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Hazrat Sayyiduna Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) is the beloved son of Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali and Bibi Fatima (Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een) and the most beloved grandson of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). He was born on the 5th of Sha'baan in the year 4 Hijri. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) gave the Azaan in his right ear and the Iqaamat in his left ear. He then placed his blessed saliva in the mouth of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and made Dua for him. On the 7th day he was named Hussain and his Aqeeqa was performed. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) commanded Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) to remove his hair and to give silver in charity equivalent to the weight of the hair. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was without doubt a very handsome personality. From his chest down to his blessed feet he was the image of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), whereas his elder brother Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was the image of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) from his chest up to his blessed head. The blessed face of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) was so bright that it would even shine in the darkness of night. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was taught by Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Sher-e-Khuda Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum). Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) loved Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) due to his piety and pure heart. The Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was also aware that the time would come when his beloved grandson would save the Ummah from destruction at the hands of a corrupt and tyrant leader. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) loved Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) dearly. Hazrat Umar Farooq (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) said, “Once, when I presented myself in the court of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) I saw that he was walking on his knees carrying Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) on his blessed back. When I saw this I said, “Your mode of transport is most splendid. On hearing this, the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied, “O Umar, the passenger is also very splendid.”” Hazrat Ya'la bin Marwaa (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) reports that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Hussain is from me and I am from Hussain. Whosoever has kept Hussain as his beloved, Allah is his beloved.” Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) states, “I heard from Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), “Whosoever wishes to see the leader of Paradise, he should look at Hussain ibn Ali (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh).”” Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was a very kind, gentle, generous, merciful and Allah-fearing personality. He always cared for the poor and oppressed, assisted the helpless, gave comfort to those in pain and sorrow and showed great love and affection towards orphans. He was the embodiment of the character of his grandfather Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and of his blessed parents. His tolerance and patience was also exemplary. This was manifested by the fact that his martyrdom had been foretold by the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and even though he was aware of this, he still made sabr and waited for the Will of Allah to take its course. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) was also blessed with bravery of the highest degree and this bravery and fearlessness was manifested on many occasions, particularly during the Battle of Karbala. The following incidents should give us a glimpse of the exemplary personality of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh): Once, Hazrat Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) wrote some words in calligraphy on a blackboard. After they had completed writing, they both told each other that the other's writing was better. They could not come to an agreement as to whose writing was better, so they took their work to Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and asked him to make the decision. He looked at their work and asked them to take it to their mother Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anha). She looked at their work and said that the best person to make such a decision would be their beloved grandfather Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Both brothers then went to the court of the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), who looked at their work and said, “This decision will be made by Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam). Immediately Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) appeared and said, “O Prophet of Allah, this decision will be made by Almighty Allah.” Thus Almighty Allah commanded Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) to take an apple from Jannat and to drop it over their boards. The best piece of work will be that on which the apple will fall. Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) then did as commanded and dropped the apple over the boards. The apple fell and split into two equal pieces, half on the board of Hazrat Imam Hassan and half on the board of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum). Subhaanallah! This showed that both of their calligraphic writing was equal. It also shows us what excellence has been bestowed on the grandsons of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that the decision concerning their writing is made in the Divine Court of Almighty Allah. Once, Hazrat Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) had gone outside for a long time and Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anha) became very worried. She was still thinking about where the children might have gone when the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) arrived at her home. She immediately asked her beloved father, “Ya Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain cannot be found. They have gone out and we do not know their whereabouts.” Just then, Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) descended and said, “Ya Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), there is nothing to worry about. Both the children are at a certain place and Almighty Allah has appointed angels to protect them.” On hearing this, Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) went to the spot pointed out by Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) and he saw that both the beloved grandsons were resting and an angel had one of his wings under them and was shading them with the other wing. The Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) kissed both of them and carried them home to Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anha). Once a Bedouin presented himself in the court of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and said, “I heard your beloved grandfather (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say that when one is in need of anything, then one should request this from one of four persons; either from a pious Arab, or from a pious master, or from a Hafizul Qur'an, or from a graceful person, and all these four qualities are found in you in the highest form. The reason for this, is that if the entire Arabia received piety, it is through your blessed family, and generosity is your beautiful quality; as for the Qur'an, this was revealed in your home and concerning your gracefulness, I heard your beloved grandfather (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say, “If you wish to see me, then look at Hassan and Hussain.”” Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) listened to his words and then said, “I heard my beloved grandfather Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) saying, “Piety is according to one's knowledge.” I will thus ask you three religious questions. I have with me this bag. If you answer one question I shall give you one third of what is in the bag; if you answer two, then I shall give you half of what is in this bag and if you answer all the questions, then I shall give you all of what is in the bag.” The Bedouin was very pleased and requested Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) to present the questions. He asked, “Which action is the most exalted amongst all actions?” The Bedouin replied, “To bring faith in Allah.” Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) then asked, “What protects a servant from destruction?” He answered, “In having complete trust (faith) in Allah.” Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) then asked, “What is that through which a servant attains his splendour?” He answered, “By knowledge which is accompanied with good deeds.” He asked, “And if one does not have this quality?” He answered, “He should have that wealth in which there is generosity.” He then asked, “And what if one does not have such wealth?” He said, “He should be patient in his poverty.” Sayyidush Shuhada (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) then asked, “And what if someone is not is such a poverty (where he is patient)?” The Bedouin replied, “Then he should be struck by a bolt of lightening.” On hearing these answers, Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) smiled and gave him the entire bag. Once Hazrat Imam Hassan, Hazrat Imam Hussain and Hazrat Abdullah ibn Jaafar (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) had gone together on Hajj. On their way, the camel which was carrying food, water and belongings went astray and was left far behind. They came to a shack belonging to a very old woman. All three of them went over to the shack and told the woman that they were very thirsty and asked if she could spare them something to drink. The old woman kindly milked her goats and presented the goats milk for them to drink. They then kindly asked if she had anything for them to eat. The old woman said that the food was not prepared but if they wished to wait, she would slaughter the goat and cook it for them. They thus agreed to wait. The goat was slaughtered and the old woman cooked a delicious meal. All of them happily partook in the meal, and on leaving they informed the old woman that they were of the Quraish tribe and they invited her to visit them in Madina, so that they may return her generous favour. The three of them then continued on their journey. Her husband came home later that day and found that she had cooked the goat. He was very angry that she had fed the goat to people she did not even know. Some time passed and both the old woman and her husband became very poor. They travelled to Madina Munawwarah where they earned very little money gathering and selling camel droppings. Once while she was walking in Madina Shareef, Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) spotted her. He immediately went up to her and asked if she recognized him. The old woman said that she could not and Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) explained to her that he was amongst those who stopped at her shack and partook in a meal which she provided for them. On hearing this she was very pleased and she informed Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) of her situation. Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) took her to his home and gave her one thousand goats and one thousand dinars in cash. He then asked his servant to take her to the home of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh). Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) asked her what his brother had given her, and he too blessed her with one thousand goats and one thousand dinars. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) then asked his servant to take

Roving Ambassador of Islam Shaykh Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui al-Qadiri Shaykh is resting at the blessed feet of Sayyidah Ayesha Siddiqah in Jannat al-Baqee. “My heart yearns to show it’s bleeding scars And to teach everyone on earth the laws Which might make blessed life’s span This is my yearning and this is my aim This is my intention and this is my claim With this I yearn to scan the globe And deliver to humanity the message of Hope” [An extract from a poem by Mawlana Shah Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui written in his college years] Blessed Birth “Roving Ambassador of Islam”, Mawlana ‘Abd al-'Aleem Siddiqui al-Qadirī Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho was born on 15th Ramadan 1310 Hijri in Meeruth, India. He hails from the noble Siddiqui family who are direct descendants of Ameer al-Mo'mineen Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Al-Siddique Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho in the 37th generation. Early Education His father, Hadrat Mawlana 'Abd al-Hakim Siddiquī al-Qadirī Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho was a distinguished scholar and a high ranking 'Alim of Dīn. He was also a devout Sufi Master of the Qadiriyyah Spiritual Order. He took special care in the education of his son who completed his Nazara (visual recitation) of the Holy Qur’an at the tender age of 4. He studied elementary Arabic and Persian under the guidance of his father at home and was then enrolled at the local Madressa 'Arabiyyah Qoumiyyah where he graduated as an 'Alim. He then pursued his Secular studies at the Islamiyah High School until Matric (Grade 12). His classmate was the former president of India Dr. Zakir Hussain. In 1917, he then enrolled at Meeruth University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree with distinction. Spiritual Development His elder brother, the great 'Alim Hadrat Mawlana Sha Ahmed Mukhtar Siddiquī Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho then took him to Bareilly and handed him over to the great Mujaddid, 'Arif Billah A'la’Hadrat Imam al-Akbar Qutb al-Irshad Muhaqqiq Ahmad Rīda al-Qadirī Muhaddith Bareilwi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho. Here he was groomed in many Islamic sciences including strenuous spiritual training in Tasawwuf under the able supervision of the Sufi Master and 'Arif of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. After spiritual perfection, the Imam bestowed on him the Khilafah of the Qadiriyyah Barkatiyyah Silsilah. It was here that the ardent love of the Beloved Habīb Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam was injected into his heart that transformed him into a perfect human (Insan al-Kamil). Hadrat Mawlana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui (Radi Allah Ta’ala Anho) was already swimming in the ocean of Ishq (love) that led him to adhere to a stable spiritual life. His mission started when he was ordered by his spiritual teachers to visit the Holy Land of Makkah al-Mukarramah. His journey to Makkah Sharif was the culmination of his spirituality, it was at that pinnacle moment that his lessons in ‘Baatin’ (inner) had to be lived in "zahiri’ (exterior). He set himself, body & soul to the pilgrimage in 1919. His life took a different turn when he stepped on the doorway of our Beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam. He was warmly welcomed, as our Beloved (Sallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) blessed the heart of the Shaykh. Immediately he was convinced and inspired that he was a man chosen by Allah The Almighty and our Beloved Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) to sacrifice his entire life to the service of humanity. His mission was handed over by beloved Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) to his heart and soul. This was when his real journey commenced. He endured many painful obstacles and tribulations, but continued to persist through them with admirable patience. His heart was set to acquire the inner knowledge that he was taught during his early years. His approach to Tassawuf and spirituality was a distinctive feature that differentiated Shaykh (Radi Allah Ta’ala Anho) from other living scholars. The desire to spread the teaching of Islam became so intense, that he traveled far and wide not only to spread Deen Islam and to enrich people’s conception about spirituality but also for the gratification of his soul. Dunya Chaani Alaam Mein Phira, Par Tera Shuragh kahin Na Mila Jab Chashm-e-Baseerat se Dekha, hay Dil ke Andar Tu Hi Tou. He traveled through out the entire globe for 30 years with that sacred inspiration and mission to revive humanity and reveal the truth to everyone’s heart. He was not only a scholar, but also a highly endowed spiritual master conveying the message. He brought spiritual illumination to the hearts of thousands; Muslims and Non Muslims. His prayers had given hope to many that were struck by incurable illnesses. People around the world felt the sweetness of his presence. Many were attracted by his sincerity, others by the manifestation of a divine light, which encompassed his entire being and many others, by his friendly and compassionate attitude. His blessed presence and spiritual magnetism had given new impetus to the religious and social lives of thousands. He had gained a high esteem in everybody’s heart and continues to be remembered by so many as a great Sufi and spiritual leader. Shaykh was such a highly endowed Sufi that his intelligence conquered eminent persons such as leaders and statesmen of different religious beliefs. His spiritual achievements were enormously admired and many political leaders and businesses sought his guidance in their matters. He had instilled purity and spirituality in the hearts of those he met. Even the celebrated intellectuals of the west had the opportunity of admiring this great saint of Islam. We cannot forget the infamous encounter between Shaykh (A Theologian) and George Bernard Shaw (A Scholar). Masjid Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui at 90 Lorong K, Telok Kurau Road Singapore. Exalted Teachers Besides his noble father and Imam Ahmad Rida Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhum Ajma'aeen, some of his other notable teachers were: a) BaHr al-'Ulūm Mawlana 'Abd al-Hayy Farangī Mahellī. 'Arif Billah Shaykh Ahmad al-Shams Shamil Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho of Morocco. c) Shaykh Al-Sanusee Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho of Libya. d) Hakim Ah’tasham al-Dīn (taught him Tibb : Unani Medicine). Man of Superb Qualities In Madina al-Munawwarah he was lovingly called “Tabeeb al-Hindi” (Indian Physician). Mawlana was also a celebrated poet and used “Aleem, عليم” as his poetic pen name. He inherited this science from his noble father. Since childhood, he was an influential orator and addressed a huge crowd of Muslims at a Mawlid celebration in Meerut, India at the tender age of 9 years. This was his first public speech and he spoke on the excellence of Sayyiduna Rasūlullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. His speech had the audience spellbound. His noble father passed away when he was only 12 years old. Since his mother was a very knowledgeable and pious woman, she undertook the initiative to educate and groom her son to the peak of perfection. Since he was raised in a cradle of knowledge and piety, he possessed a refined character with an impeccable personality. His ancestral Siddiqī blood generated a great sense of awe in his personality that subdued intellectuals and peasants alike. Roving Ambassador of Islam Till this day, Hadrat Mawlana is recognised and accepted as the “Roving Ambassador of Islam” for his invaluable services to Islam and the Muslims internationally. He travelled extensively to the four corners of the globe and preached Islam. Numerous persons embraced Islam on his hands and millions benefited from his services of Dīn. Some of the countries he frequented were: 1) United Kingdom 2) United States of America 3) Germany 4) France 5) China 6) Japan 7) Indonesia 8) Malaysia 9) Vietnam 10) Burma 11) Ceylon 12) Mauritius 13) Reunion 14) Madagascar 15) Portugal 16) South Africa 17) Canada 18) Thailand 19) Lebanon 20) East Africa 21) Kenya 22) Tanzania 23) Uganda 24) Congo 25) Egypt 26) Arabia 27) Syria 28) Palestine 29) Jordan 30) Iraq 31) South America 32) Holland 33) Italy 34) Belgium 35) West Indies 36) Singapore 37) Suriname 38) Barbados 39) Guyana (then British Guiana), etc. Jamia Masjid (Kenya) built by Hadrat Shah Abd al Aleem Siddiqui that had been the centre of all Sunni activities but currently it is occupied by Deobandies and Tabhleegies for past 6/7 years. In his tours, he met with leaders of every religion and faith exchanging views not only on religion but also on political and social dimensions. His approach and presentation of Islam won the hearts of many intellectuals and statesmen, who reverted to Islam on his hands. He not only propagated Islam wherever he went, but he also established socio-religious centres that to this day are rendering invaluable services to the masses. His Eminence was also responsible for establishing various Mosques (Masaajids) and Islamic Educational Centres throughout the world. Hanafi Masjid in Colombo, the Sultaan Masjid in Singapore and the Naagarya Masjid in Japan are few of the famous mosques. The Inter-Religious Organization was founded in the '40s by Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Aleem Siddiqui Qadiri (may Allah be pleased with him), who also founded the All Malaya Muslim Missionary Society in 1931 and who was the first Muslim "missionary" to travel around the globe a number of times to spread the word of Islam. Jamiyah Singapore was founded in 1932 as an offshoot from this organization. Expert in more than 15 Languages He also studied at the Punjab University where he obtained a degree in Oriental languages. Mawlana was fluent in many languages, namely, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, English, German, Japanese, Indonesian, Suhailee and etc. Thousands Embraced Islam at his Hands Thousands embraced Islam at his hands including the well-known thinker Maria Levinskya and her husband the nuclear scientist Dr. Antonoff. An interesting account of Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Aleem Siddique's great work for Islam is found in the account of his world tour written by Dr. Tahir bin Ahmad's father - Professor Dr. Ahmad bin Ibrahim presently at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. During his tour of the world, he met with various western dignitaries and had lengthy discussions with them on Islam. He met the world-renowned Irish dramatist and Philosopher, George Bernard Shaw, on 17th of April 1935 during his visit to Mombassa, Kenya and discussed many religious problems with him. He was very much impressed by Mawlana Abdul Aleem Siddiqi and said, "I have been very pleased to make the acquaintance, and it will be the most precious of all memories of this trip of mine." ["Shavian and Theologian" published by Genuine Islam and World Federation of Islamic Missions, Karachi] A Great Politician Hadrat Mawlana was also a great politician and took an active part in local and international politics. He was very instrumental in abolishing the Hajj Tax then introduced by the Saudī Regime. The introduction of the Hajj Tax infuriated him as it was against the Sharī'ah and affected millions of incoming Hujjaj to the Holy land. It is also ethically incorrect to charge a Hajj Tax on pilgrims who spend thousands and undertake such a strenuous journey only to be welcomed at Jeddah seaport and airport by an unjustified tax instead of being given a warm welcome to the Holy Land as the guest of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and His Rasūl Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. His Request for Verdict from Mufti Aazam al-Hind He consulted with the most senior Jurist of the Muslim World, the great 'Arife Billah, Qutb al-'Alam, Muftī al-A'zam, Imam Mustafa Rīda al-Qadirī Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, and requested him for an Islamic ruling (Fatwa) on the Hajj Tax. The Grand Mufti issued an Islamic decree in the Arabic language condemning the Hajj Tax as un-Islamic which was later published by the title “Tard al-Shaytan un Sabeel al-Rahman al-Muqallib bihi Omdat al-Bayan fi Hurmate Koshan”. This Fatwa was acknowledged by many Giants of the Islamic world, namely Sadr al-Afadil Mawlana Sayyid Naī'mudīn Muradabadī Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho, Sadr al-Sharee'ah Mawlana Amjad 'Alee al-Qadiree Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho, etc. Hadrat Mawlana 'Abd al-'Aleem Siddiquee Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho took this Fatwa and set out to meet the Saudi authorities. He met with the King in Hijaz and debated the Hajj Tax and presented the Fatwa. He convinced the King who then abolished the Hajj Tax. But unfortunately, the Saudi authorities later reinstated this un-Islamic Tax again to exploit the pilgrims to the Holy Land. It is indeed unfortunate that the Muslim world has forgotten the services of this great Ambassador of Islam. His body rests in Jannat al-Baqee Hadrat Mawlana Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho was an ardent Lover of the Beloved Habīb, Sayyiduna Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam and always prayed to die and be buried in the sacred city of Madinah al-Munawwarah. The compassionate Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam was fully aware of his ardent lover’s desires and hence granted him his wish. Sadly, this brilliant son of Islam finally departed on 22nd Dhul-Hijjah, 1373 Hijri(22nd August 1954) at the age of 63 years and was laid to rest peacefully at the feet of Umm al-Mo'minīn Sayyidah A’yesha Siddiqah Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anha in Jannat al-Baqee’. Tabhleegh in form of Literature Although he was extremely busy in his international mission of Tableegh, he still found time to write numerous books in Urdu and English. Some of them are: 1) Zikr-e-Habīb (Urdu) 2) Ahkam-e-Ramadan wa Eid al-Fitr (Urdu) 3) Qadyanī Haqiqat ka Izhar (Urdu) 4) Bahar-e-Shabab (Urdu) 5) Quest for True Happiness (English) 6) Principles of Islam (English) 7) Forgotten Path of Knowledge (English) 8) Muslim Contribution to Science (English) 9) Kitabbut Tassawuf ( Urdu) 10) Elementary Teaching of Islam (Hanafi) (English) 11) Elementary Teaching of Islam (Shafa’ī) (English) 12) The Mirror (English) 13) A Shavian and Theologian (English) 14) History of The Codification of Islamic Law Cultivation Of Science By Muslims (English) 15) A Short Catechism Of Islam (English) 16) The Universal Teacher (English) 17) The Universal Religion (English) 18) The Islamic Ideal (English) 19) The Meaning Of Worship (English) 20) Women And Their Status In Islam (English) 21) Islam’s Answer To The Challenge Of Communism (English) 22) The Preservers of Hadith (English) 23) Ijtahad and Mujtahid (English) and etc. He was also the founder of various newspapers and Islamic magazines from amongst which are, "The Muslim Digest" (South Africa), "Trinidad Muslim Annual" and the "Pakistani News" and was author of numerous books such as the "Cultivation of Science by the Muslims". Muballigh-e-Aazam (The Greatest Propagator of Islam) His Eminence spent most of his remaining life traveling to the most obscure corners of the world to spread the message of Islam and imparting spiritual teachings to adherents of various sufi orders. It is said that he traversed the world seven times over and has no doubt earned the title — Mubaligh-e-Azam (The Greatest Propagator of Islam). An Ode to the Great Mujjadid, Imam, Ahmad Rida Khan Qadiri Barakati Baraylawi Sayyid Ayyub Ali narrates, "The distinguished orator, Allamah Mawlana Haji Qaari Shah Abdul Aleem Siddiqi Qadiri Razawi Meeruti, on returning from the Haramayn Shareefayn presented himself to the Great Imam and recited the following Manqabat in praise of Sayyiduna Ala Hadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu). You are more than what is said in your praise, O Sha Ahmad Raza! You are the distributor of Irfaan. You are drowned in the Ocean of love and intoxicated from the goblet of Tawheed, You are the accepted of He who is the Beloved of Allah. You are the centre of Shariah, The orbit of those on the path of Tariqah and the axis of Haqiqah. Such a Qutbul Awliya are you! The oceans of Shariah and Tariqah join here. Your chest is the confluence of those oceans. Such a guide are you! The people of the Haram have accepted you as their Qibla and Kabaah, You are the ‘people of the Qibla's’ Qibla. Such a Qibla are you! Through whom the Crowns of the Eminent are decorated, You are such a radiant emerald and priceless gem! I went to the land of the Arabs and saw with my eyes your activities; undoubtedly, you are the direction of the Ajam (Non Arab)! The people of the path of Tariqah travel for you, Such a Qutb of the time and Leader of the Awliya are you! The glory of Siddique Akbar is demonstrated through your taqwa, Why should I not call you the most pious when you are the most virtous! The awe of Farooq-e-Azam is demonstrated from you, You are the epitome of harshness on the kuffar, You are the courageous lion of whom the dissentors fear! You have collected the secret Quranic points, This is your inheritance from Uthmaan! In the sincerity of Ali, mannerism of Hassan and the resolve of Husayn, By Allah you the most unique of the times and someone unfound! You are spreading the knowledge of truth into the corners of the globe, You are the Imaam of the Ahle Sunnah and the Successor to Sayyiduna Gauth-e-Paak! Beggars beseech and spread their bags before you, Fill the bags of the mendicant because you are their hope! No one is ever returned empty handed, such a generosity is yours! This unfortunate Aleem is a humble beggar of your court, You are his King who will show favour on his condition! Once the Mawlana had recited these verses, Sayyiduna Ala Hadrat asked him, "Mawlana, What can I present to you? The Imam pointed to his turban (which was very expensive) whilst he asked this to the Mawlana. Even if I had to present this turban to you, it still would not be worthy to be placed at your feet as you have come from the most sanctified of places. However, I have a very expensive jubba (Cloak) which I shall present to you.” Sayyiduna went into his home and returned, carrying in his hands a velvet jubba. He gifted this jubba which could not have been less than 250 Rupees to the Mawlana who stood up to receive it. He received it with both his hands, kissed it and placed it upon his eyes and then upon his head. Then he held it against his chest for a very long time. [Hayaat-e-AlaHadrat by Malik al-Ulama, Shah Zafar al-Din Bihaari] We pray to the Bounteous Lord through the Waseela of His Compassionate Rasūl, Sayyidun wa Mawlan MuHammadur Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam to shower the grave of the author with choicest blessings and through him, bless us all and let his struggle be a source of guidance to the Mankind. Ameen. Kaarab Tasbeeh of Shaykh Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui al-Qadiri Alaihir RaHmah

All praises are due to Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala Who created His Beloved Rasool Sayyidunā MuHammad Sallallaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam. 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. Names of the Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam explicitly mentioned in the Qur'an al-Kareem 1. Muhammad: Praised One. 2. Ahmad: Most Deserving of Praise. 3. al-Ahsan: The Most Beautiful. The Best. 4. Udhun khayr: Friendly Ear. 5. al-A`la: The Highest (in all creation). 6. al-Imam: The Leader. 7. al-Amin: The Dependable. 8. al-Nabi: The Prophet. 9. al-Ummi: Literate without being taught by a Teacher -or- Base / Foundation of the Universe -or- the First & the Foremost.. 10. Anfas al-`arab: The Most Precious of the Arabs. 11. Ayatullah: The Sign of Allah. 12. Alif lam mim ra: A-L-M-R. 13. Alif lam mim sad: A-L-M-S 14. al-Burhan: The Proof. 15. al-Bashir: The Bringer of Good Tidings. 16. al-Baligh: The Very Eloquent One. 17. al-Bayyina: The Exposition. 18. Thani ithnayn: The Second of Two. 19. al-Harîs: The Insistent One. 20. al-Haqq: The Truth Itself. 21. Ha Mim: H-M. 22. Ha Mim `Ayn Sîn Qaf: H-M- ` -S-Q. 23. al-Hanif: The One of Primordial Religion. 24. Khatim al-nabiyyin: The Seal of Prophets. 25. al-Khabir: The Knowledgeable One. 26. al-Da`i: The Summoner. 27. Dhu al-quwwa: The Strong One. 28. Rahmatun li al-`alamin: A Mercy for the Worlds. 29. al-Ra'uf: The Gentle One. 30. al-Rahim: The Compassionate One. 31. al-Rasul: The Messenger. 32. Sabil Allah: The Path to Allah. 33. al-Siraj al-munir: The Light-Giving Lamp. 34. al-Shâhid: The Eyewitness. 35. al-Shahîd: The Giver of Testimony. 36. al-Sâhib: The Companion. 37. al-Sidq: Truthfulness Itself. 38. al-Sirat al-mustaqim: The Straight Way. 39. Tah Sîn: T-S. 40. Tah Sîn Mim: T-S-M. 41. Tah Ha: T-H. 42. al-`Amil: The Worker. 43. al-`Abd: The Slave. 44. `Abd Allah: Allah's Slave. 45. al-`Urwat al-wuthqa: The Sure Rope. 46. al-`Aziz: The Mighty One. The Dearest One. 47. al-Fajr: The Dawn. 48. Fadl Allah: Allah's Grace. 49. Qadamu Sidq: Truthful Ground. 50. al-Karim: The Generous One. 51. Kaf Ha' Ya' `Ayn Sad: K-H-Y- ` - S 52. al-Lisan: Language Itself. 53. al-Mubashshir: The Harbinger of Goodness. 54. al-Mubîn: The Manifest. 55. al-Muddaththir: The Cloaked One. 56. al-Muzzammil: The Enshrouded One. 57. al-Mudhakkir: The Reminder. 58. al-Mursal: The Envoy. 59. al-Muslim: The One Who Submits. 60. al-Mashhud: The One Witnessed To. 61. al-Musaddiq: The Confirmer. 62. al-Muta`: The One Who Is Obeyed. 63. al-Makîn: The Staunch One. 64. al-Munadi: The Crier. 65. al-Mundhir: The Admonisher. 66. al-Mizan: The Balance. 67. al-Nas: Humanity. 68. al-Najm: The Star. 69. al-Thaqib: The Sharp-Witted One. 70. al-Nadhîr: The Warner. 71. Ni`mat Allah: Allah's Great Favor. 72. al-Nur: The Light. 73. Nun: N. 74. al-Hadi: Guidance Itself. 75. al-Wali: The Ally. 76. al-Yatim: The Orphan. The Unique One. 77. Ya Sîn: I-S. Names of the Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam mentioned in the Qur'an as verbs 078. âkhidh al-sadaqat: The Collector of Alms. 079. al-âmir: The Commander. 080. al-Nâhi: The Forbidder. 081. al-Tâli: The Successor. 082. al-Hâkim: The Arbitrator. 083. al-Dhakir: The Rememberer. 084. al-Râdi: The Acquiescent. 085. al-Râghib: The Keen. 086. al-Wâdi`: The Deposer. 087. Rafî` al-dhikr: The One of Exalted Fame. 088. Rafî` al-darajât: The One of The Exalted Ranks. 089. al-Sâjid: The Prostrate. 090. al-Sâbir: The Long-Suffering. 091. al-Sâdi`: The Conqueror of Obstacles. 092. al-Safuh: The Oft-Forgiving. 093. al-`âbid: The Worshipful. 094. al-`âlim: The Knower. 095. al-`Alîm: The Deeply Aware. 096. al-`Afuw: The Grantor of Pardon. 097. al-Ghâlib: The Victor. 098. al-Ghani: The Free From Want. 099. al-Muballigh: The Bearer of News. 100. al-Muttaba`: He Who Is Followed. 101. al-Mutabattil: The Utter Devotee. 102. al-Mutarabbis: The Expectant One. 103. al-Muhallil: The Dispenser of Permissions. 104. al-Muharrim: The Mandator of Prohibitions. 105. al-Murattil: The Articulate. 106. al-Muzakki: The Purifier. 107. al-Musabbih: The Lauder. 108. al-Musta`îdh: The Seeker of Refuge. 109. al-Mustaghfir: The Seeker of Forgiveness. 110. al-Mu'min: The Believer. The Grantor of Safety. 111. al-Mushâwir: The Consultant. 112. al-Musalli: The Prayerful. 113. al-Mu`azzaz: The Strengthened One. 114. al-Muwaqqar: Held in Awe. 115. al-Ma`sum: Immune. 116. al-Mansur: The One With Divine Help. 117. al-Mawla: The Master of Favors and Help. 118. al-Mu'ayyad: The Recipient of Support. 119. al-Nâsib: The One Who Makes Great Effort. 120. al-Hâdi: The Guide. 121. al-Wâ`izh: The Exhorter. [Note: The character <â> denotes a long A or alif.] Names of the Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam in the Hadith and the Ancient Books 122. Ajîr: The Saved One. 123. Uhyad: The Dissuader. 124. Ahhad: The Peerless One. 125. Akhumakh: Of Sound Submission. 126. al-Atqa: The Most Godwary. 127. al-Abarr: The Most Righteous One. The Most Pious One. 128. al-Abyad: The Fairest One. 129. al-Agharr: The Most Radiant One. 130. al-Anfar: The One With the Largest Assembly. 131. al-Asdaq: The Most Truthful. 132. al-Ajwad: The Most Bounteous. 133. Ashja` al-Nas: The Most Courageous of Humanity. 134. al-âkhidh bi al-hujuzât: The Grasper of Waist-Knots. 135. Arjah al-nas `aqlan: The Foremost in Humankind in Intellect. 136. al-A`lamu billah: The Foremost in Knowledge of Allah. 137. al-Akhsha lillah: The Foremost in Fear of Allah. 138. Afsah al-`arab: The Most Articulate of the Arabs. 139. Aktharu al-anbiya'i tabi`an: The Prophet With The Largest Following. 140. al-Akram: The One Held in Highest Honor. 141. al-Iklil: The Diadem. 142. Imam al-nabiyyin: The Leader of Prophets. 143. Imam al-muttaqin: The Leader of the Godwary. 144. Imam al-nas: The Leader of Humankind. 145. Imam al-khayr: The Good Leader. 146. al-Amân: The Safeguard. 147. Amanatu as-habih: (The Keeper of) His Companions's Trust. 148. al-Awwal: The First. 149. al-âkhir: The Last. 140: Ukhrâya: The Last (of the Prophets). His name in the Torah. 141: al-Awwâh: The One Who Cries Ah. 142: al-Abtahi: The One from Bitah between Mecca and Mina. 143. al-Bâriqlît, al-Barqalîtos: The Paraclete. The Spirit of Holiness. The Innocent One. 144. al-Bâtin: The Hidden One (in his station). 145. Bim'udhma'udh: One of his names in the Torah. 146. al-Bayan: The Exposition. 147. al-Taqi: The One Who Guards Himself. 148. al-Tihami: The One from Tihama (the lowland of the Hijaz). 149. al-Thimal: The Protector. 150. al-Jabbar: The Fierce One. 151. al-Khatim: The Sealer. 152. al-Hâshir: The Gatherer. 153. Hât Hât: His name in the Psalms. 154. al-Hâfizh: The Preserver. 155. Hâmid: Praiseful. 156. Hâmil liwa' al-hamd: Bearer of the Flag of Praise. 157: Habib Allah: Allah's Beloved. 158. Habib al-Rahman: The Beloved of the Merciful. 159. Habîtan: His name in the Injil. 160. al-Hujja: The Proof. 162. Hirzan li al-`ayn: A Barrier Against The Evil Eye. 163. al-Hasîb: The Sufficient One. The Highborn One. 164. al-Hafîzh: The Keeper and Guardian. 165. al-Hakîm: The Wise One. 166. al-Halîm: The Meek One. 167. Hammitâya: Guardian of Sanctity. 168. al-Humayd: The Praised One. 169. al-Hamîd: The Praised One. 170. al-Hayy: The Living One. 171. Khâzin mal Allah: Allah's Treasurer. 172. al-Khâshi`: The Fearful One. 173. al-Khâdi`: The Submissive One. 174. Khatîb al-nabiyyin: The Orator Among the Prophets. 175. Khalil Allah: Allah's Close Friend. 176. Khalifat Allah: Allah's Deputy. 177. Khayr al-`alamin: The Greatest Goodness in the Worlds. 178. Khayru khalq Allah: The Greatest Good in Allah's Creation. 179. Khayru hadhihi al-umma: The Best of This Community. 180. Dar al-hikma: The House of Wisdom. 181. al-Dâmigh: The Refuter (of Falsehoods). 182. al-Dhikr: The Remembrance. 183. al-Dhakkar: The One Who Remembers Much. 184. al-Râfi`: The Exalter. 185. Râkib al-buraq: The Rider of the Buraq. 186. Râkib al-jamal: The Rider of the Camel. 187. Rahmatun muhdat: Mercy Bestowed. 188. Rasul al-rahma: The Emissary of Mercy. 189. Rasul al-raha: The Emissary of Relief. 190. Rasul / Nabi al-malahim: The Emissary / Prophet of Battles. 191. Rukn al-mutawadi`in: The Pillar of the Humble Ones. 192. al-Rahhab: The Most Fearful. 193. Ruh al-haqq: The Spirit of Truth. 194. Ruh al-qudus: The Spirit of Holiness. 195. al-Zahid: The One Who Does-Without. 196. al-Zaki: The Pure One. 197. al-Zamzami: The Heir of Zamzam. 198. Zaynu man wâfa al-qiyama: The Ornament of All Present on the Day of Judgment. 199. Sabiq: Foremost. 200. Sarkhatilos: Paraclete (in Syriac). 201. Sa`id: Felicitous. 202. al-Salam: Peace. 203. Sayyid al-nas: The Master of Humanity. 204. Sayyid walad Adam: The Master of the Children of Adam. 205. Sayf Allah: Allah's Sword. 206. al-Shâri`: The Law-Giver. 207. al-Shâfi`: The Intercessor. 208. al-Shafî`: The Constant Intercessor. 209. al-Mushaffa`: The One Granted Intercession. 210. al-Shâkir: The Thankful One. 211. al-Shakkâr: The One Who Thanks Much. 212. al-Shakur: The Ever-Thankful. 213. Sâhib al-taj: The Wearer of the Crown. 214. Sâhib al-hujja: The Bringer of The Proof. 215. Sâhib al-hawd: The Owner of the Pond. 216. Sâhib al-kawthar: The Owner of the River of Kawthar. 217. Sâhib al-hatîm: The Lord of the Court Before the Ka`ba. 218. Sâhib al-khâtim: The Owner of the Seal. 219. Sâhibu Zamzam: The Owner of Zamzam. 220. Sâhib al-sultan: The Possessor of Authority. 221: Sâhib al-sayf: The Bearer of the Sword. 222. Sâhib al-shafa`at al-kubra: The Great Intercessor. 223. Sâhib al-qadib: The Bearer of the Rod. 224. Sâhib al-liwa': The Carrier of the Flag. 225. Sâhib al-mahshar: The Lord of the Gathering. 226. Sâhib al-mudarra`a: The Wearer of Armor. 227. Sâhib al-mash`ar: The Owner of the Landmark. 228. Sâhib al-mi`raj: The One Who Ascended. 229. Sâhib al-maqam al-mahmud: The One of Glorified Station. 230. Sâhib al-minbar: The Owner of the Pulpit. 231. Sâhib al-na`layn: The Wearer of Sandals. 232. Sâhib al-hirâwa: The Bearer of the Cane. 233. Sâhib al-wasila: The Possessor of the Means. 234. Sâhib la ilaha illallah: The Teacher of "There is no god but Allah." 235. al-Sadiq: The Truthful. 236. al-Masduq: The Confirmed. 237. al-Sâlih: The righteous one. 238. al-Dâbit: The One Given Mastery. 239. al-Dahuk: The Cheerful One. 240. al-Tahir: The (Ritually) Pure One. 241. Tâb Tâb: Of Blessed Memory. His Name in the Torah. 242. al-Tayyib: The Salutary One. The Fragrant One. 243. al-Zhahir: The Prevailer. 244. al-`âqib: The Last in Succession. 245. al-`Adl: The Just. 246. al-`Arabi: The Arabian. The Speaker of Arabic. 247. `Ismatullah: Allah's Protection. 248. al-`Azhim: The Tremendous One. 249. al-`Afif: The Chaste One. 250. al-`Ali: The High One. 251. al-Ghafur: The Frequent and Abundant Forgiver. 252. al-Ghayth: Rain. Help (esp. in the elements). 253. al-Fâtih: The Conqueror. 254. al-Fâriq: The Separator Between Good and Bad. 255. Fârqilîta: The Paraclete. 256. Fartt: The Scout. 257. al-Fasîh: The Highly Articulate One. 258. Falâh: Felicity. 259. Fi'at al-muslimin: The Main Body of the Muslims. 260. al-Qa'im: The One Who Stands and Warns. The Establisher. 261. Qâsim: The Distributer. 262. Qa'id al-khayr: The Leader Who Guides to Goodness. 263. Qa'id al-ghurr al-muhajjalîn: Leader of the Bright-Limbed Ones. 264. al-Qattal: The Dauntless Fighter. 265. Qutham: Of Perfect Character. Gifted With Every Merit. 266. Qudmâya: The First (of the Prophets). His name in the Torah. 267. al-Qurashi: The One From Quraysh. 268. al-Qarîb: The Near One. 269. al-Qayyim: The Righteous Straightener (of the Community). 270. al-Kâff: The One Who Puts a Stop (to Disobedience). 271. al-Mâjid: The Glorifier. 272. al-Mâhi: The Eraser (of Disbelief). 273. al-Ma'mun: The One Devoid of Harm. 274. al-Mubarak: The Blessed One. 275. al-Muttaqi: The Godwary One. 276. al-Mutamakkin: Made Firm and Established. 277. al-Mutawakkil: Completely Dependent Upon Allah. 278. al-Mujtaba: The Elect One. 279. al-Mukhbit: The Humble Before Allah. 280. al-Mukhbir: The Bringer of News. 281. al-Mukhtar: The Chosen One. 282. al-Mukhlis: The Perfectly Sincere One. 283. al-Murtaja: The Much Anticipated One. 284. al-Murshid: The Guide. 285. Marhama: General Amnesty. 286. Malhama: Great Battle. 287. Marghama: Greater Force. 288. al-Musaddad: Made Righteous. 289. al-Mas`ud: The Fortunate. 290. al-Masîh: The Anointed. 291. al-Mashfu`: Granted Intercession. 292. Mushaqqah / Mushaffah: Praised One. 293. al-Mustafa: The One Chosen and Purified. 294. al-Muslih: The Reformer. 295. al-Mutahhir / al-Mutahhar: The Purifier / The Purified One. 296. al-Muti`: The Obedient One. 297. al-Mu`ti: The Giver. 298. al-Mu`aqqib: The One Who Comes Last in Succession. 299. al-Mu`allim: The Teacher. 300. al-Mifdal: The Most Generous. 301. al-Mufaddal: Favored Above All Others. 302. al-Muqaddas: The One Held Sacred. 303. Muqim al-Sunna: The Founder of The Way. 304. al-Mukrim: The One Who Honored Others. 305. al-Makki: The Meccan One. 306. al-Madani: The Madinan One. 307. al-Muntakhab: The Chosen One. 308. al-Munhaminna: The Praised One (in Syriac). 309. al-Munsif: The Equitable One. 310. al-Munib: The Oft-Repentant One. 311. al-Muhajir: The Emigrant. 312. al-Mahdi: The Well-Guided One. 313. al-Muhaymin: The Watcher. 314. al-Mu'tamin: The One Given the Trust. 315. Mûsal: Mercied. (In the Torah.) 316. Mâdh Mâdh / Mûdh Mûdh / Mîdh Mîdh: Of Blessed Memory. 317. al-Nâsikh: The Abrogator. 318. al-Nâshir: The Proclaimer. 319. al-Nâsih: The Most Sincere Adviser. 320. al-Nâsir: The Helper. 321. Nabi al-marhama: The Prophet of General Amnesty. 322. al-Nasîb: The One of High Lineage. 323. al-Naqiy: The Limpid One. 324. al-Naqîb: Trustee. Guarantor. 325. al-Hâshimi: The One of Hâshim's Line. 326. al-Wâsit: Central in Relation To All The Noble Families. 327. al-Wâ`id: The Harbinger of Terrible News. 328. al-Wasîla: The Means. 329. al-Wafi: Holder of His Promise. 330. Abu al-Qasim: Father of Qasim. 331. Abu Ibrahim: Father of Ibrahim. 332. Abu al-Mu'minin: Father of the Believers. 333. Abu al-Arâmil: Father of Widows. Additional Names of Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam From Al-Jazuli's (d. 870) Dalail al-Khayrat 334. Wahîd: Unique One. 335. Sayyid: Master. 336. Jâmi`: Unifier. 337. Muqtafi: Imitated One. 338. Kâmil: Perfect One. 339. Safi Allah: Allah's Chosen and Purified One. 340. Naji Allah: Allah's Intimate Friend. 341. Kalîm Allah: Conversant With Allah. 342. Muhyin: Giver of Life. 343. Munajji: Savior. 344. Ma`lum: Of Known Position. 345. Shahîr: Famous. 346. Mashhud: Visible. 347. Misbâh: Lamp. 348. Mad`uw: Called upon. 349. Mujib: Responsive to Requests. 350. Mujab: Whose Request is Granted. 351. Hafiy: Affectionate and Kind. 352. Mukarram: Highly Honored. 353. Matîn: Steadfast. 354. Mu'ammil: Rouser of Hope. 355. Wasûl: Conveyer? 356. Dhu hurma: Sacrosanct. 357. Dhu makâna: Of Eminent Station. 358. Dhu `izz: Endowed With Might. 359. Dhu Fadl: Pre-Eminent. 360. Ghawth: Helper. 361. Ghayyath: Prompt and Frequent Helper. 362. Hadiyyatullah: Allah's Gift. 363. Sirât Allah: The Way to Allah. 364. Dhikrullah: The Remembrance of Allah. 365. Hizbullah: The Party of Allah. 366. Muntaqa: Carefully Selected. 367. Abu al-Tahir: Father of Tahir. 368. Barr: Pious. Dutiful. 369. Mubirr: Who Overcomes. 370. Wajîh: Distinguished In Allah's Sight. 371. Nasîh: One Who Excels At Sincere Advice. 372. Wakîl: Trustee. Dependable. 373. Kafîl: Guarantor. Guardian. 374. Shafîq: Solicitous. Tender. 375. Ruh al-qist: The Spirit of Justice. 376. Muktafi: Does With Little. 377. Bâligh: One Who Has Reached His Goal. 378. Shâfi: Healer. 379. Wâsil: One Who has Reached His Goal. 380. Mawsûl: Connected. 381. Sâ'iq: (Mindful) Conductor. 382. Muhdi: Guide. 383. Muqaddam: Pre-eminent One. 384. Fâdil: Most Excellent One. 385. Miftâh: Key. 386. Miftâh al-rahma: The Key to Mercy. 387. Miftâh al-janna: The Key to Paradise. 388. `Alam al-iman: The Standard of Belief. 389. `Alam al-yaqîn: The Standard of Certainty. 390. Dalîl al-khayrât: The Guide to Good Things. 391. Musahhih al-hasanât: The Ratifier of Good Deeds. 392. Muqîl al-`atharât: The Dismisser of Private Faults. 393. Safûh `an al-zallât: The One Who Disregards Lapses. 394. Sâhib al-qadam: Possessor of The Foothold. 395. Makhsûs bi al-`izz: Alone to Be Granted Might. 396. Makhsûs bi al-majd: Alone to Be Granted Glory. 397. Makhsûs bi al-sharaf: Alone to Be Granted Honor. 398. Sâhib al-fadîla: Possessor of Greatest Pre-Eminence. 399. Sâhib al-izâr: The Wearer of the Loin-wrap. 400. Sâhib al-rida': The Wearer of the Cloak. 401. Sâhib al-daraja al-rafî`a: Possessor of the Highest Degree. 402. Sâhib al-mighfar: Possessor of the Helmet. 403. Sâhib al-bayân: The Spokesman. 404. Mutahhar al-janân: Purified of Heart. 405. Sahîh al-islam: Completer of Islam. 406. Sayyid al-kawnayn: Master of Humanity and Jinn. 407. `Ayn al-na`îm: Spring of Bliss. Bliss Itself. 408. `Ayn al-ghurr: Spring of the Radiant Ones. Radiance Itself. 409. Sa`dullah: Felicity Bestowed by Allah. 410. Sa`d al-khalq: Felicited Bestowed Upon Creation. 411. Khatîb al-umam: The Orator to the Nations. 412. `Alam al-huda: Flag of Guidance. 413. Kâshif al-kurab: Remover of Adversities. 414. Râfi` al-rutab: The Raiser of Ranks. 415. `Izz al-`arab: Might and Glory of the Arabs. 416. Sâhib al-faraj: Bringer of Deliverance. [sallAllahu Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa SaHbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam] Al-Jazuli's Invocation at the End of His list of the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) Names O Allah, O our Lord! for the honor of Your elect Prophet and Pleasing Messenger before You, purify our hearts from all the traits that keep us away from Your presence and Your love, and have us pass away following his Way and adhering to his Congregation, longing to meet You, O Possessor of Majesty and Generosity! And the blessings and abundant greetings and peace of Allah be upon our master and liege-lord Muhammad SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam, and upon his Family and Companions... Aameen! <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">— — — Compiled by MuHammad Faysal Noori

The Writer of Dalail al-Khayrat Sharif Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Sulayman al-Jazuli Al-Qutb al-Kamil, Al-Imam Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Abdur Rahman Ibn Abi Bakr Ibn Suleiman Al-Jazuli 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 nisbah (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 Féz, the spiritual capital of Morocco where his room is still pointed out to visitors. In Fez, He memorized 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 Tariqah 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 fourteen 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 Féz after spending forty years in Makkah Mukarramah, Madina Munawwarah 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 is 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 Shafi'i, Sidi Hasan al-Adwi al-Misri, Sidi Abd al Majid Sharnubi who call his book (Manhaj as-Sa'adah), Sidi Muhammad al-Mahdi Ibn Ahmad al-Fasi who call his book (Matalia al-Masaraat Bi jalaa Dalail Al Khayrat), and the famous Savant of Allah Sidi Ahmad Zaruk; the disciple 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 demise, his body was exhumed for removal to Marrakech (Morocco) and found to be uncorrupted. [Adapted from The Encyclopedia of Islam, 1957 Leiden] He became one of the Seven Men of Marrakech (Morocco) 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). — — — اولئك كتب في قلوبهم الايمان وايدهم بروح منه ويدخلهم جنات تجري من تحتها الانهار خالدين فيها It is these upon whose hearts Allah has ingrained faith, and has aided them with a Spirit from Himself; and He will admit them into Gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding in them forever

Allah In the name of, the Compassionate the Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. May prayers and salutations be upon the master of the two worlds, our liege lord Muhammad, and upon his pure family, noble Companions, and all who follow his exemplary way. The Companions described the Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam beautiful form that dazzled all who saw him. They said: “The Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam had the most beautiful face, and the best form. He was neither excessively tall nor short. His face was like the moon when it is full. No one before or after him has been seen like him, and if you were to see him you would say, ‘The sun has risen.’ And when he would speak, a radiant light would be seen emitting from between his teeth.” [And from the other reports:] “The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam had a black beard and a beautiful mouth. He had long hair and a thick beard.” “The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam had broad shoulders. He was the greatest of people and the best of them. His hair reached his ears. Never have I seen anything more beautiful than him!”“It was as if the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was fashioned of silver and his sweat was pearl drops.” “The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was of medium height compared to others; he was neither tall nor short. He had the most beautiful face of all people and was the best of them in character. He was neither excessively tall nor short, but was closer to being tall. Never did a tall person walk with him save that the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam appeared taller. Sometimes the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam would walk in between two tall men yet he would seem taller then them, and when they would part ways he would appear once again of medium height.” Sayyiduna Anas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu said, “I have never smelled ambergris or musk or any thing sweeter than the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam.” Once, the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was brought a bucket of water. He drank from it and dipped it back into the well, which caused the well to emit the fragrance of musk. The Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam sweat was more fragrant than the finest scent. Sayyiduna Anas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu said, “The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam came to take a nap at our house and had perspired, so my mother came with a bottle and began to soak up the sweat. The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam woke up and said, ‘What are you doing, Umm Sulaym?’ She replied, ‘We mix this sweat in our perfumes, and it is the finest scent.’” Sayyiduna Anas also said, “He was the most beautiful of Allah’s creation I had seen, and his scent was the most fragrant, and his hands the softest.” Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu said, “The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was the best and most beautiful of people in his qualities. He was of medium height, with broad shoulders. His cheeks were smooth and his hair was black. His eyes were large, as if lined with antimony (kohl), with arched eyebrows. When he would place his over garment over his shoulders it would look like an ingot of silver. When he would laugh his teeth shone like pearls. I saw neither before him nor after him anyone like him SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam.” “When the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam would open his beautiful mouth it was mostly smiles, revealing something like hailstones. Of Allah’s servants, he had the most beautiful lips and the corners of his mouth were the softest.” His complexion was fair (azhar). This means that the Prophet’s complexion was fair without an admixture of redness, yellowness, or any other color. Inside the Prophet’s Mosque, Sayyiduna Ibn 'Umar would frequently recite the verses of his uncle Abu Talib in description of the Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam complexion: A fair one, by virtue of whose face the rain is sought A caretaker of the orphans, a guardian of the widows Those who would hear him would say, “That is how the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was.” Some have described him a fair complexioned with a bit of redness. They spoke the truth; however, this slight redness would appear when the sun would shine and when the wind would blow during the forenoon. The fairness of his complexion would take on a reddish tint during that time; all the while the skin color under his garments retained a fair white complexion. No one has any doubts about this. Those who described the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam as fair complexioned meant his skin color under his garments, and they were correct; and those who described him as fair with a bit of redness meant his appearance in the sun during the forenoon, and they were also correct. The Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam complexion was undoubtedly fair, and the rosiness or redness associated with it was on account of the sun and wind. The beads of the Prophet’s sweat SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam were like pearls, and his scent was more fragrant than the finest perfumes. His hair was natural without a part ; it was beautiful, and was neither curly nor straight... The Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam hair was above his ears. Some say that it would fall upon his shoulders, and most say that it reached his ear lobes. The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam would occasionally plait his hair into four braids; his right ear would come out between the two braids surrounding it, and the left ear would come out between the two braids surrounding it, and the two ears would appear with their whiteness between these braids as if they were two resplendent stars lit up in the midst of the blackness of his hair. The Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam gray hair appeared around his temples... and most of his gray hairs were in his beard above his chin. The Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam gray hairs appeared as if they were strands of silver that shone in the midst of the blackness of his hair. And when he would rub the yellowish gray hairs — which he did frequently — they would appear as if they were strands of gold that shone in the midst of the blackness of his hair. The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was the handsomest of men, the most resplendent of them in light. Nobody would describe him without comparing his face to the full moon. Those among them would say, “Perhaps we would look upon the moon when it is full and say, ‘Indeed, the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam is more beautiful in our eyes than the moon!’ He was of fair complexion, with a bright face that would shine like the full moon.” “The Prophet’s SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam pleasure and displeasure and happiness could be seen from his face: when he was pleased with something or something made him happy, his face was like a mirror and its brilliant light would shine upon the walls, and when he was angry his face would change color and his eyes would redden.” The Companions used to say he is as his companion Sayyiduna Abu Bakr as-Siddiq Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu described him: Honest, the Chosen One, calling unto good Like the light of the full moon that cleaves darkness They would say, “He was like that SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam.” Sayyiduna Umar Ibn al-Khattab would frequently recite the verses of Zuhayr bin Abi Salma: Were you to be anything other than human You would have been the brilliance of the full moon The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam had a broad forehead and perfectly arched eyebrows. His eyebrows were of medium thickness and no hair in them was out of place. There was a space between them that appeared as if it were pure silver, as well as a vein that would expand when he would become angry. When not angry, this vein would not be seen. “The Prophet’s eyes were large with dark pupils, showing a slight reddishness, and he had long, lush eyelashes. His nose was aquiline. Between his teeth there was a slight space,” a separation like the teeth of a comb, except that his blessed teeth were straight all around... “When he would smile it would appear as something like hailstones in clouds, and when he would laugh it would shine like the radiance of lightning...” “His face was neither elongated nor completely circular. His beard was thick, his chest broad...” His limbs were well proportioned, as if his fingers were rods of silver. The palms of his hands were softer than silk and were fragrant, as if they were the hands of a perfumist, whether he applied scent to them or not. “When someone would shake his blessed hand it would leave a fragrance that stayed with him for the remainder of his day. And when he would pat the head of a child that child would stand out among the other children due to the fragrance on his head... ” And yet, despite all of this, Imam al-Qurtubi says: The Prophet’s complete beauty has not been fully manifested, for if it was disclosed to us in full, our eyes would be unable to behold him SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. The similes, therefore, that are used to describe him SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam are only for the sake of approximating and drawing similitudes, for the Prophet’s essence SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam is far too exquisite and his honor is far loftier. — — — Taken from Surat al-Habib SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam by Muhammad Khalid Thabit [Cairo — Egypt]

The blessed Genealogy of Sayyiduna AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Baraylawi Alaihir raHmah The following ancestral tree of AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Alaihir raHmah is carefully constructed from the authentic Books of Genealogy and meticulously scrutinized with references to other books in this field. The ancestors were compared with dates and periods found in books written by Historians who were masters in this field. The following points were noted before compiling the Ancestral tree: Preference was given to books compiled by Historians of Afghan descent/origin as they knew their descendants better than others. Furthermore, amongst the Afghani Historians, preference was given to Historians that belonged to the Bar'hech tribe as AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Alaihir raHmah belong to the Bar'hech tribe. There is not much dispute in the Chain of the Ancestral tree from Sayyiduna Nabi Adam to Sayyiduna Nabi Ishaq. The chain of the Family tree from Sayyiduna Nabi Ishaq to Hadrat Malikaloot was extracted according to the citation found in the books of authors who belonged to the Bar'hech tribe. This was so because people of a tribe will have more genuine information of their ancestors in relation to others of different tribes. There is a consensus in Books of Ancestral trees from Hadrat Malikaloot to Sayyiduna Qais Malik 'Abdur-Rashid and so is the case from Sayyiduna 'Abdur-Rashid to Bar'hech. From Bar'hech till Hadrat Shuja'at Jang Muhammad Sa'eedullah Khan the genealogy was extracted from Khulasat al-Ansab, Akhbar al-Sanadid and Bustan-e-Hikmat, whose authors are not only Afghanis, but belonged to the Bar'hech tribe. This is how cautiously this Family tree from Sayyiduna Nabi Adam till AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan was constructed. The Ancestral tree is as follows: AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida s/o Ra’is al-Atqiya Imam Muhammad Naqi 'Ali s/o 'Arife-Billah Imam Rida 'Ali s/o Mawlana Hafiz Kazim 'Ali s/o Mawlana Shah Muhammad A'zam Khan s/o Mawlana Muhammad Sa'adat Yaar Khan s/o Shuja'at Jung Muhammad Sa'idullah Khan Bhadur Qandhari s/o 'Abdur-Rahman Khan s/o Yusuf Khan Qandhari s/o Dawlat Khan s/o Badal Khan s/o Da'ūd Khan s/o Bar’hech Khan s/o Sharfud-Deen 'Urf Shar’habūn s/o Ibra’him 'Urf Sard’bun s/o Sayyiduna Qais Malik 'Abdur-Rashid Sahabi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu s/o 'Ays s/o Salool s/o 'Utba s/o Na'eem s/o Marra s/o Malik Jalandar s/o Malik Askandar s/o Zaman s/o 'Unais s/o Bah’lool s/o Sa’lam s/o Salah s/o Qaroon s/o Nasr s/o Ashmu’ail s/o Na'eem s/o Akram s/o Ash’ath s/o Sharood s/o Makhal s/o Nusrat s/o Qalaj s/o Sher s/o 'Atham s/o Faylool s/o Karam s/o 'Amaal s/o Hudayfa s/o Mat’hal s/o Qabal s/o 'Ilm or 'Aleem s/o Ash’mool s/o Harūn s/o Qamar s/o Abi s/o Suheb s/o Talal s/o Lu’ee s/o 'Ameel s/o Taraj s/o Arzand s/o Mandool s/o Saleem or Sa’lam s/o Afghana s/o Sarad al-Muqallab bi Malik Taloot s/o Qais s/o 'Utbah s/o Talas s/o Ru’ail s/o Yahūdah s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Ya'qūb Alaihis Salam s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Ishaq Alaihis Salam s/o Khaleelullah Sayyiduna Nabi Ibra’him Alaihis Salam s/o Ta’rikh s/o Makhūd or Nahūr s/o Shurū' or Ash’ragh s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Hūd Alaihis Salam s/o 'Abir s/o Sha’lakh s/o Araf’khashad s/o Saam s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Nūh Alaihis Salam [age: 1400 years] s/o La’lak [age:780 years] s/o Malik Matla’shakh [age: 900 years] s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Idris Alaihis Salam s/o Bayarad s/o Mahla’heel s/o Qay’nan s/o Anūsh s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Sheeth Alaihis Salam [age: 912 years] s/o Sayyiduna Nabi Adam Alaihis Salam [age: 900 years] AlaHadrat Alaihir raHmah belong to the Afghani Bar'hech tribe which was of Royal Descent. He was indeed a very respectable and noble tribe in Afghanistan. Great 'Ulama and Masha'ikh hailed from his dignified tribe whose Mazars are still a centre of solace and spiritual enlightenment for the people both in Afghanistan and Hindustan. A separate detailed book can be written about these great dignitaries. However, an important point to note is that in the ancestry of AlaHadarat, there are Eight (8) Noble Prophets and One Exalted Sahabi. The Prophets Alaihim as-Salam are: 1) Sayyiduna Nabi Ya'qoob<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">2) Sayyiduna Nabi Ishaq<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">3) Khalilullah Sayyiduna Nabi Ibra'him<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">4) Sayyiduna Nabi Hood<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">5) Sayyiduna Nabi Nooh<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">6) Sayyiduna Nabi Idris<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">7) Sayyiduna Nabi Sheeth<br style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); ">8) Sayyiduna Nabi Adam (Alaihim as-Salam) The one Sahabi is Sayyiduna Qais Malik 'Abdur-Rashid Sahabi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu. He is the 43rd descendant of Afghana and 45th descendant of Hadrat Malikaloot. Qais bin 'Ays lived in the mountain of Ghour. In one of the Expeditions of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid, he became interested in Islam. So he took some of the leaders of Afghanistan and went to Madinah al-Munawwara. They met the beloved Prophet of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and immediately accepted Islam on his sacred hands. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah then said to him: "Qais is a Hebrew word and I am an Arab". The Prophet of Allah gave him the Islamic name 'Abdur-Rashid. The blessed Habib SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam further said: "You are the Awlad of Malik Taloot whom Allah blessed with the title of Malik (King). in the future you too will be remembered with the title of Malik". This is how he got the title of Malik from the office of Prophethood. It was in the Madinan period that the Beloved Nabi was planning for the conquest of Makkah Mukarrama and appointed Malik 'Abdur-Rashid and the other Afghani Sahabi as the lead of the secret service scouts of the army led by Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu. The Afghani Mujahids displayed their astonishing bravery in the battle of Makkah. Sayyiduna Malik 'Abdur-Rashid himself killed 70 Kuffar in this battle (Refer to Akhbar al-Sanadid for details). His role and bravery in this war brought great joy to the heart of the Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam who predicted that a great family will emerge from the off-springs of this Sahabi. They will be steadfast on religion and will strengthen the Din of Islam like Bataan (conqueror with great bravery or Military Advisor). It was the effects of this Du'a of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam that great 'Ulama and Masha'ikh were born in the lineage of Sayyiduna Malik 'Abdur-Rashid Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu. To name a few, some other stars in the firmament of excellence are: The great Mujaddid, AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadiri, His sons, Hujjat al-Islam Imam Hamid Rida al-Qadiri, Ghawth al-Zaman Mufti A'zam Imam Mustafa Rida al-Qadiri Noori and Taaj al-Shari'ah Mufti Muhammad Akhtar Rida al-Qadiri. Their services to the Deen is known to the Muslim World and precisely the manifestations of the Du'as of the Beloved Prophet of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Since the Beloved Nabi's Du'a for the Awlad of Sayyiduna Malik 'Abdur-Rashid was that they will strengthen the Deen and their strength will be like Bataan, from that day on he became famous by the title of "Bataan". This word Bataan in later days changed to the present day name "Pathaan". Eventually, the Awlad of Sayyiduna Malik 'Abdur-Rashidhen became synonymous by the word Pathaan. This is how the word Pathaan can into existence. Sayyiduna Malik 'Abdur-Rashid Radi Allahi Ta'ala Anhu married Mutahira, the daughter of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, and he passed away at the age of 87 years. — — — Research by: Shaykh Abu Muhmmad Abd al-Hadi al-Qadiri Imam Ahmad Raza Academy, Durban, South Africa

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 Qur'an. 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 Ta'ala 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 Ta'ala 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 Ta'ala Anhu), approached him. He clutched AlaHadrat (Radi Allahu Ta'ala 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 Ta'ala 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. Shaykh Abd al-Rahmaan Dah’laan, the youngest son of Shaykh Ahmed Dah’laan and his elder brother, Shaykh 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:- Sayyidi 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. — — — Courtesy: Imam Ahmad Raza Academy Durban, South Africa | www.raza.org.za

Umm al-Mu'mineen Hadrat Sayyidah Juwairiyah bint al-Harith Radi Allahu Anha Sayyidah Juwairiyah bint Harith, may Allah be pleased with her, was a very charming, sweet and very beautiful lady. All who saw Sayyidah Juwairiyah (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha) were stunned by her exceptional beauty. Brought up as she had been in one of the foremost families of the time, she was not only beautiful but graceful, elegant and eloquent. Anyone who saw her could not help being captivated by her charm and pleasant demeanour. Her father was Harith ibn Abi Dirar, who was the chief of the Banu Mustaliq. When Sayyidah Ayesha (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha) first saw Sayyidah Juwairiyah (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha) she exclaimed that she was as beautiful as a fairy.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">She married the beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him) in Sha'baan 5 A.H., when the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was fifty-eight years old and she was twenty, not long after his marriage to Sayyidah Zainab bint Jahash. Before then she was married to Musaafi’ bin Safwaan who was not a Muslim and was killed in the very battle wherein she was captured.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Before her marriage to the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) her name was Barrah, but beloved Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam changed it to Juwairiyah. Sayyidah Zainab bint Jahash, Zainab bint Umm Salamah and Maimoonah bint Harith Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhunna were also named Barrah, but the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam changed their names as well. <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> Marriage of Sayyidah Juwairiyah bint Harith (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha):<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">News reached the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) on Sha‘ban 2nd to the effect that the chief of Bani Al-Mustaliq, Al-Harith bin Dirar had mobilised his men, along with some Arabs, to attack Madinah al-Munawwarah. Buraidah bin al-Haseeb al-Aslami was immediately despatched to verify the reports. He had some words with Abi Dirar, who confirmed his intention of war. He later sent a reconnoiterer to explore the positions of the Muslims but he was captured and killed. The Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) summoned his men and ordered them to prepare for war. Before leaving, Sayyiduna Zaid bin Harith was mandated to see to the affairs of Madinah al-Munawwarah and dispose them. On hearing the advent of the Muslims, the disbelievers got frightened and the Arabs who were with them defected and ran away for their lives. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr as-Siddiq Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was entrusted with the banner of the Emigrants, and that of the Helpers went to Sa‘d bin ‘Ubada. The two armies were stationed at a well called Muraisi. Arrow shooting went on for an hour, and then the Muslims rushed and engaged with the enemy in a battle that ended in full victory for the Muslims. Some men were killed, women and children of the disbelievers taken as captives, and a lot of booty fell to the lot of the Muslims. Only one Muslim was martyr by mistake by a Helper. Amongst the captives was Sayyidah Juwairiyah, daughter of Al-Harith, chief of the disbelievers.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">It is written that after this battle the prisoners were distributed among the soldiers, and Juwairiyah (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha) fell to the lot of Thaabit bin Qais (or his cousin, according to some reports). Her father took along a number of camels as ransom for his daughter, hoping to buy her freedom. As he was on his way to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam), he decided to keep back two camels that he liked. So he hide the two camels in a valley just outside Madina Munawwarah and continued with the rest. When he arrived in the presence of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) he presented the camels and asked that these be accepted in lieu of his daughter’s freedom. The Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) asked him: “And what about the two camels you hid in the valley?!?!” Haarith was totally flabbergasted. Immediately he uttered the Shahaadha and entered Islam, admitting that none besides Allah could have given information to the Messenger about these camels.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Meanwhile, Sayyidah Juwairiayh had made an agreement with her new master Thaabit to pay for her freedom. This was the famous Mukaatabat Contract in Islam in terms of which slaves could work and buy their freedom for a fixed sum of money. However, Juwairyah had no intention of working for her freedom. She had a better idea. She asked to see Rasoolullah (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">In fact, she demanded to see the Prophet Muhammad, with the intention of asking him to help her with the ransom money. At that time The Messenger of Allah was in the house of Sayyidah Ayesha (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha). She was permitted to see the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him) and was taken to him while he was with Sayyidah A'isha. After she had finished speaking, the Prophet thought for a moment, and then said, "Shall I tell you what would be better than this?" She said, “And what is that Our Messenger of Allah?” He replied: “I pay your freedom money, and you marry me.”<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Moved deeply by this unexpected elevation in her status, she exclaimed she would be more than happy to accept. She was freed, and swearing allegiance to Islam, she married the beloved Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam). Although Juwairiyah was young and beautiful and of noble lineage, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was thinking of how to save her and all her tribe from an ignoble fate. By marrying Sayyidah Juwairiyah, the Banu Mustaliq would be able to enter Islam with honor, and with the humiliation of their recent defeat removed, so that it would no longer be felt necessary by them to embark on a war of vengeance that would have continued until one of the two parties had been annihilated. As soon as the marriage was announced, all the booty that had been taken from the Banu Mustaliq was returned, and all the captives were set free, for they were now the in laws of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). This is when Sayyidah A'isha said of Sayyidah Juwairiyah, "I know of no woman who was more of a blessing to her people than Juwairiyah bint al-Harith."<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> Virtues of Sayyidah Juwairiyah (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha):<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Most of the time she would be found engrossed in prayer. It has been related by Juwairiyah that early one morning the Messenger (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) left her room while she was doing the dawn prayer. He returned later that morning and she was still sitting in the same place. "have you been sitting in the same place since I left you?" he asked. "Yes," she replied. Whereupon the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) said, "I recited four phrases three times after I left you, and if these were to be weighed against what you have been reciting since dawn, they would still outweigh them. They are:<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> سبحان الله وبحمده عدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">'Glory be to Allah and Praise be to Him as much as the number of his creations, and His pleasure, and the weight of His Throne, and the ink of His words.'" [sahih Muslim, Kitab Al-Dhikr, Hadith 6575]<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Which reminds us of the following verse of the Holy Qur'an:<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> قل لو كان البحر مدادا لكلمات ربي لنفد البحر قبل ان تنفد كلمات ربي ولو جئنا بمثله مددا<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">"Proclaim, 'If the sea became ink for the Words of my Lord, the sea would indeed be used up and the Words of my Lord would never - even if we bring another like it for help.'"[surah al-Kahf, Verse 109]<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Her Demise:<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Sayyidah Juwairiyah was married to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) for six years, and lived for another thirty-nine years after his demise. She passed away at the age of sixty-five in Safar in the year 50th after Hijrah during the caliphate of Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah bin Abi Sufyan. The governor of Al-Madinah, Marwan bin Hakam led the funeral prayer and she was buried in Jannat al-Baqi.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "> يا ايتها النفس المطمئنة ارجعي الى ربك راضية مرضية فادخلي في عبادي وادخلي جنتي<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">O the contented soul! Return towards your Lord – you being pleased with Him, and He pleased with you! Then enter the ranks of My chosen bondmen! And come into My Paradise! [surah al-Fajr, Verses 27-30]

Long after Hazrat Moosa (Alaihis Salaam), a Nabi came towards the Bani Isra’eel. His name was Nabi Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam). He commanded the Bani Isra’eel to make Jihad in the way of Allah. They said that before they went into Jihad, he should appoint a King over them. He then said, “Verily Allah has sent Taloot as your King.” [surah 2, Verse 247] Since the Bani Isra’eel were always not straight forward, they began to say that Taloot was a peasant and how could he be made the King. Why did the Prophet not appoint one of the wealthy amongst them as the King? He (Alaihis Salaam) replied that in knowledge, intelligence and physical abilities, Allah has made Taloot better than all of them. Amongst them, Taloot is the most learned, the best strategist, he has the best physical ability and is the most handsome amongst all of them. If a King is with absolutely no abilities, then how will he have any control and authority? He mentioned that in every way, he was best as King for them. He was the true King and Allah has made him King. These people then asked that he give them proof. How crooked were the Bani Isra’eel! A Nabi is telling them that Allah has made him the King, but they are not prepared to accept the word of a Nabi as sufficient evidence. They still continued to ask for some other proof, so Hazrat Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam) said, “The sign of his kingship is that there would come to you an ark in which there is tranquility of hearts from your Lord, and there are something left of the relics of the respectable Moosa and the respectable Haroon, the angels raising it would bring. No doubt, in it there is a great sign for you if you believe.” [surah 2, Verse 248] In other words, the proof that he is King is that amongst them, in their gathering a wooden chest (trunk) will be brought forth and kept between them. A trunk will appear between them and in it will be the treasures of Allah’s Mercy; the relics (Tabarukaat) of Hazrat Moosa (Alaihis Salaam) and Hazrat Haroon (Alaihis Salaam) and this Chest will be brought forth, carried by the Angels on their heads. Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) says that when the Taboot-e- Sakeena (The Sacred Chest) arrived, then with it came the treasures of Mercy, and even the sacred relics of Hazrat Moosa (Alaihis Salaam) and Hazrat Haroon (Alaihis Salaam) were present inside it. In it was the Naalain (Sacred Footwear) of Hazrat Moosa (Alaihis Salaam), the Amaama (Sacred Turban) of Hazrat Haroon (Alaihis Salaam) and also a tablet with the Tauraat (in other words Allah’s Kalaam), inscribed. Subhaanallah! The Angels are bringing forth the Sacred Chest by carrying it on their heads. The Tauraat is on their heads, the Naalain of Hazrat Moosa (Alaihis Salaam) is on their heads, the Amaama of Hazrat Haroon (Alaihis Salaam) is on their heads, and Almighty Allah is saying, that this Chest is the treasure of Mercy. Hazrat Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam) is now sitting with many people in a circle, when all of a sudden the Angels descend with the Sacred Chest. When it was opened, the relics were revealed. All of them accepted wholeheartedly, that Taloot is the King. Hazrat Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam) then said, “O Taloot! Jaloot has caused much tyranny. First you must prepare for Jihad. Prepare an army and attack Jaloot. Hazrat Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam) mentioned that he too would accompany them and the Sacred Chest will also be taken with. On the command of Hazrat Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam), Taloot prepared the army and many soldiers marched for battle. He then said that on the way to the battle they will come across a river. Allah will test them by means of that river. There will be a very hot wind blowing and they will all feel immense thirst. On seeing the river, they should not drink too much of the water. Whosoever drinks too much will become a traitor, except for that person who drinks a handful then this is that which is permitted. [surah 2, Verse 249] In other words they are only allowed that amount of water and nothing more. Even in that era, there were those who held the false Aqeeda (belief) that a Nabi is not aware of that which is happening behind a wall (hidden things). Such people thought, that even thought it was the command of a Nabi, there was no harm in drinking a stomach full (as they felt the Nabi could not see them). Some of them drank a vessel full whilst others drank half a vessel. Whosoever drank more than a handful, fell down and slumped right there. When they were told to march towards the battlefield, they replied by saying that they had no strength to go any further, but there were those amongst them who had fear for Allah and true Imaan. They were saying that our Nabi is looking at us (he is aware of our condition). It is his command that we should each not drink more than a handful, so we shall not drink more than that and they say that with only that amount of water, their thirst was quenched completely and their bodies gained such agility that they passed through the river very swiftly, whilst the rest where slumped over on the other side of the river. Hazrat Bara’ ibn Aazib (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) says, “It is said that on this side of the river there came three hundred and thirteen (313) people with Taloot, in other words equivalent to the amount of the Sahaabah of Badr. It is mentioned that when the armies of both sides faced each other, then it was seen that the three hundred and thirteen soldiers who were with Taloot did not even have the necessary weapons to do battle, whereas on the other side Jaloot was amongst thousands of his soldiers, all armed with bows and arrows and spears etc. Jaloot himself was like a huge metal pillar, fully covered in armour. When he walked, the ground would begin to tremble.” [bukhari Shareef ] A thin, weak looking soldier came to face him. He said, “O Jaloot, Traitor to Allah! Fear Allah!” He laughed aloud at him and said, “Go away, I am able to squash small ones like you under my feet. You will be totally crushed by me. How will you ever be able to challenge me?” He answered, “Such arrogance! Here, let me attack! You protect yourself!” The thin weak looking soldier picked up a stone from the ground. He took his sling and tied a knot in it and then placed the stone firmly inside. He then aimed and launched the stone at him, directly striking him on his forehead. The stone tore through his forehead, penetrating the brain and exiting on the other side. Who was that thin, weak looking soldier? The Holy Qur’an says, “And Dawood slew Jaloot.” [surah 2, Verse 251] It was Hazrat Dawood (Alaihis Salaam). When he struck Jaloot with the stone, Jaloot fell to the ground like a tree, and went straight to the fire of hell. Then, through the Will of Allah, those few soldiers defeated the entire army of Jaloot. How it happened was that, Taloot noticed that the enemy had come in their thousands, so he became restless, thinking how they would be able to face the army of the enemy. He said to Nabi Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam), “O Nabi of Allah! How will my hungry, thirsty army fight against such a powerful army?” He said, “O Taloot! Do not fear; prepare for the battle and announce this, that whosoever kills Jaloot will receive half the power of Governance (of the Kingdom).” He said, “You attack the enemy and this Taboot-e-Sakeena will be of assistance to you in difficulty. This is the actual need. I will make Dua through its Waseela.” After this, Hazrat Shamwa’il (Alaihis Salaam) commanded an offensive against the enemy and he also placed the Taboot-e-Sakeena forward and he asked Almighty Allah, “O Allah! Through the Blessings of those relics which are in this Chest, allow the flag of truth to fly high.” Here the Dua is being made and on the battlefield, the stone of Hazrat Dawood (Alaihis Salaam) strikes the forehead of Jaloot. Jaloot falls dead to the ground and those on the true path attain victory. Now do you understand how much Blessings are kept in Tabarrukaat (Sacred Relics)? Those who say that it is Shirk to request help through the Waseela of Sacred Relics, are they implying that the Nabi of Allah has committed Shirk?! Ma’azallah! If a Nabi of Allah can use the Sacred Relics of Hazrat Moosa and Hazrat Haroon (Alaihimus Salaam) as a Waseela then undoubtedly we can use those Sacred Relics that are linked to the leader of the Ambiya, our Master Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to always be at the feet of His Beloved Servants and to respect and revere their Sacred Relics, Ameen.

Sayyid al-Sajjad Imam Abu al-Hasan Ali Zain al-'Aabideen Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho 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 Quraysh 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-'Aabideen, Sayyidul Abideen, Zakki and etc. EDUCATION: He spent two 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). 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 SHARIF: 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 Imam Zain al-'Abideen in Jannat al-Baqee' Sharif — — — Extracted from Tadhkira Mashaikh-e-Qadiriyah Barakatiya Ridawiyah Urdu: Mawlana Abdul Mujtaba Ridawi | English: Mawlana Aftab Qasim

Amazing Incidents after the Martyrdom of Sayydiuna Imam Hussayn Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu It is recorded that when this blessed head arrived before the unclean Yazeed, he began to touch it with his cane. At that moment, a Christian ambassador from Rome was also present. When he saw this, he remarked surprisingly, “In a church on one of our islands, there a hoof which is said to belong to Nabi Esa’s donkey. Every year, people come from far and wide to see this hoof and also take oaths through it. We also respect it as you people respect the Kaba. However, what have you done with the son of your Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him? I bear witness that you people are indeed misguided.” Another Jew remarked that, “There were seventy generations which separated me from Nabi Daud (as family) and yet, the Jews still respected me. And yet, you people have yourselves killed the son of the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him.” In the evening, this caravan travelled onwards towards Madina Sharif. On arrival in Madina Sharif, it brought with it a scene from Qiyamat. Every house was filled with grief and sadness. It is said that immediately after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho, blood actually rained down from the sky. A person called Nasra Azdayah admits that, “When we awoke in the morning, every container in the house was filled with blood. The sky was so dark during the day that even the stars could be seen. Whatever stone was turned in Syria, below it was blood.” In one narration it is stated that “This darkness in the sky lasted for nearly seven days and the walls seemed like it was covered by red colour similar to a flame. It seemed like there was a continuous storm among the stars and they were also smashing against each other.” Abu Sa'eed says that “Whatever stone was overturned in the world, below it was fresh blood. The sky rained blood. In the lands of Khurasan, Kufa and Syria, the houses and walls were dripping with blood.” The Ulama declare that this redness which is seen during the dawn was never present before the actual Shahaadat. This redness remained in the corner of the sky, then become apparent everywhere. The frightful end of those who took part in the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu Abu Shaykh narrates that whoever took part or assisted in the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho, each and everyone became victims of some tragedy. Once, an old man proudly boasted that nothing had ever happened to him. When he was trying to set a light, suddenly fire engulfed him. He began to scream, “Fire, fire” and jumped into the Tigris. However, he could not manage to put off the fire until finally he went to his final destination which was the fire of hell. Mansoor bin Ammar narrates that The killers of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho became victims of such immense thirst that no matter how much they drank, they could not quench their thirst. Sadmi narrates that “A person once invited him to Karbala and people were speaking among themselves that whoever was responsible for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho had died a disgraceful death. The person who had invited me declared that he had also been involved in this and that nothing had ever happened to him. The following night, while he was preparing a fire, suddenly the fire engulfed him and he was burnt beyond recognition”. The narrator admits that when he saw the body, it was burnt to ashes. Imam Zuhri admits that, “Some were killed, some became blind and the faces of some became black.” Imam Waaqidi narrates that, “There was once an old man who was present during this incident but was not involved. Suddenly he became blind. When he was asked the reason for this, he replied that he had seen the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him in his dream. The sleeve of the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him was folded and in his blessed hand was a sword. In front of the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him, ten of the killers of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho lay dead. He then turned to the old man and said angrily, “By been present, you had increased their numbers. He then placed a drop of the blood of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho on my eye and when I awoke, I found that I was blind.” Sabat ibn al-Joza narrates that “The person who had hung the blessed head of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho on his horse, after a few days, his face became blacker than coal. When people asked him the reason for this and also mentioned to him that his face used to always look bright and fresh, he replied that, ‘Every night, two people approach me and grabbing me by my shoulders, they throw me into a flaming fire with my head over the fire. The flames continue to lick away at my face.’ It is said that he had a very bad death.” An old man admits that Once he saw the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him in a dream in front of which there was a tray of blood. People were then presented to the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him and each person is stained with this blood. When this old man approached the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him, he admitted that, “I was not present.” However, the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him replied, “But this is what you wished in your heart.” The Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him then pointed at him with his right index finger and in the morning, he found that he was blind. <br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "> Imam Haakim narrates that once the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him declared to Jibreel-e-Ameen, “Almighty Allah has declared that in retaliation for the death of Nabi Yahya bin Zakariyah, I have killed seventy thousand and in revenge for Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho, I have killed seventy thousand and another seventy thousand.” [Al Mustadrak, Vol. 3, Page 485, Hadith no. 4408] All praise is due to Almighty Allah in that He has taken his retribution from ibn Ziyad for the sake of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho. It is stated that when he was killed with his companions, all their heads were placed and people came to see. The narrator declares that, “I saw a snake suddenly appear. After going through all the heads, it finally came to the unclean head of ibn Ziyad. It went through one nostril opening and appeared through the other nostril. This continued for a few times.” Mansoor narrates that, “I saw a person in Syria once whose face resembled that of a pig. When I asked him the reason, he replied, that, ‘I used to curse Hadrat Ali and his pure family. One night, I saw the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him in my dream and Imam Hasan Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho complained about him. The Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him cursed him and spat on his face. Suddenly his face took the shape of a pig.” wa al-'Ayadhu Billahi Ta'ala!! — — — Extracted from Aaina-e-Qiyamat (The mirror unto the day of Reckoning) by Ustaz-e-Zaman Mawlana Hasan Rida al-Qadiri Alaihir raHmah

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 with the most precious treasure of Iman (Faith). Countless Salutations, Peace and Blessings of Allah 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 all those who Follow Him!! Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala says in the Holy Qur'an: قل لا أسألكم عليه أجرا إلا المودة في القربى say (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) “I do not ask any fee from you upon this, except the love between close ones” [surah al-Shoora, Verse 23] Sa'eed bin Mansur in his Sunan narrates from Sa'eed bin Jubayr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, He said: قربى رسول الله صلى الله تعالىٰ عليه وسلم In this verse close ones refers to the relatives of the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam. [Jami' al-Bayan, Vol. 11, Page 144 | Zakhair al-'Uqba, Page 33, Durr al-Manthur, Vol. 5, Page 701 | Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 3, Page 288] This reveals that love for the Muslim relatives of the beloved Prophet through either blood or marriage is obligatory (Fard) upon each and every Muslim, neglect of which will prompt questioning by Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. Following are the few out of many sacred and blessed Ahadith containing the virtues of the Ahl al-Bait al-Kiraam Alaihim ar-Ridwan and thereby reveal the rank of the beloved Prophet’s Ahl al-Bait and relatives. Virtues of the Ahl al-Bait al-Kiraam — may Allah be well pleased with them all — ♥ Imam Ahmad; Tirmidhi who denoted it sahih; Nisa'i and Haakim narrated it from Muttalib bin Rabee’a that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said to Sayyiduna Abbas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu والله لا يدخل قلب امرئ مسلم إيمان، حتى يحبكم لله ولقرابتي ‘By Allah, Imaan (faith) will not enter the heart of a Muslim until he loves you for Allah and for my relationship.’ [Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 1, Page 342, Hadith 1780 | Sunan Tirmidhi, Vol. 5, Page 610, Hadith 3758 | Sunan Nisa'i, Vol. 5, Page 51, Hadith 8175 | Mustadrak al-Hakim, Vol. 4, Page 85, Hadith 6960] The Love of the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam and his family is proven from this hadith because without it no Imaan is acceptable. Loving them because of Allah means that the love be based on faith and which one must have for another Muslim because of his faith whilst love because of their relationship with the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam means that the love be based on their relationship with the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam. This reveals that one should have double love for the Muslim relatives of the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam; firsly because of their Imaan and secondly because of their relationship with the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam. ♥ Muslim, Tirmidhi and Nisai narrated from Zaid bin Arqam that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said أذكركم الله في اهل بيتي ‘I remind you of Allah (to fear Him) about my Ahl al-Bait.’ [sahih Muslim, Vol. 4, Page 36, Hadith 1837 | Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 5, Page 492, Hadith 18780 | Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Vol. 4, Page 62, Hadith 2357] ♥ Tirmidhi, denoting it Hasan, and Tabarani narrated from Ibn Abbas the the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said أحبوا الله لم يغذوكم به من نعمه وأحبوني لحب الله وأحبوا أهل بيتي لحبي ‘Love Allah because of what He gave you from His blessings; Love me because of the Love of Allah and Love my Ahl al-Bait because of my Love.’ [sunan Tirmidhi, Vol. 5, Page 622, Hadith 3789 | Mustadrak al-Hakim, Vol. 3, Page 162, Hadith 4716 | Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 3, Page 46, Hadith 2638 | Bayhaqi in Shau'ab al-Iman, Vol. 2, Page 13, Hadith 1378] The reason and causes of love have been described in this hadith. Love of Allah should be because He is our Creator and Nourisher; Love for the Prophet should be because he is Allah’s Prophet and Beloved and Love for the Prophet’s family should be because it is his family. ♥ Tabarani and Haakim narrated from Ibn Abbaas that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said يا ابن عبد المطلب: اني سالت الله لكم تلاثاً ان يثبت قلوبكم وان يعلم جاهلكم ويهدي ضالكم وسالته ان يجعلكم جودآء نجدآء رحمآء فلو ان رجلاً صفن بين الركن والمقام فصلى وصام ثم مات وهو مبغض لاهل بيت محمد دخل النار ‘O Children of Abdul Muttalib, I asked Allah three things for you; that He keeps your hearts steadfast (upon Islam); that He teaches the Deen to your ignorant and illiterate and guides your astray, and that He make you kind, generous and affectionate to one another. So if a man prays, standing between the Rukn and Maqaam, and fasts but dies with malice for the Household of Muhammad he has entered Hell.’ [Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 11, Page 142, Hadith 11412 | Mustadrak al-Hakim, Vol. 3, Page 162, Hadith 4712] ♥ Tirmidhi, denoting it Hassan, and Haakim narrated from Zaid bin Arqam that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said إني تارك فيكم ما إن تمسكتم به لن تضلو بعدي: كتاب الله وعترتي أهل بيتي ولن يفترقا حتى يردا علي الحوض، فأنظروا كيف تخلفوني فيهما ‘Verily I am leaving in you that to which if you firmly hold onto you will not go astray after me; The Book of Allah and my family the Ahl al-Bait. These two will not be separated until they meet me at the Fountain (of Kawthar), so look (take care) at how you deal with them after me.’ [sunan Tirmidhi, Vol. 5, Page 626, Hadith 3788 | Mustadrak al-Hakim, Vol. 3, Page 160, Hadith 4711] Imam Torpashti Alaihir raHmah states that family here refers to the Prophet’s Pure wives and very closest relatives. Holding onto them means loving and respecting them, acting upon their narrated ahadith and trusting and relying upon their statements. This is also the station of the Prophet’s companions, it is important to love them, act upon their narrated ahadith and trust and rely upon their statements. The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam said ‘My companions are like the stars, whichever of them you follow you will find guidance’ (Mirqaat). ♥ Tabarani narrates from Ibn Abbas that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said بغض بني هاشم والانصار كفر وبغض العرب نفاق ‘Malice for the Bani Haashim (migrants) and Ansaar is kufr (heresy) whilst malice for the Arabs is hypocrisy.’ [Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 11, Page 118, Hadith 11312] ♥ Ibn Adee in Al-Kaleel narrates from Abu Sa'eed Khudri Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said من ابغضنا اهل البيت فهو منافق ‘He is a hypocrite who has malice for our Ahl al-Bait.’ [Jawahir al-Aqdain, Vol. 2, Page 25] Imam Samhoodi narrates this in Jawaahir ul Aqdain and related it to the musnad of Imam Delmi and reported that Sayyiduna Jaabir stated ‘We would recognise the hypocrites by their malice for Sayyiduna Ali’. This has been narrated by Imam Tirmidhi and Ahmad with his sanad. ♥ Tabarani narrates from Imam Hasan bin Ali that he said to Muaawiyya bin Khudayj: يا معاوية بن خديج اياك وبغضنا فان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لا يبغضنا احد ولا يحسدنا احد الا زيل يوم القيامة عن الحوض بسياط من نار ‘O Muaawiya Ibn Khudayj guard yourself from having malice for us because undoubtedly the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam said ‘No one has malice for us and no one is envious of us except on the day of Qiyaamah he will be kept away from the fountain by whips of fire.’ [Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 3, Page 81, Hadith 2726 and Al-Awsat, Vol 3. Page 203, Hadith 4426] ♥ Ibn Adee and Bayhaqi, in Shau'ab ul Imaan, narrated from Sayyiduna Ali the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said من لم يعرف حق عترتي والانصار فهو لاحدى ثلاث اما منافق واما لدينه واما لغير طهرو يعني حملته امه على غير طهر ‘Whosoever did not recognise the right of my family and Ansaar is one of three; either a hypocrite, born illegitimate or conceived by his mother whilst she was impure.’ [ibn Adee in Al-Kaamil, Vol. 3, Page 106 | Shau'ab al-Iman, Vol. 2, Page 232, Hadith 1614, Daylami in Al-Firdaws, Vol. 3, Page 662, Hadith 5955] ♥ Tabarani in Awsat narrates from Hassan bin Ali that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said الزموا مودتنا أهل البيت فانه من لقي الله وهو يودنا دخل الجنة بشفاعتنا والذي نفسى بيده لا ينفع عبداً عمل عمله الا بمعرفة حقنا ‘Make the love of our Ahl al-Bait compulsory for whoever meets Allah having love for us shall enter paradise with our intercession and By He in whose Hand is my life no deed will benefit a servant except by recognizing our right.’ [Tabarani in Al-Awsat, Vol. 3, Page 122, Hadith 2251 | Al-Shifa, Vol. 2, Page 48] ♥ Ibn Shayba and Musadad in their respective Musnads; Hakeem Tirmidhi in ‘Nawaadir Al Usool’, Abu Ya’laa and Tabarani narrated from Salama bin Aku’ that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said الندم أمان لأهل السماء وأهل بيتي أمان لأمتي ‘The stars are the refuge for the people of the Heavans and my Ahl al-Bait is the refuge for my Ummah.’ [ibn Hajar in Matalib al-Aaliya, Vol. 4, Page 262, Hadith 3972 | Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 7, Page 22, Hadith 6260 | Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 12, Page 101] ♥ Tabarani narrates from Abu Dhar, who said: I heard the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam say: مثل أهل بيتي فيكم كمثل سفينة نوح في قوم نوح من ركبها نجا ومن تخلف عنها هلك ومثل باب حطة في بني اسرائيل ‘The example of my Ahl al-Bait within you is the example of the Ark of Nuh within the nation of Nuh; whoever boarded it was saved and whoever stayed behind was destroyed. It is also the example of the ‘Hitha’ of the Bani Isra'eel.’ [Tabarani in Al-Awsat, Vol. 4, Page 283, Hadith 3506 | Mustadrak al-Hakim, Vol. 2, Page 427, Hadith 3312] The Hitha is mentioned in Surah Baqarah. The Bani Israil were ordered to enter through the door of Bait al-Muqaddas proclaiming Hitha, meaning Oh Allah, forgive our sins. But instead of reciting Hitha some of them proclaimed ‘Hinta’ and so Allah destroyed those who proclaimed that. The relevance of this example is that the one who loves the Ahl al-Bait is (saved like those) proclaiming Hitha whilst those who do not will be destroyed like those proclaiming ‘Hinta’. ♥ Tabarani narrates from Ibn Abbas that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said لا تزول قدما عبد حتى يسأل عن أربع عن عمره فيم أفناه وعن جسده فيم أبلاه وعن ماله فيم أنفقه ومن ابن اكتسبه وعن محبتنا أهل البيت ‘On the day of Judgement the feet of the servant will not move from the grave until he is asked about four matters; His age, the matters in which he spent it; His body, how he expended it’s strength; His wealth, where he spent and how he earned it and about the love of the Ahl al-Bait.’ [Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 11, Page 83, Hadith 11177 | Haytami in Majma' al-Zawa'id, Vol. 10, Page 346] ♥ Ibn Najjaar in his ‘Taarikh’ narrates from Hasan bin Ali that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said لكل شيء أساس وأساس الإسلام حب أصحاب رسول الله وحب أهل بيته ‘Everything has a base and the base of Islam is the love of the Prophet’s companions and love of his Ahl al-Bait.’ [Jami' al-Ahadith, Vol. 3, Page 457, Hadith 9778 | Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 11, Page 2319, Hadith 32523 | Al-Musannaf] ♥ Tabarani in Al-Awsat narrates from Sayyiduna Jaabir who heard Sayyiduna Umar saying at the time of his marriage to Sayyiduna Ali’s daughter (Sayyida Umm Kulthoom): إلا تهنئوني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله علي وسلم يقول: ينقطع يوم القيامة كل سبب ونسب إلا سببي ونسبي ‘Do you not congratulate me! I heard the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam say ‘On the Day of Qiyaamah all Sabab (relations through marriage) and Nasab (relations by blood) will break except my Sabab and Nasab.’[Tabarani in Al-Awsat, Vol. 6, Page 282, Hadith 5602 | Bayhaqi in Sunan al-Kubra, Vol. 7, Page 107, Hadith 13393] ♥ Daylami narrates from Sayyiduna Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said أدبوا أولادكم على ثلاث خصال حب نبيكم وحب أهل بيته وعلى قراءة القرآن فان حملة القرآن في ظل الله يوم لا ظل إلا ظله مع أنبيائه وأصفيائه ‘Teach your children three things; Love of your Prophet; Love of his Ahl al-Bait and the recitation of the Quran. Verily the learned of the Quran will be with the Prophets and the pious (Awliyaa) in the shade of Allah’s mercy on the day (of Qiyaamah) when there will be no shade but His.’ [Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 16, Page 456, Hadith 45409 | Kash al-Khifa, Vol. 11, Page 74, Hadith 34157] The learned of the Quran are those of Correct Aqeedah (belief) who sought the knowledge of the Quran and taught it to others and also includes all those who helped them in this. ♥ Daylami narrates from Sayyiduna Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said أثبتكم على الصراط أشدكم حباً لأهل بيتي وأصحابي ‘The most steadfast of you on the Bridge (on the day of Qiyaamah) will be the one with the most love for my Ahl al-Bait and my companions.’ [ibn Adee in Al-Kaamil, Vol. 2, Page 2304 | Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 12, Page 96, Hadith 34157] This hadith proves that the most steadfast on the bridge will be the one who combines in his heart the love of the Ahl al-Bait and the love of the Prophet’s Noble Companions. Praise be to Allah, this characteristic belongs to the Ahl as-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah. ♥ Daylmi narrates from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'eed that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said اشتد غضب الله على من آذاني في عترتي ‘Allah’s most severe wrath (punishment) will be upon the one who pains me regarding my family.’ [Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 12, Page 93, Hadith 34143] Based on this hadith the corrupt Yazeed and his aids, Ubaidullah bin Ziyaad, Shimar etc, who martyred and tormented Sayyiduna Imam Hussayn and the leading lights of his family, are worthy of Allah’s wrath’. In Zakhair ul 'Uqba, Page 83 Imam Tabarani narrates from Sayyiduna Ali ‘Allah’s most severe wrath, the wrath of the Prophet and the wrath of the Angels is upon the one who shed the blood of the Prophet and pained him over his household’ ♥ Ibn Asakir narrates from Sayyiduna Ali that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said من صنع إلى احد من أهل بيتي يداً كافأته يوم القيامة ‘Whoever does a good to one of my Ahl ul Bait (pure wives and respected children) I will return the favour on the day of Qiyaamah.’ [Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 12, Page 95, Hadith 34152] ♥ Tabrani narrates from Sayyiduna Umar that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said كل بني أنثى فان عصبتهم لأبيهم ما خلا ولد فاطمة فاني عصبتهم فانا أبوهم ‘The Asba’ (tribe) of all the children of women is from the father except the children of Fatima because I am their Asba (tribe) for I am their father.’ [Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 3, Page 44, Hadith 6631 | Haytami in Majma' al-Zawa'id, Vol. 4, Page 224] ♥ Daylmi narrates from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'eed that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said أهل بيتي والأنصار كٌرشي وعيبتي وصحابي وموضع مسرتي وأمانتي فاقبلوا من محسنهم وتجاوزوا عن مسيئهم ‘My Ahl ul Bait and the Ansaar are my wealth, my body, my household and my family, the locus of my happiness and my trust. So accept the good deeds of their good and overlook the mistakes of any of them (not from the Hudood of Allah).’ [Daylami in Al-Firdaws, Vol. 1, Page 407, Hadith 1645] ♥ Haakim, in his Taarkh, and Daylami narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'eed that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said ثلاث من حفظهن حفظ الله له دينه ودنياه ومن ضيعهن لم يحفظ الله له شيئاً حرمة الإسلام وحرمتي وحرمة رحمي ‘Whoever safeguards three matters Allah will safeguard his Deen and Duniya and whoever loses them Allah will not protect anything for him; the sanctity (not openly opposing) of Islam (its commandments); my sanctity and the sanctity of my (muslim) relatives.’ [Tabarani in Al-Kabir, Vol. 3, Page 162, Hadith 2881 and Al-Awsat, Vol 1. Page 126, Hadith 205] ♥ Ibn Hibban, in his sahih, and Haakim narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'eed Khudri that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said والذي نفسي بيده لا يبغضنا اهل البيت رجل الا ادخله الله النار ‘By He in whose Hand is my Life no man will have malice for my Ahl ul Bait except that Allah will put him in Hell.’ [Mustadrak al-Hakim, Vol. 3, Page 126, Hadith 4717 | Sahih Ibn Hibban, Vol. 15, Page 435, Hadith 6978] After mentioning this hadith Imam Haakim said that it is upon the conditions of Bukhari and Muslim but that they did not narrate it in their sahih. ♥ Daylami narrates from Sayyiduna Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said أربعة أنالهم شفيع يوم القيامة المكرم لذريتي والقاضي لهم الحوائج والساعي لهم في أمورهم عند ما اضطروا إليه والمحب لهم بقلبه ولسانه ‘I will intercede (specifically) for four people on the day of Judgement ‘The one who respected my family; the one who fulfilled their needs; the one who ran and came to their aid when they were helpless and the one who loved them (my family) with (both) his heart and his tongue.’ [Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 12, Page 100, Hadith 34180 | Zakhair al-'Uqba, Page 50] ♥ Daylami narrates from Sayyiduna Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu that the beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam said خير الناس العرب وخير العرب قريش وخير قريش بنو هاشم ‘The best of the people are the Arabs; the best of the Arabs are the Quraysh and the best of the Quraysh are the Banu Hashim.’ [Daylami in Al-Firdaws, Vol. 1, Page 178, Hadith 2892] — Extracted from — Ihya al-Mayyit bi Fadhai'l Ahl al-Bayt Alaihim ar-Ridwan by Imam Abd ar-RaHman Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti Alaihir raHmah Urdu: Mufti Gulam Sarwar Qadiri | English: Muhammad Sajid Younus

رَدُّ الرِّفضة (تبرّائی رافضيوں كا رد) Refutation of the Rawafidh [Tabarra'i Shi'ah] الحمد ﷲ الذي ھدانا و كفانا، و اوانا عن الرفض و الخروج ، وكل بلاء نجانا والصلٰوة والسلام علٰی سيدنا و مولٰنا و ملجانا و ماوانا محمد واٰله وصحبه الاولين ايمانا و الاحسنين احسانا و الامكنين ايقانا... آمين O Allah! Guide us upon the right path and You are sufficient for us. And save us from dissension and all other such calamities. May Allah Ta’ala send Benediction and Salutation upon our Leader, Master, Refuge, Asylum, the Last and the Holy Prophet Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam), his offspring, companions and whole Ummah. Ameen! It is thoroughly, well investigated and researched matter, that these abuser Rafidhis, who are insolent of either, of the Shaikhain, for example, Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique and Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma) or anyone of them. Though, not to the extent, that they do not admit them rightful Imams and Caliphs. They are absolutely and surely Kaffirs. According to and in the light of the clarifications of all the most authentic books of Hanafi Jurisprudence; and by all the other Ulama and the Imams, who have clearly written in their books, when they were asked in this regard. The most famous book of the Islamic Fiqh (Law) book “Durr al-Mukhtar”, has mentioned that: ان انكربعض ما علم من الدين ضرورة كفربھا كقوله ان اﷲ تعالٰی جسم كالاجسام وانكاره صحبةالصديق "If a person who says that Allah Ta’ala has a body like any other creature, will be Kaffir, without any doubt. And anyone who denies the companionship of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) will also be declared as a Kaffir."[Durr-al-Mukhtar, Published from Matba' Mujtabai Dehli, Page 83] And there is unanimity, consensus and agreement of the whole Muslim Ummah upon this issue. In another famous book of the Islamic Fiqh “Tahtavi”, Hashiyyah (a commentary) on “Durr”, has also clearly and definitely mentioned that: وكذا خلا فته “And similarly, those who deny his Caliphate are also Kaffir.” [Tahtavi, Published from Dar al-Ma'rifah [beirut - Lebanon], Vol. 1, Page 244] It is also written in the renowned Islamic Fiqh books that: الرافضي ان فضل عليا علی غیره فھو مبتدع ولو انكرخلافة الصدیق رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه فھو كافر “Any Rafidhi who claims that Hadrat Mawla Ali (Karam Allahu wajh al-Karim) is superior to all companions, is a heretic, and a wrongdoer. And if, he denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) he is then no doubt, a Kaffir.” [Fatawa Khulasa, in ‘Kitab al-Salat’ (chapter of Salah) section: 15, and “Khazanat al-Musannafin”, in the chapter of ‘Kitab al-Salat’ (Book of Salah) in the section ‘To follow a Rafidhi in Salat, is it right or wrong’?] In another famous and renowned Islamic Fiqh books, it is stated that: فی الرافض من فضل عليا علی الثلاثة فمبتدع وان انكرخلافة الصدیق او عمررضی اﷲ عنھما فھو كافر “Any Rafidhi, who prefers Mawla Ali above the other three rightly guided Caliphs, is a misled. If he denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique and Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma) he is then, a Kaffir.” [“Fath al-Qadeer”, Sharah (a commentary) on the most renowned and reliable Fiqh book “Hidayah”, printed in Egypt, Vol.1, Page 248 and in Hashiyyah (a commentary) on the Fiqh book “Tabi’een al-Salamah”, by Allama Ahmad as-Salabi, printed in Egypt, Vol. 1, Page 135] Another Islamic Fiqh book has stated too, that: من انكرخلا فة ابی بكر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه فھو كافرفی الصحیح ومن انكر خلافة عمر رضی الله تعالی عنه فھو كافر فی الاصح “Anyone, who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr (Radi Allahu Anh) is a Kaffir; and this is absolutely true. And, if anyone, who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anh) is also a Kaffir. This is also absolutely true.” [Al-Wajeez, by Imam Kurdari, Printed in Egypt, Vol. 3, Page 318 and Fatawa Bazaziyah, Vol. 6, Page 318] Another most renowned and reliable Islamic Fiqh book “Tabi’een al-Haqaique”, Sharah (a commentary) on another most reliable Fiqh book “Kanz al-Daqaique”, has mentioned that: قال المرغینانی لا تجوز الصلوة خلف الرافضي “Imam Marghinani has said, that Salah will be invalid, if it is performed by following a Rafidhi.” [Tabi’een al-Haqaique, Sharah (a commentary) on another most reliable Fiqh book “Kanz al-Daqaique”, printed in Egypt, Vol. 1, Page 134] It is written in the most reliable and renowned Islamic Fiqh book “Fatawa Alamgiri”, and it has also mentioned, that: ھكذا فی التبیین والخلاصة وھو الصحیح ھكذافی البدائع “Likewise, it is stated in the following two Islamic Fiqh books “Tabi’een al-Haqaique”, and “ Fatawa Khulasa” and that is the truth.” [Fatawa Alamgiri, printed in Egypt, Vol. 1, Page 84] It is also written in the following Fiqh books “Bada’eh”, “Bazaziyyah”, “Asabah”, “Fan al-Sa’ani”, “al-Haf al-Abrar wal-Basair”, “Fatawa Qurwiyyah” and “Waqiat al-Muftiyyin”, and all these books have quoted references from another most authentic and renowned Fiqh book “Fatawa Khulasa”, that: الرافضي ان كان یسب الشیخین و یلعنھما والعیاذ باﷲ تعالٰی فھو كافر وان كان یفضل عليا كرم اﷲ تعالٰی وجهه علیھما فھو مبتدع “Rafidhi Tabarai, who reproach and abuse Hadrat Shaykhain, for example, Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique and Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma) are Kaffir. And if, they only prefer Hadrat Mawla Ali (Karam Allahu wajh al-Karim) they will not be Kaffir, but they will be misled and heretic.” [‘Bada’eh.”, Vol. 3, Page 264, and “Bazaziyyah”, Vol. 3, Page 319, “Asabah”, “Fan al-Sa’ani”, ‘Kitab al-Sair’, “al-Haf al-Abrar wal-Basair”, printed in Egypt, Page 187, “Fatawa Qurwiyyah”, printed in Egypt, Vol. 1, Page 25, and “Waqiat al-Muftiyyin”, printed in Egypt, Page 13] It is also mentioned in another most renowned Fiqh book “Fatawa Bazaziyyah”, that: ویجب اكفارھم باكفار عثمان و علی وطلحة و زبیر و عائشة رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنهم “This is one of the obligations to belief that the Rafidhis, the Nasibis and the Kharjis, are all Kaffir. Because, they say Amir al-Momineen, Hadrat Uthman, Hadrat Mawla Ali, Hadrat Talha, Hadrat Zubair and Hadrat Ayisha Siddiqua (Radi Allahu Anhum) were Kaffirs.” [Fatawa Bazaziyyah, Noori Book Store Peshwar, Vol. 6, Page 318] Another most renowned, famous and most authentic Islamic Fiqh book “Bahr al-Raique”, has stated that: یكفر بانكاره امامة ابی بكر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه علی الا صح كا نكاره خلافة عمر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه علی الاصح “The most correct and authentic belief is that: ‘Anyone, who denies the leadership and Caliphate of either, Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique or Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma) is no doubt, a Kaffir.'" [bahr al-Raique, printed in Egypt, Vol. 5, Page 131, Bahr al-Raique, Bab al Ahkaam al Murtaddeen, Published by H.M. Saeed Co. Karachi, Vol. 5, Page 121] It is mentioned in another authentic and most renowned Fiqh book “Majma al-Anhar”, Sharah (a commentary) on the book “Multaqi al-Abhar”, that: الرافضي ان فضل عليا فھو مبتدع وان انكر خلافة الصدیق فھو كافر “If the Rafidhis are only Tafdhili (those Shias, who prefer Hadrat Mawla Ali (Radi Allahu Anh) above the other three Sunni Caliphs) then, they are misled. If, they deny the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr (Radi Allah Anh) then, they are no doubt, Kaffirs." [“Majma al-Anhar”, Sharah (a commentary) on the book “Multaqi al-Abhar”, printed in Istanbul, Vol. 1, Page 105] This book mentions again, that: یكفر بانكار ه صاحبة ابی بكر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه وبانكاره امامته علی الاصح وبانكاره صحبة عمر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه علی الاصح “Any person who denies companionship of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique is, no doubt, a Kaffir. Likewise, he who denies Hadrat Abu Bakr’s (Radi Allahu Anh) right to the Caliphate is also a Kaffir. This is according to true Madhab (Faith). Similarly, denial of the companionship of Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anh) is also Kufr. This is according to the right, true and authentic statements of the great Ulama and the Imams.” [“Majma al-Anhar”, Sharah (a commentary) on the book “Multaqi al-Abhar”, printed in Istanbul, Vol. 1, Page 631] It is mentioned in the most reliable and renowned Fiqh book “Ghuniyyah”, Sharah (a commentary) on the book “Muniyyah”, has mentioned that: المراد بالمبتدع من یعتقدشیئا علی خلاف مایعتقده اھل السنة والجماعة وانما یجوز الاقتداء به مع الكراھة اذالم یكن ما یعتقده یؤدی الی الكفر عنداھل السنة اما لوكان مؤدیا الی الكفر فلا یجوزاصلا كا لغلاة من الروافض الذین یدعون الالوھیة لعلی رضی اﷲ تعالٰی اوان النبوة كانت له فغلط جبریل و نحو ذٰلك مما ھو كفر و كذامن یقذف الصدیقة اوینكر صحبة الصدیق اوخلافته اویسب الشیخین “Irreligious, means that anyone, whose faith is against the Faith of the Ahlus-Sunnat wa-Jama’at, in any matter. To follow such a person in Salah is not lawful at all, with any consideration. And the condition is that, when belief of such a person does reach to the extents and to the limits of Kufr. This is in the light of the religious teaching; and according to the belief of the Ahlus-Sunnat wal Jama’at. If, his belief takes him to reach the extent and the limit of Kufr, then to follow such a person in Salah, will not be lawful by any means. Some of their great Kufr (disbelieves) are, for example, the extremist Rafidhis say, that: 'Mawla Ali (Karam Allahu wajh al-Karim) is the ‘god.’ And they also proclaim: 'The Prophethood was assigned for Hadrat Mawla Ali (Radi Allahu Anh) and, the Angel Jibril mistakenly delivered it to the wrong person by the instruction of Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh).' There are so many example of their Kufr, such as these, which we have just mentioned above, which leads them out of the bounds of Islam. Any Salah, which has been performed by following such person, who equates to Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) such a lie, he has abused and slandered Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) that he was not a trustworthy person, must be performed again. Also, avoid performing Salah behind anyone, who denies the companionship, or Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique, or Abuses him, or Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma)." [“Ghuniyyah”, Sharah (a commentary) on the book “Muniyyah”, printed in Istanbul, Page 514, Gunyatul Mustamila, Fasl al Oola Bil Imamah, Suhail Academy Lahore, Page 515] The most acknowledged Islamic Fiqh book “Kifaya”, Sharah of another Authentic Fiqh book “Hedaya”, and “Mustakhlis al-Haqaique”, Sharah of another Fiqh book “Kanz al-Daqaique”, and, these both have stated, that: ان كان ھواه یكفر اھله كالجھمی و القدری الذی قال بخلق القراٰن والرافضي لغالی الذی ینكر خلافة ابی بكر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنه لا تجوز الصلٰوة خلفه “If the irreligiousness of such a person reaches to the extent of the Kufr, as did the irreligiousness of the Jahimiyyah’s and the Qidriyyah’s, who say that the Quran is a creation of Allah Ta’ala, and not the true Words from Him. The extremist Rafidhis, deny the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh). Then, how can that Salah be right, which is performed following them?” [“Kifaya”, Sharah of another Authentic Fiqh book “Hedaya”, printed in Bombay, India, Vol. 1, and “Mustakhlis al-Haqaique”, Sharah of another Fiqh book “Kanz al-Daqaique”, Bab fi Bayan al Ahkaam Al-Imamah, Printed by Kanshi Raam Bros. Lahore, Page 515] The famous Fiqh book “Sharah Kanz” and in another Fiqh book “Hashiyyah Fateh al-Mo’een”, have both stated that: في الخلاصة یصح الاقتداء باھل الاھواء الاالجهمیة والجبریة والقدریة والرافضي الغالی ومن یقول بخلق القراٰن والمشبه ، وجملتاه ان من كان من اھل قبلتنا ولم یغل فی ھواه حتی لم یحكم بكونه كافراتجوزالصلوة خلفه وتكر ه واراد بالرافضي الغالی الذی ینكر خلافة ابی بكر رضی اﷲتعالٰی عنه “There is stated in “Fatawa Khulasa”, that: ‘Any Salah, which has been performed by the following of an irreligious person becomes invalid, such as, Jahimiyyah, Jabriyyah, Qidriyyah, Rafidhiyyah, or any other such person, who believe that the Holy Quran is a created being, or any other sect, who believe in such ugly faith, like them.’ The reasons are, that the Salah will only be rightly performed, if it is performed by the following of those people of the Qibla, who are not extremist, misled and whose irreligiousness has not reached to the extent, which does not lead him to the bounds of Kufr. But, the extremist Rafidhis, deny the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh)."[sharah Kanz, by Mulla Miskin, printed in Egypt, Vol. 1, Page 208, Hashiyyah Fateh al-Mo’een] Another Fiqh book “Tahtavi Ala Miraqi al-Falah”, has stated that: ان انكر خلافة الصدیق كفر و الحق فی الفتح عمر بالصدیق فی ھذا الحكم والحق فی البرھان عثمان بھما ایضا ولا تجوز الصلوة خلف منكر المسح علی الخفین او صحبة الصدیق ومن یسب الشیخین اویقذف الصدیقة ولا خلف من انكر بعض ماعلم من الدین ضرورة لكفره ولا یلتف الٰی تاویله و اجتھاده “Anyone, who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) is, no doubt, a Kaffir. And this is also stated in another Fiqh book Fateh al-Qadeer, that: There is no doubt, that anyone, who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anh) is, also a Kaffir. And to perform Salah by following such a person is not lawful. The following will not be lawful of that person too, who denies brushing up (mas’ah) on the leather-socks, or he denies the companionship of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh). And, he also abuses or slanders the Shaikhain (Radi Allahu Anhuma), Umm al-Momineen Hadrat Ayisha Siddiqua (Radi Allahu Anha). The Salah will not be valid, which is performed by following any such a person, who denies any of the essentials of Deen. And, so, he will be also Kaffir, and none of his interpretations will be regarded, or taken into account.” [Tahtavi Ala al-Miraqi al-Falah, printed in Egypt, Page 198] The most versified Fiqh book “Nazm al Faraid”, it is stated that: لعن الشیخین اوسب كافر؛ ومن قال فی الاید ی الجوارح اكفر ۔۔۔ وصحح تكفیرمنكرخلافت ال؛ عتیق فی الفاروق ذٰلك الاظھر “He who abuses Hadrat Abu Bakr and Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma) or reproaches them, is no doubt, a Kaffir. And he, who says that ‘Yadullah’ (Hand of Allah) and takes it’s meaning literally, is also a disbeliever. No doubt, this is the greatest of disbeliefs. And, anyone who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) will be charged with the infidelity. Anyone, who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anh) will also be charged with the infidelity.” [Nazm alأFaraid by Allama Ibn Wahban, printed in Egypt, Page 40] The most famous and authentic Fiqh book has said that: الرافضي اذاسب ابا بكر و عمر رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنھما ولعنھما یكون كافر اوان فضل علیھما عليا لا یكفر و ھو مبتدع “If the Rafidhis reproach the Shaikhain (Radi Allahu Anhuma) or abuse them, they will become Kaffir. But, if they just say, that Mawla Ali (Karam Allahu wajh al-Karim) is superior to both of them. Then, there is no doubt, they are not Kaffir, but they will be regarded as wrongdoers, misled and irreligious.” and The same book which has been mentioned above, it has mentioned again that: “One who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radi Allahu Anh) is no doubt, a Kaffir. This is according to the right and true Madhab. And the same is the verdict for one, who denies the Caliphate of Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anh). This is according to the genuine evidence and true statements.”[Taisir al-Maqasad, Sharah of another Fiqh book “Wahabaniyyah”, by Allama Shrumbulali, and, he in ‘Kitab al-Siyar'] There is written in the Fatawa of the Shaykh al-Islam, Ubaidullah Afandi, in his books “Mughni al-Mustafti an Sawal al-Mufti”, and “Uqood al-Dariyyah”, that: الروافض كفرة جمعوا بین اصناف الكفر منھا انھم یسبون الشیخین سودا ﷲ وجوھھم فی الدارین فمن اتصف بواحد من ھذه الامور فھو كافر ملتقطا “Rafidhis are Kaffirs, because of their many contradictory and wrong disbelief and Kufr. And one of their ugly beliefs is, that: ‘Total denial of the Caliphate of the Shaykhain.’ Those who reproach the Shaikhain are also Kaffirs. May Allah Ta’ala dishonor them, and anyone who contributed in anyone of their affairs in those matters, is also a Kaffir.” The same books has mentioned, that: “To reproach Shaikhain (Radi Allahu Anhuma) is such a great matter, such as, to be insolent of the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) himself. Imam Sadar Shaheed said, that: ‘He who reproaches anyone of the Shaykhain, is no doubt, a Kaffir.’” [uqoodal Dariyyah, Bab al Raddah wa Ta'zeez, Irag Bazar Qandhar Afghanistan, Vol. 1, Page 103-104] The book “Uqood al-Dariyyah”, has stated after mentioning of the above Fatwa, that: اماسب الشیخین رضی اﷲ تعالٰی عنهما فانه كسب النبی صلی اﷲ تعالٰی علیه وسلم وقال اصدر الشهید من سب الشیخین اولعنھما یكفر “The Ulama in Sultanate of Uthmaniyyah Turkiyyah (Othman of Turkey) were in agreement of the Fatwa against Rafidhis by the Divine Help of Allah Ta’ala. The most learned amongst them became Shaykh al-Islam, and they gave unanimously the verdicts against the Shias (Rafidhis) abundantly. Many amongst them wrote lengthy books against the Rafidhis; and many other amongst them also wrote small books and pamphlets. They all charged the Rafidhis with infidelity and apostasy. They were all in agreement and have unanimously given the verdict against the Rafidhis.” [uqoodal Dariyyah, Bab Arraddah wa Ta'zeez, Irag Bazar Qandhar Afghanistan, Vol. 1, Page 104] Allama Kawakabi Jali has stated from the passage from the great scholar, and the commentator of the Holy Quran, Abu Saud Afandi Imadi, and the leader of the Mufti of the Sultanate (Kingdom) of Uthmaniyyah, in Sharah (a commentary) on a well known and verified Fiqh book “Ba-Fawaid as-Sunniyyah” In the book “Asabah” and “Waqiyyat al-Ma’een". They have quoted references from another verified and renowned Fiqh book “Manaqib Kardari”, which has stated, that: یكفر اذا انكر خلاتھما او یبغضھما لمحبة النبی صلی ﷲ تعالٰی علیه وسلم لھما “He who denies the Caliphate of Shaykhain or hates them, there is no doubt, such a person, is a Kaffir. Because, both are the beloved of the Holy Messenger (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam). Many who were the most learned amongst them have clarified and clearly stated that: “Rafidhis Tabarai, are such Kaffirs that their repentance will never be accepted.” [“Asabah”, in the chapter ‘Rawayat’, and, the book “Ithaf”, “Anqarwi”, Vol.1, Page 25, and “Waqiyyat al-Ma’een, printed in Idara-e-Ma'arif Islamia Baluchistan, Page 13] In other renowned Fiqh books, it is stated: كل مسلم ارتد فتو بته مقبولة الا الكافر بسب النبی اوالشیخین او احدھما “The repentance of every apostate will be acceptable, but the repentance of those who became Kaffirs, because of their insult and blasphemy of any Prophet, or Shaykhain, or any of the Sahabah, is not acceptable.” [Tanveer al- Absar, on the original text of the authentic and most reliable Fiqh book “Durr al-Mukhtar”, printed in Hashmi press, Page 319, Durral Mukhtar, Kitabul Jihad, Bab al Murtad, Printed in Mujtabai Dehli, Vol. 1, 57-356] It is also written in another most renowned Fiqh books that: كافر تاب فتو بته مقبو لة فی الدنیا والاٰخرة الاجماعة الكافر بسب النبی صلی اﷲ تعالٰی علیه وسلم وسائر الا نبیاء وبسب الشیخین اوا حد ھما “The repentance of any Kaffir, who repents, is accepted in the World; and the hereafter. But, there are some Kaffirs, that their repentance will never be accepted. And amongst them are those who became Kaffirs, because of their insult and blasphemy against our Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam) or against any other Prophet (Alaihimus Salam). There are also those who became Kaffir, because they insulted Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique or Hadrat Umar Farooque (Radi Allahu Anhuma).” [Asabah wan-Nazair, Fatawa Khairiyyah, Kitaabul Sayyar, Bab al Murtad, printed in Darul Ma'arifa Egypt, Vol. 1, Pages. 94, 95, 102, Ittihafal Absaar wa al Basaair, Printed in Egypt, Page 186] It is stated in the most authentic Fiqh book “Durr al-Mukhtar”, that: “It is stated in the book “Bahr al-Raique”, and it has quoted references from other Fiqh books, such as: في البحر عن الجو ھرة معزیا للشھید من سب الشیخین اوطعن فیھما كفر ولا تقبل توبته وبه اخذ الدبوسی وا بو اللیث وھوا لمختار للفتوی انتھی وجزم به الاشباه واقر ه المصنف “Jawaharah Nayarah”, Sharah “Mukhtasir Qudoori”, by Imam Sadar Shaheed, that: ‘Any person who reproaches the Shaikhain (Radi Allahu Anhuma) or taunts them, is no doubt, a Kaffir, and his repentance will never be accepted.’”[Durr al Mukhtar Sharah Tanveer al Absaar, Bab al Murtad, Printed in Mujabai Dehli, Vol. 1, 357] And this is also the verdict of Imam Daboosi and Imam Faqih Abu al-Lais Samarqandi. This is the right and true statement, and judgement to issue the verdict against them. And in another Fiqh book “Asabah”, has also stated the similar event and accepted this verdict. Shaikh al-Islam, Hadrat Allama Muhammad bin Abdullah Abu Abdullah Ghazi, Jannartash, has too, accepted this verdict.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); "> It is stated in other authentic books which have clearly mentioned that: یجب اكفارالروافض فی قولھم برجعة الاموات الی الدنیا(الی قوله ) وھولاء القوم خارجون عن ملة الاسلام و احكامھم احكام المرتد ین كذا فی الظھیریة “It is Wajib (incumbent) to charge, that Rafidhis are Kaffir, because of their belief in infidelity. And there is no doubt that they are out of Islam. The religious command against them will exactly be the same, which are against the apostates.” It is also stated in “Fatawa “Zaheeriyyah". [“Fatawa Hindiyyah” Vol. 2, Page 246, “Tariqa al-Muhammadiyyah”, and its commentary “Hadiqa an-Nadiyyah”, printed in Egypt, Vol. 1, Page 207, 208, “Barjindi”, Sharah “Naqayyah”, Vol. 4, Page 20] The Fiqh book “Khazanat al-Muftiyeen”, has stated: والا حوط فیه قول المتكلمین انھم ضلال من كلاب النار According to the statements of the distinguished Imams, who were also Mutakallameen (those Imams, who describe or define details of the Faith): “They are misled like the dogs of Hell.” [Khazanat al-Muftiyeen, Kitab al Faraidh, Vol. 2, Page 250] An absolute command based on the Consensus And, all Rafidhis in the present age are not only Tabarai, but generally, they all deny essentials of Deen. Undoubtedly and definitely, they are infidels and apostate by the consensus and agreement of all the Muslim Imams of the past and present. The Ulama have clarified that those who do not admit them as Kaffir, are themselves Kaffirs. This is an absolute command based on the consensus and agreement about the Tabarrai Rawafidh, that: They are generally infidels and apostates. The animals slaughtered by them are carrion. To marry with their men and women is absolutely unlawful (Haram) rather it is pure adultery. May Allah Ta’ala forbid! If this marriage is between a Rafidhi man and a Muslim woman, then this is a great Divine wrath. If the man is Sunni, and woman Rafidhi, then this is from among the greatest evils. This marriage will not be lawful, but mere adultery. And any child born from this marriage will be illegitimate. He would not get inheritance from his father, even though the child will be Sunni. There is no father of an illegitimate child. The woman will not have the right for legacy or dowry. This is because there is no dowry for adulteress. The Rafidhis cannot inherit from the legacy of any near relation, or inherit from the legacy of his father, mother, son and daughter. Sunni is, but a Sunni, a Rafidhi cannot inherit from the legacy of any Muslim or any Kaffir, nor has he any right from the legacy of people of his own religion, Rafidhi. Familiarizing with them, and keeping any relationship with them, or greeting them, or speaking with their men, women, Alim and Illiterate is, a great sin, and severely unlawful (Haram). One who is aware of their abuses and blasphemous beliefs, and still consider them Muslim, or has doubt in their Kufr. Such a person is himself an infidel and misled, according to the consensus and agreement of the Imams, the Awliya and the Ulama. All those verdicts will also be applied against him, which have been mentioned for the Rafidhis. This is an obligation for the Muslims that they must heed this verdict attentively and become true and pure Sunni Muslims by acting upon it. — — — Extracted from Raddur Rifadhah [Refutation of the Rawafidh — The Extreme Shi'ite Cult] by AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Baraylawi Alaihir raHmah English Translation by: Doctor Abd al-Na'eem al-'Azizi

A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF SAYYIDUSH SHUHADA HAZRAT IMAM HUSSAIN Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh Hazrat Sayyiduna Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) is the beloved son of Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali and Bibi Fatima (Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een) and the most beloved grandson of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). He was born on the 5th of Sha'baan in the year 4 Hijri. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) gave the Azaan in his right ear and the Iqaamat in his left ear. He then placed his blessed saliva in the mouth of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and made Dua for him. On the 7th day he was named Hussain and his Aqeeqa was performed. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) commanded Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) to remove his hair and to give silver in charity equivalent to the weight of the hair. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was without doubt a very handsome personality. From his chest down to his blessed feet he was the image of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), whereas his elder brother Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was the image of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) from his chest up to his blessed head. The blessed face of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) was so bright that it would even shine in the darkness of night. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was taught by Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Sher-e-Khuda Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum). Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) loved Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) due to his piety and pure heart. The Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was also aware that the time would come when his beloved grandson would save the Ummah from destruction at the hands of a corrupt and tyrant leader. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) loved Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) dearly. Hazrat Umar Farooq (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) said, “Once, when I presented myself in the court of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) I saw that he was walking on his knees carrying Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) on his blessed back. When I saw this I said, “Your mode of transport is most splendid. On hearing this, the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied, “O Umar, the passenger is also very splendid.”” Hazrat Ya'la bin Marwaa (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) reports that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Hussain is from me and I am from Hussain. Whosoever has kept Hussain as his beloved, Allah is his beloved.” Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) states, “I heard from Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), “Whosoever wishes to see the leader of Paradise, he should look at Hussain ibn Ali (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh).”” Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) was a very kind, gentle, generous, merciful and Allah-fearing personality. He always cared for the poor and oppressed, assisted the helpless, gave comfort to those in pain and sorrow and showed great love and affection towards orphans. He was the embodiment of the character of his grandfather Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and of his blessed parents. His tolerance and patience was also exemplary. This was manifested by the fact that his martyrdom had been foretold by the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and even though he was aware of this, he still made sabr and waited for the Will of Allah to take its course. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) was also blessed with bravery of the highest degree and this bravery and fearlessness was manifested on many occasions, particularly during the Battle of Karbala. The following incidents should give us a glimpse of the exemplary personality of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh): Once, Hazrat Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) wrote some words in calligraphy on a blackboard. After they had completed writing, they both told each other that the other's writing was better. They could not come to an agreement as to whose writing was better, so they took their work to Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and asked him to make the decision. He looked at their work and asked them to take it to their mother Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anha). She looked at their work and said that the best person to make such a decision would be their beloved grandfather Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Both brothers then went to the court of the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), who looked at their work and said, “This decision will be made by Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam). Immediately Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) appeared and said, “O Prophet of Allah, this decision will be made by Almighty Allah.” Thus Almighty Allah commanded Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) to take an apple from Jannat and to drop it over their boards. The best piece of work will be that on which the apple will fall. Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) then did as commanded and dropped the apple over the boards. The apple fell and split into two equal pieces, half on the board of Hazrat Imam Hassan and half on the board of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum). Subhaanallah! This showed that both of their calligraphic writing was equal. It also shows us what excellence has been bestowed on the grandsons of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that the decision concerning their writing is made in the Divine Court of Almighty Allah. Once, Hazrat Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) had gone outside for a long time and Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anha) became very worried. She was still thinking about where the children might have gone when the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) arrived at her home. She immediately asked her beloved father, “Ya Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain cannot be found. They have gone out and we do not know their whereabouts.” Just then, Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) descended and said, “Ya Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), there is nothing to worry about. Both the children are at a certain place and Almighty Allah has appointed angels to protect them.” On hearing this, Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) went to the spot pointed out by Hazrat Jibra'eel (Alaihis Salaam) and he saw that both the beloved grandsons were resting and an angel had one of his wings under them and was shading them with the other wing. The Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) kissed both of them and carried them home to Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anha). Once a Bedouin presented himself in the court of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and said, “I heard your beloved grandfather (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say that when one is in need of anything, then one should request this from one of four persons; either from a pious Arab, or from a pious master, or from a Hafizul Qur'an, or from a graceful person, and all these four qualities are found in you in the highest form. The reason for this, is that if the entire Arabia received piety, it is through your blessed family, and generosity is your beautiful quality; as for the Qur'an, this was revealed in your home and concerning your gracefulness, I heard your beloved grandfather (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say, “If you wish to see me, then look at Hassan and Hussain.”” Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) listened to his words and then said, “I heard my beloved grandfather Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) saying, “Piety is according to one's knowledge.” I will thus ask you three religious questions. I have with me this bag. If you answer one question I shall give you one third of what is in the bag; if you answer two, then I shall give you half of what is in this bag and if you answer all the questions, then I shall give you all of what is in the bag.” The Bedouin was very pleased and requested Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) to present the questions. He asked, “Which action is the most exalted amongst all actions?” The Bedouin replied, “To bring faith in Allah.” Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) then asked, “What protects a servant from destruction?” He answered, “In having complete trust (faith) in Allah.” Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) then asked, “What is that through which a servant attains his splendour?” He answered, “By knowledge which is accompanied with good deeds.” He asked, “And if one does not have this quality?” He answered, “He should have that wealth in which there is generosity.” He then asked, “And what if one does not have such wealth?” He said, “He should be patient in his poverty.” Sayyidush Shuhada (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) then asked, “And what if someone is not is such a poverty (where he is patient)?” The Bedouin replied, “Then he should be struck by a bolt of lightening.” On hearing these answers, Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) smiled and gave him the entire bag. Once Hazrat Imam Hassan, Hazrat Imam Hussain and Hazrat Abdullah ibn Jaafar (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) had gone together on Hajj. On their way, the camel which was carrying food, water and belongings went astray and was left far behind. They came to a shack belonging to a very old woman. All three of them went over to the shack and told the woman that they were very thirsty and asked if she could spare them something to drink. The old woman kindly milked her goats and presented the goats milk for them to drink. They then kindly asked if she had anything for them to eat. The old woman said that the food was not prepared but if they wished to wait, she would slaughter the goat and cook it for them. They thus agreed to wait. The goat was slaughtered and the old woman cooked a delicious meal. All of them happily partook in the meal, and on leaving they informed the old woman that they were of the Quraish tribe and they invited her to visit them in Madina, so that they may return her generous favour. The three of them then continued on their journey. Her husband came home later that day and found that she had cooked the goat. He was very angry that she had fed the goat to people she did not even know. Some time passed and both the old woman and her husband became very poor. They travelled to Madina Munawwarah where they earned very little money gathering and selling camel droppings. Once while she was walking in Madina Shareef, Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) spotted her. He immediately went up to her and asked if she recognized him. The old woman said that she could not and Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) explained to her that he was amongst those who stopped at her shack and partook in a meal which she provided for them. On hearing this she was very pleased and she informed Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) of her situation. Hazrat Imam Hassan (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) took her to his home and gave her one thousand goats and one thousand dinars in cash. He then asked his servant to take her to the home of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh). Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) asked her what her brother had given her, and he too blessed her with one thousand goats and one thousand dinars. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) then asked his servant to take her to the home of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Jaafar (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh). He was very pleased to see her and asked what both Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anhum) had given her. She replied that all together they had given her two thousand goats and two thousand dinars. On hearing this he gave her two thousand goats and two thousand dinars. The old woman was now very pleased, and took the four thousand goats and four thousand dinars and went to her husband. She presented these to him and said, “This is a gift from that generous family to whom I had fed one goat.” Subhaanallah! What generosity did Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahu Ta'ala Anh) and his family possess. May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to instil in us and our children the beautiful qualities possessed by Hazrat Imam Hussain Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh, Ameen. [Compiled from Tazkira Masha’ikh-e-Qadria Razvia by Maulana Abdul Mujtaba Razvi ]

Gems of Wisdom by Ameer al-Mu'mineen Sayyiduna 'Umar al-Farooq Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho To eat less is healthy, to speak less is wisdom, and to sleep less is worship. To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy and to mingle less with the people is safe and serene. The one who steps back will not progress. Nothing is worst that avarice that destroys the mind, not even Alcohol. It is unbecoming of that person who sits with his hands folded and prays to ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala for sustenance. ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala does not rain down gold and silver from the heavens. To earn a suspicious living is worse than begging. The biggest gift after Iman (Faith) is your wives. Attain knowledge before old age settles in. Extravagance is also when a person eats whatever he wishes. Whosoever hides his secret keeps his safety, safeguarded with himself. The person who calls himself learned, indeed he is ignorant, and the one who calls himself from the dwellers of Paradise surely he is from the dwellers of Hell. Tawbatun-NasooHa (Accepted forgiveness) is the name of that forgiveness that is asked for a bad deed committed, in such a manner that he never returns to or commits that bad deed again. The Strength in action is, never to put of what you can do today for tomorrow. It is not becoming of a Muslim to sit down and start praying for sustenance without attempting to earn it, he is well aware that gold and silver does not rain from the skies. If it wasn’t for the claim of knowledge of the unknown then I would say five people are from the dwellers of Paradise: That family man who is poverty stricken but is patient That women with whom her husband is happy and accepting. That woman who forgives he husband’s duty of Mehr (Dowry approved by Muslim law) That person with whom his parents are Happy And that person who honestly repents from his sins Once a sheep was slaughtered and Syeduna 'Umar al-Farooq Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho persistently asked his servant if he had first sent meat to his neighbor who was a Jew. The slave asked why you are asking the same question persistently. He answered that ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and his Rasūl Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam had constantly stressed the importance of neighbors therefore I too am persistent in stressing the same. Three things build love: To make Salam (greeting) To make space for a person in a gathering To address a person in a respectable and good manner There are four types of Regrets: Regret that spans over a day e.g. When a person leaves his home without eating. Regret that spans over a year, just like the negligence shown when cultivating. Regret that spans over a lifetime, when a man and his wife are unsuited to each other. Regret that is eternal, which is when your Creator is unhappy with you. There are three types of people: Successful: he who listens to the advice of people and ponders over it. Lazy or Lethargic: he who does what he wants without consultation or advice of people. Corpse: who neither gives nor listens to advice and consolation. Sayyiduna 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho on many an occasion asked this du'a (supplication) to ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala so that certain situations should always remain with him and some things should be removed, the Du'a is: “O ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala! Make me such that I may speak with intellect or reap tolerance with silent. O! ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala do not bestow upon me too many favours, so that I may not be confused by it, not too little that I may forget You. Hence, little yet sufficient in comparison to having plenty thereby becoming indulgent and committing sin.” If ever you see a learned person ('Aalim) leaning towards this World, then know this he is blameworthy for his Religion, because the universal harm is that if a person desires something then he is constantly engrossed in its quest. Faith (Iman) is to regard the Oneness of ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala in ones heart proclaim it with your tongue and to obey the fundamental Islamic Instructions. The relationship of true humility and genuine fear of ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala is with the heart and not by a show of outward actions. Why have you made slaves of those whose mothers had given birth to them free? Judgments or Settlements in any cases should be done quickly, so that the accused, due to a prolonged period of time are not compelled to withdraw their accusation. It is absolutely necessary not to associate with a beast for though he wishes or means well, yet he would still be accused of committing a crime. ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, shower your Blessings of Mercy on that person who informs me of my faults. When a learned man takes a false step then he ensnares himself in a World of wrongdoings. One day a man was praising Hadrat 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, he replied by saying why are you destroying me even more with my desires (Nafs). I am not a fool, but I pretend to be a fool, in order to fool the fool. And just when the fool thinks I am a fool, I will expose the fool and show to him that he is the fool. I do not look at anything, except, that I see everything with ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. If I die in this condition that I have strived to earn an honest living then it is more beloved to me than even dying as a Martyr. Good behavior towards people is equivalent to wisdom, to request politely is half of knowledge, and to ascribe to sound policies is half of one’s livelihood. To educate a material person is like placing a sword in the hands of a robber. Do not have Faith in a person’s compassion and politeness when he cannot keep his anger under control. Do not have Faith in a religious person who is not tested during temptation. He is a friend who brings to your attention your faults and to sing praises of a person in his presence is similar to slaughtering him. Laughing decreases ones age, while politeness, glamor, pomp and show which ease living standards are indications of people who are unaware of death. To show greed and avarice is impoverishing, to be unselfish is enriching and to wish compensation in patience. Good deeds are the fulfillment of one’s rights and to do good deeds is a substitute for bad deeds. To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy, to sleep less is a prayer and there is peace in solitude. Youth before old age and old age before death is a blessing of life. A generous person is the beloved of Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala even though he is a transgressor. A miser is the enemy of Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala although he may pray and remember Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala excessively. To forgive an oppressor is oppression upon the oppressed. When you combine lawful with unlawful gains then the unlawful contaminates the lawful gains though it may be little. A Mu'min does not keep as his friend one who is opposed to Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and his Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam even though that person may be his mother or father. The sound of music and that of a mourner are two of the worst sounds. There is tranquility and peace in anonymity and confidentiality. We should leave the other nine portions out for the fear of Haram (unlawful). (i.e. if in ten portions one is Haram a Muslim would leave the other nine portions out meaning anything unlawful would be completely left out). Desire is never achieved without fear, nor manners and etiquette without formality, or happiness without peace or wealth without gifts or poverty without contentment, or dignity without politeness or Jihad (holy war) without diving guidance and assistance. Respite before preoccupation and old age before death is a blessing of life. Honour and dignity in this World is measured by wealth while honour and dignity in the Hereafter is measured by good deeds. Save yourself from the Fires of Hell even if it means by doing a favour with half a date (fruit). If this too is not possible then with sweet words. After Iman (Faith), there is no greater gift than a pious wife. Not to postpone is strength in action. Whosoever shows you your faults, he is your friend. Those that pay you lip service in praise are your executioners. One who guards his secrets is surely safe. The person who constantly discloses my faults to me is dearest to me. Fear that person who you dislike. When Sayyiduna 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho camped on the outskirts of Jerusalem to conquer Bait al-Maqdas, the Christian Crusaders were terrified of his presence and requested a meeting with him before handing over the keys of the city. The Crusaders met him whilst he wore a patched garb. They asked him the reason as to why his name generated such immense awe and fear that captured the hearts of his enemies. He replied; “Your kings taught you to love the World (Duniyah) and its wealth and our Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam taught us to fear ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and love death. He is an intelligent person who can translate his actions into good. Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today. There is never a chance of pain in the neck if one does not raise his head too high in the air. Do not forget about yourself whilst being concerned for others. To stop sinning is easier than to bear the burden of seeking repentance. Remove your gaze from the splendor of the World. Do not let the love of this World enter your heart. Beware! The love of this World does not perhaps destroy you, just as it had destroyed previous nations. Victory is gained through strategy and trust in ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, not by wishful thinking. The most intelligent amongst you is he who fears ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala the most. Be sympathetic towards the poor so that they may be able to speak and build courage. Extend a hand of friendship to a foreigner because if his stay is extended then he would leave his valuable possessions to return to his own country and leave that person responsible for his valuables who had been most worthy of his attention Do not taunt and curse anyone for this gives rise to collective evils in a person. One should not judge a person by the number of Salaat (prayer) or Roza (fasting) but by his wisdom and honesty. To die for the right is better than to live for falsehood. Courage is recommend, cowardice is detestable, and falsehood is vulnerable to vanish! Prayer is connected to the heart not by mere apparent actions. To educate a seeker of materialism is to place a sword in the hands of a highway robber. Do not trust the character of one who cannot control his temper. To laugh excessively is a sign of no remorse for death. To side with the oppressor is oppression on the oppressed. Death is the best teacher. <b> <br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "></b>— Compiled by —<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Imam Ahmad Raza Academy

Roving Ambassador of Islam Shaykh Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui al-Qadiri Shaykh is resting at the blessed feet of Sayyidah Ayesha Siddiqah in Jannat al-Baqee. “My heart yearns to show it’s bleeding scars And to teach everyone on earth the laws Which might make blessed life’s span This is my yearning and this is my aim This is my intention and this is my claim With this I yearn to scan the globe And deliver to humanity the message of Hope” [An extract from a poem by Mawlana Shah Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui written in his college years] Blessed Birth “Roving Ambassador of Islam”, Mawlana ‘Abd al-'Alīm Siddiquī al-Qadirī Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho was born on 15th Ramadan 1310 Hijrī in Meeruth, India. He hails from the noble Siddiquī family who are direct descendants of Ameer al-Mo'minīn Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Al-Siddique Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho in the 37th generation. Early Education His father, Hadrat Mawlana 'Abd al-Hakim Siddiquī al-Qadirī Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho was a distinguished scholar and a high ranking 'Alim of Dīn. He was also a devout Sufi Master of the Qadiriyyah Spiritual Order. He took special care in the education of his son who completed his Nazara (visual recitation) of the Holy Qur’an at the tender age of 4. He studied elementary Arabic and Persian under the guidance of his father at home and was then enrolled at the local Madressa 'Arabiyyah Qoumiyyah where he graduated as an 'Alim. He then pursued his Secular studies at the Islamiyah High School until Matric (Grade 12). His classmate was the former president of India Dr. Zakir Hussain. In 1917, he then enrolled at Meeruth University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree with distinction. Spiritual Development His elder brother, the great 'Alim Hadrat Mawlana Sha Ahmed Mukhtar Siddiquī Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho then took him to Bareilly and handed him over to the great Mujaddid, 'Arif Billah A'la’Hadrat Imam al-Akbar Qutb al-Irshad Muhaqqiq Ahmad Rīda al-Qadirī Muhaddith Bareilwi Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho. Here he was groomed in many Islamic sciences including strenuous spiritual training in Tasawwuf under the able supervision of the Sufi Master and 'Arif of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. After spiritual perfection, the Imam bestowed on him the Khilafah of the Qadiriyyah Barkatiyyah Silsilah. It was here that the ardent love of the Beloved Habīb Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam was injected into his heart that transformed him into a perfect human (Insan al-Kamil). Hadrat Mawlana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui (Radi Allah Ta’ala Anho) was already swimming in the ocean of Ishq (love) that led him to adhere to a stable spiritual life. His mission started when he was ordered by his spiritual teachers to visit the Holy Land of Makkah al-Mukarramah. His journey to Makkah Sharif was the culmination of his spirituality, it was at that pinnacle moment that his lessons in ‘Baatin’ (inner) had to be lived in "zahiri’ (exterior). He set himself, body & soul to the pilgrimage in 1919. His life took a different turn when he stepped on the doorway of our Beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam. He was warmly welcomed, as our Beloved (Sallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) blessed the heart of the Shaykh. Immediately he was convinced and inspired that he was a man chosen by Allah The Almighty and our Beloved Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) to sacrifice his entire life to the service of humanity. His mission was handed over by beloved Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) to his heart and soul. This was when his real journey commenced. He endured many painful obstacles and tribulations, but continued to persist through them with admirable patience. His heart was set to acquire the inner knowledge that he was taught during his early years. His approach to Tassawuf and spirituality was a distinctive feature that differentiated Shaykh (Radi Allah Ta’ala Anho) from other living scholars. The desire to spread the teaching of Islam became so intense, that he traveled far and wide not only to spread Deen Islam and to enrich people’s conception about spirituality but also for the gratification of his soul. Dunya Chaani Alaam Mein Phira, Par Tera Shuragh kahin Na Mila Jab Chashm-e-Baseerat se Dekha, hay Dil ke Andar Tu Hi Tou. He traveled through out the entire globe for 30 years with that sacred inspiration and mission to revive humanity and reveal the truth to everyone’s heart. He was not only a scholar, but also a highly endowed spiritual master conveying the message. He brought spiritual illumination to the hearts of thousands; Muslims and Non Muslims. His prayers had given hope to many that were struck by incurable illnesses. People around the world felt the sweetness of his presence. Many were attracted by his sincerity, others by the manifestation of a divine light, which encompassed his entire being and many others, by his friendly and compassionate attitude. His blessed presence and spiritual magnetism had given new impetus to the religious and social lives of thousands. He had gained a high esteem in everybody’s heart and continues to be remembered by so many as a great Sufi and spiritual leader. Shaykh was such a highly endowed Sufi that his intelligence conquered eminent persons such as leaders and statesmen of different religious beliefs. His spiritual achievements were enormously admired and many political leaders and businesses sought his guidance in their matters. He had instilled purity and spirituality in the hearts of those he met. Even the celebrated intellectuals of the west had the opportunity of admiring this great saint of Islam. We cannot forget the infamous encounter between Shaykh (A Theologian) and George Bernard Shaw (A Scholar). Masjid Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui at 90 Lorong K, Telok Kurau Road Singapore. Exalted Teachers Besides his noble father and Imam Ahmad Rida Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhum Ajma'aeen, some of his other notable teachers were: a) BaHr al-'Ulūm Mawlana 'Abd al-Hayy Farangī Mahellī. 'Arif Billah Shaykh Ahmad al-Shams Shamil Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho of Morocco. c) Shaykh Al-Sanusee Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho of Libya. d) Hakim Ah’tasham al-Dīn (taught him Tibb : Unani Medicine). Man of Superb Qualities In Madina al-Munawwarah he was lovingly called “Tabeeb al-Hindi” (Indian Physician). Mawlana was also a celebrated poet and used “Aleem, عليم” as his poetic pen name. He inherited this science from his noble father. Since childhood, he was an influential orator and addressed a huge crowd of Muslims at a Mawlid celebration in Meerut, India at the tender age of 9 years. This was his first public speech and he spoke on the excellence of Sayyiduna Rasūlullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. His speech had the audience spellbound. His noble father passed away when he was only 12 years old. Since his mother was a very knowledgeable and pious woman, she undertook the initiative to educate and groom her son to the peak of perfection. Since he was raised in a cradle of knowledge and piety, he possessed a refined character with an impeccable personality. His ancestral Siddiqī blood generated a great sense of awe in his personality that subdued intellectuals and peasants alike. Roving Ambassador of Islam Till this day, Hadrat Mawlana is recognised and accepted as the “Roving Ambassador of Islam” for his invaluable services to Islam and the Muslims internationally. He travelled extensively to the four corners of the globe and preached Islam. Numerous persons embraced Islam on his hands and millions benefited from his services of Dīn. Some of the countries he frequented were: 1) United Kingdom 2) United States of America 3) Germany 4) France 5) China 6) Japan 7) Indonesia 8) Malaysia 9) Vietnam 10) Burma 11) Ceylon 12) Mauritius 13) Reunion 14) Madagascar 15) Portugal 16) South Africa 17) Canada 18) Thailand 19) Lebanon 20) East Africa 21) Kenya 22) Tanzania 23) Uganda 24) Congo 25) Egypt 26) Arabia 27) Syria 28) Palestine 29) Jordan 30) Iraq 31) South America 32) Holland 33) Italy 34) Belgium 35) West Indies 36) Singapore 37) Suriname 38) Barbados<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">39) Guyana (then British Guiana), etc.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "> Jamia Masjid (Kenya) built by Hadrat Shah Abd al Aleem Siddiqui that had been the centre of all Sunni activities but currently it is occupied by Deobandies and Tabhleegies for past 5/6 years. In his tours, he met with leaders of every religion and faith exchanging views not only on religion but also on political and social dimensions. His approach and presentation of Islam won the hearts of many intellectuals and statesmen, who reverted to Islam on his hands. He not only propagated Islam wherever he went, but he also established socio-religious centres that to this day are rendering invaluable services to the masses. His Eminence was also responsible for establishing various Mosques (Masaajids) and Islamic Educational Centres throughout the world. Hanafi Masjid in Colombo, the Sultaan Masjid in Singapore and the Naagarya Masjid in Japan are few of the famous mosques. The Inter-Religious Organization was founded in the '40s by Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Aleem Siddiqui Qadiri (may Allah be pleased with him), who also founded the All Malaya Muslim Missionary Society in 1931 and who was the first Muslim "missionary" to travel around the globe a number of times to spread the word of Islam. Jamiyah Singapore was founded in 1932 as an offshoot from this organization. Expert in more than 15 Languages He also studied at the Punjab University where he obtained a degree in Oriental languages. Mawlana was fluent in many languages, namely, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, English, German, Japanese, Indonesian, Suhailee ant etc.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "> Thousands Embraced Islam at his Hands Thousands embraced Islam at his hands including the well-known thinker Maria Levinskya and her husband the nuclear scientist Dr. Antonoff. An interesting account of Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Aleem Siddique's great work for Islam is found in the account of his world tour written by Dr. Tahir bin Ahmad's father - Professor Dr. Ahmad bin Ibrahim presently at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. During his tour of the world, he met with various western dignitaries and had lengthy discussions with them on Islam. He met the world-renowned Irish dramatist and Philosopher, George Bernard Shaw, on 17th of April 1935 during his visit to Mombassa, Kenya and discussed many religious problems with him. He was very much impressed by Mawlana Abdul Aleem Siddiqi and said, "I have been very pleased to make the acquaintance, and it will be the most precious of all memories of this trip of mine." ["Shavian and Theologian" published by Genuine Islam and World Federation of Islamic Missions, Karachi] A Great Politician Hadrat Mawlana was also a great politician and took an active part in local and international politics. He was very instrumental in abolishing the Hajj Tax then introduced by the Saudī Regime. The introduction of the Hajj Tax infuriated him as it was against the Sharī'ah and affected millions of incoming Hujjaj to the Holy land. It is also ethically incorrect to charge a Hajj Tax on pilgrims who spend thousands and undertake such a strenuous journey only to be welcomed at Jeddah seaport and airport by an unjustified tax instead of being given a warm welcome to the Holy Land as the guest of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and His Rasūl Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. His Request for Verdict from Mufti Aazam al-Hind He consulted with the most senior Jurist of the Muslim World, the great 'Arife Billah, Qutb al-'Alam, Muftī al-A'zam, Imam Mustafa Rīda al-Qadirī Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, and requested him for an Islamic ruling (Fatwa) on the Hajj Tax. The Grand Mufti issued an Islamic decree in the Arabic language condemning the Hajj Tax as un-Islamic which was later published by the title “Tard al-Shaytan un Sabeel al-Rahman al-Muqallib bihi Omdat al-Bayan fi Hurmate Koshan”. This Fatwa was acknowledged by many Giants of the Islamic world, namely Sadr al-Afadil Mawlana Sayyid Naī'mudīn Muradabadī Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho, Sadr al-Sharee'ah Mawlana Amjad 'Alee al-Qadiree Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho, etc. Hadrat Mawlana 'Abd al-'Aleem Siddiquee Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho took this Fatwa and set out to meet the Saudi authorities. He met with the King in Hijaz and debated the Hajj Tax and presented the Fatwa. He convinced the King who then abolished the Hajj Tax. But unfortunately, the Saudi authorities later reinstated this un-Islamic Tax again to exploit the pilgrims to the Holy Land. It is indeed unfortunate that the Muslim world has forgotten the services of this great Ambassador of Islam. His body rests in Jannat al-Baqee Hadrat Mawlana Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho was an ardent Lover of the Beloved Habīb, Sayyiduna Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam and always prayed to die and be buried in the sacred city of Madinah al-Munawwarah. The compassionate Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam was fully aware of his ardent lover’s desires and hence granted him his wish. Sadly, this brilliant son of Islam finally departed on 22nd Dhul-Hijjah, 1373 Hijri (22nd August 1954) at the age of 63 years and was laid to rest peacefully at the feet of Umm al-Mo'minīn Sayyidah A’yesha Siddiqah Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anha in Jannat al-Baqee’. Tabhleegh in form of Literature Although he was extremely busy in his international mission of Tableegh, he still found time to write numerous books in Urdu and English. Some of them are: 1) Zikr-e-Habīb (Urdu) 2) Ahkam-e-Ramadan wa Eid al-Fitr (Urdu) 3) Qadyanī Haqiqat ka Izhar (Urdu) 4) Bahar-e-Shabab (Urdu) 5) Quest for True Happiness (English) 6) Principles of Islam (English) 7) Forgotten Path of Knowledge (English) 8) Muslim Contribution to Science (English) 9) Kitabbut Tassawuf ( Urdu) 10) Elementary Teaching of Islam (Hanafi) (English) 11) Elementary Teaching of Islam (Shafa’ī) (English) 12) The Mirror (English) 13) A Shavian and Theologian (English) 14) History of The Codification of Islamic Law Cultivation Of Science By Muslims (English) 15) A Short Catechism Of Islam (English) 16) The Universal Teacher (English) 17) The Universal Religion (English) 18) The Islamic Ideal (English) 19) The Meaning Of Worship (English) 20) Women And Their Status In Islam (English) 21) Islam’s Answer To The Challenge Of Communism (English) 22) The Preservers of Hadith (English) 23) Ijtahad and Mujtahid (English) and etc. He was also the founder of various newspapers and Islamic magazines from amongst which are, "The Muslim Digest" (South Africa), "Trinidad Muslim Annual" and the "Pakistani News" and was author of numerous books such as the "Cultivation of Science by the Muslims". In sha-Allah, Barkatur-Raza Publications (Durban, South Africa) intends gathering as many books as possible of this great scholar and publish them so that the wealth left behind by him once again enlightens the hearts of the people. Muballigh-e-Aazam (The Greatest Propagator of Islam) His Eminence spent most of his remaining life traveling to the most obscure corners of the world to spread the message of Islam and imparting spiritual teachings to adherents of various sufi orders. It is said that he traversed the world seven times over and has no doubt earned the title — Mubaligh-e-Azam (The Greatest Propagator of Islam). An Ode to the Great Mujjadid Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri Barakaati Bareillwi Sayyid Ayyub Ali narrates, "The distinguished orator, Allamah Mawlana Haji Qaari Shah Abdul Aleem Siddiqi Qadiri Razawi Meeruti, on returning from the Haramayn Shareefayn presented himself to the Great Imam and recited the following Manqabat in praise of Sayyiduna Ala Hadrat (Radi Allahu Anhu). You are more than what is said in your praise, O Sha Ahmad Raza! You are the distributor of Irfaan. You are drowned in the Ocean of love and intoxicated from the goblet of Tawheed, You are the accepted of He who is the Beloved of Allah. You are the centre of Shariah, The orbit of those on the path of Tariqah and the axis of Haqiqah. Such a Qutbul Awliya are you! The oceans of Shariah and Tariqah join here. Your chest is the confluence of those oceans. Such a guide are you! The people of the Haram have accepted you as their Qibla and Kabaah, You are the ‘people of the Qibla's’ Qibla. Such a Qibla are you! Through whom the Crowns of the Eminent are decorated, You are such a radiant emerald and priceless gem! I went to the land of the Arabs and saw with my eyes your activities; undoubtedly, you are the direction of the Ajam (Non Arab)! The people of the path of Tariqah travel for you, Such a Qutb of the time and Leader of the Awliya are you! The glory of Siddique Akbar is demonstrated through your taqwa, Why should I not call you the most pious when you are the most virtous! The awe of Farooq-e-Azam is demonstrated from you, You are the epitome of harshness on the kuffar, You are the courageous lion of whom the dissentors fear! You have collected the secret Quranic points, This is your inheritance from Uthmaan! In the sincerity of Ali, mannerism of Hassan and the resolve of Husayn, By Allah you the most unique of the times and someone unfound! You are spreading the knowledge of truth into the corners of the globe, You are the Imaam of the Ahle Sunnah and the Successor to Sayyiduna Gauth-e-Paak! Beggars beseech and spread their bags before you, Fill the bags of the mendicant because you are their hope! No one is ever returned empty handed, such a generosity is yours! This unfortunate Aleem is a humble beggar of your court, You are his King who will show favour on his condition! Once the Mawlana had recited these verses, Sayyiduna Ala Hadrat asked him, "Mawlana, What can I present to you? The Imam pointed to his turban (which was very expensive) whilst he asked this to the Mawlana. Even if I had to present this turban to you, it still would not be worthy to be placed at your feet as you have come from the most sanctified of places. However, I have a very expensive jubba (Cloak) which I shall present to you.” Sayyiduna went into his home and returned, carrying in his hands a velvet jubba. He gifted this jubba which could not have been less than 250 Rupees to the Mawlana who stood up to receive it. He received it with both his hands, kissed it and placed it upon his eyes and then upon his head. Then he held it against his chest for a very long time. [Hayaat-e-AlaHadrat by Malik al-Ulama, Shah Zafar al-Din Bihaari] We pray to the Bounteous Lord through the Waseela of His Compassionate Rasūl, Sayyidun wa Mawlan MuHammadur Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam to shower the grave of the author with choicest blessings and through him, bless us all and let his struggle be a source of guidance to the Mankind. Ameen. Kaarab Tasbeeh of Shaykh Abd al-Aleem Siddiqui al-Qadiri Alaihir RaHma

Murshid-e-AlaHadrat; Khaatim al-Akaabir; Hadrat Shah Aal-e-Rasool Marehrwi Alaihir raHmah <b>دو جہاں میں خادم آل رسول اللہ کر ۔ ۔ ۔ حضرت آل رسول مقتدا کے واسطے<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "></b> <b>تاجدار حضرت مارہریہ یا آل رسول ۔ ۔ ۔ اے خدا خواہ وجد از ما عدا امداد کن<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "></b> <b>HIS POSITION IN THE SILSILA: Murshid-e-AlaHadrat, Khaatim al-Akaabir Hadrat Makhdoom Shah Aal-e-Rasool Marehrwi (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho) is the thirty seventh Imam and Sheikh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">BIRTH: He was born in the month of Rajab 1209 Hijri, in Marehrah Shareef.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">NAME: His name is Aale Rasool (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho) and his title is Khaatim al-Akaabir.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">HIS FATHER: His father was Hadrat Sayyid Shah Aale Barkaat Suthre Mia (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">EDUCATION: He attained his education from his father and various other great Ulama such as Hadrat Ainul Haq Shah Abdul Majid Badayouni (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho), Hadrat Maulana Shah Salaamatullah Kashfi (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho), Maulana Anwaar Saahib Farangmahali (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho), Hadrat Maulana Abdul Waasi Sayyidunpuri (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho), Hadrat Maulana Shah Noorul Haq Zaraaqi Lucknowi (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho)<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">In 1226, he attained the Khilafat of the Zaraaqiya Silsila and on the request of Hadrat Ache Mia (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho) he was enrolled to study Hadith under Hadrat Shah Abdul Aziz Muhadith-e-Delhwi (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho). He also studied Tib (medicine) under the guidance of his father, Hadrat Suthre Mia (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "></b> <b>SHEIKH-E-TARIQAT: He was mureed of Hadrat Ache Mia (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho) and attained Khilafat from him and from his beloved father Hadrat Suthre Mia (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">HIS EXCELLENCE: Hadrat Aale Rasool Marehrwi (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho) is from amongst the great Mashaikh of the 13th Century. He served the Ahle Sunnat Wa Jamaat with great sincerity and dedication. His was very kind and generous and always showed love towards the needy and the orphans.His character and habits were a beautiful example of the Sunnat of the Prophet (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). He always performed his Namaaz in congregation at the Musjid and not a single Tahajjud Salaah of his was ever made Qaza. He was always willing to help others and never revealed the wrongs of people in the presence of others. He would only prescribe those duas, which are from the Hadith of the Prophet (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). He always dressed in the garb of Ulama. He always presented himself in the Mehfil-e-Meelad, Naat Mehfil, lectures, Qira'at Mehfils etc. He never compromised the Shariah.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">He was so kind, that whenever anyone asked for money, he would never refuse them. He never performed Imaamat. He always remained a muqtadi. One Maulana Ainul Hassan Saahib, who was a Saahib-e-Kashf, arrived in Marehrah Shareef. He joined the Namaaz and then left in between Salaah, breaking his Namaaz. After Namaaz, he looked at the Haafiz Saahib who was the Imam and said, "Haafiz Saahib, there is no need to go to the market place and buy groceries whilst in Namaaz. How far do you expect us to go with you?"<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">In other words, he knew of what the Imam was thinking during Salaah. When Hadrat heard Mufti Saahibs, question to the Imam, he became very upset and said, "It is better you lead the Namaaz, rather than following Haafiz Saahib everywhere. You yourself are not fully in Salaah, otherwise how would you be able to know what is in the hearts of other." </b> <b>HIS KARAAMATS: There are various karaamats of Hadrat, but only a few are being quoted.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Philosophy of Me'raj: Once, one of Hadrat's mureeds began to wonder how Rasoolullah (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) went for Meraj in such a short space of time. During this time, Hadrat was performing wudhu. Hadrat asked him to go into his room and bring him a towel.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">The man went into the room. He saw a beautiful orchard outside the house. He could not help but to go into the orchard. Whilst walking in the garden, he found himself in a huge city. In the city, he decided to start a business. He married in the same city, and even had children. He lived there for twenty years.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Suddenly, he heard the voice of Hadrat Aale Rasool Marehrwi (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho), he found himself at the window once again. He rushed in and took the towel to Hadrat. When he went to Hadrat, he saw that he had just made wudhu and the water was still on his blessed face and his hands were still wet.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">The mureed was astonished by what had happened to him. Hadrat smiled at him and said, "Mia, You went there and lived for twenty years and even married, and here, the water of my wudhu has not dried up as yet. I am sure that you now understand the Me'raj of the Prophet (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam)." SubhaanALLAH!<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Present during Hajj: Once Haji Raza Khan Saahib Marehrwi went for Hajj, and after Hajj, he presented himself before Maulana Muhammad Ismail Saahib Muhajir, so that he may become his mureed.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">The respected Maulana said, "Why did you not take bai'at from Hadrat Shah Aale Rasool (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho). He was with me a little while ago."<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">When Haji Sahib returned to Marehrah Shareef, he narrated this incident to Hadrat Aale Rasool (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho). Hadrat said, "He must have been mistaken. I did not even leave the Khanqah to go anywhere." </b> <b>HIS FAMILY: He married Nisaar Faatima (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho), the daughter of Sayyid Muntakhib Hussain Bilgiraami. Almighty Allah blessed him with two sons and three daughters. Their names were, Sayyid Shah Zahoor Hussain Bare Mia, Sayyid Shah Zahoor Hussain Chotay Mia, Ansaar Faatima, Zahoor Faatima and Rahmat Faatima (Ridwaanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajmaeen).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">HIS KHULAFA: Hadrat's Khulafa were all great Giants of their Era. Some of their names are:</b> Hadrat Sayyid Shah Zahoor Hussain, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Mahdi Hassan Marehrwi, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Zahoor Hassan Marehrwi, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Abul Hussain Ahmed-e-Noori, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Abul Hassan Khirqani, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Muhammad Saadiq, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Ameer Haidar, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Hussain Haidar, Aala Hadrat Mujaddid-e-Azam Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaaderi Barelvi, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Ali Hussain Ashrafi Kichawchwi, Hadrat Qaazi Abdus Salaam Abbasi, Hadrat Shah Ahsaanullah, Hadrat Shukrullah Khan, Hadrat Haji Haafiz Muhammad Ahmed Badayouni, Hadrat Haji Fazl Razaaq Badayouni, Hadrat Haafiz Mazhar Hussain Badayouni, Hadrat Haafiz Mujahidudeen Siddiqi, Hadrat Mufti Muhammad Shareef Ali Siddiqi, Hadrat Sheikh Munawwar Ali, Hadrat Mufti Muhammad Hassan Khan Barelvi, Hadrat Sayyid Shah Tajammul Hussain Qaaderi, Hadrat Molvi Abdur Rahmaan Saahib, Hadrat Qaazi Molvi Shamsul Islam Abbasi badayouni and Hadrat Molvi Ziaullah Khan Abbasi badayouni Barelvi(Ridwaanullahi Ta’ala Alaihim Ajma’een). <b>GEMS OF WISDOM: Some of Hadrat's words of wisdom are being presented for the saked of spiritual inspiration: 1. Always respect the Ulama Fuqara and the Masakeen with love an honor. Present whatever you have before them. If they accept it, then all is well, and if they do not accept it, then there is no liability on your behalf.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">2. The outer appearance of a Darvesh should be that of Hadrat Imam Azam Abu Hanifa (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho) and his inner appearance should be like that of Hadrat Hussain bin Mansoor Hallaaj (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anho).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">3. Before his wisaal, people asked for his final advise, and he said, "Obey Allah and Obey His Rasool (Peace and Blessings be with Him) This is all you need and the salvation for this world and the hereafter is present in it.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">WISAAL SHARIF: He passed from this world on a Thursday, the 18th of Zulhijjah 1296 Hijri in Marehrah Shareef.<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "><br style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">MAZAAR SHARIF: His Mazaar Shareef is in the Khanqah Barkaatiyah in Marehrah Shareef (India).<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; "></b> — — — Extracted from Tadhkira Mashaikh-e-Qadiriyah Barakatiya Ridawiyah Urdu: Mawlana Abdul Mujtaba Ridawi | English: Mawlana Aftab Qasim

Qurbani (Sacrifice) is an ancient form of worship that is prevalent from the time of Hazrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam). The first sacrifice to be offered was that of Haabil and Qaabil, the two sons of Hazrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam). Hazrat Bibi Hawa (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha) used to give birth to twins and Haabil was born with Leewa while Qaabil was born with Aqleemah. In terms of the Shariah during that time, Aqleemah was unlawful for Qaabil but Leewa was lawful for him. But because Aqleemah was prettier Qaabil tried to marry her. He argued with Hazrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam) who eventually told both his sons to offer a sacrifice, and the one whose sacrifice is burned by a heavenly fire would be true and sincere. Thus Qaabil brought a heap of wheat and Haabil slaughtered a sheep and placed it on a mountain. A fire from an unknown source appeared and burnt the meat, leaving the wheat untouched. At this miraculous happening Qaabil became jealous and made a firm intention to kill Haabil. [Tafseer Noorul Irfaan] Referring to this incident, Allah Ta’ala states in the Glorious Qur’an, “And narrate to them the true story about the two sons of Adam, when each of them offered a sacrifice (to Allah). It was accepted from one, but was rejected from the other. He (Qaabil) said, “I swear that I shall kill you.” The other (Haabil) said, “Allah accepts (the offering) only from the God-fearing.” [surah 5, Verse 27] From this verse we learn that the eating of sacrificial meat was not permissible for the previous Ummahs. Their accepted sacrifice would be burnt by fire from Almighty Allah, while the rejected sacrifice would be left to rot. The eating of sacrificial meat is a distinctive privilege of the Ummah of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). [Tafseer Noorul Irfaan] We can therefore see how Allah Ta’ala has bestowed His special favour upon us just because we are the Ummatis of His Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Subhaanallah! The month of Hajj and the day of Eid-ul-Adha remind us of the sacrifices of Hazrat Ibrahim Khaleelullah (Alaihis Salaam). Allah Ta’ala loved his act of devotion and sacrifice so much that He has made it incumbent on us to follow this beautiful Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) till the Day of Qiyaamah. In fact sacrifices have been made for Allah Ta’ala since the time of Hazrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam) yet it was that of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) that Allah Ta’ala made incumbent on us to follow, further emphasizing how much Allah Ta’ala loved that act. From this we also learn that true devotion to Almighty Allah demands that one must be willing to sacrifice everything in the name of Allah, whether it be your wealth, family or life. Qurbani instils in us selflessness, sharing and sacrifice and removes from us the carnal desire to hoard money. The intention of Qurbani is not to feed or eat the meat of Qurbani, but to fulfil a command of Allah Ta’ala and to renew the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam). The Holy Qur’an bears testament to this in the following verse, “Neither their flesh reaches to Allah nor their blood, but your piety reaches Him.” [surah 22, Verse 37] Significance of Qurbani Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) once said to his beloved daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha), “You must stand in the presence of your animal sacrifice, and bear witness to it, for then you will be granted forgiveness, with the first drop of blood that drips from it, for every sin you have committed. (As you stand there) you must say ‘Inna Salaati wa Nusuki wa Mahyaaya wa Mamaati Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen’” [Ghunyalit Taalibi Tareeqal Haq, Vol. 3] What Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) told Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha) to recite in the above Hadith is a verse of the Holy Qur’an, the translation of which is, “Undoubtedly, my prayer, and my sacrifices, and my living and my dying are all for Allah Who is the Lord of all the worlds.” [surah 6, Verse 162] Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) once said, “Hazrat Dawood (Alaihis Salaam) asked, “Ya Allah, what will be the spiritual reward of a member of the Ummah of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), who offers an animal sacrifice?” Almighty Allah replied, “As his spiritual reward, he will be granted ten good deeds for every hair (on the animal’s body), and ten bad deeds will be erased from his record. He will also be promoted by ten degrees.” Hazrat Dawood (Alaihis Salaam) then asked, “Ya Allah, what will be his spiritual reward when he carves open the stomach?” To this Almighty Allah replied, “When the grave is split open to release him, Allah Ta’ala will bring him forth secure from hunger and thirst, and safe from the terrors of the Resurrection. O Dawood, for every piece of its meat, he will be awarded poultry in the Garden of Paradise, and those birds will be the size of Bactrian camels. For every one of its forelegs, he will be awarded one of the steeds of the Garden of Paradise. For every hair on its body, he will be awarded a palatial mansion in the Garden of Paradise. For every hair on its head, he will be awarded a maiden from among the houries (of Paradise). Surely you must know O Dawood, that the animal sacrifices represent the riding animals (of Paradise), and that those sacrifices wipe out sinful errors and drive away misfortunes.” [Ghunyalit Taalibi Tareeqal Haq, Vol. 3] Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Offer your sacrifices and feel happy about letting them go, for if someone takes his sacrificial animal, and turns it to face the Qibla, its blood and its hair will be preserved for him until the Day of Resurrection. When the blood falls into the dust, it is falling into Allah’s safekeeping. Spend freely, that you may be recompensed abundantly!” Once Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) first recited the verse, “The day We shall carry the duty-bound (pious) towards the Most Affectionate as guests.” [surah 19, Verse 85] He then went on to say, “And who will the guests consist of other than riders mounted on their thoroughbred camels? Those thoroughbred camels of theirs are now their sacrificial animals. (At the Resurrection) they will be provided with she-camels, the likes of which no creatures have ever seen, and these will be equipped with saddles of gold and bridles of chrysolite. Then they will transport them to the Garden of Paradise, so that they may enter through its gate.” [Ghunyalit Taalibi Tareeqal Haq, Vol. 3] Ettiquettes of Qurbani Qurbani is Wajib upon every Muslim male and female who is of sound mind, ###### (reached puberty), not a traveller and possesses the amount of Nisaab. It is not necessary that the amount of Nisaab be in one’s possession for a complete lunar year as is the case for Zakaat. Qurbani is not Wajib upon a child or an insane person even if they own the amount of Nisaab. However, if a person on whom Qurbani is not Wajib, purchases an animal with the intention of performing Qurbani, it will then become Wajib to perform that Qurbani [shaami ] The Ibaadat of Qurbani is prescribed only for three special days i.e. the 10th, 11th and 12th days of Zil Hajj. Qurbani may be performed on any of these days but the first day is better. It is makrooh to perform Qurbani at night. By giving in Sadaqah the equivalent amount of Qurbani during these three days will not compensate nor fulfil the Qurbani and one will be committing a sin for not fulfilling a Wajib act. Qurbani is a unique Ibaadat, and in the same way that Salaah cannot compensate for Fasting or Zakaat cannot compensate for Hajj, similarly Sadaqah and Charity cannot compensate for Qurbani. [Fatawa Alamgiri ] A person should show mercy and affection to the sacrificial animal and must not treat it harshly. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “You must treat your sacrificial animals properly, for they will be your riding animals on the Day of Resurrection.” A camel, cow or sheep can be sacrificed provided they have reached the necessary age for Qurbani and they are not defective in any way. If more than a third of the ear or tail of an animal is cut off, such an animal is not suitable for Qurbani. [Durre Mukhtar] A sheep or goat must be at least one year old, a cow two years old and a camel five years old. When slaughtering, one should face the Qibla and ensure that a sharp knife is used so that the animal will not suffer. After slaughtering, the animal should not be skinned or cut up into pieces until it becomes completely cold. One animal should not be slaughtered in the presence of another animal. If an animal that has been selected for Qurbani gives birth before its slaughter or while slaughtering it, then the newly born animal should also be slaughtered. With regard to the distribution of the meat, A’la Hazrat Imam Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan says that it is desirable to divide the meat into 3 parts: one for oneself, one for relatives, and one for the poor, or if he wants, he can eat it all of it or distribute it all. [Fatawa-e-Razvia] Furthermore, it is Haraam to sell the Qurbani meat and the slaughterer or skinner etc. cannot be given the skin or meat as payment for their services. A separate remuneration must be given. Ayyam-e-Tashreeq Allah Ta’ala states in the Holy Qur’an, “And remember Allah during the numbered days.” [surah 2, Verse 203] The ‘numbered days’ refer to the Days of Tashreeq which begin from Fajr of the 9th of Zil Hajj to the Asr Salaah of the 13th of Zil Hajj. [Tafseer Noorul Irfaan] It is Wajib to recite the Takbeer once, loudly immediately after every Fardh Salaah during these days, however it is better to recite it three times. The Takbeer to be recited is ‘Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar Allahu Akbar wa Lillaahil Hamd’. It is Wajib on both males and females, but females should recite the Takbeer softly. [shaami ] However, if a person is a traveller (Musaafir) who has not made an intention to stay in the city then Takbeer is not Wajib upon him. [Durre Mukhtar] May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to sincerely fulfil the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) and May Allah Ta’ala through His Infinite Mercy accept all our Qurbani and Ibaadaat, Ameen.

Maqaam-e-Ibrahim Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) states that Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) was sitting close to the Ka’bah straightening the point of his arrow, when suddenly Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) arrived. This was a long time since Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) had last visited Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam). Father and son both embraced one another. Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) said, “O my son! Allah has commanded me to do something.” Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) replied, “O my dear father! You must fulfill the command of Allah.” Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) said, “My dear son, you must assist me in this endeavour,” and when the son replied in the positive, he then said, “The walls of the Ka’bah have collapsed. Allah has commanded me to rebuild (join) them and you will have to assist me in this.” Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) says that Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) used to cut and bring huge bricks from the mountains and Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) used to plaster and lay it on the wall. Both father and son continued to construct the Ka’bah. One was bringing over the bricks of rock whilst the other was constructing it. Now, the walls had become so high that it became difficult for Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) to reach it to further build the walls, so Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam) brought a piece of rock which Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) placed under his foot so he could continue to construct the Ka’bah. As the height of the walls increased, so did the height of that stone, and the very same stone took the imprint of the sacred foot of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) into itself. That stone now had the impression of the sacred footprint of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam). [bukhari Shareef ] Now what is the excellence of this stone? After the construction of the Ka’bah was completed, both made the following Dua, “O Allah! (We are constructing the Ka’bah), accept it from us; Undoubtedly, You are All Hearing, All Knowing.” [surah 2, Verse 127] They further made the following Dua, “O Allah! Make us submissive to You and of our offspring a nation submissive to You, tell us our ways of worship, and turn to us with Your mercy. Surely, You are Most-Relenting and Most-Merciful. O Allah! And send in them a Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Your signs and teach them Your Book and wise knowledge and may purify them well. Surely, You are the Predominant, the Wise.” [surah 2, Verse 128-129] At that time, Dua is being made for our Beloved Aaqa Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), i.e. send down a most exalted and most unique Rasool who will recite Your verses and who will adorn the hearts of the people with the light of faith and teach them the Deen. Subhaanallah! Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) says, “Now, do you know what that stone is? That stone is Maqaam-e-Ibrahim.” It is concerning the very same Maqaam-e-Ibrahim that the Holy Qur’an announces, “Therein are the clear signs, the place where Ibrahim stood.” [surah 3, Verse 97] Concerning the Maqaam-e-Ibrahim it is not being said that it is one clear sign but it is being said that there are many clear signs. In other words there is one Maqaam-e-Ibrahim but Allah Ta’ala is not referring to it as one clear sign, but He is referring to it as clear signs (plural). What does this mean? It means that it is not known how many clear signs and proofs are present in the one Maqaam-e-Ibrahim. This stone was blessed by the feet of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam) and when he stood on it, Allah Ta’ala spoke about it in the Holy Qur’an with such great respect and honour. Almighty Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an, “And make the station of Ibrahim a place of prayer.” [surah 2, Verse 125] In other words, O those of you who make Tawaaf of the Ka’bah! If you wish to have your Tawaaf accepted, then make the Maqaam-e-Ibrahim the Qibla of your Namaaz. You have made the Tawaaf of the Ka’bah, so why do you not make the impression of the foot of the one who built the Ka’bah your Qibla? First make it your Qibla and then your Tawaaf will be accepted. Now, just see how Almighty Allah has blessed the signs of his beloveds and made them from amongst His Signs and caused them to be respected and revered. So many thousands of years have passed, more than four thousand years have passed now, from where to where the world has gone? The palaces and forts of so many kings have eroded into the earth, but the Maqaam-e-Ibrahim is still preserved and protected up to this day. Hence, for as long as the Ka’bah remains, the impression of the sacred foot of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam), the personality who constructed the Holy Ka’bah shall also remain. An important point that arises here is: is there no Ne’mat (Bounty) of Allah in the House of Allah? Which blessing is not found in the Ka’bah? Whatever you ask, you shall attain. Is that not so? Now, what then was the need for Ghairullah (that which is other than Allah) in this exalted house of Allah? On one side of the Ka’bah is the foot impression of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihis Salaam), on the other side of the same Ka’bah is the Well of Zam Zam that started from the blessed feet of Hazrat Isma’il (Alaihis Salaam), and in the same Baitullah is also the impression of the feet of Hazrat Hajira (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anha) in the form of Saffah and Marwa. What is the need of Ghairullah in front of the Ka’bah, that Allah has caused them to be kept there adorned with such respect and honour? So Listen! Our Creator wants to show us this, that you cannot attain the blessings of the doorpost of Allah’s House unless you do not attain the blessings of the sacred footprints of His beloveds. Those who have not yet attained the blessings of this Court should first take the Sadaqah and blessings of the sacred foot impressions of the beloveds. Now, does this not clearly show that to give monumental status to the belongings of the beloveds, to respect them, to honour them and to take blessings from them are all things which Allah is pleased with and this is in fact the real aim (to attain the blessings). Therefore Allah Ta’ala states in the Holy Qur’an, “And whoso respects the signs of Allah, then it is from the piety of hearts.” [surah 22, Verse 32] This clearly shows us that it is the piety in one’s heart that leads one to respect and honour the signs of Allah Ta’ala and those things that have a connection to his beloveds. Therefore those people that blurt out that it is Shirk to respect and honour the things that are connected to the beloved servants of Allah, should read the Holy Qur’an properly and should ponder about what they actually do when they go for Hajj. May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to always be at the feet of His Beloved Servants and to respect and honour those things that are associated with them, Ameen. [Compiled from Khutbaat-e-Muhadith-e-Kabeer Hazrat Allama Zia-ul-Mustafa Qadri Amjadi ]

Abu Jahl was the leader of the Quraish, a stone hearted tyrant and an enemy of Allah and His Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). However, like the tyrants of every era, he too washumiliated and disgraced before his death in the Battle of Badr and the Qudrat of Almighty Allahwas again manifested.Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) narrates, “I was standing in the battle-lineof Badr flanked by two young boys. One of them secretively asked, “Please can you tell me whoAbu Jahl is?” I asked, “Why? What business do you have with him?” He answered, “I have taken avow to Allah Ta’ala that whenever Abu Jahl is seen by me, I will either kill him or die fighting, ashe is a great enemy to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)!” I looked at this boy inastonishment while the second said the same thing. At that moment Abu Jahl appeared before ustwirling his sword and I gestured towards him. The young boys immediately seized upon him as apredator pounces on his prey, and with their swords, launched a brave and severe attack whichbrought Abu Jahl to the ground. Their names were Hazrat Mu’awiz and Hazrat Mu’aaz(Radiallahu Ta’ala Anhuma), the sons of Afra.Seeing this, Ikramah (the son of Abu Jahl, who later accepted Islam) rushed to his father’s aid andattacked Hazrat Mu’aaz (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) with his sword from the back, striking him on hisleft shoulder with such force that he managed to cut away his arm from the shoulder socket,leaving the arm to dangle from it by only a little flesh. In this condition, Hazrat Mu’aaz(Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) fought and chased Ikramah who was later able to run away from him.The young Sahaabi then continued to fight with others but found his hanging arm to be anobstruction to him. Bending to the ground, he then held it with his feet and rose sharply,completely separating it from his body and in this way was able to fight more freely.” [bukhariShareef; Dalaa’ilun Nubuwwah]Hazrat Mu’aaz's (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) wound healed shortly thereafter and he lived until thecaliphate of Hazrat Sayyiduna Uthman-e-Ghani (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh). Qazi Iyaad (RadiallahuTa’ala Anh) narrated that when the battle ended Hazrat Mu’aaz (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) took hislost arm to Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), who applied his blessed saliva to his arm andfixed it back onto his shoulder. [Madaarijun Nubuwwah]Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) later passed by Abu Jahl as he lay on theground with little vigour left in him. He placed his leg upon Abu Jahl’s neck and said, “Abu Jahl!Have you seen the manner in which Allah Ta’ala has disgraced you?” Abu Jahl, even in this state,arrogantly replied, “This is not an achievement for you. My killing is only the killing of someoneby his fellow countrymen. Though I do regret being killed by farmers, and wish it would havebeen someone else who killed me.” (Both Hazrat Mu’aaz and Hazrat Mu’awiz (Radiallahu Ta’alaAnhuma) were from the Ansaar, who were farmers. This profession was looked down upon bythe Quraish and hence Abu Jahl’s lamentation.) [Dalaa’ilun Nubuwwah]Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) narrates, “I began to strike Abu Jahl's headwith my blunt sword, which made him loosen his grip on his sword, so I took it from him. As hewas dying, he moved his head up and asked, “Who won the battle?” I answered, “Allah and HisRasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).” Then I shook his beard and said, “Praise be to Allah whodisgraced you, oh enemy of Allah!” I then removed his helmet and swung a heavy blow to hiswww.raza-e-khushtar.orgneck with his own sword separating his head from his body. I then removed his weapons andarmour, and took his head to the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and said, “YaRasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), here is the head of Abu Jahl”. Rasoolullah (SallallahuAlaihi Wasallam) said three times, “Praise be to Allah who has glorified Islam and the Muslims.”Then he (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) prostrated to thank Allah and said, “Every Ummah has aFiraun, the Firaun of this Ummah was Abu Jahl.”Abu Jahl was the worst enemy of Islam and the Prophet of Islam. Even after his legs had been cut,his whole body was bleeding, and he was on the verge of his death, still this ill-fated enemy ofIslam stared at Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) and said, “Tell your Prophetthat I have hated him all my life, and even now, the fire of hatred is burning fiercely in myheart.” When Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) told Rasoolullah (SallallahuAlaihi Wasallam) what the stone-hearted enemy said, Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)said, “I am the most honourable and glorious of all the Prophets, my Ummah is the greatest of allthe Ummahs, and the Firaun of my Ummah is also the most stone-hearted and cruel of all otherFirauns. When the Firaun of Hazrat Moosa (Alaihis Salaam) was surrounded by the tall waves ofthe red sea, he said, “I believed, that there is no true diety except He in whom the children ofIsrael believed, and I am Muslim.” [surah 10, Verse 90] But the enmity and hatred of the Firaunof this Ummah further intensified instead of coming to an end at the time of his death.Just as Allah Ta’ala got a lame mosquito to cause the destruction of Namrood, so too did He gettwo little boys to cause the destruction of Abu Jahl. They attacked him making him fall onto theground, and cut his leg. He was unable to move but still he was conscious enough to see and feelhis disgrace. The arrogant Abu Jahl was beheaded by Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (RadiallahuTa’ala Anh) who was poor and weak and belonged to an inferior tribe. When he embraced Islam,Abu Jahl used to swear at him, grab him by his hair and slap his face but he was not able to react.On the day of the battle of Badr, by the grace of Allah, the same man mounted his chest, kickedhis head, trampled him beneath his feet, withdrew his sword from him and slew his head with it.From this incident we learn an important lesson; that if a person insults Rasoolullah (SallallahuAlaihi Wasallam), he is the enemy of Allah and he can have no association with us whatsoever.The Imaan of the Blessed Sahaabah was such that, let alone adults who are answerable for theiractions, even little boys who heard someone insult Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) madeit their objective to fight that enemy till they die.Yet today we have Muslims who claim to be followers of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)yet they befriend those who insult Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), sit with them, eatwith them and perform Salaah behind them. Is this the extent to which our Imaan has diluted?We should take heed from this incident that the enemy of Allah and His Beloved Rasool(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is no doubt our enemy, even if he is our blood brother!May Allah Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq to be true lovers and followers of Rasoolullah (SallallahuAlaihi Wasallam) and to hate for the sake of Allah those that insult His Beloved Rasool (SallallahuAlaihi Wasallam), Ameen.

Permissibility of Faatiha Teeja, Daswaan and Chaliswaan The reward (Thawab) of physical and financial good deeds is conveyed and received in favour of the other Muslim and it is permissible, in support of which there are many proofs provided by the verses of the Holy Qur'an, AHadith of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and the sayings (statements) of the religious scholars. The Holy Qur'an has stressed upon Muslims to pray for the welfare of other Muslims as brothers and well wishers in the Islamic fraternity; funeral prayer of deceased Muslim is a glaring example in this behalf. In the Mishkaat, Babul Fitan, Babul Malaahim, Chapter Two, there is a saying of Hadrat Abu Huraira: يضمن لي منكم أن أصلي في مسجد العشاء ، يعني بالأيلة ركعتين أو أربعة ، يقول هذه عن أبي هريرة Is there any of you who will undertake to pray two or four rak'ahs on my behalf in the mosque of al-Ashshar, stating, "they are on behalf of Abu Hurayrah" Sunan Abi Dawood, Kitab al-Malaahim, Vol 2, Page 244, Hadith 3754<br style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); ">Shau'ab al-Iman lil Bayhaqi, Bab al Fadail al-Hajj wa al-Umrah, Vol. 9, Page 152, Hadith 3960 From the above narration three clear problems and their solutions can be deduced namely: To offer physical act of worship (Namaz) with the intention of conveying the thawab of that Namaz to any other person is permissible. To utter by the tongue praying Almighty Allah to convey the thawab to so and so (by Name) is much better than simple intention. To offer the Namaz in the Masjid of some righteous saintly person with the intention of receiving more thawab is also permissible. Fatiha, Teeja (Fatiha made on the 3rd day after a person's death), Daswaan (the 10th day after) and Chaliswaan (on the 40th day after) etc. pertain to the exclusive category of Eesal-e-Thawab and not for receiving any benefit for one's own self! On these occasions Fatiha (recitation of Qur'an a kind of physical deed of goodness) and Sadqah (a mode of financial involvement) are done mainly, rather exclusively for conveying the reward (Eesal-e-Sawab), in favour of the deceased persons whether near and dear ones or some spiritual dignitaries (Awliyal Allah) who are in themselves the fountain heads of blessing and beneficence for their devotees. In Tafsir Ruh al-Bayan, it is said while commenting on the verse 155 of Surah An'aam: وعن حميد الاعرج قال من قرء القران و ختمه ثم دعا امن علي دعائه اربعة الاف ملک ثم لايزالون يدعون له و يستغفرون و يصلون عليه الي المساء او الي الصباح It is reported from Hadrat Aa'raj that the person who completes the recitation of the Holy Qur'an from beginning (at a stretch or with intermittent intervals) then prays for its acceptance along with the fulfillment of his desires in the Presence of Almighty Allah, on that occasion four thousand angels say Aameen and they (the angels) remain engaged in the prayer (Dua) for the betterment and forgiveness of that person from morning to evening or from evening to morning. [Tafsir Rooh al-Bayan, Vol. 3, Page 156/157, Under Verse 155 of Surah al-An'aam] This very subject has also been mentioned in the book of Imam Nawawi's Kitab al Azkaar, Chapter relating to the Tilawat (recitation of the Holy Quran). It is evident from the above presented reference that the prayer begged from Almighty Allah on the conclusion of the Completion of recitation of the Qur'an (known as Khatm-e-Quran), is granted by Almighty Allah. The deed of Eesal-e-Sawab is also a dua (invocation) in the Presence of Almighty Allah. This means that if the Eesal-e-Sawab is done when the Tilawat of the Quran has been done in full, it shall be most beneficial both for the person for whom the Eesal-e-Sawab is intended and the person or persons who help completing the reciting of the Quran for that purpose. In the book Ash'atul Lam'at it is said in the chapter Ziyaratil Qubur (visiting the graves ), وتصدق کردہ شوداز میت بعد رفتن اداز عالمتا ہفت روز "After the death of the deceased, the sadqah should be given for seven days". [Ashiat al-Lam'at, Vol. 1, Page 716] At another place in the some book it is said, وبعض روایات آمدہ است کہ روح میت مے آید خانہ خورا شب جمعہ پس نظرمی کند کہ تصدق کنند از دے یا نہ "The soul of the deceased visits its home in the night of Friday to see whether the inmates (relatives) are offering sadqah or not." [Ashiat al-Lam'at, Vol. 1, Page 716] From this it is seen that at places where breads are distributed for seven days continuously (daily) after the demise of the relative and offer Fatiha regularly on each Thursday, the ceremony has this origin as to its admissibility. In the book Anwar-e-Sati'ah and Hashiyah Khazanat ar-Riwayaat it is written that Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) offered sadqah on the third, seventh and fortieth day of the martyrdom of Sayyiduna Hamzah and repeated the same at every sixth months and at the end of the year. [Anwaar-e-Sati'ah, Page 145] This is the origin and reality of the generally known Teeja, Chaaleewan, Shash Mahi (sixth monthly) and Barsi (yearly) Fatiha among the sunni Muslims. Imam al-Nawawi Alaihir raHma has said: Hadrat Anas bin Malik used to gather his family members on the occasion of Khatm al-Quran and offered Fatiha, in the Presence of Allah for the welfare of all. [Kitab al-Azkaar, Baab Tilawatil Qur'an] Hakeem Ibn Utbah says that Once Ibn Abi Lubabah invited a group of the people and told them that he had invited them at his home because he was completing the Khatm al-Qur'an on that day so that they might benefit thereby as the dua on that auspicious occasion receives the acceptance from the Almighty Allah. [Kitab al-Azkaar, Baab Tilawatil Qur'an] It is also reported by Hadrat Mujahid on reliable authority that Some righteous persons used to gather the people on the occasion of the Khatm al-Qur'an and told them that on this occasion, the Mercy (Rahmat) from Allah descends upon those present there. [Kitab al-Azkaar, Baab Tilawatil Qur'an] This provides sanction from holding the gathering on the occasions of Teejah, and Cheh'lam (Chaliswan) is a practice among the saintly persons of the Ahlus Sunnah, which is in a sense their sunnah. In Raddul Muhtar it is said that according to a Hadith: من قرأ الإِخلاص أحد عشر مرة ثم وهب أجرها للأموات أعطي من الأجرِ بعدد الأموات If a person recites Surah Ikhlas eleven times and conveys its thawab to the deceased Muslims, then he himself shall receive the thawab equal to the total reward given to the souls of the deceased Muslims. [Raddul Muhtar, Qir'at lil Mayyit, Baab ad-Dafan, Vol. 1, Page 666] It is said in the Shaami: و يقرء من القران ماتيسرله من الفاتحة و اول البقرة و اية الکرسي و امن الرسول و سورة يس و تبارک الملک و سوره التکاثر و الاخلاص اثني عشر مرة او احدي عشر او سبعا او ثلاثا ثم يقول اللهم اوصل ثواب ماقرئناه الي فلان او اليهم One may recite the Holy Qur'an by way of Fatiha, on any particular occasion in the following manner: In the beginning Surah Fatiha, then the first there verses of the Surah Baqrah then Ayat-ul-Kursi, the last three verses of the Surah Baqrah, then Surah Yasin, Surah Mulk, Surah Takathur and in the end Surah Ikhlas the last one recited Twelve times or Eleven times or Seven times or Three time then pray to Almighty Allah for the Eesal-e-Sawab in favour of so and so person or persons. [Raddul Muhtar, Qir'at lil Mayyit, Baab ad-Dafan, Vol. 1, Page 666] In the above passages full procedure of the known offering of Fatiha has been outlined, which in short is that the man offering Fatiha should recite the Holy Qur'an from different places and finally pray to Almighty Allah to grant the reward of the recitation in favour of or persons concerned. Since it is sunnah to raise hand at the time of final prayer of Eesal-e-Sawab, the man should raise both palms joined together up to the shoulders. Thus the proof of the Fatiha is established. It is said in the Fatawa Aziziyah: طعامیکہ ثواب آن نیاز حضرت امامین نمایند برآں قل و فاتحہ ودرود خواندن متبرک می شود وخوردن بسیار خوب است "The Fatiha which is intended for Hadrat Imam Hasan and Hadrat Imam Hussain on the food prepared for the occasion should be offerred with the recitation of the Surah Fatiha accompanied by four Quls and the Durood which is the source of blessing and eating the food prepared for the occasion is also blissful." [Fatawa Aziziyah, Page 75] In the Fatawa-e-Azizia, at page 41 it is said: اگر مالیدہ و شیر برائے فاتحہ بزرگے بقصد ایصال ثواب بروح ایشاں پختہ بخوراند جائز است مضائقہ نیست "If the Fatiha for the thawab of the Awliya Allah is offered on the food prepared with the milk and the bread meshed together (known as Maleedah) is also permissible and there is no harm in doing so." [Fatawa Aziziyah, Vol. 1 , Page 41] ؑEven the Teeja of Shah Waliullah (who the opposition accepts as their leader) took place. It is recorded in Malfoozat-e-Abdul Aziz: روز سوم کثرت ہجوم مردم آں قدر بود کہ بیروں از حساب است ہشتادویک کلام اللہ بہ شمار آمدہ و زیادہ ہم شدہ باشد و کلمہ را حصریست In the Teeja (3rd after the demise) of Shah Waliyullah there was a huge crowd of persons who could not be counted easily and number of the Khat'm-e-Qur'an was no less then eighty one or more and the repetition of the Kalima-e-Tayyabah was literally beyond numbers. [Malfoozat-e-Abdul Aziz, Page 80] This justifies the ceremony of the Fatiha and Teeja and the recitation of the Holy Qur'an as much as it is convenient preferably the Khatm-e-Qur'an. Qasim Nanotvi of Madrissa Deoband, writes in his book Tehzeer an-Naas: جنید کے کسی مرید کا رنگ یکایک متغیر ہوگیا۔ آپ نے سبب پوچھا تو بروے مکاشفہ اس سے یہ کہا کہ اپنی ماں کو دوزخ میں دیکھتا ہوں حضرت جنید نے ایک لاکھ پانچ ہزار بار کلمہ پڑھا تھا یوں سمجھ کر بعض روایات میں اس قدر کلمہ کے ثواب پر وعدہ مغفرت ہے، آپ نے جی ہی جی میں اس مرید کی ماں کو بخش دیا اور اس کی اطلاع نہ دی۔ بخشتے ہی کیا دیکھتے ہیں کہ وہ جوان ہشاش بشاش ہے۔ آپ نے سبب پوچھا۔ اس نے عرض کیا کہ اپنی ماں کو جنت میں دیکھتا ہوں۔ آپ نے اس پر یہ فرمایا کہ اس جوان کے مکاشفہ کی صحت تو مجھ کو حدیث سے معلوم ہوئی۔ اور حدیث کی تصحیح اس کے مکاشفہ سے ہوگئی۔ "In a meeting, the colour of the face of one Murid of Hadrat Junaid changed suddenly (due to fear). Hadrat Junaid asked him the reason for this sudden fear, the murid explained through mukashifah that he has seen his mother in the hell. Hadrat Junaid had previously recited the Kalima one Lac and five thousand times. Believing that as he had come to know according to certain traditions (riwayat) that by reciting the Kalima for one Lac and five thousand times and the Eesal-e-Thawab thereof in favour of certain deceased there is hope that the deceased shall be granted forgiveness by Almighty Allah, Hadrat Junaid offered the thawab of the said Kalima to the mother of his murid, secretly and silently in his heart without informing the murid. Within a few moments the murid was seen bursting with delight and happiness. On being asked the reason of this sudden change he said that he was seeing his mother joyfully admitted in the Paradise Then Hadrat Junaid explained the situation and said that he had come to know the Mukashifah correctness of the young man through the Hadith and the correctness of the Hadith was confirmed by the Mukashifa of that man." [Tehzeer al-Naas, Page 24] From this passage it is observed that through the recitation of the Kalima Tayyaba one lac and five thousand times, and on being given reward to him, it is hoped that the deceased Muslim shall be forgiven of his short comings in the world. This tradition of Esal-e-Thawab has been accepted as the part of the Teeja. The only aspect for consideration is whether the food should be kept in front and then offers the Fatiha, by raising hands. There are many Ahadith concerning this point. It is recorded in Mishkaat Sharif, Chapter of Miracles (Al-Mu'jizaat). It is reported by Hadrat Abu Huraira that once he brought some dates in the presence of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and requested him to pray for its abundant growth فضمهن ثم دعا لي فيهن بالبرکة The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) mixed these dates together and prayed for increased growth of the dates (dry fruit). [Tirmidhi, Bab al-Manaqib, Vol 12, Page 327, Hadith 3774] It is recorded in the Mishkaat, Babul Mujizat that in the Battle of Tabuk, At one stage of the battle a shortage of food was felt in the Islamic army. The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) asked every man present there to bring whatever was with him. Every one brought whatever was with him and presented it to the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). The tablecloth was spread. The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) prayed for the blessing over the food so spread. After this he asked the men to put back the food in the utensils (pots) as a reserve for eating at the food time. [Mishkat al-Masabih, Baab al-Maujizat, Page 539] In the same Mishkaat, it is also recorded that On the wedding of the Holy Prophet (peace be upno him) with Hadrat Zainab, Hadrat Umm-e-Saleem prepared a small quantity of valima in celebration of the wedding. But the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) invited a large number of Companions to attend the Valima. The food was obviously short. The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) recited some prayer on the food and passed his Holy hand over the food. [Mishkat al-Masabih, Baab al-Maujizat, Page 539] There is yet another incident of praying over the food for the blessing in the food which is recorded in the same Mishkaat and it is that On the occasion of the battle of Trench (Ghazwa-e-Khandaq), the Companion Hadrat Jabir prepared some small quantity of food for the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). When the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) came to Hadrat Jabir, He brought some kneaded flour with intent for prayer for its sufficiency to feed the number of guest-companions whom the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had brought with them to participate in taking the food. The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) offered Dua for the barakah in the food and mixed his blessed saliva (lu'ab) as a token of blessing. [Mishkat al-Masabih, Baab al-Maujizat, Page 539] However, it suffices to prove that necessary stages of the Fatiha described in these lines, prove the Fatiha as a permissible offering for the purpose of Eesal-e-Sawab. It is now clear that Fatiha is the combination of the above mentioned two things namely, the recitation of the Quran and Sadqah which are obviously permissible as well as the means and medium of blessing (barkat) in their own way. Then why should the combination of these two in the offering of Fatiha be considered as Haram, when the intent has no mundane or worldly gain in the offering of Fatiha? For obvious reasons when the ingredients of many eatables are halal, then on what grounds the combination of these ingredients be declared as unlawful or haram when the prepared combination does not produce any objectionable result which is not permissible in the laws of the shariah. The other point to observe in this regard is that the thing for which fatiha or dua for blessing is sought, should be placed before the person doing the dua. This is sunnah and the tradition of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) as we have seen that in the cases mentioned in these lines the things for which blessing was prayed were placed before the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). The funeral pier (Janaza) of the deceased is placed in front of the Imam who leads the funeral prayer and offers the Dua forgiveness in the Presence of Allah. Just in the same way the foodstuff on which blessing is sought is placed before the person offering the dua. There appears no valid justification for objecting this gesture of seeking Blessings from Almighty Allah. It is said that the Syeduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wa Sallam while sacrificing the animal of Qurbani prayed for the blessings in favour of the Ummah while the animal of sacrifice lay before him, he recited he following dua on that occasion: اللهم هذا من امة محمد O Allah! Accept this Qurbani (Sacrifice) on behalf of my Ummah. [sunan Abi Dawood, Vol. 2, Page 30] The Dua on the occasion of Aqiqa is also recited over the sacrificial animal that remains before the sight. Reciting Bismillah before eating the food kept in front is the command of the Shariagh. Bismillah, as we all know, is the verse of the Holy Qur'an. Fatiha for Eesal-e-Sawab or blessing is the process on a larger scale but not different in any way! The leader of the prohibitors of the Fatiha is also in favour of the Fatiha in the current manner. Shah Waliyullah in his book Kitabul Intibah fi Salassil Auliya writes as under. پس دہ مرتبہ درود خوانند ختم تمام کنند بر قدرے شیرینی فاتحہ بنام خواجگان چشت عموماً بخواند و حاجت از خدا سوال نمایند "Then recite the Durood ten times and after completing it offer the Fatiha in the name and on behalf of the Khwajgan-e-Chisht on some sweets and then pray to Allah for His Blessing." [Kitabul Intibah fi Salassil Auliya, Page 114] Shah Waliyullah in his other book 'Zubdatun Nasaaiq' writes while replying to a question addressed to him: وشیر برنج بر فاتحہ بزرگے بقصد ایصال ثواب بروح الیشاں یزند و بخورند مضائقہ نیست و اگر فاتحہ بنام بزرگے وادہ شود اغنیا راہم خوردن جائز است "Offer Fatiha on the food cooked with the mixture of rice and milk for the Eesal-e-Sawab of some Wali Allah and eat some of this yourself besides offering to the poor and the needy, If the Fatiha is offered in the name of some mystic great personality. Then this can be taken even by rich and the well to do persons." [Zubdat an-Nasaiq, Page 132] Hadrat Haji Imdadullah, the Murshid of Ashraf Ali Thanwi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi has written in his book 'Faisla Haft Mas'alah' "No one has any objection and it is acceptable to all that the issue of Eesal-e-Thawab by itself for the blessings of the deceased persons is justifiable; however if the Fatiha or Eesal-e-Sawab is done in the name of some chosen person and restrict in the blessing thereof exclusively to that personality, believing it as Fard or Wajib, then such a course is prohibited except that this exclusive offering is on account of some specific reason without believing as Fard and Wajib, then such an offering can be allowed. This may be taken as or suggesting recitation of certain part of the Holy Qur'an in the offering of some Nawafils or other suggested prayers. The latter course has the approval and consent of the religious scholars, for example, practice of some Mashaikh in the Namaz of Tahajjud." [Faisla Haft Mas'alah] Then at another place he says: "Though the intent in the heart for offering any namaz is permissible, but in order to have a kind of union between the heart and the tongue, it is advisable if the intent (Niyat) of the Namaz may also be uttered by tongue. Apropos of this holy intent in respect of the Namaz, if a few words O Allah! Grant the thawab of this Fatiha to some deceased. It should be taken as something permissible, This in other words, justifies the offering of the Fatiha or Eisale Sawab, as is usually done by devotees of the Sunnat wal Jama'at, especially some portion of the Holy Qur'an is also recited in the latter occasions in which the sawab of the Quran will be added to the offering of Fatiha. The most striking feature of this admissibility of the Nazar-o-Niyaz as the high ideals expressed by the great scholar" [Faisla Haft Mas'alah] Hadrat Haji Sahib continues saying: "The Giyarhween of Ghaus Pak, Daswan, Beeswan, Chehlam, Shashmahi and Salan (The fatiha ceremonies of the day, twentieth day, fortieth day, the Sixth montly and the Annual Fatihas), Tosha of Hadrat Shaikh Abdul Haq and Barsini of Hadrat Shah Bu Ali Qalander, the Halwa of Shab-e-Bra'at and other modes of fatiha etc come within the purview of this general admissibility." [Faisla Haft Mas'alah] The broad hearted words of the great Pir Sahib have settled the problem of Fatiha as a great and worth while decision in this behalf, on the moral logical, philosophical, religious, and spiritual grounds, leaving no justifiable excuse or objection in this behalf and if any such things crop up by way of objection or denial then it will not be difficult to answer them effectively! -- Extracted From Ja Al-Haq (The Obliteration of Falsehood) by Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Na'eemi

In the year 1258 (675 A.H.), there lived a tyrant Mongolian leader by the name of Haloko, who invaded Baghdad and killed thousands of Ulama. This paved the way for Christian missionaries to preach Christianity and convert Muslims openly. Haloko himself was married to a Christian woman. One day, a delegation of the most notable Christians headed for Baghdad to attend a grand party to celebrate the conversion of a key Mongolian leader to Christianity. The Mongolian leader had his favourite hunting dog on a leash nearby. One of the Christians then began congratulating the Mongolian leader on his wise decision and then proceeded to revile the blessed character of our Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). The dog started acting violently and jumped on the Christian, scratching him badly. It took several men to make the dog let go of the Christian. One of the attendees turned to the Christian and said, “The dog did this because of what you said about Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).” The Christian brushed aside the man’s comment and arrogantly said, “No, that was not the reason for the dog’s reaction. When I was speaking, I pointed with my hand and the dog thought that I was going to hit him.” The Christian appeared unmoved by the incident and continued to insult the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). At that time the dog, in such a rage, cut itself loose, jumped on the Christian and sank its molars in the man’s neck. It snatched his throat out and the man died immediately. This incident caused 40 000 Mongolians to embrace Islam. [Ad-Durar al-Kaaminah, Vol. 3] From the above incident it can be seen that even a dog has so much love for Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that it cannot bear to hear any insult on the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Hazrat Allama Qaazi Ayaaz (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) states that the Ulama of this Ummah have agreed upon that, “An Islamic king should order the killing of the person that swears Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), finds fault in him, his family, his religion or any of his blessed habits, compares him to something unworthy, as well as that person that curses him or says something terrible to afflict him. In all of these cases the individual will become a murtad (apostate) and shall be killed. Muhammad bin Sahnoon has stated that the person who insults Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is a kaafir, and anyone who has a doubt regarding him being a kaafir and his punishment, is also a kaafir. The punishment of the individual that disrespects Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is death.” [shifa Sharif, Vol. 2] Just as Hazrat Allama Qaazi Ayaaz (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) has stated, similarly, even the dog knows that the punishment for disrespecting Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is death. A'la Hazrat Imam Ahle Sunnat Ash Shah Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) has stated in his Al-Malfooz Shareef that if a person was in a jungle with one glass of water and he comes across a kaafir and a dog who are both dying of thirst, he must give the glass of water to the dog because the dog believes in Allah and his Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) while the kaafir is a disbeliever. Some people might argue that the kaafir is still a human being and has a right over the dog for the water. If a person has true Imaan and true love for the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) he should consider the following: Imagine you are in that jungle with a glass of water, and you come across the hunting dog of the Mongolian leader on one side, who cannot bear even a single word of insult on the Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), and on the other side you have the vile Christian man whose mouth is only filled with blasphemy and insults on Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Now ask yourself, who would you give the water to? We must learn from this that there is no compromise when it comes to the love of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and that whoever it may be, family, friend or relative, if they insult the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) they should no longer be dear to us and we must hate them for the sake of Allah. He who is the enemy of Almighty Allah and his Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) can NEVER be dear to us. As was said by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim Khushtar Siddiqui Qadri Razvi (Rahmatullah Alaih), “Let us not live with them; let us consider them as our enemies. Neither must we listen to them nor sit in their company.” Another lesson to be learnt from the above incident is that love for the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) can only result in success. If a dog attending a Christian ceremony displays its love for Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and converts 40 000 Mongolians to Muslims, what cannot we achieve by displaying to the world our love for the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and by acting on the Shariah and Sunnah that he has given us? We should always remember that true love for Nabi-e-Kareem (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is success and salvation in this world and in the hereafter Insha Allah. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all the Taufeeq to have true love for Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and to practice upon the Shariah and the Sunnah, Ameen.

<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 Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een and all the pious servants of Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. The religion of Islam gave women an honorable status and true dignity. Before the advent of Islam, women had no rights of any kind, or an independent identity in any form. The great importance of the Muslim woman’s role – whether as wife, sister, or daughter, and the rights that are due to her and the rights that are due from her – have been explained in the Glorious Qur'an, and further details of this have been explained in the purified Sunnah. With the advent of Islam came the verse from the Qur'an condemning those who practiced female infanticide: واذا بشر احدهم بالانثى ظل وجهه مسودا وهو كظيم۔ يتوارى من القوم من سوء ما بشر به ايمسكه على هون ام يدسه في التراب الا ساء ما يحكمون۔ “And when one among of them receives the glad tidings of a daughter, his face turns black for the day, and he remains seething. Hiding from the people because of the evil of the tidings; "Will he keep her with disgrace, or bury her beneath the earth?"; pay heed! Very evil is the judgment they impose!” [surah an-Nahl : 58/59] The Holy Qur'an makes no distinction between man and woman as regards to the fundamental human rights. Here we may specifically state that woman, like man, is the possessor of free personality, and enjoys equality with man, in respect of: Her spiritual and moral status: The Qur'an says: للرجال نصيب مما اكتسبوا وللنساء نصيب مما اكتسبن “…Unto men the benefit of what they earn (of virtue) and unto women the benefit of what they earn (of virtue)” [surah al-Nisa : 32] i.e. in matters of spiritual grace both, man and woman, enjoy equal status and are independent of one another. A woman’s responsibility in faith is exactly the same as that of a man. Women are to pray, fast, give charity, perform the pilgrimage and perform other forms of Ibadah. A woman is rewarded for this just like a man. A woman must believe in the Oneness of Almighty Allah, the Books of Almighty Allah , the Angels of Almighty Allah, the Prophets of Almighty, the Day of Resurrection, the Day of Judgment and Heaven and Hell, and Predestination. Her economic rights: The Qur'an says: للرجال نصيب مما ترك الوالدان والاقربون وللنساء نصيب مما ترك الوالدان والاقربون مما قل منه او كثر نصيبا مفروضا “Unto the men (of a family) belongs a share of that which parents and near kindred leave, and unto the women a share of that which the parents and near kindred leave, whether it be little or much – a legal share.” [surah al-Nisa : 7] Her legal rights: The Qur'an says: ولهن مثل الذي عليهن بالمعروف “…And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them, according to what is equitable…” [surah al-Baqarah : 228] Islam ensured a dignified life to the fair ######, which was hitherto treated in an unfair manner. Woman became the mistress of the household. Man was not allowed to beat or manhandle them nor deprive them of their share in the property. The Holy Qur'an declared: لا تضار والدة بولدها ولا مولود له بولده “A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child, nor he to whom the child is born (be made to suffer) because of his child (because both are equal before the law)…”[surah al-Baqarah : 233] Her right for gaining the Knowledge: Islam has made it a duty on every Muslim male and female to gain knowledge, which is considered to be a superior act of worship in Islam. In Islam, therefore both men and women are credited with the capacity for learning, understanding and teaching. Knowledge is not only limited to the religious knowledge but includes all forms of knowledge. Acquiring knowledge will enable Muslim women and men to get a better perception and understanding of the world around them and make them more conscious of Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. Conclusion: The status of Muslim women as defined in Islam is very important because women make up half of society and they are responsible for nurturing, guidance and reformation of the subsequent generations of men and women. It is the female who imbues principles and faith into the souls of the nation. Indeed, the Muslim woman is the initial teacher in building a righteous society. Islam brought a new lease of life to women. Islam elevated the status of women to great heights so high that she stood shoulder to shoulder with man. In the Islamic family, the role of men and women is complementary rather than competitive. Their duties are described as equal in importance but not identical in substance. Now, the issue of feminism in Islam is meaningless. The coming of Islam has brightened the life and future of women, in which Islam has lifted up their level. Islam upholds women to the highest and most respected position. I hope my effort will be appreciated and my sisters in faith will surely remember me in their prayers for peace and prosperity, health and happiness and Allah’s SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala Mercy and Favour. May Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, through the Waseela of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam accept this humble effort; and may He SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala give us the Toufeeq and Hidayah to restore the true rights to our Muslim women as dictated by Islam. Aameen!! N.B.: I do not intend to restrict the readership of this note to sisters only; brothers also can benefit from this note. May Almighty Allah’s blessings be always with us and our families. Aameen!! -- Extracted from: Gateway to Heaven (A Concise Manual for Muslim Sisters) by Sayyid Shah Aal-e-Rasool Nazmi al-Husaini al-Qadiri Barakati Marehrawi </b>

<b> 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] Hadrat Zaid ibn Arqam Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Messenger of Allah has said, “Whoever does not take something off his mustache is not one of us (not on our path).” [sunan Nisa'i, Vol 2, Page 274] Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings be Upon Him said: “He who does not shave off the hair from the abdomen and does not cut his nails and does not trim his mustaches, is not of us”. Sayyiduna Anas Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the maximum exemption for shaving off the hair from the abdomen and armpit and for cutting nails and for trimming the mustaches is forty days. [sahih Muslim] Hadrat Abu Huraira Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Messenger of Allah has said, “Cut the mustaches and let the beards grow long; (by doing this) do the opposite of the fire worshipers.” [sahih Muslim, Vol 2, Page 129] Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Glorious Prophet of Islam Peace and Blessings be Upon Him said: “Five things are from the traditions of the Prophets of the old: circumcision, removing the hair below the navel, trimming the mustaches, cutting the nails and removing the hair from armpit”. [bukhari, Muslim] IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Many of our Muslim brothers have opted to make their beards into a fashion and have a ‘stylish’ effect to it. Many completely shave it off and some leave a bit on the chin. Some keep their beards only 2 fingers long, and believe that they’re following the Shari’ah, despite the fact that those who shave all of their beards and those who shave it to less than one fist are all the same in sin in the eyes of Shari’ah. It has been stated in Bahar-e-Shari’at: To grow the beard is the Sunnah of the prophets. To shave it all or less than a fist is Haraam. Hadrat Shaykh ‘Abd al-Haq “Muhaddith-e-Dehlwi” has stated: To shave the beard is Haram, and the way of the English, the hindus and monkey-dancers. It is wajib to leave the beard to grow to one fist. Those fuqaha (scholars) who have stated that to keep the beard one fist is sunnat, then this is not because according to them to keep the beard to one fist is not wajib, but in fact “sunnah” in this context means the Islamic way, or because the wujub (necessity) of keeping a beard one fist has been proven from the Sunnah (the ahadeeth – prophetic traditions of the Beloved Prophet), just as the Eid prayers have been called sunnat, despite the fact that they are wajib. It has been stated in al-Durr al-Mukhtar (Vol. 2 Pg. 116), Radd al-Muhtar (Vol. 2 Pg. 117), al-Bahr al-Ra’iq (Vol. 2 Pg. 280), Fath al-Qadir (Vol. 2 Pg. 270), Tahtawi (Pg. 411) that: [and the words quoted here are of Tahtawi’s] According to the unanimous opinion, to shave the beard less than a fist as is the way of some westerners and effeminate persons who are fond of make-up like women, is not permissible. As regards shaving whole of the beard, then this is the way of the Jews of India and the fire-worshippers of Iran. 2. Hadrat Sayyiduna Imam al-Ghazali Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho said: If in a battle the dead amongst the Muslims and non-Muslim become mixed then every corpse will be recognized by their trimmed mustaches and beards (not less than a fist). Those that possess trimmed mustaches and beards will be bathed and dressed according to the Muslim rites and Salat-ul-Janazah read over them while those not possessing the above signs will be buried like the non-Muslims i.e. Without bathing and dressing and Salaat-ul-Janazah. 3. It is permissible to grow the beard more than the Shari’i limit of one fist. However - according to our Imams and scholars - to let the beard grow such that it becomes extremely out of proportion, and which shall be a incite people to point fingers and make humor out of that person, is offensive and disapproved of. [Lum’ah al-duha fi I’fa al-Luha (Imam Ahmed Raza Khan), Fatawa-e-Radawiyyah, Vol 22, Pages 571/573] - Taken from - Anwaar al-Hadith by Mufti Jalal al-Din al-Amjadi Alaihir raHma and "The way to be.." by Sayyid Shah Ale’Rasool Nazmi Barkaati Marehrawi </b>