslims only and in the Bismillah sense only. Other senses are precluded from the usage of those Muslims. A pseudo-censor comes along and claims that other senses are not precluded: such a false judge is ignoring the fundamental principles that {Deeds Count Only According to Intentions} and that {The Lawful Is Crystal Clear and the Unlawful is Crystal Clear} He has put aside half of the Shari`ah by ignoring these two principles. Who will possibly follow him except those Allah misguides? The reverse is true also: even if 786 meant only "Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem" and nothing else, it would still be meaningless to use it without the intention of Bismillah. (v) Suppose 786 does stand for Hare Krishna, which means "Holy Krishna." There is nothing in Islam - and Allah knows best - that precludes the possibility that Krishna was a Prophet of Islam. "We find popular Muslim poets in India, such as Sayyid Sultan, writing poems about Krishna as a Prophet. There is no final theological proof that he was one, but the assumption is nonetheless not in violation of the Quran" [Abd al-Hakim Murad, "British and Muslim?" Based on a lecture given to a conference of British converts on September 17 1997]. Writing the name of a Prophet as one's letterhead can never be "infidelity." Someone had requested a response on this issue two years ago. The lengthiness of this response is due to the sad fact that extremism has shifted the issue from a one-line ruling of secondary importance (Use of the numeral 786 in lieu of Bismillah offensive or permitted? - Permitted) to the grave disease of takfir and tabdi`, and Allah is our help. {And speak not, concerning that which your own tongues qualify (as clean or unclean), the falsehood: "This is lawful, and this is forbidden," so that ye invent a lie against Allah. Lo! those who invent a lie against Allah will not succeed} [16:116] An Interesting Incident An incident occured with Allama Mawlana Sayyid Shah Turab al-Haq Qadiri in Karachi. He was asked to come over in a university and deliver a lecture on the numeric values of the letters of the Arabic language. After the lecture, there was one student making fun of Taaweez (Amulets) and the concept of numeric values. The Noble Sayyid watched him for sometime, when he finished, He went to him and said,'Son! I did not mind what you said at all, now it is my right that you do not mind what I will do next' The boy agreed that the Noble Sayyid was very polite to him. Allama Mawlana Sayyid Shah Turab al-Haq Qadiri then said, 'You believe that these numeric values hold no importance and meaning then I would like to write a big 420 on the back of your shirt and would want you to spend the rest of the day in college like this and because it holds no meaning, no one will take notice of it nor mock you.' This point really opened the student's eye and he apologised for his mischief. For some people, they do not understand theories or Shariah, they require practicals or call it Lesson number 11, that really puts something in their mind. May Allah the Almighty, give us the opportunity (tawfiq), of learning as many sciences there are that are in connection to Islam, and may He make it a means of success for us, in this world, and the hereafter .

<b> A Question was sent to Syeduna AlaHadrat Ash-Shah Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Qadiri Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho by Syed Muhammad Shah Sahib of Amroha on 22nd Sha'ban al Mu'azzam 1311H regarding the ruling on Referring to Madina Sharif as 'Yathrib' according to Shari'ah al Mutahhara... Following is the Question and the remarkable Answer given by the Great Imam and Mujaddid Alaihir RaHmatu war-Ridwan!! Question: Is it permissible in the Shari’ah to call Madina Sharif 'Yathrib'? What is the ruling for the person who does? Bayyinu Tujiru. Answer: It is impermissible and forbidden to call Madina Tayyiba as Yathrib. It is a sin and the one who says it a sinner. RasoolAllah SallAllahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam said: من سمی المدینة یثرب فلیستغفر اﷲ ھی طابة ھی طابة، رواه الامام احمد بسند صحیح عن البراء ان عازب رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه “Whoever calls Madina Yathrib, it is necessary for him to repent. Madina is Taabah, Madina is Taabah. [Narrated by Bara’ bin ‘Azin, Musnad Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, Maktaba al Islami (Berut), Vol 4, Page 285] ‘Allama Manawi writes in al-Taysir Sharh al-Jami’ al-Saghir: فتسمیتھا بذٰلک حرام لان الاستغفار انما ھو عن خطیئة From this hadith we learn that it is Haram to name Madina Tayyiba as Yathrib. We are told to repent after calling it so and repentance is only after a sin. [al-Taysir Sharh al-Jami’ al-Saghir, Maktaba Imam Shafa'ee (Riyadh), Vol 2, Page 424] Mulla ‘Ali Qari rahimahu’l Bari writes in al-Mirqat Sharh Mishkat: قد حکی عن بعض السلف تحریم تسمیة المدینة بیثرب ویؤیده مارواه احمد لافذکر الحدیث المذکور ثم قال قال الطیبی رحمه اﷲ تعالٰی فظهران من یحقر شان ما عظمه اﷲ تعالٰی ومن وصف ماسماه اﷲ تعالٰی بالایمان بمالایلیق به یستحق ان یسمی عاصیا It is reported from some of the predecessors that calling Madina as Yathrib is Haram. This is supported by the hadith which is recorded by Imam Ahmad . ‘Allama Tayyibi rahimahullah said that it is evident from this that whoever disrespects anything that Allah has honoured and has given the name Iman and this person talks about it in a way that is unbefitting, then he is worthy of being names ‘Aasi (sinner). [al-Mirqat Sharh Mishkat, Maktaba Habibiya (Quetta), Vol 5, Page 622] When the Qur’an mentions the word Yathrib, it is to inform us what the hypocrites would say: واذاقالت طائفة مهنم یااھل یثرب لامقام لکم And when a party of them said: O folk of Yathrib! There is no stand (possible) for you, therefore turn back. [33:13] The word Yathrib means fighting and censure. This is why these filthy people referred to it as such. Allah refuted them by naming it Taabah. RasoolAllah SallAllahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam said: یقولون یثرب وھی المدینة They call it Yathrib but it is Madina. [bukhari, 1:252] He SallAllahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam also said: ان اﷲ تعالٰی سمی المدینة طابة Indeed Allah has named Madina as Taabah. References: Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Maktaba al Islami , Vol 5, Page89 Sahih Muslim, Qadeemi Kutb Khana , Vo 1, Page 445 Mulla ‘Ali Qari writes in al-Mirqat Sharh Mishkat: المعنی ان اﷲ تعالٰی سماھا فی اللوح المحفوظ او امرنبیه ان یسمیھا بها ردا علی المنافقین فی تسمیتھا بیثرب ایماء الی تثریبهم فی الرجوع الیها It means that Allah had names Madina Munawwara as Taabah on the preserved tablet or He ordered his beloved Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam to name it such. Allah has castigated the hypocrites for reverting to the disreputable name Yathrib. [al-Mirqat Sharh Mishkat, Maktaba Habibiya (Quetta), Vol 5, Page 622] He also writes: قال النووی رحمه اﷲ تعالٰی قد حکی عیسٰی بن دینار ان من سماھا یثرب کتب علیه خطیئة واما تسمیتھا فی القراٰن بیثرب فهی حکایة قول المنافقین الذین فی قلوبهم مرض Imam Nawawi rahimahullah states that it is reported regarding ‘Isa bin Dinar that whoever calls Madina as Yathrib, he is a sinner. When the Qur’an refers to Yathrib, it is only to let us know of the illness present in the hearts of the hypocrites. [al-Mirqat Sharh Mishkat, Maktaba Habibiya (Quetta), Vol 5, Page 622] Some verses of poetry from the scholars contain this word. Our excuse for them is that they did not know of this hadith and ruling. He who knows the ruling and persists has no excuse, whether it is poetry or otherwise. The Shari’ah governs the poetry, not vice versa. Mawlana Shaykh MuHaqqiq ‘Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlawi Quddassa Sirrahu writes: حضرت محمد صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم او رامدینه نام نهاد از جهت تمدن واجتماعی مردم واستیناس و ایتلاف ایشاں دردے ونهی کرد از خواندن یثرب یا از جهت آنکه نام جاهلیت است یا سبب آنکه مشتق از یثرب بمعنی هلاک وفساد وتثریب بمعنی توبیخ وملامت ست یا بتقریب آنکه دراصل نام صنمے یا یکے از جبابره بود، بخاری درتاریخ خود حدیثے آورده که یکبار یثرب گوید باید که ده بار مدینه گوید تاتدارک و تلافی آں کند ودر روایتے دیگر آمده باید که استغفار کند و بعضے گفته اند که تعزیر باید کرد قائل آں را وآنکه درقرآن مجید آمده است یا اهل یثرب از زباں منافقان ست که بذکر آں قصد اهانت آن می کردند عجب که برزبان بعضے اکابر دراشعار لفظ یثرب آمده۔ والله تعالٰی اعلم وعلمه جل مجده The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam names it Madina. This is because people lived and gathered there and loved the city. He warned against calling it Yathrib because this is the name from the days of ignorance or because it is derived from either Tharb which means destruction and fighting or Tathrib which means reprimand and censure or because Yathrib was the name of an idol or an oppressive and rebellious person. Imam Bukhari narrates a hadith in his Tareekh that whoever says Yathrib once, he should say Madina ten times so that he compensates for it. When the Qur’an says, “Ya ahla yathrib”, it is from the tongues of the hypocrites and by saying Yathrib, they wanted to disrespect Madina. Another narration mentions that whoever says Yathrib should repent towards Allah and seek forgiveness. And some have said that he be punished. Amazing is the fact that some leading people have used Yathrib in their poems. And Allah knows well, the knowledge of the glorious is complete and strong. [Ashi'atul Lum'aat Sharh Mishkat, Maktaba Noori Razavi (Sukkar), Vol 2, Page 393-394] Taken From Fatawa Radawiyyah, Vol 21, Page 116 to 119 -- Courtesy Muhammad Aqdas United Kingdom </b>

Hadrat Sayyid Shah Aal-e-Ahmed Achay Miyan Marehrwi Alaihir raHma Qudwat al-Kaamileen, Abul Fadhl Hadrat Sayyid Shah Aal-e-Ahmed Ache Miyan is the thirty sixth Imam and Shaykh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakatiyah Ridawiyyah Nooriyah. BIRTH: He was born on the 28th of Ramadan al-Mubaarak 1160 Hijri. NAME: His name is Sayyid Aal-e-Ahmed and his title is Ache Miya. His father was has Hadrat Sayyid Shah Hamza. PREDICTION OF HIS BIRTH: Hadrat Saahib al-Barkaat Shah Barkatullah said that he would be blessed with a son (descendant) in the fourth generation, who will strengthen the brightness of the Khandaan. He also gave a cloak to his eldest son, Hadrat Sayyiduna Shah Aale Muhammad to pass it over to the child. When the Bismillah Khwaani of Hadrat Ache Mia was taking place, Hadrat Shah Aale Muhammad, seated him down on his lap and said, “This is the child concerning whom my father foretold.” EDUCATION: He attained his education under the watchful eye of his father, and also studied tib (medicine) under the tutorship of Kaleem Nasrullah Saahib Marehrwi. HIS EXCELLENCE: He was a very powerful Aarif Billah. There was no example to him in Karaamat and knowledge in his time. He was well known for his Mujahida and wazaaif. He personally took care of his disciples and was an excellent example of the character of the Prophet ù. He showed love to all his disciples, but paid special attention to those who came from Badayoun Shareef. He would often say, “Badayoun is our property which was given to us by Huzoor Ghaus-e-Azam.” Once, a person went to the Naqeebul Ashraf of Iraq and asked a question relating to the oneness of Allah. He asked him to travel to India and ask his question to Hadrat Shaykh Abdul Aziz Muhadith-e-Delhwi. The man travelled to India and met Hadrat Muhadithe Delhwi. Hadrat answered his query but he was still not fully satisfied. Hadrat Shaykh Muhadith-e-Delhwi then said that he should travel to Marehrah Shareef and meet with Hadrat Ache Mia , as he would get the most satisfying answer from him. Hadrat spent most of his time in Ibaadat. With the exception of his five daily Salaah, he always performed Salaatul Maaqoos and many other wazeefas and amals. He had a special pattern in his daily life. He would wake up in the third portion of the night, make fresh wudhu and then perform his Tahajjud Salaah. He then raised his hands and made dua for prosperity in Deen and for the maghfirat of those close to him. After this, he would read the Kalima Shareef aloud eleven times. The door of the house would then be closed, and none would be allowed to enter. He would go into his room for a while and then enter the Khanqah Shareef. He would then sit in the company of the dervishes and fulfill their needs, and as a manner of encouragement, he would revise some of their wazaaif. He would then enter the Dargah Shareef, and first make Fateha at the Mazaar of his father. He would then make Fateha at the Mazaar of his beloved mother and all his other forefathers. He would go into the garden, which was adjacent to the Dargah. He would lay a carpet and sit under a fruit tree. After a while, he would then go into the Khanqah again. This was the open court, where everyone was allowed to present his or her problems and difficulties before him. He trained his disciples with firmness. He very seldom gave wazifas and amals to ordinary people. Like his predecessors, he assisted those who needed financial assistance etc, very discreetly. He ate two or three thin rotis with some gravy or moong dhall for lunch. He would then rest for a while (Qailullah). He would then make fresh wudhu and pray his Zohar Salaah. He would then become engrossed in the recitation of the Holy Quran. He would then go to the Khanqah and read the wazifa of Duroods. He would then pray Asar Namaaz at the Musjid and return to the Khanqah. He would go into the Musjid for Maghrib Salaah and then pray the Khatm-e-Khajegaan after Maghrib, and then return to the Khanqah. He would then sit a while with his Khaadims who showed great respect and honour to him. He would then pray his Esha Salaah and the doors would be closed. BOOKS AND TREATIES: One of the most famous books written by Hazra Ache Mia is a book called Aa’in-e-Ahmadi, another book was a compilation of wazeefas and special amals. He also wrote the famous Adaabus Saalikeen and the Diwan Ash’aar. HIS KARAAMATS: Janaab Shaykh Rasool Bakhsh says that once a soldier came to meet Hadrat. He suffered from leprosy and thus stood very far away from Hadrat. Hadrat saw him and called him closer. He said that he was not worthy of coming too close. Hadrat again asked him to come closer. When he came close to Hadrat, Hadrat placed his hand over the area that was affected with white patches and said, “There is nothing here” When the man looked, he found that there was no sign of the illness.” It is in Asaar-e-Ahmadi that a person from Bukhara came to Marehrah Shareef. He performed Zohar Namaaz at the Khanqah and then presented himself before Hadrat Ache Mia . He said, “I heard your name and came here to gain spiritual excellence, as I do not have the ability to make Mujahida etc. I wish to attain this without any striving, and just through your blessed sight.” Hadrat smiled at him and said, “You wish to attain such a huge valuable and yet you do not wish to go through any strenuous exercise?” One person from amongst those seated in the gathering mocked the man and said, “Do you think that it is some type of sweet, that it can just be put into your mouth?” On hearing this, Hadrat said, “Do not say such a thing. Nothing is far from the Power of Allah.” Hadrat then gave him a Durood Shareef and asked him to read it. That night, he read the Durood Shareef and was blessed with seeing the Prophet ù in his dream. The man’s entire life changed in a few moments. The mystical secrets dawned upon him and he entered the world of Tasawwuf. In the morning, he went to Hadrat Ache Mia and said, “Last night, the Prophet ù said to me, ‘after every century, there will be such a person in my Ummah, who will revive my Deen.” He said, “Huzoor! In this Century, you are that personality.” Molvi Riyaazudeen Sahawani, the Khalifa of Hadrat Ache Mia writes as follows in Gulshan-e-Abraar: A villager came to Hadrat and became mureed. After becoming mureed, he did not get the opportunity of coming to the Khanqah for a very long time. One year, he managed to present himself at the Khanqah for the Urs of Hadrat Sayyid Hamza. The Khanqah was filled with thousands of devotees’ and disciples. The man thought that Hadrat had thousands of mureeds and new groups of people become his mureed on a daily basis. He thus thought that it was not going to be possible for Hadrat to recognize him. After a while, he managed to reach Hadrat Ache Mia and presented his salaam to him and spoke a few words. Hadrat then pointed him out and called him close. He asked about him and about his village. Hadrat then said, “You take the flock of your fellow villagers with you when you go to graze your own flock. How do you recognize your own flock from those of the others?” He answered by explaining the method that is used to differentiate the flocks. Hadrat then said, “Mia! This Faqeer also recognizes his flock in the same way. There is a (spiritual) string of love that is around their necks.” Hadrat had a small trunk, which was called Ghala-e-Ghausiyah. He kept his money in this small trunk. He distributed money to the needy, took care of the Khaadims and financed the entire Khanqah, but there was never a shortage in this trunk. This too was a Karaamat of Hadrat Ache Mia. HIS CHILDREN: Hadrat married Fazal Faatima, the daughter of Sayyid Ghulam Ali Salharwi Bilgiraami. He was blessed with a son and a daughter. His daughter passed away on the 11th of Rabi ul Awwal 1196 Hijri and his son Hadrat Saa’in Saahib passed away just a few days after his bismillah khwaani due to fever, on the 13th of Rabi ul Awwal 1196 Hijri. HIS KHULAFA: The actual number of his mureeds is not known, but many have said that Hadrat had approximately two hundred thousand mureeds. Hadrat’s Khulafa were all very great personalities. Some of the names of his Khulafa are as follows: Hadrat Sayyid Shah Aale Rasool Marehrwi, Hadrat Peer Baghdad Saahib (descendant of Ghaus-e-Azam radi Allahu anhu), Hadrat Shah Khairaat Ali (grandson of Hadrat Shah Fazlullah Kalpwi), Hadrat Maulana Abdul Majeed Ainul Haq Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Abdul Majeed Usmani Badayouni, Hadrat Haafiz Sayyid Ghulam Ali Shahjaanpuri, Hadrat Molvi Riyaazudeen Sahsawani, Hadrat Maulana Fakhrudeen Usmani Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Zikrullah Shah Saahib, Hadrat Sayyid Ahmed Shah Shahjahanpuri, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Meeran Barelvi, Hadrat Ghulam Jilani Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Abul Hassan Usmani Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Habeebullah Saahib Abbasi Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Baha ul Haq Abbasi Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Ali Saahib Ghulam Darvesh Lucknowi, Hadrat Maulana Fazl Imam Rai Barelvi, Hadrat Shah Muhammad Ghulaam Ghaus Badayouni, Hadrat Shah Gul, Hadrat Mia Habeebullah Shah Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Nizaamudeen Saahib Abbasi Badayouni, Hadrat Mia Shah A’lam, Hadrat Maulana Shah Salaamatullah Badayouni Kanpuri, Hadrat Mia Shah Hassan, Hadrat Shah Hussain Mughl, Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Afzal Siddiqi Badayouni, Hadrat Maulana Ghulam Abbas Bardwaani, Hadrat Khaja Kilan Qaazi Suroonj, Hadrat Allama Muhammad Azam Sahsawani, Hadrat Haafiz Muraad Shah, Hadrat Maulana Noor Muhammad, Hadrat Shah Ghulam Qaadir, Hadrat Shah Shahabudeen Mast, Hadrat Chaudri Niyaz Ali Marehrwi, Hadrat Maulana Badrudeen Bukhari, Hadrat Maulana Shaykh Ahmed Delhwi, Hadrat Maulana Abdul Jabaar Shahjahananpuri, Hadrat Maulana Abdul Qaadir Daghistani, Hadrat Shah Be Fikr, Hadrat Khaja Ghulam Naqshbandi Khan Delhwi, Hadrat Mian Ji Abdul Malik Ansari Badayouni, Hadrat Qaazi Zaheerudeen Siddiqi Badayouni, Hadrat Sayyid Qudrat Ali Shahjahanpuri, Hadrat Shah Najf Ali Shah, Hadrat Sayyid Munawwar Ali Shah, Hadrat Haafiz Muhammad Mahfood Aanola, Hadrat Maulana Abdul Ulaa Farshori Badayouni, Hadrat Shah Ilah Yaar, Hadrat Mian Jee Shahabudeen, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Fazl Ghaus Barelvi, Hadrat Hafiz Murad Shah Punjabi, Hadrat Deendaar Shah Rampuri, Hadrat Shah Abdul Haq Shahjanpuri, Hadrat Maulana Ibaadatullah Siddiqi, Hadrat Ne’matullah Shah, Hadrat Luft Ali Shah, Hadrat Shaykh Baarikullah Siddiqi, Hadrat Shaykh Ashraf Ali Ansari, Hadrat Munshi Zulfikaarudeen Badayouni, Hadrat Shaykh Mubaazirudeen, Hadrat Sayyid Rif’at Ali Shah, Hadrat Maulana Qaazi Abdus Salaam Abbasi, Hadrat Qaazi Imam Bakhsh Siddiqi, Hadrat Mia Abdullah Shah Sahraa’ee, Hadrat IsA’lat Khan, Hadrat Sayyid Mahmood Makki, Hadrat Jalaaludeen Purbi, Hadrat Maulana Naseerudeen Uthmani Badayouni and Hadrat Shah Khaamoosh (Ridwaanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een). GEMS OF WISDOM: Try only to desire the closeness of Allah. If you have attained closeness to Allah, then you have attained everything. Always show respect from your heart, to those, who have a link to the Prophet ù, such as the Sayyids, Masha’ikh, Awliyah and the Ulama. Know that your Peero Murshid is the most exalted for you compared to all the other Shaykhs in the world. Always follow his commands, for they are the commands of the Prophet ù and never look at any of his actions or sayings with contempt. Try to eat less and sleep less, as there is great benefit in this. WISAAL: He passed away on a Thursday, the 17th of Rabi al-Awwal 1235 Hijri, at the age of 75. MAZAAR SHAREEF: His Mazaar Shareef is Marehrah Shareef. (India)

Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Sulayman al-Jazouli (Writer of Dalail al-Khayrat Sharif) Al-Qutb al-Kamil, Al-Imam Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Abdur Rahman Ibn Abi Bakr Ibn Suleiman Al-Jazouli Simlali al-Hassani al-Maghribi (d. 869/1454). Referred to his grandfather, he is called shortly Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Suleiman al-Jazuli. He belonged to the Berber tribe of Jazula which is settled in the Sus area of Morocco between the Atlantic and the Atlas Mountains. Although the date of Imam al-Jazouli's birth is not known, enough information exists to provide a rough outline of his origins and background. His nisba (Attributional Name) tells us the he came from the Simlala tribe, one of the most important Sanhaja Berber groups in Jazula. The turbulent political environment of Simlala in the fifteenth century forced the Shaykh to leave his homeland because its culture of violence made serious scholarship impossible. As it turned out, the young sharif had to travel all the way to Fez to get an education, since the insufficient intellectual resources of Marrakech (Morocco), the usual destination for students from central and southern-Saharan Morocco, made study in that city impossible as well. He studied locally and then travelled to the Madrasat AS-Saffareen in Fés, the spiritual capital of Morocco where his room is still pointed out to visitors. In Fes, He memorised the four volumes Mudawwana of Imam Malik and met scholars of his time such as Ahmad Zarruq, and Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah Amghar, who became his Shaykh in the Tariqa or Sufi path. After setting a tribal feud he left the area and spent the next forty years in Makkah Mukarrama, Madina Munawwarah and Jerusalem. After this, he returned to Fez where he completed Dala'il al-Khayrat. He took the Shadiliya Path from Shaykh Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Amghar as-Saghir, one of the Ashraaf (Descendants of the Prophet) of Bani Amghar village. He spent forteen years in Khalwa (seclusion) and then went to Safi where he gathered around him many followers. The governor of Safi felt obliged to expel him and as a result, Jazuli called down Allah's wrath on the town and it subsequently fell into the hands of the Portugese for forty years According to a tradition, it was the governor of Safi who poisoned Jazuli and caused his death, whilst engaged in prayer, in 869 AH(or 870 or 873) When he became a Complete Shaykh, he headed towards the town of Safi where he gathered many disciples around him. Later on, Sidi al-Jazuli moved to Afwiral, a Sus village in Morocco, where he established his zawiya that became a centre of spirituality attracting 12665 disciples of his. His Tariqa was mainly based on making prayers upon Sayyiduna Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) as indicates his book: (Dalail al-Khayrat), which he published in Fés after spending forty years in Mecca, Medina Mounawara and Jerusalem. Dalail al-Khayrat or “ad-Dalil” as Moroccans prefer to call it, is considered as an exclusive source to make prayers upon Sayyiduna Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him), as well as a correct and innovative piece of work ever published on the issue. It is said that Sidi Muhammad Al-Jazuli once went on a journey, when in great need of water for making ablutions; he came upon a well but could not reach the water without a bucket and rope which he did not have. He became very worried. A young girl saw this and came to his assistance. She spat into the well whereupon the water rose to the top of its own accord. Seeing this miracle, he asked the girl "And how is that possible?" She replied "I was able to do this through my asking for blessings upon the Prophet, Allah's blessings and peace be upon the him." Having thus seen the benefit of asking for blessings upon the Prophet, Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, he decided to write Dalail al-Khayrat. The Dala'il al-Khayrat, the most celebrated manual of Blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) in history In fact, the book of Dalail al-Khayrat was welcomed by the Ummah east and west. Many scholars concentrated to explain some of its meanings and benefits such as Sidi Suleiman al-Jamal Shafii, Sidi Hasan al-Adwi al-Misri, Sidi Abdelmajid Sharnubi who call his book (Manhaj A-Sa'adat), Sidi Muhammad al-Mahdi Ibn Ahmad al-Fasi who call his book (Matalia al-Masaraat Bijalaa Dalail Al Khayrat), and the famous Savant of Allah Sidi Ahmad Zaruk; the diciple of his Shaykh Sidi al-Jazuli (may Allah lighten his tomb). Sidi Abu Abdullah Muhammad Al-Jazuli passed away in 869 AH and was buried inside his Zawiya in Afwiral. Seventy-seven (77) years after his death, his body was exhumed for removal to Marrakech and found to be uncorrupted. [Adapted from The Encyclopedia of Islam, 1957 Leiden] He became one of the Seven Men of Marrakech in addition to Sidi Qadi Ayaad, Sidi al-Abbas Sabti, Sidi Joussouf Ben Ali, Sidi Abdul Aziz, Sidi Moul al-Ksour, and Sidi al-Soheyli (may Allah be pleased with all of them).

<b> Another trick (Irony) that opposition use to attain is saying that some ignorant people from India and Pakistan of the last few decades have invented the celebrations of Mawlid an-Nabawi Sharif being influenced by the Hindu Celebration culture and It was never ever celebrated before in previous ages and bla bla bla. Let them have some glimpses of facts from the very true history. History of Celebrating Mawlid an-Nabawi Sharif 1. Hadrat Allama Mulla Ali Qari narrating the routine of the people of Madina Munawwarah writes, “The people of Madina Munawwarah (May ALLLAH have Mercy on them) used to arrange and attend mawlid gatherings with great enthusiasm and sincerity on the occasion of Mawlid Sharif.” [Mawrid ar-Rawi Fi Mawlid an-Nabawi, Page 29] 2. Ibn Jauzi says: "People of Haramain Shareefain (Makkah and Madinah) and Egypt and Yemen and Syria and of the eastern and western cities of Arabia hold functions in celebration of the birth of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam), they rejoice at the sighting of the moon of Rabi al-Awwal, bathe and put on their best dresses adorn themselves in various ways, put on scent, and give alms with great joy, and exert themselves in listening to the Mawlid of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam). By doing so, they themselves attain to success, as it has been proved that by celebrating the Mawlid of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) much good accrues the whole year round, security and comfort, greater means of livelihood, increase in children and in wealth, peace in cities and contentment and peace in homes." References: 1. Tafsir Ruh al-Bayan by Allama Ismail Hiqqi, Vol. 9, Page 56 2. Milad al-Uroos – Urdu “Bayan-e-Milad-un-Nabi”, Page 34/35, Published in Lahore. 3. Ad-Durr al-Munazzam, Page 100/101 4. Al-Milad an-Nabawi, Page 58 3. Gatherings of Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was switched to Prose in 3rd/4th Hijri then 700 years back from today, A pious and virtuous person named Umer bin Mullah Muhammad Mousli Alaihir RaHma established it on regular basis. Following him the great commander Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi’s dearly loved Sultan Arbal Malik Abu Saeed Muzaffar al-Din celebrated Mawlid an-Nabi officially. Ibn-e-Khalqaan Arabali Sha’fai was eyewitness of that festival. 4. According to “Tarikh-e-Mar’at az-Zaman” billion of rupees were used to spend on those festivities. In the beginning of 7th Century of Hijri Calendar; Great Scholar named Abul Khattab Umer Bin Hasan dah’hia Qalbi Andalusi Balansi wrote a book on the topic Milad an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam named “At-Tanveer Fi Mawlid as-Siraj al-Muneer”. In 1207, He went to Sultan Arbal’s castle and presented his book on Mawlid to him, for which he was awarded thousand Gold Coins from Sultan. This was the status and respect of Mawlid Shareef in hearts of earlier leaders of Islam. 5. Not only Sultan Arbal, King of Egypt celebrated the Mawlid Shareef; Allama Ibne Juzri Alaihir RaHma is one the eyewitnesses. For the celebration of this festival 1000 Mithqal of Gold was spent on it. Sultan Abu Hamu Musa Talamsani and earlier rulers of Aqsa and Andalus used to Celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Abdullah Tonsi Summa Talamsani has written the details of these festivals in his book “Raah al-Arwah”. References: 1. Subl al-Huda wa ar-Rishaad Fi Seerah Khair al-Ibaad by Muhammad Bin Ali Yusuf Damishqi 2. Ad-Durr al-Munazzam Fee Hukmi Mawlidin Nabi Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam 3. Wafyat al-Da’yaan Anba’a Abna az-Zaman, Published in Cairo 4. Allama Muhammad Raza Misri’s Muhammadur Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Published in Lahore, Page 33 5. Ahsan al-Maqsad Fee Amilil Mawlid 6. Anwar as-Sati’aa (1307 H), Pg 261, Published from Murad Abadi 6. It is stated in Seerah al-Halabiya that: Muslims have been celebrating gatherings of Mawlid Sharif in large cities for-long.[seerah al-Halabiyah, Page 80] 7. Shaykh Yusuf bin Ismail an-Nabhani states: Dwellers of Makkah visits Birthplace of Prophet Peace be Upon him on the eve of Mawlid an-Nabawi every year and arrange enormous gatherings. [Jawahir al-BiHar, Page 122] 8. In "Fuyudh al-Haramain", Shah Waliullah has pointed out, “The birth of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was celebrated by the people of Makkah who received blessings on account of it.” 9. The Al-Qibla Newspaper of Makkah al-Mukarrama witnesses: On the eve of Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam celebrations are observed in Makkah and dwellers of Makkah name this day as Youm al-Eid Mawlid ar-Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. People use to cook food. Ameer of Makkah and Commander of Hijaz with their army use to visit birthplace of Prophet Peace be Upon Him and recites Qasida there. Rows of shining candles are positioned from Haram al-Makki to Birthplace and Shops and Houses on the way are also decorated. People use to recite Qasaid whole day at Birthplace. On the night of 11th Rabi al-Awwal after Isha, Mawlid Gathering is organized. From Maghrib prayer of 11th Rabi al Awwal to Asar Prayer of 12th Rabi al Awwal, after every prayer Salutations of 21 tanks is presented. References: 1. Al-Qibla Paper – Makkah Mukarramah 2. Monthly Tariqat – Lahore, January 1917, Page 2/3 10. Encyclopedia of Islam verifies: On the Eve of Mawlid an-Nabi; whole Islamic world is observed to be delight and celebrating it. And it is celebrated till now with enthusiasm and integrity. [Encyclopedia of Islam, Vol. 21, Page 824, Published By: Punjab University, Lahore] 11. Ibn Jawzi in his book on Mawlid, says: In Haramayn (i.e. Makkah Mukarrama and Madina Munawwarah), in Egypt, Yemen rather all people of Arab world have been celebrating Mawlid for long. Upon sight of the moon in Rabi ul Awwal their happiness touches the limits and hence they make specific gatherings for Dhikr of Mawlid due to which they earn immense Ajr and Success. [bayan al-Mawlid an-Nabwi, Page 58] 12. Shah Waliullah Dhelvi mentions one of his all time wonderful experiences as: I took part in a gathering of Mawlid inside Makkah where people were sending Darood and Salam upon Prophet (Peace be upon him) and commemorating the incidents which took place during the time of the blessed birth (before and after) and those which were witnessed before He was appointed as a Nabi (such as Noor eliminating from Bibi Amina Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha, she seeing Noor, woman proposing to Sayyiduna Abdullah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho on sighting the Noor on his forehead etc...) suddenly I saw Noor to have enveloped one group of people, I don’t claim that I saw this with my bodily eyes, nor do I claim that it was spiritual and Allah knows the best regarding these two, however upon concentration on these Anwaar a reality opened upon me that these Anwaar are of those Angels who take part in such gatherings, I also saw Mercy to be descending along with Anwaar of Angels. [Fuyudh al-Haramayn, Pages 80/81] 13. Shaykh al-Islam Imam Ibn Hajr al Haytami (Rahimuhullah) writes: The gatherings of Mawlid and Adhkaar which take place during our time, they are mostly confined to good deeds, for example in them, Sadaqat are given, Dhikr is done, Darud and Salam is sent upon the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and he is praised. [Fatawa al-Hadithiyyah, Page 202] 14. The 7th-century historians Shaykh Abu al-Abbas al-Azafi and his son Abu al-Qasim al-Azafi wrote in their Kitab al-Durr al-Munazzam: Pious pilgrims and prominent travelers testified that, on the day of the Mawlid Shareef in Makkah al-Mukarrama, no activities are undertaken, and nothing is sold or bought, except by the people who are busy visiting the noble birthplace, and rush to it. On this day the Holy Ka’abah is opened and visited. 15. The famous eighth-century historian, Ibn Battuta relates in his Rihla that On every Jum’uah after the Salah and also on the birthday of the Beloved Prophet Alaihis Salat wa as-Salam, the door of the Holy Ka’abah is opened by the head of the Banu Shayba the doorkeepers of the Holy Ka’abah while on the Mawlid Shareef, the Shafi’i head judge of Makkah al-Mukarrama, Najm al-Din Muhammad ibn al-Imam Muhyi al-Din al-Tabari, distributed food to the descendants of the Beloved Prophet Alaihis Salat wa as-Salam and to the people of Makkah al-Mukarrama. 16. The historian Shaykh Ibn Zahira from his Jami al-Latif fi Fadli Makkata wa-Ahliha; Shaykh al-Haytami from his book al-Mawlid al-Sharif al-Muazzam; and the historian Shaykh al-Nahrawali from al-Ilmam bi-Alam Bayt Allah al-Haram says: Each year on the twelfth of Rabi al-Awwal Shareef, after Maghrib Salah, the four Qadhis of Makkah al-Mukarrma (representing the Four Sunni Schools) and large groups of people including the jurists and notables of Makkah al-Mukarrma, Shaykhayn, Zawiya teachers and students, magistrates and scholars, leave the Mosque and set out collectively for a visit to the Noble Birthplace of the Beloved Prophet Alaihes Salato Salaam, shouting out Dhikr and Tahlil. The houses on the route are illuminated with numerous lanterns and large candles, and a great many people are out and about. They all wear special clothes and they take their children with them. Inside the Noble Birthplace, a special sermon for the occasion of the birthday of the Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam is delivered. Hereafter the Dua’ for the (Ottoman) Sultan, the Ameer of Makkah al-Mukarrma, and the Shafi’i Qadhi is performed and all pray humbly. Shortly before the ‘Isha prayer, the whole party returns to the Great Mosque, which is almost overcrowded, and sit down in rows at the foot of Maqam Ibrahim. A similar description is given by Shaykh al-Diyar Bakri (d/960) in his Great Sirah entitled Ta'rikh al-Khamis fi Akhbari Anfasi Nafis. All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Beloved Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do well… Ameen!! </b>

Having read the words of those who had lived with the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam and had closely watched his every action, we shall now turn to some great scholars of Islam, whose writings are considered most authentic in Islamic affairs. Pay heed to these to dispel any doubts that you may have regarding the subject. All these great scholars firmly believed that celebrating Mawlid Sharif of the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam is authentic and lawful. Sayings of the Prominent Scholars about Celebrating Mawlid 1. After relating Abu Lahab’s relief on setting Thuwaibha free, Hadrat Maulana Shah Abdul Haq Dehlvi in his famous book Madarij an-Nabuwwah says: "This event provides a clear proof to those who celebrate Milad Sharif by rejoicing and alms giving on the night of the birth of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), People of Makkah gather on 12th Rabi al-Awwal to is it the house in which the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was born. Only because he was his nephew, he has been receiving, in spite of this being an idolater, the benefits of thus rejoicing in his grave every Monday, then how much more blessing will fall to the lot of him who acknowledges the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) as the beloved of ALLAH and His true Prophet, and celebrates Milad Sharif repeatedly.” [Madarij an-Nabuwwah, Vol. 2, Page 34, Publisher: Zia al-Quran Publication] As the poet says: دوستاں را کجا کنی محروم تو کہ با دشمناں نظر داری How would you (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) leave out friends? You, who feel great compassion, even for your enemies." 2. Due to the rejoicing he made at the birth of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), Imaam Qastalaani says: "How would anyone of the Ummah the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) fare, who is a Muslim and is steadfast in his belief in the unity of Allah and rejoices at his (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) birth and who spends whatever he can afford for the love of him (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam)? I swear by my life, that Allah, out of His Grace, will not reward such a person but by entering him into the Gardens of Bliss.” [Mawahib al-Ladunniyah by Imam Qastalani, Vol. 1, Page 27, Published in Egypt] 3. Imaam Qastalaani further states: "May ALLAH bless a person who celebrates ‘Eid’ on the nights of the blessed month of the holy birth of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), so that it hurts them the most who have a serious disease in their hearts and who suffer from an incurable ailment on account of the blessed birth". [Mawaahib-dunniyah by Imam Qastalani, Vol. 1, Page 27, Published in Egypt] Oppositions would have now found the required word "Eid" in such an authentic book. If they do not agree with the writings of Imaam Qastalaani, then they should condemn their own leaders and scholars who have called this book the best and of great virtue. 4. Imaam Qastalaani further says that How blessed is the month in which the Prophet of ALLAH (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was born! How very superior and sacred! How very respected the nights (of the month) as though they are pearls shining bright throughout the ages! How full of light and pure the face of the one born! How blessed the Being (ALLAH) who made the birth of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) a springtime for the hearts and his (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) face a manifestation of splendor! يقول لنا لسان الحال عنه The tongue of the Prophet of ALLAH (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) Speaks the truth. And the thing is that the voice of truth appears to be sweet to the listener وقول الحق يعذب السميع And, O questioner! If you want to know about my attributes and my affairs, I would say this: فوجهي والزمان وشهر وضعي My face and my age and the month of my birth is springtime in the month of Rabi al-Awwal. ربيع في ربيع في ربيع He (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) has likened his blessed face to springtime in respect of blessed beauty and splendor and that his face blossomed in springtime in the month of Rabi al-Awwal. Reference: Mawaahib al-Ladunniyah by Imam Qastalani, Vol. 1, Page 73, Published in Egypt 5. Imam Sharf al-Din al-Busairi, in chapter 4 of his Qasida Burda Sharif speaks of the birth of Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. The blessed day on which Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam, was born is a praise worthy event. The birth of Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam, illuminated the entire universe. Some miracles and incidents, which took place at the time of birth, are mentioned in this chapter. These were signs of the greatness of Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. أبان مولده عن طيب عنصره His birth distinctly showed his pure, good origin, ياطيب مبتدإ منه ومختتم Oh, the excellence, of his beginning and his end! والجن تهتف والأنوار ساطعهٌ And the jinn hailed and the lights shone, والحق يظهر من معني ومن كلم And the truth appeared from the meaning and its word. Reference: Qasida Burda Sharif, Chapter 4 - Concerning the birth of Rasulullah SallAllahuAlayhi Wasallam, Couplet 1/7 6. Ibne Jauzi has devoted a whole book to Milad, which is called "Mawlid al-Uroos". Allamah Ibne Jauzi says: "And whosoever rejoices at the birth of our beloved Mustafa (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), this rejoicing by him will turn the Fire away, and whosoever spends even a dirham on the occasion of the Milad of the Prophet of ALLAH, He (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) will intercede on his behalf and his intercession will be accepted". [Mawlid al-Uroos, Page 9] 7. And, Ibne Jauzi has also written: "O Milad of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam)! You are mightily praised, and the praise is such that it is the loftiest and the remembrance is such that it is the most excellent; how I wish the remembrance of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) shall be with me for a long time! How I wish his (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) Milad shall be with me for a long time!” [Mawlid al-Uroos, Page 28] 8. In this regard, Shah Waliullah Dehlvi says: "Following the ancient practice, I recite the Holy Qur'an and distribute food etc. Of the Niyaaz (Faatihah) of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and made a public display of his blessed hair (Moo'e Muboarak). While reciting (the Holy Qur'aan), Mala'i A'la (Angels nearest to Allah) came to attend the Mahfil-e-Milad and the blessed soul of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) showed much kindness to me (Shah Waliullah) and my friends. I, thus, saw that Mala'i A 'la (Angels nearest to Allah) and, with them, the whole group of Muslims, were ascending to high heaven (on account of the blessings of the Prophet) and this blessed condition was reflected (in the Mahfil-e-Milad)." [al-Qaul al-Jalee, Page 74] 9. Hadrat Shah Abd al-Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi (may Allah have mercy on him), in his book "Ma Sabata min as-Sunnah" referring to the night of the blessed birth, of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) says: "We would rather say that the night when the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was born is definitely superior to Lailat al-Qadr. This is so because the night of the birth is the night when he was manifested and Lailat al Qadr was bestowed on him (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), and a thing which became blessed on account of him upon whom it was bestowed is more blessed than that which became blessed because of it being conferred upon him (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and because Lailat al-Qadr is blessed because on this night Angels descend, and the night of the birth of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) is blessed because of himself (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), and because Lailat al-Qadr is a blessing only for the Ummah of Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and the night of his blessed birth is a blessing for all beings. Thus the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) is he who Allah Ta'Aala sent down as a mercy to all the worlds and it is through him that Allah completed His blessings on all His creations in all heavens and in all earth." [Ma Sabata Min as-Sunnah, Page 82, Published by Qaiyyumi Press, Kanpur, August 1923] 10. Those calling themselves followers of Shah Waliullah's family should also note the following statement of Shah Waliullah Dehlvi. In his book, "Ad-Durr as-Sameen", he says: "My dear father, Hadrat Shah Abdur Raheem Dehlvi (may ALLAH have mercy on him) informed me that he used to get food cooked on Milad days as a mark of rejoicing for him (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). One year it so happened that he could not afford anything except roasted grams, so he distributed those among the people, with the result that he had a vision of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) in his dream and saw that those roasted grams were lying before him (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and he (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) looked pleased". [Ad-Durr as-Sameen, Page 3] 11. Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki (may ALLAH have mercy on him) says: "The practice of this faqeer has been that I participate in Milad Sharif functions. In view of the fact that doing so brings blessings, I myself hold Milad every year, and find great solace and joy in Qiyaam (reciting salutations in a standing position)" References: 1. Faislah Haft Mas'alah, page 5, published by Matba' Majeedi, Kanpur, December, 1921 2. Faislah Haft Mas'alah Ma’a Taleeqat, page 111, published in Lahore. 3. Faislah Haft Mas'alah, page 5, published in Lahore 1986 12. In the fourth chapter of his book "Ad Durr al-Munazzam", Mawlana Shaykh Abd al-Haq Muhaddith Allahabaadi has recorded in detail incidents which manifested themselves at the time when the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was born. These include: "A cluster of stars concentrated over the roof of his house at the time of the birth of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam); Angels hoisted flags on holy Baitullah and in the east and in the west; the whole atmosphere was filled with the voices of Angels and houres reciting salutations to him in the standing position and congratulating each other and rejoicing with abandon; animals also congratulated each other at the birth of the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), the Ka'batullah bowed in a manner of saluting, and the falsehood vanished and the light of truth spread light in all directions." References: 1. Page 54, 72, 91; Mawaahib al-Ladunniyah by Imaam Qastalaani 2. Page 57; Mawlid al-Uroos by Imam Ibne Jauzi 3. Page 3, 7, 26, Shawahid an-Nubawwah by Mawlana Jaami 4. Page 55; Seerat al-Halbiyah by Allamah Ali Bin Burhaan 5. Khasaa'is al-Kubra by Imaam Suyooti Vol. l, Page 45, 94 6. Zarqaani ala al-Mawahib by Allamah Zurqaani Vol. 1, Page 112, 116. 13. Imam Abul Hussain Muahammad Bin Ahmad known as Ibn-e-Jabeer Andalusi writes, “Place of Birth of Prophet Peace Be with Him is one of the Holy Places in Makkah Mukarramah. The soil of this place have an honor that it kissed the blessed body of Allah’s Beloved Peace Be with Him very first and this is the place where the Birth of Prophet Peace Be Upon Him took place who is the blessing for whole universe. In the Month of Rabi al-Awwal especially on the occasion of his Birth Day this place is open for all and sundry and people incessantly visits this place to attain Allah’s Mercy and blessing.” [Rehlah Ibn-e-Jabeer, Page 60] 14. Ibn Kathir has stated: “Iblis cried loudly four times, first when Allah declared him as cursed, second when he was thrown out, Third when Prophet (SalAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was born and fourth when Surah Fatiha was revealed.” References: 1. al-Bidayah wa al-Nihaayah, Vol. 2, Page 166 2. Shawaahid an-Nubuwwah by Mawlana Jaami, Page 51 15. Shaykh Muhammad Bin Alawi al-Maliki said: “Holy Prophet Peace Be With Him due to importance of his Birthday use to avow it a great incident and use to pray to Allah Almighty as it was a great blessing for him also Sarkar have supremacy on everything in this universe because everything in this universe through HIS foundation got providential.” [Houl al-Ihtifaal bil Mawid an-Nabawi Ash-Sharif, Pg 8-9] 16. Hadrat Shah Ahmed Saeed Mujaddidi said: “As Beloved Prophet used to say Salutations upon himself we too must celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllahu Alaihi Wasllam, Cook food and do other adulations and praise to Almighty Allah by other ways of delight.” [isbaat al-Mawlid wa al-Qayam, Page 24] 17. Hadrat Shaykh Abd al-Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi used to pray: “O Lord! I do not have such deeds that I can present in your mighty court. Wrongdoer influences all of my deeds. But there is an act of this Humbler just because of your mercy to present you and that is my Salutations on your Beloved Prophet Peace Be Upon Him that I use to offer with honesty and integrity standing in the blessed gatherings of Mawlid Sharif.”[Akhbar al-Akhyaar, Page 644] 18. Hadrat Shaykh Yousuf bin Ismail an-Nabhani said, “Only Pagans and Non-Believers are against celebrating Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam.” [Jawahir al-Bihar] 19. A scholar stated that he was blessed with the vision of Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him. He asked, “Ya Rasool Allah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, Are you pleased about Muslims; who celebrate your birthday?” He replied “Those who love me; I love them too” [Tazkirat al-Wa’izeen, Page 200, Published from Maktaba Habibia – Quetta] 20. Ibn Kathir says regarding Shah Malik al-Muzzafar regarding whom Salafis spread deception by forging words of Ibn Kathir i.e. he was actually a Fasiq, cruel and Bidati ruler but in reality Ibn Kathir said: "He was a generous, mighty master, and glorious ruler, whose works were very good. He built Jamiya al Muzaffari near Qasiyun … During Rabi al-Awwal he used to celebrate Mawlid Sharif with great celebration, Moreover, he was benevolent, brave, wise, a scholar, and just person. Shaykh Abul Khattab wrote a book on Mawlid an-Nabwi for him and named it At-Tanwir fi Mawlid al Bashir al Nazeer, for which he gave him 1000 dinars. His rule stayed till the Rule of Salahiya and he captured Aka and he remained a man worthy of respect." Al-Sabt mentions that a person attending the gathering of Mawlid held by Muzzafar said: "He used to fill the table with 5000 well cooked goats, 10,000 chickens, 100-thousand bowls (of milk) and 30,000 trays of sweets." [Tarikh Ibn Kathir, al Bidayah wa an-Nihaya, Vol. 13, Page 174] 21. Imam Shahab al-Din Abul Abbas al-Qastalani (Rahimuhullah) said: When it is said that Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was born at night time then the question arises which of the two nights is greater i.e. Night of Decree or Night of Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam)'s birth? The Night of Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam birth is superior due to 3 reasons: First: He (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) arrived (in this world) on the Night of Mawlid whereas Night of decree was granted to him (afterwards), therefore the arrival of Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam is greater than what has been granted to him, hence night of Mawlid is higher in virtue. Second: If Night of decree is vitreous night because Angels descend in it, then Night of Mawlid has the virtue of Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) being sent to world. The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam is superior to Angels, therefore night of Mawlid becomes superior. Third: Due to night of decree, the Ummah of Muhammad (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was given imminence, whereas due to Night of Mawlid all creations were given Fadhilah (Superiority), as Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is sent as Mercy to worlds/creations (Quran 21:107), hence the blessing was made general for all creations. References: 1. Imam Qastalani in al-Muwahib al-Laduniya, Vol. 1, Page 145 2. Imam Zarqani in his Sharah of Al-Muwahib, Vol. 1, Page 255/256 22. Imam Jalal al-Din Suyuti (Rahimuhullah) writes: The reality of Mawlid is that people gather to recite Quran to the extent that is easy, also to discuss narrations which are regarding Prophet (SalAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam), the signs which took place on his birth. Then dinning is arranged for them and they return without adding anything more to this "Bidat al-Hasanah". The one who arranges it gets Thawab due to honoring Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and showing gratitude on his birth [Al Hawi lil Fatawi, Vol. 1, Page 292, Published by Maktaba al Athriya, Beirut - Lebanon] 23. Imam Jalal al-Din Suyuti (Rahimuhullah) answers why celebrating on birth supersedes the sorrow of Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) passing away on same date? The birth of Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is a great blessing for us and his death is very saddening for us too, however Shariah has ordered us to rejoice and thank Allah on blessings, whereas on calamity it has taught us to have patience while hiding it. Hence in light of rulings prescribed by Shariah one should rejoice in Rabi al-Awwal on birth of our beloved Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam). [Al Hawi lil Fatawi, Vol. 1, Page 298, Published by Maktaba al Athariya, Beirut - Lebanon] 24. Imam Shams al-Din Dimishqi (Rahimuhullah) writes: It is proven that Abu Lahab's punishment of fire is reduced on every Monday because he rejoiced on brith of Prophet (SalAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and freed the slave-woman Thuwaiba Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anha. When Abu Lahab, whose eternal abode is hell fire and regarding whom whole surah of Tabad Yada (i.e. Surah Lahab) was revealed, he gets Takhfif in his torment every Monday then Imagine the situation of a (momin) who has spent his life in rejoicing over birth of Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and died as a Mawhid. References: 1. Mawrid as Sadi fi Mawlid al Hadi by Imam al-Dimishqi 2. Imam Suyuti in Hassan al-Maqsad fi Amal al-Mawlid, Page 66 25. Shah Abd al-Aziz Muhadith Dhelvi (Rahimuhullah) said: The Barakah of Rabi ul Awwal is due to birth of Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) in this month, the more this Ummah sends Durood and Salaam and arrange for (sadaqa for the poor), more will they be blessed. [Fatawa al-Azizi, Vol. 1, Page 123] 26. The great Mufasir and Sufi, Hadrat Ismail al-Hiqqi (Rahimuhullah) said: To celebrate Mawlid is amongst the great tributes to Prophet (SalAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam), but the condition is that it should be clear of evil things. Imam Suyuti has said: It is Mustahab for us to be happy on birth of Prophet (SalAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam). [Tafsir Ruh al-Bayan, Vol. 9, Page 52] 27. Shaykh al-Islam Imam Ibn Hajar al-Haytami al-Makki Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho states in an-Ne’matul Kubra that Sayyiduna Junayd al-Baghdadi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho said, "Whoever attends a Mawlid gathering with esteem respect, his Imān will remain safe, InshaAllah" [an-Ne’mat al-Kubra, Page 6, Istanbul – Turkey] All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do well... Ameen!!

<b> What Does the Glorious Companions Believe? هاجرت إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقدمت عليه منصرفه من تبوك، فأسلمت، فسمعت العباس بن عبد المطلب يقول: يا رسول الله إنى أريد أن أمتدحك، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: قل، لا يفضض الله فاك After gaining victory and success in Ghazwa Tabook when Rasoolullah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) arrived in Madinatul Munawwara, Hadrat Sayyiduna Abbas (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) requested permission from the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) to read a few stanzas in his praise then Mercy on the Mankind (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) said, "My dear Uncle! Go ahead. May Almighty Allah keep your mouth well." This is what Sayyiduna al-`Abbas ibn `Abd al-Muttalib said: من قبلها طبت في الظلال وفى مستودع حيث يخصف الورق ثم هبطت البلاد لا بشر أنت ولا مضغة ولا علق بل نطفة تركب السفين وقد ألجم نسرا وأهله الغرق تنقل من صلب إلى رحم إذا مضى عالم بدا طبق وردت نارا لخليل مستترا في صلبه أنت كيف يحترق ثم احتوى بيتك المهيمن خندف علياء تحتها النطق وأنت لما ولدت أشرقت الارض ونارت بنورك الافق فنحن في ذلك الضياء وفى النور وسبل الرشاد نخترق ... Before you came to this world, you were excellent in the shadows and in the repository (i.e. loins) in the time when they (Adam and Eve) covered themselves with leaves. Then you descended through the ages... When you were born, the earth shone and your light illuminated the horizon. We travel in that illumination and in the light and in the paths of right guidance.” References: 1. Kitaab al-Wafa, Page 35, Vol. 1 2. Khasais al-Kubra, Page 97, Vol. 1 3. Insaan al-Uyoon page 96, Vol. 1 4. Seerat an-Nauwiya, Page 37 5. Jawahir al-Bihaar, Page 40 6. Anwaar al-Muhammadiyah, Page 62-84 7. Hujjatulahi Ala al-Alameen, Page 222 8. Muwahib al-Laduniyah, Page 23 9. Al Isti’aab Mustadrik, Page 327, Vol. 3 10. al-Bidaya wa an-Nihaya, Page 258, Vol. 2 11. Kitaab al Mallal wan Nahal, Page 240, Vol. 2 12. Majma'i Zawahid, Page 217, Vol. 8 13. Talkhees al-Mustadrik, Page 327, Vol. 3 14. Subl al Huda war-Rishaad, Vol. 5, Page 469 15. Ibn-e-Kathir’s Mawlad al-Mustafa, Page 29-30, Published in Lahore 1958. Mullah Ali al-Qari in his ‘Sharh al-Shifa’ (1:364) says it is related by Abu Bakr al-Shafi`i and Tabarani, and cited by Ibn `Abd al-Barr and Ibn al-Qayyim respectively in ‘al-Isti`ab’ and ‘Huda Nabiyy Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam)’. This has been stated in distinguished works of great Muhaditheen such as Imam Jalal al-Din as-Suyuti, Muhadith ibn Jauzi, Allamah Ibn Hajr, Allamah Halbi, Allamah Dahlaan Makki, Allamah Nabhaani, Allamah ibn Abdul Birr, Allamah Haakim, Ibn Kathir and Allamah Sharistaani (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhum al-Ajma’een). Those who object on praising Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam in poetry and reciting his praise on his mawlid must take a serious note to it!! Flags on the Birth of Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam: Sayyidatuna Aamina Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha states, ورأيت ثلاثة أعلام مضروبات علما في المشرق وعلما في المغرب وعلما على ظهر الكعبة فأخذني المخاض فولدت محمدا صلى الله عليه وسلم “I saw three flags are sited, One in East, One in West and the third one over the roof of Ka’ba and Prophet’s (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) birth took place.” [Khasais al-Kubra, Vol. 1, Page 82, Published from Dar al-Kutub Ilmia, Berut – Lebanon] Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and His Companions Entered Madina Munawwarah Carrying a Flag: When Prophet Peace and Blessings be Upon Him Migrated to Madinah Munawwarah, on reaching MoDa-e-Gameem near Madina; at that time Burayda Aslami along with 70 Horse riders of Bani Saham Tribe came to Prophet Peace and Blessings be Upon Him to arrest him (Ma’aadh Allah) but being inspired of Prophet’s blessed and wonderful personality, he got highly admired and accepted Islam along with his tribe. Then he asked Prophet Peace and Blessings be Upon Him لا تدخل المدینة الا ومعك لواء، فحل عمامة ثم شدھا في رمح ثم مشی بین یدیه صلی الله علیه وسلم Please do not enter Madinah Munawwarah until we have a Flag. So, he tied his Turban on his arc and entered in Madinah Munawwarah with Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam carrying that FLAG. [Wafa al-Wafa, Vol. 1, Page 243, published from Dar aHya at-Turath al-Arabi, Berut – Lebanon] Noble Companion of Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam recites his Mawlid and Praises Him Hadrat Hassan Ibn Thaabit (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) said: وأحسن منك لم تر قط عيني Wa Ah'sanu Minka Lum taraqattu Aienee I haven’t seen the lovely personality like you وأجمل منك لم تلد النساء Wa Ajmalu Minka Lum Talidin Nisa'u And no mother have given birth to such a wonderful personality خُلِقْتَ مبرءاً من كل عيب Khuliqta Mubarra'am Min Kulli Aie'bin You are created free from every fault كأنك قد خُلِقْتَ كما تشاء Ka'Annaka Qud Khuliqta Kama Tasha'u You were created, as you wanted to be References: 1. Tafseer al-Aalusi, Chapter 2, Vol. 7, Page 422 2. Tafseer Rooh al-Ma'ani, Vol. 2, Page 34 And witness how the Beloved Prophet of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala rewarded him? Hadrat Aaisha (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha) narrates that Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) built a pulpit for Hadrat Hassan (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) in Masjid al-Nabawi Sharif, and Hadrat Hassan use to Recite his praise standing on that pulpit giving answers to mushriqeen on behalf of Sayyiduna Muhammadur Rasoolullah (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). For this act of Hadrat Hassan, Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said إن روح القدس لا يزال يؤيدك ما نافحت عن الله ورسوله صلى الله عليه وسلم "Jibril al-Ameen (RooH al-Quds) assists Hassan while He recites and refutes mushrikeen on their accusations on Allah and His Prophet Peace and Blessings be upon Him" References: 1. Sunan al-Kubra lil Bayhaqi, Vol. 10, Page 238 2. Mau'jam al-Kabir lil Tibrani, Vol. 4, Page 35 3. Musannaf Abi Shayba, Vol. 6, Page 173 4. Dalail al-Nabuwwah, Vol. 5, Page 75 5. Sahih Muslim, Vol. 16, Page 226 6. Sunan Abi Dawood, Vol. 14, Page 357 Spending on the Celebrations of Mawlid Sharif Hadrat Sayyiduna Hasan Basari (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) said, قال حسن البصري رضي الله تعالی عنه وددت لو کان لی مثل جبل احد ذھبا فانفقته علی قراءة مولد النبي صلی الله علیه وسلم "I would like have gold equivalent to the Mountain of Uhud so that I should be able to spend it on the Mawlid Sharif of the Holy Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam)." [An-Ne'mat al-Kubra, Page 6, Published Istanbul - Turkey] -- In the Blessed house of Amina, The King of the Prophets has arrived; Rejoice, O the Troubled, Your comforter has arrived!! </b>

<b>All Praises is due to Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, Peace and Blessings be upon the most perfect of creations, His Beloved Habeeb, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam his Noble Family and the Illustrious Sahaba Riwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een and all the pious servants of Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. In present era we are suffering sects and scholars who imposes verdicts of Shirk and Bid’at on those who celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam with great enthusiasm and integrity and due to which the simple and straightforward people who are less in knowledge of Qur’an and Hadith get nervous whether they are following the Truth or not. Here are ample proofs from Qur'an al-Kareem and Ahadith of Beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him which shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Celebrating Milad-un-Nabi Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam is absolutely Lawful. ..:: The Holy Qur’an Says ::.. قَالَ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا أَنزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مَآئِدَةً مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ تَكُونُ لَنَا عِيداً لِّأَوَّلِنَا وَآخِرِنَا وَآيَةً مِّنكَ وَارْزُقْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّازِقِينَ Issa son of Maryam submitted, 'O Allah our Lord, 'sends down to us a tray of food from the heaven so that it may be an occasion of rejoicing for us, for the first and the last of us and a sign from You, and provide for us and you are the best of Providers. [surah Al-Ma’idah, Verse 114] The day when food is sent from skies is day of rejoicing ; then the day when soul of universe Peace be with him was born must be the delight for the day of rejoicing. Look what Allah has said: وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ And publicize well the favors of your Lord. [surah Al-Duha, Verse 11] Allah himself commemorating Milad in Holy Qar’an as we do in our gatherings, Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala Says in the Holy Qur’an: هُوَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلَ رَسُولَهُ بِالْهُدَى وَدِينِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ شَهِيدًا It is He Who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth that he may make it prevail over all other religions And Sufficient is Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta as witness. [surah Al-Fatha, Verse 28] وَإِذْ قَالَ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ يَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ إِنِّي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ إِلَيْكُم مُّصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيَّ مِنَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَمُبَشِّرًا بِرَسُولٍ يَأْتِي مِن بَعْدِي اسْمُهُ أَحْمَدُ فَلَمَّا جَاءَهُم بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ قَالُوا هَذَا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ And remember when Issa son of Maryam, said, 'O children of Israel, I am Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta's Messenger to you, confirming the previous Book Tourat before me and conveying the glad news of the Messenger who will come after me, his name is Ahmad! ' But when Ahmed came to them with bright signs, they said, 'this is an open magic.' [surah As-Saf, Verse 6] لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَؤُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ Assuredly there has come to you a messenger from among yourselves, heavy upon him is your suffering; ardently desirous of your welfare, and to Muslims is most Kind and Merciful. [surah Tauba, Verse 128] لَقَدْ مَنَّ اللّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤمِنِينَ إِذْ بَعَثَ فِيهِمْ رَسُولاً مِّنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ يَتْلُواْ عَلَيْهِمْ آيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِن كَانُواْ مِن قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُّبِينٍ Undoubtedly, Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta did a great favor to the Muslims that in them from among themselves sent a Messenger who recites unto them His signs and purifies them and teaches them the Book and wisdom, and necessarily before that they were certainly in apparent error. [surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 164] يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَتْكُم مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاءٌ لِّمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۔۔۔ قُلْ بِفَضْلِ اللّهِ وَبِرَحْمَتِهِ فَبِذَلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُواْ هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ O people! There has come an admonition to you from your Lord, and healing of hearts, and guidance and a mercy for the believers. Say you, 'only Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta' grace and only His mercy, on it therefore let them rejoice. That is better than all their wealth.[surah Al-Yunus, Verse 57/58] And this is what we do, we celebrate; we rejoice; we do spend our money to show gratitude to Allah Almighty on his greatest mercy and Blessing i.e. celebrations of Milad-un-Nabi because Qur’an Says: وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ And We sent not you, but a mercy for all worlds. [surah Al-Anbiya, Verse 107] ..:: See in the light of Ahadith ::.. Let us have the opinions of Prophet (Peace be with him) who himself celebrated his Birthday. See Muslim Sharif: عَنْ أَبِى قَتَادَةَ الأَنْصَارِىِّ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- سُئِلَ عَنْ صَوْمِ الاِثْنَيْنِ فَقَالَ « فِيهِ وُلِدْتُ وَفِيهِ أُنْزِلَ عَلَىَّ Abi Qatada Ansari (Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta be pleased with him) reported that Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta's Messenger (may Peace and Blessings of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta be Upon Him) was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said: It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me. References: 1. Sahih Muslim, Book 6 – Fasting, Vol. 7, Page 323, Hadith 2807 2. Asad al-Gaba fi Ma’arfat as-Sahaba, Vol. 1, Page 21-22, published in Lahore 1987 3. Sunan al-Kubra lil Bayhaqi, Vol. 4, Page 286 4. Musannaf Abd ar-Razzak, Vol. 4, Page 296, Hadith7865 5. Sunan Abi Dawood, Vol. 7, Page 255, Hadith 2428 6. Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 49, Page 195, Hadith 23200 When beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings be Upon him) is celebrating his birthday not yearly but every Monday then how it can be labeled as Shirk or Bid’at? Beloved Prophet Muhammad SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam himself commemorated about his birth in numerous Ahadith. Few of them are presented below. ورأت أمي حين حملت بى أنه خرج منها نور أضاء له قصور بصرى من أرض الشام Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) said: “When my mother gave birth to me she saw a light proceeding from her which showed her the castles of Syria” References: 1. Ibn Hisham; Tafsir Ibn Kathir 4:360 2. Bayhaqi, Dala’il an-Nubuwwa 1:110 3. Haythami, Zawa’id 8:221 4. Ibn al-Jawzi ‘al-Wafa’ 5. Qadi Iyad, ‘al-Shifa’ 6. Musnad Ahmad 4:127 أول ما خلق الله تعالى نوري The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) has stated, "The very first thing which Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala created was my Noor." References: 1. Tafseer Nashyapuri, Page 55, Vol. 8 2. Tafseer Araa'is ul Bayaan, Page 238, Vol. 1 3. Tafseer Roohul Bayaan, Page 548, Vol. 1 4. Zirkaani ala al-Mawahib, Page 37, Vol. 1 5. Madarij an-Nabuwwah, Page 6, Vol. 2 6. Bayaan al-Miladun Nabi li Ibn Jauzi, Page 24 Sharih al-Bukhari Imam Ahmad Qastalani (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) states in his most distinguished work "Muwahib al ladaniyah" that narration has been made by Hadrat Imam Zainul Abedeen (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) who narrates from His father Hadrat Imam Husain (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) who narrates from His father Hadrat Ali Mushkil Kusha (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) that the Holy prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) has stated, كنت نورا بين يدى ربى قبل خلق آدم باربعة عشر ألف عام “I was a Noor (Light) by my creator 14000 years before the creation of Hadrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam)" References: 1. Muwahib al-Laduniyah, Page 10, Vol. 1 2. Zirkani ala al-Mawahib, Page 49, Vol. 1 3. Jawahir al-Bihar, Page 774 4. Anwaar al-Muhammadiya, Page 9 5. Tafseer Rooh al-Bayan, Page 370, Vol. 2 6. Hujjatullahi Ala al-Alameen Pupil of Imam Malik and the teacher of Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal and Hafizul Hadith Abdul Razzak Abu Bakr Bin Hamman, the teacher of the teachers of Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim, in his Book "Musannaf", has narrated from Hadrat Jabir bin Abdullah Ansari and his son (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhum), that he asked the Holy Messenger of Allah (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) روى عبد الرزاق -فيما قيل- عن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: "قلت: يا رسول الله بأبي أنت وأمّي أخبرني عن أول شىء خلقه الله تعالى قبل الأشياء؟ قال: يا جابر إن الله تعالى خلق قبل الأشياء نور نبيّك من نوره فجعل ذلك النور يدور بالقدرة حيث شاء الله ولم يكن في ذلك الوقت لوح ولا قلم ولا جنّة ولا نار ولا ملك ولا سماء ولا أرض ولا شمس ولا قمر ولا جني ولا إنسي، فلما أراد الله أن يخلق الخلق قسّم ذلك النور أربعة أجزاء فخلق من الجزء الأول القلم، ومن الثاني اللوح، ومن الثالث العرش، ثم قسم الجزء الرابع أربعة أجزاء فخلق من الجزء الأول حملة العرش، ومن الثاني الكرسي، ومن الثالث باقي الملائكة، ثم قسّم الرابع أربعة أجزاء فخلق من الأول السموات، ومن الثاني الأرضين، ومن الثالث الجنّة والنار، ثم قسم الرابع أربعة أجزاء فخلق من الأول نور أبصار المؤمنين، ومن الثاني نور قلوبهم وهي المعرفة بالله، ومن الثالث نور أنسهم وهو التوحيد لا إله إلا الله محمّد رسول الله...." O Prophet of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta (sallAllah SubHanuhu wa Tau Alaihi wa Sallam)! My parents be sacrificed upon you, what did the Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta first create?" The Prophet (SallAllah SubHanuhu wa Tau Alaihi wa Sallam) replied: "Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta first created my Noor (Light) of His Noor. This Noor traveled about according to the Will of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta. At that time, there was no Heaven, Hell, Lawh (Divine Tablet), Pen, Earth, Skies, Sun, Moon, Jinn or Human Beings. When He decided to create, He divided that Noor into four parts. From one part He created the Pen, from the second, the Lawh and from the third, he made the Arsh (Throne). He divided the fourth part into a further four parts. From one, He created those Angels who carry the Arsh, from the second, the Kursi (Divine Chair) and from the third, He created the Angels. He again divided the remaining parts into a further four parts. From one, He created the skies. The second was used in creating the planets. From the third, Heaven and Earth were created. Once again, He divided the fourth part into a further four parts. From one part He created the power with which the believers see. From the second, He created in the hearts of the Believers the Noor of Marifat. From the third, He created Noor in the tongues of the Believers, so that they can read the Kalima of Tauheed. References: 1. Muwahib al-Ladunniyah, Page 9, Vol. 1 2. Zirkani Shareef, Page 46, Vol. 1 3. Seerate al-Halabia, Page 37, Vol. 1 4. Mutali ul Musarraat Sharah Dalail Khayrat, Page 610 5. Afdal al-Qura by Imam Ibn Hajr Makki 6. Hujatullahu ala al-Alameen, Page 68 7. Anwaar al-Muhammadiya, Page 9 8. Aqidat ash-Shuhada, Page 100 9. Fatawa Hadithia, Page 51 10. Dalaa'il an-Nubuwwah By Imam Baihaqi 11. Khamees by Allama Dayar Bakri 12. Madarij an-Nabuwwat by Skaykh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi Abu Lahab was an uncle to the Prophet (SallAllah SubHanuhu wa Tau Alaihi wa Sallam). The event, which Imaam Qastalaani has referred to, is this. When a maid of Abu Lahab (Abdul 'Uzza) named Thuwaibah informed him of a son being born to his brother Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him), he (Abu Lahab) was so delighted at herring this that he pointed his finger to her in a manner which signified her emancipation for carrying the good news to him But when the holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) declared his Prophet hood, he (Abu Lahab) did not accept him as a Prophet but became a most severe enemy to him and remained so all his life. In condemnation of him a whole Surah of the Holy Qur’aan descended. لَمَّا مَاتَ أَبُو لَهَب رَأَيْته فِي مَنَامِي بَعْد حَوْل فِي شَرّ حَال فَقَالَ : مَا لَقِيت بَعْدكُمْ رَاحَة ، إِلَّا أَنَّ الْعَذَاب يُخَفَّف عَنِّي كُلّ يَوْم اِثْنَيْنِ ، قَالَ : وَذَلِكَ أَنَّ النَّبِيّ صَلَّى اللَّه عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وُلِدَ يَوْم الِاثْنَيْنِ ، وَكَانَتْ ثُوَيْبَة بَشَّرَتْ أَبَا لَهَب بِمَوْلِدِهِ فَأَعْتَقَهَا After his death, people of Abu Lahab's household saw him in a dream, and asked him how he had fared. To this, Abu Lahab said that after departing from them he did not meet with any good but was being given water every Monday from the finger with which he had indicated the emancipation of Thuwaibah, and this water lessened his torment. References: 1. Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, Page 153, Hadith No 5101, Kitaabun Nikaah, Publisher: Darul Fikr – Berut. 1. Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 7, Book 62, Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah), Hadith 038 1. Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 6, Page 764. 2. Fathul Baari Sharha Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 9, Page 118 by Imam Ibn-e-Hajr Asqalani 3. Fathul Baari Sharha Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 9, Page 145 by Imam Ibn-e-Hajr Asqalani 4. Musannaf by Abdur Razzaq San’ani, Vol. 7, Page 478 5. Umdat al-Qaari Sharha Sahih al-Bukhari by Allama Badruddin Ainee, Vol. 2, Page 95 Allama Muhammad Bin Alawai Malki have stated in his work, Houl al-IHtifal Bi Zikri Mawlid an-Nabawi Ash-Sharif: Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam after announcing his prophet hood, did his Aqeeqa, not only this, he also stood on his mim’ber sharif (pulpit) and recited his Shajra (Ancestral Tree), commemorated the birth of Hadrat Adam and Status of Hadrat Ibrahim, Hadrat Esa, Hadrat Moosa Alaihimus Salam. He ordered few of his companions to recite his praise; Many of the Companions offered poems in the prominence and praise of Syyiduna Rasoolullah, He was delighted hearing this and prayed for his companions. [Houl al-iH’tifal Bi Zikri Mawlid an-Nabawi Ash-Sharif, Published in Lahore 1987] May we be sacrificed at this Merriment O Rabi-ul-Awwal Sharif!! Your joys surpass thousands of 'Eids; All in the world are rejoicing, except Shaytan </b>

The issue of the celebrations of the noble birth of our Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) sparks much debate and questions are raised as to whether it is correct or otherwise to observe it. Indeed a lot has been argued on this subject, hence the need to clarify why Muslims from all over the world celebrate this occasion as an “Eid” (literally meaning happy occasion or festival). It is firmly established from various Qur’anic Verses, Prophetic Ahadith, Sunnah of the Companions, historical facts, and by consensus of the Ulema, that innovations could either be blameworthy or meritorious. This article is not an attempt to define the categories of “Bidat” – (what is a Good Innovation or a Blameworthy Innovation etc) – for that is an entirely different subject. What this article shall prove, with Allah’s help, is that this commemoration is not an innovation (Bidat) at all!! So the question of whether such a commemoration is good or blameworthy, simply does not arise! The issue of mixing these commemorations with forbidden (Haraam) acts is one that applies not only this, but universally to all forms of worship. Needless to say, forbidden acts must be abstained from at all times, not only during these commemorations. We cannot, obviously, leave any sort of worship because some people might mix it with forbidden acts. For example – offering Salaat is compulsory, but if the Niyah (intention) is for showing off (display), then this act of display is forbidden – but not the Salaat. So if the person indulging in these acts (in our example display) is to be advised, he should be advised to abstain from display – but not advised to forego Salaat altogether. Another example is that if a person steals something from a mosque, should we try to prevent the theft or should we just stupidly demolish the mosque? The Following will make it amply clear that:- Allah, the Almighty, has Himself commemorated Mawlid of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) Allah has gifted mankind with innumerable favours due to the Mawlid of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him), and that these favours shall continue. So this commemoration by Allah is still ongoing. So when such radiant and undisputable proofs are available from the Holy Qur’an what is the need to search for “historical” evidence as to when and where it was actually done by the Ummah? ALLAH COMMEMORATES MAWLID OF THE BELOVED PROPHET (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) Proof # 1 وَإِذْ أَخَذَ اللَّهُ مِيثَاقَ النَّبِيِّينَ لَمَا آَتَيْتُكُمْ مِنْ كِتَابٍ وَحِكْمَةٍ ثُمَّ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مُصَدِّقٌ لِمَا مَعَكُمْ لَتُؤْمِنُنَّ بِهِ وَلَتَنْصُرُنَّهُ قَالَ أَأَقْرَرْتُمْ وَأَخَذْتُمْ عَلَى ذَلِكُمْ إِصْرِي قَالُوا أَقْرَرْنَا قَالَ فَاشْهَدُوا وَأَنَا مَعَكُمْ مِنَ الشَّاهِدِينَ And remember when Allah took a covenant from the Prophets; “If I give you the Book and knowledge and the (promised) Noble Messenger comes to you, confirming the Books you possess, you shall positively, definitely believe in him and you shall positively, definitely help him”; He said, “Do you agree, and accept My binding responsibility in this matter?” They all answered, “We agree”; He said, “Then bear witness amongst yourselves, and I Myself am a witness with you.” [surah Aal-e-Imran 3:81] Allah has never sent a prophet, from Adam onward, unless he took from Him the covenant regarding Mohammed (Peace and Blessings be upon Him): If Mohammed (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) is sent in that prophet’s lifetime, he was to believe in him and support him, and that prophet was to take this covenant to his people as well. Proof # 2 وَإِذْ قَالَ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ يَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ إِنِّي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ إِلَيْكُمْ مُصَدِّقًا لِمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيَّ مِنَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَمُبَشِّرًا بِرَسُولٍ يَأْتِي مِنْ بَعْدِي اسْمُهُ أَحْمَدُ فَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ قَالُوا هَذَا سِحْرٌ مُبِينٌ And remember when Eisa the son of Maryam said, “O Descendants of Israel! Indeed I am Allah’s Noble Messenger towards you, confirming the Book Torah which was before me, and heralding glad tidings of the Noble Messenger who will come after me – his name is Ahmed (the Praised One)”; so when Ahmed came to them with clear proofs, they said, “This is an obvious magic.” [surah Saff 61:6] Proof # 3 أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحَابِ الْفِيلِ O dear Prophet, did you not see how did your Lord deal with the People of the Elephant?[surah Feel 105:1] It is well known that Allah protected the Meccans from the attack of Abraha, and that this took place in the year of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him)’s birth. This event is an indication of the prestige of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) , and a clear proof of Allah’s great favour in the year of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him)’s birth. Proof # 4 وَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ كِتَابٌ مِنْ عِنْدِ اللَّهِ مُصَدِّقٌ لِمَا مَعَهُمْ وَكَانُوا مِنْ قَبْلُ يَسْتَفْتِحُونَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا فَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ مَا عَرَفُوا كَفَرُوا بِهِ فَلَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ عَلَى الْكَافِرِينَ And when the Book from Allah came to them, which confirms the Book in their possession - and before that they used to seek victory through the medium of this very Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) over the disbelievers; so when the one whom they fully recognised came to them, they turned disbelievers - therefore Allah’s curse is upon the disbelievers. [surah Baqarah 2:89] Proof # 5 لَعَمْرُكَ إِنَّهُمْ لَفِي سَكْرَتِهِمْ يَعْمَهُونَ By your life O dear Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) - they are indeed straying in their intoxication. [surah Hijr 15:72] Note here that Allah has sworn upon the entire life of His Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) – this includes the time of his noble birth! Proof # 6 وَالْعَصْرِ By oath of this era of yours (O dear Prophet Muhammad). [surah A`sr 103:1] How did Allah celebrate this on the DAY of the Prophet’s birth? He made the Ka’aba lean in prostration towards the place of the noble birth. Allah caused the idols to fall down. He extinguished the fires of Persia. Only male children were born on that day. The skies were illuminated. Paradise was further decorated on this occasion. Allah removed drought from Mecca, turned the earth green and made the trees bear fruit, and blessings came to the Quraish from every direction Allah stopped sending down torments. He sent down the maidens of Paradise to give company to Syeda Amina . He sent down Angel Gibreel to carry the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him), and announce his birth all over the world. ALLAH’S GIFTS TO MANKIND DUE TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE HOLY PROPHET (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) Proof # 1 كَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا فِيكُمْ رَسُولًا مِنْكُمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْكُمْ آَيَاتِنَا وَيُزَكِّيكُمْ وَيُعَلِّمُكُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَيُعَلِّمُكُمْ مَا لَمْ تَكُونُوا تَعْلَمُونَ The way We have sent to you a Noble Messenger from among you, who recites to you Our verses and purifies you, and teaches you the Book and sound wisdom, and teaches you what you did not know. [surah Baqarah 2:151] Proof # 2 لَقَدْ مَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ بَعَثَ فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِنْ أَنْفُسِهِمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْهِمْ آَيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِنْ كَانُوا مِنْ قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُبِينٍ Allah has indeed bestowed a great favour upon the Muslims, in that He sent to them a Noble Messenger from among them, who recites to them His verses, and purifies them, and teaches them the Book and wisdom; and before it, they were definitely in open error.[surah Aal-e-Imran 3:164] Note that Allah has called the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) – as one of His greatest favours to Muslims. Proof # 3 الَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ الرَّسُولَ النَّبِيَّ الْأُمِّيَّ الَّذِي يَجِدُونَهُ مَكْتُوبًا عِنْدَهُمْ فِي التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ يَأْمُرُهُمْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَاهُمْ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ الطَّيِّبَاتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْخَبَائِثَ وَيَضَعُ عَنْهُمْ إِصْرَهُمْ وَالْأَغْلَالَ الَّتِي كَانَتْ عَلَيْهِمْ فَالَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا بِهِ وَعَزَّرُوهُ وَنَصَرُوهُ وَاتَّبَعُوا النُّورَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ مَعَهُ أُولَئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ “Those who will obey this Noble Messenger, the Herald of the Hidden who is untutored (except by Allah), whom they will find mentioned in the Taurat and the Injeel with them; he will command them to do good and forbid them from wrong, and he will make lawful for them the good clean things and prohibit the foul for them, and he will unburden the loads and the neck chains which were upon them; so those who believe in him, and revere him, and help him, and follow the light which came down with him - it is they who have succeeded." [surah Aa'raf 7:157] Note that to honour the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) is part of faith. To disrespect him is blasphemy. Proof # 4 هُوَ الَّذِي بَعَثَ فِي الْأُمِّيِّينَ رَسُولًا مِنْهُمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْهِمْ آَيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِنْ كَانُوا مِنْ قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُبِينٍ It is He Who has sent among the unlettered people a Noble Messenger from themselves, who recites His verses to them and purifies them, and bestows them the knowledge of the Book and wisdom; and indeed before this, they were in open error. [surah Jumu'ah 62:2] Proof # 5 وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَأَنْتَ فِيهِمْ وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ مُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَهُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ And it is not for Allah to punish them while you (O dear Prophet) are amongst them; and Allah will not punish them as long as they are seeking forgiveness. [surah Anfal 8:33] Proof # 6 وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِلْعَالَمِينَ And We did not send you (O dear Prophet) except as a mercy for the entire world. [surah Ambiya 21:107] Note that Allah has named the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) “a mercy unto mankind”. How has Allah rewarded the Muslims after the day of the Prophet’s birth? He sent down the Holy Qur’an. He sent down the sound Wisdom (i.e. the Prophet’s Sunnah) He made the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) as a Mercy to all mankind. He lessened the punishments of Muslims sins. He increased the rewards tenfold for Muslims’ good deeds. He lessened the burdens on the necks of Muslims. He accepts forgiveness who seek it from him, and for whom the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) seeks forgiveness. He has kept open the doors of forgiveness till the very end. He has promised first entry in to Paradise for the Muslims. This list is endless. From the above it is proven that Allah has gifted mankind with innumerable favours due to the Mawlid of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) , and that these favours shall continue. So this commemoration by Allah is still ongoing. This also proves that any day can be chosen to commemorate this auspicious occasion, because the gifts and commemoration from Allah are continuous, every day, every hour, every moment. Muslims usually choose the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal, because that is the day the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) was born, and is the easiest to remember. Any other day can also been chosen. And we all know that unless something is scheduled, it is human nature to keep postponing it or to simply forget it. ALLAH COMMANDS US TO REMEMBER HIS FAVOURS, TO INCREASE HIS WORSHIP ESPECIALLY ON THE GREAT DAYS, AND TO REJOICE UPON HIS FAVOURS Proof # 1 فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ Therefore remember Me, I will cause you to be spoken of and acknowledge My rights, and do not be ungrateful [surah Baqarah 2:152] Proof # 2 إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ فَمَنْ حَجَّ الْبَيْتَ أَوِ اعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَنْ يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا وَمَنْ تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ Undoubtedly Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah; so there is no sin on him, for whoever performs the Hajj of this House (of Allah) or the Umrah to go back and forth between them; and whoever does good of his own accord, then (know that) indeed Allah is Most Appreciative, the All Knowing. [surah Baqarah 2:158] Note here that Allah has promised excellent reward for those who good deeds of their own accord (increase their non-obligatory worship) - for such Allah will be “Most Appreciative”. Proof # 3 يَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ اذْكُرُوا نِعْمَتِيَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَأَوْفُوا بِعَهْدِي أُوفِ بِعَهْدِكُمْ وَإِيَّايَ فَارْهَبُونِ O Descendants of Israel! Remember My favour which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your covenant towards Me, I shall fulfill My covenant towards you; and fear Me alone. [surah Baqarah 2:40] Proof # 4 يَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ اذْكُرُوا نِعْمَتِيَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَأَنِّي فَضَّلْتُكُمْ عَلَى الْعَالَمِينَ O Descendants of Israel! Remember the favour of Mine, which I bestowed upon you and gave you superiority over others of your time. [surah Baqarah 2:47] Note the superiority is by the sending of the Noble Messengers. Proof # 5 وَإِذَا طَلَّقْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ فَبَلَغْنَ أَجَلَهُنَّ فَأَمْسِكُوهُنَّ بِمَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ سَرِّحُوهُنَّ بِمَعْرُوفٍ وَلَا تُمْسِكُوهُنَّ ضِرَارًا لِتَعْتَدُوا وَمَنْ يَفْعَلْ ذَلِكَ فَقَدْ ظَلَمَ نَفْسَهُ وَلَا تَتَّخِذُوا آَيَاتِ اللَّهِ هُزُوًا وَاذْكُرُوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَمَا أَنْزَلَ عَلَيْكُمْ مِنَ الْكِتَابِ وَالْحِكْمَةِ يَعِظُكُمْ بِهِ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ And when you have divorced women, and their term reaches its end, either retain them on good terms within this period or release them with kindness; and do not retain them in order to hurt them, hence transgressing the limits; and he who does so harms only himself; and do not make the signs of Allah the objects of ridicule; and remember Allah’s favour that is bestowed upon you and that He has sent down to you the Book and wisdom, for your guidance; keep fearing Allah and know well that Allah knows everything. [surah Baqarah 2:231] The favour separately mentioned here is the advent of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) Proof # 6 لَقَدْ مَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ بَعَثَ فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِنْ أَنْفُسِهِمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْهِمْ آَيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِنْ كَانُوا مِنْ قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُبِينٍ Allah has indeed bestowed a great favour upon the Muslims, in that He sent to them a Noble Messenger from among them, who recites to them His verses, and purifies them, and teaches them the Book and wisdom; and before it, they were definitely in open error.[surah Aal-e-Imran 3:164] Note that the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) is one of Allah’s greatest favours to mankind. Proof # 7 وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَى لِقَوْمِهِ يَا قَوْمِ اذْكُرُوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ جَعَلَ فِيكُمْ أَنْبِيَاءَ وَجَعَلَكُمْ مُلُوكًا وَآَتَاكُمْ مَا لَمْ يُؤْتِ أَحَدًا مِنَ الْعَالَمِينَ And when Moosa said to his people, “O my people! Remember Allah’s favour upon you, that He created Prophets among you, and made you kings, and has now given you what He has not given to any one else in this world.” [surah Maidah 5:20] Note that the creation of Prophets is mentioned as a separate favour. Proof # 8 يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَتْكُمْ مَوْعِظَةٌ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاءٌ لِمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۔۔۔ قُلْ بِفَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَبِرَحْمَتِهِ فَبِذَلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُوا هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ O mankind! The advice has come to you from your Lord and a cure for the hearts - and guidance and mercy for believers. Say, “Upon Allah’s munificence and upon His mercy - upon these should the people rejoice”; this is better than all the wealth they hoard. [surah Yunus 10:57-58] Proof # 9 وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا مُوسَى بِآَيَاتِنَا أَنْ أَخْرِجْ قَوْمَكَ مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ وَذَكِّرْهُمْ بِأَيَّامِ اللَّهِ إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآَيَاتٍ لِكُلِّ صَبَّارٍ شَكُورٍ And indeed We sent Moosa along with Our signs that, “Bring your people from the realms of darkness into light - and remind them of the days of Allah; indeed in them are signs for every greatly enduring, grateful person.” [surah Ibrahim 14:5] The “days of Allah” refers to days when various favours were bestowed. Proof # 10 وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ And abundantly proclaim the favours of your Lord. [surah Duha 93:11] Note that we are commanded here to keep proclaiming the “favours” of our Lord Allah. BY GRACE OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH, FROM THE ABOVE, IT IS HAS BEEN AMPLY PROVEN THAT Allah, the Almighty, has Himself commemorated Mawlid of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him). Allah has gifted mankind with innumerable favours due to the Mawlid of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him), and that these favours shall continue. This commemoration by Allah is still ongoing. Allah wants us to remember His favours, His Prophets, His “days” etc. So in light of the above, Mawlid commemoration is not an innovation at all. Other than 2 compulsory Eids, there are other non-obligatory “Eids” (days of joy) in Islam. Fixing a date for commemorating any of Allah’s favours, is not against Islamic law. We are in fact through Mawlid refuting the wrong Christian belief, and upholding Tawheed. AND ALLAH KNOWS THE BEST!! Peace And Abundant Blessings Be Upon Our Master Mohammed (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) - The Leader Of The Creation – And Upon His Progeny, His Companions, And All His Followers. May Allah keep us on the Straight Path and Protect our Faith from the misled... Aameen!!

A’la Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) has on this subject indeed written a very comprehensive and thought provoking treatise and has to a great extent proven that the belief that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not possess a shadow is not merely a contrivance or innovation of the common people, but a proven fact from the works of the great Islamic Scholars of the past. A few traditions are being presented here in which it has been clearly stated that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not possess a shadow. Hazrat Hakeem Tirmidhi (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) narrates from Hazrat Zakwaan (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh), a close Companion of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), the following Hadith, “The shadow of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) could not be seen in the brightness of the sun, nor in moonlight.” [Nawaadirul Usool ] Hazrat Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Mubarak and Allamah Ibn al-Jawzi (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anhum) narrate from Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh), the cousin of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), “The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not possess a shadow, neither in the brightness of the sun nor in the brightness of light, but his brightness used to overpower the brightness of the sun and the brightness of a light.” Imam Nasafi (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) narrates that Hazrat Uthman Ghani (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) said to Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), “Allah Almighty does not let your shadow fall on the ground, so that no foot of man can be placed on it.” [Tafseer Madaarik] Subhaanallah! Look at the belief and respect of Hazrat Uthman Ghani (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh). He deems it as disrespect if a person’s foot could have stepped on the shadow of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) hence Almighty Allah did not allow the shadow to fall on the ground. Hazrat Imam Jalaaludeen Suyuti (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) narrates from Ibn Saba (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh), “This is also a unique feature of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that his shadow did not touch the ground, because he was light (Noor), and when he used to walk in the sunshine his shadow could not be seen.” [Khasaa'is al Kubra] The above traditions quite categorically prove that the belief that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not possess a shadow is not a mere hearsay but a fact proven from traditions. Indeed there will be some people void of love and respect for Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) who will completely refute the traditions, but we should remember that this belief is an accepted fact in every generation of the Scholars of Islam. Imam Jalaaludeen Suyuti (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) states, “Rasoolullah’s (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) shadow should not fall on the ground, neither could it be seen in the brightness of the sun for the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was Noor and his Noor used to overpower everything.” Imam Qaazi Ayaaz (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) states, “The Prophet did not possess a shadow even in the brightness of the sun or in the moonlight, because he was Noor.” [shifa Shareef ] Allama Shahaabudeen Khafaaji (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) states, “For reasons of respect and greatness the Prophet’s (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) shadow should not touch the ground. Indeed for this the Qur’anic injunction is sufficient which states that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is a light and indeed by not having a shadow does not mean he is not a Bashr (human being).” [Naseemur Riyaad] Allama Ibn Hajar Makki (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) states, “To substantiate that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was Noor is that his shadow should not appear in sunshine or in moonlight. For indeed shadow emanates from that which is dense and Almighty Allah created him from all that is pure from density; he was created as pure Noor (light), because of which his shadow should not appear.” Imam Rabbani Mujaddid Alf Saani (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) states: “The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not possess a shadow. The reason being that in the Aalam-e-Shahaadat (this real world), everything’s shadow is much more lighter than that material, and it is the greatness of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that nothing is lighter than him so how can he have a shadow.” [Maktubaat Shareef ] It is with this same belief that Imam Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) wrote in his Munajaat: Ya Ilaahi Sard-e-Mohri Par Ho Jab Khurshid-e-Hashr Sayyide Be Saaya Ke Zille Liwa Ka Saath Ho O Allah! When the Hot Sun is over our heads on the day of Reckoning Let us be under the shade of the Banner of the Shadowless Master Dear Muslims! In light of the aforementioned, we must not consider ourselves to be from the minority when believing Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) to be Noor and Shadowless. Rather, it is those who deny the light of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) who are from the minority and have arisen with their innovated beliefs recently, saying that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is a normal human being just like us. The point that is emphasised by the innovators in disbelieving that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not have a shadow is that he is ‘Bashr’ (human being). We accept that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) possessed human attributes but these only became apparent on a few occasions, like when he used to eat, rest with his wives etc. but he also possessed attributes of Noor like when he used to go on for months without eating, or changed two pieces of stick into light for his companions so they could see clearly in the dark; or on his journey for Me’raj when he could see the caravans in the desert but they could not see him; or when he presented himself in front of Almighty Allah on the night of Me’raj; at all these times he was completely Noor. We are not like those corrupted Muslims who only accept the ‘human aspect’ and disregard the ‘light aspect’; we accept Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) to be both Bashr and Noor, believing them to be an integral part of the nature of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), as was the belief of the Blessed Sahaabah, the Pious Predecessors and the Ulama-e-Haq. May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to believe in the Truth and not to follow those misguided people who have made it their ambition to disrespect Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, Ameen.

Dehr mein Aaiey Noor-e-Mujassam Kufr pe Chaya Aalam Hoo ka Apni Dukan-e-Shirk Bar'ha ker Bhaag gaey sub Marqas-o-Luqa Shaitan Naar-e-Hasad mein Jal kar Reh gaya pi kar Ghoont Lahu ka Waqt-e-Wiladat-e-Shah-e-Do Aalam Na'ra thaa yeh her Sar-e-Moo ka Ja'AlHaqqu wa Zahaq al-BaaTil; Inna al -BaTila Kana Zahuqa All praise is to Allah, the Lord of The Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who blessed us the with the most precious treasure of Iman (Faith). Countless Salutations, Peace and Blessings be upon the Cream of the Creation... Mercy for all Worlds... Seal of the Prophets Sayyiduna wa Mawlana MuHammadur Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam, His Blessed Parents, His entire Family, His Progeny, His Companions and His Followers!! Assalamu Alaikum wa raHmatullahi wa Barakatuhu AlHamduLILLAH Thumma AlHamduLILLAH!! We are again blessed with the Arrival and Celebration of this Blessed Month of Rabi al-Noor. May ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala bless us all with the blessings of this holy month and give us an opportunity to explore and enjoy the blessings of this holy month in Madina al-Munawwarah, the city of HIS Habeeb al-Kareem Alaihi afDalus Salati wa al-Tasleem. Aameen! As we all know The month of Safar al Muzaffar has Passed and the blessed month of Rabi al-Noor have started in Madina al-Munawwarah and is just going to start at many other places as well and it’s there among the people: Jhoom Utha dil kay Maah-e-Noor Aaya Waah kya baat Iss Maheenay ki!! Dear Friends! After Promising ourselves to Quit the injurious company of the Deviants on 92nd Urs-e-Razawi and now it’s the time to make ourselves the complete example of the blessed teachings of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam! Today, it is a tragedy that we do not derive lessons and benefits from the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah's Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam as his faithful followers ought to do. The real and true method of celebrating the birth of the Beloved Habeeb Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam is by intensely concentrating on his action and trying to benefit as much as possible from his words. We should also try to emulate and imitate the Sahaba Radi Allahu Anhum - the model disciples and followers, in our homes and outside, in businesses and private and social gatherings. We should celebrate the birth of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam with the same glow and serene devotion of the Companions of the Holy Prophet Radi Allahu anhum and the early Muslims. We profess love for Sayyiduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam and express it by making an occasion of his birthday. However, our lives and outlook should bear remembrance in the true sense of the word. Now that we have the tremendous advantage of acquiring and spreading knowledge, there is no excuse on our part for not following the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam to reinforce and fasten our covenant with Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala. Let us make ourselves ready to welcome the Blessed Month (Maah-e-Noor) with some special gifts and pleasant changes in ourselves. There are plenty of things we can do, for e.g. 1. We can try to recite the Holy Quran-e-Kareem at least once in a day. Let it be One Ayah, One Ruku, One Chapter or as much as we can. 2. We can make promise to Our Almighty ALLAH that we will try our level best to offer all 5 prayers at their times and not to leave Jama’at as well specially the FAJR Prayer. 3. My Brothers shaving the blessed Sunnah of Prophet (Peace Be With Him) i.e. Beard (Daarhi Shareef) can put their effort to beautify their faces with Darrhi Mubarak (Beard). Hadrat Ibn-e-‘Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Messenger of Allah has said, “Do the opposite of what the polytheists do; let the beard grow long and clip the mustache.” A version has, “trim the mustache down and leave the beard.” [sahih Bukhari, Vol. 2, Page 875] 4. My sisters not observing proper Veil (Pardah) can make themselves protected observing the proper veil (Pardah) as it’s also necessary for a Muslim Women. In Surah 33, Verse 59, Almighty Allah says: “O Prophet! Enjoin upon your wives, your daughters and women believers to draw their clothes around them. That is more proper, so that they may be recognized and not be molested.” A newly converted Muslim woman when observed Pardah for the first time, said, “It feels more protected then having huge security of armed forces” – wa alHamduLILLAH 5. Let us delete all movies and songs saved in our PCs, Laptops, iPods, Cell Phones or any other device and move the CDs and Cassettes to Trash Can. It is stated in Baihaqi's Shaub al-Iman and Kanz al-Ummal that Prophet Peace be Upon Him said, “Songs (Music) cultivate Nifaq (evil) in the minds same as that of water grows the crop” [shau'b al-Iman, Page 207, Hadith 5100 – Kanz ul-Ummal, Hadith 40658] 6. Those having habit of using abusive language and slangs in their conversations must leave this act as it is detested by Almighty Allah and is taken as an unethical act even by the general public. 7. Another Beautiful Sunnah Mubarak of our Beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him is to wear Turban. Wearing a turban belongs to the tradition of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi wa Sallam), especially during the prayers. The prayer that is performed wearing a turban carries more reward and according to another narration, the prayer performed wearing a turban carries 70 times reward than that of without the Turban. 8. Recite as much as Durood Sharif as we can. Apart from the virtues and blessings of reciting Durood Sharif described in Ahadith, this will also help us avoid unnecessary and unwanted talks and gossips and reward for avoiding useless conversation will be achieved as a bonus!! 9. Try making a paramount effort to make changes in our own selves i.e. the things that we can’t leave and they are forbidden, we would have to avoid them. 10. Keep our parents pleased and contented with ourselves at the extreme. We have to make sure that we don’t give them a single chance to complain to any of our action that can possibly hurt them. 11. We have to respect our Elders and Affectionate and loving to the younger. 12. We will read and share the narrations of Celebrating the blessed Birth of the Beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him from the authentic books of our Authentic Sunni Scholars inshaALLAH!! Conclusively: If we act ascetically on all the above said things, then I m sure we would become eligible to be called a practical and true Muslim. Come on and Let us offer such special gifts to the Master of the Mankind, King of the Creation of Allah Almighty, Our Master, Our Beloved Prophet MuHammad Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam on his Birthday. May ALLAH Azzawajal and His Beloved (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) accept our humble presents… Aameen!! Thank you in Anticipation and Maah-e-Noor Mubarak to everyone once again!! Jazakumullaho Khairah aHsan al Jaza fid Daarain -- O Rabi' al-Awwal! Your joys surpass thousands of 'Eid All in the universe are rejoicing, except Shaytan!!

92 Pearls of Wisdom by AlaHadrat on his 92nd URS Anniversary The first and foremost factor of Imān is respect for the RasūlAllāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. Imān is to accept every word of Sayyidunā RasūlAllāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam as absolute and nothing else but the truth and to testify wholeheartedly to the reality and truth of Sayyidunā RasūlAllāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. May that faithless person’s mouth burn who ever says that the Prophet’s clothes are dirty! If Allah Almighty gives him the tawfīq to have the right etiquettes why does he not say ‘the dust has taken refuge in the Prophet’s şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam clothes/cloak’? The practice of Qiyām is good and recommendable because it is honour and respect to the Beloved Nabī şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. And indeed, this is a practice of the great ‘Úlamā and we follow them. (Only) that individual who is a master of sciences, he who knows the pitfalls the nuances of argument, and he who has all the force and he who has all the weaponry with him should venture into refuting the heretics. Even then, where is the need for such a man to go in a forest full of jackals? The beloved Messenger of Allah śallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam has two personal names. He is known as Aḥmad in the past scriptures and Muḥammad in the Holy Qur’ân, şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. There are countless attributive names of Sayyidunā Rasulullah şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam, He is known by a distinct name in different areas. Every area (skies, earth, oceans, mountains, etc) knows him by a special name and he is addressed accordingly, şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. If you desire my life, I will sacrifice it. If you desire my wealth I will give it. However, there is one thing that I will never sacrifice, and that is, the love and reverence for the beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. Alhamdulillah! I have never loved my children or belongings for any other reason besides for the love and pleasure of Allah Almighty. My attachment with anything was solely for the pleasure of Allah Almighty. Hence, affection for my children is due to kindness for creation and this is a virtuous act (šawā. My children are for me the means of doing good deeds and this is not in my control, but my nature, (characteristic or Fitrat). By Allah! Were my heart was split into two; one part will have inscribed lā ilāha illAllāh (لا اله إلا الله) and the other part Muḥammadur Rasūlullāh (محمد رسول الله). Sayyidunā RasūlAllāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam Almighty is immaculate and unique in all his qualities. Allah Almighty has created nothing like unto him. He is matchless in every aspect. The essence of his beauty is indivisible. No creation received or will receive a share of or a similarity of his unique beauty. For Īmān to be real, two things must be present: reverence for the Prophet Almighty and making the love for the Prophet Almighty. It is preferable to keep the child’s name ‘Muḥammad’ alone and not to add any name to it because the excellence of the sacred name alone has been mentioned in the blessed Aḥadīth. It is a highest degree of compulsion on every Muslim to love and revere all the beloved servants of Allah Almighty and hate all His enemies. This is pristine Īmān. A Mu’min’s conduct and style must always be in conformation with the conduct and commands of Sayyidunā RasūlAllāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. Any contradictions to His command, is indeed, direct opposition and disobedience to Almighty Allah. Musical instruments are prohibited (ḥarām) and shall always remain ḥarām. If ḥarām is adjudged ḥalāl only due to the factor that the masses are extremely involved in this action, then dissolving the Sharī’á will become a pipit in the hands of transgressors and wrongdoers. Musical instruments are ḥarām and have no space in the Sharī’á, however to sing without music on the occasion of khatnāh is permissible, provided that it will not create any fitnah. In regards to the beginning and ending of a date there are four different methods. The Christian method is that the date is counted from midnight to midnight. The second method is that of the Hindus, from sunrise to sunrise. The Greek philosophers count it from midday to midday. The fourth is the method of the Muslims, which is from sunset to sunset, and this is logical that there is darkness before light. When you awaken from sleep you should recite, Kalima Tayyiba thrice. The blessings of this beginning of the day will continue throughout the day. The major [kabā’ir] sins are seven hundred. Whatever constitutes to the disobedience of Allah Almighty is a major sin. whatever sin you consider light, is a great one. Do not curse yourself, friends, family and wealth as one never knows whether it is time of acceptance of that curse and if it does come true then it will cause a great deal of sorrow to you. Do not leave your homes without an acceptable reason late at night when all are asleep and the streets are quiet. It is stated in many authentic Aḥadīth that at this time bad-omen (bala) travels very freely in the atmosphere. Do not go to sleep without washing your hands after meals, as the Shaytān licks them. Ignorance is a sin in itself. There is no excuse for not offering prayer due to ignorance. If Major and minor (Sins) are separately counted then people will do it considering them light, they will be worse than major sins. The sacred Ziyārah of Madina Munawwarah is necessary with every Ḥajj performed. A person who does not love and respect the exalted Nabī şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam, even though that person worships all his life, his worship is fruitless and rejected. There are many ‘Abd-Allah’s in this world, but the true and sincere ‘Abd-Allah is he, who is ‘Abd-e Mustafa [servant of the Beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam]. If it is not so, then he is surely an ‘Abd-e Shaytān. One must always be aware of one’s condition and not exceed the limit of one’s understanding. One must not be proud when praised and accept one’s faults when corrected. All the misled were destroyed when they tried to use their limited knowledge to wrongfully interpret the verses of the Holy Qur’ân. They could not fully understand the Ayahs so they used their own interpretation and misinterpreted them. Such people’s brains are worse than that of monkeys. Concerning music, there is no question of eligibility or qualification; nor is it allowed for anybody to listen to music. Except for the mesmerised, the enthralled [majdhūb] those who have lost their mental faculties and are hence not held liable by the Divine Law. It is impermissible and forbidden to call Madina Tayyiba as Yathrib. It is a sin and the one who says it a sinner. To visit RasūlAllāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam is near to being Wajib. Many people dressed in the guise of friends scare one by saying there is danger on the way, there is illness. Beware! Do not listen to anyone and never return deprived. Your life has to end one day anyway. What could be better than losing your life in his way? And it is has been seen that whosoever clings to the Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam, he keeps them in his protection. WalHamdulillah. To convey the reward of anything to Allah Ta’āla is ignorance as He is free from this need. He is Ghanī al-MuTlaq. To say, ‘Thawāb Bakhshna’ (give reward) is disrespectful to the Prophets or the Awliya as ‘bakhshna’ is used to mean a bigger person giving to a smaller one. He should say "Nazr karna" (dedicate) or ‘Hadya karna’ (present) as this is free from disrespect. We know that eyes are impermanent and the impermanent cannot see the eternal. Hence, it is unique to the dear Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam to see Allah in this world. Whichever issue was not dealt with by Imām Abū Ḥanifā, it will remain perplexing until the day of judgement. When Imām Abū Yūsuf became confused regarding certain issues , he would say: “When there is no ruling from our teacher; then this is our state”. The Doomsday is near - Good people are leaving the world. Whoever leaves does not leave behind his deputy. When Imam Bukhârī died he left behind ninety thousand disciples and scholars of Ḥadīth (Muḥaddith). Sayyidunā Imām- al-Aázam rađiyAllāhu ánhu on his death left behind one thousand Mujtaĥids who were his disciples. And these days thousands die but leave behind nobody. To be a Muḥaddith is the first step on the ladder of knowledge (‘Ilm) and to be a Mujtaĥid is the last destination. Mild fever, cold, pain and other light diseases, once in a while, are a blessing for the body not a problem. On the contrary absence of mild diseases is a problem. Concentrating on Allah Almighty after drifting in thoughts is Jiĥad al-Nafs (Striving in the way of Allah Almighty) and Jiĥad against the lower self is great Jiĥad. If food and sweets are given to the ascetics (fuqra), it is sadqah (charity). If given to the near ones, then it is Compassion, and if give to friends, then it is, repast. All these three acts invite Mercy and Expel hardships and difficulties. People and things which are close to Allah should be respected. Because of their nearness to Allah their respect is the veneration of Allah. Had the Imāms not been then Ḥadīth (Prophetic Tradition) would not been understood, if the Ḥadīths would have not been understood then the Book of Allah Almighty would not had been understood, and if the Book of Allah had not existed then there would not have been Allah Almighty’s order. The construction of the Pyramids of Egypt took place some 5750 years before the creation of Nabī Adam ‘álayhis salâm. Nabī Adam ‘álayhis salâm appeared on earth more than 7000 years ago. This construction was certainly the work of the Jinns who had already inhabited the earth 60000 years before the physical appearance of Nabī Adam ‘álayhis salâm. If someone has made confirmed decision that he will not take rest until offer all his remaining prayers (salat) and suppose that in this condition that person dies after a month or after a day then Allah out of His mercy will reward all his Prayers. O Muslims! O those who sincerely follow the Sharī’á of Rasūlullāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam! Know and certainly know that Sajdah for any other than Allah the Almighty and All-Powerful is absolutely not permitted. To make Sajdah Ibadah to anyone other than Allah Almighty is undoubtedly and certainly Shirk and open Kufr. Sajdah Ta’zīmī is ḥarām and there is also a controversy among some ‘Úlamā whether such a person who performs Sajda Ta’zīmī is a Kāfir or not. Such prostration for one’s spiritual shaykh or Mazār of a Walī is not permitted, but is a grievous sin and also ḥarām. Salvation depends on the fact that every single belief of the Ahl as-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah be so firm that one will remain firm even if the sky and the earth vanishes. Concerning this fact of the black mark that appears on the forehead due to performing Sajdah, it is established that if this has been done intentionally for the sake of show, then it is ḥarām and a grave sin. If the mark appeared due to excessive and sincere Sajdah for the Pleasure of Allah ALmighty and the person felt very happy and proud about it, then it is an act of Riya’ (Hypocrisy). That mark for him becomes a sin and if the mark appears and that person does not bother about it then it is Maḥmūd (Beneficial, Excellent). Never sit or associate yourselves with oppressors, sinners, transgressors, heretics and faithless people for there is a great chance of being influenced, if not so, then accused or being blamed. O Group of ‘Úlamâ! If you put yourself in Mubāhat (Permissible) leaving Mustaḥabāt (Desirables), People will fall into Makrūhāt (detested). If you commit Makrūh, people will get into ḥarām (Explicitly prohibited). If you carry out ḥarām, people will indulge in Kufr (Infidelity). A spiritual shaykh who does not respect and follow the Sharī’á is himself in darkness and totally incapable of illuminating (rating someone else’s path or guiding them). Such people are disciples of Shaytān and the enemies of Islam. To follow any path other than that of the Sharī’á is the path of the Cursed Shaytān. The evil jesters who mock the ‘Úlamâ and jeer at the teachings of the Sharī’á, they (falsely) claim that the ‘Úlamâ and the Fuqara have always been at odds with each other. These ignorant idiots cast doubts over the most eminent ‘Úlamâ and question their integrity. True love is when all actions are within the framework of the Sharī’á. Any action outside this is not regarded as love for Allah Almighty and His Beloved Rasūl şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. When an ignorant person worships or tries to tread on the path of Sūfism, the Shaytān makes him dance on his finger tips by putting his reins in his mouth, the bridle in the nose and drags him to wherever he desires. The Beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam is the king of the universe and reflects the majesty and grandeur of the Real King. His order prevails in the whole universe. All are His subjects and servants. Whatever he desires, Allah makes it possible. The people of unbelief should be told to come into the circle of Islam first and prove that they are true Muslims and then other issues can be discussed. True Muslims (Ahl-e Qibla) are those who have firm faith on all essentials of the faith. The belief in Allah Ta’āla along with all the essentials of religion and affirmation of faith is important because the denial of anyone of them is the denial of Allah. All the ordinances of the Sharī’á — body, soul and heart — and the sayings and knowledge of the saints and learned are essential for the believers. Those whose faith is in doubt should be treated mildly for they may reform themselves. The definition of the learned (‘ālim) is that he should be aware of the dogmas and is able to locate all his necessities from the Book without any help. The victims of the great flood (of Nūh’s time) did not have any descendants. Only the progeny of Sayyidunā Nūh ‘álayhis salâm lives on this earth. Those who visit the graves the spirits see them clearly; listens and understands their words. After death the power of the spirit increases manifold whether it is a Muslim or an unbeliever. The Caliphate of the Righteous caliphs was inspired by the Prophetic tradition such as that of ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul ‘Azīz rađiyAllāhu ánhu. And now in my view such Khilâfah will be established by Imām Maĥdī rađiyAllāhu ánhu in future. The private knowledge is particular to the Lord (Subhanuhu wa ta'ala) and is not possible for anyone else. And who ever proves even the smallest amount of it to be for anyone else in all the worlds commits without doubt the denial of Allah and polytheism. Both legally and rationally it is impossible for anyone among the creatures to encompass Allah Ta’āla’s information so far as its full details are concerned. Even if knowledge of all creatures from the first to the last is summed up it would never in comparison be equal to that of the knowledge of Allah Ta’āla, even so much as one part out of one million parts of a drop is in comparison with one million seas. The Personal-Absolute, All- inclusive and Exhaustive knowledge is particular to Allah Ta’āla, and men cannot have the absolute knowledge but through the Divine Bestowal. The worst are of two types: (i) The worst by word who burble orally (ii) The worst by act who keep silent by the tongue but keep at their wickedness and malevolence. The Waĥābiyya are both of these. The meaning of ‘Ilm is that one be fully equipped with the ‘Aqayed (beliefs) of Islam and this knowledge must be constantly fresh in the mind at all times. One must also have the capability of solving any question on Deen from books without the assistance of any person. Sitting in the company of the learned and the pious also develops ‘Ilm. Their company, talks and advice have a great bearing in obtaining knowledge. Sound knowledge is that which has a good understanding of Fiqah. The existence of the Sublime Being of the Almighty SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala is compulsory for Him and whatever else exists, is the manifestation of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. Thus, in reality, there is only one single existence (i.e. Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala) Human desires are acceptable as long as there are no Islamic restrictions found in them. Whatever the four Imams say is all in accordance to the Sharī’á. If they disagreed with the Sharī’á, then why were they called Imams? It is the duty of every Muslim to obey and follow the Imams. There is no Salât al-Janāzah (Funeral Prayer) for a Waĥābī, Râfdī, Qādiyānī and all heretics. Salât al-Janāzah is for a Muslim who holds Islamic beliefs and not for the Kuffār or Apostate. After knowing this fact and still reading Salât al-Janāzah for such a person is Kufr. Waĥābīs (Deobandīs), Ahl-e Ḥadīth, Qādiyānī etc. want that principles be ignored and discussion should take place on non-essentials. They should not be given any opportunity. To shave off completely or trim the beard very short once is a minor sin and to habitually do so is a major sin. This continuous act will make you a Fāsiq Mua’llin and the Court of Sharī’á will reject one as a valid witness. To perform Salâh with Jama’ah behind such a person is forbidden and if Salâh performed, it will be incumbent to repeat that Salâh. If one does not do so, then one will be a great sinner. Whatever offensive Waĥābīs say to me does not the least bother me. Some of these shameless hypocrites send anonymous letters full of vulgar language to me. I do not receive one or two, but Allah Almighty knows how many such obscene letters are sent to me all the time. These things do not affect or bother me. In fact, I make Shukr that Almighty Allah has made me a shield of Islam. The amount of time they spend sending abuses on me, at least those moments of the Waĥābī go empty in insulting Almighty Allah and His Beloved Rasūl şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. It does not even cross my mind to reply to these obscene letters nor do I feel bad about them. This is so, because my honour is meant to be sacrificed on the honour of Sayyidunā Rasūlullāh şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. Islam itself will never be subjugated, but a Muslim will be. The humiliation of a Muslim does not humiliate Islam in any way. A Muslim may experience great hardship in his lifetime in this Dunyya, but if he is given a little breeze of Jannah and asked, “What hardship did you experience in the world?” he will reply, “By Allah! Nothing at all.” On the contrary, if a Kāfir is given the life of a King for a thousand years in this world and never experience any hardship whatsoever, not even the heat of the sunshine, but when a slight gush of air from the Fire of Hell will be released on him in his grave and then Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala will asks him about the pleasures of Dunya, he will say, “I did not experience any pleasures and peace in the Dunya!” Only one lacking Hidāyah will regard the pleasures of this world as true pleasures and its hardship as hardship, while in reality, it is the opposite. There are three things necessary in this world, a little food for survival, a piece of cloth to cover the body and a hole (shelter) to sit in. There is enough ḥalāl money to acquire these basic things. When the Nafs becomes weak, the soul and heart becomes powerful. When this happens, sit in a hole without food for eight days and no harm will come to you. This is so because spirituality will control the physical body. The Divine Mercy of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala nourishes the soul which supports the physical body. Sometimes to disregard a minor sins may lead to Kufr if the sin relates to the necessities of Deen (dharūriyāt-e Deen). The ‘Úlamā state that if someone commits a sin and people ask him to repent and if he says, “What wrong did I do that you ask me to make Tawba?”, this is Kufr. There are many minor sins (Saghīra) that are from the necessities of Deen and if one regards them as ḥalāl, and then one will become a Kāfir. Similarly, if anyone regards a minor sin as insignificant, it becomes Kabīra (major). The pious Awliya-Allah state that one sin links to another. One must not see whether a sin is minor or major, but observe whose Divine Laws you are breaking. If one realizes that one is a criminal in the Court of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, one will not differentiate between minor and major sins. One will not sin at all. In this world, īmān is absolute excellence and Kufr is absolute evil. Besides these two, there is nothing good or evil. If leaving out a Mubah leads to the disgrace of a Muslim then that Mubah becomes Wājib because it is ḥarām to disgrace or humiliate a Muslim. Likewise, it is also Waajib to omit a Mubah that leads to the humiliation of a Muslim. We respect the scholar because we look upon him as a heir to the belobed Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. The lawful heir to the Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam is an individual who is on the right path. An insolent person, who is on the wrong path, is a heir to Satan rather than the Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. A Muslim should not love his brother or his friend or anything else in this world more than Allah Almighty and His Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. Those who are disrespectful towards the Prophet Muḥammad şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam, they should lose their respect and love in your hearts at once. You should leave them and throw them out like a fly thrown out of the milk. You should hate them. Don’t take your relationships and your friendships into consideration. Don’t feel impressed by their religious leadership and scholarship. Their cloaks and turbans should not impress you. Dear Brothers! You are credulous sheep of the beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. Wolves are all around you and they yearn to misguide you and plunge you into the tumult (fitnah) and take you with them to the Hell-Fire. Run far away from them!! By the Grace of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala! I find myself in that state which the great Fuqaha have stated, that is, the performance of Sunnah Salâh is exempted for a person who is totally engrossed in the khidmah (service) of Deen. Alhamdulillah! Though I am in this category but I have never missed any of my Sunnah Salâh. The miracle of a Walī is his complete compliance to the teachings of the beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam. The steadfast adherence to the Sharī’á is the best of karāmahs. A true Saint is righteous and follows the path laid down by the beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam.

..:: Who is Imaam Ahmad Rida Khan? ::.. Imam Ahmed Rida Khan [d. 1340h/1921 CE] was a champion of the Sunni World in the twentieth century as he defended the belief system of Sunni Muslims and rejected the false and deviant ways head on with support from the greatest Ulama worldwide. He restored the deen to its original state in India when falsehood was being mixed with the truth and people were confused about Sunni beliefs and practises. Such a person is known as a “Mujaddid”. Hadrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings upon him) said: “There will always be in my Ummah a group who safeguard the truth until Qiyamah comes”[Hakim’s Mustadrak] Hadrat Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Noble Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) said: “Allah shall send for this Ummah at the head of every hundred years a person who shall revive their Deen for them” Family History Imam Ahmed Rida son of Mufti Naqi ‘Ali son of Mufti Muhammad Rida. He was born in a scholarly family on the 10th of Shawwal (1856 CE) in Bareilly, India. His forefathers were originally from Kandahar, Afghanistan, and migrated to and settled in India. Studies & Discipleship Imam Ahmed Rida studied twenty one traditional Islamic sciences under his father, and mastered over fifty traditional sciences most of which were poured into his heart from Allah Almighty as he mentioned in al-Ijaazat al-Mateenah. He wrote his first ever fatwa on 14th Sha’ban 1286h on an issue of fostering (when he was only 13 years, 10 months and 4 days old!) Imam Ahmed Rida took his spiritual pledge (bay’ah/ahd) and received khilafah in various Sufi pathways from his spiritual teacher , Sayyid Shah Aal-e-Rasul Ahmadi from Maarharah, India, in 1296H. Travels to Hajj First Hajj: In 1295h (1878 CE), at the age of 22, the great Imam travelled to perform Hajj with his father where he received Ijazahs (licenses to teach) in the traditional sciences from the great scholars of Makkah such as Sayyid Ahmad Zayni Dahlan and Mufti Abdullah Saaj. Event: It is narrated that Imam Ahmed Rida was near Maqam Ibrahim after Maghrib salah one evening that the Shafi’I Imam of Masjid al-Haraam Shaykh Salih Jamal al-Layl Makki (d.1320h/1884) greeted him and said: “I swear by Allah, I can see the light of Allah shine in your forehead” and presented Ijazahs to him. Second Hajj: In 1323h (1950 CE), Imam Ahmed Rida travelled to the Two Holy sanctuaries for the second time in company of his brother, Mawlana Hassan Raza Khan and son, Mawlana Hamid Raza Khan. Event: He wrote a book called “Al-Dawlah al-Makkiyyah” in Arabic in this journey in just over eight hours without using any books on a question proposed to him by the Sharif of Makkah on the Noble Prophet ‘s (may Allah give him peace and blessings) knowledge of the unseen (ilm al-gayb). This work received a tremendous acceptance in its recital gathering in the presence of the Sharif which was attended by the prominent scholars of the time. In the same journey, he had numerous meetings of knowledge and circles with the great Ulama who were either teaching, living or travelling in Hijaz. He produced a number of books in Arabic due to these sittings and circles, among them are: Hussam al-Haramayn (Sword of the Two Holy Sanctuaries on the throat of disbelief and falsehood) – his famous work in defence of the Sunni beliefs and refutation of deviant groups that had blasphemed Allah and His Messenger. Al-Ijaazat al-Mateenah – His licenses to the scholars of Makkah and Madinah and letters to them Kiflul Faqih – Fatwa on the legal status of the bank note in Islamic law All three of the above mentioned books made Imam Ahmed Rida very popular in the holy lands of Hijaz, Syria and Yemen. What his contemporary Arab scholars said about Him? Major scholars of Makkah and Madinah praised him lavishly for his knowledge and piety. He was called: “The absolute Shaykh of all teachers” by Shaykh Ismail Makki, Libarian of Makkah Haram Library “The encyclopaedia of all sciences” by Shaykh ‘Ali bin Hassan Maliki, Mufti of Makkah city “A giant Imam and well learned man who is an expert in the sciences” by Shaykh Yusuf Nabhani, Mujaddid of Sham & Mufti of Lebanon. [see: Al-Dawlah al-Makkiyyah & Hussamul Haramayn for more] His Principles (Manhaj) 1. Love of Allah and His Messenger is before anything & everything He said “If my heart was ever divided into two parts, one of them would have written on it “laa ilaaha illAllah” and on the other “Muhammadur Rasulullah”!! 2. Defending the Honour of the Noble Messenger (upon him peace & blessings) He did not tolerate blasphemy (disrespect) of the Noble Messenger or of the pious companions or Awliya and stood strongly against the corrupted groups of his time for this reason. 3. Education and transmission of authentic knowledge He was a dedicated teacher and some of the greatest Ulama of India were his students, among them are: His two sons, Hujjatul Islam (Proof of Islam) Hamid Rida Khan & Mufti-e-Azam Hind (the grand Mufti of India), Mustafa Rida Khan Sadrus Shariah (Front line scholar of Islamic Law): Amjad Ali al-A’zami Malik al-Ulema (King of the Ulama): Zafaruddin Bihari Sayyid Muhammad Muhadith-e-Kachouchwi Qutb-e-Madina: Ziya’uddin Ahmad al-Madani & others 4. Self-Purification He followed the spiritual path (tariqa) of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani and loved all the Sufiya (Awliya). He made thousands repent from sins in his gatehrings and his entire life was spent purifying hearts and summoning people to Allah Almighty 5. Praise of the Messenger through writing and poems His Durood-o-Salam is recited all over the world after Jum’ua and at the ends of religious events in mosques and homes like the Qasidah Burdah. His most famous book of Na’ats is called “Hada’iq-e-Bakshish” containing some of the finest praises of Allah and of His chosen people. 6. Following the Sunnah of the Messenger (upon him peace & blessings) to the smallest detail The character of the Noble Messenger (upon him peace & blessings) was imprinted in Imam Ahmed Rida’s life. He staunchly practised the Sunnah and so did his disciples and students. 7. Uncompromising defence of the Ahlus-Sunnah beliefs and practises He authored more than two hundred books on the teachings of the Ahlus-Sunnah and their defence. His Books Imam Ahmed Rida wrote more than a thousand books and commentaries in more than 55 sciences. A list of about 600 books is available titled “al-Mujmal al Mu’addid”. A bulky 12 volume Hanafi fatwa collection: “Fataawa-e-Ridwiyyah” in Urdu/Arabic was recently published in Lahore (Pakistan) with an index in 33 volumes! His Fataawa are an ocean of knowledge and wisdom. The Sunni Muslims of the sub-continent (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan) remember the great Imam for his service to the Ahlus-Sunnah and consider him a saviour when the Sunni-way was at threat. His Demise and Burial Imam Ahmed Rida passed away on 28th October 1921 CE (25th Safar 1340h) at the age of 65, in his home at Jumu’ah time when the mu’adhin was saying “come to success” leaving behind two sons, Mowlana Hamid Raza and Mufti Mustafa Raza, and five daughters. People from all over the world visit his blessed shrine in Bareilly Shareef every year on 25th Safar and attend the annual khatam (Blessed URS). The great grandson who takes care of the affairs of the school of Imam Ahmed Rida in Bareilly is Mufti Akhtar Rida Khan, a fine scholar and graduate of al-Azhar University in Egypt. He is now visually impaired yet still teaches and dictates translations to books in Arabic and English, with good knowledge of English. May Allah preserve him and grant health. - Courtesy - Shakil Qadiri Ziaee

<b> <b> The Great Imaam and Mujaddid, Sayyiduna AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadiri (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) was only 4 years old when he completed the recitation of the Holy Quran. Due to the extraordinary intelligence bestowed upon him by Almighty ALLAH, AlaHadrat Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu completed his Islamic Education at the very young age of 13 years, 10 months and 5 days. The Illustrious Teachers of Imaam Ahmad Rida AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) gained his basic knowledge at home. He later continued his studies under the guidance of certain noted teachers. He studied under his father, Hadrat Allama Mawlana Naqi Ali Khan (Radi Allahu Anhu). He completed his primary education by Janab Mirza Ghulam Qadir Baig, by whom he studied the book, "Mizaan-e-Munsha'ab." AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) also studied under the guidance of the following luminous personalities: 1. Hadrat Mawlana Abdul Ali Rampuri (Radi Allahu Anhu)<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">2. Shaykh al-Kabeer, Hadrat Allama Syed Shah Abul Hussain Ahmad Noori (Radi Allahu Anhu)<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">3. Shaykh al-Tariqah, Hadrat Allama Shah Ale Rasool Mahrahrwi (Radi Allahu Anhu)<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">4. Shaykh Ahmad bin Zain Dahlaan al-Makki (Radi Allahu Anhu)<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">5. Shaykh Abdur Rahman Makki (Radi Allahu Anhu), and<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">6. Shaykh Hussain bin Saleh Makki (Radi Allahu Anhu) AlaHadrat and the Ulama of Haramain When AlaHadrat went to perform his first HAJJ and Zyarah on the 26th of Shawwal 1295 A.H. (1876). He was only 20 years old at that time. One day, after completing his Hajj, he went to perform his Maghrib Salaah before the Maqaam-e-Ibrahim (Alaihis Salam). Having completed his Salaah, the Imam of the Shafi'ee order of Makkatul Mukarramah, Allama Hussain bin Saleh Kamaal (Radi Allahu Anhu), approached him. He clutched AlaHadrat (radi Allahu anhu) by his hand and led him to his house. The great Imam then placed his hand on the blessed forehead of AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) and said: "Verily, I am observing the Noor of Almighty Allah on this forehead." Without hesitation, he blessed AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) with the Sanad (Certificate) of Sihah Sitta (Six Compilers of Hadith: Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, Abu Dawood, Tirmizi and Nisa'i). He also began addressing AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) by the title of "Dia al-Din" or "The Light or Splendour of Deen." The speciality of this Sanad is that it has only Eleven (11) levels to Imam Bukhari. AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu) was also blessed with the Asnaad (Certificates) of Hadees o Fiqah, Usool o Tafseer and etc. from the Mufti of the Hanafi order in Makkatul Mukarramah, Sayyiduna Allama Abdur Rahmaan Siraaj Hanafi and Mufti of the Shafi'ee order in Makkatul Mukarramah, Mufti Shaykh Sayyad Ahmad Dahlaan Shafi'ee (Radi Allahu Anhuma). When he went for his Second Hajj in 1323/1905, he stayed for three months in the Holy Land and constantly searched for anyone who had higher-ranking Sanad of Hadith then His Sanad of Hadith. He wanted to take it from him and elevate His existing Sanad of Hadith. But Alhamdulillah! His Sanad was the highest and everyone took Sanads from him. Sheikh Abd al-Rahmaan Dah’laan, the youngest son of Sheikh Ahmed Dah’laan and his elder brother, Sheikh Asad Dah’laan (Qaadi of Makkah at that time) both took Sanad of Hadith from him too. And Shaikh Saaleh Kamal, the most Knowledgable Scholar of Makkah at that time, though he was a senior Aalim, but he insisted in taking Sanad-e-Hadith and other Ijazah from AlaHadrat. AlaHadrat tried to evade this for a few days in respect but it was in vain. Shaikh Saaleh Kamal constantly insisted and forced AlaHadrat to issue them to him. The Ulama of Arab who praised Imam Ahmad Rida Following is the list of some of the Giants and Celebrated ‘Ulama and Imams of the Arab World who highly praised Imam Ahmad Rida and acknowledged his books and teaching as strictly in accordance to the Shariah and the tenants of the Ahlus-Sunnah wa Jama‘ah: 1. Shaykh Muhammad Sa’eed bin Muhammad Salam Ba Busail<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">2. Shaykh Ahmad bin Abdullah Abu al Khair Mirdad<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">3. Shaykh Muhammad Saleh bin Sadiq Kamal<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">4. Shaykh ‘Ali bin Sadiq Kamal<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">5. Maulana Shah Muhammad Abdul Haq Alahabadi Muhajar Makki<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">6. Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad Marzooqi Abu-Hussain bin Abdur Rehman Hussaini<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">7. Shaykh Umer bin abuBakr ba Junaid<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">8. Shaykh Muhammad ‘Abid bin Husain Maliki<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">9. Shaykh Muhammad ‘Ali bin Hussain Maliki<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">10. Shaykh Muhammad Jamal bin Muhammad Amir bin Hussain Maliki<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">11. Shaykh As’ad bin Ahmad Dahlaan<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">12. Shaykh Abdur Rehman bin Ahmad Dahlaan<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">13. Maulana Ahmad bin Muhammad Ziaudin Bengali Qadri Chishti<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">14. Shaykh Muhammad bin Yusaf Khiat<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">15. Shaykh Muhammad Saleh bin Muhammad ba Fazl<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">16. Shaykh Abdulkarim bin Hamza Daghastani Hashmi Naji<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">17. Shaykh Muhammad Sa’id bin Muhammad Yamani<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">18. Shaykh Muhammad Hamid bin Ahmad bin ‘Auz Jadawi<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">19. Shaykh Uthman bin Abdus Salam Daghastani<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">20. Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad Sa’eed bin Muhammad Maghrabi<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">21. Shaykh Muhammad bin Ahmad Umeri Wasti<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">22. Shaykh Sayyid Abbas bin Muhammad Ridwan<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">23. Shaykh Umer bin Hamdan Mahrasi<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">24. Shaykh Sayyid Ahmad bin Isma‘il Barzanji<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">25. Shaykh Abdul Qadir Taufiq Shalabi<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">26. Shaykh Sayyid Isma‘il bin Khalil<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">27. Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf Afghani<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">28. Shaykh Muhammad Tajuddin bin Mustafa Ilyas<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">29. Shaykh Sayyid Ahmad al Jazairi<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">30. Shaykh Khalil bin Ibrahim Kharbuti<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">31. Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad bin Muhammad Habib Didawi<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">32. Shaykh Muhammad bin Muhammad Sosi Khiari<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">33. Shaykh Muhammad Uzayr Wazir [Alaihim ar-raHma wa ar-Ridwan] Branches of Knowledge Imam Ahmad Rida studied under various teachers but with personal study, he perfected himself in more than 54 different disciplines of knowledge. The following 21 branches of Knowledge he learnt from his father:- 1. Ilm-al-Quran (Knowledge of the Quran)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">2. Ilm-al-Hadith (Knowledge of Traditions)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">3. Usul-e-Hadith (Principle of Traditions)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">4. Fiqh-e-Hanafi (Hanfi Jurisprudence)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">5. Kutub-e-Fiqh Jumla (All Books of Jurisprudence)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">6. Usul-e-Fiqh (Principle of Jurisprudence)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">7. Jadl-e-Muhazab.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">8. Ilm-e-Tafseer (Knowledge of Exegesis of the Holy Quran)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">9. Ilm-al Kalam (Scholastic theology)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">10. Ilm-e-Nahav (Syntax)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">11. Ilm-e-Sarf (Grammar, Accidence and Etymology)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">12. Ilm-e-Maani (Elocution)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">13. Ilm-e-Badi (Style)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">14. Ilm-e-Bayan (Rhetoric)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">15. Ilm-e-Mantique (Logic)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">16. Ilm-e-Munazara (Dialectic)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">17. Ilm-e-Takseer (Carrying figures)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">18. Ilm-e-Falsafa (Philosophy)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">19. Ilm-e-Hay’at (Astronomy)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">20. Ilm-e-Hisab (Arithmetic)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">21. Ilm-e-Hindasa (Geometry) Following are the 10 disciplines of knowledge, which AlaHadrat haven't studied under any teacher but he had the Ijazat in these from discerning Ulama and He use to give Ijaza in these disciplines too. 22. Qirat (Recitation of the Quran)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">23. Tajwid (Knowledge of Right pronunciation of the Quran.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">24. Tasauwuf (Mysticism)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">25. Suluk (Knowledge of manner in mystic)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">26. Akhlaque (Ethics)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">27. Asma-ul-Rajaal (Encyclopaedia of Narrators of Traditions)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">28. Siyar (Biography)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">29. Tawarikh (Chronology)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">30. Loghat (Lexicon)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">31. Adab-Ma-Jumla Funoon (Literature with all Arts) Following are the 14 disciplines of Knowledge that Imam Ahmad Rida haven't learnt by any teachers:- 32. Arsamatiqi (Arithmetic)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">33. Jabr-o-Muqabilah (Algebra)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">34. Ilm-e-Tauqeet (Timings)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">35. Logharsimat (Logarithms)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">36. Hisab-e-Satini<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">37. Manazir-o-Maraya (sense & sight)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">38. Ilm-ul-Ukur (spheres)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">39. Zijaat (Astronomical tables)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">40. Muthallath Kurvi (Spherical Trigonometry)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">41. Muthallath Musattah (Plane Trigonometry)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">42. Haiyate Jadeedah (Modern Astronomy)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">43. Jafr (Numerology & literology)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">44. Murabba'at (Quadrangular)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">45. Za'icha (Horoscopes)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); "> Following are the 10 branches of learning that he has received by the Heavenly Blessing inspired directly into his heart: 46. Nazm-e-Arabi (Arabic Poetry)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">47. Nazm-e-Farsi (Persian Poetry)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">48. Nazm-e-Hindi (Hindi Poetry)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">49. Nathr-e-Urdu (Urdu Prose)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">50. Nathre-Farsi (Persian Prose)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">51. Nathre Arabi (Arabic Prose)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">52. Khat-e-Naskh (Arabic Calligraphy)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">53. Khat-e-Nastalique (Persian Calligraphy)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">54. Tilawat ma'a Tajwid (Recitation of the Holy Quran with right pronunciation)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">55. Ilm-e-Meeras (Knowledge of Inheritance) Note:- Syyedi AlaHadrat learnt Ilm-e-Takseer and Ilm-e-Jafr from Hadrat Abul Hussain Ahmed-e-Noori too but it was just to an extant not in depth as such. The branches of knowledge of Imam Ahmad Rida, are more than 60. Here they are arranged according to the syllabus of Jamias & Universities written as under :- 1. Jurisprudence<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">2. Principle of Jurisprudence.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">3. Lexicon of jurisprudence<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">4. Hadith<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">5. Priciple of Hadith<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">7. Encyclopaedia of Hadith<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">7. Critical examination of Hadith.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">8. Exegesis<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">9. Principle of Exegesis.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">10. Scholastic theology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">11. Islameology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">12. Recitation of the Quran with right pronunciation.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">13. Knowledge of the Quran & art of its translation<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">14. Dialectic.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">15. Syntax & Etymology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">16. Rhetoric and style & elocution<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">17. Linguistic and lexicon<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">18. Phonetic<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">19. Urdu prose<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">20. Arabic Prose<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">21. Persian Prose<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">22. Arabic poetry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">23. Persian Poetry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">24. Urdu poetry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">25. Hindi poetry.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">26. Explanation, criticism & appreciation<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">27. Prosody<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">28. Mysticism<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">29. Metaphysics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">30. Incantation & Invocation<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">31. Jafr (Literology & Numerology)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">32. Carrying the figures (Takseer)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">33. Ethics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">34. Logic<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">35. Philosophy<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">36. Psychology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">37. Chronology & Biography<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">38. Sociology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">39. Economics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">40. Education<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">41. Political Science<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">42. Commerce<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">43. Banking<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">44. Arithmetic & Computation<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">45. Algebra (Factorization, equation of any degree, exponential series, Binomial theorem, set theory, Topology, Tensorial algebra)<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">46. Plane Trigonometry Euclidean logarithms<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">47. Spherical Trigonometry.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">48. Euclidean Geometry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">49. Coordinate Geometry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">50. Timings<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">51. Horoscopes<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">52. Astronomy & Astronomical Tables<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">53. Hisab e Satini<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">54. Statistics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">55. Dynamics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">56. Statics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">57. Hydro Dynamics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">58. Hydrostatics<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">59. Zoology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">60. Botany<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">61. Geology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">62. Geography<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">63. Horticultise<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">64. Unani medicine<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">65. Physiology<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">66. Inorganic chemistry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">67. Organic chemistry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">68. Physical chemistry<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); ">69. Biochemistry etc. کس طرح اتنے علم کے دریا بہا دیئے ۔ ۔ ۔ علمائے حق کی عقل تو حیراں ہے آج بھی مرزا سر نیاز جھکاتا ہے اس لئے ۔ ۔ ۔ علم و عمل پہ آپ کا احساں ہے آج بھی </b></b>

All praises are due to Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala Who created His Beloved Rasūl Sayyidunā MuHammad Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam without a shadow. This is one of the many remarkable qualities that makes our beloved Master unique in the entire creation of the universe. Choicest Salāms and most revered Salutations upon the dazzling manifestation of the Sublime Lord SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala who is the most perfect and independent human created by the Real Absolute Almighty Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. We are living in a world of uncertainty and misconceptions. Man is beginning to question the very roots of his beliefs regarding Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, to create doubt in the minds of the simple and unsuspecting Muslims. A brother in Islam provided me a link where some lunatics were trying to accuse the magnificent personality of Syeduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam having a shadow like any other human!! (Na'udhu Billahi min dhalik) Indeed, our Master, the selected splendid Moon and brilliant Star Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, did not have a shadow. This is clearly proven by the Hadith Sharīf and consensus of the illustrious Ā'immah of Dīn. Those who dispute this are not even fit to qualify as students of these great ‘Ulamā, let alone understand their works. It is recorded in authentic books from generation to generation with unbroken chain sequence and consensus that the beloved Nabī Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam did not have a shadow. To this day it cannot be proven that any ‘Ālim of Dīn has ever dared to dispute this agreed fact. But how unfortunate is it that suddenly some fool is born who rejects this undisputed fact and intends to enslave himself with the chains of Nafs and ignorance. This rejection makes transparent such peoples ignorance, insolence and disrespect for our Master and compassionate Rasūl Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam. Surely, it is out of the many unique attributes of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) that HE did not possess a shadow. He didn't have a shadow in the radiance of sunlight nor did he have a shadow in the illumination of the moon. This is the `Aqeedah (Creed or belief) of the SaHaba, Tabi'een and the Ulama al-Islam. We shall now proceed and contemplate upon the `Aqeedah of the pious predecessors. The `Aqeedah of Sayyiduna Uthman al-Ghani and Imam Nasafi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anhum Ajma'een Allamah Imam Nasafi (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) writes that Hadrat Uthman (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) came to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and said, قال عثمان رضی الله تعالٰی عنه ان الله ما اوقع ظلک علی الارض لئلایضع انسان قدمه علی ذٰلک الظل "Allah did not put your shadow on the Earth in case someone trod upon it". [Tafseer-e-Madarik, Dar al-Kutb Arabi , Vol. 3, Page 135] From this hadith it is evident that the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) did not possess a shadow and the `Aqeedah of Hadrat Uthman (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) is vivid. The Glorious Prophet (Sallallahu'Alaihi Wasallam) listened to what Uthman (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) had said and did not disagree with him. Also the `Aqeedah of Imam Nasafi (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) is seen. The `Aqeedah of Hadrat Abdullah ibn Abbas, Son of Abdullah Ibn Abbas, Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mubarak and Hafidh Allamah Ibn Jauzi Radi ALLAHu Anhum Ajma'een Syeduna Abdullah bin Mubarak and Allama Jauzi in his Kitab al-Wafa narrates a hadith from Hadrat Abdullah ibn Abbas (the cousin of the Holy Prophet Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) and Son of Hadrat Abdullah bin Abbas: قال لم یکن لرسول الله صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم ظل ، ولم یقم مع شمس قط الاغلب ضؤوه ضوء الشمس ، ولم یقم مع سراج قط الاغلب ضوؤه علی ضوء السراج "Allah's Rasul had no shadow, not while standing in the sun, but the brilliance of his Noor surpassed the rays of the sun; nor while sitting before a burning light, but his luminous Noor excelled the lustre of the light". [Al-Wafa, Chapter 29, Vol. 2, Page 407] The `Aqeedah of Hadrat Zakwaan Tabi'ee and Hadrat Hakeem Tirmidhi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Hadrat Hakeem Tirmidhi narrates from Hadrat Zakwaan Tabi'ee (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho): فقد اخرج الحکیم الترمذی عن ذکوان ان رسول الله صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم لم یکن یرٰی له ظل فی شمس ولا قمر "The shadow of the blessed Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) didn't show in the sun nor did it became apparent in the moonlight" [Khasa'is al-Kubra, Vol. 1, Page 68] The `Aqeedah of Imam Qadi Iyad al-Maliki Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Allamah Qadi Iyad (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) writes: وما ذکر من انه کان لاظل لشخصه فی شمس ولا قمر لانه کان نوراً "The narration that the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) did not possess a shadow in the sunlight nor the moonlight is true because the blessed Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was made of Noor (light)." [Ash-Shifa, Dar al Kutb Ilmiyah , Vol. 1, Page 225] The `Aqeedah of Imam Jalal al-Din as-Suyuti Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Imam Suyuti set aside a whole chapter in `Khasaais al-Kubra' about the shadowless Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and calls it, "In honour of the miracle that the shadow of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was not seen." Thereafter, Allamah Suyuti (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) quotes the hadith of Hadrat Zakwaan Tabi'ee (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) which has been mentioned above and then cites another hadith as follows: قال ابن سبع من خصائصه صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم ان ظله کان لایقع علی الارض وانه کان نورا فکان اذا مشٰی فی الشمس اوالقمر لاینظر له ظل قال بعضھم ویشھد له حدیث قول صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم فی دعائه واجعلنی نورا "Ibn Saba' said that it is a uniqueness of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) that he did not have a shadow because he was made from Noor. And when he used to walk in the light of the sun or the moon, his shadow was not apparent. Various scholars have said that this unique attribute of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is clear proof of another hadith in which the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) prayed to Allah to make him Noor" [Khasais al-Kubra, Vol. 1, Page 68] Note: When the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) asked Allah to make him a Noor, this does not imply that the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was not already a Noor. This du'a was recited so that Allah may make the blessed Prophet (sallallahu 'alahi wasallam) an even greater Noor and so that every one of his blessed features may became a source of light for the believers in terms of knowledge and also a Noor on the Day of Judgment. For example, when the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) read Sure Fatiha in salah and recited (Guide me along the straight path), this, obviously, does not mean that he was not already upon the straight path, it is simply a means of thanking Allah for keeping him upon it. In the same way, the Du'a-e-Noor was a token of thanks to Allah for making the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) noor. From the above narration, the `Aqeedah of Imam Jalal al-Deen Suyuti (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) and Imam ibn Saba' is clear that the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was made from Noor and was not only a mere Bashar (man) like us. He was a bashar but he was also Noor. A diamond is a stone but a stone like no other, Muhammad is a man but a man like no other The `Aqeedah of MuHammad bin Yousuf al-SaliHi al-Shami Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho It is stated in Seerat-e-Shaami: قال معناه لئلایطأعلیه کافر فیکون مذلة له "Allah Almighty does not let your shadow fall on the ground, so that no foot of man can fall on it". [subl al-Huda wal Rishad, Chapter 20, Dar al-Kutb Ilmiyah (Berut), Vol. 2, Page 90] The `Aqeedah of Imam Ahmad Qastalani Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Imam Ahmed Qastalani states in al-Mawahib al-Ladunya: لم یکن له صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم فی شمس ولا قمر رواه الترمذی عن ذکوان ، وقال ابن سبع کان صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم نوراً فکان اذا مشٰی فی الشمس اوالقمر لایظھر له ظل قال غیره ویشھد له قوله صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم فی دعائه واجعلنی نورا "The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam did not possess a shadow in the brightness of the sun or moonlight is proven from the Ahadith of Tirmizi Sharief of Ibn Zakwaan and Ibn Saba that when he used to walk in the light of the sun or the moon, his shadow was not apparent and this unique attribute of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is clear proof of another hadith in which the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) prayed to Allah to make him Noor". [Mawahib al-Ladunya, Section 3, Chapter 1, Al-Maktab al-Islami (Berut), Vol. 2, Page 307] The `Aqeedah of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Hadrat Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi states in his Mathnawi Sharif: چوں فنانش از فقر پیرایه شود ۔۔۔ او محمد داربے سایه شود "Let alone the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, even if an ordinary servant of the Holy Prophet Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim reaches the stage of inner mortality (BAQA), then like the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, his shadow too disappears". [Masanwi Ma'nawi, Section 5, Kutb Khana Peshwar, Page 19] The 'Aqeedah of Imam ibn Hajar Makki al-Haythami Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Imam Haytami writes: ومما یؤیدانه صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم صارنورا انه کان اذا مشٰی فی الشمس اوالقمر لم یظھر له ظل لانه لایظھر الالکثیف وھو صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم قد خلصه الله من سائر الکثائف الجسمانیة وصیره نورا صرفا لایظھر له ظل اصلا "He became light to the extent that if he walked in sunlight or moonlight he did not have a shadow. The reason is that shadows pertain only to dense bodies whereas he has been purified by Allah from all the bodily attributes of denseness and he has turned him into light unadulterated and pure, and entirely devoid of shadow." [shahrah Umm al-Qurra, Couplet 2, Vol. 1, Page 129] The 'Aqeedah of Imam Burhan al-Din al-Halabi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Imam Halabi writes: "If he walked in sunlight or in moonlight he had no shadow because he was light." [seerat al-Halabiyah] The `Aqeedah of Imam Rabbani Mujaddid Alf Thaani Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Imam Rabbani writes: او را صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم سایه نبود درعالم شهادت سایه هرشخص از شخص لطیف تر است وچوں لطیف ترے ازوے صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم درعالم نباشد اورا سایه چه صورت دارد "Indeed the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) did not have a shadow. This is because in this world, the shadow of a being is always more fine than the actual being itself and in this universe, there is nothing more fine than the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam), hence, how could it be possible that he possessed a shadow?" [Maktubaat Imam-e-Rabbani, Vol. 3, Page 187] From the above, the `Aqeedah of Mujaddid-e-Alfi Thaani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) is clear. The `Aqeedah of Shaykh Abd al-Haq Muhaddith al-Dehlwi Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho Shaikh Abdul Haq Shaikh-e-MuHaqqiq writes: ونبودمرآنحضرت را صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم سایه نه در آفتاب ونه در قمر "The shadow of the Prophet was non-existent in the rays of the sun and in the moonlight"[Madarij an-Nabuwwah, Vol. 1, Page 21] نور یکے از اسمائے آنحضرت است صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وسلم ونور راسایه نمی باشد انتهٰی "Noor is one of the Names of The blessed Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam, and Noor does not have a shadow". [Madarij an-Nabuwwah, Vol. 1, Page 21] The `Aqeedah of Shah Abd al-Aziz Muhaddith al-Dehlwi Shah Abd al-Aziz writes concerning the Shadowless Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam): سایه ایشاں برزمیں نمی افتاد "His (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) shadow did not fall upon the Earth". [Tafseer-e-Azeezi, Muslim Book Depot , Page 312] The `Aqeedah of the pious individuals above is clearly evident. They believed that the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was a Noor, hence, he did not possess a shadow. This is the `Aqeedah of the Sahaba, tabi'een and all Muslim generations. The 'Aqeedah of Rashid Ahmad Gangohi Deobandi The following quote of Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi is presented so that Deobandis can take a second glance at their beleifs regarding the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) in light of their Imam's quote. Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi writes, بتواتر ثابت شد کہ آنحضرت صلی الله علیه وسلم سایہ نہ داشتند وظآهر است کہ بجز نور همه اجسام ظل می دارند "It is steadily proved that Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam did not possess a shadow. And it is an established fact that all things apart from Noor have a shadow." [imdad-us-Sulook, Page 68] The 'Aqeedah of Ashraf Ali Thanvi Deobandi Ashraf Ali Thanvi has also accepted in his Book Shukr an-Ne'mah: یہ بات مشهور ہے کہ ہمارے حضور صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وآله وسلم کا سایہ نہ تھا کہ ہمارے حضور صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وآله وسلم سر تاپا نور ہی نور تھے۔ It is very famous that Our Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam did not possess a shodow because Our Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam was Orbiculate Noor. [shukr an-Ne'mah, Page 20] The 'Aqeedah of Abid Miaan Deobandi Abid Mian (Deobandi) says: آنحضرت صلی الله تعالٰی علیه وآله وسلم کا جسم نورانی تھا جس وقت آپ دھوپ اور چاندنی رات میں آمد و رفت فرماتے تو مطلقاً سایه ظاهر نہ ہوتا تھا۔ The blessed body of Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam was Noor. Whenever we used to walk under the sun or the moon, his shadow was never seen. [Rahmatullil Aalameen (Dehli), Page 35] Those Deobandis who revere and honour Rasheed Gangohi and Ashraf Ali Thanvi should inspect their creed and thereafter alter it so that it is in line with the above quotation of his. Dear Muslims! In light of the aforementioned, we must not consider ourselves to be from the minority when believing the Dear Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) to be Noor and shadowless. Rather, it is those who deny the light of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) who are from the minority and have arisen with their beliefs recently. Our belief in the Noor-e-Muhammadi is as old as Islam whereas the belief that the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is a normal human being like any other is an innovation. May Allah Almighty give us the guidance and strength of Imaan to remain steadfast on the Straight Path. May Allah grant us all the true love of His dearest and first creation (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam)... Aameen! -- Almighty Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and His Beloved Rasūl Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam knows the best. -- Sources: قَمَرِ التَّمَام فيِ نَفِى الظِّلِّ عَنْ سَيِّدِالاَ نَام نفی الفیئ عمن استنار بنوره کل شیئ by AlaHadrat Imam aHmad Rida al-Qadiri Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anhu Translated by Shaykh 'Abd al-Hadi al-Qadiri Radawi [Durban - South Africa] The Shadowless Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam by Brother MuHammad Aqdas

<b> Imam Ahmad Rida’s Mastery in Hadith Sciences Truly, there is very little of what I can say about the sciences that this extraordinary personality had acquired. It is sufficient to know that his knowledge, taqwa and level of mastery were acknowledged by the masters themselves; the renowned Jurists, masters of Hadith, and scholars of traditional Islamic sciences from the two Holy sanctuaries and the subcontinent. His Juridical opinions ‘fatawa’ and legal stances share a great deal of information with us about his mastery in Legal Methodology, Jurisprudence and inference from the Primary sources as well as other ancillary sciences. ‘al-Ataya al-Nabawiyyah fi al-Fatawa al-Rifdwiyyah’, is an outstanding contribution made by Imam Ahmad to the traditional sciences and their development, hence acclaimed as one of the greatest encyclopedias on the Hanafi Law and its branches. Not only that it is rooted in the essence of Islamic Jurisprudence, his Fatawa also consists of a variety of subjects from mathematics, theology, history, Euclidean geometry, philosophy, linguistics, and astronomy to exegesis of the Qur’an and Hadith sciences. As recent studies show, it is this work that acclaims him mastery in third from the rank of absolute ijtihad, namely, the rank of the mujtahid fi al-masa'il. As for His works in the Hadith area, Imam Ahmad has written a huge amount on Inference of rulings from Hadith proof texts ‘Fiqh al-Hadith’, Legal Hanafi Methodology and authentic hadith, Principles of hadith ‘Usul al-Hadith’ and the biographies of men ‘Asma al-Rijal’. To name a few of his works, I shall first and foremost mention his excellent epistle on the science of takhreej entitled, ‘al-Rawdh al-Baheej fi Adaab al-Takhreej’ (1219h). No work of any hadith scholar before him covers this area of hadith to such an extent. The remarks of Mawlana Rahman Ali, a renowned researcher from Madhiyah Pardesh, India, whence reading the details of scrupulous takhreej and its etiquettes were, ‘if there were no other book of its subject the author i.e. Imam Ahmad Rida would be acknowledged as the founder to this branch of hadith’. From his works on Fiqh al-Hadith is the far-famed ‘Haajiz al-Bahrayn al-Waqi an jama’ al-Salatain’ (1313h) which he wrote in defense of the Hanafi stance on the impermissibility of combining between prayers. When I studied this work (which is present in his Fatawa) I found it amongst the most amazing works in reconciling the ostensibly contradicting hadith proof texts on this issue which is the most sensitive and complex area of all Muslim Legal concepts. ‘al-Fadhl al-Mawhab fi ma’na izha sahha al-Hadithu fahuwa madhabi’ (1313h), his concise guide on Hanafi Legal methodology and authentic hadith, is another masterpiece which stands unique in its detailed research, strategic presentation and in-depth study. This book is a ‘must read’ for all Hanafi students in specific, and other Madhab students in general, regardless of their religious backgrounds. It provides authoritative guidance for scholars and a great deal of information on fundamental maxims for students, summarized in just a few pages. The book encapsulates issues such as why many authentic hadith are unaccepted in the Hanafi School and its criterion of acceptance. It’s a first-rate manual. From his other works in hadith sciences are, Al-Nujum al-Thawaqib fi Takhreeji Ahadithi al-Kawakib (1296H) al-Nahy al-Akeed (1305H) Al-Had al-Kaf fi Hukm al-di’af (1313H) Madarij Tabaqat al-Hadith (1313H) Muneer al-Ayn fi Hukmi Taqbeel al-Abhamaiyn (1313H) al-Ahadith al-Waqiyah (1313H) Ikmal al-Bahth ala Ahl al-Hadth (1321H) In February 1992, Dr S M Khalid al-Hamidi published an article on the Imam’s books in Hadith studies in which he gathered forty names of the imam’s epistles and works in hadith, its fundamentals and branches. (Malyah University, India. Maktub no: 20) Five common elements of hadith found in his works Hadith narration in relevance to the issue Vast hadith textual corpus and channels of transmission Elucidation and accuracy in Hadith terminology Commendation and criticism of the narrators Conciliation between mutually contradictory hadith narrations His breadth of memorization of Hadith textual corpus and transmissions The famous caliph of Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki, Mawlana Karamatullah wrote a letter to Imam Ahmad Rida questioning about ‘Durud al-Taj’ (a special salawat known as Taj), in which the Prophet Muhammad (May Allah be shower peace and blessings upon him) was referred to as ‘Dafi al-Bala’ or the ‘a guard from befalling calamities’. Whereupon receiving this letter, Imam Ahmad wrote an epistle on the Prophet as the protection and guard of the Ummah entitled, ‘Ikmal al-Tamah ala shirki sawa bi al-Umur al-Aamah’ also known as ‘al-Amnu wa al-Ula’ in which he collected three hundred hadith on the permissibility of calling him by this name ! When asked by his teacher Mawlana Ghulam Qadir Beygh to write on the ‘excellence of the Prophet over all Prophets’, Imam Ahmad wrote an epistle containing one hundred hadith on the issue entitled, ‘Tajjaliy al-Yaqeen’. Imam Ahmad Rida wrote many works against the heresy of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Qadyani movement which is today known as the Ahmadiiyah movement (See more on this, in this blogpage). His work entitled ‘Jazallahu uduwwahu’ is a notable one in hadith since he narrates one hundred and twenty one hadith in refutation of Mirza Qadiyani! The student of the renowned Mawlana Ahmad Kanpuri, Mawlana Hassan wrote a question to Imam Ahmad inquiring about the legal Islamic opinion on meals which were cooked for the ulema and local community members for rain at time of famine. The imam supported his fatwa with sixty hadiths on the permissibility of such a practice. In 1305H, he was asked about the ‘hearing of the dead’ whereupon he wrote the far-famed ‘Sama’al-Mawta’ in which he collects seventy seven hadith on this issue. On the necessity of the beard, Imam Ahmad narrates fifty six hadith in his work entitled ‘Lum’at al-Duha fi I’fa al-Luha’. On the rights of parents, his works consists of ninety one hadith. On the impermissibility of performing sajdah of reverence, he collected seventy hadith in his work entitled ‘al-Zubdah al-Zakiyyah fi Tahreemi Sujudi al-Tahiyyah’ His mastery can be identified by the fact that when he wrote a hadith, it would seem that all of its channels of transmission, narrators and sources were in front of his eyes. On narrating the hadith, ‘seek goodness and accomplishment of needs by the handsome faced ones’ (utlubuw al-khayra wa al-hawa’ija min hisan al-wujuh) he says, <b>-‘Tabarani narrated it in al-Kabeer, and Uqaiyli, Khateeb, and Tamam al-Razi in his Fawa’id, Baiyhaqi in Sha’b al-Iman all from Ibn Abbas, </b> <b>-Ibn Abi Dunya in Qadha al-Hawa’ij, Uqaiyli, Dar Qutni in al-Afrad, Tabarani in al-Awsat, Tamam, and Khateeb in Ruwatu Malik from Abu Hurayrah, </b> <b>-Ibn Asakir and Khateeb in their chronicles from Anas Ibn Malik, </b> <b>-Tabarani in al-Awsat, Uqaiyli and Khara’iti in I’tila al-Qulub, Tamam, Abu Sahl, Abd al-Samad bin Abdurahman al-Bazzar in his juz’, and the author of Mahraniyat from Jabir bin Abdullah, </b> <b>-Abd bin Hameed in his Musnad, Ibn Hiban in al-Du’afa, Ibn Addi in al-Kamil, al-Salfi in al-Tuyuriyat from Ibn Umar </b> <b>-Ibn al-najjar in his chronicle from the commander of Believers Ali, </b> <b>-Tabarani in al-Kebeer from Abu Khusayfah, </b> <b>-Tamam from Abu Bakrah, </b> <b>-Bukhari in his chronicle, Ibn Abi Dunya in Qadh al-Hawa’ij, Abu Y’ala in his Musnad, Tabarani in al-Kabeer, al-Uqayli, Bayhaqi in Sh’ab al-Iman, and Ibn Asakir from the mother of believers Aisha Siddiqah May Allah be pleased with all of them’. [Nine different transmissions of sahabah from thirty four sources, Al-Amnu wa al-Ula Page 70] </b> This an example from many other examples found in his books explicitly marking his mastery in hadith textual corpus and transmission studies. Here is another similar example. In his massive refutation on Mirza Ghulam Qadyani’s claim of prophecy entitled ‘Jazallahu uduwwahu’ p46, Imam Ahmad Rida narrates the following hadith ‘Oh Ali! Are you not pleased that your rank with me is as Haruns to Musa except that there is no prophet after me’ (ama tardha an takuwna minni manzilata Haruna min Muwsa Ghayra annahu la nabiyya ba’di) as such, <b>-‘Ahmad narrated, and Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, NIsa’I, Ibn Majah, Ibn Abi Shaybah and Ibn Jareer in His Sunan from Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas, </b> <b>-Hakim, Tabarani, Abu Bakr, Ibn Mardaweyh, Bazzar, and Ibn Asakir from Ali, </b> <b>-Ahmad, Bazzar, Tabarani and Mutayri from Abu S’eed al-Khudri </b> <b>-Tirmidhi from Jabir bin Abdullah and Abu Hurayrah </b> <b>-Tabarani and Khateeb from Abdullah bin Umar </b> <b>-Abu Nu’aym from Sa’eed bin Zayd </b> <b>-Tabarani from Barra bin Azib, Zaid bin Arqam, Hubaysh bin Janadah, Jabir bin Samrah, Malik bin Huwayrath, Mother of the believers Umm Salmah and from Asma bint Amees, May Allah be pleased with all of them. </b> On the hadith ‘I am Muhammad and Ahmad, the last in succession and the gatherer; I am the Prophet of repentance and the prophet of mercy’ (ana Muhammad wa Ahmad wa al-Muqaffa wa al-Hashir wa Nabiyy al-tawbah wa Nabiyy al-rahmah), Imam Ahmad Rida states in his epistle ‘al-Amnu wa al-Ula Page129: <b>-‘Ahmad narrated it, and Muslim, and Tabarani in [Mu’jam] al-Kabeer from Abu Musa Ash’ari </b> <b>-the abovementioned and Ibn Sa’d, Ibn Abi Shaybah and Bukhari in his chronicle, Tirmidhi in his Shama’il from Huzayfah </b> <b>-Ibn Mardawayh in His tafseer, Abu Nu’aym in al-Dala’il, Ibn Addi al-Kamil, Ibn Asakir in Tareekh Dimashq, and Daylami in Musnad Firdauws from Abu Tufayl </b> -and Ibn Addi from Abu Hurayrah. May Allah be pleased with all of them. </b> In His al-Amnu wa al-Ula Page 73, he collects ten different transmissions to the sahabah from twenty three sources on the hadith in a similar fashion to the aforementioned, ‘Oh Allah! Cherish Islam with the most beloved to you from either of these two men; Umar bin al-Khattab or Abu Jahl bin Hashim’. Similarily, he collects ten different channels of transmissions back to the Sahbah and one successor from twenty three sources on the hadith ‘the great practices that bring one near to Allah are; spreading salam, giving food, and praying salah at night when people are asleep’ (Raad al-Qaht wa al-Waba p12). There are several other examples like this, providing sufficient evidence of his breadth of study and memorization of hadith. If one wants to see this mastery, acquire his book al-Amnu wa al-Ula, and al-Zahr al-Basim on the impermissibility of zakah on Banu Hashim. When he wrote, it was as if the pen never stopped and the chains and sources flowed continuously from his blessed pen. May Allah shower abundant mercy on him, and place him in the greater gardens. Ameen. Elucidation and rectification of Hadith terminology His explanations to the fundamentals of hadith in his prominent work on kissing the thumbs entitled, ‘Muneer al-Ayn’ spreads over two hundred pages of scholarly rectification and correction of mistakes made by those who objected to the narrations on this issue. His explanations to the principles such as, ‘Negation of authenticity does not entail negation of soundness’, ‘fifteen signs of forgery’ (after which he says, ‘and memorize this for you shall not find this detail elsewhere’), ‘empowerment of weak hadith’, ‘difference between acting and accepting a hadith’, ‘ranks of hadith and their reliability’, ‘weak hadith in issues of merit and excellence’, ‘experience without reliance on the channel of transmission’, ‘authentication of hadith by means of spiritual opening or kashf’, ‘difference between non-authentic and forged narrations’, ‘authenticity and weakness are based on the apparent, thus the weak may be authentic in reality’, ‘the types of ambiguity of narrators and their rulings’ are some of the very detailed issues in this work. In numerous sections of this work, he wrote statements such as ‘take this for you shall not find it elsewhere’ and ‘this was what was spiritually opened upon me, and Allah knows best’. Commendation and criticism of the narrators His accuracy and depth of understanding in this branch of Hadith principles was extraordinary. Some scholars of Imam Ahmad’s era objected to the narration of Muhammad bin Is’haq on the second adhan of Juma based on the fact that he was a rafidhi Shiite to which he replied in book-form, entitling it as ‘Shama’im al-Anbar fi Adaab al-Nida amama al-Minbar’. His commendation ‘ta’deel’ of Muhammad bin Is’haq is based on the commendation of twenty one masters of this domain and a must-read for those who want to acquire knowledge about his knowledge in the branch of al-Jarh wa al-Ta’deel and breadth of study of the biographies of men. In his work ‘al-Hujjat al-Muwtammah’ Imam Ahmad Rida commends and makes tawtheeq of Ash’ath bin Siwar, who was marked as ‘weak’ in Taqreeb al-Tahdheeb, based on specialist commendations and said that the criticism was not explained ‘jarh ghayr mufassar’ hence his narration on the permissibility of a dhimmi on entering the mosque was sound ‘hasan’. The hadith on the excellence of wearing a turban in salah was marked a ‘forgery’ by Ibn Hajar since it passed through a chain of four unknown persons; Abbas bin Kathir, Abu Bashr bin Yasar, Muhammad bin Mahdi Marwazi and Mahdi bin Maymun. On his comments to this ranking, Imam Ahmad Rida, with all respect and esteem for Ibn Hajar, remarks, ‘May Allah have mercy on Ibn Hajar! It is a questionable fact why he marked this hadith forged when none amongst its narrators is a forger ‘wadda’ nor accused of forgery ‘muttaham bi al-Wad’, and neither a liar ‘kadhab’ nor accused of lying ‘muttaham bi al-kadhib’, neither does its context contravene the law or prove logically impossible! Such a narration should not be rejected as a forgery ‘mawdu’ so as to exclude it from the chapter of excellence’. Nevertheless, Imam Ibn Hajar himself values two hadith of such a nature in ‘al-Qawl al-Musaddad’ which consist of unknown ‘majhul’, ‘Mudhtarib al-Hadith’, those who make excessive mistakes ‘katheer al-Khata’ and ‘fahish al-wahm’ narrators and accepts them in the issue of excellence! Whilst commenting on the second of the two, Ibn Hajar states that it neither contravenes the Islamic law nor does it conflict with human logic hence accepted. To this Imam Ahmad Rida states, ‘why not say the same for the hadith on the turban!? It is also from the issues of excellence and neither contradicts the law nor logic. Its narrators are of a lesser degree in weakness than those narrators whose chains are accepted by Ibn Hajar himself!’ Conciliation between mutually contradictory hadith narrations Imam Ahmad had strong knowledge if fiqh al-Hadith. His works such as Hajiz al-Bahrayn and al-Fadhl al-Mawhabi shed light on his manhaj in conciliating contradictory texts and lifting the conflict of narrations, as if there was no contradiction in the first place. Hadith scholars agree that this area of study is the most complex of all since it requires a thorough mastery of the principles of riwayah and dirayah. Dirayah here would include a solid understanding of abrogation, limits of interpretation, detailed consideration of the illah, depth of knowledge in hadith flaws ‘illal’ and so forth. His conciliation between hadith texts on the following issues is a categorical proof on the depth of his knowledge Conflicting Hadith texts on saying, ‘whatever Allah and His messenger will’ see: al-Amnu wa al-Ula Hadiths on praying salat al-Janazah on the absent dead (a great study on conflicting hadith) See Fatawa Ridhwiyyah 4:69 Ostensibly contradicting narrations on combining prayers See: Hajiz al-Bahrayn These are only a few examples; his fatawa is the best source for this study. Ijazahs in Hadith Imam Ahmad Rida was very fortunate to complete his studies at a very young age. It is recorded in many sources that the first time he issued a fatwa were at the age of thirteen. His detailed answer to a question on ‘breastfeeding’ astonished his father thus acclaimed popularity for his knowledge at a very young age. On his first travel to Haj, in company with his father, Imam al-Mutakallimeen Mawlana Naqi Ali Khan, he attained ijazahs in hadith from the following scholars of Makkah Shaykh Zaiyni Duhlan al-Shafi’i Shaykh Abdurahman Siraj, Hanafi jurist of Makkah Shaykh Hussain Salih Jumal al-Layl His Ijazahs in hadith from India pass through his grand teacher, the pillar of Muhaddith masters, Shah Abd al-Aziz al-Dehlvi from whom he narrates through his teacher and spiritual guide, al-Sayyid Aal al-Rasul al-Marharwi. Imam Ahmad Rida narrates all hadith from his father, too, which pass through Sheikh Abd al-Haq al-Dehlvi. From his other ijazah’s are the musalsalat which he narrates from numerous scholars. May Allah be pleased with all of them. Scholars’ praise to Him On his second travel for haj and ziyarah in 1323h (1905), Imam Ahmad Rida’s knowledge shun over the horizon of al-Hijaz and his great work ‘al-Dawlah al-Makkiyah bi al-Madah al-Ghaybiyyah’ , which he wrote in response to the wahabi rejection of the Prophet’s knowledge of the unseen during his travel in approximately nine hours, acclaimed great praise and commendation. Imam Ahmad wrote this book without the direct study of any books which was then recited in his absence in a gathering of three hundred scholars, in two sittings. Thereafter, great scholars of hadith from Makkah and Madinah took ijazahs from him in hadith which are recorded in two of his great works, Al-Ijazat al-Mateenah li ulama’i Makkata wa al-Madinah [1324H] Al-Ijazat al-Ridhwiyyah al-Mubajjil Makkata al-Bahiyyah [1323H] The total number of ijazahs he issued were seven to the follwing scholars, Shaykh Ismail Makki Shaykh Abdurahman al-Duhan Shaykh Abid Hussain Shaykh Ali bin Hussain Shaykh Jamal bin Muhammad al-Ameer Shaykh Abdullah Meerda Shaykh Abdullah Duhlan Shaykh Bakr Rafee al-Makki Shaykh Hussain al-Ajami Shaykh Umar bin Hamdani al-Hmarasi Shaykh Ahmad al-Khafrawi Seyyid Muhammad Uthman Duhlan Seyyid Muhammad al-Maghribi (And others) Shaykh Yaseen Ahmad al-Khiyari, a renowned scholar of Madinah, referred to him as ‘Imam al-Muhadditheen’ the leader of hadith masters. The Archive keeper of the Mekkan library, Shaykh Isma’il Makki called him ‘Shaykh al-Muhadditheen ala al-Itlaq’ the absolute shaykh of Hadith scholars. Ali bin Hussain Maliki, a teacher of the Mekkan Haram, called him ‘the encyclopedia of all sciences’. When asked about the mastery of Imam Ahmad in Hadith, ‘Hafiz al-Bukhari’ Shah Wasi Ahmad Surti (who was known as ‘the pillar of hadith masters’ in the subcontinent) said: ‘he is the commander of believers in Hadith of our era’. Upon hearing this Muhaddith Kachawchwi remarked: ‘do you know what level of mastery this is!?’ To which Hafiz al-Bukhari replied, ‘the awilya distinguish awliya and masters identify the masters’. In 1303H Imam Ahmad Rida was invited to the opening ceremony of Madrasah al-Hadith in Peeli Bheet, India, to lecture on the Sciences of Hadith. Renowned scholars of hadith from Saharanpur, Lahore, Kanpur, Jauwnpur, Rampur, Badayun and elsewhere attended (all of the aforementioned are far-famed cities for service in hadith sciences in the subcontinent). Imam Ahmad lectured continuously for three hours shedding light on Hadith fundamentals and its obscure stages and in other of its branches whereupon the scholars were astounded by his meticulousness in Hadith narration, breadth of knowledge of the biographies of men, memorization of hadith texts and their channels of transmission. Sheikh Khaleel al-Rahman, the son of the great master of Hadith in Saharanpur Mawlana Ahmad Ali, praised the Imam with these words, ‘Had my father been alive today, he would have acclaimed your mastery in hadith and he would have the right to do so’. Hafiz al-Bukhari al-Surti and Mawlana Muhammad Ali Mawngeeri, the founder of Nadwat al-Ulama Lakhnouw, accredited this reality. Upon reading the Imam’s response to a question on the legal stance of making a sajdah of reverence ‘sajdah al-Ta’zeem’, Mawlana Abu al-Hassan Ali al-Nadwi remarked, ‘This rich epistle clearly indicates his depth of knowledge and strength of inference’. He furthermore comments saying, ‘Other than the various verses and one hundred and fifty legal proof texts on this issue, he i.e. Imam Ahmad Rida refers to fourty hadith linked to it’. From his unpublished works in the sciences of hadith are his commentaries and notes on the following great works al-Ta’aqqubat ala al-Mauwdu’at by Imam Suyuti Kashf al-Ahwal fi Naqd al-Rijal by al-Madrasi Irshad al-Sari sharh al-Saheeh al-Bukhari by Qastallani Musnad Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal al-Isabah fi Ma’rifat al-Sahabah Mizan al-I’tidal by Imam Dhahabi Tahdheeb al-Kamal Sunan Ibn Majah Shifa al-Siqam Kitab al-Asma wa al-Siffaat Al-Ilall al-Mutanahiyyah Jami’ al-Fusulayn Mifath al-Sa’adah Fat’h al-Mugheeth Hasr al-rashad Nayl al-Awtar Al-Durr al-Maknun Khulasah Tahdheeb al-Kamal Ash’at al-Lum’at Sharh al-Sudur Al-Maqasid al-Hasanah Al-Targheeb wa al-Tarheeb Dr Masud Ahamd from Imam Ahmad Rida research Institute, Karachi, has managed to obtain all of the abovementioned works. Walhamdulillah The greatest resources available on Imam Ahmad Rida’s mastery in Hadith are listed below: ‘Ilm-e-Hadith auwr Muhaddithe-e-Brelvi ki rijaley hadith auwr Usul par nazar’ (The science of Hadith and the Muhaddith’s knowledge of its men and fundamentals) by Aal Mustafa Misbahi prnt. Ma’arif Raza Karachi, 1991 ‘Imam Ahmad Rida bahaythiyyet Imam-e-Fanney hadith’ (Imam Ahmad Rida; An Imam of Hadith Science) by Abdal Mustafa al-Azhari prnt Ma’arif Raza Karachi, 1992 ‘Imam Ahmad Rida auwr Ilmey Hadith bahawalah tareekh -e- Adabiyyat –e- Musalmanan-e- Pak wa Hind’ (Imam Ahmad Rida & hadith sciences; a study from the historical perspective of scholars from the subcontinent) by Dr Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Punjab University ‘Ilm-e-Hadith auwr Muhaddith-e- Brelvi’ (Hadith Science and the master of Breiley) by Muhammad Anwar Nizami prnt Ma’arif Raza, Karachi, 1998 ‘Hadith-e-Nabawi Fatawa Rizwiyyah ka bunyadi Ma’khaz’ (Hadith; the fundamental source of Fatawa Ridhwiyyah) by Dr Muhammad Tufayl Jami’ al-Ridhwi also known as ‘Saheeh al-Bihari’ (a collection of Imam Ahmad Rida’s narrations in hadith) by Sheikh Muhmmad Zafar al-Din al-Bihari ‘Imam Ahmad Rida auwr Ilme-e-Hadith’ (Imam Ahmad Rida and the science of Hadith in 3vols) by Sheikh Muhammad Isa Rizvi prnt Dehli, 1999 ‘Muhaddith-e-Breillvi’ (The hadith master of Bareilly) by Dr. Masud Ahmad, Karachi, 1993 ‘Imam Ahmad Rida aur Aalmi Jami’at’ (A study of Imam Ahmad Rida in the international universities) by Dr Masud Ahmad, Karachi, 1998 ‘Jami al-Ahadith’ (a collection of the Imam’s hadith from his Fatawa in 6 Vols) by Sheikh Muhammad Haneef Khan, Gujrat, 2001 ‘Imam Ahmad Rida ki Khidmaat-e-Ulum-e-Hadith ka tahqeeqi wa tanqeedi Ja’izah’ (A phd on Imam Ahmad Rida’s service in Hadith sciences; a critical research) recently completed by Sheikh Manzur Ahmad Sa’eedi I hope this article has shed some light on the hadith knowledge of Imam Ahmad Rida and lifted the weak comments on his mastery, as such made by Mawlana Ali Miyah al-Nadwi who wrote the additional notes on his father’s (Mawlana Abd al-Hayy al-Lakhanwi) biography of the subcontinent scholars entitled ‘Nuzhat al-Khawatir’ in which he added, ‘he i.e. Imam Ahmad Rida had little experience in hadith and Tafseer’. I will request the reader to think about this injustice. Even so, ‘Inba al-Hayy’, the detailed commentary on al-Dawlah based on largely tafseer and hadith issues, alone is sufficient to know about Imam Ahmad’s mastery in tafseer and Hadith! Wa Sallalahu ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa Aalihi wa saHbihi wa Sallim -- Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi Completed on 13th May 2005

It is a well known fact that when Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) left Hazrat Bibi Hajira (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha) with the infant Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) in the desert, Hazrat Bibi Hajira (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha) eventually went in search for water, running between Mount Saffa and Mount Marwa. In the meantime Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) was striking his foot on the ground (in thirst) and eventually a spring of water started gushing out from the ground under his feet. From this incident we will learn about the blessings that lie in the water of Zam Zam, as well as the fact that those things which have a connection with the Beloveds of Allah become signs of Allah and become a part of Ibaadat. The real fact is this, that Almighty Allah Wills that those things which are related to His Beloveds become established as their signs of remembrance, so that people may continue to keep these signs established with respect and dignity. When Hazrat Hajira (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha) ran towards the water that was gushing out of the ground, she gathered sand and dust around it, forming a boundary to hold the water in. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “May the mercy of Allah be upon Hajira. If she would have left the water to flow, then the water of Zam Zam would have bubbled up and spread so far that it would have spread out for great distances.” When Hazrat Hajira (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) controlled it, it obeyed. The water that gushed out was connected to the Blessed feet of Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam). Thus, the water of Zam Zam is the remembrance and blessing of the feet of Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam). Look at the excellence of this sign of remembrance, that no matter which water of the world you drink, you need to sit when drinking it, but when it comes to the water of Zam Zam, you need to stand up in respect to drink it. One may say that we also stand whilst drinking the left over water of wudhu, but you may ask any Mufti or search in any book of Fiqh and you will see that if one wishes to drink even one drop of left over wudhu water for blessings, one must stand and drink it but if one wishes to drink it to quench ones thirst, then one must sit and drink it. But Zam Zam is that water, that even if a person drinks it to fill his stomach or to attain blessings, then he must stand when drinking it, and this sign of remembrance has been in practice for thousands of years. Look at the blessings and the sign of excellence of that blessed foot of Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam); that on such a land where for distances there is no sign of water, land which is rocky and hard, that needs to be bored and drilled with heavy equipment, here a little baby, a Nabi, the son of a Nabi, a Rasool, the son of a Rasool, has been blessed with such excellence that his holy feet just struck the ground and water began to gush out from underneath. Every type of water in the world gushes out due to its strength and based on its source, but this water is such that continuously, 24 hours in a day it is being distributed though massive pipes. Never have you heard that it has dried up. How will such water ever become less? Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “The water of Zam Zam comes from Jannat up to Hajr-e-Aswad and from Hajr-e-Aswad into the fountain of Zam Zam.” Now, when it is confirmed to be the water of Jannat, then how will that water ever dry up? Look for the water of Jannat anywhere on this earth and you shall not find it, except from there where the foot of a Nabi struck the ground causing it to gush out of that ground. Hazrat Isma’il’s (Alaihis Salaam) blessed feet rubbed against the ground in Makkah and water from Jannat gushed out of that ground and up to this day it is a blessing for those from all over the world. From this we have derived that Jannat is connected to the holy feet of the Nabis (Salawaatul Laahi Alaihim Ajma’een). Now also take heed of this important point, that every type of water in this world becomes stale and fusty after a few days, one finds many types of unwanted foreign objects floating in it and a web like effect is formed on its sides, sometimes even causing the water to give off a bad odour, but Zam Zam is such a blessed water, that no matter what kind of a bottle you put it into or in whichever way you pack it, neither will you find any worms etc, in it. Neither will there be any foul odour in it and nor will it turn toxic. Why? The reason for this is because it is not water of this world, but water from Jannat. This is the reason that it does not only quench ones thirst, but it also takes away ones hunger. In the era of A’la Hazrat Imam Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) there was a blessed personality from India. He was a true Aashiq-e-Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) who was known as Muhajir-e-Makki Shaikhud Dalaa’il (Rahmatullah Alaih). He migrated from India and journeyed to Makkatul Mukarramah, where he lived for ten years. During those ten years, he spent seven years in this manner that neither did he drink any milk nor eat any dates. He did not eat any bread or any grain or seeds. In other words for the entire seven years he only survived on Zam Zam. For seven years, with the exception of Zam Zam, he did not take in any other sustenance. Does this not show that Zam Zam is both a liquid and a solid means of sustenance, i.e. it is food and water? And why should such water not have appeared, for at the time, Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) did not only require water but he also required more nourishing sustenance. It is for this reason that Almighty Allah caused such a water to flow that had both the liquidity of water and the nourishment of milk. Now, look at the Barkat of the foot of a Nabi, that if a person is hungry, he should drink Zam Zam and if he is thirsty then he should drink Zam Zam; if he is ill he should drink Zam Zam and if he has a weakness in knowledge he should drink Zam Zam; if he has a lack of intelligence he should drink Zam Zam and even if he wishes to be victorious over his enemy he should drink Zam Zam. Is there so much of power in the water of this world? This is the blessing attained through the foot of Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam). Imagine then the power and blessings that lie in the blessed feet of the cause of creation, the Leader of the Prophets, our Beloved Master Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to revere and respect His signs as well as His Beloved servants, Ameen. [Compiled from Khutbaat-e-Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama Zia-ul-Mustafa Qadri Amjadi ]

[6th Safar al-Muzaffar] Hadrat Sayyid Abdullah Shah Qadiri (Baba Bulleh Shah) Alaihir raHma Hadrat Sayyid Abdullah Shah Qadiri also known as Hadrat Baba Bulleh Shah Alaihir raHma is universally admitted to have been the greatest of the Panjabi mystics. No Panjabi mystic poet enjoys a wider celebrity and a greater reputation. His kafis have gained unique popularity. In truth he is one of the greatest Sufis of the world and his thought equals that of Jalal-ud-din Rumi and Shams Tabriz of Persia. As a poet Bullhe Shah is different from the other Sufi poets of the Panjab, and represents that strong and living pious nature of Panjabi character which is more reasonable than emotional or passionate. As he was an outcome of the traditional mystic thought we can trace some amount of mystic phraseology and sentiment in his poetry but, in the main, intellectual Vedantic thought is its chief characteristic. He was born in a Saiyyid family residing at, the village Pandoki of Kasur in the Lahore district, in the year A.D. 1680. This was during the twenty-first year of Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign. According to C. F. Usborne he died in A.H. 1171 or A.D. 1785 (i.e. in the short reign of Alamgir the Second) at the ripe old age of 78. A large amount of what is known about Bulleh Shah comes through legends, and is subjective; to the point that there isn’t even agreement among historians concerning his precise date and place of birth. Some "facts" about his life have been pieced together from his own writings. Other "facts" seem to have been passed down through oral traditions. Baba Bulleh Shah practiced the Sufi tradition of Punjabi poetry established by poets like Shah Hussain (1538 – 1599), Sultan Bahu (1629 – 1691), and Shah Sharaf (1640 – 1724). Baba Bulleh Shah lived in the same period as the famous Sindhi Sufi poet , Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689 – 1752). His life also overlapped with the legendary Punjabi poet Waris Shah (1722 – 1798), of Heer Ranjha fame, and the famous Sindhi Sufi poet Abdul Wahad (1739 – 1829), better known by his pen-name, Sachal Sarmast (“truth seeking leader of the intoxicated ones”). After completing his education, it is said that Baba Bulleh Shah went to Lahore. Of the two traditions, one says that, as was customary in those days, he came to Lahore in search of a spiritual teacher, while the other relates that he went there on a visit. Each of these two contradictory traditions has a legend to support it. The first relates that while he was busy searching the intellectual circles of Lahore to find out a competent master he heard of Shah Inayat’s greatness and decided to make him his Murshid. He turned his steps towards the house of the Shah, and found him engrossed in his work in the garden. Having introduced himself, Baba Bulleh Shah requested that he might be accepted a disciple and taught the secret of God. Thereupon lnayat said: Bullhia rabb da pan ai edharo puttan odharo lan hai. O Bulleh! the secret of God is this; on this side He uproots, on the other side He creates. ‘This’, says the tradition. ‘so impressed Baba Bulleh Shah that, forgetting his family and its status, he became Inyat Shah’s disciple. The second tradition says that Shah Inayat was the head gardener of the Shalimar gardens of Lahore. When in Lahore, Baba Bulleh Shah visited them, and as it was summer, he roamed in the mango-groves. Desirous of tasting the fruit he looked round for the guardian but, not finding him there, he decided to help himself. To avoid the sin of stealing, he looked at the ripe fruit and said; ‘ALLAHu Ghani’. On the utterance of these magic words a mango fell into his hands. He repeated them several times, and thus collected a few mangoes. Tying them up in his scarf he moved on to find a comfortable place where he could eat them. At this time he met the head gardener, who accused him of stealing the fruit from the royal gardens. Considering him to be a man of low origin and desirous of demonstrating to him his occult powers, Baba Bulleh Shah said ironically: ‘I have not stolen the mangoes but they have fallen into my hands as you will presently see.’ He uttered ‘ALLAHu Ghani’ and the fruit came into his hand. But to his great surprise the young Saiyyid found that Inayat Shah was not at all impressed but was smiling innocently. The great embarrassment of Bullhe Shah inspired pity in the gardener’s heart and he said: ‘You do not know how to pronounce properly the holy words and so you reduce their power.’ So saying, he uttered ‘ALLAHu Ghani’, and all the fruits in the gardens fell on the lovely lawns. Once again he repeated the same and the fruit went back on to the trees. This defeat inflicted by the guardian, whom the young Saiyyid Bullhe Shah considered ignorant and low, revolutionized his whole thought. Falling at the feet of Inayat Shah he asked to be classed as his disciple and his request was immediately granted. The above two traditions, though different in detail, come to the same conclusion, that Baba Bulleh Shah, impressed by the greatness of Inayat, became his disciple. Bullhe Shah in his verse often speaks of his master Inayat Shah and thanks his good luck for having met such a murshid. Bulleh shah ve nic kamini Shah inayat tari. Says Bulleh Shah, O God the Lord Inayat has saved me, low and mean. And: Bullhe Shah di suno hakait hadi pakria hog hadait mera murshid Shah Inayat Uh langhaai par. Listen to the story of Bullhe Shah, he has got hold of the peer and shall have salvation. My teacher, Shah Inayat, he will take me across. In an account of the Panjabi poets it would perhaps be out of place to speak at great length of Shah Inayat who wrote in Persian. But the influence exerted by him through his teachings and writings has linked him with Panjabi literature. Baba Bulleh Shah the Rumi of the Panjab, came most directly under his influence and, having learnt from him, was inspired to write his remarkable poetry. It will therefore, be proper to give a short account of this wonderful man. Hadrat Shah Inayat Qadiri and his School Hazrat Shaikh Muhammad Inayat-ullah, generally known as Shah Inayat Qadiri, was born at Kasur in the Lahore district, of Arais parents. The arias in the Panjab were gardeners or petty cultivators. They are known to be Hindu converts to Islam and are therefore considered inferior. He was educated after the manner of his time and gained a good knowledge of Persian and Arabic. As he was born with a mystic disposition he became a disciple of the famous Sufi scholar and saint Muhammad Ali Raza Shattari. After he had finished his studies he was created a khalifa. Later on he received the khilafat of seven other sub-sects of the Sufi Qadiri. Soon after this event he left Kasur and migrated to Lahore .The author of Bagh-i-Awliya-e-Hind says that the great enmity of the Hakim Hussain Khan compelled him to migrate, but his descendants assert that it was the order of his teacher that brought him to Lahore. Here after having quelled the jealousy of his famous contemporaries, he established a college of his own. To this college came men of education for further studies in philosophy and other spiritual sciences of the time. Inayat Shah was a well-known Qadiri Sufi of his time. From the historical point of view the Qadiri Sufis can be traced back to the Sufi Saint Abdul Qadri Jilani of Bagdad. Jilani is also known by the names Peer Dastgeer and Peeran-e-Peer. Bulleh Shah himself has also given a hint that his "Master of Masters" was born in Bagdad but his own Master belonged to Lahore: My Master of Masters hailed from Baghdad, but my Master belongs to the throne of Lahore. It is all the same. For He himself is the kite and He himself is the string. Such was the man whom Baba Bulleh Shah made his Murshid. This action of Baba Bulleh Shah, however, was highly displeasing to his family. His relatives tried to induce him to give up Inayat and find another murshid. But Baba Bulleh Shah was firm and paid no attention to them or to their wailings. The following will sufficiently demonstrate the indignation of the family: Bulleh nu samjhawan aiyaan bhena te bharjhaiyaan Aal nabi ullad Nabi nu tu kyun leekaan laaiyaan Manlay Bulleya sada kehna chad de palla raiyaan To Bulleh sisters and sisters-in-law came to explain (advise). Why, O Bulleh, have you blackened the family of the Prophet and the descendants of Ali? Listen to our advice, Bulleh, and leave the skirt of the aria. To this reproach Baba Bulleh Shah firmly but indifferently replies: Jehra sanu saiyad akkhe dozakh miln sazaiya Jehra sanu rai akkhe bahishti piga paiya Je tu lore bag bahara Bullhia Talib ho ja raiya. He who calls me a Saiyyid, shall receive punishments in Hell, he who calls me an arai shall in heaven have swings; O Bulleh, if you want pleasures of the garden become a disciple of the aria. Raeen saain sabhan thaain rab diyaan be parwaiyaan Sohniyaan pare hataiyaan te khoojiyaan lay gall laiyaan Arain and masters are born at every place, God does not discriminate against anyone. Wise people don't care for such differences, only the ugly ones do Je tu loorain baag baharaan chaakar hoo ja raiyaan Bulleh Shah di zaat ki puchni shakar ho razaiyaan If you seek to the gardens of heaven, become a servant to the ‘Arains’. Why ask about the caste of Bulleh Shah? Instead be grateful in the God's will. Baba Bulleh Shah seems to have suffered at the hands of his family, as he has once or twice mentioned in his poetry. In the end, being convinced of the sincere love and regard of their child for Inayat Shah, the family left him alone. It is said that one of his sisters, who understood her brother, gave him her support and encouraged him in his search for truth. After the death of Inayat, Bullhe Shah returned to Kasur. He remained faithful to his Beloved and to him-self by not marrying. The sister who understood him also remained single and kept him company in his last years. He died in A.D. 1758 and was buried in Kasur, where his tomb still exists. May Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala elevate his Status and bless with a part from the Divine Love of Hadrat Sayyid Abdullah Shah Qadiri that he had for HIM (Almighty) and accept our remembrance of the Great Wali and the Sufi Master and make it a medium for us to receive his divine mercy and blessings… Aameen!!

Mazar Shairf of Hadrat Maimoona Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anha in 1901 before Demolition. Hadrat Sayyida Maimoona was the last wife of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). She belonged to the tribe of Banu-Hilala. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) had another wife from the same tribe. The other wife’s name was Zainab, commonly known as Ummul-Masakeen (Mother of the needy and poor) . Maimoona was her second adopted name. Her first name Barra was changed by the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and the new name Maimoona was given. Her father Harith bin Hazam was one of the respected chief of tribe Banu-Hilala and he had sixteen daughters. One of his daughters namely Umm-ul-Fazal was the wife of Hadrat Abbas, who was the Holy Prophet’s uncle. His another daughter namely Umm-e-Salma was married to Hadrat Hamza, another uncle of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). Another daughter Lubaba was the mother of Hadrat Khalid bin Walid (A renowned General of Muslims who fought against Iranians and was given the title of ‘Sword of Allah’ by the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). Harith’s some other daughters were later married to Hadrat Umar, the second Caliph and Hadrat Ali, the fourth Caliph. Another daughter Asma was married to Hadrat Jafar. Thus most of Hadrat Maimoona’s sisters were married to the pioneering revolutionary leaders of Islam. Hadrat Maimoona was the last wife of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and he did not marry afterwards. The Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was about sixty years old at the time of his marriage with Hadrat Maimoona. She lived three years’ married life with the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). Prior to her marriage twice. Her first marriage took place with Masood bin Amr. Masood divorced her and then she was married to Abu Rahim bin Abdul Aza. Abu Rahim died in the seventh year of Hijra. After Abu Rahim’s death the Holy Prophet’s Uncle Hadrat Abbas persuaded the Holy Prophet Mohammad (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) to marry Maimoona. Hadrat Maymuna or Hadrat Barra as she was then called, yearned to marry the Prophet. She went to her sister, Umm al Fadl to talk to her about that and she, in turn, spoke to her husband, al-Abbas. Al-Abbas immediately went to the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) with Maymuna’s offer of marriage to him and her proposal was accepted. When the good news reached her, she was on a camel, and she immediately got off the camel and said, “The camel and what is on it is for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).” They were married in the month of Shawwal in 7 AH just after the Muslims of Medina were permitted to visit Mecca under the terms of the treaty of Hudaybiyya to perform umra. Allah Almighty sent the following Aayah about this: وامرأة مومنة إن وهبت نفسها للنبي إن أراد النبي أن يستنكحها خالصة لك من دون المومنين And the believing woman if she gifts her life to the Prophet, if the Prophet desires to take her in marriage; this is exclusively for you, not for your followers [surah al-aHzaab, Verse 50] The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was wearing Ihram (Ihram is the dress for performing Hajj or Umrah comprised of two sheets of cloth, one wrapped around the waist and the other around the shoulder. After putting on Ihram, one can not trim his hair, cut his nails, abuse or have ###### etc.). In the same condition he sent five hundred Dirhams as Mehr to Hadrat Maimoona and the Nikah ceremony was Performed While on return after Umra from Makkah to Madina, he stayed at a place called Saraf. This place is ten miles away from Makkah on way to Madina. At Saraf, the feast of Walima ( The feast, i.e. lunch or dinner offered to friends and guests on the next day of the marriage) was held. A great event followed the marriage of Hadrat Maimoona’s to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). Hadrat Maimoona’s nephew Hadrat Khalid bin Walid embraced Islam. He was a very talented and brave man from the Quraish tribe. He was also a great warrior and renowned soldier. After her marriage when Hadrat Maimoona went to Medina with the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), Hadrat Khalid bin Walid addressed his tribe and declared, “I can no longer remain in your fold”. Thus a great force in the shape of Hadrat Khalid came to Islam’s side. The Prophet gave her the name, Maymuna, meaning “blessed”, and Maymuna lived with the Prophet for just over three years, until his death. She was obviously very good natured and got on well with everyone, and no quarrel or disagreement with any of the Prophet’s other wives have been related about her. Sayyida ‘A’isha said about her, “Among us, she had the most fear of Allah and did the most to maintain ties of kinship.” It was in her room that the Prophet first began to feel the effects of what became his final illness and asked the permission of his wives to stay in A’isha’s room while it lasted. Hadrat Maimoona had a great love for teaching and preaching of Islam. She has narrated forty-six traditions and according to some, seventy-six traditions. People used to come to her for the solution of their various religious problems and she always guided them with intelligent replies to their questions. Hadrat Maimoona lived only three years with the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). After the Prophet’s death, (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Maimoona continued to live in Medina for another forty years, dying at the age of eighty, in 51 AH, (may Allah be pleased with her), being the last of the Prophet’s wives to die. She asked to be buried where had married the Prophet at Saraf and her request was carried out. Hadrat Ibn-e-Abbas led her funeral prayers. When her coffin was lifted and was carried towards the grave, Hadrat Ibn-e-Abbas said: “Don’t shake her bed. Be respectful and carry her with ease. She is the wife of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam)”. She was the last wife of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and was the last to die among his wives. She was a kind and very pious lady. During her life, she set many slaves free. Once during the life of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), she set a slave free to enjoy the rights of a free citizen, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) praised her saying, “Maimoona, Allah will reward you for this act”. She was also a great scholar of religion even her nephew Ibn-e-Abbas, who later became a great scholar interpreter and commentator of the Holy Quran, was her pupil. Mazar Sharif of Sayyida Maimoona Radi Allahu Anha after Demolition. The Tomb over the Blessed Grave of Sayyida was demolished and it was even planned to remove the Qabr Sharif as well to make the road over it but the Bulldozers went off whenever they try to bulldoze the Qabr Sharif of Sayyida Maimoona Radi Allahu Anha

<b> All praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who blessed us the with the most precious treasure of Iman (Faith)... Countless Salutations, Peace and Blessings be upon the Cream of the Creation... Mercy for all Worlds... Seal of the Prophets Sayyiduna wa Maulana MuHammadur RasoolALLAH Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam, His Blessed Parents, His entire Family, His Progeny, His Companions and all those who Follow Him!! Iman is to accept every word of Sayyiduna RasoolAllah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam as absolute and nothing else but truth and to testify whole-heartedly the reality and truth of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. One who observes the above would be called a Muslim, that is, if any of his words, actions or conditions does not reject, insult or falsify Almighty Allah and His Rasool SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. His relationship with Almighty Allah and His Rasool SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam must be above all other relationships. He must love and respect all those who are the beloved of Almighty Allah and His Rasool SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam even though that person may be his enemy. He must disrespect and hate all those who disrespect and hate Almighty Allah and His Rasool SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam even if that person may be his beloved son. Whatever he gives should be for Almighty Allah and whatever he abstains from must be for Almighty Allah. Such a persons Iman is known as "Kaamil" or "Complete". Sayyiduna RasoolAllah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam states: <b>من أحب لله وأبغض لله وأعطى لله ومنع لله فقد استكمل الإيمان </b> "One who loves for Allah, hates anyone because of Allah, spends for Allah and holds back for Allah, then, indeed, he has completed his Iman." [sunan Abi Dawood, Vol 2, Page 632, Hadith 4681] </b> Penalty for Insulting the Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam This is an enormous subject, but we shall concentrate in what constitutes an insult then the impending penalty. 1. The verdict of infidelity for insulting the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam will depend upon the apparent words and no consideration will be given to the intention and the purpose of the person committing the insult and the circumstances of the time. [imām Shahāb ud-Dīn Khafājī Hanafī, Nasīm ar-Riyadh, Vol. 4, Page 426] 2. When a person (a Muslim) speaks ill of the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam is any connection, he becomes an infidel. According to some ‘Ulamā, if a man uses an insulting word even for the sacred hair of the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam he will become an infidel. [Fatāwah Qadī Khan, Vol. 4, Page 882] 3. If a Muslims abuses the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam or lies about him or picks out faults in him, or robs him of his dignity, he commits the act of infidelity against Allāh Almighty. [imām Abū Yūsuf, Kitāb al-Khiraj, Page 182] 4. Truly whoever abused the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam or ascribed any fault to him or attributed any defect to his family, religion or his habit, or reproached him, or compared the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam with any defective thing with the objective of degrading his personality and prestige, he is truly an abusive person and deserves to be executed. We make absolutely no exception to this verdict, whether the insult has been committed intentionally or unintentionally. This has been the verdict of all the ‘Ulamā of the Ummah from the time of the Companions to the present day. [Qadī Iyadh, Ash-Shifa, Vol. 2, Page 214] 5. It is narrated by Imām Abū Hafs al-Kabīr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that if anybody ascribes a defect even to the sacred hair of the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam he will become an infidel. Imām Muhammad Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu mentioned in his ‘Mabsūt’ that it is an act of infidelity to abuse the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. 6. It is beyond doubt that the whole of the Ummah is unanimous that the one who slanders the Holy Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam or any of the other Prophets, is an infidel, whether he committed this act while considering it legitimate or illegitimate. He is an infidel in the opinion of the Ulema, and whoever doubts his infidelity is also an infidel. [Dhakhairat al-Uqba, Page 240] 7. It is stated in Fatawa Alamgir (also known as Fatawa al-Hindiya) that No ta’wīl will be heard for manifest, unambiguous words. Fatāwah Khulasa, Fusul ‘Imadiya, Jami’ al-Fusulin and Fatāwah Hindiya and others state: If someone calls himself RasûlAllâh or refers to himself as Paighambar in Persian and then says that he meant that he is an ambassador who delivers someone’s message; then he will become a Kâfir. [Fatāwah Hindiya, Vol. 2, Page 263] 8. Imām Qadī ‘Iyadh writes that Imām Ahmad bin Abī Sulaiman, student of Imām Sahnun rahimahumAllah, was asked about a man to whom it was said that “In the name of RasûlAllâh”, he said “May Allah do so-and so with RasûlAllâh” and uttered insolent words. It was said to him, “Oh enemy of God! What do you utter about the Messenger?” He replied using even harsher words and then said, “By saying RasûlAllâh, I meant a scorpion”. Imām Ahmad bin Abī Sulaiman advised the questioner thus, “Bear witness against him so that he may get the punishment of death and that you get the reward. I am with you on this” [meaning, give evidence against him to the Muslim judge and I will also try that we get the judge to issue a verdict of capital punishment and gain the reward of this]. Imām Habīb bin Rabī’ says that this is because no ta’wīl is heard for explicit words.[al-Shifa’ fī Ta’rif Huqūq al-Mustafa, Vol. 2, Page 209] 9. Mawlana ‘Alī Qarī writes that is, when that man said that he was referring to a scorpion – he claimed the literal meaning of the word Risalah in that even the scorpion is sent by Allāh to the people – this ta’wīl is rejected according the rules of the Sharī’ā. [sharh Shifa’ Mullah ‘Alī Qarī ma’a Nasīm al-Riyadh, Vol. 4, Page 343] 10. ‘Allamah Shihāb Khafājī writes that Indeed the literal meaning of the word that he referred to is true and denying this is stubbornness. However, his claim that he had intended these meanings will not be accepted because this ta’wīl is extremely farfetched. To twist the meaning of word from its apparent meaning will not be heard just as when a man says to his wife that you are taaliq and then gives the explanation that what I meant was that she is open, not tied up [literally, taaliq means extended]. Such a ta’wīl will not be accepted and he will be thought to be delirious. [Nasīm al-Riyadh Sharh Shifa’, Vol. 4, Page 343] We can go on quoting the righteous Ulama on this topic and the verdict is the same, a single bad word towards the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam under any circumstance, intentional or not, leads to Kufr! Furthermore, any Muslim doubting the Kufr of an abuser of the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam will himself become a Kafir!! Dear Muslims!! Is it possible that the heart that contains the love and honour of the master of the universe, Sayyiduna Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam, could ever tolerate insults to him, though it may be his Ustadh, Murshid, leader or even father? Would the heart that extremely loves the Holy Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam above all creation, ever respect or love one who belittles the unique and faultless Prophet of Allah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam, even though it may be his own child or intimate friend? All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala bring us closer to Him and His Rasool SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. May we live in this World with extreme protection of Iman and leave this world having our Iman safe and sound!! Courtesy: Faysal Noori - UK

The first and foremost factor of Imān is respect for the RasūlAllah şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam. Salāh or any form of ‘ibādah is useless without reverence for the Beloved Rasūl şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam. There are many ‘Abd-Allah’s in this world, but the true and sincere ‘Abd-Allah is he, who is ‘Abd-e-Mustafa [servant of the Beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam]. If it is not so, then he is surely an ‘Abd-e-Shaytan . May the Merciful Allah Almighty save us all from this curse... Ameen!! [al-Malfūdh Sharif, Page 86] It is beyond doubt that the whole of the Ummah is unanimous that the one who slanders the Holy Prophet Muhammad śallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam or any of the other Prophets, is an infidel, whether he committed this act while considering it legitimate or illegitimate. He is an infidel in the opinion of the Ulema, and whoever doubts his infidelity is also an infidel. [Dhakhairat al-Uqba, Page 240] It was very pleasing to know that an Aashiq-e-Rasool SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam named Malik MuHammad Mumtaz Hussain Qadiri have Killed the Insolent Salman Taseer who recently barked against the Balsphemy Laws and referred it to be the Law of Jungle and "Kaala Qanoon". The Brave Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadiri Killed the impudent Salman Taseer and said that He did it because Salman Taseer committed Disrespect towards Sayyiduna wa Mawlana RasoolAllah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam. This Humble Servant of Malik MuHammad Mumtaz Hussain Qadiri Salutes him and praises him from the Blessed and Holy Land of Madinah al-Munawwarah. Following are few couplets dedicated to the Brave Hero of the Muslim Ummah written in front of the Blessed Greem Dome (Gumbad al-Khadra Sharif) of the Beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him: Malik Mumtaz tu bayshak hay meri Qoum ka Ghazi Ae Meray Qadiri Dulha! Hain tujh se Mustafa Raazi Teri Gherat,Tera Jazba, Tera ye Josh-e-Imani Quloob-e-Mominaa(n) mein phir Jaga dega Khudi Saazi Har ek Mal'oon Shaatim ko Saza-e-Maut hay laazim Yahi hay Adl-e-Farooqi, yahi hay Maslak-e-Qazi Ye Batla do Har Ek Gustakh ko aur Uss ke Haami ko Malik Mumtaz hi Ik bass nahin, har Sunni hay Ghazi Teri Soorat Teri Seerat mein Aisa Noor hay Chamka kay Roshan Aanay wala Kal tera, Naazaa(n) Tera Maazi Jo Tu ne kar dikhaya hay, Yaqeenan Aen-e-Imaa(n) hay Rahegi Daastan Teri Hamesha Zinda o Taazi Salam Ae Ghazi-e-Millat, Salam Ae Haadi-e-Ummat Khila di Dushman-e-Dee(n) ko Jahannum mein Qalabazi Parray Baktay rahain go ye Yazeed-e-Dor ke Pillay Alawi Rang hay Tera, Hussaini Teri Jaanbazi Zaleel-o-Khwar hein ye Iqtidar-o-Maal ke Bhookay Tu hay Mumtaz hum mein aur Hamari Qoum ka Ghazi Ya Noor al Aeni, Ya Makhdoomi, Ya Mumtaz al-Ghazi Habeebi Sayyidi Anta Fu'aadi Anta Ustaazi Aray Irfan Tu bass baatain karnay hi ka Aadi hay Haqeeqat mein wo Mard-e-Haqq, wo Ghazi le gaya Baazi Teri Azmat Teri Shokhat, Shuja'at per Salami ho Sada-e-Qalb-e-Irfa(n) hay, nahin ye koi Laffazi

The rights of the Beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him and the devotion, respect, esteem and honor that are owed to him are made clear in the Holy Book and the Sunnah and the consensus of the community. In His Book, Allah has made it haram to harm him. The community agrees that anyone among the Muslims who disparages him or curses him is to be killed!! Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala says, "Indeed those who trouble Allah and His Noble Messenger – upon them is Allah’s curse in the world and in the Hereafter, and Allah has kept prepared a disgraceful punishment for them." [33:57] and "and for those who trouble the Noble Messenger of Allah, is a painful punishment.," [9:61] and "and you have no right to trouble the Noble Messenger of Allah, nor ever marry any of his wives after him; indeed that is a very severe matter in the sight of Allah." [33:53] Know that all who curse Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, or blame him or attribute imperfection to him in his person, his lineage, his deen or any of his qualities, or alludes to that or it’s like by any means whatsoever, whether in the form of a curse or contempt or belittling him or detracting from him or finding fault with him or maligning him, the judgment regarding such a person is the same as the judgment against anyone who curses him. He is killed as we shall make clear. This judgment extends to anything which amounts to a curse or disparagement. We have no hesitation concerning this matter, be it a clear statement or allusion. The same applies to anyone who curses him, invokes against him, desires to harm him, ascribes to him what does not befit his position or jokes about his mighty affair with foolish talk, satire, disliked words or lies, or reviles him because of any affliction or trial which happened to him or disparages him, because of any of the permissible and well-known human events which happened to him. All of this is the consensus of the 'Ulama' and the Imams of fatwa from the time of the Companions until today. ..:: Verdicts by the Jurists and Scholars of Islam ::.. 1. Abu Bakr ibn al-Mundhir said that the bulk of the people of knowledge agree that whoever curses the Prophet is killed. These include Malik ibn Anas, al-Layth, Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Ishaq ibn Rahawayh, and it is the position of the Shafi'i school. 2. Qadi Abu'l-Fadl said that it is based on the statement of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq. His repentance is not accepted. 3. Something similar was stated by Abu Hanifa and his people, ath-Thawri and the people of Kufa and al-Awza'i about the Muslims. However, they said that it constitutes apostasy. 4. At-Tabari related something similar from Abu Hanifa and his companions about anyone who disparages the Prophet, proclaims himself quit of him or calls him a liar. 5. Sahnun said about those who curse the Prophet, "This is apostasy in exactly the same way as heresy (zandaqa) is. Therefore there is some dispute about whether such a person should be called to repent (as a Muslim) or whether he is an unbeliever. Is he to be killed by a hadd-punishment (as a Muslim) or for disbelief?" We will make this clear in Chapter Two. We do not know of any dispute among the 'Ulama' of the community and the Salaf regarding the permissibility of shedding his blood. 6. Several people have mentioned that the consensus is that he is to be killed and considered an unbeliever. One of the Dhahirites, Abu Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Farisi, however, indicated that there is some disagreement about whether to consider someone who belittles the Prophet as an unbeliever. The best-known position has already been stated. 7. Muhammad ibn Sahnun said that the 'ulama' agree that anyone who reviles the Prophet and disparages him is an unbeliever and the threat of Allah's punishment is on him. The community's judgment on him is that he be killed. Anyone who has any doubts about such a person's disbelief and punishment is also an unbeliever. For a proof of this, Ibrahim ibn Husayn ibn Khalid, the faqih, uses the instance of Khalid ibn al-Walid killing Malik ibn Nuwayra for referring to the Prophet as "your companion."' 8. Abu Sulayman al-Khattabi said, "I do not know of any Muslim who disagrees about the necessity of killing such a person if he is a Muslim." 9. Ibn al-Qasim reports from Malik in the book of Ibn Sahnun, the Mabsut, and the 'Utibiyya and Ibn Mutarrif relate the same from Malik in the book of Ibn Habib, "Any Muslim who curses the Prophet is killed without being asked to repent." 10. Ibn al-Qasim said in the 'Utibiyya, "Anyone who curses him, reviles him, finds fault with him or disparages him is killed. The community says that he should be killed just like the dualist. Allah made it obligatory to respect the Prophet and be dutiful to him." 11. In the Mabsut from 'Uthman ibn Kinana we find, "Any Muslim who reviles the Prophet is killed or crucified without being asked to repent. The Imam can choose between crucifying him and killing him." 12. In the variant of Abu'l-Mus'ab and Ibn Abi Uways, they heard Malik say, "Anyone who curses the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, reviles him, finds fault with him or disparages him is killed, be he Muslim or unbeliever, without being asked to repent." 13. Asbagh said, "He is killed in every case, whether he conceals it or makes it public, without being asked to repent because his repentance is not recognized." 14. 'Abdullah ibn 'Abdu'l-Hakam said that and at-Tabari related something similar from Malik Ibn Wahb related that Malik said, "Anyone who says that the Prophet's cloak (or button) was dirty, thereby intending to find fault with him, should be killed." 15. One of our 'ulama says that people agree that anyone who curses any of the Prophets using the expression "Woe to him" or anything disliked is to be killed without being asked to repent. 16. Abu'l-Hasan al-Qabisi gave a fatwa that a man who called the Prophet "the porter, the orphan of Abu Talib" should be killed. 17. Abu Muhammad ibn Abi Zayd gave a fatwa to kill a man who was listening to some people discussing what the Prophet looked like. When a man with an ugly face and beard walked by, he said to them, "You want to know what he looked like? He looked like this passer-by in physique and beard." Abu Muhammad said, "His repentance is not accepted. He lied, may Allah curse him. That could not come out of a heart with sound belief." 18. Ahmad ibn Abi Sulayman, the companion of Sahnun, said, "Anyone who says that the Prophet was black should be killed." 19. He was told about a man to whom someone said, "No, by the right of the Messenger of Allah," and he replied, "Allah did such a thing to the Messenger of Allah," mentioning some ugly words. People said to him, "What are you saying, enemy of Allah?" Then he said some even harsher things and added, "I wish for a scorpion for the Messenger of Allah." When someone asked him for fatwa about this man, lbn Abi Sulayman said, "Testify against him and I will be your partner," i.e. in killing him and getting the reward. Habib ibn ar-Rabi' said that is because trying to explain away the literal expression is not accepted because it is clear contempt and lack of respect for the Messenger of Allah. His blood is permitted. 20. Abu 'Abdullah ibn 'Attab gave a fatwa about a tax-collector who said to a man, "Pay and complain to the Prophet. If I ask or am ignorant, the Prophet was ignorant and asked," to the effect that he be killed. 21. The fuqaha' of Andalusia gave a fatwa that Ibn Hatim, the scholar of Toledo, be killed and crucified because there was testimony that he made light of what is due to the Prophet. In the course of a debate, he called him "the orphan" and the in-law of the lion (i.e. Mawla 'Ali)," and claimed that his doing-without (zuhd) las not intentional. He alleged that if he had been able to have good things, he would have eaten them. He said other similar things. 22. The fuqaha' of the Qayrawan and the companions of Sahnun gave a fatwa for the killing of Ibrahim al-Ghazari, a poet and master of many sciences. He was one of those who attended the assembly of Qadi Abu'l-'Abbas ibn Talib for debate. He was accused of objectionable things like mocking Allah, His Prophets and our Prophet. Qadi Yahya ibn 'Umar and other fuqaha' summoned him and commanded that he be killed and crucified. He was stabbed and crucified upside down. Then he was brought down and burned. One of the historians related that when the post to which he was tied was lifted up, the body turned around away from qibla. It was a sign to all and the people said, "Allah is greater!" Then a dog came and licked his blood. Yahya ibn 'Umar said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, spoke the truth," and he mentioned a hadith in which the Prophet said, "A dog will not lick a Muslim's blood." 23. Qadi Abu 'Abdullah ibn al-Murabit said, "Whoever says that the Prophet was defeated is asked to repent. If he repents, it is all right. If not, he is killed because it detracts from the Prophet. Such a disparaging remark could not be said about the Prophet by anyone with understanding of his affair and certainty about his inviolability." 24. Habib ibn Rabi' al-Qarawi said that the school of Malik and his companions is that anyone who says anything disparaging about the Prophet is killed without being asked to repent. 25. Ibn 'Attab said that the Book and Sunnah require that someone who intends to even slightly harm or disparage the Prophet, either by allusion or clear statement, must be killed. 26. Anything like this which is something that the 'ulama' consider to be a curse or disparagement necessitates that the one who says it be killed. Neither the early or later people disagree about that, but they disagree about the basis for killing him as we have indicated. We will make this clear later. 27. Qadhi Ayad al-Maliki says, "This is also my position regarding the judgment of anyone who belittles him or insults him about having been a shepherd, oversight, forgetfulness, sorcery, any wound he received, the defeat of one of his armies, injury by an enemy, the intensity of his illness or his being attracted to his wives. The judgment of all this is that the one who intends to disparage him by it is killed. The position of the 'ulama' is as we have already stated alHamduLILLAH!!" Source: Al-Shifa bi Ta'rifi Huqooqil Mustafa, Part 4, Section 1 By Imam Qadhi Iyad al-Maliki Alaihir raHmah wa ar-Ridwan

<b>[color="#008000"] [font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][size="4"][img]http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17464_251754340333_672380333_3904910_930581_n.jpg[/img][/size][/center][/size][/font] [font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][size="4"][i]Darbar of Hadrat Meer Auhad al-Din Sayyid Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) in Kitchocha Sharif, U.P. India[/i] [/size][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size=2][center] [/center][/size][/font] [font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font=georgia, serif][size=2][size="4"]Sirajul 'Arifeen Zubdat as-SualiHeen, Ghous al-'Alam Sultan Hadrat Meer Auhad al-Din Sayyid Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) is such an eminent and outstanding spiritual personality of the world of mysticism, whose shining sun of spirituality and knowledge (marfat) has illuminated every corner of the world. Let us have a look at his life and works.[/size][/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center][font="georgia, serif"][size=2] [/size][/font][/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Ancestral Tree:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Syed Ashraf s/o Sultan Syed Ibrahim Noor Bakhshi s/o Sultan Syed Imaduddin Noor Bakhshi s/o Sultan Syed Nizamuddin Alisher s/o Sultan Zahiruddin Mohammad s/o Sultan Tajuddin Bahlol, s/o Syed Mohammad Noor Bakshi, s/o Syed Mehdi, s/o Syed kamaluddin, s/o Syed Jamaluddin, s/o Syed Hasan Sharif , s/o Syed Abu Mohammad, s/o Syed Abul Moosa Ali, s/o Syed Ismail Sani, s/o Syed Abul Hasan Mohammad, s/o Syed Ismail Arij, s/o Hadrat Jafar Sadique, s/o Imam Mohammad Baquar, s/o Imam Zainul Abedin, s/o Imam Hussain, s/o Hadrat Ali.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Father: Syed Ibrahim Noor Bakshi was the father of Sultan Syed Asharaf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) He was the king of Simnan, where he ruled with utmost Justice and sincerity for 20 years. He was not only a king , but a proficient scholar of theology, and inwardly inclined to mysticism.(Taswwuf) He respected Islamic savants and patronized Islamic institutions. That is why in his regime, twelve thousand students were gaining education in different institutions. He often met mystics (Sufia) of his time and gained mystical knowledge. He got constructed a Khanquah (an abode for holy men) of Hadrat Shaikh Hasan Sakkak and shrine of Imame Azam (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) He was deeply fond of studying books particularly Tarikhe Tibri was in his regular study. Hadrat Nazame Yamani in Lataefe ashrafi, has mentioned that Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani used to say that twelve thousand Islamic institutions were functioning in his father’s regime.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Mother: Bibi Khadija Begam was the mother of Syed Makhdoom Ashraf simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) She belonged to the dynasty of Khwaja Ahmed Yeswi who was a distinguished Sufi (Mystic) of his time and founder of Yewaisia order. She was brought up in a neat and pure religious surroundings as result of which she was deeply religious minded, pious and godly. She passed most of his time in prayer and recitation of the holy Qurran. She often observed fasting in day and woke up at night to be engrossed in prayer. She was very very punctual to Tahajjud (Prayer said after midnight ) In short, Khadija Begam was the trustworthy of spiritual trusts of her ancestors.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Prophecy of Birth:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2]He was born in Simnan (Iran) in 708 (A.H). [/size][/font][/size][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2]His father, Sultan Ibrahim married with Bibi Khadija Begam at the age of twenty five years. He had only two or three daughters and no son, After the birth of daughters, there was no issue up to eight years. He was grieved at heart. One morning, he and his wife Bibi Khadija Begum were sitting together on prayer mate. All of a sudden Hadrat Ibrahim Majzoob entered in to the palace. Both were astonished to see him. Hadrat sultan Ibrahim stood up and went forward to greet him. He made him sit on the throne and both husband and wife were standing bending their heads before him . Seeing such a noble courtesy meted out to him, he said “ Probably you are desirous of son ”. Hearing it both were extremely glad and said, “ It will be our good luck if you bestow a son ”Ibrahim Majzoob again said, “its price is very much as I will give you an extraordinary thing” . Sultan Ibrahim readily said, “whatever you order, I am ready to fulfill it .”[/size][/font][/size][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][/size][center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"] [/size][/font][/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Ibrahim Majzoob said, “I want one thousand Dinar.” Sultan Ibrahim presented one thousand dinar before him. Ibrahim, Majzoob stood up happily and said, “O Ibrahim (To Himself) you gave hawk (baz) to Sultan Ibrahim and he bought it chief. ” Hadrat Sultan Ibrahim went forward with him as a respect. Turning back, Ibrahim Majzoob saw him and said, “ What do you want more; you have got your son.” It is also narrated that one night Hadrat Mohammad Mustafa (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) came in his dream and predicted that a waliullah (Friend of Allah) was to be born in his house; His name will be Sayyid Ashraf.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Education:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]When Hadrat Sultan Syed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was four years four months and four days old, his father got performed the tradition of Bismillah Khani (Beginning reading with the name of Allah) by a highly learned and Sufi of his time named Hadrat Imeduddin Tabrezi (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) It is said that Hadrat Syed Ashraf was very intelligent beyond description. He completed Hifz (learn by heart) of the holy Quran with seven types of Querat (recitation) in seven years. After completing it, he got himself engaged in the education of different branches of theology like Tafseer (Commentary) Hadith (Narration of Sayings of the holy prophet) Fiquah (Islamic jurisprudence) and other allied subjects. He obtained full proficiency in all these branches of Islamic education at the age of fourteen years. His name and fame as a proficient Islamic Scholar reached in the Madrasas of Iraque. From the very students life , his extraordinary ability and proficiency had impressed the savants of Bagdadh and they had acknowledged it with admiration , Nizame Yamani in Lataefe Ashrafi described it in a couplet:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]“Chuna Mashhoor Ghasht Az Darse Talim[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]ke Pas Ahle Funun Kardand Taslim”[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]He had become so famous from his very student life[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]that the men of letters admitted (His intelligence).[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"] [/size][/font][/center][/u][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center] [size="4"][img]http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs127.snc3/17464_251741655333_672380333_3904890_3142827_n.jpg[/img][/size][/center][/size][/font] [center][font="georgia, serif"][size=2] [/size][/font][/center][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2]Accession to the throne[/size][/font][/size][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"] [/size][/font][/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]After the sad demise of the father, sultan Ibrahim, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) became the king of Simnan at the age of 15 years. He ruled over Simnan with utmost justice and impartiality for twelve years. He gained popularity as a true , sincere and just king in every corner of simnan. Peace and tranquility prevailed every where. The subjects were prosperous and happy. No citizen dared to tyrannise anyone. Hazarat Nizame Yamani has narrated an incident listening from Hadrat Alauddowla simnani. (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) that Syed Ashraf Jahagir went out for hunting along with his soldiers. He continued hunting in the rural areas for two or three days. He was looking at an animal caught by hawk (Baz). Just at that time an old woman from the village approached him seeking justice. She narrated that one of his soldier had forcibly taken her curd. Syed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) asked her to recognize amongst those soldiers who had taken her curd. She said that the culprit was not amongst them. Just at that moment, a soldier appeared coming with a hunting in his land, looking at him the old woman recognized and told that was the very person who had forcibly taken her curd. The soldier denied the allegation but Hadrat Makhdoon Simnani asked him to eat some flies. No sooner did the flies go into his stomach than he vomitted and the curd came out. Hadrat Makhdoon Simnani gave away his horse with saddle to the old woman and beat him black and blue. Hadrat Nizame Yamani has given description of his justice in the following couplets which is translated into English Below.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Chun Aurange Simna Bado Taza Ghast[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Jahan Az Adalat pur Awaza Ghasht[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Ba Dowrane Adlash Hama Rozgar[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Gulsitan shud Adl Awurd Bar[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Agar feel Bar Farque More Ghuzar[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Kunad mor bar feel Arad Nazar[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Ke En Dowre Sultan Ashraf Bowad.[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Chuna Zulme Tu Bar Sare Man Rawad.[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]a. When the throne of Simnan flourished due to him, his justice spread in the world[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]b. In the period of his justice, whole world turned in to garden and justice bore fruits.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]c. If elephants wants to pass through the head of ant, the ant looks at with stiff eyes.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]d. That it is the period of sultan Ashraf, how can your tyranny be justified on me.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Relinquishment of Throne[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]The will of Allah placed the Kingly crown on his head. It is a historical fact that he continued discharging affairs of state with full responsibility but he was instinctively inclined to mysticism and soluk (way to Allah) He often passed his time in the company of holy person of spirituality and sought knowledge about suluk and Marfat (revelation) He felt disgusted with the affairs of state. The fire of excessive love of Allah which was burning in his heart began to increase excessively resulting hate and disgust. with the affairs of kingdom . When he was 23 years old, he dreamt Hadrat Owais Qarnee (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) who educated him Azkare Owaisia (remembrance of Owaisia) without using tongue. He remained minutely engrossed in the Azkare Owaisia for three years as a result of which the hidden fire of love of Allah turned in to blaze and burnt his self. At this stage, he seldom attended the kingly court thinking it to be of no value and use for him, At last, the desired day came and Hadrat Khidir (Alaihissalam) appeared again before him and said, “ O Ashraf, the purpose for which you have come in this world is before you; desert the worldly throne and leave for Indian where Shaikh Alaul Haque Ganje Nabat is anxiously waiting for your in Pandwa , Bengal.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Journey towards India:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]As suggested by Hadrat Khwaja Khidr (Alaihissalam) , he made up his mind resolutely to relinquish the throne of Simana and travel towards India in search of spiritual guide (Peer) As a result of his firm decision, he willingly entrusted the affairs of state to his younger brother, Sultan Mohammad Aaraf. He acquinted his mother , Khadija Begam, with the suggestion and direction given by Hadrat Khidr, (Alaihissalam) and sought his permission to leave Simnan and travel towards his destined goal, Pandwa sharif, in India. The pious mother blessed him and said, “ Before your birth Khwaja Almad Yeswi predicted ; “A son will be bestowed whose sun of sanctity (Welayat ) will illuminate the darkness of the world at large” Narrating this, She happily permitted him to make journey towards his fixed goal though it was against the nature of a mother to bid his son farewell for ever; but she knew it before hand that real destination of Hadrat Syed Ashraf Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was not simnan rather it was Pandawa Sharif in India where he would reach to the peak of spirituality , he left for his destined goal with twelve thousand soldiers. They accompanied him up to three stages; But he asked them to return to the country From there he started Journey only with a servant to some distance and he was also asked to return to simnan after accompanying him for some days. From there he marched towards his cherished place leaving behind even the animal on which he was riding. It is also a historical fact that a renowned Sufi; Hadrat Alauddola Simnani, accompanied him up to some stages and returned seeing him off with this couplet :[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Tarke Dunia gir ta Sultan Shawi[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Mahrame Asrar ba jana Shawi[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u](O Ashraf) “Leave this world[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]so that you become king and intimate friend of Allah”[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Meeting with Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Passing through Bokhara, he arrived at Och Sharif, Multan, Where he met Hadrat Makhdoom Jahanyan Jahan Ghasht Jalal uddin Bukhari (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) who Welcomed him and endowed with spiritual bounties and blessings (Fuyooz-o-Barakat). He bid him farewell and said, “ Congratulation on this journey; Shaikh Alaul Haque Waddin is anxiously waiting for your arrival; don’t be late in the way and read this couplet:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Equamat Dar Rahe Maqusood Hargiz[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Nabayad Kard Ta Barasi Badargah[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]i.e. – “One should not stay in the way[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]so that one may arrive at the threshold soon.”[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]After staying for some days and nights, he left for Pandawa Sharif and arrived at the shrine of Hadrat Data Ganj bakhsh Lahouri (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) where he also availed spiritual guidance. From there he reached Delhi where he attended at the Shrines of Hadrat Qutbuddin Bakhteyar Kaki (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) and Hadrat Nizamuddin Mahboobe Ilahi (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) and obtained spiritual blessing and benediction. When he arrived in India , Feeroz Shah Tughlaque was ruling over India.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center] [size="4"][img]http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17464_251740920333_672380333_3904889_2655777_n.jpg[/img][/size][/center][/size][/font] [center][font="georgia, serif"][size=2] [/size][/font][/center][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2]Hadrat Syed Ashraf Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) at Pandawa Sharif[/size][/font][/size][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"] [/size][/font][/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]The spiritual attraction of Hadrat Shaikh Alaul Haque (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was so great that he did not stay any where for long time rather continued his journey to arrive at his destined goal as early as possible. Passing through large rivers mountains and deserts and facing all sorts of difficulties in the way, he arrived at Bihar Sharif. The day he was arriving at Bihar Sharif, Hadrat Makhdoom Sharfuddin Yahya monairi (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)had left this world. Before his death , he willed that his funeral prayer would be performed by a Syed noble on both sides, (Najibut Tarfain) Hafiz with seven qurats and deserter of throne who would be coming from westward. Hadrat Makhdoom Simrani ( Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) had known it beforehand by revelation (Kashf) Accordingly, keeping the funeral ready, his followers were waiting for the arrival of willed personality . Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani arrived at Bihar Sharif hurriedly in a bewildered State of mind. In humbleness, he did not want to say funeral prayer; but they requested to say funeral prayer in accordance with the will of departed saint of Islam. He said funeral prayer and stayed in the khanquah (abode of holy men) at night where he had a glimpse of Hadrat Makhdoom Bihari who gave him his patched garment (Khirquah). In the morning, he demanded it from the savants (Khuddam) of Shrine. They denied to oblige him . At last it was decided that the patched garment be placed on the holy grave and in whose hands the patched garment would come it self, he would be entitled for that . Accordingly they stretched their hands but failed . In the end, Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) Stretched hands and at once the patched garments came in his hands. He put it on as a result of which he lost himself in the world of ecstasy and read this couplet:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Mora Bar Sar Chun Bowad Az Lutf Afsar[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Bar Aamad Rast Mara Khirquah Dar bar[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]When the kingly crown was on my headby his kindness[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]this patched garments will suit on my body.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]He left for Bengal from Bihar Sharif fastly as he was restless due to the attraction of Peero Marshid (Spiritual Guide) Who was also anxiously waiting for him . He arrived at Malda from where he started his journey towards his last and destined destination, pandawa Sharif , when he was nearing Pandawa Sarif , suddenly Hadrat Alaul Haque (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)wokeup and said , “ Syed Ashraf is coming ; let us go to some distance to greet him.” Taking his Doli (a kind of small sadden and Doli of Hadrat Akhi Seraj (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) went out with a large number of his followers to accord warm welcome to him in the way. Every body of that locality was amazed to see him going along with thousands of followers to welcome a personality unknown to them as yet. This shows extraordinary spiritual status of Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani in the eyes of Hadrat Shaikh Alaul Haque Waddin (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) No Sooner did he see his shaikh (spiritual guide) than he placed his head on his feet and tears rolled down his eyes as a result of extreme joy to get cherished goal for which he had left simnan . After a while, he stood up and embraced with his shaikh and sitting on the haunches (Dozanu) read this Couplet :[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Che Kush Bashad Bad ke az intazare[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Ba omide Rasad Omidware.[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]What a good that after long waiting,[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]reaches the hopeful to his destination.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]From this outskirts of Pandawa, Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani sitting in the Doli meant for him, leaves for the Khauquah of Shaikh along with his shaikh and large number of disciples. No sooner did he see the Khanquah than he got down from the Doli and bowed down his head on the door with inexpressible joy and respect. Here he was served with meal and Pan (Betel leaf). After the fulfilment of all these rituals, Hadrat Shaikh Alaul Haque waddin made him his disciple in the chishtia and Nizamia order and gave him permission of Salasil (orders). After he got honour of being the disciple of Shaikh and getting everything desired, he was extremely joyful as he got what he had cherished for long. He read this couplet:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Nehadah Taje Doulat Bar Sare Man[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Alaul Haque Waddin Ganje Nabat.[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]Hadrat Alaul Haque wad Din placed the kingly crown on my head.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Departure from Pandawa Sharif[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]When four years passed in the company of Shaikh, during which period he was attributed with the honour of all secrets of mysticism and spirituality. One day Hadrat Alaul Haque Waddin (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) said O Ashraf, “ I have completed all Haquaequw a Marif(Realities and Knowledge) on you ; I like to set a palce for you where you have to light the candle of rectitude and reformation. Hearing it, tears filled in his eyes as he did not like seperation from his shaikh., So only idea of separation was unbearable for him. However he had to leave Pandawa Saharif for his destined place, Kichowcha Sharif on the direction of Shaikh who showed him the place which would be his permanent place of reformation and eternal abode. He left for Kichowcha Sharif passing through different places of Bihar, Zafara bad and Jaunpur. He stayed at jaunpur for a few days where Sultan Ibrahim Shah Sharqui and Quazi Shahabuddin Dowlat Abadi were highly impressed with him to see his sublime spiritual dignity and purity of character. Form there he marched to his fixed place and arrived at Kichowcha sharif.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Religious and Literary Services[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]It is an accepted fact that the mystics of Islam have rendered valuable services to the cause of Islam in every period. The religious and literary services, done by Hadrat Makhdoom simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho), is the golden chapter of History of Islam in general, and History of mysticism , in particular. He lighted the candle of reformation and spirituality in the darkness of infidelity at Kichowcha sharif and brought astray people on the right path. It is narrated that twelve thousands non believers accepted Islam being impressed with his purity of character and sublimination of spirituality. He was not only a great mystic but also a renowned savant of Islam having unimaginable proficiency in different branches if Islamic theology. Hadrat Nizame Yamani in his book, lataefe Ashrafi, has written that wherever he went he delivered spiritual lectures in the dialect of that area and wrote4 books in the same dialect and left the written books there for their benefits.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Books by Hadrat Syed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Syed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) has written a number of books on different subjects which indicate that he was an unparalleled savant of Theology and other related subjects of his time. Books written by him are as follows:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](1) Kanzul Asrar.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](2) Lataefe Ashrafi (a collection of his spiritual sayings)[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](3) Maktubate Ashrafi[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](4) Sharhe Sikandar Nama[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](5) Sirrul Asrar[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](6) Sharhe Awereful Marif[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](7) Sharhe Fosusul Hakam[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](8) Quawaedul Aquaed[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](9) Ashraful Ansab[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](10) Bahrul Azkar[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](11) Ashraful Fawaed[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, 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sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](16) Basharatul Ikhwan[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](17) Musta Lehate Tasuwwuf[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](18) Manaquibe Khulfae Rashedin[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](19) Hujjaluzza kerin[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](20) Fatwa Ashrafia[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](21) Tafseere Noor Bakhhia[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](22) Irshadul Ikhwan[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](23) Resala Wahdatulwajud[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](24) Resala Dar Tajweze tane Yazid[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](25) Bahrul Haquaeque[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](26) Nahve Ashrafia[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](27) Kanzuddaquaeque[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](28) Basharatul Mureedin[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](29) Diwan–e–Ashraf.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Journeying:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Sultan Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)did not know the geography of the world by going through books rather he knew it by travelling everywhere in the world. He journeyed to the most of countries of the Arab O Azam and brought thousands of astray persons on right path by his preaching and presenting Islamic theology vividly. He had full command on Arabic, Persian and Turkish languages as a result of which he used to deliver the most productive lectures making the audience lost in the world of spirituality and oneness of Allah.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Mahboob-e-Yazdani[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Sulatan Syed Ashraf (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) attained the status of Mahbooyat (Belovedhood) i. e Mahboobe Yazdani on 27th Ramdan 782 (A.H.) while he was amongst his disciples at Roohhabad. Suddenley it began to sound from every corner “Ashraf is my Mahboob” This heavenly sound was glad tidings of the status of Mahboobyat (belovedhood) since then, he began to be called “Mahboobe Yazdani” It was the sublime spirituality of Hadrat Sultan Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani that he performed morning prayer in Masjide Haram daily. The day he was bestowed with this spiritual honour Hadrat Najmuddin Asfahani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was in Kaba Sharif. Seeing Sultan Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) coming to say morning prayer in Kaba he said “Come, Come Mahboobe Yazadani; may this title from Allah be fortunate for you.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Ghous al-'Alam and Jahangir[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]It is a historical fact that Hadrat Sulatan Makhdoom Simnani was endowed with the dignity of Ghous in the Khanquah of Hadrat Banda Nawaz Gesu Daraz (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) on first Rajab 770 (A.H). Hence forward He is called as Ghous al-'Alam. The title of Jahangir tagged with his name is also very famous. One day he was in the Khauquah of his Shaikh (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) amongst the disciples. All of a sudden, echo of Jahangir Began to resound from the doors and walls of the Khanquah. Hearing it, Hadrat Shaikh Alaul Haque (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) engrossed in meditation (Moraquba) and after a little while, raised his head and honoured him with the title of Jahangir as it was a heavenly title confirmed on him.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Gems of Wisdom by Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][list][*][size="4"]Knowledge is the shining sun and skills are its rays.[/size][*][size="4"]After Iman (Belief) and Touheed, (Unitarianism) it is obligatory on man (Banda) to know injections of Shariat (Revealed Law) and Aquaede Haqeequah (True doctrines)[/size][*][size="4"]Gain knowledge as illeterate devotee is the follower of Devil.[/size][*][size="4"]The difference between Islamic Savant and worldly savant is just like the difference between pure and impure silver.[/size][*][size="4"]Astrayed learned is like the sunken boat which sinks itself and makes others drown.[/size][*][size="4"]Learned without action is like a glass without tin (Qualai).[/size][*][size="4"]Don't be empty handed of actions and conditions; make sure that only Knowledge can not help you.[/size][*][size="4"]Remembrance of virtuous persons and memoir of mystics is a light that cast shadow on the seeker of guidance.[/size][*][size="4"]Recollect any word of a holy man; and if it is not possible keep in mind his name; You will be benefited.[/size][*][size="4"]To know is shariat (Revealed Law) and make practice in accordance with knowledge is Tariquat (Path) and to achieve objectives of both is Haquiquat (Reality).[/size][*][size="4"]He, who does not follow Shariat (Revealed Law) in tariquat, (path) is deprived of benefits of Tariquat (Path).[/size][*][size="4"]The man who will be staunch follower of shariat, (revealed law) the way to Tariquat will open automatically; and when he would have obtained Tariquat (path) with shariat (revealed law) the splendour of Haquiquat (reality) will itself be illuminated.[/size][*][size="4"]In suluk (Holy way) if one commits slightest deviation from the way of obedience to The Holy Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) then it will be impossible to reach desired destination.[/size][*][size="4"]To create love and affection of Allah in the hearts of Slave (Banda) and get their hearts engrossed in the intimacy of Allah is the work of Mashaekhe Tariquat (Holy persons of path).[/size][*][size="4"]Shaikh (Elder) is just like a competent and experienced physician who diagnoses medicine suitable to the disease and temperament of the patient.[/size][*][size="4"]Food is like a seed which takes root in the land of salik's stomach and grows tree of actions (Aamal) if the food is lawful the tree of good action grows; and if it is unlawful, the tree of disobedience and sin grows; if it is doubtful the tree of vicious ideas and negligence in prayer grows.[/size][*][size="4"]After performing Faraezo wajebat (Divine command and obligatory) it is essential for seeker of spirituality to pass his valuable life in the company of holy persons as only one meeting with such persons is so much useful that can't be gained by a number of chillah (sitting in meditation for forty day) and vigorous Mojaheda (Great struggle).[/size][*][size="4"]A slave (Banda) should pray and merciful (Karim) is worthy of kindness; one should be so engrossed in his prayer that he should forget one's existence.[/size][*][size="4"]It is the condition that one should be guarded from sin as is the conditions for The Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) to be guiltless (masum).[/size][*][size="4"]One of the conditions of wali (Friend of Allah) is that he should be follower of The Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) in his word, action and belief.[/size][*][size="4"]The condition for wali (Friend of Allah) is that he should be learned not ignorant.[/size][*][size="4"]Aulia (Friend of Allah) are companion and minister of the Divine court and act according to wishes of Allah. [/size][/list][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center] [size="4"][img]http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17464_251740350333_672380333_3904888_8144585_n.jpg[/img][/size][/center][/size][/font] [center][font="georgia, serif"][size=2] [/size][/font][/center][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2]Contemporary Mystics and Savants[/size][/font][/size][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][/size][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"] [/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][indent] [size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"]1. Shaikh Ruknuddin Alauddoula Simnani,[/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]2. Mir Syed Ali Hamdani,[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]3. Makhdoom Syed Jalal Uddin Bukhari,[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]4. Khwaja Hafiz Sherazi,[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]5. Shaikh Najmudin Asfahani,[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]6. Khwaja Bahauddin Naqushbandi,[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]7. Syed Shah Badiuddin Madar,[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]8. Quazi Shahabuddin Doulat Abadi and[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]9. Gesu Daraz Banda Nawaz[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][/indent][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center] [/center][/size][/font] [font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font=georgia, serif][size=2][size="4"]Khulfa (Caliphs):[/size][/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][font="georgia, serif"][size=2][center] [/center][/size][/font][indent] [size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"]1. Hadrat Syed Abdur Razzque Noorul Ain[/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]2. Shaikh Kabirul Abbasi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]3. Shaikh Darreyatim Sarwarpuri[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]4. Shaikh Shamsuddin Faryad Ras Awadhy[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]5. Shaikh Osman[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]6. Shaikh Suleman Mohaddis[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]7. Shaikh Maroof[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]8. Shaikh Ahmad Quttal[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]9. Shaikh Ruknuddin Shahbaz[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]10. Shaikh Quayamuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]11. Shaikh Asiluddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]12. Shaikh Jamiluddin Supid baz[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]13. Moulana Qauazi Hazzal[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]14. Shaikh Arif makrani[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]15. Shaikh Abul Makarim Khujandi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]16. Shaikh Abul Makarim Harwi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]17. Shaikh safiuddin rudoulwi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]18. Shaikh Samauddin Rudoulwi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]19. Mulla Karim[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]20. Shaikh Khairuddin Sudhowri[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]21. Quazi Muhammad Sudhowri[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]22. Quazi Abu Muhammad[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]23. Moulana Abul Mozaaffar Lukhnawi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]24. Alamuddin Jaisi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]25. Shaikh kamal Jaisi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]26. Syed Abdul Wahab[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]27. Syed Reza[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]28. Jamshed Beg Qualandor Turk[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]29. Quazi Shahabuddin Doulat Abadi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]30. Moulana Haji Fakhruddin Jaunpuri[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]31. Moulana Shaikh Daud[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]32. Moulana Ruknuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]33. Shaikh Adam Osman[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]34. Shaikh tajuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]35. Shaikh Nooruddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]36. Shaikhul Islam Ahmadabad Gujrat[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]37. Shaikh Mobarak Gujrat[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]38. Shaikh Hossain Dawezwi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]39. Shaikh Safiuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]40. Masnad Ali Saif khan[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]41. Shaikh Ahmad kanlouri[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]42. Moulana Abdullah Dayar Banarsi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]43. Moulana Nooruddin Zafarabadi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]44. Malik Mahmood, Baba Hossain kitabdar[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]45. Syed hasan Alam Barada[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]46. Shaikh Jamaludddin Rawat[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]47. Hesamuddin Zanzani Punwi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]48. Moulana Khaggi Mohamed[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]49. Shaikh Abubarkar[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]50. Shaikh Safiuddin Arweli[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]51. Syed Ali Lahori[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]52. Shaikh Ludhan[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]53. Shaikh nizamuddin Brelwi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]54. Shaikh Ali Dosti Simnnani[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]55. Shaikh Omnar[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]56. Shaikh Abu Said Khigri[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]57. Khwaja Abdur rahman[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]58. Khwaja Saduddin Khalid[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]59. Quazi Shudha Awadhi[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]60. Shaikh Zahid Noor[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]61. Shaikh Peer Ali Arlat Tarki[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]62. Shaikh Nizamuddin Labir[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]63. Shaikh Ali Simnani[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]64. Shaikh Ghouhar Ali[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]65. Shaikh Taquiuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]66. Moulana SharafullahImam[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]67. Shaikh Nizamuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]68. Shaikh Yahya Kaldadar[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]69. Shaikh Meer Moallah[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]70. Quazi Beg[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]71. Shaikh Qutbuddin Yahya[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]72. Khwaja Nizamuddin Aulla[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]<b>[color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]73. Shaikh Mohiuddin[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][size="4"][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][indent][size="4"][size=2]74. Amir Nangar Quli[/size][/size][/indent][/color]</b>[/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/size][/indent] [center][font="georgia, serif"][size=2] [/size][/font][/center][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][size="4"][font=georgia, serif][size=2]Impression of Savants and Holy Man[/size][/font][/size][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"] [/size][/font][/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u](1) Hadrat Shaykh Abdul Haque Mohoddis Dehlawi:[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]In his book Akhbarul Akhyar, has mentioned him as a great Sufi (saint) of his time. About his Shrin at Kichowcha Sharif , he has written that it is very effecious to repel Aseb and Zin and for this, it is famous every where. With reference to lataefe Ashrafi, compiled by Hadrat Nizam Yamani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho), he has acknowledged his greatness as a savant of Islam by presenting his theological and philosophical ideas particularly his notion about the belief of Faroah (Firun).[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u](2) Shaykh Abdur Rahman Jami (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho):[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Shaikh Abdur Rahman Jami in his world fame book, Nafhat al-Uns, has derived his theological and philosophical saying showing utmost regard to this supreme saint of Islam. The opinion of Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani and Shaikh Abdur Rahman Jami is same about Hafiz Shirazi . In his book, Nafhatulins, he has written that one of the holy saints of chishtia order deems no Diwan (colletion of poems) better than the Diwane Hafiz Shirazi. From “one of the saint of chishtia order “ he means Hadrat Sultan Syed Ashraf jahangir Simnani(Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u](3) Shaykh Abdur Rahman Chishti:[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Shaikh Abdur Rahman Chisti writes “ He (Syed Ashraf) had khelafat from fourteen order because he has availed the company of all holy saints (Sufis) of his time. After Hadrat Nizamuddin Mehboobe Ilahi, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) he revived spiritual instructions and reformation ; In the declaration of realities he was the interpreter of words of Allah, Hadith of the prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and sayings of Hadrat Moula Ali Murtaza (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]His Mission in India:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]It is a historical fact that Hadrat Sultan Syed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) made kichowcha Sharif centre of his rectitude (Rushd) and guidance at the intimation of his Shaikh Hadrat Alualhaque Waddin Pandwi. He came here and got constructed. Khauquahe Ashrafia taking part himself in the construction work with his disciples. He also got constructed two mosques: one for gents and second for ladies and a tomb on his private room. At that time, kichowcha sharif was inhabitated by Sadhus (Sairts) and Jogies (Hermits). Consequently, the darkness of infidelity had taken this area in its grip. Hence one can easily assess the difficulties faced by him in settling there and lighting the candle of Islam. But his spiritual eminence and purity of character, which has been the special characteristic of Sufi (Holy Saint), made the non – believers captivated , and in short period , millions of infidels accepted Islam and came in the Silsilae Ashrafia (Order of Ashrafia). In short, his services to the cause of Islam and mysticism are undoubtedly of great value and a landmark in the history of Islam.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Miracles (Karamat):[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Sultan Syed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was on such a supreme status of mysticism and spirituality that uncountable miracles (Karamat) at different times and at different places are scattered in the pages of History. It is an undeniable fact that every moment of his life was miracle oriented, impressive and effectual, some miracles (Karmat) are stated here:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](A) Once he was travelling in the juridiction of Amir Taimur who was captivated to see him and showed utmost regard to him. Climbing on a hill with Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani; (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) he said , “As far as your eyes see; I will make gift all the areas coming in your sight.” Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani said,” You are not the owner of the area coming in my sight, “ Then he kept his hand on his head and asked as to what he was seeing. He replied that he was seeing Makkah al-Mukarrama and Madina al-Munawwara . Then he again enquired if that area belonged to him . Amir Taimur replied in negative and got ashamed . His firm belief (Aquidat) and supplication (Neyazamandi) increased a good deal to see such a great mystic in whose sight is whole world.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]( Once a woman, taking his half dead son, came to his Khanquah (an abode for holy man) and entreated with tearful eyes to pray for his life. In the meantime, the boy took his last breath and died before him. She began to weep bitterly and said with folded hands. You are Allahs friend (Waliulah); Bring my son to life.” He said , “ life and death is in the hand of Allah; what a slave (Banda) can do.” Hearing it , the ill-fated woman started weeping with such mournful voice that his heart filled with pity and an astonishing condition prevailed on his face. Solacing the grieved woman , Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani said in full eminence (Jalal), "I give ten years from my life and after ten years this boy will die.” He prayed to Allah for his life and ordered the dead boy to stand up in the name of Allah . The dead boy stood up and got life for ten years. Truly he died after ten years.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]When Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) came to kichowcha Sharif from Jaunpur , the first man who met him was Malik Mohmood. He visited the round tank with Malik Mahmood and told that was the very place intimated by Shaikh Alaul haque Waddin (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) Malik Mahmood told him that there lived a veteran Jogi (Hermit) with his five hundred disciples who would not tolerate his presence there. Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani asked one of his followers to go and ask the hermit (Jogi) to vacant the place and go elsewhere. The hermit told in reply that it was very difficult to turn him out from there except with the power of miracle.Hearing it, Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)asked Jamal uddin Rawat who had come in the chain of his disciples very day to go and present before the Jogi (Hermit) what he desired . Jamaluddin hesitated a bit but Hadrat Makhdoom (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) called him and put the betel leaf he was chewing in to his mouth as a result of which his condition changed. He went with endowed courage and bounty to face the great Juggler (Shobadah Baz) hermit. The hermit used all his powers of conjurity but failed . At last , he threw his hand stick in the air and Jamaluddin Rawat too sent the stick of his Shaikh in the air. It brought down the stick of the hermit beating harshly . At last the hermit Surrendered and asked to take him before Hadrat Sultan Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) He went there along with his five hundred followers and bowed down his head on his feet and embraced Islam will all his followers.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"](C) On his return from Pandawa Sharif one morning he was sitting with his disciples after prayer of Ashraque (Prayer after Sunrise) Some jestlers came there to ridicule him. They brought an alive man wrapped in coffin in the shape of a dead body and requested him to say funeral prayer . When these jesters pressed him much, he asked one of his disciples to say funeral prayer according to their wishes.The disciple said funeral prayer. They were waiting for his standing up but he was actually dead. This astonishing miracle spread just like wild fire in the town and created uproar. Hadrat Nizam Yamani has written a couplet on this incident.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Kase Ku Az Buzurgan Khanda Giraft[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Bajuz Girya Azo Digar Che Ayad.[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][u][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]He who ridiculed with elders,[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][u]would get nothing except weeping.[/u][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/u][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Once Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) with his disciples was passing through Banaras. One of the disciple was fascinated to see an idol in the temple and kept on seeing it. The Karwan of Makhdoom Simnani had marched to some distance; it came to know that a disciple lagged behind and is in the temple. Hadrat Makhdoom simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) asked one of his followers to go and tell the idol to come with him. He went there and told as he was ordered. The idol moved and changed in to a beautiful girl and came before him and embraced Islam. Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) got his lover disciple married with the idol.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Truly Hadrat Moulana Room has said :[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][i][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Aulia Ra Hast Qudrat Azilah[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][i]Teere Jasta Baz Gardanadz Rah.[/i][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/i][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]The above stated miracles indicate his mystical and spiritual status and also extraordinary and most valuable services to the cause of Islam. It can be said without fear of contradiction that so long the world exists, The flag of his greatness and supremacy will continue unfurling and candle of spirituality lighted by him will go on showing light to humanity.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Every followers of Ashrafia order should endeavor to follow the doctrines laid down by him so that one may avail the benefits of both world.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Wisaal Sharif:[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]Hadrat Makhdoom Simnani (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) left this world on 27th Muharram 808 Before his death, he had got prepared his grave. He went on 26th Muharram to visit his grave where he saw pen and paper kept in the side of grave. He sat in the grave and wrote two booklets namely Basharatul Muradin and Resalai Qubria some extracts from Resalai Quabria is presented.[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center] [/center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][center][color=#000000][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3][b][color="#008000"][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"]In this short time (how long I stayed in the grave) seventy thousand splendor (Tajalli) of elegance (jamal) of Allah descended on this Faqeer ; and intimate friends (Muqarraban) of Allah showed so much exalting (Ae'zaz) and kindness that can’t be expressed in words; the announcer from the Sublime court of Allah (Bargehe Ilahi) announced inAlam-e-Malakut that “ Ashraf is my beloved (Mahboob) I (Allah) write kindness and forgiveness on the forehead of his disciples; and cares his disciples with absolution (Magferat) and forgiveness (Mafi)”. All praise to Allah this glad lidings for our companions. After that it was the order of Allah, eight thousands angles Thirty thousand of Haramain sharifain , one thousand from baitul Moquaddes , one thousands Abdaal of Maghrib (west) one thousand Rejalud Ghaib of Sarndip and one thousand maradane Ghaib from yaman will perform your bath your funeral prayer will be said in front of baillutulah Sharif and you will be buried in the earth for the benefit of slaves (Banda); he who comes on your grave will get his end and absolution (Maghfirat).[/size][/font][/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][/center][/size][/font][center][font="georgia, serif"][size="2"][u] [/u][/size][/font][/center][font=georgia, serif][size=2][center][size="4"][img]http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17464_251754535333_672380333_3904911_2462519_n.jpg[/img][/size][/center][center][i][size="4"]Ma'zaar Shareef of Sultan Sayyad Hadrat Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani Kitchocha Shareef, India[/size][/i][/center][/size][/font][/color][/b]

Each and every Prophet and Messenger of Allah was blessed with a perfect disposition. They were handsome and their lineage noble. Their character was good as was their behavior. This is because they all possess the attributes of perfection. They guided to the completed the code of human spiritual behavior which was to be completed by Prophet Muhammad Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him and practiced virtuous deeds on account of their rank being of the most noble and their degree being of the highest. The Seal of the Prophethood – Sayyiduna wa Mawlana MuHammad ar-RasoolAllah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam Allah tells us that He preferred some of the Prophets and Messengers over others with His words, تلك الرسل فضلنا بعضهم على بعض منهم من كلم اللـه ورفع بعضهم درجات وآتينا عيسى ابن مريم البينات وأيدناه بروح القدس "These are the Noble Messengers, to whom We gave excellence over each other; of them are some with whom Allah spoke, and some whom He exalted high above all others; and We gave Eisa (Jesus), the son of Maryam, clear signs and We aided him with the Holy Spirit" [surah al-Baqarah : 253] He also tells us, ولقد اخترناهم على علم على العالمين "And We knowingly chose them, among all others of their time" [surah al-Dukhan : 32] Prophet Muhammad Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him said, "The first group to enter the Garden of Paradise will be like the full moon… every man will be in the height of their father Adam who was sixty cubits (90 feet) tall." [sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Page 93 – Sahih Muslim, Volume 4, Page 2179] Sayyiduna Moosa Kalimullah (Moses) Alaihis Salam - Palestine The description of several of the prophets has been made known to us by Prophet Muhammad Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him who tells us, "I saw Moosa (Moses), he was tall with curly hair. He resembled the men of Shanu'a. I saw Eisa (Jesus), he was of medium height with a reddish face just as if he had come out after having taken a hot bath." He further described him as being slender, like a sword. He gave additional information about Moosa saying, "He is like the best men you have ever seen with a dark complexion." Of himself he said, "Among the descendants of Ibrahim, I am the one who most resembles him." [sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Page 122 – Sahih Muslim, Volume 1, Page 153] Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu tells us, "After Prophet Lot, Allah did not send a prophet who was not from the noblest class of his people." In addition to this is that they were among the wealthy and powerful. [Mustadrak, Volume 2, Page 561] Sayyiduna Anas ibn Maalik Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu tells us that Allah did not send a prophet without making his face and voice beautiful, and that Prophet Muhammad, may Allah praise and venerate him and grant him peace, had the most handsome face of all of them and also the best voice. [shama'il al-Tirmidhi, Page 254] During the cross-examination of Sayyiduna Abu Sufyan Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho by Heraclius, Emperor of Rome, Heraclius said, "I questioned you about his lineage and you said that he was of good lineage among you, and that is how all the Messengers have bee sent, from the noble families of their people." [sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Page 125] Sayyiduna Yusha' bin Noon Alaihis Salam - Iraq Prophets and Messengers preferred by Almighty Allah There are many references to the Prophets and Messengers who were preferred by Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, some of which are mentioned below: Of Prophet Ayyub Alaihis Salam, Allah says, إنا وجدناه صابرا نعم العبد إنه أواب "We indeed found him patiently enduring; what an excellent bondman! He is indeed most inclined." [surah al-Saad : 44] Of Prophet Yahya Alaihis Salam, Allah says, يا يحيى خذ الكتاب بقوة وآتيناه الحكم صبيا۔ وحنانا من لدنا وزكاة وكان تقيا۔ وبرا بوالديه ولم يكن جبارا عصيا۔ وسلام عليه يوم ولد ويوم يموت ويوم يبعث حيا "O Yahya - hold the Book firmly"; and We gave him Prophethood in his infancy. And compassion from Ourselves, and chastity; and he was extremely pious. And was good to his parents and not forceful, nor disobedient. And peace is upon him the day he was born, and the day he will taste death, and the day he will be raised alive." [surah al-Maryam : 12-15] Sayyiduna Zakariya Alaihis Salam - Alleppo, Syria He also tells us of the time Prophet Zakariyah Alaihis Salam was given the good news of a son, أن اللـه يبشرك بيحيى مصدقا بكلمة من اللـه وسيدا وحصورا ونبيا من الصالحين "Indeed Allah gives you glad tidings of Yahya (John), who will confirm a Word (or sign) from Allah, - a leader, always refraining from women, a Prophet from one of Our devoted ones." [surah Aal-e-Imran : 39] He tells us, إن اللـه اصطفى آدم ونوحا وآل إبراهيم وآل عمران على العالمين "Indeed Allah chose Adam, and Nooh, and the Family of Ibrahim, and the Family of Imran over the creation." [surah Aal-e-Imran : 33] Of Prophet Nuh He says, إنه كان عبدا شكورا "He was indeed a grateful bondman." [surah al-Isra : 3] Sayyiduna Jarjees Alaihis Salam - Mousul, Iraq Of Prophet Eisa Alaihis Salam He says, إذ قالت الملائكة يا مريم إن اللـه يبشرك بكلمة منه اسمه المسيح عيسى ابن مريم وجيها في الدنيا والآخرة ومن المقربين "And remember when the angels said, “O Maryam! Allah gives you glad tidings of a Word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Eisa the son of Maryam - he will be honourable in this world and in the Hereafter, and among the close ones (to Allah)." [surah Aal-e-Imran : 45] Allah quotes Prophet Eisa Alaihis Salam who said, إني عبد اللـه آتاني الكتاب وجعلني نبيا۔ وجعلني مباركا أين ما كنت وأوصاني بالصلاة والزكاة ما دمت حيا "I am Allah’s bondman; He has given me the Book and made me a Herald of the Hidden (a Prophet). And He has made me blessed wherever I be; and ordained upon me prayer and charity, as long as I live." [suran al-Maryam : 30-31] Sayyiduna YaHya Alaihis Salam - Damascus, Syria and Almighty Allah warns, يا أيها الذين آمنوا لا تكونوا كالذين آذوا موسى "O People who Believe! Do not be like the people who troubled Moosa" [surah al-Ahzab : 69] Prophet Muhammad Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him tells us that Prophet Moosa Alaihis Salam was a modest man who covered himself. No part of his body was seen on account of his modesty. [Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 136] Allah quotes Prophet Moosa Alaihis Salam as saying, فوهب لي ربي حكما وجعلني من المرسلين "so my Lord commanded me and appointed me as one of the Noble Messengers." [surah al-Shu'ara : 21] Sayyiduna Hud and Sayyiduna Sualeh Alaihim as-Salam - Iraq Several Prophets mentioned by Almighty Allah Several of the prophets are mentioned by Almight Allah in the Holy Qur'an as saying to their people, إني لكم رسول أمين "I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger of Allah to you." [surah al-Shu'ara : 107] In reference to Prophet Ibrahim Alahis Salam, Almighty Allah says, ووهبنا له إسحاق ويعقوب كلا هدينا ونوحا هدينا من قبل ومن ذريته داوود وسليمان وأيوب ويوسف وموسى وهارون وكذلك نجزي المحسنين۔ وزكريا ويحيى وعيسى وإلياس كل من الصالحين۔ وإسماعيل واليسع ويونس ولوطا وكلا فضلنا على العالمين۔ ومن آبائهم وذرياتهم وإخوانهم واجتبيناهم وهديناهم إلى صراط مستقيم۔ ذلك هدى اللـه يهدي به من يشاء من عباده ولو أشركوا لحبط عنهم ما كانوا يعملون۔ أولئك الذين آتيناهم الكتاب والحكم والنبوة فإن يكفر بها هؤلاء فقد وكلنا بها قوما ليسوا بها بكافرين۔ أولئك الذين هدى اللـه فبهداهم اقتده قل لا أسألكم عليه أجرا إن هو إلا ذكرى للعالمين "And We bestowed upon him Ishaq (Isaac) and Yaqub (Jacob); We guided all of them; and We guided Nooh before them and of his descendants, Dawud and Sulaiman and Ayyub and Yusuf and Moosa and Haroon; and this is the way We reward the virtuous. And (We guided) Zakaria and Yahya (John) and Eisa and Ilyas; all these are worthy of Our proximity. And Ismael (Ishmael) and Yasa’a (Elisha) and Yunus (Jonah) and Lut (Lot); and to each one during their times, We gave excellence over all others. And some of their ancestors and their descendants and their brothers; and We chose them and guided them to the Straight Path. This is the guidance of Allah, which He may give to whomever He wills among His bondmen; and had they ascribed partners (to Allah), their deeds would have been wasted. These are the ones whom We gave the Book and the wisdom and the Prophethood; so if these people do not believe in it, We have then kept ready for it a nation who do not reject (the truth). These are the ones whom Allah guided, so follow their guidance; say (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him), “I do not ask from you any fee for the Qur’an; it is nothing but an advice to the entire world." [surah al-An'aam : 84-90] Sayyiduna Younus Alaihis Salam - Mousul, Iraq Prophets and Messengers as Possessors of Admirable Qualities In the following Qur'anic quotations Allah describes the prophets and messengers as possessors of many fine and admirable qualities; right action, chosen, judgment and prophecy. Concerning Ishaq Alahis Salam, Allah tells us that the angels said to Ibrahim Alahis Salam, لا تخف وبشروه بغلام عليم "“Do not fear!”; and they gave him the glad tidings of a knowledgeable son." [surah adh-Dhariyat : 28] And of Ismail Alaihis Salam Allah says, فبشرناه بغلام حليم "We therefore gave him the glad tidings of an intelligent son" [surah as-Saaffat : 101] Almight Allah says, ولقد فتنا قبلهم قوم فرعون وجاءهم رسول كريم۔ أن أدوا إلي عباد اللـه إني لكم رسول أمين "And before them We indeed tried the people of Fir'aun, and an Honourable Noble Messenger came to them. Who said, “Give the bondmen of Allah into my custody; I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger for you.”" [surah al-Dukhan : 17-18] Sayyiduna Sheeth Alaihis Salam - Iraq At the time when Prophet Ibrahim Alaihis Salam was about to fulfill his sacrificial vision of his son, Ismail Alaihis Salam told him, يا أبت افعل ما تؤمر ستجدني إن شاء اللـه من الصابرين "O my father! Do what you are commanded! Allah willing, you will soon find me patiently enduring!" [surah as-Saaffat : 102] Of Ismail Alaihis Salam, Almighty Allah says, واذكر في الكتاب إسماعيل إنه كان صادق الوعد وكان رسولا نبيا "And remember Ismail in the Book; he was indeed true to his promise and was a Noble Messenger, a Prophet." [surah al-Maryam : 54] Allah speaks of the devotion of Moosa Alaihis Salam saying, إنه كان مخلصا وكان رسولا نبيا "He was indeed a chosen one, and he was a Noble Messenger, a Herald of the Hidden."[surah al-Maryam : 51] Also, قال ستجدني إن شاء اللـه صابرا ولا أعصي لك أمرا "Said Moosa, 'Allah willing, you will soon find me patient and I will not do anything against your instructions.'" [surah al-Kahf : 69] Sayyiduna Ibrahim Khalilullah Alaihis Salam - Palestine Allah tells us that Sulayman Alaihis Salam was, نعم العبد إنه أواب "what an excellent bondman! He is indeed most inclined." [surah al-Saad : 30] Allah calls upon us to remember, واذكر عبادنا إبراهيم وإسحاق ويعقوب أولي الأيدي والأبصار۔ إنا أخلصناهم بخالصة ذكرى الدار۔ وإنهم عندنا لمن المصطفين الأخيار "And remember Our bondmen Ibrahim, and Ishaq, and Yaqub – the men of power and knowledge. We indeed gave them distinction with a genuine affair – the remembrance of the (everlasting) abode. And in Our sight, they are indeed the chosen ones, the beloved."[surah al-Saad : 45-47] Of Prophet Dawud Alaihis Salam, He says, عبدنا داوود ذا الأيد إنه أواب "Our bondman Dawud, the one blessed with favours; he is indeed most inclined (towards His Lord)." [surah al-Saad : 17] and, وشددنا ملكه وآتيناه الحكمة وفصل الخطاب "And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and just speech." [surah al-Saad : 20] Sayyiduna Ishaaq Alaihis Salam - Palestine Of Prophet Yousuf Alaihis Salam, Almighty Allah says, قال اجعلني على خزائن الأرض إني حفيظ عليم "Said Yusuf, 'Appoint me over the treasures of the earth; indeed I am a protector, knowledgeable.'" [surah al-Yousuf : 55] Allah mentions the saying of Prophet Shu'aib Alaihis Salam, ستجدني إن شاء اللـه من الصالحين "Allah willing, you will probably find me of the righteous." [surah al-Qasas : 27] And, ما أريد أن أخالفكم إلى ما أنهاكم عنه إن أريد إلا الإصلاح ما استطعت وما توفيقي إلا باللـه عليه توكلت وإليه أنيب "I do not wish that I myself act against it; I only intend to make improvements as far possible; my guidance is only from Allah; I rely only upon Him and towards Him only do I incline." [surah al-Hud : 88] Sayyiduna Sho'aib Alaihis Salam Of Prophet Loot Alaihis Salam, Allah tells us, ولوطا آتيناه حكما وعلما "And We gave Lut the kingdom and knowledge" [surah al-Anbiya : 74] Of Zakariyah and Yahya Alaihim as-Salam, Allah tells us, إنهم كانوا يسارعون في الخيرات ويدعوننا رغبا ورهبا وكانوا لنا خاشعين "indeed they used to hasten to perform good deeds, and pray to Us with hope and fear; and used to weep before Us." [surah al-Anbiya : 90] Sayyiduna Sufyan Ath-Thawri Alaihir raHma draws our attention to another aspect of the characteristics and qualities found in the prophets, which is their continuous sorrow, this is an indication of their perfection and there are many prophetic quotations that endorse this fact. Sayyiduna Imran Alaihis Salam - Salalah, Oman Prophet Muhammad, may Allah praise and venerate him and grant him perfect peace, described for himself, "Verily! without a doubt, I am Generous, son of the Generous, son of the Generous." [sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Page 119 – Mustadrak, Volume 2, Page 571] He also described the noble lineage of Prophet Yousuf Alaihis Salam, saying, "The noble son of a noble son, of a noble son of a noble man, Yousuf, son of Ya'qub, son of Ishaq, son of Ibrahim the prophet, son of a prophet, son of a prophet, son of a prophet." [Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 139] He also said, "The eyes of the prophets slept, but their hearts did not sleep." [sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Page 152] Prophet Sulayman Alaihis Salam who was given a great kingdom, never raised his eyes to the heavens because he was humble and feared Allah. As for his diet, he would eat coarse bread made from barley but would serve others with fine food. [Az-Zuhud wa Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Page 91] It was revealed to him, "O leader of worshipers and goal of the abstinent." The story has reached us of how one day when he was riding on the wind with his armies, an elderly woman complained to him, whereupon he commanded the wind to stop so he might attend to her need before he continued on his way. [Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 140] Sayyiduna Haroon Alaihis Salam - Mount Ohud, Madina Munawwarah When Prophet Yousuf Alaihis Salam was asked, "Why are you hungry when you are in charge of the treasures of the earth?" He replied, "I am fearful that I might become full and thereby forget those who are hungry." [Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 140] Abu Hurayrah heard the Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him say, "Recitation was made easy for Dawud. He would order his mount and turn it loose, and would finish his recitation before his mount wandered off." [Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 140] Prophet Dawud Alaihis Salam ate only from the labor of his own hands and would ask Allah to provide for him from the work of his own labor so that he would not need to take anything from the treasury. Almighty Allah tells us, ألنا له الحديد ۔ أن اعمل سابغات وقدر في السرد "and We made iron soft for him. 'Make large coats of armour and keep proper measure while making;'" [surah Saba : 10-11] Sayyiduna Dhul-Kifl Alaihis Salam - Iraq Prophet Muhammad Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him told his Companions, "The prayer Allah loves most is that of Dawud, and the fast He loves most is that of Dawud. He would sleep for half of the night, stand up for a third and sleep for a sixth. He would fast alternate days. He wore wool and slept on hair. He ate barley bread mixed with salt and ashes. His drink was mixed with tears after his error of inaccurate judgment in which he had passed judgment before hearing from the second party. He was never seen to laugh nor look upwards to the sky because of his shyness before his Lord and he wept continuously until he died. It is said that he wept until plants sprang up from his tears and until the tears formed a crease on his cheeks, and that when he went out he would disguise himself to learn what people thought of his justice, and upon hearing people praise him, he became more humble." [sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Page 128 – Sahih Muslim, Volume 2, Page 816 – Kitab az-Zuhud, Page 71 – Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 140] Eisa Alaihis Salam was asked, "Why don't you ride a donkey?" He replied, "I exalt Allah so much to be occupied with tending to a donkey." [Musannaf Abi Shayba as stated in Manabil as-Safa of Imam Suyooti, Page 87] His clothing was made from hair and he ate from the trees. He did not have a house and would sleep wherever sleep overtook him. The name he most liked to be called by was "the very poor". [Kitab az-Zuhud] Sayyiduna Danial Alaihis Salam - Mousul, Iraq Prophet Muhammad Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him spoke of the trials of previous prophets saying, "Some of the prophets before me were tested with poverty and lice. They preferred those trials to gifts." [Mustadrak, Volume 4, Page 307] Mujahid tells us that Prophet Yahya's food was that of herbs and he wept so much on account of his fear of Allah that puffed-up folds formed on his cheeks. To avoid people he would eat in the company of wild animals. [al-Bidaya wa an-Nihaya, Volume 1, Page 149] Tibri narrated from Wahb Ibn Munabbih that Moosa sought shelter in a hut. He ate and sipped from a stone with a hollow in it. In humility he sipped in a way similar to that of an animal because of the honor Allah had shown him by speaking to him. [Ash-Shifa, Volume 1, Page 141] Sayyiduna Ayyub Alaihis Salam - Between Babil and Kufa, Iraq These reports have all been recorded and the perfect attributes of the prophets and messengers together with their good character, handsome features and qualities are well known so we will not linger any more on them. Should you read contrary to these reports in other books, know that the historian or commentator is among the ill-informed.

Sayyiduna Abu al-Hasan Ali, Imam Zain al-'Abideen is the fourth Imam and Shaykh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah. He was one of the greatest Aabids of his era. Imam Zuhri (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) says, (In my era) I have not seen any Quraish more excellent than Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho). Hadrat Ibn Abbas (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) used to look at Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) and refer to him as the Beloved of the Beloved. BIRTH: He was born on a Thursday the 5th of Shabaan 38 Hijri in Madinah Munawwarah. [Masaalik as-Saalikeen, Vol. 1, Page 207] NAME: Hadrat Imam Hussain kept most of his children names attached to the name Ali. This was due to his love for his father Sayyiduna Ali (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho). He was thus also named Ali. He was also known as Abu Muhammad, Abul Hassan, Abul Qaasim and Abu Bakr. His titles were Sajjad, Zain al-'Abideen, Sayyidul Abideen, Zakki and etc. EDUCATION: He spent ten years with his grandfather Sayyiduna Ali (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho), ten years with his uncle Sayyiduna Imam Hasan (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) and eleven years with his father, Hadrat Imam Hussain (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho). BLESSED MOTHER: His mother was known as Umm-e-Wulad, and was also known as Shahar Banu Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha. She was very pious and Allah fearing. HIS FEATURES: He was the image of his grandfather Sayyiduna Ali (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho). He was tan in complexion and not very tall. He had a full beard on which he used henna (mehndi). PREDICTIONS OF HIS BIRTH: Hadrat Jaabir (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) says, I was in the blessed court of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and Imam Hussain (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was in the blessed arms of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam). The Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said, O Jaabir (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho)! A son shall be born to him, whose name shall be Ali. Then he will have a child, whose name shall be Muhammad (Imam Baaqir). O Jaabir! If you meet with him, then you should pass my salaams to him. HIS CHARACTER: Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was blessed with beautiful character, which he definitely inherited from his illustrious forefathers. He was very eloquent and very respectful. He was always willing to assist those in need. Umar Abu Nasr writes that Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) purchased various slaves, and then set them free. He would be kind even to those who were his personal enemies. Once he heard that there was a certain person who always spoke ill of him. Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) went to him and treated him with such respect and kindness, that he repented from his bad behaviour and affiliated himself to the great Imam. Many great poets have written numerous Qasidas in praise of his kindness and generosity.[Masaalik as-Saalikeen, Vol. 1, Page 208] HIS EXCELLENCE: Abu Haazim says, I have not seen any Jurist more exalted than him. Zahbi and Ainiyah have said, We have not seen any Quraish more exalted than him. Hadrat Imam Maalik (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) says, He is from the Men of Excellence Ibn Abi Shaiba says, In Hadith, the most exalted chain of transmission is that which is narrated from Imam Zain al-'Abideen, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) where he narrates from his father Imam Hussain (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho). [Masaalik as-Saalikeen] Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) was always prepared to sacrifice everything he had for Islam. He sacrificed all his wealth twice for Islam. He was a very generous person. He used to discreetly send money to the poor people living in Madinah Shareef and none of them knew that the money was coming from him. The only time this became known to them, was after his wisaal. [Tarikh al-Khulafa] Masjid wa Maqam Sayyaduna Imam Zain al-'Abideen in Egypt HIS PATIENCE : He was a person with great patience. After the Battle of Karbala, HE was marched to Damascus in chains and in the time of Abdul Malik bin Marwan , he was arrested and chained. He was then forced to walk from Madinah to Syria in chains. With all this, he never complained or said one word about his condition in the Court of Allah . He instead remained patient and made Shukr (thanked Allah ) on every step. Imam Zain al-'Abideen's most loyal student Sayyiduna Imam Zuhri could not bear to see the Imam in this condition, so he went to Abdul Malik bin Marwaan, and had the great Imam released. He then took him back to Madinah Shareef with great respect.[Khazinat al-Asfiyah, Vol.1, Page 31/32] Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen had a very soft heart and always thought of the sacrifice that was given by his Father Imam Hussain and all the other Martyrs on the plains of Karbala. Once, he was walking in the blessed streets of Madinah Munawwarah, when he saw a person placing a goat on the ground, and was sharpening the knife before making the animal zibah. On seeing this, he became very saddened and thought of the martyrdom of his father. He then began to weep bitterly and asked the man, “My dear Brother! Did you give the goat some food and water or not?”The man replied that he had fed and given water to the goat for the past three days and had also fed it water just before laying in down. On hearing this, Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen let out a sigh of pain and said, “It is sad, that the people of Kufa did not even care for him like (you care for) the goat. They starved him for three days and nights and then martyred him in this state.” [Masaalik as-Saalikeen] He used to perform one thousand rakaats of nafil salaah every night. One night whilst he was performing his nafils, his house caught on fire. The people were rushing around trying to put of the fire, but he continued his Namaaz with total sincerity. After he completed his salaah, the people told him that his house had caught on fire and yet he continued reading his salaat (Namaaz) without any showing any sign of panic. He said, “You were trying to extinguish this fire, and I was trying to extinguish the fire of the hereafter.” [Khazinat al-Asfiyah, Vol.1, Page 31] A person once swore at Imam Zain al-Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) and made slanderous remarks to him. In response, Imam Zain al-Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) said to him: 'If the attributes, you accuse me of, are found in me then I repent to Allah Azzawajal and ask for forgiveness. If the attributes are not found in me then on your behalf I ask Allah Azzawajal for forgiveness and repentance.' The person saw Imam Zain al-Abideen's patience and was overwhelmed by it. He stood up, kissed Imam Zain al-Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) on the forehead and said: 'May my soul be sacrificed for you! Whatever I accused you of was wrong. I seek forgiveness from you and I request you to pray to Allah Azzawajal for the acceptance of my repentance.' Imam Zain al-Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) agreed to pray to Allah Azzawajal on his behalf. HIS IBAADAT: After the shahaadat of his blessed father Imam Hussain (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho), he completely divorced himself from the materialistic world. He spent all his time in the remembrance of Allah. He would pass his days and nights thinking of the tragedy of Karbala and weeping. When Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) used to sit down to perform wudhu, then his face used to become pale, and when he stood in Namaaz, then his complexion would change to such an extent, that it would be difficult to recognise him. The people would ask, O Beloved of the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam)! What has happened to you?and he said, O People! Namaaz is a time when you are present in the Court of Allah. Who is so naive as to smile and look happy, when he is standing before his Creator. [Awaarif al-Ma'arif, Page 475] He used to perform one thousand rakaats of nafil salaah every night. One night whilst he was performing his nafils, his house caught on fire. The people were rushing around trying to put of the fire, but he continued his Namaaz with total sincerity. After he completed his salaah, the people told him that his house had caught on fire and yet he continued reading his Namaaz without any showing any sign of panic. He said, You were trying to extinguish this fire, and I was trying to extinguish the fire of the hereafter.[Khazinat al-Asfiyah, Vol.1, Page 31] Imam Talha Shafi'i (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) writes that once shaitaan appeared in the form of a snake whist the Imam was in Salaah. He caught the toe of Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen in his mouth, but the Imam did not even move or show sign of discomfort. After some time, he became disillusioned and stood a distance away from the Imam. Then, a voice was heard thrice, saying the following words, You are the Jewel of the Worshipper, You are the Chief of those who prostrate (to Allah). Maqam of Ibadah where Imam Zain al-'Abideen used to offer prayers HIS FEAR FOR ALLAH: He was a personality who truly feared Allah. His heart flowed with the fear of Allah. Once during Hajj, he tied his Ehraam but did not say the Labbaik. The people asked him the reason for this, and he said, I fear the I will say Labbaik and Allah will say, I do not accept your presence (Hajj).The people then told him that his Ehraam would not be proper if he did not say Labbaik. He then said Labbaik, and began to tremble in the fear of Allah until he fell off his camel and became unconscious. This continued throughout the Hajj, every time that he said Labbaik. [Khazinat al-Asfiyah] RECITATION OF THE HOLY QUR'AN: Hadrat Imam Jaafar Saadiq (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) says, When my grandfather, Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) used to recite the Quran, then the beauty of his recitation attracted the people towards him and all those listening to him would become so overwhelmed with the fear of Allah, that one did not know the condition of the other. RETURN FROM THE BATTLE OF KARBALA: When Imam Zain al-'Abideen was returning to Madinah after the Battle of Karbala, he said a few stanzas. A few stanzas are being presented for blessing. “O Winds! If someday you pass by the sacred land, then pass my salaams before the Rawda al-Aqdas where the most exalted Nabi rests The Sadness of separation from Madinah feels like a sword stuck deep into my liver How fortunate are the people of that city in which is the Exalted and Beloved Prophet O Rahmatulil Aalameen! Assist Zain al-'Abideen. Who is standing alone and in difficulty amongst the tyrants.” Once a person asked Imam Zain al-'Abideen about who will be looked upon as pious and good on the last day and he said, “That person, who when he is happy, his happiness does not drive him towards wrong and that person, when he is angry, then his anger does not remove him from what is right.” In other words, when you are happy, you should not let your happiness take you towards bad deeds and when you are angry, then you should not allow your anger to blind you from that which is right. [Masaalik as-Saalikeen] Maqam Sayyaduna Imam Zain al-'Abideen in Egypt RESPECT FOR THE KHULAFA: Once some people from Iraq, came to visit Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho). During their visit, they began to say disrespectful words concerning Hadrat Abu Bakr, Hadrat Umar and Hadrat Uthman (Ridwanullahi Ta'aal Alaihim Ajma'een). When they had completed saying what they wished to, He said, Tell me, are you from amongst the first Muhajireen, concerning whom Almighty Allah says, "Those who were driven out from their homes and their possessions seeking the grace of Allah and His Pleasure, and helping Allah and His Messenger. They are the truthful." [surah Hashr verse 8] They replied in the negative, by saying that the verse did not refer to them. Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) then asked if they were from amongst the Ansaar, concerning whom Almighty Allah says in the Quran, And those who had established their homes in this city, with faith, from inception, They, (who) show love to those, who migrated towards them, and who find no need in their hearts, for that which has been left, and they give preference to them over their lives, even though they are in great need. [surah Hashr verse 9] Again, they answered in the negative. He then said, I swear, that you are not even worthy of this verse of the Quran wherein Allah says, And those who came after them say, O Allah! Pardon us and our brothers, who brought faith before us, And keep not in our hearts hostility towards those with Imaan. O Our Lord, Verily you are most Compassionate, Most Merciful. After saying this, he asked them to leave his presence. In other words, he showed them that they were not from amongst the Muhajireen, or the Ansaar, or even from amongst the believers. He therefore shunned them for being disrespectful to the Khulafa-e-Thalaasa. KARAAMAT: The Karaamats of Imam Zain al-'Abideen are numerous, but a few are being quoted for attaining blessings. Incident During Hajj: Two people where making tawaaf of the Kaaba and came to Hajr-e-Aswad. When they touched the Hajr-e-Aswad, both their hands became stuck on it. People tried very hard to release their hands, but it was not possible. Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen entered the Haram whilst this was happening. He said Bismillah hir rahmaan nir rahim and then placed his hands on the Hajr-e-Aswad. Immediately the two peoples hands were released. [Khazinat al-Asfiyah, Vol. 1, Page 34] The Deer: Once Hadrat had gone into the jungle with his companions. As they sat to eat, a deer passed by them. The Imam called to the deer and asked it to partake in the meal with them. The Deer immediately came to the Imam and partook in the meal provided. [Masaalik as-Saalikeen, Vol. 1, Page 11] A Deers Complaint: A deer once came to Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho), whilst he was in a jungle. The animal fell to the ground and began to say something. Those with the Imam asked what had happened. The Imam said that the deer was complaining about a man who captured her child. Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) summoned the man. The man brought with him the child belonging to the deer. Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) asked him to release the deer, which he gladly did. After some time, the deer took its young, and said something and then left. Those present were amazed and asked the Imam what the deer said as she left. The Imam said, She said, JazakAllahu fi Darain Khair. [Masaalik as-Saalikeen] HIS CHILDREN: Almighty Allah blessed Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideen (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) with fifteen children. Their blessed names are as follows : Sons: 1. Hadrat Muhammad (Imam Baaqir), (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 2. Hadrat Zaid, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 3. Hadrat Imraan, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 4. Hadrat Abdullah, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 5. Hadrat Hassan, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 6. Hadrat Hussain, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 7. Hadrat Hussain Asghar, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 8. Hadrat Abdur rahmaan, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 9. Hadrat Sulaiman, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 10.Hadrat Ali, (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) 11. one more son whose name is not known. Daughters: 1. Hadrat Khadija, 2. Hadrat Fathima, 3. Hadrat Aliyah, 4. Hadrat Umme Kulthoom (Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een). Hadrat Imam Zain al-'Abideens (Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho) descendants are from Hadrat Imam Baqir, Hadrat Zaid, Hadrat Abdullah, Hadrat Hussain Ashgar, Hadrat Imraan and Hadrat Ali (Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een) All of them were blessed with numerous children.[Masaalik as-Saalikeen] WISAAL: He was given poison by Waleed bin Abdul Malik and was thus made shaheed on the 18th of Muharram and according to some narrations on the 12th or 22nd of Muharram at the age of 57 or 58. He passed away in Madinatul Munawwarah and his Mazaar Shareef is in Jannatul Baqi. Few have said that his Mazar Sharif is in Egypt and there is a Mosque and Shrine of Imam Zain al-'Adideen in Cairo, Egypt as well but the majority have accepted his Mazar Sharif being in Baqee al Garqad, Madina Munawwarah. ALLAH Knows the Best! After his wisaal, his camel placed its head on his mazaar shareef and cried. Hadrat Imam Baqir tried to move it away, but it refused. In the end, he said, “She will die in this exact place.” Eventually she did pass away at the Mazaar of Imam Zain al-'Abideen. [Masaalik as-Saalikeen, Vol. 1, Page 207] Mazar Sharif of Sayyaduna Imam Zain al-'Abideen in Baqee al Garqad, Madina al-Munawwarah