AhleSunnat

BIRTH: He was born in the month of Rajab 1209 Hijri, in Marehrah Shareef. NAME: His name is Aale Rasool (radi Allaho anhu) and his title is Khaatimul Akaabir. HIS FATHER: His father was Hazrat Sayyid Shah Aale Barkaat Sutre Mia (radi Allaho anhu). EDUCATION: He attained his education from his father and various other great Ulama such as Hazrat Ainul Haq Shah Abdul Majid Badayouni (radi Allaho anhu), Hazrat Maulana Shah Salaamatullah Kashfi (radi Allaho anhu), Maulana Anwaar Saahib Farangmahali (radi Allaho anhu), Hazrat Maulana Abdul Waasi' Sayyidunpuri (radi Allaho anhu), Hazrat Maulana Shah Noorul Haq Zaraaqi Lucknowi (radi Allaho anhu) In 1226, he attained the Khilafat of the Zaraaqiya Silsila and on the request of Hazrat Ache Mia (radi Allaho anhu) he was enrolled to study Hadith under Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz Muhadith-e-Delhwi (radi Allaho anhu). He also studied Tib (medicine) under the guidance of his father, Hazrat Suthre Mia (radi Allaho anhu). SHEIKH-E-TARIQAT: He was mureed of Hazrat Ache Mia (radi Allaho anhu) and attained Khilafat from him and from his beloved father Hazrat Suthre Mia (radi Allaho anhu). HIS EXCELLENCE: Hazrat Aale Rasool Marehrwi (radi Allaho anhu) is from amongst the great Masha'ikh 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. He was so kind, that whenever any one 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?' In other words, he knew of what the Imam was thinking during Salaah. When Hazrat 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.' HIS KARAAMATS: There are various karaamats of Hazrat, but only a few are being quoted. Philosophy of Me'raj: Once, one of Hazrat's mureeds began to wonder how Rasoolullah (Sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) went for Mer'aj in such a short space of time. During this time, Hazrat was performing wudhu. Hazrat asked him to go into his room and bring him a towel. 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. Suddenly, he heard the voice of Hazrat Aale Rasool Marehrwi (radi Allaho anhu), he found himself at the window once again. He rushed in and took the towel to Hazrat. When he went to Hazrat, he saw that he had just made wudhu and the water was still on his blessed face and his hands were still wet. The mureed was astonished by what had happened to him. Hazrat 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! 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. The respected Maulana said, 'Why did you not take bai'at from Hazrat Shah Aale Rasool (radi Allaho anhu). He was with me a little while ago.' When Haji Saahib returned to Marehrah Shareef, he narrated this incident to Hazrat Aale Rasool (radi Allaho anhu). Hazrat said, 'He must have been mistaken. I did not even leave the Khanqah to go anywhere.' HIS CHILDREN: He married Nisaar Faatima (rahmatullah alaiha), 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 Chotoo Mia, Ansaar Faatima, Zahoor Faatima and Rahmat Faatima (ridwaanullahi ta aala alaihim ajmaeen). HIS KHULAFA: Hazrat's Khulafa were all great Giants of their Era. Some of their names are: Hazrat Sayyid Shah Zahoor Hussain, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Mahdi Hassan Marehrwi, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Zahoor Hassan Marehrwi, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Abul Hussain Ahmed-e-Noori, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Abul Hassan Khirqani, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Muhammad Saadiq, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Ameer Haidar, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Hussain Haidar, Aala Hazrat Mujaddid-e-Azam Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaaderi Barelvi, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Ali Hussain Ashrafi Kichawchwi, Hazrat Qaazi Abdus Salaam Abbasi, Hazrat Shah Ahsaanullah, Hazrat Shukrullah Khan, Hazrat Haji Haafiz Muhammad Ahmed Badayouni,' Hazrat Haji Fazl Razaaq Badayouni, Hazrat Haafiz Mazhar Hussain Badayouni,' Hazrat Haafiz Mujahidudeen Siddiqi, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Shareef Ali Siddiqi, Hazrat Sheikh Munawwar Ali,' Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Hassan Khan Barelvi, Hazrat Sayyid Shah Tajamul Hussain Qaaderi, Hazrat Molvi Abdur Rahmaan Saahib,' Hazrat Qaazi Molvi Shamsul Islam Abbasi badayouni and Hazrat Molvi Ziaullah Khan Abbasi badayouni Barelvi (ridwaanullahi ta aala alaihim ajmaeen). GEMS OF WISDOM: Some of Hazrat's words of wisdom are being presented for the saked of spiritual inspiration: 1. Always respect the Ulama Fuqara and the Miskeen 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. 2. The outer appearance of a Darvesh should be that of Hazrat Imam Azam Abu Hanifa (radi Allaho anhu) and his inner appearance should be like that of Hazrat Hussain bin Mansoor Hal'laaj (radi Allaho anhu). 3. Before his wisaal, people asked for his final advise, and he said, 'Obey Allah and Obey His Rasool' This is all you need and the salvation for this world and the hereafter is present in it.' WISAAL: He passed from this world on a Thursday, the 18th of Zulhijjah 1296 Hijri in Marehrah Shareef. MAZAAR SHAREEF: His Mazaar Shareef is in the Khanqah Barkaatiyah in Marehrah Shareef (India).

Hazoor Hujjatul Islam Hazrat Hamid Raza Khan alaihiRahmatirRahman 1875 ieesi mai paida howay aur 1945 mai aap ka wisal shareef howa is hisab say aap ki umar sharif taqriban 70 baras howi. Hazoor Aarif billah Mufti e Azam Hind Mustafa Raza Khan alaihiRahmatirRahman 1892 mai paida howay aur 1981 mai aap ka wisal shareef howa is hisab say aap ki umar sharif taqriban 89 baras howi. A'la hazrat Imam e Ahlesunnat ki Nasal Sharif Hazoor Hujjatul Islam say jari hai kyu kay Hazoor Muftie Azam Hind kay aaik he farzand thay jo bachpan mai he intiqal farma gaiay thay.. aik taqrir mai attach kar raha ho Muhaddis Kabir Allama Zia ul Mustafa Aazmi sahab ki hazoor Hujjatul Islam kay urs ki munasibat say.. Mazeed aap yei dono articles parh lain yei english mai hain inshaAllah mai koshish karo ga kay jald mazeed maloomat muhayya ho urdu zuban mai bhee.. http://www.islamimehfil.info/Hujjatul-Islam-t5057.html http://www.islamimehfil.info/Mufti-e-Azam-Hind-t5056.html Urs_Hazoor_Muftie_Azam.rm

Waseelay say murad hamari yei nahee kay Allah azzawajal khud nahe sunta balkay Allah azzawjal nay yei rasta bataya kay apni zaat , apni duao ko Allah azzawjaal ki bargah mai maqbool karwanay kay leay Us kay mahboob bando ki qurbat , un ki mohabbat aur Aaamale salah ka rasta mazbooti say pakra jaiay .. Sora Maida Aayat Number 35 ki tafsir mai mufassireen kiram nay Waseela kay ziman mai Aamal , Mohabbat , Qurbat ilallah aur Murshid, Salaheen waghaira ka zikar kia Alhamdulillah Ahlesunnat wal jamat in sab waseelo kay qail hain Aamal maqbool ho ya mardood koi zami nahee laiken Allah azzawajal kay Nabi aisay maqbool hai kay dosro ko maqbool karwanay walay hain, Mohabbat, Qurbat ilallah ka zariya bhee Qurbate Rasul he hai... aur yei bhe zikar kay Waseela Jannat ka aik muqam hai jo Nabi pak AlaihiSlam ko ata kia gaya Alhamdulillah dunya mai bhee waseela ka sab say buland muqam yani Allah azzawjaal ki bargah mai sab say maqbool Nabi pak AlaihisSlam ki zaat hai aur Aakhirat mai he Qurb o Quboliyat ka buland tareen muqam Nabi pak AlaihiSslam ko he ata kia jaaiy ga... (تفسير جامع البيان في تفسير القرآن/ الطبري (ت 310 هـ { يَا أَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ ٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَٱبْتَغُوۤاْ إِلَيهِ ٱلْوَسِيلَةَ وَجَاهِدُواْ فِي سَبِيلِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ } يعنـي جلّ ثناؤه بذلك: يا أيها الذين صدّقوا الله ورسوله فـيـما أخبرهم ووعدهم من الثواب، وأوعد من العقاب { اتَّقُوا اللّهَ } يقول: أجيبوا الله فـيـما أمركم ونهاكم بـالطاعة له فـي ذلك، وحققوا إيـمانكم وتصديقكم ربكم ونبـيكم بـالصالـح من أعمالكم. { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ } يقول: واطلبوا القربة إلـيه بـالعمل بـما يرضيه. والوسيـلة: هي الفعلـية من قول القائل: توسلت إلـى فلان بكذا، بـمعنى: تقرّبت إلـيه، ومنه قول عنترة: إنَّ الرِّجالَ لهُمْ إلَـيْكِ وَسِيـلَةٌ أنْ يأْخُذُوكِ تَكَحَّلِـي وتَـخَضَّبِـي يعنـي بـالوسيـلة: القُرْبة. ومنه قول الآخر: إذا غَفَلَ الوَاشُونَ عُدْنا لِوَصْلِنا وَعادَ التَّصَافِـي بَـيْنَنا وَالوَسائِلُ وبنـحو الذي قلنا فـي ذلك قال أهل التأويـل. ذكر من قال ذلك: حدثنا ابن بشار، قال: حدثنا أبو أحمد الزبـيري، قال: حدثنا سفـيان (ح)، وحدثنا ابن وكيع، قال: حدثنا زيد بن الـحبـاب، عن سفـيان، عن منصور، عن أبـي وائل: { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلةَ } قال: القربة فـي الأعمال. حدثنا هناد، قال: حدثنا وكيع (ح)، وحدثنا سفـيان، قال: حدثنا أبـي، عن طلـحة، عن عطاء: { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ } قال: القُربة. حدثنـي مـحمد بن عمرو، قال: حدثنا أحمد، قال:حدثنا أسبـاط، عن السديّ: { يا أيُّها الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللّهَ وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ } قال: هي الـمسألة والقربة. حدثنا بشر، قال: ثنا يزيد، قال: حدثنا سعيد، عن قتادة قوله: { وَابْتَغُواإلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ }: أي تقرّبوا إلـيه بطاعته والعمل بـما يرضيه. حدثنـي الـمثنى، قال: حدثنا أبو حذيفة، قال: حدثنا شبل، عن ابن أبـي نـجيح، عن مـجاهد: { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ }: القربة إلـى الله. حدثنـي الـمثنى، قال: حدثنا إسحاق، قال: حدثنا عبد الرزاق، قال: أخبرنا معمر، عن الـحسن فـي قوله: { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ } قال: القربة. حدثنا القاسم، قال: حدثنا الـحسين، قال: حدثنـي حجاج، عن ابن جريج، عن عبد الله بن كثـير، قوله: { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ } قال: القربة. حدثنـي يونس، قال: أخبرنا ابن وهب، قال: قال ابن زيد فـي قوله: { وَابْتَغُوا إلَـيْهِ الوَسِيـلَةَ } قال: الـمـحبة، تـحببوا إلـى الله. وقرأ: { أولَئِكَ الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ يَبْتَغُونَ إلـى رَبِّهِمُ الوَسِيـلَةَ } القول فـي تأويـل قوله تعالـى: { وَجاهِدُوا فِـي سَبِـيـلِهِ لَعَلكُمْ تُفْلِـحُونَ }. يقول جلّ ثناؤه للـمؤمنـين به وبرسوله: وجاهدوا أيها الـمؤمنون أعدائي وأعداءكم فـي سبـيـلـي، يعنـي: فـي دينه وشريعته التـي شرعها لعبـاده، وهي الإسلام، يقول: أتعبوا أنفسكم فـي قتالهم وحملهم علـى الدخول فـي الـحنـيفـية الـمسلـمة { لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِـحُونَ } يقول: كيـما تنـجحوا فتدركوا البقاء الدائم، والـخـلود فـي جنانه. وقد دللنا علـى معنى الفلاح فـيـما مضى بشواهده بـما أغنى عن إعادته فـي هذا الـموضع. (تفسير روح البيان في تفسير القرآن/ اسماعيل حقي (ت 1127 هـ { يَا أَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ ٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَٱبْتَغُوۤاْ إِلَيهِ ٱلْوَسِيلَةَ وَجَاهِدُواْ فِي سَبِيلِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ } { يا ايها الذين آمنوا اتقوا الله } اى اخشوا عذابه واحذروا معاصيه { وابتغوا } اى اطلبوا لانفسكم { اليه } اى الى ثوابه والزلفى منه { الوسيلة } اى القربة بالاعمال الصالحة قوله تعالى اليه متعلق بالوسيلة قدم عليها للاهتمام وليست بمصدر حتى يمتنع ان يتقدم معمولها عليها بل هى فعيلة بمعنى ما يتوسل به ويتقرب الى الله تعالى من وسل الى كذا تقرب اليه والجمع الوسائل. وقال عطاء الوسيلة افضل درجات الجنة وفى الحديث " سلوا الله لى الوسيلة فانها درجة فى الجنة لا ينالها الا عبد واحد وأرجو من الله ان يكون هو انا ". وفى الحديث " من قال حين يسمع النداء اللهم رب هذه الدعوة التامة والصلاة القائمة آت سيدنا محمدا الوسيلة والفضيلة وابعثه المقام المحمود الذى وعدته حلت له شفاعتى يوم القيامة ". قال المولى الفنارى فى تفسير الفاتحة اما الوسيلة فهى اعلى درجة فى جنة عدن وهى لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حصلت له بدعاء امته فعل ذلك الحق سبحانه لحكمة اخفاها فانا بسببه نلنا السعادة من الله وبه كنا خير امة اخرجت للناس وبه ختم الله بنا الامم كما ختم به النبيين وهو صلى الله عليه وسلم مبشر كما امر ان يقول ولنا وجه خاص الى الله تعالى نناجيه منه ويناجينا وكذا كل مخلوق له وجه خاص الى ربه فامرنا عن امر الله ان ندعو له بالوسيلة حتى ينزل فيها بدعاء امته وهذا من باب الغيرة الالهية انتهى { وجاهدوا فى سبيله } بمحاربة الاعداء الظاهرة والباطنة { لعلكم تفلحون } بالوصول الى الله والفوز بكرامته. والاشارة فى الآية ان الله تعالى جعل الفلاح الحقيقى فى اربعة اشياء. احدها الايمان وهو اصابة رشاشة النور فى بدء الخلقة وبه يخلص العبد من حجب ظلمة الكفر. وثانيها التقوى وهو منشأ الاخلاق المرضية ومنبع الاعمال الشرعية وبه يخلص العبد من ظلمة المعاصى. وثالثها ابتغاء الوسيلة وهو فناء الناسوتية فى بقاء اللاهوتية وبه يتخلص العبد من ظلمة اوصاف الوجود. ورابعها الجهاد فى سبيل الله وهو اضمحلال الانانية فى اثبات الهوية وبه يتخلص العبد من ظلمة الوجود ويظفر بنور الشهود فالمعنى الحقيقى { يا ايها الذين آمنوا } باصابة النور { اتقوا الله } بتبديل الاخلاق الذميمة { وابتغوا اليه الوسيلة } فى افناء الاوصاف { وجاهدوا فى سبيله } ببذل الوجود { لعلكم تفلحون } بنيل المقصود من المعبود كذا فى التأويلات النجمية. واعلم ان الآية الكريمة صرحت بالامر بابتغاء الوسيلة ولا بد منها البتة فان الوصول الى الله تعالى لا يحصل الا بالوسيلة وهى علماء الحقيقة ومشايخ الطريقة: قال الحافظ قطع اين مرحله بى همرهىء خضر مكن ظلما تست بترس از خطر كمراهى والعمل بالنفس يزيد فى وجودها واما العمل وفق اشارة المرشد ودلالة الانبياء والاولياء فيخلصها من الوجود ويرفع الحجاب ويوصل الطالب الى رب الارباب. قال الشيخ ابو الحسن الشاذلى كنت انا وصاحب لى قد أوينا الى مغارة لطلب الدخول الى الله واقمنا فيها ونقول يفتح لنا غدا او بعد غد فدخل علينا يوما رجل ذو هيبة وعلمنا انه من اولياء الله فقلنا له كيف حالك فقال كيف يكون حال من يقول يفتح لنا غدا او بعد غد يا نفس لم لا تعبدين الله لله فتيقظنا وتبنا الى الله وبعد ذلك فتح علينا فلا بد من قطع التعلق من كل وجه لينكشف حقيقة الحال: قال الحافظفداى دوست نكرديم عمر مال دريغ كه كار عشق زما اين قدر نمى آيد وفى صحبة الاخيار والصلحاء شرف عظيم وسعادة عظمى ـ وحكى ـ ان خادم الشيخ ابى يزيد البسطامى كان رجلا مغربيا فجرى الحديث عنده فى سؤال منكر ونكير فقال المغربى والله ان يسألانى لأقولن لهما فقالوا له ومن اين يعلم ذلك فقال اقعدوا على قبرى حتى تسمعونى فلما انتقل المغربى جلسوا على قبره فسمعوا المسألة وسمعوه يقول أتسألوننى وقد حملت فروة ابى يزيد على عنقى فمضوا وتركوه ولا تستبعد امثال هذا فان جواب المجيب المدقق يذهب معه من هنا فحصل مثل هذا الزاد وفى المثنوى كنج زرى كه جو خسبى زيرريك باتو باشد آن نباشد مرد ريك ييش بيش آن جنازت مىرود مونس كور وغريبى ميشود

Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs { إِنَّكَ لاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ وَلاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلصُّمَّ ٱلدُّعَآءَ إِذَا وَلَّوْاْ مُدْبِرِينَ } (you can not) O Muhammad (make the dead) of hearts; and it is said: those who are like the dead, (to hear, nor can you make the deaf) those whose hearts are dead; it is also said that this means: those who pretend to be deaf (to hear the call) your call to the Truth and guidance (when they have turned) turn away (to flee) from the Truth and guidance

Please read what Mufassiren of early centuries have stated in explanation of the verse number 80 of Surah Namal (27) (تفسير جامع البيان في تفسير القرآن/ الطبري (ت 310 هـ {إِنَّكَ لاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ وَلاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلصُّمَّ ٱلدُّعَآءَ إِذَا وَلَّوْاْ مُدْبِرِينَ } إنك يا مـحمد لا تقدر أن تُفهِم الـحقّ من طبع الله علـى قلبه فأماته، لأن الله قد ختـم علـيه أن لا يفهمه { ولاَ تُسْمِعَ الصُّمَّ الدُّعاءَ } يقول: ولا تقدر أن تسمع ذلك من أصمّ الله عن سماعه سمعه { إذَا وَلَّوْا مُدْبِرِينَ } يقول: إذا هم أدبروا معرضين عنه، لا يسمعون له لغلبة دين الكفر علـى قلوبهم، ولا يُصغون للـحقّ، ولا يتدبرونه، ولا ينصتون لقائله، ولكنهم يعرضون عنه، وينكرون القول به، والاستـماع له. تفسير مفاتيح الغيب ، التفسير الكبير/ الرازي (ت 606 هـ) قوله: { إِنَّكَ لاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ } وإنما حسن جعله سبباً للأمر بالتوكل، وذلك لأن الإنسان ما دام يطمع في أحد أن يأخذ منه شيئاً فإنه لا يقوى قلبه على إظهار مخالفته، فإذا قطع طمعه عنه قوي قلبه على إظهار مخالفته، فالله سبحانه وتعالى قطع محمداً صلى الله عليه وسلم عنهم بأن بين له أنهم كالموتى وكالصم وكالعمى فلا يفهمون ولا يسمعون ولا يبصرون ولا يلتفتون إلى شيء من الدلائل، وهذا سبب لقوة قلبه عليه الصلاة والسلام على إظهار الدين كما ينبغي، فإن قيل ما معنى قوله: { إِذَا وَلَّوْاْ مُدْبِرِينَ } جوابه: هو تأكيد لحال الأصم، لأنه إذا تباعد عن الداعي بأن تولى عنه مدبراً كان أبعد عن إدراك صوته تفسير الدر المنثور في التفسير بالمأثور/ السيوطي (ت 911 هـ) أخرج عبد بن حميد وابن المنذر وابن أبي حاتم عن قتادة في قوله { إنك لا تسمع الموتى } قال: هذا مثل ضربه الله للكافر كما لا يسمع الميت كذلك لا يسمع الكافر، ولا ينتفع به { ولا يسمع الصم الدعاء إذا ولوا مدبرين } يقول: لو أن أصم ولى مدبراً ثم ناديته لم يسمع، كذلك الكافر لا يسمع ولا ينتفع بما يستمع. والله أعلم تفسير الجامع لاحكام القرآن/ القرطبي (ت 671 هـ) { إِنَّكَ لاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ } يعني الكفار لتركهم التّدبر؛ فهم كالموتى لا حسّ لهم ولا عقل. وقيل: هذا فيمن علم أنه لا يؤمن. { وَلاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلصُّمَّ ٱلدُّعَآءَ } يعني الكفار الذين هم بمنزلة الصم عن قبول المواعظ؛ فإذا دعوا إلى الخير أعرضوا وولّوا كأنهم لا يسمعون؛ نظيره: { صُمٌّ بُكْمٌ عُمْيٌ } تفسير لباب التأويل في معاني التنزيل/ الخازن (ت 725 هـ) { إنك لا تسمع الموتى } يعني موتى القلوب وهم الكفار { ولا تسمع الصم الدعاء، فإذا ولوا مدبرين } أي معرضين. فإن قلت ما معنى مدبرين والأصم لا يسمع صوتاً سواء أقبل أو أدبر؟. قلت: هو تأكيد ومبالغة وقيل: إن الأصم إذا كان حاضراً قد يسمع برفع الصوت، أو يفهم بالإشارة فإذا ولى لم يسمع ولم يفهم. ومعنى الآية إنه لفرط إعراضهم عما يدعون إليه كالميت الذي لا سبيل إلى سماعه، وكالأصم الذي لا يسمع ولا يفهم تفسير تفسير القرآن الكريم/ ابن كثير (ت 774 هـ) { إِنَّكَ لاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ } أي: لا تسمعهم شيئاً ينفعهم، فكذلك هؤلاء، على قلوبهم غشاوة، وفي آذانهم وقر الكفر، ولهذا قال تعالى: { وَلاَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلصُّمَّ ٱلدُّعَآءَ إِذَا وَلَّوْاْ مُدْبِرِينَ وَمَآ أَنتَ بِهَادِي ٱلْعُمْيِ عَن ضَلالَتِهِمْ إِن تُسْمِعُ إِلاَّ مَن يُؤْمِنُ بِآيَاتِنَا فَهُم مُّسْلِمُونَ } أي: إنما يستجيب لك من هو سميع بصير، السمع والبصر النافع في القلب والبصيرة، الخاضعُ لله ولما جاء عنه على ألسنة الرسل عليهم السلام

Ghousul-Waqt Abul Fadl Shamsudeen Sayyid Ale' Ahmad Ach'che Mia Al-Husaini Al-Qaadiri Barkaati (alaihir rahmah) was born on 28 Ramadaan-ul-Mubarak 1160 A.H. in Marehra Shareef, U.P., India. He was the eldest son of Qutbush-Shaheer Asadul-Arifeen Sayyid Hamza Al-Husaini Al-Qaadiri Barkaati (alaihir rahmah). He is a direct descendent of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the 39th generation via the noble Zaidi Sa'daat chain. His ancestors migrated from Madina Munawwarah to Iraq because of political harassment. Later, they moved to the Indo-Pak sub-continent. By Divine Command, the elders of the family were ordered to settle in Marehra, a small village in U.P., India. His family genealogy is as follows: Sayyid Ale'Ahmed son of Sayyid Hamza son of Sayyid Ale'Muhammed son of Saahibul Barakaat Sayyid Barkatullah son of Khaja Sayyid Meer Owais son of Khaja Sayyid Meer Abdul Jaleel son of Qutbul-Aqtaab Khaja Sayyid Meer Abdul Waahid Bilgraami (author of the famous thesis on Tasawwuf, Sab'ah Sanabil Shareef) son of Sayyid Ibraheem son of Sayyid Qutbudeen (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Maha-Rooh (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Baddah (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Kamaal (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Qaasim (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Husein (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Naseer (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Husein (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Khaja Omar (alaihir rahmah) son of Khaja Sayyid Muhammad Sughra (alaihir rahmah) (Mureed and Khalifa of Qutbul-Aqtaab Khaja Qutbudeen Bakhtiyaar Kaaki Aw'shee alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Ali (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Husein (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Abul Farah Thaani (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Abul Firaas (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Abul Farah Waasti (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Da'ood (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Husein (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Yah'yah (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Zaid (3rd) (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Omar (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Zaid (2nd) (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Ali Iraqi (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Husein (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Ali (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Muhammad (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Esa (Al-Maroof-bi-Mo'timul-Ash'baal) (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyid Zaid Shaheed (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyiduna Imam Zainul'Aabideen (alaihir rahmah) son of Sayyidush Shohadah Imam Husein Shaheed-e-Karbala (radi Allahu anhu) son of Ameeril-Moh'mineen Sayyiduna Ali Al-Murtudah (radi Allahu anhu) husband of Khatoon-e-Jan'nat Sayyadah Faa'timatuz-Zah'ra (radi Allahu anha) daughter of Imamul-Ambiyah wal Mursaleen Sayyiduna Muhammadur-Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). GLAD TIDINGS BEFORE THE MASTER'S BIRTH Saahibul Barkaat Sayyiduna Khaja Barkatullah (alaihir rahmah) foretold to his son, Burhaanul-Muwah'hideen Sayyid Ale'Muhammed (alaihir rahmah), the following: 'By the Grace of Almighty Allah I, in my fourth generation, I will be blessed with a son who will increase the spiritual glow of my family.' He then gave his son (Sayyid Ale'Muhammed) a special garb (Khir'qah) and ordered him to present it to the forthcoming child. When Sayyid Ale'Ahmed Ach'che Mia (alaihir rahmah) was born, his grandfather, Sayyid Ale'Muhammed (alaihir rahmah), performed the ritual of Bismillah Khaani. He placed the child on his lap and took a good look at him and said: 'This is the very child whose birth was predicted by my father, Saahibul Barkaat (alaihir rahmah)' This prediction was of a Qutub three generations before the child's birth. HIS EDUCATIONAL CAREER Ghousul-Waqt Sayyid Ale'Ahmed (alaihir rahmah) undertook his training of Shari'ah and Sulook under the able guidance of his father, Asadul-Arifeen Sayyidi Sha Hamza Al-Husaini Al-Qaadiri Barkaati (alaihir rahmah). He received deeper mystical perfection in Alam-e-Baatin from Sultaanul Awlia Sayyiduna Ghousal A'zam Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilaani (alaihir rahmah). The sacred soul of the great Ghous (alaihir rahmah) guided him to perfection in Sulook. It is said that the physical out-looks of Sayyid Ale'Ahmed (alaihir rahmah) resembled Sayyiduna Ghousal A'zam (alaihir rahmah). He studied medicine (Hikmat) from the celebrated physician, Hakeem Nasrullah, of his time. Hundreds of patients came to him for treatment. Being a great physician, he always prescribed simple medication for all sicknesses. It was mostly leaves from common trees. This simple medication cured all types of ailment. He did this to divert the attention of people from his mystical powers. He was an exceptionally humble person. In fact, it was not the medicine that cured the sick, but his blessed Du'as. He was gifted by Allah to cure the sick. This was one of his many Karamaat (Miracles). Sheikhul-Muhaditheen Sha Abdul Azeez Muhaddith Dehlawi (alaihir rahmah), the son Sha Wali-ullah Muhaddith Dehlawi (alaihir rahmah), was his contemporary. The Muhaddith records excellent attributes to him in his famous "Malfozaat-e-Azeeziyyah". Refer to "Malfozaat-e-Azeeziyyah" for more details. HIS DEVOTION AND IBAADAH He was a very devout Sufi and performed some of the most strenuous and occult forms of devotion of Sulook. He was a master of the occult Zikr of Habse-Kabeer (to engross oneself so intensely in Zikrullah that the Saalik breathes only twice in 24 hours). He also regularly practised Salaatul-Makoos. This entails hanging upside down in a well by ropes tied to one's feet. In this awkward posture, the Masters perform Salaah. This form of Ibadah was a speciality of all the Mashaa'ikh of Khandaan-e-Barkaat. It is believed that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) also performed this occult Salaah. He never missed his Tahajjud Salaah from the young age of ten. All the articles of spiritual ethics mentioned in this Kitaab were actually his daily practices. Surely it is only a great Wali who can perform such strenuous forms of worship. He was certainly cherished by the Merciful Lord. HIS ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION His biggest academic contribution was the compilation of a masterpiece entitled, "Ah'een-e-Ahmadi", in thirty-four bulky volumes. These unique volumes consisted of every science of knowledge known to man existing on earth. This alone will tell us of the fathoms of his comprehensive knowledge. His academic capabilities were indeed multi-faceted, this being is one of the many qualities of a Ghous. Ghousul-Waqt Sayyidi Abdul Azeez Dabbaagh Al-Magh'ribi (alaihir rahmah) states in "Ibreez Shareef" that Almighty Allah blesses a Ghous with complete knowledge of all the Shari'ahs of the Prophets. Hence, he was a Master of every known science of knowledge. This was certainly no ordinary knowledge but Ilme-Ladunni (Divinely Inspired Knowledge). Allah Bestows this form of blessed knowledge to one who is entrusted with the higher stations of Sainthood (i.e. Wilaayat-e-Kubra). Unfortunately, some of these valuable volumes were stolen, and some borrowed and never returned. The remaining volumes are preserved in a private family library at Marehra Shareef. His other works are: 1. Bayaade Amal wa Mah'mool 2. Adaab-us-Salikeen 3. Mathnawi - Poetry in Tasawwuf 4. Dewaane Ash'aar in the Persian language. HIS KARAMAAT (MIRACLES) There are many of his Karamaat recorded. Since this is only an introduction, we will only mention two of them. Once a policeman suffering with leprosy visited him. Due to this disease, the man stood at a distance from the noble Sheikh. The noble Sheikh observed this and called the man closer to him. The man replied, 'I am not fit to come any closer to you'. The Sheikh-e-Kaamil (alaihir rahmah) insisted that he come close and sit down. The man eventually came close and sat next to the distinguished Sheikh. The Wali of Allah placed his sacred hand on the white spots on the man's body and said: 'I don't see anything here'. When the policeman looked at his body, he was amazed to see that all the white spots of leprosy had instantly vanished! It is recorded in "Aa'thaar-e-Ahmedi" that once a young man came from Bukhara (Russia) to visit Sayyiduna Ach'che Mia (alaihir rahmah). He first went to the Musjid and offered Zohr Salaah. Thereafter, he humbled himself at the feet of the Grand Master and said: 'O Khaja! I heard of you and travelled a long way to meet you. I am a very weak servant of Almighty Allah and do not possess the strength and courage to make strenuous Mujahidah. I have come to you for Divine Blessings so that I may achieve this enormous gift without any effort and struggle". When he heard this, the spiritual Master smiled and said, 'You wish to achieve such a great wealth in so little time'. One of the disciples who was present remarked, 'Do you think that this is some type of sweet to be put into the mouth and eaten!' This remark displeased the Murshid-e-Kaamil (alaihir rahmah) so he reprimanded the disciple by saying, 'Nothing is impossible for the Qudrat of Almighty Allah'. He then taught the young man a specific Durood Shareef (Salawaat alan Nabi) with necessary instructions and ordered him to recite it at night. That night the Mureed complied with all instructions and began the recital in seclusion. Suddenly, he experienced a state of spiritual ecstasy. He was blessed with the Ziyarah of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). This experience was not spiritual but physical. While he was engrossed in this sacred Ziyarah, his inner-self (Baatin) was illuminated by Divine Lustres. Early the next morning, he rushed to the Murshid-e-Kaamil and cried, "Subhan-Allah! Last night I met Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who said to me, 'In every century there will be a person in my Ummah who will revive my Deen'. Hence, O Master! Verily, you are that eminent personality in this century'. Just by the prescription of a single Durood Shareef and personal guidance, this Wali of Allah, in a short period of time, led a disciple to spiritual dimensions of perfection without lengthy Mujahidah. It is said that Mujahidah is the most difficult field in the mystical path of Sulook. According to the exalted Mystics and Grand Masters of Sulook, it takes a minimum of 80 consecutive years of undivided devotion to reach this stage. But in this case the blessings of this august Wali of Allah condensed a long period of 80 years to less than 80 moments. All Glory and Praises are due to Allah, Who Entrusted His intimate servants with such Divinely-blessed powers. Therefore, Allah states in a Hadith-e-Qudsi: "My confidants (Awliya) are concealed under my Divine Garb (Veil of Secrets) and no one knows them besides Me." HIS MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN Ghousal-Waqt, Murshid-e-Kabeer (alaihir rahmah) was married and had one son and a daughter. The son passed away at a very young age. He was a born Wali and whatever he said became a reality. His daughter also passed away while she was an infant. THE KHANQAH AND SPIRITUAL SUCCESSOR He had thousands of Mureeds and many Khulafa. There were numerous Mureeds who lived at the Khanqah undertaking spiritual training of Sulook. He also cared for hundreds of poor and destitute persons. He personally bore part of these expenses and the rest was subsidised by the contribution of the then governing Mogul Kings. All the Mogul Kings of his time paid great respect to him. Since he had no sons, he adopted his beloved nephew, Khatimul-Akaabir Sayyid Sha Ale' Rasool Ahmadi (alaihir rahmah) as his son. Sayyiduna Ach'che Mia (alaihir rahmah) personally educated and perfected Sayyid Sha Ale'Rasool (alaihir rahmah) in the fields of Shari'ah, Tariqah, Marifah, and Haqiqah. After this perfection, Khatimul-Akaabir (alaihir rahmah) was then entrusted with the holy status of Qutbiyat. Sayyid Sha Ale'Ahmed (alaihir rahmah) was the 4th succeeding Qutub of the Barkaati Sufi order. Khatimul-Akaabir Sayyid Sha Ale-Rasool (alaihir rahmah) was his successor and the 5th Qutbul-Waqt. Hence, Sayyid Sha Ale'Rasool Ahmadi (alaihir rahmah) succeeded the spiritual throne (Sajjada) after the demise of the Murshid-e-Kaamil. Khatimul-Akaabir t was the Peer-o-Murshid of Ala' Hadrat, Imam Ahmad Raza Al-Qaadiri Barkaati (alaihir rahmah). It was the Peer-o-Murshid that greatly influenced the life of this great Mujaddid. The blessings of the Sheikh-e-Kaamil led the Imam to the heights of excellence. When Ala'Hadrat (alaihir rahmah) was such a great multi-facet personality, then what is to be said about his Sheikh-e-Kaamil (alaihir rahmah) who led him to those stations of excellence? HIS WISAAL SHAREEF (DEMISE) Qutbul-Waqt, Taajul-Aarifeen Sayyid Sha Ale'Ahmad Ach'che Mia Husaini Al-Qaadiri Barkaati (alaihir rahmah) peacefully left this mundane world at the age of 75 in the morning of 25 Rabbi-ul-Awwal 1235 A.H.. He was put to rest on the right side next to his great grandfather, Qutbul Aqtaab, Saahibul-Barakaat Sayyiduna Sha Barkatullah Al-Qaadiri (alaihir rahmah). Although the illustrious Ghous has physically departed from this material world, but the spiritual beams of Fuyood (guidance) and Barkaat (blessings) still manifests as a radiant beacon for Mureeds of the sanctified Qaadiriyyah Barkaatiyya Order. May Allah The Supreme, instil in our hearts the love and honour for all the Awliya-Allah and give us courage to follow the principles of mystical ethics laid down in this Kitaab.

BADRUL FOQAHA IMAM MUHAMMAD NAQI ALI AL-QAADIRI BARKAATI (ALAIHIR RAHMAH) Allama Mawlana Naqi Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah), was born in Jamadi-ul-Akhir 1246 A.H. (1830). He was the son of the great Aarif and Scholar, Allama Khaja Raza Ali Khan, son of of Allama Mohammed Kaazim Ali Khan, son of Allama Shah Mohammed Azam Khan, son of Allama Sa'adat Yaar Khan, son of Allama Sa'eedullah Khan (alaihimur rahmah). Allama Raza Ali Khan's (alaihir rahmah) father was one of the greatest Sufis of his time. Khaja Muhammad Raza Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah) was born in the year 1224 A.H. He was also a great warrior and fought with General Bakht Khan against English invaders in the year 1834. He received his early education at the hands of Allama Molwi Khaleerur Rahman Rampuri (alaihir rahmah). At the age of 23, he had already completed his Islamic education, earning certificates of distinction in various fields of knowledge. His speciality was the field of Tasawwuf. He passed away in Jamaadi-ul-Awwal 1282 A.H. (1866). It is interesting to note that the forefathers of Allama Mawlana Naqi Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah) migrated from Qandhaar (Kabul) during the Mogul rule and settled in Lahore. Allama Haafiz Sa'eedullah Khan (alaihir rahmah), the first forefather of Al'a Hadrat, Imam Ahmad Raza (alaihir rahmah), held a high government post when he arrived in the Indo-Pak sub-continent. His son, Allama Sa'adat Yaar Khan (alaihir rahmah), after gaining victory in the city of Ruhailah, was elected as the Governor of that city. Allama Hafiz Kaazim Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah), the son of Mawlana Azam Khan (alaihir rahmah), was a Tax collector in the city of Badayun (Home and birth place of Khaja Sultaan Nizamudeen Mehboob-e-Elahi alaihir rahmah). His son, Allama Khaja Muhammad Raza Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah), the illustrious grandfather of A'la Hadrat (alaihir rahmah), did not serve in the Government. It was from this generation that the heads of the family began to adopt Tasawwuf as their way of life. Allama Naqi Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah), received his education at the hands of his father, Allama Raza Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah). Allama Naqi Ali Khan (alaihir rahmah) was a great Mudarris (Teacher) and a prolific writer. Most of his time was spent in teaching and instilling the excellence of knowledge in the hearts of the people. His students posed intricate questions to him thinking that the Ustaaz will not be able to reply to them. But to their amazement, the Master replied instantaneously with a smile. His deep insight in complicated matters dazzled the contemporary Ulama of his time so much so that they conferred the title of Ra'esul-Muhaqqiqeen (The Master of the Research Scholars) on him. Indeed, this title befitted him. He wrote more than 50 books on various subjects, among them, "Suroorul Quloob fi Zikri Mouloodul Mahboob" and "Al-Kalaamul-Awdah fi Tafseer Sura Alam-Nashrah", which received very high distinctive stature amongst Islamic literature. His treatises are characteristic in its condemnation of the enemies of Islam, both internally and externally. He was a senior Mureed and Khalifa of the Grand Master Ghousul-Waqt Khatimul-Akaabir Sayyid Ale'Rasool Ahmadi Al-Husaini Barkaati (alaihir rahmah) and also received the Ijaza of Hadith Shareef from the Murshid. The Murshid was a student of the celebrated Muhaddith, Allama Sha Abdul Azeez Muhaddith Dehlawi (alaihir rahmah). Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) also received Ijaza of Hadith in Makkah Mukarrama from the illustrious Ustaazul-Ulama Sheikhul-Haram Sayyid Ahmad Zaini Dahlaan Makki (alaihir rahmah). It was in the 19th Century (13th Hijri) that Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) laid the foundation of a Darul-Ifta in Bareilly Shareef. This Darul-Ifta later became the nucleus and fountainhead of Fiqah in the whole world. Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) was a great Jurist. He personally groomed his noble son, Imam Ahmad Raza t, and perfected him as a Master Jurist at the tender age of 13 years. It is recorded that once a person came to the Darul-Ifta at Bareilly Shareef with an Islamic query and presented it to Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah). He, in turn, referred the questioner to the Ifta office. The man went there and returned saying that there was no Mufti present there, but that only a child was sitting behind the desk. Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) smiled and lovingly said: 'Nowadays he is the appointed Mufti and he will answer all your questions. Go to him and hand him your question'. The man stood in amazement and then said, 'Moulana! I have traveled a long way for a Fatwa on a very important issue and you are in a mood of joking'. Allama Moulana Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) said to the man, 'I do not have time for jokes and I regard joking a serious offence especially in matters of the sacred Shareeah .Please take your question to the Mufti and Insha-Allah, he will give you your answer.' However, the man went to the 13-year-old child (Imam Ahmad Raza) and presented him with the question. The young man instantly wrote the answer without consulting any Kitaab for reference. He then gave the paper to the man and asked him to verify it with his father who was in the other room. Allama Moulana Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) read the flawless answer with great joy and verified it. He thanked Almighty Allah for bestowing His Divinely blessed Knowledge (Ilme-Ladunni) on his son. Imam Ahmad Raza (alaihir rahmah) records this incident in his own words as follows: 'This question was regarding the ruling of Shareeah if the milk of a woman some how enters the throat of an infant. Will foster-ship apply? My reply to this question was as follows: '' 'If the milk of a woman enters through the nostril or mouth of a child and reaches the stomach, then the law of foster-ship will apply. That child will be regarded as the women's foster child'. This was the very first Fatwa I had answered on 14th Shabaan 1289 Hijri and it was on this date that I was appointed a Mufti (Mansabe-Iftah). It was also on this day that Salaah became Fard on me (age of puberty). I was born at the time of Zohr Salaah on Saturday 10 Shawwaal 1272 Hijri, coinciding with 14 June 1856. My age was 13 years, 10 months and 4 days when I was blessed with the title of Mufti. Alhamdulillah, till this day I am constantly engaged in the service of Deen''. The noble Imam, Imam Ahmad Raza (May Allah I sanctify his soul) passed away on Friday 25 Safar 1340 Hijri, 28 October 1921). Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) was a great lover of the Beloved Habeeb Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and also remained engrossed in this love all his life. Once he fell very ill and was confined to bed. He laid there in a very depressed mood. The beloved Habeeb (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) saw the state of pain and depression of his true Aashiq and blessed him. One night, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) appeared in his dream and compassionately gave him a cup of water to drink. As soon as he drank it, he was instantly cured. He awoke the next morning totally cured and once again healthy. It seemed if he was never sick. Allama Naqi Ali (alaihir rahmah) passed away in Jamadi-ul-Ula 1297 A.H. (1880) and was laid to rest besides his illustrious father, Taajul-Aarifeen Imam Muhammad Raza Ali (alaihir rahmah). His Mazaar Shareef is in Bareilly Shareef, India. Every moment of his life was devoted to Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and the service of Islam. Due to this sincerity, the last thing that he wrote on a piece of paper was "Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem". The last word that he uttered before he passed away was "Allah". May Almighty Allah sanctify his soul and grant him proximity to his Creator.

As a Mathematician Professor Zia Aldin was the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh University and Sayyid Sulayman Ashraf was Professor of Islamic Studies. Prof. Zia Aldin was a noted Mathematician of India. Once he got confused over a question of mathematics. The question was so complicated that despite all efforts, it remained unsolved. Insofar as, Prof. Zia Aldin made up his mind to go to Germany in order to consult his German counterparts. Meanwhile, Prof. Sulayman Ashraf advised him to approach Alahazrat at Bareilly on this issue. Prof. Zia Aldin raised certain queries about Alahazrat. On being told that Alahazrat was Mawlavi, he paid no heed and began to make all arrangements for his trip to Germany. However Prof. Sulayman Ashraf did not change his stand and went on insisting that he should visit Bareilly. Upon this, Prof. Zia Aldin said: "I admit what you say. I admit that he is a great man. But it is not a question of Islamic science; it is a question of mathematics. What has a Mawlawi to do with mathematics? What a deriding it is to go to him for such a question which is a gordian knot even for mathematicians". (For more details, please refer to "Hayat-e-Alahazrat" by Mawlana Zafar Aldin Bihari). Even so Prof. Sulayman Ashraf did not retract at all and argued: "As compared to Germany, Bareilly is at an arm's length and direct train is there. What ails you if you go there first for my sake? If you get satisfaction, all well. If not, you are at liberty to proceed to Germany or anywhere you like". Then, Prof. Zia Aldin said: "If you so insist, let me see Alahazrat". Finally both gentlemen reached Bareilly and met Alahazrat. Alahazrat was running somewhat indisposed. However, Alahazrat asked Prof. Zia Aldin: "What brings you here?" "In connection with a question of mathematics", he replied. "What is that", Alahazrat asked. Prof. Zia Aldin said: "The question is not so easy. I shall tell you when you are at ease", "Even so, what is that?" Alahazrat remarked. Prof. Zia Aldin then went on putting up his lengthy and uphill question. By the time the question was finished, Alahazrat replied forthwith: "Its answer is such and such". Hearing the answer at such a slip shod, Prof. Zia Aldin was all-agape. He was overwhelmed with the charisma of Alahazrat talent. He said: "I heard of Ilm-e-Ladunni (inspired knowledge), but today I have seen it with my own eyes. Glorious mathematicians are vainglorious. The real genius is Alahazrat who took no time to solve an insoluble question for which I have been languishing since long". Prof. Zia Aldin, thus, took sigh of relief and thanked Prof. Sulayman Ashraf for his kind and fruitful guidance. Alahazrat as an Astronomer Thrilling news appeared in the English daily "Express" of the 18th October 1919 published from Bankipur, Patna (Bihar). It was regarding a unique and dreadful forecast made by Prof. Albert of USA, who happened to be an astronomer and mathematician of international repute. Its gist was as under: "On 17th December, 1919, six planets which are most powerful viz. Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Neptune will be in conjunction and the Sun will come in opposite direction of these planets. These planets will fetch the Sun towards them with all their gravity. The result will be that the magnetic properties of these planets will pierce into the Sun and it will inflict hole into the sun, which will be in the shape of a big dagger. And, such a stain on the sun will be visible which everybody would see on the 17 th December 1919 with naked eyes. Prof. Albert further predicted that conjunction of such planets, which was not witnessed for the last twenty centuries, would cause disorder in the air and it would bring about big storms, terrible rains and powerful earthquakes. The earth will return to its normal position after several weeks". The news spread like wild fire. Panic gripped the whole world. Some of the Muslims fell prey to it as well. Mawlana Zafaruddin of Bihar, a disciple and caliph of Alahazrat apprised Alahazrat of such forecast of Prof. Albert. Thereupon, Alahazrat wrote an article belying the forecast tooth and nail brandishing it as baseless and bogus, which was published in the monthly "Al Raza" of Bareilly. This contradictory article too gained equal publicity. Alahazrat was challenging Prof. Albert. A Mawlawi was challenging an astronomer. An Indian was challenging an American. It was towards the middle of November and the people were waiting impatiently for 17 th December. In order to allay the fear on the part of his Muslim brethren, Alahazrat rose to the occasion and chose to get his article published. Alahazrat consoled the frightened Muslims and advised them: "Muslims, be afraid of Allah. Don't be afraid of Albert. His forecast is false and baseless. It is neither desirable nor permissible for you to pay any heed to it". Interestingly enough, Alahazrat gave as many as seventeen arguments to disprove the said forecast. The arguments advanced by Alahazrat are astronomical and technical. Men of common understanding cannot understand. So, it is of no use to reproduce them in full. However, those who can and those who wish to make a deep study of these arguments, may please go through the booklet " Prof. Albert F. Porta Ki Peshin Goi Ka Rad" published from Maktaba Gharib Nawaz, Allahabad. However, to present something for a common man, I would like to point out that Alahazrat argued vehemently that the very basis of such forecast was wrong. The forecast was based on the principle that the "sun is stationary and the earth moves around the sun". In the light of the Holy Quran, Alahazrat declared: "The sun and moon do move according to their course. They are sailing within a circle. It is earth (not sun) that is stationary around which the sun and other planets revolve". According to the working of Prof. Albert, the mutual distance of six planets as on 17th December 1919, worked out to 26 degree, whereas Alahazrat presented a detailed chart depicting the real position of such planets as on 17 th December, according to which, such mutual distance worked out to 112 degree. There was such a lot of difference between the two. Prof. Albert gave all the weigh to Law of Gravitation. Confuting it, Alahazrat argued that the said conjunction did not conform with the Law of Gravitation as well. Either of the two shall have to be discarded then. Have all the planets made a pact to attack the sun alone? Why will they not attack each other, Alahazrat quipped? If the Law of Gravitation is correct, it is bound to affect all ¨C more effect upon what is nearer and sharper effect upon what is weaker. When the attack of six planets can cause such an injury to the sun, then why the Saturn could not be destroyed by the gravity of the remaining five planets, especially when the Saturn is smaller than Sun by thousand times, Alahazrat asked. Mars is smaller than Saturn. Mercury is the smallest of all. So in this way, these are bound to be shattered into pieces. What an absurd it is to believe that the weaker might not suffer at all and the strongest (sun) will lose the battle, Alahazrat argued. Even on the basis of the Law of Gravitation, there can be no such conjunction of planets, Alahazrat declared. That is Alahazrat beat Albert from both ends. By and by, the time passed and the crucial day of 17th December arrived. As the sun rose, the panic-stricken people began to take it as Doomsday. The routine life went to standstill. Clouds of horror hovered heavily. Some people laid hope in Albert. Some people laid hope in Alahazrat. The names of Albert and Alahazrat were running on the lips and tips of one and all. By the grace of Almighty Allah, the day went off peacefully. The sun set setting the pandemonium at rest. Nothing untoward took place anywhere. The position of Albert was all burst. Everybody witnessed that what Alahazrat had observed and declared, came true word by word. It bagged three cheers for Alahazrat. Prof. Albert also conceded the talent of Alahazrat in the field of astronomy. Alahazrat as a Scientist The earth moves constantly about its own axis and also round the sun, which is stationary. This theory espoused by Copernicus, Kelper and Galileo, gained popularity all over the world. The theory says that the speed of rotation of earth is 1036 miles per hour i.e. 17.26 miles per minutes i.e. 30389 yards per minute i.e. 506.4 yards per second. Against this theory, nobody could speak. It was Alahazrat who challenged it and declared: "The Islamic principle is that the sky and earth are stationary and the planets rotate. It is the sun that moves round the earth, it is not the earth that moves round the sun". in order to substantiate it, Alahazrat put forward two-tier arguments. First, he quoted a number of verses from the Holy Quran and Hadith, the translation of some of which is given below: The movement of the sun and moon is according to a course (Surah Rahman, verse 5). The sun and the moon are sailing within a circle (Surah Yasin, verse 40). The moon and the sun were besieged for you, which are constantly moving (Surah Ibrahim, verse 33). (For detailed please refer to "Nuzool-e-Ayat-e-Furqaan Besukoon-e-Zameen-o-Asman" of Alahazrat written in 1339 A.H., published from Raza Academy, Bombay). It is thus; quite clear that the sun moves and it is obligatory upon every Muslim to believe it because it is what Allah ordains us to believe. In light of the Holy Quran and Hadith, the theory of rotation of earth is absolutely wrong. Such arguments were more than enough for Muslims but for Muslims only. For others, Alahazrat presented a number of arguments based on scientific understanding ¨C technical and otherwise. Alahazrat wrote several books on this subject. In 1920, he presented his book " Fauz-e-Mubin Dar Radd-e-Harkat-e-Zamin", published from Idara Sunni Dunia, Saudagaran, Bareilly. This book contains 105 arguments, dozens of diagrams and lots of calculations in refuting the said theory. Out of 105, I am giving below gist of only five logical and axiomatic arguments which are quite easy and which can be understood by a man of average intelligence. If a heavy stone is thrown up straight, it would fall on the same place from where it was thrown, whereas according to the theory of movement of earth, it must not happen. According to it, if the earth were moving towards east, the stone would fall in west because during the time it went up and came down, that place of earth from where the stone was thrown up, due to movement of earth, would slip away towards east. Suppose, the process of stone going up and coming down took a time of 5 seconds, then according to the said speed of movement of earth, that is 506.4 yards per second, the earth would slip away towards east by 2532 yards i.e. about one and a half miles. In other words, the stone must fall in the west of that place (place of throwing up the stone) at a distance of about one and a half miles but actually it would fall on the same place from where it was thrown up. It shows that the said theory of movement of earth is wrong. If two stones are thrown away at the same time and with the same power ¨C one towards east and the other towards west, then what should happen according to the said theory of movement of earth, is that the stone going towards west must appear to be going very fast and that the stone going towards east very lazy. Suppose the power of throwing the stone is 19 yards within three seconds, then the respective stones would fall in the east and west at a distance of 19 yards only but according to the said theory, by the time the westward stone would cover a distance of 19 yards in three seconds, the place from where the stones were thrown, would slip away towards east by 1519 yards ( 506.4 §ç 3). In this way, it must fall at a distance of 1519 + 19 i.e. 1538 yards, whereas it would actually fall only at a distance of 19 yards. Similarly, the other stone going towards east must fall in the west at a distance of 1519 ¨C 19 i.e. 1500 yards, whereas actually it would fall in the very east at a distance of 19 yards only. It shows that the said theory of movement of earth is wrong. Suppose, from a tree, two birds fly with equal speed and for equal period, one of them goes towards east and the other towards west. Now if their flying speed is equal to the speed of movement of earth, that is, if they fly at a speed of 1036 miles per hour, then according to the said theory, the bird going towards west must fly at a speed of 1036 + 1036 i.e. 2072 miles per hour (being its own speed added by the speed of movement of earth), while the bird going towards east would not be able to move even an inch as its speed after adjusting the speed of movement of earth (both being equal) would become zero. On the contrary, what would actually happen is that the bird going eastward would go in the east to a distance of 1036 miles during an hour and the bird going westward would go in the west at a distance of 1036 miles. It shows that the said theory of movement of earth is wrong. For a bird, the abnormal speed of flight of 1036 miles per hour has been assumed only to bring it parallel to the speed of movement of earth and simply to prove that according to the said theory, the bird flying towards east would not be able to cover any distance even if it comes abreast of a plane in the matter of speed and flies at a rate of 1036 miles per hour. If it is intended to kill a bird appearing at a distance of 10 yards in the air from a particular place and suppose it takes two seconds in stringing the bow and shooting the arrow, then by the time the arrow is shot, that particular place would slip away within these two seconds at a distance of 1013 yards at a speed of 506.4 yards per second being the speed of movement of earth and thus the arrow can never reach the target, whereas it may be taken for granted that the arrow would hit the target. It shows that the theory of movement of earth is wrong. If a bird is sitting on a pillar near its nest just at a distance of one yard, even then it can never reach the nest, because in order to reach the nest, the bird shall have to fly ¨C may it be for a second or part thereof. The fact is that, the bird can never surpass the speed of 1036 miles per hour, which is said to be the speed of movement of earth. It shows that the theory of movement of the earth is wrong. Need you go yet for further arguments? Go on thinking over plane, gun, cannon, missile and so forth. Thus, we can come to the conclusion that a person who challenged the great scientists like Copernicus Kelper, Galileo, and Newton etc. must have been a great genius himself. I would like to add that what is required to disprove the theories of these scientists, Alahazrat has done ahead of it but sooner or later its credit will be bagged by someone else who will win the fight in the name of a scientist for, Alahazrat is better known as a Muslim theologian rather than a scientist. Alahazrat as an Economist Economics is the science of wealth, as says Adam Smith, who is called the Father of Economics. Adam Smith wrote a book entitled "Wealth of Nations" which was published in 1176. For centuries, this subject was taken as dry and no interest was shown in it. It was only around 1940 that this subject gained popularity, and International depression was the main cause behind it. During the time of Alahazrat (1856 ¨C 1921) economics was a subject, which was not given much importance. Nevertheless, Alahazrat through his book published in 1912, presented four peerless points for the economic development of Muslim brethren. These are: Barring the affairs wherein Government is involved, the Muslims should decide all their disputes mutually so that millions of rupees, which are being spent over litigations, may be saved. The affluent Muslims of Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon, Madras and Hyderabad should open banks for other poor Muslims. Muslims should not purchase anything from anybody except Muslims. The sciences of Islam should be propagated and publicized. At the instance Prof. Rafiullah Siddiqui Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hyderabad (Sind), has written an article "Fazil-e-Bareillvi Kay Char Ma'ashi Nikaat", published from Maktaba-e-Chashm-e-Rahmat, Balrampur (UP), India. Prof. Siddiqui has beautifully explained all the four points at length; I have had all the appreciation for Prof. Siddiqui and his article. Through his first point, Alahazrat has propounded the theory of savings. He has realized the significance of savings and has made people to realize it. In most of the underdeveloped countries, the rate of saving varies from 5 to 8 %. Now the economic experts have declared that for economic development of the country, saving to the tune of 15 % of the national income is a must. The importance of savings overshadowed the world in 1936 when Lord J.M. Kaynez of England presented his "Theory of Savings & Investment", which proved successful in overcoming the international depression. In short, according to Kaynez, saving is all. It is equal to investment according to his equation. Thus, more saving, more investment; more investment, more development. For this theory of Saving & Investment, Prof. J.M. Kaynez was honored by England and the most prestigious title of "Lord" was conferred on him. Prof. Rafiullah Siddiqui has so nicely and so rightly quipped that Prof. J.M. Kaynez was honored in 1936 for what was already pointed out by Alahazrat in 1912. Who deserved and who bagged the honor, is thus to be seen. Yet, it may be taken for granted that Alahazrat would not accept such an honor from British even if he were presented one. Secondly, Alahazrat presented the theory of opening banks. Needless to mention that banks in the eyes of Alahazrat were meant to be interest-free banks. History of banking is known to all of us. Alahazrat suggested and talked of opening banks at a time when banks played no significant role the country. In 1912, there were only a few banks in India, in big cities, and nobody could foresee then that after a lapse of three or four decades, the importance of banks would assume so much proportion. No doubt, it was Alahazrat who was able to peep into future and suggest boosting up the banking industry before hand. A bank is an institution through which the savings of the masses are deployed over productive investment. It is bank that collects pennies but provides pounds. Banks help the people create tendency of saving. Being a great economist, Alahazrat well realized the hazards of hoarding and advocated for the development of banking industry. The third point of Alahazrat is that Muslims should purchase each and every thing from Muslims only. Apparently, this point appears to be based on somewhat narrow-minded. But it is not so if we go deep. What Alahazrat says is that Muslims should purchase fro Muslims only. It is not restricted to a particular place, locality or province. It means that Muslims countries should purchase from Muslims countries only. It means that Alahazrat has opposed the free-trade theory as espoused by Adam Smith and suggested Trade Protection so as to withstand the competition in the international market. Fredrick List, a noted German economist has emphatically supported the Trade Protection Policy. Prof. Rafiullah Siddiqui has very much appreciated this point of Alahazrat. According to him, Alahazrat wanted to provide economic protection to Muslims but the Muslims neglected the economic acumen highlighted by their own savant, Alahazrat. To the misfortune of Muslims, what was pinpointed by Alahazrat for the benefit of Muslims, was utilized by non-Muslims. Second World War had badly ruined Germany, France, and Italy etc. The economy of these European countries was crippled. European Common Market ( E.C.M.) consisting of six European countries came into existence. It achieved marvelous success and the entire World witnessed that it changed the entire story. The staggering economy of these countries mustered a sudden boom and the German mark became the powerful currency of the world. After all, what was this E.C.M.? It was a practical shape of the guidelines given by Alahazrat just on the lines that Muslims should make purchases from Muslims only. Even today, if the Muslims countries unite and follow such a policy, luck will smile upon them. Now come to the fourth point. It is regarding the publicity of Islamic sciences. When theories of economics are going on, how far it is desirable to talk of Islamic sciences or religion. A Mawlawi always remains a Mawlawa-some people may think. Prof. Siddiqui has duly appreciated the importance of knowledge of Islamic sciences but meanwhile he has gone to say that this fourth point is not in regard to economics. With due respect to Prof. Siddiqui, I would like to say that he has hastened to observe like so, perhaps because of is appearance. Prof. Siddiqui has succeeded in realizing the importance of this point but has failed to link it with economic theories. To my mind, this point is all the more important. Everybody knows that there is lot of difference between theory and practice. Implementation is an upheaval task. The first three points of Alahazrat provide a theoretical approach. The fourth one provides a pragmatic approach. It must be borne in mind that Alahazrat has introduced what we may call Muslim Economics. He has talked of benefit and betterment of only Muslims. From this angle, all the four points are inter-connected. The first point of Alahazrat is regarding mutual settlement of their disputes. The idea is so nice but its implementation is fairly difficult. As says Adam Smith: "man is the born servant of self interest". Everybody wants to gain. Nobody wants to lose. In quest of gain, man runs after the courts headlong. He runs and runs towards the courts till he gets a gain what he call justice. Such a race towards the gain makes the litigation time consuming as well as money consuming. Now Alahazrat speaks of preaching and teaching Islamic sciences to the people. He means to say hat spirit of Islam must prevail upon the Muslims. Alahazrat goes to say hat such an abrupt race of litigation can be controlled only with the spirit of Islam. Under true spirit of Islam, Muslims shall prefer to get their disputes decided only by their Muftis whom they would consider as heirs of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessing be Upon Him), and regarding the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessing be Upon Him) the Holy Qur'an declares: "By Allah, they shall not be Muslims unless they make You Hakim in matter of their disputes and unless they accept your decision by heart and feel no hindrance whatsoever there from in their hearts". (Surah 4; Verse 65) Thus, a true Muslim shall be duly satisfied with the decision of a Mufti regardless of the fact whether he remains a gainer or loser. He would accept the decision by heart. Nor would he take it as point of prestige, as true Muslim wants nothing but what Allah and His Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessing be Upon Him) want for him. He would not knock at the doors of the court at all. A short meeting with a Mufti can solve a long dispute. Thus, it would be seen that the fourth point advanced by Alahazrat is very much linked with the theory of mutual settlements of Muslims by avoiding litigation with a view to ensuring large savings. The second point is of opening Muslims banks. Muslims would like to help Muslims only when they are taught to help them in terms of Islamic sciences, that is, in light of Holy Quran and Hadith. Interest is a prize of exploitation. Muslims would refrain from accepting interest if they were told that usury is haram (strictly forbidden) according to Holy Quran and whosoever accepts interest, should be ready to fight with Allah on the Day of Judgment. Only through the injunction of Islamic spirit, which flows from the knowledge of Islamic sciences attained through the study of Islamic books or through the company of Islamic savants, Muslims can agree to opening of interest-free banks and usury can be put an end to. If the rich people open banks out of their riches, the poor people will get rid of their poverty to a great extent. First, the poor will be able to get employment in various projects financed by banks. Secondly, the poor section will be able to secure interest-free loans from the banks, which they would get otherwise at a heavy rate of interest. Thus, the second and fourth points of Alahazrat are well linked together. Muslims should make purchases from Muslims only ¨C is the third point. It does not purport to say that Muslims should sell to Muslims only. Alahazrat is restricting outgoings only to Muslims. Unless the Muslims are taught their religion, nothing can be achieved in this field. A person, who has no knowledge of Islamic studies, is western-minded, would hardly purchase anything from Muslims. He would be addicted to using foreign goods and would not hesitate to purchase them from any corner. Nowadays, it is seen that those who have craze for using foreign goods, may it be, cigarette, wine or anything like, help the foreign companies to earn a lot of foreign exchange. A Muslim would make purchases from Muslims only when it is impressed upon him that the Holy Qu'an declares: "Innam Al-Mo'minoona Ikhwatun" (Surah Hujrat, verse 10) That is "Muslim and a Muslim are brethren". Unless he treats the other Muslim as his brother, he would not extend him a brotherly-treatment. Moreover the teachings of Islam shall bear wide repercussions on the standard of trade. No trader would like to give short weight as it is forbidden in Islam. No trader would make any adulteration of any kind, as it is forbidden in Islam. No trader would try to conceal defect, if any, in his commodity as it is forbidden in Islam. No trader would resort to unnecessary hoarding of stock as it is forbidden in Islam. No trader would allow unnecessary bargaining in price as it is forbidden in Islam. In this manner, under the yoke of Islam, trade will wear a bloomy look. If Muslims undertake to make purchases from Muslims only and if Islamic spirit prevails, then a Muslim will not be able to get wine, because no Muslim would like to sell it as it is forbidden in Islam. In this way, not only the trade will flourish but it will also bring about a flawless society. So, it is evident that all the four points of Alahazrat are coherent and correlated insofar as Muslim Economics is concerned. As I have been associated with Economics for the last twenty years, I had a right to study Alahazrat in this field and so I did. I have no hesitation to say that before the insight Alahazrat in the field of Economics, I find myself no better than a big zero.

Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Khan AL-QAADIRI BARKAATI (radi Allahu anhu) GLORIOUS BIRTH This great Scholar, Saint and Mystic, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), was born in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, in the year 1875 (1292 A.H.) in Bareilly Shareef. Soon he was to become a true heir to the knowledge and wisdom of the Mujaddid of the fourteenth century, Ash Shah lmam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaaderi Barakaati (radi Allahu anhu). HIS BLESSED NAME According to the family tradition, he was given the name 'Muhammed' , the value of which in Arabic numerals is nine two, at the time of his Aqeeqa. His second name given to him was Haamid Raza, and his title was 'Hujjatul Islam'. HIS BRIEF GENEALOGY Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was the son of the great Mujjadid of the 14th Cenury, A'la Hadrat Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qaaderi Barakaati (radi Allahu anhu) who was the son of Hadrat Maulana Naqi Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu) who was the son of Allama Maulana Raza Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu). EDUCATION He attained all his knowledge at the feet of his blessed father, Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat Azeemul Barkat (radi Allahu anhu). He attained proficiency in the fields of Hadith, Islamic Jurisprudence, Tafseer, etc. and graduated with disfincfions at the tender age of nineteen. His blessed father admired Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi for his sincerity and dedication in gaining knowledge. A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) loved him so dearly, that he said: 'Haamidum min'ni wa ana min Haamid' meaning 'Haamid is from me and I am from Haamid.' INITIATION INTO THE SPIRITUAL ORDER Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi AlIahu anhu) was the Mureed and Khalifa of Noorul Aarifeen, Hadrat Sayed Shah Abul Husain Ahmad-e-Noori (radi Allahu anhu). His Spiritual Master was from amongst the great Mashaa'ikh of Marehrah Mutaahirah. Hadrat Abul Husain Ahmad-e-Noori (radi Allahu anhu) had immense love for his beloved disciple and guided him with his rays of spiritualism in the path of mysticism. Hadrat Noori Mian (radi Allahu anhu) was the Mureed and Khalifa Khaatimul Akabir Hadrat Sayyid Shah Ale Rasool Marehrwi (radi Allahu anhu) who was the Peer-o-Murshid of A'la Hadrat, Azeemul Barkat (radi Allahu anhu). He was also blessed with Khilafat by his father, Sayyiduna A?la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu). HIS EXCELLENCE Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) is the fortieth Grandmaster in the Spiritual Chain of the Aaliyah Qaderiyah Barakaatiyah Radawiyyah Order. He is the eldest son of Ala Hadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Fazil-e-Bareilly (radi Allahu anhu). He was the image of his father in looks, and the true successor of his blessed father. His personality was a shining example of the Truth of Islam. In addition to his inner spirituaI beauty, Almighty Allah has blessed him with outer beauty as well. All those who saw Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi have said that never had they seen in their era such a handsome and beaufiful personality. Scores of non-Muslims accepted the pure religion of Islam only by looking at his blessed face. The excellence of his handsomeness was such that anybody who saw him would say, ''Haaza Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qadiri'' meaning ''He is the Proof of Islam'' When Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) travelled to the Holy cities of Makkatul Mukarramah and Madinatul Munawwarah for Hajj and Ziyarah, he was blessed with meeting great scholars such as Hadrat Sheik Sayyid Husain Dab'baagh and Sayyidi Maaliki Turki (radi Allahu anhuma). After meeting Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), both these learned scholars said: ''From the learned and talented personalIties in India, we have never met anybody more fluent and commanding in the Arabic language than Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi.'' He was the combination of many inner spiritual qualities. He was not only a great scholar, but he was the best teacher of his time. He was famous for his lectures on the topics of Hadith and Tafseer. He held a unique position in the command of the Arabic language. He was an excellent poet and his poetry was pure and gentle. His poems (Naats) were written in the deep love of the Holy Prophet Muhammed Mustafa (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). His served the Maslak-e-Ahle Sunnat and the Silsila-e-Aaliyah Qaaderiyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah with complete sincerity and humility. He spent his entire life in striving for the upliftment of the Muslim Ummah. HABITS Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was a bright example of his pious predecessors and his illustrious fore-fathers. He possessed a beautiful character and had all good habits. He was a very pleasant and gentle person and would always smile when he spoke to anyone. His respect for the elders and love for children was one of his blessed qualities. He always lowered his gaze when in conversation or when walking in the street. He spent most of his tine in the recitation of Durood Shareef, and it was for this reason, that many had witnessed him recite Durood aloud even when he was asleep. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), like his blessed father strongly opposed the British and their counterparts. He was always firm in his beliefs and never compromised his principles, which were based on the Quran and Hadith. HUMILITY Due to his humbleness, his dress was also the same. Not withstanding his status and knowledge his lifestyle remained the epitome of simplicity. Even though he was a great scholar and the son of the Mujjadid of the Century, he never showed any pride over his knowledge. He respected all the Ulama and Mashaa'ikh and humbled himself in their presence. His humbleness was another example of his exemplary character. An example of his humbleness can be gauged from the following statement of Qutbe Madinah, Hadrat Sheikh Zia'uddeen Madani (radi Allahu anhu) who was amongst the esteemed disciples and Khulafa of A?la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) states: ''Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi was a very radiant and handsome personality. He was such a humble person that when I would journey from Madinatul Munawwarah to Bareilly Shareef, he would be such an excellent host that he would even take a cloth and personally shine my shoes. He never allowed anyone else to serve me and he would personally serve my meals to me. I have difficulty expressing the extent of his hospitality. When I would prepare to return for Madinah Shareef he would humbly say, 'Please convey my Salutation in the Exalted Court of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), and pray that he invites me to the Holy City'.'' KING GAWALYAAR Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), as we mentioned earlier, was a possessor of great beauty and many traveled just to make Ziyarah of his blessed face. It has been stated that he once went to a place called Gawaljaar. For as long as he stayed there, the King of Gawalyaar (a Hindu) used to come daily to make Ziyarah of the blessed face at Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu). Once Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) arrived home from a journey. At the railway station was Ata'ullah Bukhari. On seeing Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) he enquired concerning him and was informed by the people that this was Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi Maulana Shah Haamid Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) who was the son and Successor of the great Mujaddid, Hadrat lmam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). Ata'ullah Bukhari then said, ''I have seen many Molvis, but I have seen none as handsome and bright as him.'' HIS CHARACTER Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was a radiant personality. Likewise, his character was also admirable. He was exemplary in every way, be it in looks, habits, character, knowledge, piety, actions or in his words, He was always generous and merciful. Not only did those who knew him praise his character, but those who opposed him were also forced to accept his blessed character. Even though he was very gentle and kind, he became very firm and strong against those who insulted Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). For those who were true servants of Allah and Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), he was like a rose, which brings pleasure at all times, and for the enemy of Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu ataibi wasallam) he was a naked sword. When Shab-e-Baraat (the eve of the 15th of Shabaan, when the Mercy of Allah reaches the sky above the earth) would arrive, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) would ask for forgiveness and pardon from all those around him. He was so sincere in this, that he would even ask forgiveness from children, servants and his disciples by saying: ''If I have been the cause of any pain to you, then please forgive me, and if I owe anything to anybody, then please inform me.'' Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was an excellent example of ?AI Hubbu Lil Laahi Wal Bughzu fillah or Love for the sake of Allah and hate for the sake of Allah and Ashidaa'u alal kufaari wa Ruhamaa'u bainahum' or Firm against the disbelievers and gentle amongst your own. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) showed much love and gentleness towards his students and disciples and every one of his Mureeds felt that he was the most loved of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi's (radi Allahu anhu) Mureeds. Once Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) had just arrived home from a lengthy train journey. Whilst he was still seated on the wagon on, a person, who lived in Biharipur, Bareilly, arrived. He told Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) that his elder brother, a Mureed of this great Saint, was very ill and wished to see his beloved Peer-o-Murshid. This person told Sheikh Hujjatul lslam (radi Allahu anhu) that he had come to his home for many days and had to leave when he was told that Sheikh Hujjatul lslam (radi Allahu anhu) was out on a journey and had not yet arrived. When Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) heard this, he did not even get off the wagon. He quickly summoned his younger son, Hadrat Nu'mani Mian (radi Allahu anhu), and asked him to remove the luggage. He told his son to inform the household that he was on his way to visit a sick person. This great servant of Islam immediately went to the house of his ailing disciple (Mureed) and comforted him in his time of ailment and need. On another occasion, one of the disciples (Mureeds) of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu) invited his beloved Peer-o-Murshid to his home for a meal. He lived in Benaris. He was a very loyal disciple but had a firm temper. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was delayed and reached the home of the disciple (Mureed) after quite some time. Seeing that his Peer-o-Mushid had not as yet arrived, the disciple (Mureed) became upset, locked his home and left angrily with his family. When Sheikh Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) reached the house of his disciple, he saw that it was locked and the people of the house were away. Any other person would have been annoyed at this type of behaviour of a Mureed, but Sheikh Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu) knew the disposition of his disciple. Without even the slightest disappointment or show of anger, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu) returned to Bareilly Shareef with a smile on his face. After some time, when Sheikh Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) met this Mureed, he still spoke to him with love and apologized for the inconvenience he had caused although the disciple showed his dissatisfaction. The Mureed, on seeing the humbleness of his Peer-o-Murshid, immediately humbled himself in the Court of his Sheikh and showed more respect and love than ever. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) dearly loved both the young and the elderly. His showed immense respect for the learned scholars as we have heard from Qutbe Madinah (radi Allahu anhu). From amongst the Ulama he had much respect for Hadrat Ashrafi Mian, Sadrul Afaadhil maulana Naeemudeen Muradabaadi, Sadrush Shari?ah Maulana Amjad Ali Razvi, Sher Bashai Ahle Sunnat Maulana Hashmat Ali Khan, and his son-in-law and Khalifa, Maulana Taqadus Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhum). He also had great respect for Haafiz-e-Millat, Maulana Shah Hafiz Abdul Aziz (radi Allahu anhu), who was the founder and Rector of Al-Jamiatul Ashrafiyah Arabic University, Mubarakpur. It was on the invitation of Hadrat Haafiz-e-Millat (radi Allahu anhu) that Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) made his first visit to Al Jamiatul Ashrafiyah in 1334 A.H. accompanied by his younger son, HadratNu?mani Mian (radi Allahu anhu). HIS IMMENSE LOVE FOR SAYYIDUNA RASOOLULLAH (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM) Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) loved the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) dearly and his every action was in accordance to the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Indeed how could he not be a true devotee when he was groomed at the feet of the greatest devotee of his time, Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu). His presence in Madinatul Munawwarah was an important event in his life when he had the opportunity of presenting himself before the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). His love for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihis wasallam) can be seen in by the Naaths he wrote. HIS PIETY AND FIRMNESS ON SHARI'AH Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Aliahu anhu) was a very pious and Allah-fearing personality. Whenever he gained any free time from his propagation and other works, he spent this time in the Remembrance of Allah (Zikrullah) and in sending Durood and Salaams upon the Holy Prophet Muhammed Mustafa (sallal laahu laihi wasallam). Once there was an abscess on his body that was very painful and according to the advice of the doctors, needed to be removed. The doctor who was to do the proceedure informed Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) that he needed to give him anaesthetic, so that the proceedure could be done. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) refused to take any type of anaesthetic or anything to even numb the area of the operation by saying that he was not prepared to allow anything with alcohol into or on his body. The doctor informed Hadrat that there was no other way to do the proceedure, as the absence of anaesthetic would cause him unbearable pain during the proceedure. The proceedure was finally performed lasting more than an hour, without any anaesthetic. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi Islam (radi Allahu anhu) during this time did not show any signs of discomfort and passed through the entire procedure reciting Durood-e-Paak. After the proceedure, the doctor was completely impressed by the firmness and Taqwa (piety) of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu). SERVICES RENDERED Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was a great orator, an admirable teacher and a learned Aalim. His life was spent in serving the Deen of Almighty Allah, by propagating Islam, defending the exalted pedestal of Prophethood and educating the Muslim masses in accordance with the pristine teachings of the Holy Quran and the Hadith. This was the real goal in his life. He lived for the sake of the protection of Islam and Muslims. He passed from this mundane world, upholding the flag of Islam. He was a great teacher as he was taught by none other than his blessed father, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) who was proud of his blessed son. For the purpose of strengthening the Maslak Ahle Sunnat Wal Jammat, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) travelled to every corner of his country teaching Muslims and instilling in them the obedience of Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He debated and refuted openly the Wahabis and all other false sects that were insulting Almighty Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He saved the Muslim masses from the destructive forces of dubious politicians, and during the Shudhi Tahreek (A movement of the disbelievers to convert unsuspecting Muslim to disbelievers), he strongly opposed this movement and struggled for the protection of the Imaan of the Muslims. HIS POLITICAL INSIGHT AND SUPPORT OF THE TRUTH By being well-infomed regarding the political situation in his time, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) became well versed with the schemes of the dubious politicians. He guided the Muslims out of the ruthlessness of the political arena. He was also prepared to challenge and refute all those so-called Ulama and Muslim Leaders who were using Islam as a bargaining tool to gain political success. He had no fear for any person no matter what his political standing was. The great Mujaddid of Islam, Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu) had passed a fatwa against Maulana Abdul Baari Sahib Farangi Mahali due to certain of his political maneuvers and major errors. The very same Maulana Abdul Baari hosted a massive conference in Lucknow to protest against the actions of the Najdi Government that was bulldozing the Mazaars of the Sahaba of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) with a few other learned Ulama, journeyed to Lucknow under the auspices of 'Jamaat-e-Raza-e-Mustapha' On their arrival, they were given a heroes welcome by Maulana Abdul Baari and various other Ulama. When Maulana Abdul Baari came forward to shake the hand of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), he pulled his hand back and said: ''As long as my blessed father's fatwa is on you, and until you do not repent, I am not prepared to meet with you''. Maulana Abdul Baari Farangi Mahali seeing the firmness of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) immediately repented sincerely at the hands of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) and said, ''Whether my dignity remains or not, I do not care. I repent in the fear of Almighty Allah, as I have to present myself in His Court. Let it be known that whatever Imam Ahmed Raza Khan wrote is the truth and the fact.'' HIS FIRMNESS IN IMPLEMENTING ISLAMIC LAW An official Conference (at Government level) was held in Lucknow concerning new laws that were to be gazetted by he Government concerning Muslim marriages and divorce. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi AlIahu anhu) and Maulana Taqaddus Ali Khan (radi Allahu anhu) were representatives from Bareilly Shareef at this conference. Many Shi'ite(Rafzi) and Najdi Molvis were also present at this conference. Shah Suleman (Chief Justice of the High Court of India) and the son-in-law of Maulana Abdul Baari Farangi Mahali, Janaab Abdul Waali were also amongst the representatives. During the debate on the issues of Islamic marriages and divorce, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), with his immense knowledge, wisdom and debating skills, uprooted all those with new ideas from their places. After this debate, the decision in this matter was made based on the argument presented by Huzoor Hujjatul (radi Allahu anhu). Whenever he was faced with such situations, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) always stood by the Laws of Shari'ah and never compromised the teachings of the Shari'ah. In 1935, a Conference was held in Muradabad to address the religious, social, political and financial position of the Muslinis in India. Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was appointed the Head of this conference. During this conference, he delivered a lecture explaining all of the above topics to the Muslims masses. This lecture inspired the Muslims to take a firm stand for the sake of Islam. AUTHORITY IN THE COMMAND OF LANGUAGE Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi's (radi Allahu anhu) command of the Arabic language was worthy of praise and admiration. His Arabic was praised by both the Ulama of Indo-Pak sub-continent and of Arabia. Once, Qutbe Madinah (radi Allahu anhu) presented a book written by himself on Knowledge of the Unseen to Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), during the physical lifetime of the great Mujaddid of Islam, Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu), so that he may write a foreword to the book. The foreword written by Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) in the Arabic language was so well written that Qutbe Madinah (radi Allahu anhu) was astounded. Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) also wrote the translation and commentary of the world-renowned 'Ad Daulatul Makkiyah', which was written in eight hours by Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu) on the topic of Il'me Ghaib. Once, Hadrat Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) had to go to Darul Uloom Mueenia in Ajmer Shareef as an examiner during the final examinations. While in Ajmer Shareef, Hadrat Maulana Mueenudeen Saahib Ajmeri (radi Allahu anhu), requested Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) to write something concerning the Darul Uloom. Hadrat agreed and said that he knew three languages, namely, Urdu, Arabic and Persian and that he would write in whatever language was necessary. During this time, Maulana Mueenudeen was not very well versed with the immense knowledge possessed by Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu), so be suggested jokingly that the article should be written in Arabic. Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) immediately wrote an article of numerous pages in the Arabic language, while the earned Maulana looked on. After some time, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) handed the article over to the learned Maulana who perused through the document in amazement. After Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza (radi Allahu anhu) handed over the article, he left. When Maulana Mueenudeen sat down to translate the document, he found that the Arabic language in which the article was written was so pure and deep that he could not even understand many of the words used. He had to search through advanced Arabic Dictionaries and the books of the Arab Ulama to find the meanings to words used by Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) in the article. HAJJ AND ZIYARAH Almighty Allah blessed Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) with the opportunity of visiting the Haramain Sharifain for the purpose of Hajj and Ziyaarah. He travelled for his first Hajj in 1323 A.H. (I905) with his blessed father, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). This was an elevated Hajj for him and was a journey of much learning and experience. It was in this Hajj that he put together the Kitaab, 'Ad Daulatul Makkiyah bil Maad'datil Ghaibiy'yah' , which was written on this journey by Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu). The most important part of this journey was Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi's (radi Allahu anhu) visit to the exalted court of his and our beloved Master, the Means of Creation, Hadrat Ahmad-e-Mujtaba Muhammad Mustafa (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He relished the opportunity to be present in the Court of the Holy Prophet Muhammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Almighty Allah blessed Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) with his second Hajj in 1334 A.H. VISIT TO PAKISTAN In 1925, Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) visited Pakistan as a representative at the Annual Conference held under the banner of 'Hizbul Ahnaaf'. During this visit, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) gave a challenge of Munaazira (debate) to the Deobandis. At the very last moment, when the debate was about to commence, the Deobandis made a lame excuse and refused to debate with Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu). Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) also met with the poet and philosopher, Dr. Iqbal. When Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) informed him of the corrupt and blasphemous beliefs of the Deobandis, he was astonished and replied by saying: ''These are such blasphemous statements made by these people, why is the sky not falling on them? The sky should fall in such blasphemy'' It was during this journey that a very important event took place. While Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was in Lahore, a young man who was at that time studying at an English school, would visit Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) daily. Everybody else came to ask questions, or request Taaweez, etc. but this young man would come daily, sit silently and look at the face of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu). When just a few days were left for Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) to return to India, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) asked his reason for coming to visit him daily and yet not requesting anything. The young man replied by saying that his only request was to accompany Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) back to India and become his student in attaining knowledge of Deen. Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) on hearing the request of the youngster was very pleased and immediately agreed to accept his request. This young man studied with great sincerity, respect and dedication at the feet of Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) and qualified with distinctions as an Aalim and Muhaddith. This young boy grow up to be none other than the world-reknowned Muhaddith-e-Azam Pakistan, Maulana Sardaar Ahmad (radi Allahu anhu) who later became the Leader of the Muslims in Lahore. This was definitely the karam of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) on Muhaddith-e-Azam Pakistan that led him to being one of the greatest scholars of Hadith in Pakistan. SOCIO-ECONOMIC SERVICES Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) served the Muslim Ummah in various ways. He encouraged them to become self-sufficient and not remain labourers and s!aves of the West. In 1925 he held a conference in Muradabad under the banner of 'All India Sunni Conference' in which he explained to the Muslims the importance of being self-sufficient. He delivered an inspiring lecture in which he pointed out the importance of Muslims strengthening their financial positions and removing themselves from dependency. A few excerpts from his lecture are being quoted below. He said, 'Our only means of income today is as labourers or as public servants. The situation has become so bad, that even the Hindu Nawaabs do not employ Muslims anymore. As for jobs in Government, our applications never seem to reach the proper authorities, and even if they do, it takes three years to process by which time a person is soaked in debts. By the time he receives a Job, his debts are so vast that the small Government salary is not enough to pay off these debts. Even if he gets the job, then because of the large numbers of Hindus in high positions, he is always being watched (and can be removed for a minor reason). 'We must realise that our incomes should not be confined to such jobs. We should learn different trades and gain expertise in various fields. We should start businesses and factories, so that our socio-economic conditions may be strengthened. Today, all our certificates and diplomas are not accepted. We do not have the proper finances to educate our children. If we had some type of profession or trade, then today we would not have been dependant like the way we are. Today, if a person loses his job, he and his family are destroyed, as he has no other means of dependable income. We should now completely forget the thought of labouring. Labouring has never given success to any nation in the world. Muslims should become professionals and tradesman if they wish to gain economic and financial stability.' SHUDHI MOVEMENT This was movement of the Hindus to convert unsuspecting Muslims to disbelievers, by using political and financial influence. It was during this time that Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) protected the Imaan of the Muslims and saved thousands of Muslims from becoming Murtads. He informed the Muslims of the evils schemes of the Kufaar in the following words: The movement of converting the Muslims by the 'shudi' is now not only in the main states, but they have now spread their false movement throughout the country. They are using their schemes in the whole of India and are taking advantage of ignorant and unsuspecting Muslims. Huge groups of people are being destroyed and caught in their web of deceit. Muslims do not have many institutes and organisations to combat this corruption and wherever there are organisations, then due to a lack of correspondence, they are either not well informed or do not have the expertise to cope with this dangerous problem. Unless Ulama are summoned from other parts of the country to combat this problem in the affected areas, these will be no success. I already have experience in such situations and it must be known that these movements of infidelity destroy the propagation work of Muslims. I have been to the effected areas where thousands of Rupees have been given to Muslims to sell their Imaan and they have been promised positions and power. In such places, all that I could use were the words of the Beloveds, reminding Muslims of our religion and of the fear of Allah. This seemed to be the only medicine for those with the illness of weak Imaan. This method was so successful that the Muslim youth that were being misled immediately repented and kicked away the promises of wealth and power given to them by the disbelievers and became obedient to the words of Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Concerning the unity with other groups, Hujjatul Islam (radi Allahu anhu) said: ''Whenever Sunnis decide to call for unity with others (non-Sunnis) they should first remember the opposition from their own. What reason is there to try to unite with those who spend their days and nights scheming to undermine the Ahle Sunnat and increasing their number of misled followers? Our true brothers have not allowed such movements to be successful. Remember! If these other groups were on Haq, then there would have been no I need for them to leave the mainsteam and form their own firqas (groups). An example of this is the newly formed Khilafat Committee, which used the front of support of the Khilafat Movement to call for unity. Even in this Committee, there is a joint Union of the so-called Jamiatul Ulama, which is made up of a majority of Wahabis, Ahle Hadith and Ghayr Muqallids. This forefront was only used to win the support of the Sunnis on the name of unity, but it is the same group of people that are openly opposing the beliefs of the Ahle Sunnah. I received a letter from Molvi Ahmed Mukhtar, who is the President of Jamiatul Ulama Bombay in which he writes that the huge amounts of money have been collected from the Muslim community and with this, two hundred thousand copies of 'Taqweeyatul Imaan' (this book has been written by Ismaeel Dehlwi, who in it has made statements of blasphemy against the Holy Prophet Muhammed sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have been printed and distributed free. Now I ask, should we now join and unite with such groups? It is definitely a means of destruction. It is with our own finances that our very religion is being destroyed.'' IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) had a deep feeling for the importance of knowledge. He spent much time encouraging students and parents alike to attain knowledge. He tried his utmost to explain the importance of education for females. He travelled throughout India trying to instill the importance of educating females in the hearts of the Muslim Ummah. His words were heeded and opened the doors of religious learning for many females throughout the country. During his talk at the Muradabad Conference, he said: ''It's also of utmost importance o have educational institutes for females. In addition to religious education, they should be taught simple home economics such as dressmaking, etc. that they would be able to do from their homes. However, in doing this, there must be strict adherence to the laws of Pardah.'' His speech at the Muradabad Conference inspired the hearts of many. In reality what he did was to gather the ocean into a jar so that everybody understood the point that he was making in a (radi Allahu anhu) simple fashion. HIS BOOKS AND TREATISE In addition to all of his other exceptional qualities, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was a distinguished author of various books, which he wrote on various important topics. His immense knowledge can be gauged by perusing the books that he has written. Some of the more renowned books are listed below: 1. As Saarimur Rabaani alaa Asraaf Qaadiyani 2. Translation of Ad Daulatul Makkiyah 3. Translation of Husaamul Haramain 4. Haashia Mulla Jalaal 5. Naatia Deewaan 6. Majmua Fatawa HIS KARAMAAT Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was also Saahib-e-Karaamat, meaning that he performed various miracles. His greatest Karaamat however, was his firmness on the Shari'ah, and his adherence to the Sunnah of Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasalIam). A few of Hadrat?s Karaamats are being quoted for the sake of attaining blessings: KARAAMAT AS A TEACHER Once, a few teachers from the madressa decided to resign. They had thought that they would be indispensable and that nobody would be able to teach. The Karaamat of Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was that he taught all the students all the subjects, with even more insight than was given by any other teacher. The scheme of the teachers failed hopelessly and even more students enrolled at the Madressa after becoming aware of the high level of education being attained by students under the tutorship of Hujjatul lslam (radi Allahu anhu). THE GRAVE IS IN THE INCORRECT PLACE Haji Muhammad Ismaeel bin Haji Abdul Ghaffaar Saahib re?ported that once Hujjatull Islam (radi Allahu anhu) went to Madanpura. After Salaah, he was asked to make Fateha at the Mazaar of one of the Awliyah Allah whose Mazaar was on the Musjid properly. Hadrat lifted his hands for Dua, and after a few moments moved back and said that the Grave in the Mazaar was not in its original place. The people were astounded and informed Hadrat that they had moved the spot of the actual grave slightly due to the shortage of saff space. Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) explained to them that this was improper and that it should be rectified. REMOVING JINNAAT Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was blessed with the mystical power of removing Jinn and Aaseb (evil spirits). Once, while he was in Banaris, many people heard of the mystical power possessed by him and thus crowds of people arrived to take his Duas. He asked for some clothing of all those with such problems to be placed in front of him. He looked once at the clothing and then only removed a few and said, ''On these people are effected, there is nothing wrong with the rest of them''. He then prayed with the clothes in front of him, and in a few days all those with these problems were fully cured. Also during this time in Banaris, there was a person who has such a strong Jinn controlling him that he used to run on the roofs of high buildings late at night. His family was very worried and brought him to Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu), who made dua for him. The Jinn, which was affecting him, immediately made tauba and left him, and the person was cured for good. UNSEEN WRATH ON A DEOBANDI BLASPHEMER Hadrat Sheikh Abdul Ma'bood Jilani Makki (radi Allahu anhu) states, ''When I visited Bareilly Shareef, A'la Hadrat Azeemul Barakat (radi Allahu anhu) was writing the eleventh stanza of his famous Naat Wo 'Kamaal-e-Husne Huzoor he, ke Gumaan Naqs Jahaa Nahi'. As I was from the lineage of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu) I took this to be a good sign for me. While I was in Bareilly Shareef, I became very close to Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) and I had to accept that he was, undoubtedly, a Saahibe Karaamat. The reason I am saying this is because, I left Bareilly Shareef and went to Dehli after sometime. In Dehli, I had taken a place to stay, which was right next to where the Deobandis were having one of their gatherings. I could thus hear their lectures from my room. During a lecture session, one of their Molvis stood up and said the following in his lecture, This Maulana Haamid Raza is not Haamid, but he is Jaabid (dumb). After saying this, all those present witnessed that, that Molvi became dumb and could not speak anymore. A few moments after this, he fell to the ground and died an agonizing death. Those present at the gathering say that when he fell to the ground, he tried to say something but could not talk. He signalled for a pen and paper. Those in the gathering quickly brought him a pen and a paper on which he wrote the following before dying, 'I repent for my disrespect towards Maulana Haamid Raza Khan.' '' MUREEDS AND KHULAFA Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi's (radi Allahu anhu) Mureeds run into a lengthy list, both in India and abroad. Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi had many Mureeds in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sultanpur, Bareilly and Kanpur. He also had many Mureeds in other counties such as Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Amongst the names of his famous students and Khulafa are the following: 1.Muhadithe Azam, Maulana Sardaar Ahmad 2.Huzoor Mujahid-e-Millat 3.Hadrat Maulana Shah Rifaaqat Husain 4.Hadrat Maulana Hashmat Ali Khan 5.Hadrat Maulana Ibrahim Raza Khan Jilani Mian - son of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi 6. Hadrat Maulana Hamaad Raza Khan, son of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi 7. Hadrat Maulana Ahsaan Ali Saahib 8. Hadrat Maulana Abdul Mustafa Saahib Azhari 9. Hadrat Maulana Mufti Taqadus Ali Khan Saahib 10. Hadrat Maulana lnaayat Muhammad Khan 11. Hadrat Maulana Abul Ghafoor Hazarwi 12. Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Saeed Shibli 13. Hadrat Maulana wali-ur-Rahmaan Saahib 14.Hadrat Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Mian Saahib Ashrafi 15. Hadrat Maulana Abul Khaleel Anis A?lam Saahib 16.Hadrat Maulana Qaari fazle Karrim Saahib 17.Hadrat Maulana Razi Ahmed Saahib 18. he famous Poet, Janaab Akhtarul Haamidi (radi Allahu anhum) A brief synopsis of the lives of a few of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi's (radi Allahu anhu) close sudents is being quoted below for your perusal. MUHADDITH-E-AZAM PAKISTAN: He was amongst the most famous and most recognized students and Mureds of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu). Muhaddith-e-Azam Pakistan Maulana Sardaar Ahmed (radi Allahu anhu) who was born in a village in Punjab in 1903 was the son of Janaab Miraan Bakhsh. He had completed his primary and secondary education at an English school and had passed matric. When he was in the second yeay of his tertiary education, be Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) during the Hizbul Ahnaaf Conference in Pakistan. Here he took a deep liking towards the great Saint, and later accom?panied him to Bareilly Shareef and became his Mureed. He studied with much sincerity and respect under the tutorship of his Peer-o-Murshid, and completed his education up to the book, 'Kaafia' at Darul Uloom Manzare Islam (Bareilly Shareef). He then went to Darul Uloom Mueenia in Ajmer Shareef where he studied the rest of the course under the watchful eye of Khalifa-e-A'la Hadrat, Hadrat Allama Sadrush Shariah (radi Allahu anhu). In 1351 A.H., he returned to Bareilly Shareef with Sadrush Shariah (radi Allahu anhu) where he completed his final examination and graduated with distinctions. In 1354 A.H., he debated against the notorious Molvi Manzoor Nu'mani and was blessed with success in this debate. He taught for some time at Madressa Manzare Islam until Ghausul Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (radi Allahu anhu), the younger son of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) invited him to take up the position of the Principal of Madressa Manzar-e-lslam in 1356 A.H. He remained in this position until the independence of Pakistan. After independence, he went to Lailpur in Pakistan where he established Darul Uloom Mazhare Islam. Hundreds of students from the entire Indo-Pak Sub-continent en?rolled at his Madressa to gain knowledge. He passed away at 1.40 a.m. on the night of the first of Shabaan 1382 A.H. There were more than four hundred thousand people in his Janazah Salaah which was performed byAllama Abdul Mustafa Azhari (radi Allahu anhu), who was the son of Sadrush Shariah (radi Allahu anhu) and the brother of Muhaddith-e-Kabeer, Allama Zia-uI-Mustapha Saahib, who is the current Sheikhul Hadith and Principal of Al Jamiatul Ashrafiyah Arabic University in Mubarakpur. HUZOOR MUJAHID-E-MILLAT: His name is Maulana Shah Muhammad Habeebur Rahman. He was born during Subah Sadiq on a Saturday, the 8th of Muharram 1322 A.H. in Dhaamnagar, India. Hadrat Maulana Shah Abdul Manaan (radi Allahu anhu) gave him the name 'Habeebur Rahmaan'. He is a direct descendant of Hadrat Sayyiduna Abbas (radi Allahu anhu), the uncle of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). His family had initially enrolled him at an English school, even though he had no enthusiasm for this. Hadrat was nine years old when his father passed away. He thus divorced himself from secular education and commenced Islamic studies. He attained his early education at home. He later enrolled at Madressa Subhania in Ilahabad, and later in Jaamia Mueenia in Ajmer, where he attained knowledge under the distinguished tutorship of teachers like Maulana Naeemudeen Muradabaadi (radi Allahu anhu), who was the Khalifa of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) and the commentator of the Holy Quran 'Kanzul Imaan' translated by A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu). After graduating he taught for some time at Jamia Naeemia Muradabad, which was the Madressa of Maulana Naeemudeen Muradabaadi (radi Allahu anhu). He was later appointed as the Principal of Madressa Subhania in 1934, where he taught Hadith, Tafseer and various other subjects. He was particularly well-versed in the field of logistics and philosophy. He was an Allah fearing and pious personality. He kept fast from the age of nine, and was very kind and gentle. He always cared for the downtrodden and the destitute. He used to travel throughout India spreading the teachings of the Maslak-e-Ahle Sunnat in a very humble and beautiful way giving Muslims advice on the issues of Aqaaid and Deen, which was his most liked action. He founded a string of Institues and Organizations throughout India. He was blessed with deep political and social knowledge. He gained blessings from great scholars like Ashrafi Mian, Qutbe Madinah and his Spiritual Master, Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu). He was blessed with journeying for Hajj on various occassions. His first Hajj was in 1341A.H., second in 1955, third in 1959, fourth in 1973, and lastly in 1974. In 1979, he was arrested by the Saudis and deprived of Hajj for not praying Salaah behind them. He was also blessed with the Ziyarah of Baghdad Shareef twice. He passed away at 5.45 p.m. on a Friday, the 6th of Jamadi-ul-Awwal 1401 A.H. (13th March 1981) in Bombay. His Mazaar Shareef is in Orissa, India. The names of a few of his famous Khulafa(radi Allahu anhum) are as follows: 1. Hadrat Maulana Zahoor Hussaam 2. Hadrat Maulana Abdul Waheed Oriswi 3. Hadrat Maulana Abdur Rab Muradabadi 4. Hadrat Maulana Naeemullah Khan 5. Hadrat Maulana Sayyid Abbas Alawi Makki 6. Hadrat Maulana Mushtaq Ahmed Nizami (author of ?Khoon ki Asoo?) MAULANA RIFAAQAT HUSAIN: He was amongst the esteemed students of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) and was a very pious and humble personality. He gained his early education under the tutorship of Molvi Taahir Husain. He was from the family lineage of a great Saint, Hadrat Jalaaludeen Jarhawi (radi Allahu anhu). He studied at Jamia Mueenia in Ajmer Shareef under the watchful eye of teachers such as Sadrush Shari?ah and Maulana Hakeen Sayyid Abdul Hayy (radi Allahu anhu). He became a disciple of Hadrat Ashrafi Mian (radi Allahu anhu) and then later went to Bareilly Shareef where he studied under Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) and gained his spiritual blessings. He was a firm debater and crushed the Shia movement of Lucknow in his time. He was blessed with the Ziyarah of Haramian Sharafain and Baghdaad-e-Muqaddas. He was also a distinguished author. Some of the books written by him are as follows: 1. Tafseer Surah Baqarah 2. Qadiani Kaz?zaab 3. Tariq-e-Hanafia 4. Ilyaasi Jamaat 5. Aurat ki Namaaz He was blessed with Khilafat from Hujjattul Islam, Qutbe Madina and Allama Sadrush Shari?ah (radi Allahu anhum). He left this mundane world travelling to the Hereafter in the love of his Creator. SHER BASHAI AHLE SUNNAT, MAULANA HASHMAT ALI KHAN: His name was Maulana Hashmat Ali Khan and his title was Sher Bashai Ahle Sunnat. He was born in Lucknow and attained his early education under Maulana Sayyid Shah Ainul Quzza Lucknowi. His father, Nawaab Ali Khan was the Mureed of Maulana Shah Hidaayat Rasool. On the command of Maulana Sayyid Shah Hidaayat Rasool, his father sent him to Bareilly Shareef to study under the tutorship of Sadrush Shari'ah (radi Allahu anhu). During his graduation in 1340 A.H., Huzoor Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) tied the turban on his head and blessed him with Khilafat. He defeated a very dubious Wahabi in a debate, during the life of A?la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu). When he returned to Bareilly Shareef, A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) blessed him with his Duas. He was well recognized for his refutation of the Wahabis. He was very humble and apologized for any shortcomings as soon as he was informed of any error. He was also blessed with the opportunity of Hajj and Ziyarah. He was the Mureed of Sadrush Shari'ah Maulana Amjad Ali (radi Allahu anhu). He passed away on the 8th of Muharram 1330 A.H. and his Mazaar is in Pillibit Shareef. His two sons, Hadrat Maulana Mushahid Raza and Hadrat Maulana Mashhood Raza (radi Allahu anhuma), both qualified at Jamia Ashrafia (Mubarakpur). CHILDREN Almighty Allah blessed Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) with two sons and four daughters. The names of his sons are: Mufassir-e-Azam, Hadrat Maulana Ibrahim Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) also known as ?Jilani Mian? and Nu?mani Mian, Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Ham?maad Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). HIS DEMISE Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) passed away on 17th of Jamadi-ul-Ulaa (23rd May 1943) while performing his Salaah. He was sitting in the Tasha?hud position when he passed away. The demise of Sheikh Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Haamid Raza Qaaderi (radi Allahu anhu) was a great loss to the entire Sunni community. Hundreds of thousands of devotees and Mureeds gathered for his Janazah Salaah, which was performed by his Khalifa, Muhaddith-e-Azam Pakistan, Maulana Sardaar Ahmad (radi Allahu anhu). His blessed tomb is beside his father, the great Mujaddid of Islam, Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu). Every year thousands of Muslims attend the Urs Shareef and pay tribute to a true and faithful servant Allah, a true devotee of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and an Aalim and Saint of his time. May Almighty Allah bless us with his Fuyooz and Barakah always. Ameen.

Glorious Birth Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was born on Monday, 22nd of Zil Hijjah 1310 AH [18 July 1892] in the most beautiful city of Bareilly Shareef, India. It was in this very city that his illustrious father, the Mujaddid (Reviver) of Islam, Imam-e-Ahle Sunnat, Alahazrat, ash-Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan al-Qadiri (radi Allahu anhu) was born [1856 – 1921]. At the time of the birth of Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu), his distinguished father, was in Mahrerah Shareef, one of the great spiritual centers of the Sunni World. On that very night, Sayyiduna Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu) dreamt that he had been blessed with a son and in his dream he named his son "Aale Rahmaan". Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Abul Hussain Ahmadi Noori (radi Allahu anhu), one of the great personalities of Mahrerah Shareef, named the child "Abul Barkaat Muhiy'yuddeen Jilani". Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was later named "Mustapha Raza Khan". His Aqiqa was done on the name of "Muhammad", which was the tradition of the family. Glad Tidings of Pir-o-Murshid Upon the birth of Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu), Sayyiduna Shah Abul Hussain Ahmadi Noori (radi Allahu anhu) told Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu), "Maulana! When I come to Bareilly Shareef, then I will definitely see this child. He is a very blessed child." As promised, when Sayyiduna Abul Hussain Ahmadi Noori (radi Allahu anhu) went to Bareilly Shareef, he immediately summoned to see Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) who was only six (6) months old. Sayyiduna Noori Mia (radi Allahu anhu), as he was also famously known, congratulated Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu) and said, "This child will be of great assistance to the Deen and through him the servants of Almighty Allah will gain great benefit. This child is a Wali. From his blessed sight thousands of stray Muslims will become firm on the Deen. He is a sea of blessings." On saying this, Sayyiduna Noori Mia (radi Allahu anhu) placed his blessed finger into the mouth of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and made him a Mureed. He also blessed him with I'jaazat and Khilafat at the same time. (Mufti Azam Hind, pg. 341). Not only did he receive Khilafat in the Qadiri Silsila (Order), but also in the Chishti, Naqshbandi, Suharwardi, and Madaari Orders. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) also received Khilafat from his blessed father, Alahazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan al-Qadiri (radi Allahu anhu). Early Education Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) attained most of his early education from his illustrious family - from his father, Ahmed Raza Khan Qadiri (radi Allahu anhu) the Mujaddid of Islam, whose status and position even at that time cannot be explained in these few lines. He also studied Kitaabs under the guidance of Hazrat Moulana Haamid Raza Khan (his elder brother), Maulana Shah Rahm Ilahi Maglori and Maulana Sayed Basheer Ahmad Aligarhi and Maulana Zahurul Hussain Rampuri (radi Allahu anhum). He studied various branches of knowledge under the guidance of his most learned and blessed father, Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu). He gained proficiency in the many branches of Islamic knowledge from among which are: Tafseer; Hadith; Fiqh; Laws of Jurisprudence; Sarf; Nahw; Tajweed; Conduct of Language; Philosophy; Logistics; Mathematics; History etc.; Arithmetic; Aqaid (Belief); Taasawwaf; Poetry; Debating; Sciences; etc. His First Fatawa Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu's) brilliance as an Islamic Scholar manifested itself when he was a still a youth, but overflowing with knowledge and wisdom. He wrote his first historical Fatawa (Islamic Ruling) when he was only 13 years old. It dealt with the topic of "Raza'at" - affinity between persons breast fed by the same woman. The following has been recorded with regards to this occasion. Hazrat Maulana Zafrud'deen and Hazrat Maulana Sayed Abdur Rasheed (radi Allahu anhum) were at the Darul Ifta (Fatawa Department) at this stage. One day, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) walked into the Darul Ifta and noticed that Hazrat Maulana Zafrud'deen (radi Allahu anhu) was writing a certain Fatawa. He was taking "Fatawa Razvia" from the shelf as his reference. On seeing this, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said, "Are you relying on Fatawa Razvia to write an answer?" Maulana Zafrud'deen (radi Allahu anhu) replied, "Alright then, why don't you write the answer without looking." Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) then wrote a powerful answer without any problem. This was the Fatawa concerning "Raza'at" - the very first Fatawa that he had written. The answer was then sent to his father, Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu) for correction and verification. On seeing the authenticity of the Fatawa, his father became delighted and immediately certified the Fatawa, and then signed it. He also commanded Hafiz Yaqeenudeen (radi Allahu anhu) to make a stamp for Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) as a gift and said that it should read as follows: "Abul Barkaat Muhiy'yuddeen Jilani Aale Rahmaan urf Mustapha Raza Khan." This incident took place in 1328 AH. After this incident Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) spent another 12 years writing Fatawas at the feet of his father. He was given this immense responsibility of issuing Fatawas even while Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu) was still in this physical world. He continued this trend until his last breath. The stamp, which was given to him, was mislaid during his second Hajj when his bags were lost. Marriage Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) married the blessed daughter of his paternal uncle, Hazrat Muhammad Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). He had 6 daughters and one son, Hazrat Anwaar Raza (radi Allahu anhu), who passed away during childhood. Visit to Haramain Sharifain "Khuda Kheyr se Laaye Wo Din Bhi Noori, Madine ki Galiya Buhara Karoo me" Tajedaare Ahle Sunnah, Taaje Wilayat Wa Karaamat, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) went twice for Hajj - in 1905 and 1945. He performed his third Hajj in 1971. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) refused to take a photograph of himself and was the first person to go for Hajj without a photograph in his passport. He was the first person to go for Hajj without a photograph in his passport and without taking any vaccinations. During his trip to Makkatul Mukarramah, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu), also had the opportunity of meeting those Ulema whom his father met during his visit to Haramain Sharifain. These great Ulema were from amongst the students of Sayed Yahya Almaan (radi Allahu anhu). A few of the Ulema that he met were Allamah Sayed Ameen Qutbi, Allamah Sayed Abbas Alawi and Allamah Sayed Noor Muhammad (radi Allahu anhum) - to mention just a few. They narrated many incidents, which had taken place during Alahazrat’s (radi Allahu anhu's) visit to Haramain Sharifain. They then requested Khilafat from Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, (radi Allahu anhu) which he bestowed upon them. Wisaal Tajedaare Ahle Sunnah, Taaje Wilayat Wa Karaamat, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) like his father, was well aware of the actual time of his death [Wisaal]. On the 6th of Muharram [1981] he said, "All those who intended to become my Mureed but for some reason or the other could not come to me, I have made all of them Mureed and I have given their hands into the hand of Sayidduna Ghausul Azam (radi Allahu anhu)." On the 12th of Muharram (1981) Hazrat said, "All those who asked me to make Dua for them, I have made Dua for their Jaiz (permissible) intentions to be fulfilled. May Allah accept this Dua." On this day he asked those that were present concerning the date. They told him that it was the 12th of Muharram. On hearing this he became silent. On the 13th of Muharram, he again asked concerning the date and the Mureedeen present said that it was Wednesday, the 13th of Muharram. On hearing this Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said, "Namaaz will be held at Nau Mahla Masjid". Those present did not understand what he meant, but remained silent out of respect. After some time again Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said, "Did anybody tell you about the Namaaz. I will read Jumma Namaaz in Nau Mahla Masjid." After some time Hazrat said, "Did anybody say anything about the Fatiha?" Those present just gazed at each other’s faces and remained silent. Only later did they realize what Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was implying. Hazrat was spiritually present for Jummah at the Nau Mahla Masjid! Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was not only giving hope to the Mureedeen but also informing them of his Wisaal [death]. The shining star of Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), the glitter and the hope for the hearts of millions throughout the world, the Mujaddid of the 15th Century, the Imam of his time, Huzoor Sayyidi Sarkaar Mufti-e- Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) left the Aalame Duniya to Journey towards the Aalame Aakhira. It was 1.40 p.m. on the eve of the 14th of Muharram 1402 AH (1981). "Chal diye tum Aankho me ashko ka darya chor kar, har jigar me dard apna meetha meetha chor kar" "Chaman Khaamoosh Ghamgin chand Taare Mufti-e-Azam, Nahi ab Noor o Nikhat ke Nazaare Mufti-e-Azam Rawa Aankho se he Ashko ke Dhaare Mufti-e-Azam, Kaha Ho Be Saharo Ka Sahara Mufti-e-Azam" Ghusl On Friday, the 15th of Muharram, at 8:00 a.m. the Ghusl of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) took place. His nephew, Hazrat Maulana Rehan Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) performed the Wudhu. Hazrat Allamah Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari performed the Ghusl. Sultan Ashraf Sahib used the jug to pour water. The following persons were present during the Ghusl: Hazrat Maulana Rehan Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), Hazrat Allamah Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan, Sayed Mustaaq Ali, Maulana Sayed Muhammad Husain, Sayed Chaif Sahib, Maulana Naeemullah Khan Sahib Qibla, Maulana Abdul Hamid Palmer Razvi, Muhammad Esa of Mauritius, Ali Husain Sahib, Hajji Abdul Ghaffar, Qari Amaanat Rasool Sahib and a few other Mureeds and family members. Hazrat Allamah Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari and Hazrat Maulana Rehan Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) have stated that at the time of the Ghusl Shareef of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) the Chaadar mistakenly moved a little. Immediately, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) held the Chaadar between his two fingers and covered the area that the Chaadar exposed. Those present thought that the Chaadar had just got caught between Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) fingers. They tried to remove the Chaadar from between his fingers but it would not move. The first person to notice this Karaamat was Hazrat Allamah Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari. He showed this to everyone. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) fingers did not move until the area was properly covered. "Zinda hojate he jo marte he haq ke Naam par, Allah, Allah Maut ko kis ne Masiha Kardiya" "Janaaze se utha kar haath Pakri Chaadare Aqdas, He too Zinda He ye Zinda Karaamat Mufti e Azam" Janaza Salaah As he had wished, the Janaza Salaah of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was performed by Maulana Sayed Mukhtar Ashraf Jilani at the Islamia Inter College grounds in Bareilly Shareef. Two and a half million (2 500 000) Muslims attended his Janazah Salaah. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) is buried on the left-hand-side of Sayyiduna Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu). Those who lowered Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) in his Qabr Shareef have stated that they were continuously wiping out perspiration from the forehead of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) right up to the last minute. Character and Habits "Maangne Waala sub kuch paaye rota aaye hasta Jaaye", "Ye He Unki Adna Karamat Mufti Azam Zinda Baad" Wealth, presidency, worldly satisfaction and happiness can be given to a person by anyone, but such people do not have the spiritual insight to give tranquility to a disturbed heart and they cannot put a smile onto the face of a depressed person. But Tajedaare Ahle Sunnah, Taaje Wilayat Wa Karaamat, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) gave both the treasures of the physical world and the spiritual worlds to those in need. To be his servant was not less than kingship. Every day hundreds and thousands of people in need of spiritual, physical and academic needs would come to him and each one of them returned with complete satisfaction. "Jhuki Hai Gardane Dar Par Tumhare, Taaj Waalo Ki, Mere Aqa Mere Maula Wo Taajul Auliyah Tum Ho" Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) is that light of such an illustrious family whose radiance reflected itself in his character and manners that he displayed - such qualities that very few would be able to reach perfection. His character was the true embodiment of the Sunnah of Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He shone like a star in the darkness of the night. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) possessed great heights of good character, moral standards, kindness, sincerity, love and humbleness. He never refused the invitation of any poor Muslim. He always stayed away from those who were very wealthy and lavish. He was the possessor of great moral and ethical values. It is stated that once Akbar Ali Khan, a Governor of U.P., came to visit Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) did not meet him but left to a place called Puraana Shahar (Old City) to visit a poor Sunni Muslim who was very ill and at the doorstep of death. On another occasion, Fakhruddeen Ali Ahmad, the President of a Political Party, came to visit Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) but was refused this opportunity. Many other proud ministers had also come to meet Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) but met with the same fate. This was due to his extreme dislike for politics and involvement in worldly affairs. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) never fell short in entertaining those who came to visit him. When he was physically fit he used go into the Visitors Section and ask each person whether they had eaten or not. He used to ask them if they partook in tea or not. He used to continuously enquire as to whether they were experiencing any difficulties or not. It was often seen that he would personally carry the dishes into the house for the visitors! He was definitely blessed with the characters of the "Salfe Saliheen" or The Pious Servants of Allah. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was a pillar of hospitality and humbleness. If he reprimanded a certain person for doing something un-Islamic or if he became displeased with anyone for some reason or the other, he used to also explain to the person in a very nice way and also try to cheer that person. He would then make Dua in abundance for such a person. His Mureeds (Disciples), on many occasions, used to recite Manqabats (Poetry) in his praise. On hearing such Manqabats he would say, "I am not worthy of such praise. May Allah make me worthy." Many people came to him for his blessings. Others would come for Ta'weez. He never refused anyone. It is also not known how many homes were being supported through the kindness and hospitality of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). He always entertained those who came from far and near to the best of his means. He used to even give most of his visitors train and bus fares to travel. In winter, he would give warm clothes, warm sheets and blankets to the poor and the needy. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) gave Khilafat to many Ulema-e-Ikraam and personally tied the Amaama (Turban) on their heads. He gave cloaks, turbans and hats to many people. Once, during winter, a few of the Khaadims were present with Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). He was lying on his bed and covered with a shawl. A certain Maulana Abu Sufyaan touched Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) shawl and commented as to how beautiful it was. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) immediately removed the shawl and presented it to him. Although the Maulana refused to accept it Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) gave it to him forcefully. All of his Mehfils were full of knowledge and Barkah. He easily answered many questions on Tassawuf. It seemed as if the rains of mercy and rays of Noor were spread all over his Mehfils. A Few of his Unique Habits Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) always wanted to see a Muslim's inner and outer personality. He always advised them to mould their lives according to the principles and the commands of Islam. He always showed discomfort to those who did not have beards, those who wore hats and to those who wore ultra-western clothes. He used to warn such Muslims. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) used to show his displeasure towards those who wore ties. He used to tug at their ties and commanded them to abstain from wearing a tie. He also asked them to make Tauba from such acts. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) always commanded Muslims to give or take anything with their right hand. He stopped the Muslims from calling the governments as their "Sarkaar" or leaders. He never kept any ordinary Kitaab on the books of Tafseer or Hadith. Whenever he sat in a Meelad-un-Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) or Mehfil-e-Zikr, he always sat with utmost respect until the very end. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) never spat towards the Qibla. He never stretched his legs in the direction of the Qibla. Whenever he entered the cemetery, he never used his entire feet to walk on the ground. He always walked on his toes. At times, he would stand on his toes for about half an hour in the graveyard making Dua-e- Maghfirat! He always stopped Muslims from doing any false fortune telling. If any death or loss took place in the house of a Muslim, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) would go to comfort the people of that house but he would never eat there. He always advised those in sorrow to make Sabr and remember Almighty Allah. He always respected Ulema-e-Ikraam. He respected the Sayyids in such a manner as a slave will respect his King. He prohibited Muslims from keeping un-Islamic names. He preferred such names as Abdullah, Abdur Rahmaan, Muhammad and Ahmad. Ibaadat and Riyaazat Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) always performed his Salaah in Jamaah whether he was on journey or not. The moment he put his foot out of his house to go towards the Masjid, he used to be surrounded by his Mureeds (disciples) and well-wishers who would follow him till the Masjid door which was just a few feet away from his house. While some would be kissing his blessed hands, others tried to talk with him. He would reply to all those who made Salaam to him. On entering the Masjid, he would immediately recite the dua prescribed. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) would then remove his Amaama and then sit down to perform Wudhu. He would wash all the parts thoroughly so that the Sunnahs were accomplished. He would perform his Salaah with great sincerity and used to be lost in the worship of his Creator. The person who looked at him from a distance would have instantly understood that Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) had left all the worldly desires and was intent upon pleasing his Creator. Once, while Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was traveling from Nagpur, it was time for Maghrib Salaah. He immediately disembarked from the train. The people told Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) that the train was about to leave, but he was intent on performing his Salaah. His companions also disembarked with him. They had just performed their Wudhu and were making Niyyah for Salaah when the train left the station. All of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) and his companion’s luggage’s' were left on the train. A few un-Islamic people who were there said, "the Mias train had left him". Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was still in Salaah. When they all had completed their Salaah, they noticed that the station platform was empty. They became a little worried since their entire luggage had gone with the train, but still Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) looked undisturbed. His companions were busy talking about the luggage when they noticed the station guard, followed by a group of travelers, running towards them. The guard came up to Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and said, "Huzoor! The train is stuck!" Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said, "The engine is damaged." The train was brought back and Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and his companions sat in the train. After some repairs the train left with him and his companions seated in it! Love for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was drowned in the love for the Holy Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Everything he did was for the pleasure of Almighty Allah and Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). All that he had gained was due to the intense love, which he possessed for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). His extreme and intense love for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) can be understood by the fact that during the latter stages of his life, even though he was very ill, he would sit for hours with great respect in the Naath Mehfils and would shed tears in his love for Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He used to celebrate the Meelad-un-Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) each year with great splendor. The program used to begin on the eve of the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal and used to continue till the next day just before lunch. The invitation was open to all Muslims and they all used to be fed. Even after examining the Naath Shareefs written by Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) one would see that every word written displayed his measureless love for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Love for the Naath Shareef In the world of poetry, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was a Giant of his time. Most of his poems were in the form of Humd [Praise of Allah], Naath Shareef, Qasidas and Manqabats compiled in the Arabic, Urdu, Persian and Hindi languages. All these poems were compiled into a book, which is famously known as "Samaane Bakhshish" which is still available toady. Samaane Bakhshsish is a treasure chest, which flows with pearls of love for Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The compilation of Samaane Bakhshish is through the blessings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). When Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) returned from his journeys he would become engrossed in the writing of Fatawas, yet he found the time to prepare Samaane Bakhshsish and many other kitaabs. In the world of poetry, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was known as "Noori". One of his most famous Naaths, "Too Shama'e Risalat" is transliterated below for our readers: Naath Shareef TOO SHAMAE RISALAT HE ALAM TERA PARWANA TOO MAHE NABUIWAT HE AI JALWA'E JANANA KHAATE HE TERE DAR KA PEETE HE TERE DAR KA PANI HE TERA PAANI DAANA HE TERA DAANA JO SAQI E KOUSAR KE CHEHRE SE NAQAB UTHE HAR DIL BANE MAIKHANA HAR AANKH HO PAIMANA WO KEHTE NA KEHTE KUCH WO KARTE NA KARTE KUCH AI KASH WO SUN LETE MUJH SE MERA AFSANA TUM AYE CHATI BAAZI RONAK HUWI PHIR TAAZI KAABA HUWA PHIR KAABA KAR DAALA THA BUTKHANA KYU ZULFE MU'AMBAR SE KOOCHE NA MAHAK UTHE AI PANJA'E QUDRAT KA ZULFO KA TERI SHAANA SANGE DAR JAANA PAR KARTA HOON JABHI SAAIN SAJDA NA SAMAJ NAJDI SAR DETA HOO NAZRANA IS DAR KI HUZOORI HI ISYA KI DAWA TEHRI AI ZEHRE MU'AASI KA TAIBA HI SHIFA KHANA HAR GUL ME HE BOO TERI HAR SHAM'A ME ZOU TERI BUL BUL HE TERA BUL BUL PARWANA HE PARWANA THE PAUW ME BEKHUD KE CHAALE TO CHALA SAR SE HOSHYAR HE DIWANA HOSHYAR HE DIWANA ABAAD ISSE FARMA WEERAN HE DILLE NOORI JALWE TERE BASJAYE ABAAD HO WEERANA SARKAAR KE JALWO SE ROSHAN HE DILLE NOORI TA HASHR RAHE ROSHAN NOORI KA YE KASHANA Love for Sayyiduna Ghausul Azam (radi allahu anhu) "Ye Dil Ye Jigr Hai Ye Aankhe Ye Sar Hai, Jaha Chaaho Rakho Qadam Ghause Azam" Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) possessed profound love for Sayyiduna Ghausul Azam, Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu). He wrote many poems in which he praised Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) with great respect. His love for Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) can be understood from the following incident: "Once a very young descendant of Sayyiduna Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu), Hazrat Pir Taahir Ala'uddeen (radi Allahu anhu), visited Bareilly Shareef. The respect and honor that Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) showed towards him was out of this world. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) used to walk bare feet behind him with great respect." The great Ulema of the time have stated that Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was lost to such an extent in the love for Sayyiduna Ghousul Azam, Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) that even physically he began to resemble Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu). "Dekh Kar Shakle Mufti Azam, Ghause Azam ki Yaad Aayi he" Respect for Sayyids and Ulema Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) had great respect and love for the Ulema and for Sayyids (Descendants of Sayyiduna Rasulullah sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The respect, which he showed towards them, is beyond explanation. One day, in 1979, a lady came with her little child to ask for Ta'weez. It was a very hot day and she was informed that Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was resting. The lady, however, was in great need for the particular Ta'weez. She asked someone to see if Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was awake but nobody had the nerve of going near him while he was resting as they considered this to be disrespectful. Taking her child she commented, "What did we know that the words of Sayyids would not be heard in this place". It is not known how Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) heard this, but he immediately summoned one of the Mureeds. He instructed him to call the lady and not give her grief. The woman then sent her child to Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). He asked the child's name and showed great love and respect towards this young child. With great affection, he placed his hand on the child's head. He even asked someone to bring an apple for the child. From behind the curtain, he spoke to the lady concerning her problem and immediately wrote a Ta'weez for her. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) then sent a message to his family requesting that the mother and child should only be allowed to leave after the heat became less intense; that they should be well entertained and that no shortage should be spared in entertaining these Sayyids. When Allamah Sadru Shariah Maulana Amjad Ali al-Qadiri (radi Allahu anhu), the author of the famous "Bahare Shariah," used to come to Bareilly Shareef for the Urs Shareef of Sayyiduna Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu), Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) used to go to the railway station to welcome him and showed great respect towards this Scholar of Islam. He also showed great respect towards Sayyidi Hafiz-e-Millat and Hazrat Maulana Hasmat Ali Khan Sahib (radi Allahu anhum). He also showed respect towards his own Mureeds and Khalifas who were Alims. His Boldness and Fearlessness "Hawa he Gotand wa Tez lekin Chiraagh Apna Jala Raha he, Wo Marde Durwesh jis ko Haq ne diye the Andaze Khusrawana" The sign of a true Mo'min is that he never submits himself before an enemy. In the worst of circumstances a Mo'min announces that which is the truth. Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "To speak the truth before a tyrant King is a great Jihad." So imagine the excellence of a person who always spoke the truth at all times, a person who always raised the flag of truth and honesty, and a person who never left the path of truth in his entire life! Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was one such person. He is one of the greatest leaders of the Sunnis. His boldness and fearlessness is difficult to explain. His entire life was spent speaking against Deobandis, Wahabis and all the other misleading sects, whether it was against the West, Qadianism, or Najdism he always challenged them right till the very end. He always propagated the true Deen and the Path of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah. With his Fatawas, he helped protect the Imaan of not only the Muslims in India and Pakistan, but of Muslims throughout the world. He attacked the enemies of Islam through his writings, sayings, actions, etc. He did everything in his capacity to challenge the enemies of Islam. No person in his presence could say or do anything against Shariah. No person could speak against that which was the truth. It is stated by one of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) Khaadim's, who accompanied him on a journey by train, that there were some people in the train who were consuming alcohol. When Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) saw them, he reprimanded them and told them to desist from such a Haraam act. They did not listen to his advise so he scolded the leader of the group who was a young and well-built person. He gave the young person a hard slap, which caused the bottle of alcohol to fall far from his hand. The Khaadim expected the person to retaliate, but who would have the nerve to retaliate against this Lion of Islam! They became afraid and sat down quietly. Later some of them came up to Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and begged for forgiveness for their shameful behavior. His Position in Knowledge of Fiqh "Tassawuf, Philsafa, Tafseer ki fiqhi Masa'il, Subhi kahte hai ke Aqida Kusha he Mufti Azam" Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), who after writing his first Fatawa while still being a student at "Darul Uloom Manzare Islam", was given the status of Mufti due to his immense knowledge. When the Muslim World began to see his knowledge and Fatawas ‘brighten’ the world, they began calling him "Mufti-e-Azam" or The Most Exalted Mufti of the Time. This title alone became the name he was recognized by. Whenever the name "Mufti Azam Hind" was mentioned, it referred to none other than his exalted personality. Remember that he or she only is exalted who has been blessed with this excellence by Almighty Allah and His Beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was a personality free from pride, lavishness and self- fame. His status was bestowed upon him by Almighty Allah and His Beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). That person to whom Almighty Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) grants such excellence, then such excellence cannot be understood by ordinary mortals. This is one of the reasons why the entire world was brightened and received the benefits of his knowledge of Fiqh. There came a stage when Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was not only known as "Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind" but he was also known as "Mufti-e-Azam-e-Alam" or The Grand Mufti of the World. It is recorded that on his trip to the Haramain Sharifain the Ulema of the Hejaz (Arabia), Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and from many other countries came to him to solve Fiqh Mas'alas. Many became his Mureeds. This is how his Faiz of Shariah and Tariqah spread its rays throughout the world. While in the Hejaz Shareef, he also had to deal with many Fatawas that poured in from various countries, such as, Africa, Mauritius, United Kingdom, America, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and many other places. He answered every single one of them in a very dedicated and professional manner. Writing of Books Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was a great Muhaqqiq (Philosopher) and Musannif (Author). His writings were filled with the rays of knowledge of his distinguished father, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qadiri (radi Allahu anhu). All his works displayed great research. It seemed as if his works were overflowing with the "research of Imam Ghazzali (radi Allahu anhu), the rareness of Imam Raazi (radi Allahu anhu) and the rays of knowledge of Imam Jalaluddeen Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu)". Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) wrote a number of books in his blessed lifetime. The names of a few of these books are being stated below: Tanweerul Hujjat Bi Tawaaril Hajjah; Tardush Shaitaan; Hujatul Da'ira Bi Jawaabil Hujjatul Hazira; Alqaulul Ajeeb fi Ajoobatit Tasweeb; Masa'ile Sima; Adkhalul Insaan; Almautul Ahmar; Fatawa Mustafawiya Part 1 & 2; Noorul Irfaan; Saiful Jabbaar; Malfoozate A'la Hazrat Fatawa on Sighting of the Moon via an Airplane During the reign of General Ayub Khan a "Rooyat Hilal Committee" was formed in Pakistan for the purpose of sighting the moon for every Islamic Month, and more importantly, for Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. An airplane was flown up to a certain height and the moon would be sighted from there. This form of Shahaadah [Confirmation] of the sighting of the moon via an airplane was readily accepted by the Pakistani Government. In this manner, Eid was celebrated. On a specific occasion, on the 29th of Ramadaan, an airplane was flown from the East to the West of Pakistan and the moon was reported to be sighted. This sighting was announced by the Hilaal Committee, but the Sunni Ulema of Pakistan did not accept this confirmation. The Ulema of Pakistan sent questionnaires to the Ulema throughout the world for clarification and one such questionnaire was sent to Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). Many Ulema replied that the confirmation had to be accepted and that it was permissible, but Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) clearly replied that this was not permissible. His Fatawa read as follows: "The Command of Shariah is to sight the Moon and fast or celebrate Eid. Where the Moon is not sighted the Qazi should give an Islamic decision in connection with a confirmation. The moon must be sighted from the ground level or any place attached to the ground. With regards to the matter of using the plane - to sight the moon via a plane is wrong because the moon sets and does not perish. This is why it is sometimes sighted on the 29th and sometimes on the 30th. If to fly in a plane to sight the moon is a condition, then by increasing altitude the moon will be sighted even on the 27th and 28th. In this case, will the sighting be confirmed for the 27th or 28th? No person in his right sense will accept this. Thus under these circumstances, how would it be proper to sight the moon on the 29th?" This Fatawa of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) appeared in every newspaper in Pakistan as "Headline News". The following month, on the 27th and the 28th, the Pakistan Government sent an airplane at a higher altitude and found that the moon was visible on these days. The Government of Pakistan then accepted the Fatawa of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and the Hilaal Committee of Pakistan was disbanded. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) wrote more or less 50 000 Fatawas in his lifetime. His word was accepted by great Ulema. Shamsul Ulema, Hazrat Maulana Shamsud'deen Ja'fari (radi Allahu anhu) stated: "In this era, there is no greater expert in Fiqha than Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). Whenever I present myself in his high court I always sit with my head bowed and I listen to his words in silence. I do not have the audacity to talk in abundance to him." Vasectomy is Haraam in Islam "Amaanat Hind-o-Paak he is baat ke Shaahid, Ke badal deti he minto me Huqumat Mufti-e-Azam" The year 1976 was a very difficult period for the Muslims in India. Certain Ulema, bought of by the Saudi Riyals and American Dollars, passed the Fatawa making Vasectomy (male sterilization to prevent birth of children) permissible. The Indian Government made Vasectomy necessary for every male in India at that time. Muslims of India were in search of a Savior to prevent such a law from being passed, as this would mean them not having any more children. They were looking for someone who would stand and fight for their religious rights. All the Muslims looked towards the city of Bareilly Shareef, the city of light and truth, for an answer to this controversy. All of a sudden that Mujahhid of Islam rose with the torch of knowledge and light against the winds of enmity and destruction - Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). He immediately issued the true Fatawa on vasectomy and said, "Vasectomy is Haraam, Haraam, Haraam." This news spread throughout India. Through the Dua and firmness of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) on this issue, the Government that wished to pass this law had lost power, and a new government came into power. The law on Vasectomy was abolished! Mas'ala on Tassawwuf [sufism] Once, Maulana Abdul Hadi al-Qadiri and Soofi Iqbal Sahib asked Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) the following question: "Huzoor! Can one remember his Sheikh in Namaaz?" Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) answered by saying, "If you need to remember anyone in Namaaz then you should remember Tajedare Do Aalam, Habbibe Khuda (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Yes, just as people tend to gaze here and there in Namaaz - if, in this way, the thought of one's Pir comes into the mind, then there is no hindrance". Subhan-Allah! Such caution is in this answer! This answer has also contradicted the Deobandi belief. By looking at the life of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and reading his Fatawas, one would see his status and excellence in the spiritual domain. His spiritual life was according to that of his renowned and distinguished father, Sayyiduna Alahazrat (radi Allahu anhu). A Philosophical Point When the Americans were announcing their journey to the moon, a few Ulema were present with Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). Amongst these Ulema were Shamsul Ulema Hazrat Maulana Shamsud'deen and Allamah Ghulam Jilani Mirati (radi Allahu anhum). They were discussing the concepts concerning the sun and the moon. Mufti-e-Azam-e- Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said that the sky and the earth are both stationary and that the moon and the sun are in motion. On hearing this Allama Ghulam Jilani Mirati (radi Allahu anhu) said, "In the Holy Quran it is said, 'Wash Shamsu Tajri Li Mustaqaril'laha'. In other words, the sun is in motion in its fixed abode. From the word 'Tajri', it is obvious that the sun is in motion and from the word 'Mustaqaril'laha' it is obvious that it is stationary in one place. How can both these concepts be right?" In answer to this, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) immediately said, "It was commanded to Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) and Hazrat Hawa (radi Allahu anha) [as follows]: 'Walakum fil Ardi Mustaqar'. Does this mean that they were stationary in only one portion of the earth? Did they not walk around (on the earth)? To be Mustaqar means to be stationary in your surrounding, not to come out of your boundaries. To move but to move within your boundaries of movement." On hearing this Allama Mirati Sahib (radi Allahu anhu) became silent. In the eyes of the Ulema Hazrat Muhaddith-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said: "IN THIS TIME, THAT PERSONALITY WHOSE TAQWA (PIETY) IS MORE THAN HIS FATAWA, IS NONE OTHER THAN THE SON OF SAYYIDI ALAHAZRAT (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) WHOSE BEAUTIFUL NAME IS MUSTAPHA RAZA AND THIS NAME COMES ON MY TONGUE WITHOUT PROBLEM AND IT ALLOWS ME TO GAIN GREAT BLESSINGS." Once Hazrat Muhaddith-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu) wrote the following words on the Fatawa of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu): "THIS IS THE SAYING OF SUCH AN AALIM WHOM TO FOLLOW IS COMPULSORY " Huzoor Sayyidi Hafiz-e-Millat (radi Allahu anhu) stated, "A PERSON DOES NOT GET PROPER RESPECT AND ACCEPTANCE IN HIS OWN TOWN, BUT THE ACCEPTANCE AND RESPECT THAT HUZOOR MUFTI AZAM HAS GAINED IN HIS TOWN CANNOT BE FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE. THIS IS OPEN PROOF OF HIS KARAMAAT AND WILAYAT". He then said, "MUFTI AZAM IS A KING, HE IS A KING". [Which means that he should be respected and treated as a King]. Huzoor Mujjahid-e-Millat (radi Allahu anhu) said, "IN THIS TIME, THE PERSONALITY OF HUZOOR MUFTI AZM HIND (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) IS A UNIQUE ONE, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIELD OF IFTA, BUT ALSO IN HIS DAILY CONVERSATIONS - THE MANNER IN WHICH HE SPOKE AND EXPLAINED CAN BE UNDERSTOOD BY ONLY THE PEOPLE OF KNOWLEDGE." The "Imam Ghazzali" of his time, Allama Saeed Ahmad Kazmi Shah Sahib (radi Allahu anhu) says, "THE STATUS OF SAYYIDI MUFTI AZAM HIND (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) CAN BE UNDERSTOOD FROM THIS THAT HE IS THE SON AND THE BELOVED OF MUJJADIDE DEEN-O-MILLAT, IMAM AHLE SUNNAT, ASH SHAH IMAM AHMAD RAZA KHAN (RADI ALLAHU ANHU)." Hazrat Qari Maslihud'deen (radi Allahu anhu) says, "AFTER THE WISAAL OF MY MURSHAD, THE CENTRAL POINT OF MY FOCUS WAS THE PERSONALITY OF HUZOOR MUFTI AZAM HIND (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) AND NOT ONLY WAS HE THE POINT OF MY FOCUS, BUT ALSO THAT OF THE ENTIRE SUNNI POPULATION." Karamat One of the greatest Karamats of a Mo'min is for him to be always steadfast on Shariat-e-Mustapha and Sunnat-e-Mustapha (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). A Mo'min must be prepared to accept all the difficulties and calamities of life. When faced by any calamity he should always make Shukr to Allah Almighty. These outstanding qualities can be found in the life of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). He was always steadfast and firm on Shariat-e-Mustapha (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). It is said that it is impossible to move a mountain from its place but it was not possible to move Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) from the Shariat-e-Mustapha (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Every second in the life of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was a Karaamat. Volumes can be written about the Karaamats of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). He himself is a living Karaamat! "Kaha tak Raaz likhoge karaamat Mufti-e-Azam, Sarapa hi Sarapa he karaamat Mufti-e-Azam" For the purpose of Fuyooz-o-barkaat we will quote one such Karaamat. Once Hazrat went for the Urs of Hazrat Mahboob-e-Ilahi, Kwaja Nizaamud'deen Awliyah (radi Allahu anhu) to Delhi. He stayed at a place called 'Koocha Jilan' with Ashfaaq Ahmad Sahib. At this place, a certain Wahabi Maulvi began arguing with Hazrat concerning the Ilme Ghaib (Knowledge of the Unseen) of Huzoor Anwar (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Ashfaaq Ahmad Sahib asked Hazrat not to argue with this person, as it would not make any difference to him. Hazrat said, "Let him speak. I will listen to him and all those who are present should also listen attentively. The reason why nothing makes a difference to Maulvi Sahib is because nobody listens to him properly. So let him say that which he wishes." Maulvi Saeedud'deen then spoke for approximately 15 minutes explaining how Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not possess Ilme Ghaib. He spoke for some time and then became silent. Hazrat then said, "If you have forgotten anything concerning your argument then please try to remember." The Maulvi Sahib spent another half an hour trying to prove that Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not possess Ilme Ghaib. After listening to his arguments Hazrat said, "You should immediately repent from your false belief. Allah has definitely blessed Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with Ilme Ghaib and you have tried to contradict it in every way you could. If you do not mind, then also listen to my argument". Then very sarcastically Hazrat said, "What is the responsibility of a son towards his widowed mother?" Maulvi Sahib in answer said, "I will not answer this as it is not relevant to the topic of discussion". Hazrat then said, "I did not mind when you questioned me, but in any case just listen to my questions. There is no need to answer them". The second question Hazrat asked was, "How is it to take a loan from someone and then hide from him? Can you become weary of your crippled son and leave him to beg? To make Hajj Badal from... " This question was not yet completed when the Wahabi Maulvi fell at the feet of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and said, "Hazrat! It is enough. The problem has been solved. Today I have realized that Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has Ilme Ghaib. If not by now the Munaafiqeen would have destroyed the Islamic Missions. If Almighty Allah has shown you those things about me which nobody else here knows about, then I cannot imagine all that which He has informed Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of". The Wahabi Maulvi immediately repented and became Mureed of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). Each year, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) used to go to Calcutta for missionary work. The Pope used to also visit Calcutta and although he received good coverage in the media, very few Christians turned up to meet the Pope. The Christians of Calcutta became very jealous whenever Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) visited that city as, without any news coverage, he attracted thousands of people who came to see him. The Christians decided to insult Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and lower his personality in the eyes of the people. They trained three Christians to approach Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) with the pretence that they were going to become his Mureeds. This was their plan: Whenever Hazrat was going to make any person his Mureed, he would ask the person to say, "Say that you have given your hand into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu)." The Christians where then going to say that Hazrat is a liar (Allah forbid) since that was not the hand of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu)! The three Christians now disguised as Muslims went to Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu) with the pretence of becoming his Mureed. When two of the Christians saw Hazrat's ‘noorani’ face they became afraid of carrying out their plans, but the third Christian, who was very stubborn, decided to carry out the plan. He sat in front of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and Hazrat proceeded with making him a Mureed. When Hazrat said, "Say that you have given your hand into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu)," he said, "I am giving my hand in the hand of Mufti-e-Azam." He was implying that Hazrat was asking him to lie when he was made to say a moment ago that he is not going to lie. Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) again commanded him to say, "Say that you have given your hand into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu)." He again said, "I am giving my hand in the hand of Mufti-e-Azam." Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) came into a Jalaal (Spiritual Anger) state and said, "Say that you are giving your hands into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu)." To the surprise of many, the Christian began continuously saying, "I have given my hands into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam, I have my given hands into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu) . . .." When asked about his behavior, the Christian said that as Huzoor Mufti-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) commanded him for the final time to say that he has given his hands into the hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu), he actually saw two bright hands emerging from Hazrat's hands and the Christian says that he is sure that these hands were none other the mubarak hands of Ghaus-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu). That Christian then asked Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) for forgiveness and explained to him what his true intentions were. He immediately accepted Islam and became a Mureed. The news of this Karaamat spread far and wide and thousands of Christians accepted Islam at Hazrat's hands. Subhan-Allah! This incident was narrated by Hazrat Moulana Abdul Hamid Palmer Noori Razvi, a close Khalifa of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu). Mazaar Shareef Huzoor Sayyidi Sarkaar Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) Mazaar Shareef is situated in Mohalla Saudagran, Bareilly Shareef. Every year thousands of Mureeds and lovers of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) present themselves at Bareilly Shareef for his Urs Mubaarak. Mureedeen Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu's) Mureedeen were not only ordinary people but his Mureeds also consisted of great Ulema, Muftis, Mufassirs, Poets, Philosophers, Professors, Doctors, etc. It is said that he has millions of Mureedeen. Famous Khulafa The Khulafa of Tajedaare Ahle Sunnah, Taaje Wilayat Wa Karaamat, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) are said to be in the thousands. They are not only present in India, but are spread throughout the world. The names of some of the famous Khulafa are: In the Haramain Sharifain - Hazrat Sayed Abbas Alawi; Hazrat Sayed Noor Muhammad; Hazrat Sayed Muhammad Ameen (radi Allahu anhumul ajma'in) In America - Hazrat Ghufraan Siddiqi In South Africa - Hazrat Maulana Abdul Hadi al- Qadiri; Hazrat Maulana Abdul Hamid Razvi; Hazrat Maulan Ahmad Muqaddam al-Qadiri In Holland - Hazrat Maulana Badrul Qadiri In Pakistan - Hazrat Qari Maslihud'deen (radi Allahu anhu); Hazrat Maulana Mufti Ghulam Sarwar al-Qadiri; Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Afzal Husain; Hazrat Maulana Sayed Shah Turabul Haq; Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Husain In India - Mufas'sire Azam Hind Hazrat Ibrahim Raza (radi Allahu anhu); Hazrat Maulana Tahseen Raza Khan; Hazrat Maulana Rehan Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu); Hazrat Allamah Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari; Muhadithe Kabeer Hazrat Maulana Mufti Zia ul Mustapaha Sahib; Hazrat Maulana Arshadul Qadiri Sahib. Something about the Ja’nashin Mufti-e-Azam Hind, Allama Mohamamd Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari al-Qadiri His Eminence, Shaikh Mufti Mohammad Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari al-Qadiri, was born on the 25th of Safar in the year 1942 in Bareilly, the citadel of spirituality and learning. He is the great grandson of Imam Ahmed Raza Fazil-e Barelvi (rahmatullahi alaih), the Mujaddid (Reviver) of Islam in the 14th Century Hijri. Under the tutorship of renowned Ulama, he attained the degree of Fazile Deeniyat (Graduation in Islamic Theology) from Darul Uloom Manzare Islam, Bareilly. After spending three years (1963 - 1966) at the Al Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, his Eminence post-graduated in Arabic Literature and Deeniyat with specialization in Ahadith (Prophetic Tradition) and Tafseer (Quranic Exegesis) with high distinctions. On his return home, he joined Darul Uloom Manzare Islam, Bareilly Shareef. Thereafter, he left the Darul Uloom and established his own Darul-Ifta with the permission of his maternal grandfather, Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind, Shaikh Mufti Muhammad Mustapha Raza Khan (rahmatullahi alaih). His Eminence, Mufti-e-Azam Hind (rahmatullahi alaih) declared him his Ja'Nashin [successor] while the great Shaikh was present in this world. His Eminence inherited the skill in the issuing of Fatawa (Legal Islamic Rulings) and in tackling the complex issues relating to Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) directly from Mufti-e-Azam (radi Allahu anhu) who inherited it directly from Mujaddid-e-Deen-o-Millat, Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza (rahmatullahi alaih). He is not only the Successor and a trustworthy custodian of Fatawa writing of Shaikh Mufti-e-Azam Hind (rahmatullahi alaih), but also the custodian of learning, knowledge, sanctity and saintliness, of his grandfather, Hujjatul Islam, Maulana Muhammad Haamid Raza Khan (rahmatullahi alaihi). His father, Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim Raza Khan Jilaani Mia (rahmatullahi alaih), was a great Aalim and Saint. He was well-versed in the commentary of the Holy Quran and so was given the title of Mufassir-e-Azam-e-Hind or Great Commentator of the Holy Quran in India. His Eminence, Mufti Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari, travels extensively propagating the Deen and is a world-renowned preacher and a spiritual guide. Thousands of Muslims in India and abroad are attached with his Silsila. His Eminence has many Khulafa. He was also given the title of Taajush Shari'ah. Besides being a great Mufti and Aalim, he is also a poet and an academic writer. His Diwan (Collection of Poems) was published for the first time entitled Naghmat-e-Akhtar. Later, it was published entitled Safina-e-Bakhshish in 1986, a chrono-grammical name, derived by Dr. Abdun Naim Azizi. Safina-e-Bakhshish includes Mufti Akhtar Raza Khan's Urdu and Arabic poems and was compiled and published by Dr. Abdun Naim Azizi. Many of Allama Mohammad Akhtar Raza's Naaths and Manqabats have not been published as yet. Amongst his academic works, a few are as follows: (1) Taswiron Ka Hukm, (2) T.V. aur Video ka Operation, (3) Difae Kanzul Imaan, (4) Sharhe-Hadise Niyat, (5) Al-Haqqul Mobeen (Arabic), (6) Difa Kanzul Imaan Part I & II (7) Mer-atun-Najdi'ah (Arabic) (8) Hazrat Ibrahim ke Waalid Tariq ya Azar, etc. His Darul-Ifta is now the central Darul Ifta of not only Bareilly Shareef, but of the Sunni world and he has continued the prestige of Fatawa writing of his grandfather and great grandfather. To date, he has written more than 5 000 Fatawa.Besides being well-versed in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu he has also a good knowledge of English. He has written many Fatawa in the English Language. The original book, Few English Fatawa, was first published by Edara Sunni Duniya, 82 Saudagran, Bareilly Shareef by his Eminence. Allama Mufti Naseem Ashraf Habibi, who is the Head Advisor and Mufti of the Imam Ahmed Raza Academy and of Sunni Ulama Council included a few more unpublished Fatawas, which was also written or orally dictated in English by Hazrat Akhtar Raza Khan (Azhari). May Almighty Allah keep Hazrat Allama Mufti Mohammad Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari firm on Maslak-e-Alahazrat and serve as a beacon of guidance. May He grant his Eminence good health and long life? Amin!

Sh amin darasal pakka deobandi hai .. deobandi ulema jinho nay Allah azzawjaal kay Rasul pak alaihisSlam ki shadid gustakhiya kari Ahlesunnat hanafi barelvi ulema nay Habibe pak alahislato wasSlam kay gustakho ka shadid tareen radd kia aur in ki haqiqat dunya kay samnay rakh dee ab yei doebandiyo nay aik kay baad aik dramay karay matlak inkar kay koi gustakhi hai he nahe phir acha hai magar yei mana nahe wo mana hai taweelain bahas aur aisa he aik hathkhanda yei hai ka aisay loago ko ooper laya jaiay jo loago ko ishq mohabbat sulah kay chakkar mai dal kay kisi tarah deoband kay leadaro ki izzat afzai karwaiay... Sh amin aisa he deobandi hai jis ka maqsad bholay bhalay sunniyo ko baywaqof bana kay deobandi gustakhane Rasul alahisSlam ki mohabbat mai mubtala karna hai takay is tarah in ka iman loata ja sakay.. Ulema ka is pay ijma hai kay Nabi pak alaihislam kay gustakh ki tuaba bhe qabool nahee aur wo lazmi qatal kia jaiay ga Allah azzawajal kay Nabi nay tu farmaya kay jis ka mafhoom hai aisay loago kay saath na utho na bhaitho na khao na peo na un mai shadi biah karo na un kay janazay pay jao.. laiken sh amin kahta hai sab ko Nabi pak alahislam nay maaf kar dia aur ham sab ko chaheay sab say mohabbat karain ab yei sh amin kis hadis say hukam laya kay jo Nabi pak alahisSlam ka gustakh hai us ko Allah aur us kay Rasul alaihislam nay maaf kar dia?? Nabi pak alaihisSlam tu farmatay hai jis ka mafhoom hai jo mujh say jhot mansoob karay wo apna thikana jahannam mai bana lai ab sh amin say us kay mureed poch kay bata dain kay Nabi pak alaihislam apni taraf jhot mansoob karnay walay ko jahannami kahtay hai tu jin khabiso nay Nabi pak alaihislam ki taraf yei jhot mansoob kara un say aik musalman kaisay aqidat o mohabbat rakh sakta hai ?? kia yei doghla pan yei munafiqat aik musalman say gawara ho sakti hai kay jis Nabi pak alaihisSlam ka kalma parhay un kay gustakho , un kay dushmano aur un pay bohtan o jhoot bandnay walo say ishq mohabbat rakhay sacha samghay apna imam rahnuma janay.??? gustakhimaaf.mp3

Lu jee baghair nam kay diwanay sahab aap ka yei shoq bhee poora kar daitay hain... Sh. amin apni fazilat jharnay ko kahta hai tum bhee pakkay laila majnoo ban jao, jab ban jao gay tum bhee kabhe Allah kay roop mai hogay kabhee Hazrat Mohammmad Mustafa kay roop mai ..... Yei roop hona tu hinduo ka aqida hai Islam mai is ki koi gunjaish nahee. Na koi Allah azzawajal ka roop ho sakta hai na koi Nabi pak alaihislam ka Roop yei sab jo manay wo Islam say kharij hai.... roop.mp3

Sh amin kahta hai kay Nabi pak alaihislam ko sab khabar hai sab daikhtay hai magar hazir nazir mat kaho yei shirk hai kay mushtarik alfaz hai yani urdu mai bolo daikhtay hai arabi mai bola dia nazir hain tu shirk hogaya chutti hogaee.. aur kia mushtarik alfaz kahna shirk hai? tu phir Quran mai Allah azzawjala nay Nabi pak alaihiSlam ko Rauf bhee farmaya aur Raheem bhee aur yei dono Allah azzawajal kay naame pak hain aur Hazir Nazir Allah azzawajal kay Asmae mubarak may sai koi Naam nahee phir mushtarak alfaz howa hi kyu kar? Sh. amin ki mantik ajeeb aur us ki guftago tazad say bharpur hai aik taraf kahta hai deobandi barelvi sab sahee hai phir khud he kahta hai kay jo yei na manay kay Nabi pak alaihiSlam sab jantay hain us ka Iman nahee aur aisay Ahle ilam bhe guzray jo in sab cheazo kay inkar ki waja say badbakht hokay maray .. ab jab koi us bayiman badbakhat ho kay marnay walo say koi khud ko dur rakkhay un ki rah pay chalnay walo say baizar rahay tu us pay sh sahab naraz hotay hain kay sab sahee hain sab ko sahe jano sab say pyar karo koi badbakht ho ya bayiman sab kay peachay namaz parh lu.. hazirnazir.mp3 munkarhazir.mp3

Sh amin ko achanak current bhe lagta hai aur yei khud tu uchalta he hoga apnay sunnay walo ko mahfil mai bhe uchal daita hai aur wo darr kay cheeknay lagtay hai. baba mai headphone lagaiy howay tha pahli dafa tu uchal he para kay yei kia hogaya.. lol 1000volt.mp3

Bhai kaafi moatabar loago say yei baat maloom howi hai aur khud is kay mureedo nay bhe qubool kia hai kay yei shaks paidaishi Ismaili hazara afghani un nasal hai jo sunni honay ka dhonag karta hai aur is ko kisi afghani sheikh nay he is kam pay laga dia hai ..... is ka koi silsila nahee na kisi buzarg say bait hai jo is ki mahfil mai ja chukay hai un ka kahna hai kay mahfil mai baith kay thokta rahta hai na isay bolnay ki tameez hai na hansnay ki baat baybaat buland aawaz say makhrooh hansi hansta jo Hadis sharif mai mana hai kay ziada na hanso aur khilafe sunnat kay Nabi pak alaihisSlam sirf muskuratay thay... magar yei nam nahad peer us kay bilkul ulat karta hai aurto ki tarah is kay lambay lambay baal hain...kabhee kahta hai mairay leay murghi bakray lao kuch charhao, kabhe kahta hai kay mai pagal ho maira koi deen mazhab nahee... yei aik number ka fraud aur pakka dramay baaz hai aik aur audio file mulahiza ho jis mai yei kahta hai kay maira koi mazhab nahee mai pagal ho paglo ka koi mazhab hota hai kia... aisay pagal say Allah azzawajal sab musalmano ko mahfooz rakkhay aamin Baymazhab_ho.mp3

janab nameless deewanay ; aap nay farmaya kay jo sacha faiz wala hai wo chup kay rahta hai khud ko chupata hai aur nahe kahta kay mai yei ho wo ho kay yei riyakari hai magar sh amin tu apnay baray mai kahta hai kay kainat jhuki howi hai mairay aagay.mai jo kahta ho poori kainat mai koi aisa nahe kah sakta.. mairi tarah banda sadyo mai bhe paida nahe hota , mairay baad Allah azzawjaal aur Us kay Rasul alaihislSlam tak lay janay wala koi nahee aur pata nahe kia kia... zara yei audio files sun lai yei sheikh amin ki hi hai.. Waddi_shay.mp3 Waddi_shay_2.mp3 Waddi_shay_3.mp3

Tablighi Jamaat and Wahabis in light of Ahadees The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) has Prophesied that many individuals and religious sects will cause dissension and mischief till the Day of Judgment. He has made a particular reference to the Wahhabi/Tableeghi Movement. Hazrat Abu Huzaifa (Radiallhu Anhu) narrates a Hadith concerning the leaders of the mischief makers: "I swear by Allah that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) has not left out a single leader of Fitna from this day to the day of Qiyamah. Their followers would number 300 or more and further gave their names and that of their tribes." (Abu Dawood) FIRST HADITH Imam Bukhari (Radiallhu Anhu) quotes this Hadith from Abdullah ibn Umar (Radiallhu Anhu) that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) once prayed for Syria (Shaam) and Yemen. It is narrated that there were some people of Najd also present in the gathering and they requested the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) to make du'a for Najd also. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) continued saying: "O! Allah, Shower Blessings on Shaam and Yemen," The people of Najd again requested the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) to offer prayers for Najd. The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "It is a place of tremor and Fitna (Mischief) and the horn of Shaitaan will rise from there." (Bukhari Shareef, Vol. ii, PP. 1050) It can be deduced from the above Hadith that Najd is neither blessed nor a good place but one of Fitna and Evil. Najd has been deprived of the prayers of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) and therefore Najd has the seal of misery and misfortune and hoping for any good from there is going against the Will of Allah. The Arabic word used in the above Hadith is Qarnush Shaitaan, which normally means the horn of Shaitaan. But the 'Misbahul Lughaat', a dictionary printed in Deoband has the following meaning: "One who follows the advice of Shaitaan." (Misbahul Lughaat, pp/663). Thus we learn that a Najdi/Wahhabi group will emerge, as pointed out by Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) and this group will follow the advice of Shaitaan (Shaitaan refuses to respect Prophets and Saints, remember his refusal to bow to Hazrat Adam (Alayhi Salaam) is mentioned in the Quran. It will create havoc in the Muslim world. We are now witnessing the emergence of the Wahhabis who, with the assistance of petrodollars, are sweeping the Muslim world and are bribing them into accepting Wahhabism as the official version of Islam. Wahhabism is a disease but so many are misled into believing that it is curing the Ummah of Shirk, Kufr and Bidah. It is being portrayed as a revivalist movement. This is against the Ahadith. Looking at the geographical position of Najd, it lies to the East of Medina. The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) pointed towards the East and said: "There, that is the direction from where Fitna will emerge." SECOND HADITH Abdullah bin Umar (Radiallhu Anhu) narrates in Muslim Shareef: "The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) once emerged from the room of his wife, Hazrat Ayesha (Radiallahu Anha) and pointing towards Najd exclaimed: 'This is the center of Kufr from where the horn of Shaitaan will rise'." (Muslim Shareef Vol. ii, PP. 1394) THIRD HADITH Allama Dahlan narrates an authentic Hadith in his book 'Addarus Sunniah', which he has quoted from Sihaah. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) is reported to have said: "There will rise a group of people in the East who will recite the Holy Quran, but alas, the Quran will not go beyond their throat. This group will keep rising till the Day of Judgment and they will eventually rise with Dajjal. Their main symbol will be to sit in groups (Halqa)." (Addarus Sunniah, PP. 50) It should be noted from the above Hadith, that, the center of Kufr and Shaitaan is situated to the East of Medina. You will also note that Najd lies to the East of Medina from where a group of so-called Muslims will recite the Holy Quran but it will not penetrate beyond their throat. They will invite the masses towards the Holy Quran and religion. Now, if you examine the situation carefully, you would observe without any fear of contradiction, that reference is made to no other Group besides the notorious Tableeghi Jamaat whose one end is in Delhi and the other is implanted in Najd (Riyadh). CONFIRMATION BY MOLWI MASOOD AALAM NADWI The above Nadwi writes in his well known book "Muhammad Ibne Abdul Wahab" - on the side commentary: "The Southern part of Najd has the famous town of Riyadh, the Capital of his (Wahhabi) headquarters in Dariya. Both these villages are in the valley called Waadi Hanifa (situated in Najd)." (PP. 16) Allama Dahlan has quoted the following Ahadith from the Sihaah. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "During the initial part of my Dawah in Mecca, I particularly invited the outside tribes who used to arrive during the Hajj season. From these tribes the most hostile and ugly reaction was from the Banu Hanifa tribe" (The same tribe in which Ibné Abdul Wahab was born. He founded Wahhabism which is begin followed by the Tableeghi Jamaat) (Addarus Sunniah, PP. 52) He quotes a further Hadith, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (Radiallhu Anhu) reports that the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "From the tribes that live in Waadi Hanifa, Fitna shall emerge till the final era. That valley shall be notorious for its fitna because of the rise of false leaders." (PP. 52) Hazrat Imraan, the son of Hazrat Haseen (Radiallhu Anhu) reports: that the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) disliked three tribes life long. (1) Banu Saqeef; (2) Banu Hanifa; (3) Banu Umayya. (Tirmizi Shareef) FOURTH HADITH It is reported in Mishkat from Hazrat Abu Said Khudri (Radiallhu Anhu) who narrates that: "Once we were in the presence and company of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). He was distributing booties (Spoils of War) when a person named Zul-Khawaisara, who was from the tribe of Bani Tamim addressed the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) "Oh Muhammad Be Just!" ". The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied: "A Great pity that you have doubts, if I am unjust then who will be just, you are a loser and a failure." Zul-Khawaisara' s attitude infuriated Hazrat Umar (Radiallhu Anhu) and he pleaded with the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) to permit him to slay Zul-Khawaisara. The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) remarked: "Leave him, as his slaying will serve no good purpose, as he is not the only individual but there are a host of others like him and if you compare their prayers and fasting to that of yours, you yourself will feel ashamed. These are the people who will recite the Quran but it will not go beyond their throats, with all these apparent virtues they will leave the fold of Deen just like the arrow leaves the bow." (Miskhat Shareef, PP. 535) FIFTH HADITH The previous Hadith has also been narrated as follows: "A person with eyes protruding, with a long beard and head clean-shaven came to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) and declared: 'O Muhammad! (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) fear Allah. "' The Prophet(Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied: "If I disobey Allah, then who else will obey Him? I am obedient to Allah at all times and never disobedient. Allah has sent me as Amin(Honest for the entire world, but you don't accept me as an honest man?' A Sahabi (Companion) became infuriated and sought permission to remove him from the presence of the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) prevented the Sahabi from doing so After the person had left, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "From his progeny will rise a Group who will recite the Holy Quran but it will not go below their throats. They will leave the Deen just as an arrow leaves the bowstring. They will kill the Muslims but spar the idolaters. If I ever confronted these people I would slaughter them just as the people of Aad had been destroyed" (Mishkat Shareef, pp/535) SIXTH HADITH Shareekh Ibn Shihab (Radiallhu Anhu) also narrates a similar incident of a person who displayed disrespect towards the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). He states the Prophet(Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said "Nearing Qiyamah there will be a Group of people who will recite the Holy Quran but it will not go below their throats. They will leave the true Religion of Islam as fast as an arrow leaves the bow. They will be recognized by the shavings of their entire head and they will move in Groups and their last Group will emerge with Dajjal, when you meet them you will discover their nature and character, the worst of its kind." (Mishkat pp/309 - Prints may vary and pages may be different in other publications) The aforementioned Hadith are the words of a Great and Noble Prophet of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) who is the possessor of Unseen Knowledge, who knows the signs and the secrets of the future. All Praise is due to Allah, that we do not have to search far for this Group, as the Prophet(Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) has mentioned the different signs of this notorious Group, so we are able to detect our enemies without difficulty. Another sign mentioned in recognizing this particular Group is that they will be so punctual and devoted to their Salaat, that one will feel ashamed of ones own Salaat compared to theirs. It is obvious that these qualities are prevalent amongst the Tableegh Jamaat. For example, you will agree that there are thousands of individuals, nay, many millions of individuals that are performing Salaat for a period of over 40 to 50 years, an yet, they do not possess a sign on their forehead (sign of Sajda) whereas, very surprisingly, the devotees of the Tableeghi Jamaat get the mark of Sajda on their forehead within a few weeks! The reason for this is very clear, they deliberately press and rub their foreheads on the mussallah to obtain the much coveted mark. This is to display to the Muslims, their so-called piousness. An other sign of this Group is that they will consider all other persons as being inferior to them and even those of high standing-in society are looked down upon by them. The most glaring sign of recognizing these people is their constant attempts in degrading the Prophets and Aulia (Prophets and Saints) of Allah. These signs are prevalent amongst the Tableeghi Jamaat. They look down upon all Sunni Muslims who are, without any doubt, true and devout Muslims. They openly challenge the Ulema and Imams. They engage in discussions and arguments on matter which they themselves do not understand and yet they have the audacity to degrade the status and the Glory of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). In the fifth Hadith it is mentioned that another sign of this notorious Group is that they will shed the blood of fellow Muslims and will have no dispute whatsoever, with the' idolaters. This glaring sign is also present in the present Tableeghi Jamaat. You have often witnessed or heard that in certain Masjid the Tableeghi Jamaat had a dispute or in a certain Masjid the Tableeghi Jamaat had come with sticks, chains, knives, etc. You have also noticed that when and wherever they fight it is always with the Muslims and not with the Kafirs and Mushriks (Polytheists) . You may have also noticed that when or wherever they confront the Kafirs or Mushriks, which is seldom or never, they tug their tails between their legs and run. This is true in India, during Hindu Muslim Riots. In the sixth Hadith it was mentioned that a peculiar sign of this Group will be the shaving of their head completely. This act is now reckoned to be its sign and emblem as such they advise their followers and Mureeds (Disciples) to also shave their heads and therefore you will notice that most of them are bald. A STRANGE FACT The Arabic word Thaleeq (Shaving) as used in the Ahadith must be taken into consideration. The common translation of the word Thaleeq is clean-shaving of the entire head. The Deoband scholars in Misbahul Lughat - page-148 give its meaning as 'to turn around and sit in a circle'. This translation fits like a glove with the Movement of the Tableeghi Jamaat, one translation is regarding them moving around and the other indicating their sitting in circles in Masjids and doing Kitab-reading as a splinter group detached from the other Musallies. They cut across the Imam and display a defying attitude. They never read the Quran. They love the Kitab written by Molvi Zakariya. They will never participate in Khatamul Quran organized in Mosques on certain nights or auspicious nights. If the Imam is delivering Tafseerul Quran, or Darse Hadith or fiqah lessons or even Zikrullah, these people never take part, as if they are super Muslims and everybody else is 3rd grade! These Tableeghis are programmed internationally to behave in this manner. It is not peculiar to any one country. This is the global strategy to destabilize the Muslims The anti-Muslim West has realized that they cannot break the Muslims from outside. They will have to use a group of hypocrites, who will use Western financial resources, and creep into Muslim society, systematically dismantling them and fragmenting them. Remember, all this is done in the name of establishing the Sunnah and "The Mubarak Tareeqa" of our Beloved Rasoolullah( Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam), as claimed by them! Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (Radiallhu Anhu) and Hazrat Anas (Radiallhu Anhu) report that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) stated: "My Ummat is destined to differ and be divided. So a group will arise whose talks will sound very good but their character will be misleading. They will read the Quran but it will not descend below their throats (just oral reading). They will leave Deen just as an arrow pierces and goes right through the prey. They will not return to Islam. They are the worst of creation because of their nature and constitution. They will call the people towards the Quran and Deen whilst in reality they will have nothing to do with Islam. Whoever will confront them, he will be the most beloved servant of Allah. The Sahaba inquired: "Ya Rasoolullah, (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) what is their sign?" He replied: "Sitting in a Halqa (circle)."(Mishkat Shareef, pp/308) SEVENTH HADITH Hazrat Ali (Radiallhu Anhu) once narrated: "I swear by Allah that to fall from the sky to the Earth is very simple for me, but to utter one false word in reference to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) is a very difficult and impossible task for me." Hazrat Ali(Radiallhu Anhu) then narrated as follows: "I heard the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) as saying that as the Day of Qiyamah approaches there will appear a group of youths with a low mental capacity and understanding, apparently they will talk of good but their Imaan will not go beyond their throat and they will leave the true Deen like an arrow leaves the prey. Wherever you find them, you should make Jihaad with them. (Bukhari Shareef, pp/1024) EIGHTH HADITH The following Hadith is reported by Hazrat Abu Naim (Radiallhu Anhu) in his book entitled 'Huliya'. Hazrat Abu Umana Bahili (Radiallah Anhu) narrates that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said "Before the Day of Qiyamah, they (Tableeghi Jamaat) will spread and attack bitterly like the small and the large insects and whosoever witnesses this period must seek refuge in Allah." (Huliya) Hazrat Hassan Basri (Radiallhu Anhu) narrated the following Hadith, "The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that there will come a time when people will speak of worldly affairs in the Masjid and when this period arrives, keep away from such people as Allah has no relation with them." (Mishkaat) In the previous Hadith, above, it is stated about this Group, that it will consist of youths of low mental capacity and understanding. If one desires to confirm this sign then one has to go to their Ijtima (as an observer) and one would find people of both these categories. You will also notice that a great number of ignorant people joining the Tableeghi Jamaat with the idea in mind that they are doing a great service to Islam. You will also find a group of little children from schools, colleges, madressas and the general public who without thinking or understanding join the Tableeghi Jamaat in the belief that they are rendering a religious service. These innocent, simple-minded individuals unwittingly become target of their deception and fraud. Thus, many youth and unwary persons have unconsciously joined the Tableeghi Jamaat due to their misleading tactics. In the eighth Hadith it is stated that before Doomsday the 'Mullahs' will multiply like the insects and the Masjids will be turned into a village pavilions or rural clubs. It is apparent from observation and experience that the Tableeghi Jamaat is a living picture of this Prophecy. There are a great number of individuals, who by merely reading a few pages of the "Tableeghi Nisab" (Teachings of Islam), automatically become Moulvies and Alims. These so-called Mullahs now utter disrespect and disregard for the Great Ulema, who have spent the best and greater part of their lives in attaining Islamic Knowledge at reputed colleges and Universities, here and abroad. The state of Masjids has now become the center of various activities besides a place of Worship. These gypsies (Tableeghi Jamaat members) have transformed the Masjid into a hostel, with canteen and sleeping hall and engage in other worldly affairs. This disgraceful and tormenting attitude towards the Masjid is both shocking and disheartening. NINTH HADITH Sayed Allama Dahlan (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) quotes in his book 'Addarus Sunnia' an authentic Hadith of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) which states: "There will be a Group of people emerging from the East who will recite the Holy Quran but it will not go down their throats. They will leave the folds of Islam like an arrow leaves the bow never to return. A feature to recognize this Group is that their heads would be shaven clean." (Addarus Sunnia, PP. 49) From the above Hadith it will be noted that since they deviate from the truth it is impossible for them to return to the Right Path. This Hadith could be put to a simple test by yourself, for the sake of confirmation of your doubts, if any, then confront a staunch follower of the Tableeghi Jamaat and try and influence him a thousand times and try t rid him of his false belief and not to associate with those who degrade the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) and to believe in the true status of the Aulia Allah's (Saints). Surprisingly, you will note that your attempts and confrontation will fall on deaf ears and they will neither return t the truth nor will they try to reason and see the truth. Muhaddith Kabir Imam Abu Ya'la (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) narrates a Hadith from Hazrat Anas bin Malik(Radiallhu Anhu) and the Author of 'lbriz' who states: "Hazrat Anas Bin Malik (Radiallhu Anhu) narrates that in Medina, there lived a very pious youngster. One day we made reference about this youngster to the Holy Prophet(Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). Inspite of the Sahaba describing the youngster's features and character to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam), the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) was unable to recognize the youngster made mention of. However, a few days later, whilst we were in the company of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam), the young man passed that way. On seeing the young man, the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) exclaimed: 'I see the scabs of Shaitaan imprinted on his face. The youngster then approached the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) and made salutation. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) then said to him:'Is it not true that right now you are thinking that there is no one better than yourself here, 'The youngster then replied: 'Yes, these thoughts did pass my mind.'He then walked away into the Masjid. The Prophet then inquired as to who will kill this person. Hazrat Abu Bakr(Radiallhu Anhu) volunteered to do so and entered the Masjid and saw the person he was to kill engrossed in performing his Salaat and he remembered a Hadith of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) which prohibited one from killing a person who is performing his Salaat and returned to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) again inquired as to who will kill the youngster, this time Hazrat Umar (Radiallhu Anhu) volunteered to kill him and entered the Masjid and found the youngster performing his Sajda and with the same thoughts as Hazrat Abu Bakr (Radiallhu Anhu), Hazrat Umar (Radiallhu Anhu) returned to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). For the third time the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) again inquired who will kill the youngster, this time Hazrat Ali (Radiallhu Anhu) volunteered to do so, the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:'You will surely kill him, if you find him.' When Hazrat Ali entered the Masjid, he was surprised to see that the youngster was no longer in the Masjid and he too like the others returned to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: 'If you had only killed him then all the Fitna in my Ummah till Day of Qiyamah would have been wiped out and no two persons in my Ummah would have fought between themselves." (Ibreez Shareef, pp/277, Author Allama Shah Abdul Aziz Dabbaag (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)). The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) informed the Sahaba (Companions) that among my Ummah will rise a Group of people who will recite the Quran, invite to good talks, will be punctual for their Salaat and will be mindful of their fasting, yet they will have no relation with Islam. With this confusion in their minds the Sahaba asked the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) to forecast a sign to recognize this particular Group of people. The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied that their head will be shaven clean or sitting in circles. Let us all fervently pray to Almighty Allah, with the Grace and Blessings of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) that Allah grants protection to all true Muslims from this false an astrayed Sect. I invite you to be impartial and ask yourself one question. Where is that group which the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) described so vividly in so many Ahadith? Is it so difficult to pinpoint them? Surely these prophetic statements are a pen-portrait of the Tableeghi Jamaat. SUMMARY OF AHADITH Zul Khuwaisra - the man who showed so much disrespect to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) was from the tribe of Bani Tamim. The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) foretold that the Wahhabi group who will cause much fitna, will be the off-springs of the above Munaafiq. Allama Dahlaan, the celebrated Historian of our era writes: "Zul Khuwaira was of the Banu Tamim tribe and so was Ibne Abdul Wahab Najdi." (Addarus Sunniah, pp/51). These Ahadith certainly do not fit the Kharajees because they were not the off-springs of Bani Tamim. Shah Abdul Haq the great Muhaddis of Delhi writes: "The Kharajees were not the descendants of Zul Khuwaisra." (Ashatul Lamaat, Commentary on Mishkat pp/535) Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar has made the following observations about the Wahhabi Najdi Jamaat: "The hands of Najd and Najdis are red with the blood of Muslims, this is their only achievement. Now too, there are hostilities with the Yemenis and a war is looming." (Maqaalaate Muhammad Ali, Part 1,PP. 37)

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